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The national Republican., 1869-01-29

THe FRANKLIN r. II. ExTENsIoN.-The
Board Of Directors Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal held an adjourned meeting at
Willlamsport on the 18th instant,at which the
road exteneion and other officials of the Gum
berland Valley railroad were present and en-
tered Into a consultation respecting the con.
structlon OF basin for the transhipment Of
coal. The Mad states that the railroad CON-
pany not having, as yet, determined, upon any
definite route or terminus, nothing Of dehni.
tive character could be done, although as gen.
eral result II was announced that the canal
company would do any thing It could to favor
the railroad company, and the railroad com
Pany would sertsin as 60 On i immedlsteIy WIN
mouth OF the Conoc oobeague were examined
with a view to the establishment of a basin,
but dificulties presented themselves In the
way OF each and The probability now 10 that
u the work is ever prosecuted, II will bo car
ried across the ConooooheAgue to Fenton -
Cumberiand (Md.) dHeghdnidn,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

SAD AcCIDEsT.-On Wednesday Mr., James
Garrett, a stone.mason, In the employ OF the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Company,
was experimenting, in Alexandria, the load.
ing OF some heavy stones to be used In con.
structing a eulyert on the line of the railroad
aad while so engaged one of the largest OF the
boulders fell upon him, crushing him TO a
there was no sign OF life left. He was buried
yesterday afternoon from his late residence In
hlexAndrIAyA,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

MEETING OF THE OFFICERS AND DIRRCToRs
oY THE PRoyIDEST AID SoClETY.-A meeting
of this society was held at the office Of the
ker, president, In the chair, Dol. Jas. O'Beirne
secretary. There was full meeting Of the
offioers and directors, and considerable busi-
ness was transacted, Reports were made by
the general agent, treasurer, and various COM
mittees. A Communication signed by all the
officers, including vice presidents s. r. Chase,
cOrAn was read, which Communication is to
be presented to Congress to-day, showing the
operations, aims and wants OF the society.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29
DROPosALs FOR SUPPLIES.
OFFICE OF PAInAsTER U. 8. NAVY,
N, No. 10 CHEsrEuT sThsEr,

OFFICE OF PAIHAsTER U. 8. NAvY,l
No. as CHEsTkuT sTREET,
PHuADELPHIA, January %, 1900.
Sealsi proposals endorsed Proposals for Sup
plies, VIII be reesiyed at this once until u o.
States Navy Department with the following arti-
eles 70 be q the best quality, and subject 70 IN.
spection by the Inspecting ofcer at the PhilAdel-
phia Navy.yard, where they are to be delivered,
free of expense 70 the Government. for which Sc
foR BUREAUi toiR CONSTRUCTION. &c.
Screw Cutting Lathe. to swing "a inehesi be-
Screw and Nut Cutter. to cut from X inch to 5
inches,
day Of March, $780, with ali belts, pniieys, coun.
eE.shafting changers, &c, complete,
yard, Philadelphia. II. u. HIRsKRLL,
jan2S.td PaymAster U. s. Navy.
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HARB BoUR's
ALL-HEALING
LOTION.

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This highly -prired and extraordinary Medicine
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Prom ths unbounded confidence in his Lotion,
and the perfect and thorough knowledge Of II
power to cure the diseases named, II It does no
give entire satisfaction. after a fair and proper
trial. pledge myselfto refund the money received
on the return Of the empty bottle.
do not pretend TO be the author Of this prepara-
tion. having obtained the recipe from an old Indian
after having travelled among the red men for sew.
eral years.
After having performed at least one hundred
most DondsrJui cures Of Rheumatism, NeuralGiA.
&e., dc. have been induced by my friends 10
put 1t before the public. and now make this prop
osition:
That in any case Of Sick or Nervous Headache or
Toothaehe. should fail to cure In from two 10 ave
minutes with my An-HealinE Lotion, will forfeit
the sum Of Ave dollars. -
DR. HARBouRG Permit ne to tender you my sin
eere thanks for the extraordinary care your ALI
Healing Lotion has performed.
For several years have been AFFLICTED with the
Neuralgia, with but temporary relief from the doc
tors. had given up ever recovering, until tried
your All-Hsaling Lotion, which, In four weeks,
produced q complete cure.
Your obedieut servant,
All orders. either for agencies or for immediate
use, should be addressed to the manufacturer.
JOSEPH HARBOUR, Manufacturer,
No; n Second street west. bot: Mass. Avenue and O
street north, Washington D. @.
For sale by all DruE-siorss.
Trade supplied by CHAs. sroTT. PennsylvaniA
avenue, between four-apd.a-half and Sixth sts. I,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

An Extraordinary WILL CAsK.-Surro-
gate Tucker 10 now examining a singular will
case. About six months ago Robert Watson,
colored man, who lived In Sullivan street,
died. leaving real and personal estate valued
at $4,000. He left a wife and daughter who
after his death Polly Watson and her son Al.
bert, OF Poughkeepsic, appeared as claimants,
Polly Watson had been a slave In Virginia,
ried to Robert Watson, by whom she had
thirteen or fourteen children. Her husband
was subsequently, sold to a Georgia planter.
no further tidings until MS death was reported
last summer. She at once came to this city,
and claimed to identify the body by a soar on
the leg. Several witnesses have been exam
ined, one OF whom, Mr.. Joshua A. Colt, OF
New Haven, testified that he knew Watson
from 1923 or 1874 until the time of his death.
He was employed many years as a servant by
public caterer. The son OF Polly Watson is
about thirty years OF age.-N. Y. Evening Post.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

VESSEL SuNK.-Ou Wednesday night the
schooner Problem, Capt. Cornwall, from Phil.
adelphia, and loaded with sixty-eight tons Of
while endeavoring to make q street wharf,
struck upon q rock, was thrown upon her
beam ends, and In a few minutes was allied
will be recovered,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

RIVER News. - The beautiful spring-like
weather OF the past few days has not as yet
had the effect OF waiting to the wharves along
the river front, very many OF the craft, and
not near so many As the rlver-men had ex-
pected. The following arrived yesterday!
At Johnson's wharf, schooner -Four Broth
ers, Faunce, from Rosters creek, with a hne
cargo OF rock fish to market.
At HaTvey's wharf, steamer Pioneer, Olden,
fom Accotink, with cargo OF wood for HAr-
vey, Clark Given.
At Riley's wharves, foot OF Eleventh street,
there are daily arrivals Of oyster pungies with
biyalves for city dealers.
Should the weather continue as pleasant as
OF late, few days more will witness business
quite lively along the 'front.'
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

New AssIGSATION HOUsR.-Our police are
ever on the alert to prevent crime and ferret
out places OF resort for unlawful purposes
O'Clock on Wednesday night, discovered a fne
new family carriage, with horses attached
standing on T. street, 10 rear Of the City Hall,
without q driver. The officer, approaching
the heads Of the horses, was about to take the
establishment into custody, when the
coach door opened, and out popped Henry
The intsIiof and fannS a coIored oySsIi,u,e a
seated quite comfortably upon the pleasant
cushions Of the vehicle, whereupon he com.
PEELED Stewart to drive to the Seven tn pre-.
cinct stAtion-house, where Justice Walter
fined the coachmAn " for Indecent use of the
carriage and dismissed the woman, who gave
her name as Julia Stewart,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29


NEW YORK MARKETS.
snd steady 2sts92e cents. Sugar arm, densnd
cents. Flour dull and unohangedi Southefti
to264tlt.5o. Wheat quiet and steadyi ti con
l.es. Sorn quiet andstcsdyj eiRps csnfs. Oats
tits@i.bo. Pork dull and lower; sso.5o. Cold
h.3eH
BALTIMORE, Jan. 2s.--Breadsfu6s, = There
was rather more inquiry for Fious ri. MORN.
Ing, and the market may be said to be some
what hrmer In tone. We notice sales Of 400
bbis. good Howard Street Extra atts 90 n bbI.
We heard also Of sales OF three days since, not
previously reported, OF 900 bbls. Horizon Ex.
At slso N bbi,, and We note sales Of some 500
to 200 bbls. at this ngnre.
Whedi-was steady this morning and In fair
Ssmsnd a., ssles a. were made OF fsir Penusyl;
Maryland red at ti.so82oS for low and me.
dium grades, aud t2loD2ls for good Prime
and choice red we quote as before at t2.as@
Gorn.-Reeeipts were light this morning,
amounting to only 5000 bushels, but prices
were steady. sales comprised white At s2@s5
eentsi yellow at s33s5 cents, and at seSSsT
cents,
Propi'ioas. - Prices have still further sd.
yaneed at the West, and the market hero 10
very strong, with a decidedly upward tend
enoy. Bulk Meat 10 hi CHER, 20. 900 pounds loose
Shoulders selling yesterday at II cents, and
vance Of u to " on any previous sales. Bacon
shoulders, lTA0i7h cents fof rib sides, and
lsl4@lsH cents for clear rib sides, but business
In lt 10 confined to flling orders. Lard we
quote again at 2o22oJS cents. We note a sale
OF 20 tlerces at the lsstnAmed figure. Mess
Pork we quote firm at t31 b0fp32 per barrel.
Since writing the above we have heard OF
sales OF some 30 to 90 hogsheads, Bacon TO the
trade here at l5lS cents for Shoulders, and lJX
cents for rib Sides, and for jobbing lots prices
are now 10y cents for Shoulders, lTL cents for
RIB Sides. and ls24 cents for clear rib Sides.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29
THE COURTs.

DISTRICT surnnxz CouRr-Gsperai Term.
-Ohief Justice Cartier and Justices wylie
and Oiin continued their sitting IN bdne yes.
tetday, and were occupied as foiiowsI
WINE 6ssE Fa SSds g TAT. appeal sc%.:
from the Equity Court. The bill 10 this case
Rhinehsft. Ifsiieees that Morgan Rhins:
hart executed their note for tas 900, secured
upon real estate and delivered the same 70
for the purpose OF enabling CLARK to raise .
loan Of money to them. which he promised 70
DO, but that CLARK has since set up q demand
and 10 about to enforce the security a. for q
debt due to him. They. pray the stoppage o.
shs s q i've mi hs tss
note and deed Of trust Of Morgan Rhine
The defeudap,s deny that the note and deed
were delivered TO CLARK upon condition that
he should procure thereon a loan Of money,
Ss " ahs Sdnsy. Ssy ws5s Sas %
Tor which they sgreed TO release eertaio
been seized In Baltimore. The case was
argued by Messrs. Peck and Wills, but no de.
eision was made by the court.
Hardin vs.. Riker, Hart ct al. Leave granted a
Il. n Harris ys. Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road Company. Motion filed for the settle
ment OF bill Of exceptions.
ATTORNEY ADMITTED.
On the motion Of Mr.; Henkle, II. Q. Engii,h
oEoRoErows RLscrroS COMMISSIONERS.
John W. Bronaugh, John II. Newman and
Geo. =. Coakley were appointed judges for the
electlon which occurs In Georgetown on the
2ith Of February.
Adiourneh
The national Republican., 1869-01-29
ORPHANS COURT,
DRCENDRR ol 1913

" DECEMBER 20, 1865
H. tb. y OVssT1d, w maSNJhgt9n G"nhfy 20 tott
traitor Of MARTHA hooRE, deceased, the admins
Orphans, C0Irt Of Wsshingtoa County Aforesaid :
appointed SATURDAY, the 2ld day Of January,
A. d. lSf, for the hnal settlotp!nt and distribI:
the assets IN hand, AS far as the same have beef
collected and turned into moucyi when and where
notified to attend, with thnT claims properly
youehed, or they may otherwise by law be ex-
provided copy Of this order he published once u
week iSI three weeks IN the RArIoSAL REPUBLI-
Test; JAMES Il. O'BBIRNE,
decJl 'Thjw' Register Of wills.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

arrived In this city yesterday with a delegA.
tion OF the Sac and Fox and OF the KiowA
tribes. There are ten chiefa and two interpre-
tiers In the delegation,
The following are their names with their
meaning In EnBlishi NA-ga-rAsh, the British;
TO-hee, the Brlarj Mo-hee, the Knife; Tara
kee, the Deer HAmj Ke-he-ga, the Chief Cra-
rion, the Interpreter of the KiowAsi Mo-less
the White hshi Saca.pee, the Shell fish, APP
pak.les'cah, the Bear Ro.shi.wah, the Seat
and George Gooms, the Interpreter for the SRc's
and FoN's whose Indian name 10 WA-pa.nA-
ka-un'ka, or the Bear eating Aeorns on the
tree.
II Il. Denman, the superintendent Of these
tribes 10 10 the city, and Will early next week
present these chiefs to the President, (theiT
Great Father,l and to the Commissioner of
Indian Affairs,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

An EXPERT SHoT.--Mr. Robert Ball, Coun-
Gilman OF the Fourth ward, yesterday visited
his farm near Balls Gross Roads, and while
roaming the adjacent woods, discovered a
branch "SIHsu Of nsiestie pIne. Mr. % BslI being IL
provided with n Whitney revolver, took aim,
and brought the owl to the ground, minus the
"sereeeh.h Mr.. Il. then sent to his farm
house for gun, and shot In the course OF
twenty minutes i've large specimens CT the
above owl and one rabbit. The owls will
average from tip to tip three feet each, and In
consequence of his extreme good work and the
beauty Of the birds, II Is the intention Of MT.
Ball TO have them prepared and stuffed for
ornamental use.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

BOARD AND ROOMS, and also neatly furnished
rooms with board, can be had at No. 33l Penn
sylvania avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

TRUSTEES sAPPoIsTED.-The following trus-
tees OF the Metropolitan NJ. Z. church were
yesterday appointed by an order of the Equity
Salmon p. Chase, and Messrs. Matthew q.
Emery, Samuel Fowler, Samuel Norment,
Flodyardo Howard, Z. A. Lutz, David A. Bur.
will probably be dedicated on Sunday, Feb
FuATy 2S
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

FIFTH WARD REPUBLICAN CLuB.-Pursu-
ant to call, the members OF the Fifth Ward
Republican Club assembled last night at the
barracks lately occupied by the l2th United
States infantry, on Carroll HUI, for the pur.
pose OF organising for the approaching munici.
pal campaign, but the proceedings convinced
spectators that the meeting was one Of dior.
gdnisdtfon.
Mr.. II. Merryman, president, took the chair
and WIN. H.. Brown acted as secretary; but
before the object Of the meeting could be In.
telligently stated the grandest confusion pre-.
vailed. No one could be heard, and the pom.
derous raps Of the gavel OF the chairman only
rendered confusion "worso confounded." Had
pandemonium broken loose II would have
failed to surpass or equal the soene-all voices
chattering at once, las one OF the party re
marked,) like monkeys In menAgerie that
had been stirred up with a long pole.
Without restoring order or ehecting any.
thing approximating to the objects OF the
meeting, the crowd dissolved without fixing a
time for the next "show.n Among those pres.
ent were the representatives OF the ward In
the AldetmGnic and Council branches Of the
city government. From the "outside," we
learned that the dlsAfeotlon originates from
the fact that there has been organized a
"white mans" Republican Club in the ward,
with which the original club 10 not disposed
to affiliate,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

.SALEor 4 VALUABLE REsIDENoE.-We learn
that the fine dwelling and grounds on Fifth
street, recently owned and occupied by Mrs.
Tllletson Brown has been sold to Robert j. .
Walker for t3s, 900.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

To DRUoaIsTs.--A gentleman familiar with
compromising medicines and prescription and
who speaks the German and other Languages,
desires 4 situation as clerk In a drug store.
See advertisement.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

FELL IN A FIT.-Yesterday morning Justice
Tucker fell In a At at the corner OF Seventh
street and Louisiana avenue. He was taken
stevens, where medical aid was rendered
Sergeant Pierce procured a hack and had him
conveyed to his home.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

A POCKET hook was lost yesterday on Penn.
sylvania avenue between Ninth and Tenth
streets. A reward will be obtained by con.
sulting our advertising columns.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29
[TNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

TINTED STATES PATENT 0FFICE,
~ wAsHIs9ToN, d, c., Jan. 4, lsG.
On the petition Of JAxRs EnERsos, Of Lowell.
Massachusetts,, praying for the extension OF pat
ent granted him on the l7lh day Of April, 1885, for
an Improvement In Ships windlasses.
once on the 9th day Of March next. Any person
may oppose this extension, Objections, deposi-
twenty days before the day Of hearing
ELISHA fooTR,
janll-M3t Commissioner OF Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

PAsoRAMA OF E0YPT AND THE Holy LAND
This panorama will be exhibited this eve
ming at L street Baptist church.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29
lA2l.Th9M
TNITED sTATEs PATENT OFFICE,

On the petition Of JEREMIAH STRyER. Of Bristol
Conn, praying for the extension OF patent granted
him the lsi day Of May, 1881, reissued the ilih dan
Of October, 1870, and Agaiu Teissued the "a day or
nishing Metalst
il Is ordered that the said petition be heard Al
this once on the 9th day OF April next. Any per-
son may oppose this extension Obleo ms, d..
positions, and other papers should be hled Ia th.
ELISHA FOOTR
jan5.TuN CommisGlonOr al pstant.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

CONDITION OF Mr.. KoCH.-Mr. August
Koch, Iesiding on ID street, near Ninth, who
had the misfortune to break his left leg on the
entertained by Drs. tiebermAn and fhomp-
son, his physieians, that he will be able to go
about In the course OF couple OF months.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

LADIES' should call and see the Embroidered
,iipper at Princes Stamping and Fluting
Looms, 322 + street, between Tenth and Elev-
ehth streets. Only place in town to do Steam
Fluting.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

BuILDlNu UPERATIoEs,-The bRlmy spring.
like weather of the past two weeks, has had
to re.commenCe work which they had closed
up for the winter and In various portions Of
the city, we notice bricklayers and carpen.
time, instead of winter,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

IHDIsPosRD.-F. A. Boswell, eSq., was SO Ill
yesterday as to be prevented from attending
presses the opinion that he will be able to re.
sume the duties OF his office tomorrow. VIM.
b. Chase, esq, his efficient assistant, will dis
charge the business OF the ofiice In the mean
time
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

EouIrr CoURr - Judge 0iin,-This court
made the following order yesterday
johnson ct al. vs. Mcleod ct al. Order set.
ting down motion for special receiver, to be
tried on the 4th Of February, and for tempo
rary Injunction.
Adjourned,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

ODESSA PAsIER CoLLAPsISG SKIRT, the best
made. Douglass, sole agent, No. COS Ninth
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

CLEANING THE SrREETs.-The commits
sioner OF the Third ward, Mr.. J. X. Wright,
has quite a large force OF men engaged In
sweeping the carriageway OF Ninth street,
the dirt thus collected being earted away i'm.
mediately. The cArriAgeway 10 thus rendered
free from dust and agreeable to the travelling
community.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

- wAsHIEdTOS, d, O., Jan Q. ian
On the petition OF AARON WOODNAN M -Est
York. N Y, administrator Of the estate of MAJ
TnoAPsoS, deceased, praying for the extenslor
patent granted the said Mosgs THOMPsoS on n
Furnaces for Burning Wet Fuel;
i Is ordered that said petition b1 heard attn q
son may oppose this extension. 0bjections, dtr
bitions, and other papers, should be hled in NrN
ONCE twenty days before the day OF hearing va"
.,uo. ELISHA FO0Tg
lAS'WH Commissioner Of PRi.Ll.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29
STATES PATENT oPFICE.

" WAsHIEGTos, d, O., Jan. 8, ls6D.
On The petition OF Y, HARRT Smith, Of Bergen,
New Jersey, praying for The extension Of a patent
granted him on the 7th day OF April, 1875, for An
Improvement In Sewing Maehinest
Is ordered that said petition bo heard at this
ONCE on the 10Th day Of March next, Any per,
son may oppose this extension. 0bieetiols, de.
p2si9ns. and other papers. should be aled In this
ELISHA FOOTR,
jA2l-Th9w Commissioner Of Patents
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

BLANKETS PoRHIRE during the Inauguration
la large quantities, Address
MERCHANT,
Il Washington City Post Once.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

WAsHIEGrON, D. c., Jan. IS, lS6g
The sklllful, successful and scientific treat
ment OF Dr.. Aborn In a case OF ear and throat
disease, ellcits my gratitude and thanks; and
l warmly commend him to my friends and the
publ generally. DR., Aborn is a man OF few
words, but his professional ability speaks for
itself. JOHN 5. .CuSsiHdHAM,
II PAymaster u. :. Navy.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

CRIMINAL CouRT-Judge Fish0.-This court
was occupied ss follows yesterday;
Adam Rohl, larceny OF blankets from Alex.
Adsmson. He plead guilty, and was sent to
Henry Harris, larceny Of a lot OF alpaca
goods from John Meagher. Not guilty.
John Flemming, larceny Of clothing OF W.
Moore. Hoile proi.
Benz. 7. Crossman, assault on Arthur W.
Lang last year. Not guilty.
William Duncan, larceny OF sheets, pillow
cases and towels from Samuel W. oweni. Not
guilty.
John Brent, larceny of coat and pants from
Samuel Field, Guilty.
Amanda Matthews, keeping bawdy.house.
Guilty.
Hsmllton W. Bollenger, assault with intent
to kill his wife, Susan Bollenger, by throwing
yitriol upon her, II appeared In evidence that
Bollenger and his wife had parted with ILL.,
feeling, and that he threw vitriol upon her,
destroying her dress; but he Afterwards got
her a new dress and promised to get a divorce
for her if she would drop this case; but he did
not get the divorce, and so the case went on.
He was found not guilty.
Adjourned,
The national Republican., 1869-01-29
TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.
" WASHINGTON, d. c., jan. II, l6Gp.
On the petition Of fISLEI LATrA, OF Cipoin.
nah. ohio. administrator Of the estate Of A. b.
Latta, deceased, praying for the extension Of 4
patent granted TO the said A, B. LattA on the 10th
day o. April. 1855. for an Improvement In steam
Is ordered that the said petition be heard at this
once on the 9th dAyof March next, Any person
may oppose this extension 0bjeetions, deposit
tions. and other papers, should be hled in this
ONCE twenty days before the day Of heaIlng
ELISHA fODTR,
janls-h3W Commissioner OF Patents.
The national Republican., 1869-01-29

INTBg SUPREME COURT OF THB DISTRICT
1909
Mar Mary s:S ssA'n'' Iso.rn, Equity Dosl,,p.
On motion q the petitioner, by Mr.. J. J: John.
cause his appearances to be entered hereIn on or
before the drst rule day occurring forty days after
with as in case Of default.
tsignedD A. D. OLlN, Justice, dc.
True eOpy-Test;
RI. MEIds, Clerk. jau25. Mot