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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
PATS PERSUASIHENESS

The following anccdOts is related Of The late
Mr.. Greeley, who Is we'll known to have begh-
throughout life sstSnnch advocate of temperance.
Through all his electIoneerIng campaign he at
at public dinners and s1ppsH where wine and
spirits flowed freely, but he never passed the bot
tie or touched the liquor himself. The walters
who knew his temperance principles were gen.
orally puzzled what to do when thoy came to the
row Of glasses fronting his plate as they fronted
all others. Usually they were directed by look
gesture Of the master OF pass by in
silence; but on one occasion Irish waiter would
not abide such IN apparent breach Of hospitality.
Hadn't ye better take something, sir, to get up
an appetite like, after your long ride, slrf" the
hospitabls Hibernian whispered to the startled
sage. "a little brandy and Wathur wud do ys
good-it would upon me sowi, sir" The hearth
ness Of the appeal touched the philosopher. He
recognized the ring of true hospitality its tones
and his heart, relented at the idea Of depressing
such sterling virtue by continued refusal
aBrandy and waterf" said he. swell, Pat, I'll,
take half tina. to oblige you. Give me tho water
and let some else have the brandy"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
PERMITS TO REILD-

The following building permits have been issued
since the last report: A. Berry, threestory brick
Sixth street, between D and E southwest; Ohas
Peasants, two-story frame, b, between Sixth
and Seventh streets northeast; G. s. Farmer
two-story brick, Massachusetts avenue, between
Eleventh and Twelfth northwest; VIM. st. John,
two-story frame, Ninth, between East Capitol and
A northeast; Richard Callahan, do, K, between
Third aud Four and-a-half southwest; NJ. Burg
mann, two-story brick stable, H, between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth northwest; Robert White,
two story addition to frame dwelling, Maryland
avenue, between -Four. and-a- halfand Sixth south
west; S. Carpenter, tvo-story frame shop, Tenth,
between North Carollna avenue and B southeast,
and two two-story frames James Goddard, two
story frame stable, Washington, between Bridge
and Canal, Georgetown; W. NJ. Morrison, two
story frame, B, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth northeast; Mrs. y. Breuel, do, Fifth, be-
tween Q and r northwest; G.. W. Scroggin, eight
two-story frames Seventeenth street, between
O and Massachusetts, avenue northeast: Caro-
line Rasher, one-story brick storeroom, Seventh
street, between L and M streets northwest; E.
z. Morrison, one-story brick bodybuilding,
Second street, between d and E northwest !;
F. Buse, twostory frame, G street southwest; G.
L. Sheriff, two-story brick, D, between Eleventh
and Twelfth northwest; J. T. Green, two-story
brick, Samson street, between Fourteenth and
corner Second and F; G. O. StutI, two-story brick
stable, Eleventh, between o and P; W. ]. Dyer,
two two-story and Mansard roof, First, between
Fayet.e and Frederick streets, Georgetown; John
Moore, two-story brick, corner Ninth and NJ
streets northwest; James J. Shedd, two three
story bricks, Rhode Island avenue between Fiji
teenth and Sixteenth streets northwest; W. H.
Wheatley, three-stoYy building, Jefferson, be-
tween Bridge street and the canal, Georgetown;
George Knox, two-stofy brick stable. Second, be-
tween B and O streets northwest; John A. Ora
ham, four-story brick, Thirteenth, between New
York avenue and I street; J. W. Ray, one-story
frame once, Fourteenth, between S and streets
northwest; R. L Fleming, two-story brick church,
90 BY IS feet corner First and streets southwest
E. O. Elmore, two-story brick, corner Fifth and
Franklin streets northwest, s. Brown, two-story
frame, B, between Tenth and Eleventh SOUTH
west; +. A. Young, frame stable, South Carolina
avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets.
southeast: @. ). Seuferle two-story brick, e, be-
tween Filth and Sixth northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
PACKING ORANGES AND LEboNs.

A full-grown orange tree yields from 500 to
1900 fruit annually, and arrives at the bearing
state in three or five years, as does the lemon
tree; both grow luxuriantly in most soils. The
plantations Tin Mediterranean countries) arc
called gardens, and vary In size, the smallest
containing only small number of trees and
the largest many thousand. Tho fruit is gath
cred in baskets lined with canvas, the basket
being held by strap attached and passed
around the neck or shoulders. From the gar.
den the fruit goes to the repacking magazine,
where It is removed from the boxes in which Il
was packed in the gardens, and repacked for
shipment by experienced female packers, after
having been carefully assorted by women, and
wrapped in separate papers by young girls.
As many as five hundred persons, mostly
women and children, are employed by some Of
the fruit growers in their gardens and maya
zines, in gathering, sorting, and repacking for
shipment. The wages paid them varying from
nine to sixteen cents day. In sorting, every
fruit that wants q stem is rejected. The boxes
are then securely covered, strapped and marked
with the brand Of the grower, when they arc
ready for shipment. Twenty years ago this
trade was nothing in its commercial character
istics, or the inducements 1t offered to capital
lists. Now It is progressing with giant strides
into prominence, and is a considerable sourcs
Of revenue to the Government.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
A PICTURE OF FLoREYoE.


As Isst toward sunset the other evening, en-
the hill Of San Miniato, there lay before me
panorama that few spots can equal. In 'front.'
was the city, with the Arno dividing it, blue
and placid, above whose many roofs rose The
massive Cathedral, dwafhng all else. Around
the hills were dotted with villas, and the olive
trees stood out, each twig distinct, against the
rosy sky, while al the higher summits and
slopes were covered with snow, making vhits
circle all around, contrasting strangely with
the green grass and the olive trees below,
which told Of q southern latitude. And all
TINS, sunny peaks and orchard slopes, domes
ana towns and houses, was bathed in tint Of
unusual delicaey. To add 10 the effect, close
at hand stood the gray old town where Calico
studied the heavens and where Milton visited
him. It was q seen Of soothing tnfuence and
impressive suggestions.
Whatever power art, especially painting, has
over one, Is felt in the Ufizi and Pitt Galleries.
and how the Florentines have loved the beautt-
fnl, and how they came TO love IL, is felt In the
square before the Palazzo Vecchio and tina
Loggia du Lsuze. Fully as great attractions
are the associations that cluster here. Tbs
home Of Dante and Boccaccio, the city that
contains the tombs of Calico and MacchlaYelH;
where one can visit the house and the sepul-
chre Of Michael Angelo, and stand In the cell
Of savonarom, or on the place where he was
ouried-such city must always be q shrine,
and journey thithsr pilgrimage. There d
no place where one realizes more that which d
always wildly in my mind, the wonderfulness
OF that universal effiorescence Of the human
mind which took place In the sixteenth CEN
tury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
NON-EXPLOgIVE.

ACCIDENTS FROM THE USEOFCOAL OIL,
On Thursday morning last o colored servant in
the employ Of Mr.. T. Bradburn, on Tenth street,
between D and streets southwest, while build
ing fire attempted to hasten 1t by pouring coal
Oil on the wood. In this she was successful, but
the can also exploded, and she was badly burned
about the face, arms and breast. DR.. H. E.
Leach was called and dressed the wounds, which
are severe, but not dangerous.
On the same afternoon young girl twelve
years Of age, named Francis Thornton, living at
90. 212s F street northwest, while kindling IRE
with coal oil set the can on the stove when 1t
ploded, and she was dreadfully burned. DR..
Sothern rendered medical aid.
Still another is that Of Mrs. O. o. Langley,
who resides at the corner Of Pennsylvania avenue
and Eight street east. She was going down
stairs with . ooal-oil lamp In her hand, when she
tripPed and fell. The lamp broke, and her
clothes were coon in flames. Assistance was
promptly rendered, and she escaped with q slight
scorching.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
THE WONDERS OF MECHANLsM
A BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION.


There is now on exhibition at No. lll3 Pennsyl-
vana avenue q remarkable collection of working
mechanical models, prepared by Mr.. ]. Dean Ben
ton, of Philadelphia. These models are made of
the most costly metals, g6id-plsted and highly
Furnished, some portions of them being of solid
gold and silver. They are unquestionably the
most superb and exquisite models ever presented
to the American public.
The present collection, to which additions will
be mado in the early part Of next week, consists
of Pullman palace parlor car, forty-four inches
long, perfect in every particular, and an exact
counterpart Of the celebrated made at the fac
tory in Chicago. The panelIngs are made Of o1y-
died silver, and most of the trimmings are of
gold. The car is completely furnished through
out even to the minutest detail. The track upon
which It stands IL made Of silver. This magnIn-
cent model cost 5000, and is q marvel of beauty.
Next we have the steamship Centennial IS
inches long; the steamer "CitT Of New York." an
exact fac simiIe Of the steamer now plying be-
tween New York, New Tendon and Norwich; q
marine engine, Is inches long and p inches high,
perfect working model, and one of the most I'm
ished pieces OF workmanship ever seen; and the
tug "F. A. Churchman," beautiful specimen of
handiWork, % inches In length.
But in our Judgment the browning beauty OF
this really beautiful exhibition is the magnificent
model OF the steamship "PennsyIvania," ~
inches long, conpletee in every particular-the
hull, masts, rigging, hoisting machinery, pro-
peller, anchors, cabins, pilot-house, donkey en-
gine, and every other feature Of q fully-equipped
vessel, being Of the most faultless finish. This
model, being constructed in great part of gold and
silver, cost upwards Of 5000.
& Underneath every one Of these elegant models,
and forming their base, is q superb musc-box,
which sends forth the sweetest strains the same
time putting in motion the beautiful machinery
Of the models.
All these specimens Of the wonderful skill and
ingenuity Of Mr.. Benton were made by him and
his assistants in the short space Of eleven months
He is now engaged in making q model of the Cap
itol, which will, no doubt, be the browning glory
Of his remarkable genius.
Everybody, and especially every mechanic,
should see these beautiful creations Of genius 1t
is doubtful whether in any part Of the world
brighter trophies Of mechanical skill and taste
were ever exhibited.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11

ladies, and as the members OF the Philharmonic
Society came on to the stage the mirth apd vhifp-
-ers ofthe audisnce were hushed, while the grand
chorus Of "He watching over Israel" orstorie Of
Elijah was sung in nnished manner. Several
choruses and solos were sung, and at o'clock the
audience repaired to the chapel, and partook OF
the refreshments, which we're bountifuliy and
suniptuously supplied. AFTER the repast, about
seven hundred people assembled In the hall,
where they listened to more fascinating music,
among which must be especially mentioned the
"Barytine solo,. by Prof L. @. Colliere. At1i
O'clock . large number attended the devotional
exercises in the parlor, and were dismissed with
bensdiction, feeling that the entertainment was
Q success, and one long 10 be cherished.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
THE PROPOSED ACT.
BEAUTIFUL MEMORIALS OF THE
DEAD

Rambling over Capitol Hill yesterday, our a.
tention was attracted by several beautiful monu-
ments In the marble-yar Of Messrs. D. MoMens-
min & Co., corner Of First street east and Penn
sylyania avenue. Among them We noticed Q
handsome marble Cross, resting upon Q massive
granite pedestal, intended to mark the resting
place, in Mount Oliyet, Of the late Mrs. P. Jor-
dan Around the cross is gracefully entWined q
profusIon Of Ivy, which adds much to the artistic
beauty and excellence Of the work. This appro-
pirate ornamentation was executed by Mr.. J.
CzusIek. one Of the skillful workmen employed
by Mr.. McMenamin. The entire monument was
constructed at o cost Of about d, 900.
In the marble yard Of the Messrs. McMenamIn
may also be seen beautiful monuments designed
10 mark the grave Of the late Theodore T.
Wheeler, of Massachusetts, in Oak Hill ceme-
terry; Of the late Mrs. DR.. O. H. Nichols, "a
daughter Of Mayor Maury, } in the Congresslon-
81 cemetery, and Of Mrs. Simpson, "a member of
the Lenox family,) In Rock Greek church GENE
terry,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
oarding In Philadelphia.

Boarding in Philadelphia. 81
Church Of the Strangers Y. NJ. G. A. chapel.
Proposals for materials for navy yards.
Rev. Q. II. Fay will preach tomorrow.
A silent or active partner Is wanted.
Medical Association District of Columbia
Green & Williams Will sell on Tuesday, 14th
instant, at Il m, lot Of machinery.
A special communication of National Lodge
No. II, F. A. A. NJ.
Secondhand lumber wagon, windows and doors
for sale.
SEQ schedule Of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company.
E. ]. Sweet will sell on Friday, April "a, ats
p, M, o beautiful building lot.
J. T. wormley & Co. will sell on Wednesday
April, ., valuable improved property in George
town. -. q.
School trustees meeting Tuesday evening.
Foundry church, Fourteenth and G streets.
Special meeting of Central Committee, Trades
TT,tn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
SUMNER MONUMENT ASS0CLA.
TON. 4i


On EEhtMG hsronrS FhoM A5nUAD-
y. AAaooo Conm a,l sES AfroiNIp
an a1lourned meeting Of me As,oeiauOn va ~,
.elu - oei'n Leasuo nAn tAss nisnt ing w
,o"us nss VI tnose Present: Seo.se
Do"uins, Di.. ors-e, Iioieasof ufeen, 49,
per, maroenus "es. 'onh a. 1ray, Ifo'es.S-
S'osum, ". SnoNuen' my. :. Donsee,
n. S'o"ais, GumsiS Anousn' .. Ifo0'o,, ~.
Iiomn' Isaac N, Cnrey, Mr. turner, "A''
LeWis, III. :. L. ~ BOWL also Two iadieA
my meeeins veins oA.ieu " orser " .fs'iuo,'
=, euu sue eeor ,ouhu aosen' no.. .
". was eio0s'u " nii INC onoe P'o 'e"
NJ Dou,,,.. .s
20. ,s,na.s. $500 80. spp.or.iss' -n'as ~.
sgnrt, Of tba assoois,,on .. 49,, Ma Nv ths
,,aor,o or,ha 500 = OVns no,u ~
snce no,- cor,Irr, ~, - " -.
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s,Ju ,.o.,r,.-. 49, - -. a. -.
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sbonId ho dor. - 80 tn p a. ,,ou,,v
,-o,,,n,, - 80 ar prs., -,a.STss.
II viii ston all nn,hhIs ~. ,tor :, .s,,IsS
Tha naorIa - 80 60 - -rat.,.s, tn 80
=, SIMS, antr.I snurort o,har n,or. iii hs nro
no.ad urIs.. "a norn..t on. Tha naonIa vt
The rnonnment "a tha naonls vant tho thing
done. Those who obiect nav, done nothing hut
object and this won't burt ms, INIT r. thsv tats Al.
" n ana nj nr1R n and U1ONT0 MI nfrr
might suffer The onpo,tion is Ynere,y for eftect.
n "a SO noItIeal cat IN our meal bau Our tine
IN s,rneatInu and t.lkinun IA ALI vas,sd-v, want
action. :
ww,rr rHr ,,oruupxr -
Hsnrv PIner moved that a committee NJ tbrss
ha anno,nted IN dr.t an explanatory Latter 70 am
comnanv the nublisbed nronosed act of incorno-
ration Messrs- Straker, Pinar and Green were
anno,n.sd
MI Rrazsl than made n characteristic snsech
on the wrongs OF the cofored people who are moor.
and the Importance accorded to the fatness Of po-
sition and wealth. His remarks had no relevancy
to the association matters.
Rev. Mr.. Dungee said he had been to Richmond,
Va, for . week past, and had made speciality of
endesvorIng to find out what part they Intended
to take in the matter. :. All expressed readiness
to cooperate with this association and urged that
We hurry up and get our plans to them, and If
feasible they will go to work at once and do the
cause credit. He urged action upon the meeting.
Henry Piper asked If there is anything further
to be done before presenting the proposed act to
Congress.
Mr.. Downing said that the first spirit Of enthu-
siasm and progress seems to have dampened the
go-ahead spirit, and demanded o caution Of first
getting the plans before the States and pooplefor
sanction before presentation to Congress, so that
the national council shall be satisfied that 1t is
the people wish It. This can all be done before
the close Of the session.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
FINE GROCERIEs.

Messrs. g. q. CornveIl & Sons, fine grocers,
No. 141s Pennsylvania svenue, opposite WillardS
Hotel, have received, por steamer. fresh importa-
ton Of Albert biscuit, sugar waters, sardines,
table oil, sauces, genuine Havana cigars, &c.
Messrs. Cornwell receive weekly shipments Of
goods, and their stock cannot be other than the
best. Their brands Of cigars are the most pop
ular, which they will sell, wholesale and retail,
at extraordinary low prices.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
EXERCISES OF THE DEAFHUTE COL
HEGE

The exercises Of presentation day among the
pupils Of the Deaf Mute college, ct Kendall
Green, will take place on Wednesday next. The
members Of the class Of 1s74wlll deliver oratIons
such Is are usually given on commencement day,
and will be presented 10 the board Of directors as
candidates for degrees. It 10 understood thatthis
occasion is hereafter to supersede the tlme-hon-
ored institution of commencement, and Is such is
quite an innovation upon the usual practice Of
colleges.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
2. II. @. a. RECEPTION.

LINCOLN HALL A SCENE OF MERRI-
MENT LAST NIGHT.
Everybody was delighted with the festivities
rendered by the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton last evening ut their reading rooms at Lin
coin hall. 1t was Q gathering Of people for the
express purpose Of securing as much pleasure and
mirth out Of the occasion as circumstances and
the happy arrangement Of the entire affair could
afford. The entire Philharmonic Society was
present with their usual store OF elegant and
choice choruses. At o'clock the hall was well
allied, principally with young gentlemen and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
COTTAGE HILL COAPANY-AEETIY
LAST NIGHT. .-.

A meeting OF the Cottage Hill Company was
held lsst night at the Board Of Trade rooms.
The contract with Henry 8. Davis, for the pur-
chase Of thirty-four and half acres Of his land.
was approved. The contract sets forth that the
thirty-four and q half acres, or six hundred and
twenty-five lots, will cost $o2ooo, and that the
company shall build twenty houses in two years,
and shall pay the sum of s1O 900 at the end of that
period, Tito the advantage ofthe company; If not
ten houses shall be erected, and the payment of
$4,000 extended with the residue, including
SO, 900, in two years.
John Bowling was elected o director.
Several amendments to the constitution were
submitted and adopted.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
THE WflTHER REioRT.
war DEPARrMEST,
OFYIcE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, April ~ ia4-l an.

WAsuISGroN, April u. is4-i am.
PnoBABILITIts.
Over tho Eastern and Middle States clear
weather and rising temperature will prevail, with
northwest to southwest winds in the former, but
southwest and south In the latter. Forthe South
Atlantic and East Gulf States clear weather and
light to fresh northwest to northeast winds. For
the West Gulf States, Arkansas, and Tennessee
generally clear weather, rising temperature, and
soutnerly winds. For the Lower Ohio Valley and
Missouri rising temperature, southerly winds, In
creasing cloudiness, and possibly light rain. For
the Lower Lake region fresh and brisk variable
winds, partly cloudy weather, and possibly light
rain or snow. For the Upper Lake region, Min
nesota, and Iowa fresh and brisk northeast 70
northwest winds, falling temperature, and partly
cloudy weather, and over the first section proba-
bly, light rain and snow. The Ohio, Cumberland,
and Tennessee rivers will continue to rise but the
Lower Mississippi will remain nearly stationary.
THE WEATHER IN WASHINGTON.
The following was the range or the thermom-
etar yesterday at Hemplers opteian store: 9 g. M,
80; 10 a. m, ca; Il m, 81; p m, 81; p m, So;
Q p. M, 50; sp. m. 20. =
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
4 POINT AGAINST PACIFIC MAIL.
rSan Francisco Chronicle

One very good point made by the opponents
Of further subsidy to the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company is that It mans all its larger
vessels with Chinese. This is all the more
offensive to public sentiment when we know
that one of the reasons urged by the friends off
the company in Washington in favor Of grant,
ing subsidy to the China line was that, when
fairly established, 1t would furnish an excellent
training school for American seamen.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
BOdRD OF APPEALS.

The Board Of Appeals now in session ct the
City Hall, Will conclude their lsbors In . few
days. They have had q smaller number Of sp-
pesls during the session than at any previous
time. They have, however, received 9 large num-
Der Of verbal requests as to old assessments, on
which they can take no sctiou. In reply to an
inquiry By Mr.. Morgan, in regard to the Second
National Bank building, on Seventh street, which
was unfinished on the lst of January Last. as to
whether 1t can be assessed for the next year, the
board has been informed 'that unfinished i'm
provements on April ], 1874 should not be taxed y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
REFoRAfED EPLSoOPALLlNS.

This congregation which worship at Lincoln
Hall, will hold regular service, Sunday even
ing, at 7:S0 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. VIM.
Mcclure. The public are cordially invited
The services of this branch of the Episcopal
Church are well attended and although the
church lie young It is rapidly gaining in men,
bership.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11

Hotel-keepers at Niagara say they are deter
mined to put stop to swindling and extortion
next summer, even If they become bankrups
In the attempt. This Is not sarcasm.
A stranger who threw $40 bill into the
contribution-box Of Savannah church got
trusted for $500 worth of goods next day on
the strength Of Il.
The Arkansas bar Is evidently improving. It
has solemnly passed resolution censuring tho
assassination of Judge Fox by lawyer Aldridgs
ss unpr0fessinns1s
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-11
4 REMEDY FOB THE LAWS DE-
LAY
THE CRIMINAL ooURr TO DO CIVIL
BUSINESS.

THE CRIMINAL CoURT TO DO CIVIL
BUSINESS.
The long delay in bringing civil suits in this
District to q termination seems likely to be
entirely averted in the future by the simple eI-
pedent Of authorizing the Criminal Court, when
not otherwise engaged with criminal business, to
become an auxiliary Circuit Court, and to try
civil cases. This would give the District two Cir
cult Courts In session at once, and nearly double
the speed OF which cases would come to q hearing.
The following bill has been prepared by an oficer
Of the Supreme Court Of this District, and either
this or act Substantially the same will proba
bly, be adopted by Congress in q few weeks; per-
haps before the close Of the present Circuit
term.
THE PROPOSED ACT.
"The Justice Of the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trIct Of Columbia, holding criminal term for the
said District, may, when not engaged in the
proper business Of the criminal term hold sIttings
Of the Circuit Court, and employ the petit jurors
drawn for the Criminal Court in the trial of such
cases depending in said Circuit Court as the JUS
tice presiding therein may assign to him for the
purpose, and the business done at such sittings
shall be recorded In the minutes Of the Circuit
Court"
1t is understood that this bill meets the wishes
Of all the judges Of tie Supreme Court Of this
District,