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National Republican., 1873-09-26
BALTIMORE CITY FIRE DEPARrMENr,j
OsftcE CniEF ESoIsEER,
VIRGINIA POLITICs.

Meeting of tho Republicans Of Arlington.
A meeting Of the Republican voters Of Arling-
ton township was held on Wednesday evening
at Mount Zion church. Captain II. Dwight
Smith was elected president and Mr.. James Ii.
Stevens secretary.
A committee OF three was appointed to select
the names Of three delegates and three alter
mates to be voted for to represent the tow nshiT
In the county convention, To be held In the onrt
house at Alexandria on the ist prOximo. The
committee reported in favor Of Messrs. John u,
| Syphsx. Geo. W. Jackson and Benjamin Austin
| us delegates, and Messrs. ii. Dwight Smith, Jas
| Robinson and Henry Jackson aiLernates. They
were voted for and duly elected, and the follow
lowing preamble and resolutions unanimously
| adopted:
Whereas It has been represented by the oppo-
| sition party In this campaign that the issue wa,
/ the white man against the colOred man; and
| whereas the Republican party OF thts State Il
composed OF white as well as colored voters
Therefore, be 1t
Resolpcd, That we denounce such statement a
false and prejudicial to the interest OF the Re
publican party; and be 1t further
Resotved, That In our selection OF olIlcers W,
will select our candidates from the best men II
the Republican party, independent OF color
After remarks from Mr.. X. d. RUM, OF thl
city, and Mt. John d. Syphax, OF Arlington, th
meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
WALLIS OPERA HOUSE.
May Gallagher rs the Little 4

's"y eHNuHutE uN Nut HAttlC Hny.
The audience at Wallis opera house last
night on the occasion Of little May Gal.
laghers temperance was not only large but
critical, and although II Is possible that many Of
those present were her personal friends and ad-
mircrs, the favorable greeting she received was
wei deserved. The play, adapted from "The
Mothers Dying child, the English original o.
May every opportunity she could ask for the dis
play OF her versatile talent. As May Morton she
appeared to the best advantage, and portrayed
bold and saucy little girl, whose precocity de-
vclopcd itselfin the useful role Of the protector
70 her elder and loye-sick sister. As the French
proper accent, and as the old widow nurse she
succeeded 10 so faithfully Disgusting her person
ality as TO deceive many OF her auditors; but as
The sauoy, piquant style Of the .'shIne EN- up"
urchin Is not beyond her reach by any means,
| but she requires more knowledge OF street life
than q fourteen-year-old child could have, or
ought to have, To pcrsonate II faithfully. No one
will hesitate to accord to her the possession Of
extraordinary talent for the profession she has
adopted; and what Is more, u is natural talent.
The aptitude Of her conceptions were pleasing
| and at the same time correct. II was not to bc
expected that the familiarity with the stage and
would be displayed by her, and It was natural
that she should betray involuntarily the gratin-
| cation she experienced at the deserved applause
she smiled In response to each sppreciative de.
monstration from the audience; but the smiles
were so innocently and childlshiy exdltant that
| they were forgiven. Her facial expression was
otherwise perfect and her dressing fsultless.
As the favored daughter, ragged boot-black
or simple maid Of all work, her costumes were
| appropriate, even to the most minute details Of
lace or heavy brogans. Her dancing IA very
| good, and her voice Is sweet and childish, and
will gather strength as she natures.
| The play Will he repeated tonight and at the
| matinee tomorrow. Tomorrow night "Nan
the Good-for Nothing" with May In the leading
/
National Republican., 1873-09-26
TWELFTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

The Party Organized for the Campaign.
The Democrats and Conservatives ofSahe
Twelfth district met last night at Trades Union
hall for the purpose Of reorganization and pre-
pairing for the coming campaign. Mr.. Henry
Lyles was chosen chairman and Mr.. Wm. Brown
secretary.
Mr.. WIN. Dickson then stated the object OF the
meeting and urged the necessity OF early and
prompt action consequent on the near approach
OF election day.
The following committees were then appointed
On registration, Messrs. WIN. N. Wood, wm.
Brown, Dennis O'Neal, Henry Thorn and @. Y.
Austin; on finance, Messrs. Francis Prott, s. NJ.
liable, VIM. Dickson, W. NJ. Lyes and Colonel
Jas. q. Long.
pointed committee to draft resolutions ex-
pressye OF the sense Of the party as to their
duty In the coming contest. The committee re-
tired, and on returning reported the following:
Iiesolued, That II has become the duty OF every
good citizen TO assist At the approaching election
IN selecting men Of honesty. capacity and intel
gence, and In rescuing the legislative branch
Of the government from the hands OF those who
now control It's Affairs, and who have outraged
the rights and impaired the best interests OF the
Resolved, That while we interpose no obstacle
To carrying into effect the various public i'm
prOvemenis calculated to develop property and
Afford accommodation and protection 10 the
business and commerce OF this metropolis, we
urge that they may be conducted In q spirit OF
intelligence and economy, and q full proportion
| Of the taxation thereof be borne by the General
| Government.
| ResOIred, That we demand such legislation on
| the question Of labor as will secure TO the work.
ingman his honest rights and Justice on the part
| Of cliques or leagues.
| Rssoiped, That we deprecate any effort tending
| to Interfere with the system OF common school
| education, aud urge upon our representative
| earnest resistance to all measures affecting the
present conduct OF the schools OF the District.
| Resoiued, That primary election be held, OF
| Monday afternoon, 29th Inst, at such place a
| may be designated by the campaign committee
| OF Delegates.
The meeting then adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
sIxTEEsrH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS
Gsed Report. OF the Work co,.s On.

Us"" nepofs OF thc Work Goin9 On.
Alargc meeting OF the Republicans Of the Six
tconth district was held last night at Clark's halt
Z. Allen In the chair, aud X. Q. Gatchel secrc-
tary.
MI. swaleart, from the finance and campaign
committee, reported progress and also that 81
persons had been registered who are favorable
70 MT. Robertson, and two for Nj. Flynn.
Inc committee appointed to walt on Governor
shepnerd and present the resolutions adopted at
!ne ast meeting reported that they performed
the duty assigned them, aud that Governor
shepherd gave them cordial welcome
The campaign committee was Increased BY
tne " Iltlon OF john Chase and John johnson.
Addresses were delivered BY O. n, Holden. Dr.
.. U. N. Bowen, Dr. Wallace and samuel p. Rob.
cItson. MI. Commodore and Captain Andrews
also made short addresses.
On motion committee was appointed, consist.
ing OF Messrs. Robertson, wallsce aud West, Ia
wait on Governor shepherd and invite him r.
visit the district on the night OF October a, the
time set apart by the central committee Tor /
grand rauncation meeting. Adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
The workluameu.

The Ecumenic Order OF United Mechanics met
last evening, at their new hall, In this city. A.
Z. Redstonc,w. @. A., U. s., presided, and David
Kellctt, ESQ.,, secretary.
On motion Of J. Y. Lipphard, ID. s. A., U. S., It
was ordered that George II. Loveless, district
| deputy, appoint deputy for each OF the several
shops.
TIE following appointments were made: @. NJ.
Miller, deputy for RedstOne shop, No. Z. A.
kinsey, for VIM shop, No. 2; K. 7. Smith, for
Lipphard shop, No. 8; WIN. Robinson, for East
Washington Shop, No. I.
After the transaction OF other important busi-
ness, the meeting adjourned, 10 meet on Wednes-
day evening next.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
Permits TO ii laid.

The following permits to build have been
issued since last report: Otto volland, one-story
brick back building, Seventh street, between n
and o northwest; j. 7. Breen, two-story frame,
TWenty-fOuTth street, between anu horth'
west; 7. Lyddane, additional story on two-story
store-hOuse, High street, between Second and
Third northeast; Mrs. Riordan, two-story brick,
corner North Capitol and q streets northeast; j.
j. Grlggs, do, Eleventh street, between and g
southeast; Y. I. Rawlings, two tw0-story frames
Franklin street, between Fourth and Fifth north
west; John j. Talberg. three two-stOry frames
Sixth street, between X and l. southeast; Mrs.
Jane Clark, twO-story brick, o street, between
Ninth and Tenth northwest; Mrs. Anna @. selke,
twO-story brick, Twelfth street, between E and
y northwest; Mrs. II. Jackson, two-stOry brick,
Fourteenth street, between and northwest;
Alexander Durhay, two-story brick, Tenth street,
between N and o northwest, John F. Murray,
two-story brick stable, Twentieth street, between
Z and u nOrihMest.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
POLICE NEWS.
Regular Meeting OF the Board.

The Board Of Police Commissioners held a
meeting yesterday, and among other business
transacted was the following:
Charles II. Parker was appointed an additional
private, to do duty at the Jefferson sch0ol-bulld-
ing, for twelve months.
Joseph Edwards, an additional private for six
months at the Theatre ComIque.
Private Thomas O'Connor was fined s. and
cautioned for gross neglect Of duty.
Priyates ELIAS oliver, John ]. Smith and A. X.
Dyson were each fined $40 and cautioned for me-
glect OF duty.
The application OF John J. Keefer for transfer
OF liquor license was disapproved.
Sergeant Thomas Hamilton was reduced to the
ranks, and Private Joseph W. Hughes promoted
10 be sergeant In hts place.
The next quarterly examination OF candidates
for appointment on the force will take place at
OclOck, October 10.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
MONEY TO BE CIRCULATED.
Isportant Move OF Governor ssepher

Iub0rtnnt Move OF UoNeTn0r Shepherd.
Governor Shepherd called upon Secretary
Richardson yesterday morning, and suggested
an anticipation OF few days In the payment OF
the monthly salaries OF the employees OF the
Treasury Department, as the placing OF SO large
an amount OF money In circulation At once would
go far TO relieve the financial pressure under
which our city and people are laboring Just now.
Secretary Richardson concurred In the wisdom
OF the request, aud gave the necessary directions
10 that end. The payment OF salaries for the
month OF September accordingly commenced to-
day. Upon the request OF Governor Shepherd,
aud with view to relieve the stringcncy OF the
money market In the District, the Navy Depart
ment also paid on yesterday all Its employees for
the present month,
National Republican., 1873-09-26
GOOD NKws FOR VOTERS.

Rcduced Transperta,isn TO the West.
The transportation committee OF the Ohio Re-
publican State association has affected arrange
ments with the Baltimore and Ohio, the Marietta
and Cincinnati, and the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroads, whereby members Of the Western
state associations can secure excursion tickets
for the round trip, good unIil November |, at re-
duced rates. The following places are included
IN the arrangement: Over the Baltimore and
Ohio road to Grafton and Parkersburg, W. Va,
and return. Persons desiring TO NO TO Cincin-
natl will obtain from the committee certificates
for presentation at Parkersburg for round-trip
tickets over the Marietta and Cincinnati road 10
Cincinnati. Roun,l-trip tickets over tho Chesa-
peake and Ohio road, good for sixty days, to
Huntington, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, Indianap-
oils, Lexington, Louisville, Evansville, st. Louis
and Omaha. Certificates for the purchase OF
these tickets can now be procured from }. d.
WIN, esq, Of the Sixth Auditors ofilce, Post
Once building; J. M. McGrew, ESQ.,, aud s. II.
Robson, esq, Third Auditors ONCE, Treasury
Lullding, who will give answers to all questions.
This will be very gratifying news to many Gov
ernment employees (male and female) who de-
sire To visit their homes during the fall
National Republican., 1873-09-26

Mr.. DeAtley, famous in the oyster trade Of this
District has wholesale and retail oyster trade
for families at the Monogram house, corner OF
Thirteenth and streets. by the quart gallon,
or In any quantity, shuoked or In shell, Mr.. De-
Atey Is prepared 10 supply families or Testau-
facilities are such that he can furnish Inc best
at the cheapest rates, and ali who extend 10 MIN
their patronage will have no cause for regret
At the Monogram bar and eating tables citizens
will md choice selection Of oysters, ready pre-
pared, In such styles as they wish, US well al ali
the daniies OF the season.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
BARNUMs GREAT SHOW.
Travelling World,n Rnir.

This immense show Everything Barnum doc,
Is immense) Is to exhibit on the sixth street lol
to-day. The children, who have been on the
uptoe Of expectation for over two weeks
Saving up" their pennies for this centre twenty
shows for q single fee" may now count oul
theatre among twenty thousand people, and sec
nearly all tho curiosities In the world. 30 says
Barnum, and he Is q truthful man. Seriously
this is said 20 be the finest aggregation ever
exhibited In this country, az well as the largest
IL Is no doubt most pleasing as well Us inslruc-
tive exhibition. Let all 60 aud see 1t.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
Funeral or,r E.,iw,h,. LADY

The funeral OF Mrs. A. q. Harris took place
from her late residence, S2 NJ street northwest,
yesterday afternoon, and was largely attended
by the numerous friends OF the deceased. The
Impressive, being rendered by the spiritualistic
society, OF which the deceased was q member.
The choir sang most beautifully the drge
beautiful address was delivered. The choir then
sang "Nearer, my GOd, to thee,' and the earthly
remains were borne 10 that homo .'made beauti-
National Republican., 1873-09-26
Military Affairs.

At meeting Of the ncld oiiicers OF the list rcgi-
ment National Guard held last night for the pur-
pose Of selecting uniform for the regiment tho
uniform OF the Washington Light Infantry was
designated, with but slight changes for the field
and stat.
The Corcoran Zouave 8. 8. Club will give an en-
tertalnment at their armOrye corner Pennsyea-
mia avenue and Third street southeast, October I.
Company u, list regiment, Is making extensive
arrangements for their trip to Frederick next
month. The boys are up TO their work, and 1t Is
expected that nfty men will go.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
Promenade Concert.

The open-air concerts at the Presidents
grounds for the remainder Of the season will
commence at O'Clock. Professor Schneider, the
leader Of the Marine band, has arranged the fol-
lowing excellent programme for tomorrow after
noon Artillery March, from La Motto Overture
II Flnto Stansllao, BY Verdi; Grand Polonesa for
Waltz, by Rossi Grand Fantasia from the Opera
Of La Fayorlta, by Donizetti; song-If on the
Meads, by Gumbert,
National Republican., 1873-09-26
THE LONG COMMITTEES.

Jusiicc Reese and Constable shanks.
Mr.. Goulding gave his testimony before this
committee yesterday, to the effect that Mr.. Y.
Freund, through Justice Plant, his attorney,
brought suit against him, a short time since, for
$40, which he did not owe, before Justice Reese.
Upon return ,lay Justice Reese was absent from
the city, and the case was postponed to an In
dennlte time. The next notice deponent had OF
the matter was the appearance OF Constable
Shanks, with an execution for the $40 and costs.
lie showed him copy OF q deed Of trust COW
ering the fixtures, ac, IN the store. Shanks said
he did not care q d-n about the deed OF trust
let the holder OF the deed repleyin the goods.
IA he had no notice, and would appeal IL; that he
defended IT, Shanks then left, and deponent en-
tered notice OF appeal. Being engaged In other
matters, he did not immediately nie his appeal
bond, knowing he had ten days In which 10 do
so. Yesterday (2tth) met Shanks, who said Attor-
ney Shanks was pushing him to levy told him to
walt illl the lst OF the month and he would pay
the whole thing and then sue Freund. Shanks
said there was $3.50 costs on II, which he did not
wish him to pay TO any one else.
Greatly to his surprise Shanks came this morn
Ing In deponent's absence aud seized and carried
| away pictures to the value Of 500 and deposited
them In an auction room. Deponent then went
| TO Reese and flied his bond anl paid the costs,
| which he found to amount TO only f2.to. and re-
| for the return Of the goods. shanks refused to
obey the order, and when deponent said he
| should go before the Long committee he said he
| did not care for the committee, and II didn't
mind myself he would assume more than his
duti es as O constable toward me,
National Republican., 1873-09-26
THE COMING ELECTION.
DISTRICT MEETINGS LAST NIGHT

The Nominations OF o. \. n. Wall, is ii,
Second, and Charles N. Thomas, In tho
sixth District, Enthusiastically Ra,i-
ncd-Other nIectinR.-Thc wsrk Pro-
arc=sins-Thc Twsinh District Deu,o-
crnts Organize uud Arrange for a Pri-
mary Meeting.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
New 0raauIzatlou

There has been filed In the ONCE OF the re-
eorder Of deeds 4 certificate OF Incorporation OF
the Women's Centenary Association, the object
OF which Is to promote tho Interests OF the Uni
versalist church, OF which the following are the
cHorporators: Mallnda i. :. Kelsey, Harriet n.
Turner aud Sarah A. Glosh, OF the District OF
Columbia; A. J. Chaplin, Of Iowa City, Iowa; Y.
]. NJ. Whitcomb, OF Massachusetts,; M. Lewis
Thomas, OF Philadelphia, and Caroline A, Soule
OF FoTdham, New York.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
Twelfth District Republicans.

The several committees OF the Twelfth Dis
trCt Republican Club held meetings yesterday
and made the necessary preliminary arrange
ments Tor vigorous night In the coming cleo
tlln. They are satisfied that with proper effort
the election Of Mr.. Tappan can be secured, and
Us the young men have taken hold OF u in good
earnest, the people may rest assured that the
| district Will Oe represented by u good Republi'
| can delegate.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS
Appointment Of the Comn,ittees.

The following committees have been ap
pointed for the campaign Finance committee
d. s. Jones, Nicholas Acker, DR.. j. b. Blake, DR.
@. L. Magruder, George FolAnsbee, Joseph II
Fletcher, VIM. Hussey, b. J. Crowley, II. D
Barley, Major W. L. Bramhall, John Burnside
J. L. Clubb, John Madgan, D. Rodgers, Lsfayett,
Jeffries, W. II. Edinburgh, Frank J. Hielberger
Or. A. Thomas, A. Tan, John Battle, JAS. Ragan
Thomas =. Kelly, Charles Cnrtain, A. William
Jefiries,, d. Cooper, W, II. Edinburgh, j. e
Wall, julius Warren, Is. J. Crowley, j. W. Flll
man, d. Rodgers, q. West, W. smallwood, Thos
| Mallory and II. 4. Grant. The finance commit
| tee are requested to meet at IA Fourth stree
| west, Friday night September %, at O'Clock.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
SECOND DISTRICT REPuBLICANs
Opening Of tho Campalsn.

mass meeting Of the Republicans Of the
Second district was held at Mount Pleasant last
evening under the auspices Of the ioentrai com.
mittcc. stand was erected In the open air
which was brilliantly Illuminated, and consider
mead was elected chairman. Addresses wert
delivered by Messts. Arthur Shepherd, A. X
Rrowne, j. Sclla Martin, j. T. Settle, Dr. II. W.
Bliss, MAI. ii. A. Hall, and VIM. Simmons. Res
buttons were adopted indorrlng GovernorShcp y
her,i, the Board Of Public Works AMI U. =. II
Wall,
National Republican., 1873-09-26
NINTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
Colonel Robert I. Fleming NoniaRted.

Colonel Robert I. Fleming NomiaRted.
At the primary election held In the Ninth dis
trict yesterday At the Asbury school-house, Of
which Messrs. Isaac N. Craig, Henry b. Fry and
Frank N. Carver were Judges, Colonel Robert l..
Fleming was chosen As the standard bearer OF
the party In that district. The whole number OF
votes cast was 1871, OF which Colonel Fleming re-
ceiyed 81 and Mr.. Robert N. Paxton 60. The
Republicans have made . wise selection, and
need entertain no fears Of defeat.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
Double We,ldj uR,

An Interesting double wedding took place last
evening at the residence OF d. l., Morrison, ESQ.,,
on Eleventh street. In this city, by which Mrs
Morrison Is ut once deprived OF the society aud
companionship OF her two beautiful and grace
one, connned TO a few Intimate family friends.
The ceremony, which took place at O'Clock In
the afternoon, was performed by the brother OF
travelling costumes. Tho happy men are Mr.. j.
A. Kuhn, of Nevada, Ohio, the husband OF Miss
Hannah, and Dr.. Thomas Landers, United States
army, who espouses Miss lIcttie Stone. Imme-
| diately after the ceremony the whole party sat
down to family dinner, and took the evening
| train for tho West, accompanied by the best
| frIenls
National Republican., 1873-09-26
GOOD HOPE hill.
MIR. yyalsh'- Reply TO Mr.. Golden.

Mr. Wn1sh's KcpIy 20 Mr. Go1dcn.
In response to Mr.. s. M. Goldens communica.
ton, notiSed In your paper this morning, would
state that the property. holders, far from hts
statement, are almost unanimous 10 my favor
and have not only so expressed themselves, but
arc willing to testify to the same. hope, as the
honorable gentleman above mentioned desires
an investigation Of the affair, that II will be
speedily granted by the board, so as 10 further
the ork as rapidly as possible.
JAMES W. WALSH.
National Republican., 1873-09-26
Sudden Death,

Mr.. c. N. Burns, employed az a clerk In the
wood and coal once OF VIM. Guinand, while at-
tending to his duties yesterday afternoon was
attacked with hcmorrhage OF the lungs, and ex-
plred before DR.. Ford, the physician summoned,
could arrive. The remains were taken to the
residence Of his mother, on Ninth, between b
and q stTeets southeast.
National Republican., 1873-09-26

No beneficial revolution ever goes backward,
and this maxim Ia ~ invariable In medicine az
In politics. The advent Of Iiostetter's stomach
In the treatment Of large class Of ailments,
and that revolution has ever since been In "the
full tide OF successful experiment" II that tide
table spectnc ton to fortune" il has also borne
thousands OF human beings, who were lAnguish-
ing under the effects OF disease, weak and hope
paradise OF health and cheerfuIness. il is no
exaggeration to say that TO the vlgor, the regu-
larity Of habit OF body, the good appetite and
perfect digestion, acquired under the operation
Of this unequalled tonic and corrective, multi.
tudes OF people In every walk OF life, who had
been vainly physicked In the usual way, owe the
blessings Of +newcd health and the prospect OF
prolonged life.
To Care Yeur Catarrh, Csuah,
hay fever, &c., without taking medicine, use
kirkwoods Inhaler. For sale at Gilmans drug
store.
BONDS or rnE BOARD or PUBLIC WoRKs.-we
need three thousand dollars Of these bonds, and
Will sell some OF our nne ~, %,iSsss MGva tGr them
Cor. Fifteenth and streets, OPP. Treasury.
Fine Watches.
Our great specially, American and imported
ing 6y competent workmen. Watoh cases made
to order ord ir,,..,,, an, Go.ar MosSI
Soi' rhteehth snu stfoots' UP. iIehsuiy
The 9RnAr ENaLIsH REMEDY for Gout and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
paints either Of recent or long standing, are ad-
vised TO use Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills.
They can be relied upon n the most safe and
e1ectuAl remedy ever offered 70 the public, and
have been universally used In Europe for many
years with the greatest success. Prepared BY
PR0Ur d HARsANr, $50 Strand, London, England,
and sold By all druggists.
WHITE. clean, sound teeth, all may have By
using daily THURsTORs Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder; price 20 and 20 cents per bottle. :
BEAurirui1 soft, glossy hair, all desire It, all
Pomade optime. Price, 70 and 20 cents per
bottle.
LIGnTooL0RxD Kid Glovessre very stylish when
not soilod. J0UvENB inodorous Rid Glove
Cleaner will renovAte them thoroughly; price a
cenA per bottle. AL sold By druggists and
fancy dealers.
fERs, whenever o plaster In needed, are unTi-
vailed. Price 30. 10. and DO cents each.