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National Republican., 1874-07-04
4 THEORY ABoNT DRFAMS.

In conjunction with what are called "forebod-
ings," they teach ourselves to believe that In
tense love, or hate as intense, maintains COZ
nection between those under its influence, no
matter how widely they may be sundered. Or
ganized bodies-perhaps we might say all bo-
dies-are forever giving of psrticles-those at
rest, in every direction; those In motion behind
them, In, one long stream. These particles
carry with them the characteristics of the body
from whence they part. We know It to be so
in the case of flowers, otherwise there would
be no such thing as scent !. And we may pre-
sumo that It is so in other Instances. Nor is it
presumption only. That there must be some
thing Of the sort is evident from thes rcess
with which dog traces his master through a
crowd or along 3 well-fTeqrented throu hfare.
It requires but small stretch of imag ina.L IN
to conceive that the particles thrown off by hu-
man beings bears the impress Of their thoughts,
feelings, 'hopss, fears, and expectations-as
they e1ist ct the moment of separation. We
may coReelYe, TOO, that there exists In us senses
acute enaugh 70 Distinguish, under favor
able Circumstances, all the peculiarities Of
these particles when they are brought in con-
tact with US. As to that contact, It Is not so
very unreasonable to suppose, IN these days of
electric wonders, that the fred affection Of per-
sons may give fixed direction 10 such emana-
tons, and thus originate and mIEntain, through
al chances and changes, those delicate chains
of filtercommunicatiOn betWeen friends and
foes, to which, rather than to supernatural
agency, we prefer to ascffbe our startling,
truthful dreams and premohitions. s.-dhs Corn
hiA Nagazne. IL
National Republican., 1874-07-04
GEORGE ELLIOT.

A London correspondent furnishes the fol
lowing description Of the personal appearance
of Mrs. Lewis, better known to the public a.
George Elliot: Mrs. Lewis has been called ex
tremely homely, usually by persons who hav,
never seen her. Il cannot be doubted that shC
is plain as respects complexion and features
though is signally one Of the women who put
such witchery on the eye as TO make her ap
pear other than she is. She owes this to hel
animation and eloouenes Of speech.
One of her friends says: "Mrs. Lewes meta
morphoses herself by the power Of her tongue
When she talks to a sympathetic nature OIL
subjects she is interested in, she absolutely
undergoes transformation. Ordinarily, con,
fess, she does not look young or fine; but under
the illumination Of genial expression, she lose.
half her years, all her uhsynmetry Of outline
and suggestion of inelegance,"
Her eyes, of steel gray hue, have deal Of
light in them, aud are so variable that they ap-
pear not only deep blue and black, but yellow,
and even green, as they reflect her inner mood
She has been described as cat-eyed, and i'm,
properly enough, for the eyes Of a cat are al,
ways cold, while hers frequently burn, yea
blaze. She is not graceful, nor in any sense
elegant. Nevertheless she is spoken of Gs
charming, and she surely does charm those ad
mitted to her intellectual circle.
She is quite moody, bSing retired sometimes
for whole days, and at Others flowing and fash.
ing with radiant talk d nearly every topic
She has no favorite themS, for she is thoroughly
versed in science, philosophy, literature and
art. With the Greek and Latin classics she is
entirely familiar, and to her learned associates
she OFTEN quotes IN the original Plato, Rschy-
lus, Pindar, Virgil, Lusretius, and Horace
Erudite as she lie, she is reputed to be exempt
from pedantry; to draw upon her store OF
knowledge only when the occasion is it.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
BOARD CF HEALTH.
THE MEETING LAST NIGHT.

lhE NEIL LAST NIGHT.
The Board OF Health held regular meeting
at their rooms last evening, DR.. c. c. Cox,
president, in the chair
Mr.. Msrbury, from the finance committee re-
ported bills amounting TO SI5l II, which were
approved and ordered tc be paid.
The health officer, in e communication 70 the
board, asked authority 70 employ some other
contractor for making sewer connections, as
the delay of Peter Murray & Co. in pushing
forward the work was creating a great nut
sance, positively injurious to health. The mat
ter was referred to the ordinance committee
NJ. Y. Buckley, inspector, was granted leave
Of absence for ten days.
James R. Cook made application for posi-
ton under the board.
A petition was received from several citizens
Of Georgetown, setting forth that the trestle-
work and shed Of the Consolidated Coal Com
pany, in Georgetown, located near Young's
mill, in its present condition was dangerous 70
life and limb, and asking that the board take
some action to have It condemned. The paper
was referred to the health officer.
Professor LangstOn offered q resolution,
which was adopted, that q committee Of three,
consisting of the president of the board and
sanitary committee, be appointed TO visit the
commission having charge Of the affairs Of the
District, and have q consultation on the ssni-
tary condition Of the city, and secure their CO.
operation N promoting the health Of the com.
SlGEity' lie board then adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-07-04

THE RUSTIC AND TIE CANDY BOY.
A lad went through the Rensselaer, and Sara
toga train yesterday, distributing prize pack
ages Of candy, and on returning to gather
them up, found q countryman complacently
disposing of the contents of the package that
had been dropped upon his Seat. The lad
waited and held out his hand for ten cents.
The countryman stopped eating long enough to
ask what was wanted. 81 want pay for that
candy" said the boy. "For this candy" said
the countryman. dWhy, goI durn ye, didn't
We heave 1t inter the seat to mep eyes" said
the boy; tbut you must pay for It If you want
it." The eountryman sat in utter astonish-
ment, then slowly opening his mouth, he
dropped into the opened paper mouthful Of
halfmasticated fragments and handed the
package back, remarking, "Tsks yur sugar
candy, if yu want it; but ef ye heaye 1t at me
again I'll swaller It hull, by thunder P The
lad dogged the countryman as far as Saratoga
for his ten cents, but didn't get them. The
scene furnished great sport for the passengers.
-TroV Times.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
DROWNED.

Yesterday morning, about 7:SO, while . seoW
loaded with sand was being polled across
the Eastern brahch from the Uniontown side
an accident occurred which resulted in the
drowning of a eolored man named Philip Mere,
dith, about so years Of age, aud resident Of
HoWardtoWn. II seems that when the scow
got near the draw in the navy yard bridge the
current carried it against the bridge, and the
deceased put his pole against one Of the piles
ana tried to push the scow of, but the pole
slipped and he fell against the bridge, cutting
his face, and sank in the water to rise no more
alive. A short time after the body was re-
covered by boy named Willie Hutchinson
and taken in charge by Sergeant Hollinburg
and Officer Philip Harbin, who bad it conveyed
to shed near the bridge.
The coroner was notified, but after viewing
the body and hearing the statements of those
who were present when the accident occurred
he decided an inquest unnecessary and gave
the usual burial certificate.
National Republican., 1874-07-04

An eL.----s
The Schuclzcufest vill, Of course. l::rac'
immense sssemalaces during the cay ana wen
ing, ard no doubt the National Theatre tuI
and the Theatre Comiqua Will heh..ei C SO
Pletion, 50 attractive are the rrr:'ru.G,..gs u
these several places OF anUso~.ea'.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
TIE YETGOV VERNNEYT FOR TIE
DISTRICT.
MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS YES
TERDAY.

A meeting of the commissioners appointed
under the act Of Congress approved June 20,
1874, for the government of the District Of
Columbia, was held yesterday at the Arling-
ton hotel. The members Of the commission,
Messrs. Dennison, Blow and Ketchum, were
present, After the necessary preliminaries an
organization was perfected, and DR.. William
Tndan, late secretary TO Ex-Governor Shep-
herd was appointed secretary to the commits
sion. The subject Of an attorney 70 the com
mission was brought up, aud several names
presented, and Hon. E. L. Stanton was selected.
Mr.. Stanton was, previous to Mr.. Harrington,
secretary Of the District Of Columbia. A
lengthy discussion ensued as to the best means
by which the various executive branches Ofthe
late District could be recognized and TO pro-
mote the best interests of the District. With
out coming TO any definite conclusion the meet
ing adjourned until Monday morning, when
the subject Of modifying the present system
will be definitely acted npon.
National Republican., 1874-07-04

Grand total 900 Eifts, all 500 OOO
PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole tickets, go; halves, s25; tenth, or each
coupon, IS; II whole tickets for $500; IA tickets
for 81, 600.
Tickets are now ready for sale, aad orders accom-
panied by cash will be promptly filed.
tory agents.
Circulars containing full particulars furnished on
application. - .,.,,-,
Agent and Manager, Public library Building,
Louisville. KY. mY2-F F&Tu-2m
National Republican., 1874-07-04
4 orPIOnQ ELL

Yesterday, while Mr.. Charles E. Walker was
engaged in making some improvements to the
old REPUBLICAN building, on the corner Of D
and Tenth streets, he fell from the upper story
to the cellar below, fracturing his ankle. He
was removed to his residence, corner Of -Four
snd-a-half and streets, when Drs. Elliott and
Dexter rendered medical assistance
National Republican., 1874-07-04

respondence between the Rev. Wm. Mcclure,
Of Washington, D. c., and Bishop Wm. K.
Whittingham, Of the diocese of Maryland, con-
cerning the withdrawal Of the former from the
Protestant Episcopal Church, has Just been
Published and can be purchased at the book
stores Of the city. The Rev. Mr.. McGuire viii
preach to-day in Lincoln hall, at the usual
hour. See advertisement.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
EXAMINATION OF SCHOOLS AWARD
OF. MEDALS.

During the past week the children in the
public schools in Alexandria county have been
examined by Messrs. Febry, Adams and Bailey,
and who expressed themselves highly pleased
with the progress the children were making in
their studies. On Thursday evening the stu
dents of Columbia school, with their parents
and friends, assembled at the Columbia school
building 10 witness the presentation ef the
awards Of inefitto the successful scholars. The
school-house was neatly decorated, and the
exercises consisted of singing, recitations,
dialogues, &C., and presentation of medals.
The superintendent medal" was awarded to
Miss Mamie E. Bailey; the "Snowden medal"
was presented TO Miss Winnie Wibert, and the
"teacherS medal" to Miss Hattie E. Buchly.
Superintendent Kearn in his remarks urged
those present to continue to send their children
to school and Rave them educated; the schools
were free to all between the ages Of and II
years. Although the examination Of this
school proved so satisfactory to the superin-
tendent and trustees, the parents of the chill
dTcn with a very few exceptions, signed pro-
test against the teachers reappointment.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALs FOR STONE.
-. C9MMAEIP4xT's OFFICE, /

n - CoNMANDANT's OFFICE,l
NAVY YARD, MARE ISLAND, :
CALTFORSIA, June 6, 1874. }
Sealed proposals, indorsed proposals for Stone
for Dry Dock, will he resolved At this Office until
WEDNESDAY,, July the Sth proximo, at O'Clock
p. m, at which hour the opening Of the bids will
be commenced, for furnishing and delivering at
the Navy Yard, Mare Island, IS, 900 cubic fert Of
granite, In blocks about feet long, ~ feet wide
and 3tO az feet deep. These stones are to be cut
TO patterns, (Which will be furnished by the Gov
ernment and delivered At the yard, ready for set
ting, in accordance with the printed Specifications,
this ONCE. The stones must De delivered in the
order required by the engineer in charge, and 200
cubic feet must be delivered by the 1st Of Septem-
ber TO- 900 cubic feet additional by the lst Of De-
cember 1874 900 cubic feet additional by the lst
Of March, 1875, and the balance Is l0J cubic feet
by the Ist Of June, 1875; the contractor to have the
privilege OF delivering the stone more rapidly, If
Persons wishing to bid for this stone are referred
to this ofce for all information desired and they
will be shown plans, patterns, specifications and
samples of cutting, which Will be required.
JOHN RODGERS,
Rear LlrnLr-.l q L-....-. a
National Republican., 1874-07-04
COUNTY SCHOOLS-MEETLyG YES
TERDAY.

A meeting of the Board of County School
Trustees was held at the late executive Office
of the District of Columbia, corner Of Seven
teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue Mr.. j.
Brown, the president, in the chair, and c.
Douglas secretary.
The application of Miss A. 4. Farley, for ap-
pointment as teacher, was referred to the COM
mittee on examination.
A number of bills were submitted, approved,
and ordered to be paid.
Mr.. Packard submitted q resolution to the
effect that the board recommend TO the CON-
missioners Of the District Of Columbia the pay
ment to Charles R. Douglass the amount OF
salary due him as provided by law, as a CON-
pensation for his services as secretary to the
board. Adopted.
Mr.. Packard also offered the following:
RsSolUed, That hereafter, in the examination Of
applicants for positions teachers in the county
schools, the following minimum standard on the
scale Of 100 shall be required The principal with
assistants, 49, teachers Of grade No. !, 20; teach
ers OF grade No 2, Is; assistants, 90.
The meeting then adjourned.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
SELE-DEFENCE.

To a criminal neglect Of preventive medication
may be ascribed majority Of the ailments which
affect humanity. 1t Is q Well-asceTtained fact,
resting on the experience Of twenty years, that q
course Of Hostetter's Stomach Bltters will put
even q naturally feeble system in such q state oil
defence that It will be competent to resist the
most prevalent causes of disease, such as the
malign influence Of miasma, unwholesOme water
excessive heat damp, cold, sudden changes Of
temperature, sc. Yetthere are thousands OF per.
sons living in perpetual peril from one or more OIL
these causes, who recklessly omit to avail them.
selves Of the absolute protection which this fam.
bilious remittent fevers rheumatism, general de.
bility, nervous weakness and irregularities of the
STOMACH, bowels and liver would be compare
universal use in the districts where they princi
pally prevail.
National Republican., 1874-07-04

Proposals for coal. ...... -.....
Proposals for wood and coal.
Reformed Episcopal church.
A pocket-book hss been lost. r.a.
A respectable seamstresS is wanted.
See the card Of Nourse & Middleton.
New books at W. H. Il o. II. Morrison's.
Thos. Z. Wagganan has desirable houses for
rent.
Silver wedding at the Memorial church to-mor-
row.
See special notice of PrOpristors of LIE Drolt
park.
Dr. VIM. H. Reeves, OF Ohio, VIII lecture to-
morrow.
Anuual meeting of the stockholders Of the Ma
tional Onion Insurance OonpsnyI
National Republican., 1874-07-04
A CARD.

Prior to lowering the floor Of our store 10 con.
form with the new grade we viii sell the shell
goods-sardines oils, pates, jams, iellies, canned
goods, sauces, &c.-at about cost for cash.
JAPANESE PANS, one Of the largest assortment!
in the city, selling at and below cost.
B. W. REED & SONs,
l2l4 + street north west.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
DRoPOsALs FOR BRICK
NAVY DEPARTNENr.

BUREAU OF YARDS AND Docks,
= WAsHINGTOS, June p, 1874.
sealed propo ais, lndOrsed - Proposals for
Brick, and addre sSed TO the chief OF this bureau
VIII be received at this office until thc 2Ist
day OF July next, for furns hing and delivering at
the naval station, League Island, the following
QuiTed, viz:
750, 900 straight hTr.l brick.
225, 900 dark stTetchers.
5000 dark stret. hers, mould d.
1900 pressed bricks.
Proposals will be received from brick manufac-
turers only who have simple facilities for furnish
ing the different kinds, quantities and qualities
quired: said bricks to be of the best quality OF
Philadelphia sn-made, of uniform size and co or
and equal to sanp to lie seen at the said station
Deliveries to commence not later than August Is,
next and 70 continue at the rate of TO-, oOO weekly
II so required.
The bricks to he delivered and carefully piled on
the landing wharf near the building Site, di-
rected by the civil eng nter.
Bonds and security In the full amount of the con-
tract will be required to secure Its faithful eNecu-
tiOn, and the bureau reserves the right to reject
any or all the bids. c, K. z. RUDG Frs,
je2f-td Chief OF Bureau.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
11rR Rfrnour rrJorNENr.

No human being whose stomach and liver are
disOrdered can enjoy life. Business is a fatigue
and bore, and all Amusements fiat and un-
profitable" to the victim Of Indigestion, bilious
ness, and disturbances Of the bowels and the
nerves which always accompany them. The
shortest, surest, safest way TO get rid Of these
grows out of them, is 70 tone and regulate the
system with HOstetter's Stomach Bitters. OF
all stimulants It is the purest of all vegetable
tonies the most active, Of all cathartcs the mild
est, OF all anti.bilious Preparations the most swim
aad certain in its operation. During the twenty
odd years that II has been IN use II has lived
IDwn professional pTeIudices, d!staEceL compeIi-
ricn. ard raGsa rank as the standard restorative
si tie ESe.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
REGENT IRRIVhLSi

RECENT ARRiHBLS.y
Fine Brown and White Linen Suits for gentle
men and boys.
Boys Alpaca Jackets.
Boys Mixed Blue SuIIs at tHBO.
Thin Summer Goats, PartAloons and Vests Of
yaTlous materials. tf2
Yacht CIuth Suits at low prices
G6- One Price Only. IL
GRoRoE-0. HBSSTNG,
.- No. % SeFeDth street.
National Republican., 1874-07-04

ATTENTION You are invited to call and ex.
anime our large and varied stock Of Slate and
Marble Mantels, Gas Fixtures, sc. Prices tC
suit times. HAMILTON & PEARSON,
No. YIN. @. A. B., Ninth and streets.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
sCHrNcK's sEA WEED TONG,


In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethargy produced by tho
heat takes away the desire for wholesome food
and frequent perspirstlons reduce bodily energy,
particularly those Suffering from the effects Of de-
tRting diseases. In order to keep q natural
healthful activity OF the system, we must resort
to artificial means. For this purpose Schenck's
Sea Weed Tonic ls very effeotual. few doses
will create an appetite and give fresh Vigor to the
enervated body. For dyspepsia 1t is invaluable
Many eminent physicians have doubted whether
dyspepsia can be permanently cured by the drugs
which are generally employed for that purpose
The Sea Weed Tonic in its nature is totally diff
,terent from such drugs. It contains no corrosive
minerals or acids; in fact, 1t assists the regular
operations OF nature and supplies her deficiencies
The tonic in Its nature SO much resembles the
gastric juice that II Is almost Identical with that
fluid. The gastric juice is the natural solvent
which, in a healthy condition Of the body causes
the food to be diRested, and when this juice is not
eXcreted in sufficient quantities indigestion with
all its distressing symptoms follows. rhe Sea
Weed Tonic performs the duty Of the gastric
juice when the latter is deficient. SchenGk's Sea
Weed Tonic sold by all druggists.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
CITY ITEMS.

PERsoNs visiting the new Northern Liberties
market should be sure to cali and inspect the
large and elegant stock Of Gents and Boys
Seventh street, between and K. Also, Trunks,
Bags and Yalises.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
BUTTER.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Good butter, IS cents per pound; best roll but
ter, 30 ceBts per pound; best print 50 ceuts pei
pound, at Brays, l92 Northern Liberty market.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
RFlL FSTATEk1LRS.

B. H. Warner, real estate br okeT and auetioneer,
sold yesterday afternoon for George W. Stick.
ney, trustee ive ,acTes-of grOphd, improved by q
tWo-stcry and mAnsaTd.rOOf lTtme house. in Po. O.
mac city, d, G., TO John Il. CUck, IIustee, at
a QUO,
National Republican., 1874-07-04

THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY for GOut and
Rheumatism. All sufferers from the above COM
plants, either OF recent or long standing, are ad-
Vised' 10 use BlRir's Gout and Rheumatic Pills
They can be relied upon as the most safe ami eE
fectusl remedy ever offered to the public and
have been universally used in Europe for many
years with the greatest success Prepared By
PRoUT l. &hAKs4NT, 10 Strand, London, England,
and sold by all druggists.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
30 ovE NEEp RE sRoRr or McNEY

since It can be procured on collnteraIs to any
amount at less than half the usual rates, at z.
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
nave enough and to SPARE Of asflthlE lncEai
there is displayed fine assortment OF gold and
silver watches, diamonds, musical Instruments
sewing machines. and a vast assortment 0! other
articles which are selling at almost What
they can be bought for elseMhere W.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
pR. scnENtk,s ru1noE1toi !, sfRrP.

TONIC, AND MANDRAKE PILLS.
These medicines have undoubtedly performed
more cures Of consumption than any other remedy
known to the American public. They are CON-
pounded of vegetable ingredients, and contain
nothing which can be injurious to the human con-
stitution. Other remedies advertised as cures for
consumption probably contain opium, which is a
somewhat dangerous drug in all cases, and, II
taken freely by eOnsumPtive patients, It must do
great injury; for its tendency is to contne the
morbid matter in the system, which, Of course,
must make q cure impossible. Schenck's Pull
monic Syrup Is warranted not to contain 9 par
tlce ofopina.i tlf is composed Of powerful, but
harmless herbs, which act on the lungs, liver,
stomach, and blood, and thus correct all morbid
secTetons, and expel all the diseased matter from
the body. These are the only means by which
consumption can be cured, and, as Schegck's Pull
monte Syrup, Sea Weed Tonic. and Mandrake
Pills are the 2ply medicines Ehieh OperGte Ii this
way, Il Is obvious they are the only genuine cure
for pulmonary consumption. Each bottle Of this
invaluable medicine is accompanied by full direc-
lions. DR.. Schenak is professionally at his prln-
cipal office, corner Sixth and Arch streets. Phua-
delphia, every Monday, where all letters for ad-
vice must re addressed.
National Republican., 1874-07-04
CLOTHING.

IN SUMMER CLOTHING SELBY Is DE-
l. termined to meet the wants OF the public in
prices and quality TO suit the times, and will meet
tlIe market on every occasion. lie Is selling Linen
Coats for IS cents and up; Pants from - cents up;
Cashmere Suits from s. up; good Linen Heavy
Duck Suits for S5-can't be matched in the city for
the Blue Flannel suits for SO-better grades
for SI Boys Linen Jackets and Pants 81 each, and
from that up. Boys Jackets and Pants as low as
IS cents each. He can sell goods as cheap as any
other house in town. Give him q call before you
buy. Gents Undershirts from 20 cents up. White
Linen Bosom Shirts from 81 up. Al Nos. 1916 and
1911 Pennsylvania avenue. je27
National Republican., 1874-07-04

WHITR, clean, sound teeth, all may have by
using daily THURsTcN's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow
der Price, Is and so cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, son, glossy hair, all desire II, all
may have II by constant use Of THoMPsoN's Po-
made Optime. Price, IS and 50 cents per bottle.
LIGHT-CoLoRED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
net soiled. JoUvENs inodorous Kid Glove Sleaner
will renovate them thoroughly. Price, 25 cents
per bottle. All sold by druggists and fancy deal
ers.
PLAsTERs. whenever plaster Is needed, are un-
riFalIed. Price, 20, Is, and 30 cents each.