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the sick man? A. 1t was about 2 O clock past
midnight when saw the sick man at the sta
ton.
@. What hour in the evening was this
trouble as near as you can tell? A. Some
where about or half past7
Y. Had you been to supper? A. They did
not take tea at all.
Q. During the time of the trouble did he SEQ
any other person in the passage way besides
himself, his own friends and these three per-
sons? A. 1 didn't see any one else
y. Were there any other persons in the pas
sage way at that time? A. No.
Q. want the witness to take hold of your
person as near as possible in the same manner
that Murphy took hold of the man.
Witness illustrates taking holi OF the inter-
prefer, who is slightly bent forward, witness
right arm under the left one of the interpreter.
A. Were his feet dragging or was tue man
walking? A. 1 cannot state whether Dragging
or stepping at the time.
o Whistler he saw the man change his
hold in apy way A. He says he did not see
him change his hold at all.
clerk and Mr.. Murphey near together at the
time: they were together and MIR. Murphy was
on the left nearest his room. Didn't see Shea
take hold and connot say whether he took
hold or not.
Gross Eramiued-Q What did Murphy
first do or say when he came into the passage
way where you saw HIM? A. He told the 9TH
er man to stop.
". udl WoluS ulu murphy user Witness
answers in English, Hold on; hold on
@. Did he say anything more? A. That is
all heard him say.
b. What did he first do? A. He took hold
Of the unknown man Murray and started
with him.
Q. Did Murp5y attempt to strike him?-
A. did not see him.
Q. When Murphy reached the spot where
these men were, were they not struggling?
A. They were not struggling but the other
man was down.
O. If there was no struggling at this time
wby did Murphy call, hold on? A. Shea was
in the act OF kicking him; cannot say on what
portion of the body.
O.. Did the witness know that the unknown
man was trying to get away to get to No. 10?
A. He knew he was trying to get away TO
gain entrance to the room; he is unable to tate
whether it was No 10 or 20.
Q. Did the deceased have any room on that
floor? A. Did not know whether the man
had q room or not.
Q. What time did you go to your room that
night, before the occurrence? A. L started
from the Boston depot at o'clock or little
after for Bradley's Hotel, and asked for rooms
and Immediately went up to our room.
q. How long had you been in your Dom
before your attention was attracted by this oc-
currence? A. Not more than ten minutes,
Q. What were you doingiduring that time?
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

CIRCUIT CoURT-Chicf Justice Carfisr.-This
court was occupied as follows yesterday;
Emanuel Kaufman vs., John +. Clark. Ac.
tion on the case for damages, which the plain
tn alleges accrued to his business as a mer.
ehsnt 6y the piniGn pss his iana,ord' taking Oh
nuisance in the cellar, &c, The defendant al.
leges that the repairs he made were such as
were necessary to protect the building, and
that the plaintiff suffered no damages thereby.
Riddle, Jones, and ". II. Miller for plaintiff
Norris and Brent for defendants, The case oc-
cupied the entire day, and had not been con-
cluded when the court adjourned.
4. q. Adams vs.. Philip q Solomons, and
Owen Thorn VS.. the Now York Tribune Asso.
citation, were continued until next term.
Adjourned.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15
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The national Republican., 1869-01-15

CRIMINAL COURT-Judge Ffsher.-ThIs court
was occupied as follows yesteTdayf
Emma Williams, grand larceny, in stealing
goods OF greater value than S35-not guilty.
Charles johnson, VIM. Hendley, EdwArd
Morris and Francis Morris, assault with In.
tent to Kill Jesse Lee about the nth day OF
September last. The case was given to the
jury, but not concluded At the close OF the pro-
ceedings Of the day,
Adjourned,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15
FREEDOM OF THE PREss,

John L.. Miller vs.. W. Z. SpAulding, W. W.
Rapley and Il. M, Hack. Bill to enJoln the de-
fendAnta to permit the circulation OF an adyer.
tising sheet called "The Stage" In their theatre
and to exclude therefrom another similar
sheet called "Ths Critic" Miller claims III at
he purchased from Hack, in July, 1857, the
whole interest In "The Sidge,n Including a con-
tract with spsulding 4 Rapiey for the exelu.
sive right TO circulate that sheet In their
theatre for two years, but AYERS that the de-
fendants have oonspifed together to deprive
him Of this right, by refusing to allow "The
Sidgtn TO be circulated 10 the theatre, and by
allowing a new sheet, started by Hack, called
The Criiie,n to circulate In its stead. The
defendants deny that there was any contract
for the circulation Of "Ths Hdgen in the theatre
for q longer period than the dramatic season
Of 1905, which, they affirm, expired on the lst
Of June OF that year. Hack further denies
that the contract was an exclusive one. A
number Of AtidAyits were read, and at the
close OF the hearing OF the case the court de-
MED the motion to exclude "Ihe Critic" from
circulation in the theatre, but enjoined the
defendants to permit the circulation of "The
Sdgtn at the same time.
AnlnnEnel
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

Bors IN BLUE prepare for the Inauguration
OF our next President, Gen. Grant, by pur
chasing Infantry Gaps at 50 cents. White Pa
street,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

ABoUT a score OF indiyiduAls claim tho
honor OF having first nominated Grant. The
last claimant is ono Henry W. ShipmAn, Of
BinghAmptop, New York,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

DRu0 STORE for sale, corner of Ninth street
and New York avenue. Apply to Winter Bros.
No. 22e New York avenue.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

wAsHIN0Tos Gas LIouT CoMPASy.-An
election for directors OF this company will be
held on Monday, February lst.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

LADIES' should call and see the Embroidered
.llipper at Princes Stamping and Fluting
ehth streets. Only place in town to do Steam
fluting.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15
THE COURTS.

ODESSA PAHIER CoLLAPsIso SKIRT, the best
made, Douglass, sole agent, No. sos Ninth
atreet
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

RELIEF OP rug POOR.-Mr, Shepherd, treas
uIeT OF the PTOyldent Aid Society, AcknoWl-
edges the receipt Of provisions from Mr. q. T.
Perry, grocer, corner Of Ninth and l. streets,
two tons Of coal from Mr.. WIN. Il, Brown, and
sign from Mr. 7. A. Brown.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

Nkw BUILDING AssocIATIoN.-The Fifth
Ward Building Association, just organized,
will hold Its ffst meeting for the payment OF
next,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15
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LOTION,

A certain. reliable, and speedy cure Of RheumAt-
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Mothers will nnd 1t an Invaluable Friend for CAked
Breasts Certain Cure for ChilblAins, Rroisn Feet,
Cuts. Burns. Bruises, scalds, sprains or Strains,
or any local aches pains OF the Nervous or Nus
eular system.
This highly -priIed and extraordinary Medicine
will not fail to srsctuaiiv cure all the diseases
enumerated above. no matter Of how long stand-
ing. provided the patient is not hopelessly bed
ridden. one application will often cure the worst
cases OF Neuralgia Rheumatism. and in all cases
II will give instant relief
From the unbounded confidence In this Lotion.
and the perfect and thorough knowledge Of II
power to cure the diseases named, II 1t does no
give entire satisfaction, after a fair and proper
trial. pledge myself to refund the money received
on the return Of the empty bottle.
| do not pretend to be the author OF this prepara-
ton. having obtained the recipe from old Indian
after having travelled among the red men for sew.
eral years
After having performed at least one hundred
most Uondsrlul cures Of Rheumatism. Neuralgia,
&c, &C., have been induced by my friends TO
put II before the public, and now make this prop
ositon;
That In any case OF Sick or Nervous Headache or
TOOthaehe, should fail to cure In from two to ave
minutes with my ALI Healing Lotion, will forfeit
the sum OF Ave dollars.
wAsHIEGTos, D. O.
DR. HARBOUR: Permit me to tender you my sin
eere thanks for the extraordinary care your All.
Healing Lotion has performed.
For several years have been afiicted with the
Neuralgia. with but temporary relief from the doe
tors had given up ever recovering, until tried
your All-HealinE Lotion, which, in four weeks,
produced a complete cure.
Your obedieut servant,
j. J. JACOBS, Baltimore, Nd
AL orders, either for agencies or for immediate
use. should be addressed to the manufacturer.
JOSEPH HARBOUR, Manufacturer,
No. n Second street west, bet Mass. Avenue and O
street north, Washington, d. G.
For sale by all Drug-stores.
Trade supplied by CHAs. srOTT, PennsylyAn
avenue. between four-and-R-half and Sixth sts.,
Washington, d. G. Aul9
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

The GERMAN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
UNION, at q meeting held on Wednesday even
log, chose the following as delegates to repre-.
sent them, on Saturday evening next, at 949
Pennsylyania avenue, to assist In perfecting
arrangements for the ceremonies OF the lnAugu.
ration Of General 0IAnt, on March 9TH
Messrs, George Brand, Daniel Pael, and Gen.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

EQUITY CoURT = Judge 0hn,-This court
was engaged as follows yesterday.
THE MONTANA MAIL CASE.
Altman VS.. Huntley. The defendant having
failed to comply with the order OF court 10
paying over certain moneys, So, was ordered
to be Committed for contempt, This order was
subsequently suspended BY the judge.
Oogan vs.. McMArius. Order cont ing sale
and Of reference to special auditor.
Myers vs.. HollingsheAd ct al. Order taking
the bill for confessed against sundry defend.
nj
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

RANGE PRAorIoB-At the navy yard yes.
terdAy a large nuinbsr OF the guns Of the bat.
terry were tested nthe practice OF obtaining
nearly all Of the day,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

APPOINTMENT or WABHINGToHIAN-
Among the successful young men In the West.
ern eountry who have attained positions Of
cmlnence, we notice the name OF Mr.. o. 4.
Wilson, formerly Of this city, who has re.
GENTLY been appointed district attorney for
Lorain county, Dakota Territory,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15
DROVIDRNCE HOSPITAL
l. UNDER TIE oHAKaHO.
THE SISTERS OF CHARITY,

thh olbihhb VI
Corner Of Second street east anu street south,
Capitol hill,
In AHBALTHY AND RETIRED PART OF W ASH
INGTOh CITY.
The new building 10 now ready tor the reception
ofPatents OF every class both medical and surgical
The cars run within two squares Of the building.
Patients will be received into tho wards at t6
per week, payable In advance. This Includes Med
ieine and Medical or Surgical attendance,
Private Rooms can be had at advanced rates.
MEDICAL sTAff ATTENDING.
- PHTsIolAEe,
d. r. HAGNER, NJ: D., No. 300 street. be.
tween Eighteenth and Ninteenth.
JOHN 0. RILEY, NJ D., New York avenue, be-
wssn Fonrtsspth end Fi6teenth streets;
J.P. THOMPSON, S%aOB H. g.. corner Ninth 90
q. NJ FORD, M, D., q East Capitol street
~ D. LhbVisoRY ARB GoSSbITIE6
GRAFTON TYLER, M. p, corner OF washing
w JOHNSON. Il, D. ssv'H.h street. be.
Y HoWIRD, N, D., ss y street
THOMAS MILLER, dI6P stTest.
JOHNSON ELIOT, i06 4 hlTeet.
O. a. LIBERMAHN' tb9 ThiTtesnth street,
Application can be made at the Hospital, or Il,
siihsr Of the above named physicians. Physician
priSaIs rooms have the privilege Of attending he
SSO persons I!h s0TtsSQgs disease sd,4lltsd
oeuT Superior,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

A STRAY moo 10 In possession Of Mr.. T. A
klhg,coTner OF the canal and Maryland avenue,
where the owner can obtain HIN,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

A HANDSOME PREsEsT.-At q meeting Of
the Daughters OF Liberty, Martha Washing.
ton Camp No. l, at Odd-Fellows' Hall, Navy
pitcher was presented to Past Grand Chief
John @. HerTeli, by Mrs. VIM, X. Mclean, on
behalf Of the association, in a very neat and
appropriate address. Mr.. Herrell replied with
emotions OF the greatest Qualification and ap.
probation. This association has done much,
by Its many acts Of benevolence, toward allie
their vicinity,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

THE POLICE BALL, for which ample prepA-
Iations are being made, win be held at CArusis
saloon on the LIST Of February,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

THE LICEScEs-Undert the operation Of the
ordnance lately passed by the Councils, the
collector, Mr.. A. q. Han, yesterday com.
meneed to receive the money for all licences,
permits, Se,, thus saving shoe:leather and
deposit the funds In the First National Bank,
The collector, under the law, makes his de.
p0slt once week In the above hank
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

The FoURTH WARD WoRKISGMES's AssO.
CITATION will hold a meeting at the mission
church, on l. street, between Fourth and Fifth
streets, on Monday evening, Jan. IS.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

AooIpEsT.-Joseph Bureh, residing on -Four.
and.A.half street, between q and II streets
express Office on Wednesday afternoon, and
broke his right leg, between the knee and
ankle. He was conveyed to his home by ON.
Ger Gross, and DR.. Croggan was summoned to
set the broken limb.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

BOARD OF MnTRoPoLlTAs PoLIoK-At the
yeaterday afternoon, the applications from the
following persons for liquor licenses were dis
approved;
Alfred Russell, John II. Wells, Thomas Nc
Cann, McKenna n Shedd, John Hockmyer,
John Southy, Michael Maokin, CAtharine Ma.
roney, and William MoCan.
Private Louis p, Seibold was promoted to
| sergeant, vice Michael o. Callahan resigned.
Priyates Zach. II. Whitemore and W. II. Man.
ders, charged with neglect OF duty were, each
Nned AZ.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

LECTURE ny LuoY SToNE.-Woman's auf.
frage Is too interesting a question to fail Of
securing an audience In Washington.
The perseverance and earnestness with
which 1t Is urged are sufficient evidence that
those who believe in womAn's right to vote
believe II with their whole hearts.
Mrs Lucy Stone 10 reputed to be very elo.
quent and effective speaker. This will be the
only opportunity Of hearing her In Washing.
side. f
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

MALICIOUS MlsCuIgP.-We learn that par.
ties unknown to the commissioners OF the Third
and Fourth wards, have been amusing them.
selves In the malicious practice Of tearing up
the foot-bridges crossing CUTTERS In different
parts OF the above wards. The material 10 not
taken away which evidences the fact that the
destruction Is not for the purpose of fuel. The
police have called the attention OF the commits
sioners TO the fact, and they ave ondeayOting
to ferret out the guilty parties,
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

INSTALLATION CERRMoNIEB.-A large and
Intelligent audience assembled at Grand Army
Hall, on Wednesday evening, to witness the
Installation OF the officers elect OF Post No. 3,
q. A. II. The hall presented q hne appear
green, hags and emblems. The ceremonies
were exceedingly interesting and impressive.
Addresses were delivered by Majors Lubey
eomnandeTs, whose reaarRs were vefy @ pstri. ii.
otlc, eloquent and suggestive, and highly APP
preciAted BY the audience, At the close OF the
ceremonies a social reunion took place, end
delightful features Of the occasion, The com
mittee OF arrangements deserve great credit
for Its management OF the entire affair, and
Post No. certainly exhibits most commend.
able spirit to make its meetings attractive and
entertaining to the publie.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

ATTEMPT TO Ron CHURoH.-About s
o'clock yesterday morning, when Martin whe-
Ian, one Of the brothers Of Trinity (Cathoiic)
discovered two men inside who had collected
together all the silver and gold service,
amounting In value to about d 400. The men
when Mr., Whelan struck q light, and they
aroused up. Mr.. W grappled with one Of
them, but being unprotected the party sue.
ination a window, on the north side OF the
church, was found to have been forced omen,
through which the Would-be burglars entered
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

HOWARD DIVISION, Sons or TEMPERANCE,
held their usual weekly meeting on wednes-
day evening, the 18th instant, 10 Union League
chair. The occasion was q very interesting
one, and, judging from the interest manifested,
the cause 10 In the ascendant In this division.
After several members had been initiated, the
programme for the evening was given, as
follows An address by Mr.. MAherj duet by
Pheetersi in.trumental musie by Ms, q, W,
Dennisoni an address by General Anderson, of
Mississippi. Mrs. Chase presided at the piano
Ahappy Temperance home, Howard Division
affords about as many advantages as any
other.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

POLICE INTELLIGENCE. = Mercer Barber,
colored, on two charges Of petit larceny, was
Frank Parker paid go to Justice Harper for
disorderly conduct.
VIM. s, Thomas and Wm. Rober taon
colored, charged with grand larceny, were
action OF the grand Jury.
Peter Donnelly, for selling liquor without
license, was fined $40 by Justice Walter
Donnelly appealed.
Samuel MeKeeyer, eolored, charged with
keeping a gAmbling-h houae, was fined 900 by
Justice Mofsell, but not being disposed TO
"fOrk over" he was sent to the work-house.
John Dinehsrdt, for selling liquor BY the
small, was fined $50 by Justice Mofsell, but he
took an appeal.
X. J. PTatheF, for a like offence, paid k2O to
Justice Lynch
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

New DISING ROOMS for ladies and gentle
men: the only ones In this city conducted o
me New YoTk, ,PhilAdelphia,and Boston style,
neATF.
The national Republican., 1869-01-15

The BOARD OF FIRE CoNMissIoSRRs met
last night pursuant to adjournment, ]. W.
Thompson, president, in the chair. Present,
Commissioners Goodsll, johnson, and Cor
butt.
The resignation Of Mr.. b. N. Rowland, extra.
man of Engine No. !, was accepted, and Mr.w
Buckley was promoted to his place. Mr.. Geo.
Buckley.
Mr.. Thompson being suddenly called out,
Mr.. ]. H. johnson was called to the chair pro
TEN, and Mr.. Goodall, from the COMMITTEES on
bills, moved that all bills approved by the
committee be passed and ordered to be paid.
Carried.
Information having been received OF the
sudden death OF Mr.. George Thompson, father
OF the president OF the board, Mr.. johnson
moved that the board do now adjourn, as q
mark Of respect to the deceased. Carried, and
the board adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-25
Disastrou. lire at GaIIatfn.

NASHVILLE, February "a "A disas-
trous FIRE occ .rred ct Gallatin, in Sum
ner county, this morning. The cores
poudent Of the Union aud american
gives the following particulars: 1t com
meuced at halfpast ten o'clock, in the
grocery store Of j. c. Rodemer IA frame
house,, and spread rapidly, a strong gale
prevailing, until the principal part of the
bulldogs on The west side of the square
were destroyed. Thirteen houses alto
gether were burned, some of them the
finest 10 town. The sufferers are j. G.
Rodemer, Miss MCLEAN, s. A. Wilcox,
CHI Moss & Co., Nv. Strobe, Harris,
Hassell & Co., Shell & Brother, Mrs. 8.
Levy, Strong, Levy & Co, W. 81. Blown
& Co, R. S. Durnell and Jos. House.
The FIRE YVES arrested by tearing of
tie roof of store. The Odd Fellows
Lodge was in the third story Of one of the
stores burned. and the regalas and other
properly were destroyed, but the books
were saved. But one private residence
Miss McCleaa's, on the north side Of
the square-was burned. The loss is
estimated al SIS 600; insured for $40 600,
exclusively in Eastern Offices, nore OF
the names of which are reported. The
FIRE WAS caused by defective fue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-25
England, Turkey aud Denmark

LONDON, February "a Solicitor Cen
eral Coleridge has introduced bill in
Parliament to abolish the university tests.
CoxsrASTISoPLE, February "a -Hos-
tililies between Persia and Turkey have
been suspended until the arrival of the
Persian Ambassador, now on his way
here.
COPENHAGEN, February "a -Genertl
Rlnshotff, Mirisier Of War, and formerly
Ambassador Of Denmark at Washing on,
urges the sale of the Danish West Iodies
IN tho Uniied States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-25

ITS exceedingly largo circulation through
out the city and State offers business men an
excellent opportunity 70 make their businesi
known to the thousands OF Germans living in
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-02-25
PUBLIC LEDGER.
3 Y TELE G R A P d.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.


Nkw ORLEANS, February "a "A large
fire occurred at two o'clock this morn
ing, on Camp street, opposite the Times
Office, destroying Heath's furnishing
house aud badly damaging John W..
Maddeu's and Berry's grocery houses,
the upper stories of which we're occupied
by photographer, book-binder and as
offices. Loss on stocks, 500 600, two
thirds of which were insured. The
building was owned in New York, and
fully insured.