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National Republican., 1873-09-24
WEATHER REPORT.
oYrIcl OF THE cHIEr sIdsAL oyrIosn. \
wAsHINoroN d, o., sept "a, t57y, g. m, \

WARRINGTON, ID. O.. sept u, ISIS, IN.
srNoPsIs FoR THE PAST rwEsTY-FouR HOURS.
The pressure has diminished over the south
Atlantic and Gulf States, with easterly to north
erly winds, generally cloudy weather and rain
areas. Rain has fallen from eastern Tennessee
To the lower lake region, and Is now prevailing
from Virginia 10 New England. The barometer
has fallen quite rapidly over the Northwest, with
fresh and brisk south to east winds, rising tem-
rerature and increasing cloudiness.
PR0BABuLrIks.
In New England the pressure will diminish,
with partly cloudy weather, but eastery winds
and rain over the southern portion. For the
Middle States, easterly to nOrtherly winds, with
rain from virginia to southeastern New York.
For the south Atlantic States, winds yeering to
north and northwest, and clear aud clearing
weather. For Tennessee, the Ohio valley and
lower lake region, Increasing southerly to east
erly winds All cl0udlness, with probably rain all
night. Fro Mlssourtto the upper lakes, falling
barometer, ,ng temperature, Increasing cloudi-
ness, brisk Ltherly TO easterly winds and very
prababy rain. An area OF quite low barometer
Is apparently advancing eastward towards the
upper lakes, but midnight reports from this sec
tion, the Northwest and west Gulf States are
generally missing.
THE WEATHER IN WASHINGTON.
The following was the range Of the thermome-
ter at Hemplers yesterday; a. M, 90; 10 a. m,
"; - m, u; p. m., 70; 4p m, u; p. m, ~;
p. m, 70.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
Note. from the Goyrrnor,, ONCE,

Governor Shepherd yesterday issued a pardon
to John Early, who was convicted In tho Police
Court for carrying concealed weapons.
lie also authorized the comptroller OF the Dis
trict to pay Messrs. Emmart, Dunbar 4 Co. the
deficiency on account OF the laying OF the 30
inch Waterman, for which an appropriation
was made.
collector, auditor and treasurer OF the District
TO make daily reports to him, In order that he
may be kept Informed regarding the financial
condition Of the District.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
Improyements Ordered,

The following improvements were ordered yes
terday by the Board OF Public Works Orders
have been issued for i2-inch pipe sewers In alley
Ia square Io5, and on street, between Seventh
and Eighth southwest; to grade and gravel l.
street, between Twenty-sixth and Twenty -sey-
TO l. northwest gravel ID street, from sixth TO
Seventh southeast; to repair alley on south side
OF d, between Seventh and Eighth northwest;
the paving OF Y street, from FOur-and-a-half TO
Seventh street southwest, has been changed
from buerock TO concrete. Set curb, lay side
walks and concrete carrlageway on b street, be-
tween First and Second northeast. Put 10 l2-
inch sewer on New York avenue, between Nine
teenth and Twentieth northwest, aud on TX
stree, between Nineteenth and Twentieth north
west. Grade north side OF Pennsylvania avenue,
between First and Second streets southeast.
Grade, gravel and build tressle bridge on Suit
National Republican., 1873-09-24

Important Meeting Lnst Nisht-A Convcn-
tion Of Health Boards Recommcnded-A
National Sanitary Burenu Proposed-'
Transaction Of RoutiBc business.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
RcgnItn Yesterday,

Yesterday morning the regatta between the
Gertrude, Fanny BELL, Spray and John T. Given,
for the prize pcnnant, took place, the boats
starting at 10 O'CLOCK. The race was to Fort
FOOte, rounding the buoy and return. The Fanny
bell won The race, by reaching home a minute
and a half ahead Of the Gertrude. The Given
came In next, tOllOwe by the spray. On the way
down the river the BEL broke some VI her rig
qlng
National Republican., 1873-09-24
Election Of Omcers.

Al the annual meeting OF the Young Men
Christian Association OF Laurel, Md, held on
Monday night, the following onicers were
elected TO serve during the ensuing term; Presl-
dent George n, Roberts; vice presidents, Il. ID.
Bond Thomas j. Talbot, Jacob Ploughmln; re-
cordlng secretary, WIN. II. Divers; correspond,
ing secretary, j. N. Herbert; librarian, Charles
PHtshard; treasurer, Ephralm Pl0lghman.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
OUR REAL ESTATE INTERESTS.
The Ci,izens' BuiIdinx Company.

A new company, under the above title, was or
ganized last night at the Board OF Trade rooms.
Mr.. William s. Holiday was called to the chair,
and Mr.. z. d. Brooke appointed secretary.
Mr.. William II. Clagett explained the objects
OF the meeting; after which rough draft OF a
constitution was read, and referred to q commit
tee OF ten, consisting Of William II. Clagett, W.
W. Burdette, George ]. johnson, Zephaniah
Jones, George T. bearing, J. T. Dyer, William
Dickson, Wilson L. Brown, X. W. bowman and
B. II. Warner.
The meeting instructed the committee to In
corporate IN the proposed constitution clause
limiting individual subscriptions TO i've shares
e,ch, the whole number being i've hundred. OF
which four hundred and nifty have already been
taken.
The meeting was largely attended by promI.
nent citizens, and the company promises to be
one OF the largest and most influential organiZa-
tons ever established In this city for building
purposes.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
DIVORCE DEMANDS.
Two More Seeker. OF Divorce.

Two More Seekers OF Divorce.
The continuance Of matrimonial troubles In
the District leads to Its usual results, and two
more suits for q dissolution OF the bonds OF
matrmony were entered In the Special Term
yesterday. Ella Lawrence Is dissatisfied with
the conduct Of her husband, Atkins s. Lawrence,
and afiirms that he has failed in his matrimonial
engagements. Mary A. Smith seeks also TO be
relieved of her matrimonial relations with Jas
W. Smith, who, she says, has not discharged the
obligations entailed upon him by his nuptial
VOWS. Both OF these cases will come up for
hearing In few months.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTniAs.
Anniversary Of Excei.Ior Lodge.

Anniversary OF Excelsior Lodge.
The fourth anniversary Of the above lodge was
celebrated last evening at sheldons Dancing
Academy by Its membership, and, as among the
invited, we can say with truth that 1t proved to
be the most select and recherche affair that we
have had the pleasure OF enjoying this season.
The hall was 1led with the wives and lady
friends OF the members OF the lodge, who earnest
ly participated In the merry dance, under the
musical direction OF Slgnor Baptiste. The COM
mlttee to whom was delegated the making OF the
necessary arrangements deserve credit for the
ried out. We are convinced that for real en-.
jOyment the mauner In which this entertainment
was gotten up merits the banner name under
which IL hailed, " Excelsior"
National Republican., 1873-09-24
CAPITOL HILL HOTEL.
nv, John Ch,.,er,, sub.crIpt,o

NV. JObn ChertcFs SnbscFIptIoh.
To ths Editor u the National Republican;
SIR: In the REPUBLICAN and Star OF the 23d
appeared list OF the subscribers to the new
hotel Improvement on Capitol Hill, and among
them my name for $4,000. This Is an error In
transcrihing the books OF the company. In this
connection permit me to say that while have
not the means to make so liberal q subscription
| have full confidence IN the enterprise as being
JOHN CHESTER.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

At meeting OF the physicians and surgeons
OF Providence hospital, held Tuesday evening,
the following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
The medical and surgical staI OF Providence
hospital, having heard with great regret OF the
death OF their esteemed colleague, DR.. Thomas
Miller: Therefore,
Resolved, That In the demise OF DR.. Miller this
Institution has sustained u loss, which IL now
deeply deplored, and can only, In the length OF
time, he repaired.
this Institution, but the profession and the pub
lie are deprived OF the services OF an accom-
plshei PHI hysician, an abiding friend and gener-
Gus benefact0r.
HesOlrSd, That the sympathles OF this board he
rendered TO the family Of the deceased; and that
In respect 10 his memory the members Of the
board will attend his funeral In n body.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
PERSONAL

Fh"SVNAIfs
NEW HAVEN gal" has invented n new
printers galley
SENATOR J. J. PATTERSON, Of south Carolina, IL
In the city, and will remain for several days.
PRESIDENT CRAM passed through Philadelphia
yesterday on bis way to Long Branch. lie dined
at the Continental.
WIEN FoRsky, editor Of the Harrisburg tPa.)
State Journal, Is In town, and stopping with his
brother, d. Q. Forney.
c. X. DAVIS, United States District Attorney
for Minnesota, and Republican candidate for
Governor Of that state, has resigned tho former.
WE regret to learn that d. @. Foruey has been
c4nnned to his house for two weeks with 60
we're attack Of lumbago and rheumatic pains In
his limbs.
Tus Hon. N. b. Judd, OF Illinois, Ia In the city,
ooking grayer than Of yore, but u possible more
genial and his looks In the latter respect are not
deceptive.
GEN. II. q. woRrBiSdros, the enicient and
good. looking collector Of the port OF Charleston,
s. c., arrived In Washington yesterday on o1clal
business. lie Is at the Ebbtt.
The President and his Cabinet, with General
sherman and the Governor Of Maryland, have
signincd their Intention OF attending the fair "a
| be held AZ Westminster, Nd, on tho 1st and ID
Of October.
Hon. W. II. II. SrowErI, Of Virginia, arrived In
the city yesterday from 81. Paul, whittier he ha,
been on a visit OF a peculiar character, tho re
suit OF which may be TO add another to the list o
fair carpet-baggers In the Old Dominion. Mr. 4
| will leave for Virginia tomorrow 10 take aI
active part In the pending canvass.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
DISTRICT roLurICs.
Twcinh Dis,r,et Rcp,b,,cap C,pb,

"'ht" pstrtet hepubtcun tIubs
A meeting OF the Republican club Of the |
Iwelith district was held last night at Union |
League hall for the purpose OF selecting COM
mittees for the campaign. Mr.. Michael Duffy,
president Of the club, occupied the chair, and on
calling the meeting 10 order spoke earnestly In
favor OF the election OF Mr.. wm. A. Tappan,
candidate for the Legislature, cOunselng union
anu harmony to Insure success.
pointed.
MT. .Tappan made few remarks, calling upon
MS friends TO work encrgetlcaliy from now until
the close OF the campaign.
The meeting then adjourned.
Fourth District Republicans.
A primary election was held yesterday In the
Fourth district, Georgetown, at No. ll6 Con-
press street, and after the ballots were counted
the vote stood. &. Cox, 70; George II. Dyer,
u; J. ". Denor. .; II. !. Crycr, l.. As will be
| seen by the above vote Mr. J. L. Cox, who has
/ served the Fourth district In representative
capacity for three terms, has been rcnomlnated.
Meeting Of the Finh District Republican
CIub.
The Republican club Of the Finn district met
last night at Jones' hall. The chairman, Geo.
W. Phillips, was authorized to hppoint the neces'
saIy committee 10 conduct the campaign, and
appointed the following:
flnance-Messrs. Payton, Scott, Lacey, Craw'
ford, Phillips, llatton, johnson and Lee.
ENecutiye-Messrs. Chas. X. Twine, Payton,
DeNOss, Logan, Bailey, Cook, Gocr, latton
Martin, Watson aud Mcfarland.
Campagn-Mezsrs. James Kennedy, lllmbcr
Hewlett Rhodes, Nelson Hall, Quipley, Rrod
erick, Martin, Spencer, Siml. johnson, Bowen
bucket, Taylor, Talbot, Jones, Cover, Nelson
Fori, Chas, smith, Jno. Smith, Carter, Anderson
shanklen, Harris, Recfer, Saml. q. Scott, Burns
Morgan, Carey and Chas. Brown.
ON motion Of Mr.. Quigley, resolution wa
| unanimously adopted yacating the Ofices helt
| by those members OF the club who had boltcd ~,
regular nomination, VIE: The president, j.. W
, | Booth, and Charles Lsmos, VIM. Payne and II
| 4. Grant, Of the executive committee; aftel
| which George W. Philips was unanimously elect
ed permanent president. aud NJ. j. Qulgley, VICE
| president
ON motion Of Robert Iattou the president wa,
empowered to appoint committee on decora
| ratification meeting on Thursday evening, at tn,
corner Of Twenty. second street and Pcnnsyl
vania avenue.
, The president appointed Messrs. IIatton, Lee
Ducket, Hewett, Quigley, Jones and Greene
Quigley, ,Hatton and jerome johnson on adjresse
: and arrangements.
The club then resolved itself into a mas
j meeting, and unanimously elected Henry Hin
a ber TO the Central Committee, vice Dick Brown
v bolter.
Z Speeches counseling ndeity and carnestnes
Q In behalf Of the regular Republican nomnc
| were made by Messrs. Qulgley, Carey, Himbe
a VIM, Pcyton and johnson, after which IN
d meeting adjourned, 10 meet On Thursday ever
a TufiuTafiDn
National Republican., 1873-09-24
Valuable Book.

William Forsyth, esq, surveyor, has Just COM
pleted for u. II. Warner, real estate broker, the
best transcript.of the city plats yet made. II
contains oil the subdivisions to date, with the
names OF the parties making them, and full
index. II Ia splendldly bound, and tho price
paid by Mr.. Warner was $500.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
Take Care Of Your yaIuable.,

Call and examine the nre and burglar-proof
vaults OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner New
YORK avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe-keep-
ing OF securities, Jewels, sllyeT-ware, or other
yaluables. Rents, from ten TO sixty dollars por
Annum, according to size. Nobuslness man can
afford tO do without them.
Tats payninJ from the chied0o and Boston fires.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
GENERAL CITY NEWS

There were no arrivals OF grain In Georgetown
yosrerlay.
onlcer Riley yesterday shot mad dog near the
Governors once.
II. II. Warner sold at auction yesterday after
noon lot No. 0, IN W. W. Corcorans subdivision
Of square 239, improved by q two-story brick, to
John T. Mitchell, for $1,000.
Yesterday morning, about 3 o'clock, as q scav-
cuger wagon belonging to Marshal Brown, col
ored, was crossing the bridge over the canal at
Seventeenth and d streets, It was upset and the
driver injured.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
BASE BALL.
Creighton vs.. Arlington.

Yesterday afternoon an exciting game OF ball
was played on the olympic grounds between the
Creighton and Arlington mines. This was the
second game OF the series, and 1t will be remem-
bered that the Arlington boys got away with the
junior champions In the nrst game. The com-
pllment was handsomely returned yesterday al
iernOon, as the Creightons waXcd the Gsplrants
IN he tiine Of III
National Republican., 1873-09-24
ROMAN CATHOLICISM TO-DAY.
The Present Status md Faturc Prospect,
Of tho Church.

A short timo ago the Marchionesses OF Lothian
and Butte, and number Of other Roman CathO-
lie ladies' OF rank, waited upon Archbishop Man
ming, OF England, on the feast OF st. Henry, the
patron Saint Of the Archbishop, whose name is
Henry, to present him with an address, and a
sum Of money to defray the cost OF restoring his
private chapel. The presentation was made by
Mile. De stacpoole, very pretty child Of some
six or seven years old, In q basket filled with
choice flowers, In the midst OF which was con-
cealed beautiful purse OF white satin contain
ing csoo. The Archbishop. after some graceful
thanks, said;
sand now. my children. want you to listen
TO me. wish To say word TO you about the
state OF the Church at this moment. You will
hear people In the world say that she is In her
decadence; that she never was so debased, 50
weak, or so powerless as she Is now. Now, you
know spenser's story OF the shepherd on top
OF q hill, who saw more, therefore, than any one
else. Now, am like that shepherd, and tell
you that the Church was never stronger than
she Ii now; that sne has never put forth more
blossoms OF faith, hope and charity, aye, and OF
cOntrltion too, for the sins Of those who bias
pheme and desplse her. Therefore, instead OF
being disheartened and fearful at the present
state OF things, let us rejoice and take courage;
for believe me when say again that there never
was moment when the power Of the Church OF
God was greater than II Is now; and you your
selves, by your lives, are contributing, TO this.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

the subscriber has been induced for the next
thirty days to run on his stock OF Hardware and
Housefurnlshing goods ut cost for cash. No
book accounts during the time.
Jos. l.. SAVAGE,
sign OF Git Saw,
Penna. avenue and Tenth street.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
POSTAL DIFFICULTIES.
Com piicaiions Between Washington and
New York

New York
The New York Times Of yesterday prints the
following dispatch from this city:
"TheTc Is u probability Of an additional postal
ear complication between here aud New York.
hereafter the New York HOutn-bOund p0stal-caT
will arrive In Washington by the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad. The schedules OF time have
been so changed that the trains OF the competing
lines Will leave New York at different hours.
The Pehnsy ylyanla road has no contract for
postalcnr service over the Baltimore and Pot0-
inac road, and the announcement seems to lndi.
cate that the Pcnnsy lvapia road intends to bring
the mails across the Potomac road without
N n thnrlIyn
National Republican., 1873-09-24
IkpuIHtrnti0Ii,

At The registration yesterday the following
wis the result; New yoters-5l white, "a cOlored;
changes of Tesldence-8I white, 81 colored. In
AL iiuOn TO the number reported yesterday there
were registered twelve persons.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

Tho bronze bust OF John Howard Payne,
author OF "IlOne, Sweet Home" which has been
erected by tho Faust Club IN tho Prospect Park,
Brooklyn, will be unveiled and presented TO the
city on Saturday next with appropriate oere-
monies. The exercises will include addresses
by Thomas Klnsella, president OF the club; the
Hon. j. 4. Il. Btranahan, Corporation Counsel
Dewitt ami Mayor Powell, poem by John q.
SAKE, and instrumental and vocal music by the
pupils Of the public schools,
National Republican., 1873-09-24
National SAVINGS Hank,
etukIe Reoul.itcs.

corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street.
pays per cent. per annun on deposits for each
caiendsr month. banking hours TO Z; sstnr.
days, . TO Sand TO 8. I
National Republican., 1873-09-24

such as horse brushes, curry combs. chamois
skins, hay cutters, horse buckets, manure forks,
carriage sponge, feather busters, hoof brushes,
name cards, carriage Jacks, carriage wrenches,
Sc., Sc., for sale at low prices by
JOS. l.. SAVAGE,
Pennsylvania avenue aud Tenth street.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

PARTIES WISHING to make secure Investments
eau obtain good real estate loans upon applica-
ton TO b. II. Warner, No. 10 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

Yesterday, at Trenton, N. j., In the United
States Circuit Court, Judge Nelson delivered an
opinion, on application Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road, for preliminary injunction to restrain the
New York and Long Branch railroad from erect
ing bridge over the Rarltan at South Amboy,
IN which the Injunction was denied and the bil
dismissed, sustaining the right OF the State to
authorize the erection OF bridges over her navl-
gable streams for internal commerce.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

III. wARsER makes speciality OF selling real
estate at public auction.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

Tae Man "who Got shot at sRvase's'
can still be supplied; also, good supply OF
guns, pistols, caps, powder, ,wads. &c., &c, cheap
or q Ash
National Republican., 1873-09-24
Nv tue R.rcn, hank Fniiures

REAL ESTATE bought and sold by u. II. War
ner, T2g seventh street
National Republican., 1873-09-24
THE COUNTS.
Supreme Court-GeueraI Term

Supreme Court-General Term.
Chief Justice Cartier and Justices wyle, DIN
and Macarthur sat IN bane for the iial Of appeals
yesterday.
COMMISSION or EXAMINATION.
Mcssrs. Hugh Caperton, 4. Totten and X. Fen.
dali were appointed q committee 10 examine ap-
plants for admission to the bar.
The application Of Lucian O'Brlen for almis-
sion to the bar was referred to the examining
committee.
Barnes vs.. District OF Columbia. Case allowed
TO he placed on the calendar.
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com
pany vs.. Board Of Public Works. ORDER allow
Ing rehearing.
Kink VS.. Zell. Argued by Mr.. Perry for CON-
plannnt, and by Mr.. Norris for defendant, and
decision reserved.
Maxwell vs.. District OF Columbia. Motion for
new trial on exceptions filed.
Widdecomb W.. Williams. Decree Affirming
decree below. Adjourned.
Criminal Court-lIr. Justice Macarthur.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Oliver DuFOur, assault and battery; venlct OF
acguittal.
Julia Ford, larceny; verdict OF guilty, and SEN
tence Of confinement In jail for two months.
Twenty-six Indictments against John W.
Wright for forgery were found by the grand jury.
Adjourned,
National Republican., 1873-09-24
CITYITEMS.
FALL CLOTHING pon GENTLEMEN.

FALL CLOTHING YoR 0RTLkhRs.
All the latest styles Coats, Pants and Vests,
Fall Oversacks, Ao., 4c.,
Unequaled IN style and quality.
Prices most economical,
Our Youths, Boys and Chdrens Clothing is
much admired for style, beauty Of nnish and
quality OF material.
Sizes for boya from three years OF are 10
twenty. NOAH WALKER 4 Co.,
Gil PennsylvaniA avenue.
"HIALIsa ON THE wNos" say oil who have
made use Of DR.. Wlstars Basam Of Wild Cherry,
and by such use has been cured OF coughs, colds,
bronchitis, sore throat, influenza or consump-
ton. Tho prudent will always keep this stand
ard remedy BY them.
The new Colounade hotel, Phlladelphia, Pa, In
location possesses business advantages and
quiet nelghborhood.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

J. u. squier & Co.,
Bankers, No. 1915 Pennsylvania avenue, pay
per cent on all deposit.
National Republican., 1873-09-24
Police Court-Judxe smell.

profanity; %. Bena HUM, dog In violation OF
law; s. fne and dog ordered to he killed. Frank
Jones. selling liquor without license; continued.
VIM. Ferguson, profanity; s.. T. s. Robinson,
cart without license; $3.50. VIM. II. McLain,
profanity; S.. Garrett Williams, profanity In
county %. Benz. Simpson, profanity; 8. Bridget
shea, tippling-house; fiO5. Patrick Ragan, main
tanning = nuisance, three charges; s. on each
charge. Frank Keenan,, resisting of1icer; t5 and
costs. WIN. Harris, assault on his wife; $50
Augustus Marshall, assault on Emellnc johnson;
s.. Charlotte Smith, assault on Anna Sage; s.
aud costs. Margaret Gambrick and Cettle Oden,
assault on Jane Jameson: 81 and costs each.
Columbus Hays, embozzlement; judgment sus.
pended. James Aquila, assault on his wife; %
and costs.
National Republican., 1873-09-24

To Care Yeur Catsrrh, Csush,
hay fever, &c., without taking medicine, use
Kirkwood's Inhaler. For sale at Gllman's drug
store,
National Republican., 1873-09-24

The sale Of real estate at auction ls made
speciality by d. II. Warner, 729 Seventh street.