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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
RATIFICATION MEETING. The meeting to be

uNueTSlOOu tndG ali duu VI Lut
county delegates will be present.
RATIFICATION MEETING. -The meeting to be
held tomorrow night to ratify the nomination
of Greeley and Brown will, it is expected, be a
grand affair The place selected, the intersec.
ton of King and Washington streets, is one of
the most frequented in the city, and will afford
comfortable accommodation to all who may at
tend. The stand will be erected on the site of
the burnt building, on the southwest corner OF
that space, and will be handsomely decorated by
MeSSrS. r. NJ. Latham and j. w. White.
Gov. Walker, COL Withers and Hon. Mont
snulcry Blair are expected 70 be among the
speakers upon the occasion.
GREELEY AND Brown CLUB.-A regular
weekly meeting of the Greeley and Brown Club
WAS held at the Assembly Rooms last night,
Lewis Mckenzie, President, in the chair, and
Joseph w. White, Secretary. After the read
Ing of the minutes of the last meeting, the
President announced that the club now mum
bered three hundred and sixty four members OF
whom there were several Of the most respect
able colored men of the city. tie further re-
marked that 10 consequence OF the extreme
heat OF the weather, and the very small number
present, that he did not suppose there would
be any set speeches.
+. L. Brockett suggested that Richard
Miles, c,lorcd, be Invited 70 address the meet
inc, but at the instance of T. w. Ashby, who
thought it would be poor compliment to ex-
tend to any one to address such a very small
gathering on such night, the intended invita-
ton was withdrawn, aud after some excellent
remarks by Mr.. Mckenzie in deuunciation of
the course pursued by certain Radical speakers
in attempting to array the black race against
the white, and the opportunity now offered for
healing all past disseutions aud i'll feeling, by
uniting upon the Baltimore nominees, the meet
ing adjourned until next "Wednesday night,
provided, the President said, that the Their
mometer was not above l25c.
Richard Miles stated he would address the
club, if permitted, at the next meeting, and
desired large plumber of colored people to be
present to listen to him.
Badges for the club were distributed to those
pre- sent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
REAT EDUCTION!

In order to make room for fail purchases, we
will sell our stock of
SUMNER DRESS GOODS
without regard to cost. Always on hand good
line of Domestic Goods, Prints, Bleached Cot
tons, Sheetngs, sc, and will sell them as low
AS they can be bought in any market
HOOMES, ASHBY & CO,
auo8 Cor. King and Pitt SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-14
DEV. DR.. j. LITTLE,

IL
Late of Macon Female College, Tenn,
Having permanently settled in Alexandris, Va,
will open, on September I'd, 1872, FlRST
CLASS FEMALE SCHOOL, For particulars
see circulars.
Gy-See Circulars at French's Bookstore, 10
King street. jy lS-3m
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

coLDaEp .cmonL TRUSTEES.

Meeting Of the Board Last Night.
A meeting Of the cOlOred school trustees was
held last niIht at Stevens school building, on
TWcnty.first street, near Pennsylvania avenue.
Present Messrs. johnson aud King.
An application was received from u. y. Jones,
+. Cook school building. An increase Of 40 per
month was ordered
A letter was received from ]. Van RlsWick,
complaining Of tho difficulty In obtaining pay.
ment Of rent due him for rooms used for school
purposes In Island hall. Referred to superln.
tendent Of the white schools.
AnappllcatiOn was received from Geo Law
son Tor the position Of ianitOT Of the school
ner Of Twelf h aud Il streets southeast; also, one
from Nicholas Brown. asking for the position Of
engineer. Placed on ile.
a letter was received from Henry X, Searle,
architect, recommending that p0rches be
added to tho east and west side OF the school
also, that the brick walls outside be painted In
ooloTs. The porches were ordered to be built,
and the other request laid over.
The board ordered the salary OF Mrs. Tucker
teacher Of Columbia school, To DO increased to
S5j per month.
An application for leadership was received
from Miss GeOTKlana Slinms, and placed on ME.
A number Of miscellaneous bills anOu nlinH to
o., 27O.2j were submitted by the treasurer, Mr..
King, which were approved and ordered To be
paliHs soon asdunds ueTe In hand,
Mr. II. |. GOurley, OF the hrm Of ScrlbneT &
Co, was present In the interest OF Guyers
Geography and fclters Series.
rhe board dec 'ded 10 make no changes In text
books at this time.
The agent of Munsrn's tubular copper light.
ming TOi was also prescn exhibiting bis con.
durtUr, giving full explanation OF Its powers, sc.
Thu BOARD REFERRED the subject 10 tho aren't.
tuct In charge VI school buildings. Adjourned.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

In this sensIn Of festlVlty aud good will, when
visiting and receptions are the pastlmes OF the
day-wpen all seem exercised In attending
Presidential, Cabinet and StltS receptions, the
ladies NJ the sixth Presbyterian church deemed
II advisable to have pleasant time different
from the usual routine. ln view ct this deter
mnhtiun they issued Invitations to their gen.
tlemen filuuds to accompany them 10 the resi-
dencc Of their pastor, Rev. NJ. Noble, last Tue.
day GVeuing.' The gents might omit the regu-
lltlOn evening suit and wear their old glover,
their adm sslOn ticket being package OF some
kind Of groceries,
AtTlS o'clock the company, which had met by
previous arrangement at the Howard House,
proceeded to Mr.. Mobiles residence. When the
servant answered the bell sho looked surprised
their way TO tho dining room, and deposit gro
cerles enough to start country store,
Mrs Noble hurrledly descended tho stairs TO
ascertain the cause Of such a Babel, aud when
she understood the nature Of the visit, Informed
them all that "she was very glad to seo them
indoed,r particularly under such Interesting
circumstances.
one ofthe sunday school girls made a neal
and appropriate little speech, which was feel
inEly responded 10 by Mr.. Noble, on behalf Oh
Ms. Noble and himself
MIR. FTeund furnished tho "froLen hash" IL
great abundance, which was enloyed by tn,
gentlemen amazingly The ladies escorted
them To tho dininy-TOO and served the refresh
ments with liberal hand, AMI as the waiteri
were the essence Ot pOllteness aud attention
Mr. and Mrs. Noble wore delighted with the
| ladies management, the gents were pleased,
| and everybody was satisfied with the evenings
pleasure.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Noclubl" hhu hup hsnht Nhhis
The hFst a0clAble this season by the Mime
sofa Republican Association was given last
evening At the Masonic Temple, and passed OIL
pleasantly TO all present. About halfpast eight
O'clock President Grant aud Vice President
Collax entered the hall, and were escorted 70
seats al the upper end Of the room. Hon. Mark
H. DOnell delivered an address Of welcome, and
was followed by General Baker with = foM TO-
marks; after which those assembled formed In
line aud proceeded TO pay their respects 10 the
President This being over the floor was cleared
for dancing, which was continued until u late
hour. The various committees we're unTemlt-
ting 10 their efforts for the success Of the
soclable and deserve great credit for the man
ner 10 which their labOrs were performed,
Among those present were Secretary Delano
and wife, Mrs. John Dolan0, MIS-. ]. y. Ames
Hon. Horace Maynard, Senator Ramsey wife
and daughter, Senator Wyndham and wife
senator RlOs and wife Gen. Ayerlll and wife,
Col Darnelle and wife, Col Marian, Hon. Eu.
gene Wilson, Hon. Horace Thompson, Colonel
brake, Capt. Blakely, Capt. Kennedy, Dr..
Singer and wife, Col. James y, Fisk aud vile,
Miss Boucher, q, l.. FILLMORE and wife, J.. q.
Ramsey q. b. Livingston and daughter, Miss
Mari WaTheld, Miss Ella OFT, the Aliases Now.
man, Miss Averlll, MiEs JOiio Wright, Mrs.
Charles T. Wldstrand, Mrs. Dol. JOS. T. king,
and m any others.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Tho Grand Duke Alexis was received on
Tuesday by both houses Of the Missouri Legis.
lature. Ia reply 10 an address OF Governor
"Mr. Governor, 1 am very glad that during my
Journey through the States have been able 10
acquire much valuable information about the
working OF your social and political Institutions
for am sure the more We know each other the
nTmer our friendship will bocomo. thank you
for your cordial welcome, and am glad 10 have
sentatiyes In session."
Messra Scott MoComb, Gather, Plant,
I Walters and other railroad delegates arrived IN
Memphis on Tuesday. II Is Understood this
visit looks 10 the acquisition Of the Memphis and
Little Rock road, In connection with tho lease OF
the Memphis aud Charleston railroad, by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Yesterday msrnlng, between and o'clock,
the room Of Mr., T.. l.. Gable, at the Arlington
oupant OF the room, who was quietly sleeping at
the time, was robbed OF between eight and nine
hundred dollars In money and gold watch and
chain, As soon rs the gentleman had discovered
his loss he made the Tact know at the ONCE, and
Information was Immediately sent TO police head.
quarters. Detective McDeyitt was assigned the
working up OF the ease, and from tho manner In
which the robbery was committed IL Of the
opinion that II was perpetratcd by an old hand.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

The HOOley Opera House property, having n
frontage Of 30 feet on CLARK street, by depth Of
~ feet IN the adjoining lot In the rear, which IL
50 by 100 leet, was sold by Mr.. Thomas Il. Bryan
TO Messrs !. A. Hamlin y Brother during the
past week, for fl3O,750. The Messrs. Hamin
Intend To erect u large building upon the
ground. ca icdgO Times.
Messfs HaInlin Brothers are the pToprietNrs
Of Hamlln's Wizard OIL. One Of their chariOts,
musical and eloquent gentlemen, eau he seen on
our streets every day, curing the afflicted and
eNpatlatIng on the merits OF this we'll known
remedy II they can buy one OF the most central
aud valuable grounds In Chicago from the effects
Vi WiLaTl OIL, 1t must be good thing, and An
evidence that advertising pays.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Inspector General GAtehell report, tho follow.
ing arrival aud sale Of nsh and oysters since our
last publication Arrived, by schooner, $50
buncheH OF yellow perch, sold at IS eenls per
hsh, yellow perch sold at Is centa, pike at 20
cents, and TOckhsh ut ~ cents per bunch;
schooner Thomas Harris, 1000 bushels OF Mus,
quito creek OYSTERS very fne; small selling at %
cents, medium 10, superior also per bushel.
The price Of oysters IL still on tho decline, and
the supply Is abundant.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Al q meeting Of the Washington artillery,
held last night at BeukS halt on Louisiana ave
nue.. Tho following commissioned oihoeTs were
elected 10 COMM nd the battery Captain, q, N.
Alexander senior nrst Lieutenant, ". q. STARK
weather; junior hrst Lieutenant, W, y. West
senior second lieutenant, j. A, Berger Junior
ter, Henry J. Elllsi surgeon, Dr.. Broken
bOTOuuh,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

The IOuTlh hop OI the seaaOn Of company A.
Warrington Light Infantry, given last night at
their aTnOry, was one OF the most brilliant affairs
vet given BY our citizen sOldieTy. The allTOOm
was exauisitely decorated with the American
ensign and other attractive trimmings.
Atg o'clock the company were formed In line,
and John Pettib0ne, esq,, In behalf Of the old
with the eOlOfs used by the battalion IN 1888,
witch have been, since the disarmament Of this
organization, In tho possession Of the late Col.
James Y. Davis. Captain W, q. Moore re-
celyed the cOlUTs In n Well-tlmod speech, return.
ing the thanks OF company for the gift The
ooloFs, notwithstanding their are, have teen well
preserved On one side Is inscribed, To W. L,
Il, organized september II, 1880" and on the
reverse, 6Bv the Members VI the Old Corps,
May I, lsoOn
Upon the conclusion Of the presentation, the
dancing was cOmmeured, and continued until
after midnlght.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

George W. CLARK, (late hrin Of CLARK
Trayls,) real estate Agont, 00i Louisiana avenue,
has sold lot X ln square I25, improved by u two
story and French roof brick house, TO Mira Jane
X. Eliot, tor tS,TOO. Also, a farm Of y acres nj
Falls Church, Va, owned by MIR. BuxtOn, to
Aug, IL, Raymond, for 81, 900
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Yesterday, about one O'Clock, q c1lored man
named Hugh DOWney was taken with hemor.
rhAGa, at the corner " u and Third streets, and
ieli TO the pavement, explhng a fsw minutes
AFTER the fall. A conveyance was procured, aud
he was taken TO his residence.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

ALL who arc IN want Of hne boots and shoes
viii do well 10 call At GaTtTelrs, 900 seventh,
corner I. His stock Is very large, and contains
all the most desirable kinds aud styles for both
ladies and gentlemen, at prices thatWill not fail
to please.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Yesterday morning Mrs. Smith, residing on
Sixth, between and 7 streets, was taken with
1T and fell on tho stove, setting her clothes on
IRE, and before aid could be rendered she was
80 severely burned as TO endanger her lie.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

There have been many wooden payemenls
presented for adoption to the authorities Vf the
case some fault ha, beon found sufficient to re-
ject favorable action. While In Now York a
week or more ago, several members OF the Board
Of Publlc Works visited aud examined many Of
the piyements In use In that city. and among
othefs which attrafted especial notice was the
Hhmar wood preserved pavement which, for
great soldity when laid, Iaplilty Of laying, case
u draught and surety Of fOOthold, facility 0f re-
mOyal aud replacement, indestTuctiblilty from
rot, II was concluded bore of the palm.
One Uf the elaims for merit In this pavement
Is tue q iplliAtion Of al Idea allowing Tor the
natural law OF contraction aud expansion Of the
wOody nbre-thereby permitting the inventor
TO lay his blocks IN n compact mass, Milling
every possible space irom curb 10 curb, the
blocks being the perfect opposition TO each other
aud the side grooves, which permit the expan.
sion with safety when hlled with q compost Ion
Of tar and gravel, iorn a perfect foothold for
horses, giving a surface that presents In every
lection Of concrete matter-a surface as Il were
OF equal parts Of wood ana stone.
Tho blocks are laid on a substantial flooring
Of timber, laid In such manner that should,
by chance, any water hitter It's way through the
pavement II will Immediately pass into tho
ground, thus obylating the fault which exists Ia
= pavement with a light flooring. II can be
taken 10 and put down very easily and neatly,
as the foundation is such that whom any curb
block is removed any particular place can DO
reached with ease
The wood used Il preserved from decay by
what is known as the Hamar process which has
been In use In France and Austria Tor years by
railway and tesSraPn so@Plniss for IysssrvSs
process these countries have been able to make
use Of the most frall woods, such as beech, bass.
wood and cottonwood, which have been found
perfectly sound after having been In use twenty
This pavement has been laid aud is now in
successful use Ia New York on the following
streets: One hundred and twenty-eighth, Forty.
EINIh EiIth lundFel AMI v.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25
wAGNEfHE WAR.
THE WOMEN STILL MOVING FORWARD.

Mrs. lockwood steals March on Her
sIstera TIhe suffrage Asseciation-''en.
Butter selected to Marshal the Female
Force. for the Fray -CsmiHH to the Front
FuIly 3J,OO1 StroaE.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

All lovers Of history aud OF antiquity, together
with the manners and customs Of the andlents,
should hear Mrs, JUslyn Gage, ut Union League
hall, on Friday evening,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25
Wines and Liquors.
FsslIs. fs AOhss IR RIdEt

4 pSHbLE VkSiLLh' KNb rAR ExokC
PArR DIR FOL GRAs. ATTtOHAUTS an quarters
rRuPFLFs. OHAMPIoNoNs, PETIs POIS.
MAORDOINR DIX LRGUMES. HARlOOTS
FLAGEoLErs.
CANNED LOBSTER, In sauoo and PLATA.
SALMON. sARDINRs. FRUITS an iuis.
EuEli,h DiAry. ChSjdAr. and Kiam CHKRsE
Peek. Frsaa Cos London ORAOKERs.
OtSrd Dup1y 10 = BRANDY.
OHAMPA0HEs, ylI.I SIlloFJ. Imperial CAblnsL and
Win KuEsnie
sHHRRY. DARK and PAio.
RHENI II WINES. via Hoekha'ni0F, sautsrnS,
Sohlos E,bAohst. 40.
CALIFORNIA WINES and BRANDY.
HOLLAND GIN, JAmaioa and st. OrolE iUMs,
some high grades.
Miles Csisbr.tsd CABINET WHISKY. In wood
and slass, unsquAlsd In this market.
Impo, ted and Domestic OIgARs-pATt VsrJ hns.
All Of which we offer at the lowest prices
GEO. II. PLANT a. SON,
d.cno.H I49T New York avenue
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

TmR tobacco question Is still under consider
alton by tho OOmmit,se Of Ways and Msans.
Arguments will DO heard during this week,
when tho discussion will DO closed and the com.
mittee determine whether TO report change ~
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

carr. STEPHEN O. LrToRD, ordnance depart
ment, has been ordered to report 70 the super
Intendent Of the Unltsd states military Acad'
envy Tor duty as Instructor OF ordinances nd the
nclennn Of HnnnoTy.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

PoLIcR OouRr-yudoe Snsn.-Thls court made
the following record yesterday;
Thos. MAmsellc, boleterOua, hnod ~; LauIa
tt Imam and Sarah Johnson, bolsterous, nnod u
each. r. Rock, violating water law, continued.
John Hollis, keeping q uppllng house without
license, nned. Margaret Clagett assault, con.
tinued. John Hollis, charged with keeping =
dlsorderly house on the Seventh street ruad.
The Judge said In consideration Of tho nno Just
Imposed iyr selling liquor without llcense-elJ0
and costs-he would only IN AXE the nne In this
case go and costs Lizzie Petersen, for keep.
ing a bawdy house, tned $50 aud costs. Al
appeal was taken. Adjourned
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

MAJOR A. BAIRD, assistant inspector general
ofthe army. is expected hore today to confer
with the Secretary Of War on business connect
Cd with the Department Of the South.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

ANoSa the visitors Rt the Executive Mansion
yesterday were Senators Cameron, Kellogg,
Morton and Coiiwell, and Representative
Smith, ssoheid and McCrary, and ex.Attorney
0eporal Alderman. The special committee AZ.
nolnied 10 visit New Orleans als0 called 10 pay
their respects before departing for the South.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25
DH. JOHNSTON; o.rn
BALTMoRG L0Ok HoSPIlAL,

Dr.. JOHNSTON;
BALTIMORE LOOK HoSPIIAL
Once . south Frederick street.
From his sKtsnsiss prAotloe IN the great Hospitals o.
Europe md ths dr. IN ~. SoaatIy. VI KpelAnd,
SITS 81 80 siS Sisii SssSs IN the world Tor
CUBE w Ar y TwS DA Ins.,,,,
faS SSi S1 dsss bSsSi;,. S.rsSSsss pssp.p.s
q he Had fl%idiIs. Tss@Pss, 6s%s.., Z sissi
81 oiddlassI, DissNss p he Had. fhroeL Nose or
crib. Sisoya.rs .si.ss hon Is. sO
tAu Habit. q Yoath.mcsn1 and solltAy gr.etioss.
sSs Mssns1 o. Ul,ssss. blia6nz thsis aost SriI.s.
hope. Or AntiapAtiona. rsndsfins marriage A., In
YOUNG nKH
daIsed In wfsn aioss habit frequently lssrnsd froS.
Ssc ss sSd
marriage imporlble sad asstra5s both nind aud bodJ
eS wal aSasa m,u N. hon. Of h oOun
~ pso.pss.s .nd .slosmssi. q ma y he e9nss.
aists. IN s.rsais .ssr.t hsb " ~"
- mARRlAun.
s:af ss q e fSss ~ s
sreailvs poyeE-LmDelsneyJ Nervous nIcitability.
Z, possss .pssdly Ts.ssa OF
tg-no isi.s.s rSosised unlsa pestpad and ooh.Ain.
e s.@P 2 =. M Q y; s;R ss.ta5,
a''sn''iTAk BI35Rss9HnHE or THE IaEsa.
he Ia ysars aad hs nansEgss impoTssht SuIEioai
OperAhons perioImsd ~ D.. johnston. witnessed b
SSS. q ss q: s.. 10 sS az sss sSs
u ssa sssOSs.Sihs. IS susisi:ss sssSsaSs. . S'
oEEJCR, /, SOUTH FRKPEEIoK sSY,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Tina any.dollnr legal tender note which u
pronounced = counterfeit by tho majority OF
those who have examined II, seems to puzzle the
ooicials At the Treasury Department. The en-
Craving Is equal In every respect TO the genuine,
aud one Of the experts thinks u u genuine
note. but has been subjected To SOME expert
meuts which changed the color Of tue earmlne
and blurred the ylguette.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25
CITY ITEMS.

USEFUL FACTS WORTH KSowINd.
THuRsToSs Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder 10 the
best Dentrlnce In use. It keeps the Skin clean
and white, and the gums sound and healthy.
JoUyIN's Inodorous Kid Glove Cleanser Is far
superior to anything known.
THoNPsoS's Pomade OptIms Is exquisite. II
softens, beauties, and Strengthens tho hair.
All for sale by Drugglsts.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

OVYIcE or IHE OnEE sIaSAL OSTIoER, \
MAAmIAa IOa. U. ". IAN. g. I 4. M. lsla. J

OEFIHE or TuE OmEE SIaHAL OXYGEN, \
WAHnIHgrOH ID. ~, JAn, IS, u NJ, lsia. }
syNOPsis ron TuEPAsr TwEsrY-FOUR HOURS
The area OF highest bnrnmeteT which was
Tuesday night IN Indian Territory and Ne
braHka has moved slowly eastward with inoTeas.
ing pressure, and tho barometer has Risen very
GENERALLY east Of the Rocky nOuntainA Cloud
lnsss mas eontinued, with snow, until Wednes-
,iay evening over tho lower lakes, but clear
s1rather. with cold northwest winds backing to
west has prevailed In the eastern and middle
states. Northeast winds, with cloudy weather,
haye bsen reported on tho coasts Of louisiana
and Texas, and light rain has fallen there.
Cisar' COOL weather has continued In tho South
Atlantic states,
PnohAutLITIEe.
The area Of highest barometer Will probably
move eastward, extending also northeast on
ThuTuday over the ONO valley Rising BARON
eteT AMI clear wcathgr continue IN the Mldulc
and Eastern States, with dlminishing north
west winds. Cloudy weather aud northwest
winds In tho Gulf stttef. Southwest winds and
warmer temperature on the lakes, possibly With
a slight tall IN the barometer Cloudy and
threatening weather continue 10 the southwest,
Dangerous Winds arc not anticipated on the
Atlantic coast.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

The Roman Catholic clergy OF London
have announced to their hOcks that they Will
not attend the funeral Of any person over
whose body a wake has been previously
heid
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

Cos TRAcTs.-The following contracts were
awarded at the Post Once Department yesier
day; Cotton twine, wills WILDER, OF Boston
at n. 80 cents per pound; hemp twlne, W ID.
DOunt0n, Of philadelpbia, at loS eenls per
pound; wrapping paper, 2Ox2S, at S2So, s9N'Vi y.
i6po, George Hill, Of Georgetown, u. v, lnu
bids tor stationery and balances were opeh'l'
but no awards were made.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-01-25

A prsrArca was received At the War Depart
mcnt yesterday, from General Emory, author.
ilinR a denial Of the pro;ane remarks attributei
10 hin, and Published In the Sunday papers OF
the 2ist. He reports all quiet, and that the
sionai iuvest iRati0n,