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The national Republican., 1868-12-29
Medical.
pALTIMoRE LOOK HOSPITAL.
ESTABLISHED AsAREPuoB FROM oUACKERY,
THE ONLY PLACE WHERE CURE CAN BIB
TANNED

FAlNhb.
Dr. JOHNSTON has discovered The most esrt.,p,
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authorizations rend'Iloy 6ySa ris Mss S'' impossible
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Vice, that dreadful and destructive habit, which
soSss iO sassd sns
intellect who might StbeIwise have entranoed lis.
watea 70 ecsacy the living Tyre may cali with ful
Married Persons. or Young Mon contemplating
G5FIES JES,Es hs,ns sEsTS e PIcsl ys.tns
He who places LiHseii alasi, tSe care of Dr., J.
naa. and sOuiasaiy rely upon his skin as pfSsi.
''AA' ORGANIC wEAKNgss.
This prsadfui Dissase-wiieh renders Lie M,ser.
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persons are too apt to e9mmit excesses from not
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.oTTi6E.i SOUTH FREDERICK STREET,
doors from tho sotHsr. Fail not to observe name
writing should state ago. and send portion Of Sd:
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the most as,o1ishps ,Ss snIss that were ever t1Own
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sudden SOUNDS, bashfulness, With frequent blush.
n,'o' n' "s5s ShSE tstSf PHEFfGGE1k NOTICE.
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cough and 'ym''0FRoS FoGES 81 EsSSnsqRp'i'n. Mr.
who hGys injured themselves By certain prae,ies
rom sv u cSmpsnoS MnS or ebS S learned
which nightly FELT even whea asleep and Hi II not 81
na sad spps sS destroys
Wha pity nyda az ySpnS man. ,hS hope
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reflect that sound mind and body are he most M.
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sSeeSmes q weary pilgfir ass u! trospset hourly
WIN dsspaf and kiSa H. ssssSSwsd
lection that the happiness u. mother beeomes
0"sn''a "lSf bisSAsS III 81 On GMpgupEycE.
when the mi.suided and ipPIudent votary Of
iSsd sense Of shsIS, or dread eI d.soHefyS @ a a.tsi,
ai; iat" tSs hands y isnofsn. and Ss.aplns pre-.
fsp ss sin hosis III P
month or sS long as tho smallest Zee can be OBJ:
By the use of that deadly poison. &sTeufy, hasten
'ss;S2as R s Ss'Sio: Gsla e f' rsiG. risTf a.:
pa Ps0fSidPT pSd 70 S 4. asnau alssaau rseSy M
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The many thousands eSi.d al Ills ip.,itu,,on
sgIIss.i xISsSId 81 tSs
s..S s1S SsSoT sD R1Po NOTICES q
shnding as gentleman Of character and responsi.
'ys sYEsrEi9sis Il ' j5RfSa thifa
Persona writing should be particular IN direct
Ia asi' '''': IShs N G''PP s. III
| Jss-ly baltimore MAfylapd
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
O. w. 1863. vi.
HAR BoUR's
ALL-HEALING
LOTION,

A certain. reliable. and speedy cure Of Rhoumat.
Ism. Neuralgia, Headache. Toothaehe, Pains in
the Side. Breast, or Back Partial Deafnessi
Mothers will hnd It Invaluable Friend for Caked
Breast; Certain Cure for Chilblains, Frozen Feet,
Cuts. Barns. Bruises, scalds. sprains or Strains,
or any local aches or palms Of the Nervous or Mus.
cular system.
This highly -prlred and extraordinary Medicine
will not fail to sgsotuaiiy cure all the diseases
enumerated above. no matter Of how long stand
Ing, provided the patient 10 not hopelessly bed
ridden. One application will often cure tho worst
cases OF Neuralgia or Rheumatism, and In all cases
It will give Instant relief
From the unbounded confidence In this Lotion,
and the perfect and thorough knowledge Of Il
power to euro tho diseases named, II It does NO
give entire satisfaction, after a fair and proper
trial, pledge nyselfto refund tho money received
on the return Of the empty bottle.
do not pretend to be the author OF this prepara-
tlon having obtained the recipe from an old Indian
after having Travelled among the red men for sew.
eral years.
After having performed at least one hundred
most pOndGrIut cures Of Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
sc, &c, have been induced by my friends to
put II before tho public, and now make this prop.
Osition;
That In any case Of Sick or Nervous Headache or
ToOthache, should fail to cure In from two to ave
minutes with my All'Healing Lotion, will forfeit
the sum Of Ave dollara.
AL ordOrH, other for agencies or for immediate
use, should bo addressed to the manufacturer.
JOSEPH HARBOUR, Manufacturer,
No; u Second street west, bot. Mass. Avenue and O
street north, Washington, D. q.
For sale by all DruE-stores.
Trade supplied by CHAs. STOTT, Pennsylvania
avenue, between FOur-and-a half and Sixth sts.,
Washington, D. @. auis
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF.
ISDIASAPoLls ARSENAL. ISD

lNDlANAPoLls ARSENAL, ISDIANA)
Sealed proposals. for the supply ot the tToops at
70 June 10, lsO, will DO received until the iSti in.
The Fresh Beef to bS delivered In suoh ouantI
ties as may be from timo to time TequIred AMI On
Ing officer, "
Proposals should be In duplicate, sealed and ad
dressed to the cgmmanding OllceT, indianapolis
AisxS HnI marked PT9posals for Fresh Beef "
yited 10 be present w III WARRIS 'u-
Captain Ordnance, Broyet Lieut. Col II IA
NoHii1"uu'ns deco.td
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

BuRiEp.--The remains Of the aged lady, Mrs.
Margaret Chapman, who died at No. 81 Penn
sylyania avenue, on Saturday, In the seventy.
hrst year OF her age, were Inferred yesterday,
and the funeral services were observed at st.
stephens church, whero Rev. Father Nc
Nally celebrated q solemn requiem mass.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
pRoPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF,
DErRoIr ARsExAL. MIcnIaAx.l

r, December II, 1858
sealed proposals, In duplicate, for fuFnishing
Fresh Beef for the Of the troops at this point fni
SIX months, will be received at this office until the
Slk Instant on the usual conditions. Said beef 10
Dc FURNISHED three tlmos week, In sue titles
as may be required. Delivery to eonmence on the
lsl day OF January, l6O
The successful bidder will be required TO Riyo
bonds with two good and sufficient sureties In the
performance Of the contract,
or all bids. o. T. MICUARIs 1H'
de2l.td Brevct Captain u. S T., a Cs
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

PREPARE FOR WINTER THE best and cheap
est Merino Undershirts and Drawers for so,
90 and7b cents, hne article t1 and 81 rs; Socks,
pair for 25 cents; Handkerchief, Is centsj
Gloves In endless variety and at astonishing q
low prices; Neck Ties and Searis Of the latest
designs at FRANC & GoLDMAN,s,
Marble Hall, No. 46s Seventh street, opposite
Patent Office.
The Royal Eagle Paper Collar. U
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

BRtNa 1T ALoNa.-It 10 stated that the Ice
boat Maryland is on her way from Baltimore
to this city, and will be employed, should me-
cessity occur, In opening the river to naviga-
tion botMeen this city and AQUA Greek.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
PROPOSALS FOR BRIoK.
lEtDq'Rs DEPARTMENT or DAKor,
NERIER LnIrp lnLnrrnM IsrnI,

lEAbQ'R DEPARTMgSr or DAKorA,D
OFFICE CniEH QuARTERMARTgH,
ST PAUL, MISS. Dee |, lSGS
PfgpOials nfo Invited until January /, 1860, from
loyal and solvent citizens OF the United States who
have the means to execute In good faith as required
contract TO furnish At Fort TOtten, d. r. doc, 600
more or less,o good hard, meTchantable bull lng
Brick at the kiln or at the post-kln to be within
Also, TO furnish Oak Saw Logs for |, ,0OO 600 feet
more or less, Of lumber, yered at the post De.
Livery Of logs to commence May 49, lSR and OF brick
June 1863. B b 'HOIAHIRn
delj-td Deputy q NJ Ii0n III ~
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

The FESIAS MAss.NEErIso, which was to
have taken place at Odd Fellows Hall last
night, was postponed, Gen. O'Ncill and Mr..
Darby being unavoidably absent.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

LADIES' should call and see the Embroidered
.uipper at Princes Stamping and Fluting
Looms, 322 + street, between Tenth and Elev-
enth streets. Only place in town to do Steam
Fluting.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

Goods per New York, Philadelphia and Bal
tlmoro stesm lines and Adams Express to care Of
X; II. Havenner. Freight Agent at Alexandria,
will he forwarded as far as LeesburR free OF
charge other than our regular tariff rates.
CommutatloD Passenger Tickets between Alex
cheap rates.
Round Trip Tickets good only for day Of issue
between Alexandria and Leesburg, and betw cen
those places and points, are Issued at
reduced rates, WARRINGTON BLYTHE.
uo3-u General Superintendent. =
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

WATCH NioHr.-The Meth odist churches OF
this city will on Thursday evening observe the
usual watch-night services.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

REBUILr.-J. r. Wright, esq, commissioner
OF the Third ward, has had the bridge span
ming the branch on Sixth, between Q and r
streets, rebuilt.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

LoDoERs.-The city at present is thronged
with strangers, who are out OF money and en-.
ployment, consequently the stations are
crowded nightly with lodgers.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

A TEACHER is wanted for day and evening
classes In arithmetic and grammar. See ad.
vertisement elsewhere.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

CHRIsTMAs GIFTs.-Nothing better than a
nice Carpet, Set of Curtains, Rugs, Ottomans,
Stair Rods, Cornices, &C., and no better place
corner Pennsylyania avenue and Ninth street,
over Perry Brothers dry-goods establish
mcnt,
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
RoPOsALs FOR GUARD.HoUsE AT
L BROWNSVILLE
HBADaUARTERs FIPrH MILITARY DIsTRICr.)
STATE OF TRNAs, OEPICE O. Q M

DIh1KICr,l
STATE OF TgxAs, OFPICR O. q. ny
AUSTIN, TEXAS, Dec 4, 1865,
Sealed proposals., In duplieate, will be received
at this office until SATURDAY, January 10, 1867, al
y O'Clock IN. for the construction OF a wooden
Brownsville, Texas.
Plans apd tpeeiheatoEs can be examined At the
ONCE of the Chief QuRfteTmastCr, Department OF
Louisiana, New OrleansI at tho Ohce Of tho SUPER
yislng 9gArterm9ster, sub. District Of Ihs Rio
dTande, brownsyllle, Texas, and at this othCo.
Each bid must be accompanied by guarantee Of
at least two persons Whose responsibility must be
certified 70 by clerk oi Court thsl the bdderls
hun, and that he Wiil give the required bonds
Tesidenco. "
The right Is reserved to reject any orail bids.
Prop9sals 10 be plainly indOrsed y" Proposals for
Guard house at brownsville, Texas, - and al.
dressed to the undeTsi gnsd.
by command Of BTeyet Major General J. J.
Reynolds, j. A. POTTER -
Breyet BrlgGdIer General and q. o. NJ, fiith Mill
tary District. dei7-td
WRAPpING PAPER FOR SALE AT TIL
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

CARRIAGE SLIrPERs AND SOCKS to keep the
feet warm when riding, only % and 25 cents a
pair, at Adamson's, SOC Ninth street, next to
Pennsvlvania avenue.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
RALTiMoRE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

RALTlhOhk AMI Univ hAlbhOhD.
xGEE xse; .as sfsEii iNS THS II wEs
now run as f0iiGSi ToR Ib5iaiLrrxoRR
'S iSh sS$ 4 afE 4 kiS ISP sfsfiSrs rs m
Ss sss tsEArOIIHs 5Ss Pc " ,r.a. to or FROM
Annapolis on 'i' r5s n ssrEFaJAr. sYsRsSA
fs6i Va S$F Y satHl5skSs n tHGsk S and 7r' m
fos AL Fl ia fsRTs 8 81 81 ffG p wRsr
'ay' ana SsT Esp and sSfinsSsy ana sunday at
s!.; @ sit from HB
as: sssl az p sJHT. aH! h B: B:
ssx sad Boston, see aa
Master Il q Tr.sspdiietiGu. + %5asoE;
6k6 ko6sT2, 2sts dsn.Iai nsies as.S. ass. %.hnsu
IxERs xER NV Esss5ESroS'
Train. s.,y,ss SSR and n seS Tofs ar.
'IS Tos IN NV & 'iSS 9SRs Without chang. of cars
Leave daily tszeept sunday at 500 a. m. IL 50
anu FOR PHILApELPHIA.
Leave daily teTespt sunday Is.oOa. m. 80
Leave for New York al & u ,. m. and Phiiadsl.
SafS sT 8TFs NEW rie f1rg Sny "
Boston can be had at the Station ofes at all hours
See baltimore and Ohio Railroad advertisement
SsD'' the West Master Z TiaSsIIaisiSn 4 %5IsS
l, NJ. COLE, general Ticket Agent
IS6S i e$ BEsssS&&SSsfA 4S4s FsUgs IS69 I$e$
On and .!i %!FEFE E5tfaBfk ffaEBBfkkSGkABsT M I;ss train.
E''ii:'''' s$s$ Baltimore ,I$3F
viii TIE ERsANr GEEtT SSgEkEf fss B9EEE
day and nigh! Cars, with modern mproyements, and
T hs. SSS., 4 Ps
III S SIh iHssEss EsE 4ssEs EEfE NORTH
plEfTFsSsShs& EsFsisSh &% asssss eSsss h0OhhSfhN and
81 bssSTs sSS no all changes in UNION
avenue, Snast National Hotel, where reliable inior.
cure accommodations In Sleeping Cars for klmiIa
Pittsburgh W. J. ARNOLD, Ticket Agent,
Corner Sixth st. and Penn. avenue,
Washington, ID. @.
I'D. 8. YOUNG. General Passenger AsOat, ~,
PHlLApsLrFFfIAA;o FfIAA;oRE RXIkkiIHSP3B kkiRR52BB AND Ball
Commencing on Monday. juno sth, passenger
trains will leave President street depot. Balt-
mS%Ss way asii Trs M or Philadelphia and Way Sta.
tons at 2 IN, This train connects At New Castle
Junction with trains for all Stations on the Della
Express Train for Philadelphia and New York
ct 40 m. connecting at Perryyille with train
kiEress fTsia for. PhiladslPhia and New York
for stations on Delaware Railroad, between Will
mi Eton and Harrington.
AseommOdatl Train for Port Deposit and intOr.
Express Train for fhiiadelphia at s;Sp IN.
Express Train for New York at :65 p. IN. con =
Meeting at Wilmington with Express Train for
principal stations on the Delaware Railroad, daily
except Saturday.
All the above trains leave daily except Sunday
ON SUNDAYS.
For Philadelphia and New York at 8; s;55 p. IN.
Through Tickets may be procured either at Pres
ident Street depot or at Ticket 0hice, No. l25 Balt.
more street. Persons purchasing tickets at Ill ee
Baltimore street, can have their baggage checked
at their residence by Union Transfer Company.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
Steamboat Lines.
NEW MERCHANTS STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NEW MERCHANTS STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
y The swift ard substsntisl Steamers E. C.
regularly during the winter months, <pfkfh
SSI!E$&Sbkkix S!E k WhsfiiNs2SBsso Whkk Nss22BsosE .aa aESEaf
every SATURDAY. Norfolk, MONDAYS, arriy.
Ing at Alexandria and georgetown T URsDAYs.
ttreet, THURsDAYs, AIexandria, fRIDhYs;
N9rI1lk, sATgRDAHS' arriving at New York
ThIs .1Y' At E95sCs with he ans
pared to take through freight at much reduced
rates, as tho usual charge OF dTayaEo and other
route,
Pre ght from Boston should be consigned to the
care Of T. A. WILLIAMS 4 Co, Norfolk, va.
Fe. further Information apply to JOS, l., GAIT,
OeorgetSwn, j. 2, or at oPfiCE OF COMPANY,
one SoSaT sfHlf' below NV FaRoaPs66k FPafRSaiPP6k President
VNHR STEAMER COLUMBIA
Has resumed her regular trips be- sITJ-k
tween Washington and Baltimore, Slk2klAiS
LeayiRg Baltim9re every, SATURDAY AFTER.
NooN %WkDSRsTpAY VI MSRNiiSSSaio.A MSRRiNsiiSSioA every
At O'Clock.
She will stop at all the principal landings on the
river for passengers and freight. For further par.
Tfos. W. Riley sssNOS, Agents.,
myS-IuISm Atthe foot OF Eleventh street,
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

LA GRAND VicToRIK 10 now the novelty for
ladies, q skirt which combines the panier and
anacker. Mr.. Charles Baum, the celebrated
hoop-skirt and corset manufacturer, 10 the only
agent of the District, at his place, bl3 Seventh
street, between d and Z.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

ODESSA PAs1ER CoLLAPsINo SKIRT, the best
made. Douglass, sole agent, No. 500 Ninth
atreet.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

CITY GAs BiLL.-The Mayor yesterday
approved the bill against the Corporation fYr
gas Hight furnished up to June 30th lssi,
amounting ~ nearly $4,000.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
December l, 1893. I
Sealed proposals will be received at tho Post Of
dee Department until the 18th day Of January. 1889,
at IL clock, at noon for furnishing Stationery for
this Department for one year from the LIST day OF
February, 1869. Those unaecompanied by satis-
will not be considered.
All tho articles must be OF tho very best quality,
samples Of which, containing at least a ream OF
each kind Of paper, must accompany the bids, and
the Department the right to retain and pay
for the sane at the price stated In the offer, or
turn them, at Its option.
No bid will be considered where the articles ac-
companying 1t are not OF the kind aud quality re-
quired by the Department, and spurious articles
will subject the entire bid to rejection at the pleas
urs Of the Department.
The subjoined list specifies, as nearly as can
now be done, the amount, quality and descrip-
uon Of each Of the kinds Of articles that will be
wanted: n or,vr,rv ,v,,rvn 70, ruv
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

rHnouoH TRAiss,
n Leave wxsEIsaroS. from Maryland Avenue
SUNDAY TRAINS.
LsavE wnsHlraar9s' 1a9s' frS% Ms5yis1d AysnSSe
aud King Streets, at s and 70 A. NJ, and 1 and )
p. N. and fiom corne Of Duke and Henry streets
Nb;5DP,lM. Q. A. TRvBNs, Genl Sup't.
W. J. PHELPS. Gem Manager. sel7-t
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
.ANDKIA, UUDUUN AND NAl
RAILROAD.
&3l1,l1I h r. sss

BEGINNING OUToBER j, isOs.
Leave Alexandria daily, except sunday, at Ia.
IN aud p. m. for LeesbprE. Leave Leosburg for
Alexandria at a, m. and l2:l5 p. m.
Connecting At Leesburg with Peacoek's Line OF
hrst.elass Coaches, which leave Lessburg on
ton, Pureellyille, sniekorsyille, BerTyylllo.
Winchester and Capon Springs; returning leave
Winchester on Mondays, Wednesdays aud Fri. &.
days,
Leave Leesburg for .Middleburg on Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays, on the arrival Of the
Middleburg at SIP. IN.
Leaves Middleburg Tuesdays, Thursdays aud Sat.
urdays, TIA. m, and arrives at LeesbuTg at l2
IN, and tper railroadl arrives at Alexandria at
p. IN. In ample timo for Washington and palti.
more the same day.
From and after June s., the coaches will run daily
from WInehebter to OApon hnrlngA. -.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

Cooper 4 LatimeF, Auciioueers, disposed OF y
parcel ui square No, 70, at Twcnty.1Tst and N
streets. embracing 2 800 feet Of ground, having
thereon frame dwelling, to u. NJ. Plumb, ipr
ti25.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

WEHAyRpP,II!NSG PAPER FOR SALE AT THIS
The national Republican., 1868-12-29


a fourth Of an inch wide around the lappeis.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposals a
sample, aud but one sample OF each article bid
Bach article must be bid for. and no more than
one price named for any one article.
Bids not fully cOnfCrmlng 10 the advertisement
will not be considered,
tract for stationoTy, and the head OF tho depart
rendered by the eontract1r are Of the quality re-
quired by the contract.
ordered BY the Department. and at the contract
prices whether the quantities exceed or fall short
Each proposal must be signed by the individual
or hTm making II, and must specify price, and
In thS Sefedas. should any articles I BE- required
which are not enumerated, they are 70 be fur
mcRt shall sec d 10 order them from the eOntrae:
tor having the contract for similar ariolesi aud II
then the Department may have the article fur.
nished BY any other person or persons who will
furnish itat apriec lower than that demanded by
bank forms for proposals will be furnished at
as without uniformity therein the Department
would hnd II dinieul TO make decision, none will
be taken Into confederation unless substantially
The head Sf The Dopartpent will. In all eqsos,
decide whether the terms Of the contract have been
complied with, and reseTyes the power to Annul
the contract upon any failure to comply in a rea,
BOnds with approved security arc to be given by
the person or persops oolIrIetiagi and. In case Of
NsGuretcs shalt DO liable Tor the forfeiture spee
Led In such bOnda rs liquidated damages
The coptracl will be awarded 10 the lowest and
best blddori the best bid to bo dstermined ailcr a
careful nation for tho purpose OF Ing
which bid WILL In It's practical results, be most ad.
NAntAg geUus to the Department
Tho Department reserves to Itself tho right to
reject any bid where II Is apparent that part Of
the articles are bid for at very low and part at
Nrry hIgh rates, without proper regard to the cost
Oi each, Tor the purpose Of cccting tho aggregate
Of the bids under tho estimate contained In the Ad
YeTtlsemont ALEX.W, RANDALL,
de3'iWt Postmaster General,
L. u A mn
The national Republican., 1868-12-29
Railroad R0utAs.

WAsHINeToN, ALEXANDRIA,
Until further notice, Local PASSENGER Trains will
run between Washington and Alexandria as fol-
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

FRANKLIE SCUoOL BUILDTSO. - Mayor
Bowen yesterday awarded the contract for
the completion Of the Franklin School build,
ing to Mr.. i. O. NAylOr, for the sum of t52 800,
which were received. The work is to be con-
pletcd in August next,
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

REMovAL.-Oapt. Stackpole, OF the steamer
Arrow, is having the large boiler recently
taken out OF that vessel removed from the
United States arsenal to Gray h NOyeH'
foundry, on Maine avenue for repairs.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

TuE PuTONAo,-Thu leo on the river 10 be.
coming very rotten, aud Ihould the mild
weather which prevailed yesterday continue
a few days longer, the channel win again be
open.
The steameT Empire, OF the Clyde line,
steamed from DeTry's wharf for Georgetown,
to discharge her cargo,
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

FIEE BLACK CLOTH Dress and FTock Goats,
line Black Doeskin and Beaver Pants, hne
Black Velvet, SILK, satin, Cloth and Beaver
Vests, At the most reasonable prlcea for good
articles, at George y. llennings, No, III
seventh street. Tho largest assortment to
select from DT New Year.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

COMPLIMENTARY TgsTlMOSiAL.-A eompll-
mentaFy testimonial ball will be given at
Trades Union Hall, corner Of Eighth and L
streets, this evening. The ball Is intended as
a compliment to Mr., Harry Gorbuit the pOpu.
lar proprietor of the Han, and quite n NUM-
Der Of our best-knOwn citizens have united to
give him really admirable entertainment.
The names OF the committee and of the mana.
gers give ample assurance that the affair will
be conducted In the most admirable manner,
and that the occasion will bo one Of great
pleasure and enjoyment to all participants.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

EDWARD CLARK, esq, Architect OF the
Capitol extension, has declined to serve upon
the board appointed by Gen. Howard to ex.
anime the stone OF which the Howard Uuiver-
81 y building Is composed. Mr., ClaTk's reasons
for declining are stated to be that he has
already expressed an opinion upon the subj ect.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

OGNTEaDURY HALL re-opened last night,
and the performance was conducted without
interruption. The arrest OF Saturday night
seemed to have excited everybody, and last
evening there was q perfect rush for seatsi so
great, In fact, that the manager was compelled
to stop the sale OF tickets. The Grand French
CAn-Can Is the main object OF attraction, but
The audience, last night, was highly delighted,
and another rush may be expected at the per-
foFmAnce tonight.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

THE STEAMSHIP JoHN GIBsOY, Of the Mrr-
chants line, is due here from New York this
morning with q full cargo for this city aud
ley City TO leave on Saturday. She did not
sail, however, as this line has now three yes-
sells Ice bound and disabled In the Potomac
the Virginia, At Georgetowni the Empire, at
Sixth street wharf, and the Rebecca Clyde, In
Alexandria.
The national Republican., 1868-12-29

ELECTION OF OgPIcERs.-Ellzabeth Lodge,
No. so, l, o. d. b., at their last meeting, Sc.
lected the following officers to Eerve during
dentj Simon Wolf vice PRESIDENT Chas. kauf.
man, treasurer Chas. Hutzler, recording Sec
rectaryi Jacob Rich, hnanelAl secretary Phil.
side GUARDIAN NJ. Oppenheimer, outside guar
dian and messenger William Wolf marshal;
l.. Gassenheimcr and NJ. II. Prince, trustees;
H. L. BOut, Chas, Freifich, NJ. Cohen, repre-.
senthtivcs to District Grand Lodge, No. o,
which meets In Baltimore on the 18th OF Ian.
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