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The national Republican., 1868-12-02
Aatiuual gepnblitau.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

GoDDRS & NonRIs, late Of the Owen House,
are located at No. 3o2 E street, between the
National Theatre and willsrds' Hotel, where
they are prepared to supply guests with the
best qualities Of segsrs and liquors.
SroDDARr d Co., proprietors OF the original
tea store, No. tso Ninth street, invite atten-
tion to their splendid stock Of teas, ooffees,
&C., all OF which are guaranteed to be pure and
unadulterated, q great inducement certainly
why purchasers should examine their stock
before purchasing elsewhere.
AT ruIs SEASON Of the year, families and
individuals very naturally look around for the
best, cheapest, most serviceable and most
economical heating apparatus. William II.
Narrower, No. SIS Seventh street, is prepared
to supply the demand and give satisfaction,
not only in the article OF stoves, &C., but also
In bricks and CRATES for repairing Of stoves,
and also In tinware and dhouse-furnishing goods
generally.
FouRhandsomely furnished rooms are offered
for rent at No. $40 H street north.
STEPHENS 6 Co., No. $40 Pennsylvsnia ave.
nue., have for sale Laporte's Paris kid gloves,
OF all eolors and sizes.
NEssRs, PHILP & SoLoMoNs, No. 332 Penn
sylvania avenue, invite the attention Of mer-
chants and bankers Of Washington to their
complete assortment of counting. house sta
tionery and blank books. They have every
article Of stationery required In the counting
room and ONCE, all OF which is Of superior
quality.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
AUCTION SALES TODAY.

Att o'clock, on the premises, part Of lot 8,
in square $40, on Eleventh street west, be.
tween T and @ streets north.
At 4 o'clock, on the premises, lot Q, 10 square
81, on Twenty.seoond street west, between E
and + streets north.
At . O'Clock, at the corner OF Seventh and
ID streets, corporation stock, and other per-
sonsl property.
At 10 O'Clock, at No. l67 F street, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, q lot Of
furniture.
At 10 o'clock, q. m, and O'Clock, p. IN, at
tho auetion-rooms Of W. L. Wall Co., the
unredeemed pledges OF r. Fulton g. Co., COM
prising the greatest variety and largest assort-
ment ever offered In this District, viz: Gold
and silver watches, diamonds, gold pins and
rings, guns, revolvers, cutlery, books, mu-
sicaland mechanical instruments, clothing, sc.
At l o'clock, at the residence OF Mira. NJ.
Began, No. 3oT Pennsylvania avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, rosewood parlor
suite, French.p plate mirror, walnut and oak
chamber suites, Brussels and three-ply carpets,
lsmbrokins and lace curtains, bronzes, sc.
At 10 o'clock, at No. ao3 II street, near Thir'
teenth, coats, pants, vests, hats, caps, boots
and shoes, plain and fancy French cassimercs,
black doeskin, and tailors' trimmings, large
stock of secondhand clothing.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

NEW YORK MARKET.
Nav Yong, Dec.l.-lp. m.-Cotton quiet And
liH0i3N cents Porto Rico, iia. aiST cents:
i,t ElSSr ~ dull and unchanged souihsrn seIs9
It@7tH cents. Rye advanced demand fair;
atsSG.se; Pork advanced demand fair; t2o.
bALrIxoRr xARKrrs.
BALTIMoRR, Dec. l. - BRKADsTUYFs.-The
but 1t cannot be said to be active. There was,
for export % ana RtqE prossss @ KAT here er os %sy
be some movement 10 II within the next few
days, We have reported to-day sales OF 500
100 NV: nSer kIS E.tps
At sI.7Si 200 bbl.. do: at ssests:25j 100 bbls
Se Westers super At se.7S, and 100 bbis. Howard
Wheat was in comparatively light supply this
morning, only about 1000 bushels being at
market. The demand was less active than on
yesterday, but prices were steady. Sales were
Al tssio0s DO at s,soSss for Prime; S "a 10 20
92.4b for strictly prime and choice, and about
1000 bushels low grade white at from sl.so
- Corn was again In good demand and firm.
The receipts were about 1900 bushels, and
sales were reported OF new white at from %
f tom sS sios y od 49, ns aeT sOSE at
new white at from S5 to e5 cts.
.Provisions: The market is very dull and de-
and none Offering, except some lots of half
cured, and no reliable quotations can be given
for It, Bacon 10 dull. The iobblng demand
any inquiry from the trade here. Shoulders
we quote at l3N@ltc., and sides at l7If@lsc.
for rib and clear rib. Hams range from Is to
lsc., but they are very dull. The last sales OF
lard were at 16lIc., and OF mess pork at t27 .60
and II is doubtful IL these figures could now be
obtained. Dressed hogs are selling from 10 to
llHc. per lb. as to quality. The receipts are
pretty large.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
ARRIVALS AT THE HorELs.

EBB1TT HOUSE-C. q. WILLARD.
TAR pG and ALBEIT Huistsr. Penn ~ Gee hsnt
sssIysys fisof r. Moore, u y Jsa.: HGsy,
Al Hon ] S Fowler, Nashville, Tenn; Geo II
Walsh, Richmond, Va; H ID simpson, Bsiti-
more; na Mdi s% KY y asI.aR, X i D, N 5i MsEwr s
PENN Penn O BAKER Mr. % Johnson, S SSnn chiia n and
servant, Wis., b b Christian, La; Dr s j
}ne H NohGsSS n SS N0Ts Tenn H9n Hoh IOhp
81. Louis, MOI Edmond Fitch and W Q Moore,
W B Allen and Mr. J. A Allen, Conn; H d
Eiiicott, Hon q W Stinchcomb, Hon q A
Davis, Hon q A Coleman, 7 s Grifhs, W Roll.
man, J Frutteriok,. J R Quinn and o A
Hague and " D McMintree, Boston; b Davis Davis.
son and wife, NY.
wlLLARDS,-SvKEs 4 CHADWICK.
j q Perine, N u Charles i Fout and wife,
Hon L q Norveii, Mobile; Z b webster, n Z;
$ v Adams, N 7 oityi i ward, s d j Wood.
siSSi aSp 3 si.sisS SsSt . PaT4sRP, PssH4sR,
Mo; R O Stouturmouth, kyj p o Nelson and
wife. wiz 4 E;1slsna, " i 4 Taylor, ysi a p Merrill
IT woodruff, Pa, O Kelley, Lai A Reybold'
Delaware.
ROPOL1TAN-SHELLEY 4 PoTTs
A A Mccullough, Norfolk; X N Peterson,
Z r Seaman, II Fisher, Thomas d Stetson, j
" stanton, James Bacon, New York; Geo
D Vaughan, Boston, M Davidson, d Oh NJ L
Kleppish, Md R s Pool and wife, Jackson;
Syracuse; B II Norton, United States Consul
for Nova Scotia; L H Norton, Boston; John
Bigelow, Northampton; r p McMaster, L II
Rogers, New Qrlesnsj DR. II ID Fraser, s u;
w Vorwerk, Z Ruperti, Hamburg; Taylor
Barry, Val A Lilley, jr; L Mcintosh and
KIRRwooD HoUsE-KrNo.
L ] Tomlinson, Cleyelandj J Magruder,
Hewlett, YjE Sweeney, Lieut. Gov
dy, city; @ I Senter, M M Waiien, u Sharp,
Y; Lemuel johnson, Wilkesbsrre; Goorgs
q Sledge, Alexandra; Edward Valentine, N 7
W T Haughey, + P Rodgers and wife, Quebec
John Radebaugh, Pa; James Elnstein, N q
T NJ Dranbrugh, Louisville.
SEATON HOUSE-J. H. SKNNEs.
Geo Wolf, Williamsburg, NYi Thomas I
Jackson and wife, Fsrmyille, Val A W Pat
II Brubaker, Elizabethtown, Pa; Z R Shep-
Ma; iS 'ia bInsie Ander.on, % Phri.a.ipSSs iaTiSHa
J @ Bethune, ! E Jackson, Y.
ST. JAMES HOTEL.
| p ] Joachensen, N Y; Mrs johnson and
children, W A Austin, r 1; J S Christie,
Dover, vi J A Ellipger, Md q b Rose.
gIGnD.t., 70 M MScsrgsll, q John M. A. Rqrsn, = 7
and wife, Montansj 4 O Hahn, R W Bender
| city; s W A Osgood, Chicsgoj A Duncan,
| Santa Fe, N NJ.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
Freshess Glsaninrs.

NORMAN L. JOHNSTON, Of New York, wa
stabbed In the side BY bis wife, Eliza John
ston, while the two were qusrreliing, Mrs.
Johnston being intoxicated At the time. She
immsdistsly disappsarsd and . warrant Is
now out for her arrest Johnston 10 still
living, but h severely wounded.
Tns Polish refugees, In New York, had .
mass meeting and celebration Monday night.
THos. MuDaErr, . counterfsitsr, arrested
10 Boston, attempted to commit suicide BY
drinking laudanum.
A sUsP1oIous.LooKNa craft was discovered
of Cape Verde islands on the 22d Of August
BY the French ship La Place. She hoistsd
ths French Gag on the appearance Of the In
Place, but answered her hail In English, say.
ing she was bound for New York She ap-
peared to be Of English construction, but no
officers in uniform wore seen among the men
on deck. Tho La Place sailed away and was
followed BY her some distance.
NINETY thousand dollars worth Of sscuri.
ties. Of which $24, 900 arc available, wore
stolen on Monday from the Psquonnock Bank
ct Bridgeport.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
DIED,

sCHoALEs. --December l, 1868, Mrs. JASR
ScHoALEs. in the 77th year Of her age.
to attend her funeral from the residence OF her
brother, Alex. Borland, No. $50 L Atreet, between
Sd inst. At2 O'Clock y. IN.
,ARTH. On the soth ult. GEoRGE wAsnISGroN,
eldest son q Geo; N. and Francis d. Arth, aged
The relatives and friends Of the family are re-
specially requested to attend the funeral from the
Y and q, Navy Yard, to-day, Wednesday, the ID
inst at l0:O o'clock o. m.
haf;past two clock, at residence, on n street
south, betwsen Tenth and Eleventh strests cast,
Mrs Mary ELIzAPErH. wife Of VIM. 7. Gardner,
In the Sth year OF her age.
The friends and asquAintsnees Of tho family are
Wednesday, December 2, at half pa Il two o clock
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

CIRCUIT CoURT Chisf Justice Cariier.--
This court was occupied as follows on yester-
day;
Shoemaker va. Paul. Action Of unlawful de-
tainer Of a house In Georgetown. The case be
gan on Monday, and given to the jury after
argument yesterday, but the jury was unable
to agree.
Julia NJ. LorIck vs.. James Thorpe. Con.
tinuec.
Charles Hailer vs.. William Crux. Judg-
ment confessed.
WV. Burdette vs.. James F. Brown. Judg-
mcut confessed.
Spaulding VS.. Bengal. Action for use and
occupation, Judgment for sl35 for rent due.
wheatley VS.. Cassiday. Judgment Of con-
demnation.
Bastable VS.. Haskell. Motion for further
time to plead filed by Mr.. Jackson for the de.
fendant. Argument to be heard at future
day.
John u. Ellison 4 Sons vs. John d. Schleif,
Judgment confessed for &T2+.45 with interest,
for dry goods bought OF plaintiff.
T. 7. Fowler VS.. James Philips. Unlawful
dctainerj case from Justice Clark's court.
Judgment for plaintiff, restoring to him rooms
in house northwest corner OF I and Twelfth
streets.
AdinurnnI
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

EQUITY CoURT--Judge 0iin.-The greater por-
tion Of the session OF the court yesterday was
occupied with the case Of Baker vs.. The Cor
poration of Washington for the distribution Of
for the arrest Of the assassins OF President
Lincoln. The case was not concluded.
Hines vs. Hines. Order appointing II. T.
Morsell trustee.
Myers VS.. Bligh ct al. Order pro copfesso.
Parrish vs.. Pugh ct al. Order to strike out
decree pro confesso with leave for S. A. Pugh
to answer.
Owner VS.. Owner. Order Of publication.
Goekler ys. MidwAyer. Order appointing L,
Carusi guardian dd Item.
Adjourned.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

PRgPARK FoR WINTER THE best and cheap
est Merino Undershirts and Drawers for 90,
3 pair for 25 cents; Handkerchief, IL centsj
Gloves In endless variety and at astonishing
low prices; Neck Ties and Scars OF the latest
designs at FRANC & GoLDMAN's,
Marble Hall, No. 45s Seventh street, opposite
Patent Office.
The Royal Eagle Paper Collar. \
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
THE COURTS,

ORPHANS CouRr-Judge Purcell. H.--This court
transacted but little business yesterday.
LAST WILL.
The last will OF John Howes, previously re-
ported, was partially proved. No letters ties.
tamentary or gusrdianships granted.
Alinurnnl
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

POLICE TELEGRAPH.-Mr. NJ. Y. Holley,
superintendent, reports that 1,6l& messages
were sent over the police telegraph in Novem-
ber,
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
MARRIED.

.HAEsoN,sTEPHEssoN. In, this city. on the
10Th November, by the Rev. A, II. Ames, THOMAS
HANSON, esq. .of New York, to Miss KITE b, third
daughter Of Abner Stephenson, Of Fairfax Court
LEoNARD-HBAD.-AtC Christ church, Navy
Yard, on tho 30th November, by the Rev. Mr.
Shield. GEORGE W. LEONARD to Miss LIZZIE
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

BOYS DOUBLE and twist cashmere suits
coat, vest, and pants--for sl0. A limited quan.
tity, only, just received. A large assort.
ment Of suits for boys, from three to fourteen
years, for t5 and %, at George O. Henning's
No. 5ll Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

INSANE. On Monday Oficer Sebastian
found an insane woman, named Ann McKear-
ton street, Georgetown, and had her conveyed
to the Insane Asylum.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

FisED.-James Moore and John Hill, ar
rested by Oficer Columbus, were fined &5 each
by Justice CLARK, for fighting and profanity.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

BAsTARDY.-Willis Campbell, colorcd, was
before Justice Plant, yesterday, charged by
her illegitimate child. He was required to
give security to support the child.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

APPoisTMRgT.-Mr. John O'Laughlin, long
and favorably known as connected with Nc
Clintock's Express, has been appointed ticket
agent Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, at
the ofice, t05 Pennsylvania avenue, in place
Of Capt. MoFeely, resigned.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

THg OLDEST IsHABITANTs' ASSOCIATION
will hold a regular monthly meeting in the
Criminal Court Room, City Hall, at 4 o'clock
this afternoon.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

DBTAlsEp.-Tho steamer Keyport, OF the
Aqua Greek line, due here at 100 p. m, did
not arrive until 9I5 2. m. yesterday. We did
not learn the cause OF detention.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

RETURNED TO WoRK.-we are Informed
that sixty female stitchers returned to work
in the blndery of the Government print.
ing office yesterday. A large force OF the
bookbinders are yet unemployed, but It is
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

MODIFICATION OF FAREs.-The fares charged
for baskets, trunks, packages, &c, on street
cars, have been reduced so that the charges
will be only on baskets Of and over the capa-
city Of half a bushel; small hand-trunks one
fare, and large trunks two fares.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

GRAsD II. A. CHAPTER OF THE DIsTRICT or
CoLUNBIA.-This body held Its resumed an.
nuAl eonyocatlon Monday night, when the
newly elected officers were duly Installed for
the current year. Action OF a oonclliatoTy
character was taken 10 relation to the diticul
ties with Potomac Royal Arch Chapter
Georgetown.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

U. BAuA's Hoop skirt, Corset, and Shoulder
Brace Factory, removed to 5l3 seventh street,
ntelligencer Building.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

colored, q fugitive from the Work-house, was
arrested Yesterday by Lieut.. Hurley, HAw.
kinE escaped two weeks ago by breaking the
arm OF John Souden, one OF the keepers, by a
blow from hoe, with which he was working
For this offence ho was yesterday committed
to jail on the charge OF assault and battery
with intent to kill,
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

GLAsDRRHD HohsE.-Mr. Il. NJ. McGregor
the Sixth precinct, for having a glandcred
horse In market. Justice CLARK fned him s5,
and ordered the horse to be shot. Tho order
was executed by Oficer Acton.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

os,, 5orS IN 81 do-,ie eNeeuive MY ooafu Anu
met last evening, at No. $40 Pennsylvania
avenue, but owing to the absence Of several Of
the members OF the board, adjourned to Thurs
day evening next.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
LOCAL DEPARTMENT

LtQUoR LIcENsBs APPRovRD.-Thc follow
Ing list OF approvals for liquor licenses Is In
addition to that published In our issue OF yes.
First wsrd-aeorge II. Smart, Anton Roths,
Richard Robbs, Thos. McKeever, Mathew Nc.
Dickson & J. W. U. Colgan, william Gary, f..
Deckart, J. A. Gray, Charles II. SAur, John
Tearpy. John Cummisky, Louis Betz, ]. J.
Second ward-J. J. Heck, Oliver Dom, F.
Ruple, WIN. Shoemaker, Casper Keller, Geo.
DALI, NJ. NJ. Force, John W. Usher, Herman
Schmidt, Jas A; Powers, Chas: Essig, Bernard
Third ward-F. Herman, James t. Rudd &
Son, Rudolph Richards, Julius Riyier, Dennis
O'Neal, Andrew Nephuth, A. ID. Hilton & A.
Moore, Louis O. Krauch, George W. Harvey
Il Co., Jacob Horner, william Helmus, James
W. Gibson, William II. Gorbutt & James T.
ley, william Burchard, Francis Brandner, r.
Z. Peterson, Edward Goetz, and Joseph Ger
Fourth ward-willi.m Mcclure, J. Snow,
J. q. Goekler, Patrick Regan, John Schultz,
william Schwing, Julius Eisenbeiss, NJ. IL,
Bean. W. q: Hurley, Henry Busoher, Adolph
wsngiman Shelly s Potts, Metropolitan Hotel,
Edward FordhAm, Leopold RolipinkI, Charles
Berg, Henry Yonderhide, John Lynn, Henry
+ E Ssss g. eGpR I'll ssHaio sna &asn:i
Fifth ward-Fred. Martin, Geo. II. Whit
Yost, August Seebros, Jno. Mager, Albert
Leubner, Jno. Freeman, Mrs. NJ. Ruthford,
VIM. Sanderson, James A. Branson, and Jas.
CAsparis.
Sixth wArd-Wm. Y. Sehoonsborn, W. O.
Christman, II. q. Young, James Steel. Oath.
crime Boarma6. Henry Briggermsu, John
WundeflIch, Theodore Lewis, Frederick
Myer.
Seventh Ward-Robert Bellsw, John Wall,
George A. Shekell, J. W. Ridgely, 7: u: PUN.
A. Herfurth, VIM. Herfufth, II. A. Hudson,
Joseph Englehart, Henry Groverman, Josep h
A. Gill, M.De Atley, Chris. Dickson, and Thos.
Coleman.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

PLEASANT News FOR THE TgACHIRs.-The
treasurer Of the public schools expects to be
able to pay the October and November sala.
ries OF teachers OF the public schools to-day.
school districts VIII be paid through trustees
10 their respective districts, and at y. m, the
tT eAsurer will pay the teachers OF tho Third
istrict at tho Wallach school building.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

ON TIE TRAoK.-Several mornings since
way Company put on the Seventh street route
another new and handsome car, No. 81. MT
johnson is the conductor and Mr.. Miller the
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
Lost and Found.

TAKEN EsTRAY BY THE METROPOLITAN
L PoLiCBIon the 2Sth q Eoyembsr, instant,
red stripe nose, hieh win be sold TO the highest
cash bidder. at w. L. wall &c; = Baraar, 10. %
10 'slock, q. m, unless reclaimed by the owner.
at this ohicc, No. Louisiana enue, prior
by order GEO. X. HBRRICk,
nosO.N w.L.wALL & CO. Iuctioneers.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

LETTER CARRIERS RRPoRT.-JAs. T. Bell.
esq, superintendent OF the letter carriers Of
the city post office, submits the following re.
port for the month OF November Carriers
employed, 3oi delivery trips daily, d eolleo.
tion trips daily, o. mail letters delivered,
Iii, ,Si0j local letters delivered, 0,493i newspa.
pers, 40, delivered, 3t,s37j letters collected,
U9,l9Ti newspapers, &C., collected, 3,732.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

THE RIVER FRoNT.-Bery's WharJ.-Ar-
riyed-Schrs. Laurel, Foss, from Bangor, Me,
Warren, Warren, from Georgetown, to load
with marble and powder for New York; Mar
tina Washington, Gray, from Maeheco creek,
Craggin, from Nanjemoy Stores, with wood
for market. Sailed-Steamer HI Livingston,
Lawler, for Baltimore, with passengers and
freight.
RHey's WhdrE-Arrived-Scho Ellen NJ
Baxter, Perrie, from Jacksonville, Fla, with
lumber for Mohun Sons.
Byrne, Robinson, from Hayre. e.de-Cirsce, with
100 tons of coal for S. Burgess.
Cdrier's Wharf-Sailed -Schr. A. Carson,
Dorsey, bound down, light.
Memordndum Sailed from HAyre-de-Grae
on the 2Tth instant, schooner Anna A. Clark,
Edmonson, for this wharf, with 100 tons OF
coal for George Bogus.
Hdrpey's sWhdrf-Arrived-Schr Mary Jane,
Foxwell, from Brittan's bay, with wood for
Harvey, CLARK & Given.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
Dry Goods.
y E N 0 V A l.

PEN VAL.
bSsass VIII Be- are sa.esnsea ~ shTURb Ss
2sh. for the purpose OF removing to the New store
No. S4 PennsylyAnia avenue, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, aad that we shall be prepared to
serve them at the new location on MONDAY, the
DRESS GOODS on hand. purchased at the recent
auction sales in New York and Philadelphis, we
business relations. W. N. sHUsrER BRO.
pOyA
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

ARnEsT OF A WAsHISoToNIAN FOR PASSING
CoUNTERFEIT MoSEY.-In our telegraphic
d!spstche. Yesterday was an Item from New
Mclean, OF Warrington, on the charge Of
passing q counterfeit ten.dollar national
bank BILL at James A. McMillan's saloon, in
city. He 10 a oabinct-maker by trade, and
worked at one time for Mr.. Kirbey, until he
recently received a.u an N sEpoin,ment a. cor.
service department, under Col. VIM. p. Wood.
The New York Post Of yesterday has the fol-
lowing particulars Of the proceedings in the
case before United States Commissioner jack
"Mr. Mcmillan made afildavit that the pris.
oner came Into his place OF business, and after
Sank StPl Bin hn'w hn p.S%sn S1sn Mr. %oan
its character, detained Mclean, and sent for
Detective Mcwilliams, who took him into
axt the time of the arrest the prisoner de-
clined to give his name or any Information re.
gsrding himself, and was locked up for the
gave his name and stated his position under
the Government; adding that he had been In.
trusted with counterfeit money to be used in
"John Dunn and Mr.. Fayman, detectives In
the United States secret service, were present
on behalf OF the prisoner.
"The Commissioner remarked that state
ments for the defence would properly come be-
fore the court at trial, that IL was his province
| to ascertain IL there was sufficient ground to
| hold q person charged with crime. He asked
the prisoner II he had any one to become his
surety In h 900 to answer at the next term OF
| the court.
"Here Mclean rose and solemnly protested
| his innocence, declaring that he had no knowl.
| edge Of having attempted to pass the bill;
that he was Intoxicated at the time; that no
man In his sober senses abhorred liquor more
than he, but at times his passion was uncon.
| trollable, and II he drank one glass, then he
| could not drink enough.
"At this junoture, Colonel Wood, who had
been sent for by Mclean or his friends, en-
tered the office, and addressing himself to
Commissioner Jackson, spoke substantially
as follows:
"Mr. Commissioner: I am chief Of the secret
| service; that mans misfortune 10 whisky; he
| 10 a relative of mine, and knew his habits
| and failings, but his friends forced him upon
me, and he has disgraced me; he Is q low viii
lain. He 10 not a detective, but clerk in the
| secret service department, and had no bust
ness with that bill It 10 not marked. When
| he came on here last week, l tried to get some
| magistrate to commit him, knowing that he
| would commit some indiscreet act. advised
| his friends to go through him. and take
/ away all his money. I'd Ike him prosecuted
| to the extent OF the law; he's . low, dirty vii
lain. ia like him sent to the penitentisry fol
| life Good day, Mr.. Commissioner.
"Upon the utterance Of the last word, Col
| onel Wood left the room.
"The prisoner was then sent to jail"
The national Republican., 1868-12-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

wAsuIreros, d. O., Nov. 3o.-Jsy Cooke q
90. furnish the following quotations OF Gov
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

A AouKrR HonsR OAsE.--On Saturday oficer
Markwood, Of the Sixth precinct, arrested
Jason Joy, oolorsd, for the larceny Of horse,
the property Of Mr.. Henry M. Crocker, Oh
Fall's Ohurch,V AZ an Investigation Of the
ss.e pei9rs JuitGe Uls,t ne .seu,ed proved
II. Joy, for whom he was driving. Charles II.
was arrested and proved In turn that be bought
the horse from James Davis, oolored. The
lastnsmed was arrested and produced evil
denee showing that he had purchased the
horse on the 18th Of last August at Wallis
BAZAAR, where he had been placed for sale BY
John Evans. This proof caused the arrest Of
Evans, who In turn proved that he had bought
the horse from Daniel Msginnis 10 May last
Maginnis was then brought up, and proved
that the horse had been atolen from him some
three years since, and that he, in May last,
recovered him through due process Of law, and
sold him to Evans. The prisoners were sll
discharged and the case dismissed, and the
Justice turned the horse over to Chas. II. Joy.
II seems that the horse was sold to Mr..
Orocker after having been stolen from Ma
ginpis, and Mr.. q. IL now searching for the
party who sold to him.
The national Republican., 1868-12-02

POLICE MAoIsTRATKs' 'CouRT,-Second Pre-
cinct, Justice Thompson-Patrick Murphy,
storekeeper, for keeping house open Sunday
and doing business, was tined $40.
Fifth Precinct, Justice Harper = Henry
George, for indecent exposure, was fined $50.
Sixth Precinct, Justice Clark-James Moore,
for petit larceny, was required to give security
for court.
Eighth Precinct. Justice Lynch = John
Sweeney, charged with selling liquor without
license, was hned s2O, upon which he took an
appeal.