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The national Republican., 1869-06-12

INDUSTRIAL HOME SoHooL.-We have been
favored, by the Hon. John Hitz, treasurer of
the Industrial Home School, with q statement
showing the contributions made to the schools
since November, 1868, to date, and expendi-
collected from all sources was 81 ,pI0.2I; expen.
ditures, s2l00. 90; showing an Indebtedness OF
t205 30. or this sum, Mrs. Dean collected
t62.02 In the Internal Revenue Bureau, and
Mrs. Creecy s235.T5 In the Treasury Depart
ment. The auxiliary school in Georgetowr
ia still in operation, and we trust contribution,
may be made, not only to wipe out this indebt
Seventh street to resume operations.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

CITy MISSIONARY WoRK.-At q union
Meeting OF the Methodist Episcopal Churches
Of Washington and aeorgetown, held at wes-
whether the churches should not unite 10
the employment Of a city missionary" was,
after some discussion, taken up and rsferred
brown, Wesley chAptlj Rev J. NJ. Green,
Fletcher chapel; Mr.. W. J. Murtagh, Ryland
chapel; Mr.. d. II. Stinemetz, Foundry church
Mr.. John q. Harkness, McKendree chapel;
Mr.. W. b. Waugh, Metropolitan church; 7,
q. Langley, Hsmlinej O. ". Black, Gorsuch;
Messrs. Markwood, Provideneej Stanford,
ley, Union chapel; Bates, OF deorgetown; Eos.
ter, OF Union, and Mcdaniel, Of West George
town, who were requested to respond to an
adjourned meeting, to be held last evening
At the session last night IL was decided 10
refer the whole subject to the Sabbath School
Union Of the NJ. Z, church, which has jus,
been organized In the District.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

For PINE White Pocket handkerchief
20 to the Original Franc, 494 Seventh street
between d and E. Prices l5, 30, CSC. and
pWard.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

YOUTHFUL DEsPERADo.-For several days
an italian, the proprietor Of fruit and peanut
has been greatly annoyed by horde OF col.
ored boys, who have been robbing him and
acting disorderly in the vicinity OF his stand.
In the attempt to steal his goods, and in
driving the scamps off one of them turned upon
him with large knife, inflicted several severe
cuts upon his person and then made good his
escape. We recommend the public to keep a
lookout for these young Williams.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

For PINE White Shirts go to the Original
Franc, 494 Seventh street, between d and
E. Prices rs, 81, s1.25 and upward.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

For SUMNER UNDERsHIRTs go to the
Original Franc, 49i Seventh street, between
D and Z. Prices 25, 80, 75c., 81, and up
ward.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

PUBLIC TENPERANCg MEgTING.-A public
temperance meeting, under the auspices OF
Howard Division, Sons OF Temperance, will
be held In the Capitol grounds tomorrow at
$50 p. M number OF eloquent temperance
orators are announced to speak.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

Goods per New York, Philadelphia and Bal
tlm0re steamers, Railroad or Express, TO care X,
H. Hayonnpr, usneral Agspt at Alexandra, will
be forwarded over the road free Of charge for com
mission.
Communication Passenger Tickets between Alex.
al low rate,
Round Trlp Tickets good only for day Of Issue
between Alexandria and Hamilton, and between
lSsss I'D ntsrm sdiate poi nts, at red uoed rates
NATHANIEL HAYES,
ap2i.tf General Superintendent
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

TRANsyRRs OF REAL EsrArE-Msssrs. XII
bourn Il Latta have sold lot 8, square rs, on
Twenty-ffth street, between l and X streets,
TO John Bryant, at 10 cents per square foot.
That tne new brick house on X street, be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, the
property Of VIM. Shields, has been sold to T.
J. ID. Fuller for els 800.
Messrs. Green & Williams have sold a four
story brick, No. COZ, fronting on N street north,
between Sixth and Seventh streets west, to-
gether with lot, to ]. W. Ebdinghaus, for
square also, at private sale, a three.story
frame house and lot on o street north, between
sixth and Seventh streets west, to Mrs. Ann
Richardson, for o. 600.
Messrs Fitch \ Fox have sold a two-stoty
frame house on VirgInIa avenue, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, to VIM. Ede.
lin for 5000. Also, part lot l, in square t2O,
fronting 90 feet on Seventh street, and % feet
deep on Second street, to Samuel Norment for
o., l,525 cash. Also, one house in the row known
as "Ingle Place. on Capitol Hill, for eT, 900.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

For ALL STYLES Of Paper Collars go to
the Original Franc, 494 Seventh street.
Prices 10, 10, IS and csc. per box.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

SOAK HILL CKMETEHri the city OF the
rows Sunday Morning Gd=enc. II will slso
contain "The Fatal Mistake." "An Eye for
an Eye;i "An Irish Bard, !" aud variety OF
other interesting matter.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

RESTORED TO DUTY.-It will be emembered
that, several days ago, b. +. Palmer, employed
IN the Bureau Of Yards and Docks, and VIII
liam Morgan, employed in the machine shop
NJ the navy yard were dismissed from the
yard. II WAS understood that their dismissal |
resulted from the fact that they were candi-
dates iOr the Common Council on the "Citi-
zens ticket In the sixth ward. Yesterday
an order was received at the navy yard from
secretary BoTie, restoring them to duty, and
they will probably go 10 work to-day.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

THB MINsTRELs.-But two more opportu.
mites are allowed our citizens to witness the
pleasing performances OF the associated ar
tlstes OF Kelly Leon's mlnstrels now at the
National Theatre. We advise all who desire
to enjoy ahearty laugh to attend the matinee
thla afternoon or the exhibition at night.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

FoR SUMMER DRAWERS go to the Original
Franc, 494 Seventh street, between d and
E. Prices 35, so, 75c. 81 and upward.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS AT MARQUETTE,
LAKE SUPERIOR. MICHIGAN.
USITBD STATES BNaIEEBRs, OFHlcR,
No, bl2 MAIN STREET,
MILwAUKEE, Wis, May ~, lSp.
Sealed proposals. in duplicate, OF the form lpT'
Saies until u m, :, WRBNEsDAY, June 10, 1869. for
Furnishing the materials and constructing 30 feet
Michigan, For this purpose there will be required
in round numbers to construct the zame' 0,oO
liueA feet Of pine timber, l2Nl2 inches square, In
addition TO that On hand, ln lengths Of IS, 81, .. ~
aud 20 feetj 10, 900 pounds q tnn best wrD4sht
ballast.
The work to be commeneed on or before the lst
day Of July, 1852, and the whole to be built To the
water surface by the LIST Of October. 1859,
For particulars apply a. this once. where plans
and speeiheAtons OF the above can be been anu all
Information fufnished. w
The right to reject any BIDS Y FfSsFysR
Major Of Engineers and BrOyst cOlOnsl.u.s'A'
mySlstd
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

CALL ATH. BAYLEY Il Co.'s china and glass
store, corner of Seventh and y streets, for
fruit jars, jelly cans, and all kinds OF china
ware and housekeeping articles.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

FoR LINEN Collars and Cuffs go to the
Original Franc, 494 Seventh street, between
ID and L.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

JusTICg CHARLES WALTER still dispenses
the law at his office, 397 Louisiana avenue,
all manner OF suits, as usual, and can at all
hours during the day be found at his otice.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12


GALE OF LIBERTY ORDNANCE DEPOT, MIS-
oEDxAxcE OrricE' 'wAR DErAsrxEur.
w4sHlSat9S, April %t 1885,,
e &c s soS 9s l; VIZ e T To- aSS
BUILDINGS, constituting lhs Ordnance Depot
GUf SSSSSay Il: s4 81 sSEP Oh
the prepises. q u O'clock meridian on tho 18th
fhe property CONSISTS o, Ten Acres OF Laud aud
the following Building Of brick, yil;
oosrS Hts Gaartsrs. TS | two Stories fsstSy % feet
Kitchen, one story, 81 feet by y feet;
BissFsSlSs sRSi sRSp. o0 Que siogi' . 81 est
Soldiers Barracks, one story, 10 feet by II feet,
HsEEff,ins' s,.EEfI % feet by IS feet
And, also, several Frame Buildings. such ~ Lab.
OrAtories, Sheds, Out houses, Corn'orb, Fnnelng,
Further de crIpiion Ia deemed unnecessary, as 4
Is presumed that persons disposed to purchase will
The terms cf sale, a. prescribed by the law under
rsmSinder in two equal payments of one and two
years with six pUr cent Interest on deferred pay
ments to be secured by deed Of trust on the prop
Upon pay meut ofthe " whole Of the purchase money
deed IN fee simple vii be executed under the seal
VI 'H' war D''"''"0"' T. J. TRRADwELL,
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel aud Major Il Ord
nance. In charge. app'Wct
GALE OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND
> STORES.
OFFICE GRS LAoCoUST'T AED DsB,a QRFIoBR,l
WLsHIEdTOS, D. @. June T. ,ls09
By direction Of Breyet Major uenerAl @. How
ard, u +. A., Comm sslUneI, will be sold by pub
liz auction, from the gth u April lS6a,
at Kendall Green barracks, on TUESDAY, June Ia.
ls0, at II q, m
a ono Framu bulldog, llixll3xl6, EtprGs
~ one Frame Buildlng l|lE9ikl6, 2stories,
tij One Frame Building l6x5dxlO, 2stories.
~ One Shed.
(l) One Small Building.
1867 ThlTty.hye Cook Stoves and Fixtures,
BsucheI, Tables, &c, , sc,
| Twenty days allowed to remove the bnildlngs.
All care aud TespOnsibiliy Tor the same will bo
ilnqulshed at the time Of sale. - ~
Terms VI sale cash, J., M, BROWN.
js7.td Breyst Major and DlsbuTsinE onieSr, n
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

The OAK HALL CLoTHisd HoUsH is taking
measures to clothe all the people. An I'M
and ready.mAde clothing, can be found there
%O5 Seventh street, opposite the post-ofilee. 4
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

MEssRs. O. A. WHITAKER n 90. successors
10 Messrs. Shepherd h Whitaker, stAtiOners
nud booksellers, entef the held with Increased
facilities and . liberalization to meet the
wants OF the reading public.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

ware and housekeeping articles.
KEEP CooL.-Yesterday as the sun was
| fairly kissing in an unclouded sky, and while
we were sweltering Ia heavy winter clothing In
the vicinity OF the post office, we were at
tracted by the stylish summer raiment dis
played so tasteiully In front OF the well-known
Oak HALL venturing in, we purchased one of its
summer suits at = very moderate price,
and stepped from the establishment with the
a heavy burden. For the Information of our
readers, we would state that Oak Hall is at 400
Seventh street, opposite the post office.
THE NEW CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE, just
opened at Nc. % Market Space, between Eighth
and Ninth, presents many new and beautiful
attractions, II may seem strange how such
handsome Plated Ware, Jewelry, Vases, Fans,
6c., can be sold so low, but being bought d..
rect from the importers aud manufacturers,
and also at the trade sales in New York, all
can rely upon bargains, The Agency Tor the
Florence Sewing Machine Is also established
there. v
THlBu TO GIVE NOTICE to all persons hAv,
Ing goods deposited at Princes loan office, and
| Interest unpaid for Six MONTHS, to call at once
II they wish to save their articles
27T Pa. ave, bet. 10th and nth SITS.
TmgGRANp ANNUAL festival Of the Ger
mania SGhuetZenverein, at the seventh street
| Park, commences Monday and continues
every day. OF course everybody Will attend
For ALI KINDS of Gents Furnishing
Goods 90 to the Original Franc, 49i Seventh
street, between d aud L, three doors above
Odd Feilows' Hall, as his Ia the cheapest
store In the District. And bear In mind that
he has no branch stores.
CALL AT KoLB's for the improved soda
from the Triumph, May Building, corner oi
Seventh and Z streets. n
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

BASE BALL.-An exciting game Of base bal
is looked for this afternoon between the unioI
and Jefferson Base Ball CLUBS, which viii
take place on the Washington MonumeR
Grounds At o'clock p. m,
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

TnB WASHINGTON CITY DIsrESsARY,
northwest corner of Seventh and N streets,
conducted by Drs. l.. N. Taylor and E. W.
Latlmer, has proved a perfect success. Mcdl-
cal advice and surgical operations free Of
charge to the poor. Office hours from . to
10 a. m. and 5to Up. m. Prescriptions care
fully compounded.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12
WAsHINGToY, ALEXANDRIA,

w lNb SEoRdETowN RAIfRoX6.
CHANCE OF TIME.
TAKE EFFECT MONDAY, DEC. al, 1903
On and after MONDAY, Dee. Inst, 1888, and
until further notice, Passenger Trains will
run between Washington and Alexandria as fol-
lows:
THRoUdH NAIL rRAIEs.
Leave Nshington, from Baltimore and Ohio
Depot, GA. IN. ido. for Manassas and Harrison
Loaye AiexendTia, from corner OF Duke and
Henry streets iron Manassas railroAd) 2;N p. IN.
do. from Lynchhtrg, 6p. IN.
LOCAL PASsRsdER TRAiEs.
ILhAyE wABHIsdToE. LBAvhlLExASpeIA,
AstyISIl iS nv. Depot, J. @ Duke . Hsnry..,!.l @
:. :, ,SB KinE 81. Asaph, S@
"PiIS pi.oals.
" " $50 :. :. IL 50
" " TS Duke Henry, IN
az Trains leaving Baltimore and Ohio pepo :!
s:55 a. m. Il. connect with Orange, Alexandria I'd
Manassas Passenger Trains at ST. Asaph Junetios .,
for all pUlnts on the line Of thot road between ma
nAssss Junction and HArIis0nbuIE.
Trains leaving 81, AHaph and King streets at 10
z. IN. connect at St. Asaph junction with train
from Manassas and HarrisonburE At 2:S p. IN. ,
arriving at Bnltimore and Ohio Depot at SOP m.
and Ia tina for 4pt M, trAip r. I feI BaltimcTes
W. J. PHgLPS. Genl Manager. deeso-u
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

A PARTY made up OF some OF the members
Of the Capitol police has just returned from
\ fishing excursion to the Great Falls. They
succeeded In taking some hne specimens Of
the rock" and "bsss," weighing from eight
to twelve pounds, aud eels and cat without
number.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

REV. q. W, BLAGDEs, d. D., of Boston,
breaches at the New York avenue church to,
morrow al II .. m, and at the Congregational
church al 9 p. N,
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

THRGRANDS SCHUETHRN FEsT OF THE GERNA.
SIA.-The grand carnival festival Of The DER.
mania Schuetzen Nerein will commence at
Seyenth-stTeet Park on Monday next, and
continue for four days. The festivities will
Ing, bag races, dissOlving views, exhibitions
pf fireworks, dancing, and exhibitions OF
tlght-rope performances by Mr.. Dan Howe,
ihc whole forming combination OF amuse-
nCuts never before witnessed In this vicinity
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

GEETLEMEE's DREss AND UNDREss SHIRTs
"a great variety, OF various styles and ooloFs
Gentlemen's Linen Collars-A complete as.
soTtment.
Try the "H" Shirt.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

WR8AJEsEiIFESs PAPER PoR SALE THIS AT
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

DROwEED.-About O'Clock on Thursday
evening, colOred man, named Zacharlah
Curry, fell from scOw while passing under
the AnAcOstia Bridge, and drowned before as
Histance could be rendered, The body was
dragged for, and recovered shortly Rfterward,
and removed to the Eighth precinct station,
where the coroner was notified to hold an In
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

THg Mayors PROCLAMATIoSs. - Mayor
Bowen yosteri,y issued two prOclAmAtions,
one OhglAllY declaring elected the successful
candidates Of Monday last the other requiring
that all dogs found roaming through the
streets on and after the 18th Of this month be
killed and buried by the Metropolitan police
force. The pToelAmhtpRs Will be found 10
(ull In another column.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12
A LExANDRIA. LouDoyN AND HAMPSHIRE
n RAILROAD.
@yR HR

SUMNER ARRANGEMENT. BEoINNIa0 APRIL
!. 1902
TWO TRAINS DAILY tgXCEPT SUNDAY BE-
TWEEN ALEXANDRIA AND HAMILTON.
Leave Alexandria at a. m, and 6p. IN. Loave
Hamilton at 8 u. IN. and ll:90a. m Leave Lees
buTg At !: :2j q. IN, and 1915 p m.
the S a. IN, train from Alexandra and II spa: IN.
train mHamiltun, connect W ith Kemp sDAly Line
Of Coaches for Purcellvile. snickersyille. Berry.
Vile aud Winchester, also, With keameI,s Line OF
Coaches, which leAye LeesbuIg 9n, MondAJs,
MiddleburEi returning Tuesdays. ThuIsdAys aud
Saturday,
All IrRius arrive at Alexandria at eonyenient
hours for connections with Washington aud Balt-
more, same day.
FARE,
PROM ALEXANDRIA TO
LsNburK.......,..t2 90 Winchester, ,......
CLARK 5 Dap. ........ D Balls MiIls........ -
s$liSf es5:.!S.i. Aiasi.Ssii Ait'siiSiiii Il
berry yyille ,,....... 20
~. No Ynrk- HhlladalnhlA and AAl-
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

PETIT LARCESY,-Henry Williams, charged
With stealing seven pounds Of beef, John DiA-
mDnd for stealing two bIAss kettles, and Lucy
4 Turner, stealing = tub full Of wet clothes,
we're AFfalgnsd before Justice Tucker, who
.omnlttsd Williams and Lucy to JAil, and held
diamond for a hearing.
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

THg GRAED ANNUAL FESTIVAL Of the Ger
mania SGhuetZenverein, at the seventh street
Park, commences Monday and eontinueI
every day. OF course everybody will attend
The national Republican., 1869-06-12
ORGANIC wgAKsEss

srsdssis from one o. tSs most enibsnt Colleges IN
lhe qnited States, and the greater part oi whose
Paris, PhilsdslphiA. and elsewhere, has effected
.ome Of tbs most aslonishins cures that were ever
and ears when asleep, great neryousneH., be! ng
alarmed at sudden soundsi bashfulness, with fre.
auent sttf nded symeiimes with dcranEe'
The national Republican., 1869-06-12

VIZ ARB IaP0RTED THAT q. W, BOTELER,
NuutlOhsef, Will cell on or about the 25th inst.
4pgHfhs Of my valuable building lots, sltu-
llri 90 fDuTtesnth, Fifteenth, v and W htresia
descriptive advertisement Of these lots Will
h" published In our columns In few days,
fALHE PEETEHr rE.-ThOmaB McGAulsy was
aifesed X pmesf skinner, charged BY John
tenees. justice Bates held the accused to
hail for q hearing.
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THE SENECA STONE MINING AND MANrFAC-
TURING CoMPASY.-The stockholders of this
Company held their semi-annual meeting Sat
urday, at the quarry and mills in Montgomery
county, Md, on the line of the Cbesapcake and
Ohio Canal. The reports Of the President, DIR.
kidwcll, and of the Secretary, Mr.. HAYDEN,
show considerable outlay and vast improve
ment IN the works during the past six months.
The fine Tagging in front of the Treasury extern
sion Is Of stone worked at these quarries and
the Smithsonian Institute is built of the same
owned by residents of the District. Two hum
dred laborers are now engaged. and the work is
being pushed forward with vigor.
REV. FATHER MAGUIRE, President of George
town College, has gone to Harrisburg for several
days, to give a retreat and conduct jubilee.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE-There were offer
ings of "a 500 bushels of wheat to-day: Salss of
1890 bushels at SIPS; 2,4OO bushels AT Il 30:
SO bushels at S1.54; 500 bushels at Si.eo $50
bushel at S1.30.
hundred and fifty boats, loaded principally
with coal and grain and -four have arrived
dullng the month. The water will be turned O n
ON the 9TH day of December. The directors
start from Cumberland Tomorrow. to make An
inspection of the canal, and will reach George
town about Saturday.
RELIGIOUS CERENoNIEs.-Bishop Cummins.
OF the Kentucky diocese of the Episcopal
Cahurch, preached TO crowded audience at
Christ Church last night. He afterwards con-
hrmed eleven new members. A collection was
then taken up for the Bishops church, near
Louisville, Ky.
The BERNIE BANK RAILROAD.-The construc-
ton Of that portion of the Bernie Bank railroad
which Is to connect Georgetown with the Alex
andria, Loudon and Hampshire railroad is being
pushed forward to completion vigorously. The
delivery OF the crOssties for the track OF the road
has been commenced.
The PoET.-The steamer John Gibson brings
large cargo OF general merchandise from New
1ork, including about 800 packages of furniture,
GIockery and carpets for the Arlington. Messrs
ny de and Ter report the arrival Of the steamer
STOUT, Ford, from Philadelphia, with a full
irt ight and lot OF furniture for Chief Justice
'hasc The steamers from New York and Phil
acelpha now arrive and depart with good
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ALEXANDRIA.

IHE LATE OrTEAGH.-As it has been de-
ttrmned that the late outrage upon the little
gIri named Brown was committed within the ju-
ris,iic'iOn of this county, Henry Church. fha
Pfrpeuator, VIII be presented tothe grand jury
which will meet again on Monday next, for
indictment. Aux
RAILROAD HANDs,-Twenty-eicht laborc-s
passed through here Friday, via the Orange,
Alexandria and Manassas railroad for Texas
where they are engaged 10 work on \ railroad
row IN progress OF construction. They came
directly through from New York.
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Georgetown Advertisements.
10 THOMAS powLINe, Auctlonocr
TRUSTEES SALE oF yAIrApIp REAL r.
., TATE NKaR TEN ,InNTnMN n ~. -

-
TRUSTEES SALE oF VALUABLE REAL r.
TATE NEAR TENALLlTUMN. o..
By virtue of a deed e trust frum frsleti,k Jones
ard wife O. the undersigned a. Trustee. barring st,
the 18th day of fehruaT. Iva, and duly r.r.r, ip
Liter n. r.. Ne 2. folio 81. 81 the land kfrl- .f
the County e Washington u. =, and thu r.tten
request q the party s:yuIed th'rcty, thu uui~g-
signed will. on MONDAY, the 18th das q ps-ffih-r,
l~q. at q clsck y. Ali GA the preiui-.s To-
nslly tow all that piece 81 Lard. bling par 81
tract called 81 Philip and Jacob snd haven.
beginning for the same at the southwest rI"r e
John Cephus' lot. thence south o. east O. IL rrh-
- a. a public road thence 18th said r'taa -tufh tB
Wet d. perclcs. south 90. west II - perche "a
north a. west n ~ pcrshes. Thence -nuh = west
"a p~rC he's thence north 90 west - pr -
a y Nd thence ngrth a. east = 81 Irohcs O. "a, b.
Terms of sale: one third cash, halarss six lnf
Twelve months. Gonvey sncing AMI stamp - uT
purchaser, Is must b. d-ps>ited upsn a." iall q
the hammer. II the terms arr not cnmpliri viih
within i've daNs from day 81 sale. ths uflr~igns-f
reserves the right O. rsell the property ta ri-k
ana cosi II the dciauitiug pun hs~.-r
II. Il. CARPENTER. Trustee
The property is near conduit Road and si,ut ons
mile northwest & nr,NerN Rf-f
nol2 tds lRep-I THoS. powLING. Aurt
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LOCAL NEWS.
AmuSeHaenfs. &c.

NAIION4L THEATEE-MT. and Ms Harry
Watkins IN ''TTOiden Down, or Under Two
f,sE>.
DAILY EXCURSION To Mount Vernon, on the
Steamer Arrow, at 10 a. IN.
Carroll. HALL-Fair for tie benefit of ST.
NiTs>nts Orphan Asylum.
EARKEI .EE'- Art GALLERY. Isl eth street
SIXTH y STRoSG's ART GALLERY, 2i5 F
tnfct.
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XIV. ~ 4. SMITH DECLINES AN INcPEASF oy
ShlhEN.-At recent congregational meeting
t the Fourth Presbyterian Church an addition
81 1850 To tie >SlaTy IL the pastor. Rev. y. e.
smith. u T.. voted by the communicates
and Tew-hCl'Crs; and this fact having been for
mally communicated to the pastor he has re-
PIE t"rt'riTE his thanks 10 Mr.. Sleman. the
stcrct:Iy. for the Kind and appropriate words
with which the resolution OF the meeting had
been conveyed. and Ito all communicates and
pev-Eoldrr> present, who. with entire unan:m;-
" ard nsny expressions OF Kind regard fer their
laSt"I had voted this increase II accent -
be farther SAYS. ''all that has been comIoT,nica-
'td % me - The evidence OF your interest in mo-
sTd 81 NouT Spiritual F!ott in nv ministry Par
ICuidT't Ace Ifatle : this Gtter thirty wears of
aStOIaI relations AID active duties In nav
miHi>tT, al fclty-cn@ Years ' have never made
any suggestion about an increase OF Salary.
w ben accepted the call 10 this church at n SAL
any 81 >i.ttu i TeiiUguiShet salary OF ~ J99
and IaycliHg expenses aided. as General icent
for he Southern States Of the American Tact
ScCittE- wv salary here was increased bv votes
at two Ccn@T' gs-tioEal meetings, and in FeI,Tu-
aTy, 1S5t. Was fixed At S3.gsp. That Won INV
brethren have iTcTTaSeithe amount - perc cent
! ms = gratifying t0 me. proof of yOur con-
tlDtd %fCCtl"n and confidence. Nav presume
uIon tbs and respectfully ask YOU to excuse me
from receiving this increase? I am sure MIR
i'Nla alder Your treasurer, would "a cor.ii-
aiN AMI EunStuaiiy pay - on as he has regular
" Iai't ~2'15, Eat have need for this all
ditfCnal salary; and my conscience leads M. to
state TIE fact, and 10 ask your acauicScence in
ny request. honor YOU i'm my heart and with
nv liP> thank You for yOur Kind attention To This
matter; ami IN return can only saw that nv IA
lure >hlI be yours, has been the past of thirty
years