The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-19
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.


SsRESApEp. Last night Heald's celebrated
American brass band, in full uniform, about II
o'clock, proceeded to the residence OF A. g.
Richards, Major and Superintendent OF the Me-
tropolitan police, where they rendered that gen.
tleman delightful serenade. After performing
Richards invited the band and their friends into
his parlor, and entertained them in handsome
manner.
Mayor Wallach, hDouglas Row." corner Of ]
street and New Jersey avenue, where several
conclusion Of which the band was invited in and
introduced to the Mayors household. Capt, !.
A. Head then introduced the members Of his
band to his Honor In few neat remarks, saying
that the object OF the visit was to present him
with piece of music composed and dedicated to
his Honor BY Prof John r. spanier, member
Mr.. Spanier then stepped forward and pre-
tion, entitled "Wallach's Quickstep," on the
title page q which was a iife-likc likeness of
His Honor gracefully accepted the piece of
apartment, spread before them sumptuous col.
lation,. to which full Justice was done by all
After supper the band performed, in the par;
by every one who heard It OF fhe most eniiven-
Ing and delightful character The party then de-
parted, and on their way home serenaded sew
eral other well-known gentlemen.
FIREs.-About 8 o'clock on Monday evening
fire was discovered In frame house situated on
the south side OF q street. between Third and
Fourth streets east, occupied by a Mr.. Francis,
and owned by A. McKenna. The fire originated
near the stove. The flames were extinguished
before they did much damage.
About o o'clock yesterday morning the alarm !,
Second street west and street north by 0fieer
avenue and Second street, which originated from
astoyepipe which passed through the ifoor, hay.
ng em. .ne ee WITH 1h1 he'd tha wns
near by, and everything that was iniammable In
the room was soon IN blaze; The gentlemen Of
the house give the Metropoliten police and Fire
Department great praise for their promptness
upon the spot and hard work while there, owing
soo %n In which II orisested and no other dam
age was done except the flooding OF the offices
with water. The property belongs to MI; Robert
who leased 1t a short time since. The loss is
about $500 There 10 $4,000 insurance on the
B ursting of some Of the hose the flames Would
have been extingushed much sooner, as also
was the case at the fire on Monday evening.
FINE PIcTuRE or 4 HANDSOME ]. ADY.-Yes-
terdsy we were in the photograph gallery Of Mr.
John Goldin, No. Market Space, enjoying our
self In picture-gazing, when our eye CHANGED to
finish tits the life size pastel picture of young
Hour merchants in the country, doing business
in Georgetown. The picture Is really gem OF
the st % as Sssn sGtsn In
luxurisnt growth Of light auburn hair falls In
graceful wavy ringlets down on the left shoulder
hair being caught up In a neat clasp or band, set
with beautiful minerals The earrings and
% Isa se
Indicating that the young lady represented is Of
the most refined taste and modesty. The diamond
rings set Off to fine advantage the handsomely
tapering fingers of her delicate hand The lights
and shades Of this fine picture are SO tAstefully
fes Ws @hsher tEe pere ear
be beat. We are forbid to give the name of the
young lady at present.
WHO DREW THE PRIzE.-On Monday nigh,
MIR. W. Blasland, clerk in one OF the Depart
ments, residing at l29 Eighth street, visited
House, and he proved to be quite Fortunate for HI
carried Off the principal prize of $50 in green
but we have not learned the names OF the lucky
ticket-holders. Now is your time to attend
There Is plenty OF fun and substantial prizes
tuition, for none of the unwashcd or unpurihct
enter therein.
PRAYER IN BEHALF OF EDUCATIONAL INsTI
TUTioss.-One week from tomorrow lat O'Clock
ppinl:h Sorner and ESyentS Streets for
purpose of invoking the blessings Of the Al
mighty on the educational institutions in thii
vicinity. Meetings for the same object will b.
held In the evening of the same day at the vari
GUS churches of the city:
BuRaLARIoUs ATTEMPT.-On Monday night
about 10 O'Clock, an attempt WAS made to breal
into the store OF Charles Simpson, on Sixtl
street, near X. The family had retired for tn
night, but Mr.. 5. hearing the noise, sprang from
his bed, but on searching tho premises no on
was discovered, the daring marauder, after break
ing off one q the Stats OF window-shutter, max
ing good his escape.
CoLoRgD SCHooLs.-General Howard, Com
missioner OF the FreedmSns Bureau, yGsterdsii
morning received lengthy report from John N
LAngston, General Inspector of freedmen
schools, who has been OH a tour of inspection
through the States Of Louisiana and Alabama
He says the schools are in hourishing conditiol
in most Of the counties Ia those States, thougl
more buildings are needed.
ELECTION East Washington Sunday
school Union, at a recent meeting, elected tn
vice presidents, Messrs. James q. Dulin, isaa
secretary, Thomas b. Marche,
Little, residing on the corner OF Sixth and
streets, was suddenly struck with paralysis o
the entire left side from the head down. and 70
a time his life was despaired OF, but his condi
BIO INJINs.-Five Pottawatomie Indians hay
arrived here from their reservations in tn
West, and they had pOw-wow with the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs yesterday morning
A very friendly feeling existed,we are informed
FUNERAL oP MISS RoLLINs.-The cherishe
daughter OF Mr.. Rollins, Commissioner of In
fernal Revenue, took place from his resldcnc
Yesterday. The remains were taken to Mass
ohusetts.
New DIVISION ORGANIzED.-Last night of
GERS Of the Grand Division, Sons OF temperance
paid a fraternal visit to Tennallytown, wher
they instituted . new temperance Division, en-
hH.c nj No members.