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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

The hosts In Europe, says the London
Times, are being marshaled m numbers suf-
hcieut 10 invade and conquer Kingdoms.
They arc provided, at Immense cost, with the
full equipment and tho most scientific appa-
Tatus of war; they are commanded by gene
rails who feel, Ii Is said, all the responsible
ties OF a campaign, and by officers earnest 10
obtain the practical knowledge OF their pro-
icssiOn; they engage In the most complicated
operations, and all to prepare for that COM
ing war which the policy Of every European
State assumes to be Inevitable. The Rus
slams held their grand manGuyres In July.
The Russians entered Into campaign on the
lst of August, and for nine days the opera
tlUns proceeded with US much seriousness
and precision as II the armies were once more
marching on Paris. The great heat pre-
vented the French review In July, but the
autumn will not have begun before the recon
structed army OF the republic will he tested
Us openly as its chiefs can venture To recon-
mend considering the susceptbilitios Of Berlin.
The Austrians, ever beaten, but ever cOuh'
dent, and with military machine which 10
the professional eye Is always in perfect
order, will not be behind hand. No State
has labored more at army reform and organ
ization than Austria during the last six years.
aud sho will take her usual pride In exhibit
ing her new weapons and her new uniforms
on the largest scale 70 military critics. Pass
Ing over the minor continental States, which
arc all ready TO spend their last shilling on
soldiers, we come Che Times adds) 10 cOun-
try In which there Is more fuss about MILL
tary matters than In any other, though the
people, with the utmost sincerity, protest
their poacefulnoss, and boast OF their free.
dom from warllko passions. We, too, shall
have our Autumn manWuvTes 10 display aud
instruct u select portion Of national force,
which, a. far as numbers go, Is really forml-
dAble, and which Is certainly far larger than
Great Britain has ever maintained In time OF
peace. Between the present time, and the
end Of September the Governments OF Europe
will have set In the field whole armies, the
choicest leyles of body which cannot DO
reckOned at less than 4, 900, 900 Of mon.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23


The car horses arc 70 DO pltied this weather.
Peopio carry rocket Thermometers with them
nov.
~ 90, ,o,i O., :. tu,t. tim, ,,o dovn the river
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Wv ,,',., 49,, ~, Ian An. o,,s IN, fan.
=, suun1 ~ ~, y ~, 49, -, ~ ~ trto
MN w. w WV ".ol' Pioa' ~ ~. -,
Umcer steers kuled MAJ uok W tne hk.t w,
cultural gruundA yesterday morning. hOput
1880 O'Clock,
Andy Gleason Il one Of tho hostloOklnE con.
tractors In Washington. II he isn't he 10 one OF
the best fellows In town.
Gen. Babcock received sNty.tWo pairs Of Ger.
man sparrows n few days since, and has lot them
loose In the public grounds.
Tt,IIv M IN, t,oIIc, tnIsuraph was Yesterday
ensS,,si WIN his assistanis. IN extending the
iinsse II was a nice cool iob,
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WY w, s','' M ~, Wv ,s = .,y ,onsyb fine
ny ny h'"'"' A"'' "a'' wy
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Hon. john y. murray Ot INC Dlslflct ItklsA
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

Arlington ElelEhts fer Grant aud Wilson.
A large aud enthusiastic meeting Of the Re
pubiieans Of Alexandria county, Va, was held
on Wednesday evening At Arlington. The
meeting was called 70 order ~ Mr. John b.
syphAX, who stated that It's object was for the
purpose Of organizing Grant and Wilson cam
palBn club, A Temporary organization was ei-
iected by olocting Mr. james Stevens as chair
man, and Mr.. 5. Il. WlbeTt secretary pro ten.
dT. BENJAMIN Austin offered the following
preamble and resOlutiOnsi which, upon motion
Of Mr.. II. u. Smith, were adopted unanimously:
Whereas tho want OF q properly organized
Republican club has long been ielt In this Sec
tiOn Of the State for cooperation 10 the great
work Of the Republican party, and believing
all true Republicans Of Alexandria county has
aTrlyedi therefore, be Il
Resolved, That we do hereby agree to unite
ourselves into an organization, tho objects Of
which are tho maintenance and support OF the
constitution and laws OF our State, and the
earnest support Of the principles, platform and
candidates Of the National Republican party.
Resolved further, Tho Organization shall DO
Known Us the Grant and Wilson club Of Alexan'
dTiA county, Virginia,
The constitution and by-lAWs, as recommended
by the Congressional Republican committee,
were read, and after some minor changes were
made, wero adopted Tor the government OF the
club The following officers were then elected
for the campaign: President II, ID. smith, Woe
president, ". Il. ROei recording secretary Jas,
Stevens; corresponding secretary, John b. Sy.
phaN; reader, X. 5. Laws treasurer, =. b. wi.
bert; executive cOmmlttee-JOhn SyphaK, W
n. Hoe, V. 4. COTbett, Benl, Austin, Harrison
King, JAS. Linsky, II. q. Law, WIN. Harris and
speeches we're then made by Mr.. Abbott, Of
Ohio, MIR. MessoT, OF Va and several others,
after which tho meeting adjourned with three
cheers for Grant and Wilson.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

The go West club" held a meeting last oye-
ming at ClaTk's hall, a full attendance being
present The minutes Of all the previous meet
lngs Wers read and approved, and the president,
N. u. F1thlAu, gave those present an OppoT.
tunlty 10 sign the roll. About twenty sigma.
lures were received. Correspondence concern.
ing quarters was thon real, and there Is every
prospect Of having ample accommodations for
those who 20 TO Pittsburg.
Captain MlohonOr was elected corresponding
secretary, and instructed to continue the CORE
gpOndeueo with reference to quarteTG
Mr.. Thomas WhArtenby was elected secTe-
tATy Of the club, vice Ben. Rustn, resigned.
On motion OF q. NJ. Barton, a committee OF
three, consisting OF Messrs Barton, Ferree and
Petit, was appointed to draft regulations for
the government Of the club.
II Waa decided that the club take martial
music with II, aud committee to secure II was
appointed.
The uniform adopted by the club IL dark
clothing, q uniform Grant hat and rOsetle
badge, and the committee on rules and bylaws
was instructed to report a badge for tho action
Of the next meeting.
On motion, a committee Of five was appointed
TO solicit funds to delray the expenses Of adVeT.
Using hall and music
The meeting adjourned 10 meet at the same
place next Thursday evening.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRs.

DEATH or Police OFFICER.-Yo sterdAy
morning, at $3.50 o'clock, Sergeant Charles l..
BOoTmRD, a member Of the Metropolitan police,
OF whose sickness mention has been made In the
REPUBLICAN,, died At bis residence on Flnh
street, between Frederick and Market streets,
Of a cancer In the stomach, caused by kick In
this portion OF his body about i've years ago by
an army officer on duty In Virginia, who had
performed some misdomeanOr, and for which
Tho Sergeant had arrested him, and on the way
TO the station he was resGtod by this officer and
his comrades, resulting In the army ofhcer kick.
ing him as above stated.
Sergeant BOaTman had been connected with
the police force since It's organization, and has
always borne an excellent character as an Ofiosr.
lie IL As years OF age, and leaves . vile and I'VE
children. The funeral will take place Sunday
afternoon, At which there will be In attendance
tho Mechanics Lodge Of ODD Fellows, Ridgely
Encampment VI Odd Fellows and several other
organizations, Of which 10 was q member In
good standing. A detail OF police from the dit.
iorent stations will act a. an escort,
visited the run al the corner Of Bridge aud High
streets for the purpose OF fishing for mullets,
hut were prevented from so doing by the police
In Consequence Of iS being private pond.
A LARoE ToRCE or wORKMES were engaged
JsltsrdAy In leyOllng around tho iortihoAtl0ns
on Bridge street, 10 order TO give clear access 10
Fort COOko Tor the passage OF teams.
IT 10 REPORTED in this city that the com
mAhding oiioor OF the garrison at Fort Ma
gFudeT has requested that this structure DO dis
ponsed with, and in H. stead fort be erected on
NJ street near the bridge.
GLEASON RUN has been filled up, and or ders
have been issued TO wood the same over at once.
AMMUNITION for the Georgetown defonoes is
OSHs pfSSSgSI t tIIS NV s honS. HInsets
that q large force Of WOTkmen will begin TO lay
tho train TO tho big guns.
TINS RIvER-ArTiyed, schooner ArgO, from
Norfolk, With 81 cords Of juniper logs for paying
York, with drain pipe for the Board Of Public
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

The area OF the city Of Washington in acres
y ollO Sl9O. A report made 70 Congress BY
twenty or thirty years ago shows that there
were then twenty one avenues and one hundred
and sixteen streets on the plan Of the city, which
covered an area Of two thousand six hundred
and hfty.four acres, while the public reserve.
tons, SC, oomprised hVo hundred and forty ono
acres one rood and tWenty.nin perches.
II will be seen from this that Of the entire
area Of the city over one half is occupied By
streets and public reservations, the exact
amount being 3, 1875 acres, leaving 2gi5 acres for
dwelling houses, sc, Since the date OF the 70.
port above referred TO several new streets have
been opened, and no calculation IL made In the
above OF the area covered by alleys, II 10 proba.
bly, safe 10 say that considerable over one half
Of tho area Of this city Il taken up By streets,
avenues and alleys The amount or open space
In this city II wholly uneNAmpled. There Il no
city In tho world where the ventilation Is 20 nee
and perfect 10 proportion to lts size, and even
when II shall DO more fully built up this fact
will hold good
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

The board Of IRE commissioners held a Bpe-
clAl meeting Yesterday morning
Mr.. Baker (preslIent) stated that the object
Of this called meeting was consultation as to the
books and accounts, as some complaints had
been made In regard TO tho absence Of the sec.
Rotary, who was now present.
Mr.. Barker moved that the board 20 into eK.
ocutlye session; which was agreed tO-Messrs.
Barker, Smith, Wallace and Baker voting In
the Affirmative, Mr.. Bailey In the negative, and
Mr.. Booker declining 10 vote.
1t Is Understood that In executive session q
motion was made and adopted for the appoint
msnt Of committee OF three 10 walt on the Au,
ditor and comptroller and ask that all funds TO
the credit Of tho board DO made available as
soon as possible.
On motion the secretary was directed to fur.
nllh by tho next meeting iull statement Of all
moneys expended by him, and the receipts there
for
All other business being concluded, Mt. Bar
keT, Of UnlOntOwn, called tho attention Of the
board to a lot Of samples which he had with him
and desired them to Inspect. He then opened n
basket OF nne grapes, and the gentlemen took
good care, after careful inquiry TO say they were
we'll worth samplinE.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

Yesterday evening, at o'clock, Mr.. Adam
Erb, employed In JouVenAl's stone yard, on ID
street, between Ninth and Tenth, returned 10
his home, No. 2O6 Eleventh street. much over
come by tho heat, and drank n considerable
quantity Of ioe.Water, which In a few moments
caused severe cramps, DIR. Walter was tmme-
diately summoned and applied TsstoTati ives which
afforded him temporary relief About ESQ
O'Clock the pain returned, and after suffering
In terrible agony until 1880 O'Clock, he died.
Mr.. ETb was born 10 Holland, and had been
working In this country as a sculptor during tho
past eighteen years. lilo was ib years Of age,
and leaves q vito and four children.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

was called TO an old horse, near the Centre Mar
ket, by Sergeant Clayton, that seemed slok and
completely worn out, being lame aud nlled with
animal from man by tho name OF Ware, n few
hours before, and intended 10 put tho horse 60
work after his recovery. But Mr.. Gatchell
bought the horse for W jO and killed It,
Later In the evening, as Mr.. Gatchell was
passing down the Avenue corner OF Sixth street,
one OF the pOundmOn seized dog by hind leg
and Whlrllng It about caused the animal TO yeip
until 1t reached the wagon. Mr.. q. escorted the
pOundmAn, Andrew Elliot, TO the Ufico Of Jus.
lice Reese, who imposed a me OF - and costa
for cruelty treating the animal
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

claim agent named Clinton Rice was ar.
rested yesterday by MaFshal Eckloti, Of the
Police Court, on 4 warrant sworn out by Ed
mund Hale, a paying teller In tho Treasury
Department, charging him with the forgery Of
the name OF j. r. Lewis TO United States
Treasury dTal OF one hundred dollars, payable
10 the order OF said Lewis. dice was lodged at
the Police Court, and at o'clock p. m, had not
found bail In tho sum Of u 900 fixed by Judge
Smell. At a later hour Mr.. Rice produced u
power Of attorney authorizing him 10 sign the
name Of John X. Lewis, who was absent from
tho City, Mr.. Rice MAS released on his own per-
Ing on Thursday next,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

Many Of our readers who have enjoyed the
pleasant excursions down the Potomac every
Friday evening will regret 10 learn that the
last one takes place o-nlghL Nothing Of the
kind about the city has been SO we'll patTOnlEed
as these excursions, as everything IL done by
the officers Of the boat for the comfort OF those
making the trips aud II Is much TO the credit Of
these gentlemen that not q single disturbance
has taken place since the trips were commenced.
The one OF this evening being the last, will DO
EnEo 70 nroYe q eTOMnIng snccess.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

AN exchange says: I'VE have pleasant, 60 IN
fOrtlBg news from d. Grabs brown. CUrabs'
was not his maiden nAmei no got II by a elf.
oultous route He went all tho way 10 New
Haven and back for ~ The Intelligence Ia
that he has reached home 10 Sasty, and Is now
once more TRANQUILITY dOmleIled among his larss
and penAles, He hnds tho old domestic affairs
pretty much as he LETT them, and all the dear
little home dlVinitles healthy hut there has
been a growth Of pIsty In the community during
his absence perfectly unparalleled. lie was
glad to hear this until committee Of doacons
waited upon him to know when he was going
away again. Grabs Is not at heart a bad man,
but when he recalls tho vlslu Of those deacons,
no Eols Into some retired part 0l the house
where tho children can't hear what no says"
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23
AFFAIRS

NJ stt'E~ ~ ,RN NUV -Sri-N hENf'
THE steamer Lady oftho Lac VIII make her
usual Sunday Afternoon excursion, August 70
uRAND regatta on the Potomac, between
uiymont and Washington, Monday.
A SPECIAL meeting Of the Analo'tan boat
club will DO hold this evening.
Twenty shares Of stock In the Territorial
Savings, Loan and Tuildlng Association for sale
LArlMEn 4 CLEART, auc,lcneors, will sell on
Thursiay, August ~, at 10 o'clock, q. m, the
personal effects belonging to the late John Potts.
THu public schools Of the Second district will
open on Monday, September ?.
IOns M. YouEa, a., is Offering his entire
stock Of carriages at 10 per cont lower than AM
other house In the city.
A YE,y stone masons are wanted.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

Yesterday afternoon Lieut.. Greer, OF the
Fourth police precinct, had his attention called
10 bullock lying on Twenty. hrIt street and
PennsylVAniA avenue suffering from the effects
unless proper remedies were applied would pro,
duce death, The Lieutenant, In company with
SerEeat KneAse, proceeded 10 the suffering ami.
NAL and succeeded In getting him into the
shade, where he improved, and was Afterwards
driven to the station house, where his condition
was m ada much mora cDmfOFtAble
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

Yesterday morning, about o'clock, Ofioer
Steele found a man named Henry q. Walker
wandering about the streets bare. footed, and
carried him TO the Second precinct station. He
stated that he had worked on tho PittSbuTg aud
UOnnelSYille railroad, but II appears that he
has been drinking considerable Oi late, and In
this condition got away from home until he
reached Washln Ston. Or. dlsnnin, Of the
FTeedman's hospital, admitted tho man TO the
Institution for lew days until his friends could
be notified
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

rauRsroE's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder IS the
hest Dentrihos In use. II keeps the Teeth clean
Prios rs and 20 cents.
JoUvEHs Inodorous Kid Glove CLEANER is far
superior to anything known. Price Is cents.
TaoMrsoN'e Pomade Optime is exquidls. II
softena, bsautihss, and Strengthens the hair.
Price rs and 90 oents.
All for sale by Druggists.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23


Mr.. William Hampstead, a gentleman con-
nected with the marine service, Is engaged,
and 10 few months will be married to Miss
Ida, daughter Of the Hon. Horace Greeley,
tho Presidential candidate. The announce
ment OF this forthcoming wedding creates an
unusual stir In social CIRCLES.
Lord Walter Campbell, resldent Of
New York city, and brother Of the Marquis
OF Lorne will shortly be married In London
10 Miss ClAUghton, daughter Of the Right
Rev. Bishop of Rochester, ahd younger sister
Of the Hon. Mrs. Arson, Of England.
Mr.. John stuyyesant Cruger, scion Of one
Of our oldest and most aristOcratlc families,
will DO married In October 10 Mlss Natalie
Donse, a niece Of President Timers, Of the
Republic OF France. 1t Is stated that the
wedding will take place at Versailles, and
there Is every reason tn look forward 70 an
event Of unusual elegance and note. -Home
Journal
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

About o'clock on Wednesday afternoon a
horse attached to a cart took flight near tho
depot at steam engine and ran away, throw.
ing out tho driver, boy about ten years Of age
aud seriously lDjurng him. OfhceT DFane took
him to DR.. BUyle's Uiico On FOuT.and.a a. hA N
street, whore his wounds WeTO dressed. Tho
name Of the lad could not DO aEeeTtainOd.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

MF. George Dant, brlcklayer, residing on
Seventh street, between 4 and y streets south.
west fell from a building on Third street, DO
tween ID and streets Wednesday morning. and
injured himself severely. He was carried to
his home by Lieut., Kelly, DTs, Page and Ham
met were summoned RRd dressed his injuries,
Tho doctors pronounce his case serious, and OK.
press but little hopes Of his recovery. There
was no change for the better up TO last evening.
lie was Htill In an insensible condition,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

"a Hsrs ~ US1pSusia y ssst north
and running op North Capitol street 70 Boundary :
along BOUNDARY street 70 SlIth stroet west; aons
Fltth atreel west 10 Rhode island Avenue1 along
Rhods Island Avenua 70 hsventh street vest doNn
Rsyenth streat west 70 stroat nOtth along street
north To New jersey Aveuus' down New Jersey Aye-
! ne 70 street moth, and along n street north 20
North UaplIol Itrssi, On THURSDAY. hegtembsr
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23
METROPOLITAN VARIETY THEATRE.

New Rud Tastsfui InibrsVvments.
Mr.. u, HenEe, the popular and energetic
manager Of the Metropolitan variety heaue,
his entire establish msnt, and the improvements
arc Of such nature a. TO be readily appreciated
and cause his patrons 70 wonder why the change
was not previously made, a. u not only tends TO
boaullfy the hall but promotes the ease and
comfort Of tho guests. ..... .
liz The hTsl place. large aperture has boon
made IN the ooiliug, over which a vontilator II
placed, and by means q which TIE Temperature
Of the hall Is materially reduced. TIE audlto.
rlum has been divided into an eTchestra and
paTterre, which are separated by neat panel.
that every one can observe All that transpires
on the stage from any part o. ihe hall.
The bar has been removed Into the adl1lninE
room formerly occupied for private purposes by
tho proprietor. This room has boon neatly pa.
pered and IL IN keeping with the froshness Of
the other walls, and the entrance 70 u e 81
footed through an arohWay made In the divld-
inn vail Of the room and main hall.
As Mr.. Henae was about TO lnauKurate his
fall and winter season, and as the recent ohanges
hsIi no conceived the Idoa Of diving a COLLATION.
70 the members Of the local press aud some Of
his most Intimate friends. This happy event
came of last night, AID proved enjoyable 10
star once Frcund, thoexperienocd caterer, had
sot out a handsome aud bountlful spread, nt.
tracllye 10 appearance and decidedly palatahle
10 the taste, which was clearly demonstrAted,
when the Invitation at $40 was given for the
Every paper 10 tho city was we'll represented.
There were four Of the REPUBLICAN, stan, four Of
The DAILY CkroHisls, three Of tho Patriot, one Of
the Star, one OF the AHssigcr, two OF the SuHda
Hsraid, tao OF the Sunday Gazeiie, one from the
sunday Chroniels and GaPIal and one Try, ir9m ihe
cusssd, the wines were brought on, aud for a
short while nothing could 10 heard but the pop.
ping Of corks. Toast alter toast was proposed
Iny Nh Homo in his auo,esa as manager and
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23
Books and stationery.

r OWED TrznL
FROM NO, 4O9 TO 42s SEVENTH sTRkEr.
.... NEAR u. .HHH'.r 500 "
Where, With ErsStlJ increased accommodation,
shall be hsRpJ 70 ssO ny friends and palFous.
wa. BALIgaNTYNE.
I nSISEs' Stationery and school FariEa Ts.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23
Election Notices,

n-A, RBPpRLICAN .lF. TIL. EIET ,MnI
M n, e II egsSSsiS w.
he Ros.s q bsisisi.s n BsRsi d Jsb0tDr men and
'A5s;5e5SsJs. uTsi - NAVY vorFRs.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

All that pant OF tho ON Of " IN u V 4IuE N.tII
the foiloviaE bounds; O0pRssoinG g hlHhth stree,
aloaS the line 1t the canal uo!thvAn " Ana notth,
WsstIardlT N Ne j1notioa with MAJ l.sa Assnas
halt street tho canal, and along ne nns
Of the canal y ElEhth s.Iest yssti H'gSyH kshlh
iG ~ 4 aP s1s,b Ne ~ VIII sSs ss
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

An that part of tns Of Of WAsuingtOn ring within
the foloWlua Uoandsi Uomusuetng az ntfeet norm
and Tunul1E along Seventh stIest west 70 %, AlFeet
Eleventh stfest 70 gtrvst north And Alnnr atIsst
10 ssysn n strsst Wes', 90 WkONESDAf, ssptember
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-23

An that pafl OF toe ohI % Washington lJiug
tSepu a stFeet north and the oau Il Nnd betvesr ~
strcrt west and kirVanth street We 4. go utSDA
b,ptssnbsF 10, NIL, a. hBuss No. . ~ Moth sire
botsssn q And , w ashlnrt1u,