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National Republican., 1873-01-28
The District In Congress.

Mr.. smith, Of Vermont, yesterday introduced
In the House the following, and demanded the
previous question, which was not sustained, and
the resolution was referred TO the judiciary
Committee:
Resolred, That as by the provisions Of the de-
nelenCy appropriation bill, approved June I,
1879, the Board Of Public Works Of the District
OF Columbia cannot make expenditures on ac-
count Of improvements for which the General
Government Is liable, without previous appro-
pTatiOns by Congress; that the Committee on
Appropriations Is hereby Instructed to report 10
one OF the general appropriation hills such gross
amount as In their Judgment will constitute n
Just proportion OF the expenses OF improving
the streets ana avenues Of the city OF Washing.
ton to be borne by the General Government.
General Chapman introduced bill confirming
ne act OF the District Legislature incorporating
pany, Referred to District Committee.
lie also introduced q bill for the relief OF Geo.
r:inn Ffaer nappr9PrHIa,tss ne sum m o. i'is2o to
| penses incurred In defending suits at law
brought against him by Joseph II. Bradley In
the year 1864, for acts done by said Fisher whilst
IN the discharge Of his duty as a Justice Of the
supreme Court nf the District Of Columbia hold.
lug the Criminal Court Of said District.
lie also introduced bill declaring the day Of
the Inauguration Of the President Of the United
States elect legal holiday in the District Of Co
! lumbia.
Also, q bill granting additional railroad facllI.
] ties to the people OF Washington and George.
town. II approves Of the charter by the Legs.
lative Assembly, approved January 10, 1874
| gwen TO the Union Railroad Company, the route
OF SAID road TO be along the public road leading
| from Tennallytown TO High street, In George.
town; along High to Fayette; along Fayette 10
Second and Fourth Streets along those streets "a
| High, West, DunhArtOn and Montgomery streets,
connecting with West street, and thence to the
! city OF Washington; along ? street to New Jer.
| sey avenue. and along that avenue to First
street west; along First street TO the north line
! OF Pennsylvania avenue, with the privilege OF
running cars on and over the rails OF the Con.
necticut-avenue and Park Railway Company
and also Of the Metropolitan Railroad Company
upon such terms a. may he agreed upon.
lie also introduced bill supplementary OF the
act to authorize the Washington City and Point
Lookout Railroad Company to extend q railroad
into the District OF Columbia
National Republican., 1873-01-28

GErgg A wuliANA, auctioneers, will sell, on
Saturday, February s, at o'clock p, m.,
ylluable thrce-stOfy house and lot, No. 1917
fourteenth street
National Republican., 1873-01-28

TnE corARrSERsuiP heretofore existing be.
tween John O. Lyle and Chas. d. Tucker, has
been dissolved by mutual consent.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Departmental RELIEF Association.

The Departmental Relief Association held their
annual meeting In the lecture-rOOm OF the Y. NJ.
g. A. building last evening; II. D. MOultOn, presl-
dent In the chair, and J. Irving Burns, secretary
The treasurer submitted his report, showing
total membership, 4sI; number OF deaths during
the year, 7; number Of designations, s; number
Of discharges, .; amount In the treasury, $1,000.
The association then proceeded TO the election
OF oificen to serve for the ensuing year, and the
following were chosen: President, II. II. Moul-
ton; vice president, 4. s. Fletcher; treasurer, c.
X. Clifton; secretary, J. Irving Burns; directors,
Il. h. Moulton, J. ". nogg, 4: X. Smith, Henry
Bradsard, Thomas l., Miller, T. e. Smart, $. Il.
Morse, James Y. Allen, =. c. IIyam, Il. T. Hut
ton, Newton FerTee, II. $. Cummings, y. Z.
Locke, JnO. b. Tanner, 4. &. Whitney, c. II.
Dickson, J. X. Redlngton, Lewis u. Parker.
The election Of the balance OF the directors,
Chree,l was postponed until the next meeting.
Mr.. Robert T. Lyons, having been appointed to
a lieutenancy In the regular army and resigned
his position In the Government Department, ap-
piled for the relief allowed 10 members Of the
association under section O. article 9, Of the con-
stitutlon.
The Chair decided the application out OF order
and was sustained by the association.
After receiving some amendments TO the con-
stltution TO be acted on at q future meeting the
association adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Washington cay Bible society

The board OF managers OF the Washington
City Bible Society met last night at O'Clock, al
the rooms Of the depository.
In the absence Of the president, the Rev. A.
W, PltZer was called TO the chair.
The meeting was opened by reading portion
OF the NTH chapter OF Romans and prayer by
Rev. v. Cobb.
Grants were made as follows Upon the ap-
pllcatlOn OF Hon. solomon \. Brown, two dozen
restaments to the Pioneer Mission Sabbath
School, OF Potomac city.
Messrs. Cobb, BallAntyne and OlcOtt were ap-
pointed q committee TO confer with the propre-
tors OF the kiTkWOsd house and Wlllard's hotel
and furnish them with limited supply OF the
Scriptures.
Mi. Cobb presented the following report Of his
labors for the last month; which was received.
It's as follows: Tsl families and places OF bust
ness visited; l6 families found destitute OF the
Scriptures, comprising b5 persons; 10 families
supplied with the Word OF God families re-
fused II; Bibles and Testaments sold; 3 Bibles
and testaInents donated. Total cash received,
t3O9s. Destltution, not quite ~ per cent. Field
Of labor, part Of Third ward
A statement was made Of the pressing want Of
funds TO carry on the work Of the society, and
the members Of the different churches present
were requested TO confer with their pastors 10
reie ence TO collections In the various churches
for this cause.
After the transaction Of routine business, the
society adjourned.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
UnIon ChnpcI VI. d. Church.

This church IL located on Twentieth street
west, between II street and Pennsylvania avenue
The society was organized In 1917, many Of ia
original members seycrinR their connection at
that time from the old Foundry church for the
purpose OF extending their Christian influence
by planting q society In the west end of the city
The records Of this church show Ia nrst quar-
terly conference to have been held June II, lSIS
the Rev. William Hamilton-ihnn In the strength
Of his manhood, and who hut little over one
year ago fell upon the Ice In this city, sustain ing
a shock which resulted In death-hcing the pre-
siding elder. There were also present Rt that
conference the Rev. 4. +, Busey, preacher In
charge; Charles A. Davis, a local elder in the
ministry, and the following ofiica members:
George T. McGlue William II. Perkins, A. Lind
say, William Worth, and @. W. Wheeler. OF
these but two now survive, they being still mem
hers OF the society-GeOrge r. McUne and VIII
liam Worth. The following ministers have sri.
eiated from time 70 time Is pastor;; Z, I Bnsey,
nov trst secretary OF the Missionary society OK
the VI. i. ChurchJ Fielder Israel, Samuel Rod
gers, J. \. Coomhs, II. G. westwood, John
Thrush, u, n, Brown, J. II. NJ. Lemon, Charles
4. Reid, ". T. L. weech, and It's present pastor,
s. NJ. Hartsock.
This society was one of the nrst to respond to
the call Of the general Government for hospital
accommodations, and In the spring Of Is 2 niOn
chapel was thrown open for the accommodation
OF the wounded and dying Of our brave soldiers
who were among the nrst IN return from the
field Of conflict bleeding and dying for our then
threatened republic.
The basement has been remodced and ne eatly
ntted up for Sunday school purposes, and the
main audience room reseateh In modern style
The cost Of improvements will be about g., sOO
The front will be improved in the spring.
The first meeting Of this congregation was
held on the 18th Of February, lSI6-Rev. &. A.
Davis In the chair, and John q. ?. Degges secre-
taTy-at which meeting u was resolved to build
q house, and also that the Rev. c. A. Davis, H.
". Bates, Geo. T. McGlue, Joseph Fraser and
W. ". Perkins act as trustees when a site for q
church IL bought. The cornerstone was laid on
the list Of July, 1874, and the property was irst
conveyed on the 18th OF June, lS46, and on July
Is, ls46, the nrst money was paid, as entered on
the books. The building committee TepUrted on
the 18th Of February, lSl6, that q contract for
the stone foundation was made, and from that
time up to the present the work made favorable
progress, and the reOpenlng Of the church took
place on sunday last with the usual dedicatOry
honOrs.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
CITY SMALL TALK.

Walt Whitman was yesterday prostratet
by q pAralytic stroke and Ia now quite low at hi.
lolu'nva IN Fifteenth streets.
Governor Cooke has appointed Amos Hunt, r.
A. az. d. +. COUk anu Jas. Donaldson justices
of the peace for the District Of Columbia.
Mr.. C. v. Hall, president Of the First Ma.
tlOnal bank OF Boston, Is here looking after the
interests OF the National Banking Association.
We call attention to the advertisement else
whore Of an important business meeting Of the
Iowa Republican Association. Every member 4
expected to he present.
Judge Books, OF tho Eastern district, and
,Tldge Dicks, OF the Western district OF North
Eirolina, were at the Attorney Generals once
yesterday on business connected with their dis.
triCts.
Mr.. C. II. Drew, Of the Mrs, J. a. oates com.
pany, now performing at the National theatre,
was married ST ndAy at the Ballard house, Rich.
m0nd, Va, 10 Miss Maggie Glenn, Of Baltimore.
Rev. Mr.. Woodbridge oiiiciated.
Tue funeral Of the late Capt. 4. II. Kinney
will take place to-day At O'Clock, from the
,hurch Of the Ascension, on II street, between
ninth aud Tenth streets, aud the remains In
tered IN OAK lll cemetery. The Washington
Grenadiers Of which company the deceased was
captain, will take part 10 the funeral ceremonies.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Innnanrnilnn.

Tue general managing committee on lnaugura-
ton met yesterday afternoon At headquarters;
the chairman, A. r. Shepherd, In the chair, and
George s. Gideon and Dr. William Tindail secre-
tAries.
TIE meeting was called for the purpose Of
holding a consultation with General Joseph VII.
Hon, grand marshal, In regard to plans Of the
procession.
Geuefal Wilson said there could he nothing
done until the number that intended particl.
pating had been ascertained and as soon as this
was asceTtAlned he would be ready to prepare q
programme, He suggested that the Governors
Of The States, with their personal STATS, be In
vitnh 10 attend, and also that each organization
which Intended participating be invited to send
delegates to confer with the committee.
on motion, the finance committee was directed
} solicit subscriptions for defraying the expenses
Uf the Inauguration.
Mr.. Dickson, from the committee TO inquire
into the feasibility Of carnival, made report,
which WAS laid over,
National Republican., 1873-01-28

Two THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED BUSHELS Of
wheat sold yesterday at t2.lb,
THE condition Of Sergeant J. Robinson, who
has been lying seriously Ill, Is not much i'm.
proved
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR INSTALLATION. - At the
regular cOnclave OF Potomac COmmandery, No,
3, held at their asylum In Georgetown on Friday
evening last, the folowlng-named officers for the
current year we're installed by Past Eminent
Commander J. W. Grimm, Of Columbia Com.
mandeTy, No. 2; Eminent Commander, j. d.
Gibbs; Generallssimo, X. W. Hardy; Captain
General II. Seligson; Prelate Geo. Edgar Cor
son; Senior Warden, j. II. Schultz; Junior War
den, B. &, Hedrick; Treasurer, Riley A. shinn
Recorder, L. Prank Shekel; StandaTd-beaTeT,
". c.. DORIS; Sword-bearer, W. Ludgate War.
der, j. II. Ball; Guards, j. Dickson, W. B. OTme
and J. H. Gordon.
INSECURE BUlLDISG.-E Early Sunday morning
the building occupied by MessrS, Love 4
Laurence, corner OF Prospect and High streets,
as a drug store, and owned by Mr.. Richard Petit,
which has been undergoing some repairs, was
uOtIlrd 20 cTAGk about midway Of the huilding
unGk the rain gutter At ilrHt the opening VIZ
NOT NOtlCed, as Il was attributed to the eXeava-
tiOIN Of the cellar, for the purpose Of under
PIN Jog the building, In order that store might
National Republican., 1873-01-28

ANbait hVI'S1 baA Nahn
Toprovide means for this ma Rnincent Conosrt, Que
hundred thousand tickets only will be issued, large
portion Of which are already sold.
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole tickets tlO, halves ~, and quarters $40
Eleven whole tickets for AlOd No discount on less
than elO0 orders, Nothing could he more appropri
ate for tetents than tickets 10 this banquet of wealth
or mora likely to produce Krander satisfactory re
sultH The object Of this third Gift Concert IL the
enlargement and endowment o. the Public Library
Of Kentucky, which, by the special act authorizing
the Concert ita benefit il To be forever FREQ TO al
citizens 0f eyeTy state This Concert will be con.
nsSt&sd & Ike the nrst and second 4eretetors given.
and and baSinE them spd eygTythihs Necessary 70
ming % end ars npw gablished N the form q eir
who apply. The entire management OF this under
taking has been committed by tht trustees TO Hon
THOMAS T. BRA AMLETrE, late Governor Of Ken
tucky, to whom all COMMUNICATIONS pertaining to
the Git Concert should be addressed.
H. r. DURHETT, President,
W. n, IIALDEMAN, Vice Prealdent
DJQH,N s GAN ss2G,g Sc, Pgbli9 library q Ky.
Tickets are now ready for sale, aud all orders for
them, or applications for agencies, circulars, infor
nation, sc, will meet with prompt attention when
addressed to meaa below directed
Th0S. Z. BRAfalETTE, LOUISVILLE, ~,
jams W6B1m Agent Public Library Hy
National Republican., 1873-01-28
HmnllpoH.

The following cases OF smallpox were reported
10 the health onlce Saturday and yesterday;
one case at No. 42l seventh street, between
IiaTyland avenue and Z street northeast,
one at No. ISL + street southwest,
one at No. 626 X street southwest.
one at No. CIT ID street northwest.
The following deaths were also reported:
one In Goat alley, between Sixth and Seventh
nd and NJ streets northwest.
One on Tennessee avenue, between East
ApltOl aud streets poTtheast.
One on Maryland avenue, between Sixth and
sventh stI eets southwest.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
KninhIn TempInr.

call has been issued by the eminent com.
Inanders Of Knights Templar Of the four com.
lnanderies in this jurisdiction 10 meet In Joint
ronVentioenat the asylum, In Masonic Temple,
tomorrow evening ut O'Clock, 10 receive a
delegation from Washington Commandery No. I,
Uf Hartford, Connecticut II will be remembered
that this Is the commandery that made q pill
Rrimage TO this city and Mount Vernon In Sep
tembeT, and received most royal treatment from
the hands Of the Sir Knights Of this District.
What the object OF this visit Is has not yet tran-
pired, but Ii supposed TO convey the apprecla-
tlUu Of that commandery to the Templar MasOns
Tor their kindness while In this city
National Republican., 1873-01-28

be made on the level with the new grade OF
High street, but yesterday morning the crack
was noticed to have wldened to about one inch.
Workmen were at once put to bracing the build
ing, and at late hour last night all fears OF a
fan had disappeared. The family Of Mr.. John
McQuillan, who reside In the second story Of the
building adjoining, made hasty retreat to avoid
the danger. The settlement OF the walls
smashed many Of the windows. The discovery
Of the crack caused considerable excitement, but
upon finding all danger gone II subsidized.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
The IloslFuot,

II IL inlimated by the friends Of General L. L.
Applegate, oregon commissioner OF immigration,
that he may be Induced to favor our citizens
with specimen Of his powers as a lecturer-a
capacity In which he is distinguished by original
and novel characteristics, which render him a
formidable rival Of our most popular humOrists.
In his "WebfOOt" home General Applegate has
achieved an enyiAble and endurable popularity,
and his lectures recently delivered In San Fran
cisco and Salt Lake city are warmly commented
by the press Of those cities Our citizens will miss
a rare treat II they are denied the privilege of
hearing him. lie proposes remaining here for
for sometime.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
NnNN IerneN SocInl.

A meeting OF the committee on sOoiAble Of the
lew Jersey Association was held last night, and,
after discussion, u was resolved that the associ-
Ion give their nrst soolable OF the season on
Wednesday evening, February 10, at WillArds.
9he gentlemen Of the committee agree TO do all
IA their power to make this affair success, and
the splendid facilities OF the place chosen will
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Women,. CLrL.tInn A..oeIatIon.

The anniversary exercises OF this association
hlch are to take place this evening In Lincoln
All, promise To he intensely Interesting. II will
/ . remembered that the exercises commence a
O'Clock instead offs, as Mr.. Mlngins, Of New
OTk, leaVes town by the evening train. There
III be no'effou made TO take q collection by
Urgent appeals, but the usual passing Of the
National Republican., 1873-01-28

THERE Is a religious scot living In Bristol, VI.
who wash each others feet. They alt In rows,
back to back, when they perform thelr washing
service. They discard pork altogether, and live
principally on beans, brown bread and salt
water trout. Saturday they keep sacred, and
work on Sunday. The women wear tToWsers, or
anmeIhlng Ike the Blnnmer drohs.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Bonrd Of AppenIn.

Messrs. Riley A. shlnn, WIN. Wall, Z. J. Md
oleton, and Geo. Il. Wilson, with Major Hall
NupeTntendent OF assessments, as president, met
sc noon yesterday, at $50 FOur-and-a-hAlf street,
Q nd perfected an organization. A committee was
sppolnted 20 examine the assessOrs returns.
d hey will decide at their next session when TO
hold public session to hear appeals.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Masonic Hall.

Dr, Henion pOst loned his lecture last night on
Q count OF the weather. but announces that he
viii positively lecture AZ the above nail thls
! ~ uinusinr CVpCrmcnt8 Will be performed.
A AluissIll 20 rTutgt reserved seats 90 Genus.
Ilbrs open AZ 3 O'clock,
National Republican., 1873-01-28

AN Indianapolis man took his boy up stairs to
whip him, Rs requested by his stepInOther but
his tender feelings prevailed, and no told tho
urchin 70 take his coat on, hang II mp and yell
luHtily while II was whipped. The boy Obeyed
orders, but spoiled his chances for future similar
clemency by telling bis experience 70 the whole
neluhbOIhoOd
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Rurnlturn snIe.

We would call the attention Of our readers 10
the sale advertised by NJ tssrs. Latin 7 A ClelTy
to take place tnls morn az at No. OlJ o street,
between Ninth aud Ttuth treets northwest,
there beinga good collection Of desirable artlclU6
10 be sold,
National Republican., 1873-01-28

SARDINEs will soon be cheap, thanks TO severe
storms In Europe, by which great numbers OF
sardlnes were driven near to the Cornish coast,
enabling the fishermen from 1t. Ives and Port
Issac 10 catch them with seines TO the number OF
bO,OOd and 90, 900 70 the boat 4 decline In the
price Of this popular article Of food Ia fondly
nntICipated
National Republican., 1873-01-28
IL. rI,n. NIIIInr

We are panied 70 announce that DR.. Thomas
A Nor II gtil confined 20 mis- house, 1881 y street,
colsluu8nes Of fall received while visiting =
Itlen, On Tuesday night. His injuries were
mparatively slight, and we hope soon 70 sec
lis genial face again.
National Republican., 1873-01-28

A PORTLAND FRUIT DEALER caught an urchn
stealing nuts the other day, and proceeded To
administer condign punishment. The boy begged
to be released, because no had recently been
yaccinated fresh from the COW. "WhAt has that
10 do with ~" shouted the infuTiAted fruit
dealer "She was hooking COW, and 1t got into
my blood" was the whimpering reply.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
A nothcr Rrported Move Among the CLERGY

As an Offset TO the canard In some Of yesteT-
dtyS papers, 10 the effect that "Rey. j. j. keane,
ofbt. PatriCks church, In this city, will shortly
j1in the Paulist Fathers, we understand that
Father Walter has expressed some Intention Of
4 ing TO Join the Tfnppists.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
National Savings Bank,

,oner OF New York avenue and Fifteenth street
pays per cent per annum on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking houTs, Q to I; Satur.
days, . to I gnS At"ss
National Republican., 1873-01-28

W. NJ. sHusTER BRO, dry goods merchants
No. ple Pennsylvania avenue, are deductng ten
pCr cent. from their evening dress goods, i0r
cash; also, the same reduction on all other nne
moods.
National Republican., 1873-01-28

THE new Colonnahe hotel, Philadelphia, Pa, u
connected by iteet cars with the Pennsylvania
IailTOad depot.
National Republican., 1873-01-28

THos. 4. wAaoLMAr, auctioneer, will sell, on
Monday, February 10, at I O'Clock p. M, yaluaole
real estate, situate In in washington. The sale
By this nfm Of real estate, 10 have taken pace
January q, ls postponed until February >.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

CALL TODAY at Molans, corner OF Sixth street
and PENNSYLVANIA avenue. 81
National Republican., 1873-01-28
The Washington City savings Bank, +,

corner Of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue,
nays o per cent. interest Uu all dOposits, DepO,-
Ia can be made and drawn RI win
National Republican., 1873-01-28
CITY ITEMS.

Two NorEa, signed by A. L. Merriam and Kate
n. Merriam 10 the order ol Leonard D. Perkins
have been lost or mislaid. A suitable reward will
BE- paid Tor inc return of the same 10 Roberts a
Burr, street, near Seventh northwest
National Republican., 1873-01-28
Pigeon shooting.

Three pigeon matches came OF yesterday
afternoon at Jackson City, near the Long bridge,
on the Virginia side OF the river The attend
ance of those interested was very large. The
prizes were won by Messrs, Wendell. Glaze, and
Harris. Gentlemanly judges and referees were
present. and very ENJOYABLE time was had.
National Republican., 1873-01-28

A THREE-EroRY prcss-Drick house, with nine
rooms and all ,he modern improvements, on
Second street east, and also nice frame dwell
ling on Capitol HILL are offered for rent by Hester
a RyOn.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
DOyGMEnTy MARBLE QUARRY
~ 2SHsFF4TfylSSEtsEs 2SssF 4TfENlSSEtsEssIHhA u AwklSs COUNTY

II. ~. bOtsttEhTtt
SOLE OWNER AND PROPRIETOR,
OPERATED SINCE ls6L
The MARBLE used in the interior Of the United
supplied from this Quarry.
THE poUGHERTY MARBLE has been PRO.
nounced By dealers THE FINEST MAhBLE IN
THE WORLD" and IL Ia now more extensively used
this country than any other fancy marble
Address all orders (bl0Gks only)tO
X. ID. DOUGHERTY,
JA1oM, ,WAf3ms
National Republican., 1873-01-28
asa. Il. Ksnnrd,, Fine Grocer.

At my large and handsome store, No. 1900 Y
street northwest, am receiving daily as nne an
assortment OF the choicest family groceries as
ryer offered for sale In this city, and as low as
the price list Of any nrst-clAss house. My stock
consists OF the lnest teas, cOfces, sugar., spices,
foreign aud domestic fruits, pickles, Gordon
DuworthS preserves, table Injuries, French can
dies, and every article usually found In FIRST
class grocery.
refunded. As | give all orders my personal at
tsntiOn, and have but one price, those who may
favor me with their patronage may rely upon
being fairly dealt with. GRO. E. KENNEDY,
No, 1909 street northwest.
National Republican., 1873-01-28

WEN A BEvERipGE, under Odd FellowS hall,
yenth street, have beautiful assortment OF
decorated dinner sets.
National Republican., 1873-01-28
oRANDEsT SCHEME OF THE ACE,
$5OO,OOO Cash Gifts.
100000 for only $40,

Under authority uf special Legislative act Of March
ID, 1911, the trustees now announce
The Third Grand Gin Concert for the
Benefit OF the Public Library
Of Kentucky,