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National Republican., 1874-05-11
FATHER RYApS LECTURE.

Admirers Of true eloquence will be afforded an
opportunity Of hearing, tomorrow. evening, at
Lincoln Hall, the gifted Father Ryan, WeH
known as the Poet Priest Of the South. This Is
one Of the society course Of lectures tor
last winter, but postponed on account Of the III
ness Of the reverend lecturer. Those who have
read sny OF the eloquent addresses or beautiful
poetical edusions Of Father Ryan Will be anxious
his lecture cannot now be announced, because IL
is said that he hever selects his theme until ne
appears upon the platform. He always speaks
from the Incidents and Inspirations Of the occa-
sion
National Republican., 1874-05-11
A HEW TIME SCHEDULE.
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILRol

THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
The following new time schedule went into
operation this road yesterday: p. M, for Bal
timore and all way stations, leave at s, Gas, and
$50 O. m, Il m, s45, SIS, 1880, and 10 p. m For
Baltimore and Relay only Of 10 o. m. and 2:3o p:
m. For Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, aud
Relay OF $40 o. m. and 1:lo p. m. For An
napoiIs at Gas and $50 q. m. and SIS p. m. For
ali parts OF the W est ct q. m. and Gas p. m For
Pittsburg at si5 p. m. For local stations, Metro
politan road, ct Sis q. N. and p. m.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
BASE BALL.
JUNIOR ORE

JUNIOR CREIGHToNS VS.. "PREPS."
On Saturday the Columbian College grounds
were the scene of q fine game Of base ball. The
"Junior Creightons" met the "Preps," Of Colum-
bian College, on the above-named grounds and
defeated them by a score Of 20 to 10. The notice,
able feature Ithe game was the fielding OF Smart
fine catching Of Bayne, Of the "p 1eps, y lie taxing
no less than five foul tins mile In close proximitS
to the Dat. lhe le.Iowlng Is q summary of the
National Republican., 1874-05-11
A NARn

To THE PUBLIC: In Q published statement Of
the condition OF the Freedmen's savings bank,
there appeared an item that seemed 10 show that
the bank held mortgage on the furniture OF the
81. James hotel. ThefActs ia the case are, thaI
this mortgage was given by tho predeeessors OF
the present proprietors and the furniture was dis
posed Of ut public sale to satisfy the holders OF It.
Some six months afterwards We leased the house
and refurnished It throughout and neither the
Freedmen's nor any other bank holds mortgage o
on IL. WoopBuRY DuRRH.
Proprietors Of tho ST. James Hotel.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
CITY ITEKa

WE INVITE COMPARISON.
Genuine Scotch
Bannockhurn
Cheviot Suits. -.
The most pleasant
And durable suit
For summer wear. g.
Fifteen dollars
A suit.
Ready made.
so
Per suit
When made to order.
A. SAKs s. Co.,
SIS Seventh street.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
PRESEyTATIOV.

At the last drill meeting Of the Knights OF st.
Potter, Mr.. Sullivan, in behalf OF the members,
presented to Major Edward Dunn, drill-master, q
handsome uniform and equipments complete, as q
mark OF recognition of the valuable services rem.
dcred and the zeal he displayed in the instruction
Of the knights in drill. The Major received the
present in q neat speech.
National Republican., 1874-05-11


INCREASE YOUR LIGHT,
reduce your gas bills, and prevent the disagree
able Kissing and blowing 50 common with the old
style burners. Thousands arc already In use IN
this city. in the Government Printing Once,
] dences. The above above facts demonstra,ed to the the
satisfaction OF any one before purchase. Burners
SO cents each. LIberal discount to large consum-
the light Is the softest aud most brilliant ever dis
covered. Tho same globe, very richly decorated,
is the most beautiful thing in existence for pasior
ters, Y. NJ. Q. A, building, Ninth and D streets.
HAMILTON & PEARSON.
To ALL, particularly invsIIds, spring is a trying
season. Indications OF sickness should at once be
attended to. Fatal diseases may be caused by al-
system TO remain 10 a disordered eondition until
the disorder has tlme to develop ITSELF An ounce
Of prevention Is worth pound Of cure, Is an old
who are troubled with tho complaints now very
prevalent - headache, Indigestion, disordered
liver want Gf aPPstissS Dansss or fsvsTish ,sin
Pills. We know Of no remedy so harmless and
decisive in Its action. II at once strikes at the
the system. People never need suffer from any
disease arising from asordered condition OF the
liver Il they would take this excellent medicine
when they feel the first indications OF the malady.
Families leaving for the summer months should
take three or four boxes Of these pills with them.
They have an almost instantaneous effect. They
hours and will rapidly cleanse the liver Of sur
rounding bile, and will edectually prevent q bill
lous attack. They are sold by all druggists.
NO ONE NEED BE SHORT OF McSEY
since It can be procured on eoIlaterals to any
amount ut less than half the usual rates, at X.
Fulton's, No. SIS Ninth street, near Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Money can there be obtained on
all kinds Of personal property while for those who
have enough and TO spare Of the "althly lucre'
there Is displayed fine assortment Of gold and
silver watches, diamonds, musical instrumen
sewing machines. and q vast assortment Of other
articles which selling at almost one-halI what
they can be bought for elsewhere.
WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may hsye BY
using daily THURsToN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
der. Price, IS and 30 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, soft, glossy hair, all desire II, an
may have II by constant use OF THoNPsoa's Po-
made Optime. Price, Is and 30 cents per bottle.
LIeHr-coLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not soiled. JotvEN's inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner
will renoyate them thoroughly. Price, Is cents
per bottle. All sold By druggists and fancy deal
WELLS MAcarSz-sPREAD srasseTHEsrso
PLAsrERs, whenever u plaster Is needed, are un-
riyalled. Price, 20 Is, and 80 csnts saeh.
THE GREAT ENoLIsH REMEDY for Gout AID
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above com
plants, either Of recent or long standing, are ad
Iised to use Blairs Gout and Rheumatic Pills
They can be relied upon as the most safe ani et
'1ectual remedy ever offered TO the public, and
have been universally. used In Europe for many
years with the greatest success. Prepared By
PRoUT & &HARsANT, 229 Strand, Londcl, Eayland,
and sold by all druggists.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
LEGAL.

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
Il subscriber has obtained from the supreme
Court OF the District or Columbia holding special
term, letters testamentary the sprrsonal estate
Of JOHN GIBSON, late OF Washiugtou cityi ". U,
deceased. All persons having claims against mo
sald deceased are hereby warned 70 eShlbIs INC
same with the vouchers thereof 70 the suDscrloer,
on or before the 2lst day of APRIL ne&ti they may
otherwise Ly law be excluded from all cement OF
The said estate Given under nv hand thi$ 2st DAY
Of April, lS14. HENRY A. Cl,AhhEf
aD27-M3ws E1Sculors
National Republican., 1874-05-11
REAL ESTATE.

Messrs Wormley & johnson, real estate brokers
and auctloneers, No. l5llH Pennsylvania avenue,
arc rapidly advancing to the front rank In ousl-
ness. They are both old residents, and gentle.
men of experience. Since the establishment oi
the firm they have had an unusually large share
OF patronage Promptness and fair dealing can
be relied on in business transactions with this
firm.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS. &c

NATIONAL THEArRE-ALPIyOYs
Mr. ]. G. SAvnLE-.-.-SoIe Lessee and Msn,Ssr
- MONDAY. NAY IL
rEVEHn NIGHT ANDSATURDAY MATINEE
Days Fifth Ayennc Theatre Comedy COMPANY.
r from New N ork City, in Alexsn Ter Dunasi
--lk &. MONSIEUR ALPHONSF
adapted and augma nied by Mr. Augnstin DaIv
Now crowding me Fifth ayenne ITheltT New
fork, 10 the doors, ell itlns oubursts of lauRhter
or tears at every scene Nothing like the Cnihusi-
asm has been has b en- witnessed a. DaY .iuee tha
famous Nights OF Leahi S
Ainarvef Of dramatic unity.-Re-nE9 -
Worth ten miles Journ y 20 see.-Tilass.
Received with voeifeFOus applause World
great frinatic success.-SHn.
TIE sensation Of The season.-EEpress.
great ht.-HeTcRrn. <7Ta
Farm, S' ~'e's "'sS
:, Act I.-Soon. Monsieur AIphonse abGucis tba
ntue savage and Capt. Montaglin gives her home.
Aet u:-Afternoon. Three Contests OF the hearts.
ACT ul.-Evening. Madame GuIcharl nIaceS
neIStn on the public records, and Is deceived for
the Iast time by 81. AlphonSe.
Sslt bro Go. for crystal chandelier and uTficies
ot rsrfr; n. n. Barlow and T. n. witt artia q ron
pictures, and W. B. Moses for furniture and upl
hostery thus enabling him 20 place TINS play upon
STYLE OF GRANDEUR
never oefore seen In Washington
scale OF Rrleesi Orchestra seats, A. IS: Seats In
SS e q Cre ~ Dress Circle, IS cts. Adis-
MONDAY, MAYB.
Tne great italian Tragedian.
SALViNt. fnvfI
National Republican., 1874-05-11
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VAEUtBLes

Call and examine the Are and burgIar-proof
vaults OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securities, Jewels silyer-wRrc or other
yafuables Rents, from ten 10 sixty dollars per
annun, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them. -
Take earning Jromths Chicago and Boston fires.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
DON'T WAIT FOR THE WAooy

OIL Benjsmin's National Candy Mandatory to
come around to your store, but take q car and
come at once to the factory, Psnnsylvanis ave-
nue., opposite the Metropolitan hotel, and you will
be furnished free with car-tickets for your ride
Come as soon IS you need anything TO replenish
your stock. cow
National Republican., 1874-05-11
SALE OF KILLA sIrEs

Owing to the rainy weather the subdivision Of
the land into market and villa sites belonging TO
Alexander Hunter, and lying on the railroad be-
tween Alexandria and Washington. eouldn't be
finished, thereby delaying the proposed sale until
Cleary, auetionsers, will have the Same advsr.
tised In few days.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
THE TURF


DAYLIGHT BEATS HONEST JOHN. THE
TRoTTING ASSOCIATION.
Although gotten up on short notice and with
little time to inform the public Of the fact, the
race at the Piney branch track on Saturday was
decidedly an interesting and exciting affair.
Mr.. John E. Tally matched his b. m. Daylight
against q. Harper's 8. &. Honest John, for $20O o
side. The friends OF both horses stuck nobly to
their fayorites previous to the start but the odds
increasing in the mares favor, had the effect to
weaken the courage Of the horses supporters,
and after the first heat, during which the mare
let ABUNDANCE OF daylight in between tho wheels
Of her sulky and old HOnesty's head no bets could
be got on him except at large odds, and at the
close Of the second heat-when there was given as
fine an exhibition Of trotting as any one might
wish to see-the superior powers Of the mare were
SO apparent, that nothing would be ventured on
the hosre-slo0 TO so being refused in that direc-
tion. Messrs. William Turner, John T. Price,
and George Clark were selected as judges, and
gave entire satisfaction. Mr.. Ed. Moses handled
the mare, and Allen Dorsey the horse. The trot
was q square one. Moses, IN the second heat
claimed foul, but the judges dissllowed Ct and
the race continued. Both animals did well, but
Daylight was too strong for her opponent, and
won in three straight heats. Time, 2:5lk, $50,
2.hlL
National Republican., 1874-05-11
GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE RICH-cHEAP
ENOUGH EnR THE POOR

LION BREWERY LAGER BEER
In casks and bottles, for sale By Sam1 q. Palmer,
Georgetown, d. q.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
THE TRorrINe ASSOCIATION

inaugurate the first race of their spring meeting
on Wednesday next, and are making every ar
rangement that will contribute comfort to their
patrons. A fine covered stand will be erected for
ladies' giving them on unbroken view OF the en-
will be placed in the earth for the benefit Of those
desiring to secure their horses and let their friends
remain seated In the carriages. In this connec-
tfon the public are informed that either on the
presentation Of q season ticket or payment of the
entrance fees parties can take their conveyances
within the enclosure without extra charge.
Much interest Is manifested In the approaching
Contest and thds far fully " 900 has been realized
in the sale of pools. On Saturday night there
was lively spirit displayed at Talty's In the bid
morrow hight. In order to aceopp9date all par
ties two places have been selected for pool selling
-Talty's parlors and tho Nati9ppl hotel, where
the irrepressible Prince John will be In his glory
Those who wish to hear the merits 6f o horse ef.
tolled upon should attend Langley's reception to.
morrow night, and they will make the discovery
that the equine stock possesses some very wonder
full qualities.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
WHITE TEST.

WHITE TESTS.
Twenty different styles, double and single
breasted Prices from two to i've dollars
EisEMAN Bros,
SOS Seventh street, Sd door above Z.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
FINANCIAL.

DISTRICT STOCK ExcHASoE.
Punished EyJ. r 5rodlsad, BaHksr, SIS Fvresath
MAYp 1874
National Republican., 1874-05-11

from the Lion brewery, for sale ut s12o per dozen
pint bottles by dealers throughout the District,
or by the agent, Samuel @. Palmer, Georgetown,
National Republican., 1874-05-11
f,IycTTNATI7LIGE BEER

IL YOU WANT table board. 20 to the Glob
house, T and Twelfth streets northwest.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
AUCTION SALES TO-DAY.

By Green q Williams:
At o'clock. valuable improved real estate, SIT
usted on Ninth street west, between II and i
streets north. ~
BY b. H. Warner:
At $50 o'clock, valuable building lot on the
south side Of East Capitol Street, between Ninth
and Tenth streets east. %
BY Latimer Cleary:
At O'Clock, very valuable improved property
on the East side OF Fifteenth street. between
Rhode Island avenue and street Northwest.
National Republican., 1874-05-11

Catawbe Champagne, in quarts and pints, bot
tied BY Samuel o. Palmer, 81 Greene street,
Georgetown, ID: O. Retail price, tlo per dozen
National Republican., 1874-05-11

? LIGHT Dress PANTS,
Different styles Of our own make.
r. f EIsEMAN Bros,
sos Seventh street, I'd door above q.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
WHEN you CAN DO so ALWAYS. CHOOSE
THE BEST

Dealers in Soda Water will consult their own
Interests by orderidg the best Soda Water in
Steel Fountains, from Samuel q. Palmer, George
town, d. q. Counter fixtures, and syrup bottles
loaned.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
FOUNTAIN AQuARIuMs
INCREASE YOUR LIGHT,

Something novel and beautiful for fish and
flowers. Just the thing for conservHinr:es. Call
and see in operation at tho show rooms Of Hamil-
ton d Pearson, Y. n. o. A. building.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
L LECTURE BY HoRATIo STONE,

MONDAY EVENING, May Il, 1874
The memters of the Washington Art Association
have invited their President, DR.. EIuRATIO
STONE, ts deliver his lecture on THE ARTS,
which has been given to the Historical Societies OF
neighborlng States. Dr. Stone has accepted the In
vitaLion and the address will be deiy eGed at VIII
lard Hail MONDAY EVENING, May II, at 8
O'Clock. The members Of the Association and the
public are Invited 10 attend. Admission free.
J. G0LDSBOROUGH BRUFF.
my9-et Secretary.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
WILLARD HALL,
w Entrance On r street, near Fourteenth,

WILLARD HALL, A.
" Entrance On 2 street, near Fourteenth,
Atthe reqrest Of many persons,
sn. sUTRO
Eas consented to repeat his Lecture on
MINES AND MINING,
Illustrated by the CALCIUM LIGHT,
Atso'clock on the evenings of
SATURDAY, May o; TUESDAY, May II, and
SATURDAY, May Is.
Tickets e NAY Ss opisinfd On s2
hsIc.oTOrc issued are good for all lectures. myj
IChronicle and star.l
EDWIN BOOTH n nALrInoRE
COMMENCING TUESDAY. MAY y.
TUESDAY and wEDSEsDAY-RICHELIE
THURsDAY-sHYLOCK.
FRIDAY-oTHELLO
SATURDAY MATiNEE-LADY OF LYoNsI
SATURDAY NIGHT-RICHARD III.
Ford. Opera IcGss, Warrington, sOOi FOR round
Sale OF seats Commences "wednesday, Mays
Ths WI BE sSHd IN s'sT sSs s
speeai irsn viii leave Batiuaore a. H. ,. m
ior Washington during the Booth engageplent.
Round trip 'eisti ts.sf F. .nd adTaiiiGn cTifis 81 nys
EOR MOUNT VERNON. 80,
The Steamer ARROW, captain Frank Hollings-
head, having been rebailt and entirely redtted by
her present owners, will leave her wharf,
FOOT OF SEVENTH STREET,
DAILY Sundays exceptedl 81 ~ ~ o'CLoCh FOh-
tngs. JAMES SYKES,
feol9 Gen. Sup't Steamer Arrow.
OLD Mol ON EXHIBITION (NKwNo.
4s6 and Salo 430
N A r II LETTERS,
No. 20Seveushsl ST.. between ID and e streets, eight
doors ab9ye Odd Fellows Hall.
Choice OIL Paintings. EnzraYiugs, Chromos, &C.
Also, largest Ptock OF PaperhangihgS, Window
Shades, Pictures Frames, Picture Cords and TAS-
sei,, Rings Nails, 4es., in the District
Please remember Name and Number. ie2S-1y'
National Republican., 1874-05-11
CARPENTERS.

uTN. q. MORRISON. CARPENTER AND
w Builder. shop corner Of Fourteenth street anG
Rhode Island avenue, wishes 10 inform his Irlen9s
and the public in general tat ho Is prepared 70 90
any and all kinds OF Carpenters snd buildeIs We.
National Republican., 1874-05-11

FYOU
WOULD BUY
YOUR SPRING CLOTHING
TO ADVANTAGE,
BUY NOWi
WHILE PRICES ARE DOWN
BUY NOW!
AND WE
ARE SELLING
s22 Suits Tor 30
SIS Suits for tlo
ANDA
PROPORTIoSATE DISCOUNT
ON ALL OTHER GOODS.
OUR STOCK
is IMMENSE;
THE SEASON
Is BACKWARD.
HENCE THESE TEMPTATIONS.
BUY NOW.
HABLE BRes.,
Merchant Tailors and Fine Clothiers,
Cor. Seventh and d SITS.
CHILDRENS FANCY SUITS,
National Republican., 1874-05-11
THEATRE COMIQUE.

= MUNDA4, May IT,
Every Night and Two MaiInees
First appearance OF the Queen Of Serio- Comic Yo-
calists, MISS MINNIE LODER.
First appearance Of the eccentric Song and Dance
artists, GILDAY AND GINIVEN.
First appearance Of the Indian Juggler,
SIG. giuseppe NORTON.
Return OF the old Favorife, JOHN II. CARLE.
Last week of the LA JARDIS AABLLE, intro
ducing the French CAN-CAN. mYIl
National Republican., 1874-05-11
T INCOLN HALL.
wEDNEsPATb ssPATKbtTVHH tTVHgWRsPAT, Was FRIDAY AND

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, May b. IL Is aud I6 =
First Appearances this season of
FRANK MAcEyOY's
NEW HIBERNICON:
OR. IRERAND IN AMERICA.
The Fayorite Irish Comedian
MR. ROBERT BYRNES,
In his original character,
BARNEY, THE GUIDE.
Mr.. EMIL AMEs, in his Celebrated charac,ers
Fritz. our German Friend, and Old Black joe
Miss MARY MAGCREA, the popular ContrlIto.
Miss HATTIE CLIFTON, the lavorite Soprano
Miss KATE BYRlEs, late OF Dublin Theatre.
Prof MOSELIH, Musical Director.
To oeonelude with the Laughable Farse,l
THE HAUNTED GUIDE.
Evening Prices: Admission, 50 cents; Reserved
Seats, at Ellis Co =, Is cents; Chidreh, . cents
MATINEE SATURDAY, D. m
Matinee Prices: Adults Scents; Children, 10 cts.
myll-ot +. q. GARLICK, Agent.
National Republican., 1874-05-11

ON FREE EXHIBITiOV
" FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY.
AT WARREN CHOATE CO.'S,
4l Pensylvan avenue.
Braun's famous au: otypes OF Paris, France, CON-
posing all the drawings paintings, frcsc(es, an
tue and mOiern staIuary Of AL the art galleries In
Europe. yiE: The London National Gallery tho
Louvre In Paris, Dresden. vienna, Wetmar, Basel,
Lille, FLORENCE, Milan, Venice, Rome: the Sistene
Chapel, by Michael Angelo. the Library Of the
Pope, etc. conpriklng I2t0J sub of all the
masterpieces Of art in the world. Also Brauu's IA
nous Views Of Switzerland, Italy, Germany. Egypt,
etc. my6-St
National Republican., 1874-05-11

cHILDREN'S FANCY SUITS,
A large and select stock. Prices low.
EIsKMAH BRus.,
sos Seventh street, May Building.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
EoRD,s OPERA HOUSE.

HOADo VREBA nOGoE.
LAST WEEK OF THE SEASON.
FREE LIST POSITIVELY SUSPENDED,
MONDAY EVENING, MAYu, e.
And every evening during the week, and
Saturday Matinee.
scry,,,,,,F First apRssr1nee IN this eity Of
soAoaAASN,se66EafHSs1AfridkksTf se66EafSHfSs1iAfridokks.
GnExT PXRfsixS F0LL19..nS POI me
TEL5cIPEDE ToURNAarEST!A hAHS'
Music-Man-F Flute,
DON FERREYRA.
admission: 80 cents, Is cents aud 81. myu
NATIONAL THEATRE. =
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE OF
SALvINI.
THE GREATEST LIVING ACTOR.
FOur nights only, and Matinee,
Commencing MONDAY EVENING, GAyB IS.
Ar maurice Gran has the honor to announce thak
ne mas concluded an arrangement with Mr. john u.
s aSis; ~ which the instrions Italian TraEedian.
SIS; TOA3lASO sALVISl, after a triumph Of tour
In Havana and the principal Western and sootheru
Sies of the United States will make hisRe-entre Id
asnln gton, and will appear in i've OF his eFeatese
eaaraefsrs, In which he has won his I opeau and
Monday, May Is, INGoMAR; Tuesday, Mar 10
EAMLET; Thursday, May q, THE GLADIATOR;
Frtday, May p, (bsnefit OF sig. Salvini, DAVID
GARRlCk; Saturday Matinee. oTHELIO.
,Iae sale o. seats will begin on Wednesday al
Mezerott Mu-ic Store, and BOX Once.
RESERVED Seats, Orchestra and Parquet Circle, a
Dress circle sl.50. General Admission, q. Gall
!ery, cents. myn
National Republican., 1874-05-11
1.-THE ARTS.

DR.. Horatio Stone will lecture upon the above
subject this evening. at wiilard's hail. the Of
which has been generously donated BY Mr.. Cake
for this occasion. DR.. Stone certainly Competent
to handle his subject in an Intelligent and highly
enjoyable manuor.
National Republican., 1874-05-11
PIANOS.

rIlHE CELEBRATED KNABE x McCAM-
u MON PIANOS.
Pianos from various fact ries In al STYLES and ~
all prices, for sale on m'nih!y ins'Aehis' anu 0h
rent.
6RGA AfNss fNs rcd tNBRt1ff' fisno warerooms,
myI-iy - eleventh street.
National Republican., 1874-05-11

as the headquarters of the society in New York is
called, is noble edifice which stands by itself, on
an open square, bounded by Third and Fourth
avenues, Astor Place and Ninth street. containing
three quarters Of an acre, and having circum-
ference Of over seven hundred feet Tho building
covers the entire square, with open court in the
centre, and is six stories high 1t Is built OF brick,
with freestone copinEs; and without being in any
way extTavagant In Architectural embellshment,
it commands attention by its magnitude its ad-
mirable proportions and its chaste, neat and ap-
propriate finish. The entire structure is a noble
monument TO the Hberallty Of those who contrib
uted toward its erection; and is in every respect
worthy of the institution the interests and grow
ing prosperity Of which 1t is intended to promote
A most valuable library, containing 2200 vol
umes of Bible translationS, commentaries, lexl-
sons grammars, &C., in different languages, with
Iuany rare specimens Of early topography In con-
nection with the Holy Scriptures, occupies IRE
proof room IN the Bible house.
About 200 persons are constantly employed in
the executive and manufacturing departments OF
she house. The society has introduced every
modern Improvement In the art Of printing. stere
otyping, binding, sc. 1t has % Adams power
presses, run by two engines Of 70-horse power, be
sides there are four engines, Of 75-horse power
each, which are underneath the court yard, and
generate steam and furnish motive power. In
connection with these there are over 40 miles o.
steam pipe.
The society publishes at present over 100 vari.
eiies Of the English Bible, so varieties Of the New
National Republican., 1874-05-11

The public Is reminded mat MT. EdWfn Booth
commences an engagement ut Ford's Opera
House, baltimore, tomorrow evening. Arrange
ments have been made with the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company to enable the lovers Of
high dramatic art In Washington to wish Bal,i-
more, leaving this city at 4:t6 and p. m, and
turning, leave Baltimore at has, or at the close
OF the performances. The Grand Opera House 10
within i've squares Of the railroad station. Sc
cured seats, including round.trip tickets, have
been put at a. The reporfefre is as follows
Tuesday and Wednesday, Riehelieu; Thursday,
Shylock; Friday, Oihelio; Saturday, matinee,