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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

COMPLIMENTARY TO TRusTEg.-Yes-
terday noon Mr.. L. Champlin, trustee of the
Fourth school district, was presented at the
Grammar school room with a handsome gold
watch valued at sl5o-Aa = testimonial from
the tesehers OF the district. Tho presentation
| address WAS made by John 4. Thompson,
| ESQ, principal OF the male Gram mar school
| who spoke In fitting terms OF the important
| services rendered by that gentleman. Mr.
| Uhamplin responded In feeling remarks. This
handsome present 10 q deserved eomplime e Mt
| to the energy and self-sscrinoe which Mr.. O,
has manifested In behalf OF the schools of the
| Fourth district.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

REtlGIors,-Rey.F Father Mcguire, president
Of Georgetown College, will preach In st.
Aloysius church at II O'Clock Mas.
Rev. Nelson smell, OF Rochester, N. Y, will
preach to the univers.ust church, in Metz
croft Hail, At ii q. m. AND 80 y. m. Mr.. Smell
10 spoken Of as an eloquent speaker, and will
no doubt have 4 large audIenee.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

DEATH or AN AaED CIrIZEN-Judge Dick.
inson, who for many years past has been a
clerk In the office Of the First Comptroller OF
the Treasury, died at his late residence In
age OF rs years. The deceased was one OF the
Oldest clerks In the Department, and died
much beloved OF his associates. He was son
OF q former Senator from Vermont.
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CrHHiss' Doors AND SHOES,
AZ Seventh Street,
F..-=t E...I.r,. A.. IL, - ~

FiEtTtLAss BOARDING at I5s Twelfth
street. bg.wee4 q and H.
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GIFTS WORTH HAvIS0.-ReAd the hst OF
truly valuable books offered for sale by vii.
goneer Building, and make your holiday
selections.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

=SEE the beautiful Paisley long and square
shswls and other fancy dress goods at NJ. Tay-
lor and Co.'s, No. ~ Centre market space.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

tbs NATIONAL LABoR CosoREss, at their
asst meeting in Philsdelphia, held In August
last, an executive and advisory council was
appointed to prepare and issue an address to
the people Of the United States. That commit.
tee 10 ordered to meet IN Washington city on
the I'd Of January 1870, and as business Of the
greatest Importance to the labor interest W IN
come bsfore them they desire that as many OF
the State executive Officers and Others inter
ested as can will make 1t conyenient to be
present on that occasion.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

A PorULAR BooKsroRE.-The book aud
stationery store OF J, 5. Tomlinson, old No.
2s7, new No. ll2G, Seventh street, between l.
| and N, is rapidly growing in popular favor,
and deservedly so too, for In addition to the
meet, they tnd the latest publications, with 4
| general assortment of standard works. Mr.
Tomlinson has just received an endless variety
OF fancy goods Tor holiday presents, to which
attention is invited,
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THs bTADd Jury yesterday threw out the
eomplAlnts against Mr. II Crane for alter,
iHE q CONTRACT, Asd also the charge ~ libsI
pan AaJHf B0wsn
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

HYNEsIAL.-A select company on Thursday
night witnessed the nuptials OF ID. H. Cham.
berlain, esq Attorney General OF South Caro-
The ceremony was performed by Rev Leander
Chamberlain, OF Chicago, a brother OF the
bridegroom, at the residence Of the brides
mother, 372 Fourth street. The happy pair
left for their Southern home at COlumbis, s
o., last evening,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-12-18

THR CHRIsrMAs TIDE 10 In at the otiice OF
the sunday Morning Gd=.tfe. The tide has
noated 10 an arsosy OF beautiful Christmas
literature. The great story Of 1.-THE Lady OF
Powell" will be read with thrilling interest.
The Gazette 10 introduced into nearly all the
leading families OF Washington, and Adverti-
sers cannot fail Of reAping q sure reward by
making their business known to the public
through the columns Of this elegant and popu.
lar newspaper
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SALE or MONEY AND ELEortos.-At the
meeting OF the East Capital Building Assoeia-
ton ten shares were advanced on At an aver
age of cav per cent, The following otiicers
were then electedi President, 5. A. II. Marks;
Linville; Secretary, W. T. johnson; Directors,
X. W. BruH, George Foilansbse, Samuel Cook,
X, 4. Miller, Joseph Fry, Francis Fry, b. l..
Neyins, 7. q. Entwistle Attorney, Joseph
Daniels.
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Hrt't - CEDsSETDvT-" 81 . ~ ."
gsHfEstSSa Pos Omss, LA. ANAL bFiGL
hbIIs hsif tia rsIsG Hotel lot f.h,
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OVERCoATs for Gentlemsn, Boys And Chi.
dIsD, are ssllIng at very low prices At Oak
Hall, No, iC0 Seventh street opposite the Post
once.
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ST. JoHE'B LoD6T, No. II Y. AsD A, n .,
holds special Communication At D y. N. to.
gay to make arrangements for attending the
funeral Of their late brother, .. ~. UAsIAwAy
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POSSESSION will be given Immediately to a
good tenant for the three story and attic brick
house, No. $50 Sixth street. Apply at No 2il
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Masonic Observation-Disclosures Lodge, T.
the present term. L, b. Mscgrotty, W. Nj ID.
$, Jones, :. W, Frank Marshall, ]. W.; vii.
liam II. Fry, Seeretaryj John T. Clements,
Treasurer.
Continental Lodge, No. II, have elected the
following; George b. CLARK, W. Nj II. A.
Whitney. y. WI Thomas Gsddis, J. w.;
Thomas Thompson, Secretary David Hepburn,
Treasurer.
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THE STEAMER TALLAroosA.-It has been
decided that the boilers OF the steamer ITALIA
poosh shall be taken out, new ones substi-
tuted, and the vessel generally repaired. The
omeers OF the steamer will be granted leave of
Aosence Tor the holidays. The repairs are not
April, NV VI
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hTTEsrios Is DIRE TED to the pTospectua
Of the American, Engliuh, and IutetnAtIOna Al
PeAcemaker and Euigrants Gulde,T In our
advertising columns.
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lshment, No. 400 Seventh street, opposite tn 2
Post Once, Is taking meGiurSi to elothe all the
people.
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WAsHISGros LoEsE No, III. q. q. F., holds
special meeting at 1880 this evening, to maxi
arrangements for attending the funeral OF the
ate +. q, Madison Gassaway
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"OAK HALL" Clothing House, No, 900 Sew.
enth street, opposite the Post once, cele-
brsted for the style, nnish, oheapness, and du.
rability Of Its garments.
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DEATH OF A Sow OF JUDGE PuRCELL-We
regret to announce the death OF Mr.. VIM. II
court, who died yesterday at the residence OF
his father, at the early age OF twenty.one
years. The deceased for some years past has
been postal agent between this city and Lynch.
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Fire LAST NIGHT,-About Has o'clock last
night an alarm OF hre was sounded from box
", tkigss Co.'S bank caused by the burn
OF Mrs. Gea, Sackett, on q street, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets The flames
were speedily subdued, with loss OF about
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Religion in English Life.

Scarcely family-at least nonewholay
claim to any degree of respectability-fails
to have family service at least part of the
day. These devotions are not irreverently
rapid or tedious, as often with us but are
short, crisp, and reverent. The servants
come in, bringing with them their bibles
and the benches on which they sit. Men
who do not profess religion, as it Is under
stood among us, seldom sit atmeat without
grace, as it is here called. 1t consists of a
few words, such as, ''The Lord make us
thankful for his Sons sake" or For what
we are about to receive the Lord make US
thankful" At her breakfast table, where
the Queen appears as the woman, and lays
aside the queen, she frequently says grace.
I dined the other day informally, with the
Lord Mayor of London. He came from
the bench, where he sits as magistrate
daily, laid aside his robes and triple gold
chain, which are the insignia of his office,
and approached the dinnel table, around
which stood several gentlemen. In sim
pie and unaffected manner he said grace
and asked his guests to be seated. Nor i,
this can't The merchants of London have
an outspoken way of talking religion, as i
it was no appendage, or thing of which
they need be ashamed They gather il
their counting rooms for prayer; have club.
that meet weekly for studying the biblei g
among the lowly and neglectedon Sunday
gather little congregations where the regu
lar ministry cannot go, and form that grea
column, five thousand strong, who on ever,
Sunday go out to do among the masse
their work for their Master.-Hearth an
! HgJ9c
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SectarianiSm.

John Wesley was once troubledin regard
to the disposition Of the various sects, and
the chances of each in reference to future
happiness or punishment. a dream one
night transported him in his uncertain
wanderings to the gates Of hell.
care there any Roman Catholics here?"
asked thoughtful Wesley.
"Ycs," was the reply.
ANY Presbyterians ?"
YES" again was the answer.
ANY Congregationaiigts? ?"
"Yes."
"Any Methodists?' by way Of a clincher,
asked the pious Wesley.
"Yes" to his great Indignation, was an
swered.
In the mystic ways of dreams, a sudden
transition-and he stood before the gates
of heaven. Improving his opportunity he
again inquired:
'Are there any Roman Catholics mere? ~
"No," was replied.
amy Presbyterians?"
ono"
amy Congregationalists?'
NO"
ANY Methodists?"
'No."
"Well then he asked, lost in wonder
"who are they inside?"
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NUMBER Is.

result of the crop was 2223 bushels from
the six acres. Encouraged by that, have
sowed more or less wheat ever since, and
during that time there has bqen but one
wear that I have not raised and sold over
500 worth of wheat, besides the bread Tor
my family, and in three years in that time,
have sold from 5000 to $500 worth year
Last year harvested 70 bushels from
three acres of winter wheat, which sold for
seed readily at So, so per bushel. | had also
60 bushels of spring wheat from two and
three-fourth acres, part of which got
sprouted. Had it not been for excessive
wet and hot weather while harvesting, 1t
would have brought me SO per bushel.
This year 1 had four acres of winter
wheat, which threshed one week ago, land
measured up little rising of 80 bushels,
which | am selling for seed at 81 30 per
bushel. This year | have only one and a
half acres of spring wheat, which is not yet
harvested, but will probably yield 20 bush,
els in all, being rather light.
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Enormous Yield of Carrots.

Warren F. Daniel, esq, the paper man
ufacturer at Franklin, and a practical far
mer and stock raiser, has sent US specimens
of White Belgian carrots raised by him
this year, He bought the seed of Wash
burn & Co, Boston, for experiment, and
sowed it alongside of the common orange
color. Both had the same treatment, and
were on land not well adapted to carrots.
The common ones yielded poorly. The
Belgians are busters, the largest sent us
weighing six pounds six and half ounces.
He says that half of them average that
size He planted 81 rods square and got
40 bushels. That is yielding, is it? We
guess not 1000 bushels to the acre on
land not adapted to carrots! What would
it do if it was just fitted for theml How
the cows, calves, horses, colts, sheep, lambs
and poultry of the farm yard would shine
and thrive over field of them properly
dealt out from Thanksgiving to fast day
Are roots enough cultivated for stock in
New Hampshire? Carrots, rutabagas, and
turnips are scarce with us.-MirrOr and
Enr1pe;-
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Love for Gods Word.

Bibles are so common among us that we
have faint sense Of the value puto them
by individuals, or families, who have never
seen an entire bible, but only single books
Of scripture. The following is touching
story of the joy of some of the natives of
Madagascar on receivinga copy of the New
Testament with the Psalms.
Two men came one night to Mr.. Ellis,
the missionary of Madagascar. They had
walked hundred miles out of their way to
visit him.
''Have you the bible ?" asked Mr.. Ellis.
1--WE have seen it and heard it read"
one man said; "but we have only some Of
the words of David, and they do not belong
to us--they belong to the whole family"
"Have you the words of David with you
now?" asked Mr.. Ellis. They looked at
each other, and would not give answer
Perhaps they were afraid but Mr.. Ellis
spoke kindly to them. Then one of the
men put his hand into his bosom and took
out what seemed to be a roll of cloth. He
unrolled it, and after taking off some wrap
pers, behold, there were few old, torn,
dingy leaves Ofthe Psalms which had been
read, passed round, lent, and re-read, until
they were almost worn out. Tears came to
Mr.. Ellis eyes when he saw them. Have
you seen the words of Jesus, or John, or
Paul, or Peter?" asked the missionary.
yes" they said, eve have seen and
heard them; but we never owned them"
Mr.. Ellis then went and brought out a
Testament with book Of Psalms bound up
with it, and showed it to them.
''Now," said he, eff you will give me
your few words of David, l will give you
all his words, all the words of Jesus, and
John, and Paul, and Peter besides"
The men were amazed and delighted
but they wanted to see if the words Of Da-
vid were the same in Mr.. Ellis book; and
when they found they were, and thousand:
more ofthe same sort, their joy knew nc
bounds. They willingly gave up their pooi
tattcrcd leaves, seized the volume, babe thu
missionary goodbye, and started off upor
their long journey home, rejoicing like on,
who has found a great spoil. Did not thes,
poor men prize the bible? And had no
they found q Morning star.
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Virtues of VitrioI,

George W. Ames, of Union County, Or
egon, gave the following account of his ex-
perience in regard to a subject which of
late has been somewhat prominent at the
Club:
Let those who are pestered with smut
in wheat soak their seed in vitriol. To ev-
cry five bushels dissolve one pound of Wit
riol in enough water to thoroughly saturate
the wheat, and let it stand over night, or
twelve hours before sowing. When came
here in 1852, my neighbors told me must
vitriol my wheat before sowing, to prevent
smut did so, and had good crop
Thinking, perhaps, that was labor and ex-
pense for nothing, the next year | sowed a
small patch in the midst of my field with
out vitrioling it, and it was at least one
third smut, while the rest of the field was
clear wheat. My nearest neighbor was
unable one year to procure vitriol in time,
and, being little skeptical about its vir-
tue, sowed without. The result was about
| one-third smut. The next season, to give
it more thorough test, he sowed small
strip in the midst of his field without Wit
riol, and it was half smut"
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Statistics of Inebriety.

DR.. Mckinley of st. Louis, says the Med
ical Reporter of that city, has compiled,
after very careful research, some very
startling statistics of inebriation of the
United States. By him the following
statements were made: Taking the pOpu
lation of this country at 40, 100000; of 800
men 122 never drink spirits at all; 100
drink MODERATED but not to intOxication,
so are ephemeral drinkers; 25 drink peri
odically, called "spreeing;" and are ha-
bitual inebriates. To every 178 who drink,
are confirmed inebriates; 25 are periodi-
cal drinkers: 80 are ephemeral drinkers.
There is one confirmed inebriate to every
591 of men. OF 700 women, 600 never
taste alcoholics of any kind; 80 taste wine
occasionally; II taste ardent spirits; 36
drink ale or beer constantly; IA drink ar
dent spirits periodically, and 3 are habit
ual inebriates. Predominance in confirm
ed inebriates of the sexes; men in every
17S; 8 women in every hundred confirm
ed inebriate to every 335 women. Fewel
women drink than men; but larger pro
portion of them become habitual drinkers
Debauch drinkers rarely become habitual
but periodical drinkers; the latter rarel
become habitual inebriates as the violenc
, of their drinking is too great. and leads t
disgusting safety, and hence to interval
of sobriety.
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MuIching Trees.

Now that the cold and freezing weather
begins to approach, those who have young
fruit trees to care for will not neglect to
protect them as much as possible from the
severity of the winter. This can be done
by thoroughly mulching them with the
refuse growth of the garden and field, or
by material gathered from the pastures,
woods and swamps. Put a liberal amount
around each tree, and it will not only serve
as protection for the winter, but as a
needed fertilizer in the coming season.
Lest the mulch become harbor for mice
and moles, which will feed upon the tree
in winter, let small space next the tree
receive liberal supply Of loan, trodden
down close and compactly. And then as
snow falls, 90 about and tread down the
dampened fleece around the trunk Of the
tree. This will add to the protection
against injury from destructive animals
! Mirror and Farmer.
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The Gentleman in Church.

The gentleman in church is known by
the following marks;
/. Comes in good season, so as neither to
interrupt the pastor nor The congregation
by late arrival.
2 Does not stop upon the steps or in the
portico, either to cape at the ladies, salute
friends, or display his colloquial powers.
3. Opens and shuts the door gently, and
walks deliberately and lightly up the aisle
or gallery stairs, and gets his seat as quiet
ly, and by making as few persons remove
as possible.
4. Takes his place either in the back
part of the seats or steps out into the aisle
when any one wishes to pass in, and never
thinks Of such thing as making people
crowd past him, while keeping his place in
the seat.
s. Is always attentive to strangers, and
gives up his seat in church seeking anoth-
err for himself
9. Never thinks of defiling the house OF
God with tobacco spittle, or annoying those
who sit near him, by chewing that nause-
Gus weed in church.
I. Never, unless in case of illness, gets
up or goes out during the time of service
But if necessity compel him to do so, goes
so quietly that his very manner is an apOl
ogy for the act.
s. Does not engage in conversation be
fore the service.
9. Does not whisper, nor laugh, or ca
fruit in the house of God, or loungein tina
holy place.
10. Does not rush out of church like
trampling horse, the moment benedictiol
is pronounced, but retires slowly, in noise
less, quiet manner.
II. Does all he can, by precept and ex
ample, to promote decorum in others, an
is ever ready to lend his aid to discountt
nance all indecorum in the house of God.
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A Terrible Enemy.

The rumseller is terrible enemy to ev-
cry family circle. He sits in the lurking
places Of the village like beast of prey
He fastens his eyes upon the youth and
sets forth the most tempting bait to draw
them into his net, If some huge serpent
lurking near should now and then glide
along the street and wind his fatal folds
around somebody's son and crush him, who
could remain Indifferent or inactive? Ev-
cry parent, every citizen would rise up,
and that serpent would be dragged forth
and destroyed, though his den were a rocky
fortress. That serpent could kill but the
body. The rumseller kills the body and
soul together.
And yet parents who know all this, and
who would sooner follow son to the gray,
in life's fair morning than see him live t.
become victim of the rumseller, will ST
still with folded hands and see the worl
Of ruin 90 on busily around him. Once
fierce wolf went prowling over the hill
and valleys, thinning the focks of the far
mers. The men rose up, pursued the enc
my to his lair, the bravest of them went i
and confronted and destroyed him. Ths
wolf preyed only upon the focks, the run
sellers prey upon the precious youth. Fla
the wolf been endowed with perpetual III
! and he devoured the sons instead OF tn
lambs, he would not have been at all ,
terrible an enemy to the homes OF Il
country as are the rumsellers who are ia
tefing by the ruin of souls.
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Poster Printing

would saw to the farmers who have
sold their farms and are about to sell
their stock, farm utensils, furniture, &c.
at auction. and want a good auction
bill, and to all who want any kind of
poster. that the job printing office in
Skinner & Drew's building, Barton, is
fitted up especially for that kind Of
work. 1t has 80 fonts of wood and
metal type, varying in size from two
pea ems to forty-four ems, or from
five-sixteenth OF an inch to seven inches,
that are made on purpose for that work.
Persons wishing a neat and attractive
auction bill, one that will +" catch the
eye" of every passer by; one set up in
such way that all the important arti-
Gals will stick right out in black letters
and can be read without glasses as plain
as a sign on a rum shop (and look a
great deal more respectfully, will do
well to call and examine specimens and
ascertain prices, which are from two
to four dollars, according to size and
number wanted. 1t is not necessary
for persons living in the distance, to
come here, as orders by mail will be
Immediately attended to, and in most
cases can be done in from one to two
hours notice and sent by return express