The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-11-09

A MAN IN THE LoT.-One night last week,
about the hour Of 10, "when church. Yards
yawn," &C., q well.known member OF the
bar started for his peaceful domicile, choosing
his path through City Hall lot, by way Of a
"short cut" Just as he was about to swing
the iron gate, near the east wing Of City
Hall, on It's hinges he observed what he
thought 10 be man standing near tree
Just inside OF the Enclosure. Our friend not
being Of gigantic proportion, and having no
good sword" by his side, was timid to pro-
coed, and retraced his steps some distance,
when he encountered faithful officer OF the
night, to whom he related the circumstance,
and requested the loan OF a revolver.
The conseryator Of the peace declined
complying with the wish Of the man Of law,
but consented TO accompany him through
the lot, and to his home, which was moi far
distant. Arm and arm officer aud lawyer
proceeded on their winding way, and soon
reached the aforesaid gate, which they
opened, and cautiously moved In the direc.
tion OF the man near the tree, but their fears
and surprise were soon dispeled when they
found that the fancied highwayman, rob.
Der, or murderer, was only the shadow re-
Elected from the Lincoln monument near by.
The lawyer shook hands with his guard
Ian, and bidding him ''good night" requested
him not to relate the circumstance to any
fthc reporters. or course he did not.
Tul PENSION OFFICE FRAUD.-The case
OF John Dandy, arrested on charge Of issu.
Ing fraudulent pension papers, was brought
up yesterday before Commissioner r. d.
Mussey, at the chamber Of the grand jury,
In the City Hall building. Samuel Philip,
ESQ.,, appeared for the defence, aud J. =,
Tusiin, esq, for the Government.
On Friday Baillfs spraguc and Edwards
arrested Edward Dent alias Smith alias Ed
wards, at Engine Company No. 1, of which
he is member, and his wife Mary Eliza
beth, as also Mary Taylor alias Maria
Robertson. These parties are colored, aud
the man obtained 800 and the women $50
each from Dandy for swearing to false pen
sion papers. The above parties were also
brought out for a hearing yesterday, when
Colonel W. A. Cook and Mr.. Burgess acted
as their counsel.
After the examination of several witnesses
for the defence, Dandy was held to bail In
the sum Of 81, 500 for his appcara nee ut
conrt, and the colored persons above named
were held as prosecuting witnesses, assur-
ance have been given them that no criminal
proceedings would be had In their case.
ONO SoCIABLgs.-Extensiyc preparations
having been In progress for some time past
by the Ohio Republican Association, of this
city, for holding series Of entertainments,
to be known as the "Ohlo Soclables," We
have now to announce that the arrangements
are completed.
For the purpose OF insuring for these
meetings the highest possible success In the
promotion OF social intercourse and good
feeling amongst Ohioans, resident In Wash.
ington, and carrying out the design of
making this, the opening entertainment, one
worthy Its projectors, the association has
spared neither labor nor expense.
The large and elegant hall, In Green's
building, No. $50 Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets,
has been secured and thoroughly reftted and
furnished with everything that can In any
manner contribute 10 the welfare of all
those who are so favored as to have an op.
portunity OF being present.
GEORGETOWN AFFArRs.-A colored man
named Frank johnson was very seriously
injured by q lump OF earth falling on
him, while engaged with other laborers on
the excavation for the Bernie Bank railroad,
at the Virginia terminus of the Aqucduct
bridge.
An alarm of fire was sounded Yesterday,
caused by the burning Of chimney In the
vicinity OF Jefferson and Bridge streets.
About 5000 bushels of wheat were sold
yesterday, at the meeting of the Merchants
cxchangc,at sl.30 and SI.34 per bushel.
The steamer Valley City arrived ycstcr-
day with heavy freight OF merchandise to
District dealers.
THE STEAMER CoIr.-Thc steamer W. w.
Colt left her wharf yesterday for Norfolk
with full freight. The Colt is supplying
want long felt by city dealers In bringing
to them freights Of oysters, fish, fruits, &C.,
which have heretofore been brought hither
by schooner. Tho Colt Is commanded by
Captain E. A. Ryther, who is laboring hard
to establish cheap aud convenient mode of
transit between Washington and Norfolk.
Y. NJ. c. A. ELEcrIoS.-At the election of
members Of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION, on Saturday evening last, the fol-
lowing newly settled pastors among us were
elected members of the association Rev. J.
7. Newman, Rev. J. 8. Mitchell, Rev. Mr..
Parsons, and Rev. J. Rankin.
The CHORAL SoorETY.-The members of
this society arc especially requested to be
present at the meeting tonight at their hall.
Additional names are to be presented for
both active and inactive membership, and
other business Of Importance will be brought
up. A punctual attendance at 1880 O'Clock
Is desired.
ATTENTION Is called to the list of new and
popular books ust received by Messrs-
Philip & Solomons, 332 Pennsylvania ave.
nue.. This cntcrprlsing firm is always up
with the times, and new books can always
be found on their shelves as soon as pub
llshed.
SoIREE observation-disclosures Bell aud Cas-
sell give an entertainment at their academy,
corner Of Eleventh street and Maryland ave-
nue., this evening, which, from the high
standing their academy has attained. prom
iscs to be one Of the most agreeaJ.J and
pleasant parties OF the season.
FIRE CoMMTssIoNERs.-O to the con-
tinucd lndlsposition of Mayor Bowen, no
meeting Of the Board of Fire Commissioners
was held asst night.
The LAW OFFICE Of Alfred B. Duvul Is To-
Gated at No. |, Four-and-a-half street, oppo-
site the City Hall.
A BOY to make fires, wash dishes, &c., Is
wanted at the Fountain hotel.
The SUNDAY SCHOOL EXHIBITION of Nc
Kendree chapel takes place this evening.
TAxEs.-Thc collection of taxes yesterday
reached nearly $4,000.