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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-06
GEORGETOWN maTTrus.

THE CnEsAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL.-Tb,
baltimore Sun says that the board of public
works. ut their meeting In Annapolis, refused Il
take any action under the act Of the last General
Assembly, chapter $50, directing said board 70
vote the stock Of tho State In the Chesapeake
snd ohio Canal Company for president and four
directors, upon tho nomination Of the holders Of
the preferred bonds Of said company. and al.
lourned until Wednesday, the 10th Of July next
me question OF the constitutionality Of the act
OF the General Assembly was raised and argued
length, Governor Pratt and Mr.. Poo appearing
on behalf Of the company. At the nesting Of the
BOARD on Monday, the annual report Of the Ches.
ordered to be printed.
the fact few days since Of the picnic 10 tats
place at Analo'tan Island, on the 18th and 18th
innants, the proceeds Of which arc to DO devoted
% the st. AIMS Infant Asylum, an institution
tnat should receive the sympathy Of every friend
o. humanity Every preparation Is being made
70 render the sfair Of most agreeable nature,
and MT A: Rodier has given the free use of he
sion, and has erected a promenade platform
around The pavilion 1876 feet long and 8 feet
visitors. vi
CRoP PRosPECTs.--Farmers from the
surrounding country Of Maryland and virginia
speak hatteringly Of the wheat crop. and tbink
u no Unforeseen mishap occurs, the yield will be-
the most abundant for years past Corn is some.
what backward, and oats are small In many sec
lions. Fruit also promises we'll. Several Of our
miilers who have just returned from a visit Of
inspection In the Valley Of Virginia, report most
enoouragingly Of the wheat crop, asserting tbat
the yield will DO the largest ever known In one
season, and that the grain will DO ready for har.
vesting In about three weeks.
MERcHAsrs' EXCHANGE The attendance vas
slim yesterday and -four without inquiry, The
onerings were ], 537 bushels red wheat, and sI7
bushels corn. The Gales comprise 1870 bushels
wheat at 81 90, 100 bushels do. ut AZ as d. 900
bushels yellow corn at sI.12 and 2, 900 bushels
do. at sl.1O per bushsl.
TAXPAYERS, TAKE NorIcE-R. A. Edmons.
ton, esq, collector, notifies tax. payers that
q discount Of six per cent. will DO allowed on |
general and special direct taxes for the wear
1907, II paid on or before the LIST day Of July
SENT 70 THE WoRKHoUsE.-BridRet KEENAN,
vas arrested BY Officer He's for being drunk on
the street and vagranoy, and Justice Buckley
sent her to the wOrkhouse for thirty days
PORT OF GEoRGErowN.-Entered - Steamer
Philadelphia, Fultz, from Philndelphis, stsamsr
alley City, Tomln, from New York, Cleared
Cons FoR BosroS.-The schooner D. Clifford |
Y loading here for Boston, taking out 1G, 900 |
bushels Of corn.
POSTPONED The bricklayers' and hucksters' |
sppeal cases have been postponed until the next
term Of court.
flsu.-Herring were scarce at the wharf yes |
,edday and the receipts Of Q, 900 brought So per
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PIc-SIcs AND ExoURsIoss.- is the
season for pic-nics and excursions, and many are
already avalling themselves Of the warm weather
that has been upon us the past few days to en-.
JOY the cool winds sweeping through airy parks,
or else seek the invigorating breeEes that are 10
DO found upon the wster, Tho beaux and the
sweethearts are having happy time Of II; gen
orally something. too, In which the gsntisman
hnds drain made upon his purse, yet without
regret the financial portion Of the business Is at
tended TOT and whether In the woods or on board
the boat, among shady trees or enjoying the
stirring breeres from the seq, all enjoy them
selves, and return home, perhaps, somewhat
wearied, yet each one is withai vowiug they
have had good time
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR
~ UNITED STATES PATENT oRRIoK,

WARRINGTON, April Is, 1867.
On the petition Of George 7. Parry Of
Pa praying for the extension Of patent granted to
him tho % day Of August, 1883 for an improve ment
in Anti friction Boxes for seven years from the expi-
ration Of said patent, which takes place the I'd
day OF Aug st, 1867; -Ia.r q,
Il is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on MONDAY, the 10th day Of
July next, at IL clock m ; and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause II any they have
why said petition ought not to be granted. M. g..
Persons opposing the extension are required to ale
In the Patent ofce their Objections specially set
forth in writing, Ut least tosR days before the day
Of heariDgt all testimony hled BY either party, to
be used at the said hearing, must be taken and rans
mitted in accordance with the rules Of the ONCE,
which will be furulsh on application.
Depositionsand other papers, relied upon as tes-
tmony, must be 6lsd In The oaiCs tL0entv days be-
fore the day OF hearng the arguments, tfany, with
In ten days after hling the testimony,
Ordered also, that this notice be Published In the
REPUBLICAN, and the National IHteIlf0enosr, wash
ingtOn, D. @. and in the Inquirer, Philadelphia,
Pa, week for three successive weeks the hrst
Of said to be at least sixty days previous
to the day Of hearing. T. q. THEAKRR, #.
UnmmiERinaaF ol palaRla
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nEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR
WIsgIsora. M...a g Iasl

- 10 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
. H wAsnIsoroE. Nay 16, 1867 y
On the petition OF Henry Richie. Of Newark
N. j., prayipg for tho extension OF patent gran
to him the zsd day Of August, 1883, for Improve
ment In Padlocks for years from the xpration
Of said patent which takes place the Esd day Of
August 1857; atHa5. ..
II Is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent ofos on MONDAY, the 9th day OF August
next, at IL o'clock m. and all persons are notified
to appear aud show cause, any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted. ~,
Persons opposing the extension are required to file
In the Patent ofce their objections, specially SGT
forth In writing at least ttoenv days before the day
Of hearing all testimony filed By either party to bs
used at the said hearing, must be takSn and trans
mitted In accordance with the rules Of the Office,
which will be furnished on application.
Dispositions and other papers, relied upon as tasti
mony, must be aled In the Office tOenty days before
the day Of hearing the arguments, any within ten
days after hling the testimony.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In the
REPUBLICAN, and the Iatslh0sncsr, Washington, D.
G., and In the advertiser Newark, MI, once week
for three successive week tho first OF said publieA
lions to be at least sixty days 70 the day Of
hearing. T. O. THEAKRR,
my22-w3t Commissioner OF Patents,
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1T GIVES US PLEASURE to inform our
readers that Miss Ward, of this city, will sing-s
few select pieces at the Calvary Baptist church
this evening. Prof Chas Richter will preside
at the organ.
1t was our pleasure to hear him last evening,
and we do not hesitate to pronounce him one Of
the very best organists in the country. We
therefore advise everybody to attend.
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LECTURE OF JOHN B. GoUGH.-The notice
of the lecture of John b, Cough last evening at
Wallis Opera House brought out the beauty and
fashion Of the city, and crowded house attested
the popularity of the speaker. Mr.. Cough, as
usual, INDUCED in the same graphic passages,
pisturing too faithfully many scenes incidental
traying the cheerful side of the subject Of his
lecture. We are sorry We cannot even give a
synopsis Of his remarks, as want of space must,
for this mornings issue, exclude 1t from our
columns,
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SERIOUS ArFAIR.-A German, by the
name Of Fred. Reiter, was struck on tho temple
BY stone on Tuesday evening about Z O'Clock.
thrown BY man named Amos. The origin Of
the difficulty arose from the fact Of Reiter being
partially intoxicated, and while in wagon at.
tempted to drive over son Of Mr.. Amos, thereby
causing the Inter to throw the stone. Tho blow
was severe one, and Drs. Herbert and Barnes,
who dressed the wound, are OF opinion that II
may prove fatal. Reiter was conveyed to his
nome. on seventh street east and X street north;
and Amos, who gave himself up, was held 10
await the result Of the wounded mans Injuries
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-06

ELECTION RETURNS - CoRREcTIoN.-In
our Published election returns of the Fourth pre-.
cinct Of the Sixth ward the vote for Assessor
should read Puuphrey, 191 Plumsill, 70; and
| the totals should read: Pnmphrey, 6jSj Plumsill,
SOL. Mr.. Humphrey is tho Assessor elect in that
ward.
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TAKEN RATHER BY SURPRIsE.-Yesterd
morning Mr.. M. William, of the fancy store on
Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, put $40 in his vest pocket, and started
to deposit tho same in q bank. On arriving at
Seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue, he dis.
covered that his money had slipped through q
hole Of his vest. Officer Reed, on that beat, as
sisted Mr.. W in searching for the money, but
all TO no avail.
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FULLY COMMITTED Brown alias
Shorter was fully committed for court yesterday
morning by Justice Tucker. A large number Of
witnesses were in attendance ut headquarters to
testify in the case, and there Is no doubt Of
Shorter's guilt in stealingIMr. Brennsr's money.
Shorter confessed yesterday that he had been a
considerably money, and Is a keen fellow, and
apt to DO successful in anything which no might
undertake.
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nEPARTMENT OF THEINTERIOR,


4 wAsHINaTOS, May 10, 1867
SH the petition of James @. Cooke, OF Midd etown.
Conn, praying for tho extension OF patent granted
to him tks 9Th day OF July 1899, aud reissued the
9Th day q Aprll 1862 for an improvement In Form
Ing Button Bseks and Connecting tho Eyes Thereto,
for seven yeaTs fIOm the expiration o. said patent,
which took place the 2th day OF JAY 1866: this
application having besn authorized by act Of Con.
grtss;
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent once on MONDAY, the 10Th day Of July
next, at IL o'clock m. and All persons are notified
to appear and show cause, II Rny they have why
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to file
In the Patent ofce their objections, specially set
forth In writing at least osny days before the day
OF hearing all testimony fled by either party to be
used at the said hearing, must be taken and trans
mitted In accordance with the rules Of the oHlos,
which will be furnished on application.
Dispositions and other papers, relied upon as tes-
umony, must be hlsd In the oace tosnty days before
the day Of hearing; tho arguments, any, within
ten days after hling the testimony.
Ordered also that this notice be Published In the
REPUBLICAN and the Intsliigsneer, Washington,
D. O., and In the Register New Haven, Conn, once
week for three successive weeks; the trst OF said
the day Of hearing. r. O. THKAKER,
Commissioner Of Patents.
p g. Editors Of the above papers will please copy,
aud sond their bills to the Patent omoe With paper
containing this notice mylS vSw
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-06

CIRCUIT CoURT-Y Yesterday, in the Cir
cult Court, Judge Wylie,) the ease Of Jane.
Corbett against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
was taken-up. Messrs. Davidge and Phillip,
for plaintiff, and Messrs. Buchanan and W. s.
Cox for defendant. This action 10 brought tt
recover damages laid at $40, o2O, occasioned BY
tho defendant having his arm crushed and being
otherwise injured BY re ason of one Of the loco.
motives Of tho defendants running into a wagon
In July, 1865.
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RIGur.-Mrs. Thomas Pryor and Clara
Wright, both housekeepers, for mutually indulg-
ing in threats toward each other, were alike re-
quired by Justice Gull to give security to keep
the peace.
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To THE WoRKHousE.-Joh ohm Donohue,
alias Dunbar, Jas. Cavanaugh and Thos Monica,
thieves by occupation, were arrested for suspi'
cious lettering, and fined $40, and not having
the funds were sent to the workhouse for 90 days.
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APPOINTED REoIsrER IN BAyKRUpTcy,

APPOINTED REGISTER IN BANKRUPrcY.-
u. +. M Hurley, esq, wo are pleased to note,
has been appointed by Judge Giles, Register In
Bankruptcy for the Fourth congressional district
Of the State Of Maryland, comprising the coun.
ties of Allegheny, Washington, Frederick, and
CLARK. Mr.. Hurley Is promising young lawyer,
and has oreditably filed several DEPARTING tai
positions in this city He leaves this morning
for Hagers.own, Nd bis native city, where he
will establish his Office.
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,


wAsHIEdToE, May 90, 1867.
On the petition Of Daniel EOyes, Of Abingdon,
hAas praying for the extension Of patent granted
TO him the 2ith day OF October 1883, for improve
ment In Machine Hammers, for seven years from
the expiration Of said patent which takes place On
the 2Sth day Of october, lG67:
II is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
| Patent Office MONDAY, the Eth day Of October
next At ~ clock, and all persons notified
to appear and show cause, II any they have, why
| said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required TO ME
In the Patent once their objections, specially set
forth in writing least tI0sV days before the day
Of heaTingj all testimony llsd by either party, to be
used at the said hearing, pust be taken and trans
mittsd in accordance with the rules Of the office,
which will be furnished on application,
DISPOSITIONS and other papers, relied upon as testi-
mOny, must be nled in the once tt0snty days before
the day ST heAringi the arguments, II any, within
tan days aitsr hling the testimony. ,, a.
Ordered, also, that this notice be published IN the
RHPUBLIoiK and the Intsih0sHc.r, Washington, y:
| o. and in the Journal. Boston, hAss onee wees
for thee successive weeks the hTst OF SAID pupil
cauons to Ls At least sixty days PIe9ns 70 Ihs Jay
| Of hearing C.,,,oi..ionsT OF Patenta
nv all
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VEsTRY MsErIsG.--The vacancy in the
vestry Of the Epiphany church, caused blythe
death Of Richard O. Washington, esq, was filled
on Tuesday evening by the election Of VIM. p.
Sherman. Tho yestry of this parish is now com
posed Of the following named gentlemen: Rev
Charles ii. Hall, D. D., er o5seio presiding Off.
eeri Gen. VIM. Maynadier, George NJ. Davis,
Lemuel J. Middleton, Thomas NJ Smith, ChatIes
knap, Gen. Alexander J. Perry, John Potts,
VIM. p. Sherman
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DEADLY WEAPoNs.-John johnson, col.
ored, for having in his possession loaded pistol
was arrested by Officer Fifeld, of the Fourth
precinct, and carried to the station.house. lie
was fined $40 for the offence.
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FUNERAL.-The funeral Of Mrs. Leana
Thompson took place on Tuesday afternoon,
from her residence on / street south, Navy Yard,
and was attended by Mary Washington Camp,
No /, Daughters of Liberty, and Rebekah De-
gree Association, No. ], of which she was a mem.
Der, and large number of friends Rev Geo.
v. Lescb, of East Washington NJ =. Church,
ofiOiatsd both at the house and at the grave In
Congressional Csmetsry,
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AN lMPRovEMEST.--We were pleased at
noticing that workmen are engaged IN plac;no
an iron railing along the north aide Of the Post
ohce building, and We presume Il will be con
tinued along the east side. We hope so, a,
least, as several persons have already been In.
jured BY falling over the low WALL one, at least,
fatally. t iKaF -5u5I =
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-06

SANITARY CoMPANY.-Five written and
forty -four verbal notices were served on Tuesday
on persons having nuisanoes existing on their
premises Six horses and n few other carcasses
were reported and removed
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PETIT LARoENY.-Maria Briggs, colored,
was arrested on complaint of Benz. S. Bailey,
who charged her with larceny. Justice Morsel
who heard the case, committed Maria to Jail for
court.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-06

APPoISrRD.-Dr. w. ID. Stewart, breyet
lieutenant colonel and surgeon, United States
army, has been appointed Examining Surgeon
Tor the Pension Bureau for the District Of Co.
lumbia.
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DOUBLE CHARGE.-David Bell, colored,
was arrested on the double charge of assault and
battery and subsequent threats, preferred by
Hester Green. Justice Morsell required David
to give security to keep the peacci and also held
battery at the court.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-06

SIXTH AUDToR's OFFIcE.-Through the
politeness Of J. Milton McGrew, chief clerk Of
the Sixth Auditors office, Post Office Depart.
mont we have been furnished with a tabular
statement Of business done In that Department
Tor the month Of May, 1867; Accounts received,
1925 accounts settled, 80, 100; accounts regis.
tered, II gSS amount involved in settlements,
$40, lSL7l; number of Postmaster General,
drafts registered, 1850; number Of Postmaster
GENERALS warrants registered, 1888; amount Of
drafls and warrants, $463, 622; letters received,
1888 letters sent, o. 252j letters recorded, s82;
number Of clerks employed, 145.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-06

ABOUT OLD ENOUGH TO VoTE-It is said
that q eolored man named Henry Smith, aged
lob years, cast his first vote on Monday last, In
tho Second precinct Of the Sixth ward,
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THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN THURSDAY MORNING JUNE 1877

oLDEsT IsuABTASTs' AssocrAT1oS,--A
stated meeting Of this association was held In
the Council Chamber, City Hall, aL ~ o'clock, D.
m, yesterday. r
Col J. 8. Williams was In the chair. and DR.
j. Mod. Davis, secretary.
1 MT. = Crowley reported that the book eon.
tanning the names Of the members Of IN o vUo
citation had not, as yet, been found by Inc oom.
i mittee appointed TO search for n, = -
Dr. Davis stated that he was receiving tbs
signatures OF members in q new book,
Dr; .. y. Blake reported that tho COMMITTEES
appointed to make arrangements for q proper
and appropriate celebration Of The Am az Xxi,
BY the association, had proceeded 30 far as ~
select Coz Peter q. Washington as the orator Of
the day, and himself was chosen 10 read IN.
declaration OF Independence. II was proposed
oy the COMMITTEES to hold the celebration In tho
Mr, Edward slmm, moved that tho report Of
me fth Of July COMMITTEES be approved, and that
they be authorised to make any other arrange.
ments for tho celebration Of that event.
nominations being In order, the following per.
sons were nominated for membership: David A.
uardner, Nathan Mulliken, James L. Cathcart
M. W Buckley and James Cross6eld. -
vote was taken aud the above wore duly do
clared elected to membership. - =.
Colonel Peter @. Washington nominated for
honorary membership Hon Robert j, Walker.
lhe Colonel eulogized Mr.. Walker as having been
distinguished bensfactor Of tho citizens Of mi,
District In years gone by. M
Honorable Robert J. Walker was unanimously
elected as such member, and, on motion Of Dr.
5eorge A. Bohrer, Hon. George Peabody was
elected as an honorary member because Of bis de-
voting Slb 600 as nucleus for forming a pub
lie library in the city Of Georgetown, on the o.
casion Of his recent visit hero. n - -.
The book oftho Constitution Of this association
viii be at the Office Of John =. Callan, No. ~
Louisiana avenue Washington Buildinej during
tho present month, 50 that any members Of the
association who have not signed the same can do
so by calling at that Office. -
On motion Of Col. Washington, W. W. Cox,
e'q was elected to membership.
After having transacted some business Of no
Importance to the public, the association I'D.
Journed to meet at the same place at ~ m. on
Thursday, the 4th Of July next. ~
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SALE OF MoNEY,-On Tuesday evening,
In the First Ward Building Association -Aftesnth
month---mOnsy sold at A9i per cent,
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The MARINE BAND.-An immense crowd
was in attendance and btrolling through the
Capitol grounds last evening to enjoy the music
diseoursed by the Marine Band, The band
played some of their choicest pieces and naught
occurred to mar the pleasure Of any present.
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
PENSION OyPIcE MAY g. 1857,

H. Pension OFFICE, May 8, 1857
To all tohom q may concern:
Application having been made under the act Of
jane 2Sd, 1869, for reissue OF the land warrants
described herein, which are alleged to have been
lest destroyed, notice Is hereby given that at the
date following the description Of each warrant new
certificate warrant Of like tenor will be issued, II
no valid objection shall then appear:
No. l0,6sl, for so acres, issued under the act Of
March 8, 1885, 10 the name Of Lewis Lambert, and
was granted October 80, 1855 May Is, 1867.
No, %, $50 for 40 acres issued under tho act OF
March s. 1885, In the name OF Nicholas Pritchet and
was granted November IL, 1855. May %, 1857.
No, e5 Oss, for 100 acres, Issued under the act OF
March s. 1855, Ia the name Of Mary S. widow Of Tate
Bryarly, and was granted September 81, ls0s-June
%, 1851.
No. u.s. 85l, for 100 acres isSusd under tho act Of
September, 1850, in the name Of Samuel D. Conden
| and was granted March 26th, 52-June ", 1851
No 49, OFT, for so acres, issued under the act OF
| March 8, 1885 in tho name Of william Elliott and
| was granted o tobcr DO, 1850 July O. 1867.
No &c. 23t for 100 acres, issued under the act OF
March s, 1885, In the name Of Claborn Madame, and
was granted October 4, 1856. July 6, 1867.
No. s3 s7s for 100 acres, issued under the act OF
March s. 1885, In the name OF John Denton, aud was
granted July 10. ls6o.-July 90, 1867 ap29
los. ~. BARRETT sCOm minis sIonar,