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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

JUDoE HoAR's CAsE.-Now that Attorney
General Hoar has returned to the city, spec.
ulGtlon Is rife ms to what course the Presl-
dent will pursue In regard to his nomination
now before the Senate. There has never
been any foundation for any statement or
suggestion TO the effect that the President
would do anything but leave the Senate to
act finally upon the appointment. The de.
termination Of the President is unchanged
in this respect, and his action receives the
full assent Of the Attorney General.
1t has been suggested, perhaps as feeler,
that the President should withdraw Mr..
Hoar's name, and renominate him for the
vacancy occAsloned by the death Of Mr..
Stanton, thus relieving the case Of the em-
bArrassment Of the locality question. This,
however, the President will not do, as the
Pennsylvania circuit claims to DO abun.
dainty able to furnish candidate OF Its
own, and will doubtless do so In due time,
So the Sepate will have another chance Ia
consider Mr.. Hoar, with better prospect Of
success for him.
A number Of Senators, who are credited
With having voted to lay his nomination OF
the table, are now causing It to be understood
that they are not on that eide, and the ma
lority against Mr.. Hoar, which, on the ad
Journment Of the Senate, was alleged TO bt
nftesn, has now dwindled to nine, and per
hAps even less. The chances for Judgt
Hears confirmation are therefore better to.
day than they have been at any previous
period. A resolution, It will be recolected
passed the Senate three or four dayo before
adjournment, calling on the Attorney Gen
erAl for an opinion In reference TO national
cemeteries, which opinion was alluded to ID
the public journals in a spirit by no mean
friendly 10 Mr.. Hoar. The resolution die
not reach the Attorney Generals office Ii
time to have the request complied will
before adjournment, and the document Ii
question will be among the fret papers sub
mitted Immediately after the opening on tn
10th.
The opinion was said to contain the OBJ
jectionable phrase that the consent OF tn
Southern Legislatures was necessary to pro
serve the national cemctries intact, aud
was on this point that capital was sough
TO be made against Mr.. Hoar. There 4
nothing In the opinion, however, which de
MES the right OF the United States to pro
tect lie dead as an Incident of the war max
Ing poweri and when the full text is pre-
sented, II will be found that Mr.. Hoar did
not announce 1t either legal or a political
h0resy.- Wash Cor. ". Y. TINES.
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NATIONAL TnEATHBs-The National. was
crowded last night 70 witness John
Brougharn,s dnmRtiEatlon OF Dickens
novel Of -1Dombcy 4 sou." The main at
traction, OF course, was the desire to see the
character OF Captain Cutie sustained by
Mr.. Florence. This was most mastery
Improvisation, and Mr.. Florence may Justly
claim to be the best Representative Of this
character now upon the stage. The after
piece was the comedletta entitled the
"Youug Actress" In which Mr.. and Mrs.
Florence both appeared.
Tonight Mr.. aud Mrs. Fiorence receive .
benefit, aud the programme announced II
extremely attractive, consisting Of the ad
mlrable comedy Of the 'Trish Lion" ant
Howard Paula comedletta OF "Thrict
Married" In which Mrs. Florence will sus
tain throe different characters, and also Mr.
Florence's funny local piece, called tn,
"Returned Volunteer" Let them have I
bumper,
Tomorrow afternoon Zanfrotta mAtinet
will be given, when all who desire TO wit
ness capital pautomimlc display should b
present.
La Russ MISsTRELs.-This troupe pre-
sonts lie claims for the patronage OF GU
play-goers al Wallis Opera House. La Rue
original sensation, "shoo Fly" is glver
every night, aud is different from that rem
dered BY the Kelly & Leon troupe last week
Ricardo, the prlma donna, delights all b.
his excellent singing, although his stag
presence and acting are far Inferior L
Loon.
Miss KATE BATENLN.-Thli lady, VII,
may now be Justly considered the queen o
the stage, will commence au engagement a
the National Theatre on Monday evenirl
neIt, opening In her wonderful imPersonh
tlon Of Leah. It is nine years since she hs
visited our city, and as she was then verI
successful, there Is no doubt that her coming
engagement will create perfect Juror
Of excitement among all lovers of true ant
correct acting.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

A New TELEGRAPH LINE. Mr.. VIM.
WesterVelt, the agent Of the National Tele-
graph Company, which 10 now engaged In
constructing a line Of telegraph between
this city and New York, Is In this city on
business connected with the building Of
that line. From him we learn that they
line North and South from that point. The
poles are up In this direction us far as Belts
Vile, and Mr.. W. expects 10 have the line
completed to this city 10 short time. The
National company will use Llttle'S auto
matte system, by which the messages are
prepared by any number OF employees, and
sent over the wire at a remarkably rapid
rate by q single operator.
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LOCAL NOTICES.

A PHYSICIAN WRITES TO Mr.. l.. HoFFi
81 embrace the first opportunity to inVestl-
gate 1t more thoroughly, having long felt
the need Of such an article In my practice as
4 substitute for ale and liquors, which are so
much Adulterated," &c. Hof's Malt EX-
tract Is already recommended by our leading
physicians, as a tonic and remedy with the
the most satisfactory results, and Is exten-
slyely used where all spirituous liquors and
ales are discarded. Sold by all druggists
and grocers. col
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

The trlto adage "murder will out" has
seldom, perhaps, boon more sigually verified
than In the remarkable manner by which
Isaac Van Wart Buckhout, the author Of the
Sleepy Hollow butehery In New York State,
was on Wednesday morning adroltly com
pellod to make an Involuntary confession
Of his fearful crime, and simultaneously to
expose his assumed mental disorder, estab
fishing the fact Of his sanity beyond the
possibility Of a doubt. II will be remem-
bored that the prisoner, since his ar
rival at White Plains Jail last Saturday,
has but once opened his mouth. Not a
syllable would he utter even TO his coun-
sol, and refused food, which, 1t Is under
stood, had to be forced down his throat.
Buckhout's role was insanity, and he was
evidently we'll up In his part but In vain for
him the task Of crushing truth. He over
acted his part, and to-day he stands I'M
masked, the solfconfessed arbiter Of law
and Judgment In sending two unshriven
souls reeling into the unknown future.
Having good reasons for believing that
Buckhout was feignlng insanity, the jail
physician, DR.. schmid, assisted by Dr. Hodg'
son, proceeded TO place the accused under
the influence OF chloroform, which Is con-
sidcred an lnfalllblo test IN cases OF doubt.
| full mental innrmlty.
When the saturated cloth was 1rSt placed
over his mouth and nostrils, Buckhout,
without speaking or opening his eyes, and
fully aware that his game was one Of either
life or death, struggled violently TO be free,
bringing the full force OF his powerful frame
into play to such an extent that II required
the united strength Of eight men TO ho.d
him down. In few minutes, however, IN
der the influence OF the potent drug, he was
deprived OF consciousness, and remained In
that state fora briefintervAl. With the nrsI
dawn OF returning reason Buckhout com
menced 10 mutter incoherently, while every
breath was suspended and anxious cars In
cllned to the face Of the patient In order TO
catch his sentences. At length he opened
his eyes, from which all the assumed ex'
precision OF insanity had vanished, and now
tho moment had arrived for entrapplng the
wary patient.
A series OF questions were adroltly put,
aud Buckhout not only showed that he
could talk, but he made q confession OF his
guilt. He, however, throwed all the blame
upon his wife, accusing her OF adultery, anu
giving that RS the reason for his terrible
crime.
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WoRKIN0MES's UNIoN.-The somi-annual
meeting Of the Workingmen's Protective
Union, No. l, (Flrst ward,) was held at
Stevens school.houBs on Wednesday eve
ming last for election OF officers for the en-
suing term and the usual routine Of bust.
ness also for the payment Of the members
for work done on P street last fall under the
ausplcef OF the union upon the cooperative
system, each man receiving Sl.70 per day,
demonstrating the benefits Of this plan In
labor unions. This union was organized
last July, has now $50 members, and . sur
plus fund for benefits TO Its members when
In need. The following are the officers
elected; President, Cornelius Clark Vice
presidents, A. 8. Taylor and Albert Grant;
recording secretary, Alfred Day. correspond
ing secretary, Albert Grant, treasurer, d. A.
FISH executive committee, Messrs. TIbbs,
Roche, Steep, Lacy, Jackson, Jones and
Grant. Adjourned to first Wednesday In
February next.
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y ,.WiSuiEgToE. ,, d, Dee II, 1862
N On the petition Of Joas x, HAEEINOTON, Of
patent ITGntsd TO him on the iSl day Of April,
lsSo. and Telssued 10 two DIVISIONS numbered 70.
Der, 1896, for an improvement In mHehlne Tor max.
lag Carpet Lining:
n h ordered That the testimony 10 the case bo
closed on the lat day Of March next, thai the
time for hllnG aTEu mepts and the E2AmipeT's re-
Mach next
dssSO.hSW oommltSiohST Of PstSRls.
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UNITED SrAT!s PATIST qPREoI., ian
Ga the petition Of cHARLHs h, LHwts, OF Nal.
ssa P5S5'HSs r.. tSs a az y a'iiS
a. Improvement In spric Platform for Railroad
II l. ordered that the testimony 10 the case 10
closed aihs 32d dAI otPsbIpATy IPsSiI that the
tine for hunG ATgumenta aud the KS mlnsf' q re-
port be limited 70 the ilh day oF March next,
March heHt.
Any person may oppose this extension
jal.ss Oommis slonsf Of PGisnia
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THE New MILITARY 0RGASIzATIoS.-Co.
A, lst regiment National Guards, met last
night at their armory for drill. This Is the
hrst drill held since the organization was
perfected. The drill was In the school Of
the soldiers, aud passed OF to the satlsiac.
ton Of all. This company will meet again
for drill at their armory next Tuesday night.
The ranks Of the company are fast alling
up, and the organization ID In fine spirits.
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Of the cuItOm.houso BY the Georgetown

Of the cuItom'houso BY the Georgetown
Counelhi .a..I
.TeEMvnI pngAlyHnsr, JIn, 4. 1870.
COioasi J. A. Mdprudsr, Collector, a.,
SIRi In reply TO your letter Of this date you
are instructed that the ountom.houaa 81 0eofHs.
town must be At all times under the control OF
an Otncer OF the Treasury Department, duly
appointed for that putpoSei and that the Gus.
tody Of the building either 10 whole OF In part
cannot BE- sonaded 70 any other person,
GSo. 5. BOUTWELL,, Secretary.
GEoRdRTewN RHPuBLIcANs.-The Young
Mems Progressive Republican Association
met at their hall on West street last night
the president, II. J. Dryer, In the chair. On
motion, q committee OF three-consistlng OF
Hessrs. Geo. Dyer, Samuel Hicks and James
II. Fleet-was appointed 10 dram resolutions
expressive Of the sense Of the meeting on
the death Of the late Hon. z. N. Stanton.
After a short recess the committee reported
series OF resolutions, which were adopted.
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IRIsH REPUBLICAN CLUD.-The Central
Irish Republican club held their regular
meeting last evening at Wills Hall, on
Seventh street, the president, ?. II. Done
gan, esd, In the chair, aud John Hickey,
secretary.
The committee, appointed for that pur-
pose, reported a new constitution, bylaws,
&C., for the government Of the association,
which provides that the association shall
adhere to the Republican party In It's pollti-
cal action; cooperate with the Republican
clubs OF the several wards Of the city;
| afford relief 10 sick and invalid members
procure employment for such members as
may be in need thereof, &C.
Afler some debate 1t was decided to refer
the constitution to committee OF Ave from
each ward. Routine business was then
transacted, and the association adjourned.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

WILCOX q GBB's SEWING MACHINE, pro.
nounced the simplest and nolseless machine
In the world, eau now DO bought on easy
terms at the agency, @. Baum's HoopskiTt
and Corset Factory, si5 Seventh street, be.
tween ID and Z.
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" WAsHiN0TOH, d. O., Dec, II, 1892
On the petition ofD, d. foLEN, OF WAshiAEton,
2. q, SsSiEnee by me!pe AsslEnmenti Of James
Er4nted 10 tbe said James N. Miller on the 2OIh
day Of May, 1855, for an improvement In Surface
CondeHSets for Blsam EnEinSsi
Ii II ordered thai the tegtimOnY In the ease be
closed on the 10Th day Of April next, that the
port be iimlled 70 the 10Th day Of April neEl,
and that said petition be heard on the 9Th day Of
LnY person may oppose this extension,
ds.nyruM c6 sASgAa q n 5lIfPa aIsBl,
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TINTED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
" wAsHIEOToE, b. c. D-eembsI rs, ledst
.,Oa the petition Of AIEL 8. LrMLS. Of New York.
n. Y, praying for the extension Of pAtent
granted 10 him on the 25th day OF March, lEg. for
az Improvement in method Of Cooling and Ven.
ulAGlnE Rooms, &c.
Il IL ordered that the testimony In the case be
closed on the 79d day u February next that the
time for hlihE arguments aud the Examiners re.
port be limited 70 the 9TH day Of March next, and
that said petition be heard on the oh day Of March
Any psri6n may opposl this extension.
SAMUEL y. HlBHER,
daf9T- nammiaaiOuAF ~ patAHIa
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

The Wholesale transactions In dry goods
the last week In the year are always small,
and the last week proved no exception to
the general rule. In domestic cotton there
has been less done than usual but this cur
tallment has had no effect upon prices. IN
bleaehed shirtlngs and sheetings are with
out quotab.e changes since last weeks re-
port. Laura D., Appleton A. aud Indian
Head arc held at 10 cents; Stark Standard
and Ozark at 15H cents. Bleached shirt
ings and sheetings have been In rather
better demand for the leading makes, and
prlces are firmly maintained. New York
Mills In frst hands are held at 22J1 cents,
MAnYille zoos at 20 cents. WamsuItas are
only sold for future delivery ut tho then
current rates.
Printing cloths have declined about y
cent a yard, the lively speculation having
suffered n alight aud very natural reaction.
The quotation at the close Of the week was
81 centS for o. standard quality. PrIul,
have beea very dull, the present season be.
ing q transitional period from the DARK
winter effects to the lighter ones for early
spring. which are not fully upon the
market. spragus's fancles are held at II 4
cents, less per cent. Ginghams are very
quiet. Like prints, the season Is over for DARK
eoloriugs, and the light for spring are moi
yet offered. No change In prices. AusIiu
dc lAlnes are not In demand now. There
was considerable doing last week for til,
holiday tradei but the season 10 over, and
prices are steady. Pacific CompAny'A sell
at 20 centsI Lowell plain at Is centSj bro
cade at 20 cents,
Woolens are generally dull for all descrip
lions Of fabrics. The clothing houses are
beginning to make their purchases Of cloths
but sales are quite limited as yet, and Ii will
be some days before the trade Of 1870 fairly
opens. Cassimeres and satlnets are In better
demand, but prices are rather unsettled, the
manufacturers waiting for the tone Of the
market TO be developed before fixing on the
rates for the coming season. FlRunels are
hrm In price, the stock In first hands being
exceptionally low for the season. but the de
mRnd Is confined mostly to single bales t
make up assortment. American linens un
dergo fewer fluctuations than almost AMI
other class Of domestic fabrics. The salei
are very small, but prices are steady
United States Flax Company's narrow brown
crash sells at II 10 IL cents; burlaps, 10 Il
II. Stark Company's unbleached crash II
held at IS cents for l7-inch.
Foreign goods, as usual at this season
are very dull except for few speciAltles
there 10 next TO nothing doing. The demand
will be too small for some time to affect the
market prices. The importers are buslly
engaged In squarlng their accounts, aud 10
most cases the balance will be on the rIgh
side, but the late heavy fall In the price o
gold has entailed very severe less on thos,
who were caught with large Withdrawals or
hand from bonded warehouses. The aCtua
lmportatlons for December are considerably
10 sIcess Of tho amount for ls6S.-N y
Independent.
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ESCAPE PROM PRIsoS. - Randolph Cole
(colored) was arrested on Wednesday for
having entered the store Of Mr.. Cappello, on
Four.and .A-half street, for the purpose Of
attempting to rob the same. After a severe
battle with the officers he was irOned and
locked up, but during the night he managed
to slip off his irons and make his escape.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

NEVER SAT- DTE on "NoT DYE" but
ask for Phalon's "VltaliR, or Salvation for
the Hair" Examine II, you will ind II
cleari shake Ii, you will see that II has nc
sediment; apply Il to your head. beard wills.
kers or moustaches, II gray or grlEzled, and
the color they wore before will return Il
them. col
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

CLoTuINol CLoTHINol CLoTHINGl regard.
less Of cost, at Oak Hall, AGO, (new number
$3.50 Seventh street, opposite Post Once.
N. D. Suits made TO order at prices cor
Tcspondlngly low.
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CLOSING OUT sALE.-We are selling of
our winter clothing regardless Of cost.
N. b. We are making suits to order At
prices eorrespondlngly low, Oak Hall, 90
seventh street, opposite Post Onlce.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

Butter THIEVES. - Yesterday morning
some thieves stole from the wagon Of Mr..
Geo. NJ. Oyster several rolls OF butter, con-
tanning In the aggregate about forty pounds.
The wagon was backed up in front Of Centre
market, and while Mr.. Oyster was convey
Ing the tub Of butter to his stand in the mar
ket the theft was committed.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

FRE.-The alarm sounded about0 O'Clock
last night was OCcasioned by the burning OF
a building on the corner OF F and Eleventh
streets, Island. The origin Of the fire was
from an ash box, placed 10 the kitchen by
servant. The Fire Department were prompt
after loss OF 500, The house 10 the prop
erty Of John Martin.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

WORLDS FAIR,-There is TO be a meeting
of the Exhibition general committee at
Union League hall at 1880 O'Clock to-mor-
row evening, Citizens and sOjourneTs, Sen-
ators aud members are invited to attend.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

TRANSFER or REAL ESTATE. - Messrs.
Fitch & Fox, real estate brokers and auction.
eors, have sold, for Mrs. Magruder, Of Balti'
more, lot +, In subdivision Of square 1913,
improved by a two story and attic frame
house, fronting on !, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, to J. Anthony, esq, for ", $3.50
cash
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MARKRIrER, 4s6 Seventh street, is offer
ing remarkable inducements to purchasers
until the LIST Of March In the way Of low
prices. His we'll selected and varied as
Sortment is always an inducement 10 buyers.
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Tine STRIKE.-By a notice In our adVer-
Using columns II will be seen that the
Bankers aud Brokers' Telegraph llDes are
not affected by the strike, and are trans
Uniting telegrams as usual.
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RIVER FRoET. - The following vessels
arrived yesterday schooner 7. J. Tuel, WI
llams, from Norfolk, with lumber for Mohun
4 Sons; ThOs. Mcbride, NRulty, from Phil
adelphia, with 900 tons Of coal for market
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Mr.. LoRnLARD has blown up and dc.
Stroyed his yacht Meteor, which was re-
Gently wrecked near Tunls.
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FRAME HOUSE FOR sALE.-P. II. Stein
NETS, 1874 Pennsylvania avenue, offers for
sale q four-room franc house In the First
ward.
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GRLHAM's CARRIAGEs.-RObert Graham,
corner OF Ninth and d streets, Is offering
carriages and sloghs of every description at
very low prices.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1870-01-07

FIRsT-CLAss BOARDING. at 45s Twelfth
street, between @ and ii.
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ALLEGED CASE or SwISDLING. - John
Brooks, cOlored, was arrested on Tuesday
upon the charge OF defraudlng Isaac Chap
man and A. Kenny out Of effects valued at
$50. The statement OF the ccmplalnRnts
went to show that they lived 10 Washington,
and had been Induced to come TO this city
about two months ago by Brooks, who
promised to secure situations for them.
They were induced to drink until deeply In
toxieated, and having secured positions for
them as deck hands on board vessel, IRE
ceiying the usual fee, the men, when they
Rwoke from a stupor, found themselves far
on their voyage. Amer cruising for about
two months, they returned to this city, and
caused the arrest Of Brooks, as stated above.
The accused was arrRlgned before Justice
JaHien, but before the prosecution had begun
he offered to compromise by paying the
amount Of which they claimed he had de-
| frauded them. This they accepted, aud
withdrew the charge. Brooks then proceed.
ed to the ONCE OF Justice Sachs, on Fell's
| Point, and obtained a warrant for the arrest
Of the two colored men on the charge OF
perjury, In having sworn falsely in the
charge made against him. They were both
taken before the last named magistrate, aud
committed TO jail for the action Of the grand
| jury.-Bdltimors Sun, Ga mat.
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OAK HALL, 400 Seventh street, (new mum
Der, $685. Is closing out It's winter stock re-
gardess Of cost u
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LOCAL BRHvIrEs.-Mr. Spring was fined
$40 by Justice Harper, for carrying concealed
weapons.
James McGulgen, charged with an rs.
sault and battery on Arian Bradshaw, was
fined IS.
The Liquor Dealers Association have
sIsa'A the following nfTirara fc- Tho AnsninV
year; ?. c. Boyle, presidents George Jnene-
mann, vice presidents ChAs. Mades, treas
urerj NJ. Martin, secretary; d. J. Beyrn,
financial secretary. Mcssrs. l.. @. Hlne ard
r. 7. Merrick were re-engaged by the as.
ISOLATION as their attorneys for the year.
Al the conyocatlon Of Columbia Chapter
Royal Arch Masons on Wednesday night,
Rev. DR.. Holmead, on behalf the chapter,
presented the retiring High Priest, John
Locke, esq, with beautiful Past High
Priests Jewel.
Two men named Dennis Clark and Chns,
Clark were severely injured by the caylng 10
of a bank OF earth In front Of the Columbls
Deaf and Dumb Asylum on Wednesday at
ternoon. Both have been properly cared for