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National Republican., 1873-12-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SPECIAL SALE
OF
Elegant French Dress Goods,

nusl steck taking, about the. nh Of February aud
q n
much a. twenty-five per cent. ON staple goods,
aud We Intend to close out our fsucy stock, efcnM
amuch greater sacrifice, aud Invite the psrtlcular
sssnn s,lsnson ss ssr sgo"er' aud 'hs p"s'
RICH BLACK AND COIORED SILKS,
comprising some of the mosi superb good si,nportc
pieces of Nss, L!sht Striped I'D .hesk s,s'
" si.as and si.S and all very cheap. a,
s.,n snleee%s % Of ~ s'lk Light co'ored sa"ns :" w.
easel rlsce. .Hish. Lu.,rc Black SIX at els
io pieces sfLppin q frcnch Merinoe. ft9m % cts.
ever been offered IN this city.
sn,nss sps sns III. srpes =. IS cts.
former price 81. y with many othsr tsncy eo9ns,
which we now ofer At about two thirds OF the or's
ii sS Icss sS ~
to sell them ont this season.
es,asas s,sf oi SJsJRRSfsS sR sea 0
Ss, ,ss Ssss a,S. sAs; r.%.r %l
ssnes, Emprcs. Cieih., Deislncs, Ccrdinets, hsn-
bic article o3 the Kind Imported, and We rasrsntee
P'ss siS low :, =. the same ass as Ss Ssrs
on hand . complete assortmcnt Of fiNE PAlshnn
shAWLs. ofnew aud stylish patterns, rsnf'nE
ir.in ~ 10 tlo each, and compleie s,ock @
son to call and scc them. one price only In plain
hsures.
w. m. Shuster & Bro,
National Republican., 1873-12-31

Tue Masonic brethren OF Philadelphia have
in view 4 movement to invite representatives
hom shd Grand Masonic Lodges Of the entire
National Republican., 1873-12-31
". ". oUuSt0r " pTo',
sis Pennsylvania Avenue.
WASHINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE.

WASHINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE.
CORNER OF SEVENTH AND L STREETS,
receives ladies' as well AZ se.tle,ssn s any ,,n.,
Of Instruction and training especially desFncd Q
render the graduate encicnt In the practtcs an
Of life, and thus competent for seif-support. The
course 10 especially valuable to those who wish 10
The DAY sessions siiord the hest opportunity for
young gentlemen aud for young ladies between tine
The Evening Sessions are specially designed for
men and women and youths who are engaged uurink
the day and seek protnotio ,,
The business Course cYmprises; nnsness nnnn mp,,n
Commercial Georrsphy, speling, hcsding and Pc,
lamation. PcntnsnshIp, bookkeeping applird 10
the various branches Of husineys. Business i,rac-
iee Commereisi Law, rollic,i EeonSmG ana ,nfl- s,
paTtment., the Prepsrsiory Department. and the
The rates OF tuition, by the nsalment plan, pises
the nd'sntsges o. TINS J, en, time
Graduates receIye the diploma of the National
Association OF business Colleges;
For particular Information call At the college OF
Iesi-St N. @. SPENCER, President. b
National Republican., 1873-12-31

THE country north, east and ives. Of us Is
covered with snow, which has fallen TO suffi-
cicnt depth to obstruct the passage OF the trains
on several OF the greet lines of railway. OF
course, sieighing is q holiday pastimc In these
localities. No snow has fallen hcre yet Of any
consequence
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

Company have taken their business In this city
into their own hands, and we regret to learn that
1t Ia not As YET settled whether or not they Will
be ablo 10 Keep their machines here for sale.
The capacity Of their factories is worked to the
highest pitch; yet the company cannot supply
the demand, 80 that In cities In which their
agents have given them any trouble they close
their Offices We hope the company VIII make
an exception In favor OF this city, Tor having
importance to families with this labor and slgAl-
saving blessing. The Domestic company have
only manufactured machines NJ the East Tor \
f,w yeaTu yet they are third In point OF sale, and
II Is said that u they could supply the demand
tIey would be 1rst. The company has one OF the
grandest buildings ever constructed for the pur-
poses OF commerce, and they are now looking out
Tor site for their permanent factories. The
oompanys ONCE IN this city Is In the Masonic
Temple, on Y and Ninth streets,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

Talk about the curiosity of women! We
will back fly against any woman. Just
watch him as he gaily trayerscs bald mans
Uranium, halts on the eyelid, and, taking a
cursory glance around him, waltzes over to
the end OF the nose, pceps up one nostril,
and, having satisfied his curiosity there, cur
yettes over the upper lip, and takes a glance
up the other. With a satisfactory smile at
having seen all there Is to be seen there, he
makes bee line for the chin, stopping mo-
ment to explore the cavity formed by the
closed lips. Arriving at the chin, he takes q
notion to creep down under the shirt collar
but suddenly Insulating, he turns around as
II he had forgotten something, and proceeds
to an exploration Of the ears. This con-
cluded, he carries out his original intention,
and disappears between the neck and shirt
collar, emerging after the lapse Of some min
utes with IN air seeming to say he has per-
formed his duty. What matters the frantic
attempts to catch him, the cnraged gestures
and the profane languagc7 They disturb his
equanimity not moment. Driven from one
spot, he lights on another. He finds he has
got a duty to perform. and he does it,
laurence american.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11
GENERAL CTTrNEJViS.

Thomas +. waggamsn has sold part Of lot . In
square 81, with improvements, for si,I2h also
lots - and 80, In square $50 for ~ cents per foot.
Yesterday morning about o'clock q coal-oil
lamp exploded IN the house q Thomas Clark,
No. 9l9 Third street, but fortunately caused
slight damage.
Oficer Hughes yesterday morning, about 600
O'Clock. found white female child dead, appsr-
entity about six months old aud evidently still
born, at the Seventh street wharf.
Mr.. Richard Delacy, on Saturday about 10
O'Clock, while attempting to Jump from a buggy
on Fourteenth street, near Boundary, fell and
broke his leg. lie was taken home and medical
attendance rendered
The chlldren's excursion to-day Ia over the
baltimore and Ohio railroad, free use OF cars,
nc, having been rendered by the company 10
the persons having the management OF tho az.
fair. This contribution Ia OF practical value.
and should receive the recognition It merits, for
without y the excursion would have been q
lsmentable failure.
Remember the oIpnans' festival at the schuct.
zen Park to-day. II will he q rare occasion OF
enjoyment. The orphans prize nag will DO pre-.
sented at $50 O'Clock this afternoon. The sue
cessful society in competition for the nag will
not be known until O'Clock this afternoon
when the committee appointed for the purpose
will render decision,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

Al this season OF the year an infinite amount
OF phIiosophc ponsense Is written for the bene-
ut Of persons who have not learned the art Of
swimming, giving all sorts OF impossible direc-
tons how TO proceed wAsn strangling In the
water. The simple, plain fact IL that such a one
10 cling TO, and all this talk about keeping cool,
with the arms down, &c., Ia superlative foolish
ness and unmitgated humbug. swimming Ia
not only an art, hut It is one very dlicult TO ac-
quire. Long and constant practice only Will
Teach It, and the silly rules given by ldi0tic phil
osophers would distract the best swimmer that
ever lived. II Is exceedingly diincult for an
adept to iOat mOtiOnless In the water. In fact,
this Is u feat that good swimmers delight TO dis
play. Yet this Is what drowning persons are,
motion, exhausting as Il Il, Ia much easier, and
a novice can no more noat on scientific princ-
pies than he can read, while drowning, the sci.
enlinc book written for persons IN his sltuationr
drown
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

portrayed tho character OF Bible Christian. Ho
thinks on Christs uame aud makes oft mention
Of ". Also, some OF the immunitles Of Chris
culIar and special promise Of doi that the Chris
jewels.
mentlng fear. Such arc not Characteristic Of the
relation Of true disciple TO Christ. on the con-
trary " is written that by faith 1--WE have peace
with God" There 10 now, therefore, no con.
dcmnatlOn to them who love Ood.r "0reat peace
have they who love God" Fear Of tormenting
kind Ia the counterpart OF wickedness. The fear
referred to Is a tllal fear, comprehendlng In Its
eNortise humility, reverence, sincerity and an
obedience Of preference, all prompted by love,
which teaches Its possessor to honor God and
regulate his actions in keeping with his divine
prccepts, offering no offence because the love on
which u IL based forblds IL. -..,-.-
Beyond fearing the Lord the Christian "thlnks
on his name" This name IL imprinted on his
thoughts, because ,loye OF II Is implanted within
the very springs OF his being, down deep In the
heart. Christ ~ his prophet, priest and king,
ruling over all his emotions. The Christian
W III his name the scheme Of redemption. II IL,
therefore, welcome to him beyond all other manner.
CHRISTIANS also make MENTION OF the name OF
ance Of the heart the mouth speaketh," is true
adagc, as illustrated In everyday life; the speech
Is q sure index Of thoughts. such Is the case
with wordngs at all times, and Of al charac.
| of n character In opposition to Christ. In nnau-
c,al and political circles the talk always betrays
| the burden Of thought; they talk OF their plans
their names to the breeze upon streamers. 80 u
| Is with true Christians; they will ever be found
talking OF the name OF Christ, their favorite,
and his name Will be BY them extolled beyond
They will speak often one TO another Of Jesu.
| to inspire each others courage and hopes, and
Is the sess Of the Sass and
better Christians we are the more we will bt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11
Tho Late MIR. FRANKLIN.

To The Editor " The National Rspsbiican!
SIE The recent death OF Mrs. franklin, OF this
city, at the age Of seventy. merits more than Its
brief announcement In your obituary column.
Forty years ago Mrs. Franklin was celebrated 10
this country as the nrst Of oratorio singers. An
Engiishwoman by birth she came TO this country
half q century ago, and brought with her voice
sweet and melOilOus, which, united TO \ beaut-
full face aud charming manner, soon made her .
favorlte with the public. When the famous
Mrs. Wood came to this country Mrs. Franklin
sang with her, and the newspapers Of that day
placed them both on the same plane.
IL was generous rivalry, and, devoid OF the
petty jealousy OF the singers OF the present day;
It brought fame to both and detraction to
neither. When Braham, the great English tenor,
made tour through the United States he selected
Mrs. Franklin 70 sing with him, and declared her
20 be the finest oratorio singer In America.
haps many In New York and Boston, who re-
century back. To such the announcement OF
her death will cause pang and create recol-
lection OF the voice which In their young days
charmed them. Mrs. Franklin, up TO within q
few days Of her death. retained In her voice and
manner the charm which fascinated our fathers;
and IL was easy to imagine from the music-tone
At seventy what the glory and the richness Of the
tone at twenty must have been. She has gone
where her glrl-yoice will be regiyen her; where
orat0rio will be praise; where praise will be en-
joyment, and enjoyment endless, Another link
between the artist past and the artlst-present
gone; and hence this brief notice OF one who has
sung to our fathers with grace, and now has
joined them IN glory. b.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11
WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH


Sertnon o. heN. w. fofter SuoIIs
10 the absence Of the pastor, Rev. J. N.
Coombs, who Is out Of town, by the Kindness Of
his congregation, recuperating his health, Rev.
NJ. Porter Smell preached ct this church to q
moderate congregation, at II q. m. from ! Sam
uel, XVIII: "The Lord seeth not a. man seeth."
The speaker remarked that one Of the most CON-
mon and natural questions asked Of every un-
dertaking and every action OF life Is, "How does
this lookir The thought Of how our persons or
conduct appears IL one Of the most Inspiring or
restraining that We can entertain. While It 10
often an Idle thought, grand truth underiles II.
i prompts Us 70 inquire now we appear TO God
for tho Lord seeth not as man.
First. As 70 outward feature and form, as
Illustrated In the context where Samuel would
have anoited as King Ellao, OF noble appear
God had chosen. The outward appearance,
ugly to the view OF man, may In Gods sight be
as the rustic framework, enhancing the beauty
Second. As 10 social position. The rich man,
surrounded by lnxuries, but without the love OF
Goi In the heart, was poor In the sight Of God
honOred with place near his throne. lie that
Is first shall be last and the last nrst, Ii Gods
rule Of promotion. one In high social position
heart Is right, as job did: but God loved him US
friends had fcfsaken him. With Inc world so
clal position Is everything; with God 1t is less
Third. As 10 work OF life. success is the critic.
rion by which life's work "a Judged by men, bnt
lives considered successful by the world are IN
the sight OF God miserable failures. Christs life
work was despised and rejected by the Jews, OF
which hatred MS crucihkion was an expression;
and yet t Is the emblem Of all perfection In Gods
view.
Fourth. As to individual acts. Men applaud
| ostentatious, pharasaical goodness and prayers,
and munlnccnce Is their measure OF charity; but
| 10 God Intent and ability, not amount, govern
the acceptance OF offerings, as IN the historic
case OF the widows mite.
The more godlike man becomes, the moro
nearly will he adopt Gods estimate Of character
and action and seek TO please God by conform
ing his life TO this rule.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

The Ahysslnian Baptist church, (cUlorcd,) sit
uatod corner OF Vermont avenue and 7 street
northwest, was dedicated yesterday. Rev.
stephen T. Hill preached in the morning rom
tho text, 81 create the fruit Of tho lips Rev.
William II. Reed preached the dedicaiory ser
mon IN the afternoon iron Malachi, IOth verse
anu I'd chapter; hymn, "FO Thee THIS temple We
devote" Al night the Rev. MI. Beckett CON
Cluded the services by n very Instructive ser
mon. handsome sum Of money was raised
during the day. Rev. Henry Bailey, the pastor,
deserves much credit for the untlrlng energy he
has devoted 70 the erection Of this edlnce.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

hsF8sSNt.
The Paris Figaro relates the following incl
dent, which II says has been communicated
10 II by Vienna correspondent: The most
elegant and the most fashionable saloon In
Vienna has Just been suddenly closed, owing
to the unexpected departure OF the lady who
90 gracefully did the honors Of the place. I
refer to the Princess Mettcrnich, whose men,
oryis 80 cherished In Paris, and who quilted
Vienna one fine morning In consequence Of
an event OF the accurate description of which
] can pledge myself. On the preceding even
Ing there had been ball at the palace Of the
Prince Louis Victor, tho youngest brother Of
the Emperor Francis Joseph, and naturally
Princess Mettenich was one Of the persons
Invited. In true Partisan fashion tho Princess
did not arrive ut the Archduke's until rather
late, about 10 clock, when Prince Louis Vic
tor, perceiving her, came up and said drily,
~ am sorry, Madame, that you did not come
sooner. Her Majesty has been here since Q
o'clock" Really, Monseigneur," replied the
Princess, smiling, ''for anything agreeable
the Empress says to me when have the
honor TO meet her have no reason to regret
that ! have arrived 20 late at your Royal
Insulting he T0 Saje.ty 'd harSiyy 0l think INK
so, Monselgneur, for I know the respect which
owe to Her Majesty, but l simply reply
with frankncss to your Royal Higiness' OBJ.
servation-that IL ALL" And, continuing her
promenade through the rooms, Princess Met
ternich paid no further attention to the Incl
dent. But towards II o'clock, at the moment
when the Princess was about TO pass into the
supper;room the Archduke Louis Victor again
came up to her and said, Excuse me, Prin-
cess. A place had been reserved for you a,
the Imperial table, but, after the insult you
have offered to the Empress, you cannot be
received there" THAT Is quite right" re-
piled the Princess, with her accustomed calm.
ness and dignity; "but, as have ordered my
carriage for 10, would request your Royal
Highness to send for hackney coach foI
me-" The Archduke, finding no answer "a
return, gave the order which the Princess had
requested. Five minutes later the Princess
who had refused twenty offered carriages
left the palace In hackney coach, and OIL
the following morning, whether by order OF
not l am unable to state, she rejoined hei
husband at Johannesburg. From thence th,
has not delayed her removal TO Paris, ant
thus II is that one Of the most agreeabl,
houses In Vienna has been closed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11
sPIRITUALIsNI.


Nddrcss BY Mrs. BeIVn 4. Leckweod,
Yesterday morning Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood
delivered q lecture before the Progressive Spirit
ualists' Lyceum. 1t was, beyond doubt, q fine
oratorcal effort. 1t abounded In beautiful aud
applicable metaphors. She insisted that this life
was but a progressive state, and at the same
time admonishel her hearers to take no thought
for the morrow, hut to act rightly according to
their own convictions In the present hour and
the future would he provided for. She referred,
In nne and pathetic terma, to the recent wawaset
disaster, but said 1t should be cOnsolation to
the sorrowlng ones that It was but q step from
the material TO the spiritual world, and that now
they were IN happier state, awaiting the
coming Of their earthly friends.
Messrs. Burlingame and White were elected as
delegates TO attend the National Splritualistic
conversation, which meets In Chicago the latter
part OF this week.
Mrs. Lockwood mas promised TO lecture before
the Lyceum again shortly, Of which due notice
will he given
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

Yesterday afternoon there died at her res =
dence, In South Washington, Mrs. Julia A. Paris,
In the 6ist year Of her age. This lady was well
known As one OF the old residents of the city,
and had lived In the western section for num-
Der OF years. A protesting Christian, kind aud
actions, she leaves TO her children the record
OF life well spent, and the perfect assurance OF
future with the blessed. The funeral will take
nnnn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

nervousness. After breakfast he was informed
that tho chief had decided " have hla picture
made, aud although he did not openly demur II
was evident that the disgrace OF having his pic.
ture IN the rogucs' gallery had marked effect
upon him.
About ii O'Clock a carriage was procured, ard
accompanied by Detectives Miller. McElfresh
and Sargent, he drove to GartlneT's, and sat
quietly during the operation. At Va conclusion
ne asked that copy be saved for h,s wife and
that none he sold TO the public. lie seems to
feel keenly his position, and In conversation re-
fers oftener and with more feeling to the
disgrace he has brought upon himself and his
family than he does to the fact OF having sent
harmless fcllow-belng prematurcly to the grave.
After the picture had been made he was at
once taken TO the jail, on the coroncr's commit
ment, and turned over to the warden. lie was
placed IN murlerer's row, east corridor, his
legs iruncd, aud there he was left to await the
action OF the grand Jury, who VIII, without
doubt, indict him for murder.
IL said, by some who know hlEL that the hane
Of his life has been an insane ambition TO 1vure
with sporting men; to he Thoroughbred In their
parlancc, and that, having come 10 thls city
with the reputation OF having Killed two men,
he, In the excitement OF the hour, thought II
necessary to In something desperate TO main
lain his reputation. What the effort has cost
MIN future events will determine.
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KILLED INSTANTLY.
4 Nan Run Over by n Train OF the u. Il =. |
Il. Il. Company.

Last night, about 10 o'clock, as train from
the Baltimore Potomac railroad depot was
moving slowly along Virginia avenue, with the
engine bell ringing, and when near FOur-and-a.
half street, the locomotive struck, knocked
down, and ran over u cOlOrel man, the entire
train passing over the body about the abdomen,
seyering Il IN IVAN, the limbs lying on one side
OF the rail, and the head, arms, and shoulders on
the other. Tue Two paris were taken up and
carried 10 the First precinct station, where they
unTecOgnlled up ~ u late hour last
night. Tue coroner was notified, AMI WI hold
an inquest this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11
VERNON CHAPEL NJ. II. CHURCH.


fair congregation assembled In the audience
room OF this church ut II o'clock u. IN. yester-
day. 1t has neat and attractive appearance
inside, greatly In excess Of the Indications Of It's
old-fashioned exterior. The building has been
entirely remodeled and renovated inside re-
Gently, and has the most tidy anu modern audi
forum In this section OF the city.
After the excellent rendition OF two hymns by
the choir, In which the strong soprano and cui-
tlyated alto OF Mrs, II, l.. iiamcrsley and Miss
Minnie Hunter were beautifully blended, the
pastor, Rev. Il. ID. owen, preached from NAL
Achi ill:l6-l7; ''Then they tpat feared the Lord
spake often one To another, and the Lord heaTk-
ened and heard II, and q book OF remembrance
was written before hun for them that feared
the Lord and thought OF his name. And they
shall he milne, saith the Lord OF hosts In that day
when make up my Jewels"
The speaker said that In these verses Is WILDLY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

The old and well-knnwn arm OF Green 4 VIII
liams. furniture dealers, corner Seventh and d
streets, have added another enterprise to their
already extensive business. They have recently
started the manufacture OF all kinds Of furni-
ture, and have purchased the most complete and
approved machinery at the North for that pur-
pose. They propose to manufacture the finest
furniture brought to this market, and hope to
compete with Northern manufacturers.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

About ! O'Clock last night coored man, CIV
Ing his name as GILBERT, was found 10 Judiciary
square In supposed helpless condition, com
planning OF great weakness In his back. A
stretcher was procured from police headquar-
ters and he was carried to the Seventh precinct
station. But on his arrival, either not liking the
prospects ahead for nights lodging, or sud-
denly strengthening In his back bone, he con.
cluded he was better and walked out OF the sta
ton,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

The Dashaways held their usual meeting las,
evening, At Temperance hall, on street. Splr-
lied addresses were made by Capt. Barth, Messrs.
Selby, Ahrens, Walsh, Peck and Others The
meeting was large aud enthusiastic, and, after
listening to recitatlons by Master AMI Miss Com
stantine, the audience quietly dispersed. Four
teen persons signed the pledge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11
The keyport Rxcursious.

Our citizens will be glad to learn that the
steamer Keyport will resume her excursions
down the river on Tuesday aud Friday evenings,
commencing on the 18th instant. The steamer
will leave the Seventh street wharf at D, M,
and return at II p. IN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-11

Mr.. Thomas X. Dell, Of Baltimore, died In that
city on Saturday night after brief illness. He
formerly resided In Washington, where he had
deep regret OF the demise Of this worthy gentle