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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
PROPOSALS FOR TOBACCO.
UNITED STATES ARMY BEIipTSo
OFFICE PURCHASING AND DkPoT
COMMISsARY OF BSIsTENlE.

NEW YORK CITY, June IS ls7{ ]
at this efics until u oeiocS M, JSiS Is, ia,
for supplying for the use Of the United Staes Army
Any thousand pounds Of manntaStured toba SEQ:
General, within six months subsequent . date OF
award Of contract to be increased as mucl as ffty
Proposals will state what kind Of leaf pbaeco is
to be used, and when such leaf,was rased and
to be machine or handmade: whsz and here the
OWE T%EsT r TaoUs1ND Pos1s of th.
tobacco contracted for must be mrae and eliveIed
tract. The remainder must be made and dIiyered
WITHIN four months thereafter, provided The Sub
Coz Sounds to be delVeFed per Son:h stii he
entire amount has been delivered and secepted.
the first parsgrsph or this sdver,iss@sn. must Be
made and delivered, in addition 70 the ablye, at
I'll the has Been rsssne md
The tobacco must be made In plugs Weighing
sSe ssanasfd Which % hSs ss 81
the Subsistence Department;
The tobacco must be paekSsd, eIadlS Of q
each case containing eight tsD caddles. TIN case to
be head-lined and securely strapped for shpment.
proposed TO be furnished must Accompany pro-
posals, and be referred to therein. References viii
ease 70 Be furnished, as to kInf and conduOn OF
An oficer r. Of the Subsistence department and an
expert will inspect the sampIesithe leaf tobe used
and the tobacco In process OF mAnulaettre, and
The toSssco viii be accepted which In all s,pec,,
Is deemed TO be best for the uso OF the amy, the
ali BIDS Which, in ther Judgment, y Is not eor The
Interest Of the Government 10 arcept.
TsS ,ss wa1 S
and meaning, and VINO viii enter lnto band N
the sum Of ten thousand dollars Y that eject, II
required VIII "sn the OiDs as H. RsMoRRS SeSser'
jels-st Brevet Brgadler gen. andC.s.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sc. notice to gas consumers.

See notice to gas consumers.
Several large font rooms for rent.
Coal Of all kinds at Stephenson Bros.
Sabbath school picnic Of Wesley chapel.
Carriages of all kinds at r. H. Graham's.
rent.
See card Of VIM. O. Morrison, carpenter and
builder. VI
Dry goods remnants at half price q. Began 4
Wylie's.
A gents linen cuff, with gold Masonic button
has been lost.
Latimer Olesry viii sell, on Friday, June 20
Q lot Of furniture.
B. H: Warner viii sell, on Thursday, July 9, q
valuable tract OF land. .
W. L. Wall & %. will sell, on Friday, June 10
lot Of household furniture. 80,
Thos. Downing will sell stands In the Northern
Liberty market this afternoon.
Duncanson Bros. will sell, on Thursday, June
Is, horse, wagon and set Of harness. .
W. L. Wall Co. will soil, on Friday, June 20
stock and fixtures Of 3 photograph gallery.
Lstimer & Cleary will sell, on Monday and
Tuesday evenings, large assortment Of books.
Proposals for dimension stone and cutting FOR
the United States courthouse and post otics at
Parkersburg, Va
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
AUCTION SALES ToDAY.

BY Duncanson Bros: a
At 10 o'clock, at No. TO Market Space, the
store now occupied by 5. H. Bacon, ESQ.,. his en-
tire stock of fine family groceries, liquors, &c.
At $50 O'Clock, valuable improved real estate
on street north, between Seventeenth and
Eighteenth streets west, in Michler row.
BY Thos. Bowling:
At 4 o'clock, suburban property, houses and
building lots, at College Lawn.
BY George Truesdell:
At o'clock, o desirable residence on Rhode
Island avenue. a
BY E. ]. Sweet:
At o'clock, improved property on Sixth street
northwest, consisting OF three-story brick
house.
BY B. H. Warner:
At o'clock valuable unimproved property on
the south side Of street, between Ninth and
Tenth streets northwest.
BY Latimer & Cleary:
At 10 O'Clock, at No leI Fifteenth street. supe.
rior household furniture, oil paintings and en-
cravings, bronzee, ornaments, Office furniture
bookcases, carriages, harness, and carpenters
TOOLS.
West End market.
BY Green Williams:
At o'clock, at their auction rooms, fifty-seven
building lots In Huntington, without reserve.
BY Jos. F. Kelley:
AT 8 O'Clock, valuable brick residence on K
street, near st. Aloysias' church, in square
No. 675.
Confirmation sale Of Stalls in the new Northern
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
4 SCENE IN THE POLICE COURT.
THE v1c1ssrrUDEs OF AN uNPRo-
TECTED HUSBAND.


Yesterday while the United States District
attorney was busily engaged in fling informa-
lions against multitude of law-breakers, who
had been secured by the Police Court, an able
bodied man entered his office, and desired to
file an information against his wife.
"What has your wife doneP said the attor-
ney, glancing wisely over his glasses, ct the
same time surveying the personal appearance
of the complainant With searching glance.
"Done," said the witness, with an expression
of surprise. sDone; why boss, she's done
enough for regiment Of women. l never did
see SIGH q woman for stirin' up dust In the
household affairs. Why it's dangerous to be
safe when she's around. Twas only last night,
and yer honor I'd say It II was goin' home TO
glory this very even, that she riz right up IN
Bed. drew a razor from her sleeve, waved it for
q moment in midair, and then said she'd give
me Just two minutes to say my prayers In"
ttWhat did she do theni' asked the attorney,
with twinkle in his eye.
uDo thenp continued the man, becoming
more excited, "why riz mp, too, and says l,
wife, lay that ar razor down, for you might
cut the baby;' and then she commenced cuttin'
and slashin' about the bed like lunatic, and
telIin' me that she'd Discriminate me If it cost
her weeks washin'. Yer honor, she washes
for a Twin, and serve the Board of Public
Works. Said /, wife, hold onp but she didn't
hold. Not much. She kept right on dashin'
and driyin' at me with the razor until heaved
myself out on to the floor"
ttWhat did she do thenp again inquired the
attorney, with smile.
"Why she jest got right out Of that ar bed, !"
continued the witness, "and went for the
kitchen, and"
"what did you go to the kitchen fort" inter-
rupted the counsel. "
f'Wen, yer honor, thought could get q
little rest cut there"
''Did you get itf' asked the attorney.
"Get it." vociferated the complainant, "get
itp' Well, don't guess did; not any. That
are woman come q flynn down the back stairs
like house afire, and before knowed it she
had me by the back of the neck, and was
threatenin' to open me up wild the razor. And
here, yer honor, is where rmight have done
wrong, but knowin' that 1t was my only
chance, 1 seized the razor, knocked her down
with the butt of my knee, and got away from
the premises"
The attorney then called in the wife, and
after hearing her statement, which contra
dicted the mans in many respects, he filed an
information against both in order TO get at the
truth of the matter in court.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
THE LEGISLATIVE STEAL.
NOT so MUCH STOLEN AS WAS SUP
POSED


1t would appear that others besides the read
ers of THE REPUBLICAN have found out that
the steal at Legislative Hall did not amount to
much after all, and that a great deal which
was done in fun and in bantering spirit in
regard to the affair was given more serious
consideration than it was worthy of. Now
comes Henry Beverly, and disclaims having
signed the note accredited to him, and believes
some persons maliciously disposed originated
it. He affirms that the statement of his
actions published in THE REPUBLICAN yester-
day is the only correct account given thus far.
Delegate Urell pronounces the entire publ
cation, in an evening paper, false as far as he
is concerned, and backs It with his affidavit.
Mr.. Andrew Gleason denies most positively
that he removed the clock from the building,
or had any intention Of so doing, but states
that, in company with other gentlemen, and
while in the hall, they began joking on differ
ent subjects and one said that he dare not re-
move the clock from the hall. In q spirit of
sport he took the clock down, carried It to the
Speakers private room, on the second floor,
from which place it was afterwards brought
and returned to its position on the wall.
He thinks the article rather small for steal
ing, and believes that he is still able to pur-
chase one should he need it for his home. He
thinks the messenger could not have been
very vigilant, or he would have as promptly
noted the return of the CLOCK as he made haste
to report its disappearance.
1t seems that all of the articles except a
few triiing things as comb or nail-brush
have been returned, and that the tremendous
steal dwindles into almost myth.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
FOR FUEI.
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT AND
Discussing OFFICER,
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
LgHINGEnN Ii A. Lima L..

W u. u. June 1, le1t. j
sealed proposals will be renewed at this ONCE
July. for furnishing fuel for the Post ONCE De-
For the delivery and storage Of $50 tons e. 30
pounds OF the best quality OF Baltimore Company
Coal.
Forthe delivery and storage Of 30 tons q, 20
pounds) Of the best quality Baltimore Vein White
All the above Coal to be thoroughly screened and
free from slate, and delivered within sixty days
from the date OF the contract, and stored in tie
vaults tthe Department before the party furnish
Also, US cords Of the best Oak Wood, wen seas
seasoned and sound, Pine Wood.
The above to be delivered in sixty days from the
date Of the contract, to be corded at the Depart
ment building as may be desired.
The whole to be weighed measured by the in
spector appointed under the act OF Congress OF
July II, 1870, the weight to be according TO the
scales Of the Post Office Department.
Average samples OF the Coal TO be contracted for
Bids for the different articles Will be opened in
the office of the Superintendent. in the presence OF
July.
The Department reserves the right to reject all or
any portion Of the bids received, II deemed for the
interest OF the Department so to do.
satisfactory bond will be required for the faithful
performance of the contract within ten days after
Satisfactory certificates from the shippers must
be shown the Superintendent, certifying thar the
Coal delivered to them 1.-THE contradictory Is the kind
reQuiredby the Department. -
e. ID. CHENOM 1FH
superintendent and Discussing ofdcer, Post Once
Nnn tgUN
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
THE SPADE HOMICIDE.
THE KILLING OF THE COLoRED MAN
CARROLL PUNISHED.

THE KILLING OF THE COLORED MAN
CARROLL PUNISHED.
In the Criminal Court yesterday the case of
Joseph Settle, alias Ross, for the murder eff
Daniel Carroll, was called. The homicide was
committed on the 18th of last March. Mr..
Harrington appeared for the Government, and
Messrs. Henkle and Garrett fort the defence.
There was only one witness sworn, and the
facts appeared to be as follows: Settle was
about going to work at o'clock in the morning,
carrying shovel, when the deceased said he
would fight him, and rushed at the accused
who struck his assaIlant on the head with the
shovel causing his death. The case was sub
q .ftNr nm "A,
of fifteen minutes they returned a verdict 81
guilty of manslaughter. Several witnesses
testified to the good character or tho ssO4sod,
and his mother stated that he was but sixteen
years of age. The court sentenced the prisoner
to three years in the Albany county peniten-
tiary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
LITERATURE.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.

REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.
This work for 1873 has just been received.
1t is full of interest to those who wish to be-
come acquainted with the transactions of the
Institution. The report comprises fifty pages,
and is simply an index to what may be learned
in detail BY consulting the library and museum
of the Institution and to the transactions of the
year. From It we learn that the Institution
has correspondence with 2, AS foreign estab-
lishments; that the library has received in ex-
change, during the year, of books, pamphlets,
maps and charts, an aggregate numbero OF 5,697.
The student, the antiquarian and the historian
would derive much information from perusal
of this report, but the result would naturally
be that the appetite would only be whetted to
keenness which could alone be satiated by q
consultation upon all the works enumerated.
The stranger and sight-seer who walks through
the library and museum of the Smithsonian
can form little idea of the vast stores of in
formation which they contain. These stores
are being continually increased year after year,
and form no mean portion of the literary and
scientific wealth of this nation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE.
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE
CLASSICAL DEPARTMENT.

ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE
CLASSICAL DEPARTMENT.
The ffty-seyenth annual commencement of
the classical department of Georgetown COL
lege, takes place at the college building this
morning at 10 o'clock, and promises to be
highly interesting. The order of exercises is
as follows: Salutatory, Geo. P. Fisher, jr.;
This World of Ours, Walter s. Perry; Arbitra-
ton, VIM. C. Niblsck; Science and Religion,
lEf5tPTU eTiRdla Of aassTees
tion.of prizes.
The following is the list Of graduates: Wal
ter ]. Ball, Ind; VIM. NJ. Brent, Nd; Charles
OBJ. Cowardin, Va; VIM. H. Dennis, D. c.;
Ezequiel de Ella, Buenos Ayres; Edward j..
Grifis, Md; Chas. c. Lancaster, Md; VIM.
c. Niblack, Ind; Walter 8. Perry. D. c.; Thos.
Ewing Sherman, D. c.; Thos. A. Stephens, D.
c.; James F. Tracey, N. Y; Claude Van Bib
Der, Nd.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
FOR FUEL.
DEPARTMENT. OF THE INTERIOR, |


WASHINGTON, ID. C., June 20. 1874
Sealed proposals will be received until Y o'cloekl
m, TUESDAY, July q, 1874, for furnishing tuei
for this Department, Wis
For one thousand a. 000) tons G. 40 pounds 20 the
toni best quality OF Baltimore Company White Ash,
No. I. Anthracite Furnace Coal Also, three nun
dred t0) tons e. $40 pounds to the toni best qnaity
of Shamokin Coal, stove and crate sizes The aoove
coal must be delivered within sixty (6ol days from
the date OF the contract and stored In the wants OF
the Department buildinge in satisfActorY mannes,
before the party furnishing will be paid. Certln-
Gates from the shippers must be shown 20 the super
iHtendent certifying that the coal furnished tnem
il the kind required by the Department.
ALSO, atty 500 cords ll-seasoned Oak WOOD sno
seventeen 1) cords best quality OF 'Bakers," fIne
Wood. The above wood must be corded At the De
partment buildings as may be Desired The Whole
TO be inspected. weighed or measured ana certlnee
20 in accordance with an act OF Congress approved
The bids win be opened in the ONCE OF the Super
intendent in the presence OF such bidders as may
satisfsctory bond will be required Of the sue
cessful bidders the faithful performance OF tne
contract. The right to accept or reject any or All
bidsis reserved BY the Department. oowrS ~
- - d. n, wv ~,
ieaa jy7, I4&H Acting Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
NO PROPERTY GONE, FROM THERE.

TNOf IIIEhES
In regard to the story of the removal Of the
furniture from the Legislative hall, st is only
justice to the members of the Council to say
that nothing belonging to the District govern
ment has been disturbed. On the Friday pre-
vious to the adjournment Mr.. Brooks intro
duced resolution, that was passed, directing
that an inventory in triplieate be taken of all
the property belonging to the District Of Co
lumbia used in the Council chamber, and the
president was directed to retain possession
until he could turn over the same in accord
ance with law. The directions have been faith
fully carried out, the clerks are making the
inventory called for, and the property will in
due time be placed in the hands of those
authorized to receive It. The chamber pre-
sents the same business-like appearance as
when the members departed from it, not even
inkstands, pens or paper having been removed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
FOR STATIONERY.
DEPARr,rExr on srArs.June u, i

=
Sealed proposals for furnishing sttiOnerYior the
year ending June 90. 1875, VIII be Hceived at this
Department until Sth day Of J9e, 1874 a. L
Blank forms for bidding win be furnished upon
The dds win be considered and ,ccspted or re-
jected item by item; and this trTisennent and
the proposals, so far as accepted the Secretary
Of State, and the bond accompaHAng the zane,
shall constitute the contract betwin the Govern
ment and the bidder or bidders, nndto further con-
The articles contracted for must oeurnlshed non,
20 orders from the Department, = =
The entire quantities of each arAcle will, how
ever, be called for during The year.H J. Il
Each proposal must besgnsd BY pc Individual O.
hrm making u, and be accompanletby abond. with
sufficient saretles, in sun equal y hftG per cent.
tss oS or 81 Sd he lIo
reside or do business, on form tone furnished By
the Departments conditioned for flrnlshlng such
portions Of the articles As may be vtrde under
All deliveries will be subject 70 i1pecton By an
expert detailed for the purpose BY te SGrctary OF
State, and the delivery OF an tnferiotArtse viii be
deemed sufficient cause to annul the entfact At the
Deliveries must Be kes OF charseh theDeparl-
ment Of State, Washington. ~ -
The failure TO comply with any onl order under
State, operate as forfeiture Of the sntre penalty
Of the bond; or the Secretary Of St4e nay direct
the purchase. In open market, Of su Quantities Of
any articles as shall be necessary pply the de
contractors nifty per centhm Of the price which ID
Proposals unaccomp panied 6y 81 sfsotory bond
awarded only " established manufacturers or Or
Proposals % be Addressed to the usaersigned and
marked Proposals for Stationery; -, ,,au
le15-t9 Secreary OF Stale.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
ROCK ENON.

We are not surprised to learn that many Wash
fngtonians Of the FIRST respectability have deter
mined to spend at least portion Of the season al
the famous and life giving mountain resort Of
Rock Enon. 1t Is o lovely place to 20 for pleas
ure alone, but the nine medicinal springs at Rock
Enon constitute o most attractive feature for al
who are in any way afflicted with disease OF
suffering from the effects Of last winters fashion
able campaign. We have no hesitsncy in most
cordially recommending Rock Enon and the atten
tion Of landlord Wormley, who is now already
for his guests.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
ST. PETER,S SCHOoL,

The annual distribution Of premiums to the
students Of this fourishing school, conducted
by the Sisters Of the Holy Cross, took place
yesterday afternoon in St. Peters school build
ing, Capitol Hill, and was largely attended by
the parents and friends of the pupils. The
exercises, both literary and musical, were OF
deeply interesting character, and displayed
much talent and proficiency on the part Of the
participants. A large number of handsome
medals and beautiful books were awarded, and
Rev. Father Boyle addressed some warm words
of congratulation to the children.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
FASHIONABLE WEDDING.

-
Mr.. James r. Young, principal executive
clerk of the Senate, and Miss Mary Barclay,
youngest daughter of Mr.. John NJ. Barclay, of
this city, were married last evening at the resi-
dence of the brides father. Rev. s. s. Mitchell,
of the Presbyterian Church, was the officiating
clergyman. The bride was attended by Miss
Clements, of Baltimore, and Miss Vanderbilt,
of this city. The bride wore delicate shade
lavender silk, with white lace trimmings. The
bridesmaids were attired in white, and looked
as charming as bridesmaids always do.
The wedding, which was attended only by
the immediate relatives of the young couple,
was followed by q reception. Among those
present were Governor Shepherd and wife;
john Russell Young, of the New York Herald,
and wife; John Blakely, of the Philadelphia
Evening Star, and wife; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
F. Muslin, jr., of Philadelphia; George W.
Adams, of the New York World, and wife; L.
A. Gobright, of the Associated Press; General
II. v. Boynton, of the Cincinnati Gazette, and
wife; H. A. Preston, of the New York Herald;
EpeH!nhg Star; Il. j, Rsnsdell, of the New
York 1ribuEs, And wife; Clifford Warden, of
the Boston Post; WE. Shaw, of the Boston
Transcript; Joseph MacFarland, of the
Philadelphia Press, and wife; R. j. Hinton,
of the St. Louis Globe; and wife; J. E. Whee-
lock, of the st. Paul Press; L. Q. Washington,
of the Louisville CoN,ier-Journal; John NJ
Carson, of THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,; Mr..
and Mrs. H. NJ. Hutchinson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mormon Wizard, s. A. Brown, of the State De-
partment; Judge Watterson, of Ky; Captain
Loring, United States navy; w. j. Mcdonald
and John H. Flagg, of the Senate; John j.
McIlhone, James W. Clayton and J. w. Night.
ingale, Of the House; John Young, General
A. G. Jones, Colonel W. W. Warden, Miss
Clara Emery, Miss Frazer, Miss Thaw, Mr..
and Mrs. 0lmstead, Fl. s. Vanderbilt, John
W. Bell and Mortimer Killinger. The guests
continued to call up to the departure Of the
newly married couple. A sumptuous and seas
enable entertainment was served to which ample
justice was done. The presents were numer-
GUS and many of them very valuable. The
parlors were tastefully decorated with pro-
fusion of flowers from the White House con-
servatory, sent to the bride by Gen. Babcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Young left by the O'Clock
train last night for New York, where they will
spend few days, after which they viii visit
several of the northern watering places. They
were attended to the depot by large number
of the guests.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-06-25
A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
AN AGED LADY HAS HER COLLAR BONE
broken.


Yesterday morning, about $50 O'Clock, as
Mrs. Mary Smith, white lady, aged sixty
years, was passing through Lafayette square,
in one of the walks she came upon bright and
handsome child playing in the gravel on the
border of the walk, and paused to speak with it.
She stopped over, commenced conversingto the
child, and became 20 much interested as not to
heed what was transpiring near until she was
suddenly struck in the rear, lifted In the air,
and hurled about fifteen feet, Afterwards strik-
ing the ground with her right shoulder and
breaking the collar bone. It seems that while
talking with the child dog entered the park,
and approached the adjoining grass-plot where
deer was tethered. The animal became ex-
cited at the canine, broke from its fastening,
and rushing down the walk, came upon Mrs
Smith and acted as above described.
The injured lady was removed to her home
on Pennsylvania avenue, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets, and attended by DR.. Bulk
ley.
If deers when loose are liable to treat. fire.
quenters Of the park in this manner, especially
when excited by dogs, It would be advisable to
remove the one or forbid the entrance of the
other. From this circumstance it is shown to
be unsafe for grown persons; then how much
more dangerous must it be for little children.