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National Republican., 1873-01-07
The Week Of Prayer.

The nrst meeting OF the week OF prayer was
neld yesterday at the Fourth Presbyterian
church, Rev. ]. c. Smith pastor. The eEercises
consisted OF the following topics; DeyOut AC-
knowledgmenti remembrance Of Gods mercy
10 the nation, 70 families and 70 the churches;
confession Of sin.
The services were held from ~ to O'Clock,
presided over by the Rey. DR.. Parker, and well
attended. They will he continued to-day al the
same hour In the same church.
The Pastors Association met In the Fourth
Presbyterian church at the close Of the prayer
meeting, Rev. DR.. Parker In the chair. Nothing
hut routine business was transacted.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
AlmnAI Elnnh.

Daring the prevalence OF the heavy rain storm
Sunday night the water In Slash run, In the ycin-
ity Of L and Nineteenth streets, oYerfOwed aud
flooded the cellars In the neghboThOOd II ap-
no outlet was made across Nineteenth street,
which at this point has been graded some fifteen
feet higher than the bed Of tho stream, aud the
emDAnkment formed dam which prevented the
president Of the Board OF Public Works. visited
the scene, and ordered channel to he made at
once, and In obedience TO this order large force
OF labOrera, under Mr.. Albert Gleason, were soon
At wOTk and an opening made across the street.
Considering the body Of water which flowed hut
little damage Waa dome
National Republican., 1873-01-07
ReeeptIeu and soIrre,

The growing interest manifested by the public
In the annual reception, solree aud Installation
OF ofncen OF Reynolds Post, No. Q, @. A. r., to
take place on wednesday evening next at Ma
sonic Temple, promises to make the affair great
success, and al those who have not secured tick
cts should do so at once. The committee have
spared no pains 10 make this solree the best Of
the season, and In the high character Of the
speakers, the attractlveneHs Of the installation
ceremonies, and the grand ball which closes the
evenings Entertainment, we feel assured that no
one viii regret The purchase Of 4 ticket, which
can only be had OF the committee or members OF
the Post, thus anordlng the best guarantee Of
the select character OF the audience.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
FAILED.

The sinams-Jsyins-Fowle Biaamy Case
Motion In Arrest OF Judgment over
ruled.
The trial and conviction Of VIM. slnms the
alleged lunatic, for blgamy, has already been re-
ported In these columns. Yesterday his counsel,
blank In one portion where the name Of "Annie
Jayins, the nrat wife, should have been placed,
80 that II Rverred that the second marriage took
Jayins, his aid wife, was livlnR.n lie filed this
motion 10 arrest. And now comes the defendant,
after verdict and before Judgment and moves
the court to arrest the judgment because the In
dlctment does not aver that Annie Jayins, to
whom II Ia ayerred the defendant was married on
the 2Ith day OF August, 1850, was alive at the
Martha +. Fowler. And the defendant prays
Judgment hereof that he may 20 hence without
day.
The court held that the words ''hls said wife"
covered the case, and overruled the motion In
arrest Of Judgment.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
The Teton sioux.

Mr.. clagett, Delegate from Idaho, satisfied the
House yesterday that tribe OF Teton Sioux does
exist, at times, on the plains OF the "far West, y
hut he rather oyershot the marx Of his INTENT
when he declared that they were "interlopers,"
and did not belong In the United states, as they
hall from the British possessions, from whence
they raid southward. Mr.. Clagett's remarks
were developed during the dlscusslOn OF q reso-
lution calling upon the Secretary OF the Interior
for Information regarding this mysterious tribe.
II II quite probable that Mr.. Clagett d lnfOrma-
ton will he proved 20 be correct, and then the
question will arise, why should the United stftes
pay annuitles to British-AmercAn Indians7
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Pay Of West Point Professors.

The professors OF the Military Academy. aided
by the Secretary Of War, are endeayorlng to get
revisory legislation on the subject of their pay.
Gen. Logan's pay bill. passed In 1870, abolished
the nxed compensation OF the professors and as
Simulated their pay to that OF certain grades In
the army, according to their length OF service,
TINS was not only fair hut liberal towards the
aged professors then at the academy, hut the
changes OF the past two years have brought In
younger professors, who md their pay under the
longevity system, instead Of being increased a.
phed, and with more years to serve than they
are likely 70 hive TO bring Il up to fair standard
They therefore petition Congress for q decrease
In the number of years they have 10 serve on the
pay Of majors before receiving the pay Of lieu.
tQnant cOlOnela ~
National Republican., 1873-01-07
CAPITOL AND DEPARTMENTS.
Conversational Proceedings.
CouHress Yesterday,

The report Of the proceedings Of Congress
yesterday will be found on the third page.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
RetuFuRd.

Mr.. James I. christy, doorkeeper OF the SEN
ate, returned 10 Washington last night from
Kansas, where he was sent some time since, In
the capacity Of deputy sergeant-at-ams, to sum-
mon witnesses 10 appear before the Senate COM
mlttee appointed TO investigate the charges Of
ty-nyo persons have been summoned already,
and u iS probable that ut least seventy-nye more
will be called before the investigation Is closed
Each OF these witnesses II entitled TO ten cents
per mile coming 70 and returning from WASH
ington and ~ per day while In attendance on
the committee. II IA almost impossible that the
Investigation can be closed before the recess;
hence IL will doubtless he continued by COM
mlttee Of the next Congress.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
,,h. nrleLmaL,r,, e,Icbra,,o,.

Last evening the brick manufacturers Of the
District elected the following oifioers: W. L.
brown, president; J. Y. HeneIe, vice president;
r. A. Richards, treasurer J. II. Richards, secTe-
tary; W. X. West, assistant secretary; J. Y.
lIenele, q. d. Smith, ]. I. Webster, W. T.
Walker, ]. il. Richards. executive committee.
The association then sat down TO q nne supper
prepared by Rush, at the klomAn restaurant,
Anderson a JOnes,) where for several hours
tOasta and speeches were made by Messrs.
Brown, Hensle, Chllds, Grinder and Rldgway Of
the association, aud representatives Of the Star
and rhFuuIrL
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Rxeentixn Nominations.

John c. Hilton, Of Pennsylyanis, consul at
Hesse Darmstadt. W. Z. McMakin, pension
agent at Salem, III. John y. DeLendorf, ap-
pralser OF merchandise, Norfolk, Va. 2. Cooper,
receiver OF public moneys at Humboldt, Cal. b.
II. Kerr, United States marshAl for the Southern
district OF Florida. A. A. Knight, United states
attorney for the Northern district Of Florida.
Indian Agents-M. II. Newlln, PottowAtamle
Miles, KckApo agency,
Postmasteis--I.C c. smith, Canal Ioharle, n. Y;
J. n. GIamer, Rhinebeck, n. V; James iiarri.
a, N, Y; VIM. II. Surgeons, Warren, n. l.; Miss
=. K. Richardson, Gardner, Mass; N. A. Daniels,
summeryille, Mass,i Y. d. Fisk, liinsdaie, n. H.;
Moore, Lebanon, Mo-; 1. :. Ellis' IN Manistee,. =.
Mich; James N. Wsddey, sar,ils, Miss; 8. ].
Proctor, Brandon, Miss; r. Il. Brentlinger,
Sssenyle .as hisa H p Wilson Hays CITY, Kan
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Aneclnl Malice.

The passage OF the house OF Hon. Joseph SeRar
(NO. TOl @ street, South Washington was robbed
on the Blst ultlIO OF two shawls and an oyercoat,
the pocket OF the latter containing sundry yalu-
able papers, among them letter addressed 10
his wife, MARY x. SdgAr, and dated In 1881, which
IA much valued by Nc. 3. We are authorized TO
state that any one into whose hands this letter
may fall will greatly Oblge Mr.. 3. by sending II
TO him through the post ONCE delivering II In
person, and that II the thief has II he may retain
The stolen property II he will return this letter,
Ton dollars reward will ba paid TO any one who
will deliver the letter.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
GEoRGEToWN AEEAIRs.

SAILS OF $40 bushels Of fair to Rooh red wheat
at f1.Sak to % has been reported.
In consequence Of the high price Of wheat,
extra nour has gone up nfty cents per barrel.
THn fears Of freshet for the present have
died away, yet precautions that will NOT inter.
iere With business arc being taken by the mer-
s0NE nnprnclpled creature SATURDAY nIRht
entered ~. AIMS Roman Catholic church, Ten
some clothing and vases, valued at tbi.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
CONDENSER TRI.EGRAMs.

- EN-Mayor Hall slipped last night and broke
his ankle bone. He VIII be laid up for month.
The town Of Carlisle, Ky, was nearly de-
stroyed BY Gre on Saturday night. The total lOss
Ia estimated At 10000.
- President Morales, Of Bolivia, was shot by
his own nephew. Congress elected Gen, Ba-
thassas a. his successor,
Judge Charles a. Lane, wealthy citizen OF
HAgerstown, Maryland, committed suicide on
Saturday by hanging. He was found In his gar
ret with rope around his neck attached To o
beam. He leaves large estate.
"A dispatch from Rome says large delega-
ton OF Catholics from Ireland waited on the
Pope yesterday, and presented him an address
and q contribution Oh "Peter's Pence,n His
Holiness responded, praislng the Irish people.
= Louis Napoleon was put under the innuence
OF chlorofOrm yesterday, and had second OPP
GRAFTON performed upon him. II was success
full.
= The snow storm which prevailed In Missouri
and Kansas on Friday and Saturday was the
heaviest known for twenty years, The snow
lies from one TO two feet deep on the level.
a hunting party Of Pawnoe and Sioux In
dlana had severe nght recently on Republican
river, south OF North Platte, Nebraska. Several
Sioux Indians were killed. United States troons
have started TO protect the settlers.
The Arkansas Legislature was organized
yesterday, and In Joint convention elected Elisha
Baxter Governor. The refonners retired Brooks
and adjourned sfm de.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Accidental sl,aaiInr.

Last night, about 1890 O'Clock, while Martin
Welsh and George Leadman were tusseling, In
the place OF the former At the corner Of Eleventh
and = streeta, each with a"Dob tail" musket In
MS hand, Leadmans was discharged, and part
ot the contents went into the right side OF
"Reddys" neck and the rest into the ceiling
pretty well peppertng the wall with buckshot.
lie was Immediately taken up stairs and Dr.
Buckley summoned, who came and dressed the
wound, pronOunoinR 10 very sori0ua. Both par
ties assert that the shooting was entirely Gcci-
and taken 70 the Central station to await the re.
suit OF the iniuries
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Army Headauarterr.

Major VIM. u. whlpple, senior assistant to
Adjutant General Townsend, and formerly chief
Of stan to the lamented Major General Thomas,
Ia warmly congratulated from oil quarters upon
his promotion TO the rank OF colonel and the po-
aition OF adjutant general upon the stan OF the
general OF the army. Army headquarters are
now separate and distinct from the War Depart
ment and the AdIutant Generals once, and the
new arrangement IL believed TO he highly Ad-
yantageous TO the military service.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Army and NAVY ,..ze,t,.

Captain Frank W. Perry, twenty fourth infan-
Try, and Lieutenant oliver wetmore, Nineteenth
infantry, have retired from the service by reslg-
nation.
Lieutenant Commander Seaion Schroeder Is
ordered TO the Canandaieua, Master II. NJ. Tall
man TO the receiving ship at New York, and
Lieutenant Commander Horace Elmer 10 the
League Island iron-clad station.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Medical SOriety,

Al the annual meeting OF the Medical Society
OF the District OF Columbia last night the follow
Ing oficers were elected: President, Dr. James
L. Morgan; vice presidents, Drs. ]. r. Thompson
and ID. ". lagneri corresponding secretary, Dr.
Walter Brlscoe; recording secretary, Dr. Klein
schmidt; treasurer, DIR. A. y. Ashford; librarian,
Dr, A. Patzie; board Of examiners, Dra. W. N,
Peter and A. .. A. King; board OF censors, Drs
Thos. Miller, Chas. Liebermann and Joseph Bur
National Republican., 1873-01-07
DepartmeptuI LAWYERS.

Commissioner Abbott OF the oodlfylng com
mission, has prepared bill for Representative
Garfield, providing each executive department
with solicitor. The Judge Advocate General
win act for the War Department, the Naval
Judge Advocate for the Navy Department, and
suoh solicitors as are now provided by law will
National Republican., 1873-01-07

The Commissioner yesterday appointed the
three deputies, the solicitor and the chief clerk
q board TO organize the bureau forces for q
proper discharge Of the duties Of the once under
the late law.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Eul,len DRnIl,,

A cOlored infant ut Annie Lees, No. ll6 Fourth
street southeast, died on sunday afternoon under
what was considered suspicious circumstances,
and the attending physician refused W give a
burial certificate. The coroner was notified, and
after hearing the facts In the case deemed the
holding OF an inquest unnecessary, and gave US
bis opinion that deAth was cansed BY Group.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Cove rnment Paupsr.,

The Secretary Of War has reported to the
Senate that the $4,000 appropriated In 1871 for
the support Of sixty transient paupers and pa
tients have been spent with Providence hos
pital,: which Institution has constantly main
talned more than the contract number. A
further appropriation Ia desirable.
National Republican., 1873-01-07

A CANADIAN woman, aged twenty-RlE years,
aud who has been blind Of one eye with lentlcu.
lar cataract ever since her birth, lately unexpect
edy recovered her sight after a nt OF hysterical
crying, her tears and lamentations thus prov ing
more effective than at least q dozen previously
consulted and tried physicians and oCullsts,
National Republican., 1873-01-07
aThc Omcer,. Fun.rnI.n

The War Department modlnes its recent burial
order 90 as TO allow Of the transportation Of the
remains Of oficers under emerpenS circumstances
without an express order from the Secretary
In each case, but the transportation account
settlement,
National Republican., 1873-01-07
The RrrcniIra NInn.inn.

The President had more visitors yesterday
than he could see, but he interviewed as many
ofthe urgent callers as he could till nearly noon.
he Will not call an extra session Of the Senate
after Inauguration day, bat Issue conditional ap-
potntments TO such officers a. he may appoint,
and leave them 10 the tender mercIes Of the
Senate next December.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Combinations by the Senate.

The Senate, In executive session, yesterday
confirmed alarge number Of promotions in the
regular army made during the recessof Congress,
and also the appointment OF all the cadets OF the
last graduating class at West Point to be second
neutenants.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
The Honolulu Question.

The President has stated, In reference to the
voyage Of General schoneld to the Sandwich
Islands, that the General goes for the recovery
Of his broken health, and that any aid he may
render the United States In the pending question
connected with the future destiny Of the Islands
would he voluntary.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Government FI.h Culture.

seyenty-nve hundred pounds weight Of salmon
eggs are on the way from Germany In charge OF
an expert, and consigned TO Professor Baird, OF
the Smithsonian Institution, United States nsh
commissioner.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
RagaWRRlaH.

The many friends OF Mrs. Nicholas Acker, who
was injured on Saturday morning by jumping
from her carriage, the horses having taken
not 40 serious a. at nrst reported. Under the
personal attention OF DR.. Garnstt, she IL rapidly
recovering
National Republican., 1873-01-07

It's now believed that, in difference to the ar
dent wishes to the President, Secretary Fish will
remain at the head OF the Department Of state
for At least part Of the next Presidential term.
The President has no desire 10 change his Cab
met In any particular.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
The Heaihen ChInee.

Bret Harte delivers his popular lecture, "The
ATgonauts OF 49," this evening At Lincoln hall.
Thls 10 the newest thing out, and Ia said 10 be the
tickets at PaTkers already indicates q crowded
house. and as there is extra charge for reserved
seats, they should be secured during the day.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
A Sauare settI.meut.

Col. ThOs, =. ROhb formerly collector OF the
port Of Savannah, has made nnal settlement Of
his vOluminOus accounts at the Treasury Depart
ment, and has received In cash 4 small balance
found TO be due 10 him from the United states.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
RumOred Chnlleage.

rumOr prevailed last night, which obtained
Minister, had challenged Dom Piatt 10 mortal
combat. The grievance OF which the Count COM
plains Ia understood 10 be the publication OF an
article referring to him as a monk, &c.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Home Circle.

At tho last meeting OF the Home Circle the
following of1cers were elected for the ensuing
term; President, Abr. b. Cohen; vice president
Henry Ran; recording secretary, Michael Gold
berg; financial secretary, Sol0man Slgmund
treasurer, Lewis &. strausberger; marshal, Al
bert Goodman.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
THE LIGHT-RUNNING
DOlIESTIE

Sewing Machine is the best OF all. The perfec-
tion OF stitch on ali kinds Of goods, great range
of WORK, case OF operation, nolseless, (or more
nearly so than any other shuttle machlne,) self
adjusting tensions, simplicity and durability OF
ali parts Ia not e1ualed In any other machine.
NJ p. ApAMs Co., Agents.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
AnoIhrr HemIeIde TrIaI.

The case Of Lewis q. Close, indicted for Killing
John W. Gray, on the 10Th Of April last, on the
peyement In front Of Oyster Bay on Pennsyya-
MIA avenue, near Twelfth street, will he tried In
the Criminal Court tomorrow
National Republican., 1873-01-07

The quiet progress OF q wedding in q Conneo-
tlout village church recently was Interrupted by
an amusing Incident. In repeating the words,
"H you know any Just cause" &c., the minister
looked straight at nerYQus young man directly
In front OF him. The fellow spranR up with
mnch haste and trepldatlOn and blurted outs
"Oh, no, bless mel not the slightest objection,
air.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
BzET HARTE To-NioHT,

FRr,Scu, HN0tIsH AND DOMESTIC GOODe for gen.
tIemena wear, 10 be made 10 order at extremely
moderate pnces, from recent PGrehases' Ih'
40. IiO Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
q. A. II.
Meeting Of John A. Rawlia- Post.


Al the last regular meeting Of John A. Raw
llns Post, No. l, q. A. r., the following oficers
commander, A. n. @. Richardson senior vice,
TheO. l.. Lamb junior vice, Geo G. Cammack;
adJuiant, Horace II. Brower; quartermaster,
Ger Of the day, John Y. Smith ofleer OF the
guard, Daniel II. Leonard.
A series Of resolutions denounclng the resolu-
lion OF Senator Sumner In relation 10 inscrip-
tons on the battle-nags was introduced and
unanimously adopted.
This Post Ia now In q nourishlnR condition,
and numbers among ia membership some Of the
best-known citizens Of the District.
National Republican., 1873-01-07

The washInstOn City Savings Bank,
CORNER Of seventh street aud Louisiana avenue
nayn per cent. interest on all deposlts, Depos
m can hA made and drawn ~ will.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Civil Service Probntloner..

Persons appointed to once under the civil ser
vice rules are considered to be on trial for the
nrst six months, aud the failure Of the examln-
Ing board to renew the Recommendation Ia their
National Republican., 1873-01-07

Richard Mentler, carrying a slung-shOt, fined
t2O. James Butler, yagTancy, wOrkhOuse 90 days,
Lloyd Harrison, same charge, wOTkhouse. Louis
Schulz, failure to have the snow removed from
In front Of his premises, fined o.. MARruder and
Charles Catcher, disturbing the congregation At
kbeneLer church, fined SIC eaeh-appeal, Lewis
Taylor, stealing sack OF nour worth O., 80 days
In IAN Henry Delaney, larceny OF 4 pair Of
boots worth ~, 80 days In jail. John Madigan,
assault on John Jones, fned o, AdOlphus Bar
CESS, larceny Of cigars worth ", reform school.
Michael Farrell, stealing tl.90 from Martin
Nolan, assault on Sophia Betty; Nolan was dis
charged and Jenny ined SO aud costs. Albert
Mccormick, stealing a horse worth $40, dis
missed, John oLeary, assault on Dennis Long,
lned ",
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Approximation Rllla.

The naval bill, approprlatng nearly nineteen
millions, and the fortineation bill, AppropriatIng
nearly two millions, arc ready for the House.
Both bills are largely reduced below the esti-
mates.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
BRET HARTE TONIGHT.
NatIanaI savings Bank,
BRET HARTE TONIGHT.

corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street,
lays per cent. per Rnnum on deposits for each
calendar month. banking hours, to I; Satur-
days . TO g"h A'"a
National Republican., 1873-01-07
Hal nnn rur IIntmArai

Mossrs. Goldman a steinberg, the enterpris-
ing proprietors Of the new gents furnishing goods
store, corner seventh and @ streets, have made
great preparations for the coming holidays. Their
stock Of goods IL immense, embracing everything
for gentlemens wear, viz white shlrts Of the
very best manufacture, undershlrts, and drawers
CASTOR CLOTH chlnchilla, &c. travelling bags, knit
Jackets, umbrellas, linen and silk handkerch iefs
ties, bows and soarts, and great many other ar
tlcles suitable for
CHRfsrtLs PREsnfrsL
Come in and look at our stock before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
Medicated red flannel underwear q specially.
GOLDNAHN a STEISBKRG,
Corner seventh and q streets.
National Republican., 1873-01-07
EVtHlNa or JAIVIRY 8, Is7a.

oecssSn M M. ~ psna c nas been engaged for the
nnlsas worn by knishts or military The committee
pledge themselves " make this the grandest ball al
.hs se.son. Tieiets, admitting a gentleman and
jassi CoMMffTEP OF ARRANoPNySra
National Republican., 1873-01-07
DRAMATIC FEUILLEToN.
JanauscLek-AIary Stuart.

very large aud intelligent audience greeted
Janauschsk last night at the National. A triumph
and proof Of her superatiyo talents exists In the
fact that her unequaled voice and manner and
look In Schillers sad drama takes In the real life
II commentaries; and Mary Stuart, the royal
prisoner herself,appears before US, arouslng into
unmistakable expression the sOrfoWfu interest
which cllngs 10 the romance and tragedy OF Mary
stuanb life forever.
The queen OF English tragedy never appeared
In more effective yiROr than last night, and the
glorious rlpeness OF all her peerless powers was
never more apparent than when, with towering
scorn and nsTce imprecation, she witheH I'M.
plAcahe Ellzabeth-the queen never lost In the
woman, though her perfectly enumerated words
are full OF the rancOT she lnyOkes. Janauscheks
matohless voice and superb mannerlsms are the
vital forces In her conquest Of her audience.
Very seldom have our citizens seen the equal
OF Jananseheks acting last night. Her dresses,
new and exceedingly rich, and the royal gems
which BhOne upon her royal person, were hut
appropriate TO her mental assumption Of the
character. Tonight the tragedy will be repeated.
Tho Theatre COmique.
Attendance at the Comique last night reminded
one OF Its palmy days. The theatre was full be-
low, and In the galleries there was hardly
standing room. The performance commenced
with female minstrel scene, aud being a mere
National Republican., 1873-01-07
A r r u n ITO N!

THE SECOND GRAND ANNUAL BALL
Of the "KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK" of the Dis
trtct Of Columbia. win be given At
ODD WILLOWS HALL, SEVENTH STREET,
National Republican., 1873-01-07

WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have BY
using daily THuRsTuSs Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder; price, Is and 90 cents per bottle.
BRAuTIfuI, soft, glossy hair; all desire u, all
may have II bg constant use OF THoNPsoHs
Pomade optlme. Price, 20 and 20 cents per
bottle.
LI0Hr coLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not solled. JOuyNs inodorous Kid Glove
cleaner will renovate them thoroughly; price, 20
cents per bottle. All sold BY druggists and
fancy dealers.