The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-01

samson, Will preach IN the lnlrtecntn ttTecb |
Baptist church tomorrow morning, his con-
with that of the Thirteenth street church
until their now hall Is completed. Subjects
"Kindness OF our Heavenly Father"
SUDDEN DEATu.-Mr. George Beardsly,
native Of this District, aged 81 years, was
found dead In his bed yesterday morning,
at the residence Of his brothcr-in-law, John
A. Miller, esq, at 5O3 X street. Mr.. Beardsly
called on Thursday to sec his sister, Mrs.
Miller, and, although In Ill health for some
time past, exhibited no symptoms OF ap-
preaching death. This morning the family
were shocked at discovering his demise,
which must have happened soon after retlr-
Ing last evening. The coroner was promptly
notified, but after an investigation, decided
an inquest unnecessary.
THE New York CIRcus.-This afternoon
and tonight will be the last opportunity
our citizens will have to witness the exhibit |
lions of the talented troupe ofartists compos-
ing this circus. We are glad to know that |
the past week has been n successful one |
with the company, who have demonstrated |
to our citizens that flrst-class circus enter |
tainment can be given without any vulgar |
display which has heretofore seemed to have |
been part OF the exhibitions heretofore |
seen In our city. Remember the matinee
this afternoon.
ELECTION OF oFFIcERs.-Last evening, at
a regular meeting OF Morning Star Lodge
No. 8, /. o. g. T., the following-named
persons were elected officers for the term
ending July 81, 1862 W. c. T., p. ID. Fos-
ter; W. V. T., Miss Laura McNall; W. c.,
Mrs. Lockwood; W. r. g., Herbert d. Bart
ley; W. +. s., Z. Lockwood; W. T., Mrs.
+. ii. Lewis; W. NJ, NJ. B. Scoleld; W. c.,
Miss Susie Finckel; W. s., q. A. Bots.
REPORT OF REGISTERED LETfERs.-Mr. s.
r. Kilby, registry clerk, reports that during
the month Of April the number OF valuable
dead letters received from return letter Office
and transmitted to original writers was ,5l3.
The number OF registers containing money,
&C., from various offices In the country for
distribution here was 90G. Number OF valua-
BILE civil letters distributed were 1875.
A DANGEROUS EMBODIMENT TO NAvIoA-
TIoS.-On Thursday q schooner laden with
coal struck upon the rock at the u street
wharf and was wrecked upon II. Similar
accidents have previously occurred, and II Is
to be hoped that something will be done to
remove this obstruction, which has already
caused more destruction to property than It's
removal would cost.
We ARE GLAD TO NOTICE that the agency
of the Wilcox II Gibbs sewing machine
(the best family machine In the world) has
been extended 10 the well-known hoopskirt,
corset manufacturer, Chas. Baum, 5l3 Sew
cnth street. We would advise all our read
crs, before purchasing machine, to eN.
anime this first, as II Is the perfection OF
mechanicism. Il
In THE FIELp.-Markrter at 1876 Seventh
q RtW.aW mali "A
new and select stock Of paper hangings,
window shades, picture frames, cords and
tassels, paintings, cngravings, chromos, &c',
&C., which are well worthy the attention OF
purchasers.
REMOVAL Mcssrs. johnson II Collcy
have been removed, not from office, but to
their splendid new store, No. SS Market
| Space, where they still hold their positions
as dispensers Of great bargains In the way
OF dress gools, parasols, cassimcrcs, car
pets, oil Gle his, &c.
A MAY DAY ExCURsIoS.-At ten o'clock
to-day, the steamer Arrow will make May
day excursion TO Mount Vernon. fine
band will be on hoard and all who desire To
enjoy a delightful trip should patrOnlzc the
| Arrow and her aiIIblc commander, Stack
pole.
|
letter-carriers of this District have been In
structcd to hereafter collect all newspapers
found In tho street boxes, so that citizens
| need have no fear that their newspapers will
not be promptly mailed.
ALAHn OF FIRE.-An alarm OF fire was
sounded from box l2, Second street east and
X street north, at 0.l5 last night. The fire.
men responded promptly, but their services
were not required, as the alarm was caused
| by burning brush In the country.
| REGISTRATION IN THE SECOND WAND
The total number of persons registered In
the Second ward yesterday was 754, large
| number of whom were whites. To-day the
board commence their sessions In the build
Ing at the corner of Ninth aud X streets.
TIE CoLLECToRsHIP.-As prominent can
didale for the position OF Collector of Taxes,
| Mr.. Thomas Lewis Is mentioned by large
number of citizens. Mr.. Lewis has slgnlhed
that If desired, he will accept the nomina-
tion.
PUBIIC SCHOOL EXAMISATIONs.-The COM
mlttee on examination Of teachers In the
| public schools are preparing a schedule of
dates for the examination of the different
schools, which they expect to have in rcadl-
ness to submit to the board Of trustees at
their next meeting.
SLIGHT FIRE.-On Wednesday evening at
1880 O'Clock, n slight fire occurred at the
residence Of Colonel Hood, on Ninth and Is
streets, Island, but 1t was cXtinguished by
the members of the late Rucker Fire Com
pany before much damage had been done.
No alarm was struck.
| MISSIONARY WoRK.-Thc Sabbath schools
of the Seventh ward, Island, are about to
| form missionary organization to visit all
| the families whose children do not attend,
and cndeayer TO induce them to allow their
children to come into the Sabbath schools.
LETTER CAKRIER APPOINTED.-Mr. Ed
ward T. Cross has been appointed letter car
rier vice George W. Bartlett, resigned, and
enters upon the discharge of his duties to-
day.
TUE MOsTCONI 'LRTE ASSORTMENT OF misses
and children's fine shoes, all colOrs aud
styles, at T. s. Gartrell's, $40, corner Seventh
and | street. u
NOSBT LO AERD.-Mcssrs. |. & s. Abra-
haua, late with Is. Bernstinc, have established
Il l0an office at 55 Bridge street, Georgetown,
where they are prepared to advance money
upon all sorts of collatcrals upon reasonable
terms.
DECIDEDLY CoOL.-Dr. Z. ID. Gilman has
put his arctic apparatus in full operation,
and Is now dispensing the coolest Of soda
water with the most elegant syrups, inGlud-
Ing the "don't care" to the thirsty public.
PAISTISG.-G. 7, Bowen at No. 90 Louis
lana avenue, is doing the handsome thing In
the way of house, sign and ornamental
painting.