The national Republican., 1867-07-20

Baltimore ......,... ia $73, 900
Boston. on............. II 2S1 l62, 09s
Buffalo. ...,........ 199 46.470
Cleveland ....... 8 SO SO. 900
Cincinnati. .......... IL lao lH 900
New York. % 5a s69,95l
Oniotgo. o............ Id AV 4o,oUU
Washington ........ ~ ~ 100
According to this, the cost Of each steamer Is.
in New York, $500; In Baltimore, SIC, $780,
in Cincinnati, sll, 1885, in Cleveland 81, ,6O0j In
Buffalo, SO, 800; in Chicago, Sls,ss4; and In
Washington, SO 366.
the city authorities, and especially to our citi.
Gems generally. Though this Is probably the
youngest and most inexperienced department
named, yet II expends for the corporation . less
amount Of money, annuilny, than does any Of the
older and more experienced departments Of Ter.
tinguishes." Tho aattering announcement given
above, should induce the authorities to furnish,
speedily q fourth steam fire engine, and thus
complete the department.
ALONG THE WHARvEs.-The weather was
mild and pleasant yesterday, and there were few
arrivals. There are q number bound to this port
from Philadelphia and Boston, but tho calm out.
side, we suppose, is tho cause Of their detention.
Tho following are the arrivals and departureE
Bhrvey's Wharf.-Saiied-Scho Edward
Thomas, Seward, Havre.de. Grace, light.
Snedooor, Georgctownt to load with coal, for Phil
adelphia.
Riley's Wharf f-Arrived-schooue Goldnnch,
Hauey, Alexandria, wood, for Mr.. Thomas.
Crouch's -Sailed-schooners L. A. Van
Brunt, Tooker, Georgetown, to load with coal
Layinia Bell, Bsyiiss, Georgetown, to load with
coal, for Hudson, N. Y.
Sixth Street wharf-Arriyed-schoo J.
A. Poxwell, -, stone, from North river, for
Charles Stewart; Modesty, Kennedy, from North
river, stone, for Charles Stewart.
BOLSTER EVER "RAsu."-Rash Bolster
had q warrant drawn In his favor last evening
by an unfortunate" residing In Hookers divi.
sion. Justice HaIIard was about finishing tho
writing of the warrant when Rssh" appeared
aud confessed judgment. The charge was
kicking the complainant and omptying pitcher
of water upon her. The latter was the hardest
trial with her. Her temper did not require any
cooling, and hence the trouble. Bolster confess.
ing Judgment, the justice fined him s. and costs
The defendant bad no money, and was allowed
to depart. We do trust Rash will behave him.
self His phisiognomy does not indicate
viciousness but If he must indulge his pugilistic
tendencies let him try some of these veterans Of
the p. r., who aro willing to enter the arena.
VERY DIsoRDERLY.-Eight boot-blacks,
all colored, with the exception Of likely look
ing Irsh lad, by the name Of Patrick Murray,
were arrested by Officer Homer Of the Fifth
| precinct, on the charge Of disordorly conduct.
The trouble originated from 4 discussion as to
politics, and the relative bearing of the colored
man, socially and politically, toward the white
race Patrick taking a negative view Of tho
the question advanced by tho oolored lads. Their
| arguments pro and con were productive Of much
noise, and the entire party was lugged of to the
stasion-hou,o, where a fue Of 81 each will, no
doubt, lessen their tendency to debate on the
streets hereafter.
PIC-NIC.-The committee of arrange.
nents for the pic MIC to take place at Seventh.
street Park on Monday, July 22 under the aus
pice5 Of the Workingmen's Assembly,. J. Nit.
chell, chairman. and ]. bernstein, secretary
hold meeting in Richards Hail. on D street,
near Tenth, and made final arrangements for the
reception Of the numbers who will assemble there
to hear the subject Of eight hours as a legal
days work discussed In its various bearings to
ameliorato the condition Of the workingman.
Subcommittee for special duties wero judi
ciously selected
Tho committee adjourned to meet at the Park
at l2 o'clock, m on Monday
SERIOUS AFFAIR-Dennis Hines, Ma
riue was before Justice Tucker yesterday morn.
| ing, on charge Of assault Rnd battery with at
tempt to kill. One Sullivan, a soldier, was the
complainant. His fnce presented q shocking ap.
pearance. His chin had been cut with n razor,
so that 1t was hanging down, a part Of his ear
was cut off, and there was deep cash across his
temple. The fracas occurred in the well.known
locality of Fighting Alley, and originated about
q woman-Sullivan undertaking to protect q
female with whom he was in company from the
insults Of Hines, Sullivan, who belongs to the
18th infantry, was sent to the Russell Barracks
for surgical treatment, and Hines was sent to
jail to answer at court.
For MoUSr VERNoN.-The steamer Wa
waSset makes q special trip to Mount Vernon
at four o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. Colt pro-
poses this excursion for the benefit Of those who
are not able to avail themselves Of the usual
trips. This will afford the clerks Of the Depart
ments and oil whose business will allow, pleas-
ant trip. We hope they will avail themselves
Of the opportunity, Healds brass band will
discourse their excellent music on tho trip.
STREET INpRovEMENrs.--.W are pleased to
observe the indefatigable and uutiring industry,
care and sagaeity Of tho commissioner Of tho
Second ward. In observing the character Of the
work done by the contractors and their fulfil
mont Of the same, he pays especial attention, and
tho result is proper observance Of the terms Of
the contract and a faithful compliance with the
same.
A Row.-A row occurred yesterday
morning at the Seventh street wharf, after the
arrival Of an excursion party who had been en-
Joying themselves during the night down the
river. The police interfersd, and John Callan,
Geo. Goldsmith and Geo. Jones were arrested
and taken before Justice Tucker. who fined them
In various sums for their beIlicose propensitiss.
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FUNERAL OF AN ODD Yester.
day, at two o'clock In the afternoon, the funeral
of Mr. Joseph Whitney took place from his resi-.
dence In the Second ward Tho deceased was
about 65 years Of age, and was buried at Con.
gressional Cemetery. Columbia Lodge No. 10,
|. o. o, F., of which he was member, attended
his funeral in body.
| GRADING THE CAPITOL GRoUYDs.-Yes.
terday afternoon We observed that workmen
were engaged in grading the square recently
added to the Capitol grounds and lying between
A and b streets north and North Capitol and
First streets east. The improvement Of the
grounds at the northwest corner of the Capitol