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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

A CUTTING FRAY.-Dayid Shea was ar
rested on Four-and-a-half street, Island, late
yesterday afternoon, charged with assault
aud battery with intent to kill, on Jabez Pit
hard. II appears that In an ARRAY between
the parties Pithard was severely injured by
being cut with a broken glass, In the hands
Of Shea. The wounds inflicted prove serious
and Shea was committed to Jail to await the
result OF the injuries. Pithard resides at 4l4
| Four-and-a-half street.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

A NUMBER of euterprising merchants Of
Cumberland, Nd, have initiated movement
looking to the establishment OF Wholesale
houses In that city to supply the trade Of
Western Maryland.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

THE FIRST WARD CLUB.-The types and
n transposition Of names caused several
mistakes in our report Of the meeting of the
First ward Republican club, published In
yesterdays REPUBLICAN. The corrections
are as follows: II was Mr.. VIM. VI. Slowen
and not VIM. II. shreyes who had the sharp
talk with the president. The resolutions
credited to Alfred Day should have been to
VIM. II. Bell, while those credited to Bell
were offe red by Nr. Day.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

IMPORTANT TO OWNERS OF yEHICLEs.-
The licenses for wagons, carts, drays, &C.,
became due on the first Of April, and the
ten days grace usually given by the register
having expired, the police force have been
instructed to arrest and cause to be fined
those persons violating corporation law by
driving their vehicles without first taking
out the necessary license. The force will
accordingly give this business their atten.
ton, and those OF our readers who are In
terested should attend to this matter at once.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

AS THE TRAVELLING SEASON approaches,
travellers wish to know where to obtain
trunks that will stand the rough usage Of
baggage smashers. We advise them TO visit
the extensive mandatory and salesroom Of
James s. Topham & Co., 300 Seventh street,
east side, one door above Odd Fellows Hall,
where they will find the largest stock and
best made trunks In the District Of Columbia,
with McMurray's patent stays; also with
Houses patent solid rubber corners, for
which they are sole agents. Messrs. Topham
d Co., also have large stock Of yalises,
packing trunks, ladies' and mems satchels,
&C., made Of the best material, which they
sell low for cash. col
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

WBAggJEo PAPER FoH SALE AT THIS
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

The PRBTrIRsr, most select, and fashiona-
BILE stock Of Gents Furnishing Goods in this
city Is undoubtedly to be found at the Origi-
nal Francs, 494 Seventh street, between d
and y, who has Just returned from New
York, where he has purchased some Of the
latest novelties In Ties, Bows, aud Scarfs,
together with full assortment Of new goods
In his line. As to quality aud prices, we can
only say that he Is In the habit Of selling the
best quality goods, and cheaper than any
other house In this city. For the benefit Of
persons who have no money to throw away,
we would say go to the Original Franc, and
buy your Gents Furnishing Goods, as you
will save money by so doing. Remember
the name and place, "The Original Franc"
494 Seventh street, between and Z. Also,
notice the large plate glass window.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

POLICE ISTELLIGEScE.-John Blair, COL
ored, charged by Martha Thomas with bas-
tardy, was sent to bail by Justice Walter in
default of security to maintain the child.
Bertram Liens, for selling lager beer with
out license, was required to pay a fine Of $40.
John Bralbeth had to pay fine Of IS for
violating a corporation ordinance.
A. E. L. Reese paid fine Of $40 for con-
Quoting the business Of insurance agent
without license.
Henry Tollver, alias johnson, colored, ar
| rested on bench warrant Issued by Judge
| Cartier, was arrested by Officer Barnes, and
delivered to the custody Of the marshal.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

RIVER NEws.-The arrivals yesterday were
as follows Steamer Express, from Baltl
more, with straw for Scion u Fisher; steamer
Wawaset, from Currioman, with freight and
passengers; schooner Union, from Mamie
inoy, with wood to market, and n number o.
fish and oyster vessels.
There Is no change to note either In recelpts
or prices OF fish. About $4,000 shad are re-
ported as having been disposed Of at s179
$40, and 1900 herring at Sl1@l2 per thou
sand. Two sturgeon, making four OF the
season, were received yesterday, aud disposed
OF at IS and 81 apiece.
Oysters were plentiful at same prices rs
yesterday,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

THE Marlboro GdlGits Of Wednesday re-
ports the following real estate Ralesi Tho
Mount Pleasant farm, the property Of Geo.
W. Duvall, containing 56s acres, to Walter
G. Smith for $3.50. The Mattaponl farm,
belonging to the estate Of the late William
|. Berry, to Thomas Clagett, ST., esq, for
$4,000. 8. b. Hance, esq, as trustee OF tue
the blacksmith and wheelwright property
occupied by J. II. Traband, near Trinity
church, In Marlboro, TO q. @. Magruder,
esq, for the sum OF 81 ,706.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

EACthsIoS TO TUE FISHERIES. Next week
new seine 5000 feet In length will be wet
AZ nIeenSny Point, short distance below
during the season. The steamer Arrow viii
also commence regular tips 10 the fisheries
early next week. Parties will be taken In
the fisheries, aud be allowed to remain two
hours to witness the taking Of the nsh and
TO ie6alc themselves with ''planked shnd -
The trips will he divided between the fish.
cries at Grccnway's, the White House and
Ferry Landing; the latter point possessing
the historic Interest Of being the place where
George Washington once participated In the
capture OF the 1nny tribes.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-04-16

THE NATIONAL COURSE YrsTsnDlr,--Th
$4,000 raee. which was expected to hay
been trotted at the National course yester
day afternoon, did not take place, much I
the surprise and unconcealed disgust Of
large number OF "horse men, who ex
pecied 10 have witnessed an exciting race
The cause Of the failure Is stated to be tina
the state Of the track did not suit the owne
OF the black horse Washington, and he &C
cordingly paid forfeit and withdrew. Til
fact was not publicly announced, and
great many persons visited the course onl
to be informed OF the failure Of the rae,
The proprietor OF the track, Mr.. zadoc WI
liams, anxious 10 please the public, thro'
open his gates aud allowed all an opportu
nifty to drive around the course. To anus
those present race was improvised betwee
two promising young colts, trotting race, bes
two In three. The following was the result
Mr.. A., grny colt. ......... .........,.
Mr.. d., dun colt ................,..., Q
Time-3;12M, $40. ...... la'H
Considering the state OF the track goo
time was mace. I'll. .Hf Dr.. be-. . "a. 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
MUSIC.

The Brooklyn Choral Union announces q
grand tonghtacross the water and as Miss Ke
logg has been secured the Academy will no doubt be
crowded.
Mr. Levy continues to fill Irving Hall on Sun
day night and the audiences never seem to hear
of his wonderful cornet. The entertap"enE certainly
does not lack variety the list OF popular anu P"
s,s who anne,r with hIth bong very long not always
veyv strong The orchestra has improved. Last
saaay gave credltable performance OF LISTS Pre-
ludes and several other pieces Of moro popular char
acer.
At Theodore Thomas's Concert last Sunday
the principal attraction was, as usual the orchestra
which played among other good things. part OF the
Suite by Grimm which much admired at the last
symphony soree and capital arrangement of airs from
"Ernani" In latter there fine trombone solo
by Mr. Letsch. signora LAMAR the vocalist OF the
evening" She artist of remarkable culture and on
this occasion developed richness Of voice than she
has hitherto exhibited.
The reopening of the French Theater on
Monday next to be made the occasion of compliments
AIRY benefit to Mr. Jacob Grau This little testimonial is
offered by certain prominent citizens mark OF appre
citation OF Mr. Graus services In eleyatng public taste,
purifying public morals and refining dramatic represent
atons also In spending good deal OF money for altera
tons In the building At this interesting festival oen
bachs ia Vie Parsenne" will be presented for the first
time.
OF the opera season there is only the old
story TO tell whether the temptation be Miss Kellogg In
Faust" or Madame LaGraDge In The Prophet" the
houses are crammed. aud NewYork pokes its dollars
through the box-oflce window with enthusiasm
derfu 10 witness The benent of Madame Lagrange
night the appearance OF Miss Kellogg In Fra Dayolo
tomorrow and the close Of the Saturday night
there Will be performance Thursday Friday,
remaining events OF the week. after which there
viii be nothing left us but the grand wndngup crash Of
the Opera Ball. . t.. ..t .... ,a
The mammoth festival on Boston Common
to be no longer problem. but PROMISE
Money 1t is said, pours In by millions and whatever the
may be- there is certain to DO mighty noise and
crowds Of enthusiastic spectators and memorable cele
braton altogether The exercises to DO held In
iron anphheater to be erected for the purpose. The
festival proper win last about week. but the build
ing will stand for at least month. and be used during
that time for monster concerts, oratorios and similar
decorous Publications. The middle Of juno ID the time
hred for the opening
boa constructor in Singapore has swallowed
young lady who were at the time slS.OOo diamond
necklace About $1,000 natives arc diligently searching
for the snake
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
GENERAL TELEGRAPHIc NEWS.

80. The thermometer at Binghamton yester-
day morning stood lie below zero. .
80. Officer Craft, victim of the late revolt
at Sing Sing. was buried there on Sunday.
49, Gibbs hat factory at Newton, n. j., was
burned last night. Loss $780, insurance $500
IA heavy northeast storm, accompanied
by rain and see prevailed at Fortress Monroe yesterday
go. The carrying slOop of Swasy, Cooper &
Co.. Port Jerys NJ " was destroyed by fire yester
day; insured.
An arplicotion fcr writ of error was
nhia murdoros.
49,. The Cascade Paper Mills Mt Penn Yam,
Yates County, N " We're destroyed by IRE Saturday
night The loss will probably reach s25OOo; insurance,
$4,000
IA coal car ran over an embankment into
Painters rolling mills In West Pittsburgh yesterday,
instantly killing boy named Winfield Scott and fatally
injuring another boy.
49,. It is reported that q woman, named Mary
Ann roIes, escaped from Sing Sing Prison on Saturday
night She sentenced for i've years. and had been
there only two months.
49,. The upsetting of kerosene lamp in the
house OF Henry SOddard at Vernon, Vermont on satur
day night caused the death of Mrs stoddard and the
total destruction Of the house and barns by fire.
49,. Michael Mcdonald, alias Stanley of Mon
treal. Canada, the noted swinder, who swtnded the
Hartford Trust Company out OF tO was yesterday SEN
IA Fenian meeting was held at Cincinnati
last night IN behalf OF Gen. Halpin now q British
prison Resolutions passed demanding his release
dent. Fenian meeting was also held at Detroit last
night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
MOBILE RACES.

MOBILE, March 22.-The Spring Race Meeting
commenced to-day, the Magnolia Course II being tho
first OF i've days meeting. The weather delightful
ard the attendance fair.
Fr Rasreepstakes for two year osi s25 entrance play
pays $50 added by the Club; mile heats: -
W. cosrll entered eh by Daniel Boone, dam Maggie O., by
4 i
Richards Kigogr entered eh John Kigoor by imp Mickey
Free, dam Sister No. to Pryor. by imp. Glencoe
49, Time-l:49l. f;si
Second Rao-Sweepkes for year ods 25 entrance play
pay; $50 added by the Clabi mile heats; - ..
W. Cot entered Poss Bosdnar by Daniel Boone dam Mag
gle o. bJ brown
T. g. Bayonet. by Lexington dam Bay Leaf
BY Imp. Yorkshire.
W. PenBoek entered Nellie Mcdonald. BY Colossus dam
Mad OF Monmouth by Traveller
Ke-ae Richards entered Locust Post BY Young Melbourne
Time-.5I. I49
Third Rde-Msch year $500 sde dash Of half
mo W. Corls The Goat By Bill Chestham, dam BY Bin
CheAiham beat T. g. Moors br BY Lightning dam hdn by
Lexington. Tlme-54t seconds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
UAYTI.

PROGRESS OF THE wAR-PEACE WITH FRANCE.
HAVANA, March 22.-Salnave arrested some
200 merchants and others in PoauPrnce and sent them
to Gonaiyes to resnforcs the garrison change had
Desn Conyention has been concluded with France by
which the latter 10 receive u per cent OF the revenues
toward the payment OF her claims Vessels are allowed
to enter eli the ports OF Hayt and discharge aud load
merchandise, provided those bonnd TO ports IN te nanos
OF the rebels previously report at loyal port for the III
spection OF their eargoes'
PROGRESS OF THE CIVIL WAR-sIEGE OF AUX
CAYEs-AN INTERVIEW OF AMERICAN OF
FICERs WITH sALNAyE AND THE REBEL
PRESIDENT DoMINGUEs.
WASHINGTON, March 20.-Rear Admiral Holt
forwards volumnous reports from Commander ABBOTT
OF the Yantic, OF the progress OF tho revolution IN
the Yantc left PortauPrnce on the I'd OF tnat mouth
for Aux Cages finding 1eF few On foreign s meehsa
The town then besieged by sanaVes lane FORCES,
alarm Domngues remained at Aux Cages, determined
on making vigorous resistance On the Atm Oh FeDruaIy
me hafbor and anchored next day salnave sent
through the Yantlc notice to the different foreign Con-
sus and the Inhabitants OF Aux Cages announcing his
determination attack the at 81 O'Clock the next
day. unless surrendered before When the town was first
invested by Salnave's troops number OF the nhabl-
tants principally noncombatants, sought ana obtained
refuge on and the when %erG sanavc
wac made the number greatly increased. The foreign
the evening Of the 1t6 DOmngues Secretary State,
requested asylum on board the fantc, which was
on the afternoon Of the 9th, presumng bombardment
would take place. the merchant vessels with the assist
ance Jason and Yantc removed from the anchor
age safer part OF the bay The threatened lombard
ment did not take place, however. and had not COM
menced when the Yantc sailed on the eth The Presi
dent and Admiral were unwilling TO begin the attack
until the arrival Of the Sanaye, which was hourly ex-
pected At the interview had by our officers with Sal
nave in regard to tho protection OF American interests
and the disposition OF refugees the President was willing
to do all he could protect neutral interests and would
allow refugees who were crowdng merchant vessels
such seriously endanger life, either 70 TO
Aauia the nearest place under Sanave's authority 10
return shore majority chose the latter Our Minister
also interview with the rebel chief Domngues and
his Cabinet but pacific ragement could be made
town long possible Domingues said he had written
to Mr. Seward offering to annex TO the United States
that part the Island under his and the
Minister the power Of the United States TO prevent
Salnaye from bombarding the town until Mr. Stewards
reply received. This was, OF course, decidedly
fused The offer made from motives Of humanity,
with Salnave's consent, but declined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23

her sympathy for the underdog in tho fight in which
record she placed the noble creature Man. giving entnu
siastic praise those who had cheered the womans
movement by their encouragement and ended by giving
the toast, wendell Phillips" Dr. Anna Dinsm0re gave
the toast, "The Mothers of the Children of soross"
Miss Pollard read some imprompru and fowery verses
anoiogv Tor sneerh said she never had
sighted anything In her life, aud she wasn't
tame speech would recite poem Mrs Clymer gave the
toast 1.-THE Coming Man,""for tho benefit OF single
members TO be drank In silence" with becoming laugh
ter The Press Club remembered in glasses Of
mystery; the toast "s0ur Grapes" was drank to the
masculine revers OF SOross, and after nearly every
member OF the Club had responded to sentiment the
final toast was given Man." with all the honors aud the
SOrOss went into cOnclave For what let the 23d
OF April and the Press Club answer. r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
CUBA.
DEATH OF THE CUBAN GEN. sCIINIIDT-sEyERAL
PROMINENT CUBAN5 SHOT.

DEATH OF THE CUBAN GEN. scHMIDT-sEvERAL
PROMINENT CUBANS SHOT.
HAVANA, March 22.-In skirmish near Trinidad
the Rebel Gen. Schmidt was killed. Two more plan.
tatons in that jurisdiction have been destroyed by
the Rebels Journal here reports that the towns oil
Manuacaragua and Portrero Gallano were burned by
order of Cavada The Prensa reports that % insur-
gents, most of them of high rank In the Rebel army.
were captured and executed within five leagues of
Trinidad but adds that the situation In that quarter
is moro serious than it has hitherto appeared.
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CAPTAIN GENERAL.
Captain General Dulce yesterday issued procla-
nation, addressed to the citizens of Havana in
which be refers to the events of the day before He
says his promises of maintaining order and justice
have been observed the man who had just been ex-
ecuted probably instigated by others to create
disturbance and it was necessary to act in his
with exemplary severity at this very moment the
Government was leniently sending out of the conn
try moro astute but equally culpable men. The
proclamation concludes with hattering address to
the citizen volunteers.
HOPEFUL PROSPECTS OF THE CUBAN CAUSE.
WASHINGTON, March 22-Private letters received
in Washington represent the of the insurgents
to be favorable and consider il out of the power Of
Spaniards TO put down the instruction The insur-
gents maintain themselves in more than half of
the Island outside of the principal cities and are in
creasing in number. The Freedmen have their choice
either to join the army or work on the plantations
for the benefit of the revolutionsts for wages They
generally prefer the latter.
REPORTED ARRIVAL OF AMERICAN RE- ENFORCE-
MENTS FOR THE CUBANS.
CHARLESTON, S. c., March 22-The Daily Noes will
publish tomorrow letter announcing the arrival in
Cuba OF an American expeditiOnary force in aid of
the revoutionists The force is said to be composed
Isainly % officer Gud " served ia the Federal
and Confederate armies during the late war, and il
commanded by Gen. Henningsen Of Nicaragua fame.
Inc aeoys asp-s-A Incorrect relates to Gen enniutS
AZ that gentleman Is nov In @--linqon.-(ED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
NEW-YORK LEGISLATURE.
sENATE-EYENINa SESSION.

.f.. .ts. r. ALBANY, n. Y, March "a.
BILLS REPORTED
Amending the excise laws OF the State incorporating
the Irish Brigade Associations for free bridge over the
ChemuDg River at ChemuDg. r.ul
The PRESIDENT presented the second annual report
Of the Board Commissioners Public Charities.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Amending the charters OF Little Falls, Richneld
Springs and Deposit Mr.. FOlger-In relation to the
State Board OF Commissioners OF Charities. It author
ICES the Governor TO appoint three additional Commits
soners at large and cOners additional powers Mr. Par
kerTo amend the law relating to the recording OF wills
so that they may be recorded the same as conyeyances
OF real estate,
The bill amending the Metropolitan Excise law, which
had been taken from the hands of the committee and
Mr. VAN PETEN, Chairman OF the Committee to which
IL originally REFERRED recommitted TO such Commit
tee, and ordered ~ a third reading. Adjourned. $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
ST. THOMAS.
AN AMERICAN CITIZEN TO BE EXPELLED AT THE

AN AMERICAN CITIZEN TO BE EXPELLED AT THE
DEMAND OF THE SPANISH AUTHORITIES.
HAVANA, March 22.-At the request of the Can,
tainGenera OF Porto Rico the Danish authorities had nan
ished from ST. Thomas DR.. Beances, OF Mayaguez wha
was suspected OF being engaged IN organizing an exped
ton against the Spanish colonies Passports were sem IN
the Doctor but he refused to leave the island
that the action OF the authorities was illegal He clamed
his right 70 remain the ground that no was citizen Of
the United States and IN this he have been sup
ported by the American Consul, who had protesfad
against the Doctors Punishment. The affair canssS
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
THE AssEMBI,Y CAUCTS.

The Hon. j. III. Selkreg corrects q statement
that in tho Republican Assembly caucus on Thursday
night he "ed the opposition" making the Tax Com
missiOner's bill party On the contrary ht
says lie OF the last to over to that view
the subject,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
HIrNGARY.
RESULT OF ,

RESULT OFF THE ELECTIONS.
PEsTH, March 22.--The majority Of the electionf
for the Hungarian Parliament have far resulted in
tho success of tho Deak party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
PARAGUAY.

A PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT TO BE EsTAB'
LIsHED IN AsuNCI0N.
PARIS, March 22.-Later adyices from Rio Janeird
have been received The news from the seat of wal
in Paraguay was mainly unimportant. Joseph Marie
de Silva Paranhas the Brazilian Secretary Of For.
eign Affairs, had gone to Asuncion, the capital Of
Paraguay, to establish a Provisional Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23

NO MORE FRNIANs TO BE PARDoNRD-THn
DEBATE ON THE CHURCH QUESTION.
LONDON, March 22-In the House of Commons to.
day. Mr. Fortescue Chief Secretary for Ireland, said
the Government did not intend to extend clemency
to any other Fenians now in prison. The debate on
the Irish Church bill was resumed. Sir Roundell
Palmer made speech favorng disestablishment.
but opposing abandonment; and said he would
propose and urge notifications of the bill in Com
mittee. Solicitor-Generer Sir John Duke Coldridgs
advocated the bill, approving 1t in all it's points,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
PORTO RICO

HAVANA, March 22.-At Porto Rico on the
l2th the sugar market was greatly excited The Gov
eminent has imposed additional export duties OF a. per
nhd ON sugar $50 per hid, molasses Soc per oun-
tai Oh Gomez. and 7oc Der ouintal on tobacco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
AssEMBLY-EvENING SESSION.

Extending Glove Branch Railroad; comforting certain
powers the Syracuse Board OF Education; amending
the law relative 10 Wills and the appointment OF guar
dams; also the charter Of the German Savings Bank TO
send Kings County prisoners whose term Is under five
years to the Pententary The SPEAKER presented the
annual report criminal statistics also report quar-
antine jurisdiction.
BILLS INTRODUCED. %
BY Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING the charter OF POugh-
keePse Ferry Mr. MISUNDERSTANDING the charter OF
the United states Contracting Company.
Mr. HARTMAN called up his resolution instructIng the
Salt Committee to report within 80 days what legislation
IL necessary TO secure reduction In the price Of salt.
Adopted. .Ifl la.
Mr.. Hasbroueks resolution calling for Special Com.
nittee 10 investigate the affairs Of the cattle yards
West Albany In connection with the Central Railroad,
was adopted. Adjourned f.a .IH. ar ...
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-03-23
SPAIN.

PREFERABLE DEMONSTRATIONS.
MADRID, March GA popular demonstration ha
been made in Barcelona in favor of free-trade.