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The national Republican., 1869-02-17
Proposals.
pRoposALs FOR ARMY SUPPLIES.

HsApa'Rs DkP'r or TIE CunBHBLASp.l
oyyiol CuisS Coz sgs.IsI.sen,
Sealed proposals (which must Be tn duplicate,
with . copy Of this advertisement attached 70
DAY. February 10. lsoa. for furnishlna The follow
Ing Stores, viIi
lO0 barrels Mess Pork.
5000 pounds best quality new suGzr-eursd can
yAssed Hams, packed in tiercss.
500 poupd. HaT B,sd. 10 b: S.ted aSd ds.
livered as required.
ac9 pounds ,:os,sa s.,s 2.nsy ,an1y ctssas.,
10, 000 pounds Salt
Proposals must be inelosed In . sealed esyslops,
indorsed Proposals for name tho article, ~ and
addressed to the undersigned.
The usual condition Of ny advsrtisemenIa must
EH-td Brew. Bris. Gen. and C.s.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
LIMITED sTATEs PATRNT OFYlCE.

- WAsHIHdroS, D. G., Jan. II Is0s,
On the petition Of CHARLEsH Pospg, or M obiie,
Als6aaaA praying for the extension efs patent
Improvement IN Dredging Machines; ''' "A
u IL nrdeted that the said petitio be heard at
may 0%sS oppo.s tS. ss 81 rsf 1Ss
tlons and other papers should be hlsd In this oce
twenty days before The day n hsssTingo oorv
tan.f3W CommissioneT Of Patents
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

No Mrxrmo. Sunday week there
a call In the Sunday Chroniei. for
the appointment Of three delegates from
each Republican ward club to meet on the
10Th, (isst night,) at place TO be desig-
mated, TO make arrangements to receive Sen-
ator elect Brownlow, Of Tennessee, on his
arrival here. But no announcement OF the
place Of meeting was made, and so twenty
one admirers Of the ''Parson" were cropping
after each other fruitlcssly last night, and
not meeting each other, the meeting II Is to
be presumed was not held.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
GOVERNMENT SALE.

ASH BARHAoks. htsHyILLH, THSN,(
will soil, at publie suction, 70 the highest bid
DAY, February II. Ros, the followin quarteTmas.
10 HORSES. II MULES,
Wagons, Cars, Harness, Collars, Brides, Head
Hsilsn. CHEEK Lines. Hlne,, WtEol dSysrs.
.PitS. FOOLS Stoves, stocspips. .PsuIISs, sPsdss,
Bhoyela. 6e.
Terms Cash In Government funds.
Property 10 be removed within tW snty -four hours
after sale.
Sale 10 commence At 10 o clock, g. m
By order Brexet MAJ Gen. ThoA BWOTds, Chief
ouArtermAster Department q the Cumberland.
-, CLRoHORN,
feH Captain and A. A. q N.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

CANNOT BE A CAsDIDATB.-R. A. shinn,
esd, one of the Republican candidates for
the Common Council Of Georgetown, has de-
clIned being candidate, and Charles W.
pany, has been placed upon the ticket In his
stead,
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

SUPPOSED EARTHQUAKE.-Last night, be-
tween the hours Of 1 and O'Clock, several
of the city's night-watchmen heard the
rumbling, and felt distinctly the shock, OF
what they now suppose was an earthquake.
The earth trembled, and the houses shook.
The watchman at the Mount Vernon Cotton
Factory was also aware Of the circumstance,
and SO great was the noise, occasioned by the
others, who were awake at the hour mem
toned, say that they, too, felt the shock to
which alluslon has been made.-4lsr. Ga
kette, Feb. is.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

l.. NJ. d. GUmLAUME's great historical
painting Of the Surrender of General Lee at
Appomattox Courthouse, Is on exhibition
over Cochrane's cigar store.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
GALE OF CONVENIENT HORSES AND

MULES. 'O
CHIEF QuARTERHAsrER's OFYIcE,)
RIRsf MILIrARI DIsrRICT,
RICHMOND, VA Feb. IS, 1850
viii be sold At public auetion, Al the Govern.
ment stables, Rockets, Va, on SATURDAY,
February %. at IL o'clock m.
4 HoIsss-unservieeAbls
Mules-unssTyieeable
The animals will be sold sinEly, aud must be
removed within two tD days from date Of sale
Terms; Cash In Government funds.
By order OF BTevet Major General George Stone.
man, commanding FIRST Mlli!sIy District
JAMES N MOORE.
Military District. febi6.td
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
Communicated J

-
CHEAP LIvISG IN WAsuISGToS.-Editor
Of National Repubiied,r Under the caption Of
"Cost Of Living In Washington your cor
respondent In this Monday mornings Issue
makes some very marvellous statements,
which by no means accord with the every
day facts of our markets for the last three
months and n half
Will your correspondent be good enough
to inform the public rhsre In this city butter,
"unsurpassed by any In the Market" could
have been purchased, by the package, at any
time since the 1st OF November last, at As
cents, or, in fact, at any figure less than SO
cents per pound Possibly the butcher may
buy beef from 80 to IL cents per pound, !"
but they are very careful to charge their
customers In the market from 25 to 30 cents
per pound for good cuts. But your cor
respondent ought to know that but few per-
sons can buy beef by the quarter. AT retail
we pay 40 cents per peck for Irish and 81
per peck for sweet potatoes; for turkeys not
less than 25 cents per pound, and from that
as high as 40 cents per pound; for chickens
and ducks at no time during the winter less
than 20 cents per pound; for venison, 20 to
25 cents per pound; for oysters, from 35 to
40 cents per quart, and for other supplies,
which your correspondent does not name, in
proportion.
I find, amer a residence Of several years In
this city, that the cost OF living hsrs Is from
10 to 20 per cent. higher than In Baltimore
for table supplies and fuel, and from 20 to
so per cent. for rent; and this statement Is
made after careful comparison of seeming
ly sufficient data.
Very respectfully, r. II. BALL.
We have another communication upon
the same subject signed TRUTH" but which
we decline to publish, because we will not
in any case depart from our rule Of publish
ing communications unless We have the name
Of the author
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

LANDLoRDs' AssoCIATIoS.-Henry Polkin-
horn, esd, who was appointed by the direc-
tors Of the Landlords Association To solicit
the cooperation Of the landlords OF the Dis
trict with the association, has for some days
past been actively engaged In his work, and
has met with great success, nearly all Of the
landlords whom he has approached express
ing themselves as highly pleased with the
objects Of the association and their willing
ness to act with the association.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

THE FRKMEs. - Yesterday William d.
Elwood, chief OF the city fire department,
received communication from the Wash
ington Hose Company, Of Reading, Penn
sylvanla, announcing that tho company will
visit this city on the 4th Of March, to par
tIcipate in the inaugural ceremonies Of Gen.
Grant.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
THE COURTs.

CRIMINAL CoURT Judge Hslsr. - This
court was occupied yesterday as follows;
The trial OF James Warden and NJ. Ian
hady for stealing bed clothing, &C., from an
old colored woman named Nancy Williams,
was resumed at the opening Of the court.
The Jury found the accused guilty Of petit
larceny, and not Of grand larceny, as
charged.
Manlin Phelps, alias A. J. Manlin. Grand
larceny. Jury not agreed.
Jas. Burnett. Burglary on the premises Of
Lewis Shot In July last. He was acquitted.
THB PATENT orprcE ASSAULT CASE.
VIM. II. Dempsey, for assault and battery
upon Samuel A. Duncan few days since.
PLEA OF FORMER CONVICTION.
Mr.. Norris entered q special plea Ia
the effect that Dempsey had been arraigned
on the same charge before Justice Walter,
had plead guilty, and been fined therefor;
and that under the act OF the 22d Of Feb.
ruary, 1857, he could not be further prose-
cuted for the same offence.
To this plea the United States filed rcpll.
cation, denying the truth Of the plea; and
the case was then adjourned until this
mornin9.
Mr.. ". A. Cook and Gen. MuEzey are with
Gen. Carrington for the prosecution, and
Messrs. Riddle, Norris and Drury for the
defence.
kdiourned.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

STREET CoSTRAoToR.-The Mayor yestcr-
day awarded the contract for grading the
following streets to John Donovan, he being
the lowest bidder; X and NJ streets north,
from North Capitol street to Boundary /;
First street east, from to II streets, and l.
street from North Capitol street to Second
street east.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

COMMITTED TO JAM.-Detectives McDevitt
and Biglcy arrested Henry johnson alias
Stokes, colored, upon charge Of stealing a
quantity Of bed-clothlng, the property Of
Charles II. Golden. johnson Is represented
as notorious character, and was engaged
In the riot on Negro Hill q few days ago.
Justice Walter sent him TO jail for court.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

The MAMMOTH OF will be on exhibition at
the corner Of Seventh and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. this morning.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

THE LIQUoR DEALERS ASSOCIATION holds
II special meeting At Trades Union Hall at
$50 o'clock to-day.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
PROPOSALS FOR CORN.

HEADQUARTERS Firm M.LirAhI pIsrnior,l
STATS OF TRxAs, |
OPYIoK or CHIKY QuARrBRaAsrER. !
AusrIN, Texas, JanuaTy a,letp.
Sealed proposals. In dnploate will ba reoa wed
At this Office until SATURDAY, February 20, len,
at u IN. for furnishing tho ouartermaster's De-
partment at Fort Duncan, Texas, with suoh quAn- :
llty Of CORN ~ may be required until June 70,
lsoe, Corn TO be Q. good. clean, msrch.ntabls e
quality, shelled aud delivered In sacks subject 10
a rigid inspection. Delivery to oommenos 90
award Of contract, and eontn In 50 Oh aus
aud at such times as may bo required by the Poet
Quartermaster.
Bids 70 be plainly endorsed proposals for Corn
stPqrt Duncan. T"xa-'" and addressed to the m
w command Of Bsvs, Major General Ssssy
Brsyet Bris.dier General and @. O. n, Tifh MI.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

of the Richmond and York River Rail.
road vs. The National Bank Of the Me-
tropols continued to occupy the attention Of
the court all day.
Carlin VS.. Markcy. Motion for Judgment
against surety.
Adiourned
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

ODESSA PAsIER CoLLAPsIEo SKIRT, the best
made. Douglass, sole agent, No. 500 Ninth
atreet.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

FIRENES's BALLs.-The fremen are max
ing arrangements for a series OF balls, the
proceeds Of which will be applied to the pur-
chase Of uniforms and preparing their ap-
paratus for grand parade on the 4th Of
March. The Franklin Engine Company, No.
2, give II ball on Friday night next at Odd
Fellows Hall, and the Hibernla, Of the
United States fire brigade, give one on the
22d Of February, at Carusi's Saloon.
To PARENTs.-In order to make room,
have marked down my whole stock of Boys
and Chlldren's Clothing to about cost, and
In many cases below. The assortment Is yet
more complete than usual at this season,
enabling purchasers to make more salts
factory selection. An inspection of my stock
incurs no obligation to purchase.
GEORGE c. HESSISG,
No. 5ll Seventh street.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

TIE vkLocrrkpE ExurBITioS and riding
school Of the Hamilton Brothers opens At
Carusi's Saloon this evening.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

Firth WARD WoRKrsGNEs's MEETIs0.-
A mass meeting Of the workingmen Of the
Fifth ward was announced to be held at the
Republican pole, Second street cast and
Pennsylvania avenue, last night, to take ac-
ton In regard to the rejection Of the "origi-
nal club" delegates to the workingmen's
Convention, held at Union League Hall last
week. At the hour appointed there was but
q small number present. The meeting was
called to order by Mr.. VIM. II. Brown, who
nominated David r. Parker as chairman.
Joseph Lee was made secretary. Mr.. II.
Maryman briefly stated that the weather
was so cold that the attendance was not as
large as he could wish, and he thought the
meeting had better adjourn until q fuller
expression OF opinion could be had. He
offered resolution to that effect, which was
adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

AUCTION SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-Messrs.
Green Il Williams, auctloneers, on Monday
sold the property known as the Metropolitan
brewery, with the grounds connected there
with and the machinery and fixtures, under
deed Of trust, to George W. Riggs, esq,
for s29, 500. The grounds were lots IS, 10,
20 and 81, In square 555, situated on New
York avenue, between First and Third streets
west.
The same auctionecr also sold yesterday
part Of lot !, In square 800, situated on r
street, between Eleventh and Twelfth, II by
So feet 81 Inches, improved by three-story
mastic front brick house, to Mrs. Elizabeth
Berret, for $1,000.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

PICKPocKETs ABoUT.-Last evening De-
tective McDevitt discovered two well-known
and dangerous pickpockets lurking about the
corner Of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue, and took them before Major Rich
ards, who released them upon a promise to
leave the city at once. The work-house
would seem the proper place for these gentry,
bnt the law is such that unless they are de-
tected In the very act they cannot be dealt
with as they deserve, no matter how noto-
rious they may be. These two worthless gave
their names as Ed. somers and Charles
Marion.
THE K-sTREET BRIDoB.-Mayor Bowen a
day or two since received note from Cof-
rode & Co., Of Philadelphia, contractors for
the building ofthe K-strect bridge, spanning
Rock creek, informing his Honor that tho
citizens Of Washington and Georgetown
need be under no apprehension regarding the
construction and completion Of the bridge
by the LIST Of March, the time allowed In the
contract for Its construction. The material
will arrive here In q few days, and workmen
will be enabled to put the structure together
In few days thereafter.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
TIE
TIE
Economy Butter Company

ask the attention u ali insrs,ted 10 the reduction
Of tho extravagHns cost OF BUTTER. Ia their prae-
teal and economosl system Of making pure prime
BUTTER By ths aid of tho
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

CHOICE BUILDING LOTS. on Capitol Hill. for
sAle on monthly pay ments.
HOUSES Asb Lots In all part. OF the city for
sale and rent. iyf-u
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

OUT OF TOWN.. II. Bliss, esq, City
Surveyor, LEFT last night for New York on
business connected with his office, and will
he absent for week or two. In the mean
time the duties Of the Office will be dis
charged by his assistant, Mr.. W. DcMaine.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

TIE FIRE COMMIssIoNERs.-A meeting
was called last evening Of the Fire Commis-
soners for the purpose Of perfectng arrange
mcnts 10 receive visiting hremen on the 4th
OF March, but no quorum being present, II
was determined to call meeting on to.mor-
row afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

N. CADARTS Pure Ps0std1 ColOrin0. u
pOuud. sufficient to give a rich golden yellow to
800 pounds Of White Butteri 90 cents per sample
package. sent to any address. No farmer should
bs without II, az white and streaky Butter 10 worth
from six to ten cents a pound loss IN all markets
lhan that Of rieh yellow,
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

THE STEVENS ScHooL-HousB.-The new
building known as the Stevens school-house,
located on Twenty-frst street, below X
street, designed for the use Of the colored
schools Of the District, was, on Tuesday af-
ternoon, formally turned over to the board
OF trustees Of colored schools by Mr.. Arthur
Pannell, the contractor for the erection OF
the building.
The school-hous Is q commodious and
well constructed structure, and well adapted
for the purposes for which 1t Is designed.
The class and recitation rooms are spacious
and airy, and are exceedingly well arranged.
The building Is four stories In height, each
story being separated to accommodate the
various grades Of schools. 1t is well lighted
and ventilated, the pure air having full
course from every side Of the house, and
taken altogether the edifce is not only an
ornament to that part Of the city In which 1t
is located, but supplies want long felt by
the colored school children Of the city and
their trustees.
The workmanship displayed on the edlace
reflects great credit on the builder, Mr.. Pan
nell, and those employed by him. and we
congratulate him and the board Of trustees
OF colored schools upon the successful COM
pletion Of the contract.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

LApIEs' should call and see the Embroidered
Upper at Princes Stamping and FiutinE
Looms, 327 y street, between Tenth aud Flew
Fluting.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

In large quantities. Address
MERCHANT,
Washington City Post once.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
Real Estate Agents.
JOHN R ARRISON.

rtIaad Ponu.ylvasia avenue.
Capitol Hill.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

EXPLOSION OF LAMP.-About II o'clock
on Monday night, coal oil lamp exploded
In the store Of John 7. Matthews, on Four
and-a-half street, between Maryland avenue
and Q streets, setting fire TO quantity of
clothing. The flames were eXtinguished by
the proprietor after entalllng damage to the
amount of about S25.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

THE PAVING OF PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. -
The following Is the official computation
made by General N. Michler, Superintend-
ent of Public Buildings and Grounds, show
ing the cost Of paving Pennsylvania avenue,
by dividing the expense thereof equally be-
tween the Government, the corporation, the
railroad company aud the property holders.
The computation was made by Gen. Michler
at the request Of several Senators and Rep
resentatiyes;
Computation Of Areas IN Square Yards on Penn
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

ACKsowLEDGMEST.-Th general agent
of the Proyident Aid Society acknowledges
the receipt of o. from Mrs. j. A. J. Morrell,
per J. X. hrrsOn, and u collection of S6
from the Second colorcd church, per Geo.
Fitzhugh.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17
r. III. BALL.

1N ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION of the
workingmen's convention, held at Union
League Hall on Friday evening, appointing
n committee to wait upon Mr.. 7. A. Boswell
and inform him Of his election as president
OF that body, the committee, composed OF
Mr.. Sidney Mcfarland, James +. Smith, and
Jeremiah Costello, called upon that gentle
man at his residence yesterday morning.
Mr.. Sidney Mcfarland addressed him as
follows:
Mr.. +. A. BOSWELL; Sir, In behalf of the
committee appointed by the laboring mems
convention to walt upon you and inform you
OF your unanimous election as president of
that organization, 1t affords me great pleasure,
while complying with these instructions, to
express our heartfelt gratitude to you for
the part you have taken to benefit the labor
Ing man, assured that your course In the
future, as in the past, will merit our highest
regard.
To which Mr. Boswell replied as follows:
GENTLEMEN; tender to you aud through
| you to the members Of the laboring mems
| convention, my heartfelt thanks for the honor
| you have conferred upon me by electing me
to preside over your organization. It will be
my purpose to aid In every manner the labor
ing class Of our citizens.
In accepting the position, ask your earn
est support during the sessions Of the con-
vention.
Hoping to give my views more fully at the
next regular meeting, again thank you for
this evidence Of your appreciation of my
efforts In behalf OF the laborer.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17


EQUITY CoURT-yud1e Olin.-This court
made the following orders yesterday:
Hcmule vs.. Hemule. Order suspcndlng
the attachment for contempt until 18th inst.
DIVORCE CASES.
Mary Ellen McElfrcsh VS.. z. McElfrcsh.
This Is an action for divorce from bed and
board, the plaintiff alleging that the defend
ant, her husband, has constantly ill-treatcd
her and had not provided for her properly.
She represents that he is doing good busi-
ness In tho markets OF the city, aud owns
real estate. She asks q separation, and that
he shall be decreed TO support her and his
child. Tho Court made an order giving her
Cts per month during the suit.
@. W. Magee vs.. Elizabeth Magee. Order
TO give notice To absent defendant by adver-
tisement. This Is an action for a divorce
from bonds Of matrimony, the plaintiff
alleging that the defendant has committed
divers adulteries In her house on Pennsyl-
vania avenue, with man named Dulln. An
order was made to notify defendant by pub
lioation In q newspaper.
Turner VS.. Kelley ct al. Order Of publl-
cation.
Adjourned.
ORPuASs' COURT - Judge Cdrttcr.-Thls
court transacted the following business yes
terday;
The last will OF W. II. Gibson was admit
ted to probate and record. The testator be.
queaths his estate 10 his wife.
LETTERS TEsTAMENTART.
Martha A. Gibson qualified as the exccu-
trix Of w. II. Gibson, giving bond In 1000,
with ]. z. Rozwcll and P. Heburn as sure
| ties.
Laura NJ. williams qualified as admins.
tratrix Of John Williams, giving bond In
| $500.
Margaret Fitzgerald qualified as execu.
trix Of d. Fitzgerald, giving bond In $4,000
with J. Costello aud Cornelius King as sure.
| ties.
ACCOUNTS.
The accounts Of the guardian Of Francis
and Annie Clavloux were filed and ap.
proved.
Adjourned.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

BRIDGE RErAIRISG.-Under direction of
the Mayor, Canal Commissioner Summers
has force Of workmen engaged In laying
new flooring on the Seyenth-street bridge,
spanning the canal. In order not to inter
rupt the Immense travel over the bridge In
day time, the repairs are being prosecuted at
night, the workmen commencing work at l2
o'clock midnight and stopping at O'Clock
in the morning,
The national Republican., 1869-02-17


The REMAINS OF BooTH.-As was stated
Ia the REPUBLICAN Of yesterday, the remains
Of J. Wilkes Booth were disinterred on Mon
day afternoon, Mr.. J. II. Weaver, under
takcr, Of Baltimore, having charge OF the
arrangements, assisted by Messrs. Harvey
and Mari, Of this city.
The pine box in which the remains were
placed at the time the body was Inferred
was placed In the undertaken wagon aud
driven to the establishment of Messrs. Har-
vey and Mari. As 1t had been rumored that
the body was to be taken up, quite a number
OF persons had collected In front OF Messrs.
Harvey and Marr's store, on + street, and
to avoid this crowd the wagon containing
he remains was driven to the stable ofthe firm.
Arrived at the stable, common deal, un-
painted coffin was brought and the remains
placed In 1t, to be taken to Baltimore.
The box in which the remains were origin
ally inferred was much decayed, and on Its
top was found the painted board with
Booths name, and on taking OF the lid the
remains were found TO be wrapped In two or
three gray blankets, and In fine state OF
preservation. The coat and vest were found
to be in good condition, us also the panta-
looms, except that q portion OF one leg ap-
peared to have been cut of. The cavalry
boot on his left leg was In extra good condi-
tion, looking to be nearly new, and the shoe
on the right foot-a common brogan which
he procured at Mudd's house-had a slit
cut down the front, but otherwise was In
good condition. In consequence Of want Of
time there was but little examination OF the
remains made at the stable, but II was OBJ
served that the head was not connected with
the body, and that one or two Of the yertebra,
rs also the small bone Of the leg, were miss
ing. II was also observed that the hair Of
the deceased was In good state Of preserya-
tlon, the long curly locks looking as II they
had been subjected to the barber's hands.
Mr.. Weaver left with the remains In the
$3.50 train Monday evening, and took them
Immediately to his establishment on West
Fayette street, where they were placed In a
patent burial casket covered with black
cloth, and silver mounted, preparatory to de-
posting them In his vault at Greenmount, to
await the arrival of Edwin Booth.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

Boys IN BLUE.-Brigadier General Josiah
Venable, commanding I'd brigade Boys In
Blue, has made the following appointments
for staff officers; Adjutant General, Clarence
NJ. Bartonj Assistant Adjutant General, VIM.
Boron; Quartermaster, VIM. =. Vermillion;
Surgeon, A. W. Tucker Chaplain, James
IIlllj Aide de- Camp, Alex. Mckenzie.
The national Republican., 1869-02-17

THE VALLEY CITY.-This steamer Of the
CLYDE line arrived at the G street wharf yes
tcrday morning from New York, heavily
laden with freight for the citizens OF Wash
ington. She leaves again this evening for
New York.