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The national Republican., 1867-02-19
DRAWING ROOM RECEPTION
AT THE EXECUTIVE MAN

Another Of the pleasant reunions at the
drawing.rooms Of the Presidents House took
place yesterday afternoon, and was attended
by brilliant assemblage Of distinguished
persons. The ladies were present in large
numbers, arrayed in rich and tasteful toilets,
and their pleasant interview with the daugh.
ters Of THE PRESIDENT, Mrs. PATTERSON and
Mrs. SrovER, added another link to the bright
chain of friendship which these ladies have
been forging by their elegant and kindly
manners since they have presided at the
White House.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
THE SHERMAN SUBSTITUTE.

The reconstruction measure reported by
Senator SHERMAN, and which passed the
Senate on Sunday morning last, occupied in
debate most OF the time Of the House yes
terday and last evening until half past
eleven. We learn that the proposition of the
Republicans is to take vote on the bill at
eleven o'clock this forenoon. This will un.
doubtedly be done unless something should
occur to prevent it. In such an event the
vote will undoubtedly be taken at later
period to-day, or on some other day.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

CRIMINAL CouRT - Judge Fisher. - In
the case of Delaware HHdnell alias Banks and Deupi
Nolan, "OlIs pros. was entered by the district At
torney.
In the case Of Thomas Harry, indicted for lar
ceny' noLfs pros, was entered by the District At
torney.
VIM. Brown and John Hart, indicted for larceny
verdict guilty.
Robert Bundy was found guilty of larceny, and
sentenced to be imprisoned In the Albany peniten.
tiary for one year.
In the case Of James Gordon, indicted for lar.
ceny, verdict Of not guilty was rendered.
Aaron Mann was arraigned and plead guilty 70
the larceny Of pair Of skates. His Honor Judge
Fisher sentenced him to be imprisoned in the com.
mon Jail fifteen days.
Clinton Smith was arraigned for larceny, and sen.
fenced to be imprisoned in the Albany psptentiary
for two years.
In the cases Of Emelne Trapmnn and Annie
simms, charged with receiving stolen propeTty.
their TeeogniEanee was forfeited
verdict OF not guilty was rendered in the cases
Of Robert Sales and james Clark, charged with lar,
ceny.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
PERSONAL.

GEN. BUTLER and family are expected to
arrive at the Kirkwood this morning.
Gov. FENToN, Of New York, is in town
and was on the floor Of the House yesterday.
Gov. MORTON, Senator elect from Indiana
has arrived in town
THURLow WEED arrived in town this morn.
ing and is at Willards.
HuGH HASTINGS, ESQ.,, editor of the Albany
KHieksrbOcker iF In town at WiIlard's looking Al
youthful as he did twenty years ago.
A. ii. CHASE, York, Pa; r. G. Brent
W. II. shryOck, BALTIMORE J. NJ. Burke, Hunts
vile, Ala DR.. ThOs, w. Fry, Ind Capt. J. So,
Euglsbsrt, John cassin, John Naglss and sAmus
Rice, Of Philadelphia p. Dufour Paris, are at the
Metropolitan.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

The "CHRoNIc," in the face of the chronic
placards in every street announcing "Rooms
to Let" represents that the city is full to
double bedding in all quarters, and it adds
This rush will probably continue so long
as Congress is engaged in the discussion ol
the important measures now before it, and
for the present, it is understood that the
police have been instructed not to interfere
with persons sleeping in the. streets"
If the police are to permit persons to sleep
in the streets perhaps they will continue to
allow the Chronic" to lie in its columns.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

The WEsT.-Theodore Tilton, who has
been travelling over the West on lecturing
tour, concludes letter in the Independent
as follows:
zone thing more. l am sometimes told
by friendly critics at home that draw nv
Western pictures in over-colors No. en-
deaVor always to understate, rather than
overstate, my admiration of the West. 1t is
majestic region. Its people belong to the
nobility OF mankind: Its prospective growth
Is beyond calculation. Its soul is Of fire.
It's ambition is to rule the land. Its oppor-
tunlty is not far in the future. It's triumph,
when 1t comes, will be complete. The West
is to be the dictator OF the republic"
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
MIR. Kennedy's Concert.

The last OF Mr.. KENNEDY's entertainments
of the Songs Of Scotland was attended by a
large audience last evening at Metzerott
Hall. The splendid singing of Mr.. KEN
NEDY and his very pleasing comments and
explanatory remarks upon the songs Of
Burns and others, together with the true
and artistic accompaniment upon the piano,
played by his young daughter, make an ex-
cellent concert.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
A GOLD MEDAL FOR BENNETT.
BANQUET TO AMERICAN YACHTMEN,
THE MARKETS..
LOSS OF A SHIP AT SEA,
Nearly all the Crew Lost.
MASONIC BANQUET IN CHARLESTON.
From Europe.

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1.-THE steamship Hecla,
from New York on the 9th inst, has arrived
out.
DUBLIN, Feb. 1.-THE outbreak at Killar-
ney has come to an end. The bands Of in
surgents have disappeared. One hundred
and forty Fenians have been arrested in this
city.
PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE budget presented in
the Chambers yesterday by the Minister Of
Finance gives very favorable report of the
condition Of the finances. Rentes, in conse-
quence, have recovered from their recent de.
preston, and are advancing.
MADRID Feb. l7.-Spain is about to aug.
ment her feet in the West Indies.
FLORENCE, Feb. IA new ministry has
been formed, with Baron Ricasoli at the head,
and AgOstno Depretus, the former Minister
of Marine, as Minister Of Finance. The rad.
ical party is much elated at the dissolution
Of the Parliament.
BERLIN, Feb. 1.-THE Prussian troops
will withdraw from Dresden on the lst oil
July, but the Prussian garrisons will still be
maintained at Leipsic, Bantzen, and KONG
| stein.
Prince Frederick Charles has been elected
to the North German Parliament.
LONDON, Feb. l7.-It is now considered
certain that the determined resistance Of the
Cretans and the spirit Of concession recently
shown by the Turkish Government will re
suit in the complete independence Of the
Island Of Gambia.
PARIS, Feb. ia splendid gold medal
was presented to James Gordon Bennett, jr.
this morning, by the Societe des Regates
Parisiennes.
PARIS, Feb. IA grand banquet wa
given to the American yachtmen last night
Mr.. Morton, secretary of the New Yorl
Yacht Club, was present. Mr.. Chapy, presi
dent Of the Paris club toasted the New
York Yacht Club. Mr.. Bennett leaves fol
Brest to-day.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. -Noon.-The steamer
Hecla, which arrived last evening, reports
seeing the ship Union from Liverpool, Jan
uary 22, for New Orleans, with her rudde
gone and otherwise damaged.
Intelligence has been received here of tn,
sinking at sea of the bark Sumpter. No fur
ther particulars
LONDON, Feb. s-Noon-Conso 81
Erie, 37!; Illinois Central, ex.dividend, IA
LONDON, Feb. S-Noon.-Ireland is pei
fectly tranquil Small numbers of rebels
concealed in the woods, are endeavoring t,
make to the coast, but the national troop
have been so disposed as to render escap,
impossible.
Troops have been sent to Malahide il
hopes of overhauling Stephens, who, it is re
ported and is believed to be in that neighbor
hood
PARIS, Feb. ls.-Pedro Escudero Echamal
Minister of Justice and Public Instructions
&c, of Maximilian's Government in Mexico
has arrived here, accompanied by other higl
officials of the Mexican Empire.
LIVERPOOL Feb. l9-Noon.-The cottor
market opens quiet and steady to-day. Sale
OF 1000 bales Midding Uplands at l4d.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

ORPHANS CoURT-Judge Purcell presiding
Saturday the will of the late Edward @. Dyer
ives admitted to probate and record, and letters
tSstamentary were granted to Thos. J. Fisher and
Sylvester b. BoArman. the executors each giving
bond in 500. 900. Mr., Boarman was appointed
guardian to the children, giving bond in SO, 900
Henry Reynolds rsnouncsd his right 10 admins.
.er on the estate of his deceased brother, Joseph
Reynolds, late Of Mississippi and letters Of admin
iStration were granted to Edward Simms, who
gave bond in 50, 900.
Letters testAmentary on the estate of the late
and John W. McKim who gave bond in AZ 600
Marion d. Judah was appointed guardian to the
orphans Of H. NJ. Judah, late of the United States
army. Bond 80, 900.
The first accounts of the guardians To the or
Phans Of Comfort 8. WhittlsSsy, the fourth Of The
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
From Fortress Monroe,

FORTRESS MONROE, Feb. ls.-The frigate
susquehanna, Admiral Palmer, has arrived
from New York. She will shortly sail for
the West Indies, probably direct for Havana.
The steamship Victor, from New Orleans
on the llth, touched here and disembarked
the 18th regiment colored troops, who pro-
ceed to Richmond for muster out. The
Victor sailed for New York.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

Mr.. DICKENS gets E7O about $3.50 in gold
a night for reading his last Christmas story 1t is
worth all that to read some parts of it, and he
works cheap at that price. Mr., Dickens's resorts
to obtain money, now that his children are settled
are sometimes spoken Of as degrading to a writer
Of his rank but respects his readings, 1t is not
ayarieo but vanity, that prompts them He is a
hns reader and an excellent actor, and 1t is very
pleasant to him to hear the applause that follows
from his reading in character. Those who csnsurs
him would do As he dOsS-if they cOuld,-BoItOH
IrapAkR.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

CrRcUIr CoURr, CHIEF Justice CARTIER
In cases Nos sos, 500, $40 and sll, judgment con.
fessed.
Darlington vs.. skidmore. Verdict Of one cent
damages for plaintiff. .s.-.-
Crane vs.. Plowman. Judgment confessed for
t25299.
Clark u. Thos. NJ. Piowman. Judgment con.
fessed for s245.To
Henry Cassidy vs.. VIM Rullman. Verdict for
defendant.
Rosenberg W. Gsrhardt. Settled.
Porter vs. Rowland. Verdict for defendant, u.
sessing the damage at one cent.
Barbour Hamilton W. Sam. Duvall. Judgment
by default.
ym. II. Woods Va Jno Q. Cook Judgment By
default.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
Wallis Opera House.

This theatre was crowded last night by the
friends OF doorkeepers and ushers, it being
their benefit night. The audience was de.
lighted with the performance. Tonight the
fine comedy of "All that Glitters Is not
Colo" will be played with a strong cast of
characters to conclude with laughable
Ea,oa
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
New York Ranks.

NEW YoRK, Feb. le.-Bank statement
Increase Of loans, S2,s62, 900; decrease ol
specie, Sl,364,OOO increase of circulation
$4,000; decrease of deposits, $2,l69,O00;
decrease of legal tenders, 1885, 900. Gold
opened at AGA
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
Camanche Salvage and Libel Dam

SAN FRANCTsoo, Feb. l7.-Judge Hoffman
yesterday gave a decision in the case of the
Coast Wrecking Company against the ma
terials Of the ron-clad Camanche, awarding
$24, 900 salvage, with y per cent interest
since the commencement Of the suit.
The jury in the 100000 libel suit OF
Powell against the Examiner newspaper re-
turned verdict for $4,000 damages.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
From Boston.

BosroN, Feb. 1.-THE United States bonds
stolen from the house Of Mr.. Darrell, in Nil,
ton, (SlO,0OO,) have all been recovered. A
servant girl and two others have been arrested
for committing the robbery.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
Marine DiaaaterE.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. ia cable dispatch
reports the loss of the ship Addison, Of Ken.
nebunkport, with all hands except the cap.
tain, mate, and four seamen. The captains
wife and child were lost.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

NEW OUTSIDE STEAMSHIP LINE
IN FOR ALEX INDRIA, WASHINGTON, .os.
AND GR0R0Br0wN.-Ths steamer JOHN 6ffJk
GIBSON will leave New York, Pier 20 East -ns
River, on TUESDAY, 10Th, At p. m. Merchants will
send their goods TO the above limo, which will sa,
punetually At the hour. -
The steamer T. 9. KNIGHT will leave wash. ,u,..
for New York on TUESDAY, loth, at4p m. 1s'n
fsbls ,soh.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
EXECUTIVE SESSION.

The Senate held an Executive Session yes
terday afternoon and referred numerous ap-
pointments to committees. No confrma-
tions or reflections were made.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
National Theatre.

Mr.. FORREST was favored with an over
flowing audience last evening, and his mas
terly delineation of "Richelieu" was received
with immense applause Tonight he will
appear in his great character of Virginius,
with Miss LILLE as Virginia.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

JUDoE CADY, who was strongly "anti-wo.
mans rights" used TO address his daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, as my Dear Sir"
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
Fire In Albany.

ALBANY, Feb. ia FIRE occurred on the
pier to-day, which destroyed Che -four and
grain warehouse Of John w. Russell. The
loss Is $4,000; covered by insurance
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

ss-To Consumptives.-The Advertiser
having been restored to health iu afew weeks, by
very simple remedy, Afsr having suffered several
years with lung affection, and that dread dis
ease, Consumption is anxious TO make known 10 his
fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire 1t he will send copy Of the pre-
serPon used (reO Of charge with the directions for
preparing and using tho same, which they will nnd
suRE CuRE ToR CoSsUMPrIoS, ASTHMA, BRoScHITIs, ke
The only object Of the advertiser in sending the pre-
serpon Is TO benefit the aiIetsd aud spread informa
ton which he eonesyes to be invaluable and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy. II will cost them
nothinR and may prove . blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please addrsss
REV. EDwARD A. WILSON,
oe25-dwly Williamsburg, Rings county, MY.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
From Charleston.

CHARLEsToN, Feb. IA banquet was
given last night by the Charleston Masons to
the visiting Masons from Washington and
Baltimore.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
Arrival of Surratt.

The Swatara arrived at the navy yard yes
terday with the prisoner JOHN H. SURRATT
on board.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

c. G. II. received at midnight Too late
for publication to-day
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
- II II. SHAFFIELD
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LADIES ioE oRGAA AND DINING SALOON.
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Attendants also will be Isnt 10 attend Ia all a.I.,i S
order sAs va Flowers 70
laSAR JOSEPH II. sHAPPIELp.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

1s- The Gsavest Mslsdies Of Youth and
EARLY MANHOOD. Howard Association Essays on the
Physology Of the Passions and the Brrors Abuses
Dsase peculiar TO the nrt age Of man. with reports on
new methods Of treatment employed In this Instu,ion
Sent in sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Address
DR.. J. sKILLIs HoUGHToN, Howard Association,
Philadelphia Pa Jall-sm
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

guardian 10 III. orphans Of owen Murray, and Atb
Of guardian 70 the orphans Of silas II. Hill, were
approved and passed
The national Republican., 1867-02-19

60 Late Discovery Strange but Trusi-
Madam Mounts salye not only the Piles but s an
efeeual cure for all womb affections. Satisfactory ref.
e.encos given. LADIES SERD suyYER NO HoRl with
either Of these diseases She can be eonsultsd at No.
$50 street, between Eleventh and Twelfth streets,
south side.
Also. Syrup she makes for Consumption, which is
an ofeetual remedy for Bronchitis, Asthma Group In
children, &C. The sslvs and Syrup 10 for sale al stot
opposite National Hotel rfOrds Eleventh strss
and Pennsylvania avenue, and at Bntwise's, corner
Twelfth street and Psnnsyivanis avenue Delay not In
using the mesns offered. fs2-lm.
The national Republican., 1867-02-19
sPECIAL NoTIClnts.

ssHsmline Choir Concert, at ths Church,
corner Ninth and streets, postponed account Of
the weather, 10 TUESDAY EVENING the 10Th instant,
commencing At o'clock. Tickets, rs eents 10 be OBJ
taned from any member Of the Choir and At the door
on the evening Of the concert. fele.td
90 Notice TO Tar Payers OF wsshington
crr.-Ths Board Of Assessors having completed the
annual assessment for 1857, will sit board Of sp-
peal, and for the purpose Of making eorrse,ions from
the 18th instant to April Let inclusive sundays sx-
eeptsd at School commissioners Room, second story
City Hall, west wing, from a. IN. TO p each day
By order Of the President. f.2-eotapl
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-12
THE sURRATT CASE.

on Saturday, at o'clock, the jury in this
case having been unabled to agree, were dis.
charged, and Surratt returned to Jail. the
jury stood for acquittal and A for conVic'
ton.
Quite an exciting scene then occurred IN
court BY Judge Fisher ordering the name of
Mr.. Bradley Sen. to be stricken from the
roll of attorneys prastieing in his court.
Judge Fisher made statement ofreasons for
his course, which had reference to q per-
sonal difficulty between him and Bradley, on
the I'd of July last Mr.. Bradley pronounced
the statement false in every particular
and denied his right to strike his name from
the roll except by the direction of three Of
the supreme judges.
The telegraph reports that "the order of
Judge Fisher dismissing Mr.. Bradley has
created the most intense excitement among
all classes. Members of the bar are gene
rally bitter in Weir denunciation of Judge
Fisher, and have called meeting for this
Monday morning. They seem to make a
common cause against the judge, whom
they declare has disgraced himself by using
his official power to resent personal as
sault"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-12
LAUGHABLE ACCIDENT.
a Young Lady Falls Through a
Buggy. #
From the Louisville Courier, July %

From the Louisville Courier, July %.
One of those annoying, yet ludicrous, ac-
cidents which will happen in the best of
families, occurred ON Sunday, not over a
thousand miles from this city. A dry goods
clerk had an engagement to take his love
out a buggy riding. Early in the morning
he appeared before her fathers door with one
of those spider-ike vehicles which are proba-
bly, constructed with view of ascertaining
how light buggy can be made, and at the
same time be servicable.
The lady is sweet sixteen, beautiful, and
just a little bit of what is termed fast
She is full of life, fun and frolic, and is de-
cidedly emb0npoint, weighing about lao
pounds. AS the young gentleman drove up,
his lady love was standing the top step
at the front door with her venerable father,
who had his gold specs elevated on his fore
head, in order to get better view of his flu
ture son-in-law
Adonis jumped out of the buggy, prepare
tory to assisting the young lady in, but she
suddenly took one of those strange freaks to
which the dear sex are subject. The buggy
was standing about four feet from the steps,
and considerably below the step upon which
stood the young lady. She probably wanted
to convince her lover that she was not clum-
sy if she was fat, and thought it would be q
good time to show him her agility. Be that
as it may, she gave a jump and landed in
the center of the buggy. If she had stopped
there all would have been well, but alas! the
thin boards at the bottom of the buggy, I'M
able to stand the pressure, gave way, and
the young lady continued her descent.
There was piercing scream q plunging
horse with a young man holding to him a
bundle of muslin in the buggy and two little
gaiter boots pointing to within six inches of
the ground under it. PaterfamiHas rushed
to the rescue, and detached the horse from
the buggy. He then got up on one side,
the young man on the other, and they at
tempted to raise the young lady up. 30,
stop, STOP! your are killing mel'' she cried.
The board had broken in the center, and the
| long, sharp sphnters extended downwards,
and when they attempted to raise the young
| lady out of her predicament these sharp
splinters would catch in her le-pshaw!-
| Did you ever see o wire mouse-trap? II
| not, go and get one, stick your finger thro'
the entrance tunnel and try to pull it out
You will then understand the sad fix our
young lady was in on Sunday morning.
The old man comprehended the situation
| in moment. He told the young man to
| get down and break the splinters off. The
young lady screamed, 80, DON'T" and young
man wouldn't. At this stage of the proceed
| ings . practical neighbor came up with q
Ratchet, and the young lady was soon extri.
Gated from her unpleasant situation, and dis
appeared behind the front door.
| We don't kon't know whether the young
| lady sustained any serious injury or not, and
we are not going to ask any questions Of
that young man.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-08-12
THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Open 425 Miles.

A few weeks since we noticed the open
ing of the Union Pacific railroad to Jules.
burg 377 miles west of Omaha, and some
time this week we expect to report its com
pietaon to Crow Creek, point AZ miles fur
Their west, making total of 425 miles. FIT
ty miles of track are graded ready for the
iron, and there Is no doubt of the compile
ton of the road to the base of the Rocky
Mountains early in the fall. The company
are confident that the whole line to the Pa
ci6c will be open to business in 1870. The
Indians have annoyed the surveying parties
and tie cutters, who are many hundreds o.
miles in advance of the work; but they have
wholesome fear of the population that a
railroad carries with it, and all trains run
without interruption.
The business of the company has beer
most hattering. The earnings for the quar-
ter ending August LIST were about 100000
but as the report for the last week in July
has not been received, the exact fraction
cannot be given. These earnings accrued
from operating an average of not more than
$50 miles of road, and after dedueting oper
ting expense, the balance is far in excess Of
the interest obligations of the company ON
the amount of bonds they can issue on that
distance. 1t should be remembered that
this result is from way business alone,
through new country, and is not to be
compared with the vast through business
that must follow the opening of the whole
line to the Pacific. The success of the en-.
terprise seems to be fully assured, and we
can see no reason why the First Mortgage
Bonds are not entitled to rank among the
best securities. The daily sales are now SO
large that the company already entertain
the idea of advancing the price.