The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-08-21

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THE B1RSsrKIN-wHALEr ClsE.-Yestcr.
day afternoon at 0 o'clock, X. ". Whaley,
ex-mcmbsr OF Congress from West Virginia,
was arralgned before Justice d. r. Smith,
charged By Augustus 8. Bornstein With
having 81 ths sth day Of August, 1899, com
miticd 40 assault and battery upon him with
B@rnsteib, In his AFFIDAVIT, says ,ha, on
tho evening Of the 9th Inst, about 10
o'clock, as he was passing along I street
north, between First aud Second streets, In
company with Augustus Motto, he was as
saulted and beaten by Mr.. Whaley, without
any provocatlon % the part Of afiiant, and
that Mr.. whaley threw astone at him, which
barely escaped striking him Ia. the head, and
that he believes II was the Intention 10 kill
af'iant when he threw the stone. Tho an
dayit was made, aud the warrant Issued
against Mr.. Whaley on the 10Th Inst, and
on Thursday Mr.. W. was arrested and gave
security In the sum OF $1,000 for his APP
pcarauce before Justice Smith yesterday.
Shortly amer the time appointed for the
examination, Mr.. Whaley appeared, with
L. q. Hine, esq, who, on behalf OF Mr.. W.,
stated thai the alleged assault and battery
complained Of by Mr.. Bernstein, was partly
Investigated on Thursday evening before
Justice Chase, who held Mr.. bernstein TO
bail for his appearance at tho next term Of
the Criminal Court for an alleged assault
upon Mr.. wlsley. Mr.. Hino further stated
that the facts attending the assault and bat
tory, reciprocally charged by the ono against
the other would be investigated In one case,
and that there was no nocosslty for having
two separate investigations on trials, and
suggested that Il would be proper to dismiss
. he ka l...l -. ha L..
the same light, and dismissed the case.
TEMPERANCE IN vIRaIsIA.-The cause Of
total abstinenoe seems 10 be prospecting all
over the State Of Virginia, and our exchanges
show the frequent organization Of lodges OF
Good Templars, societies OF the Friends OF
Temperance, &C., all having In view the one
object OF abstinence from that which Inc
briatcs. Tho village of Falls Church has q
prosperous lodge Of Good Templars, Its men,
bershlp being composed Of ladies and gentle
men not only from that village but from the
country for miles around. The lodge as q
secret Organization has already done noble
work, and In order TO Increase Its efficiency q
plan was suggested by Rev. Mr.. Reed, and
has been successfully inaugurated, for hold
Ing series Of public meetings, at which ad-
dresses are 10 be delivered by prominent Ia
borers Ia tho cause from this city aud else
where. A mccting OF this character was
held on Thursday evening, which was we'll
attended. Tho exercises were opened with
prayer aud singing, after which addresses
were made by Messrs. o. X. Harris and W.
q. Flood, Of this city. The members Of this
organization seem to be most heartily en-
gagged In their good work, and In their hands
the cause cannot fall to be successful.
Thu mi IA
annual session of the Emerson Institute will
begin on Wednesday, September 8. This
school for boys Is favorably known through
out the city, and has sustained the very best
reputation as a select, classical aud mathe-
NAUTICAL Institute. The principal, Mr.. Chas.
b. Young, has had many years experience
In teaching, and thoroughly understands
the art OF instructing the pupils conadcd to
his charge. We can checrfully recommend
10 parents who wish their boys to receive the
very best training TO patronize the Emerson
Institute, Those who desire more partlcu.
lars Of - a1yantSgcs Of this school can Oh,
' apon ca l es'aTS aSss q s.rs ss'
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Hros ~ fs6mrsr 4 ID Assi ots.-A man
named WILMA tJansson, apparently about
IS years Of age, was taken 70 the First Ward
Statlon-House late Wednesday night, Sc
riously wounded about the head. Il appears
that the stranger was looking for a lodging
place, when he came across two colored men,
who volunteered To show him cheap hotel,
and took him down Seventeenth street, and
when near the river struck him on the head
with q slungshot, knocking him sGuscless.
They then robbed him Of $40, all the ,ne.,c
he had. When questioned at the station he
was unable to describe his assallaut.
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MERCHANTS LINE OF SrEANsnIrs.-The
president OF tho Merchants Line Of Steam
chips, Mr.. J. W. Thompson, with his usual
energy aud foresight has provided for tho
increasing demands OF the trade, aud has
added another steamer TO the popular line
between this city and New York. Hereafter
the vessels will make regular weekly trips,
leaving Georgetown Monday and Thursday
at IL m, and New York Wednesday aud
Saturday at p. m.
J. Z. PARKER, 45S Seventh street, has the
latest publications, including all the maya
zines for September. lie has also large
assortment OF stationery. The periodicals
are always on his counter at the earliest mo-
ment.
TmH FREs NATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST
will hold services tomorrow In tho Common
SOuuNh III tHt NJ L
O'Clock aud In tho evening at 8 o'clock.
Rev. W. il. Cudworth, Of Boston, will preach
at both services.
The COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS having
charge Of the excursion OF Friendship club,
request all who have received invitations to
meet at the wharf on Monday at an earlier
hour than 10 q. m, the time specified on
the Invitations.
TRRNIsATED FATALLY.-Thc surgical ope-
ration Of which we made mention yesterday,
has, we regret 10 state, terminated fatally.
Washington died at late hour last night,
modification having taken place.
TILL-TAPPIsG.- Yesterday morning COL
orcd man entered tho store of Mr.. John
Cation, at the corner Of Fifth and q streets,
and stole thcrcfrom ~ or IS. The thief made
good his escape.
DAVIS Is selling out his entire stock Of
fancy and millinery goods, at No. 20 Mark ct
Space. Profit by the opportunity.
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD Is offered
for the roturn OF the gold watch stolen or
taken from Doolcy's drug store on the
I'd Of July last.
lhE bONU bRlDUE.-Nc arc authorized TO
state that the repairs on the Long bridge
VIII be completed to-day, aud the bridge will
be open for travel on Saturday morning.
We DUr OUR CLOTHING at Oak Hall, 400
Seventh street, opposite Post Office.
FRIksDsnn LODaE No. ~, intend giving
a picnic on tho LIST OF September.
We BUY OUR CLOTHING at Oak Hall, 400
Seventh street, opposite Post Office.
THE WASHINGTON CITY DIsPESsARY
northwest corner of Seventh and NJ streets,
conducted by Drs. l.. NJ. Taylor and Il. W.
Latimer, has proved a perfect success. Modi-
cal advice and surgical operations free Of
charge 10 tho poor. Office hours from to
10 a. IN. aud TO 7p.m. Prescriptions care
fully compounded.
TnE Liquor Dealers Association hold
special meeting at Trades Union Hall on
Monday afternoon next, at 4 o'clock.
We BuY OUR CLOTHING at Oak Hall, 400