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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17
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The FltzHhuEh Cinim-Testimony Before
the Com mIs-ion-iler Loyalty sworn TO
by m lid servant what the Government
Expects to do.
Tho claim Of Mrs Anna NJ. FItEhugh, wldsw
Of tho late WIN. II. FitEhugh, Of Rayenswood,
near Alexandria, Va, for l25, 900 cords OF wood
cut from her estate, and charged at t31b,00O, was
heard before the Southern Claims Commission
yesterday. Mrs. FltEhuyh was not present, but
was represented by her nephew, Charles q.
Kerr.
Of DAnyille, Va, aged %. Had known the
claimant all his life; some years before the war
her husband died and LEFT will emAnoipatlng
all hi. slaves, and leaving them money 70 20 TO
Llberlai he knew that Mrs FltEhugh was loyal,
and that after the war she had taken the oath
Alfred BsylIss testified that the amount was
correct, and the charges not exhoTbltant,
Thomas Ogden and John Dean testified to the
same.
John =. Wood testified as to loyalty Of the
claimant during the war,
William II. Burke was sworn, and testified
am hlty.sevon years VI age, and q native OF
FaiIiaNi have lived all my life with the family.
nam au one o. We saSss commonplace oy mI, fd
10 Alexandria during tho war. have often
heard Mrs. FItEhugh speak against pulling
down the old Dag. She wanted to die under the
Tag she had lived under. was family ser.
want, and never heard her utter . dlslOyal sentl.
ment In her life. The sunday before General
| Lee rendered his resignation hoard hor say 10
position in the. array and 20 soutr.
such a thing ;, 90 the most Tuesday, i
and asked me Il Mrs FltIhugh was up. 1 told
him no. He LETT word that he was going IA
Richmond. She said, after I told her what
| General Lee said, that she feared that he had
rendered his resignation. She told me to get
her the sun, l did 90, and there she saw that
he had rendered his resignation and gone South
She then said, +" He has ruined himself forever. II
| 4 knOtU hoF uNn0Fnl nj - re-
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

dinner, and then, returning to their rooms, pro-
coed to make up their verdict,
BY his direction the Jury was taken TO hotel
by the bailiffs, and the court took recess
VERDICT AND aENTRHCH
About $50 O'Clock the Jury returned, and amer
the roll was called, in response to the usual
question, no you nnd the prisoner at the bar
guilty or not guilty" the foreman promptly an.
swered, Guilty Of manslaushter.'
The Judge then asked DeKran " he had any.
thing TO say why sentence should not be pro.
nOunoed upon HIN.
Amer short convsrsatlon between the prs.
Oner and his counsel, (Mr. Barrett,) the latter
replied In the negative, but asked the Judge to
be lenient on account Of his youth.
The Judge then said II the counsel for the
prisoner had no objection he would sentence him
Immediately, No objection being made he con-
unued, saying that after hearing tho charge
and the evidence the Jury had seen At TO bring
In verdict Of granddaughter. The least pun
lshment provided by the law In such cases was
two years, and the greatest eight years In the
penitentary, and no folt that In this case he was
compelled TO give tho highest The sentence Of
the court was that he he sent to the Albany pen.
ltentlary for period Of eight years at harl
labor.
The prisoner was taken in charge and con
yeyed back to the jail. Judge Humphreys sig.
niiled his Willingness that Phdgett DO admitted
TO bail to day Ia the sum Of 1900.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17
DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.


In accordance with a previous arrangement,
q number Of prominent citizens Of the District
called upon the President yesterday morning,
for the purpose OF cOngratulatng him on tho 10.
suit Of tho recent grand Republican victory here.
Among the party were Governor Cooke, Gen.
Chapman, MessTs. Alexander Il. Shepherd, W ,
A. Cook, and John II. Brooks.
The party were introduced to the President
by the Governor, after which ceremony he stated
that they had called as representatives Of the
District government and tho Republican gene.
raj committee to congratulate him upon tho glO.
riOus results Of the recent State elections, aud
particularly upon the one held In the District.
He said that during tho canvass the several
local committees mad lAbOred hard, inspired with
determination to elect tho Republican candl.
dates, and thus send out to the people Of the
country from the capital q vlndlcauOn OF the al,
mlnstratlOn and Of the President Ms a man and
fslUW-0ltiIen, and an entire approval Ol his act
In reply, the President stated that the results
| OF their labor was both encouraging and Halter
Ing to himi that while he would gladly have re-
tired to private lie he could not he lOrgetiul Of
| the many expressions Of the people In his favor
| and warmly appreciated the handsome action nj
the people Of the District who were his friend,
| and neighbOrs. The heavy majority here wal
| certainly great triumph for the Republican
party, and as such highly pleasing to HIN.
| Some time was then spent IN social converse
after which the delegation babe Rdleu to The
| President and retired.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17
DEATH or MAJOR KING.
Coraner'z Inquest aud Verdict 90 Way N
Explosion Took Place.

CoraneT,s Inaurst aud Verdict 90 Way No
Explosion Took Place.
Yesterday morning Coroner Patterson held
an Inquest over the bOiy Of Major p. H. King,
who was found dead on Tuesday morning In the
Central house. The body had been removed to
his late residence, corner Of FlNh and X streets,
and after q Jury had been empanneled the Wit.
nessea were examined, and testified as follows:
John Williams sworn. IL a clerk In one Of the
Departments; between 3 and O'Clock on Tues.
day went to tho Central house, and on going up
stairs opened the door and found both men ".
Ing senseless on the floor; thought they were
both dead; went Immediately for a physlsiani
Cooley could not speak; was In the room the
night beioss when they prepared 70 rotlrei King
drunk the gas was still burning when no
opened the door In the afternoon.
MS COMPANION TEsTIFIEs.
BENJAMIN Cooley sworn. He and deceased re.
tired to bed between and O'Clock, a. m, Tues.
day. He was sober, and King proposed to stay
with him; they laid down and spread some over.
coats over them; not long Afterwards King got
up and went to an adjoining room to get some.
thing to drink. When he returned he turned
OF the gas, and must have turned II on on the
burner next to the one he turned of. Knew
nothing moro Of what happened as he went Ia
sleep at once, Both were we'll and In possession
Of their faculties. No conyersRtlOn took place
amer King went to bed. Mr. King had been In
tie habit OF sleeping there, and Of drinking
there. when he came there on the night ia
question no appeared sober, and did not drink
at oil until he got up from the bed, as stated,
but witness dld not know whether no drank
James Cook sworn. Did not know Of any dlfn.
Guilty between King and the proprietor Of the
house. Knew nothing Of the occurrence.
Chas. Barton sworn and testified Same o..
above.
Dr. j. =. Hartigan sworn: Had made m ex.
and lungs we're Redeemed and tiiied With irothy
mucus. Found the left side Of the heart empty
the right was charged with black fluid blood, q
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The Hebrew Feast NJ Tabernacles began last
evening, and continues to he celebrated by the
Reformed lsraelitU5 seven days, and by tho Or
thUdUN eight days II II one OF those three testi,
walls upon which all adults were COMMANDED 70
repair 10 jerusalem and To lay an offering upon
the altar Of the temple ut the time when the
Hebrews claimed Palestine as their land. II Is
pre-emlnontly feast Of joy, and branches Of
the palm tree with apples Of paradise and myr,
ties are borne In the synagogue while the no
sunnRhs are sung az a song OF JOY and thanks
During the seven days OF the festival II IL the
custom Of the Orthodox Hebrew to dwell In q
booth erected by him US a remembrance Ut the
snIOurn Oi the children Of Israel In the wilder.
ness AFTER their exodus from Egypt, when Il
one OF the occurrences which this feast cvm.
memOTAtCs.
Tho first, and by the Orthodox also the second
day Is a general holiday, while the following
work may to performed. The seventh day Is
the Concluding festival and applications are
offered to Providence 10 bless mankind during
the coming autumn and winter Seasons, The
eighth day Il a supplementary festival, when
the lsIaclltcs rejoice for the giving Of the
Law"
As most Of the Hebrew festivals this also has
n twUfud siRuihcn nCe-u spiritual and natural
When the Hebrews occupied Palestine this was
the time Ut gathering In Of the harvest, and Of.
icrngs VI tho FIRST lTuils we're laid upon the
altar,
The festival ls based upon tho 23l chapter Of
l.cyltlcus, verses - ~, which command the
children VI Israel to observe tho fifteenth day Ol
the seventh month, when the fruits Ut the held
have been HaTneTeh, asa festival Of the Lord
when no seryilo work ghall be done. All Israel
!tes are to dwell In tAhCTnlrlcs Tor seven uays
they aud their generations forever.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

In the supreme Court Of the District today
MessTs. John q. Harkness, Samuel Bacon and
d. u Mckeldon, commissioners appointed To
Appraise the lots In squares 6s7 and 0ss reported
upon reconsideration Of the apprnisement
made OF the property owned by Francis Hanna
In square SIS. They beg leave 10 represent that
owing TO u subdivision Of lot u, In square 6ss
and the peculiar relation that the front pa ri
bears 10 lot 10, they think that the valuation
OF the front part OF lot ~ should be the same as lot
10, and by the consent Of the court they mako
this change, and appTalso tho said part VI ut
u at ~ 20 per square loot instead Ot a. IS AS At
hTst 1ppTaised.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

THURsroH's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder Is tho
bost Dentrhoo In use. It ksepsthe Teeth ooHn
and white, and the gums found aud healthy.
Price 20 and kCpents.
JoUYHH's lnOdGT0uB Kid Glove Cleaner Is 70 T
superior to anything known. Price 20 cents.
THOHPsoH's PomAdO Optims IL exquisite. 1t
Goftens, bOautlhes, and strengthens the hair
Price % and 90 cents,
All for sale BY Druggists,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

Green h Williams will sell, at 10 O'Clock, a.
m, at 0l3 street northwest q magnificent as.
sOTtment Of household furniture
Also, at o'clock, p. m, on tho premises, parts
Of lots and 2, In square 873, situated on street
north, between Ninth and Tenth west, with all
the improvements thereon, consisting OF a three.
story pressed brick front house, with all modern
improvements
Latimer n OleAry will sell, at l;3O o'clock, p
M, on tho premises, lot No. l, In square 500,
situated at the corner Of Eighth and + streets
northwest. Also, lot No. 10, In subdivision Of
lots In square $50, on Flnh street, between N
and northwest. Also, all Of lot I, and the
eastern half Of lot s, and tho northern part OF
lot II, and the southern part Of lot ~, all
situated In square $40, fronting on N and Finh
streets nor Invest.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The Howard Republican club Of the Second
district met at their room IN the evening OF Tues
day, the 18th instant, and elected the following
officers to serve tor the ensuing yenr, viz Pres.
dent, X. q CunnlnghAmi vice president, James
Madison Jackson. Executive committee, Hon.
y. S. b. Wall, chairman John Higgins, Walter
Butler, Solomon Phillips, John N. Hunt Joseph
4. Settle aud Allan PGintdexteT
On motion the name OF the club was CHANGED
from Howard" to "COlumbia."
On motion Of Mr.. Wall u vote NJ thanks was
rendered to the retiring officers for the able md
efficient manner IN which they served the club
during the past year. After short addresses by
Messrs. Wall, HOLLAND, Harris, Bailey and Gun
bingham the CLUB adjourned, subject 10 the call
Of the president.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

Tho deciding game Of base ball between the
Mutuals, Of New York, and the BHltimoFes, Of
Baltimore city, will be played here on Saturday
next on the Olympic grounds. As both Of there
clubs are we'll known In the profession, and
stand an excellent chance for tho championship,
this game will doubtless prove interesting, as
each will do their best 10 win. II has been
some time since the lOvors OF this pasJlme have
had an opportunity TO witness a tirbt.olAss game
IN this city, and the chance 10 now offered them.
II the game about to take place 10 we'll attended
dOubtless other deciding games between FIRST
class mines will DO played here.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

Mr.. ThOs. Russell h Co., tho we'll known wine
and liquor merchants Of Pennsylvania avenue,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, have
Just been making some extensive alterations In
AsAll know, Mr.. II. 10 gentleman Of energy
and taste, and his endeAyors to supply the pub.
lie with the choicest and best brands Of Wines,
trOnaEO OF the public In few days the work
will be completed, and the store re0pened with
a carefully selected stock for the fall season's
trade,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

Superintendent W. =. wallace was directed
to Geo that Hulso n Birch proceed to lay foot
pavement at once on II street, between Penn.
fylvanln avenue and Twenty fourth street, rs
directed.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

WIN. II. Tyler was informed, In reply to his
presentation Of bill Tor work on a school.house
on Twelfth and q streets southeast, that the
board have nothing to DO with such bills, aud
that he must Look to the school trustees for pay
mcnt Of same.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The contract Of MsssrS Gray 4 King has been
extended 20 a. to include the laying Of sewer
on tho east side Of Fifteenth street northwest
between and T streets, to connect the sewer on
Fierce Place with the 7 street main.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

LADIEs AND GENTLEMEN, II you wish your
wearing apparel cleaned In hrsLolAss manner
send them to A. FISHER, CTS Ninth street, OPP
pOsite Patent Once. Tho Professor will give
you satisfaction without fall
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17
DISTRICTNOTES


David Roachs contract for grading First
street east, between street and the river, was
extended - ne to embrace the Erayeling Of the
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

Mr. George FolluusbcC contractor, was urged
In prosecute his work on Second street north.
wcst more rapidly, otherwise other measures
viii hc rosortod to to have It completed,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

David KeppcL contractor for paving Tenth
street, from TO \ northwest, was directed to
rush the work forward to completion rs soon rs
possible.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17
THE COURTS


SUPREME CoURT or THE DISTRICT IN 0EN.
KRAL TERM.-Chlef Justice GARTER and Jus.
tices Wylie and Macarthur sat IN baHe yeBter.
day, and considered the following cases;
r POmerOy vs. CLARK. This case was argued by
Mr.. Riddle for the defendant and Messrs, Perry
and Casey for the plaintiff.
United States vs.. Lots osT and oss. Order
adopting amended appralsement. Adjourned.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The Weed Sewing MAOhine-tho machine that
gives more general satisfaction than any other
can DO purchased or leased on favorable terms
at Uompanys Agency, 400 Ninth street, lm
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The Washington CITY Savings Hank,
corner Of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue
pays per cent. interest on all deposits. De-
poslts can he made and drawn at viii.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The National Savings Bank EN-
corner OF New York avenue and Fifteenth
street, pays per cont on deposits.
Banking hours-9 to I, SaturdRys,o to I Aud
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The abandonment and most select stock OF
SuitInRs ever exhibited here Of the choicest I'm.
pUTtatlunB Uf the fall season. no garment al.
lowed 10 leave the premises unless perfectly ~.
ting and satisfactory.
A. sAKS 4 Co. $40 Seventh rlreet.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17
CITY ITEMS.

FoR A superb HAT, at popular prices, NO to
GARTER h Co.'S, a. Ninth street.
For AN KLEaAHT DREsA OR BUSINESS HAT
call on CARTER Il Co, 42t Ninth street.
I The new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia
PennsylyRnlH, has no superior in the style Of la
DIARIES oF oHoiOE PennsylvanIa blades and
fine New York Butter received daily at SPICER q
Butter Store, 90 Ninth street
"NICToR
Sewing Machine,
and
Mime. Democrats,
Patterns,
loo Pennsylvania avenue, between FOur.and a
| half and Sixth streets.
GRAND OPENING
OF the most extensive assortment Of
Doors AND SHOEs,
At One Price, and that very low,
By
| j.. HKlLBRUH,
400 Seventh street, second door from d.
lntelligeneer building.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

There was IAN at the Theatre Comlquc last
night The. audience were 10 good spirits, the
performers In tho same happy condition, and
hence, from frst to last, II was one continual
scene Of on thuslhstIc enjoyment. The company
now at this theatre IL one Ut great merit by
their talent they evoke genuine applause, hence
the large and constant support II received from
n community more eXactinR In ~ demands for
hrst-clats amusements than any other In the
country. Gentlemen uni there their own class,
and on their nights, in the quiet enjoyment OF a
cigar, they can see Hallcti and Apt dance,
hear Dclmay sing, laugh over tho funny things
OF Parker and burbank, enjoy the plutllORuCs
Of Rruwn. and wonder at the daring aud skin
| Of Mile Celeste. Certainly the Theatre COmlVue
| has legltmatsly won It's laurels
Metropolitan VnrletV Theatre.
Tho names OF MullRHn, Hlcc and Miss Ma.
KenEle were quite sufficient to draw another
| crowded house at the metropolitan last night.
| The programme holds the audience 10 ils close,
| ami Il Is one Of entertaining variety.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

The second private party of the .. O. p. W.
was given last night ut Professor SheldOn's
academy, at which there was a large attend
nnce Of young gentlemen and their lady friends.
The committee having tho affair In charge
consisting Of T. X, Stuart, ]. NJ. Green, l..
Douglass, +. W. Conrad and j. +. Ourran-
performed their duties we'll, and their efforts
were crowned with success.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

IA PeriGholc, one Of Ohenbach's best operas
was sung al the National last evening by the
Holman opera troupe. The role Of tho poor
street slngorwa assumed ny iis Sallle Hol.
man, while Don Andres Yeruey found in Mr..
Peakes a good representative The entertain.
ment was concluded with the farce Ol "Smiths Va.
Browns" or SI.oys In all Corners" with Julia
Holman as Mrs. SOmGftOn.
This evening the troupe will sing the "Bohc-
milan (iirl," and Afterwards play the drama Of
"Black Eyed susan The troupe will do their
host to please, and certainly the efforts Of Miss
SaIle Holman deserve encouragement
There u u lingering recollection In this town
Of the artistic excellence Of TUstee, lTmA and
Aimee. 1t Is probable that the talent Of these
famous queens OF opera hOuiic somewhat tore.
shadow the attractions Uf tho Holman troupe.
However, the latter has three nights moro for =
night for triumph at the national capital
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17
AMJlSE3nIENTa.


Lincoln IIniI-The I!rnad Concrit.
A most elegant AMI aPprccatlye audience
welcomed SlrnkOscu's Grand Concert Troupe at
Lincoln hall last night, and eager expectancy
caused the seats to he filed Mt most deslra.
bly, early hour ~ the excellence Of the con.
cert, extreme praise would scarcely be eNtraya.
giant, offering. as II dit, specimens Of tho world
best musical talent In voice and competition.
tho musss. CaTiotta Patti, has brought back to
her constant admirers all her glorious ~ IN.
JImmsd and like a rrTd dsd she takes all cap.
tive by her nrst clear aud yiolin.llAo note. sue
sang caro- Nome, Irum RlgolOtiu, In exquisite
STYLE tut with no effort iur elect, and In re-
spunse tn unlouiHble moore she sung within a
Mile VI EIlnBuTU' rOwu" win nniyette which
plelsed very many, although the ballhl u not
The marvellous clarity and hrm purity Of her
voice and her uusufpussei isrhHtqH' were
admirably displyei In the brGyoure rom
pIausa The French Laughing song which
she sung rs ,HCOr. wa Itself rnC0rcd with iin'
possible demands
Miss CaTy's singing was delightfully."- iaultless
She IL essentially an Intellectual and most con
sclentiouE artistic, thoroughly distinguished ny a
| firm and easily expressive use VI her splendid
| and very incusivrly endowed organ Of voice. II
| Is Toircshing to listen 10 q singer VINO ~ appa'
| rontIy ruyeTcs her art, aud whose noble pres
encc 50 much inspires appreciation Ahd conn,
dcnrc In her singing. America has produced
|
Teresa Iarreup Is as ihir daughter OF tho
| south as fame has hcraldcd her ~ being. In
touch anil capacity Of expression she ls superior
| TO tho ladies Mehlig and krcbs, and additional
| consuotude a. public performer will prove
| those gins moro iully, Hcr execution u Too
| brilliant In passages, quite oyCrpOworlng the
| composition. Her Oggt performance was thht OF
| the "Fantasio" In themes irum II Iruyatnro ~
| Tie greater part u which was cXcCllently done
| More absorbed feeling ami sympathy with the
| author would render her hotter exponent u
| tlOtt achalk, who 10 alt spirit. Mile ChrTono
| has much power not ullY developed.
| OT Mario, the Ncstur OF living tonofl, II would
| be hypcrcTilical to express disappointment al
| some essay to do. llrilllInrc Ia execution niny
bc lrsscucd In q degree, but the same sweet aud
| sympathctlr vOi1r the perfectly expressive aud
| graceful manner the same power VI enthusiasm
| which Is almost genius Itself, yet render hun {
| singer VI wonderful pnwer. His arc gus Whlct
| almost defy time. Ills "Mappari' and the fol
lowing French ChdHSOn were admirably sung.
Mons Saurot T. "A true master ui tue violin
His "Funtase Of Hungarian airs was per
formed with a smuntltHess and expression which
reminIed u as his pcrs1nHci dlit somewhat .
ole Bull. DoubtlCsSly THIS young musician 4
entering upon successful career, Tonight 4
new UFpgrathmC.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

ALL WOor CAsBNIBRE SUITS from tl7 TO $50.
Union Cashmere Suits from Sl2 10 els.
One Price, In plain ngures.
GKOR0E q, HEENINd,
No. 40 Seventh street northwest.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

FoR superb HAT, at popular prices, no to
GARTER h Co. q, "a Ninth street.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

On tree exhibition and Tor sale IArrs ooIlrcten O
OnPAlntlnEs, EnEiavnEs, % %, DTon tss AfVTs
and Photograph Frames.
I'M ARIOW
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-17

For AN RLEaAHT DREsA OR BUSINESS HA
call on GARTER n Co., 42t Ninth street.