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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-23
THE COURTS.
SUPREME, COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

SUPREME, COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
THURSDAY, October ., 1874.
On motion Of Mr.. R. johnson, Charles ]. Bona
practice as an attorney and counselor Of this
No. Is. The Orange, Alexandria and Manas-
ern and Atlantic Teleeraph Company. on mo-
tion OF Mr.. q. P. LOErey, Of counsel FOR the Ap-
pellants, ordered by the court that the appeal In
this cause be dismissed with costs.
No IS (assiRned.) The Home Insurance Com
pany, Of New York, plaintiffs in error, vs.. John
+. Morse and Charles @. Paige. This case was
NJ. Evarts, OF counsel for the plaintiffs In error,
and submitted on printed argument BY Mr.. j. W.
Gary, for the defendants in error.
No. 7. Andrew Hamilton ct al, plaintiffs in
error, VS.. Joseph R. Dillon, and No. II, Samuel
McCleIland ct al, appellants, vs.. the United
States. The argument Of these causes was com
menced by Mr.. T. d. Lincoln, Of counsel for the
plaintiffs In error in NOT.
The proceedings Of the bar in relation TO the
death Of the late Judge Curtis Will be presented
70 the court tomorrow BY Mr.. Attorney General
Adjourned until tomorrow at Il O'Clock.
SUPREME CoURT-GENERAL TERM.
In this court yesterday, the Chief Justice
and Justices Wylie, DIN and Macarthur sat and
Warden e al. VS.. Todd. This was an action Of
ejectment brought BY the plaintiffs to recover
from the defendant certain lots Of ground IN
square Sol In the city Of W Arlington. The bill
Of exceptions shows that the trial the plaintiffs
gave in evidence several deeds BY which they de-
dueed q continuous claim OF title to themselves.
The defendant, for the purpose Of showing title
out Of the pIalntiffs, offered In evidence an as
Segment upon said premises, executed by Ezra
Warden to Charles Glover, and dated July s,
1914; and thereupon the court instructed the jury
that said assignment was an outstanding title
which bound the plaintiffs right 70 recover, and
that the Jury must ind for the defendant, to
which charge instruction the plaintiffs by their
counsel excepted.
The question now before the court Is, whether
this exception is well taken. The case was argued
and submitted.
Day VS.. Mutual Benht Insurance Company.
The argument in this case was concluded.
POmeroy VS.. CLARK. This case was argued and
submitted. Adjourned.
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DAYS OF PRAYER FOR SUNDAY
SCHOOLS.

Next Sabbath and Monday will be very gener-
ally observed throughout the world as days for
special united prayer for divine blessing upon Sab
bath school labor. In accordance with the re-
commendation which emanated originally from
the London Sunday School Union, the normal
class Of Sunday school workers OF this city at its
session last Saturday evening, requested its COM
mittee to lay the call before schools and this
week circulars have been issued containing the
following programme:
''That on Lords Day morning, October Is, be-
tween seven and eight, all teachers should en-
gage In private prayer for Gods blessing on their
labors
THAT the opening engagements of the morning
school should be proceeded BY the teachers meet
ing together for prayer.
THAT in the afternoon the ordinary routine
Of each school should be varied by the children
being gathered for devotional exercises, inter
spersed with appropriate addresses. To this
meeting the parents Of the scholars might be in
vited.
''That at some time during the evening the
teachers should meet TO implore divine help and
guidance.
THAT on Monday morning, October %, between
seven and eight, all teachers should again bring
their scholars in prayer before God.
THAT IN the course Of the day the female teach
ers Of each school should hold q meeting for
prayer.
''That in the evening each church should be IN
Yited 70 hold special prayer-meeting, at which
the welfare Of the Sunday school should form the
theme Of the prayers and addresses
sit is hoped that Christian ministers teachers
and others, in all parts of the world, will unite
their applications at these times."
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NER ApHRRrIsEMRNRs.

Tenrooms for rent.
See notice 70 taxpayers.
A large front room for rent.
See the card Of F. A. Boswell.
Furnished residences for rent.
Three furnished rooms for rent.
A furnished front room for rent.
A nicely furnished room for rent.
Pleasant furnished rooms for rent.
An elegantly furnished room for rent.
Handsomely furnished rooms for rent.
See rates to New York in ts-day's issue.
TWO or three unfinished rooms Torrent.
A gentleman deEirest TO purchase house.
See g. G. CornWell & Sons Advertisement.
A store, dWelllng-house and stable for rent.
New York Republicans-see advertisement,
A large room handsomely furnished for rent.
A situation as private eoaehman is wanted.
A man is wanted 70 take charge Of q business
Neatly furnished rooms on second floor for rent.
A furnished room IN house No. sos K street for
rent.
A widow lady: desires situation IS house
Al elegantly furnished room on the second aoor
handsomely furnished rooms, "a sasss or single
for rent
The Maryland Republican Association WI
meet this evening.
T.atimer cleary viii sell on Saturday, October
-. an assortment 81 furniture.
Duncanson BIoe VIII sell on Monday, October
=, Improved ana unlmprofcd properly.
Thoa. r. Gray. dealer In coal and wood, corner
Maryland avenue 1lo Gcur.a1a-a o. aaif street,
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DISTRICT AFRALRS.
Yesterday the following communication was re-
neired bH the Board Of Commissioner.

ee1TeQ Dy the board OF C0mmlssloners:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
October %, 1874.
Hon. Henry T. Blotc, C0mmfssio1ssT, D. o.
MY DEAR SIR: l.feel very reluctant to intrude
upon you. and have no desire to do 90, knowing
from experience how much you are pressed for
time. take the opportunity, however, as q citi-
zen OF the District and friend OF yours, to call
your attention to the Importance Of placing the
concrete payements in thorough relafr before the
winter Gets in, and If you have ut doue so,
would suggest personal exami nation OF the
paYements, when you will md that the surfaclng,
which is the portion on which the durability Of
the pavement depends, Is gone in great measure,
costly portion, is unmjured. In other places holes
will be found which are caused principally by set
Elements In the foundation, and which II not re-
paired VIII, In very short time destroy the en-
tire pavement II IL is possible to repair the pave
ment thoroughly before winter, Restricting those
that need IL, think you will ind the expenditure
Of money as desirable as can be made, and that 1t
Will prevent the expense Of entirely repaving the
streets, which viii otherwise be necessary. have
paid much attention TO asphalt p6Yements Of late
years, and believe that II they kept In repair
they are the most desirable pavements for streets
in which the wear and tear IS not excessive; but
at the same time IL not kept in repair are the
most costly and unsatisfactory paTements that
can be devised. The Importance Of keeping as
pbalt pavements in repair cannot in lmy opinion,
be overestimated, and / have therefore taken the
liberty Of addressing this communication to you.
Very truly yours, A. B. MULLETT.
The suggestion Of Mr.. Mullett was acted upon
by Hr. Blow, and the examination Of the streets
and the necessary repairs intruGted to Engineer
Hoxie, who VIII give the matter his attention.
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E1ReIHIA WHY'S.
RIcHnnu


The fcIl0wing-namsd ecnvicts registered At the
penitentiary Tuesday. From Petersburg, Jordan
Hex, for i've years. John Martin, I'VE years;
three years : ell for house-breaking. From
Augusta county-Jsmes Jones, three years, for
house breaking; Edward Cary three years, for
for HOUSEKEEPING.
The Rev. Kinloch Nelson, to whom the call was
extended BY the vestry Of Grace church 70 III the
vacancy created by the resignation OF the Rev.
+. NJ. Baker, has accepted the same, and viii
formally enter upon the discharge Of his duties
about the 18th Of November.
Al the annual meeting Of the Philharmonic
Association the following ofaeers elected for
the ensuing term: President, z. H. Chamber
layne, u; vice president r. Z. Tyler; secretary,
nan, Charles Iundin: memDers Of the executive
board, Mee1rs. Charles W. Allen and A. Sale
victims; MT; Ls9i , Z. Wheat was unanimously
Company Of the First Virginia regiment re-
turned TO this city, via the 1s30 express train on
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail
the regiment band, marched to the eustom-house
and broke ranks. The boys looked little faded,
Of course, but We did not converse with . single
one who failed 70 vote the Washington soldiery
as Jolly set Of fellows IS ever handled musket
Their reception, We are informed, was not only on
generous and Whole-souled hospitality During
their visit they had the freedom Of the city, and
not only the Washington military but the citizens
generally seemed to take pleasure in doing them
honor.
The mortuary report for the week ending Sat
urday, October II, shows whole number OF deaths
N me CITY, ri ~ sooislons sIl-Dorn were 70
ported, HInl1ses z coioleo; sex males, -; 10
e. eis,sd ,1sies' o. .oio.d y, :, ne ~ 1871
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year elnB oePsehnDeL ~, snos5 SSe neEs en-
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NAros 1IooS; oot"Aro, 4Io41-
STATE NEWS
On Monday last. IN CIulpeper eouptv. Mr..
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COMMON SENSE urges the use Of safety matches.
THE MARKET.

THE MARKET.
The following viii be the ruling prices In the
market to-day and tomorrow;
MEAT.-Beef (porter house,) 25625c. q h.;
ditto (srloins zoe. do. (r0undl 15c.; do (roast-
ing pieces) 20G25c.; do, (eorned,) 10615c.; do,
(dried, zoe. - d; sliced, 25c q y; Clipped, 30e.;
pork, 1092Oe.; DO, (corned,l sG1215e.; mutton,
15G20c.; lamb, 1sG2oc.; veal, 15@2Se; dried beef,
20G25c.; hams. (whole,) ls@9e.; do, lsliced,)
D625e shoulders, (Whole,) lSc.; cut, 146l6c.;
sliced, 15G20c middlings, 15c.; cut, 16c; tongues,
5OG90o. each; lard, 1Td1Se.
FIsH.-Roek, 3064Oc. 2 bunch; perch, 30640c.
p bunch; catfish, 26c. p bunch; salmon trout,
121z41sc. 9 n; fresh cod, l2Gi6e. q \; pike, 4o@
SOC. q bunch; halibut Csc. 3 b; Boston mackerel,
20625c each; white lake Ash, zoe. p D. Turtle,
T5c.dt1 each. Lobster. 15c. q D.
GAME.-Plover, 25650c. each; ducks, (blue
wing,l 81 e pair; do, (sprigtail, q pair; do,
tired headD el.25; do, lcanvas-back,) % q pair;
squirrels, Csc; rabbits, 25c- each.
observation-disclosures, (Irish,l 400. r peck;
do, (sweet,) 4oe. 2 peck; onions, SOC. 2 peck;
beets, p bunch, base; carrots, So. q bunch;
beans, 40650c. p peck; do, (Lima,) 12G15c. p
quart; tomatoes, 10000. % peck; cucumbers, lie.
3 dozen; cabbage, 1oG2Oc. 2 head; corn, green
Dq25e. 2 dozen; egg plants, 54loe. each; celery,
fRUIrs.-Oranges, 100000. p dozen; lemons,
A0675e. % dozen; plums 20c p quart; apples,
(eooking,) 30640c. q peck; do, (eating,) 50660c.
3 peck; grapes, 10916c. . D; peaches, soc.@t1
p peck; pears, s1@l.6o g peck; plums, 81 p peck;
DRIED FRUITs.-Apples, 5Gse. q quart;
peaches, (peeled,) 20625c.: do, (unpeeled,l 10c
blaekberries, 10c.; cherries, 20625o. p d.
BurTKR.-Philadelphia print, soc. q d; New
York creamery, 65c; choice roll, 40945c. fair do,
2sqSSe. Eggs, soc; . dozen. cheese, 2OG2oc.
PouLrKY.-ChIekens, (live,) 5Oc Ga1.25 p pair;
ducks, 75c l1e1 p pair.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-23
TRE SIZE ooURSE oF LEoruREs

THE STAR COURSE OF LECTURES.
There seems to be . general revival Of interest
In the lecture business IN all sections Of the eoun
try this season, judging from the appearance Of
the programmes in our numerous exchanges
This Is due in part to the higher culture Of the
period which demands q higher style OF lecture
than formerly, and the successful effort on the
part Of managers and lecturers to meet this de-
mand, and in part to the Introduction Of new
speakers and themes Of q character we'll ealcu-
lated to prove attractive. The managers Of the
Star Course VIII give this season the most pleas
ing bill they have yet offered to the public.
The course is to be opened by Josh Billings,
whose inImitable sayings furnish the staple for
one half the funny column Of the principal
journals IN the country, and 1t is worth journey
70 New York to see man who can be soirresisti-
bly, droll, and hear him treat the eomical side Of
comical subject. This lecture Is on the fruitful
theme, What know about hotels" q topic that
has never been lectured upon by DR.. McCosh,
Schuyler Colfax or Ralph Waldo Emerson; and
had Il been, it would not have been spoiled BY
Joshua.
Mr. W. s. Andrews VIII open his budget Of fun
early in January. He is new to the Washington
people, but has reputation for versatility in the
comic line that is unsurpassed by any man on the
platform. He gives delineations Of the mirth-
proovoSing Kind, and you not only have lecture,
Dr.. Porteous, Of England, comes on the 18th Of
January as representative OF the highest type
OF the oratory OF great BRITAIN, occupying the
same rank there that Wendell Phillips does here.
This Will give an opportunity for our citizens TO
judge the present condition Of the art OF public
speaking in the Old World, and 70 compare the
merits Of the two leading orators Of the day Is
Mr.. Phillips is 70 appear In the course, and viii
speak on some current topic.
John B. Cough will also speak on his favorite
subject Of 'sTemperance." Cough is really not
Cough on literary subjects, only an actor; but on
temperance his whole soul is absorbed, and he
surpasses all other speakers Of the emotional
kind who move and sway an audience at viii.
VIII Carleton some regard as q myth, but,
myth or not, his .'rame Ballads" have excited
the greatest curiosity, and his appearance VIII be
awaited with unusual interest.
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LETTER FROM FAILS CHURCH.

FALLS CHURCH. VA, Oct. =, 1874
tCorresp ondenee OF the National Republican,
Our little village is growing beyond all ex-
peetation ofthe Oldest inhabitants. Quite num-
Der Of houses are In course Of erection. Hessrs.
Hollidge, Roberts Fills, Wells, Dr.. Lloyd,
Forbes, Kinsley, Major Brown, Darling Pogul,
Hubbell, Gresham and others are erecting hne
residences, while Mr.. Geo. Mankin has Just CON-
pleted q large and commodious building for 8
store, and our genial postmaster, Edward Birch,
has Just completed large building 10 be used
for store purposes and the post ONCE.
Jefferson Institute Is destined TO be one Of the
finest institutions Of learning In this section, If
not in the State. Accommodations for one hum
dred and fifty scholars are provided, with their
teachers, and the prospect now Is that we shall
soon have to provide more room and employ more
Thomas Jefferson described this locality as one
Of the healthiest in the United States, which, to-
gether with the fact that citizens are strictly
Of q moral and religious class, makes 1t desira-
bic for the citizens Of Washington, Georgetown,
Alexandria and the surrounding country 70 send
their children here to be educated.
LITERARY ENTERTAINMENTS.
Many Of our citizens pvssess fine literary tastes,
and for its Development q course Of home lectures
has been established. The second Entertainment
beautiful audience room Of the Presbyterian
church was brilliantly lighted, and the exercises
were opened by Messrs. Sargent and Brown and
quartette SCome, Holy Spirit, +" very hnely. Mrs.
q. H. Buxton was then Introduced to the large
and intelligent audience, who read Tennys0n's
"May Queen" with surprising rhetorical effect,
which drew forth marked expression Of joy, alter
mating with sorroW, as she carried her audience
on, step by step, through this beautiful poem.
The lecturer Of the evening was DR.. ]. J. NO
ran. HIS subject was ''dental Culture" and the
main portion OF his discourse was directed 70 the
young people Of our community. After paying q
high compliment 70 the ladies, he urged upon the
young men the Importance Of seeking and procur-
ing an education. He said they would meet with
obstacles, but these should only prove an ineen-
anee and while he could not select books or mark
out course Of study or reading for them, be
would advise them to read and study the Bible
and take It as the guide Of their youth and the
manner Of their counsel.
A large concourse Of people gathered here on
last Sabbath from the adjoining cities and sur
rounding country 20 engage IN the dedicatory ser
vices Of the Catholic church. The exercises we're
conducted by the presiding bishop Of Richmond,
and passed OF very pleasantly. TAX.
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A YEW BUTLDTyq lgSoc.I,r1oz

a NV bC4LD4AG ASSOCIATION
was started in the First ward last night. the fea
lures Of which are more equitable than any other
association in this city. The following named
oeers geFe eieetea fresldent A s Taylor;
Geo. RhinehaTt; secretary, W. H. WetEel; az
IectqrE, Louis A. Wine, John Cook, Fred. a.
Calvert, Walter Stewart, W. r. Brown, J. 81
GaHler, John Moran. About LOO shares we're
taken; the nrst payment Of which Will be made
November 10. The constitution Of Harmony
Building Association was adopted IS a basis aud
COMMITTEES appointed to DRAFT q new one will
report on the 18th inst
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-23
AUnTION 0ALES T0.DAY.

BY Latimer 4 Cleary:
At 10 and $50 o'clock, ane and rare collection
Of Italian marble and alabaster statuary, orna-
ments, sc.
At O'Clock, square numbered one hundred and
seventy -hYe, bounded by Sixteenth and Sew
enteenth and U and streets northwest
By b. H. Warner:
At o'clock, valuable improved property on
the northeast corner Of H and Eighth streets
northwest.
BY ]. 7. Wormley:
First street east, between B and streets north.
By VIM. L. Wall & Co:
At 10 o'clock, elegant psrloT suites Of the most
medern styles, &C, sc.
BY Wash B. Williams:
At O'Clock, valuable property in the north
western part Of the city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-23

The assessments for special Improvement taxes
are now due and payable ON the foiloging-named
streets, and IN accordance with existing law, '1n
case Of default In the payment Of any instalment,
the property against which the assessment and GER
tincate exist. or much thereof as may be neces-
sry TO pay said installment with interest costs and
charges, shall be sold and subject TO redemption
provided in act Of August 10, 1s7I:n
x street, from Seventh to Twenty-second, due
October 2, 1874.
New York avenue, due October 5, 1874.
Pierce Place, due October s. 1874.
Missouri avenue. between Till dAnd sixth streets,
1874
street, due October IA, 1s74.
Third street, from Missouri avenue to g street,
Eighth street, from to o, due October Is, 1874.
street, from Thirteenth to Fifteenth, due 0c-
Il Street, nom Eighteenth to Twenty-sscOnd, due
Z street, from New Jersey avenue to Fourth
street, due October Is. 1874.
street, from Twentieth to Twenty-sixth, due
October %, 1874.
1874
Sixth street. from Louisiana avenue south, due
street, from First to Third. due October Is,
second street. from Pennsylvania avenue to
street. due October 81. 1874.
Parties interested In the payment Of taxes upon
the above-named streets, In part or In full, can
save large per centage by calling upon
DICKSON a PATTERSON,
stock BrOk eFs,
hices; No. COS Fifteenth street aud No. 2s Four
and-a-haif street ocl6-tf
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$25O,OOO

400 CASH PRIZES aggregating go 900
PRICE OF TICKETS:
Whole Tickets e10 90 Quarter Tickets.. q 50
Half Tickets % Eleven Tickefs...loO %
NO INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS.
This Concert IL strictly for MASONIC purposes,
and VIII be conducted with the same nberality,
honesty and fairness which characterized the first
JOHN 1. ROPER, President.
Tor tickets and eireulars giving nan Information,
HENRY v. MOORE, see,y, norfolk. Va.
RESPONSIBLE AGENTS WANTED.
Apply at 1244 Eleventh street northwest, or to the
Janitor Of Masonic Temple, cor. Ninth and , sts.
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Cures Bright's disease, eradioates az afsotion
ofthe kidneys and urinary organs, is spooino
FOR diabetes, relieves dyspepsia Is an antidots TO
diseased and poisoned system, gives new life to
an oFcrtlsked body. aud. II word. e d natural
rcstortr Of health. Charles Stott & CO.. I71
Penny lEania avenue. the agents ior the District
Of Col1n1I1 and Virginia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-10-23

FUNERAL or. 4 MEXICAE VETERAN.
TIE funeral Of Augustus Schwartz, q soldier Of
the Mexican var, took place yesterday afternoon.
Many veterans accompanied their late comrade
% pc last place Of rest. silent salute Was given
20 the equestrian Etatue Of General Scott ne Old
eonlnanaers e the eortege passed By that m0nu-
l1ent. ne following gentlemen were the pail
Atkins and J. Q. KretsehmaF.
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INTERESTING TO PENNSYLVAN1AN;
r4rr on - ToTR 1tEU1BIEe

Cal and examine the IRE and burglar.prool
New York aTcrno and Fifteenth street, for sat1
keeping 81 securities. Jewels siiver-aarc, or other
galnablea. Bents, from ton 70 zlxty dollars per
annufn. according 10 size. No business ma can
a1ord 70 DO without them.
1ets 1ernin7 lroalte ctics1o o1d be,lo1 Af.,.
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no. c5i Louisiana avenue, have received this DAY
enc lot q CataWba, Sherry, Lisbon and Madeira
Wines, Which they can sell at very low prices.
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LETTERs FRON THE PEOPLE.
cOrOREp sCHooL TEACHERs.

COLORED SChOuL TEAChEhS.
why Is not the public furnished with the result
Of the examination OF the other three teachers
examined by the county school Doard3 Espe-
cIaliy let US hear Of him whose spelling was 50
bad. Ali but the nat had gone forth-Mrs.
Straker must fail. The head and front Of this
good iady's offending was that she took the place
on favorite white teacher, who was removed BY
q colOred man. Don't the facts prove thisf Sol
G. s the tai-end Of nothing in that little despot-
ism, Yiz sub-board Of the county school trustees.
OBsKRvER.
INTERESTING TO PENNSYLvANlANS.
70 tie Editor Of The National Republican:
As there seems 10 be some doubt and misunder-
standing relative 20 the provisions Of the new
constitution Of the State Of Pennsylvania as to the
qualifications Of voters, / would thank you to
state for the information Of PennsylVanlans that
section Is Of that instrument is as follows, via:
"For the purpose Of voting no person shall be
deemed to have gained q residence BY reason Of
his presence or lost Il BY reason Of his absence,
while employed IN the service, either civil or
military, Of this State or Of the United States,
nor while engaged IN the navigation Of the va
tiers OF this State or Of the United States. OF on
the high seas, nor while student Of anS institu-
ton oflearnfng.H
would also add that It is indispensable that q
person, otherwise qualined, shall have paid,
within two years, State or county tax which
shall have been assessed At least two months, and
paid at least one month before the election.
y. r. CHAPLAIN,
President Pennsylvania Republican Association.