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The national Republican., 1867-12-07

LINCOLN COOPERATIVE BUILDING AND DE-
night at the Third Baptist church, corner Of
EGh and ssetS the MT ShS
Capt. Needham explained the objects Of the
association, and read the constitution and by
laws for the information Of those present. The
features are similar to those of other co-opera-
tive building and deposit companies.
An invitation was extended to persons to come
up and psy the Initiation fee and state the mum @
scribe. About thirty persons came forward
Mr.. ]. B. Given said that he had lately re-
turned from North Carolina, and he was glad to
II was the most iaudabie work they could be en-
gagged in. Tho eoiorcd people had more privi-
Ieges here than In the Southern country. There
many OF them were prescribed because Of their
political principles, and often driven from their
homes.
and woman here to own house, and he believed
that this was the way people could get a house
out OF Swampoodle.
The presiding officer, Mr.. ]. II. Brown, ap-
pointed the following gentlemen n committee to
select permanent officers of the association; Pal
mcr Briscoe, ]: L, Shanklin, q. +. Needham, D..
The committee retired, and during their alb
sence, Mr.. J. u. Given (eolored) addressed the
meeting. He said that when he left Washington
to canvass the South, he knew very well that he
took his life Into his own hands, Several at
tempts had been made to take his lifej he had
what ] he Seiieye5 to be solemn nd duty. e Where, e,
SISt S fo %SP Ss SSsps he .?
whites treated him with sTeat respect the old
aristOoraev were sullen apd insulting. There
were exceptions, however, as at one Of the meet
ings he addressed, gentleman presided who had
formerly been q large STAKEHOLDER,
The committe to select permanent officers, re-
turned and reported the folovlngl Por president,
Sayles ]. Boweni vice president, Benz MGCpyj
treasurer, q. =. Needhamj directors, Chal. King,
George Shanklin, William Scott, II. Bally, Pal
mcr Briscoe; J, II Crossman, A. Hickman, Saml.
Paine, and W. II. Edinboro..
A metjOn was made to adjourn, when Mr.. G..
+. Needhaia said that the understanding was
hnvea meeting after the close Of the Building
Association meeting.
Major W. Morse said there was disposition
IN ar Tested to adjourn, and proceeded to address
the meeting uF0a political topics.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

LEcruRE OF REV. P. s: HEssos;-Tho third Of
series Of lectures fot the benefit OF the New
Mission Chapel of the First Bsptisa church was
church, Rev. p. s. Henson, Of Philadelphia, be-
ing tho lecturer. The unpropitious weather no
Soqef %sre bSs aw TSe
in some measure the cause q the slim attend
aged and he handled his theme In a manner that
no doubt would have benefited the wisest Of
mankind, 4 present TO listen; The audience ap-
and laughter, and all came to the conclusion
that those who absented themselves had been
deprived Of rich and racy, yet earnest discourse
upon mankind in general.
The lecturer was introduced to the audience,
and he made no prefacing remarks but went de
and his delivery, though rapid, yet clear and dis
Mr.. Henson commenced his lecture by relating
Of Middleton University, instituting a eompari,
son with his subject, The forms OF fashionable
folly were too monstrous In many respects to be
tion Of fool, according TO webster, was one who
acts absurd, &c. 1t was OF this class he intended
to speak. He should not soar in the celestial,
but In the terrestrial sphere. Call man anything
you please; a hypocrite, liar, or aught else,
but do not call him fool II you wish to save
your head and keep sound bones. Every one
Everett has said there was nothing more scarce.
The war upon witches was takenby the speaker
one oil tine fOOltsn acts Ot mhnhinu, anu nistOr-
ical facts connected Herewith In this country
and the Old World related. One OF the sublime
follies was tho hurliny Of Europe upon Asia In
the invaders was only equalled by the blindness
OF their superstition, In the old country, too,
Of later years, was what was called the Missis.
sippi Scheme-orRanized by one John Law, a
Sotchman OF humble blrth-bringing Into Its yor.
tex lords, dukes, carls, and other persons OF the
highest rank, eliminating finally into bank.
ruptcy and ruin, and John Law dying In abject
Doyerty,
The htuiip" excitement in Holland, In 1884,
was also quoted by the lecturer as applicable to
his theme, and Its hnal results related.
More modern fooli hness-the oil fever In Pen n
sylvania-was next taken hold OF, and the furoi
arising from 1t discussed: The great things ex
pected Of the oil, the wells struck, the caucuscs
upon the street corners, In the parlors, in the
kitchen, were all described by the speaker, and
the subsequent reaction humorously portrayed
Superstition, with Its rarities, Joe Smith
Brigham Young, and spiritualism being classed
in the category, was glanced over, and the lee
turer passed on to the rich, the stingy the gen
crous, the fashionable, the learned and the inge
nious fools, the characteristics OF whom were
graphically described, intcrspersed with anec
dotes humorous and entertaining. The theolog
ical fool came In for share of the gentleman'i
remarks, and witty anecdote, related of a new
ly-hedged theologian, eliciting much laughter
from the audience. The frivolous and the sor
former receiving sarcastic review Of character
and the latter a plying comment.
The lecturer concluded his remarks with an
eloquent peroration upon the greatest fool o.
all-the man who neglected seeking Christ.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

FERMENTATION To THE CoLUNBIA TYroGRAPH-
ICAL SocIErY.-We have been shown a novel and
very Ingenious piece Of workmanship in the
a acompositor Of the Job,roonl, Government Print
ing Once, which will be presented to the Colum-
bia Typographieal Society, In the Council Cham
Der, Clty Hall. The baton "a made of black
walnut and surmounted BY . globe, on the top Of
which Is fxed a very pretty aud perfect milia-
ture Adams hand-press, silver-platod, In pom-
plcte working order. The whole thing shows
much tact and ingenuity, and reflects great credit
upGI Mr.. Joyce. We congratulate the Society
upon being the recipient OF such a unique and
handsome present, and have no doubt that 1t
will be treasured with the other valuable me-
mentoes OF that time-honored Organization. We
understand that Mr.. Joyce received, In 1880,
diploma from the Massachusetts, Mechanic Asso-
citation for miniature printing press, and that he
has recently obtained patent for boai-lower.
Ing and detaching apparatus.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

JOHNSON DEPARTMENTAL CLuB.-At n regular
Haeting Of the johnson Departmental club at
the following ress!gtions were offered and unanI-
mously agreed to
Resolved, That the johnson Departmental Club
take great pleasure In endorsing the sentiments
Of tkp recent message of his Exccllency the
President, hG an able and patriotic state paper,
and as worthy the highest appreciation OF every
lover Of his country.
RESOLVED, That as an association we cordially
renew our eoDbdegce in the Integrity ability,
him upon the fact that the true s0veieigns OF
the nation have spoken so unmistnkably In en-
dorsement of his policy.
During the progress of the meeting, the fol-
lowing resolution was introduced and passed
Resolved. That final action will be taken at the
next meeting regarding the publication OF all
delinquent members.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

DEArH OF Mr.. HALIDAY-We regret TO state
that this u,orning, Mr.. James +. Halliday, one OF
our best known and useful citizens died at his
residence, No, s9l New York avenue, near rhir-
teenth street, aged % years. Mr.. Halliday was a
native of this city and member OF the Typo
graphical Society, having learned the business
OF 4 printer with MIR. William Cooper. He was
subsequently spployed In the Office Of Gen.
Peter Force, and was for n long time foreman OF
that office, and still later he was foreman In the
Congregational Globe office. He represented the
Second ward several terms In the City Councils,
and In 1856 aud 1858, was elected Collector of
Taxes, serving as such two successive terms, or
four years, Leaving this office, he entered into
the real estate exchange business, and was for
some time connected with the Washington Lii
brary He has been in bad health for several
years, his disease being consumption, and Tor
the past two years had been confined to his
house. Mr.. Halliday was run at one time as the
Democratic candidate for Mayor Of Washington.
For some thirty years he has been one OF our
most conspicuous and useful citizeha, respected
by all for his probity, his kindness OF heaft and
fine business quallhcatlons.-Sdr.
We have known Mr.. Halliday personally
twelve or fifteen years, and we coincide with our
neigh5or In saying that be was very useful
man and perfect gentleman.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

CMMSAL CQuRT-Judgs Otin.-The CriminA
Court transacted no business yesterday beyond
receiving from the grand jury number OF indlct
ments upon which they have acted,
The trials Will be begun on Monday next.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes.

e1,ly Under Metropolitan Hotel.
S1S NEW HAT AND SHOE STORE. SJQ
OlQ - T. PETTY a CO, Sh,H
nave lns, sEe.sh =. Eia seyen erect, opposite ln-
Of HATS, CAPS, BOOTS and SHOES for Gentlemen
and Boys, which they offer at small advance upon
cost. Having bought for Cash they arc enabled TO
oher superior Inducements to purchasers and solicit
only an opportunity to convince the public that they
are really selling desirable class Of goods at very
low figures,
A call solicited, and comparison OF prices ehal-
lenged With any similar stahlshmelt In the city
], 7. BETTY 4 co,
SIS Seventh street, opposite intollgenser BuildidE
Good stock Of Canes and Umbrellas constantly on
fnnd. noS-tf
100 GEO. T. McOLuB, Jr, 100
No 100 Pennsylvania avenue, between Nlncieeuth and
Twentieth streets.
Calls particular attention to his extensive stock Of
cheap
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
which no Is selling at the lowest rates. Also
CHILDREN's SHOES AND CATERS
Of every style. Call at once and make your pur-
ohases. no27-tf
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

SHADE TREEs-den. Michlcr, Commissioner
avenues and public streets to be repIantcd with
sBads trees, foremost among which Is New Jcr-
soy avenue, trOm ID street hUrIh to Mnssauhu,
setts avenue.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

RECEIPTS AT THE CTY REGIsTERs OFFICE
The following schedule shows the amounts of
money received at the city registers office since
November l, 1861, to date, inclusive, and placed
to The credit OF the general fund.-
Restaurants &c,l s2o,l0o wholesale liquor
sli, SIS, hats, caps, boots, Ggq shoes, ", 265
hawkers and 'pedllcrs, LOO; n0nFtesiqoRt irad-
ers $1,000; hacks and railroad cars, sl 350j WASH
ington Asylum, 81, ,20JsO theatres and balls 1896
canal rent u ,9I7 Of old iron, Sc, si20i billiard
TALES 1876 bRgatelc tables, s2J0i tcnpin alleys,
slso; suotiGpeers, 500; rags, boxes, &c,, $3.50;
commission merchants, flGOj wagons, S0G.20j rent
of corporation property, t90i rent OF hay scales,
$50; corporation attorney, tfrom fines k55i huck-
sters tiO0j transfers of license, sl0j dogs ElT26;
carts, -, Total, s69,662,37.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

RooTs AND SHOES MADE TO ORDER.
D. NJ. FURL0NG,
tho we'll known anatomical Root MAKER, an.
nouncn TO his friends aud the public that he /. pre-.
pnrrd 10 make b,-st quality
FRENCH CALF BOOTS AND SHOES
Ecwcd ID pcgged at the lowest rates guarantee to lt
kinds Of feet. with Jumps, eCrns, and bqnIons sat.
t''ctOTily, or no charge will be made. | have nu.
hcrous testimonials Of the entire satisfaction have
giycn In the past, and will continue the with all
who favor me with u call at
Il5 Third street west, NEXT door north Of Washington
uo2a-3m
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

AProINTED.-The following amendments
have been made by the COmmIssioncr OF PEN
sions! DR.. William Finlaw, JunctuTe CITY, Kan
saS DIR, John Neill, Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA,
Dr. Passmore TroGdwell, New York cliyi DR.
Eibridge q. Decker, Fort Fairfield, Mi-soari.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

THE DRAWING AT CARROLL HALL FAIR
The ten prizes were drawn at this hall on Thurs
Hayes, velvet cloak 50, George W. Collins,
second prize, lis, "Zaney,h thirdi Gs, q. u. Ban.
chard, fourthj 2OS, :. 5, Mari, nth; 3l5, Mrs
49, ]. White, eighth 03, 5, johnson, ninth; 3ll,
John z, Brown, tenth, The prizes win be de-
liycred on Monday evening The voting for the
base ball bat is as follows: National, 09 Olympic,
10; Union, 20j Empire, l2; Jefferson, H. On the
cane; Grant, %; Colfax, 25, Johnson, 20; Pcndle-
Sons OF JoiRdab, Il; Howard Division ii; Equal,
20, Northern Liberty, 30j scattering, 10.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

LHRISTMAS STEALlNUS.-On Thursday, Officer
Thompson, Of the Fourth ward, arrested q man
named WIN. simpson, on Thursday, charged with
the larceny OF coat the property of John John
soni and the coat was TecoN cred.
OtieeT Davis, of the same precinct, arrested
George Humphreys, colored man, for stealing
a leg of mstton from Mrs curran, The stolen
article was recovered.
John Curran, newsboy, was arrested by ON.
Ger PeastcT, OF the same precinct, for stealing
two chickens, These were also recovered
All of tho Above-named oifeAdEF9 were dis
missed by Justice Walter
STREET INPROyENENTs.-Tho work of paving
II street, between Fourth and Seventh streets,
with blue stone has been completed, and that
thOroughiare now presents an even and beauti-
full street surface. Massachusetts avenue, be-
tween Fifth and sixth streets, ID also undergoing
Eepaving with the same material, and the work
is'progressing hnely
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

wHEs yESus issued from the sea,
She went to Douglass Brothers.
''Hoop-skirts aud Corsct., Pads"' sa!d she,
Surprising any others. -
She robcd her, smiling, walked away,
The gods her path attended,
And not word was heard that day
But-"venusi o, how splendidr'
She whispered: "who would look like me
To Ninth street 90; nvo hundred three -
nO9-lm
The national Republican., 1867-12-07
Billiards.

~ AND UNDERTARER, has removed from $50 D
street to No. 2S street between Tenth and Eleventh
rcmtir and yarnsh furniture He will also give par
ticulAr attention tu boxing and moving articles.
HS Funeral calls attended to at all hours, day aud
night.
THlS Is TO CRRTlEY That r, W, BARKER IL
cvpcacut TO perform all the duties Pertaining to the
nol5.tt SAMUEL KIRBY
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

FRATERNAL VIsIr-On Thursday evening an
interesting time was had at the hall of Friend
ship Lodge No, ", !. o. q. r., In Green's build
Ing, First ward, the members of the Order from
Alex6RlrIa paying visit to that Lodge and the
District mem6orshlp In body. Interesting re-
marks were made byGTsld Representative Hugh
Grands I. W. Dobbin and sherwood, Vice Grand
Canlin, Brothers Thornton Lof Lcesburg), Ap.
H.slg simpson, and Others oi me yisitors, and
Douglass and Mclean, Grand Secretary
Sweet, Grand Repfes6atttiye lIayenner, and
others. About 10 O'Clock Committee Of EIiend-
ship Lodge seated the visitors at 4 hne oyster
supper, prepared by Brother @. II. Smart In ex-
eeilspt style,
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

lNsTALLATlOS or OFFICERs,-On Wednesday
evening the installation of the officers of the
Grand Lodge of odd Fellows took place at Odd
Fellows Hall, at which there was n large at
tendance OF mombeTs, The officers were as fol-
lows; Byron A. kiddcr, NJ. W, Grand Master /
George II. Martin, Deputy Grand Masters VIM
Kettler, Grand warden =. Hall Sweet, Grand
Secretary; Samuel Wise, Grand Treasurer; Jno
J. Havenner Grand Representative John T.
Clements, Grand Chaplain; John Ii. Darne,
Grand Marshal L. 5, Champion, Grand Con-
dnetoEi IT, NJ Graves, Grand Guardians George
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

BUILDISG AsSoCIATfGys. AT the twelfth
nonthy meeting of the Capitol Hin Building
ASSOCIATION, held on Thursday evening, $500
MUM. The folowipg-named persons were
chosen officers for the ensuing year; President
James A. TAFT; vicc-president, Dr. g. NJ. Ford;
johnson, directors, W, ]. Wheatley, W. NJ
barry, j, :. Slater, ]. NJ. Shomo, ]. Ii. Staey,
]. NJ. Dalton, Jos. Fry, John Morris, and W. O.
ONearR,
At the thlrty-ninth monthly Ileting of the
Excelsior Building Association, held on the
same evening, A9,O36 were sold at the following
hguresi Twenty shares at l0lS per cent? ten
shares at so, and seven at bill, averaging 81 per
cent, and eAneeling thirty-seYcn shares.
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

Confectionery.
246! HOLIDAY GOODS 246!
lr;Ye just returned with a full assortment of tho
no f 1fS'Se 9Fd eGs%R9r rySgIGHK f EAHGGY GooPs
ls,lr, aud best solicited stock ever offered to the
pu ,llc in this city, ready to furnish Parties
Frd Balls aud Receptions In tho best manner, and at
iho shortest notice J. H. SHAfFIELD,
French ConfectiOnci,
nO2S-tf 2+3 Pa ay. , bet, l2h aud l3th o
The national Republican., 1867-12-07

DgpIcATIoN.--rhe hall OF Hiram Lodge, No.
10, \, A, NJ, corner of Nineteenth street west
and Pennsylvania avenue, was dedicated on
Thursday evening. Past Deputy Grand Master
Donaldson ofticated as Grand Master and per-
the rules OF the Order, assisted by the other
Grand officers. The proceedings wore inter
spersed with capital singing By the choir of the
delivered an eloquent address, which was fol-
lowed by an address from Mr. Houston, and n
few remarks from Rev, Mr. Coombs, Grand
Chaplin Of the Grand Lodge
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voting To dcnatiouaiizc slavery, Brown
low was preaching lis divinity, and pro
phecying It's eternal duration as a thing
ordained by God. In 1861, while Ether
iIge was an exile from home, and en-
caged in cxhorting the failing courage Of
the government after the battle of Ma.
nassas, Brownlow was at home, damning
Mr. Lincoln with faint praise, and roar
Ing gently aS a sucking dove to General
ZoilicoAer. Of th4 Confederate army
Mr. Etheridge never uttered a line
Of threat against the Union, either
in its darkest or brightest hours he was
an ayowed anti-slayerv man before the
war; he prophesied its destruction "a a
consequence uf the conflict; he main
tains that result and all It's cOncOmi
tantsas natural and legitimate. Mr.
Brownlows record teens with threats to
the government if it dared to interfere
with slavery and az late as October, 1865,
in his official message az Governor, he
consigned the freedmen to deportation
out Of the country, or political slavery in
it. II the Tribune does not know these
things in regard to Mr. Grownlow. it can
find them on record.
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LATEST KILOGRAMS. {
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
Interesting from Mexico.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Senior Romero,
the Mexican Minister, received a COM
munication from Gen. Beuavidis, the COM
.manding officer of the forces besieging Vera
Cruz, Of which the following is transla-
ton:
CoRk META, in front of Vera Cruz.
April -, lS67.-I have the honor 10 en-
close Won 4 copy of Gen. Diaz's official re-
port to the general government, Of very
important victory he obtained over the
traitor Mosquese. on the 18th inst at San
Cristobal, and having followed up this
victory, he is now at the City of Mexico.
We are waiting here for battery Of heavy
riaed artillery, which Gen Diaz sent from
Peubla, which will arrive tomorrow or
next day, to assault Vera Crnz. When We
receive the artillery we can take the city
in few hours.
il is said that Queretaro has been taken
by Gen Escobedo, and Macmillan
captured. Signed,
RAFAEL BEUAvmI>.
The following is the translation of Gen.
Diaz's official report:
HEADQUARTERS EASTERN MILITARY
DIVISION, San CRIsToBAL, April II, 1867
SIR: | have the pleasure 10 inform yOu
that you may communicate the same TO the
citizens and President Of the Republic,
that Mosqnese having succeeded in avoid
ing decisive battle at Hacienda Of San
Lorenzo, followed close upon his heels
this morning with the first division OF
cavalry of the army under command of
Gen. Znrroa, together with corps of the
same arm Of the army operating against
QueretarO, under command OF Gen. eau
dino, who had joined me the previous night.
In order 10 escape, the enemy abandoned
seventy-two wagons laden with ammunition
and other materials, but | finally came mp
with him at the bridge atSan Cristobal He
was compelled, after several warm engage
ments, to leave in our possession his entire
artillery, train, munitions, and large
number of killed and wounded and two
hundred prisoners. After retiring in great
disorder, with but one fourth of his force,
he was vigorously pursued on the road to
Texico, and l believe that only the leaders
and officers will reach the City OF. Mexico,
accompanied by the mercenary corps OF
Austrians who, being we'll mounted, may
possibly reach the capital to-day.
[Signedl CoNFIERRO DIAZ.
To Ignacio Meiia, Secretary of War, San
Luis Potosi.
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From South America.

NEW YORK, May "A Lima CORES
pondence states that Congress has granted
a permit for new line of steamers to Ba-
varia, connecting with those TO New York
and Europe.
The American steamer Aurora was
abandoned by her Captain at Callss, the
government refused TO give receipt for her
after buying her
The country is 10 a revolutionary state.
outbreaks occurring at various points, but
not of great importance. The religious
question continues to agitate the people.
The proposition 70 reduce the church
property, caused great excitement. The
priests called meeting, and addressed the
people with incendisry language When the
Representatives began to arrive, they were
pelted with stones. The riot was not
quelled until the military was called ont.
One man was killed and several wounded
The people threaten to use force 10 prevent
the church from being robbed.
Offensive and defensive treaties are ac-
cepted by Salvador, Honduras, Colombia,
Nenzuela, Ecuador and Bolivia, and il Is
believed that Chilli and Peru have also ac
cepied.