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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

PRICES OF GOAL ADvASoED.--Gleason 4
elena, coal brokers, q street wharf, furnish
the following telegraphic reports OF the Scran
ton coal sales yesterday; II 900 tons Lump,
1870 to 90; 10, 900 tons Steamboat 1913 to W 95i
5000 tons Crate, t632lf to s0.47l3; 1000 tons
% 20; 1000 tons Chestnut, t6.lo to t6.4o.
While a small advance on last months
sales-ratcs was anticipated, the above extra
ordinary rates have taken every one BY SUE
prise. The estimated stock OF coal In Wash.
ington to-day Ia about one fourth OF the
amount necessary for the coming winters
only the above extraordinary advance to con-
tend with, but the close Of navigation 10 so
near at hand as to make 1t impossible to lay In
An adequate stock In time.
nv telegrams to-day in response to the above
sale, coal In Philadelphia advanced %.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

ASTREET CAR FIRED ISTo,-About O'Clock
on Wednesday evening, as car No. 0, on its
way to the Navy Yard, was passing Rous.
Capitol street, shot was cred into the car
by some unknown person on the north side OF
the street. The bullet went through the car
windows, smashing two panes OF glass In Its
passage, but fortunately injurlng no one The
Messengers heard the report, and one OF them,
lady, saw the hash OF the frearm. No clue
has been obtained to the guilty party.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

How DoEs 1T HArrEN.-In July, 1902, the
title Of the United States to a lot 10 the First
ward OF this city was conveyed to n respecta-
BILE gentleman Tor tlls. Since then no i'm
rapid has been the advancement 10 value Of
property In that part of the city that In July
last one third OF the same lot was sold for
tST5, and considered cheap at that. The whole
lot 10 worth, according to good judges, about
d, 900. The purchaser in July, 1862, evidently
made A good Investment.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

JACKSON DEMOCRATIC AssoCiArIoS.-This
club met last evening at their hall, corner
Eleventh and q streets, with B. 7. Swart, esq,
the president, In the chair, and Jno. O'Dona-
van, secretary. After the adoption OF the
minutes OF the previous meeting, and the
regular routine Of business had been gone
through with, the follow ing.named gentlemen
made spirited addresses u. 7. Swart, John
O'Donavau, Col. Burrows OF Indiana, and DR..
T. q. Clayton. Adjourned,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

THE CoNsPIRAcy CAsE AND LIBEL CHARGED
ny WARDEN HUEsTIs.-In our report yester'
we were m AIDE to misrepresent Mr.. J. II. John.
son, OF counsel for the United States, and we
now make the amend. honorable, That gentle
man made a creditable and plausible argument
In behalf OF his side of the case, and, consider:
ing the learned and very eminent array OF
counsel on the other side. he, together with
his associate, Mr.. ]. +. Williams, did them.
selves considerable credit In the conduct OF
the preliminary stage OF the case.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

MEssRs. WIN r. RILEY & BRo,, No. 90 Ccr-
trail Stores, between Seventh and Eighth
streets, call the attention Of our lady readers
to their stock Of frst.clsss dry goods, suitable
for fall and winter.
RonErr II. GRAHAM, at his carriage reposl.
tory, No. 374 d street, between Eighth and
Ninth, has on hand large number OF new and
secondhand carriages that are well worth the
inspection OF the public.
THERE will be grand concert given for the
benefit of the ST. Josoph's Orphan Asylum at
Carroll Hall, on Thursday evening next, No.
vcmber s. Our readers are referred to the
programme In another column.
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AUCTION SALES TODAY.

At 1 o'clock, on the premises, lot No. 81, In
square No. bb7. on First street west, between
L and NJ streets north,
At II O'Clock, at the eorrall near Lincoln
Depot, 275 bales Of hay.
At 10 O'Clock, at No. SIS Seventeenth street,
between Pennsy irania avenue and II streets,
lot OF furniture.
At 10 o'clock, at No. 22T Bridge street,
Georgetown, a piano and a large lot Of furni
ture,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

GERMAN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS UNION
At a meeting held at Wills Hall, on Wednes-
day evening, this association adopted Teso.
luton rendering vote OF thanks to the Com
missioner OF Patents, Hon. Mr.. Foote, for re-
storing to his former position In the Patent
Office, Comrade George Brandt, member OF
this Union.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

A Cow OAsE.--Yesterday morning Andrew
W. ColiamoFe was arraighcl before Justice
Walter charged hy Mrs. Ann Mack with having
obtained from her 1910 AS insurance on two
cows, in the Great Western Horse Insurance
Company, representing that he was the agent
One OF the cows subsequently died, and she
demanded payment, when she was told then
he was no agent. MIR. Gideon l., Walker ap-
peared for the defendant, and he, for the nc.
cused, aeknow lodged that he had received the
money, but held that It was the amount nc
campaigning the application, and that she
never took out policy. The Justice, in view
of the facts, dismissed the case On the ground
that the complainant should have had better
knowledge OF business TRANSACTIONS but helu
that as soon as an acknowledged agent Of an
insurance company received money for insur-
ance the company became responsible for his
acts, and that the party insuring was entitled
to damages.
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1UE OllO"lnG Is the list Of IctfcFA remain
1865
LADIES' Lisr!
Archer, Mrs MA Hooker, MissL
Ball, Mrs ID Nelson, MissF
Bird, Mrs ) Reynolds, Miss NJ
Bowman, J. Robinson,
Goiiin". MTsDrUv Reinmuth, Mn A NJ
Clark, MlssE WiIliams, X A
Doyle, Mrs NJ Walker, Mrs
UESrLEMES's LIST.
Adams 7 Durunt, J )
i;rruck, A Edwards, X
BurnB, NJ y French, Gen
Bower, FogartysD
Burnes, gray,
BOttcr,IN ireland, u
Barron, j Isettenuer. r.
CLARK, I'M Lewis, ID +
Chamberlin, VIZ Lylcs,
Crane, q Il Peacock, il,
COel Roades, II
Collins, ! Smith, T II
DIETRICH X Weld TenniEon, J =.
GEO. HILL, Jn., Postmaster
TpNrrr.srr MArrEKs.-Heber Tent, No.
10, held q stated meeting on Tuesday evening,
but nothing more than the regular business
was transacted. Potomac DIVISION helu a
order OF business came the following Interest.
ing exercises: Plano solo, Miss M lnnie DAVIS
auartettc, Misses Julia Moore and IL Foster
YOU Naughty, Naughty Men" Miss Iulia
Moore; song, There was Time l Loved
Thee" Miss Minnie Days, The exercises
Mr.. I, q. Wheeler.
SALE OF REAL EsTATr.-Mr. Thos. Dowl-
ing, auctioncer, sold the following real estate:
Part OF lot No. los, fronting % feet on Fourth
street, improved by a brick house, to JACOB
Siaub, for the sum of 1920. Part OF lot NO.
lsj, fronting IS feet on Fourth street, Inn
proved by frame tenement, TO Jacob Stauo,
for $3.50. Part OF lot No, 2i3, fronting 10 ieet
on Frederick street. with depth OF % ieetr
improved by = three.stoIy frame house 10
Michael Lynch, tl,lsj, Part of lot No. 2l6,
fronting Il feet on Frederick street, Improved
by n small frame house, to James Caihoun'
for $500.
THE Row on TINE ChXAL.-Jakc Trimblc,
Grafton Harvey, and Garrison siege, VINO
were arrested on Wednesday morning Tor
lighting and disorderly conduct on the canai
ticc Buckley, and Trimbie was hued 40 for
hisordcrly conduct and carrying concealed
weapons. Harvey and Stegc were dismissed
This was the difficulty which was supposed to
have led to the death of Patrick Fitzgerald.
INrRovENRNr-Mr James Goddard Is hav-
ing the two.story brick No. 80 Bridge street
repaired and renovated throughout 1t hHs
Teen in rather \ dilaptJated condition Tor
been renewed, doors Of modern style con
struct"d, and the interior Will be entirely re-
modelled.
RIVER T.-Entered-Steamcr Thomas
4. Cahill. Maith, FROM Baltimore. Cleared
Schr. Robert II. Kemp, Seward, Baltimore
Catered and cIeaTed-Schr. Addic NJ. Chad
wick from and TO Boston.
| MERCHANTs' EXCuANGE.-The offerings on
| Change yCsterdIy morning were quite large
but met with dull sales We quote Offer
| i1gs-2,l72 bushels whclt Sales-i2 bushels
| wheat at :2.3j.
| GRAIN HYCNNAL-ATrlvcI-B Andrew
Johnson No ., and MN Boy, with wheat AMI
corn.
TmE CANNL-AHdir5 arc unchanged on the
canal, and the arrivals during the month num-
Der go.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

INDUSTRIAL HONE SCHooL.-Last evening
n meeting of the managers OF this excellent
institution was held at the Home, on seventh
street, near the canal, and In the absence OF
the president, Mr.. A. NJ. Gangcwer took the
tary, Reports were submitted from those
having charge Of the workshop and the SCHOOL,
which were recommitted with instructions to
report at the annual meeting, to be held to-
morrow evening at the same place.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

HONE AGAIS.-Our well known fellow
townsman, Joseph 7. Brown, esd, arrived
home last evening from = months tour
through the Northwestern States. MIR, B. 10
looking exceedingly well; and reports the sec
ton through which he has travelled As being
In a very prosperous condition.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

l, 20. F,-Qulte n number Of our German
and American citizens assembled last night
and organized Lodge No. I, Independent Or
borne, after the present National GRAND Mas
ter OF the Order. Joseph 7. X. Plant was
elected W. O.; Edward T. Hibhs, V. q; An
ser, German SeCrctaryi Louis V. Boursch,
English do; Charies Mades, treasurer. The
Lodge starts with quite large membership,
and from the wcll.kuown ability OF many OF
its members bids fair to become one OF the
largest In the city. The National Grand Lodge
will assemble In this city on saturday next
officers. A committee was appointed 10 pro-
euro hall, &c, and 1t is thought probable
that they may arrange to rent the second
expressly for the work Of the Good Fellows,
so that the Order may be able to meet to-
gethcr,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

FELL IRON A CAR.-On Wednesday after.
noon, between 2 and 3 O'Clock, a boy about IL
years OF age, named Ernest Deqose, fell from
car at the Baltimore depot, and injured him
self mute badly. The lad was jumping from
one car to another at the time. Ofhcer Straub
procured a hack and had the injured boy con-
veyed to his home, on Fourth street west, be.
aid was summoned. This should be a warning
to boys who are In the habit OF jumping on
and of the cars at the depot.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

TmE TREASURY DIsMIssALs.-To.day, &C.
cording to the list made out by Hon, Noah l..
Jeffries, about seventy.hye lady clerks will
be dismissed. This list has been made out
with a view, as near as can be, to retaining
the wives and daughters OF soldiers who did
service In the field during the late rebellion.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

AGROUND. The steamer Arrow, Captain
Stackpole, run aground yesterday NOR ming on
the fists. The steam-tug Recder went of to her
relief and pulled her off, She had large
Marty on board.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

DIsTuRnASCE On Wednesday night
some excitement was created In the zion
Methodist Episcopal (CoiOrcd) church, on u,
between Second and Third streets, South
Washington, In consequence of dihcnlty
between the colored sexton and "A coloTed man
named Abe Douglass, In the course of which
the former was Knocked down in the presence
OF the congregation. It appears that Doug
lass, who has special penchnnt for creating
disturbances In places OF religious worship
went to Zion church and behaved so out.
rAgeOusly that the sexton WAS compelled to re-
quest him to leave the house, whercupon he
Cd became much enraged, and, with violent
oath, dealt the Officer of the church, whose
place 1t Is to preserve order, a severe blow,
which knocked him down, For the time
was permitted to leave unmolestcd, and order
was soon restored.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

TRoors FOR the SouTH.--The present un-
settled state OF affairs In several OF the South
ern States causes much apprehension. The
under orders for several days to move at a
moment's notice, and a special train of cars 10
kept In readiness to convey them Southwark.
They were at first destined for Memphis,
Tenn, but the recent troubles In Louisiana
have directed attention to that quarter, and
should an exigenoy arise they will be sent
where they appear to be most needed.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

The GREAT SHOE OPENING at Cummins', 34T
Seventh street, is, as usual, creating quite a
stir among those in search OF that indispensa-
bic article. Over fifteen thousand dollars
worth have been opened In the last few days,
In order to furnish the large trade OF this
ladies' fine walking boots, sc, Mr.. q. has, on
his second floor, mems and boys heavy boots
and shoes In large quantities and in great va.
riety. The attention OF the many patrons Of
this establishment and the public In general
is requested. 30,3l,2,3
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

PAVING OFF.-The disbursing clerks OF the
Post Office and Interior Departments and Pen
sion and Patent Offices were busily engaged In
paying Off tho employees Of their various De.
partments y esterday.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

VIOLATING THE GOAT LAw.-Bridget Kelly
and John MoKernon were arrested by Ohicers
Sprague and Dunnlngton, for violating the
law prohibiting goats to go at large. JusticeS
Lynch fined them ~ each. =
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

PoLg RAIsISG-The Republicans of the
Seventh ward will raise n pole on Monday
evening next, dedicated TO Grant and ColIaN,
on Virginia avenue, between Four-and'a-hali
and sixth streets. A fine band has been en-
gagged, and distinguished speakers Will be
nrcsent
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL.-Thomas
Smith was arraigned before Justice Drury, In
the First ward, on Wednesday, charged with
assaultinE Poser Forester with sword, with
intent to kill. The accused was held to bail
in the sum OF 1900 to answer the charge before
court,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

An IMMENSE BARBECUE was held at For
restville, Long Old Fields, Prince George
county, Maryland, yesterday, when a number
OF telling speeches were made by brilliant
orators. We may take occasion to give par.
ticulars hereafter
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

GROUND BROKEN. - Messrs. Hunt Will
liams, who have the contract for erecting the
public school building on Four, ani-s.half
between NJ and N streets, South Washington,
broke ground Yesterday for that purpose. We
have already given a description Of what the
dimensions and appearance OF the structure
will be. They intend to push the building on
TO completion as briskly as possible,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

INDECENT ExPosuRE.-Ohlcer Huntington
his person, and Justice Lynch fined him ".
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dESTLRMES's white Shirts with new style
Of bosom destined to take, for u. 50. Also, a
full stock OF excellent dress shirts for "a. The
seventh street, are Universally known for their
fitting rs well as their wearing qualities. For
boys shirts and indeed for all Kinds Of boys
wear, such as gloves, collars, undershlrts, and
excelled.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

SALEoF LANDlS PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY,
Mp.-W, l.. Wall \ 90, Auotioneeers, yester
day sold tract OF land known as"ConJurer's
Defeat" containing 100 acres, and near the
National Race Course, to Thomas jenkins, OF
Thomas for sls.7b per acre.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

ECONOMY is WEALTH. Therefore we advise
our readers, who are in want OF Gents fur
nishing goods, to go to Marble Hall, No. ass
Seventh street, opposite the Patent Otce, the
popular proprietors Messrs. Franc N Goldman,
having just purchased large quantities OF fine
merino undershirts and drawers from New
York auctions, which they will sell at 20, 80,
Cb, and rs cents, and fine article FOR 81. White
shirts, hosiery, gloves, neck-ties, Rcarfs, &C.,
OF the finest grades, and at the lowest prices.
We defy competition.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

CASE OF RgsisTANcE.-William O. Gross:
ley, master OF the schooner Margaret and
Lucy, lying at the navy yard, was arraigned
before Justice Plant yesterday, on the com
plant OF John p. Hilton, who charges Gross.
ley with resisting him In the discharge Of his
duty as deputy collector and inspector OF Gus.
toms for the district of Georgetown, and the
port OF Washington, in refusing to allow him
to.takc his papers to the custom.house. The
case was resumed In the afternoon, but the
prosecuting witness falling to appear the Jus
tice dismissed the case.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

ACoIpEST-Asa little girl named Mary Ba.
ker was going into new building on Thir-
teenth street and New York avenue, on Wed.
nesday, for the purpose Of gathering shavings
she made misstep and fell down the area, In
father, who was At work In the building at
the time. carried her to her home on II street
near Thirteenth,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

PENSION OPPIcR.-The Commissioner OF
Pensions has appointed DR.. W. @. Provost ex-
amining surgeon at the local Office, New York
CITY, N Y.
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PREPARE FoR WIsrER-PRLCEs down.
Good merino undershirts and drawers, so, GO,
rs cents; fine merino undershirts and drawers,
81, 81 so and ti.7b; good cotton socks, pair for
Is cents; extra heavy cotton and wonllen
socks, from % cents UPWARDS; good white
shirts, u, " rs and o. bO fine do, " and 500;
paper collars, from 10 cents per box upwards;
best paper cuffs, cents per pair, or 90 cents
per dozen; handkerchief, gloves, ties, scarfs,
OF the latest style, at most popular prices, at
the Original Franc, IgI Seventh street, be-
tween ID and L; and so that you do not miss
the place remember that his store has large
plate glass Window also that he has no branch
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

New jersey YOTERs.-An adjourned meet.
lug of New Jersey tRepublicanl voters viii be
held at I" Oak Hail. I6t seventh street, oppo-
site the Post Once Department, this evening,
at 0 O'clock, when certificates will he issued
for transportation tickets, and aid furnish ed
those unable to pay their own fares.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

DISCOVERED IN TIME.-On Tuesday night
last, about 10 o'clock, burglar entered the
passage OF Mr. (ilbson's house, on Seventh
street, between and X, and tried to abseond
with the material In the hall but being dis
covered by the cOlOred girl, he yAmoosed, Mr..
cal ebcADel,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

DEDICATION. AT the dedication Of Grant
and ColfAX pole In Potomac City, ID, g., last
evening" the following resolutions were
adopted:
l. Resolved, That the Republican citizens OF
Potomac city, d. O., In mass.mce'ing assem-
bled, hereby tender to William $. Falls, esq,
and other Republicans Of Rochester, N. y,
our heartfelt thanks for the beautiful Ameri-
can Nag, with the names of Grant and COllax
inscribed thereon, presented to us at the re-
quest of our tcllOw.townsm1nr Charles Il.
Douglas.
2. RcsoIrrd, That although we have ~ direct
part in the Presidential contest, yet We feel
deep interest in the success OF the Republican
candidates, and are grateful forthis Opportunity
to manifest, by means of the flag our sympA-
thics with the Grant and ColfrX lcslnns In the
States.
3. Rssoircd, That we accept the valued ban.
ner, assuring the donors that 1t waves in n vii
lsge W here dwell only loyalty to the Govern.
ment and its ensign, devotion TO the print
oiples OF Republicanism, aud honesty Industry,
and economy; where the American Congress-
| looking from the dome Of the Capitol, may
ever sec a living argument in favor of the
enfrnnc h sement and elevation of our country
men throughout the United States.
1. Resolved, That the secretary b@ tru'ted
to transmit copIcs Of these resolutions to W.
5. Falls, esq, at Rochester, y. " aud to the
Washington papers.
). q. Brown, President.
q. II, DOrGLAss, Secretary.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

AssAuLT-George Neitzer, for Assaultlng
Francis Profits, was arrested by OficeF Nc Ca
thrsn, and fined IS by Justice Clarki
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

morning Lewis Mundheim was arraigned be-
fore Justice Joseph T. X. Plant, charged by
NJ. Sisgman & Co., OF New York, with having,
on or about the 2bth day Of August last, with
millinery goods to the value Of slo5. 1t ap
pear that Mundheim represented to the New
York frm that he carried on business here,
and gave them a check on the National Bank
OF the Republic In this city for the above
amount. Upon the presentation OF the check
at the bank 1t was discovered that Mundheim
had no deposits there.
Messrs. N. II. Miller and Michael Thompson
appeared for the defence, and after hearing
the testimony the Justice required the ac-
qulsition from the Governor OF New York.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

As WINTER IL AT HAND It 10 essentially ne.
cessary to be warmly clad, and taking the
great Importance to go to a place where good
goods, suitable to the season, can he procured
at the lowest possible figures. We do not
this city which outranks all similar establish:
mcnts as to popularity and cheapness, and
every old citizen would easily know the place
we allude to, should we omit to state the name
Of this successful establishment. But for the
benefit of strangers and persons not we'll In
formed, we would say, II you wish to save
all other gents furnishing goods at 1.-THE
Original Francs, 4Di Seventh street, between
ID and L; and so that you do not miss the
plate glass window; also, that he has no
branch stores.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-30

MES's Light and Dark Mixed Business Suits,
all wool, ten, twelve, fifteen, eighteen, twenty,
twenty-five, and thirty dollars suit. Boys
Suits Ave, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten dol
lars suit, all wool, at the celebrated Oak
Hall, IGl Seventh street, second door below
Smiths. Don't mistake the place.