The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-03
Approved, August l, 1868.

RESPECT TO DIR. MoOoRMIcK.-In our issue
Of Friday we recorded the decease Of this dis.
tinguished and beloved physician and citizen.
deceasc, was In his 2sth year Of age, and not
withstsnding his brief residence In George
town, was held in universal esteem by all
Society were called together on Thursday
evening by this bereavement, all the members
being present. Remarks were made by Doctors
Tyler and MSsEsl expressly, Of the loss
his numerous exemplary traits Of character
were dwelt upon with much feeling. The
following preamble and resolutions were then
Al special meeting OF the Pathological So
ciety OF Georgetown, held on the 30th day Of
July, 1858, the following resolutions were
Whereas, having heard with profound sad
ness of the death Of DIR. Charles Mccormick,
Georgetown feel it their duty to publicly esl.
press their feelings relative to their deceased
brother, who but few months ago was enjoy
Ing health and happiness, and setively pursu;;
among the dead; conscious OF his danger, he
bore himself with calmness that BELTS tho
Christian whose. pathway is illuminated by
the hope OF an eternal happiness beyond tho
grave; he was hard student and a laborious
worker. Our intercourse with him In the
social hall proved his affability asa oompan-
ion; in the sick chamber his scientific attain
ments as a physicianj In the meetings Of this
society his usefulness as an active member;
Resolved, That this tribute Of respect and
esteem for our dead comrade DO duly signed BY
the president and secretary OF this society, and
presented to his family as q testimonial Of the
deep and earnest sympathy with which wo
RcsOiped, That the members of this society
will attend the funeral 10 q body.
The funeral of DIR. Mccormick took place
on Saturday afternoon at o o'clock, from his
late residence, No. 80 Gay street, between
Washington and Congress streets, and was
largely attended. He was native OF WASH
ington and leaves a widow and one child.
CLKAssH Your PRgNIsIs.-It behooves er.
cry citizen to cleanse his premises all offens.
i've matter, in order that they may become
pure and healthy. A great deal OF sickness
,t tySR any bs sssT 1fa SE
for this most unhealthy condition OF things
that can be easily applied. The first 10 to put
one pint Of tho liquor OF chloride Of zinc In
one bucketful OF water, and one pound Of ohio
ride OF lime in another bucketfuI Of water, mix
and sprinkle over decayed vegetable matter.
For this pufpSse netting surPss'ss IT. indeed
take four pounds OF Bulphate Of iron or cop
peras and dissolve 1t in buoketful OF water.
This will In most cases prove a sure remedy
In destroying all offensive adors. The third 10
| to take simple chloride Of iron and sprinkle In
damp cellars, heaps OF filth, dirty yards, &C
| Georgetown Courier.
The MARKgT.-T The Georgetown Courier
says! "A uecllne In nour, Dy the Dhrrel, hhrdly
| ever causes decline In bakers bread; and =
decline in the cattle market rarely causes a
| decline In butchers meat. Flour and beef
| have been coming down, by the Wholesale, for
some weeks; but who sees any change In the
| market heret A rise in the Northern markets
Is pretty sure to cause a corresponding rise
here-Bo that the market thermometer always
| stands still or goes up. Isn't 1t stranger
CoSPfscArKD WHIsKr.-L. Clephanc, esq,
Collector OF Internal Revenue, sold on Satur.
| day, 81 barrels confscated whisky, in lots OF
| i've barrels. Mr.. Pagan purchased the first
lot at u 10 per gallon. The second lot was
| purchased by Mr.. Henry Gilbert at the same
price. A number Of bidders were present.
CANAL louisville tolls received at the
collectors office here for the past month
amounted to 1884, namely: on boats arriving
s,763.50, and on those departing u, 5000. This
is, however, no indication OF the general rev.
enue, as a great majority OF the boat owners
pay their revenue at Cumberland.
DRovERs' REsT.-The market at Drovers'
| Rest on Friday was very dull. We quote: $50
head OF cattle at t5ls7 per 100 lbs. gross; 1900
| sheep and lambs at S2.259bl25 per head; 10
cows and calves at s25965; no hogs offered.
| THE CAsAL.-The coal boats are arriving
| slowly, but the whsrves here contain a sum.
| cheney Of the "black diamonds" to supply any
| coastwise demand.