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The national Republican., 1869-01-28

hioner, directing him to antedate certain pat.
ents to the plaintiffs. Tho oase was argued by
Judge Foote, Sol. Henklc, Mr.. Coombs, and
Others. The Court reserved its opinion.
ADMISSIONS TO THE nan.
Mr.. Kennedy, from the Committee on Ap.
plicsnts. reported In favor OF the admission Of
David Brown, and he was admitted scoord-
ingly.
B.H. Webb, Of the Phiisdelphis bar, was,
on the motion OF Mr.. Barry, admitted tol lprac.
tioe In this court.
COUNTY CONSTABLE
william A. Bennett was appointed a county
constable.
Adjourned,
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

ARREST OF NoTgD FoRaRRRss IN Ngw-
ARK.-On Monday morning Chief Clark, OF
the Newark police force, arrested a woman
who gave her name as Olive 3. Raymond on
tuspicion of being noted forgeress who re-
Gently escaped from custody, In Middlesex
county, Conn, where she had been convicted
offorBery. Information was Immediately sent
to the sheriff OF Middlesex county, to the po-
lice headquarters In New York, where she
has also been under arrest, and to detectives
OF Buffalo, who are Interested In her capture.
She was Identified by them, and was sent to
Connecticut yesterday. Besides the name she
gave In this city she Is known to the police
throughout the country as Jane E. Pratt, S.
Kate Sewell, Miss Harper, and Mrs. J. ]. Van
Welt. The last 10 said to be her correct name.
Her plan oil operations 10 to solicit subserip.
tions for various peri odicals, obtaining In this
way the signatures Of many wealthy business
men. Being quick.witted and skilful In the
use OF her pen, she soon makes fac-similes and
signs several checks which are presented by
her confederates. When frBt arrested she
pretended to be deaf and dumb, and for twenty.
four hours compelled the oficers to communl-
cate with her In writing. She is also noted
among the police for the success with which
she "breaks jail" having escaped from Gus.
tOdy six or eight times. 1t is estimated that
the amount OF her forgerles cannot fall short
Of ftl0O, 900. She had obtained the signature of
number OF the leading business men of this
city and was about, as she confessed, to use
them for fraudulent purposes.-N Y. Tribune,
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

POLICE LIoENcE.-Columbus Hopkins
Lcoloredl for Threatening personal violence to
Julia Williams, had to give security to Justice
Harper TO keep the peace.
John Bryan, acting in q disorderly manner,
paid fine OF " to Justice Harper.
Justice Walter, charged with selling liquor
without license. Each were fined t2o, upon
which they took an appeal.
David solomon, n baker, was fined 90 by
Justice Harper for selling bread short OF
weight
Mr., Peter o'Riley paid t7o to Justice Lynch
for selling liquor without license.
Thomas Hill, Andrew Henson, James Stew.
art, Rachel Scott, Mary Hill, Priscilla Snow.
den, James Brown and Mary Davis, all col.
ored, for disorderly gathering, received per-
mits from Justice Lynch to sojourn at the
work,house for 80 days, In default OF paying a
Ane OF " each.
Patrick Buckley, for assault and battery on
Honora Wolf was fined t5 by Justice Tucker.
VIM. qaskins, (eolored,) a suspicious char.
aeterS was committed to jail for court by JUS
tice Tucker.
Kate Foley, for the Indlseretion Of stealing
pair Of shoes, waAsent TO jail for court by
Justice Tucker.
Mary L, Jackson (eoloredl paid a Hne Of o.
for the privilege Of keeping a Vicious dog.
half grown boy, named Samuel Reynolds,
was arrested in the First ward yesterday by
woman with club. He was taken before
Justice Morsell, who imposed hne of i've
dollars.
Two young thieves, junt arrived from Balti.
more, whose names, as given, are. Frederick
Carr and Joseph Nagle, were arrested yester-
Dewitt, and Bigley. They wore taken to police
headquarters, where they are held to await
the result Of certain inquiries which are now
being made by the ON GERS who arrested them.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

GARRoTERE ARREsTED.-It will be remem-
bered that a few evenings since an old gentle
man named Wells was waylaid while passing
through the Capitol grounds, garroted and
robbed. At the time no clue could be OBJ.
referred by Major Richards to those energetic
detectives, Clarvoe, McDevitt and Bigley who
have been actively engaged In "working up"
resting two individuals, upon whom they ex
pect to iasten the crime. These are Jack
Sweeny, a penitentiary convict, who has
served his term In Albany, and man named
Cornelius Ross, two hard.iooking customers
They were taken to police Headquarters and
locked up for a further hearing.
Sweeny's picture 10 now on exhibition In
the Rogues gallery at headquarters.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

BENEFIT or ADVERTISING IN THE RgPUBLI.
CAS.-We had yesterday a good opportunity
to witness the benefits derived from JudcIous
advertising. On Tuesday evening Mr.. VIM
Prince left with US an Advertisement for
Wednesdays paper, calling attention to his
recent Invention, the Little Waterman"
which, by the way, is a very complete little
affair. Last evening Mr.. Prince called upon
us and stated that his store had been thFonge
all day by visitors desiTouG OF seeing the
operation OF the little tell-tale. All this
shows that the readers Of the REPUBLICAN, are
not only numerous, but that they are OF
that believe 10 reading advertisements.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

AN IMPORTANT BILL.-In the Board of Con.
mon Council, on Monday evening, Mr. Arr.
son introduced the following bill:
Be II enacted, Sc, That the Mayor be, and is
hereby, authorized to advertise for bids for
the brick.clay, sand, and gravel belonging to
the several wards OF the city.
See. 2. That previous to the Advertia eme Mt
herein provided for, the Mayor shall cause the
various ungraded streets oi the city contain.
Ing bIick'oIay gravel, and sand, to be sur
veyed and Btaked out 10 squares by the city
surveyor, and bids shall be received for each
square separately so marked out by the sur.
veyor.
Sec. .. That the awards shall be made In all
cases to the highest responsible bidder, who
shall enter into bonds to remove the clay and
all other kinds of earth to the lines, grades,
and levels given by the city surveyor.
Sec. Q. That the commissioners OF the va
rious wards shall have, under the Mayor, the
supervision OF all work done under the con-
tracts herein provided for, and shall see to II
that the parties to whom the clay may be
awarded fulfll the terms of their contracts.
Sec. I. That all permits heretofore granted
to parties to remove the brick-clay or othe T
eSrths from any street be, and the same are
hereby, repealed.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

THE PAY OF ARTISANS AND MRcHANIos IN
BALTIMoRg.-The following are the rates OF
pay per diem now received BY what are known
as workingmen In this city. 1t will be UNDER
stood that the per diem quoted 10 that which
the workman receives from the boBs or con-
tractor, the latter charging at the rate OF from
superintendence and seeing that the men work
expeditiously, and also that they work well.
In consequence of the unusually large number
OF buildings now In the course OF erection in
baltimore and In the suburban parts OF the
yanced:
from " 80 to %, and the work with them 10
rather dull, whilst the brlcklayers have brisk
tine Of It, the days work for each man ranges
ter sum are known In the circle OF the mechanic
arts as the pressed bricklayers This class Of
artisans is seldom out of employment. Plas-
they, like the bricklsyers, in consequences Of
inclement season Of weather, cannot average
more than ten months employme In each
with skill and swiftness make tiS per week,
whilst stone.masons average from sls to t2l
per week. Msrble.cutters average from " to
ti5O per day, and a number Of those who are
now working on the new City Hall building
are from New York and Philadelphia, and are
fully equal to their brother woTkmen OF the
same employment. Blacksmiths average about
~ per day, and machinlsts from $50 to stj
boiler-makers do not average more, whilst gas
htters and plumbers average from u to $3.50
per day. The daily pay OF ordinary laborers
ranges from l.5O to %, whilst hod.carriers,
both white and colored, receive tl6 per week.
The pay for horse and cart, including the ser
Vice OF the driver or owner, 10 $3.50 per day.
To some this pay for labor may appear very
high, but 1t must be recollected that, In conse-
quence OF the depreciation OF the currency, and
the consequent advance In the price Of the
necessaries of life, these rates Of pay are no
more than sufficient to enable the artisan and
mechanic to support himself and family. At
the present time there Is such an enormous
number OF buildings In course OF erection in
baltimore as seems to warrant the highest
price OF labor for such work.-BaLiim9re Amer.
lean, 2TM.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

CHARGED WITH HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-De.
tectiyes ClAryoe, MoDevitt, and Bigley yeater-
day arrested "Reddyn Welsh on the charge OF
highway robbery. The charge was made some
two weeks ago by Mr.. George Patten, OF Ches.
the influence of liquor Freddy" aceosted him
and proposed walk Upon reaching a certain
house on Thirteenth street he was knocked
down and robbed Of watch and chain, pair of
gold spectacles, and sum Of money. Freddy"
denies the charge, and as Mr.. Patten is not In
the city, but at his home in Chester, ,welsh was
appearance. In the meantime Mr.. Patten will
be notified to appear to prosecute the charge
he has made.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

kSlGnTS oY PYTHIAs.-The Grand Lodge,
ID. C.' IN annual session Tuesday evening
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year! NJ. q. Causten, NJ. D., of HermIone
Lodge, No. u, Grand ChaneelIor; John W.
Thompson, OF Calanthe Lodge, No, II, Vice
mon Lodge, No. 10, Grand Recording and Cor.
responding Scribej Richard GoodhArt, Of
webster Lodge, No. 7, Grand Banker, W. +.
Guidej Lewis T, Wilbourne, OF Ffiendshi3
Lodge, No. 8, Grand Inner Steward II, y.
Henry, OF Franklin Lodge, No. 2, Grand Outer
retiring Grand Chancellor
The national Republican., 1869-01-28
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

LECTURE ON "HARp TAcK."-Lsst night =
large audience assembled AZ utand Army hhii,
corner Of Eleventh street ana ,nes e,nnsye,uhs Nv ~
above subject It was delivered by Chsfles
ii, Watson, ESQ, under the auspices OF Post
No. .. Grand Army OF the Republic" Hs De,
form and was void-so should his lecture be
without form and void = Of offence. He
should not get down upon his knees to secure
favor, That would be an easy matter for q
lady, but for gentlemen with the present style
OF pants, they could not. He didn't exactly
like being In such htight-oireumstanoes, so he
the e"' womsn's S % Risht. SonSeHtion had been
there In advance Ia Weston, who - eteAt
Walker. He gave . touching tribute 70 our
oS Hard fsci," and enduring all the privs.
tions OF army life.
The speaker gave \ sughable history Of the
s%ith family ne SsmSol ON ths spa aS
lie recommended "hard tack" to the ladies
as de,ert-deemed It suitable for soldiers, In.
three pounds OF moulded four, one gill OF rain
water, mixed and baked three years In cold
oven. War was a big thing. He knew man
who took up arms, marched forth, and his
Arst advance was a mastery retreat. The
brave youth started from Atlanta, and didn't
stop TIL he got to Loekport, N. Y, That man,
Bsseom's grocery. Courting was a good thing
too much OF II was just enough, He had
been there-describedt the position OF two love
sick ones whose hearts beat In unison, They
sit side by side, her hand In his, with her head
leaning on his shoulder at an angle OF $50, and
vice verso.
skating was not bad to take-if the weather
was warm. He went once. The girl couldn' I
skate and he was In the same FIX. They struck
out boldly-olinched, and fell, His probosis
was smashed-hrst blood for the lady-time 8
seconds.
At the close OF the lecture the seats were re.
moved, and a social hop, lasting several hours
was INDUCED In by many. AZ lecturer, Mr.
Watson is q success.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

HAREAs CORPUs.-On Tuesday Judge Wylie
Issued writ Of hdbedJ corpus against Rtohar
Williams and wife, on the application OF Mary
J, Brown, OF FAuquier county, Va, to recover
Powell. The case was heard by Judge Fisher,
90 Tuesday afternoon, Messrs, Cook and
Pierce appearing on behalf of the pet itioner,
and Mr.. X. $. Davis for the respondent. The
child Is a bright mulatto girl about eight
years OF age, who has been with the respond
ents for two or three years. Judge Fisher re-
mAnde led the child to the custody Of Its mother,
who last evening started with her for her home
In Virginia
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

EQUITY CouRr Judge oiin.-This court
made the following orders yesterday!
Dodge vs.. Potomac Insurance Company.
Decree substituting J. W. Decide as trustee
In place OF II. King.
Wilson vs.. Wilson ct al. Decree OF refer
ence for report on the value Of property.
Gore W. Snyder ct al. Decree appointing
trustees to sell.
Adiourned.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

DOMESTIC lsFELICITY. = Certain events
which recently ttanspired in the eastern sec.
tion OF the city have given rise to q great
amount OF Rossipi and extravagant stories
have been circulated, In which the names OF
parties 10 no wise connected with the affair
have been used; we have therefore concluded
to give the facts to the public.
II seems that young officer who served his
country faithfully during the war, upon re.
turning from the perils Of the deep, thought 1t
mot good for man to be alone" and took to
himself one of the daughters OF Eve. A short
time since business called him from home for
several dsys-returning unexpectedly, as no
discreet husband should, he was not only sur.
prised himself, but surprised his wife and a
young disciple Of Esculapius by coming upon
them in very questionable. position. The
Doctor made his escape by the window, and
the indignant husband, by gentle persuasion"
induced his wife to adopt the same means OF
exit.
The woman sought shelter for the rem ainder
OF the night with her mother, and the next
day, during the absence OF her husband,
brought furniture car and conveyed the fur.
niture 10 the house to her new home. but the
husband, not willing to part with wife and fur
niture both, obtained the necessary legal pa.
peIs and replevied the furniture, leaving his
wife, minus furniture, with her mother.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

THE Cincinnati Commercial says Our Wash.
ington correspondent, I'D. p" has recently
seen the Hon. Edwin NJ. Stanton, and says
that gentleman would not accept a Cabinet
ended. Mr.. Stanton makes this statement
under such circumstances that there is no
question that his resolution Is fxed not to
take office,
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

EMPLOYMENT PoR TIM Poor The Provl.
dent Aid Society has established an employ
ment Office for the benefit of the poor, and
those desiring help would be rendering sub
stAntinl service BY calling upon the agent, at
posed In this manner 10 relieve the society Of
Its pressing necessities, and also sssiSt the
really deserving.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

SERIOUS CUTTING APPAIR.-On Tuesday
night, between II and II O'Clock, a dispute
about some money occurred in the Union
engine-house between Thomas SewAll, hostler
OF the company, and Sonny Ward, an extra.
man, which eliminated In a banter on both
sides to settle the matter In the "nsue" way
but before the parties had Arranged for the
"ring," SewAll stepped up behind Ward and
cut him across the ear aud neck with a razor,
iunicting an ugly and probably fatal wound.
store on the corner OF Fourteenth and l. street;
where his wounds were dressed, after which
he was conveyed to the engine.house, Sewall
before Justice Drury, who held him to bail for
court
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

GRAND DIVISION Sons OF TRMrRRANCR.-
A regular quarterly session of the Grand DI.
vision, Sons of Temperance, was held on Tues.
ner OF Seventh and u streets A very large
number OF representatives. were present, and
business OF Importance to the Order was
the Grand Scribe OF the Order In this District,
Mr.. Arthur Shepherd, rendered his resigna.
tionj which was accepted, and J. X. Bridge,
esq, elected to fll the vacancy. The Grand
Division adjourned to meet again tonight 10
take action on matters Of vital Importance TO
the organization.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

LEyYISG ON TOMRsTOSEs.-A well.known
dealer In marble having had judgment rendered
against him, and refusing to settle, found an
energetic constable at his yard yesterday levy
Ing on his tombBtones and marble monuments
brief explanation, and the constable de.
parted without depicting the stock.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

BAD ON SNEAK THIKyEs AND BuR0LARs.-
BY reference to the local coum nB Of Tuesday's
REPUBLICAs It will be seen the rObberries
that have occurred within q few weeks past
have been through doors and Windows. VIM.
Princes door alarm attached to any door, by
turning the knob backward or forward, causes
four loud and distinct alarms. Gall and see
one In operation at 322 + street. Patent ap-
piled Tor.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

VIZ LEARN from the Augusta (Ga) Chroni.
Gle and Sentinel that the question of the right
OF negroes to hold otiice In Georgia 10 about to
be decided by the courts. Judge Schley, OF the
Eastern Circuit, has, 1t seems, granted a rule
superior Court OF Chatham county, at the In
stance OF VIM. J. Clements, who was Whites
competitor at the election, to show cause why
az information In the nature OF quo todrrdnio
should not be hled gainst him.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

LADIES' should call and see the Embroidered
Upper at Princes Stamping and FlutinR
Looms, 322 I street, between Tenth and Elev-
ehth streets. Only place In town to do Steam
FlutinR.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

ARREST AND CoMMITTAL OF a BURGLAR
Justice Walter had before him yesterday
Thomas Talbert who was arrested by Detee:
tives MeDeyitt and Bigley, on the charge OF
Charles II. Golden, on Vermont avenue, near
N street, on the morning of the 9th instant.
From the evidence II appears that he, with
another party, entered the premises before the
bed.clothing and wearing apparel, worth.a about
rs, and were seen In the act by oolored man
living near. The Justice sent TAlbert to jail
to answer the charge OF grand larceny.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

FRATKRsAL ynIr.-The ofileers and mem
ance, last night paid a fraternal visit to Poto-
mac division No s, Of Georgetown ID. o.
A very large delegation was present from
aslociation OF that division.
The exercises OF the evening, which were
open to the public, were very Interesting, con.
sistinE OF addresses by Rev. J. Z. Brown and
Rev. Mr.. Nelson, both gentlemen pastors Of
churches In Georgetown, and members Of the
division. Instrumental and vocal music by
the Equal club, as well As members of Poto.
mac division, added to the interest Of the asso-
citation.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

RUHAwAY.-As Mr.. Chas. Baxter and wife,
Of Montgomery county, Md, were on their
way TO Georgetown yesterday morning, the
riding became unmanageable and ran away.
Mrs. Baxter, In attempting TO jump from the
vehicle, was thrown to the ground and sus-
tained serious injury. Medical aid was sum
moned from Georgetown, and the lady 10 now
In a fair way to recover.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

SEVENTH WARD REPUBLICANS will meet at
Hyson's Hall, at 1850 p. m. this evening
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

A LIBERAL REWARD will be paid the finder
OF bundle OF dry goods, lost on Pennsylvania
avenue yesterday. See advertisement.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

AVERY LIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL oouPEg, from
one Of the best builders In the country, Is for
sale by Mr.. Robert II. Graham, coaehmAker.
No. 37t d street, between Eighth and Ninth
See advertisement.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

PRorRAoTEp MEKriNos s.-Protracted meet.
ings are now In progress In several Of the
churches of the city. Especially are those OF
interest which are being held at the Hsmline
NJ. Z. church, corner Ninth and p streets, un.
der the pastoral care OF Rev, J. W. Hoover;
at the corner OF Ninth and s streets, under the
pastoral supervision OF Rev. J. q. Henning.
A large number OF conversions are reported,
and great interest seems to exist. On Sabbath
night twenty persons were received at the
mission church on probation.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

ODESSA PAsIBR CoLLAPsIsa SKIRT, the best
made. Douglass, sole agent, No. sos Ninth
street, n
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

BLANKETS FOR HIRE during the Inauguration
In large quantities. Address
MERCHANT,
\ Washington City Post oiiice.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

WAsHisoros, January %, ls6o.-Jay Cooke
90. furnish the following quotations OF Gov.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

PAsToR ELEcTED.-The congregation OF
New York Avenue Presbyterian church has
elected Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, of Harrisburg, Pa,
pastor, to hll the vacancy ocoAsioned by the
death OF Rev. DR.. Gurley. The salary 10 hxed
at 900 per Aupum
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

PRovIDESr AID SociEIY.-Yestetdsy the
Issuing clothing to the poor, but the supply
was unequal to the demand, and nearly i've
hundred persons were turned away disap-
being wednesday, the managers hope by next
Wednesday to receive donations suficient to
supply all who apply. We understand sppli.
cation has been made 10 the War Department
for a donation OF blankets, q large supply Of
which are 10 store, and n distributed to those
Who are found to be destitute and deserving
would be OF inc slcuAble beneht,
The national Republican., 1869-01-28
DIR. ABORN'S OFFICE,
2is L STREET,
Washington, ID. O.,

For the Treatment and Cure OF
CATARRH, DEAFNESS, AND ALL DIS
EASES OF THE EYE, EAR, HEAD,
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

NKw STYLE PLEASURE BoAr.-There 10
now being built by Mr., II. X. Bradshaw, of
Alexandra at the ship-yard OF smith
pleasure boat for several gentlemen OF this
city. Tho boat is to be 30 feet In length and
feet breadth Of beam. The .propelling power
expected that the boat will be placed 10 our
waters about the LIST OF March.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

CAvED IN AoAIs.-About ten O'Clock yes.
terday morning, the Fourteenth.street sewer
caved In at Its intersection with New York
avenue, The sewer, at this point, 10 quite q
distance under ground, and the necessary re-
pairs will involve = considerable expense, and
materially interfere. with the travel along the
street.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

wAsHISGroS. D. G., Jan, IS, 1860.
The Bklllful, successful and scientific treat
ment OF DR.. Aborn in q case of ear and throat
disease, elicits my gratitude and thanksj and
warmly commend him to my friends and the
public generally. Dr. Aborn 10 a man Of few
words, but his professional ability speaks for
itself. JoHs S. CUSNir6HAM,
Paymaster U. s. Navy.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

THE GEoRoE oErows AND FAIRFAX TURNPiKE
Georgetown and Fairfax Turnpike Company,
ground was broken on Monday, thus taking
formal possession of the line OF the road az
located by the company's engineer. We un-
prosecuted with vigor.
The national Republican., 1869-01-28

CARD PROM JOHN s. cussISGHAN, PAYMAs.
TER U. 3. NAVY.
The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1869-08-21

Srrtous R,rLRoAp AccrpESr.-A terrible
accident occurred on the Schuyllill and
Suspuohnnna road on tho morning Of August
1i. At Dauphin Narrows the train struck u
rock three feet in diameter and 800 pounds
in weight, which had broken off and rolled
down tho mountain. The rock dragged tho
trnin 30 fcot whom tho engine left the track
and shot over n stone wall fifteen feet high
into country road, md thence through
another stone wall into tho canal. Tho on.
gnc. tender, and thfto express cars woro
smashed TO atoms, and ono passenger car,
we'll filled with passengers. was jammed into
n wreck. but no passengers were killed., nj.
though several were injured slightly. Tho
engineer. Charles W. Stewart, Of Baltimore.
and the froman. Jacob Christmau. Of Road.
ing. were terribly mu'ilatod and killed Tho
'lamago io the Express Company waR heavy.