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National Republican., 1873-04-29
TIE FLANAGAN PAHEMRNr.
The latest Improyed Cencrc,c,


1ho Flanagan pavement, which has been laid
On ihltn street. between Missouri and Pennsyl-'
Nania avenues, by Mr. Robert Rldlon, Ia attract
durability. The process OF laying the same Ia
as follows The street ls we'll graded, and the
earth ls made. compact ~ tanipinR or rolling;
upon this road-bed is laid concrete found Ion,
composed OF broken stone, sand or gravel, thor
0uphly mixed, aud bound together with asphalt
oUncfeto composition to the depth Of two or
three inches, evenly and truly 20 the grade Of
Upon this practically Indestructlble founda-
ton are placed, on end, cylindrical blocks Of
natural wood (the bark removed 70 Q inches
long cut from young trees or sapllngs Of small
diameter, from 70 . Inches. Cedar, chestnut,
lamaraek, locust or cypress-commonly trees Of
small growth--can be utilized In this pavement,
with less liability Of decay than pine, spruce,
heanl0ck 0r other woods mostly used IN the laying
~ wood pasemontA Tue grain Of the wood In
clned TO the rOadbed and TO the travel on the
eut secufes the greatest amount of wear,
TIE iuegnladties Of the natural wood upon the
lateral surface preyents any vertical dlsplace-
ment, and mAkes the pavcfnent stronger,
The spaces between the blocks are filled with
heated gravel or broken stone, then nlled fush
with the TOP with the hot melted asphalt compo-
al.iQn, cementng the blocks together and firmly
to the asphaltlc fonndation, making the roadway
one solid mas, entirely impervlous to water.
the asphsltcempoAltlou, In which, whom warm,
Is rolled fne brokOn stone, grlt OF gravel form.
Ing cOncreta surface, 90 that the water is en-
tlrelk Kept ont, The wood projected from wear
and hear, and thus avcty high degree Of dura-
blllty aNenFo1 H
National Republican., 1873-04-29
THE MI6nLKR PLACE RIRR.

Who Il Responsible for the Delay In the
Aiarm-Corrospondsn between Super
tatchd.nt Miiss aud Major A. &. Rich
Y ntas.l ali
The following correspopdence took plaza YES
lefdJ ID kegnrI 70 ID Shdlsy ~ ii sing The alarm
ss9ssI SRS 81 rs s Sra a Safs g tc aSf ss
As Puslsneg u thS REPyslIc.S are sS9Gerhfn
.Rs Srsgh ssg SH9S9S S and SP1sS lS x s
70 blame, aud who u ls can only be ascer;
mssa Ss, sSSS,sa inveat'sation H' suggested
OTTIcE Fms ALARM TELRoRAPH,j
No. eel LOUISIANA AyEHuE.
Nil. TAIHIsSotoS; rIs d Y. ApTii n, iTS
% DEis sra. some d.la, was oCcasIoned this
" Michier Place" owing 70 tne aicnipt q the
police Officers to tuTh In the alarm from two
boxes simultaneously. The consequence Nas
and had Il not been that the prlsafc watchm,i 4
Of the United States signal ONCE subsequently
gave the alarm from boz ss-whioh was promptly
responded to-muen more valuable time would
Please instruct your men nerv 10 attempt to
use two boxes at the same time. This occurred
y ihe igo oticsrs who were together when they
TO boN Gs and the other TO box Is. F0.I
n Very respectfully yours, -.'. .a.
II. R. IrtEs, supt Alarm Tel.
oESiss oS d.leS Asp BuPShisfs,spssT.
r. Me. ,.o, ssst 1sie. ~. ltos.. Ai 49, va
DEAR SiRt have yonra Of the aith In refer
what sufprlsed not only at lts contents, bot also
t the statements OF the morning papers 10 ref
erence TO the same matter. Now, according 70
Operator sqnires' own statement ,Jestefday
morning, the nrst disturbance which he noticed
OF heard upon the wires was only "two or three
minutes" before the alarm came In FROM box o.,
In response to which the bells were struck, THIS
wits The hmo which elapsed from i2,bo, wheh
the nrst attempt was made 10 give the alarm by
the police offleer, and li2o, when the alarm was
analg given in Immediate answer 70 an alarm
me police onneers, statements arc "a follows,
viz; AZ 1850 q. m. an attempt was made 70 give
~ N rpS% p gos sns ssys ne
heously with the frst Attempt At boz o., The
ofioer who nrst went 70 o. then went TO ~ And
turned u In again, and getting no response, went
u. An onncer then went 70 The statlon-house and
telegnphed over the police wires TO strike boz
q. The record At the staiion-hopse was that tht'
dispatch was sent at i:20 q. m, and the record IN
the IRE alarm once, am told, shows that the
alarm was finally gwen AZ i:SO. Now u la pot
probable, nor lslt hardly possible, that an his
delay vas caused By police officera turning In
AZ the outset t Is possible that two bores
were turned In simultaneously--bnt ths subse.
hardly nave been ,Sssrtsd 10 that way. Nog do
the statements Of Mr.. squirce taiiy with Che
Theory that the delay wls caused bJ slmulta.
moons alarms from two bokeas ahall canse q
thorough Investigation Of oil the actlona Of ths
police 0fioers In this anair, and,H there IL nhy
fsiit on their part, will apply the proper remedy
but, In the meantime, lna.t express my suf
prise at the haste which has been lnanlfestel tr
throw the entire blame Of the unfortunate delay
upon the police oficeu. donot think the fact,
In the case Justify such course,
Nefy truly yours, A. q, RICHARDS
Major and NuDefi nj fentlent
National Republican., 1873-04-29
LOCAL NOTRs.


Mrs. MeLosky will please call at Princes
Bazaar. Those two dollar clocks have arrived;
guaranteed for year, rs promised
Df. Angu,ta, TO who q reference was mad, In
the local column, Of Yesterdays REPUBLICAN, IN
connection with q Conversation with q sailor
pcnsioner, writes that the ''item" was without
foundation.
The sales OF nsh at the washington wharves
yesterday were 5000 shad At ti0-boCsti2; $4,000
herring at 81; 90 bunches perch at from 10 to %
cents per bunch; 30 rock At si.eo; 30 small rock
at % cents.
The Inspections made by the Board OF Health
during the past week have been AZ follows: ~ 95O
lunches Of 1sh, lao shAd. $4,000 herring,
1000 tAilors, 22So bushels Of oysters, 30 900 clans
and 600 crabs.
Mr.. K A. Williams, who was accused by Thos.
L Hume, . few dAysago, Of very grave charge,
has Instituted q suit against that gentleman,
laying damages at tio,ooo. He has retained Mr.,
Riddle a. his counsel.
The Crelghtons uunior chAmplons) will play
heirseoond game with the Washington (profes.
sonAD tomorrow afternoon, l oclock, on the
olympic grounds. II will be remembered the
Cfelghtons won the nrst game.
Nelson @. Henuing, son OF Mr. Henry N. Hen
ming, OF this city, fcll from one OF the cars OF
the Connellsyille railroad, near Connellsville
Pa, on Friday lasi, and received such injuries
that he died In . few hours The funeral tool
place yesterday from bis fathers residence, No
f2s BixtA street north Hsat.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
THE RyGISERR's REPORT.

Aaae -sNSaNeH.~ =" 49,
rAe Work er,Ae Beard OF Pusnc worl.
frea tie 0rsssissties to the Presest
Time.
Tse following Il the report OF the engineer
to the Board Of Pubilc WORKS, which accompa-
nied the Governors message 10 the Legislature
yesterdays
oryIcr or curEy Esenrxns.,
wAsunoros, y. O., April y, isia
He.. 4. cd-s.. E~si.ssr''" oAarg', Board u rsshe
sIs. The following statement comprises com.
piete summary OF the transactions Of the Boatd
o. Pubic WORKS Of the District Of Columbia from
It's organization 10 April I, 1879
Eliminated cost under ak hundred and nine
teen (sio1 contracts, as shown In the snpDlemen-
tai report made 10 the House Of Representative,
December Q. 1871, e,teI,s9o.eo.
On sccouut OF these six hundred and nineteen
contracts there have been paid 70 cab and
RsoSls s.S; q ssIoSsis samSis,s IN, D.;icI
proportion OF work begun. ......., Au,0ot %
Contracts let since December 4, 1873,
thirty -four 10 number. on which
has been paid In cash and auditors
on these contracts. ................ 5000 %
worE. ...................'.... 95O,qoT 90
--
completion. ....,.............:.. .tSG's.siS S5
hand, 70 be used In completing con-
traou begun ...............,...... s,590 %
-
Showing net cost OF contracts on
compilation. .'.........,.........'..t .tsOia,0OO IS
Add thirty -four contracts
let since December q r.
and cost Of composing, bis,fTb %
Showing excess OF actual coat over
estimated coat to be about iIk per
cent lncreAse.l ................... .tlOtt,VtJ o9
hoat respectfully, ID. OERrLY,
Deputy Engineer.
Approved; ApoLY cLrss, Engineer-ln- Charge,
April %, 1873.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
OdA P.iis~.hIp.

The slth anniversary Of Odd Fellowship in the
United States was celebrated Of the hail. on
seventh street, last evening. and despite the
inelemeut night there was ine audience In At
tendance.
Nc. John EiwlL Mason, chairman Of the Joint
committee Of lodges, called the meeting 20 orsier,
and In Q few remATks stated the purposes for
which they had assembled.
Aftsf prayer by Rev. p. n. Sweet, Grand
he paid glowing tribute TO the Order for be-
nevolence and charity. F'.' EF
This wa. followed BY other addresses by p. q.
John y. HAyenner. ..T ' .Is
Mlss julia Powell sang . solo entitled 'Fare-
well, which vas received win great apprecla-
During the evening tho exercises were inter-
spersed With some nae vocal mualc rendered by
the Odd Fellows choir. -
The ocoaaion will be long remembered by those
fortunate enough 10 have been present.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
81. lIallLew,. In.lIluin.

The annual examination OF the classes Of math-
ematcl ~ this popular Institution, tal by
NE phnsllAn Broihefs took place Ieyetaay al
ternoon IN one OF the study halls OF the insti.
teenth. The students manifested marked pro-
nclency 10 this Important branch OF Knowledge,
and rejected much credit upon the excellent
discipline OF the Institution.
National Republican., 1873-04-29

PRNcEs BAZAAR Is the place TO 90 for Dlston
saw. lie Ia closing them out at first cost.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
pRoPosALs FOR FORAGE.
oTFIcE cmrr oosSfsssaY ov supnsrESoE,J
-,f.s DEgkAxnEFT ~ pAsoTA.

Hsla e9hdlteas 6s tscelssi a lhIs Once until
he bPIsd stStss aS s.S I sSt8 sil
HSg, q followsi A. FYIl BaioEd. ~ . - .on,S;
r, 100 tonIi fot Rice b, X ~ tonsi Grand hIssr
Ria: b RG1 IT, lsp.; S WIZ WIZ lGaii IL Tons: tSSs
Fort Seward. d. i v lpnal ThS hay 70 10 Eood up
rS Tssds aa sSt an y Sis c
Sy :: ISs q Sr ssss
BY satsOri'S of the Department Gg9TPssSSa;;y 4 9STPssSSa;y
Apt Breyet Lieutenant Colonel and o. h
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Lecture By Pa'hor Boyle.

coI1mEilie, REV. u. K. poyIe viii lecture in 81.
Asyaius' ohutOh ou Sunday evening. May II, on
Patti, Hope and Charity u Irish He.t,s;" Il
vest II with all the graces OF true eloquence.
NOTICES or NEW ADVERTISEMENT
Several nne lsrEe rooms for rcnt
hne new hall. 70 by 70 feet, for rent.
House No. 10 - street northwest for rent.
Cor oallsn have desirable lands for sale.
faraishsd rooms for housekeeping on nrst and
Two iarnshsi or unfur i.hsd communicating
The Rsvublicaps Of the Fourth dlstric, will meet
3 s,Gsn sss desirable building lots
,.sLiS r Fas,, hS has s.eySd to tho corner of Thir
and twenty S'st, S Z for rent 0' 0''NO'" f~e""e'H
oben.;y Pai S:lsh Of tSs safe the wstno~n
The members Of the COrcorAn zouaves are ordered
for drill on Wednesday evening
Dyer DHyidson have removed their real estate
once TO No. ha PennaylvAniA avenue.
OeioeF slsrss eosc@.ion @ ef SSuerasy S sy plsnis M
Kelly yt tGatShsl I'll .sll On ysdnSiay. April .
No. lla FJuTlh street northWest = - ~
Lsiimer 4 cleary vim sell on Monday. May q at
S snS On
g q: 1. i Sssy SiSs +: sna sns
Green Williams wIll sell on Monday. May !, ste
O'Clock p m, Q valuable three-story, basement, at
TIC and back building mAAtic.front brick house and
lot, No as Louisiana ayenpa They have ais poet
poned the sale OF lot M Meridian hill until Mon.
day, May b att O'Clock =. IN.
william l. Wall 4 Co. will sell on Wednesday,
iiahSrs Belonging 10 N. LesSy No az ihird s,rest
ss :Sss :G sssrs e frI 4S sssS sS h. y SeSe1.G r. % i
dsS f[SSl 'P sSn.ifS SeS 70 I'll II III gp So
Tuesday at tim, one thousand rolls oI white ebeck
and fapey mating and oiisclOth.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
washInatoa I.Ibrary-Nev Bsek.

At = meeting OF the directors OF the Washing
ton Library Company, held At the library rooms,
Y. M. Q, A. building on Friday last, II was an,
nOunced that contributions for the purchase of
new books had been received into the treasury
10 the amount OF t 900 ~ oaah; which, with $500
previously ON hand, and an arrangement conl-
pleted for exchange, would enable the exec utIye
committee TO provide Immediately about 5000
new books, and to provide IN future the new
popular aorks as they are Pu6l1hed llLT
Tons given 70 close tAe library uptil the books
called In and the new books urranged and cata-
logued. ~
i Is understood the price Of subscription to
creased on ~ ireopenln2 two or thtee weeks
hence, a Fl % " ~ y ~ = ! = v = = 'N
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Peruits 90 Bald.

The following permits 10 build have been
Issued by the superintendent OF buildings since
our last report: Nicholas DrummOnd, brick
building, iSx9l feet two stories high, with n
One-stOTy back building, on Massachusetts ave-
nue., between Second and Third streets north
west J. Daniels, q brick building, aoxai feet
two stories high, on n street. between Fourth
and Fifth northwest. J. Robertson, q frame
back building, lbxlb feet, Two stories high, on
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Insurance.

Msssrs. A. 9. Pratt a sou In their adyertise-
ment, In another column, give excellent advice
70 property -owners, and warn them against the
dangera OF Ore, which In one or two hours may
sweep from them the accumulation OF years
They are agents for the following time-tried and
nrs-tested companies: Home, Of New York;
Insurance Company OF North America, PheniX,
OF Brpokiyn; PhHnlk, OF Hartford and Wiz.
Rinla Fire and Marine, of Richmond, va, all Of
which have done successful aud honorable bust
ness for number OF years. ~
National Republican., 1873-04-29
. Arrssi or n New YsrL Lawyer.

A few days ago Information reached this city
through tue proper channels that Mr. Frank W.
Jones, well-known lawyer and claim agent Of
Brookiyn, NeV Iort, VINO ID now IN this city,
the United States pension law In charging sx-
OrbitAnt fees 10 his clients, bench warrant
for his arrest was issued by Chief Justice Cart
gent and MoElfreAh, who Arreated MI, Jones
and turned him over 10 the Unlted States mar
shAl. He gave bail In the sum OF 5000 Tor his
appearance At the May term Of the court TO an-
swer the charge.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Dspattmsntai Relief A.ssS,s,iop. ,

.AaadIouped meelln. OF tho above assocl.-
ton vas h6d In the rooms OF the Y. N. G. A.
last evening slarse uamoer OF hembsn being
The arnendpents to the bylaws, heretofore
adopted, with several new onca, wore consoll-
dated and ordered 70 be printed. "
MI. Burns resigned his position rs secretary,
which wae accept-d, and the thsnks OF the asso-
chuonyehthnd 10 him for the nbie and efilcleut
nfnnyr q WHICH he had dischara raed the duties.
Mr. 4. y. Allen, Of the THIRD Auditors once,
wAAelected to nll the yaosnoy. ,'.a
.A4ft The tTgnsacton OF other routine business
the ha,ociafloA sdiourued. A'n,T
National Republican., 1873-04-29
MIAMI. C,,,.,, II.,u,n, /.

Has cured more wonderful cases Of rheumatism,
aches, pains swellingn frost bites, caked-
human frame, and strains, spayln, gals, ac,,
upon animals Id one year than all other pre-
tended remedies have since the world began.
remarkable cures accompany each bottle, and
will be sent gratis TO any one. II Ia no humbug.
There ia no pain which II will not relieve, no
swelling II will not subdue, OF lameneaa u will
not cure. No family or stock owner can afford
70 be without Centaur Lnlment. White wrap
per for family use; the Yellow wrapper for AMI
mails. J. u. ROSE A Co.,
30 Broadway New York,
National Republican., 1873-04-29
smaIlpoH.

Tue following cases OF smallpox were reported
70 the health once yesterday 0ne At No, S23
Eleventh street northwest; one At No. 8S4 v
street southwest The following deaths were
also reported; One At No. $50 X street southwest;
two on N, between Half and First streets south
west; one on Ninth, between @ and II streets
HouLhWeAt
National Republican., 1873-04-29
AacIIan RnIa af HaaIIn.

On this and tomorrow evening" Mesars. Latl-
mer Cleafy will sell At thelc r0omB, corner Of
PennAJlyanIA avenue and Eleventh street, q
large and valuable collection Of books on AmeH-
can history, Antiquities, geology, Indians, the
arts and sciences, army and navy, and choice
collection OF standard and mlsoe neous books
National Republican., 1873-04-29

urHE Mosr PERFECT merchant tailoring faclll.
ties, at HABLE Bnos'.,
Corner Of Seventh and ID streets.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
co.haie nen.a.,aI .rs,a.,

meeting q dslsg.tss g th!. union Ess held
pfolidlnR. Alter an informal ulscu ssiou Of we've
raj plans Of union, the delegates adjou rned to
meet at the same place on Friday evening, May
., when nnal action will be taken
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Arre.i Murderer.

The cOlored man Co!e, whO murdered Mr..
James sehoneld In his store at Fairfield, ~.
MaIy . county, MI, three weeks ago, Was ar
rested yesterday by Constable Crane, At Solo
mons Island, In that county. On his way TO the
jail he confeased having murdered another man
about nfIe6n years ago.
National Republican., 1873-04-29

Bids for any part of the supplies will be teeelyed
ss, 9S SlsnR tSss q z proSoss SeSHs
sssss.ihi1H d.. ths sIpa q sna 9aAlty q rotsss and
nifty thereto viii not b oo9sidsred.
% sny % the Acting Assistsnt QuaTtsrnssisrs al
sAid posts. and married ..pTYposals for f0raNe.
mh3s .s.tf "'4Ghief Saartsrniasttr.
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Thc uran.l nIlII,ar, n.lI.

Thls ball, about which there Is much social ex-
ratlon ballroom An who would Ike TO enjoy
an evening OF reunion with friends. delIghtfdl
musicianL One programme Of dancing will be
ueaaant .....s "
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Fart william ueury Ho,,I.

one OF the lovellest spots on this eaTth'is Lake
George and lts surrounding scenery, Port VIII
liam Henry hotel hu bHn put In splendid order
for the reception OF guei ts
National Republican., 1873-04-29
pRoPosAi1s FOR FORAGE.
o'FaSs ,Sa,.9 os,,. 9g..IsssassaIAl q IT. a...

bsPksTaEsf o. ras Gull,
Sealed proPo..I. n tEiplio.ie, win eopy q th.
this ONCE, and also Al the oces Of the Acting As.
siatant QuartermasieIs at the following posts a hs
Plying them monthly, - Fequired. from July \,
@ u g ySSs o.,. & VIM Ls foSwinf aa.ass
National Republican., 1873-04-29
AMusEp1ENTs.
waRs opsrn.nou.e-.'La orause Dueh-



waPs Opera-uouse-''La oraude Dueh-
osne.p tH.
The rain last night prevented many from at
tending the French opera who otherwise would
have been there. Tonight presumine that
"Oid Probablltlesr will let us have 0 starry one,
we predict a full house to see "Les Cent
Yierges,n an opera Astounding In many gems,
and giving scope for much OF fne acting. II
must be borne In mind that this ls the farewell
engagement Of Mile. Aimee, and that she with
her troop will exert their very best Efforts to
please the Washington public.
The Theatre ComIuue.
The female minstrel scene st the Comlque last
evening was applauded all the way through.
Belle Gordon In her excelsior song and dance,
and Miss Kitty Rowell In her serio.comlc vocal,
isnis, and Alice Bretman and Billy Noonan 10
their statue clog dance, as well as the rest, all
did excelently we'll The 1nc programme will
be repeated tonight.
Metropolitan Theatre.
During the engagement this week Of Nom.
Joseph at the Metropolitan, there should be q
full attendance. This performance challenges q
real admiration for his grace aud strength. The
sented with quick and strong contrasts.
"Thc Man Trap
'' Tonight the nrst performance OF q drama en-
utlod "Three Years In a Man Trap" will be pre-
aented ct Lincoln hail. It is drananied from
7. s. Atthur's famous temperance story Of the
same title, company OF professionals viii
assume the roles. Tnero will he q matinee To-
morrow htornOon. .H..# o .#.. #f..# ..#.
National Republican., 1873-04-29

CAsroRiA Il more than q substitute for Castor
OIL. IL IA the only safe article In existence which
Ia certain 10 regulate the bowels, cure wind
chollc and produce natural sleep. II Ia pleasant
70 take. No more sleepicss mothers or crying
babies. ..r
National Republican., 1873-04-29
t.x.. .s,..'c-s..-. 80

Z Atths meetin 4 81 the company, held lasl night,
II was unanimously resolved 70 give their cels-
hTatef dtll at their leyee, on Thursday evening,
May I, 1875
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Brown Corros sunrs, for 10 cents.

BEows corros suIrs, for 70 cents.
Fine silk shirts, for t1.b0 and tb.b0.
SIX flannel shirts to order, for %.
My stock Of these good, Is very large, and as
sortment OF sizes complete, or nearly SO, and
those desiring to purchase win and n, better
Gso. c. HEssIsG, No. tio Seventh street.
fNE on. PLsriSGs-a barsain-it Prince,
$40 suirs, In light aud dark colors, for SO, at
HABLR BROS,
Corner Seventh and ID sireets.
WHITE sHIRrs at less than manufaoturers'
prices, at 100 Pennsylyanla ayenue, Phnces
lrHE MOST PERFRcr merchant tailoring facIli.
Ties, at HABLE Bnos,
Corner Of Seventh and d streets.
RKNEuBRR that time is money, sui n you
would have the former correct, and save the
latter, call At Princes Bazaar aud purchase
clock.
80 srrrS, for large and small men. At siO, at
Corner Seventh and d streets.
THEY SAY those are hard times, but II you
would have the time pass pleasantly the musical
tick OF one'of Princes clocks drives sadness
away.
A srrtLSrL crrrsR, guaranteeing perfect a.,
At - llABLn Bno.A
... COrasr Seventh and d streets.
GIvN1 THE MECHANICS Tools at cost ought to
bring them 70 the BaEaar-i0OJ Psnnsyiyania
sanue-of NH. Prince. -
$40 Brsness surrs, In various SHADES. for SO.
HABIE BIOS,
: Corner Seventh and y streets.
LADIES' SILK uHBREIIAs. paragon frames and
good qualify, at $40. Look elsswhere, and then
call Al Pnnces Bazaar.
"$" co,n., s.r.n,R T;SGE ~ 1 IPsSs,:; ,1,,.
COUNTRY DEALERs can buy DstOn saws OF NJ
u. Prince. with discount OF 10 per cent from
tue manufacturers prices,
FAULrLEss FIT and the best Workmanship,
At HABLE BROs.,
I ...ff Corner Seventh and streets
A LARGE ASSORTMENT Of clocks OF every do
acrlptlon at Prnces Bazaar, from two dollars
upward.
$40. TuR DEsT BpsIsEsS SUITS, for 90, at
HABLE BHO5',
Corner Seventh aud ID streets.
Nor ONLY can you buy q clock as cheap as at
auction by purchasing OF Prince, but he war
rants them for q year,
National Republican., 1873-04-29
Washington Biblc Society.

The forty-nfth annual meeting OF the wash
lngton CITY Bible Society was held lart evening
at the Depository; Rev. WIN. Mcclure, presl-
dent, In the chair. Mr.. Billantync, for the COM
mittee, presented the annual report, which, On
motion Of DR.. Tiifany, was adopted. and the com
mlttee authorised 70 print a number for dis
tributlon al the anniversary meeting on next
sabbath at Lincoln hall, NJ $50 p. m.
On motion OF Mr.. Balantyne, Measrs. thinner
man, Pratt and Pltzer were appointed by the
ChAlf TO make nominations for oiflcers for the
ensuing year, who reported the following: for
president, John @. Hardness; vice presidents, WIN.
L, Campbell, a. w Plirer. Andrew Rothwell,
franeis u: smith, W. ". DurThell A; y. zeyely.
a. 4. Pratt, VIM. SlckneJ, W. =. Fort n II.
Stinemetz; secretary, James Y. A. Shields;
treasurer and deposliary, Wm. Ballantyne; di-
reotors, II. Y. Zimmerman, George Rhluehart,
David Blssett, y. b. Alcott. T. u Rothrock, .. X.
Wilson, W. H. TreAdwAy, Z. c, Burr, John q.
Williamson, I. X. Gray, J. N. Duncanson, A. =.
Terry, n. W. Wise, Q. N. Parks, Thos. Bomer-
Vile, Vim. W. DUNCAN, John Lowry, Benz. Gid
dIngs, Z. q. Foster and WIN. Tinkle.
On motion OF Mr., Pratt a resolution OF thanks
was rendered the president, Rev. WIN. Nc
Guire, for his efficiency during the past two
years, and that he he continued er ~ 10 men,
Der OF the board OF manager.
On Mr. Pitxerh motion like vote was ten
dered 10 Rev. Nehemiah Cobb, the agent, for the
faithful and efiicient discharge Of his duties for
nearly two years.
The sooiety, on motion, sajourned. Meeting
was closed by singing the hymn, "Blest he the
Ne that hlnds," doxology, and prayer by Mr..
Fort.
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pays per cent. per annum on deposits for each
calendar mouth. Banking hours TO 4; Satur-
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