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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23
Political.

TWELVE Kentucky Democratic papers OPP
pose the Louisville Journals proposition to
drop the old Issues.
MANY OF the German Democrats In Penn
sylvania have announced their dctcrmlna-
tlon to vote the entire Republican ticket this
year.
THE Knoxville (Tenn.) Wig advances
the Idea that If the old Legislature had been
called together II would very likely have at
tempted to lmpeach Gov. senier.
APPOINTMENTS 10 speak In PENNSYLVANIA
have been made for Commissioner Delano,
as follows: At Harrisburg, September 25th;
Lancaster, 27thI West Chester, 2sth Ches.
ter, Goth; Norristown, 30tL.
THE colored citizens of Kansas arc to hold
a State convention In Topeka on Wednesday,
October ~, to organize for the coming cam
paign, In which they hopo actively to par
ticipate, through the ratification of the pro-
posed fifteenth amendment.
SEVERAL independent papers In California
are advocating the election Of the Republic
eau nominees for the supreme bench, on the
ground that they are tho best candidates,
and political Issues ought not 10 enter into
judicial election.
SENATOR BRowNLow, of Tennessee, now
believes that Ex-Governor Neil s. Brown will
be elected United States Senator. His idea
is, that there will be bitter contest between
johnson and Ethcridge, and that Brown will
be taken up as compromise candidate.
THE wouKISGMEN's ASSOCIATIONS of York
vile and Harlem, New York, had largo
meeting the other day and denounced both
political parties us unworthy Of their conf
| dence, aud advocated the election of men
positively pledged TO the labor movement. N
A LARGE NUMBER Of leading Republicans
of West Virginia approve the new liberal
policy, and II Is Endorsed and advocated by
the Wheeling hae!liJctcer, Parkersburg
Times, Charlestown Journal, Point Pleasant
Register, Wellsburg Hrdld, Monroe Union,
and other Republican papers. II is opposed
by the Clarksbnrg Telegraph and Morgan.
town Post.
THE Bath correspondent Of tho Boston
Journal says with reference TO the successor
o. Senator Fessendeni "The Governor and
council will resume their session on Friday
OF next week, and 1t Is altogether likely that
an appointment of United States Senator
will take place TO I'LL the vacancy accustomed
by the death OF Mr.. Fcssendcn. Several
prominent gentlemen have been named rs
Ills successor, several Of whom would be
satisfied II their appointment did not 90
beyond tho uneXplrod term Of Mr., Fcssen-
den. Tho uniform practice has been for tho
Chief Executive, In tho absence of the Leg
lsaturc, TO mako an appointment which was
acceptable to tho Legislature, and which
they promptly ratified. That the Governor,
In the exercise of his constitutional pre-.
rogative, will make wise and judlcious
selection, regardless Of any outside pressure,
Is very naturally expected by those who have
iu his Judgment unlimited confidence"
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23
LOCAL NOTICES.

! FALL OF 1869 Having greatly i'm
! proved our establishment by a new
! force Of Cutters and Hands, and an
! ertire New Stock Of Goods, we ask
your patronage and influence for the
! coming season.
! From New York aud Philadelphia
! VIC have received the choicest novel
! ties In English, French and Domestic
! Goods for our Custom Department.
! Also, elegant Rcady-made Clothing
for Gents, Youths and Boys; and not
! withstandlng our superior styles VIC
guarantee the prices lower than the
lowest elsewhere. We aim to keep n
! larger, better assorted, fresher 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 and Merchant
! Tailoring Establishment, No. AGO Sew
! cnth street, opposite the Post Office.
! Noie.-Gents' Furnishing Goods at
reasonable prices. H
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

LAURA kEESE's newChesnut street theatre,
at Philadelphia, promises success this season.
BooTu's "IIamlet attracts crowds to
the Walnut street theatre, at Philadelphia,
nightly.
Miss DATEMAN's "Leah" Ia again highly
commended by the Now York press.
ENGLISH OPERA takes well at the French
theatre, New York.
The attractions at the Bowcry theatre,
New York, are specially suited to the jewish
holiday week.
Hermann Is astonishing the New Workers
at the Academy OF Music.
THE "Marblc Heart" is the attraction at
the Portland (Maine) theatre.
THE editor Of the Louisville Cgurigr-Jom-
nal informs his readers that "twenty -ono
hundred aud nlnety-one years ago to-day,
(Thursday) our distinguished friend Demos.
themes died by poison"
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

The Chicago papers arc full of accounts
of crime committed In that city, as the fol-
lowing heads, selected from one of them,
Will Indicate: Death of Rose Walsh, shot
ten days ago by her former husband, David
Walsh. sanguinary airrayi Murderous en-
counter between painter and u hack driver.
Brutal outrage-an invalid police officer at
tackled and savagely beaten by three rowdIes
gallant conduct Of the policeman.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

District n COlUubiI, WdshiIlgt0R county 10 Ioh.
eln The case q CIAELRs A; wlLsQS, SdministIa'
!oI Of % WltCi WILSON deceased, the admJnis.
Orphans, Court Of Washington county Aforesaid.
an9oipted Tuesday; the l2th day u October A; p
personal estate Of said deceased, aud Of the assets
n hand as far as the same have been collected and
turned into money; when aud whore all the credit
Ors and heirs ofstid deceased are notified 70 attend,
with theft glal ms properly yoqche1, or they may
said dectastd's estate. provided copy OF thls
urdeI bd published once Il week Tor three weeks IN
the hATIOSAL kErrBLicAS proyioas V sstl dsy'
Test; WkBsThh,
sepis W9w. Register Of Wills,
WRApHIYG P4pIR foR sALs AT THIS
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

BAPTIST HoNs ASSOCIATION. A large
meeting Of the Baptists Of this city was held
at the Island Baptist church on Monday eve
ming, at which were present many OF the
ministers of that denomination who are
pastors Of the city churches, besides numcr-
Gus prominent lay members. Tho purpose
Of the gathering was to form a Home Bap-
tist Association, tho object being the cult
walton OF closer Christian intercourse
among the denominations, looking to church
extension and missionary work. Rev. Mr..
Meador presided, and after discussion COM
mittoc Of two from each Baptist church In
the city was appointed TO frame constltu-
ton and laws for permanent organization.
The meeting adjourned TO meet at the call
of the committee.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

The PUBLIC AT LARGE cannot fail 10 ap.
preclate the great benefit derived by them
through the Introduction into America Of
llofF's MALT EXTRACT, so favorably known
throughout the Old World. For the infor.
nation of such as may not have been already
Informed as TO It's wonderful merits, We
would state that II is an excellent strength.
ening beverage, delightful tonic, and a
pleasant remedy for disorders of the throat,
chest, lungs and stomach. Sold by all drug.
glsts and grocers. col
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

GEORGETOWN MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
Yesterday 400 bushels Of rcd wheat were
offered and sold at tl.50. Sales are dull on
account Of the large stock on hand, caused
by tho frequent stoppnge Of the mills.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

Tue NEW HALL Of the Young Mems Chris
tlan Association is to be opened with appro-
pirate services on the evening on the 3Oth
instant. Addresses by Rev. Henry Ward
Beechcr, Rev. stephen II. Tying, Bishop
Simpson and others, and music by the
Beethoven and Aron clubs, will form Apart
Of the entertainment.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

SEVEN DAYS PROM San Francisco TO THE
OAK HALL CLoTuIsG IIOUsE.-Yesterday
our woll-known Oak Hall sold suit Of
clothes TO a gentleman who, seven days ago,
was In San Francisco. Two Weeks hence
he will be showing the latest Washington
style 10 our neghbors on the Pacific coast,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

The TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF the
Fourth district will issue tickets of admission
to the schools on Wednesday Of each week,
8 O'Clock, a. m, at the grammar school
room, Sixth street, between D and Z. No
dences. \
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

SEE ApvERTIsEMEsT-Wan TO buy o
rent u restaurant.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

Az OLD Dent SETTLED.-About eleven
years ago a gentleman residing in this city,
who had led rather fast life, became In.
volved in debt and family difficulties, and
was compelled to leave the city, leaving q
number Of |. 0. us in the hands of many
Of our business men. He settled In q Mas.
sachusetts town, "turncd over new leaf, y
and began life again. A day or two ago one
Of our city coal merchants received a letter
from the gentleman enclosing draft for
tho amount of an old bill for fuel, and stat
ing that in n few mouths the interest on the
amount would be forwarded. This proves
that there yet lives an honest man, and may
serve to reassure many of our merchants
who have "black" list of many years
standing.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

GRANT ASD CoLFAX CLUB.-A business
meeting of the above club was held at Good
Samaritan Hall, Georgetown, on Tuesday
evening, with General j. d. Adams (prcsi-
dent) In the chair.
The committee on the new hall made re-
port and submitted several sites for the cree.
ton of the building. The committee, in their
report, enclosed list of subscribers for the
above object, which showed liberal contribu-
of the town.
After the ad ournmcnt of the club, a meet
ing of the "Boys In Blue" was held, at
which 1t was resolved to organize brigade
in Georgetown of three regiments, with full
uniformed drum corps.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

We call the attention of our readers TO
tho advertisement In another column In
which Mr.. Frederick Koones presents his
claims to the public as solicitor Of patents
and claims before the Departments, notary
public, commissioner OF deeds and general
agent. Mr.. Koones has resided In our
friends in the community who know well his
fitness for the business In which ho has en-
gagged. Thoroughly familiar with our people,
and being a gentleman Of intelligence and
ability, those Of our readers who may cntrust
him with their patronage can rely upon fair
dealing and PROMPT attention.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

ALMOST SERIOUS Yesterday
evening about o'clock horse took fright
in front of the residence Of Mr.. -Biddlc, on
Thirteenth street, between d and c streets,
(Island,) ran across Thirteenth street, strik-
Ing the buggy against pump on the oppo-
site side OF the street, and throwing out
Major Moore and Miss Lucy Biddlc upon the
pavement. The top was forced from the
running gear, and the horse disappeared
with 1t. Major Moore and Miss Biddle were
considerably injured about the head, but the
injuries are not considered Of serious char
acter. The accident occurred by reason Of
the reins slipping over the dash board while
they were In the buggy.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

CAHELEssNEss.-On Tuesday night u scr
want In the employ Of Mr.. Joseph Gunncll
let coal oil lamp fall from her hands on
the floor, which set fire to the Carpct dam.
aging il to considerable extent.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

DIR. J. W. wooLLEY has removed to 40
I street,
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SUDDEN DEATH.-Samuel Walker, en-
ploycd in the construction department of tho
navy-yard, entered the yard shortly before
two O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and being
under the influence Of liquor, he laid down
and went to sleep. Mr.. VIM. Emerson, an
employee OF the yard, was instructed to pro-
cure wagon and take Walker TO his home.
A covered wagon was obtained, and Walker
placed therein, and while driving toward his
home he died. Mr.. Emerson then drove TO
police headquarters, and Informed Lieuten-
for the coroner, and instructed Mr.. Elmer
son to convey the body to the Eighth precinct
station, convenient TO the navy-yard, where
he would direct the coroner to hold an In
quest. Deceased resided on Seventeenth
street, south Of Pennsylvania avenue. Cor
oncr Potter will hold the inquest this morn
ing.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

PASTOR AssIUNID.--M the Methodist
Protestant conference (ColOred) recently
held at ElktOn, Md, Rev. Daniel Proctor
was assigned to the Washington city %. c.
mission, under the supervision Of the presi-
dent Of the conference.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

ONO AssoCIATIoS.-A resolution was
adopted at the last meeting of this organiza-
ton authorizing It's president to appoint com
mittccs to make lists of Ohio voters, pro-
luton, A. NJ. Gangcwer, president of the
association, has appointed the following,
viz: Col. II. G. Otis, Government printing
Office; Fred. A. Scmldt, Second Auditors
ONCE; l., a. Brandcbury, Interior Depart
menti W. b. Brown, Internal Revenue Bu-
reaui c. NJ. Smith, Third Auditors Office.
Others may be appointed should 1t be deemed
important to do so. A number of Ohio
clerks have made arrangements to attend
the election next month
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

OUT OF WATER.-Thc steamer W. W.
Colt, of the Norfolk line, arrived at her
wharf yesterday, her cargo consisting mostly
Of oysters and grapes. Captain Rythcr re-
ports dry state Of affairs around Norfolk,
tho cistern water being nearly all used up
and the people there rcsortlng to the pumps,
which ordinarily are cschewed by them, the
water being too brackish for drinking pur-
poses. The Colt now takes Il supply sunl-
cient for the round trip.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

PEoFANITY.-Dr Jacob Vanburcn, being
charged by Officer lIinkle with using pro-
fame language, was urraigncd before Justice
payment he was committed to the work.
house. john Shea was fined s. by Justice
Harper for lndulging in u similar offence.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

Post OFFICE PAVEMENT. -superutcndunt
Mccartney has awarded the contract for
laying the curb and pavement Oh the west
front of the Post Onlce building to Nicholas
Aoker, lie being the lowest bidder. The
price TO he paid for the work Is SECS per
foot for curb, llneal foot, and ~ cents for
the pavement, square measure. This i'm
proyemcnt is one that has long been needed,
and lis completion will add much to the
looks Of the street In that vicinity and
enhance the appearance OF the building.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

TRAVEL OVER LOSG BRIDGE.-We learn
that the regular trips of the passenger trains
over the Long Bridge will be- resumed on the
first of October, the work having 50 far pro.
gressed as to render this announcement
proper.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

MONEY SOLD.-At the meeting Of the
Finh Ward Building Association, the sum of
5000 was advanced on forty shares of
stock at OH per cent. premium,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

ANALosTAS BOAT CLUD.-Mr. William
Blake has accepted the invitation of the
Analostan and Potomac boat clubs 10 visit
their lighthouses and witness the rowing OF
the Analostan club this evening at o o'clock,
though lie will not take an oar with them.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

IlASsoY L. WEAVER, A. A. G.
The cncampmcnt will hold their meetings
In Booths New Theatre.
HOWARD DIVISION Sons or TEMPERANCE
The hall Of this division was crowded last
evening, Hope Division from the Island pay
Inc It's members q ffaternNl visit. After the
regular business had been transacted, the
following programme for the good OF the
Order was carried out; Remarks, Brother
kldwcll, OF Hope Dlyisloni gee, Hope Dl-
vision Glcc Club essay, Brother Freeman;
song, Miss Baker, recitation, "IIagar in the
Wilderness" Brother John Twecdalo, of
Metropolitan Division, which was exceed
ingly well rendered. song, departed Days"
Mrs. Chase. This division is composed Of
some OF our best citizens, the members labor
Ing diligently TO secure additions TO their
numbers, MS was evidenced by the fact that
last evening SIX gentlemen and three lady
visitors were initiated.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

TRANSPORTS or REAL EsTATE.-Lot Q, in
square $50, fronting 10 feet on street, be-
tween Twenty-lrst and Twenty with
two-story frame dwelling house and brick
back building, has been sold by Messrs.
Green * Williams to Criah ID. Hilton for
1880. Messrs. Cooper ~ Latimer, auc-
tioneers, have sold lot |, in square 705, with
u twO-story frame house, fronting on Fourth
street east, between South Carolina avenue
and q street south, TO VIM. Davis for 800.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

FIRE YESTERDAY APTERNooS.-The alarm
Of fire from box 81, yesterday afternoon, at
$40 O'Clock, was caused by the burning of u
stable, owned by James Is. Williamson, IN
the rear of house No. 1873, Eleventh street,
between X street and Massachusetts avenue.
The fire was the work of an inccndary, and
was discovered by Mrs. Williamson, who,
with great presence of mind, succeeded in
resculng valuable horse from the promises.
Tho stable was entirely consumed. Loss
about 5000.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

WkAGJG,IHSSG rAriR FOB SALE AT THIS
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

Speeches BY NJ. A. T. Cavis, Gen. A.
n. winp, Mr.. Oimsted and Mr.. f. T.
PAtAPu.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

LAHcENY or GooDs.-Yc Yesterday morning
Detective McDevltt arrested Frances French,
charged with the larceny of quantity Of
bedding, clothing and cutlery from the
house of Mr.. VIM. sandorson, where the
accused had been employed us housekeeper.
hearing was had before Justice Walter,
who held the accused In $500 bail for n
further heaTLng
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

LARCENY CAsEs.-A colorcd girl, named
Emma Farmer, was arrested by Officer
Nokes, charged with the larceny OF pair of
CATERS from George A. llaskG. Justice
schmidt sent the accused to jail for court.
James Borphy alias Buford, was arrested
by Officer Alder, on complaint of James b.
Richardson, charged with petit larceny.
The accused was committed TO Jail by JUS
tlcc Harper, TO await requisition from the
Governor of MARYLAND,
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-23

OpD Fellowship - IMPORTANT ENTER
rElsEs PRUJECTED.-The Order of Odd Fol
lows in this District are making arrange
ments for the purchase of quantity Of
ground on the left bank of the Auacostla
river, where 1t Ia projected to lay out Il
cemetery. The site Is one possessing great
natural advantages, and can be made a
beautiful spot for the purpose specified.
a movement Is now on foot among promi-
nent members of the Order which content
plates the establishment of thorough school
system in this city under the auspices and
patronage Of the fraternity.
Some Of the Oblest practical men In this
community are preparing the plan, and
when maturcd It will no doubt be complete
in every respect.
The NEw PASTOR or THE CoSGREGA-
TioNAL CHUIUH.-RGy. j. L. Rankin, d. D.,
pastor of the Winthrop congregational
church, Charlestown, Massachusetts, who
has accepted the call of the Congregational
church OF this city, has assured the commit
tee of his church that while he appreciates
the kind motives which have prompted the
request that lie reconsider his resignation, il
was made after suitable dellberatlon and In
tended to be final. Next Sunday Dr.. Ran
kin will administer the Sacrament of the
Lords Supper to the Congregational church
here, when several new members will be re-
gciyCd in the church.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1869-01-09
THE HON, z. K.

To-day we present in detail the trial ano
result of the important cause alluded 10 in
the HERALD of last week, which elected 81
much interest among our citizens during
the Christmas holidays. This cause wat
tried before the distinguished jurst Nc
knight, Justice. The cause Of complaint
being presented by the counsel for the
Plaintiff, to.wit j. c. McC. and j. II. F., in
that impressive and dignitied manner SC
characteristic of those able attorneys
Then the Defendant presented his defences
through his attorneys, j. X. p r., N. NJ. B..
I. G. 7. K, 2. L. c., and others, consisting
first of Plea TO the Jurisdiction, which
was argued with unusual learning and
ability, and being considered by the Court
was overruled; to which ruling Of the
Court Defendant excepted. And then came
'the Ke-o-tay" and asked the Court that
General j. j. Gee otherwise known as
'Budda- Hachie," be appointed Guardian
dd Item for the Infant Willemette, whose
sunny hours in childhood's morn were not
only among his earliest, but among the
brightest of the 18th century, which mo-
ton being considered by the Court was re-
fused, with cost against the infant Willie
metc Then came L. G. b., as prochein
ami of George Portvin, a .fcme coUert, and
asked to intervene; which motion being
considered by the Court was overruled at
the cost of the intervenor; to which ruling
intervenor excepted. Then came General
J. j. Gee, otherwise known as Budda-
Hachie, as above aforesaid, Guardian nd
litem for les nfant Willemeite, MS also
hcreinbefore above aforesaid, and asked
leave to plead over and deny, which being
considered by the Court, was refused with
costs against the infant 10 which ruling
of the Court Guardian ad litem excepted,
and had leave TO file his bill of exceptions.
The cause coming on for trial, came Jury,
io-wit: VII, G. W. L., T. W., II. t. Mel,
II. f., c. II. T., and nine others, good and
lawful citizens, who being duly elected,
tried and sworn 10 try this cause according
to ancient usages, who, hearing the COM
plant, and also the answer of the Deft,
the evidence and argument Of counsel, nm
der charge Of the Court, retired to consider
Of their verdict, and after due deliberation
returned the verdict which may be found
in the transcript below, and which was
ordered by the Court 10 be recorded
During the progress Of this intensely in
teresting Trial, not smile was visible
and during the absence Of The jury pin
might have been heard to drop, SO intensi-
fed VAS the suepcnse
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1869-01-09

SERIOUS ACCIDENT on THE Gen
TRIAL, RAILROAD Tho Houston
Telegraph says freight train com
ing down the Central railroad Oh
Sunday, December 9th, ran into
Donahue's Creek, eight miles above
Hampstead. The freight cars were
piled upon each other with their
freight mass Of ruins, but the
locomotive lodged on the bridge
No lives wore lost. though the en-
gincer, Mr.. Miller, had his ankle
sprained, aud two negroes were in
jured, one having his leg broken.
The accident was caused by tho
bridge being taken mp for repair. as
no down train was due or expected
on that day.
Further Particulars "A gentle
man who came down on the train
last night, says the accident was
more serious than at first reported.
The engines aud cars are a perfect
wreck. and the freight in a dam
aged condition. The engineer and
two brnkemcn were badly, though
cot dangerously, injured. was q
nirscle that nobody was killed
fGalvesfon Views.