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SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY.-On Wedncs.
day night adiflicultyoccurrcd at Juencmann's
Garden, between John Evans, n 'night.
liner" aud Peter slasher, a well.known
rough belonging to "swampoodle. Both
men were under the influence of liquor, aud
hard words passed between them, but the
trouble between them was finally settled
apparently, and they went up to the bar to
get drink. Here the quarrel was renewed,
and Evans alleges that Slasher took him by
the throat and attempted to choke him. lie
drew his knife "a large pcn-knife) and
plunged 1t into Slasher's side four times, and
once In the shoulder. The men were sepa.
rated, Slashcr taken to his home, while
Evans made his escape, but was arrested
yesterday by Sergeant Pierce, who brought
him before Justice Schmidt, at the Seventh
precinct station. Tho evidence OF the ply
stefan attending Slasher went TO show that
he lies in II very critical condition, and II is
probable hO will die from the effects of the
wounds received. In view Of this fact, the
Justice declined to take bail, and committed
Evans to jail to await the result OF his muir
derOus assault.
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LARCENY CAsEs.-John II. Bowie, colorcd,
charged with the larceny Of s3.05 from An
gclo Glssellc, was committed to Jail for court
by Justice Schmidt.
John W. Brown was arrested on complaint
OF George Koontz, general ticket agent Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
charged with the larceny of a transportation
ticket valued at $50. Brown Is held for n
hearing before Justice Schmidt.
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show cause why he should not be compelled
to do so. lilo not responding TO this rule,
Judge Wylio mado m order yesterday d.
recting that no be arrested and confined In
jail until he paid tho money.
The Court then adjourned until Saturday
morning next OF II O'Clock,
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THE FIRE In the Dismal Swamp has ex-
burnt about sixteen miles almost without In.
terruptIon, In line from northwest to south
east. 1t is still progressing In Its work Of
devastation, and ii is feared that 1t Is dcs-
tined to do much harm before 1t is arrested
by rains. Several fine farms have been
burnt out, and where there were formerly
the richest lelds there are seen now acres
upon acres Of ashes, somc pits Of which arc
fifteen feet deep.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-24

FuLL FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LIST
The Norfolk line of steamers Is a fixed fact
and becomes moro and more popular each
day. The W. W. Colt, Capt. 4. +. Rythcr,
started for Norfolk at her usual hour ycstcr-
day, carrying several hundred barrels of
-four and other freight, besides G? through
passengers.
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ORDER FOR PAPER FILEs.-Dr. J. VI. d..
France, of this city, yesterday received from
Albany an order for one thousand of his
patent nNnn- ssS-HsS 80 IN - o. 81" 80
comptroller OF the State Of New York. DR..
Frances hlcs arc used In many of the de-
partments and bureaus here, and arc dc.
seryedly popular.
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SERIOUS IsJURY.-About z O'Clock on
Thursday afternoon last, as policeman VIM
Critzman was escorting to the statlon.housc
Brady Hummelshine,, In default of payment
of lno which had been imposed for some
trivial offence against municipal authority,
Hummelshine, suddenly Jerked loose and ran
down Liberty street, when Crltzman drew
his revolver and fired three shots at the
youth. One of these shots unfortunately
took effect on Miss Mollie Shepherd, daughter
of Mr.. A. P. Shepherd, who with her mother
was sitting on the front steps of their resi-
dcnce. Instantaneously Miss S. exclaimed
that she was shot, and the alarm being given
several gentlemen, who were attracted to
the neighborhood by the firing, repaired to
the spot and carried the injured girl into the
house. Surgical aid was summoned, and
Drs. Metre, 0hr, 3. p. Smith and 2. A. llca-
ley were promptly in attendance, and soon
succeeded In extracting the ball, which had
penetrated the frontal bono about two
Inches above the left eye, innlcting very
dangerous wound, Tho young lady Is still
lying In critical condition, but strong hopes
arc now entertained Of her recovery. Critz-
man was arrested and committed to Jail to
await the result. of her injuries. Cumberland
Atsgdnidn, 22d.
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The Alexandria Gazette Of yesterday eve
ming has the following ncws items
JAMES NJ. MASON, formerly United States
Senator from Virginia, and ambassador Of
the Confederate States to England, now
resident OF Seminary Hill, was In this city
to-day.
REV. A. M. RANDOLPH passed through
this city to-day on his return to Baltimore
from visit 10 Piedmont section Of the State.
THE members Of tho Manassas Memorial
Association, the object OF which IL TO raise
funds to beautify the cemetery at Manassas,
gave exhibitions at Dumfrics on the nights
Of Tuesday and Wednesday, and will repeat
them at occoquan tonight and tomorrow
night.
TuR depth of water In the canal has In
creased 80 much within the last few days
that tho coal boats that arrive from Cumber-
land now come with full cargoes, and not
partially loaded, as has been the case with
tho arrivals Of the last few weeks. The
only drawback to the coal trade now is the
bad condition Of the railroad running from
the coal mines to Cumberland.
ALEXANDER BRUCE, the colored man who
was attacked and severely beaten near the
Princess-street (colored) Baptist church, on
Sunday night last, Is recovering from his In
jurics. The parties committed to Jail for
tho assault will be examined on Monday next
before Justice Penn.
Mn. TRUMBLE, who had an immense
tumor removed from his neck by DIR. Lewis,
on Tuesday last, as stated Is yesterdays
Gazette, Ia doing remarkably well, and strong
hopes are entertained OF his recovery.
MEssRs. W. II. DuLAsY, I. A. Brcwis, +.
W. Ashby and W. II. Smith, the committee
appointed by tho Conservative Convention
last night to wait upon Mr.. Johnston and
inform him Of his nomination, called at the
Office Of that gentleman at 10 o'clock this
morning, and through their chairman, W.
II. Dulany, conveyed to him the official In
tclligencc that he had been selected by his
fellow-citizcns as their candidate for seat
In the House Of Delegates. Mr.. Johnston
accepted the nomination, thanked the com.
mittcc, and through them the convention,
for the honor conferred upon, and the mark
Of confidence reposcd in him, and hoped 1t
would be unnecessary for him to assure
them that his best efforts would be eScrtcd
to secure an election, and that, If elected,
the advancement Of the interests OF the city
and county of Alexandria would be his chief
aim while member Of the Legislature.
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WESLEY CHAPEL.-Thc exterior Of Yves.
ley Chapel is now undergoing repairs. The
Sunday school room has been renovated, and
on Sunday II will be roopcned, and reunion
have been engaged In the school either as
teachers or scholars In the past will be held,
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THE Massachusetts editors and publishers
have organized an association to be called
the Massachusetts Editors and Publishers
Association" with view TO mutual i'm
provement and social enjoyment.
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PROF.. Jackson Is exhibiting his seal and
lccturing upon "scal olcum" In our midst.
Last night he was listened to by n large au-
dicnce, at the corner Of Seventh street and
Pcnnsy lvania aveuuG. When not thus en-.
gagged he can be found at the American
hotel,
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LIMITED STATES PATENT oTFICE.

y WAsnIkuTON, D, O., August ?, 1867,
On tlo nutiion VI TIMOTHY BAILEY, Of BallstUu
Spa \ " prayiIg foI ihs extensIon Of a patent
for al Improvement IN knitting Machines
II Il ordered that said petition DO heard at this
Office on the Let day Of November next, Any por.
sltiUus. aal other papers should be hled In this
office twenty days before the day Of hearing,
SAMUEL 8 FISHER,
au0.F5w Commissioner VI Patents
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Literary and Dramatic.

JOSIAH P. QUINCY, Of Boston, Ia about TO
enter the lecture field.
Another daily moi ming quarto newspaper
Is talked of In New York.
LEE Il SHEPHERD arc about to bring out
a new novel by Henry Morford.
Miss CHARLOTTE CUsHMAS Is said TO have
written novel, but to have determined 10
follow the Horatian plan, and keep 1t few
years longer, to make up the nine, before
publication. From this 1t will be Inferred
that Miss Cushman Is not dead, as has been
reported, although 1t Is doubtful whether
she will, as also reported, return to the stage
DUBLIN Is afflicted with Italian opera.
NIBLo's, New York, Is getting ready for
another sensation Of the BLACK Crook"
order.
AN itincrant company of corE-dy-. Indl-
viduals, styling themselves "Thc we'll
known Christy's Minstrels," are dclighting
the dons Of Rio Janciro with their ccccntrlcl-
ties.
A NEW version OF "Enoch Arden" will
shortly be produced at Booths theatre New
York.
THE 81. Charles theatre, New Orleans,
opens on October IS, with the Chapman
Sisters and Mr.. &. d. Bishop.
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4 visitor to the southold (Eng.) poor
house saw q strange being confined In
small clubhouse surrounded by high board
fence TO prevent escape, whose appearance
he describes rs follows: The keeper nd
vanced to door which opened into hut,
and there, on bed Of straw which was
stained and broken into fine bits, sat most
hldcously repulslyo creature on his launches.
From his mouth dribbled sickening saliva
which he constantly secretes. His beard was
NANCY and afforded a retreat for yermn.
Ills head was evidently troublesome, as the
constant friction his fingers made with his
scalp gave token. The keeper called on
him to get up, and, crouching like dog, he
skunk away into corner, where he busted
himself in breaking tho straw into fractions
and then chewing II. The keeper then told
me that he exhibits the most filthy propen-
stiles. When fed, he first smears his body
with the food and then gulps u down with
out mastication. lie devours filth and shows
q preference for il. If let out In the fields
he detects II about tho place with an uner-
ring instinct and makes food Of 1t. In every
way he shows that manhood Is entirely de-
Gcient, and that he has sank into wofu
bcstiality. Tho keeper breads to approach
him, and people never go near his hut, be-
lieying the air poisoned by his pestilential
''s G-r: I, week, a rope Is looped about his
waist and he Is taken 10 creek near by,
where the keeper with broom sweeps of the
lncrusted dirt and he is then brought back
for another weeks wallowing. No dog Is
more filthy; his practices arc intentionally
foul. About 0ycars ago clothing could be
kept on him by constant watching, but soon
he tore 1t in shreds and ate 1t. He also
seemed deeply angcred when clad with civil
! LIKED vestments, and ranged In uncontrolla-
bic fury If any one attempted to cover his
body Herewith. At other times he Is calm,
and dirtily dawdles away his Improbable
life In winter he sits and shiycrs with the
cold, but will not be covered; and last year
his toes were all frozen of. He Is never
sick, and has the most misunderstanding
frame. His head is wcll-shapcd, and moth.
Ing but the stupid eye marks the lunatic.
Otherwise one would believe tho Gadarcne
had been resurrccted, or wild man was let
! loose.
This man, or beast, rather, will be 20
years of age the coming month, and IS Of
those years have been spent In tho poor
house. Ills parents arc very respectable
people, though too poor to furnish him with
n lodgment in au asylum where he could
find scientific care.
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CHARGE or EMuEzzLEMEST. - Detective
Bigley yesterday arrested John P. Nebcrky
on a charge of ENLIGHTENMENT. Accused was
a clerk in the drug store of William DUR, on
the corner Of Tenth and NJ streets, and II Is
alleged that he cmbezzlcd his employer OF
sSl and q quantity of perfumes and other
articles. lie was arragned before Justice
Smith, and committed to Jail for n further
hearing.
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JUVENILE GANBLERs.-A number of the
bootblacks of the city, white and colorod,
nvaillng themselves OF the brilliant moon
light, have for some evenings past lmproylsed
an outdoor "club-room" on the banks Of the
canal, at the foot Of Sixth street, where they
assemble and pass the hours away in the cx-
citing occupation Of playing "old sledgc,"
scent ante" and other games of cards. Last
night Officer Fred Peastcr looked in upon
their amusement unlimited, and SO terrincd
tho youthful CHANDELIERS" that they hur-
rlcd away, leaving their boxes, cards and
the stakes" lying upon the ground. The
little rascals were SO eager 10 get away that
many Of them jumped into the canal and
scrambled through the mud 10 tho Seventh
ward shore. Their implements and money
are now at the Seventh precinct station.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING IN GEORGETOWN
Last night the Republicans Of Georgetown
aud this city were present In full force at
Samaritan Hall, Georgetown, for the puf-
po9c of attending q mass meeting held under
The auspices Of the Republican association
of that city.
Mr.. Levi Davis presided.
committee on resolutions were appointed,
who reported the following for the consider
alton OF the meeting;
Resolved, That we hereby reaflIm our IN.
wavcring devotion to the principles of the
Republican party, believing that, as through
the patriotic efforts OF that party, the nation
was saved from disme mberment, so can II best
DO relied upon TO heal the wounds and restore
the vitality OF the nation.
2. That Ia tn e., 4 the present Administfa.
confidence OF the people tnd Of the Republican
party has been worthiIy Ln'towed, and that
Ia the rapid reduction OF Ia national debt,
peaceful reh abiiitation Of he Sou Sern States,
the re-establishmeht Of internal commerce,
the security to life nni property and the re.
turn OF law and order throughout the entire
land, we 6nd causes for he ktty conSratulstion
both to the national authorities aud to the
people.
| diselsiming all desires to pefpetusts the bit
| terness OF the late internicine war-seeks now
| to simply labor for the principles secured to
US through that struggle, and to guarantee In
| good to our city and our fellow.citizens Of
| whatever race or color, having at heart tn,
! welfare and prosperity Of each and every one
That to accomplish this We reject Ant
| discountcnance all movements te ndin & to brinI
! disscntion into our ranks and affirm our bell e
10 the liberal policy Of trying TO gain recruit
| to our numbers rather than by q too restrict
I've course to aiienate men from US.
| 0. That, as the beat method to command sue
cess is to deserve II, we hereby rec commend tia
| In all nominations for municipal Offices, grea
| care should be taken TO select from the party
In every Instance, the best man for the place
| regardless OF other considerations.
i, That this can be attained only through TIT
voice of the entire Republican party o
Georgetown, In general convention assembled
At such time aud place as may be fitting, ,uI
not by premature csucuses or exclusive organ
| igAtlOnu.
Major General o. o. Howard, T. A. Bos
well, esq, L. q. lIinc, ESQ.,, DR.. Snodgrass
Councilman Hatton, and Mr.. Green, OF tn
Fourth ward, addressed the meeting ant
were heartily applauded throughout.
Tho mass meeting was thoroughly success
full, and proves that the Republicans Of on
sister city arc wide awake and only avail
the signal to DO Cup and doing" Bcfor,
the close Of the meeting the question wal
taken upon the resolutions presented, ant
they were unanimously adopted.
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LOCAL NOTICES.

- FALL or 1860 Having greatly i'm +!
; ! proved our establishment by new :
! ! force OF Cutters and Hands, and an !
: entire New Stock of Goods, VIC ask I,
! ! your patronage and influence for the !
! ! coming season. !,
:! From New York and Philadelphia =!
: VIC have received the choicest novel
: ! ties In English, French and Domestic :
/ Goods for our Custom Department. I!
! Also, elegant Rcady-mudG Clothing :
, for Gents, Youths and BOYS; and not ! :
outstanding our superior styles We : :
guarantee the price. lower than the ! (!
lowest elsewhere. We aim to keep !
larger, better assorted, frcshCr stock !
than the other houses, and from our :
! uncommon facilities can certainly sell
cheaper, and warrant our goods In all
cases to give satisfaction.
- Oak Hall Clothing aud Merchant !
Tailoring Establishment, No. 100 Sew !
cnth street, opposite the Post Office. =
- NVtc.-GcntS' Furnishing Goods at
reasonable prices.
TIE PUBLIC AT LARGE cannot fall to az,
prcclatc the great benefit derived by them
through the introduction into America Of
Hops MALT EXTRACT, so favorably known
throughout the Old World. For the lnfOr-
nation of such as may not have been already
informed as to Its wonderful merits, We
would state that 1t is an excellent strength
enlng beverage, n delightful tonic, and q
pleasant remedy for disorders Of the throat
chest, lungs and stomach Sold by all drug
gists and groccrs. col
MANAGERS of fairs will be furnished will
prize bags on liberal terms by calling OF
WIN. Prince, BE + street, sole agent; ant
any lady having 20 cents worth ofstamplnl
done will receive one prize bag. \
SPAIN AND AMgRICA-AMERlCAS WIsDON
AND SPANISH FoLLY.-lt would seem hardl!
credible that the American Government cal
contemplate the recognition of the Cubar
insurgents, considering the confusion Into
which the prospect of n war with Spain woul,
throw their commerce and llnanGes, whit
Spain herself could have little to lose beyonC
the island, which she herself admits sht
must ultimately consent TO abandon. or
the other hand, whatever difficulties may
arise, the folly Of Spain will stand out a.
something unparalleled in the history o
nations. Although Categorical denial
was given 10 the statement at the time, II II
well known to certain leading American
capitalists and politicians, MS well as Il
more than one Spanish statesman, that ~
authorized proposal was submitted from
Washington two months ago for the rccognl
ton of the independence of the Island oil
the basis Of n payment being made to spali
Of 81 100000 sterling in bonds Endorsed b,
the United States. - Lomion Times, (cH.
WticIc,) Sept. lOh.
The grand Jury Of Monroe county, Ill.,.
have found indictments against McCOolG,
GALLAGHER and Allen for violation of tho
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AT CoUGuLTN'5 DIUG STORE, opposite Ma
sonic Temple, can be found everything
usually kept by druggists, fresh and new.
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VERDICT RENDERED. - Coroner Potter
summoned Jury yesterday morning TO hold
an inquest upon the body of Mr.. Samuel
Walker, an employee at the navy yard, who
died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon.
The Inquest took place at the Eighth pre-
clnct station house, and the jury rendered
verdict that deceased came TO his death by
stroke OF apoplexy. The body was then
given in charge of his wife, who had II re.
moved 10 his late residence on Seventeenth
street.
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New BUftDIsG AssocrATIoN.-A number
Of gentlemen Of this city met at Plants
building, on Wednesday cycping and formed
a new Building Association, on the plan Of
tho Provident. Mr.. A. Il. Shepherd was
chosen temporary president, Mr.. c. storrs,
secretary. -Four hundred seventy -four shares
OF stock were taken and committees ap.
pointed to procure subscriptions and drait a
constitution. The subscription books arc
now open In various localities In the city,
and 1t is supposed the stock will soon be ali
taken.
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THE New YoRK RETUBLICANs meet u
Union League Hall tomorrow evening.
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The grand jury of Monroe county, H.,
have found indictments against MCCOolo,
Gallagher and Allen for violation OF the
statute law, In fighting u prize fight In that
county, and have issued warrants for their
arrest,
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TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
- wAsHISuroS, d. c., Aug. 1, 1872
On the petitlUn OF SAMUEL wETHgRILL, OF Bal.
tinOTe, Md. praying for the cXtenslon OF patent
granted to him on the 18Th day Of November, 1853,
a. an Improvement 10 Processes for Making Zine
White:
Iis ordered that tho said petition be heard at
this Ofhes GU the 18th day of October next. Any
person may OPP SO this extension, Objections,
and other papers should be filed In this
Office twenty days before tho day of hearing
SAMUEL s. USHER,
Aug6-FSw Commissioner Of Patents
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIOB,
y WAsnISGroS. ID, c., July %, 1861.
Ol the petition of JAMES q. Leach. OF Ballston
Spa, New York, praying for the extension u a
patent granted to him on the Sth Of October, 1853.
additional Improvement. July 8, 1886. and agar
additional Improvement on the Sd day OF March.
isJ7, for an IMPROVEMENT In Looms:
office on the 18th day Of October next, ANY. per-
son may oppose this extension, Objections, depO-
sitiop, and other papers should be died IN this
Office twenty days before the day Of hearing.
SAMUEL s. FISHER.
augj.ThSw Commissioner Of Pate. sat
TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE.
" WAsuISlIoS, ID, c., July 20, 1862
On the petition Of l., W, LAsGDOS, Of NoTthanp.
ton. Mass, praying for the extension Of patent
granted to him on tho S0th day Of October, 1855. for
an Improvement In Sewing Maehines!,
office on the nth day q October next Any person
nee twenty days before the day o. hesTing,
SAMUEL s. flsHER,
Gugs-F9w Commissioner Of Patents.
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United STATES PATENT OFFICE.

THERE are now 800 cadets at the Virginia
Military Institute.
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SELLING TRANSPORTATION CERTIFICATES.
John VI. Brown, who resides on Capitol
I'LL, was arrested on Wednesday evening,
at the Baltimore depot, by Officer Wilson,
the discharge Of a deceased soldier, Of the
1854 Pennsylvania volunteers, named Evan
Jones, went to the Quartermaster's Depart
rrent, and representing himself rs Jones,
procured a certificate Of transportation 10
LeayenwOrth, Kansas. This certificate he
was endeavoring to sell when he was Ills
covered by Mr.. George Koontz, the agent Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
who promptly called in the services of Officer
Wilson. Brown was sent to Jail for conrt
by Justice Schmidt.
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MEssRs. HALL " Ross have removed their
real estate exchange from the corner of Sew
ehth ana j. streets to room No. 2, Mays
building. They are Offering some choice
bargains In city and country property.
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SALES or REAL EsTATE.-Mcssrs. Klll.onrn
4 i.atta, real estate brokers, have sod part
OF lot %, square 3fj, corner Of Ninth and q
streets, TO W. d. Todd, for s8,33&0s cash.
also, oF. W, Gross, the west a5 feet of lot
:, square 99i, on Ponnsy lvAnla avenue, be-
tween Eleventh and Twoinh streets east, at
~ cents per square foot, Ca.h. Also, the
adjoining $3.50 square feet, - Charles Nor.
gan, at the same price.