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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
GEORGETO WIN NE US.

NEW TELEGRAPH LIHE.-The Automatic Te!e-
graph Company are busy placing their lines upon
the fre-alarm poles throughout the city.
MARKET REvIEw.-During the past week the
markets for both wheat and corn have been firm,
and all the receipts have met with ready sales at
full prices. The receipts were about the same as
during the week previous.
ANOTHER HoTEL.-The old Seminary building,
which was tor many years kept as school for
young ladies by Miss English, has been recently
opened as private hotel by Mr.. William Tyler.
Quite large number OF gentlemen with their
families are now residing there Tor the winter.
GEORGETOWN CoLLEGE-ExtensiVe improve
ments are contemplated at this ancient seat of
learning. The old central hall, it is said, Is
shortly to be torn down, and large and hand
some building erected in its place. There are
now about two hundred young men in attendance
there This is the largest number which has been
there at one time since the beginning Of the war.
GRAIN TRADE.-DIessrs. ]. G. &. ]. NJ. Waters
received yesterday 200 bushels ofnew white corn,
by the steamer Express, from doWR the river.
We note sales of same at SD cents. We also
quote sales of 5000 bushels red wheat at from
81 IS to 1851, with an upward tendency. I. q.
Wheeler received 500 bushels red wheat and 100
barrels flour from Seneca H. M. TGllgeh re-
ports arrival of the Medley, from Edwards
Ferry, with 1880 bushels wheat, and 700 bushels
do. from Seneca.
DREADFUL THORoUGHFAEEs.-Thea attention
the authorities has been repeatedly called to the
dreadful condition of many Of the principal thor
oughfares Of Georgetown. Particularly notice
able are High street, between Water and Bridge,
and Water street, eastward from the intersection
Of High. Upon Water street are located some OF
the largest and Wealthiest firms in the town, In
chants iJTTeTs, USEftfcs seFGe grain mer-
offices. The combined business of these h5JiStn
| would probably aggregate as much as the bal
anee OF the business done on the Tharves, and all
the hauling to and from them has TO be done over
| these dangerous thOroughfares. If not attended
to shortly they will be entirely unpassable, and
may lay the authorities liable to actions for
damages. Why is it that WOrkmen were yester-
day engaged in making some slightly needed i'm
prOYements on Bridge street, near the fountain
when there's so mach actually needed elsewhere?
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
THE MEDICAL STUDENTS.
THEIR FRIENDSHIP-BANQ LAS
NIGHT.

THEIR FRIENDSHIP-BANQ LAST
NIGHT.
The senior and junior classes Of the Medical
Department of Georgetown College had reunion
in friendship and harmony last night at Mades'
hotel, corner Of Tenth and E streets.
There were present at the Bountifully-spread
and Wellserved table Myron Boardman, presi-
dent of the senior class ]. Stephenson, vice presi
dent, and A. Kelly secretary. John A. Pearce,
president Of the Junior class, B. W. Binns, vice
president, and H. N. GieseEing secretary; and
Messrs. N. Hayes, l.. Brandenburg, Ellis, Law
ender, Stokes, Rowland, Carroll, Leach, Morgan,
Martin, Robinson, HsZen, Beckett, Stack, New
man, GedRey, Fugitt and Brown.
After the good things had been eaten and
various comments made on the Spiritus fIrRentt,
toasts, songs and speeches followed in quick sue
cession, and all of them were appropriate.
Mr.. Jewell presided with admirable grace, and
the reunion was in every essential feature happy
and harmonious success.
A formal resolution was pas ed thanking TIE
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, for Its uniform courtesy
to the medical department OF the college.
Next Tuesday evening class-meeting banquet
to the seniors will be given at the same hotel.
The gentlemen (the doctors about to be) in at
tendance last night exhibited to the close OBJ
server, amid their fun and hilarity, many evil
dences OF severe student life and OF future emf
hence in q most honorable and indispensable
profession.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
BOYS CAPE OVERCOATS.
FOR BEST GRADES ONLY.
A. SAKS & CO,
316 SEVENTH STREET.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

A suite of rooms for rent.
Furnished house for rent.
For rent-furnished rooms.
Nicely furnished rooms for rent.
Several furnished rooms for rent.
Five hundred cases trophy tomatoes.
A suite of furnished parlors for rent.
Handsomely furnished rooms for rent.
Furnished rooms, with board, for rent.
A comfortably furnished room for rent.
Choice holiday presents at Markriter's.
For rent-handsOmely-fu furnished parlors.
]. T. Beale attorney and eounselor-at-law.
See card of thanks from st. Joseph's asylum.
John Beck Son, wholesale liquor merchants.
Large stock of carriages at RObt. H. Graham's.
W. L. Wall & Go. will sell, on Wednesday,
Dec. 16, valuable real estate.
Rev. c. H. Fay will preach in Masonic Temple
tomorrow.
Divine services in the Church of the Epiphany
tomorrow.
Meeting of the New York Republican Associa
tion this evening.
Great bargains in pianos which have been used,
at W. g. Metzerott x Co.'S
Duncaason Bros. will sell to-day gold and silver
watches, diamonds, &c.
Reformed Episcopal services tomorrow at Lin
coin hall.
HF. Zimmerman & Son, furniture dealers,
Eighth street, near Market space.
A large and cOmmodious two-s DRY and back
building dwelling for sale or rent.
Rev. o. H. Tiffany will discourse in MetropOli-
tan NJ. L. church tomorrow.
Grapes of the choicest kinds at the Malaga
Fruit UOmpany's.
Preaching in st. Paul's English Lutheran
Sc Sto-morroW.
Iii o. r 1t tho members of Seneca Tribe, No.
One hundred and +hIrty-fvs Barrals= ersnr.-
ries and one hundred packages grapes at TGTn
M. Lumsdon's, 2oS Ninth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
SUFFRAGE IN THE DISTRICT.

Especial dispatch to the New York Times.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The question Of sur
frage or no suffrage for the District of Columbia
Is discussed with great deal of earnestness, and
on the part of some with bitterness character
istic of all local political discussions in Washing
ton. The principal features of the plan which
the joint committee will propose were noted in a
recent Times dispatch, and the considerations
urged in favor Of giving the District Delegate
in Congress, which, so far as is known, the
committee has not decided upon, were set
forth more recently. The adherents Of the
old District government universally demand
that the privilege of suffrage shall be
continued for the ctiz ems of the Dis
trict. On the other hand, those who are
opposed TO the recent Government almost unan-
imously demand that the new law shall not pro-
vide for legislative body nor Delegate in
Congress: or they demand that IL the right to
vote be left to the District that Suffrage be quail
fed by property restrictions. Both sides are
making a great deal OF talk designed to reach
the cars of the committee and to affect their de-
Examinations. This purpose will fail. The COM
mittee has set before itself the task Of organic
ing a government for the city of Washington
which shall be non-partisan In character. and
which shall be honest and efficient, and some of
the members, at least, are hopeful that their la
bors may contribute something toward solv-
ing the problem Of how to govern great
cities. There is not man on the committee
who is influenced in the slightest degree
by the effect that any measure may have
upon either Of the opposing political factions
The question ofsuftrage is really OfYRsty greater
consequence than whether one party or the other
shall be given an advantage in local affairs, and
the committee are considering it in its broadcast
phases and not in the restricted way in which the
politicians are in the habit of dealing with all
subjects. Suffrage has been tried for long time,
and if it has not failed here more eonspicuOusly
than anywhere else in securing good govern
meDt it has not given very satisfactory results.
If the committee decide to recommend that the
District have Delegate, it will be as q recogni-
tiUn of the principle of representation, and he
will be vested with such powers only as the COM
mittee think will make him useful factor OF the
new government, in which an appointed execu-
tive board will have complete responsibility.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
BOARD OF HEALTH.
REPORT ON SMALLPOX CLAIMS-M
nEIIANEnIIS BUSINESS

REPORT ON SMALLPOX OLA1MS-MIS-
CELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
A meeting Of the Board Of Health was held last
night; DIR. O. O. Cox in the chair, and DR.. ID. W.
Bliss, secretary.
The treasurer, Mr.. Marbury, presented nu-
merous bills, which were ordered to be paid.
After the transaction Of routine business oil MI
nor Importance, Prof Langston, from the special
committee on
SMALLPOX CLAIMS,
to whom was referred the claims Of poor persons
having clothing, bedding, furniture Of textile
nature destroyed by order OF the Boara Of IN
the prevention of disease, SC, approved June l9
1872, made their report, Of which the following Is
! First. Two hundred and fOrty-six claims have
been presented, ranging from $50 to slS1, aggre-
Second The committee ind that these claims
are all substantiated by memorandum books kept
by the officer, Mr.. d. Q. Colelazer, who mad
rectiSn Of the health offcer.
Third. In addition to such certificates, the COM
mittee has had prepared and duly filed by claim;
ant, sustained by affidavits Of two disinterested
persons, setting forth date Of destruction Of
property, date Of sickness, sc. The committee
9n S tnat many .! Ins tbn tb ~ ne
law, and they therefore reported adversely on
eighty -four claims Of persons who testified that
The committee allow the claims Of about l55
claimants, aggregating $2,5o0o4, which they
recommend for payment provided that no such
payment shall be made except from moneys ap-
prfated by the Legislative Assembly, and pro-
Vided further, that in no case shall greater sum
be paid on any claim than the amount certified to
be correct by the officer removing and destroying
the property.
UNHEALTHY BUILDING.
DR.. Keene, the health officer, recommended
that the premises No. 624 G street southwest, oc-
| cupied as q school building, be declared nuts
ance, injurious to health, and that 1t be abated
| according to law. His reason for the recon-
mendatiOn is, that the premises are unsuitable
for occupation as q school building. Into small
| room are crowded some sixty or seventy little
| boys, the air space being less than $50 cubic
| feet to each person, and no means Of Venti-
lntion except the windows, some Of which must
| be kept open to render the room habltable, with
the constant danger Of giving the boys and
teacher colds from the draft Of cold air over theiI
heads. He also referred to other portions OF the
| building as being in bad condition.
| The resolution was referred to the sanitary
committee, with instructions to communicate
with the Board Of School Trustees, and report 81
an early day.
| The health oficer also called attention to .hl
| fact that the Oderless Excavating Company laC
| violated their contract, which was relerre Il
| committee for examination.
| Messers. Messer & Co., apothecaries to theI oor
| rendered their resignation, which was accel ted
| and Messrs. Heller & Hodgkins were appointed
| in thier place. Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05

repairs ct Crescent City, Point St. George OF
vicinity, Seaeoast Of California. This rs one ~
the most important points for a seac9ast u i
on the coast Of California. The olnH pOInI IS -
about laO feet high, with level lana I Io6
some distance back Of it. On the point sS'IJ ~
six or seven miles is a very dangerous reel VI
rocks, quite q number Of which sho" 1pono
water, and many are wash at low tlue. Obn nSh
have trOEa three to four fathoms on them: my
passage between the Outlayng rocks oil TINS Iee!
and Poiat St George is quite wide, ana u usSu
BY the coasting steamers and sailing EesSes'
The steamer Brother Jonathan was wrecked On
this reef some years ago during log, anu IhAuS
lives were lost. Among them we're GeneI5t
Weight and staff, with the families OF EAmSeLI
and Several of his staff. A lighthouse ana log
signal should be erected here. An appropriation
Of $50, OCO is asked 60 commence Work. ,,
In submitting the report it gives the Dosru
pleasure to stats that every district Of the eA;
tended coast Of the URited states Is IN B0Ou
working eonditipu, and has been Constantly I'M
proved during the past year; that the lnsPeoIoILs
and engineers haye faithfully and industrlousL5
performed their duties that regular meetings OK
the lighthouse board have been held every
"Wednesday Instead Of once quarter, as tormer-
w. at which reports of the standing committees
have been acted upon, and that an earnest de-
sire has been eVfnced to render the Lighthouse
system as perfect an aid to navigation az the
nresept state of science and 0Et, and the Gppro
priatfOns made by Congress, would permit
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
THE POOR YE HAVE WITH YOU.

A GRAND DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD.
Good fortune attends some in this life, and ap-
probation of it is ever happy thing to make
record Of In such distressful times as these re-
membrance Of the poor is sure o: carrying with it
substantial blessings. He, in whom was conferred
the very soul of humanity, left divine and
eternal command to remember the poor. And
now, what is it to follow Christ? Worm eaten
theology has its definition, but it has no more
warmth in it than the icy coverings on the bare
arms of trees, and Heaven despises it. One fol-
lows Christ by assimilating life to that Of his ex-
ample The nearer a man keeps to the truth; the
more cautious he is not to damage in any way
or shape his neighbor; the quicker he is to for
give an enemy or assist friend; the more re-
served he is in condemnation Of persons about
whom he knows nothing; the more ready
he is to sacrifice his own comfort for the pleasure
or the good of those whom he has it in his
poWer to serve the truer he is in his friendships,
and the more steadfast he is in his loves the near
er he approaches the divine pathway, the better
he illustrates the divinity that is in him, and the
more his face shines with the beauty of the i'm
mortal likeness of the Son Of God 1t is this great
truth-ve like to see illustrated, and this journal
has no more pleasant duty than making perma-
nent record Cf the generous acts Of the generous
citizens of this District. And so the poor will
read with satisfaction the announcement that Mr..
James Hudson, 1900 L street, proposes to distrib-
ute every day, from Monday next, December It'll,
till the LIST day of March, 1875. twenty lOaVes of
bread to the worthy poor. The distribution will
be made at o'clock every morning, Sundays
excepted. Hr. Hudson will do this at his own sole
expense. Destitute ladies who cannot publicly
accep: such gift will have supply of bread sent
to them by Mr.. Hudson if made acquainted with
their address. 1t is more than probable that this
generous action Of his may be initiated with sat
isiactIOn by others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05

/ Remarkable Cure of liberation Of the
Stomach and Chronic DiarrhRa.

Mr.. P. Hughes 2FO North Market street, hadtwo
little sons no blind, for three years, and
the other for thirteen months, cured by Dr. Porter
by four treatments.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
EPISCOPAL CFILDREyS FAIR.


When it was determined early last season to
make permanent and important changes in the
Church OF the Epiphany the subject OF a new or
gan that should be BETTING so large and popu-
lar place Of worship was discussed, and It was
resolved to purchase one and have it ready for
Use at the opening ceremonies in the fall. To-
wards the fund necessary to raise for this pur-
pose the children Of the Sunday school nobly
pledged themselves to furnish q, 900 and in the
pursuit Of this promise they are holding fair on
the second floor Of the chapel, Just in the rear Of
the church, under the governance OF the superin-
tendent, DR.. R. Joseph, and the teachers Of the
school.
The Isir opened yesterday, at D. N, and con-
ttDued through the evening, and the same hours
will be followed to-day, giving all an opportunity
to look upon score Of happy faces beautiful
flowers, prettily arranged booths, s1perintended
bY the fair lady teachers of the school, and the
silken banners Of the classes appropriately To-
Gated, bearing such suggestive notices as sICroEn
Jewels" young ReapeTs, /" 'Sunbeams /" ..Liv-
ing BrancheF, /" "Bishop PInekney," Right On
ward" &c.
The articles for sale are simple, and furnished
principally by the children, their teachers and
parents, TO which is added q refreshment-room,
and forth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
SPECIAL LOTS OF HOLIDAY SUITS
FOR CHILDREN'S WEAR, AT
A. SAKS & CO.'S.
SIG SEVENTH STREET

UNITED WORKLEGNE.Y OF A1TEPEra
The National Labor Council met at Mechanics
hall, No. 4S6 Louisiana avenue, last night. A r
Redstone (president) in the chair. p. w Han
secretary pro TEN.
A. Z. Redstone was unanimously reelected
president, ]. W. Hall, of Kansas secretary: S. :
Riley. financial secretary; George H BALDWIN.
ing secretary, and Messrs. COsens and Grant vice
presidents. N0
Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Cal fornia, Mary
land, South Carolina, New York New Jersey
Mi0neso.I, Pennsylvania. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois
North Carolina, Tennessee, Iowa, Michigan and
the District OF Columbia were represen ed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05

A meeting Of the Metropolitan Club was held
last night at SGngerbund hall; William Dickson
in the chair, and D. W. Pearson secretary.
r. Mr.. Finley, from the executive committee was
tHe COIu trTTv'---iaaa- to report.
on the names OF scVeraT IJ5F,.
ship nominated at the last meeting. A1laEoEIoly
Several applications for membership were Re-
ceiVed.
Mr.. kalbfus offered two amendments to the
constitution, which were laid over under the rules
until the next meeting
n, MT; =: u; Anderson resigned as secretary, and
MT; D II. slater was elected in his place.
would deliver lecture before the club on the 18th
several gentlemen spoke on the subject OF hold
ing public meetings OF the club and the giving of
series Of lectures.
A motion was made and adopted that the Climb
IN the transaction of routine business will do SO
be open to the public
Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
IMPORTANT TO BUSINESS HEN OF

IMPORTANT TO BUSINESS REY or
WASHLYGT0Y AND GEORGETO WV.
On Monday the Automatic Telegraph boys
christian their Georgetown wire.
Their low tariff OF 20 words 10e Is cents, and
their double-bareiled process Of sending dis
patches, Will make Bag6ee. OehuE and Matehett
canoe at this END, and D2Te's jump st the other.
Rabbit, must have made mp his miSd as TO ths
NUMBER OF dots and dashes that TO 70 over that
wire, BY the extra twist be was giving rs ties
yesterday. Success TO the Automatic Bike Stone
CHAPS. Remember their tariff TO RsItinoFe PbiIa-
delphio, Trenton, Newark and New York e only
q cents for 20 words
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05

Mrs, Caiharne Straub, 2lsI Christy avenue;
by DIR, Porter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
VIEW TELEGR4PH COIyplvy

A number Of gentlemen have recently organ
lied company for the establishment of an
American District Telegraph in Washington.
These companies have been started in New York,
Baltimore and other cities within the Dast few
years, and are said to have esta Dished themselves
upon sound, paying basis, besides being OF
greater advantage to both business men and
pflEate families. This company proposes to fur
nlth houses stores Offices, hotels sc in the city
WIN simple telegraph Instrument, by which
eIEabd DoyS policemen or fireman, can be imme-
ulaleIy summoned and placed within use OF any
person in the city 1t affords great protection to
lhose who make use Of the instrument. In the
oase o. DIrsIary- assistance can be at once pro-
cured. The charge for the use Of the Instrument
ls small, and the enterprise will be an undoubted
desldeTatum in Washington. The company IL Is
said- propose starting their first district at once
IN the vicinity of the Treasury Department
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY

By Latimer Cleary:
At 10 O'Clock, superior parlor and chamber fur
niture, French plate pier mirrors, oil paintings
chromos, fancy goods Of every variety, gold and
stoves.
At Il O'Clock, 100 volumes Of valuable books
and Autographs and circular saws.
By Duncanson Bros:
At O'Clock, valuable improved property on H
street northwest, between Fourth and Fifth
streets, in square numbered 5l7.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05

Style, 1T and durability are the three great IS.
sentisls in foot Ehar. A large stOek fally up to
the requirements ofthe most fastidious, can al
ways be found at the WellknoVn house Of T.
s. GaTtrell, 900 Seventh street, cornor OF l. A
fill stock OF Edwin q. BurtS ina shoes
for ladies, misses and ehiidSen, nine widths TO
each size, infuTlnE 70 the purchaser perfect
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
WHAT WE4RE DOING

From this date until January we shall receive
daily from our custom hands the very choicest Of
oYercoats; sizes from thirty-fOur to forty eight.
These garments are all silk or satin-lined, and
superior to nine tenths of the custom work usually
seen, while the price is 20 per cent less.
A. SAKs & Co., 3l6 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
INTERESTING CFURCg LFCTUpFs

The Rev. Wilbur z. Watkins, of Epiphany
church. commenced last Sunday evening series
Of lectures, which are repeated from last season
by special request upon the subject Of the history
Of tne Ch9Teb. and which are represented as
Astounding In the greatest iaterest 10 All tbinkin
minds upon this attractive subject The subject
Tor to-moFrOH evening is the EChureh In Britainn
and the services will begin at 1850 O'Clock in the
main audienee-roOm OF the sanctuary
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
PATTERSON d JONES' TROPHY TO
NATOES

must be generally used in the District, because
the tastes Of the majority OF the people are 50 APP
prcciatiVe Of what is not only excellent in quail
fly, Int economical in use. We would like TO see
the perFon who can tell the difference between
their canTed t0netoes and tomatoes just pulled
from the vine
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
SO TO Al.OO0

Invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 200 per cent. .
month. Send for particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York.
THURsroR's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
JoUvEN's NOTORIOUS RID-GLovR CLEANER
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoH's PoMADE OPTIME is equal to the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTHENING PLAsTERs are the
very best. All sold by druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-05
From the New Orleans Christian Advocate.
FXTRAORDINARY CURES,

Dr. PORTER. in another column, gives the
names and addresses OF . few Of the persons for
whom extraordinary cures have been effected by his
treatment, We have been exec edin gy cauti~ US in
noticing specialists in the healing art, and have re-
OF those applying for admission inJo our columns,
and we have declined until recently to express any
opinion OF Dr. Porter; and while we think did
right in dc Ginning any TOrable notice until salts
fed that he was worthy OF confidence, we take pleas
uTe now in stating that we have assurances from
personal friends who have been under his treatment
frRn