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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29

Is for the present postponed on
account of the serious illness IF
Mrs. DR.. Field, one Of oar oldest and
best beloved Church members.
Ms. Nick.
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In the County Court Of Giles County.

Geo. Bowers ct ais vs.. Benz. B. Benson
Ct ais.
1T appearing to the court by affidavit
/ that the defendant, Martha A Nave,
Is n nonresident of the state Of Tennes-
sec, so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served on her, on motion it i
therefore ordered that publication he
made for four weeks In succession in
the Pulaski Citizen, a newspaper pllb-
lished in Pulaski, Tenn. requiring her
to appear before the Court at it, Sep
temher Term, 1872, and plead, ansuCr
OF demur to the bill filed against her in
this cause, being a bill to partition and
sell land, or IL win be taken for con-
fessed and set for hearing ex-parie as 20
her. III. II. AYMETT,
auS-lB Cl'k Giles Co. CT.
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For tire Senate.

We are authorized to announce JNo.
TNNoN a candidate for the State
senate from the Senatorial district COM
,.osed OF the counties of Giles, law
Lspee. WAYNE and Lewis.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29

The September number Of the
Metropolitan is before US. 1t
abounds in interest aud comes up
fully to the standard The best
magazine OF Fashion. Address E.
Butterick, $50 Broadway, N. Y.
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SIX New Engines.

DIX new engines have been com
P'eIed and are now waiting at Louis
,'''e 70 be put upon the Nashville &
Decatur Division.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29

Pensions have been granted to all
applicants except three. Their
eases have net been passed upon OF
account of the delay Of proof
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Marriages.

Alex. KidweIl to Nancy Ann Bowers.
ROb't Buford 20 Kitty Lloyd.
Jue. HOpgOOd TO LemantiHe Moses.
+. g. WestmOreland to Lizzie Redus.
w. II. Watkins to Margaret Roberts.
Jas. d. Thurman TO ROret Z. Lowell.
81. e. LeWter 70 Susan Sullivan.
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PubIie SDeakins.

Col. N. N. Cox, ElectOr for this
district on the Greeley and Brown
ticket will address the people of this
county at this place next Monday.
He has invited The elector on the
Grant ticket to meet him. Let
every body hear him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29
Arm Rrnknn

A son Of Mr.. Jas. Anthony had
BIS arm broken last Friday it wrest-
ing DIR. Sumpter set the limb on
mat evening and he is doing very
well.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29
0uACKR,

A victim Of early ibdiscretiOB, esusing
nervous debility. premature decay. &c, hav
ing trisd in vain every advertised remedy
has discovered simple means OF self-cGre,
which he viii send free 20 his felloW~Euf
fsTors. J. II. REEVES, % Nasssu EtTeet,
New York. auRtT-ly
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ReaI Fstata TrsnsFers-

F. n. q 81. Bg. Shannon to Ma
thias King, so a, lincoln county s $50
T. o. Alternately ct ais TO J. B.
Short, 1S6 $40 e. 9Th dis, $50. 5,S38
ThOs. w. Smith to Jos. s. Edo
mundsOu, 81 a. Sd dis, -. 1000
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10 G0NgulTpTTYES

The advertiser having been permanently
cared Of that dead diasass. CONSUMPTION, by
q simple remedy, IS anxious 70 ms q known
70 his fellow sufferers ths means pf estfe. To
al who desire &c, he will send 4f Of the
prescription uasd, (frse OF ehsfl lth the
directions for preparing and nEihE - Aame,
which they viii ind asuFs cure fog g0nsumP-
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, 30. Parties who
agish the prescription win please address
uovs-sV Rev. EDWAhD A HTt.sOs,
I94 Pena. strost. WilliaFnsbuEgh, n =
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- Cnnareaa.

~. oro authorized to announce Hon.
Y G. WnrrHoRSE. OF Ma nil cahdl-
", - 70 represent this, the 9th Congress
aaso district Of Tennessee, in the next
- ,,grllss.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29

Lauderdale County has not issu-
ed a marriage license this year.
What is the matter down there?
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AyNoUNCEMENTs.


.bs request of friends declare
Al candidate to represent the
myse,,,r n Giles in the next General As
County u W. s. NEWBLLI..
bly
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z n TAYLOR

HAVING removed 20 his oW store HOUSE
Easf side iSgHars. PElaski. 5eSa..
VNFORas al HE fFIends and the public
i ZsusrEily that he iErUeeiving large stock
ofnew dry Goods carefully selected. nice
81 OF Boots, Shoes, Hats, &C, Family Gro
ceries, Hard, TIN and QueensWHTe. good
supply OF mechaniest ToSls Of every descTiP-
ton. Returns thanks for the liberal pa
sTonsge ofthe people Of Giles county, and So
licits acontinuauce Of the sans Has also
nice lot Of Fesdy-mada Clothing which
be will sell ct cost, and is selling every
thing very low for cash; Wants every body
20 call and see for thsmaaIvaS- ds"lS-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29

There was an earthquake at Lew
isburg last week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1872-08-29

We are authorized to announce Or.
I NoBIrrr, of Lincoln, a candidate
~ ~ Floater to represent the counties of
a ~ and Lincoln in the next General
assembly.
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Fnn EYoater.

va are authorized to announce W.
D., tI,v1rToN. Of lincoln, a candidate OF
y. . len. the FlOaterial district OF Giles
lincoln in the next Legislature. =
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Amendments

The undersigned candidates for
Congress viii address the people of
Giles county at the following times
and places, to-wit.
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ANY Music win be sent, postpaid on
receipt Of the marked price. Addrass
J. L. PETERS,
augl5 500 Broadway New York.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22
GEORGETOWN Affairs

TnE RIvKH.-ArrlyUd, sohOoncrs Mary Ann,
irCm Alexandra, with LOO bushels Of wheat
Tor Hartley h llrO.; u. II. Lambert, from Alex.
andTia, with $40 bushels OF corn for Hartley \
Hru,; Annie Edith, with 1900 bushels Of corn;
u. e. Barnes, with 800 bushels Of oats and DOS
bushels Of corn, and Martha Skinner, with 0 ga
bushels Of corn, from baltimore, for NJ. Young.
TAN BARK.-,JOhn L. COX received yesterday,
per Canal.boat Round Top No. 2 from Hancock,
a full load Of tau bark.
HKBREw SuCIETY,-L. II. StTasburgeT H.
NUTdlinger, l.. HradWOhl Julius Louis and Nj.
j, Young have hled n certificate to Incorporate
tho Mt. Sinai Hebrew Society OF Georgetown.
MEAE THtEy Ks.-I esteTday morning three
cUlOTod men named Jas. CAN'T, Frank Smith
and I. Hudson entered tho dry goods store OF
Miss Annie Young, on Bridge street, where one
Of the party purchased goods to tho amount OF
- and more, paying for tho same with I'VE.
dollar bill, out Of which he received the change
and thon clipped the hye-dOllAr motto from lie
resting place, thus making oil with the i've
dollar note, tho goods and the change. Oificer
Green, shortly after the theft, arrested two OF
the party, GRntE and Smith, and locked the m
up for u hearing before Judge Smell today.
TmERE wero fourteen arrests made yesterday
by the police VI the Third precinct.
MR. DAVID EDER, In company with his daugh-
ter arrived In our city yesterday after an alb.
sCnco VI fourteen months In Europe.
Tar schooner Artist, reported mlsging, has
turned up all right In this port.
SERGEANT BoARMAN, Of tho Third police pro.
cnct station, who has been lying III for some
time, Is much worse.
INSPECTING THE FORTtFICATIORs,-Yes ester.
day Gov. Cooke, In company with Alexander
Il. Shepherd, visited this city aud made a
thorough examination Of the work now going
on. Mr. Shepherd passed through Mullotis
Dap, aud from thence visited Forts Cooke aud
MagTudeT both Of which no deemed sufficient
10 protect Georgetown. II is reported that the
Governor Will place two OF the Board Of II eAlth
monitors oa the river, and by this means have
the ancient burg imprcgnAble.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

Tho Metropolitan Club hold a meeting last
evening at the Dickson House Mr., T. r. Berry
In the chair, MIR. T.. W. Pearson, secretary
MIR. 4, II. y. Boyd, from tho committee on
headquarters, asked tor more time TO secure
rooms, which WAS granted.
MT. Pearson, from the committee on printing
constitution and by.laWs submitted "A bid from
the REPUBLICAN, fob printing Offee, which was
held Tor consideration.
FinOB and dues were then collected from gpye.
raj members VI the club.
Tho chairman announced that nominations for
permanent officers would be made this evening
and voted for at tho n0Nt meeting
Mr., T.. r, Berry was tho only candidate uUml
natod us president,
Dr. q. L. Culver was nominated as nrgt yico
president, aud Mr. II. T. burroughs 10 second
Viyu president. MussTs. 4. W. Pearson and j.
A, MulOncy as secretary MIR. II, J. Ebbs as
assistant secretary, and Mr.. Frank II, Finley
S4T0aSuror,
rho names Of Mossrs VIM. Dickson, ". A.
lluichins, Thomas +. Miller, BTysOn TlllCy,
Jackson Yates, James q, Young, and J, Carter
nlarDuTy we're put In nomination as members OF
tho board Of trustees,
Tho club then adjourned until next Wodn0s.
day evening.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

The most likely successor 10 the present
Pope Is, says the GdZzCitI dIldlid, oil Flor
uncc, Cardinal Antonio Maria PancbiauuO,
of the Order Of 81. Francis. He was born at
TeTTanuOya, In Sicily, on the 18th OF August
1903, and was made cardinal by PiuX TX. In
the cOnsistOry of the 9Th OF September 1861
lie has always prOiUsscd great admiration
for Pope SiNtus ", whose life was his iayOTitO
study, aud 10 whose cell he lived One day
while In u reyCriC, he suddenly heard aknUCk
ut his door, aud a voice told him that he
would be u cardinal. This announcement
did not surprise him; lie merely replied, "Lu
sapeVO," aud he will, says the GdzEcid,
doubtless, say the same thing when he learns
that he has been elected Pope. Cardinal
PaneblanCO once sw0rG before CRnOva's mon
umenb to Clement XIV. that he would restore
the Order Ot the JOsuits to Its former great
ness; and tbs Is said 10 he the great object
of his life.
lie 10 the intimate friend of Father Bccks,
tho general OF the order, but, like his model,
SiXtus ", lie Is excessively reserved, care
fully cOnCgaling from every QUO his intcn-
lions for tho future. lie praises the Sylla-
bus and defends the principle OF inlllliblllty
with extraordinary skill and theological
knowledge. As for Plus TX, he has thor
Oughly believed In the Cardinal since young
Italian girl prOphCsied some twenty years
ago. that tbs next Pope would be a monk OF
the order Of st. Francis. "MystlCal," con-
cludes tho Gdzzcitd las SayOnarnla, PAM
blanco 10 tho slave oil medieval Utopia
which moves him to revive the Church Of tho
thirteenth century; and the Society Of Jesus,
which docs not believe In mysticism, regards
him with anxiety, not quite knowing whether
he Is a friend or an enemy
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

During this season there Is certainly nothing
moro paialabo than good fruit, aud those III
want Of that luxury shOdld call at tho Cstab
lishmcnt Of u. W. Reed y sons, on + street. bo
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth. They have thl,
grapes, apples, pears, peaches and plums. and
are now selling thom In Immense quantities,
Wholesale and retail. For the convenience OF
customers, they have been putting up neat has
kets aTtguculy arranged, containing certain
portions II each VI tho above named fruits.
These, as we'll ~ all other goods sold by this
popular nTu, are unrrCt at exceedingly low
price,, and are guaranteed to DO the finest and
beet In the market.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

The soldiers and sailors who are OF Tor Pitts
burg on tho l7th Ut September arc invited To
JUlu the "GU West" club, which meets this even.
ing at CluTko's hall, No. ~ Pennsy lyania I've,
nue.. This will DO tho only distinctively Dis.
trlct Of Columbia soldiers and sailors club,
aud IN no wise interleres with tho Veterans
Union, which Is national organization. The
90 WesteTs' have upwards OF nifty pledged Ia
20 already. They will wear tho dTant army
hat, with IA handsome badge, and, being Jolly
lot Ul fellows, will make things lively for Grant
aud Wilson In the Smoky city. The officers Of
the club arc n. y. Fithlan, presidents James
n. Logan, vice PRESIDENT lien. Austin, sGeTe-
tary; Francis Wood, treasurer Clarence NJ.
Barton, marshAl,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

NhHNAhAauNF " NN1VftA 20 AAt NAtihutN OF
james II. smith Passed.
Alta special meeting VI tho John A. RaWlins
Post, No. /, O. 4. Wood, Senior Vice Culnman-
der, In the chair, tho following resolutions wcro
adopted:
Whereas II has pleased Divine Providence To
send death among Us and take from our midst
our Post Commander, James IL. Smith
RrsOlrcd, That In his death our organization
has lost faithful and much loved cumrnde, who
nt all times responded to that fraternity Of feel.
Ing which unites our hearts, whose charity Cul.
bTaccd tho suffering everywhere, and whose
loyalty shown bright In his county darkest
hour.
RSOlTCd, That his great carnestne,s aud in
creasing activity Ia striving to promote unity
and bTUtheTly love nHis remembrance la our
hearts, anu " that end may We emulate his eN.
ample.
RrIUiprd, That We iCudCr his buroavul rCla.
tiycs, ami especially the ugCd father Vi the dc
ceased, our heartfelt synpIthlcs, aud VIZ pray
that lie who tempers tho wind 10 the Fhurn
lamb may strengthen and sustain them Ia this
their hour Of sorrow.
RrfOircd, That these resolutions bu rlrCad
upon our records aud that a copy, property au-
thCuliGhtcd, 10 transmitted 10 the family VI tho
deceased.
Rr5O'U,i, That these resolutions 10 published
10 tho papers VI this city, aud tho CvnHorsylIle
(lnd.l paper.
RCsOivcd, That the puyol aud standard Of the
Post pc drlped In morning Tor thirty days.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

In Liberty, Clay county on Friday, Miss
julia Wills, Il beautiful and accomplished
young lady Of seventeen years, killed her
brother, aged twenty-five. At about q O'Clock
In the morning dispute arose between Miss
Wills and her brother In regard 10 the CON
duct Of their youngest sister, who had been
severely whipped by him. The young man,
who has had the reputation VI being quarrel
some, became very angry, and SELLING an
axe, raised II with the evident Intention OF
striking her. She screamed violently and
rushed toward tho house, closely followed by
her brother. On reaching the house she
seized shotgun and warned him not To
make any further demonstrations or she
would kill him. lie paid no attention 10 her
admOnitlOn, but advanced, and as he did so
she pulled tho trigger Wills fell dead, tho
contents OF the gun having entered his neck,
u short distance below tho chin. There was
not word spoken. She Is crazcd with grief,
aud sharp watch Is kept upon her move.
munts 10 prevent her from committing sui
eide. An inquest was held on the BODY Of
young Wills yesterday, aud verdict re-
turned Of Unsuitable homicide. Mr.. Wyatt
Wills, the father, Is one OF the old citizens Of
Clay county, and n gentleman who Is held In
the highest respect by all who know him.
Kansas Guy Times, Aug. / 4.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS

Surfi'E- ~ sew AiIyEH ri-,t uEy'-.
DAp'L d. CJAHK 90. have removed TO No.
All Pennsylvania avenue, between Four.and.a.
half aud Sixth streets.
TnE exercises Of Georgetown seminary VIII
bo resumed Monday, September 10.
TUE regular Republican club Of the seventh
district will meet this evening.
A SMALL NUMBER oF uORsu1 TO pasture On
low ground arc wanted.
A rHAr two story frame houso for sale.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

The Tenth District Republican club mot last
night at Oermania hall, on Eleventh street,
James A. Jonirer In tho chair, and Alexander
q. Mason secretary.
nr. Bliss, having taken up hisrosIdcncc IN tho
Ninth district, his resignation as member Of
the club was announced
Adam Geib was elected member VI the gen.
cral committee OF the Tenth district, and Alex.
BuTns a member Of the executive committee 20
MI the vacancies on these committees Uccaslonod
by the resis nation Of DIR. Bliss
Mr.. Il. NJ. Fuller offered resolutions lndntsng
Grant and Wilson, Gen. Chapman, aud Mr..
Trimblc, candidate for tho House Of Delegates
In the Tenth dIstrlc', which were unanimously
adopted.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

Ca Tuesday morning Mr., James II. Smith, n
clerk In tho Third Assistant Postmaster Cen
eralF office, was overcome by the heat and taken
to bis rDum, on Twelfth street, between q and L
streets. H. i. II, Bushnell was summoned and
pronounced II u case Of CuugcylIun Of the lungs,
produced ~ heat, The patient continued TO
grow worse, aud died 1T M gnry hour yesterday
morning. llg was q member Ut The brand Army
uI tho Republic, by whom his remains were
IaAun IN charge, aud will DO sent to his home In
Indiana. The father Of tho DECEASED has been
uUllued by telegraph,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

4 certificate Ut Incorporation for tho Con
meeting Railroad Company ~ has been nled with
Bruukc d. ;. Walker, W. Z. Brooke, W. J.
Murtagh aud g. II. Bliss Us tho coTpurRtOTs.
The road they propose constructing will com.
mcnCo between the Highlands and lIyattsyillo
on tho Washington branch Of the Baltimore and
Onto railroad, AMI run 10 tho head OF Oxen run
and down that valley to Il point near tho mouth
Va, aud also from Il point near tho dividing
line VI tho DladUnshuTg AMI Spaldlng districts
Un tho limo VI tho Washington city and Point
Lookout railroad, by tho most direct and pTac-
tIcablO route to n point on tho Eastern branch
near BcnninRs bridge, thence To tho corner Of
Boundary aud Fifteenth street cast, thence TO |
street 10 Thirteenth street northeast. The
shares are placed at FlOJ each, aud tho capital
stock limited 10 500 shares.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

Al that part VI toe cly OF WAAninEtou lying bs.
tEssn q strsst north and the canal, and brtWeeu
Eleventh And htte7nth stFestt wtp, on RATuR.
~, hsptsa'hsr 2, is7l, At thu hausa nor L west
coTasf Of ThGtesntn ard = B'rosts, wsAhiuEtoa.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

80 Sitting Bull, an eminent RboriRine, who
has been on the pain Tor tive years has lately
with healing In her wings, and Is now on his
way 10 tho Great Father Of Warrington, with
an eve 10 blankets and things. Wo trust tho
LOUiy Democrat
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

Thomas Russell, the wine merchant, IN Penn.
sylyania avenue, between Twelfth and Thir.
teeuth streets, perhaps does moro steady and
extensive trade than any other establishment OF
tho kind In this city. fIo IL constantly in re-
celpt OF foreign aud domestic wines, liquors aud
cigars, purchasing nothing but the best brands
aud selling Tor as reasonable prices as his com
petltors IN The trade. Those obtaining goods
IRON bis store may rest assured that they repre-.
sent what they are sold for, AMI will lie tho best
the market affords. Call On him aud try.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22

To congratulate her on her twenty.hrst sum.
mer, and to wish one Of the tairest daughters Of
Virginia many happy returns" Of her birth
a large and elegant circle Of friends assembled
Yesterday afternoon at n hospltable mansion In
The West End. A munncent dinner, all tho
fruits Of the season and generous wines made
the young lady were drank, and, later In tho
evening. brilliant music closed tho pleasant
celebration.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22
CITY ITEMS.
VISIT
Wallaoh's
Dollar Store,
lgl ia. aV., below National Hotel.


UBETVL TAUTH WONTH hHOWTTW'
THURsTOH'B Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder Is tho
best DentrIhce in use. It keeps the Teeth clean
aud white, and the gumS sound and healthy.
Price IS and % cents.
JoUvEHs lnodOFOus Kid Glove Cleaner is far
superior TO anything known. Price 70 cents.
THoMPsOH's POmAds Optlme IL exquisite. II
softens, boautlhes, and Strengthens the hair.
Price ID and 90 cents.
All for sale by Druggists.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22


Ing bleeding Hail bat no NlcrilnE.
The ChappaQuacks Of the Seventeenth dis.
tTict weTo not very successful In gathering their
adhcrents at Grinder hail last evening. The
meeting was advertised Tor 1850 o'clock, but nary
a Greeley man put In an appearance unless Mr..
Grinder can be counted rs u follower OF the
prince Of tarhOrs. The hail where they were
expected to IncUt Il deserving OF description
tor It's decorations. In tho hrst place, II pre-
sontel the appearance Vi an unfinished building
as the stairway had been changed from the east
tU the west side, and was still IN an incOm pleted
state, while tho cTuss-buams were completely
bare, and on one side were proppCd up by means
VI q piece VI scantling.
To the rear OF tho room the walls wCru adorned
with products VI tho farm. Two large stalks Of
corn were placed crUssways between tho two
Windows, aud between them q bundle Of straw
while on the wall bcyOnd tho cast window was
one Of those pictures OF eOTypheo In Sclnt
clothing, rather refreshing to gaze upon At the
present range Of tho thermometer. Tho table
was adorned with two bouquets OF beautiful and
ira grant sunh0wCrs, while directly In front, on
a small stand, WIS miniature Gnlu Of hay, aud
bundles Of straw were placed In the CORNERS
about the rUUm.
AZ halt part eight the advertisement had
brought together Dr. I. q. Clayton, a Mi.
Thomas, a Mr.. DAVIS, and three reporters, Mr..
Grinder still being On hand. SOmo tmO WIg
spent In waiting, AMI then Mr.. Thomas went
out to hunt some Vi the faithful, but came back
alone.
Dr. clayton thought that It was 50 cxcua.
syely warm that people would not attend meet
MIR. Thomas said that there were 80 many
meetings going On that night that tho tlim at.
tendance could be accounted Tor.
These lame excuses appeared to satisfy the
trio, but our reporter, thinking hG might MT DO
50 we'll posted as he imagined himself to no as to
tho number Of mCcitngs,and that there might 10
uumgthug missed, concluded to try aud obtain
sOlno information As u those gOOI many meet.
lugs. 50 no asked Mir Thomas where some uT
these meetings were being held.
Mr.. Thomas SAID there was tho Young Mems
Democratic club at tue Dickson house, aud there
was-w0ll, the Young mems DCm-
Here our reporter lett conscious that the
| large number u meetings had dwtndled down
10 one, aud that the UhapplIudrks wanted to
got over the failure Vi their meorlng as Glsily as
possible.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-08-22
DFOWuetl,

A culOred toy, aged about ten years, named
Lewis Sicpney, while bathing In company with
some other buys ut tho foot Of Seventeenth
street yesterday afternoon, went out beyond bis
depth, and not being an expert at swimming,
drowned before he could DO rescued by his com
radcs. The body was recovered aud placed On
the shore To await tho action VI COFsHsT PAttsr-
son, who was summoned.