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The national Republican., 1868-12-24

PREsESTs-MEERsCuAu Pres, CIGARs,
Sc,-Among the many places OF attraction
during the holidays, none 10 more extensively
sought than the establishment OF Mr.. James
S. Clayton, corner OF Pennsylvania avenue
and sixth street, who has on hand for holiday
presents the most extensive and varied collec.
tion oI plain anu ianey' large ana small, gen
District. Ladies' and gentlemen contemplat.
ing making handsome presents should visit
this establishment and see the magnificent
variety Of presentation pipes A bundle or a
box OF the popular "ROse" cigars would also
make an acceptable present to "smokistsn
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL BALL.-By
reference to our advertising columns, It win
be seen that on the evening Of December 20, a
large number OF our citizens will give = com.
plimentsry testimonial ball at Trades Union
Hall, to the proprietor, Mr.. Harry Gorbutt.
OF course every dancer will want to be present.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
Proposals,
'PosALs FOR HAY. OATS. AND STRAW

DEPUTY QUAhTERaAsTER GBSERAL's OPFIcE)
No. 81 SoUTH SHARP STREET.
RsbAY the siS isi.ns GSs %hsS Ts
time they will be epsGea, ioI furGisbinf this De:
TONS OF HAY, SIX THOUSAND THREE il UN.
1hEp AMP fiRTf;TW9 te,S2) BUSHELS OF
STRAW. delivered ut Baltimore. Mary land, sub
jeet to the usual in spection.
Bidders will state the price per bushel for Oats,
both with and without sacks. Conditions, require.
msnts, 90, the same as heretofore. For further
Proposals. should be endorsed "Proposals for
Forage and Straw, ,, and addressed to the under
signed. STEWART VAN NLIkT,
Deputy ,Qusrtermaster General. Brevet Major Gen.
efAl, U. b. A. de-td
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
SALE OF G9NPENNEp 9R0NAN0E AND

GALE OF CONDEMNED ORDNANCE AND
D. ORDNANCE STORES.
Will bo sold at public auction, at Fort Monroe
the 18th day Of December. lS6s, NJ 10 o'clock, a. M
large quantity Ut Htures, Consisting ia part OF the
following articles, viz:
2l9 Field, selge, aud ea.eoast cannon, howit-
lers aud morIars, cast iron can aud bronze,
l2l Of various cAlibres.
67 wrought Iron gun carriages and cast iron
mortar beds.
Large qua1tIty of artillery implements and
IS, 2lO Shot, she'll spherical case stands Of Crane
and canister Tor snooth-bore and rihed guns
Of various calibres.
80 Foreign model arms OF various calibres
10 Burnside earbines, good order
lSs killed muskets, altered to percussion, cal
90, good order.
9is Foot artillery swords. good order.
7S Springfield rlned muskels, cal. IS,
y kiher, assorted
SSpoTting rides and shot guns
70 Light artillery sabres.
Y! NC. o. and musicians swords,
Infantry aeeOutfements. horse equipments,
and small arm appendAges.
Artillery and cavalry bits and iron parts for
T,C7s Cartridge bags, (aannel and serge)
Hope and corn sacks,
BIaSssR'tt6S1 SrS, SGarpentCr''' saddlers' and ar
Thirty days viii be allowed for the removal of
cannOni fourteen days for all other stores
TeTns OF sale: 10 per cent. cash to be paid on day
catalogue Of the articles to be sold will be fur.
nibhed upon application at this Arsenal, or al the
Ordnance ONCE, Washington, DC
ri 4s S onSer max, the sale reserves the right to
does not come up to the limit that may be 6xed by
proper authority on soma Of the articles, OF W hen.
ever the Interests Of the United States, 10 his Opin
'Oh' may Do SuOseFNed by so doing;
Nj, Of Ordnance and Bvt Col. d. s. R,' cGS3da's.
deS'td
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

PRgPAREPoR WINTERi-The best and cheap
est Merino Undershirts and Drawers for So
90 and75 cents, tne article ~ and 81 25i Socks,
8 pair for 25 eentsj Handkerchief, l5 cents
Gloves In endless variety and at astonishing
low pricesj Neck Ties and ScAffs OF the latest
designs at FRANC GoLDMAH's,
Marble Hall, No. 46S Seventh street, opposite
Patent Ofioe,
The Royal Eagle Paper Collar M
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

The YoUS0 MES's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION,
lcolored,) of this city, will be held at Union
Bethel church, on NJ street, between Fifteenth
and Slxteenth, on Monday, December 2s, at !
O'Clock p. m. The exercises will consist of
singing, reading the Scriptures by Rev. U. r..
V. Romondt, prayer by Rev. ID. W. Anderson, n,
the reading OF the annual reports Of officers,
and addresses by J. II. France, 7. II. Wright,
and Rev. James A. Handy.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

LA GRASD VICToRIE 10 now the novelty for
ladies, a skirt which combines the panieF and
Anacker. Mr., Charles Baum, the celebrated
hoop-skirt and corset manufacturer, Is the only
agent Of the District, at his place, 6l3 seventh
street, between ID and L,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

ELECTION or OFgIcERs.-At a meeting OF
Metropolis Lodge No. 10, l. Q. y. F., the fol.
lowing gentlemen were elected officers for the
next term: ] T Ford, N. O.; Samuel p. Rob-
ertsoD, V. G.j J. W. Maxwell, Financial Sec
retaryi +: 4. Grant, Recording Secretary Is.
rael Deming, Treasurer.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

The FIRST MgCHANIos' AND WORKING.
MEMS ASSOCIATION will give a grand supper
at Woodward Hall on Christmas night, and
the committee has perfected arrangements to
have the evening pass right merrily,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

CHRIsTMAs GIPTs,-Nothing better than
nice Carpet, Set of Curtains, Rugs, OttOmans,
stair Rods, Oornices, &c,, and no better place
to get them than Mt VIM, :, Mitchell Co.'S,
over Perry BrotheF's dFy.goods establish
mput,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

PREsgNTATIoN.-OnC Christmas evening, tn,
scholars Of the M.street Methodist Episcopa
church will be entertained by their teachers
who will present them with handsome books
An able choir will be In attendance, and q
pleasant time 10 anticipated.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF,
DETROIT AEsESAI. MIGgISAS. /

DETROIT ARsEKAL, MICHIGAS,l
December II, 1855 !
% se9lG4 proposals., In duplicate, for furnishing
TX months, will be received at this Office uutil the
18th Instant on the usual conditions. Said beef to
~ may bc required, Delivery 10 commence on the
let day OF January, lBtp
The sueccssful bidder will be required to give
bonds with two good and su Client BuTeties in the
sum Of i've hundred collars leach for the faithful
performance Of the contract,
The undersigned reserves the right % reject any
or all bids q. g. MIGHAELS,
ds2l'td Breyvt Captain U, S A., A, q, i,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

UsEFUL As WELL AS ORNAMENTAL-The
Men and Boys Overcoats, Business and Dress
Suits, Robes Du Chambre, Smoking Jackets,
Hunting Suits, Ties, Scarfs, Hosiery, etc, at
A. Saks Il Co., blT Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

A SwEET.TooTHED THIEF.-Yesterday some
villainous compound made II his business to
freeze fast to box of honey that was resting
outside of the store OF d. W. Reed l. Son, on +
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
Thusly, he quietly and unobservedly lugged OF
about AIS worth,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
ID P0sALS FOR GUARD.HOUsE AT
L BR0WNsYILLE.
HRADarARrERs Firm MILITARY DIsTRJcr,)
srATE oH TEXAS, OFFICE O. g ~,

AUSTIN. Texas, Dec I, 1865
Sealed proposals. In duplicate, will be received
at this office until SATURDAY, January 10, 1880, at
u O'Clock In,, for the construction Of a wooden
Brownsville, Texas.
Plans and Epsei ihcatlons can be examined at the
ONCE Of the Chief QuaTtermasteT, Department OF
Louisiana, New OTleans at the Office Of the Super
Grande, Brownsyille, Texas, and at this Oilco.
Each bid must be accompanied by q guarantee Of
certified to by clerk Of Court that the bidder Is
competent TO carry out the contract II awarded to
hun, and that he VIII give the required bonds
therefor, aud each bidder will state his place Of
residence.
The right Is reserved to reject any oraIl bids.
Proposals. to be plAinly indOrsed "PrOpOsals for
GuaTd,hOuSe At BTOwnsyi e, Texas" " and Rd
dressed to the Undersigned
, by command Of Breyet Major General J. J.
Reynolds, J A. POTTER,
Br6yet Brigadler General and q. q NJ, Filth Mill
tarv District. del7td
WRAPPIEG PAPER FOR SALE AT TIL
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

OUR SHOE STORES come In for their share OF
holiday patronage, judging from the crowds Of
customers going in and out OF Cummins' ex.
tensive establishment, Seventh street. Gents
fancy slippers, ladies' fine walking boots,
skating boots, gents' hne French calf boots
and shoes, rubbers, rubber long boots, for all
ages and sexes and all kinds, II you want
anything choice for n Christmas present, In
the above line, you are sure to lind 1t at 3lT
Seventh street, second door south Of X and
Northern Market,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

"a HIsr."-The attention of the ladies 10
called to the extensive and beautiful variety
OF "fansy Christmas slippers" for gentlemen, ],
now selling at Cummins' shoe house, 3i7
seventh street, second door south of X and
Northern Market.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

FIRE.-At $40 last evening, an alarm of FIRE
WAS sounded from box No. L. corner of Penn
sylvania avenue and Eleventh street east, by
OtficeI O'Neill, OF the Eighth precinct, for a
fire that consumed q two-story frame house,
the property OF the widow Kiernan, at the cor.
ner OF East Capitol and Thirteenth streets
east The dwelling was unoccupied, and the
loss 10 about $500; Insured for 800. The FIRE.
men aud police were prompts but there being
no water, they were unable to save the build
ing,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
ORPHANs' COURT.

Z lKFHANbT UUVKT,
" DECEMBER Is, 1865,
District of Columbia. WdshinptOn County TO Dn:
ln the case Of BEEEDIcr U, ,OREgEwBLL, executor
said has, with tbs approbition OF the Orphans
Court q Washington county aforesaid, appointed
for the final settlement and OF the per
sona estate Of said deceased and Of the assets IN
turned Into money; when aud where all the cred,
itors and heirS OF said deceased are notled to at
may otherwise by law be excluded from all bene;
At In said deceased's estatei provided u copy Of
this order be published onoo a week for three
weeks IN the NATIOSAL REPUBLICAN, previous to
Test: JAS. X. O'BEIRNR,
del6-w3w' Register Of Wills.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

DEATH OF AN OLD REsIDEST.-Joseph NJ.
Downing, aged q years, died on Tuesday
Seventh and Eighth streets, from typhoid
fever, leaving a widow to mourn her loss. Mr..
nection with his brother, was an extensive
contractor, they having the contract for the
erection OF the Franklin school building at the
time OF his death. His funeral will take place
this afternoon at 2 P m, from his late resi-
dence.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

The trains on the Alexandria and Washing
ton railroad commenced yesterday to run In
accordance with new time schedule Trains
now leave this city at 0, 8, and l0l5 q. m. and
at 1880, 2:36, and $40 p. m. They leave WASH
ington at 95 and ll:l6 a. IN. and at l:30. $3.50,
ESQ, and T:3o p. m. The 9I5 a. m. train from
Washington and the 2:35 p. IN train from this
city connect with the trains on the Manassas
the branch Of Orange, Alexandria and Manas.
sas railroad.-iisrdndTidG Gdzeiie, %.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

MAsosIc.-New Jerusalem Lodge, T. and A.
NJ, will have q stated communication this
evening
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

T@E PGTSTES less hs%s sES
In successful operation, and Messrs. Hough-
ton Plycr, proprietors, are now engaging an
ample stock OF material for the pnrpose of
manufacturing fertilizers In any quantIty In
the spring, and from the already weIl-known
reputation Of these fertilizers, the prospect 10
an unprecedented demand for them next sea-
son. The principal mills are located at the
foot of q street west; but for the convenience
Of farmers and Others purchasing in WASH
ington, branch ware. house has been estAb-
lished at OF Louisiana avenue, between Ninth
and Tenth streets, where their agent is now
laying In stock OF bone dust, plaster and fer
tillzers generally.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

LADIES should call and see the Embroidered
Upper at Princes Stamping aud fluting
eLth streets, Only place in town 10 do steam
Fluiing.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

A FINE WORK OF ARr.-Mr. J Karr has on
hand, at his jewelry store, on Pennsylvania
avenue, a handsome work of art representing
dead standard-bearer dressed In a Grecian
uniform. The figure is some % inches in
length, lying on the left side with the folds of
the nag ciasped In the left hand, which rests
on his heart, while the right hand rests upon
his sword, which has fallen by his side. The
figure reposes upon slab of the purest white
marble, q by II inches, which, with the figure,
1. cut out OF solid block. This handsome work
OF art is the property of Msjor Frederick
White, paymaster and military storekeeper at
the United States arsenal. 1t was executed
In 1856, by Louis Giampaoli, of Italy, who was
Tor some time engaged here on the sculptured
work Of the Capitol.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

TnEY YoUso MRS's CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION.
AT St. Matthews church, on Sunday even.
Ing last, society was organized under the
nameof the Young Mems Catholic Associa.
followinB-named were chosen ofiicers: Rev.
g. J. white, tpastor,) president er oDfefo; Col
Ennis, and Gen. James A. Hardie, vice presi.
dents; Thomas L. Waggaman, secretary; John
II. Daley, register; Michael Green, treasurer
About eighty persons signed the constitution
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

Goods per New York, Philadelphia and Bal
timore steam lines and Adams Express to care OF
X Hayenner, Freight Agent at Alexandria.
| charge other than our regular tariff rates.
| Commutatiop Passenger Tickets between Alex
cheap rates.
Round Trip Tickets good only for day Of Issue
| between Alexandria and Leesburg, and between
those places and points. are issued at
| reduced rates, WARRINGTON BLYTHE.
uO9-H General Superintendent
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

SCHOOL TEACHERS PAID Yesterday the
teachers of the public schools received their
salary for the month OF December. Those OF
the First district were paid through Mr.. Jud-
through Mr.. George +. Mcclellan; those of the
Third district by the treasurer and those OF
Fourth district through Mr.. William J. Muir
tsgh. Any OF the sweeps who desire their pay
should present their bills at the treasurer's
office between nine and twelve o'clock this
forenoon.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

WHAT Is MORE COMFORTABLE during the
winter festivities than a good warm room
To obtain this call on Boyd, No. 40 Ninth
new pattern illumlnstor base burners, the
most cheerful winter companion (barring a
good wife) man can have. Boyd has a large
assortment Of Latrobe's, morning glorys, par
lor, otfice, and cooking stoves, at greatly re-
duced prices.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

STOLEN PuoPERrY.- Detectives COOmes and
Mi iler have recovered kltof carpenters tools
stolen from Mr., b. Hand, who reported his
loss NJ police headquarters some time since,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

CHRisTMAs CELEDRATIoN.-Waug chapel
Sunday school Will give an entertainment at
the church, corner Of Third and North A
streets, on Friday evening.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
,v,Tpn er,, 90 p.nuNT oppIrp

TINTED STA. ES PATENT OFFICE,
y A. MAsTISdIos, D, q, Nov y, 5ses
denoe, Rhode Island, praying for the extension Of
q patent granted him on the 18th day Of March, +,
1870. for an Improvement In Cutoff Valves for
Steam Engines.
Il Is ordered that said petition be heard at this
ofnce on the 18th day Of February next, Any per-
son may oppose this extension. Objections, depo-
silions, and other papers, should be hled In this
ohhco twenty days before The day Of hearing.
ELISHA FOOTE,
noSO-M3w Commissioner OF Patents.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

RENARKABLE JUMPING BY A TRAIN or
CARs.-One OF the most fortunate escapes
from serious railroad accident occurred on
the Erie railway on Friday morning, the 18th
Instant. Train No. !, the day express TOR Buf-
iAlO, which leaves New York at O'Clock,
when approaching Middletown, q, and travelling
At the rate OF twenty miles an hour, was
thrown from the track by a misplaced switch
Dashtng along over the SleepeFa for a distance
OF two hundred feet, the engine fnnIIy stTuck
an iron frog and was violently placed once
more on the rails Of n side track, having Ia
this distance crossed two sets OF Intervening
rails. The tender and all the cars i've III
number, followed the engine, and when the
terrified pHt sengeTs came rushing out the trai n
was all prepared to run back to switch aud
he transferred to the main line.
oliver Ennis and John Foster, the engineer
and fireman, two OF the most skllful and efh-
c!ent men employed by the company, had
charge OF the engine, one of the finest, and
feel quite proud Of this well.periormed feat OF
hurdle jumping. No Injury wassuffered by
person or property, and but ten minutes time
was ioBt,-Ne1 York Post.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
STATES PATENT OFFICE.

- WAsHISGToS, December o, 1893
On the petition Of J. J. ANDERSON, Of Rochester,
Beaver county, Penn praying for the extension OF
a patent granted to him on tho 9TH day Of March,
1888, for an Improvement In Cook Stoves;
Itis ordered that the said petition be heard at
this office on the 18th day Of February next. Any
person may oppose this extension. Objections,
this Office twenty days before the day Of hearing
ELISHA FoOTE,
dao. m patanf.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

THE STEAMER COLUMBIA ,,,.
Has resumed her regular trips be- stLtkfh
tween washington and Baltimore, SinAkAaS
Leaving Baltimore every SATURDAY AFTER.
NOON at 4 o'clock, and Washington every
WEDNESDAY MORNING,
at Q o'clock.
She will stop at all the principal landings on the
river for passengers and freight For further par-
TGos w. RILEY d SON, Agents,
Riley's Wharf,
myS-tuf8m Atthe foot OF Eleventh street.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
PROPOSALS FOR LETTER BALANCES.
Posr OyPtcR DRpIRrsRx,

Il.
WAsHINqToS. u. G., Nov. Z, 1885
ment until the 10th day Of January next l2 clock
noon, for furnishing Letter Balances for the use or
the post Offices in the United States for one year
from and after the nrst day Of February next, OF
the follow ng description. namely: .
LIST. Balances capable OF weighing eight ounces
ayoirdupois weight, TO be graduated down to quar-
ter ounces; OF these Is supposed 100 to 60Owil
be required. Also, balances Of the same aggregate
weight. grAduatAd by the metric or grAmme
system: or this class 30 to 100 may be required.
3D. Balances capable Of weighing two pounds
ayoirduPnis weight, to be graduated 10 half ounces
OF this class II is supposed 100 to 80 will bo re-
Perfect corrOctIess and strength and durability
will he required In the bal nces to bo furnished
Samples OF each description Of balances must ac-
company each bid, and the bidder who may obt-in
the contract Will be required to furnish balances
samples,
Each balance must be well and securely packed
In box for transportation, aud delivered free OF
all expenses to the Department at Washington, D.
c., where the same viii be accepted, II found to bo
perfect and equal to the samples.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposal au IA
eient evidence Of his ability to comply with his bid
Two sumclent suretios Will be required to u con-
tract.
failure to furnish the Balances as contracted
forprompty, or the furnishing Of an Inferior art-
Gle, will be considered sufficient cause for forfeit.
uIe VI the contract.
Proposals. must be endorsed on the envelope,
" "PIoposns for Letter balances, ~ aud directed to
tho First Assistant Postmaster General, washing-
ton, d, G. ALEX. W, RANDALL,
nOvlO-wtd Postmaster General.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

CoRREsPoNDgNTs OF the newspapers are
urging theatrical managers to adopt the half
pticen system which is so general In London
and has been tried on q small scale In New
York, Many people who would not care about
seeing a whole play three or four times, would
be glad to drop In At the theatres In the lat
ter part OF the evening provided they could do
40 At reduced price, aud witness fayorite
Aller'plece, or chat with their friends. In these
IAys Oilong runs, some arrangement OF this
klnd, under which we could 60 10 the theatre,
say tV3Oi for half the usual admission, and
take our chauces Of hndiug a seat, we are con.
hdent would work well.
MAINE lumbermen are all dolua extraordi.
nAFllv well thia aaranu ''o N'''''N'''
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

THE RIVER FRoNT. There was nothing
worthy OF note stirring along the whaTves
yesterday, except that the regular steamers
made their usual trips to and from our city.
A heavy northwest wind blew all day, thereby
making 1t almost an impOssiblllty for sailing
vessels TO come up the river,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
Steamboat Lines.
NEW MERCHANTS STEAMSHIP CoMPAN

NEW MERCHANTS STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
The swift and substantial Steamers E. C.
KNIGHT and JOHN GIBSON will run 1e.nss
bstwssn NEW YORK, SoRF0LK, ssEAass
AALEXENDkIA. wAsHiNdT0N, aud UEoK0E.
Leaye New York, from Pier %, East River,
every sAITRIPAY; Eoiiolf, M6EEPkYs; s5riv'
ReturninE,I,;Lsaye Georgetown. foot of High
,!reet,, THpRSsPPAYsi AeIandIi., ERIp&Ys!
MONDAY M0RNIN0S
This Line, connecting at Norfolk with the aut
steamers Of the Merchants' aud Mechanics' Trans.
portation Company to and from BOSTON, Is pre-.
pared to take through freight at much reduced
rates, as the usual charge Of drayage and other
route,
freight from Boston should be consigned to the
care OF T. A. WILLIAMS 4 CO., Norfolk, Va,
70. further Information apply to JOS, L, GAIT,
0sorEetGwn, p. Q. or at oFPICE OF COMPANY.
corner New York avenue and Seventeenth street,
nov2l-u J. W. THOMPSON. President,
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

WORK ORDERkD,-The Commissioner oil the
Third Ward has ordered the work OF laying
down flag footways on the north side OF the
Northern Liberties Market, from Seventh to
Eighth street, as also a nag footway across
from the market to Massachusetts avenue.
This Is much.needed Improvement, and the
work will be proceeded with Immediately by
the contractor, Mr.. VIM. Hurry.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
MARBLE MANTLES,

AND DRowNsToNB
Work executed in the latest style and best manner
JACouEs JoUvBNAL's Marble Works.
nov2i-eou baltimore Depot.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

HIoH PRIcEs.-Marketmen and hucksters
seem disposed to take advantage of the de-
mand at this season of the year for turkeys
and other fowls, and have run up prices to a
most exorbitant figure. Turkeys ranged In
to tl.T5, chickens from rs to rs cents apiece,
Holders Of the same may be the sufferers by
these high prices, as they were last Thanks
giving Day, when turkeys and geese were held
q day or two before Thanksgiving at about
four times their value, and on the night before
that day could have been purchased for at
least 10 per cent. less.
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
doc22-Tu3,
[TNITEP STATES PATENT S, SSRRISE,

UNITEP STATES PATENT Sdrsnns;, SSrpISnE; II 1919
On the petition Of OsoAR WILLIS, Of Greeley,
Kansas. praying fST he extepsion o., = patent
impToyemsntin Centrifugal Water wheelsi
Is ordered that said petition be heard at this OF.
Ace on the 22d day Of February neN, Any person
may oppose this extension; obieetions,, depos-
twenty days before the day Of hearing.
ELISHA F00TE,
~
The national Republican., 1868-12-24

The sTEAMgR VIRGINIA, Of the Clyde line,
which had to go into the Delaware Break
water on account OF the breaking Of her piston o.
will have to be discharged OF her cargo and 20
to Wilmington for repairs. The steamer En /.
pire, OF the Clyde line, which was due here on
Tuesday, has not yet arrived
The national Republican., 1868-12-24
Builders and Material.


CLATE AND MARBLE MAN.
y Tells.
extensive Slate Msntei Fsotories In the country,
nave on n'ns SrffPEs iiss' mi iEpfRPPfI y. fT!rERss,
SLATE MANTBLS,
at my warerooms attached TO my stoneyard, on &
street north and First street west Also, a large
MARBLE MANTELs.
respeetiully inylte the public 70 give me a. call
satished that can sell At lower rates than be
eral satisfaction.
Also, ali kinds Of Building Stone Work, manu-
featured to order a. the lowest cash gricessv
Corner Of stree, north and First street west.