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National Republican., 1873-09-10
TIE ROBBINS BUILDING.
Order TO Tear It Down.

ltuF u bOwu.
II will be seen by the following correspondence
between the inspector Of buildings and the vice
president Of the Board OF Public Works that the
tenants Of the Robbins building, on tho south
east corner Of seventh and y streets, In conse-
quence OF Its unsafe condition, are required 10
yacAte the same within i've days, and that 1t viii
then be torn down;
MR. cLuss' LETTER
BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS.
OffIcE OF INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS.
MAsHIsGIos, u. o., Sept. y, ls7a ,
No. - 4. a. a'ph''d, Vice Ires'as"t 1ag,d u I,h''c
SIN: Referring to former communications In
relation to the unsafe condition Of the building
At the southeast corner OF Seventh and y streets,
owned by Mr.. Y. q. Robbins, wish TO suggest
that suficient time having elapsed since the date
the circumstances, to give the tenants prompt
notice TO vacAte, and to proceed with the tearing
down OF the building, charging the property with
the expense incurred. II this course meets your
concurrence shall ascertain the name OF the
parties and prepare papers addressed to them
for your signature.
Very respectfully yours, ADOLF CLUss,
Inspector OF Buildings &c.
REPLY OF THE yicE PRESIDENT
In answer to the above Mr.. Shepherd replied In
the following official order:
BoARD OF PUBLIC woRKsl
WAsHTNGroS, ID. a., sept. Q, lisa I
tdoD Clss, esq., fsspectOr u Bztidisgs.
SIR: Your letter OF the 9th instant regarding
Seventh Streets owned by Mr.. z. &. Robbins, Is
ut hand. Suilclent time has elapsed since your
notification to enable him to take such action In
the premises as the safety of the public de-
mands. You are therefore authorized and In
structed to notify the tenants to vacate within
i've days, and to proceed to tear the building
down. ALEN. X. SuEruERp,
Vice President Board OF Public Works
National Republican., 1873-09-10
CITYITEMS.
How De Yes Reels

The feryid heats Of summer are now over. In
what condition have they left you7 Isyour liver
torpid or dlsordered, your appetite feeble, your
TEN shaky, your mind lethargic7 This is the
state In which the autumn nnds tens OF Thousands
Of US, and In this state we are ripe for the mala
rious fevers, and bowel complaints, and bilious
diseases, which the heavy dews, the vapors, and
the vast difference between the temperature Of
night and day dsy are aPt 70 engender. Rouse Your
Bitters. Wake up the latent vitality OF the body,
which only requires the stimulating, strengthen
Ing and regulating n agency gem q this mighty vege.a.
and potency, Indigestion, blllousness, miAsinatic
fevefs and disorders Of the bowels are the usual
sequences Of, o. ,s long heated term. Prevent or
but prevention Ia best
THE NEW CoIossADE HOTEL, Philadeiphis, Pa,
has lines OF street cars 10 ali portions OF the
city passing short distance from ia doors
A TRUE DAIsAN.-Dr. wistar's Balsam Of wild
samic principle Of the wild cherry. the balsamic
properties OF tar and Of pine. its Ingredients
are all balsamic. Coughs, Colds, Sore Throats,
bronchitis and Consumption speedily disappear
under Its balsamic influence.
AYERS CHERRY PEcroRAL-the worlds great
remedy for Colds. Coughs, Consumption, all all
affections OF the Lungs and Throat
Cincinnati Lion Lager,
Just received and for sale In casks and bottles by
the agents, Palmer Green, Georgetown, d. q.
The Finest Lager Beer
now In the District Is from the Lion Brewery,
Cincinnati, and for family use can be obtained
from dealers throughout the city, at $i.20 per
dozen, pint bottles.
The GREAT ERaLIBH REMEDY for 0out and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
plaints either OF recent or long standing are ad-
vised 70 use Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills.
They can be relied upon a. the most safe and
enectual remedy ever offered to the public, and
have been universally used In Europe for many
years with the greatest success. Prepared By
PRoUr HARsAET, $40 Strand, London, England,
and sold BY ali druggists.
WHITE. clean. sound teeth, all may have By
using daily THURsros's Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder; price 70 and 90 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, soft, glossy hair, all desire II, all
may have It by constant use OF THoNrsoss
Pomade 0ptime. Price, 70 and 90 cents per
bottle.
LiaHrooLoRHp Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soilod. J0UvNs inodorouh Rid Glove
cleaner will renovato them thoroughly; price 20
cents per bottle. All sold BY druggists and
WILLS LsMAcuNa-sPRRADB STRENGTHENING PLAs-
rHRs, whenever Q plaster is needed. are unri-
vAied. Price %, 10, and % cents ssca.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
QUEER RRTRIBUTIoN.
How IN Old lady Fsiied Two viiiaias Il
Uxvtslsua

How an Old lady Fsiicd Two viiiaias In
The opelousas tTa.) Journal Of the 18th Is rc-
sponsbe for the following; "Down In the Par
ish Of 81. Martin an old widow lady, whose
children had all married on and left her alone,
had been persuaded TO sell her little place and
live with them. She sold her land, buildings and
improvements one day for q, 200, and received
the money In cash on the spot, In her own house,
where the act OF sale was passed before two
Witnesses, the number required By law, and who
witnessed also the payment Of the money. In
abort time she was TO give possession, but she
remained In the house the night following the
sale all alone, or with no masculine adult In
mates, a. was her custom. That night two negro
burglars broke into the house and demanded
her money or her NE. She gave u % them, but
OF IT. A. she owed that amount, and wanted TO
pay the debt, when she would be satisfied. They
nnaliy consented TO let her keep the one hundred
dollars. They then ordered her to make some
coffee for them TO drink. In doing 30, she be-
thought herself Of some strychnlne she had In
the house, and quietly dropped II In the pot Of
steamins coffee, and placed u on the table, with
sweeten TO their taste. This tney ala, and drank
In Jolly mood, each one having nine hundred
and nifty dollaiy In bis pocket. But In . few
minutes the tables were turned. One gave up
the ghost where he sat at the table In his chair,
and the other got up, stasEered on few feet,
and tumbled over into eternity. The good Old
hsr n,Srsy and On ssi%nns
they turned out 70 be the two witnesses 70 the
act OF sale, both white men blaotened for the
occasion-both her neiehbors, and ono was her
cousin"
National Republican., 1873-09-10
PARTKD.

And over all there hung Q round full moon,
Aud underneath tho stream 10 silence sped,
II. sllyered ripples sliding past full soon,
While others pressed behind; these born, those
dead.
Then all were changing; cen that sllyered bali
OF peaceful light, too calm almost 10 shine,
Moved, and reluctant there amongst them ali,
As they on their ways, must pass on mine.
II all Is changing, may thy troubles changei
II light be shining, may It shine on theei
II peace descending, may It spread It's range,
Aud mood thy SOU, aud raising, set II free.
SPECTATOR.
National Republican., 1873-09-10

"A New YORK dispatch says the announce
set nre 70 the building on Fashion Stud Farm ls
erroneous. IL Ia Joseph Campbell, another In
cendlary, who set nre N the barn OF Mr.. Hag-
Perty, that has made the confession. In this
way the mistake occurred. Purpil, on the con-
trary, 10 now pretty well proven 10 be innooenf,
aud will be released from custody. The real In.
eendiary Of Fashion stud Farm Is at large still.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
THE COURTS.

special Tcrm-Judsc Q Humphreys.
This court war engaged as follows yesterday :
Getty Va. Getty ct al. Order certifying case to
general term.
Harris vs.. Harris. Decree pro eonJss.o and for
leave 10 take testimony.
the calendar.
number Of cises were continued.
Police Court-JudGc Dawson Pro TEN.
Thos. Ragan and A. c. Mcdowell forfeited
collateral for profanity. lsaac Fox, loud and
boisterous language; IS Richard Robinson, fast
driving, $40. Robert Lucas, cursing; "a. VIM.
Benton, loud and boisterous; ts. Patrick Bren-
nan, making an excavation In the street without
properly securing II from danger; SO. Martha
Jones, cursing; u. John McWilllams, loud and
6olsterouS y. sarah Clafett boisterous; so.
same offense; q Mary Thomas, same orense
on Eleventh street; -. Bell Thomas, cursinR,
y. Henry Dutch, assault; %. VIM. Webster, as
saultj ltj y and costs. Thos. Hays, threats against
Norah Bfemahan; bonds to keep the peace.
Richard Wilson, assault and battery on Ann
Wilson; -. Andrew Lewis, assault on Benja-
min Wilson: dismissed. Abbie Davis, assault on
Mary Sullivan; %.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
GENERAL CITYVEW WIS.

The sale Of real estate at auction is made
specially by b. II. Warner, J2o Seventh street.
l.. p. Williams, the gentlemanly and effcient
deputy clerk OF the supreme Court o. the Dis
trict, Ia appointed q notary public. good op-
polntment
The 8. 8. G. Society held meeting on Friday
last, and elected the following ofiicers TO serve
Tor TIE ensuing year, Preslnent, Alexander y.
tary, james Ii. clear; treasurer, Samuel L. Kei-
ley.
The Alexandria street-railroad Company have
abolished the once OF tlme.keeper on their road
Mr. Nickln, the late time-keeper, Ia q very EN-
Client gentleman, and was In no way dismissed
from his position, but lost his place only because
the ONCE was abolished.
Nj; Richard Wells, Of New York. while riding
thrown from his buggy, dsiocating his ankle
and bruising his body. lie was taken to the
drug store Of Kutel, wineberger Co., where
Dr. Mundei rendered medical aid.
=. A certificate Of Incorporation OF "The Grand
Taberuscle Of the Order OF Gallleans Margaret
A. Randall, Thomas X. Scott, VIM. Lee, Emily
Gaskns and Virginia Bloomysr trustees-ws
last The objects, as set forth, are benevolence
1000.
BY some unaccountable error the following
paragraph was omitted from our report Of the
National sportsmen's club yesterday, "On mo-
| ton OF Charles l.. Williams. esq, Mr.. Charles a.
Godfrey was chosen referee OF the several
mHiCuta 10 Ut bUOt ou rutn, huu tnt btCTtthTN
authorized TO tender him free ticket and re-
quest him In behalf Of the club To act In such
capacity"
Rev. John G. Smith, d. D., pastor Of the
/ Fourth Presbyterian church, has accepted an
invitation to meet his congregation In . social
reunion on "wednesday evening, the 10Th instant
| In the lecture-room of the church, on Ninth
street. This meeting OF pastor and people
| promises to be delightful affair, being the oc.
casion Of the thlrty-fourth anniversary Of hi,
pastorate.
The programme OF music to he rendered by
the Marine band At the Capitol grounds thi,
afternoon Is as follows: I. March, La Brayoure
| BY l.. Schneider. 2. Serenade, Merry Birds, bJ
Gumbert. 8. Overture, La Dame Blanche, By
Boieidieu. 4. Medley from the opera Don Gio-
| vanni, by Mozart. o. Waltz, Wine, Women and
Song, by Strauss. q. selection from the opera
sonnambula, By BellinL !. Galop, In Wilder
Hast, by c. Faust.
The case Of Bbllomania mentioned In an even.
| Ing contemporary Ia somewhat on Q larger scale
than therein reported. W. A. Gordon wa'
neeced, on request purporting 10 be signed b,
W. p. Bell, OF some half dozen valuable tex
books, and yesterday Judge Moore OF the on,
volume noticed. Messrs. Bell and Gordon hav,
waited anxiousiy the return Of the books, bu
the clue may be obtained In the book lost yester
signed by W. p. Bell. lawyers once and aI
apothecary shop hitherto were supposed to be
proof against sharpep.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
THE ORPH ANs' LATE FESTIVAL.
Thanks OF the Sisters and Orphans-Up-
wards Of $4,000 ReaIIzed.

The Sisters OF the Holy Cross In charge OF 81.
Josephs orphan asylum, tender their sincere
thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly
rendered their services ut their festival on the
ilth ultim0; also to the many kind friends who
so generously contributed 10 make it q grand
success.
Although full returns OF tickets have not yet
been received 1t ~ safe to say that the handsome
sum OF %, 900 has been realized by the festival.
The thanks OF the Sisters are especially due
and are respectfully rendered TO those who mani
tested so deep an interest and took so active q
part In contributing TO the success OF the festi-
val, namely; The knights OF 81. Patrick, Lieut..
J. y. Kelly commander; the Hlbernian Society
No. !, Thomas Broderick president; st. Vincent
de Paul Society, Young Catholics Friend Society,
khights OF ~, Peter, Knights OF 1t. Columb-
kle, Hibernlan Benevolent Association. Also to
Messrs. George Bogus, George W. Harvey, Thos.
Holden, and their numerous assistants from the
various societies, for the perfect order and regu-
larity for which the whole affair was remark
able.
For oil who In any way contributed or assisted
In promoting the charitable objects OF the festi-
VAL the prayers of the little orphans will daily
ascend 20 the throne OF divine mercy
REAL ESTATE bought And sold by b. H. War.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.

Mceiias Of the First wsshIaa,sn Assscia-
tien-Oran nniEa tisu-A ppeintnent sfCsu-
ssittees-Admis.isu Of New Churches, Ktc.
The First Washington Baptist Association met
at the Fifth Baptist church at II O'Clock yester-
day morning. The Introductory sermon was
preached by the Rev. Robert johnson, according
TO appointment, from the text, "Let my heart
10Th Psalm, s0th verse.
After some remarks by the Rev. Sandy Alex.
ander. u was resolved TO proceed TO the election
ton d resulted Is follows Moderator, Rev. J. d.
Brooks; clerk, Rev. X. 8. Laws; treasurer, Bro.
Hilary Jordan.
Al the afternoon session IL was determined TO
proceed at once 10 the installation Of the oficers.
A hymn was sung, led by Rev. A. Henderson !;
after which the oficers were installed BY the
giving Of the right hand Of fellowship to them
The moderator then announced the following
committees: on admission o. new churches.
Revs. Robert johnson, A. Henderson and p.
Raut; on corresponding boies-Revs. Mr.. Cor
ming and Samuel Scott; on arrangements OF the
next session-Stephen Jackson, Henry Scott,
on arbltrstion-George ". jackson, Armistead
Holmes, Wilson Smith and Edgar Banks. on
coincidence OF deceased-D. Anderson. l.. II.
Grimes e GGrney az. and rssr Ssil Of whom
Revs. Goings, Henderson and Smith.
A general invitation was extended to all visit
ing brethren to unite In the exercises. A hymn
was sung by the moderator to enllven the ses-
siou pending the return OF the committee on the
admission OF bew churches.
Rev. Brother Goings also made some very In
teresting remarks with reference to an orphans
home.
Brother Stephen Jackson said few words
with reference to the selection Of site for said
home.
The question inqulring a. TO how stands the
case with Liberty baptist church was tabled.
Committee on digest OF letters, Grimes, LAWS
and Lee.
Committee on finance, johnson and Alexan-
der.
Committee on admission OF new churches re-
ported the Mount Zion Baptist church, Rich
mond county, Va; Seventh Baptist church,
Warrington, ID. c., Nineteenth street, between
II and s.; First Zion Baptist church, Annapolis,
Md Rbenezer Baptist church, Richmond colnty,
Va; Fourth Baptist church, Washington, ID. o.,
sixth street; Beulah Baptist church. lancaster
county, Va; Hartville baptist church, LAncas-
ter, and Lincolnville, Fairfax county, Va.
The evening session was devoted to preaching
by Rev, Mr., Fairfax, Of North Carolina,
National Republican., 1873-09-10
BOILER EXPLOSIONS.
Meeting Of the United States Gem nsi.sion 70
luaulrs lnia ThsiE l,ause

Inquire Int Their Cause.
The commission appointed to examine into
the causes OF boiler explosions and to make
tests Of iae same will meet At the Ebbitt house,
10 this city, to-day. Professor Henry, Of the
Smithsonian Institute; Professor Robinson, OF
Boston; Chef Engineer Wood, OF the navy, and
other prominent gentlemen have been invited
and viii be present at the meetings OF the com.
mission. The object OF the meeting Is for an In
terchange OF views on the subject OF the cause OF
boiler explosions, ac., preparatory to making
experimental tests OF boilers, for which elaborate
preparations are being made at Sandy Hook and
Pittsburg. IL Is probable that u month will
elapse before the commission will be prepared
TO make tho testH,
National Republican., 1873-09-10
THE ROCKVILLE FAIR.
Washington Horses ut the Fair-Ali the
BIooded AnImuIs Ont,

Blooded Animals Out.
The Rockville Agricultural Fair will open to-
day, and promises In attraction TO exceed any
heretofore given by the society. The number OF
articles on exhibition Is larger than at the for
mer fairs and superior in quality. The liberal
purses offered for fast trotting have caused many
Of the owners OF fast stock In this city to send
their animals to the grounds. Among the ex-
hlbitors from this city viii be W. Il. Moses with
brown horse Harry Hill and bay mare Eliza
Jane, G. T. Yoder with his dun horse, Allen Dor
sey with Honest John and two bay colts belong
ing to Mr.. W. W. Rapley, John Price with tn.
Belle OF Gettysburg, MSJOr Foot with his bay
Barbour and his blood stallion In addition 10
these there are several horses entered from Ma
ryland and Virginia, and the racing promises 10
he We y exciting and close.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
MILITARY.


the Governor, &c, &c.
Company A, Captain W. q. Moore command
Ing, created quite a sensation as they marched
up the Avenue last evening, preceded by the
Marine band. Their steady marching and sol
derly bearing elected the admiration OF all who
saw them, while their brilliant uniforms and
good looks set half the girls crazy. On their ar
they went through the manual OF arms In the
presence OF the Governor and many other pToml-
nent persons, and received hearty applause for
their precision IN the dTill. They afterwards
visited the residences OF Mr.. W. ID. Cassin and
Riley A. shinn, by whom they were handsomely
received and entertained.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
AMUSEMENTS.
Wall,s Opera Hesse.

"mps Opefu toune.
The second representation Of slack Harkawsy,
or Anoat and Ashore" drew q fair audience at
Wallis Opera House last night. The play
abounds In sensational situations and terrific
comoats on ship-board, which are highly ap-
plauded by the "gallery gods" This afternoon
matinee will be given for the especial bcnent OF
children and those who are unable to attend the
performances at night.
Tho Theatre Csmlsue.
At this favored place Of resort another excel
lent programme was presented last evening to
nne audience. The performers were well re-
ceived, and given Just encouragement for their
efforts to entertain and please those In attend
ance. Another nne bill Is offered for public favor
tonight.
Metropolitan Theatre
still noats In the tide Of success, and seems to
increase In popularity. Mr.. Porter, the eficient
manager, secures every attractive card, and
endeavors to give his patrons nrst-class per-
formAnce.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
THE CAPITAL YESTERDAY.
saLEANISGs BY OUR REPORTERS.

Republican PoIitics-Teuth and Tweihh
District Meetinas-nInrch OF Improve
meut-Bsnrd Of Hcnith-Basc BALL
The Firsmcn aud Military piist As
.eciation.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
FOREIGN NOTES.

LORD sHlFrKsBuRY says that the deadllest
stroke at the confessional in England would DO
to make women the confessors.
IT has become proverb In Metz that MAR
shai BAzaine thought nrst Of the Emperor, next
Of himself, and last Of France"
CARDINAL DE SILvksrRIK has been named to
the Suburban See OF sibna, Italy, rendered va
cant by the de,ta OF Cardinal Mlesl Ferrettl,
nephew OF the Pope.
PRINCE MuLEy HAssiS. third son OF the Vice
roy OF Egypt, will enter the Pru,sIan military
service on the lat OF October lieutenant OF the
First Dragon Guards.
IT Ia said that Q splendid mansion which Ia now
being built at Rensington, near Thackeray'a old
house, and facing Kensington Gardens, is In
tended by and BY to be the pAIace OF the Duke
OF Edinburgh and his bride.
MNAssN PARsscE, one Of the shah's suite
during his London vlNt, who attempted to vary
his pleasures by getting some Russian rouble
notes forged, has been sentenced to seven years
sui at Bokhara.
THE English newspapers assert that the eldest
son OF Mr.. Tennyson, who Ii still at oxford, has
been gazetted . baronet. 1t has heen UNDER
stood that the baronetcy was frst offered to the
father and decisively declined, and no one will
be surprised to nnd the son following the pater-
nal example.
Ihk SOuut uc SHAIuUOru, WnO was sbtAteu TO Dc
on the eve Of quitting Frohsdorf, has manifested
the intention OF remaining there until the end OF
October. A letter from Vienna announces that,
unless unforeseen circumstances arise, the
Prince will pass the winter out Of France, 80
that his presence may not serve rs pretext for
any manifestation.
The brigands have disappeared from Greece.
There has now been no case OF Lrigandage re-
ported there for eighteen months. About's
"king OF tho Mountains" promises to become
study Of the past The extirpatiou Of lawlese-
ness IL due, IL Ia said, to the complete under
standing between Greece aud Turkey, whereby
the frontier Is strictly guarded.
A STATEMENT has been published to tho effect
that the ex-Rmpress OF the French has paid
three several visits to Geneva fseoJniid, In order
to persuade the Duke OF Brunswick TO change his
will In favor OF the Prince Imperial. The London
Daily Telegraph is enabled to give direct con-
TAdlction TO this story. Her Majesty has never
visited Geneva, and has not seen the Duke OF
Brunswick since the eth OF september, 1870.
Miss A. NJ. A. II. RodRRs, daughter OF Mrs.
Rogers Tooke, professor Of political economy at
Kings colleg", London, is the nrst In the order
OF merit In the oxford local examinations this
year. She surpasses four hundred and seventy
two students who were examined with her.
Hitherto exhibitions at certain Oxford colleges
have been always offered to students leading
the list. Miss Roger position thus opens the
question Of the admission Of women to uniyor.
sity residence, examinations and degrees.
National Republican., 1873-09-10
VIOLATION OF THR STEAMBOAT
LAWS.
The Owner. Of the Lady Of the Lake In
Trouble.

The custOm-honse 0liiclals have notified the
owners Of the steamer Lady OF the Lake that by
carrying more passengers than their certificate
allows, on the occasion OF the excursion OF the
Ohio Republican Association, they Incurred a
penalty Of slO for each passenger over the num-
beT allowable by the Inspectors. Her certificate
calls Tor 1870 passengers, while the excursion
party Ia said 10 have numbered 800 persons,