The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-01

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tihc principles by DIR. VIM. B. Shedd, at IN
north west corner of Eighth street and Pennsyl
y .ni, avenue, where we were shown his elec
featuring house of Hall, OF Boston, and the othe
from the house Of Kiddcr, of New York. One o
different degrees or currents Of eeetfciyy o,
the magnetic principle, varying from goo,
strong eurrentto an almost impcrceptible one
treat by sudden and severe shocks, but admins
tiers Gradually, and according TO the capacity
S Snd strength q the system: ANOTHER and smaller
ladies' and children, and, we learn, with good re
suits In each case.
There are also connected with this treatment
three or four hot and cold water baths, and 4
shower bath, In which the heat is under perfec,
control and can be regulated to any temperature
either simple or medicated, as the treatment Of
| the patient may demand, and subject to any me-
dieinal ingredient required for the subject
to the ailments Of the heart, can be benefited,
and, In most cases, radical cures are effected
bly, furnished rooms Tor The ease and and repoSe Of
| subjects under treatment.
No PowrR TO ARREsry-Last night, at about
10 o'clock, QHlcers steele and Williams, OF the
| Second ward, received information that party
Of colored men, who were going around with 9
been amusing themselves by throwing stones
through several windows, and breaking glass at
reckless rate. BY this time the depredators,
lain, Pink Jackson, and was then on hand, had
| become quiet, and consequently the officers,
under the decision Of the court a few days since,
could make no arrests, for the parties, long be.
| fore the officers could have procured warrants,
were far away from the scene Of the disorder.
NJ and N streets, and a shoemaker in his shop al
work, were both near being struck on their
heads with stones. with the law, as 1t now
| own domicils, and the policemen are about as
safe In making arrest as though they had no
uniform, badge, or arms.
The BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNION. - This
order In this city is reported to be experiencing
quite a revival, and is steadily on the increase.
reorganlred Mount Vernon Circle b. u III FL
O: A, No; !, Of Virginia, IL Alexandra, with a
II. Wardcr, Chief Jefferson; q. Greenwood, Chief
Franklin; X. II. Wade, Chief Wayne; J. Doran,
oWsn l'T IL M S%Spe
Scroll Keeper; q: W. Jones, W. of D.; Thomas
Kelly, W q Nj H. Register, J: 5: Cogswell; II.
supreme Washington, J. Martin Mcfarland, will
install these officers.
SECOND WARD PRovIpENr AID SOCIETY,"
The visiting committee Of this ward having
divided II Into districts, all persons requiring
assistance residing north of Rhode Island avenue,
teenth near street; those between Rhode Island
avenue and Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth
and Twelfth streets, to Mr.. z. Richards, No. 4l3
New York avenue, or to Mr.. z. W. Durham,
No. 42i Eleventh street; those between Rhode
Island avenue and Pennsylvania avenue and
Srdnar Sna p &c 70 to hs @
No. ls3 Eleventh street; all south OF PennsylvG.
mia avenue to DIR. King Fourteenth street,
between IL and streets. Soup-house open daily
rom to . o'clock, Sundays excepted, on Four
fccnth street, near street.
MORE REDUCTION OF FoRcR.-About fifty car.
DCntcrg, II la said will he ulAcharppl from IL
coin depot and Notifications within its jurisdic-
ton, as well rs ten or fifteen watchmen, in the
are much lower, will be substituted from the
18th, 29th and iith United States infantry. 1t is
also stated that the superintendent and foremen
engaged at the depot mentioned received the ad-
ditional 20 per cent. to their salaries the deci.
sion OF the Second Comptroller, in this instance,
men, and iaborcrs employed here, Who receive %T
the paltry salaries of $50 to 900 per month, are
expected to make strenuous effort to be in.
they may be successful.
AN ADDITIONAL STEAMsMiP.-At the meeting
of the stockholders of the new Merchants Line
of steamers plying between the District cities
and New York, held on Monday night, consider.
able discussion took place as to the practcability
was urged strongly, with the view that our mer.
chants would sustain this enterprise II being so
directly to their interest to do so. Those present
encouraged to mako renewed efforts to accom-
modatc the growing trade next year.
ARRESTED ON SrsrIoIoN.-On Saturday last,
detectives Coomcs and Miller arrested at Wallis |
horse bazaar, on Louisiana avenue, near the Cen
trail guard-housc man named J. II. Howard, on |
suspicion of having stolen horse that he had In |
his possession. Accused claimed that the horse |
belongs to man named Thompson, who resides |
In Prince Georges county, Maryland Howard
was committed to jail to await a hearing and |
further Developments.
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-John A. Gutter was
arrested By officer Moores, of the Fifth precinct,
Justice Bates.
John Roach, charged with committing an as,
fore Justice Walter, who fined him ~.
ELECTION OF QpPlcERs.-At regular meeting
pt westminster ,So Lodge No. o l. o. O. held
Tor the ensuing term: J. q. Stewart, N. g.; Jos.
! Bolway, Y. 81 II. A. Dobson. +; s.; H. II: b.
.ay, Chaplain. School Committec-Aug. Davis,
Andrew Jackson, and Amos Hunt
Assault ATD BArrERT.=Joseph II, Shailield
'inct. Justice Hazard held him to bail for court
Lewis alias Semms, colored, was arrested by |
)nieer Weateteld, ofthe Second precinct, charged
ent to kill one Joseph Cambcll, colored. lie
vas held for hearing by Justice Thompson.
A NEW YIAn's GIFT.-Justice VIM. Thomp-
on, OF the Second precinct, last night presented
is entire force of Metropolitan police each with {
package OF chewing tobacco and choice lot OF | !
igars. They returned many thanks, but the
ustce very politely informed them that II was
Or good services rendered.
PREsENTATIos.-Henry d. Lylcr, esq, of the 7
reasury Department, was the recipient of
plendid pitcher yesterday morning, with the
blowing inscription: Presented to Henry ID. |
.ylcr, esq, head of section No. 10, by CAPTAIN p
Dung ", H. Bartlett, j. ii. Nightingale, W r
pcnccr, and H. NJ. Hinhs, January /, 1865.
CHlLpREN'E PARTY AT GENERAL GRAST's-l {
IN Monday evening General Grant gave a bril- (
ant entertainment At his residence, on street
Drth, to some 100 little girls The children were II
'stefully and handsomely attircd, and enjoyed =,
Icmselves by dancing, singing, and fcastng un-
| u late hour In the evening.
ARRIVAL OF KETTLEs.-The kettles or caul- -
rons designed for the Proyidcnt Aid Society, I
which to cook soup for the needy, arrived 1T
ic store Of Mr.. a. X. shepherd on Monday
;ening. They will DO turned over to the ward 4,
as soon AS they call for them. This =
i'll be good news to the hungry. y
CoNTRIRUTIoNs.-Since our last report the fol. | IL
wing contributions to the Proyident Aid So. | .
city are reported by Alex. X. Shepherd, esq, y
casurcr; VIM. j Whcatlcy, pairs shoes; b. az a,
:. Bartlett, Is; Lewis johnson, 300; A. NJ. | n,
DOVER and q, ". brew, Third ward commits ~
Oncrs, $3.50 In
Police TELgURArn.--M, Y Hoiley reports the h,
lmber Of dispatches sent and received at the ~
rntral station for the year ending December 81 ~
u, to be 17,2lS; the number for the month OF III
rccmhcr, Liz, aud rs many more have passed m
tween the different stations. d.