davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

The RIVER FRoST.-Harpcy's VhdrC-Ar.
rlved-Steamer Pioneer, Olden, from Acco-
tink, with wood for Harvey, CLARK X Given,
the same firm. Schooner Edward Thomls,
7. Sewell, from Havre-de. Grace with coal Lso
for the same firm.
Carriers WhdiC-Arrived-Sc Amer
lea, Paul, from Hayre-de-fracc with llO tons
Of coal for w T.. Brown.
Riley's Whdrf-Arriycd-Sc Margaret
Ann, Daniel, from Baltimore, with lumber for
Samuel Norment. Sloop Reindeer, johnson,
from Glymont with watermelons for market.
Fopisrs WharJ.-Sailed-Scho Silver.
bell, Nallor, for Alexandria, to load with coal
=, from Gardner, Me, with $50 tons OF Ice
and large lot OF lumber for the Washington
and Georgetown Ice Company, is aground oil
this wharf, she drawing u feet OF water and II
get to the wharf
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

PnIcR List of Gents' Furnishing Goods at
the original Franc, 49+ Seventh street, (lsrge
plate glass front,) between ID and L streets
Good White shirts, Sl-sl ,5O;tne White shirts,
$3.50 90; good summer Uudershitts, so, rs, eli
good summer Drawers, 90, 10, eli good Cotton
Socks, 10, To- 20 cents; Paper Collars, 10, IL, IS
% cents per box; Handkcfchiefs and Suspen-
ders, Ties and Scsrfs, In endless variety, at
popular prices. =. ST. have no branch
stores.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

AT THR STORE of the original Franc, 49,
Seventh street, between ID and L, whose
French-plate window attracts n great deal of
attention, our readers will find the cheapest
and most elegant assortment of gents' furnish.
ing goods in Washington, and the celebrated
Towle's patent elliptic suspender, for which
sesses many advantages over any OF the other
styles.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

EXOuRsros.-Tho moonlight excursion to bo
given by St. Pauls English Lutheran church
this evening to Glymont and further down the
river promises to be one of the most pleasant
OF the season. The committee that have II IN
charge have made every arrangement for the
comfort aud entertainment OF those who will
go. The boat leaves promptly at 0 O'Clock and
returns at IL. Street cars have been engaged
to convey passengers TO the different parts OF
the city. Good music has been provided for
tho occasion.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

LETTER Box FOUND OrEg.-Ou Friday even
Ing, about o'clock, n gentleman residing In
the Fifth ward, was In the act OF depositing a
letter In the box corner OF Second street east
and Pennsylvania avenue, when he found the
box unlocked. The lock was olinohed In the
staple, but the hasp attached to the lid had
not been secured. There were quite u number
took out and deposited for safetyis sake in
the box corner of First street and Pennsyl-
yania avenue,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

GoINa ON AN INSPECTION ToUR,-Ycsterday
afternoon Gen. o. o. Howard started South
with the intention OF visiting the principal
Bureau stations, and confer with his officers
as to the best manner OF reducing the force
preparatory to n final winding up of the Bu
fcRu affairs on the first of January. He will
alao Investigate the requirements OF the edu'
cAtionAl branch, when the Othpr functions Ol
the Bureau shall have been discontinued.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

CONNECTICUT Avenue AND PARK RAILWAY
COMrANY.-BOOks for subscription to the cap
ital stock Of this road will be opened to-day
aud hereafter until further notice, from .
store OF Dr. J. l.. kidwell, T. street, near
Fourteenth, and at tho Real Estate Agency OF
Il. NJ. Hall, esq, corner OF ID and Seventh
streets,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

A CLERK 10 RELIEVED OF HIS MONTHS
PAY.-Lsst Friday, a clerk In one Of the de-
partments was relieved by parties unknown
hour after he had been paid off. He discov.
cred his loss before taking q street car, imme-
diately after leaving the department.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

RGor.-Sunday evening, = number OF young
men went into Tholberg's restaurant, corner
Of Four.and.a-hslf and L streets, where the
proprietor with q few OF his friends werc as
sembled In a room adjoining the bar. The
youngsters forced their way into the bar.room
and demanded something to drink which was
refused, and the proprietor ordered them out
They resisted, and scufhe ensued, but the In
truders were finally put out into the yard. A
gentleman named Burke, who was present.
seemed to be o mark for them, and was
knocked down three times before he
had said = word to them; and he said he
thought they were after him, because he had
about 600 in his pocket. Outside, the rioters
tore the gate from its hinges In their efforts to
get back, and one OF them mounted the fence
and threw stones and brickbats at those inside,
striking Mrs. Tholberg on the head with a
piece OF brick. Oflcer John ]. German, OF
the Third ward, being near, interposed to sepa-
rate the parties, when the rioters turned upon
clothing and bruislng his face and body. There
none went to the officers assistance, except
Mr.. A. Smith, who relieved the officer of the
largest Of his assailants. Soon after, Lieutcn-
ant GeBsford, with Officers Fainter and Homer
arrived, and secured John Callan, James
Mclaughlin, James Frswiey, and Robert CAL
lahan. They were taken to the station.house,
where an examination was had before Justice
Tucker, yesterday morning. Callan and Me-
Laughlin were held to bail in 1900 each for
court on charge Of riot, and Frawlcy and
Callahan were dismissed. Two others, who
were prominent In the riot, were not arrested
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

IN THg WRONG RooN.-Yestcriay afternoon
two excursions, one OF white, the other of
colored parties, went down the Potomac
The rcccption-rooms at the steamboat wharf
were assigned, one to the white and the other
to the colorcd excursionists. Frank Wash.
ington, = well known colored individual, who
has figured frequently In the police and court
reports within a few months, walked into the
receptlon-room for the whites and seated him
self. James 0'Neil, a soldier, who has lost a
leg, went to him and told him he had got Into
the wrong room, As the other room was for
the colored excurslonists. Frank, being lit
tie wild with whisky, began to curse and
swear. officer Garrett went to him TO get him
to the right room, and Frank cursed him, aud
insisted upon staying where he was. The
officer went to remove him, when Frank made
a show to fight and was met by blow from
the officers club, Otlcer Gunnell thought he
would have better luck, and tried to induce
Frank to leave, aud similar demonstration
made the use Of his club necessary. Frank
was taken to the station, and had a hearing,
aad WAS ordered to pay a fine of % for being
disordcrly and profane by Justice Tu eker.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

DtsMouSrED.-The gas lamp on Louisiana
avenue, corner Bank Of Washington, was, by
some cause, thrown from Its post and demol-
ished. We see quite number OF lamp-posts
throughout the city minus this one thing
needful.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

TRusTREs " CoLoRRp SCHooLs.-This
board, composed of Messrs. A. q. Hall, VIM.
Syphax and Albert Jones, held q meeting at
when Mr.. Albert Jones was chosen treasurer
Of the Board of Trustees OF Colored Schools
In the place Of Hon. S. J. Bowen, Mayor.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

REMOVAL IN TUE CoMMANDAST's OrRIcR,
NAVY YARD.-On Saturday Mr.. David Ma
comb, who for thirty years has been clerk to
the commandant OF the navy yard, was re-
moved, and Mr.. Joseph Clendaniel, formerly
Of Philadelphia, appointed In his stead.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

CHARITABLE BEQugsT.-Mr. Edward Lacy,
recently deceased, bcQucathed In his last VIII
sl,OOO to be equally divided between st, 10.
seph's male orphan asy lum and 81: Ntnccnts
female orphan asylum. He also left similar
amount to the Protestant orphan asylum and
the American Bible society.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

GRASD SWORD ToURSAMENT.-On Satur-
day afternoon grand tournament and review
Of companies A, b and q, sd regiment Mary
land National Guard, will take place near
Jessup's Out, on the baltimore railroad.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04
aEOReErows wArTyRs.

ORDERS for tho NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, Ia George.
town maybe loftat the bookstore Of. Messrs q,
T. Getty a Co, 100 Bridge street. where copies Of
the RrPrnLIcAS may b0 obtained daily.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

]. MARKRiTRR, No. 4sO Seventh street, be-
tween ID and L streets, adyertises paper hang
and picture frames, at greatly reduced prices,
until September the lst.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

TRIAL OF HosR AND INSPECTION or ENoIss
HousKs. at about noon, No,
Engine (Franklin) was testing the new double
riveted leather hose purchased from r. W.
Dukehart, No. IS water street, Baltimore,
some time since. This hose IL warranted for
three years, and to stand Q water pressure Of
100 pounds. Chief Elwood tested II to the ex-
tent Of ls2 pounds dumping 1856 pounds pres
sure, which IL stood very well, all the Fire
Commissioners being present.
After one section had been tested, u was
days, and the com mi ssioners, with Mr.. FL
wood, then made an inspection Of the truck.
house and the three engine-houses for the pur-
pose OF ascertaining their condition.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

MORE DISCHARGES. 1t is stated that about
one hundred clerks will be discharged from
month. because Of the scaling of the appropri-
alton bill
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

TuG Work ON Thu LoSG BRlDGE.-AssIstant
Commissioner Lusby Ia making active prcpa.
Long bridge, and will be at work In u day or
two. lie has engaged large force OF work
men, and will have the repairs completed In
weather
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

THIS WIFE oF SENATOR TRUMnuLL has been
very III for several days in this city, with
scarcely any hope Of her recovery.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

MEETING or TIM LEVY CouRr.-Yesterdny,
at IL a. m, n stated meeting of the Levy Court
was held in the room OF the Board OF Alder
men.
There were present: Col. J. A. Magruder,
President) Thomas Biagden, Ohas. r. Belt,
and the Clerk, Mr.. N. CRllan.
The minutes OF the last meeting were read
and approved.
The CHAIR presented a petition from Mrs.
Sophia U. Snyder, of Georgetown, asking
ferrcd.
Also, petition asking sleo as an appropr,a
tion to repair the Broad Branch road. The
petition was signed by Richard S. Jones and
others, and was referred to the Committee on
improvements.
MIR. Shepherd presented petition from the
trustees OF Columbia an College, asking change
of the road running through the college
grounds from Georgetown to Rock creek
church, the trustees agreeing to deiray the
expenses. Also, submitted a resolution Au-
thorizing the above proposed change on the
conditions named and the work to be done un-
der the superylsion of the Committee on
Roads. Agreed to,
DR.. q. II. Nichols stated that the persons
having the matter In charge had succeeded
man, and Mcssrs. Patterson and Morrill,, mem.
bers OF the Senate District Committee, In OBJ
tanning the 10000 for the benefit OF the county
schools aud school buildings, sc. He hoped
they would have the money soon.
Mr., Shepherd, from the Committee on Po-
lice, reported q bill for the payment to ID.
Geneau, rent for station-house on Seventh
street, near Boundary, after having deducted
ilne due from Mr.. Gcneau. II was SO or
dered.
Also, reported bill of W. d. Davidge under
protest. He thought 1t wrong to pay an at
torney when they had an attorney who should
attend to the business.
MI Plant recommended that the deduction
asked by Mr.. Anthony Addison on his taxes
(wrongfully asBessed) DO allowed. Agreed to.
Also, presented bill OF surveyor; which was
referred.
The chair read q communication from JUS
tice Thompson, asking II he should pay one
third Of fines for selling liquor In the county
to the informers.
On motion OF Mr.. shepherd, It was ordered
that tho Justice be directed to pay all liquor
iineH over to the clerk, and that the clerk be
authorized to pay the infornlcrs their fees.
Mr.. Brown offered resolution, inquiring OF
the Committee on Police why the corporation
deposited tho night soil OF the city outside the
city limits, and In the immediate vicinity OF
private dwellings In the county.
Mr.. Shepherd thought MIR. Brown should re-
port TO police headquarters: The county pc:
lice, he said, were not worth the powder and
shot that would kill thom-they were not
worth five cents year.
Mr., Browns resolution was adopted.
Adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

CoLoRgD SCHOOL There was
an examination of the school Of Mr.. George L.
T. Cook, held at Israel church, south Of the
Capitol, on Thursday. The examination was
very satisfactory to the large attendance OF
visitors present, among whom were the trus-
tees for eolored schools and other prominent
citizens interested In education. The scholars
acquitted themselves. we'll. There were no
questions asked but received ready and cor
often witnessed. This Is a very large school,
and Ia sustained by the parents Of the children.
Mr.. Cook and his assistants deserve much
credit for the pains they have taken with their
charge,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

ARnRsTRD ON A BENCH WARRANr.-Doubt.
less our readers remember the arrest OF Daniel
Jackson, a colored claim agent, some time
since, by Detectives COombs and Miller, for
having forged papers for the purpose OF oh.
tainlng from the Government pensiona and
bOuntieB, under pretence that they were for
discharged and deceased colored soldiers, On
that occasion he gave bail for his appearance
at court, but he not appearing when his case
was called up, u bench warrant was Issued,
and yesterday the same officers re-arrestcd
him and turned him over to the marshal
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

In TRoUBLE AGAIN.-Lizzio Furgison, a no.
toFious colored thief, Of about fourteen sum
mers, was arrested at the baltimore Depot on
Sunday evening by Detectives MoDeyitt and
Thompson, through tho assistance of Ofcer
Frank Straub, Of the Seventh precinct. II
appears that Lizzie went to Mr.. Henry Hacks,
nue., on Friday last, to assist In doing house
work, and that on Saturday morning she arose
very early and decamped, taking with her
tls and the hat OF one of the young ladies.
detectives, who, thinking she might attempt
to "jump the town" put Officer Straub on the
alert, and, sure enough. about. the time the
evening train was about to leave for Balti-
more, Miss Lizzie strutted up to 1t as big as
life, when the officer took charge OF her and
turned her over to the detectives, and she was
committed for court TO answer the charge OF
petit larceny.
This is the young thief reported In tho Rr-
PrnLlCAs some time since rs having been ar
rested by the same detectives for the larceny
OF wearing apparel from Mrs. Col. Krutch.
myer, but was released on account of her
youth. And subsequently, she was committed
to the work'house for having robbed number
Of houses in Georgetown, among whom Mrs.
Boyd was victimized; In fact VIC are unable to
detail the many cases OF larceny she has been
guilty of. When arrested at the depot, on
Saturday, she had in her pocket a ticket for
Baltimore and s. in money. She succeeds In
committing these fobberies by secretlng
herself In houses during the day and making
her exit by extricating = glass from window,
or by hiring out and when an opportunity af.
fotds she makes of with her booty.
TmE USHER LARCESY CAsg.--The case Of
william II. Thomas, charged with the lar.
ccny of $1,000 in gold, and 5000 in United
States bonds, the property Of John W. Usher,
wSs tried yesterday before the Criminal Gonrt;
States was concluded, the Judge refused to
hear any evidence on behalf OF the defendant,
and said twas his duty to, charge the jury that
and directed a verdict OF aclulttAl, and the
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

MggrIsG oP THE New FIRR COMMIssloS:
gRs.-This board met Mt IL n. m, yesterday, all
president er 0VriO ]. W. Thompson, Ire
elcctedO John IL. johnson, Harry Gorbutt,
and George W. GoOdRll,
The Mayor called the board to order, whoa,
on motion, John W. Thompson was reelected
president OF the board,
Messrs. ], W, Thomson and John IL, John
son were, on motion, appointed u committee
to audit the reports of the fOrcmen OF the Vari-
Gus fire companies.
W, IL. Stuart, the secretary, WAS Mt his post.
On motion, the board adjourned to 8 p. m. Of
Wednesday, the l2th Instant,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

NEAR Observation-Disclosures about half
past O'Clock, James Stump, aged years,
while cndeayoring to get some wood out o {
overheard, but was rescued by cOlored man,
who was attracted to the little fellows AS
slstance by his cries for help.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

Dir, JosErH A. BLUNDoE, of the firm OF
Blundon X o., grocers, corner OF Congress
AMI Bridge streets, has Just returned from an
extended visit through the principal counties
OF Virginia and Maryland, connected with tho
conducting OF his business. Mr.. b. has per-
fectcd such arrangements with farmeF1 and
dairy people residing in the sections which he
has visited as to secure, during the coming
fall and winter, supply Of the freshest pro.
ducts OF field, farm, and dairy.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

COMMUNICATION WITH TIE VIRGINIA SHolB.
Since the Long Bridge has been closed for
repairs Communication with the Virginia
shore has been by the ferry at the foot of High
street. On Saturday there were over three
hundred teams crossed by the ferry and tho
road leading from AnalostAa to the turnpike
Is in most excellent condition.
EXPECTED SrEANRRs.-This morning tho
steamers L. q. Knight and Empire, from New
York, are expected to reach their whsrvcs.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-08-04

REoPRSIHO or THE MEiCuASTs' EN-
CHANCE Business was again rcsumcd on
Change yesterday, and the attendance OF
members was quite full. The offerings were
limited, and the demand for grain good. There
were 2,iO0 bushels wheat, $50 bushels white
corn, and 10 bushels rye on the market, with
sales OF all the wheat at from t2.C0 TO o.,
and $50 bushels corn ut sl.3l, The -four mar
kct lie active, and prices well maintained,
owing to the advance In wheat.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-04-08
- :. 2 - - =
SPECIAL NOTICES. sYrr

~ There is1no disease which e1petience pss
soamply proved to- Pc remedieble by the PERU
VIAN sTRUP,r % protsctsd solution of the Pro-
toxide Of IRONY as Dyspepsia The most inveter-:
ste forms, Of this disease have been completely
cured by this medicine, as ample testimony Of
some Of our first citizens prove. 70 ss5Ff.ita
FROM THE vsxEnABIn ARcHDEAcos SCOTT, D.. p.
''ts cry DURHAM, Canada East
*** 81 am an inveterate Dyspeptie Of MORE
THAN Is YEARS sTANDMa."sy a8 Ng& E{%09
50 ~ have been SO wonderfully benefited
in the three short weeks during which have
used the Peruvian Syrup, that / can hardly per-
suade myself Of the reality People who have
known me are sstonished at the change. am
widely known, and can but recommend to others
that which has done SO much for me- ***
ANOTHER cLERGYMAN WRITES AS foLLows; "a
s.My voyage to Europe is indefinitely postponed.
have discovered the q FoHntain Of Health, /" on
this side of the Atlantic, Three bottles Of Peru
Wan Syrup have rescued nae from the fangs Of
the 6end Dyspepsia" sss sssiH ~ silfi s'G4sa
A pamphlet Of 80 pages. containing o, history
Of this remarkable remedy, with . treatise ron
e Iron as . medicine" will be sent free to any
address, @ eeiFia f ssn A
The genuine has Peruvian Syrup blown in
the glass. 80 zaa ], ?. DlNSMORE,
ggfJGaifp 81 Proprietor.rii
SO Dey Street, New York. -
Ssld by all DrsggistsTs Y p es'ia lass 8
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-04-08
MERCHANDISE. :

DEAD! READti READ.ti
n The Gns,r DrcEfS;E n DIR Goops
can be practically understood and realized by
calling At, Or sending your orders to. the cheap
Dry Goods Store Of Piper. Drake l. Co. Main ST..
Stanton, where you can find nearly all kinds Of
goods, particularly Dress Goods at prices abso.
lutely lower than before the war.
As general principle, we are opposed to say
ing extravagant things in advertisements; but as
really very cheap goods can now be had, we
think it proper 10 make known the following
facts. @Ifs, 81 5s - tfsa3gss aes
We are now almost daily receiving fresh goods
by Express, which being bought at greatly re-
duced prices, enable us to offer special nduse-
ments to those in want of goods: For instance:
Best French Merinos at less than Sl,00 per
yard. Bismark Reps and Alpacas, reduced Co
burgs and English Merinos, cheap. Atwood
Scotch Plaids, black, white and colored so censt
per yard. Dress Goods, Stripes and Plaids worth
IS cents for 81 and SO cents per yard Good
Prints at froml2aa to 10 cents. Black Alpacas,
Bleached Colecns. White and Red Flannels, ALI
wool fulled gray cloth; .Satinets, Hosiery Cloves
Ladies' Shoes manufactured expressly far va. All
the above at grealy-redaced PRICES. s:e ~
We would ask particular attention to our one
yard wide Brown Cotton, which we are selling
very rapidly at prices that house can pndersell
Staunton Va. dec lift
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-04-08
- -
eMISCELsIANEOUS.Tf
rOMMIsSIONER,S SALE aa 0F

~ VALU ABLE TOWN pfOPEk r
By virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court Of Au-
gusta county, rendered ON the 22nd day January,
1868, in the case of Carols Administrators rs.
Crrols Devisces, will proceed, upon the lpremi-
SEES, on Saturday, the End day Of May next, to
sell to the highest bidder, at public auction, that
most desirable property in the town of staunton,
in which william Carol, decd, lately resided
This property fronts on Augusta Streetjust South
of Beverley and runs back too the East to about
midway of the square, and has on it comforta-
Bile frame house, kitchen, SC. sr
TERMS OF SALE-Enough Of cash in band
to pay the costs of the suit and of the sale, and
the balance upon credits of six, eighteen and thir-
ty months from the confirmation OF the sale with
interest from the 10th day Of June, 1868, when
possession will be given If the sale is confirmed.
for which bonds with approved personal security
will be required and the title retained as ultimate
security. @I.E k.4
The option being given to the purchaser to al
low $1,000 of the purchase money to remain as
charge upon the property during the lifetime Of
Isabella, provided the interest be promptly paid
at the end of each year.
p@- Sale to commence at II O'Clock, A. NJ.
H. NJ. EEL,
mar rs tbs Commissioner.