The national Republican., 1868-12-07


einct,, Justice Kean-Wm. Parsons, colored,
aned u; John washington, coiored, Tor water.
Bfesnshsn, for careless driving, was 6nsd "a.
Second precinct, Justice Thompson-Chsrles
Burch, charged with hshtins In the street,
Fourth precinct, Justice Hurley-aeorge
Lee, Harriet A. Lee and Ely Hill, for disor-
derby conduct, were each fined "a.
alias Frank Elwood, for nrhtins in the street,
was anea ss, and for contempt to the Justice
Seventh Precinct, Justice waiter-Michael
Barrett, for violation OF corporation ordi.
nance, was fined IS; Robert Richardson, alias
Cats, Joseph Thomas, Charles Cromwell and
were committed to jail.
TEAS, GRocRRIEs, sc. - The attention Of
Sssa &c PSs to snoS:r MS 81 RaP H.
store, corner Of New York avenue and FIJI.
teenth street, has already = frmly-establishea
reputation, but he seems to have outdone even
himself in the choice and abundant supply Of
teas, coffees, groceries, SC, he has laid In for
this holiday season. His groceries, substan.
tiais and luIuries are all Of superior quality,
able priee.. The best quality of sugar. cured
hams; maokerel. shsd, and other fsh, OF the
best nsyo5, butte. always pure and sweet;
and vegetables; pickles, preserves, maeoaropi,
olive oils, Ac., &C., go to make up but q small
portion Of the best Of articles he has for sale.
frst.cisss grocery store that cannot be found
at this weil.resulated establishment.
meeting OF the Board Of Police, the following
Fir.t Wssd.x. Woodiey shd Geo; schnell,
ericks, Francis Buehier, John Paxton, John
Wclcker, Peter Jouvenal, VIM. Finley, John
Baier, James Flanagan, and christopher
Third ward-Ernest LGfHer, Ewald Engels,
MssIy Weiss, Matthias Pfeiner' and John
John Re.dy, aeofse g. pSSsas ioSn GHR E. SssS BsS
| rend, Michsel He'll, James W. Taylor, John
Il Semmes, J. l.. Miller, Andrew Sptohs,
". Bunker @ 4 I o., o. and T. Hsniy B@sehoIs, ''0'
Sixth wsrd-wm II. Edelin,.
| Seventh ward-Thomas Stsckpole and Chas.
| Eisenhut.
The TEMPERANCE CAusE.-At the meeting
| OF the Washington Temperance Society last
opening address was made by George N. Mid.
dlebrook, esq, after which Hon. s. +. Carey
was introduced, and made a very effective ad-
more popular among ali classes, and each sue. "
Yesterday afternoon, at . O'Clock, Messrs.
Young % %ens aH Catholic Tsnpersnee S soSlety, sse
and at O'Clock the st. Aloyslus' Temperance
Society. MIR. Blood presented, In an able
%sGs me. ns s hs of nsny
his hearers, they expressing a great desire to
become members OF the new but nourlshing
organization.
TEMPERANCE VIsITATIoS.-On Wednesday
evening the board OF grand othcers and mem.
hers OF the grand and subordinate divisions oi
the Sons OF Temperance Of this District will
pay an otieial grand and fraternal visitation
to Mount Vernon Division No; Sons OF TEN:
Peranee, located in our nelghborins city Of
Alexandria. The steamer Arrow, Captain
Thomas Stackpole, has been engaged aud will
leave the wharf, foot OF Seventh street, at !
o'clock p; m. precisely for the purpose OF
| meeting will doubtless be held, as the Aloxan-
| drians propose to throw the doors OF their
Siy'ioI pI, rSpm 0psI, to the outside world and
turn to the city about half past ten O'Clock.
GAS FIxrURRs AND CHANDELIERS. Nc
| house seems complete in Its interior arrange
ments unle It is well supplied with gas-hx
lures and chandeliers, corresponding with
other .arrounding.; Browne 4 Power, No
that they have the best and largest assortment
Of chandeliers, pendants, brackets, portables
globes, bells, &c, to be found In the city
Their stock also comprises photograph, painted
and mica tin and paper shades, and the most
| Improved gas burners OF all descriptions
Their stock 10 the best to be found this side OF
animation, for they are sure OF their ability to
meet all demands.
the rules and demands of society, occupies an
important place In the general makeup In
| dress, and Il Is a desideratum to get one oi
good quality and neatly htting. Laporte's
Paris Kids are said to beth best in the mar
kst. They ut better and seem to last longer
than others. stephens Co, No; $40 Pennsy !:
sizes. It is well known that this firm sells
goods upon the most reasonable terms, and
should give them a call before purchasing else,
where.
THE IspIAsIANs' Visit TO Mr.. CoLFAx.-
Next Tuesday evening the Indiana State As.
socistion will assemble at No. IS Louisiana
avenue, for the purpose Of paying yisit TO
Indiana representatives In Congress. A So
eiable, BY the association, will be held at Union
League .s,sS Hall At 1;so P & m, on wsdns.day, on
expected to deliver the opening address.
| "THR CHEMISTRY OF LIoHr.n-The lecture
advertised to-day under this title. Is of a very
| Interesting character and merits general sup
| port. The subject is not technical, but Is ex.
| planatory OF one of natures blessings In a
familiar manner. and will be illustrated by
numerous brilliant experiments. Professor
Deal has had great experience asa chemist
and has met with great success as q lecturer
| In Philadelphia.
The SERVICES AT THE CONGREGATIONAL
| CHuRoH.-At the Congregational church, last
night, Rev. DR.. Boynton preached very In
teresting sermon upon the life and character
ofDayid; His audience was large, and listened
attentiyely to his discourse, which was ex-
hau.tiye and instructive. He reviewed the
| whole history OF his subject, and In summing
| up made some very interesting applications
to men and things OF this day and generation.
DIsBANDING.-A large number of the stan
| officers and officers of the lst brigade of the
| Boys In Blue have rendered their resignati Ions
| to the Central Republican Association of the
District Of Columbia, assigning as reason
therefor that the exigcncies for which the or
| ganization had been created had ceased to ex.
ist, and that Its continuation would entail a
heavy tax and burden on those lily able to
bear them.
| DIPTHRRiA AND SCARLET YEvER are said to
| be prevailing in the northwestern section OF
the city, prinoipally among small children, but
phys clans, and the ir spread to other sections
Is not anticipated.
LA GRAND VIcroRIE 10 now the novelty for
anacker. Mr. Obs, Baum, the celebrated
hoop.skirt and corset manufacturer, Is the
only agent of the District, at his place, 5l3
Seventh street, between and E.
He swoRE TWAS STRANGE, twas passing
strange, twas pitiful, twas wondrous pltifuI,
that people should be poorly clad, when Saks
90. were selling goods at immensely low
DIT Seventh street.
AocErTABLE.-on Saturday nearly all OF the
police received from the treasurer the proper
lion OF salary due them from the United States.
In the latter part Of this week II 10 expected
the corporation will follow suit.
NEEDS sREPArRs:-Because of the bad oondi.
tlOn OF the draw OF the ward bFluQa. m A.