The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-24

Indeed, well rendered-a seeming reallty.
Donohue, and " You Naughty, Naughty Man,
BY Miss Julia Moore, (which was cncored)
and brought down the house.
II. Williams dioramic and art exhibition,
comprising copies Of oil paintings, Landscapes,
statuary, artificial fireworks, comic scenes,
&C., &C., which was alone worth the price OF
We congratulate the band upon the com
plete success Of that entertainment, pecunia.
rily rs well as otherwise-the hall being well
flled-and hope to soon see them In their new
uniforms, for the purchase Of which the enter
tainment was gotten up.
Police MArrERs.-Maria Gilmore was ar
rested by OGicer Sneed, of the Fifth precinct,
on complaint Of Annie Miller, who testified
that she had thrown stones at her house,
breaking her windows anC a large mirror.
She was aned t2o by Justice Harper She
then returned home and made threats OF vio-
lence towards the complainant, TOR which she
to bail to keep the peace by the same Justice.
Elizabeth Moores, colored, was arrested by
oaieer Moores, Of the same precinct, for max.
ing threats Of violence, and required to give
ball to keep the peace by Justice Hazard.
Ofcer Alder, of the Sixth precinct, took
Lawrence Grant and Charles Boyle, the latter
eolored, before Justice Clark for fighting in the
street, and he fined them % each.
Jno. Hopkins was arrested In the same pre-.
cinct BY Officer German for the larceny OF
horse. The horse was recovered and the case
dismissed.
Robt. Coleman, Hiram weahr tboth colored)
and John Boyle were arrested BY Ohicer Whit
more, and fine Is each by Justice Tucker for
Omcef eaton arrested Henson Smith, col.
ored, In the Second precinct, for committing
son required him to give bail to keep the
peace.
for the larceny OF pair Of shoes from the store
Of Mr.. Jacob George. Justice Morsell held
them for a hearing.
oficer Doyle, OF the same precinct, took ].
flaming before the same Justice, and he was
fined Ave dollars for keeping dog without
license.
posed in the various precincts; First precinct,
5000; Second precinct, t5j Third precinct, $40;
Fourth precinct, IS; Fifth precinct, go; Sixth
precinct, "; Eighth precinct, vi Sanitary COM
SALE or REAL EsrArE.-nIessrs. Cooper &
800, containing 3o,ol2 square feet, and situated
on Boundary street, between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets, to John W. Starr, at So cents
per square foot.
Messrs. Green Il Williams, auctionccrs, have
sold q frame house and lot fronting on Mnssa-
chusetts avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets east, in square No. sd', to John Skin
The same firm yesterday sold the south half
of lot No. II, in Dayidson's subdivision OF
WITH hoass sna baEery to
Frederick Harman, for u ,G25.
They also sold lot on Eighth street, be-
'Tssa sr aad Gesls w sTI Co.
sold part OF lot No. 8, square $50, fronting Is
feet on E street north, between First and Sec
ond, running back 100 feet to an n alley, with
for u 400.
Como INTO THE Law BusIsEss.-A colored
boot-blsck named VIM. A. Neal, but better
known as "Mockabee," discarding the polish
ing OF calf-hide, concluded to try the expert
Tent Of catering to the Intellectual under
youth knew the necessity of a library, but his
purse not permitting Of an extended outlay in
among the weii.stocked shelves OF Gen. Geo.
r. Estes office, corner OF Fourteenth street
/ and Pennsylyania avenue, where he took a
! fancy to the books there displayed, and by
away a large number OF the deneraPs most
! valuable documents. Detectives McDevitt
succeeded In capturing Neal, as also 81 yol-
| umes, which were valued at 800. The little
"Blackstone" Is now at police headquarters,
| where, no doubt, he will receive his first les
son on the "Commentaries" OF evil habits.
GRAND EDlYicg.-The new Methodist
| church being built at the corner N Four.and.
s-half and y streets, will, no doubt bel grand
| architectural ornament to this city OF Mag.
nifcent Distances, since 1t Is to cost at least
| 500, 000 and show great amount OF "Gothic
have q table and pulpit made OF sacred wood
brought from Lebanon, Its porticoes VIII De
| paved with white marble, and Its painted win-
dows will represent some OF our trst historic
| portraits or events. Gen. Grant and Chief
Justice Chase are in the number OF the trus.
perhaps the most attractive features Of all
| will be an apartment for library and reading
room, and another for lectures and soc al gath
| erings-things which should belong to every
church in the land, as Its most popular base
| ment and foundation. 1t Is intended as a
place in which all strangers coming to this
city can worship. and large number OF the
pews will be reserved for the accommodation
of visitors desiring to worship there.
Captain i. q. Townsend, Of Rochester, New
| York, and Miss Hattie Z, Connor, of this city,
were united In marriage: The ceremony was
corner Eleventh and II streets, by the Rev. J.
| q. Butler, before q large and brilliant assem-
| blage. An intimate friend OF Captain Town
man, and Miss Blanche Conner (sistef OF the
fair bride) as bridesmaid. The parties were
| neatly Attired In the costumes most appropri-
ate on such occasions, and at the close OF the
fervent prayer offered up to the Throne Of
Grace, a general congratulation tool place.
The happy couple started northward on the
the heartfelt wishes OF many friends that their
journey together through life VIII be one OF
unalloyed happiness,
WASHINGTON CITY GARpgs.-ByA notice
| In another column II will be seen that this
| popular place for pic-ncs during the summer
| season, will be opened on Monday next. The
| manager, Mr.. John Hockemeyer,has completed
| renovsting the grounds and pavilion, and 1t Is
| now one Of the most pleasant places for asso'
| citation and school pic mics In the city limits.
| A grand ball will be given on the opening oc:
casion, with brilliant display OF fireworks, and
| music by the Forty-fourth United states In
| fantry band.
| CLOTHING ron SPRiso.-Messrs. Stephens
| 4 Co., $40 Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth
| and Tenth streets, have Just received an extern
| sive and well selected stock OF youths, boys,
| and childrens clothing for all ages, from three
| years and upwards, for spring wear Spring
| will soon be here, and 1t behooyes our readers
| to provide themselves with clothing for their
children and the mselves, at the low rates which
rule at the establishment OF Stephens & Co.
before the rush comes.
ARRRsTgp on SusPICIoS.-The residence of
| Madame Selia Kretschmarr, on l. street, near
| Seventeenth, having been robbed OF qunn.
| tity Of clothing and jewelry, suspicion pointed
| strongly to a colorel girl named Lizzie Fer
guson, late In the employ OF Mrs. X, and ae-
| cordingly she was arrested by Detectives Me
| Dew 1T and Thompson, who took her TO police
headquarters, where she is held for a hearing
SIXTH WARD AsrERkpIcALCL uB.-A meet
Ing OF this club was held oil Wednesday night
at the corner OF Eighth and q streets, Navy
Yard, when n committee Of rs was appointed
to canvass the ward and Induce those entitled
to vote at the municipal election In June, to
register, 1t was also FeHolyel that ward