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National Republican., 1874-05-08
DISTRICT LEGL8ALTURE.
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The council met yesterday at 8 o'clock; Mr..
VIM. stickney (presidenty in the chair.
r Mr. Brooks stated that the committee ap-
pointed to wait upon the Governor and inform
him Of the action Of the Legislature upon the
the recent message transmitted by him had
performed that duty. &. q
Mr.. Buker introduced concurrent resoiu-
ton appointing Joint COMMITTEES to wait upon
Congress and ask the repeal of the act exempt
ing churches and the property of public fnstitu-
tions from taxation. fhs resolution WIS re-
ferred to the COMMITTEES on National Relations.
House concurrent resolution in relation to es-
tablishfnp an institution for the blind in the
District of Columbia was read and referred to
the Committee on National Relations.
Mr.. Brooks introduced . resolution which was
agreed to, instructing the Committee on
wharves to inquire into the present status of
the wharf property belonging to the District of
Columbia, fronting on the Potomac river and
Its eastern branch, whether any wharves have
been, or are now leased to private parties, If 50
BY what authority, the amount paid, If any,
under such lease and what disposition has been
made of the money received.
At 6:SS O'Clock, on motion Of Mr.: Thomp-
son, the Cou neil adjourned.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
The House met at 9 o'clock, the Speaker In
the chair. ..r.
On call Of districts the following bills and
petitions were presented;
By Mr.. Cox: Bin making an appropriation for
the repair Of garbage carts. Referred to Com
mittee on Appropriations
By Mr.. Gordon: Bill for the relief of John
Hockmeyer. Committee on Claims.
By Mr.. Robinson: Petition Of Rutlfdge VII
son. Committee on Claims.
By Mr.. Carroll: BIZ for the relief of James
Fitzpatrick. Committee on Indebtedness. Also
bill for the relief of David Delaney. Committee
on Indebtedness.
Mr.. Urell, from the Committee on Appropri-
atoms, reported favorably on bill to provide
for certain District officers. Read
second time, and laid over.
Mr.. Brewer, from the Committee on Claims,
reported favorably on bill for relief of William
Sayre. Read second time, and laid over
Mr.. Boswell, from the Committee on Laws
and Judiciary, asked to be discharged from the
further consideration of the resolution inquiring
what further legislation is necessary in regard
to justices Of the peace and constables. So Or
dered.
Mr.. Shepherd (Mr. Youngs in the chsir)
called up concurrent resolution relating to ex-
emption of church property from taxation.
After considerable discussion, participated In
by Messrs. Shepherd, Brooks, Boswell, Berry;
Bursley and Carroll, the resolution was
amended and adopted by vote of II to5.
At 7:3o, on motion of fMr. Shepherd, (Mr.
Berry In the chair,) the House went into Com
mittee on the Whole for the consideration of the
codifcation of the laws.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
NAVAL REUNION.

On Wednesday evening very enjoyable re-
union took place at the house of Col. Lew.
Washington. The occasion was, the recent
promotion Of Chief Engineer Astor,. of the
Navy. About thirty guests sat down to an
elegant and faultlessly served supper. Among
those present we noticed, besides the host, Mr..
Astor, large delegation from the Navy De.
partment, Pay Inspector Thornton, Judge
Smith, and Messrs. Jessee Brown, and W. L.
Nicoll. In the .toasting and speech making
which followed supper, continual fire Of rep
artee was kept up, and the remarks Of Pay
Inspector Thornton, and Mr.. Wells, Of the
Engineer corps, were especially felicitous
The party did not separate till late hour, and
everybody who was there viii preserve 9
pleasant recollection of the evening.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

MEETING OF THE BOARD YESTERDAY.
The Board of Metropolitan Police Commls-
sioners, at their meeting yesterday, transacted
the following business:
VIM. s. Horton was appointed an additional
private for six months, to duty at Boundary
near Twenty-arst street, and Richard II. Hol-
land for twelve months, to duty at the Balti-
more and Potomac depot; Henry Barber, for
six months, TO duty at the Theatre Comique;
VIM. F. Jones, for six months, to duty in the
county.
The application Of jeremiah Mccarthy for a
liquor license was disapproyed; also the ap-
plication Of William Hughes for transfer to
Mrs. c. Heck.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
DIED..


@ MsRr sss Oh hst of f.n.S Ma
will be brought to St. Mary's Church on Sttur lay,
the sth Inst. At o'clock aud. after Mass, will be
taken to Georgetown for fntermenf. -
FRERE:-At Mount Gllsad, Loudoun county,
Va, on the sth inst, ELIzADETH, widow OF the
late Barron Frere, in the eghteth year OF her
Deceased wAsa native OF fHeretofordshIre, EnsiInd,
Hilton the morning OF the I'm inst, at
O'Clock .. m, JOHN 1. HILL, aged thirty-tSo
The faneraI viii take place from the residence OF
street northwest. ON Friday. sth Inst. at O'Clock
p m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited
to attend. -,fr nd
sHERAfAN.-At Charleston. Q. c.. on the Soth Of
April, Of cholera infantum, DAISY, infint daugh-
ter OF Lieutenant James l., and Lizzie Il. Sherman,
aged seven months.
wRIGHT.-ou the morning Of the 7th inst. at
daughter OF Margaret aud the late Edward S.
Wright. OF GEORGETOWN, ID. g.
The funeral will take place at Trinity Church,
mornlnT s1t The relatives and friends are re-
spectfuiiy invited to attend. TT'-,T
GORALEY.-OnT Thursday afternoon, May T. at
o'clock, Mrs; MARY GoRaLxr, in the seventy
ford, Ireland and only daughter of the late Richard
The funeral wiz take place frsg the residence Of
west, Saturday mornlng, May ., at o'clock. High
Mass At Church ofImmaculate Conception. -"
SELBY.-on this morning the 6th inst. at Sis
bore with Christian fortitudr. SusASSAH sELBY,
In the eighty-eiEhth year OF her age.
Relatives and friends OF the family are invited to
Tenth and streets ssuthwesf, on Friday, The sth
inst, at O'Clock o.. IN.
BIGEL0w.-ou April 20, OF fspopiexy. at Cul-
pePer Court House, Va, ALrHsrs II. BiGELow:
New York ami Boston paper, please copy.l
National Republican., 1874-05-08
DEATH OF A CHIKF EEGLYEER.

Many Of our citizens and fremen Will learn
with regret the death of Chief Engineer Weart,
of Trenton, M. From letter received yes
terday by ex-Fire Commissioner Smith from
Il. A. speeler, esq, of Trenton, IL appears that
Chief Weart died on the 4th inst, after
lingering illness of several months. On the
occasion of the visit of the Eagle Engine Com
pany of Trenton to this city in 1871, Chief
Weart accompanied them, and during their
stay he, as also the members Of the company,
made hosts Of friends In this city.
National Republican., 1874-05-08

A singular natural curiosity Is found at Sad
awga Pond In whittingham, VI, consisting of
one hundred and fity acres Of land floating on
the surface Of the water covered with -cranber-
ries, and even sustaining trees ffteen feet high.
When the water Is raised or lowered at the dam
Of the pond, the isianf rises and falls with II,
and the 1sh are caught BY boring hole In the
crust and fishing down as through the ice In
winter. A similar Island once existed in small
lake uear Bangor, Maine, and there arc many
such In Southern Florida.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
ELTERATNRE

The May number OF the Aldins Is at hand. The
engrlyngs arc particularly nne. The dying
Hound, Silver Spring" and other scenes in
Fiorlia the Retriever" the "Bashful Lover
and "HemIocks Of Lake Otssgo' are each seps-
ra.eiy worth the subscription price Of the copy.
The Ietterpress OF this number fully sustains the
deservsdIy high reputation which this best Of Il.
iustrated monthlIes has achieved. The Aldfns is
sold only BY subscription. Application for It
should bo made to Mr.. Rhodes, agent, Parkinson
National Republican., 1874-05-08
TARGET SHOOTING.

The annual target shooting OF the Presidents
Mounted Guard was held Wednesday afternoon
at Anaiostan Island In the presence Of o large
number Of visitors. The prizes were awarded to
Charles W. Sherwood who received gold medal,
Sergeant T. w. Hillary, silver medal, and
Lieutenant Joseph Plstz. . leather medal.
Speeches were made by Gov o. Shepherd,
Captain Sunny, and others. iss
National Republican., 1874-05-08
FORD'S OPERA-HOUSE.

Mrs. Booth appeared MS Pauline in the
"Lady of Lyons" to good house last even
ing, and succeeded in strengthening the favor
able opinion the public had formed of her as
Juliet. Although the part is not one that
gives full scope to her peculiar talents, yet
many of the scenes are rendered delightful by
the gentle touches of nature displayed by the
gentle Pauline. There is something so indie
scribably winning in Mrs. Booths manner that
her very presence exerts charm over her au-
dience. In any character she might assume
she would create a deep interest for those
whom she sought to entertain.
Mr.. Wheelock had quieter part as Claude
Melnotte than as Romeo, but he did 1t full
justice.
Mrs. Germon, Miss Clifford, and Messrs Lam
agan and Price were particularly noticeable for
the excellence with which they played the
parts assigned them.
This evening Mrs. Booth has a benefit, ap-
pearing in her highly-commended character of
Juliet
National Republican., 1874-05-08

reduce your gas bills, and prevent the disagree.
able hissing and blowing 90 common with the old
style burners Thousands are already in use In
this city, 10 the Goyernpent Printing Once,
dences. Tho above facts demonstrated to the
satisfaction Of any one before purchase. Burners
TO cents each. Liberal discount to large consum-
ers and the trade. With the German opal globe
the light Is the softest and most brilliant ever dis
covered. The same globe, very richly decorated,
ters, Y. M. q. A., building, Ninth and ID streets.
HAMILTON PEARSON.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
THE MAGyrrIceyr SET OF sRoyzEs,

THE MAGYIFIcESr SET OF BRoyZES,
Consisting Of centrc-pioce, with clock attached,
and end pieces, Robert and Roland, oyor thirty
six inches in height, intended to be presented to
H company, % N. q. Of Pennsylvanis, by A
company OF W. l. I. @. Of this city next week,
will be on exhibition at J. W. Boteler Bro.'s,
s23 PennsyIvania avenue, (by whom this exceed
ingiy appropriate present was iniportsd,) for .
few days
National Republican., 1874-05-08

Owing to the rainy weather the, subdivision Of
the land into market and villa sites belonging To
tween Alexandria and Washington, couldn't be
finished, thereby delaying the proposed sale until
about the middle Of May. Messrs. Latimer &
Cleary, auctloneers, will have the same adver-
tlsed in few days.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
4aBS COURTS.
DISTRICT SUPREME oouRT-aENERAL

DIsrRIoT SUPREME o0uRT-aENERAL
mn TERM
AlltAe jssticsg sst 81 ssse yesterday. and were
engaged hs f6iidNsi
sui,h ". weodran tbs argument in this
osse ~ resumed snd ceuoiuded.
ThsBaitimore and Potomse Railroad Company
W Oetfsd Faunes. This suit was Instituted to
rsoosf damages oooaslonsd to the property Of
Oonra fsuncs, the plaintiff, ct the Intersection
OF foirtssnth street and Maryland svsnue, BY
tho olangs Of grade made, Is alleged, 10 Mary
land Fsuus and Fourteenth street, By the rail-
read sompsuy, under the act Of Congress, sp-
provsz March ., A. d. 1871, entitled "An Act to
reguhts the grade Of Maryland avenue, from the
end the Long bridge to Twelfth street, The
company fled the plea Of not guilty.
Tie plaintiff prayed the court To grant three
prsers, but tho court refused to grant the second
ana third prayers Of the plaintiff and granted the
plaintiffs nrst prayer, to which granting OF the
pbtnttrs frst prayer the defendant excepted and
ths correctness Of this ruling OF the court Is now
forreview. a 1 O..
The case was argued In part BY Mr. Daniel
Clarke and Mr.. Merrick, but not concluded.
SPECIAL TERM-JUDGE wYLIE
This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Gunton va Zan.ingsr. Order extending time
for taking testimony. ......
Turner VS.. Turner. Deorss taking bill for con-
fessed.
Stewart vs.. Hopkins. Decree ordering issue to
be certified to Circuit Court
Jones vs.. Jones. Decree taking bill for con-
fsssed. ...... ..r
Cummlns vs.. Ceas. Order authorIIing receiver
(Hume) to sell aud convey real estate.
Provost vs.. Winter. Order that trustee pay
certain claims.
Philip VS.. Van Ness. Order reyfyins cause and
authorlsing w. 8. Cox to convey IS trustee.
FAINT vs.. Clarke. Order recommitting case to
auditor. Adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
EXTENSIVE PREPARATLoNs

have been made to meet the demands Of gentle.
men for -ans boots and shoes for spring and sum.
corner Of i. The stock has been selected with
great care, and Is we'll adaptsd 70 the require
ments Of this community. Those favoring the
establlshment By an inspection Of the stock will
meet with courteous treatment.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
CHEAP
D RY GOOD S
GOTTONS q CAL1COES

GOTTONS q CAL1COES
at reduced prices.
DRESS GOODS:
Ylgogne SultinEs, 25 cts.
All-wool Debeges, 20 cts.
Scotch uinghams, 10 cts.
Splendid Colored Dress
silks, Sl.9.
Black Silk, 81, sl.25 & si.D,
Black Alpaca, 20 cts.
Choice Stylis In Spring
Casslmeres, very low.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
TIME is MONEY.

This oid-timed axiom is aptlY illustrated in
the use of Dooley's Yeast Powder. Il Is we'll
known that the common process OF raising doug b
is slow ono, and often attended with unfavorable
results from the use Of poor bakers yeast, aud
improper heat With Dooley's Yeast Powder the
made In the short space Of ten minutes, and uni.
form success will certainly attend Its use. This Is
owing to Its purity, strength, and the care with
which II is manufactured. Dooley q Brother, 6q
New street, New York, Proprietors. For sale by
all grocers.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
CITY ITEMS.
FOUNTAIN AQUARIUME
LNcRRAsl YOUR LIoHr,

Something novel and beautiful for fsh and
flowers. Just the thing for conservatories Gall
and see In operation at tho show rooms of Hamil-
ton & Pearson, Y. N. o. A. building.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
WHEN you cAggo So ALHAYs CHOOSE

Dealers In Soda Water will consult their own
inlere,ts BY orderidg the best Soda Water In
Steel Fountains, from Samuel O. Palmer. George
loaned @
National Republican., 1874-05-08
BIRDS AT PRIYATE SALE
SALE or YILLA SITES

UfNDo n 4 MT n z OdLEs
messrs. Latimer Cleary have At their auction
rooms one OF the.mQst extensive collections Of
clparles and fancy birds ever sent to Washing.
ton. The ladies are invited to call and see them.
National Republican., 1874-05-08

Call and examine the fre and burglar-proof
vaults OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street. for safe
keeping Of securities, jewels silver-ware, other
valuables Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
snnum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
Take tpdrnfno from the CHICAGO and Boston Gres.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
CARRIAGES,
CARRIAGES

a lAhh1AGE ESs - = OAhhlAtES.
~ CARRIAGES.
On hand large stock OF hrst-class family Car
rlages Of every description. Pony PhStons in every
style, including several new patterns, both double
and single, and with or without tops rumbles. A
number OF second ha nd Carriages cheap.
Repairing promptly attended 10:
New Repository and Factory. 4ic-iI4 Eighth street
National Republican., 1874-05-08
THE LAST DAYS Of THE GREAT BANl
pHpT cIIP

To-day and tomorrow will positively close the
great bankrupt sale OF dry goods, by Messrs.
Of Tenth and streets. As the balance Of this
immense consignment Of hrst-class goods muit be
closed out at somc price to-day and Tomorrow, II
ducements Of most attractive character.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
THE MARKET HOUSE LYHESTIG4-
TION

The Senate Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds convened yesterday for the pur-
pose of entering upon the investigation Of the
charges against the Washington Market Com
pany. Subpenas for Governors Cooke and
Shepherd had been issued, and it was expected
that they would be present. But the first
named gentleman was absent from the city,
and Governor Shepherd was under examina-
t!on in the District Committee. The commit
tee therefore adjourned until to-day. They
passed, however, the following resolution:
Rssolssd, That until the question as to the
Washington Market Company, referred by the
Senate 10 the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds, shall have been fully examined
aud 9 report made thereon, all work upon the
GROUND on the south side of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., between Seventh and Ninth streets, should
be suspended.
A copy of the resolution was sent to Cover
nor Shepherd, and he notified the committee
that orders would be Immediately issued to
ecase work.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
A COMPLETE STOCK

Of boots and shoes, all grades at T. s. GsrtreirS
crate.
" YOU WANT table board, 20 to the Globe
house, I and Twelfth streets northwest
National Republican., 1874-05-08
MARRIED,

JENKINs-REILLY.-On Tuesday, 18th April.
1874, BY the Rev. Francis X, Boys, at 50. Peters
REILLY, both OF Warrington, d. G.
ATTiMoRE1nEAroS;;;IAt Brnnswi,k, Maine
LATriMoRE, OF fwashington, DC, andAlssEaMA
j. EATON, OF Brunswick. - f- -
National Republican., 1874-05-08
fIYcIxYArILIGERRE r REER

from the LION brewery for sale at a. % per zen
pint bottles. by dealers Throughout the District,
9r BY tho agent, Samuel O. Palmer, 6sorgetown,
National Republican., 1874-05-08

LION Brewery LAGER BEER
in casks and bottles, for sale BY SamI y. Palmer,
GeorRetoWn d. u,
National Republican., 1874-05-08
oSE.PRICE TO ALL.

Translated by simon Adler Stern. Author 5 rdi-
ton. .
A Fast Life on the Modern Highway BEING
glance into the Railroad World ffom q new point
OF view. BY Joseph TAYLOR. illustrated.
. Famous Trials, The TIehborue Claimant Tropp-
man. Primes Pierre BonAparte. Mrs. Wharton.
The Meteor. Mrs. Fair. BY John T. Morse, Ir.
John Worthingtou's Name. A novel. By Frank
Lee Benedict.
Good Luck. Translated from the German Of Err
nest Werner, author Of ttAt the Altar" &c.
Northern California, Oregon and the Sandwich
Islands. BY Charles Nordhon.
Christmas Books. By Charles Dickens. Carle-
tons illustrated edition.
The Winter Fire. A sequel to summer Drift
Wood.r BY Rose Porter.
FOR SALE BIT
w. H. & D. H. MORRISON,
booKsELLERS AND PUBLISHERS,
i75 Peahsytfania avenue my3
National Republican., 1874-05-08

= DON'I VIII TUX THE WIEVN
ofL. Benjamin's National Candy Mandatory to
come around to your store, but take q car and
come at once to the factory, PennsylvanIa ave.
nue., opposite the Metropolitan hotel, and you will
be furnished free with car-tickets for your ride.
Gene as soon as you need anything 20 replenIsh
your stock. cow
National Republican., 1874-05-08
PIANOS.

THE CELEBRATED KNABE q MCCAIN
\ MUN PIANOS.
Pianos from various factories in all styles and at
all prices, for sale monthly lnssalmelts, and for
ORGANS and NELoDEoNS at
REICHENRACH'S Piano Wareroonls.
mytly "a Eleventh street,
National Republican., 1874-05-08
FALsE PRETENsEs.

Amanda Lewis was srraigned for having OBJ
taiued groceries from the store of A. P. How
ard under false pretenses. 1t appears that
Amanda had been discharged from the employ
ment of Mr.. Evans on suspicion that she was
committing daily petty larceny of his household
goods, and Immediately upon being dismissed
she repaired to Mr.. HoWard's store, where
Evans had an account, and procured several
articles in the name of the latter. The case
Was sent 70 The grand Jury.
National Republican., 1874-05-08

TEE GREAT EsaLrsH REMEDY for Gout and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
plants either Of recent or long standing, are sd
They can be relied upon as the most safe ami Of.
fectual remedy ever offered 70 the public, and
have been universally used In Europe Tor many
PRour HARs4nf, 20 Strand, London, England,
and sold By sll druggists.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
TIE FOREMOST TONIC OF THE AGE.

A now path to health was provided for the sick.
a new shiel against disease was secured to the
came the standard tonic Of America. For nearly
quarter Of century this powerful and genial
antidoie to disease and the causes which produce
the feeble, helping nature to fight down every
variety Of ailment, soothing pain, promoting di-
gestion regulating the secretions, Increasing the
nervous vigor Of the system, cheering the spirits,
arresting premature decay, and not only prolong-
ing life, but adding value to It by putting thou
sands Of aynSs IL 0na Ss 70 enjoy III
contain history Of the cases Of dyspepsia, consa-
patton, biliousness, intermittent fever nervous
D sSS mental R. snd sS ase
not only restores health, but projects It from
danger In the most unhealthy districts.
To ALL, particularly invalids, spring Is a trying
season. Indications Of sickness should at once be
attended to. Fatal diseases may be caused by al
system to remain in dlsordered condition, until
the disorder has time to develop itself An ounce
of lreyention is worth pound Of cure is an old Nd
who are troubled With the complaints now very
prevalent = headache, indigestion, disordered
ra Gf ,aPPesSs sssR Of
Pills. Wo know OF no remedy 50 harmless and
decisive In its action. It at once strikes ut the
root Of the disease and produces heeltn{ tone to
disease arising from disordered condition Of the
liver u they would take this exoellsAt medicine
y.
Families leaving for the summer months should
take three or four boxes Of these pills with them.
They have an almost instantaneous effect. They
will relieve the patient OF hesdaehe in one or two
hours and Will rapidly cleanse the liver Of sur
rounding bile, and viii efectually prevent Q bill
lous attack. They are sold BY all druggists.
NO ONE NEED DE SHORT OF McEEY
since IL can be procured on collaterals to any
amount at less than half the usual rates, ot X.
Fulton's, No. SIS Ninth street, near Pennsyl.
vana avenue. Money can there be obtained on
all kinds Of personal property while for those who
have enough and to spare Of the ''hlthly lncre
there 10 displayed fine assortment OF gold and
silver watches, diamonds, musical Instruments
sewing machines and o vast assortment Of other
articles which are selling at almost one-half what
they can be bought for elsewhere.
WaIrE, clean, sound teeth, all may have BY
using daily THuRsToN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow.
der. Price, Is and 10 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, son, glossy hair, all desire II, al
may have Il BY constant use'of THoNrsoH's Po
made Optime. Price, rs and 80 cents per bottle.
LioHT-coLoRRD Kid Gloves arc very stylish when
not soiled. JouyKN's lnodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
will renovste them thoroughly. Price, Is cent;
per bottle. All sold By druggists and fancy deal
WELLS MAcHINzsPREAD STREsgrHESrSe
PLAsrKRs, whenever plaster is needed, are IN
riyalled. Price, 20. Is, and 30 cents each.
National Republican., 1874-05-08

GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE RTcH-cHEAP
ENOUGH FOR THE POOR
Catawba Champagne, In quarts and pints, bot
tied by Samuel q. Palmer, 81 Greene street,
Georgetown, d. @. Retail price, SO per dozen
quarts: % per dozen, pints. Liberal discount to
deaIcrs.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
FINp rnnn
DON'T WAIT ron THE WAGON

-@Burt's" celebrated hne shoes for ladies, misses
aud children. specially at T. s. Gartrell's, 90G
Seventh street, corner Of i.
National Republican., 1874-05-08
BOARDING.

ID GA ING IN PHILADELPHIA.-A
y small, quiet family VIII take few BOarders.
permanent or transient. Location eentral-I3A
Chestnut street, Philadelphia. apll-S5k