The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-10-14
NIyr YARD ArYAms.-we noticed few

Nipsic, which is being so rapidly fitted out
Tor sea, was being orig rugged, and remarked
hat the change from bark TO brig would
lastly improve her sailing qualities.
,hange has again been made In the vessel,
md she h now being rugged as full ship.
Her sails are being rapidly made and every
,ficerS OF the Nipsic have never been de-
lached, and several are now on duty on the
The Government tug Trland, which has
been under repairs for some days past, was
launched yesterday, and the steamer Kansas
placed on the ways for speedy and thorough
-epair. Upon examination II has been
'ound that the Kansas win need new boilers,
hose in positiou now being completely worn
,ut. She will also be rugged as q full ship. |
rho work upon this vessel Is to be rapidly |
pushed forward.
In addition 10 the additional men placed |
At work on Tuesday about thirty ship carpen-
ters will be employed on Monday next. |
Work In every department OF the yard Is
quite brisk.
The sloop Of war Savannah, which left |
Annapolis for Washington o day or two ago,
Is daily expected at the yard.
Commander Weaver, Of the yard, is Oh on
q weeks furlough.
A good deal OF complaint Is made by the
watchmea Of the yard, who receive but $2.25
per day, out Of which salary they have to
purchase their uniform; besides this expense,
every hour which they lose from duty Is
"docked" from their pay.
FRATsRNAL VISIT. - Howard Division,
Sons Of Temperance, paid . fraternal visit
to Hope Division on Tuesday evening, and
the occasion was one OF marked interest to
all concerned. Short and stirring speeches
were made by Brothers Duncan, johnson,
Robbery, Freeman and Burger, Of Howard,
END ILsAe.Aaa W. " IL X Kia.sll Cof s hoPs
by Sister Tyler, Of Howard, and q song By
the gloc club, Of Hops; and notwithstanding
the inclemency OF the weather, Island Hall
was Allied with . select and attentive au-
dlence, and very pcrccptible awakening to
the interests Oft great cause was plainly
manifested. This division meets every Tues
day evening At Island Hall, corner Of Sixth
street and Virginia avenue, and we COM
mend It's eudeavors to reclaim fallen hu-
manity TO the residents Of the Island.
The ENTERTAINMENT To-NraHr.-The en-
tertainment tonight at Odd Fellows Hall,
for the benefit Of Equal No. I, Tribe Of Jona-
dab, promises be . very pleasant one, and
those who ind II convenient to attend will
no doubt be greatly pleased with the pro-
CRANE presented, which comprises instru-
mental music BY the Amphion Musical Asso-
citation and an introductory address by Mr..
Harry Sheed, explanatory Of the organiza-
ton, delightful vocal music by Mrs. Anna
King, Muses. Mollie and Emma Bowen, and
other ladies and gentlemen Of talent, includ-
Ing the "Beethoven Octette," composed OF
eight Of the finest male vocaiists Of the city,
under the direction OF Mr.. L. Z. Cannon.
The comedietta Of perfection" will be rem
dered as the closing performance, the char.
acters being borne BY members Of the Tribe.
Altogether, the programme Ia one Of rare
excellence and worthy a crowded audience.
| PERRY & Bios EsTABLIsHMESr.-Th,
attention Of our readers Is called to the ad.
vertiscment OF Messrs. Perry & Bro, whit l
appears In our Issue to-day. These gentle
men, at their mammoth establishment
corner Of Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue
have probably the largest and best selecte,
stock Of dry goods to be found In this city
which they offer 10 buyers at very reasonabl
prices. These gentlemen are recognize
In this community as merchants OF on
terprise, integrity and fair dealing. The
have grown to manhood around US and ar,
recognized a. among our best citizens. TheI
handsome establishment 10 complete In ever
particular, and With full corps Of gentle
manly clerks, they are competent to satisf
all who favor them with their patronage.
NEW JERSEY REPuBLIcANs.-A meetin,
OF the New Jersey Republican Association
was held at Union League Hall last night
when action was taken In view Of the ap
preaching election In November.
The following officers were elected To sery
during the ensuing year: President, Judg
II. D. swayIe; vice president, Henry Hai
tung; secretary, P. 8. Garretsou; treasurer
VIM. Hartung, executive committee, Firo
district, M. N. Kaighn; Second district, c
NJ. Tompkins; Third district, P. 8. Care,
son; Fourth district, L. c. Carpenter; Fin
district, P. J. Downing.
An active canvass will at once be made q
all New Jersey Republicans temporarily re
siding In this city.
THRILLING INCIDENT. quite an excit
!. meut was occasioued on Tenth street, lal
= yesterday afternoon, by two One horse
t drawing buggy, which were running
3 the top Of their speed. In the vehicle was
Il young lady who was grasplng the reins, b,
G apparently paralyzed with fear. At Il
: corner Of Tenth aud @ streets the hors,
= were stopped BY some gentlemen, and Il
\ lady (Miss Throop) assisted to alight, 70
= tunately, without having sustained injur,
! The buggy and horses, the property Of Nj
= Starkweather, Of the firm OF Starkweatht
!. q Plowman, were uninjured.
0 THE CONDITION OF TWELFTH STREET,
a The manner in which the contractors for Il
= Twelfth street sewer have left the sire
Q from the Avenue to T street Is really di
q graceful. and the carriage-way looks mo
: like a badly cut up country road than
y graded street. Cannot some means be four
/ to remedy this evil; or Is the commission
Of the ward powerless In the premisesl
not repaired soon, the citizens, whose pro
' erty fronts on the line Of the street, propo
Z to obtain an Indictment against the CO
!. poration for maintaining nuisance.
a r. Ross PERRY, ESQ.,, attorney-at-law, al
. nounces through our columns to-day his O
man whose legal abilities command great n
spect In our community.
Foh Thn CnnArksr Gents Furnishin
Goods go to the Original Franc, 494 Seyent
street, bet. and z. No Branch Store. \
]. c. PARKER, 45S Seventh street, Is In re
ceipt OF another long list Of new books
Everything new is received by Parker q
soon as published, and sold Of publisher
: prices.
!, The TEACHERS Of the primary and secon,
/ airy schools ofth city are invited to meet
= the hall Of the Franklin school building AT
p. IN. on Friday to consider the best mode
teaching.
:. M. II. ROWLAND, corner Of Maryland ay
:. nue. and Eleventh street, offers for rent
4 hne four-story brick house, with modern II
a provements, at a low rent.
UsDERsHIRTs AND DRAWERS, &c., Goo
!. 75c., 81, at the Original Franc, 494 SeyenI
. street, between d and Z. No Branch Stor
= HousEKKEPERs should examine the exte
. siye assortment Of housekeeping articles I
sale by Messrs. ]. W. Boteler & Bro, 8
: Pennsylvania avenue.