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National Republican., 1873-02-08
PROPOSALS.
TINTED STATES MAIL.
VIRGINIA.
posr orrIcE pEpARrMEsr.

,,. POsr OfltCE DEPARTMENT,l
,, MAsHISoToN, December 1, lsi2, ! .
,r9posala viii be received at the Contract once OF
this Department until y. m. OF March 3, ls7s for
SomSeying the mails Of the United States from July
Il lsB 70 JuneW 1876, in the State Of Virginia, on
arrivals herein specified.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
TIE DANCE OF DEATH.
SMALLPOX waItzinE In the Middle Of ih


While the officers on duty at police headquar-
tiers yesterday were about getting ready for 4
MONDAY rest and meal, and little dreaming OF
the near approach OF fell disease, an interesting
specimen OF the African race, all broken out
with a ylrulent and fully-deyeloped case Of
smallpox, entered the ONCE, and innocently in-
quired who would send him to the hospital, hay-
ing had the disease for four or ave days. With
out stopping to give much Information the on
GERS at once stampeded, and went crashing
through the doors with much confusion as the
celebrated retreat Of the mules at Lookout
mountain.
The sick brother Of African descent looked on
with stupor and AmaEement. Soon, however,
Lieutenant NoOnAn recovered his normal mental
faculties and ordered the man out into the hall.
The door was closed and the room fnmlgAted,
and then IL was decided to send Julius 10 the
ONCE OF the BOarl Of Health, and Oficer Burns
was detailed TO escort him up. He made him
march In the middle OF the street, that being the
best the Oficer could do. Arriving at the board
Of Health ONCE the man, who gave his name as
John Douglass, was left there, and II the Board
Of Health has no better Oiilcer In charge than q
certain Mr. Hall Is reported to be they had better
manage to get one. There Is sad lack OF en-
cheney and proper regulation somewhere, when
men foul with the disease OF smallpox are alloyed
for any reason to 20 waltzing about through the
most public thOrOughfares.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
laaFd af Health

A meeting OF the board was held last night.
Dr. Stewart, medical Inspector, reported 800
vaccinations as having been performed by him
since last report.
The health Ofiicer submitted the following re-
port for the week ending February |; New cases
of smallpox, ia decrease Of three over the
week previous; removed to the hospital ~;
deaths, 20; nuisAnces reported lOI; nuisances
abated, 81; nuisances unabated, %; dead animals
reported and removed, 81; complaints Of citizens,
I; marine products condemned, GJT bushels Of
oysters and punches Of nsh; unwhOlesOme
food condemned, ~ pounds Of veal, i2s pounds
corned beef, 2lb pounds beef, ~ pounds beef, ~
chickens, II turkeys, barrel apples, and IS
birds; number OF messages transmitted by tele-
graph, 2OT. Placed on file.
The report OF the coroner for the past month
was read, showing tina 10 inquests had been held
DIR. Verdi presented statement OF clothes, 6c.,
destroyed In infected districts, which was placed
on tile.
Several complaints were read, which were
properly referred. Adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
What the Navy Yard worLlen Want.

On the day Of the Presidential election an order
was issued by the honorable Secretary OF the
Navy allowing the employees Of the navy yards
In the country, except Washington, TO answer
their names In the morning and be excused for
the rest Of the day, by which means they were
enabled to obtain their pay. The mechanics and
other employees Of Washington navy yard argue
that inAsinuch n they had to work, while the
employees OF other yards elected Gen. Grant,
they ought to he allowed the same priVl-
leges OF u similar holiday on the 4th Of March 10
inaugurAte the President, and hope the Secre-
tary will issue such an order. They are also very
an Nlona to have the yard ire engiue and Il steam
launch take part In the procession.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
pRoposALs FOR MAIL BAG LABELS.
rosr OrrIGE DErAnTMExr. }

January ~, lhlI !
Sealed proposals will be received AZ this Depart.
msp, . nnt r. osl%Ss N the rS! day oi March isIS
ono year from and after the hfst day Gf Apri ls73
orasrcd during that period such labels are t to Ss
measuring siI inches and half long, one Inch vide.
and half inch thick, and to have circular hole
point t6ree eiuarters of on inch from one end Eae6
S to have printed m upon IN suitably nS larSe letters
railway gost ofss q cf such route agency as shall
0fis nnd aso " hSSn Ttntsa n,bn S n M s9e @
ters, direction for itn return to some specihed
labels may be seen and examined IN tie once Of the
second Assistant Postmaster ueneTal. They are to
his expense In such qnantitis and at such tmss
~ may be required By the Postmaster General,
pc Sr sSss Sbe 5 ssa ~ al y
sample furnished Py the DelartmenL
contract With bond Of i've Thousand dollar, and
two sufhcient hureties. within ten days after the
No proposal will be considered unless 1t be accom-,
panied Win guarantee, signed by two Elarantnrs,
aud certlhcate signed by pOsinastor, in the fol-
lowing form;
The undersigned, residing at -, State OF -,
undertake that " the foregoing bid for furnishing
master General. the bidder viii, Within ten ten days days
aiteT such acosptanee enter into The required con.
furnish such lAbels in the quantities and upon the
terlns and conditions mentioned IN the aayertiye
ment OF the Postmaster General dated the twentieth
Of January, 1873
Dated -
CERTIFICATE
The undersigned postmaster at -, State Of
-, certihes, sadsT his oath ii e-aes, that he il
acquainted with the above pnArAnt1rH and knows
them TO be mon Of property, and able to make good
their guarantee.
Proposals should be inclosed In sealed envelope,
indorsed Distinctly, Proposals. for Mail bag Labels
master General, Washington, y, Q.
The proposals received will be opened, read and
verified the hTst day Of March, 1875 at u O'Clock m
In the office OF the Second Assistant Postmaster
General JNO A. J. CRESWELl,
lal9DMIw Postmaster General
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Observation-Disclosures.

The Maryland Republican Association met last
night at Clarke's hail. II. 7. Brian, president, in
the chair, and L. II. Davis, secretary,
The committee on Inauguration ceremonies
reported that they had extended invitations to
the different organizations throughout the State
of Maryland to be present and participate In the
ceremonies, but as yet had received no response.
On motion Of Mr. Davis, II was decided that
March.
Messrs. Brian, Davis, Rigby, Hickman, Far
quhAr and Mattingly were appointed q commit
tee to make all the necessary arrangements for
the association to participate In the inaugural
ceremonies.
The secretary was authorized to invite all
Maryanders TO he present ut a meeting on next
Friday night, and give public notice OF the same.
An amendment 10 the constitution was adopted
appointing committee on transportation. Adj
jOuTned.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Military.

Company u, Washington Light Infantry, held
a special meeting last night for tho purp6se OF
receiving several new members, After the
meeting the company were taken through the
manuel OF arms, portion Of the tactics In which
the company Il thoroughly efficient. Company
u now numbers O. uniformed mrmbers and
every effort Is being male TO muster this num-
Der for Inauguration day, In OrIler that they may
be able to compete with any company that may
he present from other cities.
reunion OF Company d OF the Light Infantry
was held last night, on which occasion the newly
elected commandant, Captain X, |. Flemming,
was introduced to the company by Major W. q.
Moore, commanding the Light lufdntry battalion,
who made few remarks suitable to the OcCa-
sion, after which the company sat down to II
Widespread table, prepared by Captain FIcn-
ming. Speeches were made by Colonel Moore
and Captain Lewis, and the hnys enjoyed the
event heartily.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
l.rrnI PrppnrnIIon.

There IL ut present considerable demand for
white aud other COlOred boots, shoes and slip
iuins' 032 Seventh street, IL not surprising, from
the fact that his immense variety embraces all
cUlOrs, materials, styles aud widths. As the
grand evening OF the Inaugural ball Il approach
ing, the only place to succeed In adOrnlng the
dainty foot ls, to Immediately repair To this
large AMI Old establishment. An extremely
large variety OF mlssoA and children's shoes OF
all styles amt COOra suitable for balls parties A., ,
are rmMhLAmIlY ON hAnl.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
.tn InInosteF.

EDtroR REFUBIICAS: We beg, through your
columns, to warn the public against u woman
calling herself Mrs, BnTchcll, who Is making the
round OF the churches Of the city asking dOna-
tlOns for the benefit OF the children's festival OF
the Sunday school Of Grace church.
We have Just been Informed OF several dOna-
lions OF money which have been given her.
There u no truth In her statements. No festival
Is contemplated; aud, therefore, no aid to be
asked for.
The woman, we are told, Ia neatly dressed,
quite Jaunty, and very presentable.
ALFRED IIOIMEAD,
Rector OF Grace Church
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Decisions announced on or before March %, is7a
NIRaINIA.

iGdders should examine carefully the forms and
check or draft with bids Of sb,O0O aud upwardJ
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Nervous Debility,

depressed, irritable state OF mind; weak,
nervous, exhausted feeling, no energy or anina'
ton, confused head, weak memory aud general
exhaustion, the consequences OF eNcesses, over
work, &c, this Is nervous debility. DE. \, ID,
liOwes Arabian Tonic Blood Puriler will he
found sovereign remedy. II tones up the sys.
ten, arrests the disease, dispels the mental
gloom and dependency and TeJuYeuates the
entire system. II Is perfectly harmless and al
ways efficient.
For ulcers And cruptiye diseases OF the skin,
pnstules plmples, blOiches, bOils, tetter, scald.
head, ringwOrm, &C., the Arabian Tonic has
never failed to effect permanent cure.
Try 1t and lie convinced. Price only 81 per
bottle.
For list of agents see advertisement In another
column,
National Republican., 1873-02-08

CATTLE MARKET.-At DrOvers' Rest, Thursday,
800 cattle were up; 8S sold for stock purposes;
the remainder sold to butchers at prices from
sGte l-G; 800 sheep were up, and sold at FaI'
the sheep were all very nne; II cows and calves
were offered aud sold at from $50 10 s9o.
THg ICE JAN.-The condition OF the river IL
such that all fears OF any serious consequences
have passed away. The iae came down the river
yesterday IN large quantities, and owing to the
lam at the Long bridge considerable was thrown
on the wharyGs. The steamer T.. &, knight,
stranded near the Long bridge, was maved yes
ter'lay sixty feet; four tugs are at work upon
her endeavUrlng to clear her entirely.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Thr I,lIlnIra.

Mr. WldIOws will play the following pro
graInIne (by reques) THIS evening, commanding
At $3.50 O'Clock "YOu'l Remember Me, va tlreant
Dwelt In Marble Halls, ''Mrndulssuhn's WeI-
ding March, "Put Me Ia My Little Bed, " "Stll
40 Gently Der Me Stealing" Ever he IIappy." "
''ThOu Art 30 Near and Yet 80 Far" 'trhe Heart
Bowed Down." "IIer Bright Smile llannts Me
Stlll," ever OF Thee I'm FDndly Dreaming, +"
"hocklng Bird, ""WeHl be Gay AMI Happy sui"
and "lIOme sweet Home"
National Republican., 1873-02-08
ACoaI OIIENpIusi,u.

Mrs. SchOmbert, residing near the corner Of
Twenty-nfth aud streets, was seriously burned
yesterday morning by coal oil explosion. She
was using the oil Can In lighting IRE. Her
back, arms and shoulders were much burned,
Dr. Draper was called, and gave tho necessary
surgical assistance. In his haste 70 reach the
case be Inadvertently passed through u funeral
procession, hut upon statement OF the case he
was released by the oficer by whom he was
stopped upon agreeing 70 make a similar state
ment TO Judge Smell this morning.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
4 Ilnntl.

We take pleasure In Informing our patrons OF
the arrival Of four cases Of Spring WOfsted Suit
ing- and COatngS, per steamer Peruvian, direct
from the manufaCtOTy Of Ivan SimOnI Paris
France. These goods arc Of his choicest prOduc-
tons, each piece having embroidered thereon:
ton, d. e." We shall place them on our cOun-
ters In our tailoring department on Monday next.
Gentlemen are Invited 10 call and examine them.
\. SAks 4 Co, $40 SeYenth street.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND POST,

CpHfaiHiHg dlss conditions 10 b. incorporated IL hs eoH
irdris n s sTtsH The Department may deem proper.
J. Seven minutes are allowed to each intermediate
the malls
2 On routes whore the mode Of conveyance ad.
mits Oi IT, the special agents Of the Post Once De
partment, also post office blanks mail bags, lOckB
and keys, are to be conveyed without extra charge.
way BILLS" or receipt4 prepared by poatnAH-
tess OF other agents Qf the Department. win accom-.
pany the malls, specifying the number aud deatina.
ton OF the several bags, To be examined by the
p0atmasicTs h insure regularity In the delivery "
4 No Tay will be made for trips not performed
aud Tor each Of such omissions, n the failure be
uasOned by the fault Of the contractor carrier,
three times the pay of the trp will be deducted For
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Congressional Temperance.

Congress ls TO he heard from twice tomorrow
on the subject OF temperance; the United
states supreme Court will also be represented In
the same lnterest-at Lincoln hall at $50 O'Clock
y. M, and at Dr. Buffers church In the evening.
Stirring addresses are expected from senators
and Representatives, Judge Strong and others.
Rev. Messrs. Hubbard, OF Westerly, X. l., and
Buckingham, Of Springfield, Mass, are expected
to assist. Dr. ChlckeTinR will present the re-
suits OF hls late Temperance Congressional cor
regOOndenCc.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
GENTS, Notirc.

The finest assortment Of gents dress boots,
galters, ties, kc.; French calf hanal-stiLchOd, In
feet can be htted, Is only 10 be found ut Cum
MINIS large shoe store, O32 seventh street second
door south Of the grand new park, now being
prepared at the corner OF ana Seventh streets
northwest
National Republican., 1873-02-08
SMALLPOX,

The following cases Of smallpox were reported
TO the health OnlCe yesterday
One case In alley between Sixth and Seventh
and X and l. streets southwest; one corner OF
Third and streets southwest; one In SHOWS
row, between ] and X and Twenty-fOurth and
TWenty-nfth streets northwest; one at No. 055 Y
street southwest; one Mt No. 81 N street south.
east. One death occurred, at the corner OF
TMenLy-lhlTl and L slreeLs nOIIhMraI.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
DIED.

Stallion the evening Of the 7th instant nt asi
Thirteenth street southwest, LuCtNDN SrNuL, wife
hfly.siN yeaTH
q. The funeral will Iikc place at Rylapd chapel on
Sunday M D. m. Relatives and friends are rSRpCrt.
fully Invited 10 attend tCharlcstOwn lrco prrls
and Baltimore sun plsase cnDp
National Republican., 1873-02-08
GUARANTEE.

The undersigned, residing ut -, State Of -
undertake that II the foregoing bid for carrying the
mail on route No : ho accepted BY tho Postmaster
enter INTO the required obligation, or contract ID
perform the service proposed, with good aud sum.
Client Bureties.
ls " sdo,unsrstaHdig disncily Ils obligations and
Habhhiss ds'IB,>d By gHaIuAtors.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
s,I,onIPYnmInnIIon,

The annual examination OF the pupils OF the
soldiers and sailors Orphan Home, located on
a. between Seventeenth aud Eighteenth Streets
viii take place to-day at O'Clock, The school
now numbers sixty seven boys and girls, and Ia
taught By Mr.. J. T. COrlen. Tue exercises
promise 70 be very Interesting.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
In.IInn nnIe,rnIInn.

The following delegation from the Sacs aud
FoSa have arrived At the Washington house,
and came 10 consult with the Secretary OF the
Interior on matters pertaining to their Interests
John Whistler and Louis Gaskey, In charge OF
the delegation; ke-O-kuk, Mah-ke,sal-toei !
Ouah pe-quah, Wah-e-nahO-sah.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
CERTIFICATES.

The undersigned, postmaster at =, State Of
-, Ctrtihes, under his oath OF office, that he liz
acquainted with the above guArantOIs, and knOw,
them TO be mon OF property, and able 10 make good
their guarantee; and that bidder and guAfantOrh Are
above the age Of II years
Hds " $500 aud HpTani mast BE- accompanied BY a
ccfttaet ehsSk dF1Jf, -oiTsf Bai0Hd bdHk
equal 10 per osniHBi OH hs pFsss dHagai pay hs
TtS or IL ruas " ssIrirs, not Isss than per csHHA
" one geaTs pay PTopossh IL bh-(SsofiOE 99, 1ct II
June \. ls72D
The postmaster must not sign the certificate until
the sum Of the bid h inserted and the bid and guar.
antee signed by all the parties, and dated.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Elua sale.

Messrs. Latimer \ Cleary will sell at their
sales-rOoms this morning a nne assortment Of
cutlery, consisting Of table knives, caryers and
forks; scissors and nne pocket cutlery; also,
household furniture, house furnishing gooils;
lot Of boots and shoes s,.clOtnng, &c., Ac, to the
sale OF which they call the attention Of the
public.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
ARABIAN MIN Cure md r.n,c.

During DT. HOweS recent visit In this city he
was waited upon 10y more than two hundred and
twenty patients, and now, It IL stated on author
ly, that lhere are one thousand persons In the
District OF Columbia using, with great benefit
the wonderful compound Dr. Howe has Invented.
A tull supply OF the Arabian MIX Cure and Tonic
Is al the drug store OF Mr. Charles Stott, where
retail dealers can procure u. IL IA hoped that
DR.. Howe Will soon return so that the patients
unable To see him while at the Metropolitan
hotel can 40 SO at another time. The Arabian
MIX cure anl Tonic certainly possesses great yir-
tue, anh h taken with Pcrceptlhle good effects at
once,
National Republican., 1873-02-08
The Theatre Comiauc.

This afternoon there will he matinee at the
Comique for ladlcs and gentlemen, ami In the
evening the grand closing performance for the
week viii be given, introducing all the members
OF the talented company In snngs, dances, farces,
minstrel scenes, and concluding with Ma2eppa,
with Miss Kate Fisher In the leading role. The
patrons OF the COinlquc who have not seen Ma
zeppa should improve this occasion to in so.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Odd. mud Ends.

Two hundred Business Coats sOll at from $40
to Sis, your choice at g..
Remember your choice at d.
Remember your choice at o..
Remember your choice At s..
Remember your choice at o.
- secures you q seryiceAbls Coat.
.b-We have no Pants or Vests TO match these
Coats. A. SAKs a Co., Bi6 Seventh street,
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Forced sale.

These unheard OF prices result from u determl-
nation not to carry over any portion OF our stock
which Ia now offered at nifty per cent. less than
former prices.
All other goods Of the same Immense reluc-
tiOn. HAniE BKoTngRs,
Fashionable CiOthlers,
TnThIS Northwest corner Seventh and d SITS.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
4 Few Len.

corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street
pays per cent. per Annun On deposits for each
calendar lnonth. Banking hours y To I; Satur.
days, y to I and q TO s.
National Republican., 1873-02-08

THE Board Of Trustees Of Public schools will
hold regular meeting at the funklin school
building on Tuesday evening.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
LIMITED STATES rATENr OrrICE

LIMITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
m WAaHISGrOS, ID. O., Jan. %, ISM
On the petition 9t JAMEsC. CuOKE, Of bridgeport,
Connecticut praying for tue extension Of patent
granted to HIM on the 4th day uf January, ts1, for
an improyement ~ manufacturing Webbing, APP
uary lO,lsls;
~ ordered that tho testimony In the ease be
closed on the 18th day uf March next, that the
time Tor hllng arguments aud the examiners re.
port be limi4d TO the ith day u Alril nFNt aud
next
Any person may oppose this extension
lAnN'M8W NJ, ID, LEGGETT, Commissioner.
National Republican., 1873-02-08

WHEN CONSUMERS buy directly from the manu-.
facturer they get better and cheaper articles.
Golay A Morrill,, corner Fifteenth and + streets,
opposite Treasury Department, receive their
watches from their mandatory In Geneva.
RenaiTInR done by sklllfnl MOfkmen.
National Republican., 1873-02-08

DIR. 8. u. HowRs Arabian milk cure, for all
diseases OF the throat, chest and lungs, IL pro.
nouncetl to be the most wonderful discovery OF
the nineteenth century.
National Republican., 1873-02-08

ii0 FROM Rock Enon Springs, to Winchester, II
mns ,ss sna "a, beck, sE times % 2 week from n is,
Srringe TO Back Greek Valley, miles and
6hes three times week from ist October 70
National Republican., 1873-02-08

WALKER A McRAE have for rent or lease, on
very reasonable terms, an incXhaustible bank OF
sand Of the finest quality, near the city.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

A lot Of Fine Lunch Cheese,
for restaurant use, Just received at Spicers but
ter store, southwest corner Ninth and streets.
National Republican., 1873-02-08

EAgLg TENT, No. q l. D. o. r., will meet at
Oid-FplloWs' hall, Navy Yard, tomorrow, for the
purpose Of attending the funeral Of John T..
White,
National Republican., 1873-02-08

Tux "DoNEsricr SEWING MACHINE COMPANY Ia
selling more machines In lts second year than
any other sewing machine company ever sold In
its tenth year. The domestic" has won this
success at q time when competition Is the
strongest, and when people are the best In
formed, most critical and eNactlnR; when gOu<<
machines sell the most readily, and bad ones thsl
most slowly.
A word TO the wise is sufficient.
NJ. p. Adams Co., 905 Y street, Masonic
Temple,) are the agents for the domestic" In
this cIty
National Republican., 1873-02-08

THE officers and members Of Golden Rule
Lodge, No. 1p X. Of r., are requested to meet 10
morrow to attend the funeral of the late John
White,
National Republican., 1873-02-08

OsE OF THE BEST STOCKS oF
CLOTHING
In Washington
to be sold
by the lst OF March.
In regard to price no such Inducements have
ever been offered.
NOAH WALLER A Co.,
Metropolitan Hotel Building.
oil Pennsylvanla avenue, between sixth
and Seventh streets.
WONDERFUL. George Coombs, 9O6 Pennsyl.
vania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets,
is selling the finest French candles at the low
price OF 20 cents per pound. call will satisfy
all that he Il selling the same goods which are
usually sold for 20 cents. I. u. CooNRs, 900 Penn
sylyanla avenue.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
Odd. nn,l Rn,lu.

Nos. 10, 10y, Il aud iIE Linen Collars at 70
At 4, siEs \ cos, 9lS Seventh street.
National Republican., 1873-02-08

TUE new Coonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa,
Ia on the most fashionable street aud promenade
In the city.
National Republican., 1873-02-08
COLUMBIAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
0O3 Pennsylvania nycnne,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
We are prepared. with every facility, for
ENGRAVING AND PRINTING
BANK NOTES, BONDS AND COMMERCIAL
WORK or EVERY KIND. &c.
JOHN @. WELI,sTOOD, President.
GEO, 4 JONES, Vice President and TT,
JOHN W. MAIIltS, Secondary iNg4t

Y IHE NITNEME WI ut VT TIE DIN
i TRICT OF COLUMBIA, TINS arm DAY OF
FEBRUARY, ls"a
Margaret Bund~
Vs.
Lucy Lucus, Mary NJ .,,. ,,.,.i,.. ,,,
brown, Sarah BlaI. NJ "'-'' tluhS Docket u
den, Roy Lucas aud
Philip Lucas.
ON motion OF the plaiutin, by Mr. H. T. Davis her
solicitor, II II ordered that the defendants fCY LU.
CAS-, MARY BROwN, Roy I.UUUs, ,SAWAH BLAGDEN aud
PnILIP LUCAs, cause their appearance Ia b. entered
herein on or before the rBt rule day occurring forty
days after this day otherwise tho cause Will bp pro
oesded with as In ease VI default
BY the Court \ WNllE, Justice, Gc,
by L. p. WILLIAMS, Assistant Clerk