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National Republican., 1873-11-07
NOTICES OF NRw ADvRRTIsRMgNT-

A good family horse, harness and iow.top rock
away are wanted.
A situation as waiter or coachman Is wanted.
Peter Campbell has desirable property for sale.
Furnished room, at No. I'LL II street north
west for rent.
VIM. ]. D,nohoo desires taxpayers to call en-
him.
Ten thousand dollars worth OF tax lieu certn-
Gates wanted by wm. J. Donohoo.
The new Eastern market house will be Op,ncd
Wednesday next.
Duucanson, Bowling 4 Co. will sell on satur-
day, November s, att r. m, a let OF piwnbro-
kers goods.
% DR.. Joseph Taber Johnson will lecture, com
menclng Friday, the 18th instant.
Latimer h Ciesry will sell, on Monday, Tues.
day and Wednesday, November 10, II AMI i2, at
10 q. m., q large consignment Of Irish linen.
A team Of bright bays for sale.
F.A. Boswell a Co., Four-and-a-hllf stree: and
Virginia avenue.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
COUNTY SCHOOLS.
A ofiked-up Meeting G-Taxatien OF CsaritR
bic Institutions Discussed.

A meeting Of the Board Of County School
Trustees was held yesterday at the Executive
ONCE. corner OF seventeeth street and Penusyl-
vania avenue; J. 3. Brown In the chair, and Chas.
Douglas secretary.
The application OF Hermolne Aston for the
position OF teacher was presented and referred
to the committee on examinations.
A communication was received from ". J.
Simmons, stating that he was not In possession
Mr.. Miller called attention to the fact that
there was no fuel for the schools. and n there
wss not some received soon he would be obliged
10 close the schools In his district.
Messrs. Slick and folliott made similar reports.
The latter gentleman stated that he thought he
would he able TO obtain fuel for his district, but
was not certain, s the coal dealers desired to he
paid nrst for that already furnished.
Mr.. Miller said he had visited several dealers,
and they had said they would not furnish any
more fuel until settlement had been made for
The members all expressed themselves to the
effect that the present condition OF affairs were
deplora6le, aud further stated that the station
eis 90 not seem disposed to enter any further
into furnishing books, &C.
After each member mad expressed themselves
regarding the condition OF Affairs, the subject
himself as being IN favor OF taxing charitable
Institutions.
Nj. FsiIiott thought II the churches were not
taxed the Dutch would start lager-beer gardens
means TO beat the tax collector.
Mr.. Mitchell thought that some OF the institu-
tlons would not be abe 10 pay taxes owing TO
the class OF students, many OF whom attend
without paying cent OF tuition. In relation 10
the schools In the county they were exempt by
an act Of Congress.
Tue conversation took Wide range, ami Mr..
FolllOtt closed the discussion by sayin n he
was able he would buy all the land around and
build school-houses and charitable Institutions,
or build one church and claim all the laIi
around II a. church property, and thereby have
all exempted from taxation.
Mr.. Mitchell Informed the board that one OF
the female teachers In his district would have TO
be relieved for three or four weeks. The re-
quest was granted.
The chairman presented n large number Of
bis, which, owing to the poor condition of the
board, were read and carefully put away until
light IN the money market doth shine.
Or. Slick reported IN regard to O resolution
concerning the new school, houses, offered at a
previous meeting for the purpose OF ascertain
ing the statistics Of the school, that he had only
been able TO ascertain the number OF pupils In
tho First and Third dlstricts, which was In the
aggregate $40, and that there Is being prepared
= map to show the territory In which the
proposed new school-houses are desired. The
report was adopted ana the committee contin-
ned. AdIOurned
National Republican., 1873-11-07
. GENERAL CITY NEWS.

Rev. J. v. LewIs, DID,, OF st. Johns church,
ark, Nj.
A meeting will he conducted at Young Mems
Christian Association rooms on SABBATH morn
I Ing next NJ O'Clock.
Ahnnt forty different specimens Of very fne
arrles were this week received at the ngricul-
tliral museum from oregon.
Al tho ~. AIMS Infant nsyIun,, on X street,
nearly uhy children and Infants are cared for,
Charity.
Wednesday a large collection OF fresh n,h
Cincinnati, OHIO, tn be cast In plaster for the
smithsonian Institution; Also, 4 large assort-
| incnt OF Indian relies from Indiana.
The gentlemen OF the Americas Yacht Club,
on the lower Potomac, have not forgotten their
iflenii Yesterday there arrived, per steamer,
s,x dozen ane ducks, to bc divided between
| lhem. Keep on killing and sending, boys.
The chronological collection at the Smithsonian
Institute Is TO be moved into the old art gallery,
| whlch Is henceiorth TO be used as an ethnologl-
cal museum, and the place thus vacated is to be
nled up Win mlneralo gical and geological speci-
mons, which, on account Of lack Of room, Tor q
long time have been out Of sight.
visitors to the Agricultural Department should
not iaii to examine three books found In the
library. Two are marked album vilmorin, and
contain scautifully.colored pictures OF flowers
and frult. The other, entitled "Album Of Ian
gnages, contains the Lords Prayer In one hun.
each language.
Yesterday morning about 900 O'Clock a two.
story dwelling AMI bakery, belonging TO Mr..
John Baum, on Fonrand a-half street, between
virginia avenue and street, fell down while
nc owner was digging cellar under IL. Bricks.
bread, Hour and oil were mixed up together, but
luckily no one was injured.
On wednesday afternoon, between 4 snd 4
O'Clock, the horse attached 10 the buggy Of Mr..
| George 70 lansbec ran away on Second street
| west, and when near Pennsylvania avenue the
| vehicle was upset aud Mr. II. aud two ladies
were thrown out. The buggy was smashed to
plecea. The ladies' were but slightly injured,
but Mr. y. was hurt quite badly, and the horse
was cut severely.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
MASONIC,
Election Of Omrsr.,

Al the annual conyocation OF Columbia Il. A.
Chapter, No. I, on wednesday night, the follow.
ing officers were elected 10 serve the ensuing
Masonic year; u. II. Boswell, NJ. Y. II, r.; Ed
ward II. Chamberlain, X. X; r. &. Hyam, Il. s.:
II. o. Noyes, treasurer; l., q. Stephens, sCuIe-
taTy. John Locke was elected coTpOratOr TO
represent the Chapter In the Masonic HAL assO-
citation. At the conclusion OF the election MOst
4. II. Prizes: A. \. Longley, who was present, ln.
stalled the officers elect.
Al the annual meeting of Washington Chap
ter, No. ., oniceTs were elected and Installed as
follows; 4. q. Davis, II. r.; 4. A. Gadde IS, Il
X; James u. Lamb, u. g.; q. u. Campbell, sec.
TetaTy; H. VI. Graham, treasurer.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
The Opal.

The description OF the opal, male centuries
ago by Pilny, still holds good. Speaking enthu
siastioaily OF opals, he says; "Made up OF the
glories Of the most precious gems. to describe
them Is matter of lnexp pressi0le dlniculty for
there is among them the gentler fire OF the ruby,
there Is the rich purple OF the amethyst, there ia
the sea.grcen OF the emerald, and all shining to-
gether In an lndescri0able union. Others, by an
excessive leghtening OF the hucs. equal all the
colors OF the painter; others the nlnie OF burn
Ing brlnstone, or OF q ire quickened by oil. As
the opal united oil the colors, so It was suppos cd
10 possess all the good qualities OF the other
gems. u was q sort OF harvest sheaf OF the
hyaline huea aud fascinating virtues OF The
harder stones, Its very delcaGy, lls susceptible
ity 70 changes OF atmosphere, and even 10 the
mo0is OF tue Wearer, gave Ii more beytchlnR
Interest. Above all, the opal was said by Inc
ancients 10 fortfy memory and 10 strengthen and
purify Vision. II was called Paederos, because
y hai the changing and radiant complexion OF a
lovely chld; aud II WIS called Cupid, not only
perhaps Tor the agitation VI ita trembling ures,
bht Tor tue very charm that commended Il me-
dlolnally To tho eyes, For what magical crystal
OF diylnlng vision can detect yeiled beauty aud
latent preciousness like lover The opal had, too,
IN the old Roman days. prophetic charm II
warned the wearer Of disaster, or brought to
Nun tue rosy herald Of Joy ] and Il was snpeHtl.
tion more than vupidity that made senaio Non
MUS, who possessed an opal that Marc Antony
coveted, prefer the panga OF exile rather than
part with his treasure.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
BOARD OF POLICE

Business Meeting Yesterday.
The Board OF Metropolitan Police Commission
ers, at their meeting yesterday, among other
business, transacted the following;
The resignation OF Private Edward II. Larabee
was received and accepted. Richard II. Holland
was appointed IN additional private, to do duty
along the line OF the old canal. from Seventh IL
Fifteenth street: also Frank Quinn, to do duty
at the kbbltt house for twelve months. Private
W, ii. Trunnell was cautioned for gross
neglect Of duty. Private James r. Col
ns was reprimanded for gross violation OF the
rules and regulations. Private A. b. Lyals was
also reprimanded for the same cause. Private
for gross neglect Of duty. Private y. NJ. Dyram
was reprmanded for gross neglect OF duty. Jas.
y, McGraw and N. W. Quinlan were appointed
prlyates on the force.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Funeral Of the Late Gen. De,aa,,d

Al l O'Clock yesterday the remains sf Gen.
Delaneld were removed from his late residence,
on ! street, and accompanied by the family Il
the decreased and brother, were taken to the
depot TO be sent to New York for inteTmeut.
They were escorted by guard Of honor OF the
Second artillery, consisting Of forty men and two
commissioned Officers. The services al the house
We're conducted by Rev. DR.. Watkins, of the
Cnurch Of the Epiphany, being the simple aud
Impressive ceremonies OF the Episcopal Church,
Gen. Sherman and stan and other OnceTs OF the
The funeral will take place this morning from
Trinity church, In New York city. At the re-
quest Of the family there will be no military
pageant, but Gen. Hancock and the officers In
his department will attend In citizens dress
National Republican., 1873-11-07
THR LRKsBUnG FAIR.
Reception Of the Presideat and Party -Ad.
dresses, Sc.

The President, accompanied by oil Of his Cabi-
net with the exception Of Postmaster General
Creswsll, and by Colonel Casey, General Bah
cock. and others, left here yesterday morning to
attend the agricultural fair at Leesburg, Lou
doun county, Va. On arriving at Leesburg he
was met by President Mckenzie, of the WASH
ingtOn and Ohio road, and escorted to the fair
grounds. Here, after the distinguished party
mad taken positions In the grand stand, q neat
speech OF welcome WAS made BY Mr.. Th0s. W.
Edwards, to which the President returned his
thanks. There were scme nve thousand people
In attendance, and the President, VINO descended
the stand and shook hands with each as they
came forward, was repeatedly cheered. After
wards several races took place, In which the
President showed much interest. All the AMI
mails on exhibition were then paraded aroun
the track In review before the President. The
whole party then proceeded 10 the residence OF
Colonel Fairfax, where they parlook Of q hand
some collation.. They returned on the 10 O'Clock
train,
National Republican., 1873-11-07
P1blIc Im,rorsms,,.

The Board of Puu.ic Works yesterday ordered
the following improvements to be made; A
finch water main has been ordered on the east
side OF New Jersey avenue, between and X
streets; wooden rail fence has been ordered on
Sixth street, from ID TO C8ouihwest. The super
intendent OF roads has been directed TO put In
an ls-lnch pipe culyeTt tweniy-seyen feet long
on Bunker Hill road, near Queens gate. Or
ders have been Issued Tor grading, reaetting
curb and relaying foOtwalks on the east side Of
Seventh street, between X and Boundary streets
southeast. Orders have been issued for remoy-
ing the pump and nlling well GU Tenth street,
between q and II northwest.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Sale Of Irish Linens,

Messrs. Latimcr Cleary, auctioneers, com.
mence their sale Of Irish linens next Monday,
which will be continued from day to day until
the whole stock Is disposed Of. Owing 10 the
panic the order for these EoOdI WAS Cancelled,
therefore nGCessltGting the Disposition OF them
at public auction. It Is seldom that such an on.
pIftnniiy olers itself to tho ladies OF buying
real lrisn linen al auction prices. Upon applica-
ton to auGtiOneers catalogues Will Oe furnished
National Republican., 1873-11-07
ITEMS FROM BALTIMORE.

The work Of orecting the iron tower OF the
now city hall has been begun.
Frank Norton attempted to commit suicide on
wednesday night by hanging himself.
Tue convocstion OF the Baltimore T. Il. Church
met yesterday In Grace church.
The materials Of the old City College building,
on the corner OF Faycttc and Holiday streets,
were sold yesterday for the sum OF $1,000, Mr..
John 7. Ford being tho purchaser,
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Annual MectiuG OF the washlsaton Co.
Operntiye Duil,lluU AssoclutI utIou.

At the sixth annual meeting Of the Washing
ton Cooperative Building Association, held At
the Masonic Temple, on Wednesday night last,
the secretary submitted his annual report, which
showed the value Of each share Of stock not ad-
yanced on TO be f2oo.5s. The total number Of
shares OF the 5000, with which the association
was organized, has been reduced 70 f1sS; Of
this number 222,s have been advanced, thus
leaving on the roll x).o yet to be disposed OF "
advance or redemption before the association
mously reelected TO serve for the ensuing year !:
President, DR.. II. Howard; vice president, Thos.
Norfieet; treasurer, NJ. r. Cailan; secretary,
John I. Thompson; directors, Robert McMurray,
John j. Edison, Augustus Davis, T. G. Smart, A.
:. yose, VIM. II. Goods. J. ID. Free, D. J. Ma
carly. md Geo j. Johnaon.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
pQUAJ RIGHTS.
Meetings Last Nisht-Election Of Delegates
to the Convention.
EtEvBsTu DISTINCT.
A anthuataatic ,no.tln,


ELEvESTu DISTRICT,
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held at
Republican headquarters, on K street, between
Ninth and Tenth streets northwest, last night.
A temporary organization was effected by the
election OF w. q. olive as chairman, ani Henry
a, ms,,, lr;, as secretary; after which permanent
son; secretary, WIN. Keough.
Tue following gentlemen wern elected dele
gates TO represent the Eleventh Legislative dis.
nc, nIn IN ne equal rishts conyenIIon; pr j. l. n
mates, mates Enoch Ambush, Columbus scriber, Henry
Mt.olyer offered the following resolution:
hesotrct, That we, the Republican voters OF
the Eleventh district appreciate the call Of Il
convention to assemble In this ID strict Decem-
bet ., lsia, for the purpose Of urging upon Con-
ner's civil rights hill as a righteous measure, des-
llneh TO reflect credit upon the country and
harmonize the American people, irrespective OF
race, color or previous condition of servltulc.
Adopted, and the meeting adjourned.
stITu DISTRICT.
Pursuant to cali the friends Of riyil rights In
this district met last night, ut Stotts halt. 1hP
meeting was called TO orler by DR.. :. u. Watts,
aud on his motion l.. A. Bailey was elected chair
man, and W. L.. Freeman secretary.
Addresses were made by Dr.. Watts, James =.
waugh, Prof stone and Others.
VIM. l.. Freeman offered the following rrso-
lutlons. which were adopted.
Respir.d, That we, the citizens nf the SIKH
Legislative district, In mass meeting assembled,
do pledge ourselves to labor for the success OF
the movement now on foot for the purpose OF
securing the passage Of the bill known as the
sumner civil rights bill.
RS'olrrd, That we call upon the lovers OF civil
ant religious liberty to unite with us Ia carry ing
out the above stated object
Resolved, That We Will not relnqush our efforts
until every right guaranteed by the Constitution
OF the United states Is secured to every citizen.
The following gentlemen were elected dele
gates to the convention 3. Roger Watts, ". D.,
A. II. nderwood, 2. A. Gray.
TWELFTH DISTRICT.
A meeting was called 10 the Twelfth district,
but at eight O'Clock, there only being one pres.
ent. the lights were put out aud he departed.
rouRrsRsrH DISTRICT.
The citizens OF the Fourteenth district friendly
to the Equal Rights League held meeting last
night; Mr.. Renfroe 10 the chair, and J. ". Bell
secretary. After listening to spirited addresses
by Messrs. Layallette, shippen, Bell, Green,
Smallwood and Others, Messrs. Renfroe, Ship.
pen and Hell were chosen delegates TO the local
convention to select delegates to the national
convention to meet on the 9th OF December IN
this city.
TwRSrr.FRsr DISTRICT.
An even dozen assembled last night at the
Independent Methodist church, on Twelfth, be.
tween d and G streets northeast. DR.. X. A.
Green presided, and +. Oliver acted as secretary.
After reading the call the following were chosen
deleeates; j. A. d. Green, l.. @. Fletcher and
W. T. Davis.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
(tholre 1Ieota

ment Of John II. Kelley, who occupies stalls Nos.
G2S, G29 an $50, In the Centre market, where he
invites the attention Of the public To his choice
stock OF meats, consisting Of beef, lamb, mutton
and veal. He offers nothing but the best In his
line, ind guarantees satisfaction. He delivers
his marketing to all parts OF the District free of
charge.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Take Care OF Your yaluabIe.,

Call and examine the FIRE and burglsr.proo
i NauI's ot tho sale Deposit Company, coinero
keeping OF securities, Jewels, sllyer-ware, OF
other vauables. Rents, from ten 10 sixty dol
lars per annun, according 10 size. No business
m ~ can afford to do without them.
7dtc rarning from tAs Ch'odqo ana BOSTON frss.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Wallis Opera IIouse.


Mr.. Mccullough drew another crowded house
last night to witness his representation Of
"Jack csde." Although sustained inadequate-
ly, his powerful rendition OF the principal
part was greeted with frequent and Intelligent
plaudlts. The brief time afforded the members
Of the company In which TO acquire their parts
sufficiently explained the frequent promptlngp
they were obliged to receive. Very few Of them
probably had ever before essayed tho rolls In
which they appeared, as the play Ia one rarely
represented. These lmperfectlons greatly marred
the effect OF the piece and produced dAmpen-
Ing effect upon the principal actors.
Notwithstanding such drawbacks, however,
the play was great success, and its representa-.
tion afforded abundant satisfaction. The
splendid elocutlon and superior acting OF Nc
Culough were In themselves q fne entertain
ment In "lIamlet" tonight another rare treat
may be expected BY those who avail themselves
OF this opportunity OF witnessing fauitless i'm.
personatlon OF that most wonderful OF Shaks-
peare's creations. All wishing good seats should
secure them during the day.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Keen Ant the Cali

Go TO Savage's, and get him to put his IN.
ri 5aled wcathcr-strip on your windows and
doors. Many have been c0mforted, and advise
their friends 10 go and do likewise.
Jos. l.. SAVAGE,
Pennsylvania avenue and Tenth street.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
BARLOw'S

iss fENNsYLviNIA AVENUE.
PGiSfiSds' SSSSSiSSS SSSSS,SSiIS ISSSsS;ocr SSsS;oroo, INN, =.
Frames for Psintings, Photographs, &C., in Gold.
Cabinet, Carte do Waite, and all esular aizcs al.
NAYS on hand All odd sizes made to order. Passe
LAttouts And Mats In coors and plain. A great va
rietE o. lords, Iassels. Wire, Mnss,, &c. Parties
lsrssst stock tl,is side of New YORK and al New
York prices psinti1Fs packed with the greatest
s@a snGsa ana e ~ parts Paintings Cleaned
Old Frames ilesilded and Repaired. oei.sm
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Dou'l FulIt

BE sure, ladies', to call at once and see those
elegant suits on exhibition aud for sale at the
New York dress-maklng rooms, No. ieI Penn
sylyania avenue. They cannot be equaled by
any establishment this side of New York. Cail
and convince yourselves.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
AuctIon saIes Ton,x

DuncansOn, Bowling, a Co., viii sell 900
worth OF dry goods; also, O large and commo-
dious brlck house on the south side OF NJ street
north, corner OF Ninth street west,
VIM. 4. Wall 4 CO., will sell iine assOl ment
OF furniture,
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Nntiou,I snyio.. Rank.

corner OF New York avenue and Fifteenth street,
pays per cent. per annum on deposits for each
caisndsr month. Rsnktng hours . TO 4; Sat"r-
days, 70 land 70 9.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
EOR MOUNT VERNON.
LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

X WAsnInoTos, d. O.. October Ea, Is78.
ohlhe petition OF BoLoMos y. GRAY, OF Boston,
Ms,s, pray for the extension Of patent granted
70 hin on the gtth day Of January, ls5J for an i'm
provement In Planning Machinesi
II ~ ordered that tha testimony in the caae he
closed tue s3l day OF December that the time
,or @ nlink argument. and the ,RIaminer's report
Rc nlnitsd 20 the % day OF January next and
ArY neSL " 'A'
oestfsw N. u LEdaEIT, VommissIopsE
National Republican., 1873-11-07

ON FilJay and Saturday evenings, Rt 8 o'clock,
at VIM. j.. Walls auction room, corner OF Ninth
street anti the Avenue, q sale will take place OF
Law books ani other standard works, Gold and
Silver Watches, Diamond Rings, Pins, Chains,
solid Silyerware, &C, &C., the property OF X.
Fulton 4 Co., oIl Ninth street,
National Republican., 1873-11-07
MAssEvs ALE Is the cheapest, because It Il

MAssEr's ALE is the cheapest, because 1t Is
uniform.
no waste.
Massey's A,c is the cheapest, because 1t has
strength.
Masseys Ale Is the cheapest, because 1t Is the
purest.
Massey's Ale Is the cheapest, because it ia the
best.
Families supplied AMI faucets loaned.
PALMRR 4 GRyES,
Sole Agents, Georgetown.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
Helm IN, TorpI,, 0r,,n.

When the bo1y Is In a state OF health the food
MAen INTO tue stomach acts on the bowels as q
mlnnlanl, causing IN them that worm.like mo-
Mon " Whioh their contents are expelled. The
lyer being IN natural condition, the now Of
bile (Which ts mild csthartic) into the intey-
unes : ample and regular. and hence the DIS
charges are easy and sufficiently frequent Tho
reverse OF all this constitutes costiyeness. and
the only true method OF cure Il to restore the
functional activity sf the two important organs
W Mhisn wa. use .me bowels as sewer for the egress
stomach Bltters can be conndentially recon-
mended As the most effective OF oil medicines
it Is not too much to say tnat chronic constipa-
universal use as remedy In the earlier stages
OF the complaint At this period OF the year,
when dyspepsia with all It's kindred disorders
the dampness Of the atmos pherc, this uneaua,ed
daily.
TIE GREAT ENGLISH RRxkpr for Gout and
rheumatism. All sufferers from the above cons
pialnts, either OF recent or long standing are adj
ylsed 70 use Blairs aout and Rheumatic Pills.
Tney can DC relied upon as the most safe and
have been universally used in Europe for many
years with the greatest success. Prepared by
PRour 4 HARsAhr, 22e Strand, London, England,
WHITE clean, sound teeth. all may have by
using daily THunsros's Ivory Pearl Tooth
f9wdcr; eflco % aud % cents per bottle.
beautiful, soft, glossy hair, oil desire It, I'll
may have IL by constant use OF THoNrsose
pomade optimc. Price. rs and 80 cents per
LiourcoIoaxp Kid Gloves are very s,y,,ss when
not soilcd: JouvBss lnodorous kid Glove
Cleaner Will renovate them thoroughly; Price IS
cents Per bottle. All sold by druggists and
wMLsMAcuNx-sPRxAp STRENGTHENING PLla
rsRs, whenever plaster Ii needed. arc unri-
vailed. Price 20. 10. and ~ cents each.
National Republican., 1873-11-07
COMPARISON INVITED,
ComprtItlou Courtcd,

Remember, We always have what we adyer-
tise, and are never "Just out" Of the article when
you call to purchase.
sis- Those oyeTuoats marked "Mn are medium