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got to do harder days work than that to de-
mollsh the REPUBLICAN. -. ,,.,
Colonel Carson, II ~ said, ends the most uin l-
cult problem ever offered for his solution IN nls
present predlcament between two dear FRIENDS.
It Is now Freddy, and now Billy. "H9w happy
could ] be with either were to'ner ae''
charmer away .,.,- ,,.,....,
dreams that Il may become necessary LOT MN 70
take the nomination himself IN the seventeenth
district, In order 10 settle the qucstior. Thls
course would certainly DO preferable 70 That OF
starving TO death, ike the mule between
two bundles OF hay. Let the Colonel reject
seriously upon II. IL may seem rather lowering
Of his dignity TO stoop to the legislative after
having served so long In the executive brsncn
OF the service, but then he has the example VI
John Quincy Adams before him, and ne may
take courage. But In any event we hope ne WI
keep cool, and sweettempered too. for these ar
excellent things IN public men as well A. N
domestic women. Perry called 81 this once las'
evening and Kindly gave the REPUBLICAN permits
sion TO 10 ahead. Thanks, Colonel.
IN. ). L. n. BOWEN.
We had almost forgotten to notice, neat, natty,
and raw though he was, as he awsys H. He
was very brief In his expression Of his apprecia-
lion Of the REPUBLICANS account OF the new
party. lie simply pronounced II "ali hnnoug.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
GEORGETOWN SCHOOLS.
Meeting Of tho GuardIans-Ncw BuIidinH .,
hr Rrrcfed

DC HFGCttu.
meeting OF the Board Of School Guardians Of
Georgetown was held last evening In tho old
Aldermens chamber; Anthony Hyde. president,
In the chair, and Mr.. Curtis secretary.
Mr.. Hyde reported that he had seen two gen.
tlemen who had promised TO make estimates for
putting roof on the High-street school build
Ing, but they had not furnished them up TO the
present time.
Mr.. Dunlop presented bill Of Alexander
Lennart, for plumbing, amounting 10 S5O.O5;
which was approved.
Mr.. Dunlop stated that he had given orders
for whtewashing the Montgomery street school
building, except the ceiling, and for cleaning up
the other school buildings.
The election OF q teacher Of the Male Gram
mar school was then considered. An application
for the position was read from Mr.. j. owens
Berry.
After considerable discussion the election was
postponed and the boari adjourned.
Previous 10 the meeting The members OF the
board and Gov. Cooke, constituting the building
committee, held private conference, at which
the Governor stated that funds would soon he
supplied for the new school building, and that II
would be completed In q short time.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
FAIRFAX COUNTY.


.,-- ~, ,,-.t,-
Farms : e"ns'en "."
Riycr-idc-Priee OF Lnnds-Useiui Les
sons In Farming.
uussron. Va. Aus,,,t "a. isfa
a.. =, .,.'n,. y, ~, ,a.,nn : i,ve,,
80 "' -. .aN' ..' w -. ' ..,,
interest In virginia anairs, ana IN promoting
her progress, the following may he In orler:
On last satur,,ay moruinr a small compapy of
,.,.n,,s ,,a -. nn,n1 ,rn,csento,, to-. n..-
i'on's, u"o w, ', ms ~ -
sage on board the IIltle hteamct AItoWi WIN
the obliging Captain nollingshegl, for Mount
Vernon and Riverside, the latter place being me
splendid, hiphly Improved farm OF colonel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
WASHINGTON AND POINT LOOKOUT
RAILROAD.

The following Ia q list Of the lands condemned
on section two Of tho Washington and Point
Lookout railroad passed over by the Jury OF In
junction yesterday; Alex. Gardens, 2,lO acres;
W. o. Nayior. I .S5; WIN. NJ. Smith, OIL; Law
mig, OOi; Geo. W. Duvali, O.2i; Leonard sprat,
0.25; Geo. W, Duyall, (D OCT; Horatio Shannon,
LOO; Frank Walsh, 0.5o; WIN. Talbert, Geo. Mat
tlngly, ageni,l IS; Isaac boston, O.s?; Fred.
0.b3: Robt Digs, O.id; John james, OBS; Dennis
Fry, 0.36; Mary Meredith, 0.3I; Wesley Fry, 0.52;
Henry Nuby, 092; J. Q. Mcintosh, 90; Andrew
Jackson, ole; James Oden and WIN. Parker, O.4l;
VIM. Stephenson, O.3i; WIN. Butler, 0 10; Hugh
Ewing, 0.2I; II. Denman, O.0i; Carroll Brent No.
!, O.96; Joseph Young, y So; Washington, i9O: II.
wick Young, 8.6i; Mary q. Young, LOT; 8. A.
Cox, $50, Lucan Berry, LII; Joseph Young, 80.
The Jury held session at the courthouse yester-
lay
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Yesterday aIsruias,s Fire.

Tue alarm OF nre yesterday morning, At
O'Clock, was caused by the discovery, by onicers
Scott and Lawrence, Of fire In the back build
ing Of the residence OF Mr.. Jas. McDermott, on
Missouri avenue, between Third and Four-and-a-
half streets. An effort was made TO turn In an
alarm from box %, but unsuccessfuliy. The ON
GERS next ran 10 box 81, but met with like result
oficer Scott then ran TO headquarters and caused
an alarm to be struck for box 81. The IRE de-
standing the flames had got some heAdway, the
IRE was extingulshed. The loss Ia over $1,000,
much OF II caused by the water; but had the ON
less the loas would not have reached half the
amount. As It was, the adjoining property made
a narrow escape from destruction. 30 long a
time elapsed between the discovery OF the dre
and the sounding Of the alarm that the neighbors
were very apprehensiye for the safety Of their
property.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

Mr.. Clay Ford, 50 long favorably known as q
theatrical manager. was In the city yesterday,
and has assumed control OF Wallis opera house,
and will open the season on Monday evening,
of''Under the Gaslght." Thls Is one OF the most
attractive dramas OF recent composition. Mr..
Ford will put it on the stage here In the best
style as TO scenery, etc., and will have q CON-
throughout. That the piece will have a sue
cessful run and the season be brilliant one, all
who are acquainted with Mr.. Ford's abilities and
diet,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

Last night Mrs. Bella Young. daughter OF
Cranston Lowrie, esq, OF the Post once Depart
ment, gave display Of her spiritual power over
matter to about thirty persons, by lifting from
the moor, without apparent physical exertion,
one end Of piano used on the occasion, and en-
abliug others, among whom was . small boy, 10
do the same by placing her hand upon theirs.
The plano was ponderous, and bafied the en-
deayors OF the same parties to raise 1t when
not so aided.
Much amusement was created by the an
nouncement by Mrs. Young TO q skeptc gentle
man present, who took position behind her TO
see II everything was all right that the medium
was Withdrawn by his standing there. This, Of
secret springs or wires around, which he dill
gently sought for, but In vain. Mrs. Young ex-
planned that, owing 10 the heat, her spiritual
power was not strong last night.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

The following brochure was suggested by
the famous Winston Romans imbroyllo. Al
about how shep. Homans ceased 10 be act.
uary for the Mutual Life Insurance Com.
pauy, the why's and the whcrcforcs, with sun
dry other particulars Of interest too numcr.
Gus to mention, will be found cuibalmed
below:
NURSERY RHYMES FOR CIlILDREN'S EN-
D0WMENrS.
SING SONG or SIXTY.
Sing q song Of sixty
Million dollars stored,
Six and thirty trustees
All In Boar1.
When the Board was opened
How they voted "Yesl'
Ia support unanimous
VI the worthy PRES.
PREs. was In his once
Counting DER the money,
VICE was with an agent
Looking bland aud sunny,
Actuary angrtly
Was auditing his woes,
Along came Unanimous
And nipped on his nose.
suEr.
Shep. was an actuary,
Shep. was sport,
Shep. came to my house
To audit report.
went to Shops house,
Shep. was on his yacht,
shep. was beaten In the race,
Audit he would not.
Snep. was growing at his luck
In his little bed,
Down came the Board and put
A mansard on his head.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
ReHnlIn In Haild.

The following permits to build have been IT,
sued since last report; VIM. Hughes, two-story
frame store-room, corner OF Twenty NTH and N
streets northwest; John McClelland. two-story
brick stable on New York avenue, between Thir-
teen and Fourteenth streets northwest; Charles
Humphreys, twO-story frame dwelling on First
street, between ID and v streets southeast: sainl
Kerr, o le-story brick store on Twelfth street,
betwt en- Pennsylvania avenue and * street
nOrthN es Womens Christian ASS oclatioD, one
story Il am home building. lTx6i feet, on the
east side OF Thirteenth street, between Il and
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CITYITEMS.



: Never triae with what are called small az.
mcne disorder easy Of control at nrst, 10
nesleoted for few weeks, may become mortal
you L Ss aoo %0s sh 70 %S
all maladles enter the system. II you feel Ian
guild, Inert, and, TO use common expression,
once 70 Hos,etter's Stomach Bi,ters. Thst great
urgently need; 4 Z nerve food. BY IL tonic
ton becomes regular, easy, perfect; while It's
mild, cathartic properties relieve the bowels
from oes,rucilons and its Alternative operation
the mlseres Of dyspepsia, aud thor include al
most every unpleasant feeling that belongs To
physical disease and mental wrctchedness, this
potent tonic Is certain and speedy balm. -.
'TuKrR NAME rs LEGION" may DO applied 10
those who DE annually Of sonsumptlon, a.
isss ,s ssi sssT T%g ss: q d. q npS
WA cherry Is largely Instrumental In attaining
The new Colounade Hotel, Philadelphia. Pa
mas wen deserved popularity, Ym b
The rkoriE have been 40 much imposed upon
by several worthless sarsaparilias that We arc
en- 70 30 able to recommend preparation
whlch can DO depended on a. containing the
virtues Of that invaluable medicine, aud IN
worthy OF tho publln Confidence. Doct. Ayers
sSs Tn an ssrs.ys ssa sHrs e
...-. Cincinnati Lion Lager, H.r.
lust received and for sale In Casks and hotties by
the agents, Palmer Green, Georgetown, D. q.
Hw' Tho Finest Lager Beer ......
now In the District Ia from the Lion Brewery,
s% ss o H,n ss Dsl
dozen, pint bottles.
We Are Convisced ..I
l all shaa, -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

Mr.. Geo. H. Price, No. 933 Louisiana avenue,
has been appointed by Colonel y. T. Suit agent
for the sale OF his celebrated fruits, grown on
his farm at suitland, Prince Georges county,
Nd. Mr.. Price will receive his flrst lnstallment
to-day, when they will be put on the market.
The class OF frults produced from this renowned
farm guarantee for them ready sale aud 70 give
entire satisfaction to all. Already large orderA
have been received by Mr.. Price.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
Deposit Your Savings In the German- Amer
Icnn Savings Hank,

No. SO Seventh street, opposite the Post once
Department. Blk per cent. per annum paid on
deposits remaining for one calendar month or
longer. Three per cent. per annum paid on the
average daily balances OF accounts, subject TO
cheek at sight. Deposits made on or before Sep
TENDER draw interest from September /. Trus-
tees individually liable for deposits. Call for o
copy Of the regulations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
Accident

Yesterday mofnlng, while some laborers were
engaged In unloading stone for the Board Of
Public Works from a vessel lying at slxth-street
wharf. the derrick broke, and q piece OF timber
from the same fell on the foot OF Nelson Hackett,
inluTlng II to h I'll an extent that 1t was found
necessary TO am. ltato II above the ankle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
LETTERS FROM TINE PEOPLE.
THE wAwAsrr DISASTER.

4
10 ne Efi,or n the National Rsp.biies-, e. II
srE: In the cyhie OF vesteriav ,ead an editorial
an the tea,f,bo a., .,,,,,., n. - ,...,,.,,a. ~
M. n. . ,,,-ey S.oi..u :" tuo 'n'o'ussuo" ~
'ne Ia'e WaWaset disaster, and prediction OF
the findings OF the commission which seemed 10 |
that an va have 40 n ah,nas,,.,. =, a...r,n.,.
a,.,n. a.. ..s..,- - e,..''e'ooo, ooio
" w, ene nVesuRauon, the commission would |
pe allowed TO mako up their report without any
order I propose 10 nave I-,,n ,nn, ,,,,,,s.,an,
a few words npop Inc subiech ,inxg M ~ .a
that have read ali ma sa,, aIo. NY ~ sy
YOUR Columns. and tns isv ny puomsnea N
steamboats, and nave spriSrd =, ..r re s,ws,
conclusion from the editor N ina csgs "'"eie"'
testincd that the vessel uss IN nv sac, tonp,,,on
newly ntted 10 and amply spnni,.d w,,s Nv,
saving apparatus. q at1o hos ns MN ne
rying nifty 10 sixty each. and ahout dva nnr,,raa
District ""D' oe''e' IN tnc''
The testimony Of the most tn,eiiige,, n, Tho
passengers, such as Col NORTH Josn faaa ya AM
wise, Miss McPherson, AMI otbers' no W. "a ,hat
everything that could be was done 10 ave The
rapidly after the re WIS rst dlscoYereS mn 10 10
the language Of John Read. eaa ain onc mInnta
from the time the alarm was given no morisi
man could have got from the forward 10 I'M af.
ter-part Of the boat" - " ''''U - -
uuenced BY his Feelings he wo1ld have maac a
VERY different statement, "a be mai IN h,s
charge his brothers whole family who vepe
lost; hut after the terrible excitement no had
sxps,Iieneed va, over, hls Judgment could not
oricers or men, but, upon tho contrsry' an
proyed their conduct ~ '' w
Much has been said with regard To the fa,,ure
oughly cleared IN mi nnon III. sn,,cc, Raw
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

Yesterday, in the supreme Court Of this Dis
trict, Isaac Robinson sued Fanny Robinson,
seeking release from the bonds OF matrmony.
lie alleges that he was married In 1868, and that
the defendant has deserted him and engaged In
aduller0us practices,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

How Tive Gesrsstow,, GesiIemea Settled
q Dispute.

David Holiday and James Hunter, two young
men residing in Georgetown, had a dIfiiculty at
the picnic at AnslostAn Island Monday night,
and In order to settle the dispute determined TO
resort to the prize ring; so at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon they repaired TO the brick-yard, about
half mile from the Aqueduct bridge, and made
arrangements for the night. There were about
nifty persons present from Georgetown and the
immediate vicinity to witness the contest for
pugillstic- honors. The light soon commenced,
down, giving him q severe blow on the Jaw,
which 6rokeit. Several more rounds were fought
without much damage TO either party, when
Holiday bit Hunters little niger. aud this was
declared "foulr and the night was decided In
favor Of the latter. Holiday was beaten quite
badly, but Hunter escaped without much injury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
CAMP MEETING CLOSED.
LAST SCENES ATTHE GREAT GATHERING

nldnisht WeetiuH and Its Rerults-Iterume
efohc Werk zone ana tue eooa accom-
D pIi,bed-Jutcre.tIpa Statistic, - Genes
49,. Y,,,,.,,.- ..,,,. Ar C.,or.a Pc.
uie-Tbe De.rr,sJ t,,mp.
So
Tyrsn.y tbx uwnst ~ ',s Mp
,...-l.. 1870, ,,, nusus :. zoe, al
The approach OF twilight yesterday found
twenty-five hundred persons within the Units Of
~. INn,.s, .a,v,.a. n.n,,,,.s - ,na nor.s,,n,
w.. usa. pvouna' " ."o ooose'u'
httet tne ohf's'an poiuon o' ,ns large hssem-
bly, had partaken OF the Lords supper, In the
admiuistr alton Of which thirty Of the Clergy as
s,s,ed I. h,,.f resnltc was taken for sumner
800 -. =, an = an ,.he, Inc .o,na n sine,
winch was Nv o'so y. W. "heh ne SUN" " s'nk-
ing In the mccting-tcnt summoned nunureus pc
meath the canvas, and as many more anxlously
sought entrance, and failing to secure this,
-, A., No $500. ,oanna over m. shou,do,s
r,oon ~ sou hasssn, p eeps tN az dnyonsI,
o. ono anosn y, snu i , nms aan III
he proceedings V Of The hour This WIN
grew lnon y, ~ i a,, anu , s,o'p y,
ior aid, while ,6s sanstlaed Of nc audience were
shuou,,Eug un., s,o,,., w., ,,,,s, ia,ns
nn y, sneu ~, ~ ma, bans1 """ ""'''
cousos ~ uon VI ,my,n ,. :, Gall %, .o.,,,.
"a ,"p NV ten, nj ose IN
en,,,c ann y, In ~ sn,rit al arr ana /
p,vycss.W,u W. .o',neu W W. P. 49, s.s
a.. Lg.iy sn n on .ne m ne p s,l,ms
,hem IL Their sp,ri,nsl 1istresa' All HrfivInc Al
me w 'u ~ ee,ng was Continued NV ns
mon u o ,ng ags po ., and
sIa,Sg st,rrinu words ~ alarm IN s,nneps'
so"u,., lin ssgec,,nns,o ,nv,,s,,ons 70 I'm.
an,p,nna, hn,c,, "hnra ,nwaras M aS,x ner
monrners psnoa waeae ap~ ss, On nuT per-
so"' "eie o'"'' :" M,nS,auT ""' p'a''''
| The exercises had continued In prayer. song.
x,ns,s s,nn ma rsr,,ai ~ nsrs,rs, es1er,ences
Mmo,s ,,,nas ihe ar rasonpaed 70 tss famii
isr noie. of ,he DoSoioqy' In ihsnksriyina and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

corner Of Seventh and streets, having ntted up
his store so a. TO conform to the new grade, Ia
now prepared TO receive those who wish 70 pur-
chase boots and shoes Of reduced prices, Is he IL
DESTROYS Of selling out his present well.selected
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

The Board OF Public Works have ordered the
following new sewers; A l5-inch sewer on 3
street, from Tenth to Twelfth street northwest;
a l2-inch pipe sewer on y street, from Ninth III
Tenth, south side; l2-lnch pipe sewer on v
street, from Eleventh TO Twelfth, south side; q
i2.lnch Pipe sewer on both sides Of y street,
from Fifth " Seventh northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

Taho Osfe q heur vhtuhoses.
Call and examine the lre and burglar-proof
vaults Of the safe Deposit Company. corner New
YORK avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe-keep-
Ing Of securities, jewels, slivcr-ware, or other
valuables. Rents, from ton To sixty dollars per
annum, according TO sine. No business man can
AFFORD 10 do without them.
Taks ,edynineJ from tAs Chiedgo and Boston Ires.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

The following Ia the programme for the music
at the Capitol grounds this evening: Quick
March; Polka Mazourka, by Hermann; Overture
Triomphale, by Gantes; selection from uugue-
nots, by Meyerbeer: Waltz, "Bluo Dinube,n by
Devils Call, !" by Schacht.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

TIE waskinstss City savings Bssh,
corner OF Seventh street and Louisiana avenue
payss per cent. interest on all deposits Depoa-
Its can be made and drawn At will.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

The Man "who Got Shot ut savas-'-,
can stu be supplied: also, a good supply OF
guns, pistols, caps powder, wads, &C., &c., cheap
for cash. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
THE KIRxwooD HOUSE.


liz ronDlrte Rgluyeuatlou.
Tho .n,r,, a. ,wn,a,omon, ncrr,a.,,,r ovorx
~ 'p'n " nnp'o'' ~ pei.n'a'"s wv
heouon OF the CITY ana iniusihe us power INTO
all the business relations OF our citizens, has
been felt with equal force in our hotels, While
All Of them nave been improved. A most no,lre-
-, 80. -. ~. .. .'r' -. 49,. ',s "o''.V
hoie chAhee LOT Tue better mas taken place In the
famous and historic hostolrie known the world
over 70 the travelling public as the kirkwood
house, corner o. Pennsylyania avenue aud
Twelfth street, Within brief period the ofice,
reading-room, billiard room and baf-room have
been entirety temodeled. Inc dining hall has
been enlarged and made IN every way more con-
venlent Inc main pafior and tue smaller pri-
vaie ones have been made fresh aud attractive
with new and rich adornments, fashionable fur-
nlture and handsome carpets, but perhaps best
o. All the Aeeping-rooms OF the kiIkwood have
,nc , o. new seu clean eeus nnc linen
anu ample conven ,,,s lot ,he na'h.
A.. &c., THk Nhw fhorMkfoRt
NJ; orenory, mas tne means at MS command,
anu proposes 10 use tnem 70 render the home ne
1ne.s tne public all that me public could wish,
IVr MI Nrcgory comes 70 washington 1rtm the
Guy oi new nork win most enviAble reputa-
ZION as a business man, and he has already dis
plnyeu mere vim, energy nnd promptness IN
Sonuucung the business % the klrkwood that
mas won the complete confidence OF 4 his WASH
lngton ncq1alhtances. MT. gregory mas been an
omoer IN the service OF the American navy, and
10 army and naval circles ne IL widely known as
apopuhf i1cnn. In tnis respect the kukwo0l
last pecoming tue hcauqnarters OF uniformed
ncU.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
A Wax's Sketch OF Cn.ar.

Julius Cesar-Au ancient Roman Of celebrity.
He advertised TO the eject that he had rather be
nrst at Rome than second In Q small village. He
was man OF great muscular strength. Upon
one occasion he threw an entire army across the
Rublcon. A general named Pompey met him In
couldn't hold Q Roman candle 10 Julius. We are
assured, upon the authority OF Patrick Henry,
that Caesar had his Brutusn The unbiased
reader Of history, however, will conclude that,
on the contrary, Brutus rather had CGsar. THIS
Brutus never struck Inc as an unpleasant man
TO meet, but he did Caesar. After addressing
few oral remarks to Brutus In the Latin Ian
guAge Caesar explredy His subsequent career Ia
without interest. Cesar was bald, which Grant
Is not, and wore Q laurel ny brush 10 conceal the
billiard ball which he called head.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

The subscriber has now fresh supply Of cages
lust received from the manufacturers.
Jos. l.. SAVAGE,
Pcnnsyivania avenue and Tenth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27
Nntieunl snyinrs BNuk,

J. II. sauIer a. Co.,
Bankers, No. l4is Pennsylvania avenue, pay
per cent on all deposit.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

The heaters who arc on q strike at one Of the
Chicago rolling mills earn from eight to ten dol
lars per day. They must be men OF great skill,
and upon their knowledge OF the tint OF the
bloom depends the value OF every pound Of Iali
produced,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-27

corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street,
pays per cent. per annum on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking hours to 4; sAtpf.
days, . to Z and In a. &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON Monday, Dec. %. 1873.
Reports received the Treasury Department from the
Rev DR.. Newman, Special Agent dated Shanghai. Nov.
T. state that he expects DO in Calcutta Jan. L. At
Pekng he investigated the Of the decrease in Amer
lean expectation OF cotton drills to China and
tained this trade has superseded by the Brit
drills. the manufacturers OF which initiate the Amer
lean trademarks and underse the American markets
The Chinese prefer American drills bnt the fraudulent
trademarks the British goods have deceived tho pur
chasers Our expectation has fal en of from from go,
pieces per while the British exporta
tons Increased from 900 to about 10000 pieces
stated in last nights dispatches that
Assistant Attorney General Hill before Commit
tee on Judiciary relative to the nomination OF
George III. Williams to be ChefJustice Mr.. Hill has
had comm uDicat0n whatever with the Committee on
that subject
Tho Department Of State has received telegram from
the Conso at Hong Kong. announcing that the King Of
Portugal had. by proclamation. prohibited the cOoe
trade at Macao, and had closed the 0arracOons
The Treasurer to-day began tho payment OF interest
due Jan. l, without rebate.