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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

PUBLIC TEMPERANCE MEErTSG.-A public
temperance meeting, under the auspices of
Mutual Division, No. 20, Sons Of Temper
ance, was held on Monday evening at Wcs-
ley Chapel Mission church. Addresses
were made by Messrs. A. X. Smith, J. d.
Wolf, II. B. Moulton, and +. VI. Bradley.
Thirty-one persons signed the pledge. The
members OF Mutual Division are hard at
work In the cause.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

CHARGED WITH LARCESy. - Yesterday
evening, at o'clock, Cornelia Parker was
brought before Justice Reaver charged with
the larceny Of gold watch and chain, $40
In gold and other minor articles from the
premises Of Mrs. f. G. Stott, on Nineteenth
street. Mr.. NJ. II. Norris appeared for the
accused. The proof being insufficient, she
was discharged from custody.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIzES.-Wo regret to
announce the death Of Mr.. Voltairc Wlllett,
an old and highly respected citizen Of Wash
lngton, which sad event occurred yesterday,
at his residence, No. "A Indiana avenue.
Mr.. Wilett was well known In this COM
munity az prominent business man.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

Sc II Is not necessary that the subscribers to 4
club should receive their papers Vt the Same post
office Where Club Of subscribers has been for.
wATded, additions may be made TO II at the same
rates. Paper, will DO addressed sinGly to each
member Of elib,
Be- Money orders should be sont from all post
Offices issuing them. From other Otlees letters
should be registered.
sS- Specimen copies Of Daily or Weekly Ma
tiOnsl Republican sent on application,
ADDREss: w. ,. MURTAGH,
Washington, ID. c.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

| LIANT EXPLosroS.-About eleven o'clock
on Monday night coal oil lamp exploded
| In the store OF Z. SOlomons, corner of Sixth
street and Virginia avenue. The flames were
extlngul.hed by Mr.. Solomons and Sergeant
Clements without doing much damage TO the
store.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

o. The DAILY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN 10
furnished to subscribers vt 50 por Hnnum, i've
copies year s2o.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

ADIREcT IMPORTATION OF TEA from China
to Chicago has commenced, but It differs
tail dealers club together and order u few
chests each, by which means they expect to
be able to sell such tea as is sold for sl.50 OF
tl.75 for less than 81. This is n species Of
cooperative importation, and perhaps II
contains the germ of vast trade. Now that
intercourse with China Is so easy VIC may
look for great changes. The tea may bt
good or bad, but the trade promises to form
the basis OF social, religious and political
movements.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

THE attendance at the Kentucky State fair
at Louisville was very large and the display
of blooded stock exceeds that OF any previous
year.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

TIE PUBLIC AT LARGE cannot fail TO ap.
preclate the great benefit derived by them
through the Introduction into America OF
HorF's MALT EXTRACT, so favorably known
throughout the Old World. For the infor-
nation Of such as may not have been already
Informed rs to Its wonderful merits, We
would state that II Is an excellent strength
ching beverage, q delightful tonic, and a
pleasant remedy for disorders Of the throat,
chest, lungs and stomach. Sold by all drug
gsts and grocers. CO.
THE TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF the
Fourth district will issue tickets Of admission
to the schools on Wednesday Of each week,
o'clock, a. M, at the grammar school
room, Sixth street, between ID and +. No
tickets will be issued at their private resi-
dences.
FiRsT-CLAss table board, at $50 per month,
can DO obtained at the American House
corner OF Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

THE CAUSE OF THE MIsTAKE.-W We learn
that the reason why the Franklin fire
engine responded to box II yesterday morn
ing, was caused by the gong ut the Franklin
engine house striking wrong, three Of the
have been struck ~.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

ILLNESS OF LIEUT.. TATE.-Wc regret 10
state that Lieutenant Alexander TAFT, of the
Fifth precinct, is quite sick at his residence,
on Eleventh street, near II. His disease is
an affection Of the kidneys, and causes much
pain. During his absence from duty the du-
ties of his position are temporarily per-
formed by Lieutenant Charles NJ SklpPOn,
in charge ofthc detective corps.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

Police OFFICER SUSsTRUCK.-Yestcrday
morning Officer Owens, OF the First pre-
clnct, while doing duty on his beat, was
overcome from the effect OF the heat, and
was found by Officer White in q helpless
condition. lie was conveyed to his home,
where he now lies, slightly recovered from the
effects of the stroke, but still very Ill, and
at late hour last evening his medical at
tendant pronounced his condition critical.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

ALLIGATOR AT LARGE. A gentleman
passing Mil creek, In West Philadelphia,
yesterday, saw an alligator, about three feet
In length, summing itself on one of the banks.
A stone being thrown towards II the reptile
crawled into the water, but kept its head
above the surface. II had doubtless escaped
from private collection of rcptiles.-Fhiid-
delphid Ledgsr.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

A HORSE, buggy aud harness is offered for
sale cheap at Earls stables, II street, near
Twentieth.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

New GERMAN sCHooL.-ThG new school
house of the German Evangelical church, on
Fourth street, near Z street, was formally
dedicated Monday afternoon with religious
persons were present, and tho exercises were
extremely Interesting,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

MAYOR BOwEN, MS president - ohlr'o of
the Board Of School Trustee, oaus u spcrinl
meeting of the Board Of School Trustees To-
night.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

METROPOLITAN DIVISION No. 10, SoNs OF
TEMPERAScE.-The meeting Of this division
last night was again very largely attended,
not only by It's own membership but by mem
bers aud lady visitors from other divisions.
This branch Of the grand army OF temper
ance Is steadily marching on 10 victory, and
the results Of Its labors are seen In large ac-
cessions to the membership on each meeting
night. Last night seven new members gen
tlemcn well known In this community-wcrc
admitted by initiation. Amer the transac-
ton OF the regular business, an excellent
programme was carried out under the head
Of Good Of the Order. The first exercise
was a Duet by Mrs. Lizzie Pope and Mr..
John Pugh, rendered In a manner that
would have given the utmost satisfaction TO
any large and select audience In this or any
other community. This was followed by
piano solo by Mrs. Pritchett, which was cx-
ecuted In true artistic style. Mrs. Kate
Smith followed with a solo, "kathlcen Ma
vournccn"-sung in manner to command
the most critical attention. Mrs. Smith was
accompanied on the piauoby Mrs. Pritchett
While music, vocal and instrumental, Is q
very prominent feature In the entertainments
of this organization, II docs not lose sight of
the fact that Its mission is temperance,
and to convert men to the doctrine
and practice OF total abstinence from
all that intoNicatcs. Hence, the pro-
gramme is intcrspersed with short speeches
of experience and encouragement by mem.
bers and visitors.
After Mrs. Smiths song, a brief address
was delivered by Mr.. o. X. Harris. This
was followed by a solo by Miss Jennie Pugh,
whose merit as a vocalist Is in nowlse In
ferlor to others who assisted at the enter
tainment. This was followed by an inter
estng address by Mr.W. p. Drew, of Howard
division. The entertainment closed with a
ductt by Mrs. Lizzie Pope, Miss Jennie
season, each one having experienced the de-
lghtful advantages Of q connection with a
| hourishing division of the noble order Of
Sons Of Temperance.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

The "CnoRAL socIETr."-The gentlemen
interested In the formation Of an American
singing club, TO the number Of about fifty,
assembled last evening In the parlor Of the
Kirkwood House, primary meeting for
the same object having been held on wedncs-
day evening last at Metzerott Hall. The
meeting was called 70 order by Mr.. 8. r.
Bond, Mr.. d. l.. Burnett acting as secretary.
The committee appointed to dram q consti-
tuition and bylaws submitted reports
which, AFTER considerable discussion and
amendment, was adopted. The title OF tho
"Choral Society" was finally selected as the
designation by which the organization should
be known, and provisions were made for &c.
tive and inactive members, for i've officers
q president, vice-president, secretary and
treasurer, librarian, and director-thcse, with
three others, constituting an executive
board, which shall have charge Of all mat
Its membership, sc.
The constitution provides also that con.
cert shall be given at least once year for
the purpose Of defraylng the expense Of q
| Tree lecture, by person properly qualified
| to treat Of the art and science Of music; so
that II 10 evidently the aim Of the association
to dlffuse knowledge Of the glorious art Of
music among the mass Of our citizens.
Upon Recommendation OF the committee
|
the meetings OF the society can DO held, a
hall In the basement OF the new Congrega.
tional church was ordered to be secured.
A vote Of thanks was rendered to the pro
prietors Of the Kirkwood house for theii
kindness In allowing the use Of the parlor
after which the society adjourned to meet
on Tuesday evening next.
The association may now be considered
permanently established, and, with the mate
rial Of which 1t Is composed, will certainly
prove ominently successful. Our city has
long felt the need Of some organization OF
this character, and we heartily commend
the energy and perseverance Of those gen
tlemcn who originated the scheme, and who
have been instrumental in carrying it to n
successful completion.
Among the prominent vocalists of the Dis
trict who have taken part in organizing this
society, are Messrs. c. c. Ever, W. II. and
d. L. Burnett, W. A. Widney, l.. T.. Gan.
non, J. L. Parkhurst, David and Harvey
Kohr, DR.. W. c. Tilden, 8. r. Bond, J. b.
Dawson, T. A. Chase, 3. V. Noyes, W. s.
Morgan, DR.. Frank T. Howe, Samuel
Young, L. P. seibold, Fred. W. Jones, 6. j.
Kmbali, Z. Eberbach, and others.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

ARRESTED FOR CowuIDiNG.-On Monday
afternoon Sergeant Cadwallader, Of the Bal
tlmOrc police force, came to this city and ar
rested Courtney Jones, who is charged with
being concerned in a cowhldng affair, which
occurred In Baltimore on Saturday last.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

STATIONERY WAREHOUSE. Tho large build
Ing on New York avenue, between Seven.
enth and Eighteenth streets, recently built
y Mr.. J. II. Clark, has been leased by the
War Department TO be used as a stationery
warehouse, the structure lately used for this
purpose on Seventeenth street, above tho
avenue, belug ln a dllapldated condition,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

The streets Of Charleston, s. G., are to be
laid with the Nlcolson pavement
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

MONEY soLD.-At the meeting Of the Sew
cnth Building Association, of Georgetown,
fifteen shares Of stock were retired at an
average Of ais net to the shareholders.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

TRANSFER or REAL ESTATE. - Messrs.
Green " Williams have sold TO Patrick Flcm-
Ing lot on Eighth street west, between l.
and NJ streets, ~ feet front by 20 feet deePi
price paid, 81 900.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

WoRKIsoMss's MBErING.-Thcrc will be
a meeting this evening OF the mechanics aud
workingmen at the Council chamber, when
General Wjnn and Others will speak. Gene,
raj Wlnn Is president OF the Mechanics aud
Workingmen's Union, OF California, and Is
an eloquent champion Of the interests OF In
dustry In all Its branches, aud all will find II
Interesting to listen TO his remarks, as he
fully understands their welfare.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

The FIRE IN GEoRGETOwN.-Thc fire In
Georgetown, Of which We made mention yes
terdny, was In the grocery store of :, T..
Gross " Co., on Bridge, near Potomac street
The loss was 1900, on which there was no
lnsurnncC.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

HOMICIDE IN MARYLASD.-An ARRAY oc-
Cured on Sunday evening between Michael
Bruneck and James Sagerson, labOrers en-.
ploycd on the Baltimore and Potomac rail-
road, about nine miles from Bladensburg,
In the course Of which Bruneck was stabbed,
receiving severe wound, from which he
shortly after died. A coroner's jury rem
dered a verdict that sagerson was his muir
derer. The body of the murdered man,
who resided at the corner Of Twenty second
and streets, was brought to this city and
buried yesterday afternoon. The deceased
leaves a widow and several small children
In destitute circumstances. Sagerson Is
resident OF Georgetown, where he has
family, and Is represented 10 be very rough
customer. Measures have been taken TO re-
cure his arrest.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

OAK Hill CEMETERY arc in-
vltcd through our columns to-day for the
Seneca stone gate posts, at Oak Hill Gene
tory. The bids will be opened October D..
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

EQUITY CouET-Jmige Wylis.-This court
was occupied yesterday with quite a large
number OF cases, some of them Of consldcra-
bic Importance;
BodiscO VS.. Williams. This Ia an old case.
The court made an interlOCutOry order,
directing the defendant to bring into court
all the stocks and money which are acknowl-
edged 10 he In his hands,
II. Leisburger VS.. 7. A. Boswell, trustee.
This is bill In which the plaintiff sets out
error In deed Of trust to the Metropolitan
Building Association. Upon hearing of
the case 1t appearing that, as In several re-
cent cases against the trustees Of building
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

CUsToM.HousE IMPROVEMENT IN GEORGE-
rows.-An important Improvement Is now
under way at the Georgetown custom-house,
which consists In constructing an archway
10 lead direct from the sidewalk on Congress
street 10 the cellar OF the building, where arc
stored all foreign goods arriving at this
port In bond. Heretofore all such goods
have had to be carried TO tho rear OF the
building and thence let down n hight Of
steps Into the cellar, all OF which delay this
improvement will obviatc. The work will
be done In the most substantial manner, aud
Iron doors will be placed nj tho Inner aud
outer entrances TO the arrhway.
SPECIAL MEETING or ymE FIRE CONNIE
sIosKRs.--A meeting OF the Board of Fire
Commissioners wac held yesterday after.
noon, at | o'clock, at the Mayors office, to
discuss the proprlety Of purchasing the steam
fire engine lately brought from the Seneca
Falls Works, and offered for sale TO the cor.
poratlon. In view OF the engine being too
heavy and the wheels not fitting the rail.
road track, being some four inches too wide,
II was determined by the board TO decline
Its purchase and order one from the same
works Of lighter calibre, with whocls 10 1t
the track.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-22

VOL, H. D. hOultOn, anu f. VI. DTlulcy.
Thirty-one persons signed the pledge. The
members OF Mutual Division are hard at
work In the cause.
CHARGED WITH LARCESy. - Yesterday
evening, at o o'clock, Cornelia Parker was
brought before Justice Reaver charged with
the larceny Of a gold watch and chain, $40
in gold and other minor articles from the
premises of Mrs. +. G. Stott, on Nineteenth
accused. The proof being insufficient, she
was discharged from custody.
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.-We regret to
announce the death Of Mr.. Voltairc Wlllett,
! an old and highly respected citizen OF Wash
lngton, which sad event occurred yesterday,
at his residence, No. "A Indiana avenue.
Mr.. Willett was well known In this com
munity as a prominent business man.
SEVEN DAYS PROM SAN Francisco TO THE
OAK HALL CLOTHING HousE.-Ycsterduy
our well-known Oak Hall sold suit of
! clothes to a gentleman who, seven days ago,
was In San Francisco. Two weeks hence
he will be showing tho latest Washington
style to our neighbors on the Pacific coast.
LIANT EXPLOSION eleven O'Clock
on Monday night a coal oil lamp exploded
! III tut btOEt VI COIDllOuhs NDIiltI VI SlAtl
street and Virginia avenue. The flames were
extlngu:hed by Mr.. solomons and Sergeant
Clements without doing much damage TO the
store.
The CAUSE OF THE MIsTAKE.-Wc learn
that the reason why the Franklin fire
engine responded to box II yesterday morn
ing, was caused by the gong at the Franklin
engine house striking wrong, three OF the
members counting II. The alarm should
have been struck ~.
NEW GERMAN scHooL.-Thc new school
house of the German Evangelical church, on
Fourth street, near Z street, was formally
dedicated Monday afternoon with religious
and musical exercises. A large number Of
persons were present, and tho exercises were
extremely Interesting.
ARRESTED FOR Communication Monday
afternoon Sergeant Cadwallader, of the Bal
tlmOrc police force, came to this city and ar
rested Courtney Jones, who is charged with
being concerned In cowhlding affair, which
occurred in Baltimore on Saturday last.
OAK HILL METERY.-Proposnls arc in.
yltcd through our columns to-day for the
erection Of cast iron fencing, n gate and two
Seneca stone gate posts, at Oak Hill Gene.
tory. The bids will be opened October 3.
THE FIRE IN Conference.-The fire In
Georgetown, Of which We made mention yes.
terduy, was In the grocery store of ;, T.
Gross X Co., on Bridge, near Potomac street
| The loss was $500, on which there was M
Insurance.
MONEY soLD.-At the meeting Of the Sew
! cnth Building Association, Of Georgetown
! fifteen shares of stock were retired at au
average Of ais net to the shareholders.
TRANSFER or REAL ESTATE. - Messrs
! Green " Williams have sold TO Patrick Elem
Ing lot on Eighth street west, between l.
and NJ streets, III feet front by 20 feet deep
price paid, 81 900.
MAYOR bowen, as president rndlr'o OF
the Board of School Trustee, o4as u spcral
meeting Of the Board Of School Trustees to-
night
ELECTION or OFFICERS OF the Washington
Skating Park Association takes place Mon
day evening next, at Board Of Trade rooms,
No. 4 Market space.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-10
CooIineOH.

1t is surprising what ignorance there
is of the most common laws Of health
among our people. a lady who was
accustomed TO DO her own washing, by
which she became very much over
heated, used to go into her dark, cool
parIor, and lie down on the floor for
an afternoon nap. The result was a
cold which ended in a rapid consunp-
ton, and finally laid her in her grave.
1t is Just this matter of cooling off
suddenly when Overheated that sends
many OF our farmers youth to an ear
ly tomb. 1t is often a matter of sur
prise that so many farmers boys and
girls die ofcOnsumptiOn. 1t is thought
that abundant exercise in the open
air is directly opposed to that disease.
Soft j., bat Judgment aud knowledge
of the laws Of health are essential to
the preservation Of health under any
circumstances.
The cool breeze, which blows in so
refreshingIy through the open window,
is delightful to the flushed brow and
heated blood, but too often there is
death in the breeze, or years Of linger-
ing illness and consequent wretched-
ness. A friend who had spent the day
in the heated city, stood out on the
deck of the ferTy-bOat as he crossed
the river, for ten minutes, per-
haps, enjoying the delightful luxury
of the cold, salt breeze. Bat soon the
luxury was changed to a decided chill,
which was far from comfortable. For
a time he lost the use of his voice, and
his lungs were seriously threatened
Teach your children when over
with permanent disease. .-
heated to cool off slowly-never in a
strong draught of air. Gentle fam
ming, especially if the face is repeated
ly wet with cold water, will soon pro-
.duce a delightful GOODNESS, which
leaves no disagreeabIe results.
The "ounce of prevention" theory
is never of more service than in med
icine No cold comes without a cause,
and DR.. Hall states that, "fOur times
out of five, it is the result of leaving
off exercise too suddenly, or of re-
naming still in the wind, or in a cooler
Atmosphere than that in which the
exercise i taken. We should begin to
teach our children this principle at three
or four years of age, and help them to
form right habits in the matter. If
this were the regular custom, thOus-
ands of useful lives might be yearly
spared which are now cut off prema-
turely by pneumonia, often within a
week Of the exposure. Others would
be spared long years of torture from
that arch-inquistOr rheumatism, " hicb
seems to haunt our farm houses like a
ghost TCuItivatOr
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-10
Female Suffrage.

Women possess the right to vote
more extensively than is generally sup
posed. In Aus;ra women can vote as
mobiles, in their corporate capacity as
nuns and as tax payers. In some ca
sas, however, they vote by proxy. In
Hungary, up to 1848, widows aud Sim
gle women who were landed prOpr.e-
tors possessed the right to vote. They
were deprived Of it by the revolution
ary Government, and are now petition
ing for the rest0rati0us Of this right.
In Canada, as in several of our own
States, women are allowed to vote for
and serve as trustees. In the British
Australian colony of Victoria women
universally assumed the right to vote
about four years ago, having found
that the law had been 50 framed as to
permit them. In Sweden, chiefly
through the exertions Of the late Fred
rika Bremen, an indirect right of vOt-
ing was in 1862 granted to all7womeu &
possessing specified property qualifca-
tiOns. In Italy a widow or wife sepa-
rated from her husband may vote il
she pays taxes. Also, in Holland, sim
gle women possessing property are en-
titled to vote on all questions likely to
affect its value. In many towns in
France women possess and exercise
the right to vote in municipal affairs.
Il Exchange.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1869-06-10
TOfhe Front.

It is said that when thefOOt-sore and
wearied regiments of the Union army
reached Gettysburg, and the sounds of
the battle reached their ears-worn-out
and sick officers and men, inspired
with a new strength, grasping their
arms, moved forward to the scene of
strife.
A poor fellow who looked the image
of death, hObbled out of an ambulance,
and shouldering his lnusket, was just
starting forward when the surgeon
stopped him with: ssWhere are you
going, sir?" The brave fellow said,
trying hard to stand firm and speak
boldly, "To the front, Doctor"
"What! a man in your condition.
You can't march half mile. You
haven't strength to carry yourself, let
alone your musket and equipments.
You have every symptom of typhoid
fever; little over-exertion will GER
tainly kill you"
"WeI, Doctor" said he, "if I must
die, I would rather die in the field
than in an ambulance"