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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
LETTER FROM ANNAPOLIS.

Correspondence OF the National Republican,
ANNAPOLIS, Sept. ?, 1874.
Governor Groome has made the following
appointments: Officers Of Registration-For
Second district of Worcester county, Sidney T.
selby, vice L. n. Hudson, removed from the
county; for Third district, same county, James
Mc3regor, vice P. g. Powell, failed 10 qualify;
for Fifth district of same county, Thomas Hol-
loway. Justices Of the Peace-For Third dis
trict Of Montgomery conunty, P. G. Donohue,
vice P. F. Reed, deceased; for Third district of
Anne Arundel county, William Moran; vice
W. Merat, failed to qualify; for Fourth dis
tTict Of same county, E. jackson, vice James
NJ. Durall, failed to qualify; for Twelfth dis
trict of Allegany county, Thomas Brown and
Patrick o. Callahan, in accordance with Acts
of 1874, chap. go. The Governor signed to-day
the commission Of General James R. Herbert
as Commander of the First brigade, N. N. g.
A fatal accident occurred this morning at the
comptroller's office, to which q new story is
being added. The roof Of the ceiling of the
second story is formed of brick arches, which
are laid In sections of six arches each. This
morning, in taking the sixth centre wooden
arch, on which the brick ones are built, after
five had been removed, from q section,
the arch gave way, catching on the platform,
and covering with the debris three carpenters
who were at work, John Virgins, Thomas
DEOOho duu d DAIucl Mills. 1uc uIbb bHO
sustained some bruises, while the last was cut
about the head and his neck was dislocated,
forcing blood from his mouth, nostrfls and ears.
Death followed almost instantly. Coroner Gas
saway summoned jury Of inquest, John 8.
z. Hyde, esq, foreman. Messrs. John Wig
gins, Thomas Brooks, Drs. W. G. Tuck and D.
c. Handy were summoned and testified. The
medical gentlemen agreed that there was dis
location of the upper part Of the spinal COL
umn, and the jury, in accordance with tbs
facts ELECTED, rendered verdict that the de-
ceased came to his death by adislocation of the
upper part of the spinal column, caused by the
falling Of brick arch upon him at the comp
troller's office.
The deceased was about sixty years Of age,
and was an excellent and Industrious workman.
His remains were taken charge Of BY his
friends.
The receipts of the canal for the week end
ing August %, so far, are only those from.
Cumberland, S6,0T9.75. The revenue accru-
ing at Cumberland during the same period
was IS, 1874. Number Of boats leaving Cum
berland during the same week was SO, carry
ing 9 ,906 tons Of coal.
The Severn Base Ball Club of this place
leave here this afternoon for Baltimore, where
they expect to play games with the Excel
sior and other clubs of Baltimore. The Sew
ern returns on Friday. r.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
MARYLAND NEWS.

The sunmerfeld camp-meeting closed Mon
day night.
The library of the Peabody Institute was re-
opened in Baltimore Tuesday.
A number of prominent citizens Of Baltimore
have organized foI-hunters' association.
1t is reported that some remarkable mineral
springs have been discovered in Baltimore
county.
The accounts submitted to the Public School
Board of Baltimore, Tuesday evening, show
that the sum of S11 ,291 sc had been expended
during the month of August for the public
schools of that city.
A movement is on foot in Baltimore in refer
ence to the erection of homes in different Sec
tons of the county for priests who, for some
minor offences, have been suspended BY their
bishops, and for those who emigrate to this
country from Europe and are unable to secure
positions as priests.
The fair of the Maryland Agricultural So
ciety, which begins October 6, will be opened
with 9 grand blowing match, for which d.
ploma Will be given for the best pillow and three
premiums to the first, second and third best
plowmen. For the running race on Friday q
grand steeple chase was substituted for purse
Of $500; 800 to first and 500 to second horse,
called the hotel purse, and q committee was
appointed to visit the different hotels and So
hclt SUBSCRIPTIONS thereto. Also, on Wednes-
day, the 18th of October, there is TO be grand
cayalcsde around the track at l p. m. Of all
the objects on exhibition that can be easily
moved.
Fairs in Maryland will be held this year as
follows: The State agricultural fair will be
held at Pimlico, October 6, to continue four
days; Montgomery county, Rockville, Septem-
Der 9, three days; Frederick county, Frederick
City, October Is, four days; Carroll county,
Westminster, September %, four days;
Washington county, Hagerstown, October 6,
three days. The Kent county agricultural
fair and the Talbot county agricultural and
horticultural fair will be held some time dur
ing the latter part of September. The Mary
land horticultural fair will be held in BGlti-
more, at Lehman's hall, September 9, three
days. The Maryland Institute Industrial ex-
hibition will be held in Baltimore during the
whole month of October.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
MAJOR eENERAL JOHN Q. FOSTER

HIS DEATH AT NASHUA, Nh.
Yesterday morning the sad news reached this
city of the death last Tuesday, at Nashua, N,
H., Of Major General John G. Foster, of the
engineer corps, u. S. A. General Foster had
been sick for several months, and that he could
not recover has been for some time apparent
While this fact has, in measure, prepared his
friends for the announcement now made, his
death casts most solemn shadow over q large
and distinguished circle. His marriage, about
two years ago, to Miss Mamie Davis, one Of
Washington's beautiful and ACCOMPLISHED
women, will be reeollected by all. His funeral
will take place at Nashua next Sunday, the 9th
instant, and many of his Washington and army
friends viii be present. The following is q
brief synopsis of his military career:
General Foster was, with q single exception,
Chat Of General Doubleday, } the last survivor
of the little band of officers who held Fort
Sumter when the late rebellion was inaugll-
rated, and the hopes born of that baptism by
fire were fully realized by his record during the
bloody war which followed.
Foster WAS appointed q cadet at the Military
Academy July l, 1S42, and was graduated and
promoted in the army to breVet second lieu
tenant, corps of engineers, July /, 1874. His
first service was as assistant engineer in the
engineer bureau in this city in 1S46. He served
IN the war with Mexico In 1S47-'4S, attached
to q company of sappers and miners and pom
TONER'S, being engaged in the siege of Vera
Cruz. He participated in the battles of Cerro
Gordo and Contreras, and was brevetted first
lieutenant August 20, 1S47, for gallant conduct
In these battles. In September, 1S47, he was
breVetted captain for meritorious conduct in
the battle Of Moline del Rey, where he was
severely wounded. In 1884 he was detailed as
principal professor of engineering at the West
Point Academy. He served during the rebel
lion of the seeding States. He was breVetted
major in 1880 for the distinguished part taken
BY him in the transfer Of the garrison Of Fort
Moultrie TO Fort Sumter, South Carolina, and
was present during the bombardment of the
latter fort. On October %, 1851, he was ap-
pointed brigadier general of volunteers, and
proceeded with Burnside's expedition to North
Carolina, where he rendered meritorious SER
vice, being engaged in the capture of Roanoke
Island. February s, 1862, he was breVetted
lieutenant colonel, United States army, and on
March II, 1852, colonel, for gallant and meri-
torious services IN the capture of Newbern, N.
G. On July Is, 1862, he was assigned to the
command Of the Eighteenth army corps es
major general, during which time he success
fully conducted the expedition to burn the
Goldsboro' North Carolina) railroad bridge.
He served with distinction in various engage
ments during the rebellion, and on the 18th Of
March, 1865, he WIS promoted to the brevet
rank Of major general in the United. States
army. On the 5th Of December, 1865, he was
assigned to duty in the engineers department,
in this city, with the rank Of lieutenant colonel.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
PERSONAL.

Mr.. ]. Mcfarland and family returned from
Deer Park yesterday.
General Nv. Boynton returned to the city last
night from Rye Beach.
A New York dispatch announces the serious
illness Of Bishop Jayne.
Chief Justice Drake, Of the Court OF Claims, To
turned to the city yesterday.
Breyet MAJOR General John q. Foster, q. s.
A, died at Nashua, N. H, yesterday.
Attorney General Williams will pay visit to
his parents in Webster, New York, within . few
days.
The widow OF General "Stonewall" jackson Is
living at Charlotte, North. Carolina. She Is not
yet thirty years Of age. ........
Breyet Captain George B. Hayeock, United
States Marine corps, has entered upon his duties
at the navy yard. He will be next in command to
Major Houston.
Lieutenant Charles A. Stone haa relieved Com
mander H. De Haven Marley, and assumed
charge Of the department Of equipment and re-
eruiting at the navy yard.
Mr.. Levi P. Luckey the accomplished private
| secretary to the President, returned to the city
yesterday with his family. They have been
spending the summer amidst the picturesque
scenery and healthy breezes Of LOudOun county,
Virginia.
An Atlanta (Ga.1 paper gives the following pen
portrait Of one Of its Congressional candidates:
HE Is Uell-iormed and highly impregnatsd with
nervous ganglia; he has a mysterious sunset
sombre about his face; his eyes have q dreamy
sparkliness that enehants like smulets; and his
entire organization consists Of . delicsts tele-
graphic network, that transmits the nervous fluid
like lightning throughout his entire system"
General Babeoek returned to Long Branch
from the Marths's Vineyard excursion with the
President on Tuesday, and immediately took the
train for this city to inspect the various improve
ments Of the public grounds under his charge.
These Improvements have progressed most favor
ably during the last mouth under the immediate
supervision Of Mr.. Benjamin, the Generals as
sistant, and afteF saying 50 much IN praise Of the
Generals efforts towards identifying our city, we
do not hesitate to predict Q universal verdict in
favor Of the good Of the liberal appropriations
placed in his charge by Congress for that purpose
this year. ' 81
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
RETURN OF THE POTOMAC GREW.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE COMING
RACES

hACES.
The Potomac crew, consisting Of Messrs H.
8. Trua1, Frank Jones, A. ]. McBlair and D.
Coughlin, who participated in the Saratoga re-
gatta last week, returned to Georgetown yes
terday evening. The boys were met at the de-
pot by large number of the members of the
Potomac Boat Club, and escorted to the boat
house, where they received a cordial welcome.
They are in excellent spirits, and, although
not victorious, seem proud of the efforts made
by them in the race. The New York papers,
in speaking of the part the Potomacs took in
the race, say they made beautiful show in
their red shirts with white star on breast, blue
knee breeches, and bareheaded, and as they en-
tered the last mile and half of the course
their work was better than on the start, and
their efforts were received with great cheering.
As soon Is the boys get fairly rested and the
excitement of the Saratoga regatta is over
they will prepare for the two races in October
next, between the Potomac and Analostan
clubs, the first to take place on October 1; to
be four-oared shells, over straight course from
Kings wharf, Just below Potomac boat-house,
one and o half miles and return; the course 10
be surveyed by a competent engineer. The
second race 10 be siI-oared shell gigs, on Oc-
tober 2, on the old course known as the Aque-
duct course-that is, from the Aqueduct
OIluR6 QUO h0u D nall ul4ICs W bL3k6-DOhL uOWQ
the river and return.
These races are expected to be very inter-
esting, and the best men will be brought for
ward and be put through thorough course of
training. 49,
Last night while . representative Of THE
REPUBLICAN was in conversation with some
prominent boating men it was suggested to
them that the Citizens cup, purchased by the
citizens Of Georgetown for the winning club in
the return race between the Undfne club, of
Norfolk, and the Potomac club, Of Georgetown,
which owing to some disagreement did not
come of, but was afterward (about three
years ago) won by the Analoston club in
race with the Potomacs, be put up annually as
q prize cup, and to be held by the victorious
club. This It is thought would cause the
racing to be more spirited, and the races an
nually be looked forward to with more anxiety.
Another proposition was made that the clubs
OF other cities be invited to participate in the
regatta in October next.
The matter of arranging the details Of the
races is in the hands Of committees from both
clubs, who viii leave nothing undone to make
the racing success.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
DEPARTMENTAL NEWS
SOUTHERN ouTRAGEs.


At the War Department, with the FieksourR
excitement fresh in their memory, the present
reports from the Southern States are taken with
considerable allowance. No DOUBT Is entertained
that there Is much excitement, and that New
Orleans and other centres are aglta.ed By exag-
gerated reports or that Gov. Kellogg is now
quite as much in earnest in his appeals for aid as
Gov. Amesw was during the Vieksburg election, but
on the latter occasion an officer was detailed to
visit the spot privately and report the faets, and
the President acted upon information thus gained.
1t Is probable that similar course has been pur-
sued in the present case, and that prompt action
viii follow the authentic reports which may be
received from the Ofheial agent.
DETAIL OF ARMY INSTRUCTORS.
The Seeretaryof War has directed that here
amer no oficer Of the army be detailed at . col
lsge or university for longer period than three
years, and that the limit thus fixed be applied to
officers now detailed, 50. that they will be re,
lieVed at the expiration Of three years from the
date Of detail. The law provides that the num-
Der Of oficsrs % detailed shall not exceed
twenty at any one time, and shall be apportioned
through the United States, as near as practicable
according to population, and shall be governed
BY general rules, to be prescribed from time TO
time BY the President.
OFFICERS COMMISSIONED.
The following officers have been commissioned
by the President: Adam WoolL surveyor Of Gus
toms for the port Of Nashville, Tenn; WI.
Rynerson, receiver of public moneys for the dis
trict Of lands subject to sale at La MesiIla, New
Mexico; Lawrence La HoInt register OF the land
office at La Mesilla, New Mexico; Oscar whitney,
register Of the land Office ct Yankton, Dakota;
George H. Hart, secretary Of the Territory Of
Dakota; W. d. L Dinsmore, chief engineer In the
revenue service Of the United States.
-.---..... TONNAGE TAX.
Under the revised code the Attorney General Is
Of the opinion that the law now requires the pay
ment Of the tax once within one year By every
vessel entering from any foreign port. Vessels
from or to Mexico, the Sandwich Islands, the So
eiety Islands, the British Provinces Of North
America, SC, which heretofore paid the tax IN
der different ruling, are embraced in the rule as
above stated.
NAVY NOTES.
The number Of cadet engineers allowed to DO
examined each year has for the present year been
apportioned, and no further application will be
considered at the Navy Department.
Acting BoatsWaln James Heron is detached
from tug duty at the navy yard, PsnsaeoIs, and
ordered to the Canandaigua.
PATENTS.
The following patents TO washfngtonisns were
granted at the Patent Once yesterday: VIM.
Behrend, improvement In cigars; W. H. Chase,
improvement in ventilation for sewers
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.
FoUR-AND-A-HALF sTREETYEsTERDAY

FoUR-AND-A-HALF STREET YESTERDAY
General Ketcham returned from his visit to
New York yesterday morning, and was at his
desk at 10 o'clock. The evening previous
Governor Dennison left for a short trip to Ohio.
He will be absent for few days. Mr.. Blow is
still absent, and viii not return until about the
LIST OF October.
The engineer has directed that a Waterman
be laid in johnson avenue, between S and r
and Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets.
Mr.. D. 8. Burnett was appointed q notary
public by the Commissioners.
The contractor for the Improvements Of B
street southwest has been directed to repair
the wooden pavement at the corner Of Tenth
and B streets, and to remove the loose gravel
on the sidewalk from Seventh TO Fourteenth
streets.
The contract for supplying the public
schools (White and colored) of the District
with books and materials has been awarded
in part to Messrs, Warren Choste & Co.
The contractor for improving alley between
Seventh and Eighth and and P streets has
been directed to properly I'LL an excavation for
sewer and relay the cobblestone pavement, as
required by the terms of contract, otherwise
the work will be done by the Office of the en-
gineer and charged to the contractor.
Mr.. E. G. Church, in charge of the office Of
the board Of audit, has changed his purpose Of
resiguing his office. He will continue in charge
as heretofore. .-..
The engineer, after inquiring into the matter,
ascertained that the perquisites and extras en-
joyed by the several market masters was far
beyond the limit intended by existing laws,
and has addressed q communication TO the
board, suggesting list Of permanent en-
ployees at uniform prices.
A communication was yesterday sent to the
board of audit by John H. Brooks, repre-
senting the colored schools, calling attention
to the laws in relation to the proportionate
payments to be made said schools. It contains
a statement of the amounts set forth by the
laws, aud asks that the sums named be placed
in possession of the comptroller of the District
Successor Of the treasurer of school trustees)
to be disbursed for the benefit of the schools.
A proposition has been made by the First
National Bank of New York, to the contractors
Of this city, offering to loan seventy cents on
the dollar, on all District securities In their
possession, at per cent. interest, with the
proviso that if they are compelled to sell, and
the bonds shall have advanced, the increased
market value shall be equally divided between
the owner and holder, the accruing interest to
go to the owner.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
NEW BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

One Of the largest meetings ever held in
this city for the purpose Of organizing a new
cooperative building association met at
MsrinPs hall last evening. Dr.. Flodorado How
ard was chosen temporary chairman, and John
Joy Edison, temporary secretary. Remarks
were made by DR.. Howard, Messrs. Prescott,
NorHeet and others, explaining the need Of o
new cooperative association, the success of
those that have been formed, &c., after which
resolution was adopted appointing the fol-
lowing gentlemen as q committee to receive
subscriptions for stock: Edison Bros, I'll G.
street northwest; Charles E. Prentiss, cashier
German-AmeTican savings bank, corner and
Seventh street; DR.. F. Howard, CIT T street
northwest; a. L. Sturtevant, Treasury Depart
ment; Charles B. Bailey, secretary gas office,
Tenth street; Thomas Norheet, saddler, corner
Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue;
William Dickson, our-snd-a-half street,
near Pennsylvania avenue; II. H Blower,
General Land Office; NJ. P. Callan,
SIS Seventh street; Il. W, Twombley,
Government printing Office; W. P. Allen, 500
Sixth street, Navy Yard; John z. Thompson,
corner Fifth and NJ streets; George R. Thomp-
son, corner Tenth and North B streets; VIM.
H. B. Kitson, War Department; A. 8. Vose,
Adjutant Generals office; G. W. Fisher, Union
town.
Adjourned to meet Monday, September z,
7SS0 O'Clock, at Marini's hall. -.-.#
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
OBITUARY
DEATH OF WARREN G. CRoATE.


Mr.. Warren c. Choate, another old and
highly respected citizen of this city, died at his
residence, on Indiana avenue, yesterday morn
ing, inthe seventy-hfth yearOf his age. The de-
ceased was a native of the eastern part of the
State Of Maine, and in early life followed the
sea. He came here about forty years ago, and
established himself In business. He was q
quiet, estimable citizen, and It Is not known
that he bad an enemy. Hew cousin Of the
Hon. Rufus Choate, and also related by mar
rage to- DR.. Thos. sewall, father Of the late
Rev. DR.. Sewall, Of the NJ. E. Church. BE
married daughter Of the late Solomon Drew,
Of this city, who survives him, with six chill.
dren, Warren being the eldest. In former
years he was very active member of the Ma
sonic order, holding bis membership in Federal
Lodge No. 1, and Columbia R. A. Chapter
No. 1. The funeral will take place tomorrow
evening from his late residence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
AIN WICK SEMINARY, PRINCE
GEORGES COUNTY. MD,

Opening day, September Is. Principals, the
Misses Tyson. This congratulated school,
standing in its own extensive grounds, Is unri-
vailed for healthfulness and beauty Of sur
roundings. The Misses Tyson, themselves
possessing great experience, are assisted by the
best Washington professors. Here pupils enjoy
all the comforts of home, without homes dis
tracing influences upon study. The school
offers special advantages to delicate children.
Prospectus at Ballantyne's, Crandell's, Nor
rison's, or CT the principals, y sRgYe,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-03
pRra CLERKS ASSOCIATION

The regular monthly meeting of the Drug
Clerks Association took place at Clarke's hall
last evening; Mr.. W. T. Balders in the chair
and G. s. Price secretary.
The minutes of last meeting were read and
approved. ....
The secretary read the correspondence be-
tween Mr.. John F. Hancock, president Of the
American Pharmaceutical Association, and
Professor Mace, relative TO the admission Of
delegates from the association to the American
Pharmaceutical convention, 10 be held at
Louisville, KY, on Tuesday next, The answer
of Mr.. Hancock being in the affirmative as to
the admission, the correspondence was placed
on file. --.I
Mr.. George A. Bentley, president Of the as
ISOLATION, sent in his resignation Of that Office,
and that Of delegate to the convention; which
were received and accepted. 900
Mr.. Baldus was elected president for the un-
expired term.
" vote of the association sections 1, Q, s,
and of article Of the constitution were
stricken out, and section Of article 2 was 80
amended that the requisite age for admission
to the association shall be tWenty-one instea
of eighteen years.
Mr.. r. Il. Harrison was elected as . men,
Der Of the association. Adjourned.