The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-23

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go and the third is, and there being a tie be.
tween Messrs. Derrick and Drury, II was
agreed to shoot at Ave birds, the first miss to
lose. In shooting off, Mr.. Derrick was de-
clarcd the winner OF the first prize, Mr.. Drury
the second, and the third prize was divided
between Messrs. Woodley and Williams, Mr.,
Yates having missed in shooting off. The
ing the nature OF the ground, and the condition
of the birds, which had been pcnned up for
several days, the match having been an.
nounced to take place several days ago, but
was postponed on account of the weather.
An ELEGANT CONFECTIONERY ESTABLISH.
MENT.-We have before alluded to the splen.
did establishment Of Mr.. Fred. Freund, on
Bridge street, between Congress and High, but
We now call the attention OF our readers and
the public generally to the new addition to
his splendid premises. Mr.. Freund has Just
httcd up In the most gorgeous style ladies'
reception and refreshment saloon, over his
mammoth store, which Is furnished in a style
| of elegance never before seen In the District.
The saloon Is carpeted with Brussels of
real Oriental pattern, and the furniture is of
handsome ash, with marble.top tables. The
walls are decorated with original steel en-.
cravings and mezzotints, the frames OF ash,
and the fine French plate mirrors on marble
brackets. The most handsome and unique
piece of furniture lie a costly tcte.a-tete sofa
| In rep, and elegantly carved IN ash. To-day
| the saloon will be formally opened TO the pub
| lie, and Mr.; Freund invites All inspection OF
public. The stock of confections embrace
| foreign and domestic goods, and the ice cream
manufactured here IL Of every known flavor.
We bespeak for the populsr proprietor
dcavors to cater for the tastes of discriminate
ing public.
RuN OVER ny THE STREET CARs.-Shortly
| after noon yesterday, q little son of Mr.. Bur
CESS dla Sn residing a. No. % Washingto9
ferson, was knocked down by the horses of car
| No. SO, OF the Georgetown and Washington
street railway, and the car passed over the
| left leg of the boy, crushing and maugling that
| cmber In the most horTid manner, from the
foot to the knee cap. The little sufferer was
picked up, carried to the tin store OF MT Pal.
| mer, nearly opposite, and the services OF DR..
| l.. W. Richie Immediately obtained, who,
| after dressing the wound, had the unfortunate
lad conveyed to his fathers residence, where
he now lies In prccarious condition. 1t is
said no blame 10 attached to those in charge OF
the cari but II 10 a subject OF remark that cars
| entering Georgetown are driven at q rapid rate,
probably to gain "lost time" on the route, as
| II Is averred that present management regard
| 1t as sufficient cause to displace conductor
who happens to be "onc" minute benin schcd-
| ule time.
MERCHANTS ExCHASoE-There were l,TJO
| bushels red wheat offered yesterday, and the
market was hardly so firm, though there were
| no strictly fine samples offered. The sales re-
ported were geo bushels fine at ". 81 per bushel.
bushels mill feed but nothing was done and
we quote corn at Sl.O71ll2 per bushcl.
| The Coal TRApE.-Therc are but few vcs-
| sells In port just now in quest OF coal, and the
wharves here are filling up In anticipation of
speedy demand, The arrivals by canal are
| regular, and Captain George W. Spates, super
intendent OF the second division, reports the
whole line In excellent nayigablc order.
KNIGHTS or PYTuiAs.-There Is now being
| organized here new lodge OF this Order, to be
known as Iiermione, No. l2.n Nearly one
hundred -four most prominent citizens have
already signed their names, and II Ia supposed
| there will be over two hundred charter me III.
bers.
FLOUR AND GRAIS.-Thc canal boat Samuel
Charles has arrived with wheat and -four to
ID. Darby; George Washington, with wheat
and corn to ID. Darby; o. II. Snouiier, with
wheat and corn to J. 5. Waters; Mill Boy, corn
| to f. D. Hartley.
SENT TO JAIL-NIary 4. Cant, colored, was
with the larceny of lot of clothing from Fen
ton Cook, also colored, and after hearing be.
fore Justice Buckley was committed to Jail for
court.
RECovERgD.-Mr. John J. Beall has so far
recovered as to be able to attend his store
yesterday. 1t will be recollected that Mr.. b,
had the misfortune to break his leg some
months since BY falling down the stairs at his
residence,
SAiLED.-The steamer New York, Captain
Jones, left for Philadelphia, yesterday after
noon, with full back freight,
TRIAL RuLEp.-Thc "Bull" Frizzle imbrog-
lilo has been set for trial on Wednesday next,
Goth instant.
ALEXANDRIA MATTERS.