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National Republican., 1873-12-06
The Youns Men. Reception.
PERSONAL.

General L. ". Whitaker, Of Connecticut, Is In
the city.
DR.. II. r. Linicrmau, director OF the mint, has
returned from the Pacific coast, with lots OF In
formation concerning gold, silver, liberation,
to know.
room 10 the west wing first noor, OF tho
War Department building Is being prepared fol
the occupancy Of General l.. II. PelouZe, Assist
ant Adjutant General, who will enter upon the
duties assigned him In few days.
Among the new members OF Congress foIm
Pennsylvania, we are gratined to welcome thu
name Of Hon. Sobleskl Ross, of the Eighteenth
Congressional district, who succeeds Represent
ative Sherwood, Democrat, by q majority o
twenty-five hundred votes. Judge Ross hal
been distinguished In his State as a gentleman
Of enlarged views, and public spirited aud pa.
triotic citizen. Il is q matter OF sincere con
graduation To have the advantage OF hls cx
perenced Judgment and ripe scholarship 10 tht
councils OF the nation.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
ENLARGED FRANCHISE.

The House OF Delegates Want tho Council
Riected-NIectinx Of Members and Mem
bers-kicct "A Committee Appointed TO
SuGEcst tho Change to CesGress.
A few days ago circular letter was addressed
to each member and member-elect OF the House
OF Delegates Of the Legislative Assembly, invit-
ing them to be present at q meeting, to be held
At the Legislative halllast night to take such ac
ton as was deemel advisable to secure o change
In the organic act by which the members OF the
Council should be required to be elected by the
people.
| assembled, members OF the present House I:
Ciagett, urell, Long. Taliferro, Trimhle, Chase,
berry and Brewer. Members elect, Messrs. Bos-
well, Gordon, Youngs, Fleming anu Underwood.
The meeting was called to order, and on mo-
tiOn OF Mr.. Trimble, Nj. Huse was chosen
chairman and Nj. q. A Kuhn secretary.
After an Informal discussion, Mr.. Trimble
offered the following resolution:
Rss0'ped, That committee OF seven be ap-
pointed, with the presiding oiiicer Of this meet
consideration what additional legislation Ia ad-
ysable to be recommended TO Congress Affect
| Ing the interests Of this District, sad commit
tee TO report at an adjourned meeting next
Wednesday night at T:3O O'Clock.
The resolution was discussed by Messrs.
Clagett, Boswell, Tnmble, lIulse, shepherd.
smoot. Underwood aud Berry, and was then
unanimously adopted.
The following gentlemen were appointed a.
the committee: Messrs. Hulse, Trimble, Clagett,
Boswell, Smoot, Underwood aud Berry.
On motion, the secretary was directed 70 notify
all members OF the next meeting, AMI the as
sembage adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
RECEPTION OF THE Y. M.C.A.
Opcuius OF the sea.ss Of Quiet
Pleasure,

PIeasurc.
Las. night the nrst OF the receptions Of the
season OF isrs-ii, to be given by the Young
Mems Christian Association, Of this city, was
held at Lincoln hall. The hall was used only for
the songs readings, and recitatlons, which were
given In three parts, interviewed by halt an hour
Of social chlt-chst and promeuaiine, for which
purpose the entire second floor Of the building
was brought into requisition. Much intelligence
every sense recherche, while there was wanting
that degree Of embarrassment which renders an
evening unpleasant. All appeared to be assem-
bled for pleasure, refined BY discretion and mod
esty, and as such the entertainment was greatly
The exercises In the hall were diversined, and
extremely credltable to all who took part In
them.
The vesceiius trio OF sisters-Misses Eva,
Louise and Frank, the two former sopranos, the
last-named contrato Of rare purity and COM
pass Of voice-consti,uted the feature OF the oc-
caslon.
The singing and playing Of these ladies' was so
| acceptable to the large audience that they were
compelled to respond with unusual frequency TO
enoores which could not he suppressed. Just
here Il may be well to suggest that an excess 81
rcores to ladies OF such evident culture and abil-
ity Is exceedingly out Of taste.
Master Lipscomb recited the "Drunkard's
| soloquy In a coal cellar" mach to the pleasure
OF the audience, and to his own credit.
Mrs. Logse, an elocutionist Of rare and cul-
tiyated powers, recited In inimitable style the
''Chime OF the church BELLS" and other selec-
tlons, 10 response TO volume OF ensorc. This
lady will gcace our metropolitan society with
her presence this winter, when our citizens will
have other favorable opportunities OF enJoylng
The affair 10 all its detailed arrangement aud
execution reflects much credit on the committee
having AZ In arRe.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
GENERAL CITY NEWS,

Professor Thomas aoree dansant tonight.
Forty-two hundred bushels OF wheat were re-
ceived yesterday IN Georgetown.
William Crutchneld, the farmers representa-.
tive from Tennessee, Is to be done In "Frank
Leslles."
The steamer John Gibson sailed yesterday
from Georgetown, for New YORK, with i,Ioo bar
rels OF nour.
Alta recent meeting Of the NatIona, College
OF Pharmacy, DR.. n. y. Craig, acting sssisiant
surgeon, U. 5. n, was elected an honorary
member,
1t would he well tor the numerous property
holders Of Meridian iilll to look after their ill.,
terest as their lots are being stripped OF sod by
the contractors for soddlng.
Brghtwood Hail Is rapidly approaching com.
and it Is expected will be 50 far advanced BY
New Years day that II will then be dedicated.
Me-. John T. Ford has purchased ali the furni-
ture OF the East Room of the White House,
sons time to the end Of President Granrs irst
term.
John Seymour, Warren Stewart and Ed. Cor
don were arraigned In the Police Court jester
DAY morning, and committed by Judge Smell 70
await tue results OF the injuries to Samuel
Banks.
Colonel Coz. United States pension agent.
commenced the payment OF pensions on Tours
| day last, and during the day paid out over
$4,000, to over i've hundred pensioners In the
| aggregate.
On Tnursd,y afternoon a horse drawing q
| DuHgr, IN Wnlcn were Two young men, was
| driven overheard at the Eleventh-street wharf,
and one q the young men, Jonn Baker, was
| slightly injured.
l. The Misses Tetmarsh, who were missing from
their home have returned. IL seems that they
had been thrown out OF employment where they
| had been worklng for some time, and dresded TO
70 home and inform the family OF the fact.
| Walter s. Cox, esq, OF Georgetown, was
| elected member OF the Washington National
| Monument Society, at Its last Tuesdays meet
| ing, to 1ll the vacancy caused by the resigua.
tion Of the Hon. William A. Richardson, Secre-
| tary OF the Treasury.
wm. Barnes, a brakeman on the Baltimore
| and Potomac railroad, VINO was so badly injured
while engaged In coupling some cars on Mary
land avenue, on Thursday last, died from
hemorrhage. at his residence, on L street south
east, on the same night the accident occurred.
The concert and tableau to raise funds for q
| ''Christmas" at the Protestant Orphan Asylum,
which was mentioned 10 the REPUBLICAN OF yes-
tsrday, will take place on Friday evening, the
18th instant, instead of Monday, the 18th, as was
stated.
sabbath afternoon services will he resumed al
Lincoln hall tomorrow, at g:30 p. IN. Rev. Dr
Chickering, who has returned for q fourth
winter Of Christian and temperante work In
Washington, Ia expected to read the Scripture
aud make the opening address, followed b,
Judge Strong, Of the rnitei States supreme
Court; Hon. Mr.. Lamport, member Of Congress.
from New YORK, and Ling'lon $. Ward, esq, o.
l
National Republican., 1873-12-06
MOUNT PLEASANT.
society-Profcssor whittiescy's Lecture

improvements, Nc
The leaves Of the forests are rapidly disappear
ing, and the stately trees look bare as the wind
whistles through their branches aud around our
ears--all OF which indicate that ''Indlan SUN.
mer" is over and the sports and amusements OF
winter are upon us.
A pleasant entertainment was given on Thurs.
the the siiie of our III village were e represented. The
music was inspiring, the dancing spirited, In
which nearly all participated, the refreshments
Doctor, with his accomplished lady, were nntir.
ing in their efforts TO render the occasion happy
and joyous one, in which they succeeded In the
The sixth lecture OF the course was given by
Professor whittlesey on Thursday evening, whose
subject was "The scenery Of the Rocky noun
teresting description OF his journey from WASH
lngton across the continent to Montana, show
ing the states and Territories through which he
passed, with their cities, rivers, resources, Ss,
enjoyed. He showed great familiarity with the
scenery OF the Rocky mountains, their high
peaks, deep canyons, the location OF the national
the character and extent OF United States sur
veys Of this vast region.
;, iIs next spoke Of q pleasant nshlng tour on
cure fishing pole OF hard wood for one thou
sand miles. lie said Montana was the great
manufacturer OF storms and tornadoes. which
States with such fearful power and destruction.
The description OF the Indians, their modes OF
life, and an "Indian council" elected great in
terest from the colored people.
He closed his lecture with an account OF the
various tribes OF Indians now enjoying the
blessings OF, at least, partial civilization; Of
| those who are destitute of any Efforts being
| made In that direction, and Of the forty thou
sand In Montana, without one missionary among
them. lie said few thousand dollars spent for
i the support Of missionaries would be far better
tnan for the American people 10 pay millions Of
| dollars In war, which can result only In their
| nnal extinction as q race.
Prof. whittlesey was frequently applauded,
and this effort was fully appreciated by the
| audience.
The desire Is universal, believe, among pc.
destrians that the sidewalk from the Boundary
| be completed to our village as soon as possible.
It has been rumpred for some time that Mr..
| Riker would extend his street-car railway out
| to the village upon the completion Of the Four.
teenth street grade. We trust he will not defer
the matter until spring. The extensive trave
out this street will amply Justify him In making
the small outlay required Ia extending the track
ont TO Piney Branch at an early day. NJ.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
THE VIRGINIA RRPUBLICANs,
Movements Yesterday.


The delegation Of virginlans In the clty-in-
GLIDING Colonel r. W. Hughes, Judge Forbes,
Colonel Bramhail, Colonel John II. ropham,
Captains Early and Rlves-caled at the white
House yesterday to pay their respects to the
President and were received with great cor
diality. Inc President rendered his congratula-
tons to Colonel Hughes upon the handsome
gains he had made In the late campaign Of his
Presidential vote OF 1879.
The party then called upon Chief Justice VII
llams At the Department OF Justice, with whom
they had q very pleasant Interview, and con-
graduated him upon his appointment to that
high once.
Last evening these gentlemen called upon
Hon. Horace Maynard, at the Ebbitt house, and
thanked him for the active aud earnest part
which he took and the valuable services which
he rendered the Virginia Republicans In the late
Gubernatorial campaign. After season OF gen.
eral conversation Mr.. Maynard entertained them
with handsome collation., and the company left
with increased appreciation OF the character OF
the distinguished Tennesseeau.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
Industrial Hs,ne scheeI,

The secretary OF this institution acknowledges
receipt OF the following contributions; A. Herr,
$40; G. H. Hoyden, $40; Miss Alexander, 81; Mrs.
Henry Willard, u; Mrs. DIR. sweetman, o.; Mira.
J. J. Webb, IS; PRESBYTERIAN church collection,
Georgetown, $50 81 81. Johns church collection,
q; Cnrist church do, 1890 Unitarian church
do, $50; Miss Mary Whital, do, s3l; Mrs. NJ. A.
Fowler, tl; II. Painter, 81; Thomas Perry, per
Mrs Roberts, tl.so; Mrs. scheitlin q 80; Mrs. s.
ID. Willard, tl; anonymous,s3 Admiral Selfridge
box of raIslns; Mrs. Barrett ham and sack Of
noar n Mr. PsttiL, I goosei ". .; Cox, turkey
cakes; Mrs, Jenkin Thomas, pies; Mrs. Colonel
Jones, turkey and pudding; Mrs. q. W. Fitch,
pies; Mrs. Coyington, plum pudding; Mrs. Henry
Willard, coffee and tea; W. b. Reed, cakes and
ten pounds meal Mrs. Squler, Mrs. CLARK, Mrs.
Patterson and Mrs. Maynard, Jointly, barrel
apples; W. W. Dungan, hams, 10 oans peaches,
ng. and potatoes; II. Mayneld, ton coal; Mrs.
Judge Adds, oranges, raislns, sugar aud nuts;
MS. Hltz, sugar, coffee, barrel iiour: Mrs.
Samo, turkey, chickens, cake; q friend, beef,
ehlctsns and cake; Mira. Willard, MI. lawrence
ever, president, acknowledges receipt OF s. from
7. j. Heiberger, t5 from aeOreo W, Cochran, $40
from George Lowrie, and o. from Mr. and MIs.
ID. W. Classic.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
THE GERMAN BAND.
sunday Concert at the schne,zes Pa

sunday Concert nj the schnetzea Park.
A special engagement has been male by the
managers Of the schuetzen park with the famous
German lith battalion band, which have been
making an extended and successful tour through
the country, to give grand military concert At
o'clock. The performances OF the organization
are spoken Of In the highest terms BY the press
OF the several cities they have visited, and those
who attend on Sunday may do SO with the full
assurance OF enJoyinga rare musical treat. All
members, both active aud passive, with their
families, are Invited to attend, and the concert
will take place without regard 10 weather.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Business Meeting last Night.

husshtSf NsttttuN hauNt ENig".
The regular meeting OF the Board OF Health
was held last night.
Mr.. Marbury,' the treasurer, Submitted bills
amounting to $40. which were odereI to bs
paid so soon as funds are in hand.
The usual communications from the health
oticer complaining OF nusanccs were read by
the secretary.
The report OF the cofoner for the past month
was received and read; which showed that dur
ing thls time seventeen lnqnestA had been held.
Prof. Langston, from the committee to wnom
was referred the subject of the fee to he col
lected by the scayengers for cleaning priyy
boxes, reported, after reading the health OIL
GERS report and the law on the same, that the
fee for the removal OF night soil Is hxed at 81
for box three feet long. eighteen inches wide
and eighteen inches deep, and for boxes OF
larger capacity the contractors for removing the
soil are authorized TO collect in the same pro-
portion, and for smaller vessels containing night
soil gIH cents.
The report was adopted.
DR.. Verdi offered the following; which was
adopted:
Rssoirsi, That q special committee OF two he
appointed TO investigate Into the alleged delays
and Irregularities In the removal OF night soil by
the Odorless Excavating Company.
DR.. Verdi and Mr.. Marbury were appointed as
snch committee. and the board adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS.

Orders By the Beard Of Pnbiic Works.
The Board Of Public Works yesterday ordered
the following improvements to be made: The
superintendent OF roads has been directed to
construct bridge at the Intersection Of Stanton
and Sheridan streets, Hillsdale. The board has
been notin I'd that the law against driving carts
and wagons over brick pavements is violated all
over the city, and q request has been made that
the police force be Instructed to rigidly enforce
the law. the superintendent OF roads has been
instructed to put In q twenty -four-iuch pipe cul-
vert, twenty-seven feet long, on the Anacostia
road, In place Of plank culvert, broken down.
prOyed streeta
National Republican., 1873-12-06
HiBRRNIAN SOCIETY NO. I.
Trlbute 10 the Late Matthew Wal.

Trlbute TO the i.ate Matthew walsh.
special meeting OF the Hibernian Benevo-
lent Society, No. l. was held last night at Carroll
hall-Mr. Thomas Broderick (presidenD In the
chair. and Daniel shannon secretary-for the
purpose Of taking suitable action In reference to
the death and funeral Of Matthew Walsh, an old
and respected member Of the society.
The follosing-named gentlemen were ap-
rointed committee 10 draft suitable resolutions
of coincidence, viz: NJ. Il. Urell, J. b. Lynch,
John Reilly, Il. 3. OCOnnor aud Michael Durkin.
They reported Q serieI OF resolutions; which
were adopted.
After appointing q committee on music, the
society adjourned to meet At Carroll Hall te-
morrow, At the hOur above Indicated.
Tue Right Rev. G. q. Feehan, Bishop Of Nash
viiie, Tenn, has addressed communication to
the president OF this society, acknowledging
the receipt OF one hundred dollars, the contri-
button OF the society for the relief OF the Mem
phis sufferers, thanking the members for their
generous donation, and imparting his blessing
to them In recognition OF their charity.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
Divorce.

The Equity Court made a decree OF divorce
yesterday In the case OF Eliza Jane Buroh against
John Wesley Durch. The petitioner states that
they were married In May, lsi2. by Rev. 8. D.
Pinkel; that they lived together until December,
lhcy.
Anna Bradbury has nlsd her bill In the Equity
Court OF this District seeking divorce IRON
yabez II, Bradbury,
National Republican., 1873-12-06

THE inmates OF the Winthrop House, In Bos-
ton, were recently startled by the rushing OF
woman In flames through one OF the man halls
yesterday morning. With wonderful presence
q set-tub Of about two feet In depth, turning on
the water from both the hot and cold faucets.
and curling down into the mingled steam and
smoke and name before any one could reach her.
The servants rushed with water to quench the
embers which were catching the carpet In all di.
rections, while Q gentleman occupying a room
which she had closed. On opening Il she raised
herself up, but Immediately fell forward in a
swoon. The flames were extlnguished, and she
was taken TO bed, where II was found that her
injuries will keep her an invalid for many days.
Her hands, wrists, body and lower limbs were
badly crisped.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
Tho Rsm.burs DcfalcatIou.

The assignee Of Jacob Ramsburg 4 Sons has,
by his counsel, Mr.. l.. @. Hine, entered suit In
the Supreme Court Of the District Of CoumbIa
to annul certain deeds. It will be recollected
that q few months ago, when Cornelius
5. Ramsburg, "a member OF the nrm,)
as deputy collector Of taxes, was ascertaned TO
be defaulter, the District government looked
to his bond, and the securities effected an ar
rangement by which Ramsburg X Sons made
certain deeds to trustees TO secure the District.
A few weeks ago the nrm was adJudged bank
rupt and It Is claimed that the properly should
be part OF the estate,
National Republican., 1873-12-06
Hon. Horace NIaynarl.

This gentleman will preside on the occasion OF
the missionary exercises at the Metropolitan
Presbyteria church, Capitol Hill, tomorrow
evening at lao O'Clock. These exercises, par
tioipated Ia by tho Sabbath school children, are
always Interesting, and on the oe ecaslon referred
10 wlll be douby 30 from the fact that the above
named eminent gentleman viii take part.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
Fire.

Yesterday afternoon, about 1880 O'Clock, an
alarm was turned In from the seventh pre-
cinct station, caused by IRE being discovered In
the cellar OF the residence OF Mr.. W. d. Wyyill,
NO. 200 X street northwest. It seems that q
young son had thrown some lighted matches
Into box OF rags, which came near resulting Ia
the destruction OF the dwelling. Fortunately
tho flames were extlnguished, after creating q
loss OF about fI5,
National Republican., 1873-12-06
Cattle Market.

The offerings OF beef cattle Thursday At the
Droyers Rest were 5II, OF which dsi were sold
70 butchers at 3s5k cents per pound, and %
were sold to farmers at 9e|E cents per pound;
market very dull; 100 sheep were offered. aud
900 were sold at 4658 cents per pound; 900 left
over; 10 cows am calves were sold az 500 800
per head
National Republican., 1873-12-06
A Thief Of Tine Arrested.

Yesterday morning Chief Clarvoe received o
letter from Chief W. c. Crone, OF Baltimore,
asking that lookout be kept for Chris q. Hous-
ton, who was wanted In the Monumental city to
answer the charge OF obtaining lady's hand
some gold watch under false pretences. There
also accompanied the letter full description OF
the accused and his photograph. IL was snp-
posed he left Baltimore on Tuesday last, ami
having friends here, he would make at once for
this city.
The case was lntrusted to Detective Coomes,
who worked 1t up with his usual promptness,
He proceeded TO the American house and found
man answering Houstons description regis
tered under the name OF q. Gilman. Satisfied
that this was the individual OF whom he was In
search, an Invitation was extended to him TO
visit police headquarters, and Mr.. Houston, OF
course, complied. Here he acknowledged his
name, AMI was held TO await the arrival OF q
Baltimore detective to he taken back 10 that
city.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
Festival Mt Mex Kendree Church.

The festival at this church. which was opened
on Thanksgiving day under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Mite Society, closed Thursday evening.
The vote on the set OF childrens furniture was
the principal attraction. and the result Ia an-
nounced as follows: No. I, Mss Filth Peck,
No. ., Miss Ida Everts, 81. 70; No 4, Miss Fannie
Humphrey, sss.92: No. 8, Miss Susie DeSauk,
s9o.is; No. q, Mas Fannie Squires, to.bs; No. 7,
Total 49,. "a
National Republican., 1873-12-06

IT II REPORTED that the Russian Government
Ia constructing lrine war vessel OF enor-
nous Dimensions. Two thousand tons OF iron
have been employed In making It. 1t Is pro-
with O formidable ram, and will carry all the
means for fixing to the hulls OF vessels large
cylinders OF powder which It can afterwards ex-
plode by electricity. Two glass eyes will enable
the crew TO mud their way about, and they choose
their course at what depth they please below
water.
National Republican., 1873-12-06

foRr YUAA used TO be called the hottest place
In North America. IL was excelled, however,
last season BY Fort Mohaye, higher up the Col
orado, where, for many days, the mercury rose
In the shade TO l22 degrees.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
New York RepubI,c.. k..ocI,,,o,

This association holds Ia annual election for
oficers this evening Tue excellent ticket al
ready nominated, and which Is headed by Mr..
A. @. Mills, the popular chief clerk OF the super.
yising architects once, will be elected by
large majority u not unanimously,
National Republican., 1873-12-06

TIE Boston Globe says that the worsmen celc-
brated the opening Of tho Hoosae tunnel by tap
Plug two or three barrels OF beer. There was
no interference by the police, as the barreis
were marked "nitfo- glyceIlne.n
National Republican., 1873-12-06
HOTEL THIEVES.
An E,lltsr Robbed.

On Thursday morning Me-. Thomas s. Taylor,
OF the Fort Wayne und.) JOurhai, who Is stop
ping at the National hotel, had his room entered
by an unknown thief, and was robbed OF his
pockst-book, containing about $50, q. watch and
chain and some valuable papers.
The room OF another guest OF the house was
also entered and f5 In money, O diamond pin
and revolver taken. The thieves gained an en-
Mr.. Taylor's room he was awakened and gave an
alarm, aud within an hour member OF our EN-
cient detective corps was on the search for the
to capture them. All the property except the
money and diamond pin was afterwards found
In the alleyway leading from the hotel anu re-
turned to the owners. Several arrests have
been made, but no clue was obtained.
National Republican., 1873-12-06
SAVE Yaur Rnrniaxn

and deposit them In the German American
savings Bank, No. 5i5 Seventh street, which
pays interest on deposits for each calendar
cernlng deposits,