The national Republican., 1868-12-24
pnAru ny srIornr.-Mr. Edmund prestop.

shooting himself with a single barrel pistol
The weapon was loaded with buck shot, and
the charge took effect just above the right ear,
killing him instsntaneousIy. Lieut., johnson,
Of the Second precinct. summone DR.. W. W.
Potter, coroner, who impannelled jury OF in
testimony In the case, rendered a verdict in
accordance with the facts. Deceased leaves q
widow In Baltimore, whence he came about
with his brother. Having been sfficted with
spinal affection, he has been unable to do any
WORK for four years past, and was confined to
his bed some three weeks since, from which he
The deceased was butcher, and 10 said to
have been the frat man to open stalls on the
Winters drug store now stands, corner Of
Ninth street and New York avenue. He moved
to Baltimore about lsts, where he followed
Ing back to wsshinston, His Inability to
as to impel him to the com mission OF the rash
act above described.
HELP THE PooR.-As the cold increases the
Freedmen's Relief once, 500 North Capitol
tion has furnished for six years past.
II has never been the resort Of the idle or
able.bodied, but Of the very aged who may be
ii%pins limp % .io%iy @ sions with % little package 81 Of
meal, and, perhaps, a stick Of wood upon their
heads. These and destitute widows and sick
most perishing, for want Of fuel and food and
Il is Hoped that their condition will not be
Lowly as they are, Il is good to give them the
necesssries Of life, II not q merry Christmas.
Donations OF clothing for the naked, food for
able may So sent to the above.nsmed ofnce OF
the National Freedmen's Relief Association,
which would bridge over the terrible destitu.
os o Gonsre.s can afford a isrger rsiief '""'sh'
CHRISTMAS TRRRs.-The extent to which
the sale OF cedars, hr trees, and green and fresh
week, Is worthy OF notice. Nearly every Sun.
day school has Its Christmas tree on Christ
mas eve, loaded with sweetmeats and gifts,
and In a blaze with lights, whilst In the fam.
lily circle those fortunate papas and msmas
Hanging up the stosfins for The little one,
previously, now divides his attention with the
Christmas tree. For days past immense num-
bers Of them have been cut down in the vicln.
ity Of the city and brought to the city for sale.
These trees vary greatly In price, but none
are sold so high as not to be within reach OF
all classes.
ILLINOIS STATE AssoCIATIos-PRIsKsT
TioN.-This pioneer State association, organ.
lied two years ago, and now In the most flour.
ters at 335 F street, between Ninth and Tenth.
At special meeting last night, they presented
their late president, Col. II. b: Cook, with
rocco and appropriately inscribed-the sift Of
the association on the occasion OF his retiring
from the chair. Colonel Cook has been for
this city, and his labors having been brought
to close, he now returns to that State, bearing
with him the kindly wishes of all Illin noisians
resident here, and a host of other friends he
has made during his stay.
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
most exorbitant figure. Turkeys ranged In
Prize yessssIIsy from 1Io S2 to see:e from
Holders Of the same may be the sufferers by
these high prices, as they were last Thanks
giving Day when Ss9a turkey. and Ese.e were held
four times their value, and on the night before
that day could have been purchased for at
least 10 per cent less.
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
The trains on the Alexandria and Washing-
ton railroad commenced yesterday to run In
now leave this city at 0, 8, and 1918 a. m. and
at 1880, 2:35, and $40 p. m. They leave WASH
ington at !, 9i5, and ll:l6 IN. and at l:30, 43O
Wsshing.on IN and ID the ass D. N. train from this
city connect with the trains on the Manassas
the branch Of Orange, Alexandria and MANS.
sas railroad.-Alsrdndria Gd=eife, %.
DEATH OF AN OLD REsIpESr.-Joseph NJ.
Downing, aged 81 years, died on Tuesday
SeeSTcenlR aud Eighth streets, from typhoid
fever, leaving a widow to mourn her loss. Mr..
Yard, where he had many friends, and in ICON con.
nection with his brother, was an extensive
contractor, they having the contract for the
time OF his death. His funeral will take place
this afternoon at2 p. m, from his late resi-
dence.
The YouS0 MES's Christian ASSOCIATION,
Lcolored,) OF this city, will be held at Union
Bethel church, on NJ street, between Fifteenth
O'Clock p. m. The exercises will consist OF
V. Ro@ondt, prayer BY Rev. d. ". Anderson.
and sGdresses by J. Il. France, r II Whit,
and Rev. James A. Handy.
"a HIsT."-The attention of the ladies 10
called to the extensive and beautiful variety
Of fancy Christmas slippers" for gentlemen,
now selling at CUMMING shoe house, 3I7
Northern Market. Il
PREsgNTATIoN.-OnC Christmas evening, the
scholars Of the M.street Methodist Episcopal
who will present them with Handsome books.
An able choir will be in attendance, and a
pleasant time Is anticipated.
Metropolis Lodge No. 10, l. Q. y. F., the fol-
lowing gentlemen were elected officers for the
next term: Ford, N. O.; Samuel ?. Rob.
ertson, Y; G.j J. W. Maxwell, Financial Sec
retary; 7. +. Grant, Recording Secretary; Is.
rael Deming, Treasurer.
A SwEET.TooTHED THIEF.-Yesterday some
yillainous compound made II his business to
outside of the store Of 3. W: Reed 4 Son, on +
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets:
Thusly, he quietly and unobservedly lugged OF
about t25 worth
COMPLEMENTARY TESTIMONIAL BALL.-By
reference to our advertising columns, II 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 dorbutt.
or course every dancer will want to be present.
The FIRST MECHANICS AND WoRKISG.
MEMS ASSOCIATION will give grand supper
at Woodward Hall on Christmas night, and
the committee has perfected arrangements 10
have the evening pass right merrily.
UsEFUL As WELL AS ORSAMENTAL-Th
Men and Boys Overcoats, Business and Dress
Hunting Suits, Ties, Scarfs, Hosiery, etc, at
A. Saks Co., 6l7 Seventh street.
MAsosIC.-New Jerusalem Lodge, +. and A.
NJ, will have stated communication this
evening.
PREsESTs-MEgRsCnAU PIPES, CIGARs,
Sc,-Among the many places OF attraction
during the holidays, none Is more extensively
S, Clayton, corner OF Pennsylvania avenue
and sixth street, who has on hand for holiday
presents the most extensive and varied collec-
uine meersehaum pipes ever offered In the
District. Ladies' and gentlemen contemplat.