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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

SALE OF THE KIRKwooD HoUsE.-This ho-
tel, with all Its appurtenanees in accordance with
q recent decree Of the court, will DO sold to the
highest bidder on the 27th inst. It 10 understood
that Mr. Dudley, one Of the former prOpristors,
will resume charge Of the hotel.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22
UNITED STATES CouRr OF CLAIMS

UNITED STATES CoURT OF CLAIMS
THURSDAY, March q, 1907.
Geo. Griscom, esq, Of Philadelphia, Pa, was
appointed q commissioner Of this court.
w. 7. Pate VS.. the United States; Francis A.
Gibbons vs.. the United States and Geo, W. John
son vs.. the United States. These cases were sub
mitted BY the solicitors for the United States, and
by the counsel for the respective claimants.
Adjourned till tomorrow at IL o'clock a. m.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

The HOWARD UNIvERsIrY.-The trustees
Of the Howard University have decided to open
that institution with appropriate services Satur.
day, March %, at p. m, at their building for
Normal Department, located on Seventh street,
near the terminus Of the horse railroad NORTH next
TO the Park House. general invitation to DO
present is extended by the committee.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

TEMPERANCE MEETING AT THE JAIL.-Per-
mission having been obtained from Warden Brown,
Of the county jail, 9 temperance meeting for the
benefit Of the prisoners will be held there on Sun
day next. The meeting will DO held under the
auspices Of the Washington City Temperance So.
efety
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

The Yesterday 465 names
were registered as qualified voters in the First
ward, Of this number 265 were colored. Up to last
night 1850 names have been registered, Of which
I al are oolorod
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

A MEAN THRF.-The expression stealing
the pennies Of dead mans syesn 10 frequently
used 10 designate then Of the lowest kind but
whom person deliberately robs dumb brute Of
his covering. We deem him the meanest Of thieves.
Yesterday morning q man named James Robinson
was caught stealing the blanket from horse at.
tached TO the Hibernia Engine Company, and
taken before Justice Drury, who committed him to
jail for court. Served him right.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

VorRRs IN GEoRoErowN.-The total num-
Dor Of voters registered in Georgetown Is 47s, Of
which l,573 are white.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

CRIMINAL CouRr - Judge Fisher. - In
this court the case Of the United States VS.. The
Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown Railroad
Company, indicted as q nuisance, for running steam
cars on Maryland avenue was resumed, but not
concluded.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

CoURT IN EeUIrY-Judge Olin.-Wilkinson
W. Flanagan. Order Diminishing bill.
Gross vs. Steiner ct al. Order referring again to
auditor.
Irs Estate of Benz. Bean, deceased. Order
correcting commissioners report in partition.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

H. RoPPRL, Merchant Tailor, Fifteenth streets, OPP
posite the Treasury Department. has Just received a
SPRING GOODS Of the nneSt RngliSh, French and Ger
man manufacture. All gentlemen who desire to BE-
best materials at reasonable rates. are respectfully In
Vited 10 call. mhlo-lm
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

WHOLESALE ARREsr.-By order Of Major
Richards, Lieut. TAFT, with squad Of police, made
street, late on Wednesday night, and arrested the
following inmates: Annie Merwin, proprietress,
and Phiiomena Cook, Alice Harris, Mary Ealog,
Sally Cole, Molly Reed, Carrie Leach, Annie Davis,
John Smith, Vincent Phelps, and ]. II. Stewart,
inmates. They were all taken 10 the Central
Guard. House, where the case was investigated by
Justice Thompson, who required Annie Merwin 10
give bail In the sum Of $500 for her appearance at
court, the charge Of keeping disorderly house,
and fined the others 50 each for disorderly con.
duot
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22
GREAT SALE OF ENGRAVINGS
IN AID OF THE
DESTITUTE AND ORPHAN SONS
OF OUR
OLDIERS AND SAILORS,
ANDA
PRBBBHTATIoN
WILL 0IvIE AT

WASHINGTON, D. c., on THURSDAY, APRIL l. 1887
The Institution for whose benefit this enterprise 10
conducted founded for the purpose Of gratutouy
educating the Sons Of Deceased Soldiers and ssamsn Of
the United States.
New Pupils will be received after April T. upon com.
plying with requirements.
The purchaser Of each engraving for dollar will
be given certificate emitting the holder TO share in
the award Of presents.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22
Aatiunal Republican.
LOCAL NEWS.

JOHN II. SuRRArr.-Surratt still continues
In good health, and Is allowed the same prison.
privileges a. were accorded him soon aftsr his In.
generation. He Is permitted TO walk about the
prison yard daily, attended by a guard, and bears
up under his imprisonment cheerfully. His sister
visits him almost every day, and his brother Isaac
ID occasionally accorded an interview. II 10 not
known when his trial will take place, but a the
District Attorney expressed his readiness to prose.
cute In q few days, IL cannot DO long delayed.
Notwithstanding the comparative freedom allowed
surratt he is nevertheless strictly guayded and IL
locked up securely every night with the other
prisoners. He counsel express their willingness TO
defend him from the crime with which he stands
charged at any time.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22
AUCTION SALES
PROPERTY FOR SALE.
CHrEr ouLlruHnLsrrR's 0yYIor, !
DRPoT or wAsHIHaTor,

WHARF PROPERTY FOR SALE.
oHrEy ouLrIuHxlsrsn's oyyIos,l
DRPoT or wAsHnafor,
WAsHparos, D. C., March 10, 1857 }
By order Of the ouartsrmaster General the following
Buifdngs and wharyes at the foot Of sixth street. win
be sold Al public auction FRIDAY, March "A under
the supervision Of Brevet Lieutenant Colonel James NJ
Moore, O. NJ, sale 10 commence at ii o'clock, 70 wiz
Grain Shed, 2xl2e feet.
Grain Shed, 40xl1e feet.
I storshouss, 70x72 feet.
Wharf, 70x72 feet containing q 400 cubic feet In
piles and caps, and q 800 feet in strings and flooring
Wharf, 12oxlSe feet, containing eA cubic feet In
piles and caps and 20 40 feet IN strings and flooring
Addition, 2oxll5 feet containing l4s0 cubic feet In
Addition 3izlbS feet containing 900 cubic feet In
piles and caps and IS $50 feet In strings and flooring
Addition, Slx4s feet, containing $40 cubic feet In
piles and caps, and o2 feet in strings and flooring
Addition containing /, 4eo cubic feet in piles and
caps and ], $50 feet In strings and flooring
Terms: cash, in Government funds.
DEPUTY O. N. Cen, Brevet Brig. Gen. q. g. Army,
Acting Chief Q. NJ, Depot Of Warrington. mhls.d
GALE OF FISH STANDS.
The Fish Stands In the different markets will be sold
10 the highest bidder for cash. the following days:
Centre Market on SATURDAY, March 80, at 10
Northern Liberty Market, FRIDAY, March %. ITO
Navy Yard Market, FRIDAY. March o. at 10 o'clock.
western Market, on WEDNESDAY, March n, At 10
o'clock, .. m.
can retain them By paying the .pprsssmsnt price for
such stands previous to the day Of sale.
RICHARD WALLACE, Mayor.
wAsHHoros, March IL, 1867. nh14-so1w
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

COMMISSIONERS OF ALL THE sTATIs
OFFICE. NO. OIL NINTH STREET WhsT,
Near PsnnSylVaniB avenue,
Would respectfully inform his friends and the public
generally that he Is attending to all legal business,
Landlord and Tenant Notices, and prepares all other
Legal Documents.
LEGAL ADVICE GIVEN IN ALL ITS BRANcHM,
Particular attention given 10 the Collssti0n Of D.bs
and Claims IN general. deli'h
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22
THE WASHINGTON HOMGoPATH.
&c DIsPENsARY.

THE WASHINGTON HOMEOPATH'
&c DIsPENsARY.
This charitable Institution, so much needed In TIL
city will open on MONDAY, October 20, on street,
Slj between Twelfth and Thirteenth.
GUARDIANS:
HENRY D. COOKE, ESQ.,,
CHARLES KNAPP, ESQ,
JOSEPH II. BRADLEY, ESQ.
WIN s. HUNTINGTON, ESQ,
GEORGE Z. BAKER, ESQ,
HON. MONTGOMERY BLAIR.
JOHN O. CLARKE, Treasurer.
T. S. VERDI, N. D., Secretary.
this worthy Institution the poor people Of city
will receive medical attendance and medicines me- Of
The DIspsnsAry being supported BY free Sontribu.
tons ali those we'll disposed towards the poor may
send their contributions to the Treasurer, John o.
clarke Esq ofths Bank Of Riggs Co.. or to the See.
rotary, Dr. Verdi, 2eS street, between Fourteenth
The rooms will be opened from 2tO4P m. daily,
DrS. T. S. Verdi, Of Washington, and G;s Verdi. Of
Georgetown and any other physician willing TO AsaiAt
in the good work, will be in AttendAnse.
oeaa,AI Q. YERnL- Y. D., Secretary
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22
HOUSE AND STORE FOR RENT.

Fixtures for sale cheap, II required.
Apply corner Of Tenth and streets north mini .3t#
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

fsaa.ln SIS Seventh st., OPP. Centre Market
DREAKFAST CAKES, CREDIBLE
ID CAKKs, MURTINs, ROLLS, ke., all made light
Ind Wholssems ~ using the PIONEER YEAST
hssdsshs Aad siuptons, use the PIONEER YEAST
POWDER Bakers will md this Powder reliable for
Hot Rolls Tea BIscut ko. Sold by grooers generally
Wholesale At sos PsnnsylVaniG avenue, Washington,
D.,
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE
have used TAYLOR IoUNd's PIONEER YEAST
POWDER for the last two years. and aud II far superior
10 anything Of the kind that IL offered 10 the market
l. l. KINGSLEY 4 CO.
cssruISrAL Horn, PHILADILrHrA, Nov. n, 1895.
FAMILIES supplied BY
Plants Building, cor N. Y, ave. and 18th street.
IF YOU WANT LIGHT BISCUIT, PIE
Crust, Mumns, or Corn Bread, call into
HALL 4 PLANTS, FAMILY dRoCKRs,
Plant. Building corner ON T. ave- and 18th street,
PIONEER YEAST POWDER,
with directions. Now In use By the best hotels and
pastry cooks in this city.
EINE FAMILY GROCERIES
L OF LIVERY DESCRIPTION
HALL PLANTS,
Plant's Building, 'OT 10Th st. And n. Y ave
h2a.sOdln
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-03-22

" 1000 splendid American Chrome.
/" 1000 German or French Chrome.
By buying works Of art In large quantities We are
enabled to give to parties purchasing from the same
kind Of engrayiugs that sold In store for the
price; and, In addition, will give certificate
which entities the holder to interest In the award OF
premiums for each dollar invested In the purchase
Address all orders and Communications to
KENNEDY CO.,
SIS PennsylvAniG avenue, Washington, DC.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-11-27
A Sea Sick Tragcdian.

Sea sickness is sad leveler, to which the
strungest minds succumb, leaving nothing
but the desire to touch terra firma again.
An eminent artist, who has recently made
n most successful tour in California, return.
cd east by steamer. Scarcely had the ship
got out Of sight Of land before the Thespian
was laid blythe heels with mat de mer. In
the depths of his dispair he called for the
Captain, and when that worthy arrived, the
tragedian gazed at him for few moments
and then asked:
"A-rr-e--you the Captain p
81 have that honor" said the son Of
Neptune.
Very we'll SIR I want you to run
this blasted ship ashore. I'll pay for her,
hull, engines and cargo"
The Captain smiled and told his unhap.
py passenger it was impossible.
"Ver-r-y well, sir-r-r Tie her to rock,
then, and stop this blasted rolling"
Being assured that this was also mpos-
siblc, the wretched actor retired to hi. state
room, and lying there in mortal agony, ours.
ed The sea and all that appcrtsincd to it
with oa,hs both loud and deep.
Now it so happened that the Rev. Mr.
Chadband, who had collected a large
AMOUNT of money in California, to purchase
fine toeth combs and tracts for the Digger
Indians, was on his way East to invest his
funds, and occupied the state room next to
the actors. Ilorrifed at the roars Of a
sick lien, he walked into his stateroom just
as he let off another vollcy of anathcmas,
which cX;ortol a deep groan from Chad
band
"Ilailoo," said the player, "are you
sick ?"
Sick at heart, brother" was the re-
sponse, "to hear you use such bad Ian
guare"
1T is a bai habit" said the wretcheh
artist, "but hang it, SIR here I've been
turned inside out for three DAYS, throw up
everything possible. Ind if I'm sick any
longer, curse me if l don't think shall
throw up my engagement in New York.
Blast the sea T.
Don't, my dear sir, don't curse so. Re.
member one who was patient under much
greater suffering than yours
The tmgedian rose to his fi, height, and,
running his fingers through his hair az he
chewcd his voice for a moment, replied:
Il do remember Him, sir-r-r, and re-
member that when He vas caught at sen.
N aot ont aa6 le0Mei and ! wish | could
follow His example in that respect, at
least.
Mr.. Chadbani conc udei that any more
missionary effort in that direction would not
be very profitable.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-11-27
Seeing the Sum at Midnight.

In July, 1865 Hon. J.. n. Campbell U. S.
Minister to Norway, with party Of Amer.
ran gentlemensYent far enough north to
see the sun at midnight 1t was in 60 de-
greos north la'i ude, and they a;cen led
tiff 900 feet high above tho Arctic sea-
The scene is thus de ,cgibed: 1T was late
hut still sunlight. The arctic ocean stretch
Il away in silent vastpe IS at our feet; tho
pund Of the waves scarcely reached our airy
ookout away in the north the huge old
sun swung low along the horizon like
low ieat Of the pendulum in the tall clock
il our grandfather parlor corner. we all
TODD silent looking at our watches. When
10th hands came together at twelve, mid
aipht. the full. round orb hung triumphant
~ above the wave-- bridge Of gold run
ming due north spangled the waters between
ms and him. There he shown in silent majesty
which knew no settiny. W. invOluntarily
10 X off our hats-nO word was said. Com.
bire. If YOU Gin, the most brilliant sunrise
yon ever saw, aud its beauties will pale be.
fore the gorgeous ooloring which now lit DIP
the ocean, heaven and mountain. In halt
q j hour the sun had swung up perceptibly
o its beat, the colors changed to those OF
morning, fresh breeze ripled over the
q rid sea, one songster after another ptpe4
up out Of lhe grove behind us-we bad AlQ
into another day" A
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-11-27
I Saw Her but u Moment.

She wore handsome crinolne on the
day when first we met and she scuddcd
like a schooner, with cloud of canvas set,
AS she swept along the pavement, with q
grandeur fit to kill, saw hur but moment
yet methinks see her still.
The wind was on bender, and "a saue,
as IA witch, und it played the very dicken,
with dust, dimity and SIGH. The gaiters
were delicious, which her feet were made t,
ill-l saw her but moment, yet mcthink>
| see her still
She scooted round tho corner, and stream.
ing out behind, her crinolne and calico were
ronping in the wind; to have kept them
in position would have baffied twice he,
skill saw her but moment, yet mcthnk.
| see her still.
! shut my eyes tremenjus, for l didn't
want to see a display Of pretty ankles wher
it wasn't meant for me and until I lose my
senses l am sure l never will l saw her but
moment, yet methinks see her still J.
Mobile Times.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-11-27
A ca Dit2l E2it.

Governor Seymore is wit as we'll ss q
Statesman. The following extract from
speech recently delivered in Brooklyn gives
most apt illustration Of the folly Of the
policy Of attempting to coerce men into good
morals, temperance or religion, by acts Of
Assembly. He said
"Our Republican friends believe in the
power OF government to Go that which we
believe is best done by every man $ own
honest convictions Of right. But | assert
in the language OF Milton, who was not only
great poet, but great statesman. that
you can have no great clviliza iol in any
land where men are coerced i'll all actions OF
their life. once asked man if he baliev-
ell in the system OF coercion SO completely
tha, If man would not drink for ten years
hecause he law would nor let him, he would
be temperance man thereafter. he aid
h. did. said, suppose you ma;e law 50
,,erttct that he would nol he guilty OF any
niisaempanor whatever, would you not con-
slider that better still? lie said he would.
Suppose you make law so perfect that he
shall rise. retire, labor regularly, read his
Bible every day in his bedroom, go to church
twice Il day.every Sunday. engage in no i'm
moral conversation and be subjected to no
temptations would not that be the perfection
nf vuur system? He admitted that It woU..as.
Well, my friend, said I, ;e you 90 down to
Sing.Sing you will find thousand men
there living under your own system, and IT
one Of them escaped Tomorrow and your
house was burned; he would be the first man
you would arrest.
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-11-27
KISSING A YANKEE TAILORs WIFE -

KISSING A YANKEE TALoR's WIFE. -
William the w., late King Of England
when Prince of Wales, and during his ser.
vice off the coast of Canada, made an, ox-
rursion into Upper Canada,and crossed ove'
to the State Of Vermont. He entered Il
,ailors shop, and on seeing the taiors wife,
an exceeding beautiful woman, he without
cercmono rayished kiss from the lady, and
remarked:
There now, tell your country women that
the son Of the King OF England, has kissed {;
Yankee tailor's wife"
Unhapily for him at that moment he,
husband, the tailor, appeared from the back
room, and being u stou. fellow, gave the
scion ofroyalty tremendous kick and ex.
claimed:
''rhere go and tell your country womer
that Yankee tailor has kicked the son o.
the King Of England"
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-11-27
From the Detroit Post, November Z.
A Maniac On Board a Railway
Train.

A gentleman who arrived from Chicago
on Tuesday morning gives the following par.
ticulary in relation to an affair which trans.
pired on the train, and If the circumstances
are as stated they are sad indeed. A mid.
die aged man came into the sleeping car just
after leaving Chicago on Monday hight and
ordered berth, and it was observed by his
fellow travellers that he seemed in great
mental agitation, and would often press his
hands to his temples, at the same time nut.
tering to himself unintcl!ieible words. AZ.
ter entering the birth he commenced groan-
ing and was then asked the cause of his
trouble, when he stated that he was the
captain Of boat which had laid IN for the
winter a. Milwaukee,, where he had paid
his wages, amounting to $1,000, but Aal
then been onticed into a gambling saloon
and had there fallen victim to two sharp
ers, who introduced that novel game known
as three card monte, and left him PENN.
less. From friend he had borrowed mon.
ey enough to bear his expenses to Buffalo,
where he has a wife and three children,
whose subsistence during the coming winter
was to have been the money he had lost.
He repeatedly exclaimed, "Oh my poor
family, what will become Of them this win.
ter? They will stnrve, they will s,arve o.
He then.laid down, and nothing more was
heard of him for some time, when the con-
ductor Of the car WAS slarmen at hearing
he crash of glass, and rushing to the berth
Of the unfortunate man found that he had
smashed the window and was endeavoring
to climb through He was pulled in again,
when it was found that he wasa raving ma
niac. and it becanc necessary to bind him.
His rawlings are desc,il ed as fearful. and
upon reaching Jackson i. was found neces-
ssry to remove him from the train, and he
was delivered TO the authorities for safe
keeping,
Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1867-11-27
Tile Soft Place,

was down to sec the widow Furcison
yesterday, anil .he gave NE dinner. /
went down rather carly in the morning; We
talked and laughed and chatted and run on,
she going out occasionally till dinner was
ready, when she helped lie graciousy to
pigeon pie. Now thought that rather
favorable. took it as a symptom Of per-
sonal appreciation, because everybody knows
| love pigeon pie and | Gutterad navself she
had cooked it on purpose for me. So I grew
particularly cheerful, and thought l could
see it in her, too. So after dinner while
sitting close beside the widow, I fanciei we
both felt rather comfortable lke--know |
did. l felt that had fallen over head and
ears in love with her, and I imagined, from
the way she looked, she had fallen a love
with me. She appeared just for all the
world like she thought it was coming tha,
was a going 10 court hor. Presently |
couldn't help it, laid my hand softly On
her beautiful shoulder, and remarked when
had placed it there in my blandest tones.
for tried to throw my whole soul into the
expression, remarked then. with my eyes
pouring love, truth and fidelity right into
hers:
Widow, this is the incest, softest place l
ever had my hand or in all my life !"
Looking bonevclently at ME, and at the
same time flushing up little, she said, in
melting and Winning tones
doctor, give me your hand, and III put
it on much softer place"
Ina moment, in rapture, consented and
taking my hand, she gently, very gently and
quietly laid ton my head and burst into
laugh that's ringing in my ears yet.
"Now / haven't told this to living soul
but you, and by yjinks, you mustn't, but ]
couldn't hold it any longer so tell you;
but mind, it mustn't 60 any further"