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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

BY lnvitation OF Professor Henry, the
graduates OF Princeton College assembled at
the Smithsonian Institute lat night to par
take Of the hOspltallues Of the Professor
home and 10 form IA alumni association. AZ
$40 o'clock DR.. Harvey Llndslcy was called
~ the chair and after the report and Adop-
ton OF c0nstitution, on motion OF Secretary
Robeson, a cOmmlttee was appointed TO uomi-
nate officers. They reported Hon. W. W.
Belknap, president; Judge Dunlap, DR.. II.
Lindsey, Hon. W. d. Kelly, Hon. Stevenson
Archer. Hon. Frank 7. Blair and Hon. Geo.
N. Robes1u, vice presidents; G. Y. STAINS
bury. secretary II. B. Mum, treasurer; =.
X. Dunlap, A. Thomas Bradley and Samue Il
l.. Phllllps, executive committee.
After some Interesting remarks by Secre-
tnry Robson, Professor Joseph Henry was
Illuminated and elected an honorary member
Of the association. The Professor acknowl-
edged the honor In happy and well-timed
address, after which the meeting adjourned,
and the guests were invited to paTtake Of an
elegant collation., to which they did ample
justice, and separated at q seasOnable hour,
well pleased with the pleasant entertainment
Prof. Henry enliveued the evening with
some Interesting experiments, illustrating the
effect Of sound upon light.
Among those present were Secretary Belk-
nap, class OF Is; Harvey Lindsey, 1870; J. L.
Elliott 1851 Robson, lS41; James X. Kel-
ley, 1899; J. J. Haisted, 40; J. X. Mccain.
mon, 1855; James @. Yelling, 1874; ]. II.
CuthberL lS4S; Sam. T. LeWis, 1885; G. Y.
stansbury, 1870; 8. L. Phillips, 1853; II. r.
Mum. 1897; II. NJ iurley, 1859; p. Pendle-
ton, 1888; W. P. Ross. 1919; 4. Rafferty,, 1855;
J. NJ. Johnston, 1870; George A Otis. 1870,
w. l.. Dunlop, 1879; II. v. COrdlct 1879; W.
". shuster, IT,, 1880.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17
THE COURTS.


CIVIL.
suPRnna CouRr OF TuH UHIrEp srArHa-
Friday Fsbraery 10, lsT2-On motion o. MT;
q. h. Goodrich, Lyman ID. Brewster, esl Of
oonnscticut, was admitted A. an attorney and
counsellor Of this court
= No asa Miehasl Hurley, plalntiH IN error, vs.
T ssn sfs Ssi1 ey M sc a. wiiSSt 10 support
o the same, and BY Mr.. J. NJ. Moore IN oppOs.
10, ~ franIlln Philip and 4. s. ss!Cmsn.,
chai hled printed arguments, by leave Of the
court Ia support Of the motion 70 dismiss this
No. COS. Michael o'Dowi, plaintiff in error,
". Henry D. Russell, mayor, 40. The motion
10 dismiss this cause was argued by Mr.. Hllliard
10 support Of the same, and By Mr.. Carr In op.
Adjournsd until Monday At IL o'clock.
Cnouir .oouur-JuSge MaeArAur .-rhll
court made the following record yesterday!
Blount Son Va Jones. Judgment by de
Barehsil va Admlnistratof Of y. A. McOart.
OharrOn Va Haale. Mr.. schmidt nled a mo.
tion 70 restore case 70 the trial oaiendar.
n Lsoglsy y Bond; Appeal from Jgs.lse q
Verdict for the plaintiff for tsi.oO. Motion for
Baris V. EsIlor, Action Of SANDER, Arsu.
msnt concluded and verdict for the plAintlu fol
Smith vs.. RsintIsl n Hsrrlok. Juror with
drawn and case settled.
Hatton braves rs. Morrison. Judgment Of
court below affirmed.
sullivan ", Fish. Verdict for plaintlh for tSt
Richmond ". sharp, Action on replevin bond
Verdict for 1854 Is against the obligors Of tho
bond.
CASES ron MONDAY.
The following Gates are assigned for trial OF
Monday; Nos. 1bs, rs, i0l, 400 aii, $751; IA, 22t
The Jury was adjourned until Monday next
and the court adjourned until this morning.
CRIMINAL OouRr--CAfsC yefiice Cartier
This court was engaged yesterday In the cas-
Carpenter. report Of these eases will be found
elsewhere.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

A BiIl for lts Rreciion Passed by the Heuss.
In the House yesterday, at 2 O'Clock, Mr..
starkweather from the District Committee,
reported bill for the erection OF tho new
jail, which, after short debate, was passed,
as follows
Resolved, &C., That the Secretary Of the In.
terror, the Ohlet Justice Of the Supreme court
Of the District Of Columbia, and the Governor
Of said District are hereby created board Of
commissioners, with full power To carry out the
provisions Of the Ant Of Congress approved July
rs, lseo entitled An act authorizing the con.
stfuctl1n OF jail 10 and for the District Of %.
lumbla," and the acts Amendatory thereof And
tho said commissioners are directed 10 cause the
work Of building the jail therein provided for 70
be entered upon without delay; Provided, That
the said board sha llhAYe authority 70 change tho
site heretofore selected and % modify the plans
as shall TO tho said commissioners seem 10 be
for the best Interests Of the District OF Columbtai
and all laws Inconsistent herewith are hereby
repealed PROVIDED, That nothing herein con.
tained shall operate 70 Increase the apprOprla-
tions hsretofore IN ,de BY Congress for the cree
tlon Of said jail; And provided further, That
the District OF Columbia shall DO required 10
repay TO the Government OF the United States
the sum OF eo0,OOO required by the acts Of Don.
Rress approved March 4 1897, amendatory Of the
act " July as 1884 herein referred 10 A. obliwa.
tory on the then existing governments Of Wash.
ington and Georgetown.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

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the intent al The law Was merci, ~ InsSs
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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17
IN sTATU QUO.

TIE Case OF aeth Jshn-en-Tbe Case Called
up Agate - Heaewal Of Arrest o. To be
Rs-heard on Monday.
We stated yesterday that the discharge Of
johnson was understood TO have been under
q statute that had been repealed. The case
was called 10 the attention OF the court yes
tcrday morning by Mr.. Harrington, who
johnson held TO answer.
The statute under which the discharge was
made was approved January ~, 1857, aud the
second section reads a. follows;
.NO person examined and testIfylng before
either HoS:e, shall y held g answer srIminaly
In any court Of iuetice, subject TO any penalty
or forfeiture for any fact or act to which he shall
% REQUIRED 70 testify before either House o.
70 which be shall have to testify, whether be.
fore or amer the date OF the act"
Mr., Harrington called the attention Of the
Court 10 the following statute OF June g
1888, which repealed the one last mentioned.
The repeating statute Is as follows;
THAT the provisions Of the second section Of
an act ontitled An act more efectually To en-
force the Attendance Of witnesses on tho sum.
JanaaSy ~ ISL, b ansndSd' altered and re-.
pealed, 90 a. 10 read A. follows: That the testi.
noay o. witness examined and testifying be.
Tore si.hsr House Of Congress, or any commit.
used A. evidence against such witness 10 any
criminal prosecution In 4 court u justice: Pro-
, aS'Isss kha 1870, 20 ocisl per o. rse9rd
shall be held 70 be taken or Included within the
privilege Of said evidence, 90 a. To protect such
d and M s sg shs s ISrs
70 refusa 10 testify 10 any fact or 10 produce any
paper touching which he shall be examined BY
either House Of OolEress, for the reason that
his testimony touching such fact, or the pro-
him or otherwise render him Infamous"
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17
LOCAL AFFAIRS


NOTICES. or NRw ADVERTIsEfRNTt'
Rrv. suMHEn ELLIS, Of Newark, N. j. VIII
preach tomorrow.
RnLIaIous services In Foundry church To-
morrow. ,,.-
n.v TsAvts, late Of clark \ Travis, real e'-
A Twosronv and basement dwelling for
sale.
str new brick houses for sale.
A TWO STORY brisk dwelling for sale.
sroEu. Roou, No. IDo Seventh street, Tor
rent
RH wARSEn, real estate broker and auc.
tIonser will sell, on Friday, March s. at Io'clock,
D. m, a two.story frame dwelling, No. AIS Sow.
enth street southwest.
Elk. WILSON has s75 900 to loan.
w.P. OOTTRELL a 90, successor, to Dec. W.
LInvilie \ Co, lumber dealers.
DiviNE SERVICES 10 Assembly, Presbyterian
church tomorrow.
SIN cARp from Davenport \ Martlnials.
RELIGIOUS sERviCEs In ths First Presbyterian
church tomorrow.
n. n. wARNnR, real estate broker and Auc.
tlonser, will sell, on Monday, March I, ut
O'Clock, p. m, = two story frame dwelling, No.
Sos New York avenue, between Third and
Fourth streets.
BH. wARHER, real estate broker and auc
tloneor, viii sell, on Tuesday, March s, at
O'Clock, p. m, q tWo.story frame dwelling on
Maryland avenue, near seventh street.
b. II. v AKSER. auotloneer and real estate
broker, will sell on Wednesday, March 4, at
O'Clock, p. m, a two story frame dwelling on the
north side Of Disnore street. between y aud
and Ninth add Tenth streets.
B.H. wARSER, real estate broker and anc
tioneer, viii sell on Thursday, March I, at
O'Clock, p. m, q twO-story frame dwelling.
THn Washington anniversary Of the Amerl
can Tract Society will be held tomorrow.
TIN active members Of the President
Mounted Guard viii meet Monday night.
FuRSIaHED ROOMS, With board, at No. 1910
street northwest.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

meeting Of the stockholders OF this club
was held last evening at the new clubhouse,
on New York avenue, between Fourteenth
and fifteeuth streets. Prior to the business
meeting the stockholders were invited TO take
view OF the premises, which they did, and
expressed themselves highly RratIded with
the arrangements Ut tue Uutfufug, the furni'
ture and decorations. Everything that can
minister to the comfort and convenience OF
the members Of the Climb has been provided,
aud good taste has been displayed The 22d
OF February has been fixed as The day for the
formal opening Of the club, and on that oc.
casiou, by vote OF the stockholders, members
will be allowed to bring their friends, both
male and female to visit the club-rooms
during the day and evening, beginning ut l
p. m. Al the business meeting the president,
Col j. @, Berrett, stated that the capital
all been taken, and Il would be sufficient to
pay all the expenses OF the purchase, repairs
and furnishing Of the building.
A series Of rules were presented and
adopted.
Aresolutlon OF thanks TO the gentlemen
who had charge Of the improvements was
adopted.
The following gentlemen were selected as
the officers OF the club: President, james q.
Berrctt; vice president, Gov. Henry d. Cooke;
secretary. Nathaniel b. Fugitt treasurer,
HAllet KllbOurn. A. 4. Shepherd, Colonel 8.
3. Smoot and Hon. f. G. IBgersoll constitute
the committee on finance. The trustees are
J. g. berrett, 4. X. Shepherd, s. s. Smoot,
N. l.. Jeffries, Hallet KilbouTn, X. J. Merrlck,
J. o. Evans, Z. Q. Ingersoll and N. B. Flu
Kitt Mr.. John A. Gray has been selected as
the caterer for the club.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

THtuate % henueCts
meeting OF the members Of the bar Of
the supreme Court OF the United States was
held yesterday, and appropriate resolutions
70 the memory Of Hooking ". Hunter, Of
Ohio, and Il. ]. Brent OF Maryland, were
adopted,
Mr.. Corwiic paid a most appropriate tribute
10 the m:mOry OF Nj. Huuter, aud then
Mr.. Bradley said was not aware OF this
meeting until few minutes ago, when en-
tered the room, Just before Mr.. Ewing closed
bis rOmarks on the death Of Mr.. Hunter.
Aud thus am wholly unprcpared to speak
In fitting terms OF another professional
bn'ther, Robert J. Brent. whose recent death
has made gap 10 our circle. knew him
from his entrance upon bis professional life,
and watched bis growth 20 his full maturity.
His honors were achieved a. much nj the bar
OF this District and OF this court a. In any
forum, and wo had full opportunities to OBJ
Industry, hs devotion 70 his dulles Id SHOW how
thoroughly he entered iuto his clients case
and made Il his own, what study and 70.
search he brought to the preparation OF his
case, how he never rested under defeats, but
with wondrOus fertility and unlmpalred hope
and Vlgor prepared for another struggle, ill
his cases were disposed Of by court Of last
resort. His mind was. In some respects, pecu-
liar for, with but very little Imagination, he
always liked the attention OF the court and
49, 'N'g - - $50 s'hfel eaN
powers of generalization.
Trained by severe discipline 10 the practice
OF his profession while associated with bis
father la thls District, and ripened ~ after
experience In the higher grades OF his pro-
tesslon alter his removal TO Maryland, he
brought to the discharge OF bis active dutiea
US Attorney General Of that State, In the full
vigor OF his life, qualities which commanded
the respect OF bench and bar, and established
him Ia the respect OF the whole people.
Ills practice expanded aEd grew, so that at
one time IL was dlnicult TO say where he was
most occupied, In New York, New Jersey.
rennsylvaniA, MARI land this District or Nlr-
ginia, Tor he seemed TO he almost ubiquitous
and In more than two places Ut the same time
We, who were brought In contact with him,
were often astonished at his intellectual rv-
sources which, while he was being whlrled
IRON forum 70 forum enabled him 10 arrange
his cases while on his route, TO prepare his
brleisI 70 leave 90 dark corners unexplored,
and to be ready when called on before judge
or jury with q mind stored with the facts and
The law OF the case.
IL was my fortune 10 practice In the same
courts with him for more than quarter 81
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

A meeting OF the board CT Ave commission
ere was held last evening, s. 5. Baker, prcsi-
dent, In the chair II. D. BARLEY, secretary.
There were present Commissioners Barker,
Bayly, Booker, Collins and Smith.
The minutes OF the previous meeting were
read and approved.
A Communication was received from Lem
uei Weeden, accompanying bill as hostler,
and asking that he receive his salary for the
month OF January, 1872.
On motion the matter was postponed until
the attorneys opinion can be obtained.
Commissioner Barker, from the committee
on telegraph, reported fayorably the bill OF
=, Baker for services In the Office OF hre-alarm
telegraph.
Alter considerable discussion, the bill was
approved.
Ihe chief engineer presented for the eT-
animation OF the board, a "plpe holder, In
vented BY James Lowe, foreini an No. 5 com
pany. Referred 10 committee on hose.
On motion, the board adjourned.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

A petition signed by Clinton Lloyd, A.
Grant G. II. Holden and others was pre-
scented by Mr.. Cole In the Senate yesterday,
praying that the name OF East Capitol street
DO changed to Lincoln avenue; that said ave.
nue. be Improved by grading, and that the
route OF the Metropolitan railroad be changed
10 run on that avenue.
Judges DIN and Humphreys appeared be-
fore the Senate Committee on the District OF
Columbia yesterday morning to urge the
passage OF TIE bill for the restoration OF the
custody OF the District jail To the marshal Of
the District. Gov. Cooke was before the
committee 10 explain the nature Of the To-
debteduess Of the District, In connection with
the blu providing for the funding OF the debt
Of Washington, reported fRyOrably by the
committee on the eth Of January last.
Messrs. Samuel Bacon and W. q. MetIerott
were before the committee 10 oppose the APP
preparation Of 800, 900 for the Piedmont and
Potomac railroad. Mr.. W. d. Cassin, of
Georgetown, aud Col Cox, Of Virginia, ap-
peared and made arguments Ia support Of
the appropriation. The committee took no
acIion on either Of the above subjects. The
memorial Of Mrs. Josephine 8. Grinlng, pray
Ing Tor relief Tor certain services rendered In
the care OF freedmen, was considered and
referred 10 subcommittee, consisting Of
Messrs. Sumner and Nckers. The commit
tee agreed TO report fayOrably on the case OF
Dr, ID, Willard Bliss, nominated as member
OF the Board OF Health, vice Henry A. Will
lard, resigned. The bill introduced a few
days since by Mr.. Patterson, to establish a
municipal court In the District of Columbia,
was referred 10 Messrs. Lewis and Spencer.
The committee also considered, but took no
action on the bill entitled IAN act 10 provide
for the creation OF corporations In the Dis
trlet OF Columbia by general law"
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

Inspector General Gatchell reports the ar
rival and sale Of marine products as follows
Arrived, pungy Cunningham, with $40 bush
els OF Rappahannock aud Tassmake err 8 oysters
small, 80 cents; large, very fne, 90 per 6ushal
Condemned, l bushel oysters at Eleventh.
street wharf.
Live stock report for the week ending Feb
ruary 10! Al Ciark's depot for the sale Of
swine, so hogs sold at prices same rs last
week, G.SO@7.62I1 per cwt. net. At the
Senue market, 10 cows, having calves, sold
al from s25 10 e4O. At DroyeTs' Resi-. al
beeyes on sale 2S5 sold for slaughter IN mi
District at prices from Sl.JO to S8 10 Der cwt',
better grades, S7.25 per cSt 20 remained
unsold. T3 sheep on sale; 37s sold for
slaughter 10 this District, aud 23i sold Tor
Balumorei prices from GlG To cents per
on sale; prices from $50 10 S47.5
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Remington Falrlamb were
TAT home" In their usual agreeable aud hos
pitable manner, TO select circle Of personal
friends who called on Thursday evening al
their residence, $40 Seventeenth street. The
assembled guests representing musical, liz
erary, and artistic circles Ia Washington So
clety, were handsomely entertained by the
rendition OF most exquislte vocal and lnstru-
mental music by the accomplished host and
hostess. "L'Ardlta Valse" (Arditi), and 1.-THE
Way TO Paradlse" (BlumenthAl), were sung
by Mrs. fairlamb, with q plano accompany
inent by Prof. J. X. Palrlamb, who also rem
dered grand triumphAl march, entitled
The Victory Won" aud sung 1.-THE Winged
Messenger" composed by Iesca. Mrs. y.
read with hne effect the humorous poem by
Hood entitled THE Lost Heir" In which her
well cultured voice did ample justice TO the
flne Irish brogue Of tue half distracted
mother who bitterly bomoaued the loss OF her
'darllnt'' Billy, and yearned Tor him with
maternal affection,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

A mass meeting Of Republicans Of the First
district was held last night In UnlOntOwn, ut
which statement was heard from Hon. Sol
Umon q. Brown In relation TO certain meas
nres 10 the effect that the Board Of Public
Works and the contractors were 10 Import
laborers from Maryland at one dollar per
day Mr.. Brown showed the utter falsi j Of
the Tumor. A resolution was offered by Hon.
Lewis II. Douglass, lndorsing Grants admin
lstratlon aud tayorlng his denomination; after
which Grant club was organlzed by the
eIecu9h OF Frederick Douglass, jr president;
II, Hunter, secretary, aud Gabriel Green,
treasurer.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

Latlmer 4 Cleary will continue the sale OF
the great English collection OF books at 7i30
y. m.
Also, at 10 O'Clock, 10 front Of their spacious
warerooms, large and superb collection Of
household furniture, parlor, bedroom aud
kitchen effects,
Also, at ~ o'clock m, one hne shihIng.top
buggy
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

The treasurer Of the colored school board
has Just received q warrant for % Osl5 .OS.
being the full amount due from the school
fund 70 date.
Mr.. L. O. Gunnell, OF the National Metro
polltan bank, Ia lying dangerously IN at his
residence, Of iniiammatory rheumatism.
Eight lA0orers and mechanics were dis
charged from the Washington navy ward
yesterday. Rather hard at this season OF he
year.
The farmers OF L0udoun county, Virginia,
Purpose TO hold a meeting on the second oil
March, TO organize a farmers and dairy
mems aAsosiation, to establish depot with
an authorlked agent for the sale Of produce
In the Washington and Alexandria markeIs.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

The Washington Temperance League will
hold the next regular meeting In Ryland
chapel, corner OF Tenth street aud Maryland
ayenue) IslAnd) to-morro W, att pm. Hon.
N. ID. leggett president Of theLeague, will
Wright, N. D., aud others will speak. Music
by tho church choir. Everybody invited.
seats free,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

WAanIHaron, 10. o., JAnuATy n, Is7a.
On ths petition II WniLAM SHAY, ii Msdiaon
ooSsty Mia praylar fof the eHtshsio1 ~ a patant
grad "a 70 bin oe ~ nh day d April, lsos for
imus,lVoulant In " Trapai
ts oTdogod that thg testimony In the be closed
qH hs sa.h s.y II hsssh aa,st, that ne time ioi
y Ne .th DAY n April asIS and that said petit
liqn BE- heard On the 10Th dsy Of April NEXT
isssbSv KID. LBddkTT, Commissioner,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

WI. Wall 4 CO., Auctloneers, have sold, for
the United States Government the dwelling
house aud lot formerly occupied by Major
Hodge, on X street next 10 the corner OF Yer :
mont avenue, between Fourteenth and Fiji
teenth streets, TO Colonel s. 8. SmoOt, for
SCI, 400. Thil Is an evidence OF how property
Ia improving In that locality.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

THunsroN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Powder ls the
best DsntrIhoe in use. It keeps the Teeth clean
and white, aud the gums sound aud healthy.
JouvENs Inodorous KID Glove Cleaner IL far
superior TO anythlng known.
TnoNrsoN's PomRde 0ptime Is exquisite. II
softsns, beautinos, and Strengthens the hair.
All for sale by Druggists.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

OF some Of our Washington merchanta
deserves special mention. And among
these Is our friend John Bowling, OF tho
streets, who has placed In his store, for the
special purpose OF roasting aud grinding
coffee beautiful steam engine, huilI by Nj.
b. Chambers, orner FlfIh aud II street,. Mr..
bowling always had the reputation Of keep
Ing the best cOlfees and selling them at New
York prices IL becomes necessary, In order
to supply his large and increasing trade, To
make this addition 10 his establishment. We
say 10 our readers, buy your teas aud coffee
At the above establishment, aud you will get
them At New York prices. IU| =.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-02-17

RAJ EsTATE-Mr A. .. Travis, late Of
the arms OF q. II. Holden 4 Co., aud Clark
4 Travis, has established an agency for the
buying, renting and selling Of real estate,
and ehecting Insurance In the best companies,
NJ No. 4Oi Seventh street. corner Of ID street
northwest. Mr.. 7. Is q young man OF energy
and buslnees qualifications, aud all business
Entrusted 10 him win be attended to with
pTomptness and fidelity.