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e25 PennsylVsnia avenue,
West Of Metropolitan Hotel.

GENTLEMES's DRESSING ROBES, Smoking
Jackets, Kid and Castor Gloves, Gentlemen'E
Silk Scarfs and Mufiers.
NOAH WALKER 90,
625 Pennsylvania avenue,
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SUBSTANTIAL AND HANDsoME

READY-MADE CLOTHING.
GENTLEMEN, YOUTHS, BOYS AND
CHILDREN CAN BE FITTED AS VEIL AS
IF THEY HAD BEEN SUITED TO MEAS
URE.
ASSORTMENT COMPLETE.
GENTLEMEN'S DRESS SUITS FROM
eli TO 80.
aENfLEMEN's oVERCoATs, FROM Is
YOUTHS SUITS, FROM % TO SIS.
YOUTHS OVERCOATS, FROM % TO s23
CHILDREN'S SUITS, PLAIN AND
FANCY, NICELY MADE, ELEGANT
STYLE AND PERFECTION IN FIT.
NOAH WALKER & CO.,
e25 Pennsylvania avenue,
West Of Metropolitan Hotel.
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THE BLUMENBURG FRAUDS
An IMPORTANT DECISION IN THE
EQUITY COURT.

THE BALLARD PAVEMENT COMPANY VS..
II. MAEDLE AND OTHERS-WHAT JUDGE
WYLIE THINKS OF THE CAsE-THE CON-
TRACTORS GET THE BEST OF 1T.
We print below the opinion Of Judge Wylie
in the case Of the Ballard Pavement Company
Ts. Michael IAIaRdle and others, one Of the cas-
growing out Of the so-called Blumenburg frauds.
The question before the court was whether q
preliminary injunction should be granted to re-
strain the holders OF certain certificates Of the
auditor Of the Board Of Public Works from re-
eeiVing board Of audit certificates in exchange
for them; and it was understood that the dect-
zion in this case will apply 70 all the suits now
pending involving the question Of the negotiable
ity Of these certificates. The matter is, there
fore, one Of great public interest:
The Ballard Pavement Company vs.. Mandle and
Others.
The plaintiF was the holder, in 1874, and the
lawful proprietor of a considerable number Of
eertifcates issued by the auditor Of the Board Of
Public Works, all in the following form:
OFFICE OF AUDITOR.
BOARD OF PCBLIC WORKS, 7
WASHINGTON, d. c., =, -.
hereby certify that have this day audited
and allowed the account Of - for --
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MHE CENTENNIAL IA PARTY-

To prevent any misunderstandinK we are re-
quested to slate that will be admftted 70 thu
Capitol on the evening ofthe 18th without ticket.
The proceeds Of the Entertainment, after degluct-
ing expenses, will be devoted TO the Great Ma
tional Centennial Celebration OF ISIS. Members OF
the different Centennial Committees, and ali who
have been invited TO assist, well the public at
large, can obtain tickets a. all the drug book,
music stores and hotels throughout the city, Price
one doHAr.
The entrances viii be the central door OF the
western front, and the main eastern door OF the
House Of Representatives. Exit at the main east
ern door Of The Senate wing. All other doors viii
be closed. del52t
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SAElLLE'S NATIONAL THEATRE.
SECOND AND LAST WEEK
Ofthe brilliant season OF
KELLOGG GRAND ENGLISH OPERA.
Mr.. C. D. HESS.
TUESDAY EVENING, December Is,
Only performance of Balfe's ever popular
BOHEMIAN GIRL
MISS KELLOGG, MISS BEAUMONT. Mr.. HAM,
MRs. WHITE and MR. MAS.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 1s,
Mozart's Great Work,
DON GIOVAN NM.
Powerfully Cast.
THURSDAY EVENING, December II,
Has been set aside fora
GRAND TESTIMONIAL BENEFIT
To our American Prima Donna,
MISS CLARA LOUISE KELLO6Gl
When, by general request,
MIGN
will be presented.
FRIDAY EVENING, DecemberIs,
WI" A@ ne m p Rs Tfs GFaa9 6pes IN
r n MI!
GRAND MATINEE ON SATURDAY,
Of Auber's Eminently Successful Opera,
FRA ID VALO!
The New COvent Garden Version.
ON SATURDAY EVENING
the appearance of the entire Great Company, FUN
brated RUSSIAN sExTBTTE, who are attached
GRAND OPERATE MELANGE AND
SELECT CONCERT.
Sale ofseats at MetzerOtt's Maslc Store and box
office Of Theatre. Left side of the house at Net
See circulars at ticket Offices for full casts Of the
operas.
XMAS WEEK,
ROSE AND HARRY WATKINS.
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WAsHINGTON THEATRE COMIQUB,

MONDAY, December IA, Every Night and " edness
day and Saturday Matinees.
First appearance in Washington Of the cele-
brated Character Artists, FRANK and EVA BEN
NETT. Last week of the greatest Of sertO-cOmlC
SOngstresses, Miss NULLY PIERS, who Will IN
trOduce this week selections from favOrite operas.
Last week of the King of Dutch and Ethiopian
Comedians, Mr.. SAM DEYERE, who will appear
in his specialtes, also will appear in the Drama OF
the HIDDEN HAND assuming the character
of tEWool, - and in the Border Drama Of ''BUF-
FALO BILL, - assuming the character Of ''SteTe
Foster. the Nero Trapper.N delE6t
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is a new nine, located at Keokuk, Iowa. 1t is 205
miles above st. Louis, and the rivalry between
the Gate City and the Bridge City will be fierce
Snyder, has now signifed his intention OF playing
with the Philadelphia. The club is as follows:
Pratt, pitcher; Snyder, ldouottTIl eatche[i Sim.
Goldsmith, third base; Brannock, short stop;
Riley, right field; Golden, centre field; Turner,
left field. Al Pratt, of the Cleveland Forest
Citys has not been in the field for a few years,
and, If his arm has not forgotten its cunning, he
can bother the best batteTs.
The above list furnishes pretty nearly the full
mines up to date, although there will be some
changes before the LIST Of May. The ten clubs
now forming ought to be enough TO make the sea-
son an interesting one. Let their motto be: "a
clear field, q fair umpire, and may the best club
vii
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-15

EIRST PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT
II OF THE
CERCLE DRAMATIQUE FRANCAIS,
DE WASHINGTON,
Under the direction OF
PROF. Z. L. COLLIERE and -
MILE V. PRUD'HOMAIE,
AT WILLARD HALL,
ON FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER IS, 1874.
COMEDIES FRANCHISES AND HOP.
Doors opened at $50 O'Clock: Performance to
commence at S; Dancing at 10. Tickets for sale at
Ellis and MetZerOtt's Music Stores; Philips Solo
mons and BaIlantyne's Book Stores, and Brad.
Adams. del2-6G
A GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRU-
~ MENTAL CONCERT, under the leadership
of Prof. Joseph II. Daniel, will be given in
ODD FELLOWS HALL, (NAVY YARD,)
ON TUESDAY EVENING, Dee. IS, 1874,
For the benefit of Fourth-street NJ. z. church,
commencing at 7:3O O'Clock. Admission 50 cents.
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IMPERIAL HOTEL.
FINANCIAL.
NEW YORK STOCK ExCHAIGK.

" MONDAY, Dec. IA 1874.
IrRfShed By Lslots Johnson 4 Co., BnaksTs, Vernon
Roto, RorthsaSt corner PsRHsyIVdRid avenue and
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From Hiil.bOrO.
HILLsBoRo, TEXAS,

HrLLsBoRo, TEXAS, |
Feb. 81, 1871.
I'd. Examiner:
DEAR SIR have organized the
following Oranges:
Concord, McLennan county, Jan.
~, 1874, John Flower, Master; G..
w. Baty, Secretary.
Prairie Valley, Hill county, Jan.
81, 1874, L. E. Gillett, Master; d.
Darden, Secretary.
Peoria Grange, ltill county, Feb. 2,
1874, E. Il. Goolsby, Master; N. G.
Howard, Secretary.
Towash Grange, Hill county. Feb.
8, 1874, j. T. Webb, Master; P. T
Hickman, Secretary.
Woodbury. Grange, Hill. county,
Feb. 9, 1874, Burnett Smith, Master ;
A. j. Hamilton, Secretary.
Covington Grange, Hill county,
Feb. 10, 1874, ID, q. Clark, Master ;
A. B.. Cogdell, Secretary.
Grand View Grange, johnson coun
ty, Feb. IL, 1874, N. w. Grant, Mas.
ter; VIM. Mum, Secretary.
Brushy Knob Grange, Hill county,
(Covington pos,oifice,) Feb. IA, 1874,
G. w. 1nce, Master; F. NJ. Ince, Sec.
rotary.
New Hope Grange, johnson county
Covlngton postoflice, A. D. Kinnard
Master; nj. l.. K,nnard, Secretary.
Alvarado Grange, johnson county
Feb. II, 1874, A. j. Barnes, Master
j. A. Baugh, Secretary.
Centre Grange, Hill county, Feb
10, 1874, Joseph Cole, Master ]. j
Scriyner, Secretary. Postoffice, Cot.
ton Gin. Total membership, 27o.
G. w. INGRAM,
Genl Dept'y State Grange.
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The New Rene dy forlsupture

a MOst lnpOrIANt lnVVHt' d. sod by The EIasTlC
Truss Co., No. 6s3 Rroadv ~. New York City. 1t
retains rupture absolntely Ill ease ard comfort, day
and night, at all times, under all circumstances
OF during the hort time requisite TO effect a per
manent cure. tnt by mail. Circulars free. An
druggist or physician will order tits truss 10, 20
without charue.
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T H f G R A N G E.

WHITE HALL GRA.Gs, No 27.--Regular
monthly meetings two o'clock P. NJ. first
Monday in each month. Call Meetings every
Chusrday evening 1t seven o'clock Visiting
and sojournipg Brethren are invited 10 attend.
c. n. HUBBY, Secretary
Tnos COBB, Mater
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never known To fall Price, 81. 90 per bottle Fnll
particulars, viii medical testimony and certificates
seAt Oh application Address
L.. +. HYDE & CO.,
lgh Seventh ANenne, IleM York.
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NOR SALE OR RENT,

THE HOWE DRUG STORE, on the East sid,
OF the Public Square. apply To
snsd?m FLINT 4 GRAHAM.
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PAYING EMPLOYMENT

fast selling fancy article, but necessity to all
ella sses Of people, actually savisg money TO buyers
Business honorable; dhy or EVENING" pleasant; DO
rick; home or abroad a ID extremely prehtable.
You Will miss your best chance II you fail 10 write
for full particulars and valuable samples TO
+. 4. HUTCHINSON b CO.,
.. ~. 81. LonS Missouri
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ISAAC tTnES.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. J. 7. BLoUsT
CTEEN & BLOUNT,
GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
Hamilton, Texas.

VIII act ne AgenH for Nonresident Land owners
In any part of Texas will attend be purchase
a. sab.oyiding aud selling oflands sold for taxes,
aud perfeetlng titles.
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Darts from the Devil,

UK UUFID ABIShU
A beck iust Issued, exposing The "Fersonals ~
that have Appeared i'll the lew York newspapers
tn cir history and lesson. stylish Vians fully ex.
posed. Advertisements of d sperate men to beas
thu wUntn, clandestiScd meetings, how fiuttri =
TED. The history Of the Goodrich tragedy, The re.
suit Of a "pei snnnl" Description OF living Broad
way statues Exposes sOci,l curruprlon. Sent on
RECEIPT { so cents. Address Unique Printing House
36 Yes, Y Street New York
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James II. Starr b Son. Marshall; Norris, Sleeps
4 Jones, Waco; II. NJ. Truheart, Galveston; G. X
Johli, a Co. Austin; j. ID. Gddiugs, Brenham; NJ
Looscau. Houston. sepgWu
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From 10 to l00.horse power, Iron and
Brass Castings, Skating aud Mill Gesrlsg,
Saw, Grist, Sugar and Sorgho Mills, Gin Seq
mepts, Crate Bars. Horse Powers to order.
A varied assortment of Iron Ratings for
Balconies or Cemeteries. Repairing Of all
kinds of machinery promptly done at reason.
able rates. Orders solicited olswlv72
The New York herald., 1874-12-28
The City Caucus.

We observe that the democratic members
of the Assembly from New York city have
held caucus and have resolved to support
certain nominations for the United States
Senate and for the organization Of the House.
We can understand why the members of
party should assemble before the meeting of
Legislature and agree in caucus upon GER
tain line of action. This, however, may be-
come an abuse, and the power Of caucus
should be limited. The caucus is proper
enough to indicate nominations for offices, but
we hardly think it proper in the discussion of
a financial measure like the bill before the
Senate, which, we are told, was determined
upon by the republicans before it came before
that body. Even worse form Of this caucus
system exists in New York city. 1t seems i'm
proper for the delegates from any one DISTRICT
The New York herald., 1874-12-28

TO meet in advance and 60 to Albany bound
by resolution limiting their Independence.
There are many reasons that may occur to Q
representative in albany that will not be ap-
parent to him in New York. These may lead
to different course Of action on important
questions Why, therefore, should the repre-
sentative have his judgment fettered by the
decree of home caucus2
The practical effect of home caucus like
the one held the other day is to put our whole
delegation at Albany in o condition Of dr.u
and to make it as subservient to the leaders of
Tammany Hall as primary convention.
This is mistake. The application Of the
caucus system is blunder. 1t it is to be ap-
piled to all legislation in Albany then the
true function of legislation-to debate and
consider and mature-will be at an end In
stead of obeyins the will of the people and
their own best judgment our Assemblymen
will simply go to Albany to obey the wishes Of
premature and badly informed caucus, obey
ing the orders of Tammany Hall.
The New York herald., 1874-12-28
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Mayor Charles A. Otis, OF Cleveland, is staying
at the ST. Nicholas Hotel.
Mr.. Edwin Adams, the tragedan. is sojourning
al the Sturtevant House.
Major John F. Weston. United States Army. IL
auartered at the Windsor Hotel. =
Ex-Governor J. W. Throckmorton, OF Texas, ID
registered at the Hoffman House.
Professor A. p. Peabody, OF Harvard College, 10
residing at the Westminster Hotel. -.
In Maine the anti-Hamitn men think Judge
Peters the coming man for United States Senator.
Mile. Marie Hebron, OF the Strakosch Opera
Company, has apartments at the Union Square
Hotel.
Congressman Oliver p Snyf er, OF Arkansas. ar
rived from Washington yesterday at the st. Mich
olas Hotel.
DR.. Keneay proposes for England Magma
Charta Association, to destroy the despotism
that now exists"
For fashions In furs 1t is noted that Siberian
sable Is proper for ladies' whose husbands have re-
Gently become bankrupt
Assembymen Emerson +. Davis and James
Mackin, OF Flshkill, N. T., are among the latest
arrivals at the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
A Western man has gone to sea with his soul
stirred by the story OF Enoch Arden. He wants
to be wrecked and come home and find his wife
married to some other man.
"Scots wha' hae WI Wallace bled" will probably
be the refrain OF the friends OF senator Scott In
case wallace should succeed that gentleman as
United States senator from Pennsylvania.
In the Court OF Probate and Divorce the decree
sist obtained by the well known actress Miss
Glynn, granting her dissolution OF her marriage
with Mr.. y. Dallas, mas been rendered absolute.
"By the way, OF what politics are you ~ asked
Senator OF an applicant for once while on the way
to introduce him TO Cabinet Minister. "Oh,"
was the reply, al always have been democrat,
but can turn"
The paragraph headed "A Boarding School SEN
saton," which has been published. representing
that youth disguised as a girl mad obtained ad
mission into a Philadelphia school, does not, we
are assured refer to any educational institute in
Spruce street. In that city, as has been erropcously
inferred from the language of said paragraph.
An exchange tells US that Brooklyn has 5000
saloons and three clerical scandals. The reason
the saloons greatly outnumber the clerical
scandals is chiefly because you know where to lay
your hand on the saloons when you want to count
Them Louisville COurter-Journal.
Messrs. Philips, Bacon, Nye, Wilson and Os-
good, a special committee OF the Massachusetts
Legislature were at the Windsor Hotel yesterday
an inspection OF the terminus OF the Baltimore
and OHIO Railroad. They were appointed at the
last session OF the Legislature to consider and re-
port upon the possibility OF making South Boston
flats the terminus OF a through freight line from
the West 10 the seaboard, and arc going TO Visit
Baltimore, Philadelphia and this city to obtain
information to assist them In making their report
| tn thA toaalatnvs
The New York herald., 1874-12-28
Tho New Oath of Ofice>

Two prominent democratic officers of the
State government, Mr.. Willers, Secretary of
State, and Mr.. Pratt, Attorney General, have
taken pains to notify in an indirect manner,
all persons elected in November that they NAV
evade the new oath of Office by presenting
themselves to be sworn in previous to the 1st
Of January. This is exceedingly kind of
Messrs. Willers and Pratt, The form of the
notification is as ingenious as it's motive is
considerate. The Secretary of State writes an
official letter asking the opinion of the Attor-
ney General, and the Attorney General re-
plies in an argument showing that the old oath
will suffice il taken before the close of the year
but that officers sworn in on or after January
! must take the new one. This correspond
ence is published in the newspapers week in
advance of the new year. SO that all concerned
may avail themselves Of the opportunity to
hold their offices and yet escape perjury If
they are unable to swear truthfully that they
have not resorted to bribery or other improper
means to influence votes they can take the
old oath before the 1st OF January.
Honest men will be apt to inquire why this
more than official tenderness has been prac-
tised toward the men who were elected In
November. New State officers, the scene of
whose duties is at Albany, have heretofore
been sworn in on the 1st of January, and
members of the Legislature ON the day that
body assemblies. The only reason that can
be given for departing from that practice now
is the supposed inability Of the members to
take the new oath without perjury. But as it
is the obvious intent Of the amendments to
exclude all such persons from Office Messrs
Willers and Pratt seem to have gone out of
their way to show them how they can circum-
vent the constitution.
The New York herald., 1874-12-28

The democracy Of the State will miss great
opportunity if they do not elect him.
Bearing in mind that the only doubt which
has been raised in any quarter rests upon the
lateness with which Mr.. O'Conor has been
proposed, we beg the attention of readers to
some of the expressions of the democratic
members of the Legislature whom we have
interviewed. Senator Ray says, 'If Mr..
O'Conor is really a candidate he stands
as good chance as any one named; "
Senator Parmenter says "No political
station, however exalted, could add to the
lustre of his name and character Senator
Lord says, II think he would be an excellent
Senator" Assemblyman Mackin says, "Mr.
O'Conor would be a creditable Senator, as
much 80 as any person that has been
named;" Assemblyman Broas says, ''If Mr..
O'Conor should be candidate he would be
well supported" Assemblyman Hammond
''beieves the candidacy of Mr.. O'Conor
would command great respect" Assembly
man Brown says, ''If Seymour declines he
considers O'Conor will show great strength. :"
Not wishing to be tedious we will not null
tiply these quotations, and we again call
attention to the fact that the only doubt of
MIR. OConor's success expressed by any mem
Der of the Legislature rests upon the lateness
with which he has been brought into the can
vass.
There is no reason for bestowing this honor
on Mr.. Herman which is not stronger
reason for giving it to Mr.. O'Conor The
democratic party is disposed to put down the
old Know Nothing feeling, which made religion
a political test but Mr.. O'Conor's election
would be more signal rebuke to that
kind of illiberality than the election of Mr..
Herman as Mr.. O'Conor is more distin-
guished and better known Catholic. 1t is
claimed that Mr.. Herman was stanch ally of
MIR. TDden in pursuing the Tweed Ring !;
but while MIR. Herman gave merely his
advice and silent appreciation Mr.. O Conor
came openly to the front and was
conspicuous in fighting the battle 1t was he
who furnished the legal knowledge in the
Ring prosecutions and, with praiseworthy
public spirit he devoted his pre-eminent pro-
fessional ability without fee or pecuniary COM
pensatien. In point Of public standing and
national recognition there is no comparison
between the two men Mr.. O'Conor's cleo
tion would be greeted in every part Of the
country as an eminently fit bestowal of o
public honor; Mr.. Kernans election would
be regarded merely as a respectable but by
no means distinguished accession to the
democratic strength in the Senate. The party
will make great mistake if it does not confer
this honor on man whom all his fellow
Senators, of both political parties, would feel
constrained to treat with the most respectful
regard and the most implicit Difference.
The New York herald., 1874-12-28
The Reecher Business.

The whole Brooklyn matter is series Of
problems. We are told that Mr.. Beecher and
Mr.. Tilton are "dying for trial." yet every
day or two we have one party or another
making elaborate preparations FIR delay. We
are told that there is nothing they more
deeply deploye than newspaper trial, !" that
they wish to have the matter " transferred to
the courts" and they resent these constant
publications and statements and interviews
Beecher or his counsel, and tomorrow to be
followed ty another from Mr.. Tilton or his
counsel as surely as night by the morning. It
is like the stage direction in the play
"Laertes wounds Hamlet, and then in scuf-
fling they change rapiers and Hamlet wounds
Laertes." The public never knows which
really has the poisoned rapier.
If this unfortunate business continues there
can be but one opinion in the minds of the
pubhc-that both parties have so grievously
sinned that neither of them can afford to have
the truth made known. 1t is to the interest
of Mr.. Beecher and Mr. Tilton, more than
any two men living, that this truth shall be
known. Either delay or the appearance of
delay on the part Of either party produces
great harm. This scandal case has been the
dark and heavy burden Of the year that is
now coming to on end 1t has wounded mill
ions of hearts, stained the Christian religion,
brought contumely upon illustrious names and
familiarized the innocent, budding mind of
childhood with the darkest ideas of perfdy,
dishonor and shame. Morally speaking
America has suffered as much from it as if we
had had plague or pestilence. The sooner
it ends the better, and the sooner both parties
recognize the fact that an effort for delay is
practically confession of guilt the better it
will be for truth.
The New York herald., 1874-12-28

The GLENpENN1NG affair. Trouble was
expected yesterday at the Church of the Sean
DIAL. as it had been announced that the Rev.
Mr.. Glendenning intended to preach in de-
fance of the order of the Presbytery. But
there was no occasion for the services of the
police force called out for his protection, as
q letter was read from him submitting to the
decision of his judges until the appeal to the
Synod could be heard. That will be ten
months hence, and Mr.. Glendenning is likely
TO have long vacation.