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National Republican., 1873-12-08
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Tho following new tlmc schedule for the run
ming Of trains on the Baltimore and Potomac rail.
road went into operation last night: Northern cx-
press, AS; Washington fast line, sos; accommo.
dation, 3as; fast line, ll:35 a. m.; Richmond
tion, $50; accommodation, $40; Washington night
express o;os; Pacific express, o:3s p. m Tho arri-
walls Will be as follows: Washington night exprcss
o:l3 accommodation, s:25; Baltimore express, sa35;
fast line, 10:35 q. NJ; accommodation, 720; Wash.
ington fast line, b:13; accommodation, b45; mail,
$50; Southern express, llos; Richmond express
lls23. The SIS accommodation, pos Washington
night express and p3s Pacific express are the only
trains north on Sundays and the 6l3 express l0:35
Inst line, and s.3O mail are the only arrivals on
Sundays. The trains on the Orange railroad will
hereafter leave this dept atTsos q. IN. and $40 p
m, and arrive at T:0i n m. and 6:2I D. m. The
southern trains will leave at 6s23 alexandria and
fredcricksburgDn a. m. and li:53 (Southcrn express)
y. M, and arrive at t!23 a. IN. and COS p. IN.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
REPUBLICAN, MORNING DECEMBER 1873
IS. LOCAL MISCELLANY.

During tho past week there wcrc p,2os tons o
coal receiyed, and s,p3l tons shipped at the differ
ent docks In Georgetown
Ten thousand four hundred bushels Of wheat.
were received Saturday In Georgetown. Sales,
500 bushels at h.7l@si.ss11, and 700 bushels at
The Ajax, undergoing repair, at the Philadel.
ix or eight days Mr. Frederick L. Porter sails
In her as secretary Of Commander Jos. A. Miller.
Las, night about 1880 o'clock, q horse robe,
Croter, while standing on Seventh, between b
and Il streets northwest
Several complaints have been stnt to this once
Isgs,d on s 70 ,ne unfinished condition q the side.
the evil rcmediedf
Me-, Merrill, residing. on Seventeenth street
fortune TO break limb Saturday, by accidentally
tripping over hole which had been made In the
hoor 70 aecommodate heating apparatus.
Oihcsr Burncs, o reliable and faithful member
q the police force, was yesterday Transferred to
the First precinct TO duty under Lieutenant 0ess.
lord: For nearly three years past he has been on
quarters, whore he would have still remained IL
aecess,ty bad not required all the available men
valuable addition to the First F precinct Gin % force s'
The Knights Of st. Patrick and the Hibernian
society No. l, each accompanied by a band Of
music, mus 'uIned out in full force yesterday aner:
iellow.mcmbcr, Matthew walsh, Of Georgetown
both societies presented very hne appearance.
INC ,unerM cortege was very large, and pro-
were deposited.
Last night about six o'clock, considerable ex.
enement IVES caused by the explosion Of q coal-oil
lamp, AZ house No. AZ Tenth street northwest,
Inc alarm was turned In and the apparatus Of
no was, Ina few moments, on the spot, but its
services were not brought into requisition as the
lady OF the house had succeeded IN extlngpishing
the hamer. The inmates had quite all escaped,
IN thelr alarm, with screaming children, but all
was so9n quletcd when the success OF the lady re-
ierred TO was made known.
The scmi.annual convention Of the Nationai
woman Suffrage Association meets In this city,
a. Lincoln hall, January 10, for two days. Among
the lawyers pnd statesmen that the fair scr have
invited " consider the great questions Of cohsti.
suIonaI law appear the names Of Hon. Charles
sumner, y. =. Butler, A. q. Riddle, Wendell
phillips, Frederick Douglass, and>gerrit Smith.
Among the women expected to take part In the
wood Lucrc!ia Mott, Elizabeth Cady stanton,
and Sara J. Spencer.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
JUSTICES AND CoNSrABLEs FEES.

On Saturday last Chief Justice Cartier, Of the
Supreme Court, sitting In general term, an.
nounced the following fee bill for justices Of the
peace;
Is cents-it more than one defendant, than for
each additional name, cents; Issuing subpoena,
including all Witness APPLIED tor "a a. the same
Ing ferf Jaeias Is centsi for entering satisfaction
or discontluance, 10 cents administering oath or
appeal bond, 60 cents; continuance Of trials, rs
cents seiri Jdcids Is cents oath TO any account Is
cents for aftidayits or affrmations written out 10
cts; warrant against witness for contempt In dis
obcyIng subpoena, 10 cts; for ceItifying papers 70
court u there is no personal property found
whereon 70 levy, and on esri,orsrt e. appeal, 70
30 cents; Tor writ between landlord add tenant, ti
for restitution 50 cents; for attachmspt On judg.
nSan,t %ear anp property 81 SSarssdsnt aesanasISn
bond and copies tltOi for repleyin, with deciara.
tion bond, afidsyit and copies, u; for bond for
cents for order Of publication, % cents; for GER
tlhcates, 25 cents; for attachment for rent, with
declaration bond and copies vi for issuing ventrs
United d states " warrant, u cents; for taxing
recognirances, % centsi for commitment q
Or amount S:sasss Ss s and psyss sSa
the same over, 2per centum on the amount so paid
over; entering amieable suit, 10 centsi opening
Judgment for rehearing. tbut no judgment shall
be opened unless motion for same be entered
within four days after judgment,) 10 cents; bail
piece and ret1In on sapefsedsas, W cents trial
entry and detainer, for each day, 81; recording
proceedings therein, 10 cents; entering rule "a
lake depostions, 10 cents; do for return Of same
tiif on nuIia bena or otherwise, 10 centsi every
acknowledgment Of q deed or other Instrument o.
writing, rs cents
Also, the following fees Of eonstables; For exc
cutting warrant on behalf Of the United States, q
ccntsi conveying TO jail on mittlmus or warrant
% cents; arrestlng . yagrant, disorderIy person
or other offender without process,l and bringing
him before q justice, 80 eontsi taking the body
into custody on mittlmus when ball 10 afterward
Ing subpoena for each witness, 70 cents; serving
summons, for each party served, 70 eentsj exeeut
Ing attachment, 80 eentsi executing attachment
| attached or levied Ave per cent. on amount real
lIed but II the debt be paid previous TO sale, one
half Of these commissions executing bailpiece
| 10 cents,
TAX BILLS for special improvements and fol
National Republican., 1873-12-08
SUPREME couRT-GEyERAL TERM


All the Justiecs sat IN bane Saturday for the
announcement Of decisions.
Mr. selden presented the mandate OF the su.
preme Court OF the United statos IN the case Of
rsSsTsnS Ike udsnsp, Of the hPSS Pps,TIct M Supreme
Court, goltman ys. Moore decree annulling do.
yiso TO City Of Washington and vesting title IN
heirs, kc. The bond OF Henry Lacey, constable,
was approved. Fraser We. Prather decree that
defendants haye no title In the real estate by vir.
tue OF the proceedings instituted for the fore.
closure Of the mortgage that the title is In rs
Fraser, subject to an account for the permanent
improvements, and that Issues Of fact to ascertain
TO the Circuit Court Of this District. FIRST Ma.
tional Bank VS.. Morseli decree sustaining an ex.
cepti6n TO the anditors report, and overrullng
other exceptions and for distributions = fund
priority TO be given 70 the Judgments in s1tor o.
complainant, and In favor Of Means, Skinner 4
case over the amount due the Washington Co
operative Building Association. An appeal wal
taken, Barnes vs. District Of Columbia; decree
amending Judgment.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
rHE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.
TILE nAaHAMAYa.


Tho usual weekly meeting Of the Dashawayr at
Temperance hall last night was we'll attended,
aud the exercises were quite Interesting. Mr.. A..
q. Constantine presided.
A poem was recltcd by Capt. Barth, and
,peeshes were made by Mcssrs. Gooch, coiiin,
The following preamble and resolution were
adopted;
drinking intoxicating beverages TO excess has, In
very many Instances, commenced by partaking OF
the so.called social glass" at public festivals or
leads to absolute drunkenness, and entails ultl-
mate ruin upon It's victims; therefore,
entrcat ali friends Of humanity; ali desirous 10
lion Of the human family, to refrain from the in.
eragcs at the social parties or receptions to be
given during the approaching holidays, and to
IS much as possible he esnS
and being treated when the so-callcd treat In.
wolves the use Of that insidious poison that tends
TO the destruction Of soul as we'll as Of body.
The society then adjourned.
CITY TEMPERANCE LEAGUE.
AT q meeting Of the executive committee OF the
Washington City Temperance League, held on
saturday evening, December O, n subcommittee,
eso,n,sstng s,,.s i, Of A. Lynch A 2 Sops,antine and
" Congress praying for an appropriation Of AGO.,
900 for the purpose OF erecting In this city n
Home for the cure Of inebrlates."
II is proposed to have said home under the con.
troll Of q board OF directors, to be named In the
memorial, of whom the Vice President Of the Uni.
ted States shall be chairman, and the Speaker Of
the House member.
Admission to the Home TO be free 10 all soldiers,
sailors and marines OF the United States army
geon General Of tho army. Also, each Congress.
sonal district In the United States to be entitled
to one patient free Of charge. The board OF d.
rector- 70 decide upon the merits o. ali other pa.
tlents who may apply for free medical treatment
at the Home.
Mcssrs. George Savage. Jas. T. Powell and Or.
Jos. Walsh constitute y committee to memoralife
Congress for restrictive legislation In regard TO
the Importation sale and manufacture OF intoxi.
eating liquors In the District Ot Columbia.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
Ie society then adjourned.
FOR EVERY EVIL


agency to he productive Of q espondlng good,
and rice rersa, there would seem to be o natural
law Of inviolable supremacy. In nothing has this
been more strIkingly exemplihed than In the
different effects produced upon different indlyId-
uals By the recent convul,,ysly asltatins excite.
called upon to sustain heavy and grievous losses,
occasloned by bank failures, stock depreciations
and other causes 9asr and 81 eoTrss p1Sorsf
reflection, might be esteemed o strange and fool.
ish doctrine, but moments consideration OF the
theory upon which Il Is based Is sufficient to make
il peffectly clear. Heavy mercantile operators
have been compelled In order to meet maturing
obligations, to throw their goods upon the mar.
ket, forcing them OF at merely nominal prices.
Retail dealers purchasing largely at these re-
duced rates, are Offering all kinds OF commodities
at q proportionate discount from actual yalua-
tions, and consumers, especially those whose In.
comes are not affected by these syingencies and
possessing the same resources as spreyiously, are
.mS vas p n Il. ss g Ps. HsP 81 IN hs Nav
while the other Is beneAted. Especially DO we
Our Our city city deaier. snterns largely into the
ingly heavy discounts from former prices. Like
sseptcai as % 70 the Sincerity i q the @ many @ pro- pro-
yerti.lng Of the induesments offered BY some 9l
est t and visiting tRe extensive sstabiisbmsht d
Messrs. liable Bros, corner OF seventh and
streets, our doubts were all removed, and re ag,
prepared To state positively that these gentlemen
are literally and absolutely doing Just what the,
advertise to do. We found on their shelves and
counters magnificent and extensive display o
elegantly y made and stylish read y made garments
and the suit for which We paid US We know 10 b,
former price oft. We have since, by nufnerou
Instances, been confirmed In our faith, Thesl
gentlemen have also, In connsction with thei
hie piece goods, with the most perfect faeilitie
! Tor the manufacture OF hrStclass custom gar
ments. Their prices for all goods are ceftaipl,
| US that since making these reductions In price
they are doing largely increased business, AM
their intention is, therefore, 70 continue them 10
| our readers who may have occkslon 10 purehas
| clothing, either for themselves or boyh, that
he privilege % % of declining 10 buy n not perisct
| satisfied with the prices asked. As they say 1
their alycTtlsoment-Co aud see.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
HARVEY 3 HoLpEY,s SALOONS.

The beautiful and elegant saloons Of this popu.
lar house now In the full tide Of success, and,
since their thorough renovation, arc more attract.
I've than ever to citizens and strangers. Every
luxury brought to the markets Of the District can
always be had In this wellapponted establish.
ment, and the consequence Is that the handsome
saloons are daily and nightly crowded with bril-
liant assemblnpes Of ladies and gentlemen.
The house, being centrally located, is quite con.
yenlent to oil the places of amusement, and one
can witness 0 very pleasant and animated spec.
taclc by dropping Into the brilliantly lighted
apartments during the evening Harveys was
always famous as the principal oyster saloon Of
Washington, and the present proprietors have
others, with the addition Of many improvements.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
BUILDING PERMITS.

Tho following building permits have been q.
sued recently: W. y. Codrick, a two-story frame,
ID street, between Thirteen-and.a-half aud Four.
teenth streets southwest; Thomas Houran, u two,
story frame dwelling, north side Of l. street, be.
tween New Jersey avenue and First street north
west; James NJ York, 2 one,story carpenter
shop, north side OF East Capitol street, between
. two-story brick stable, west side Of Twelftk
street, between and ! streets northwest; John
axan,b s,rse, k Sesgsg Swng west sids o.
avenue and O street, Jacob Roth, an icc-house
west side Of First street northeast, between and
ID streets,
National Republican., 1873-12-08
sTocK EXCHANGE ORGANIZED.

The Washington Stock Exchange held an ad.
journed meeting, at the Board of Trade rooms, on
Saturday night, Mr.. william Dickson In the
chair, and A. L. Barber, secretary.
A report was received from the committee ap-
pointed to drait a constitution and bylaws hich,
niter being amended, was adopted The follow
Ing officers were elected to MI vacancies: Hon.
John Hitz for president; George W. Stickney,
vice president, and =. NJ. Nourse, treasurer. The
committee on hall madt partial report, and
coming week, u being the intention Of the mem.
bcrs to hold n business meeting at an carly date,
Of the Exchange are now complete, and are as
follows; President, John Hits; vice president,
qeolge ". Stlckpcy; chairman, D. W. Middle.
ton, IT,; wee chairman, William Dickson; secre.
tnry, A. L. Barber; trepsdrer, =. NJ. Noursei gov.
erning committee, consulting Qf the officers, Peter
Campbell and Jno. +, Droadhead. :.
National Republican., 1873-12-08

Teel, No. eI5 Pennsylvania avenus, between 9th
and 10th street, is SO wcll known In all matters
pertaining 10 the outnt Of 4 gentleman, that
words Of commcndation, when referring to his
handsome establishment, are quite superfuous.
But we were surprised, when looking over his ad.
vertlscmont, to Ind that he was selling the finest
prices, and we concluded to call the attention Of
our readers to the fact. Everybody knows that
orally Tcci always has on hand choice assort.
mcnt, and that his tailoring department is en-.
richcd with the very best stock Of foreign cloths
cassmeres, and vcstings, There Is one great ad.
vantage In getting an outfit In such we'll cstab.
lshcd house; tho purchaser knows precisely
what he Is buying, and is certain to get the full
value Of his Investment.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
AN INFANT BURNED TO DEATH.

On Saturday night, shortly after o o'clock, fire
was discovered In frame house on the corner Of
North Capitol and streets, owned by Patrick
DOwney, and occupied by John Langdon ne glass
works, The building was nearly consumed.
LangdOns loss was $500 and Downey's tl00.
Yesterday morning, at o'clock, another alarm
was turned In, caused by the burning Of frame
northwest, owned by Dr. A. Bouidin' and oeeu.
pied by Melvina Woods. The fire originated
IRON the upsetting Of o coal oil lamp, and spread
so rapidly that little babe, nine months DID, was
burned TO death before It could be. rescued. The
charred remains were taken to the Sixth precinct
station by Officers Harlow and Slater, where
they were viewed by the coroner, who deemed an
inquest unnecessary.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
SUD DEN DEATH.

Early on Saturday morning John Mclean Han.
son was found dead In 4 water.closet IN the board
ing.house Of Mrs. Triplett, on d street, between
Fifth and Sixth The deceased had bssn df.nk.
per on viewing the body, decided ,hft no InaaGs ),
was necessary, as dehth resulted FROM the eaust
Above mentioned. He was Vol known in lhli
city, having served number Of years as teput!
clerk OF the court.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
ROBERT BEILrs HOLIDAY GooDs

The assortment Of articles suitable for holiday
presents to be found at the store Of this gentle.
man, No. toS Pennsylvania avenue, is OF exten.
sivo variety, and embraces many goods partIeu.
larly suited to the season. Literary, poetical
Biographical and historical works, elegantly I'm.
ished and bound; children's toy and story books
pocket-books, gold pens and pencils, pcnkniyes,
card.rccclycrs, fancy stationery, writing desks
photograph albums and paper. .mache work, all o
elegant design and finish, are to be found for sale
here At greatly reduced prices for cash. The
store will we'll repay IN Inspection Of Its elegant
stock before purchase Of holiday presents else
hpra
National Republican., 1873-12-08
REAL ESTATE SALES.

b. II. Warner, auctioncer, sold on Saturday
afternoon two two-story Mansard roof and base
mont brick dwellings, nearly completed, on M
street, between Ninth and Tenth streets NORTH.
west subject 10 an incumbranee 81 abbut ga
10 MessrS Enooh Totten and ThSmhs ". Koogl,
Also four partially built brick hQdses. I'd stfdpl,
between Twentieth and Twenty hIst NfeetA 70 "
~, ,0o0, at "a, 100.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
CITY ITEMS.

The VENERABLE ARcnpEAcoN Scorr Of Dun.
ham, Canada East, says that he suffered from
dyspepsia more than twenty-five years, but that
three weeks use OF the Peruvian Syrup ian Iron
Tonlc) has benefited him co wonderfully that he
can hardly persuade himself of the reality, and
people who know him are astonlshed ut the
change.
National Republican., 1873-12-08

with likeness Of st. Augustine, and cost sa5o
Inc knights to whom u Is to be presented constl.
tuto avery charitable organisation Of colorcd oit.
scns, principally resident In St Peters parish,
ST Martins new church Is progressing
steadily toward completion. The foundation and
brick work have been finished up to the water.
Table, and small force will be employed during
the structure ae we'll advanced as possible, The
Work VIII ne vigorously pushed forward during
tnc next season, and year hence, through the
s encrsstie laoors Of the good Father Barottl, our
one o. the hnndsomest church edlhces In Wash.
inRton, The cost Of the building, which ls boon.
,iui N design and will be handsome In hnsh, viii
be about 100000.
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.
To-day is the festival Of the Immaculate Con-
ception, and being q holiday Of obligation VIII
be Observed as Sunday In all the Catholic
churches. In the church Of that name In this
city, and Of which Rev. Father Mccarthy IL
pastor, the ceremonies will be Of peculiarly In
teresting character. The dogma Of tho lnmneu;
BY Plus TX, and, always subject OF piOus belief
IL now held as an article OF faith throughout the
Catholic world, The me9nlng OF the dogma is
that the Blessed Virgin Mary was exempt from
the taint Of original SIN.
Y. NJ. @. A.
The first Of the regular Sabbath afternoon scr.
vices for the took place yesterday, aud, not
withstanding the unfavorable state the weather,
quito q large audience was ln attendance. The
Scriptures were read aud commented on by the
Rev, Dr. Chickering so we'll known In this city
for his untiring efforts In the temperance cause.
Mr. Ward, Of Boston, followed In few practical
remarks on the cncouragemcnts OF conversion.
salvation was FREQ and plenty, and very nigh to
all who would seek Its benefits.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
Take Care orYour ysiuaAfes.

osil sPN sss@lYe ,ss nr, Nd sarsIsrprOeI
,s;sli u! Is
afford 10 dSTi,Sslf them. -"
Take parntn5 Jrom iAs CAissso sns Bosfoa Area
National Republican., 1873-12-08
GLOVES.

Kid, Castor, Dog, Calf Goat, Sheep. Beaver,
Otter, Buck, Cloth, Merino, Lsle, Beflin, Ring.
wood, Psg.knit CottSp aha othel Gloyss, b9lh
Buckskin Mittens. One prico only. Cash as.
GEo q. HEssIso, 4io Seventh street,
National Republican., 1873-12-08

90 to Savagcs and get him To put his unriyaled
wcathcr-strip on your windows and doors. Many
have been comforted, and advise their friends 4
20 and do likewise. Jos l. SAVAGE.
pennsylyanIa avenue and Tenth sireet
National Republican., 1873-12-08
STATE ASSOCIATIONS.
rEw YORK,


The members Of the New York Republican As.
ISOLATION held their annual meeting on Saturday
evening, at Clarks hall, and elected tho follow.
Ing officers for the ensuing year 1: President, A.
q. Millsi vicc president, II, II. Clapp; financial
secretary, N. o. Martin; treasurer, DR.. J. p
Hawcs. Executive committee, Judge Owen Riley,
J, $. Bolway, NJ 7. Wallace, q. J. Webb, and J.
". Whelpley. Recording secretary, P. II, Eaton.
Messrs. william Borrus, William Edwards, and
Congress from New York were elected 10 mem.
bcrshlp. Amer the reading Of the annual report
and the Transaction Of routine business, the asso-
citation adjourned.
NrNNRsorA.
AZ the annual meeting Of this association, held
on saturday night at the ONCE OF Mcssrs Ian.
born King, No. as Pennsylvania avenue. Tho
following officers were elected to serve during the
ensuing years President, l.. Twiichclli vice presl.
dent, Ohafles klngi secretary. T.. T.. widstrand,
and treasurer, W. w. Buck. Mcssrs. q. Il. Wild.
strand and ID. NJ. Smith were appointed n com.
mittec to make arrangements for giving q scrios
oi sociables during the winter.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
MUTUAL RELIEF AssocIA ZION.

An association Of the printers employed at the
Government printing offco has been In existence
for number Of months, which pays It's members
when unable to labor thrcc.fourths Of the weekly
wages earned when at work. Tho assessments
are based upon the actual amount Of sickness
among tho members, and paid at tho end of each
month: About fiye hundred dollars have already
4ccn distributed through the treasurer, X. W.
Claxton, and very general satisfaction is OK.
OF the association,
National Republican., 1873-12-08
n eeu 0us ofthc (,avSV

corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street
pays per cent, per annum on deposits for each
calendar month. banking hours 0 to 4; Satur
days, TO and tos,
National Republican., 1873-12-08

WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have by
using daily THuRsTos's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow.
der Price, 25 aud 10 cents per bottle.
BEAuTIFuL, SON, glossy hair all desire Il, all
may have II BY constant use Of THoNPsoR's Po-
made Optimc. Price, Is and 10 cents per bottle.
LIanr-coLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soiled. JouvEss inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
will rcnevate them thoroughly. Price, Is cents
ers.
WELLS MAcHrNH-sPREAD STRESorHEsISa
PLAsTkRs, whenever plaster Is needed, are un-
riyalled. Price, ~, 20, and 30 cents each.
National Republican., 1873-12-08
The Cook. k.Room of ,he Dody.

The food that has been cooked In the kitchen
must be rc.cookcd In the stomach before It can be
applied TO the nourishment Of the body, As 4
means of facilitating this second cooking In cases
where the process Is slowly and imperfectly per.
formed, Hostctter's Stomach Bltters Is invaluable
II promotes the generation Of heat In the living
laboratory In which the crude materials for build.
Ing up and recruiting tho human frame are turned
into convertible allmcnt. But this ls not all. II
acts benlhclally upon the cellular membrane
which sccrctes the gastric juice, upon the liver,
upon tho vessels which receive the dlgested food,
and upon the absorbents which connect the diges.
tive organs with the channels Of circulation. II
any portion Of this complex machinery Is out oi
order the Btters Will set II right, thus promoting
vigorous digestion, healthy secretion, and the