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barn, said Dora, with chatterin,
teeth.
Wal, Iguess I can find all 1 wan
In the dark. And up stairs h,
went with a firm resolute tread
But the Deacon was somewhat
terrified when, STOPPING to fill his
tin pan with she nuts, he felt him
self seized by the hroat1-A1AA&AuAA-
thing ice-cold and slippery placed
against his temple.
Make but an effort to resist, and
we shoot! enunciated a voice of
stern meaning.
And who's WE? questioned the
Deacon, dropping his tin pan.
Harry Syme and Alonzo Smith.
What do you want? asked the
Deacon, pluckily; and what is it
you are holding agin my head?
A revolver! and we want your
daughters!
Hold on! hold onl my young
friends! said the Deacon; Is this
fair?
Why, no, 1t isn't said Harry;
and that's just what we've thought
all along.
It's exceedingly unfair, said
Alonzo, to refuse us because we
aren't rich.
How come ye here9 persisted the
Deacon.
By the hand of Destiny, answer
ed Harry.
Yes, or no? Time grows pre-
cious. , Will you give us your
daughters to be our wives, or shall
we shoot?
Don't shoot, any way! cried the
Deacon. Let's talk it over.
The time for talking has passed,
said Harry. Yes, or no? Speak,
or diel
The Deacon hesitated.
But look here-said the Deacon.
Yes, or no? sternly demanded
the voices.
Well, then, don't squeeze my
throat so?
The grip on his throat relaxed
somewhat, but the muzzle of the
deadly weapon never stirred; and
the Deacon, sore bestead, cried
out
Yes, yes!
What else could a man say un-
der the circumstances?
What was the surprise and as
tOnishment of Kate, Dora and
their mother, when the Deacon
presently appeared, fianked on
either side by Harry the invinci-
I BILE and Alonzo the brave.
He has consented, said Harry,
grasping the hand of his future
father-in-law.
He has acted like a trump! said
Alonzo.. 1 knew he wouldn't re-
fuse to listen.
Papa, cried Kate, precipitating
herself upon her sire, is this true?
Dearest papa, chimed in Dora,
have you really consented to make
us all happy?
+ Don't makelfools of yourselves,
girls! said the Deacon grufly. OF
course 1 have.
Pm sure Pm very glad of it;
said Mrs. Polberry, with a sigh of
relief, as she reached down some
tumblers for the cider.
But, said the Deacon, looking in
a one-sided and apprehensive man
iner, first at the young gentleman
on his left and then on his right,
where is it?
Where is what?
The-the revolver.
Oh, said Alonza, that was moth
ing but the old broken waffle-iron
we found on the garret aoor.
The Deacon groaned,
Don't distress yourself, said
Alonzo, in an undertone. We
shall never mention it, you may
depend, so long as you keep faith
with us.
Deacon Polberry's pretty daugh-
ters are both married; but although
the Deacon has no open quarrel
with his sons-in-law, he does not
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Love Under DimCulties.

- anu, IS MIS-. robbery Away
agreed with the Deacon, the look
out for Kate and Dors RoIberr,
iyas rather cherries.
Teme, girls, come said thi
Deacon" ,"iP,;2,4tiiEHg P2 iEHsg his head INTO th,
room, covered by6 huge fur cap
mothers all ready and it's higl
time we were off to Bro. Boggs's.
for the meetin' begins at seven.
Papa, said Kate, my ankle feeIi
a little sore yet. Idon't believe
had better try to walk so far.
For Kate, usually the lithest
and most agile of Hates, had slip,
ped on the yellow painted floor o.
the milk-room that afternoon, and
made fuss enough, Dora declared,
for a dozen ankle sprains.
Well, said the Deacon, perhaps
you hadn't better. Are you ready,
Dora?
Dora colored and dropped her
work-basket.
Papa-I-I thought 1 would
wait until Mary Pilkington came
for me; she don't like to go alone
such distance.
Oh, very well, said the Deacon
you'll have. to walk pretty fast
though.
Deacon Polberry's fur cap dis
appeared; and ten minutes after
ward Harry Syme called to see
Kate, and Alonzo Smith dropped
in to see Dora. They had a cosy
time, but the lovers protested they
would not stand 1.-THE Deacon's op-
position any longer, but would
bring him to terms. The girls
begged them not to be rash, but
they insisted, and time few SC
fast while the girls coaxed them to
be reasonable, that the clock struck
ten before they were aware of it.
Ten o'clock! cried Smith. Har-
ry, old fellow, we really must be
going!
And at the same instant, like an
echo to his words, there came the
sound of a prodigious knocking.
Deacon Polberry and Beulah
his wife, had come back from the
prayer meeting.
The key of the back door, quick
whispered Alonzo.
o Alonzo! cried Dora, all in q
tremble. Papa took it with him.
The deuce! said Alonzo-whicl
word of awful profanity would have
settled the question with Deacon
Polberry- at once. However,
don't care; I'd as soon face hin
as not.
But Kate and Dora pushed the
two lovers with one accord toward
the door.
The garret!--quieki the garret
We can let you out after papa an6
mamma are asleep. Dear Alonzo
kind Harry, for our sakes, do. do
DO go!
And Harry and Alonzo found
themselves stumbling over one
another on the garret stairs, in the
course of another half minute
while Kate dutifully unbarred the
door to the Deacon and his wife.
A cold night, quoth the Deacon
rubbing his hands together as he
approached the fire. How's YOU
ankle, Kate?
Better, Papa, Kate answered.
Mary Pilkington was in the
front seat when we got there, said
Mrs. Polberry to her youngest
born. You'd better ha' come with
us! 5
How prorozingI said Dora, bit
ing her Hp.
a nice fire you've got, said the
Deacon. Mother, s'pose you just
draw a pitcher of cider, and I'll
go up garret arter few O. them
shagbarks!
Kate gave a little shrek.
So late, papa!
'Tan't late, said the deacon, com
posedly. Get me a lantern, Dora
] Papa, the lantern is out at the
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'Hasty climbers have sudden falls.
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TEMPERANCE.

MEETING OF THE WOMEN'S UNION.
Yesterday having been appointed by the
WOmen's Temperance Union as q day Of thanks
giving and prayer, services were held in St.
Paul's Lutheran church, corner Of Eleventh and
H streets, commencing at IL O'Clock q. m, and
ending at 1 p. m.
The attendance Of ladies and gentlemen was
large, and much interest was manifested through
out the services.
At IL o'clock the exercises began with prayer
and singing after which Rev. DR.. Noble delivered
an impressive sermon from II Corinthians, il:I4.
On the conclusion Of DR.. Mobiles discourse singing
and praying followed, and remarks we're made BY
Drs Gray, Rankin, Butler and Baker, who spoke
encouragingly of the Union, advising them to con-
tinue in the good work they had begun, and
through the aid of God their efforts would be sue
cessfui. There need be no fear Of the result;
God Is on the side Of right and He will overthrow
all combinations against them; He will lead them
to victory; He will never surrender.
During the services short addresses were made
by several members OF the Union in connection
with their labOrs, each expressing herself as
being determined to push on without faltering.
They made appeals to those Of the audience who
were not members of the Union to fall in line
and march with them to overthrow the great
enemy-King Alcohol.
The books of the Union were next opened, and
large number Of ladies became members.
This over, DR.. Chester pronounced the bene-
diction, and the services ended until next Sab
bath, when mass meeting will be held at Lin
coin hall, when It is expected several we'll
known advocates of temperance will be present
and deliver addresses.
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THE COURTS.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES,

SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES.
THURSDAY, December II, 1874.
On motion Of Mr.. ]. S. Black, VIM. S. Price aud
adm. toprsctiee as attorneys and counselors
NO.7S, Iadaloupe Thompson, administrator,
&c, ct all llants, vs.. The Maxwell Land Grant
and Railwa! Cpany ct al. Appeal from the
Supreme Cou. the Territory OF New Mexico.
On motion Of NJ. !. B. Elkins, ordered by the
and dismissed with costs.
No 10. Cornelius Cadle, ir,, receiver, SC, plain
was submitted on printed arguments by Mr.. p.
Phillips, Of counsel for the plaintiff in error. No
counsel for the defendants in error.
No. II. The First National Bank of Clarion
plaintiff in error, vs.. Jos. B. Jones, assignee &C.
The argument of this cause was concluded by
Mr.. ]. 5. Black, of counsel for the plaintiff In
error.
No. 500. Luther G. Clark, plaintiff in error, vs..
The City Of Sioux City. This cause was sub
mitted on printed arguments by Mr.. Jas. Grant,
Of counsel for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr. l.
=: Patterson for the defendant in error, under the
10th rule.
No. 1O2. Jas. R. CLARK, IT., assignee, &C., appel
liant, VS.. Adrian and Isaac Iselin; and
No. 103. Adrian and Isaac Iselin, appellants, vs..
Jas. K. Clark, il, assignee, sc. These causes
were argued by Mr.. Jas. Ernott, Of counsel for
CLARK, assignee, and by Mr.. h. ". Clark and Mr..
S. P. Nash Tor Iselins.
No. 100. David D. Ross, administrator, 81,
plaintiff in error, vs.. Jones, Brown & Go. This
cause was submitted on printed arguments by Mr..
Sol. F. CLARK and Mr.. Sam. w. Williams, ef
counsel for the plaintiff in error, and by Mr. A. H.
Garland for the defendant in error.
No. los. The United States Express Company,
plaintiff in error, VS.. ]. A. Ware. This cause was
argued by Mr.. ]. NJ. WOolWorth, OF counsel for
the plaintiff in error, and by Mr.. Clinton Briggs
for the defendant in error.
NO. Jog. Luman JennisOn ct al, plaintiffs in
error,ys. Edward H. Leonard, executor, sc. This
cause was submitted on printed arguments by Mr..
NJ. ]. Smiley and Mr.. ID. ID. Hughes, of counsel
for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr.. L. ID. Nor
ris for the defendant in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow at Il o'clock
CRIMINAL COURT-MR. JUSTICE MAC
ARTHUR.
In this court yesterday Henry johnson was
sentenced to the penitentiary for two years on
conviction Of larceny.
John Ross was sentenced to the penitentiary
for two years on conviction Of assault with intent
to kill
Samuel Jackson and A. Jones were each sent
to the penitentiary for eighteen months on con-
yieton Of resisting an Officer in the discharge of
his duty.
EQUITY COURT-JUDGE WYLIE.
This court was occupied yesterday in routine
cases.
CIRCUIT COURT - CHIEF JUSTICE
... CARTIER.
The case OF Story VS.. Howe, reported in
another column, occupied this court yesterday all
day.
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NEW ADHERTIsEKENTS

See notice to policy holders,
John B. Wheeler has d, 900 to loan.
A pair Of red oxen have been stolen.
willett 4 Rucf have furs in great varieties.
Novelties for the holidays at Robert Beslfs.
Elegant holiday presents at Holmead Co.'S ]
Photograph albums at M W. Gait Bro. &
Proposals for wrapping paper and letter bal
Oecil county timothy and mixed hay at W. NJ.
Galts.
A gentleman wishes q suite of rooms and table
board.
See the advertisement Of the Public Library
lottery.
See the nOticeVr the secretary of the Board of
d.. H. Taylor has removed to sos K street
northwest.
Regular meeting of the Moral Education So
ciety to-day.
Thos E. wagEaman has desirable unimproYed
property for sale.
The old and weIl-sstablished house No. sl4 Sew
enth street for sale.
Try HsrzoE, the elOthisr, at No. s1T D street
northwest, for clothing.
Duncanson Bros will sell, on Monday, Janu-
airy 4, q valuable brick house.
Latimer & Cleary Will sell on Tuesday Deeem-
Der p, valuable hotel property.
Two entertainments will be given at Armory
hall on the 21st and I'D instant.
Columbia Oommandery, No. /, K. T., Will hold
their annual eonclaYe this evening.
Wash. B. Williams Will sell, on Saturday, De-
eember 10, valuable horses, carts, sc.
bowman Green will sell, en- Tuesday, De-
eember q, valuable improved property.
NJ. W. Gait, Bro. & Co. have large and we'll
selected assortment offne fancy goods.
Latimer & Cleary will sell on Wednesday De-
eember q, three tEo-story brick houses.
Thos. Bowling will sell, on Monday JanuaryA
"a stalls In the Northern Liberty market.
Duncanson Bros. viii sell, on this Friday
morning and evening, ladies' and ehildren's
fuTs.
Latimer Cleary will sell on Monday, Deem
Der q, splendid assortment Of fns wines L.
quors &c.
W. l. Wall 20. will sell, on Saturday, De-
eember 10, an entire stock Of furs belonging to L.
Benjaman, furrier.
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TAXATION.

OPPOSITION To THE MORRILL, BILL.
The following petition, which fully explains it.
self, was yesterday handed to the proper Senate
officials for presentation:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. II, 1874.
To The Honorable Senate and House Of Representa-
The undersigned, residents and property owners
in the District Of Columbia, respectfully repre-
sent that the proposed tax Of two per cent on the
real and personal property, as set forth in the
new bill for the government Of the District Of
Columbia, is, in their judgment, entirely too
heavy burden TO be imposed at the present time
on the property OF the people OF this District,
In view Of the heavy special taxes for street
improvements, the recent tax paid Of three per
cent. as directed by Congress, and the depressed
state Of business affairs, we believe tax Of one
per cent. is all in justice and equity we should
now be required to pay.
James G. Berret, Thomas L. Hume,
Michael Green, Jos G. G. Kennedy
J. NJ. Latta.
Believing this tax and valuation heavier than
are imposed in any city in the Union, cheerfully
sign this paper. A R. SHEPHERD.
would prefer TO pay tax Of enc and q halt
per cent on real property TO one on real and per-
sOnal. w STICKNFY
concur in this GEO. TAYLOR.
N. L. Jeffries, FitZhuRh COyle.
ID. NJ. Hutchinson, N. ". Burehell,
5. p. Brown, S.H. Kaufman,
ShOomaker X HcEtZog, Lewis johnson & Co.,
hilbourn Latta, Henry Semkin,
A. K. Appleman, John T. Mitchell
Adolf Cluss, McCiill WitheroW,
Gee. w. Riggs, Solomon Chapman,
VIM. H. Philip, Perry Brothers,
Thomas Evans, ID. K. Cartier,
NJ. W. Gait, Jos. H. Bradley,
J. W. Thompson, John u. Evans,
John H. Semmes, G. g. CornWelI & Sons
": 9. MetzerOtt s Co., Nathaniel B. Fugitt,
]. W. Boteler & Bro, Andrew Wylie.
b. 7. SWart,
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LIQUOR LICENSES APPROVED AND DIS,

AHFhON EDs
The Board Of Metropolitan Police Commits
sioners, at their meeting yesterday, among other
business transacted the following: John E.
Waters and VIM. Lane were appointed addi-
tional privates for six months.
The commissions given TO VIM. George, A. De
E. Grummond and Jas. W. Proctor, as additional
privstes, were revoked.
The following liquor licenses were approved:
Edward Allen, VIM. L. Benchert, August Bschus,
Samuel Beamer, Harry y. Christmann, Peter
Durnin, Julius Eicenbass, Mrs. Rosa Eisenbeiss,
q. g. Grockler, Jos. W. Gibson, Geo. Gerhold,
John Graf, H. GOeverRmRn, Jos. r. Gill, Urban
Geier, Theodore Huyman, Barth0l Heum, Philip
HUM, Harvey & Holden, E. ID. Howard, John B.
johnson, Geo. Juenemann, J0uvenAl & Fiddler
Leopold Kulipinski, Marco Lawrenci, Frank
Lehman, Jas. McGrann, Hugh Murray, Thomas
McKeeyer, Christopher Mades, ]. L. Michenor,
Chas. Mades, Newhouse & Freeman, Lewis Phil
lip, Romanus Rudhart, John Reidy, Charles H
Steele Jno. SehIottorback, Cornelius Shea, H. A.
Shettberger, Gottfried Schable, JIM. lyman,
JnO. Thurman, White & Harrigsn, q. W. VIII
lIGms & Co., Jno. W. Walker, VIM. H. Bean,
Frank HalloTan, Jos. Winfield, T. q. Dyer
Duane q. Turner, Henry Gardner, Wilhelm
Heygster and John FraWlSy.
The following were disapproved: Owen Leddy,
Jeremiah Costello, Richard De Lacy, Z. p.
Walsh, Jno. B. Stephenson, Jas. Raglan, Daniel
RiOrdan, VIM. Story, Jas. Porter & Co., r. Pc
ThoF. Meany, Mani & Martsh, Henry Miller,
Bertrain Leins, Fitzgerald & Nash, James ].
Flanagan, Bernard Fitzpatrick and William
Brick.
hack Inspector.
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LOCAL MISCELLANY.

For the Middle StGte:s and Estv England, Pc rtly
cloudy and colder 0eGtheT, NTH briSk aoTfh or
oeGf ptnds Ttstng bsTomefeT and Hight sH0v near
BrUnst1fck.
The following was the range Of the thermomstsr
at Hemp ers yesterday: q. m, 40; 10 q. m,
10; F., 4SS; 70 p. NJ 49, Ap' NJ 49, p. m,
Read the "Star Course" advertisement.
Use Patterson & Jones' Trophy tomatoes.
Choice Fruits-Malags Fruit Co., 4Os Ninth st.
Company A, Washington Light Infantry bat
TALON, gave q hop at their armory last evening,
affair.
The most appropriate holiday present from q
husband to HIS wife is Q life insurance policy. A
s. Pratt 4 Sen, YIN. O. A building, have them
on hand. .-..
ElphonEo Youngs Co. are prepared for Christ
mas. Their stock fruits, candles and nuts Is
unsurpassed, and the prices are sush as will suit
Columbia Royal Arch Chapter, No. /, At its
regular meeting, Wednesday night, presented
Mr.. r. H. Boswell, the retiring high priest, with
handsome and costly jewel appropriate to his
Mr.. A. P. German, president; Benz FaWeett,
treasurer; Colonel Biser, Of Frederick county,
and A; K stake, Of Wtshington county; directors
canal. N'I-.--. go = - -
Two cOlOred boys, giving their names as Geo.
tity Of smoking tobacco, which Was done up IN
pound bags, and offered for sale.
Mr.. James E. Bell, the popular superintendent
Of the lettercarriers' division Of the Washington
post ONCE, was married Wednesday evening to
Miss Frederiks NJ. Brandt at Trinity P. E.
church. The happy couple took q train for an ex-
tended bridal tour NorthWsrd.
The following officers have been elected by ST.
mons Commandery, No. i, Knights Templar: U.
johnson, E. commander; VIM. Hutchinson, gen.
eralissimo; p. H. Simmons, captain general;
Rev. W. II. Waters, prelate; g. NJ, Winter, treas
urer; j. y. w Arlington, recorder; s. Morris, Sc
NOR warden; NJ. SnoWden, junior warden; s.
Procher, wsrder; W. Smith, sword bearer; W.
Thomas, standard bearer. ... ..
The receipts at DroTers' Rest Wednesday were
293 head Of beef CATTLE 800 sheep and so cows and
calves, which were disposed Of as follows: III
beef cattle sold to butchers at prices ranging from
to ~ cents per pound; ~ were sold to farmers
at 81 to 81 cents per pound; Is drove to Balti-
more and 10 left over; 200 sheep sold to butchers
at to cents per pound, 20 extra sheep sold at
So cents per pound;) 100 left over; 30 cows and
calves sold for so to 500. Market brisk; stock In
different
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PROF. PERAREIUS CONCERT

The concert under the direction of Prof Pera-
beau, in aid Of the Aged Women's Home, at the
West-street Presbyterian chapel, Georgetown,
on Tuesday evening last, was highly successful
affair. Miss Fannie and Mr.. Austin Herr sang
several fine pieces-the bird-like notes OF the for
mer, Snd the rich bass voice Of the latter, alike
elicting applause. The overture to William
Tell was capitally rendered as q piano duet by
Prof. Perabeau and While Waldecker, and Miss
Lizzie Junkens played duet with the Professor
and piano solo very ereditably. The musical
exercises were varied by several readings by Miss
Annie d. Ware, who, as usual, brought down the
house. Among the Washfngtonians present We
noticed Hon. VIM. Stickney and lady.
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TIE eRAND UNION.

Among the recent improvements and innova-
lions in this section may be noticed the "Grand
Union" cafe and restaurant, opened last night
ut No, 414 Thirteenth street By Mr.. II. N. B. Ser
voss. The saloon is tastefully fitted up, the bar
stocked with choice liquors, the dlning-rooms
neat and well furnished, and the cuisine as flne
as any in the District. Mr.. Servoss has as his
principal aids IN the new enterprise Messrs Tim"
Union.
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FULToYS CHRISTMAS SALE.

Attention is called to the advertisement of R.
Fulton & Co. Of thei- annual sale Of unredeemed
pledges In the list there are numbers Of articles
useful to housekeepers, together with large as
sortment Of watches, jeWelry and diamonds, the
latter suitable for Christmas presents. These
10 purchasers o valuable article without being
Obliged to pay the prices charged in the retail
stores. The stock 20 be sold is on exhibition at
Messrs. Fulton & Co.'s store, where they viii be
shown to any DESTROYS Of making an examination.
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ELEGAYT PRESEYTS.

We have never seen in Washington more
beautiful assortment Of goods adapted for pres
ents than are to be found on the counters of
Messrs. Solomons Chapman, oil Pennsylvania
avenue.
This old-established house has fairly excelIed
itself this year in the variety and elegance Of its
fancy goods and presentation books, most ofWhieh
are being rapidly sold of at greatly reduced
prices. The demand for standard authors con-
tinues to increase but their large stock is equal
to the calls made upon them. We were partlcu-
larly struck by the elaborate preparations made
by MessTs. S. q. for supplying the wants of
youth. They seem to have everything needed.
If those In search Of presents for boys and girls
indeed TO please.
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AUCTION SALES TnDAY

By Latimer & Cleary:
AtTs9O o'clock, large stock Of triple siVerplated
ware and table cutlery, tea and coffee sets, sc.
By Wash. b. Williams:
At O'Clock, valuable property in the northern
part Of the city, southeast corner Of Eighth and
s streets northwest.
By Thos. Bowling:
At $50 O'Clock, In Georgetown, at his auction
rooms, large assortment Of toys, fancy goods,
&c. sc.
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LETTER FR0H ANNAPOLLs.

Correspondence Of The National Republican,
ANNAPOLIS, Dec. II, 1874.
An interesting event occurred yesterday in the
Court Of Appeals, being the admission to the
bar Of that tribunal, on motion Of Mr.. John H.
Keene, IT., of Mr.. Charles Joseph Bonaparte,
grandson Of Mrs. Elizabeth Bonsparte, nee Pat
terson, and granddaughter Of the first Emperor
Napoleon. Mr.. Bonsparte proceeded to argue
and made very clear argument and laWyer-like
effort. Mr.. Charles Poe, also recently admitted
to the bar Of the Court Of Appeals, replied, and
the argument was concluded by John H. Keene,
lr., esq.
Mr.. Bonaparte, son Of Jerome N. Bonaparte, Is
said to resemble Napoleon BOnaparte more than
any other member Of his family. r.
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TIE WASHINGTON NATIONAL AogU.


Now that the Centennial Tea Party is over, let
the citizens turn their attention to another patr
otto interest little nearer home. Let Lincoln
Hall next Monday night, on the occasion Of the
grafton by Rev. DR.. o. II. Tiffany, in aid OF the
Washington National Monument, be crowded.
NotIonly will the people Of the District Of 90
lumbia by their presence give announcement 70
the most noble work Of the century, but they will
listen to one Of tine finest efforts ever made from
the lecture rostrum.
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CERCLE DRAMATIoUE.

The Cercle Dranatique Francois, which has
been so successfully organized under the diree-
ton Of Mons. Colliere, Ills and Mile Prud'homme
gives its first public entertainment this evening,
at willard hall. After the rendition Of two
sparkling eomedieffGs by the cercle, they and
their guests will engage In a social hop. See ad-
yertigement
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A CORRECTION.

Dr. Tucker Blake sends the following, which is
inserted in justice to the Doctor and for the bene
1T OF the public:
To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: In the Kit-Cat column of last Sundays
Capital there are two verses, headed "Rellogg,"
attributed to me, in which she is called bird Of
Paradise slap at her vocal ability. 1t is rather
hard that should have to father belittleing Of
q lady with whom j am unacquainted, and whose
singing have so often enjoyed. Please be kind
enough to publish the following correction: