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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03

LrQUoR DEALERS ASSOCIATION. - The
regular scml- monthly meeting OF this assO.
citation was held at Trades Union Hall, tho
president, (P. c. Boyle,) called the meeting
to order, and j, 7. Martin acted as secretary.
After the transaction OF routine business,
the committee appointed to walt upon Con-
gress was instructed to call on the District
Committee In Congress on Friday morning
and present the protest against the passage
of Senator Pomeroy's prohibitory bill, with
nine thousand signatures attached thereto.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03
NLb' ~ hENNlNut
No. 40 seYenLh street, North west,

PREPARATION ron WAKISo FLooRs.-A
patented preparation for ornamenting doors
Ia made by immerslng eleven and half
pounds Of finely divided wax In a boiling
solution Of six pounds Of potash dissolved
In rain water. AS soOu US the iOamiUg
ceases the boiling Is to 30 stopped, and elk
pounds Of finely ground yellow ochre are in
troduced and stirred arOund after which
become hard. For use, one pound Is to be
diluted In two aud half measures OF boil
ing water, so as to form homogeneous
broth, and we'll stirred. THIS Is to b. ap-
piled by means Of a brush upon The loor,
aud when perfectly dry 1t Is to be rubbed
down aud polished by means OF Il rough,
coarse sheepskin. THIS preparation is said
to give a due lustre, and does not lose It's
color, while, at the same time, 1t Is very
cheap.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03

AuoNG the Inmates Of the Roman CathO'
lie Orphan Asylum Of sau Francisco there
Is woman who has reached the age Of one
hundred and three years, and so far as her
physical health Is concerned, she Is In a
good way to last many years yet. -Four
stairs, uuasslsted, to attend services In the
chapel, sne moves about tho house with as
nse9 easo as u abe were but forty. The
oLo MohSn lsa native Of Chill, and she
Ssne 70 Sahlornla ten ycars ago to take
charge OF au orphaned grSudrhild,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03

TIVE RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC ROUTE,
THE OLD FAVORITE MAIL ROUTE VIA
AQUA CREEK. H
THE SHORTEST AND BEST ROUTE TO
RICHMOND AND THE SOUTH.
Fast and comfortable steamers leave washington
city twice daily, Sunday, eyesinS EsslEk
seventh street, at Ia nj aud 7 p.
N. stopping At AieIAndEiA each way, aud con
STIUkaburE and Potomac HAllTOAd, with elegant
cars, supplied with elegant sleeping chairs on all
It's tfAins. Through tieEets and baggage checks to
all pOtuts South.
Both boats stop At AIoIAndrl, going aud return
lag. SAMUEL RUTH,
supt, OtTrAnspOTtAtiOn.
J.B, 0EErRI, General Agent Ticket Agent,
mhlt-u RiehmNnd, Va,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03

NATIONAL MEDICAL socTBTI.-The Ma
tlonal Medical Society Of tho District held
meeting last night at tho Office OF DR..
Stephenson, on Flfth street, between E and
T DR.. Reybun prcsldlugi DR.. G. Adams
Gray, secretary.
The subject OF the evening was paper
by DR.. Stephenson on relapslng feIers. A
discussion Of this complaint was partlci'
pated In by Drs. Reyburn, Augusta, Purvis,
Tucker, Gray aud johnson. Tho discus
sion will be continued at the next meeting.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03

TINS FESTIVAL Of the First Presbyterian
| church, Grew. DR.. sundeTland's,) which
commenced last night, will continue to-
night aud tomorrow night. It Is supplied
with everything attractive to the visitor.
The ladies In attendance arc Just as agreea.
bic Gs possible, and their patrons will BE-
treated to refreshments OF the most excel
lent description. The church is free Of debt,
but the aYRils OF the festival will be applied
to the improvement ofthe lectursTOom.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03
TIKI WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
WEEKLY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
Il Publisbed every
SATURDAY MORNING,
DAILY NATIONAL REPUBLICAN.

md contain, all the news. both general and local
oftho
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03

TIE DEPARTMENTS Of chemistry and
physics and Of ethnology and natural his
tory Of the American Union Academy OF
Literature, Science and Art met at the Acad-
envy rooms 10 May building on Tuesday eve
ming, the lst instant.
In the department OF physics and chem
lstry the questions referred to by the aead.
envy touching the standard for meters aud
gAugers' instruments were taken up for con-
sideratlon, and a committee appointed to
make the preliminary arrangements for the
Investigations.
Prof. Ollie then read an able and valuable
paper on moteorology, explaining, among
other things, tho phenomena OF storms,
which was reported 10 the academy for read
| ing.
In the department Of othuology and natu-
raj history the names OF DR.. F. V. Hayden,
Prof. Edward Andrews, Prof. J. Y. Seam.
mon, Hon. J. D. Webster, Prof. 3, T. Baird
and DR.. Theodore Gil, who had been pro-
posed for membership of the academy aud
referred to tho department, were faVorably
reported. The department then listened with
attention to highly interesting paper on the
"Preg hristlan Cross" by DR.. BOynton.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-06-04
HONOLULU. HAWAIIAN t.. }voExE

within this last month to three months imprison-
ment at hard labor, then TO 60 back and serve his
master 80 days without pay. Publish that with
out Dte or comment III foreign paper-and let
any one sue for libel if they dare. Verify tree
i, known by its fruits
You say the law is made for scoundres Well
there was law in England once to punish theft
by hanging, That was made for scoundrels-
and the argument is as good in one case as in the
other. loo much law always makes scOundrels
The law does not take upon itself to enforce
every virtue. man buys piece of land
paws for it. If the deed is not recorded, the lie
by Jaw is void-whateyer the right or wrong o.
it. The law declines to make certain things valid
Now these contracts that, any way, are on ii e
border land of constitutonality or unconsttuton-
ality (and 1 think the enforcement of them un-
constitutionaD have especial favors granted to
them. The very contracts that dubious in
their nature are exalted above all others. One
man has money-power-the other man has
muscle, why cannot they arrange advantageous
terms for both without the Intervention of law
any more than in any other contracts?
Here we are like bats in our den unwilling to
let the light shine in. Upholdng this coolie
traffic that no decent State dare engage i'll. (Read
the Chinese immigration Act now before Con-
gress.)
There most interesting period in the his
tory Of this country, when the chiefs gave their
lands freely to the people The memory of that
act will go down with honor to posterity. Now
we have chance to perform deed just as noble
and just important. L ask my fellow members
not to throw it away.
Without coming to a decision, Assembly ad-
journed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-06-04

Cav------lIs .,,vNs -, ..s.t ,... people to
I'm what are their troubles, &c, &c. The bill
: read and passed to Its second reading, being
l'ieTed printed.
ryIce between Honolulu and Kauai. The bin
s read and passed to It's second reading.
1lr. Phillips (AttOrney GeneraD introduced a
to amend the laws regard TO gaming, and
repeal Sections 3, / and 3, of Chapter 80 of
|e Penal Code Tie bill was read and passed
Its second reading under the rules.
Mr. Wabine offered resolution that the
lItary company at IIilO be continued under the
PIE leadership of Mr.. Hitchcock, and that the
embers OF said company be released from per-
pal taxes Ruled out Of order.
9lr. hamakau offered a resolution that 81 800
I inserted into the Appropriation Bill for the
FlstructIOn OF road IN PauOa Valley from the
4 ad Of Fort street, Honolulu. Indefinitely
stpOned.
Slr. Naili offered a resolution that S2 900 he
erted IN the Appropriation Bill for an aims
Use at Honolulu. Resolution returned.
Mr. Wahine offered a resolution that the Pres
ut instruct the reporters of the RuOkOa and
0F0G to report correctly the proceedings of
mouse, he said that tO-days KuOk0d reported
MI MI Hanaike introduced resolution that
Nliil=ter Of the Interior show cause why the
e'lcth Consul took moneys belonging to
"aIan sailors lie had introduced said reso-
bed P'0'-
lf. Martin offered resolution that the Special
llalttee on all petitions for moneys be in
~ To assemble after adjournment to-day.
Pr haai offered q resolution that the Com
zee 80 ON Accounts be instructed to draw 50 600
ne expenses Of the Assembly, from the 81 500
5oprlated. Carried.
huapuu gave notice of a bill to amend
"a oS lst and Sd, Of an 50 Act In regard to the
VI beef" passed in 1868.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-06-04

PETITIONS FkESENIED-
rom Wailuku, Maui, praying that the work
roads for taxes may be exempted from the poor
'ple, and that said tax may be assessed on
tses, carts, &c; that laborers may be released
N work on public holidays and that contracts
y be signed not only by the contracting parties,
L ether competent witnesses.
From Hamakua, praying that $4,000 may be
for a sugar mill for that district !;
lt $3.50 be appropriated for buoy at Kawela
Fbor ; that - 600 be appropriated for q physi-
D. and that Government lands be given to the
pr people.
From the Districts Of North and South KOna,
hying that the Legislature will consider the
bubbles of the people in those districts, namely
/ lack Of physician, and the bad state Of the
.ds-
rom HrlO, praying that the road ON kOnohiki
may be made public for the tenants.
he above petitions were referred to the proper
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-06-04

IL the Eastern United states,
pay their enclosing GreeHbdcks T. States Tvs
Cents Postage Stamps such they wish TO
and their cards will be inserted above table, ter the time
paid for.
IL Business Cards when prepaid for year, allowed
discount rates. which for transient advertise
ments when paid or charged quarterly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
TIE COMMUNIPAw ABATToIR.

For year past the prOprietors of the Com
munpaw Abattor have ibeen in danger Of being forced
to by the citizens of Hudson County suit was
commenced last summer in Chancery and an injunction
was granted which afterward modified as to be
practically imperative The business hours of slaughter
ing were continued before, and the streets OF Bergen
were filled at all hours Of day and night with droNes OF
cattle and noisy drivers. No further steps have been
taken citizens until the meeting Of the Grand Jury
when subject brought before them On Thursday
afternoon they visited the AbatOr and inspected the
premises. What the result OF their inspection viii be
cannot be known until they give their official verdict to
the Court.
In the meantime the prOpretors of tic Abattor have
done great deal To remove the cause OF the pubic ng
nation by making some radical changes in their method
dsposng of the oia. These changes, they claim, VIII
remove whatever features have been found objection
able, and make the carrying Of their business free
from nuisance The large breakwaier standing out nom
the AbattOir which has held the blood and oa from the
Abattor is to be removed Immediately. An apparatus
for collecting and carrying away the blood from the
saughter-pens will be constructed, and certain parts
of the blood WILL by chemical processes, be turned into
fertilizer the sale which contracts have been made
with "a Southern firm. The other part Will also be
utilized For the purpose Of carrying out these pro
cesses the Company Will erect boiling sheds upon plot
of land recently purchased outside Of the city limits. III
Is intended that hereafter all the oil be speedily re-
moved and the tanks and grounds near the Abat0r
is promised, will be Cleansed immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
, ,,,,ro.d. . ,orb,ds the employ

and safety Of property railroads. forbds tns
ment Of any "oicer, agent or engineer VIII G.n
read the printed time tables and ordinary
This Is about the only thing restricting rairo III, sr
has the slightest show Of The geheraI p or
allowing 5000 per mile to all new railroads was ev
State aid, and was not pressed to maj 'o'o III o
House. -, r., NJ Fifty
A bin for Undertaking lands north OF fhy
ninth 81 In Ncw-York, was not pressed 70 u
decision The bill respecting the gui nh The
Of officers OF corporations" also failed Inc
effort for defining the rights OF married men, anu
eoualizng the rights Of husband and WIFE,, was Us u
successful as some OF the "womens rights % &
n incited stormy though short debate -Four DIS pro
nosinr 10 alter the map or plan OF New-1ofk, as
ssuch hills are termed, failed to become laws;
Tho hill 10 amend the law authorizing the New nork anu
NawJIaven Railroad extend from the Connecticut me
to the Harlem Railroad, and other purposes was ALSO
anonc the failures The bill 10 allow the managers OF
ho Five Points House Of Industry to bind out Moug
nle Committed TO their charge also failed Inc p ~,
nreyentng injury and loss of life to persons on raroad
The German apothecares Of New-York deserved, Dut
did NOT get success In their Application lot cai ri W
The German Pharmace utcal Association the oi.Vt
Of which was TO promote the study Of pharmacy ana s
Collateral branches OF the speciaties OF the society
is TO qualify persons for acting practically III dispensing
medicines. - -, ,.. IA ,so ~ nistols
SUCCEEDED ony in the Assembly. IL provided that where
injury arises from the accidental using OF Psto u
shall be the presumption that the owner Oh the plo
tended TO k the person injured, unless IL DE SHOWN
the act was I'm self-defense. The day atter ths pl
nassed the Assembly one OF the honorable IneInbrs
ccidentay sipped on the marble floor OF tho CAPITOL
hut the pistol in his pocket luckily discharged itS con
tents into the wanscot instead Of the neghborng crowd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
CRIMINAL.

At the Tombs Police Court yesterday, JUS
tce Bowling committed owen Mccarthy and Cornehds
sullivan for having broken into the apartments OF
Michael Ryan, at No. IS Baxterst.. and stolen sna
sum money Lizzie Jones, colored who was arrested
on Thursday evening for stealing dress pattern from
broadway Store, was committed. Thomas carr anu
Thomas bowling assaulted Michael Shelley OF No; o.
Veseyst beat him in brutal manner and while he lay
on the floor Carr bit him the The assalahts
were committed.
In the Court of General Sessions Recorder
Uackett presided. Henry Hart. against whom four IN
dictments charges of burglary were found, was
brought guilty of the committed Aprll 20 on tue
store of Messrs Cook Valentine Co., No 29i Broadway'
aud sent to Sing Sing for years ana months
James Samues, who the 27th OF April broke INTO the
premises No. l49 West Broadway, occupied by lhoas
Condy exchange office aud stole u IN com, wac
sentenced 10 state Prison for hve years. " inonas
Rooney. who with William Smith stands Jointly Indicted
for burglary in trying Ia enter the dwshs houso VI
attempt, aad scyor. charges against nm are peus
aud lac old offender the Court gave MN the il sen
tence-hye years hard labor. Michael klefiah anu
John LennoX the boys who the night OF May srossH
assaulted Eliza ONe In L. siXteenthst pleaded sui'y'
and were sent " Slug sung for nNo years eaeh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14

this and other cities. The bonds stolen portion OF
that she obtained in Exchange for United states
Ten Forty bonds; her husband had left her over 10000
had with the prisoner relative To
going Europe, but had talked with him about
raising money
The prisoner, being sworn in his defense, stated
that he first met the complainant at Maanzas, where
his family resides about eight nine years ago; he
rented house for her there and afterward at Havana
gave her the money to support her at that ne about
year after they first met "A child born; since then
three other children had been born 10 Them complainant
and had lived since husband and wife, he pay
ing the bills he had given the complainant at various
times over sGO0 witness then detailed the particulars
exchanging various bonds in company with the com
planant, In Wast. He denounced the charge Of THEFT
a. false in every particular The Magistrate cOmmtted
him for trial in default OF $1,000 bail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS, OFFICE.

That BOr Agdin-A Second Mysterious Man.
The case of Kemp and LANCE and the wonderful box
tended, 1t Is charged, 10 burn up the ship George
Washington, advanced another step before Commits
sioner Osborn yesterday. Frances Kasky Of No. 1870
Forsyth-s said that she saw an advertisement in the
Netr Yorker Stats Zeing of Thursday, requesting all
persons who in Mr. Lnges place in the forenoon OF
April to send their address to No POS Wiamst Seeing
this the witness went and Mr.. LANCE, who brought
her to the Office of w. r. Putney, attorney atlaw. Wit
ness stated that she in Mr. Iange's place April 3
about In. she went TO buy looking glass she
three persons in the place-two gentlemen and Mr.
LANCE LANCE working at his bench In the front part
Of the shop; gentleman looking at show
short and stout, with side whskers and spoke TO
Mr.. LANCE in German; the other gentleman was taller
and simmer, with full beard had dark blue clothes on
high hat, and appeared about IS years Of age there
were a portfolio and pictures between this man and
LANCE; he asked LANCE something. and LANCE said I:
Help yourself" Witness would know the man IL she
him again witness Is relative Of Mr. LANCE, but
has known him for several years. The case was adj
journed to Monday at p. IN, when the summing up will
take place.
cigar neutrality-suspicious. Osborn yesterday is
sued for the arrest OF John Iawor OF No. 10
Westst, charge Of smuggling cigars several thou
sands found the premises aud seized by one Of
Col. Whieley's men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
INSURANCE IN NEW-JERsEY.

In the Hudson County On. j. Supreme Court,
on Thursday, suit against insurance company was
tried and some facts elected that worth re-
latng. The is brought by Joseph Wonderly against
g. Booth and Others directors OF the Mariners nsur
ance Company OF Jersey City, for insurance buildings
owned by the plaintiff, In Wiamspor Penn. The policy
obtained by Vim. W. Buckley broker but when
the buildings burned payment Of the policy of $1,000
was denied. The plaintiffs allcge fraud against the de
fendant that the directors not an Incorporated com
pany but that they purchased for $500 from Thomas W.
Noble the charter OF the Mariners Mutual Fire lnsr
ance Company" that the title under which the policy
was issued was the Mariners Insurance Company OF
NewJersey that the directors therefore, person
ally liable. The has occupied the court two days
already The testimony oDr Booth is to the effect that
he and the other directors named in the complaint and in
the cards and advert sements had no knowledge that
their used directors. Ii appears that the
chief OF the enterprise George Logan who
the charter and issued from the Office In Exchange place
Jersey City, cards and advertisements bearing the
names directors Of DR.. Booth Robert Mcknight, s. Is.
Masters, j. A. Morehouse, and C. MARITIME. Upon the
strength Of these names assurances were Effected and
before the concern called upon To pay any heavy
losses Logan left for parts unknown The clerk Edward
Williams seized the books and sold them, that evil
dence appears to show the real condition OF the Com
pany. The case will be resumed to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
THE COURTS.
er-prprOR COURT-SPrCIAL TERRI.

Bef0re Judge Freelman.-Ad0iDh bernstein
aGt Louisa BerHsiein-This case came up on a motion
by defendants counsel 10 r@0pfm d s ~ fran and
non:jurisdicon. 1t appears that Ad3pn and Louisa
BerIsteil were married the oath OF June, 1888 IN inns
city. After seven years OF married NE IN june Io9, ~
Indiana they mutually agreed TO separate ana ODtncd
q Judgment OF divorce on the ground or ncOupauDhlty
Of dipO,ifion In November 1861, Mr.. Bernstein con-
sdering that the divorce obtained IN INDIANA was not
valid in this state, brought suit for divorce on me
of The Court 10 Joseph Mceks who reported III favor
seSueny upon motion OF defendant, the facts hav
ing argued by her then counsel Ia" IN James esp
that the chief witnesses against deienuant were proc
sona divorce detectives and upon the repeated oit OF
the defendant Of her innocence the Judgment OF divorce
was vacated by order OF the Court ana new triai or
dered upon the payment of costs by the deendah YET
che being poor, and no allmony IRON palntn Deng pau
omitted and the defendant was deiaulted anu me orig,
ina decree confirmed Jan 2s lsty ana lgnent lteIsi
endants counsel moved that the divorce IN TINS Court
be reopened 3 70 the dsal Sd ana @ rem t e
rules OF the Court, and to be so recorded upon
the the grounds 81 iru he d rdured To- reimburse to
the defendant all her costs and expenses IN de
was Submitted To- the Court Tor trial the Court after
hearing the allegations and proofs, decided for the plain
M and iron t "a faats the DanG had no answer
whatever He further alleged that the husband, when
ordered 10y the Court TO certain sum to Defendant
he paid $50 So and gave her order for the rest on
certain bank and when she went to the bank she found
the plaintiffs money had Deen Wlthdfa"h lnetedore
this divorce was void the ground Of fraud ana non
jurisdiction. The plaintiff counsel contested Ihe mo
ton on the general ground that the former divorce was
invalid, &C. The Court took the papers and reserved
decision
AnoMer Dir0rce Cdse.-Efe Rich agt. Josiah Rich
This up a motion on behalf OF plaintiff for
0limony and counsel 1t appears by the aidayits
that action divorce commenced by plilnh on
the ground of adultery the part her husband The dc
endant denied all charges, and on counter calm sets
forth that the plaintiff had been guilty of adultery The
plaintiff did not reply demur To this answer OF de
motion Yesterday defendants counsel claimed that, on
the record the plaintiff in default, and under the
order had right appear and offer testimony against
the defendant she had neither replied nor demurred
to the claim OF the defendant Judge Freedman
So held but gave plaintiff leave 10 TO open the de-
fault on which the order of reference granted 1t
was also held to be proper for the plaintiff to make mo
ton for aliInOny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-05-14
THE FISK RAMSEY FIGHT.

The suit of James Fisk, jr, against the Albany and
susquehanna Railroad Company, In which the plaintiff
sought to compel the payment OF the full price certain
stock TO the company which il was alleged by him was
used for improper ends before Judge Carozo yes
terday In the Supreme Court Special Term In the form
VI an application for leave To file supplemental
plant. The motion was opposed. Judge Cardozo held
that motion for such leave he made pdrte and
the matter Of notice rests in the discretion of the Court
and granted the motion. This supplemental complaint
states that AT meeting Of the directors of the road sub
sequent To the framing of the original bill by resou
ton 81 go and by another $4,000, voted Mr..
Ramsey for his services and obtaining
aid and that by third resolution earnestly opposed by
Of the directors $50 shares of the companys stock
placed at his disposal and that refused to
receive the protest of one of the directors against it,