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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

PRovIDxNr Am socIxrY.-In view OF the
Approaching cold weather, 2 meeting Of the
board ofdirsctors o. the Provldent AID Society
the board Of trade. There were present Hon.
Peter Parker, president, Rev. O. II. Hall, vice
president, A; r. shepherd, esq tressureij and
and Baker, OF the board Of directors. In the
absence OF the secretary, Mt. Dulin was elected
The Pfesident stated that the object Of the
meeting was for consultation TO determine the
best course to be pursued TO more effeotually
relieve the poor Of Washington the coming
A general interchange OF views cnsued, par
ticipsted IN BY Messrs. shepherd, Tustin,
Baker, Hall and others, and twas decided to
1e ae snd yiS s
Councils for action, setting forth the purposes
p, and Il ;ss an
have charge of all matters relating to the
poor, and upon whom shall be conferred the
authority Of q police magistrate for all neees-
The meeting then adjourned.
"INsrEcrior OF GRApRs"--C CORRECTION
In paragraph published In the REPUBLICAN,
the name Of Mayor Bowen was inserted BY In.
advcrtence, when another name should have
been used. As the paragraph was calculated
ssif sRSs place spP sss
from Mr.. q. II. Bliss, City Surveyor, with the
explanation, however, that our reporter OBJ
tained his Information from what he at the
time supposed to be q reliable source
suRvBroR's oyPIca. CRY HALT
~ na WfssSSEs ,r p; 81 ESv p lsG
lean! 70 H-.'
Sin notice in your paper OF above date
z statement that his honor Mayor Bowen
| had requested a Government engineer to ex.
| anime the grade at the Intersection Of Sixth
and Seventh streets east with A street north,
who had pronounced the grades correct as laid
| down in the books at the Oity Hall.
am authorized, on behalf Of Mayor Bowen
| to state that he has neper requested Govern
Iwould further state that no Government,
| engineer has, to my knowledge. examined the
grade as recorded In my office ct the City Hall
Yours, very respectfully,
City Surveyor, d. U.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

LEoTURE BEPoRE THE TEACHERS IssTL
TUTR.-Yesterday, at 8 p. m, Prof Charles
Davies delivered a lecture OF much interest
before large audience Of school teachers
on II street. He explained in q very intellf
gible manner the nature and the forms Of Ian
guage Of mathematics, the value of that science
present were Alderman z. Richards, ex.trus
tee o. O. Wight, Trustees Wilson, Wood.
ward, Mcclellan, West, Lawrence, A. X
Browne, and ChampHn; J. Daniel and J. Mar,
tin Mcfarland, music teachersi DR.. A. p. Far
dan, secretary to the Board, and others. Prof
Davies will deliver another lecture at the
same place to-day at 2 O'Clock y. IN.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

MEETINGS or THE BOYS IN BLuE.-This pros
porous organization held a meeting last even
Ing, at Union League Hall, with Brig. Gen.
A. Grant In the chair, and Adjutant A. A.
Grant acting as secretary.
The secretary moved that five members OF
the Committee on Rules and Regulations con-
stitute quorum. Carried.
Owing to the inelemency Of the weather
there were but few present, and the meeting
adjourned to Tuesday evening next.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21
THE COURTS.

EQUITY OouRr--Jwdgs 0iiB.-This court made
the following orders yesterdayt
Eokels vs.. Barretf. Order OF reference to
Auditor to restate accounts.
Bahle vs.. HollinEshead. Order OF reference
to Auditor to state Membranes.
Birdssll vs. weloh. Order confirming the
report Of trustee and directing balance, tie4.io,
to be paid to defendant.
Adjourned. .s.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

LIeuT.-Men were engaged yesterday In
Liberty market-house. This 10 a good idea,
as the market, heretofore, and especially
since the new addition, has been very dark at
some places.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

LIouoR DRALKns' MERrIsa.-It 10 stated
that meeting of the liquer dealers OF lash.
ington will BIO held on Monday evening next
for the purpose OF considering the matter oil
licenses and other subjects connected with
the business.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21
NEW ADvERTIsBMENTs.

Mn. Z. @. wHERLsR, at Seventh street and
Canal bridge, south side, advertises for sale
blocks, rope, army wagons and harness, army
blankets, and q great variety Of miscellaneous
articles, all for sale cheap. o. .lreh
Mr.. r, II, MAnsH, No. to7 + street, is pre-
pared to give strict attention to the real es-
tate and Insurance business. 81.
PRnsoss contemplating availing themselves
OF the benefits Of the bankrupt law will find
an Important notice elsewhere. ..r.
MsNBERs OF Potomao Circle, b. U. III. F.)
O. A. will md an important notice in another
column. ...
The Merchants Steamship Company is pre-
pared to carry passengers and freight at the
most reasonable rates between New York and
Washington and intermediate points. Their
steamers are swim, substantial and oommo.
dious, and the officers courteous and oblising,
and the line 10 In all respects worthy the sup
port OF the people OF this city and District. &c
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

PoLIcE MAaIsrnArEs' CoURrs.-First pre-
, cinct-Before Justice Tucker.--Alfred Gfier,
cruelty to animals, hr ed Is; Elias Ross and
y. Redmond petit larceny, dismissed Susanna
Gardner, indecent language, fined vi Samuel
Peterson, do, $2j dawn, watering horse near
pump, %.
Second precinct-Justice Cox-Jesse Par
ker, colorsd, bastardy, dismissed.
Sixth precinct-Justice Clark-Peter Tay-
Tor. oolored, fugitive from justice, sent TO
work.houBei Mary Cullen, buying stamped
bottles, fined ell.b0j Rosa Miller, ooiored, petit
larceny, jail for court.
Seventh precinct-JuAtice walter-John
Williams, vagrancy, sent to work.house; Ed.
Maher, fighting, further hearingj L. Semmes,
assault, fined Is.
~ Eighth precinct-Justice Lynoh-James Z,
Thompson, carrying concealed weapons, fined
s20j W. Mallory, vagrant, work. house.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

SUBMISSION or NAMES AND FAcTs.-The
Wheeling InieHigencer having been annoyed
ter, who are not always careful to observe the
requirements Of deoeney and law, and yet con.
ceive themselves terribly abused II the faith
iishsd the following, which will apply as well
TO Washington as elsewhere:
We were peremptorily ordered, not many
days since, BY q certain person mot to put his
name In the paper Whether or not the COM
mand was complied with, we leave him to
Judge BY referring to our columns. But we
take this opportunity to remark that the
ment, can hardly be regarded as q success.
/ The withholding Of name under circum.
stances which render such a step justihsble,
preston whese It ought to Be made public, Ii
altogether another. When a man by his owl
conduct, has placed himself beyond the pale
OF sobriety or decency, he has no rights Of
respect.n
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

TnE POTOMAC BRANCH RAILwAY.--J. A.
Partridge, a civil engineer of considerable
reputation, arrived In the city on Thursday,
Railroad Company, to make surveys for a
connection OF the road with this city, and also
for q proposed tunnel through the city. He
has in view several routes, one OF which be.
gins at Virginia avenue and the Eastern
branch, and under that avenue by tunnel to
First street east, 80, Another Is to enter The
city above the aimshouse and tunnel Into the
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

Fon LITTLE Doys.-Suits from three years
and up, aud shirts for boys OF all ages; over
tastc, and at moderate pricesj suits with lsng
and Turkish pants At tb, %, " and Is, much
below the usual prices for such goods, at Geo.
Oil Seventh street. :
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

AS WINTER Is AT HAND II is essentially ne.
cessary to be warmly clad, and taking the
scarcity OF money into consideration II 10 OF
great Importance to 60 to q place where good
goods, suitable to the season, can be procured
at the loves possible figures. We do not
hesitate In saying that there 10 one place in
this city which outranks all similar establish
ments 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 well in.
formed, we would say, II you wish to save
all other gents' furnishing goods at 1.-THE
Original Francs, " 4e+ Seventh street, between
ID and FL and SO that you do not miss the
place remember that hls store has a large
plate glass Window also, that he has no
branch stores.
PRErARR FOR wINTRR-PnIoEs Down
Good merino undershirts and drawers, 90, 90,
70 centsj fine merlno undershirts and dra wers,
81, N.6o and tl.76; good cotton socks, 0 pair for
70 centsj extra heavy cotton and woollen
socks, from rs cents UPWARDS; good white
shirts, VI IL Is and 81 80; hne do, " and o. SOL
paper collars, from 10 cents per box upwards;
best paper cuff, eents per pair, or 50 cents
Of the latest style, at most popular prices, al
the Original Franc, 404 Seventh street, be.
tween ID and Z; and so that you do not miss
the place remember that his store has a large
plate glass Window also, that he has no branch
store.
O. DAuM's Hoop skirt, Corset, and Shoulder
Brace Factory, removed to 6l3 Seventh street,
lntelligenoer Building.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

SrRERT IMrRovEMKrT.-Commls Him
Der, OF the First ward, has q number Of men
and carts engaged grading Twenty.hrst street
preparatory to having It graveled. He expects
to be authorized to grade and gravel 1t from
street north to Boundary streets: at an early
date. This street has heretofore been In such
a miserable condition as to make II almost I'm,
passable for teams, and will have to he filled
up at least six feet In many places to make Il
conform to the proper grade.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

FuRTHER HEARIEa.-F A. Young, charged
with obtaining money under false pretences
from John l.. Ashby, had q preliminary hear.
noon, when he was required to give bail for a
further hearing. Mr.. l.. q. Hine appeared for
the defence, ....N.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

GENERoUs PRoPosIrION.-We understand
that Mr.: I. T. Fowler, wood and coal dealer,
loot OF Tenth street, has proposed, 10 view Of
the coming cold weather, to Issue 500 tons OF
anthrAeite coal to the poor of the city, at fiTst
cost, This Is indeed liberal offer, and will
doubtless be at once awaited Of
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

CREATING A NUIsANCE,-W. DanbowCr and
John Newman were each fined t5 for main,
taining nuisance upon their premises,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

News ron CORPORATION LABoRRRs. =
Mayor Bowen has ordered the pAy-rolls OF
laborers to be Immediately prepared for the
months of August September, and October,
and the commissioners are instructed to COM
mence paying of either this afternoon OF
Monday
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

BRIpGE EREoTED.-A convenient foot bridge
has Just been constructed, under the direction
OF General Michlcr, over the canal at the foot
OF Thirteenth street, thus Affording direct
and the Agricultural Department building.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

CHANGE OF sFoRGERy.-Henry Summers,
ry, was arrested on a warrant Issued by Jus.
tice ID. r. Smith, charged with forging
the name of Brevet Major General Thomas
sword, assistant 9asTf te,s general, 70
tary at Louisville, Ky. Several of our citi-
zens have been yictimized by advancing
money on these drafts. The arrestwas effected
at Williamsburg, N. Y, on Wednesday night,
by Messrs. O. L. Newman and W. W. Levy, oil
the United States secret service department.
assisted by Joseph Gsillord, OF New York,
also attached to the secret service.
Summers made such efforts to elude the ON
GERS as to compel them to resort to strategy tC
secure him. The officers arrived here yester
day morning with their prisoner, and arraignet
him before Justice Smith, who committed hin
TO jail In default OF 10000 bail for further
hearing. Summers Is aged about thirty.three
and has an accomplished wife residingin Lou
isvliie.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

oRpEns forthe N ArIoEA Al REPuBLIcAsin George
town may be left at the bookstore oil Messrs. A
NJ X. Mills & Co.. 1f3 Bridge street, or at Mcssrs
{, T. Getty Co.'S l0S Bridge street, where copies
Of tie REPUBLICAN may be obtained daily.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

GUARD AProISTED.-Mr. Croton Fletcher
has been appointed guard at the county jail.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

THE NEw BRoNzE Doors.-The new bronze
doors, cast OF Ames, foundry, Ohicopee, Mass,
for the entrance to Senate wing OF the Capi.
door. on tSe GpS.. . haze Seen 'he e
position BY the superintendent OF the work,
Mr.. Silas Mosman and are attracting much at
senson Sn The door. are q she
OF course, shade darker with exposure. They
panels, q soiiit above them, with bronze pillars
upon the right door, represent war; whilst
tie Of Bunker Hill, the Rfst prominent contest
group upon the right upper margin, the patriot
Warrep, the foremost figure, In the act OF fall.
Ing as he receives the fatal bullet. The second
n QUIZ a BY ~ G aener " %ssSIos,Sn sSes ese
sents the Iamented Alexander Hamilton lead.
tSss surrender shss a. Of pio The
though the design Is more varied and distinct,
ale the figures Of q settler, his wife aud babe,
VINE later Sssi1 tse es ssue strhns %ss
the settler 10 upon the defensive, his wife
with the babe in her arms, kneeling by him.
Upon the left door the entry Of Washington
Of the young girls, form the upper group, and
recalls memories more pleasing. Below IT.
the Inauguration Of Washington as the FIRST
take the oath, with the other figures in the
background, makes fine conception Of art
Washington laying the cornerstone Of the
SsSpsls IN hs n saa ad renas %.a z:
the settler with his wife and babe, not defend
Ing them against the attack OF foes, but with
book and plough, suggestive more truly oil
Above all the figures a ventilator Ia formet
with the stars, one over each door, surrounaet
By oak leaves, branches, &C., with beautifully
weighs 1000 pounds, and the entire work
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

BADoKs FoR TuR FIREMES.-The secretary
badges, recently ordered, to the members OF
No. l lUnion) and No. 2, (Franklin) They
are made OF white metal, shaped like the front
have on them W. q. F. ID. in raised Roman
letters, as also representation OF DIRE hat,
horn and BpAnner, with the number OF the
man, engineer, fireman and hostler have their
designations engraved above the hgure. The
Certificates of membership are being issued
and Hook-and.Ladder will be ready In q few
days for distribution. The badges were made
by Mr.. Joseph Gedney, OF this city, and are
quite neat and handsome, rejecting credit on
the designer and commissioners.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

CHAR0E DIsMIssED.-A few days since q
rant against Onieer W. p. White for assault
and battery. Tho case was tried yesterday
afternoon before ] Justice Smith, when num-
Norris, esq, for the defence, and Dol. ] Bell
Adams, for the prosecution. After hearing
all the evidence the case was dlsmiaAed, the
ted as charged, but that on the contrary the
plaintiff exhibited bad temperin using pro.
lane language to the officef, and otherwise
acting improperly.
GUARD ArroIsTED.-Mr. Crotou Fletcher
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

ALL THE NEW BOOKS AND ALL THE NOV.
ELITES IN STATIONERY AS SOON AS ISSUED.
BOOKS SENT BY MAIL POSTAGE FREE.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

b cooxK, tof Jay Cooke u Co. } President,
". S. HrNrIsGToS, Cashier.
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

q. DAuM's Hoop skirt, Corset, and Shoulder
Brace Factory, removed to 6l3 Seventh street,
Intelligenoer Building.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21
Financial.

III RSi EATlOE NAL BANK
WASHINGTON.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-11-21

fIAsT CosonEoATIoNAL CHURoH DIyrI-
cULrY-Thfrd Ddy-Pursuanttoad adjournment,
the committee appointed on the part OF the
council retired TO make up their. report In az;
cordance with the evidence. About seventy.
emit In the church, awaiting the report At
II O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Wickes appeared In the
audience room and invited the whole council
tation was accepted, the audience remaining
until u m, when Rev. L. johnson informed
those present that the committee would not
be prepared to report until p. m, and they
withdrew from the churchs
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-09-25
(rrsm the indianapolis Journal, Asg. ~
WhO opo Do0OeRosss

The President. Vice President, and
every member Of the rebel govcrsncn,
vas : Democrat.
Every soldier who, after being cd.
ucated at the expense Of the govern.
ment, basely desertsi the flag of his
country and took up arms against il.
Was q Democrat.
Every member ofboth branches ol
the rebel Congress, was democrat.
Every cut hroat and murderer Who
shot down end starved defencclcs.
Union prisoaers Of war, was a Demo
crat.
Every General. Colonel and Officer
In the Confederate army, was Dem.
ocrat.
Every person Who rcjoicGd at ths
assassination Of Abraham Lincoln
Was aDemocrat.
Every draft rioter, sneak and boun,
" jumper, was = Democrat.
Kvery person who wrote letters q
the army encouraging soldiers to de-
scrt their comrades, vas . Democrat
Every person Who wss sad wheu
tho Union army trinmphed, vas /
Dcnacrat.
Every person who assailed n.
"lawtul money Of thu country " and
the national credit, was Democrat
Every person engaged 10 the mas
aacrc ofUnion toldiers q Fort Pill
low. was . Democrat.
Every person who murdered an en-
| rolling offlcer, Vas Democrat.
Every pcrscn engaged in tho. Som
Of Liberty conspiracy 70 murder IN
Executive and ovcrthro~ the gov
crnment, vas II Democrat.
Every person III the North wh'
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-09-25
esass esA ne csasssesess.

wAiIs Ceassai Grant was IL eenmAnd q
Cairo, in les3-63, be incurred Tie dsadly
hostility oe he army coatsaston By his o.
tsmpe % stop y sts aad extrevagAnee, end
ins.cduss square and hoaess nanassneat
In 8 lsesss % the Chief Quaslsrnas1ss, u.
pArsmsnt .! Missouri, dated Jansasy :, ls,
.Exuavasaaes scene to be The order d
the day, and. now thAt An invessigaains
every department, and I'll that y does hsss,
knd that contracts ars not civea TO The
lowest bidders. There i psobsbly
some sxplaaAsioa thaa can Be gives, sush
. bids hsing put 10 Informally, arising from
ignorance moro thaa any other cause.
would recommend thss Caplain Baxter, 40.
ting Quartermastcr, nov Purchasing IL open
market. Be allowed 10 purchase ID opsn
market until The ssmosphsss i purified some.
what. This IL notapplicsbls to Cairo alose,
but to Padueah slso. ] do mot know The
merits OF the eostracts given. bat do kaow
that nearly twenty rer cent. can b saved
= The Government By aunullins present
soutsacts, made without my knowlsdge, and
adopsing The paschasiag System.
sslf enotrscts must BE- made, ould sug>
eest The plan Of rccsiviag BIDS for Any
smosnt Of corn, oasa, o. hay that any bidder
might propose iurnishiss This plaa would
sasbls the farmer 70 bid for the crop with>
ost having il pass through tho hands of spe>
culatiors.
TSiRuedl "U. q. GaAxr,
Bsiaadisr General.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-09-25

The Coppcrhead press have been usually
vcnomous in charging Gen. Grant With
drunkenness. Il seems 70 rest upon the sia.
gle foundation Of the Democratic party, .
fonndation mAdo up Of falsshood, esaggera,
sions, and spleen. Tho following il the svi.
dence Of shs "brave and bronsed sail or,
Admiral Porter. - V Grants sobsiety:
"Sir: lpsonounce the story u Gessrsl
Grants intemperance falsehood! have
known him since the com mmencement Of the
war. Our relations while co.opcmting on
tho Mississippi were intimate. They we're
equally intimsts on Hampton soods, on The
James River, and tie Potomac. They have
been 90 since the war, both ia Washington
and Annapolis. ] hsvs shared his hospi>
tali.y, and be has accepted mine. have
met under all circumstances Of fatigue and
fssivty, Ia sunshine and in storm, In des.
pondency and in danger, and had every op>
portunity oflearning his habits and know
ing bis conduct. say that, during the
wLols period Of my acquaintsnee with him,
] have never ksown him 10 taste, nor have
i ever heard Of bis touching, Intoxicating Ii.
quors OF any kind, not even wine In com.
mon with oil the officers Of the army and the
navy, who have served with General Grant,
end shared bis intimacy, ! have been both
shocked and outraged 10 reading and hear
ing this allegation against him, and had my
position been different, and bad il not been
that my motive might be misunderstood or
misrepresented, I would have long ago de-
nouncsd The slanler on General Grant q Il
deserves. Isepcas, General Grant is dsci.
dedly temperance man, in principle and
in practice. You, sis. and those who bear
mo, may repeas vhat ~ 70 you, on ny
authority - an oiicss and Q mar"
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-09-25

Our Democratic iriends derive a
great deal sf cnsoIation whils boast.
ing Of thss one loysl ast ot Seymoar' .
In sending Liscoln Gtleea thousan.,
troops TO help keep the .vebs. out ..f
Now York and Pennsyivasia, and ~.
cciving the public thamks II Presi.
dent Lincoln. Rx-Gov. Tod, Of Ohi.,
IN . public speech 4 few days ago, IL
refer ing to THE matter, ssid |:
-"Seymoar 10 IN inselliRpns man. I
know him we'll. He was Governor
at the sams tims ] vas Governor.
Mr.. Liscoln called for volustcsrs. I
Sont hisn only thirty thcaeand, while
Seymour sent fifteen thousand. Tho
President went round complimen,isg
Seymour. and sid nothing about
what / had done. took NJ. Liu.
coin to task for this. Isaid, 'sHow
i Il you are compl,incnting Seymour
for HE fifteen tlsonssnd men, and neg
lecting 70 compliment Morton ssd
mc:-ftis AnawSs wAe .Derfssfly
satisiactory. He aaid,~ WHY. ToJ.
I never shsnxcd Mrs. Lincoln ~ !
cup VI tee h my NE. fLsseAter md
applause. The truth was. Mortoa
and had done noshimg mors thsu
what VS. exreuesd q ~, whit 0sv. /.
mour had.-lls had never doas III.
like before, and never did altsrward." !"