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The national Republican., 1867-12-27
LOCAL ITEM 8.

An oBJEor-Tho discount OF 10 pcr cent. which Hen
ming, corner Seventh street and Maryland avenue,
offers until removal to No. 5ll Seventh street, Intei
genocr Building. upon white dress shirts. This dis
count brings the ~ 90 shirts down to "a o. trial Of
this shirt will convince any Of their superiority and
worth. lie Is selling all qualities Of shirts at the
III.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

CHAyogs IN THE NAVY YARp.-Chief Engineer
W. II. Shock has been ordered to duty as Chiei
Engineer Of the Washington navy yard, and
Third Assistant Engineer John Lowe to duty
at the same place. Second Assistant Engineer
Edward stiles has been detached from duty at
Washington and ordered to League Island he-
ting Third Assistant Engineer W. s, Jarboe has
been detached from the Washington navy yard
and placed on waiting orders.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

with the remark Of 'good article at low prices
and the place to hnd them is at T. s. Gartrells late
Robert lsrcal's. 80 Seventh street, corner Of l.
fine Assortment Of Ladies' Gentlemen and Children
Boots and Shoes constantly on hand.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
CONSUMPTION, that iu,ldlou. foe

Ol mortal. In this vale below,
often comes from damp feet. which gentlemen eau
avoid by purchasing pair Of pair Of Gum Shoes o.
J. T. Petty Co, SIS Seventh street. opposite Intel
liEepcer Building
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

SUDDEN DEArH.-Mr Patrick Mclaughlin, re-
siding near the corner of Seventeenth and l.
streets, died quite suddenly on Wednesday morn
ing. The deceased was stone-mason, and en-.
ployed at the Treasury extension. lie leaves a
wife to mourn his sudden demise.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

ARsoN.-On Wednesday last OGlccr Beall, Of
the Second precinct, arrested a cOlored man,
named Chas. Anderson, for an attempt at arson
Justice Thompson fined him 80 and held him 10
security for the peace.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

SHEAK TnIEV.-On Tuesday evening, at about
0 O'Clock, as Lansburg Bros porter was carry
ing goods to the customers Of the store, No. 6i5
Seventh street, some miserable thief tore the
wagon curtain loose at the hind Ond, and carried
of three children's cloaks and a hIeUe OF cloth
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

ACCIDENT.-Yesterday afternoon as a boy
named Henry Havener was riding down Seventh
street he was thrown from his horse In front OF
tho Newsboys' Home, and badly injured about
his breast. He was placed In wagon and con-
veyed to his home on Capitol Hill, where he had
medical treatment.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

NEAR RDRowNISa.-Yesterday morning . col
ored man from Alexandra, named James
Thompson, attempted to walk the sea wall along
the river front, which runs from seventh to
Ninth street. Being slightly inebriated he lost
his equilibrium and fell into the river. Had 1t
not been for colored man that was with him he
pulled him out and set him anoat on the muddy
shore again,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

THE SHOE AND BooT MARKET OF this city has a
record for cheapncss II you want TO indulge In the
luxury OF a new pair Of Boots or CATERS for your
wife, call at s. Garre, dealer In boots and Shoes
corner Seventh and streets,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

ENTIcISG PR0STITUTIoY.-Ohlcer Lusby arrest
ed Margaret Young, colOred upon the above
who fined her $40, and sent her to the work
house for sixty days in default.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

Too MUcH CHRIsTMAs.-Yesterday, Sergeant
johnson, of the Second precinct, arrested VIII.
liam Thompson on the above charge. lie had a
hearing before Justice Harper, who found him
guilty of the charge, and fined him sj for his fun
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

VAST AND MAGNIFICENT display OF Ladies' Kid
Button Walking Boots. At tho extensive Boo. and
Shoe Store Of Cummins, H Seventh street, second
door south Of street aud Northern Market,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

PATENTS Issued To WAsHISGToNI NIASs.-Dur.
ing the week Just past patents have been Issued
to the following named gentlemen OF this city /;
John Wolfe, for paper Met Albert =. Green, as
signor to John 7. Olmstcad, for improved steam
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

SANITARY CAsE.-Otilcer johnson, of the San
itary Company, arrested Felix Greenapple 10
selling unsound provisions In the market. II,
was fined 10 by Justice Harper.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

MINISTERIAL CALL.-The Rev. Mr.. Reese has
received a call from the Dutch Evangelical
church, on Four-and.a-half street, between q
and d streets, to become their pastor, and will
enter upon HIS duties as pastor next Sunday a
week, with a salary Of $500 and house rent.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS

offered for the present at 20 CENTS THE DOLLAR
they the cheapest security In the market, being
than Is per cent lower than United States Stocks
Theypay
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

DEAD INFANT FoUSD.-Mr. Hidernan, owner
OF vacant lot fronting on Seventeenth street,
near the canal, found . dead infant on his lot on
Wednesday night. 1t was wrapped up and
placed In a candle-box. 1t was handed over to
the sanitary police for interment.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

LARCENY or WATCH AND MONEY. On
Wednesday, Detectivet Kelly and Bigler ar
rested a man named Nicholas Barth who has
been residing In the house OF Mr.. John I. Heider,
No. 2T5 Seventh street, between New YORK
gold watch valued at tI5 and $50 In money from
the bureau drawer OF Mr.. Heider, In his bed
chamber. Detectives Kelly and Bigley found on
pried open, as well as the piece Of drawer broken
of in the operation. Accused had q hearing be
fore Justice Walter, and he Is held for a further
hearing.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

INTERPRETING WITH HOPFICERs.-Sergeant Wal
Sooley and John Hart on the above charge.
Sooley was fined $40 and Hart S5, and sent TO
the work-house for thirty days, by Justice
WAltar,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

ANOTHER Cow CAsE.-On Tuesday, John u
Stuart, county constable, arrested John W.
Kell, a farmer, residing in the southern suburbs
of this city, charged by Margaret BresnahaD, q
milk dealer, with the larceny Of . COW from her.
He was taken before Justice Barnaclo, who
held him to bail for court. Mr.. Kelly contended
that he had bought Ave hogs and two cows from
a colored woman for the sum of $40, and that he
had killed one COW and the other got away.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

VIOLATING CORPORATION LAw.-Charles Ran
ner was arrested BY onicer Auldridge. Justice
Tucker fined him v.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

LITTLE Doors. Fine Calf, sewed. long Boots.
and heavy ones, for little boys In great variety, al
Cummins SI7 Seventh street, two doors below North
ern Market,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
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CalnIxAL CouRr-Judgs 0lts. Tho Criminal Cour,
held short session ycstsrdsz, and disposed Of tho
following business! NLl -Lll-L- -AAN 'Hs.I
wm xa.so soss,sEs sssnslsi;s las. ys,s
aud case formerly reported, was sentenced 70 hvo
K: :.n.sss. q "A. = s. ss
sentence already passed upon him, I.
%. OS VIC w ,9ss Sf
n 3s%Ss esbc. Sonaisted fewday. since Of horse
sealing was sentenced 70 the same peni'entiary Tor
James smith. convicted Of the same offence. sen.
fScns ysr. PsosS sa saHS ssss
tened 70 two years imprisonment In the Aibsny
6oOTFc ", Bureh. ala. MO.!!nSre. convicted q
street the day af.er ChrI,tnes i was sentsnesd
In this case, before sentence. motion for new trial
was made. argued and overruled.
WIN. III. Dover, larceny, Of a watch belonging to
George Washington, on the 2jd day Of September.
The eouTt shsn aaioarnsa unit. h. morning at 10
o'clock. 1T-7'
.USIIED STATE. surnEss covnr.- Thursday, Dee
SSTy Michael Dsag5'sSty ohiUd and Sam n
sPd sss, spp,,a a Tn,
schooner Sea Witch and cargo; This cause was ar.
% NJ ~ o1 oS O SS and
No. 6s Tho United States. appellant, vs.. Tho brig
Gaaiens ma Ml,sSpds s9d cargo TIT cause was Ar
,Se, bo' frsdcrst frentIss, plaintiff In error. vs.,
to ths consideration Of The Court on printed argument
by Mr. veech, Of counsel for the defendant in error
III. g9S 4 III
d oIrsr. and continued ~ ar johnson, Of counsel
Adjourned until to-morrow at II O'Clock.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

BEAR IN MIND that our stock Of Boys Clothing Is
rapidly diminishing, as We are selling them at prime
cost. A. sAKS 4 CO..
avenue.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

CHRISTMAS sESTERTAINnENTs.-U hav-
ing ushered In as smiling as May morn, its con-
genlality was partaken of by the most OF our
citizens, and many were the private entertain
ments to friends on the occasion.
Mr.. Michael Coombs entertained number of
his Intimate friends at his residence, on Tenth
street. The "set out' was of the choicest de-
serlption, and after ample justice had been done
II, the company was agrceably entertained with
several new and popular pieces of music by
Miss Coombs, the pretty and talented daughter
Mr.. John $. Ducring, aO2 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., kept "open house" to his friends during the
day, and many were the calls to partake the ex-
cellent collation. which had been prepared for
them. Those who visited Mr.. ID. on the occa-
sion have voted him "the soul of liberality,n -
and say the first opportunity will be availed OF to
return In part his unbounded hospitality.
The children at the Soldiers and Sailors DR.
phan Home had a grand entertainment In the
afternoon, which consisted OF dialogues, deela-
nation, singing, tableaux, etc. The matron of
the Home deserves great credit for the excellent
arrangements instituted on the occasion,
At Providence Hospital, Capitol Hill, in
celebrated on Christmas eve by Rev. Father
Boyle: The choir Of St. Peters church sang
Won Weber's Mass.
Mr.. John g. Larman entertained q number of
his friends at his residence, on Pennsylvania
avenue, near Twenty-slxth street.
Mr.. John Davis provided fine collation. at his
residence, on X street, between Twenty y-ifth and
Twenty-sixth streets.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

-Omcer Morgan, of the Second precinct, ar
rested John Bell cOlored, on this charge. HI
was sent to Jail for court by Justice Thompson
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

DISCHARGE AT THR NAVY YARD.-lt Is stated
that about sixty employees OF the ordnance de-
partment, navy yard, were Informed on Tues
day morning that their services would not be re-
qulred after the close OF the present year, II Is
supposed by some that a further reduction OF
force will be made on the first OF January,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

LADIES, see the new and beautiful Stylos Of walk
ing Boots Of cyory MATERIAL coming In every day at
Cummins. 97 Seventh street. second door south Of
street aud Northern Market.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

IL. MoxLzY.
FANCY DREssEs
DoMINoBs
LADIES. GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN,
10. 30 TENTH STREET nos
525 MILES
or fHg
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
NNING WEST FROM OMAHA
ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
ARESow oMPLETED.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

PRoTANITY.-Wm.S Smith was arrested by on
Ger MeDermott, of the Second precinct, on the
above charge. He had q hearing before Justice
Thompson, and was fined ".
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

GHNTLEhEN's Dress SHIRTs, superior In style,
make, and fabric, to at with ease and comfort
ting human form divine" 'ReAdy-mAde or made
tooTdeT kt STEPHENS Co.,
'" 80 Pennsylvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27
SIX PER CENT, IN GOLD.

or over SISE PRR CESr. upon the Investment Sub
seriptions will be received In Washington by
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, II. d. Cooke, Presi-
dent; W. H. Huntington, Cashier.
RITTENHousE, FOWLER L co. ,S5! PcnnsylyAnlA
avenue.
And in New York at the Company oaheo. No. %
Nassau street, aud by
CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK, No. Nassau
street.
CLARK, DODGE 4 CO. Bankers, No. 81 Wall
street.
JOHN J. CISCO SON. Bankers. No. 50 Wall
street.
And by the Company advertised Agents through
out The United States RemittRnees should be made
In drafts or other funds par in New York, aud tho
bonds will be sent FREQ Of charge by return express
ANEW PAMPHLET AND MAP,
showing the Progress Of the Work. Resources for Con-
strueou, and Value Of Bonds, may be obtained at the
COmpAny'I ofiess or Of Its advertised Agents, or
will be sent free on application.
JOHN J. cisco,
Treasurer, New York.
November 3, 1867 del7eolmSwR
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

THREATS AND PRoPANITY.-Oficer McDCr-
mott arrested John stewart on this charge. Ho
was held to givo security In the first ease, and
Thompson.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

VIOLATING IsTERsAL REvESuE LAws.-On
Christmas night, at about 1850 O'Clock, Officer
Felt, OF the Second ward, and citizen called on
Lewis Clephane, esq, Collector Of Internal
Revenue, and Informed him that there was a
man up slrect who had In his wagon Ave barrels
OF whisky, which, they believed, had not been
subjected to taxation As required by the internal
revenue laws. The Collec tor accom- panied EN-,
and they saw the teamsteT drive out Of an alley
on q, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets with the whisky. Mr.. Clephane imme-
diately seized the liquor, and had II stored away.
He alio took possession OF the team and wagon,
belonging TO Mr.. John Buckley, and Officer Felt
took them to livery stable for safe-Seeping.
Yesterday afternoon buckley appeared before
Mr.. Clephane, at his office, with Mr.. l., q. Hlne
as counsel. lie statedthAt he had been callep
on and engaged, at his stand by Mr.. T. J. Hurley,
who has 4 dlstlllery near Mason's foundry, a
short distance UP this canal, to haul the whisky
to Whites roctifying housey butthat, when he
arrived there he was ordered to haul itbaok. II
hofsos back again by giving bond in the sum Of
sl, 900 to produce the sane II required on fur
tber investigation, The charges on which the
action Is based Is for removing whisky after sun
set and for removing II before the internal reye-
nue. tax has been paid thereon,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

DISTURBING RELIGIous sERvIcss
Hutchison, Susan Hutchison, Cant Hutchison,
and Mary Posy, were arrested by the officers OF
the Fifth precinct for disturbing the congrcga-
streets north, on Wednesday evening. They
had a hearing before Justice Harper, who hned
them S5 each, and assured them most emphati-
cally shat II they came before him again In a
like case, he would impose much heavier line.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

The ELLIPTIC LocK-srircu SEWING MAcHISE :
These neat and beautiful household necessities arc
now exhibition at the store Of J. r. Hopkins 4
Co., Watch and Jowery dealers, northeast corner Of
and Seventh streets, opposite the Patent once.
They work like IA charm, and partake, apparently.
OF the pastimc principle than Of the labor They
arc remarkably simple In their construction tn
the newest novice work them with success. They
sure In their operation, finishing the work In a
uniform and perfect manner. They make q tight
lockstitch the only admissible stitch for family sew.
ing and manufacturing purposes. They sew equally
well tho ightost and heaviest fabrics. They pro-
vidcd with glass foot, hsmmer, braider, binder,
tucker. eorder and trimmer. and these attachments
simple and certain In their adjustment and opera
tion, and will do greater range Of work, In less
time, and In perfect manner than any other
sewing machine, Messrs. II, Co. have on hand a
large and well selected stock Of Gold Watches, Chains
Jewciry, SC, suitable for holiday presents.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

A WHITE MAN SHOT ny CoLoRID MAN.
Between 0 and 10 o'clock on Wednesday even
Ing as Messrs. John Toughman, Michael I. Me-
Henry and David Elwood were walking along
near the corner Of l. street and Connecticut
avenue, one Of their number ran, accidentally,
against q colored man and woman who were
walking along the street. The colored man Inn
mediatcly turned and fred at the party a pistol
shot, the contents passing In the breast Of John
Toughman, about an Inch and q half below the
left nipple, and passed out through the back
The other two men gave the alarm, and Officers
Rossiter and Taylor responded, but the colored
man and woman ran In different direct lions and
have not as yet been apprehended. The Officers
assisted the wounded man to the house of Mr.
Luney, near by, and DR.. ]. q, Croggln was called
In and did what was In his power to alleviate
the sufferings Of MIR. Toughman. The Doctor
would not give his consent to have the wounded
man, who Is stone-cutter, remove ed to ls board
ing-house, corner OF Twelfth and streets, kent
by Mrs. Davis. Rev DR.. De Wolf was called In
and administered spiritually to the unfortunat Nc
man. Sergeant Taylor and the officers named
above administered to the wants of the man shot
The injured man was afterwards taken to
Proyidence hospital where he will receive the
kind care of the sisters. DR.. Thompson, the
attending physician, examined tho wound and
expressed his fears that II would prove fatal;
but the man was not dead up to our latest adyices
last night. Mr., Tooman has a mother, we learn
In Baltimore, and friends In New York He
with number OF other stone-cutters, were dis.
charged from the work on the Treasury DEPART
ment, and he was to hayo drawn his wages yes
terday, when he intended to start for New York
He was very quiet and orderly man.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

CONSERVATIVES Amy Axp NAVY UNIos.
This association met last night at their head
quarters, No, So7 Pennsylvania avenue.
The meeting was called to order BY COL ALA
The PRECEDENT, Col. Allabseh, read the follow
National Democratic Resident Executive Com
nittee. 49,
wAsHrsaroN, Dec. 10, 1867.
To CoL. A. p. ALLABAoHs Il 'IH-4 '4s-
DEAR StRi I am Instructed 10 communicate
are the head, the following copy Of resolution
which was adopted last evening at . meeting OF
the National Democratic Resident Executive
Committee. 1t gives me pleasure to be the me-
dun OF this communication. Goars' ' truly,
Whereas the Conservative Army and Navy
Union Of this city. through Its president, has
kindly rendered us the use of their hall when
not otherwise appropriated,
Rssoiped, That we will gladly avail ourselves
oi this generous prcffer, and hereby tender to
that association our hearty thanks for the favor
Capt. McReane offered the following, which
was unanimously agreed to.
Resoired, That the thanks of this association
are due, and are hereby rendered to the proprie-
gratuitous advertisement OF the actisn OF the
association In regard 10 delinquent members.
Rtioired, That We regret that the proprietor's
Idea OF loyalty is so at variance with the laws
and Constitution Of our country, and as the title
In the field or athome for devotion to tho Union,
form.
Upon motion, the organization then adjourned
to meet on Thursday, January 2, 1903, the night
The president Is anxious to have all the men,
bors Of the executive committee present on Sat-
| urday at p. m.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

A PLEASANT ESTERTAIsMENT.-OnC Christmas
eve the Young folks Of Ryland Chapel Sabbath
school were favored with q visit from Kriss
Kringle. At I O'Clock the school was gathered
in the audience room by Thomas X. Gray, esq,
superintendent, where pleasant musical exer-
clses were had under the direction of 7. T..
Lloyd, esq. At7If O'Clock they proceeded to the
iecture-room below, whom Kriss made his ap..
pearance and distributed about one hundred
presents to the two infant classes. Rev DR..
Hamilton, wife, and daughter were also the re-
cipients Of presents, as was also the superin-
intendent, r. X. Gray, esq. After the distrlbu-
tion, refreshments were furnished to the child
rem and to their parents and friends OF the school,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

| FRENCH. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN.
STATIONERY.
| put up in suitable cases for
PRESENTS.
FRENCH RICHARDSON.
THE HUDSON TAYLOR BOOKSTORE,
de2o.et 1t Pennsylyania avenue.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS HOLIDAY PREsENTsl
have Just received large stock Of goods. suitable
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
Pos BOTH rnE rouso AND OLD,
Consisting Of
PHssFpaEhF5 s42sE5sGdtAEEIg9u tAEEguAs'
"'SF %RIGiSS fYb bEsKs.
TUX DGTSf6 GPTISeff6RE FRAMES &C.. &c.
| Ahsndsome collection OF
PRAYER BOOKS.
BIBLES. AND HYMN BOOKS
Anew lot Of those suporbly illustrated
FRENCH sTEREosCoPIC VIEWS,
with l2 beautiful prints These views surpass any
thing In their line.
AlArgc lot Of
NEW BOOKS.
issued by the most eminent authors.
THE DEATH AND BURIAL OF POOR COCK
RoBlNi' new edition. beautifully illustrated
ptlCe TlUi tOkcbntr WIN tue lAtcst
NOVELS, DAILY AND WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS,
D'AA'A'' jSSSliSS SSliS M {; :,.4,E IAEEkE,s: .,as:,
dee2l.H opposite Post Once Department.
ScoTrs JoUfSAt FSh r2E 2E Ps5Pg gsSFYE INFORMATION
Br PRoYEssoR '. wALIRR scoTr .,
aish tff5sstsT. so9i.nins iSiernation woTiS Thou;
2GGysP 22G9Gy q per Year s."Pfiss PfsSRBsssSRC SsRBss CssSScFr
~ No. rsSff1s datoa sfE f.s. Ss's NV T4ys5 Fcls III,
pRAYgR BOOKS.
VERY LARGE AND wELL.sELECTED AssoRT-
MENT.
RICHLY BOUND IN TURKEY MOROCCO. EXTRA.
AND ANTIQUE.
With the additional Hymns. Rims. Nonograms. and
Clasps.
Handsomely bound In the best silk Velvet,
Various COlOrs,
BEAUTIFULLY MOUNTED WITH
RIMS, AND ORNAMENTS
CHOICE PRESENTS
Pok
BIRTHDAY AND WEDDING GIFTS.
sUPERDLY BOUND IN
WHITE SILK VELVET.
PEARL. TORTOISE SHELL. AND
CARVED WOOD.
With ChsstO Silver MOuntings aud Carving.
CHURCH SERVICES.
GREAT VARIETY.
FINELY FINISHED IN TURKEY MOROCCO.
With Rims, Corners. and Ornaments
BLANCHARD 4 MoHUN.
BOOKSELLERS, IMPORTERS, AND sTATIONERs.
CoESEH OF PENN. AVENUE AND ELEVENTH STREET.
wAsHISaroS, D. C.
TOEh1's EFsfREs sIgfsksEE ksEEfIffk, Hfk,DwAR. DEopr,
No sA street. near Tenth no2-slm
HOLIDAY Go0Ds.
J, J. WILLIAMSON,
40 STREET, BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH,
OPPOSITE ST. PArEIcE's CHURCH.
Has on hand and will be daily receiving
THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
A nnc lot Of
GOODS SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS.
WRITING DESKS,
DRESSING CASES.
ALBUMS, BOOKS and
FANCY GOODS.
or every description,
Just received large supply Of those handsome
CABINET PHOTOGRAPHS
2Aby IS inches. dcc.I.coA
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

YoUs. THIEyEs.-YesterdAy two oolored boys
NAMED Jah bv 9iiser ShS WeiIsy ., f ~ WlrIs9n
ward, charged wi.h the larceny Of pair OF boots
from the store Qf Mr. Gustayds Gesler, on Sew
enth between X aSd l. stseets, north. The boots
were taken from the bsyg and Justice Chapin
committed them to jail for soyTt,
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

THE ONLY REASON WIZ Mr. p. c Boyle, at pe Penn
sylvania avenue, between Four-and and Sixth
streets, near the National Hotel, has such demand
for his pure Rye Whisky is that II 10 the product Of
the Chenango and whcatland Valley, which is Of 4
limestone soil, aud consequently Is the purest and
best Of any other In the market. His Kentucky Bour-
bon cannot bo exeelled Foreign and Domestic wines
and Brandics always on hand and in large quantities
at the lowest prices
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

PETIT LARoEsy.-ohicer Lloyd, OF the Fourth
precinct, arrested 4 aplored man named Nicholas
Foreman on the above shsrge. Justice Morseli
sent him to Jail for court.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

TuE wAsHINGToN SKATING PARK:-Therc Is
now noble sheet OF water In the Washington
Skating Pond, averaging about two feet In depth,
and men were employed yesterday In floating of
tho loose Ice. The pond has been greatly en-
larged, and Ia now one OF the finest In the Uni
ted States, containing seven acres. The build
ings are nearly completed, and everything ready
for freeze. We learn that Mr.. 7. w. Colclaser
will be engaged during the season at the ticket
Office.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

STREET REPAIRIs0-Yesterday, as we passet
up seventh street, we noticed workmen busll,
engaged In repairing the pavement on the north
east corner Of Seventh street and PennsylvaniN
aVenuei also, on the west side of the same street
near AtEeet north.
The national Republican., 1867-12-27

A SUDDEN ATTAoK,-Last evening, . man
hnely at the Canterbury, when he suddenly fell
from his seat In whatWas presumed to be 1T
of apoplexy. He was carried outside to have
the benefit OF plenty OF air. and was cared for
by several friends. MI. Llnkins, we learn, re-
sides In the country and was spending the holi-
days with his brother In the First ward.