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The national Republican., 1869-02-12

WoMAS's RIGHTs DIsCUssIoE.-The regu-
lar weekly meeting for the free discussion OF
the subject of woman's rights was held al
Union League Hall last night. There wasa
large attendance, and the subject was dis
cussed with good deRi Of spirit upon both
sides,
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

THIRD WARD REPUBLICAN MEETISa.-A
very full meeting Of the Republicans Of the
Third ward was held at Wisewell Barracks
on Wednesday for the purpose Of reorganiz-
ing for the ensuing year.
The following officers were elected; II. j..
Beall, president; first vice president, John
7. johnson; second vice president, George
W. Renfro; secretary, Major J. W. Frazer;
treasurer, Jas. Coleman; executive commit
tee, W. A. Cook, Michael Duffy, John C..
Clary, John Freeman, Peter Campbell, Alex.
Thomas, and Archie Lewis.
A vote Of thanks to the retiring officers
was then adopted.
A committee was appointed to act In con-
junction with other Republican associations
In the reception Of Senator Brownlow, who
Is expected to arrive towards the close Of the
present month, consisting Of Major Still and
Messrs. Michael Dufiey and @. W. Renfro.
The following gentlemen were appointed a
committee to attend the Workingmen's
Union convention, which Is to be held this
evening; Charles II. Jones, A. p. Clark,
William H. Brown, Joseph Hughes, and Jas.
Fullalove.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

REDUCTION or FoRcB.-Col. A. p. Blunt,
In charge Of the quartermaster's branch at
Lincoln depot, has received orders that, owing
to the scarcity Of work at the depot, he make
a reduction OF the force under his supervision.
Accordingly, on Monday next, the 18th In
stant, quite large discharge Of employees
mechanics, and laborers; and further re-
duction In all the branches win be made on
the 2Sth instant. ....
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

THE SECOND MONTHLY MEETING Of the
FIfth Ward Building Association will be
held at the hall over Dooley's drug store,
corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Third
street east, on Monday next. Parties desIr-
Ing stock should be present.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

opKssA PAsIxR CoLLAPsIne SKIRT, the hest
made: Douglass, sole agent, No. 500 Ninth
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

FATAL RAILROAD AcoIDEST.-Yesterda
morning, about 8 O'Clock, an unknown man,
apparently about 40 years Of age, Of Irish
extraction, was run over near Beltsville by a
freight train bound 10 this city. II appears
that the man was walking on The track, and
hearing the approach Of the northern bound
passenger train (the morning being very
foggy, stepped on the next track, but before
he could reach the track which he had Just
LEFT, freight train came along and striking
him full ran over him, cutting of his right
foot and crushing his left leg and mangling
his left arm In q horrible manner. The
train was stopped and the man put on board
and brought to the depot here, when Mr..
George 8. Koontz, general agent Of the CON-
pany, dispatched messenger for DR.. Bor-
land, but before the doctor arrived the unfor-
tunate man had breathed his last. The ap-
pearance Of deceased indicated that Of
laboring man, and the only effects found on
his person were a testament, Catholic
medal, and few pennies. The body was
turned over to Mr.. J. W. Plant, undertaken,
for interment. The deceased was in COM
10y with man named Finck Chapman at
ihs time Of the accident, but no information
IA be obtained from him, as he says he
was stranger to him, but both were wend-
ing their way 10 Washington In quest Of en-
ployment.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

GRAND JuRY VISIT TO THE JAm.-The
grand jury, yesterday, visited and inspected
the Jail, In order 10 report Its condition to tho
court. The visitors were Hospitality received
by Warden VIM. ii. Huestls and his gentle
manly guards, and shown throughout the
building. After Inspecting the various apart
mcnts, cells and prison-rooms, which were
found TO be scrupulously clean, so far as soap
and water and free application Of lime on
the walls were concerned, the Jury came to
the unanimous conclusion (as former juries
have) that the Jail Is an unmitlgated nuisance,
insecure, and disgrace to the capital Of the
nation. The prisoners presented cleauly
and healthy appearance, which Is due solely
to the wstchful care OF the physician and
warden Of the institution. On one corridor
was found arranged about twenty colored
persons, ranging In age from IA years to 35,
who arc held In "durance vile" on trivial
charges, such rs the stealing Of the value Of
q ham TO the larceny Of watch valued at
$50. One boy has been confined for nearly
six months for the larceny Of twenty cents
worth Of iron. Another has fingered In jail
since November is, charged with the theft
OF watch, and he asserts that the prosecut-
ing witness has long since len the city, and
still his case has not been called up for trial.
There are many other similar cases, and the
jury expressed some surprise that no dispo-
sitlon had been made Of them.
The number Of prisoners In jail at the
present time Is "a, Of whom are colored
women and IA white males, and Of which
number "a are under sentence, 0 for the pen
itentiary and the remainder for slight offences,
subject to confinement In jail.
The Jury having inspected the building
thoroughly, and expressing themselves as
opposed to the present condition Of the build
Ing, will, no doubt, In their report suggest
retiring, the grand jury was invited to an
excellent repast, prepared by Warden Hues-
tis, which was partaken Of with great zest.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

DISTANCES ON THE PoroMAC.-The follow
ing list will give our readers the distances
from Washington to the various landing
places on the Potomac river. The distances
given is not to the places named, but to q
point In the main channel Of the river OPP
posite the landing places;
To Alexandria Steamboat Landing 0,
Rozier's Bluff 8, Broad Creek 9LS, Fort
Washington 12H, Mount Vernon Il, Mar
shall Point 16Il, White House l7IS, Hallow-
ing Point 20A, Craney Island 2lh, ely
mont 22%, Indian Head 241S, Mattawoman
Creek %, Cockpit Point 29H, Shipping Point
(Quantlco creek) 3lE, Sandy Point "a,
Liverpool Pt., SO, Smiths Point 89H, Aqua
Creek 40Ii, Maryland Point 45<, Nanjemoy
Creek, SO, Cedar Point light 5SX, Matthias
Point IS, Persimmon Point 5SX, Lower
Cedar Point light 6l, Rosters Creek "a,
Monroe's Creek 88, Great Wlcomico Bay 7b,
Blackstone Island light 70, Machodock River
IS, Ragged Point 50, Plney Point 92H, 81.
Mary's river 81, Point Lookout light 105K
Smiths Point lightships 1l9.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. = N. II. Shea,
charged with selling liquor without license,
was dismissed by Justice Harper.
T. W. Parker, for assaulting W. jackson,
was required to give security to keep the
peace, and for carrying concealed weapons
was fined $50 by Justice Cox. The same
party was subsequently arrested and taken
before Justice Harper for disorderly conduct
and carrying concealed weapons, when he
was fined s25. Rather dear sport for one
day.
Ferdinand Stock, for violating the Sunday
liquor law, was fined $50 by Justice Walter,
upon which an appeal was taken.
Allison Smith, colored, for the larceny OF
s2, gave bail for court.
George II. McReynolds, scavenger, for VIC,
iating sanitary law, was fined s5 by Jus.
tice Lynch.
Joseph Duncan, for resisting an officer In
the discharge Of his duty, was fined $40 by
Justice Clark.
John Huntington, for appearing on the
street In female attire, was sent to Jail for
court by Justice Clark.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

REAL ESTATE sALEs.-We learn that Mr..
r. G. Fox, Of the real estate firm of Fitch d
Fox, has sold his private residence on G
street north, near Four-and-a- half, TO Messrs.
Bhtton a Gray, OF this city, for the sum Of
for Mr.. Joshua Pierce, the north half Of
square 1902 to Thos. b. Bryan, esq., for
%, 1851. We are informed that Mr.. Bryan
will remodel and occupy, as u winter resi-
dnce, the property recently purchased by
him at the intersection of Massachusetts
arenue and Fourteenth street,
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

RELIGIOUS BOOKS for the Lenten season
are In demand at present, and those desiring
them are invited to examine the stock OF
Messrs. Philip q solomons. Their advertise
ment In another column sets forth portion
oftheir stock, and their assortment OF prayer
books, church services, additional hymns,
&C., Is very complete and extensive. They
are continually receiving new books, and
their "New Book" table Is always full Of all
the latest publications.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

Ia large quantities. Address
MERCHANT,
WAshinEton City Post Once.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

FmB.-About 7 o'clock on Wednesday
night fire was discovered in the cellar OF
sears d Bro, dry goods merchants, corner
Of Seventh street and Market Space, which
was e1tinguished by the clerks OF the estab-
lishment, assisted by Sergeant Franklin. II
was supposed to be the work OF an incen-
diary.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

REPUBLICAN CENTRAL CoNNIrTEE.-Thc
Republican General Committee Of this city
met last evening at the ofiice Of Col. W. A.
Cook, No. 407 street, Colonel W. A. Cook,
chairman, and Benjamin N. Needs, secretary.
The following resolutions were passed;
Resolved, That We recommend the ward
clubs OF the Republican party Of this city 10
take part In the inaugural procession, and to
name three persons from each club, from
whom the marshals for the several clubs
may be selected by the Inaugural Commit
tee on PROFESSIONS, and that the chairman Of
this general committee be notified Of the
names and address Of such persons.
Resolved, That the ward clubs be requested
to select Ave delegates TO participate In ar
rangements for the public reception to scna-
tor Brownlow to meet at such time and
place as will be hereafter designated by pub
lie notice.
Resolved, That committee Of scven-onc
from each ward-be selected from this com
mitteo to represent the interests of the Re
publican party Of this city before Congress.
Under this resolution the following COM
mittee were chosen; VIM. A. Cook, Cornell
ius Clark, II. A. Hall, W. 8. Morse, b. W.
Needs, Henry Better and II. o. johnson.
On motion, said committee was instructed
to urge upon Congress immediate action In
relation to striking the word "white" from
the charter Of the city and all laws Of Con-
gress relating TO the city, In accordance with
the views expressed In the resolution Of the
Board Of Aldermen.
The committee then adjourned.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

RUNAWAY AND SMAsH-UP. - Yesterday
morning the horses attached TO one Of the
Harnden Express wagons took fright and
started down Seventh street. At the corner
Of NJ street they ran into the handsome sign
post OF DR.. Stone, which was completely de-
stroyed. By the efforts Of Otiicer Lipscomb
and some citizens the runaways were secured
before further damage was done. Quite a
commotIon was created In the neighborhood
by the circumstance, as the street was
crowded, and 1t Is a miracle that no further
accident happenod,
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

ALARM OF FIRE.--At half past nine
o'clock last night an alarm. Of fire was
sounded from box 80, corner OF Twelfth and
N streets. The fremen responded quickly,
reaching the locality as soon as the muddy
their services were not required, as the
alarm proved TO be false, 90 far as could be
ascertaincd. .... ..f. .| H
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

FIFTH WARD REPUBLICAN CLUB.-The
anti-Merryman wing Of the Fifth ward Re-
publicans held q meeting on Wednesday
evening last, Z. 8. Atkinson presiding, and
]. A. Searle secretary. A resolution offered
by Major @. q. Wells was adopted admitting
any Republican In the ward who would hand
In his name to membership without the pay
ment Of fee.
The following gentlemen were elected dele
gates to the Workingmen's Union Conven-
ton Charles ii. Jones, A. p. Clark, VIM.
A. Brown, Joseph Hughes and James Fulla-
love. Considerable discussion followed In
relation TO the dissentions In the ward, after
which committee consisting Of WIN. II.
Jones, A. NJ. Meade and James Hill was ap-
pointed TO confer with the other wing aud
endeavor to harmoniZe the party.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

RIoT.-About 8 O'Clock on Wednesday af-
ternoon number Of colored women and
men engaged In a riot on Negro Hill, In the
vicinity Of Rhode Island avenue and Tenth
about 200, and sticks, bricks and knives
were soon brought into requisition, the re-
suit being q number of broken heads and
bloody noses. The police soon appeared on
the scene, and succeeded In capturing Geo.
Boswell, Sandy Parker, Layina Whitaker,
Emanuel Lucas, II. johnson alias Stokes,
George Anderson and James Burnett. Bur-
nett was turned over to headquarters on sus-
picion OF having robbed Mr.. Shafts grocery
store recently, as also TO answer the charge
Of riot, and Stokes Is held at headquarters as
principal In the riot. The others were fined
by Justice Thompson and dismissed. The
riot originated In dispute over card table
In the house Of Laws. Lieut.. johnson and
his force are endeayoring to effect the arrest
OF all engaged In the riot.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

GEoRaETowN RAILROAD DEPoT.-A prop
osition has been made to the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company to pur-
chase the building known as the Butchers
Market" In the space bounded by Bridge
and High streets, north and east, for the
purpose Of establishing branch depot; and
the company intend TO purchase 1t. The
branch depot Of this company In Georgetown
was abolished some years ago, but Ii Is
thought that saving In horse-nesh can be
made TO house the animals In Georgetown and
make the changes at the end Of the route,
instead OF at the main depot, as is done now.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

The FIRHMKS's PAY.-The salaries due
the flremen for the month Of January have
not, as yet, been paid, owing to the general
fund having been oVerdrawn. The commits
sioners waited upon Mayor Bowen yester-
day, who Informed them that he thought
1t possible to raise the necessary funds about
the latter part Of the present month. The
nremen are In great need OF their salary, as
they design to "clean up" for the purpose Of
q parade on the 4th OF March on the occa-
sion Of the grand inaugural.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

TIE GEoRGETows ELEcTIos.-The List OF
the voters registered last week has been
printed and are being carefully consulted by
the voters, who desire TO see II they are regis
tered. The board Of registration VIII meet
to-day 10 make any correction that may be
necessary, and then the books will finally
close, no, TO be opened again for this cleo
llon.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

Board or Fine CoNNIssIoSKRs.-Aspc special
meeting Of the Board was held yesterday
afternoonj Commissioners Thompson, John
son and Gorbutt, present. Mr.. Thompson
stated that the object Of the meeting was 10
mako arrangements for the reception Of
Waiting nremon, and TO participate In the
prcoession on the occasion Of the inaugura-
tion Of General Grant. But owing 70 the
fact that the Councils have neglected to
make an appropriation for the purpose, the
Commissioners decided on no positive pro-
gramme, but expressed q hope that the
Councils and the citiscns would take steps
Immediately TO enable the flre department 10
appear TO the credit Of the city on the lth Of
March, and Hospitality welcome their breth-
rem from abroad. Il was also moved that
the committee on the fire department, In both
branches Of the Council, urge the passage
OF resolution making an appropriation for
G. T. Elwood was confirmed as foreman Of
engine No. I.
Il was ordered that Union and Columbia
engine-houses be thoroughly whitewashed
and otherwise cleanscd.
Il was resolved that In the event Of a
parade on the 4th OF March the chief mar
shal be empowered TO select his assistant
marshals from the ranks Of the department.
Alderman Larman being absent, was asked
nqueshoh relhtiye 70 an appropriation Dy
the Councils to the hremen TO participate In
the inaugural ceremonies, and he expressed
his confidence that the Councils would make
the appropriation, as he thought no money
could be dlsbursed by the corporation to q
better advantage, as II would yield tho clti-
zens ten times the amount In sales.
The board thercupon requested Mr.. Lar.
man to renew his endeavors 10 pass the reso-
luton introduced in the Board Of Aldermen
by him few weeks since, or one similar
thereto, and recommended that d, 800 b
asked for instead Of t1 900. -
i The charges Of intoxication against Thos
Finley, foreman Of Hook and Ladder com
pany, were not sustained, but he was dis
missed for inefflclency.
julius Strobel was nominated as foreman
OF Hook and Ladder company, and con hrmed
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

PLUxBIsa, gas and m-htting, and cop
per smithing, can be had BY application to
Joseph d. Bond, at 476 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Orders for jobblng and repairing will
receive prompt attention.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

AccIDEsr.-Wednesday evening as Mr.
George G. Wilson, well-known citizen Of
the Fourth ward, was on his way home,
while crossing the gutter at the corner OF
Fourth street and New York avenue, he
made a misstep which threw him from his
balance, and In falling his right leg was
caught under him, which twisted 1t severely
about the hip, besides breaking the ankle
bone. Some moments Afterwards his situa-
tion was discovered by two colored men,
who took him to his residence, where a
physician was sent for and his injuries prop
erly attended TO. Yesterday Mr.. Wilson,
his medical attendants as doing as we'll as
could be expected, although he will be con-
fined 10 his house for some weeks.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

FIFTH AND SIXTH WARD GRANT AND COL
PAX CLUB.-The regular weekly meeting Of
the Finh aud Sixth ward Grant and Colfax
club was held at their hall, corner Eighth
and @ streets, last evening, Josiah Venable,
president, In the chair.
The constitution of the club was read, and
motion ADOPTED to enforce the provisions
relating to finance.
Messrs. Boron, Dobbins, aud Getzendamer
were appointed as committee to act in con-
junction with similar committees 10 make
arrangements for the reception Of that ster-
ling patriot, Governor Brownlow.
Mr.. Frank Gaines, a member Of the Flfth
ward Republican club, was called on aud
made an explanation In regard to the sup
posed difficulties existing between the ward
club and the Grant and Colfax club.
The difficulties grew out ofthe fact OF re
port being circulated that the Grant and
Colfax club OF the Fifih and Sixth wards
contained an article that none but white mou
should become members, when no such pro
vision was ever engnfted In that constitu
tion.-REPoRTER.
The meeting was harmonious throughout
and all chickering's and quarreling between
the conflicting elements In the Republican
party In this ward were settled.
NARROW EsCAPE.-Yesterday morning az
a Young man named Charles Connell, resid-
ing near -Four Mile Run, was In the act OF
crossing the river in q small boat he was by
some means thrown out, and being unable
TO swim was in great danger Of being
drowned but fortunately his outcries were
heard by two colored men who were ont
ducklng, who reached him In Just SUFFICIENT
time 10 safe his life. When lined into their
boat he was insensible, but the proper rene
dies being applied he was soon restored to
eonseiouiness'
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER ARREsTED.-on
Wednesday evening Lieut.. Kelly, of the
Sixth police precinct, arrested a suspicious
looking individual as he was coming out of
pawnbroking establishment. He not giving
a satisfactory answer TO the questions pro-
pounded by the officer, the Lieutenant made
him accompany him to the Central guard
house, where he gave his name as George
Brown, alias Catel. Upon searching him
were found a number OF burglars tools,
which were eonhscated. Yesterday his pho
tograph was taken and placed in the rogues'
gallery at police headquarters.
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

WAHHINOTOhl d, c,
DE-. HARBoUni Permit me to tender you my sin
osre thanks for the extraordinary care your All.
Healing Lotion has performed.
For several years have been afhieted with the
Neuralgia, with but temporary relief from the doe.
tors. ] had given up ever recovering, until tried
your All-Hsaling Lotion, which, in four weeks,
produced a complete cure,
Your obedieut servant,
The national Republican., 1869-02-12

LUsus NATuR8.-0ne OF the most curious
freaks OF nature may now be seen at the es-
tablishment of VIM. @. Yost, on Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, next door to Adams express Of
fice, In the shape Of dog Of the rat terrier
breed. The dog was Uttered with only two
hind legs, is seven months old, weighs ten
pounds, and is as lively as any Of his kin
that boasts OF four lego. He 10 represented
as a good setter, quite lively, and hobbies
The dog Is called "Gen. Grant," and has
been visited by hundreds within the past few
days. The present proprietor will keep him
until after the 4th Of March, when he goes
to New York, having been purchased by Mr..
Barnum to be exhibited among his natural
curiosties. The animal Is certainly great
curiosity.
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months, and the demand is daily increasing.
Rich and poor, young mud old. ladies. ply.
sicinns and clereymen, find that it revivcs
dropping spirits, lends strength to the sys-
TEN, vigor to the mind, and is exhausted
natures great rcStorer. 1t is compounded
Of the choices, roots and herbs. the ccle.
preserved in pure st. Croix Rum. IT is
sold by all respectable dealers in every
town, parish, village and hamlet through
North and South America, Europe, and all
the Islands Of the Ocean. q,
AA6N"LA WATER Superior to the best
imported German Cologne. and sold at hn;f
The price. ''f'i'1f''7T nnril I-+x1w I"
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all snch people, and We venture to as
scrt that thoy comprehend ninety-nine
hundrodths Of society, would be pro-
fitted by tho reflection, that though
the tn'cncy cfritue is 10 ppcer, such
tendency becoming fact is altogether
dependent on circumstances.
ain the late contest between the
North and the South, it was common
to hear people say: "The right will
triumph. God is on our sidc-we
cannot fail" But the right did not
triumph. Right did not bring the
"heavieSt battalions" into the field.
TIE right will fail when, effort ceases,
rs we'll as the wrong.
Right will eventually triumph.
Why2 Not because God will roll it
onward without reference to means,
but boo c'use tho right is capable ofin-
spring devotion and heroisln be-
Gauss men will work moro earnestly
and persistcutly for Il right than
tho wrong because they will see in
timo that their interest is with tho
right "eeause tho right will bind
people by stronger cords, making
a combination everlasting and al
mighty. Wo do not deny tho
agency Of the Infinite, but tho In
finite has certnin stable methods of ac-
tion, aud those methods arc not viola
ted to prevent temporary triumph of
wrong