The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-03-06

| Seyentcrhth aud q streets. The president, II
esq, was called on to preside
n Th ,. secretary LMr. 2. NJ. Kelsey presented
temporarily the position OF solicitor Of finance
to which Office he had been elected by the Board
OF managers. Mr.. VI. statcs that his time Is very
much occupied. but that he could not conscen.
honsy decline contributing his efforts to so
| laudAblc an object.
The monthly report Of the Washington school
was presented and read. The report sets forth
| mat there has been steady Improvement In the
experiment OF the children, ard an increasing
desire on their part 70 merit the appreciation Of
admitted during the month Of February, and
homes have been provided for four children.
was partly supplied by Mr. Ballantyne, who had
soli them books at cost prices. A blackboard
and maps are very much needed, which the com
| mlttec have not been able TO secure ratuitously
| Inc committee acknowledge contributions Of
slSthing from Mrs. White, Mrs, Richards, Mrs
Hooper, return thanks for the donations, and
acknowledge the efficient aid rendered by ladies
IN making garments for the children of the
school There are now "a children attending
ne school. The report Is signed by Mrs. d. W,
Bliss and Miss +. +, sullivan.
Mrs a. ~ dangewer presented the monthly
report OF the tcorgetOwn Branch School The
report sets forth that the school is in a flourish.
ing condition, and acknowlc lodges donations to the
amount OF slIs6l 800 OF which was from The
Corporation Of Georgetown; also contributions
OF eliot ling, NC. An efficient teacher and matron
y needed The expenses OF the school are about
Mrs a. X; Browne presented the monthly re.
port oil the "Household Committee, 4" from which
ington Home Is $50. The report sets forth in dc.
tail the household affairs ofthe Home.
M. !1hn mitz, the solicitor Of finances, re-
had Melted $50, and that he had received dona.
tons TO the amount Of $50.
Mr. ;c a; X Browne, treasurer pro tenn, presented
ms report, from which IL appears that the
amount In the treasurer's hands is siio WV
The solicitor tMr, Ilitz) and the secretary tNIr
Kelsey were appointed y committee to audit
the treasurcr's account
The reports OF the several committees were
Mr.. J. s. Brown rendered his rcsIrp,tion a. ,
member OF the Finance Committee; which was
On motion of Mrs. Gangcwer, Mr.. Ak
and Means. ""''
p, On motion motion Of Mr.. J. $. Brown, Mrs. d. W.
Cooke, John Hitz and d. NJ. Kelsey were m.
pointed = committee TO urge the Committee On
the District OF Columbia to report the bill in.
cooperating the Industrial Home School.
On motion, the Board adjourned, 10 m 20, At
me residence OF Mrs. A. NJ. Gangewer, in George.
town. on the first Thursday in April.
POLICE MATTERs,-The following cases WIRE
disposed OF on Wednesday aud yesterday ii q
iNvd vas taken before Justice Tucker BY
relieved OF Is for using profsne and Indecent
language In the street.
Ohiecr Anderson, of the county, took Richard
bfusc, colorcdl before Justice Gull, for makIng
threats OF violence. He was required 10 rivs |
security TO keep the peace. ee
Ohaflottc Johnson, coloreh, was arrairncd he. |
lore Justice Hazard, by Onicer &. T, Leach Of |
t me flith precinct, charged with the lsrceny of
~ from Martin Turner, She gave security for |
Ohhcers Iirwcs and Riley, OF the Fourth pre.
eeinet, arrested George Houhdschild and William
FISK. They had hearing before Justice Mnr
sell, who taxed each of them IS for vioatinG tbc
dog law. '"''"s 'hc
o Bladen Forrest was before tho same Justice.
ohlcer Guy charged him with violating the snow
law, Tor which he was fined ~.
oneer Langlcytook John A. Power before the
s syas Justice Tor tying horse to tree. lie
), tuItcrson, confectioner, was arres ed BY the
~ nm S oteer LOT selling on Sunday. He was fined
OihGer Boyle, of the Fourth precinct, took
Joseph Shaif'eld before the same Justice, lie
was was taxed 81 for running wagon without a
:, Richard French, grocer, was arr Aligned before
,ne sane Justice for selling on Sunday. Being
hned 80, he appealed to court e
On complaint Of Joseph Dove John RobIn.o,
anu samuel Bricn, both colored were arrcsteI
~ o,heer MeHenry, Of the seventh precinct for
they were committed to jail BY Justice Harner
to answer the charge at court.
,s onirer Beall, Of the Second precinct, took
CharlSs and George Hayes before Justice Thomn.
son; Ihey are charged With assault and battery
win intent to XIII by John W. Msrkum coiorei.
last Saturday night near BENIN Bridge One |
OF them held outa broom, which he ran against
nu, query passed around II and went on his
way. After he was short distance from them
one OF them hrcd load OF shot into him from
gun which they had in their possession. iLey
An aged gentleman, named Isaac hIon,roso
Mho kept small sore on seventh street, near
ne boundary the, diOd Yesterday morning at
vas Induced BY poverty and old age. He was
laken sick q few days since, but having no
G ooE or relatives this city the kind oeesS
until his death. Lieut.. Johncun, IearnffS thai
he deceased had relatives IL WAY nc county, New
'n orK, addressei letter to them stating the
TIE following are tho amounts OF fines imposed
rn the various precincts First precinct, 1880
Ihrd precinct 1885, Fourth precinct, sS2 90, {
'rscinGt ,ss total, 1911 90. ' 20 '''S"'"
ned $40 for keeping dog wifhc.. incense was :
The following were Disposed Of last evening
ho%.s Tor rann 1Sc WAGON PSSs w nsO
lumber. IL was taxed u Tor th The offence m"0u'
F. W. B.shrc was taken to the stNtiSR.housc, 1
y the same officer for tying Lig horse 10 tree t
OK fine Of a. was iHiposed. WV II
Ilmo'hY uhhnon was arrested by OTlccr ,
,tIIhih. lie was lined sll.s0 for selling liquor to
Officer Koontz took charge of John I,,st for Il
'riihS liquor by the small quantity. He is held
On complaint Of Johanna S. C4eamn.cs, Onlccr n
lloyd arrested TerraHoo c. Creammes for as o
t1lt ant bHtliiy, he was required to give bail o
49, iN''NN ~ Wv DNs'' AZ ny justice u
Frank Eaton, George Hcnsley, George Moor :
anlel Boston, Robert Green, and Eugene Al -
~ were taken before Justice Harper by Onicer. :,
9th and Frazier. They were fined 70 each cor
shting in the street. ~" w. T.
Sergeant Johnson arrosteb CArohuc COR, on 4
Implaint Of Mary NHnhta, for assault and bat.
Try. She wNifelleNed of IS by the same Justice.
A Liar hEAR BIRTu-DAY.-Thc freaks of y
ap year are manifold rs well at times as y
nuslng and pleasant in its cApriccs The ladies "
Ike advantage generally of the privilege al. y
wed them by custom aud circumstance and III
al with Joyous delight the advent Of leap yaar
that Is, the old maids, IL any there Ls in the p
nd-ior then the cropping" uf The question ia A
likely ns the uncOrking OF champagne but | M
the point; an esteemed citizen and acknowl- OF
ged aFt,-h ga saturday last, arrived at the age ia
40 years having been born In London on the | IL
IN day OF February, ls2O. Now, my friend
hipps is modest gentleman, and, like the /, !
es, endeaHors to keep young, having Ia that 20
spcct decided advantage, IA 10 uric nted his r.
'eilth birthday GU saturday, nevertheless he "
as ushorCA intu the world Is years ago
MI william Phipps Is passIonatcly fond OF OF
,weFs and rose-bushes, and his iricnCs and adj 10
lFers on saturday surprised him by presenting -
III elegant bouquets OF choicest exotics in theiP
istlne fragrance, besides wax representations
howers OF the earth, and other accen.aLle
rmentocs of esteem. Mr.. Z. Is one of the tinest
gravers In this coIutry, having bceu charged | co
: 4 number OF years past with tue execution of CT
that class otwork for the President and heads 49,,
Departments, Il"