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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
FREEDMEN'S SAYINGS AND TRUST
COMPANY

The report Of the commissioners appointed to
wind up the affairs of the Freeduian's bank will
shortly be submitted to Congress. As each of
the branches was really an individual bank, the
work of the commissioners amounted to the set
Element Of the affairs Of thirty -four banks. The
report is vOluminCus one as the commissioners
make a complete exhibit of the condition or the
bank, giving a detailed statement OF the amount
and character Of Indebtedness and schedule of
the assets. Large portions Of these assets are not
Of kind authorized by the charter, and consid-
siderable losses will be due to njudicious loans,
made chiefly in the South. The Indebtedness OF
the bank amounts to about 50 0O0, 900, for which
there are assets amounting on their face value to
&c per cent. The commissioners attempt no esti-
mate Of the real value Of the assets, as that is
matter gnascertainable, and which will greatly
depend upon the mode Of collection. All the
readily convertible assets were disposed Of prior
to the suspension of the bank, and other portions
OF the assets had been hypOthecated, and the
commissioners had to raise money to redeem
them and save them from sacrifice. These facts
indicate that the settlement Of the affairs OF the
bank will be tedious process, unless the inter-
ests Of depOstOrs are ruthlessly sacrificed in or
der to realize upon the assets. The commission
ers have now about $4,000 deposited with the
Secretary Of the Treasury, and to make even a
dividend Of 20 per cent to the 1900 depOsltOrs of
the bank would require S6O0, 600.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
FORD,s OPERA HOUSE.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
See the card of David Fox.
A spotted setter dog is wanted.
Two thousand dollars sre wanted.

See the card Of David Fox.
A spotted setter dog is wanted.
Two thousand dollars sre wanted.
Jack and Jill at Ford's Opera House.
Christmas dry goods at Began & Wylie's.
Meeting of metropolitan club this evening.
Large stock of carriages at Robt. H. Grsham's.
Proposals for constructing dixie on Roanoke
river.
John Wallach's dollar store, 4sl Pennsylvania
avenue.
United States marshars sale Monday, Deem
Der y.
ThOs E. waggaman has desirable property
for rent.
See advertisement of Young Mems Christian
Association.
Children's Hospital fair at Odd Fellows hall,
Seventh street.
The store and basement No. IlOl Pennsylvania
avenue for rent.
Kellogg grand English opera at Saville's Ma
tiOnal Theatre.
Special meeting New York Republican AssO-
citation tonight.
See advertisement of Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company.
Warren Choate & 20. have large stock of
Christmas presents.
J. W. Selby is receiving daily new stock Of
boots, shoes, hats, &c.
Duncanson Bros will sell on Monday, Decem-
Der "a, Christmas toys.
Rev. D. II. Tiffany will repeat his GRAFTON on
George Washington Monday, December 81.
Right Rev. Bishop Gibbon, of Richmond, Va,
will preach in st. AlOysius' church Sunday.
Latimer & Cleary will sell on Monday, Decem-
Der "A, breech-lOading and muzzle-loading guns,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Col. Fred. Grant continues the centre of
attraction at the Executive Mansion, the most
distinguished visitors yieing with each other in
paying homage to her beauty and intelligence.
Mr.. Vein FOrney, of Harrisburg, Pa, is In the
city, the guest Of his brother, D. U. Forney.
The Chicago Tribune says: It is probable that
the Hon. J. b. Rice of that city, will not be able
to take his seat upon the reassembling Of Con-
gress for several weeks yet. A private letter
from Norfolk Va, brings the unWelcome intelli-
gence that he is laid up at present with sharp
attack Of sickness, from which he is Just begin
ming to recover. While fortunately not serious
enough to cause his friends any anxiety, it is
enough to place him hors de combat for . time.
His absence from the Capitol will, therefore, be
understood.
Mr.. Francis D. Moulton, the mutual friend"
pays $4,S75 in settlement of the Edna Dean
Proctor libel suit.
We regret to learn, says the Little Rock Re-
publican, that Senator Loughborough has been
stricken with blindness. We only learned It by
means Of q letter Of his to Colonel Thos. Allen,
portion Of which we have heretofore published.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
CHARLES F. STANSBURY.

Reference was made in our New Orleans cor
respUndence TO the attack made upon Eminent
Commander StansbuTY by the Grand Master Of
Templars. On Saturday last Commander STAINS
bury obtained the unanimous consent of the
Grand Encampment to make q personal explana-
tiOn, and by q calm statement of his case sue
eeede1 in triumphRntly indicating himself
again st the charge made. At the close OF his
address, the Grand Master frankly withdrew ali
imIutation upon the character and motives of
Eminent Commander Stansbury, aud a public
reconciliation and exchange Of courtesies took
place between them, amidst the most enthusiastic
applause and congratulations Of the Grand En-
campment. That portion Of the Grand Masters
address which referred to Mr.. StansbuFy was
ordered bY the Grand Encampment to be omit
ted from the record. The entire result OF the
deliberations Of the Grand Encampment has
been in accordance with the policy which Emil
or the past thrle years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

ElIhG S. Spear, at Hartford, yesterday plead
guilty Of murder in the second degree, and was
sentenced to life imprisonment. L. NJ. Freeman,
the white woman who was married 10 negro,
and who killed her sister in a jealous ft, plead
guilty Of manslaughtsr, and was sentenced to
eight years imprisonment.
The trial Of VIM. d. Hslfman and Charles,
Ripley, alias Canter, alias ostender, &C., was
concluded at Philadelphia yesterday. The jury,
after celebrating one and half hours, returned
at O'Clock p. m, and found Halfman guilty Of
uttering the raised certificates, and Ripley
guilty Of forgery.
A farmer named Klein Was.brutally murdered
and robbed .on Monday night, on 1.-THE turnpike
road two miles from Scranton, Pennsylvsnia, BY
six men who lay in ambush for him.
oscar Gaithwaite vas arrested at Railway,
New jersey, for killing sehoolmate named
Willie Marsh with stone during q quarrel
Both were about thirteen years old.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
DEATH OF THE DANISH VICE CON-

Mr.. Johann G. KOndrup, Danish Vice Consul
at this city, died this morning at his residence on
Capitol Hill. He was q native of Denmark, but
has lived in Washington for over fifteen years,
during all of which time he has been connected
with the United States coast survey as an en-
gineer and has been for the last ten years official
ly connected with his own Government. He was
we'll known and highly esteemed in diplomatic
circles, and in general society here, and was re-
spected by all who knew him. He held high po-
sitioDs in the Masonic Order. His death was not
unexpected, as he has been in i'll health for
considerable time past, and has been confined to
his bed for tile last two or three months.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

but he simply states his belief that man and
monkey have come from some identical source.
Monkeys in their progression becoming more and
more perfected monkeys, the earlier and lower
forms dying out, while man has similarly devel-
oped to a higher and higher state, continually
DISCRIMINATING lower forms, or these forms dying
out and every age widening the point between
the two, and the question that is often asked why
q monkey, according to these principles, is not
going TO turn into man is answered in this way:
1t is incOnccivable that monkey is going to re-
trace the work Of ages to go up on this other
line.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
4 SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

THE VALUE OF DAY IN THE POLICE
COURT.
Timothy Rodgers enters suit against Samuel
Brunswick, claiming $4,000 damages for alleged
false Imprisonment. He sets forth that the de
PENDANT falsely and maliciously, and without rea
sonable and probable cause, appeared before H
d. MoultOn, justice Of the peace, and made com
plant charging him with stealing two wagon
wheels, worth fifteen dollars, on which charge he
was arrested in August last, and carried before
the Police Court, where he was discharged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
A pRACTTC4L COYGRESSHAN.

An Iowa paper publishes the following:
'Iast week Hon. James Wilson was to start
from Chicago with cattle train and watch it
clear through to New York. The object of
this novel trip was to gain some information
regarding the manner in which cattle are
transported from the West to the seaboard, so
that he might communicate his observations to
the COMMITTEES on Agriculture, Of which be is
q member"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
REFORM SCHOOL.
MEETING LAST NIGHT.

No quorum being present at the regular meet
ing of the board Of trustees of the reform school
on last Monday, the president, Hon. Nathan
Sargent, called a special meeting at his
residence last evening at seven O'Clock.
The superintendent presented his bond,
which was approved and referred to the
Attorney General. A communication was re-
ceiYed from VIM. McPyncheon and B. Sears ask
ing remuneration for clerical labor. Referred to
the building committee and the architect of the
Capitol. DR.. Carpenter presented a request for
the release Of John Eberhart, signed by Katrina
EberhaTt, which was denied, owing to the boy not
being far enough advanced to quit the institu.
tiOn. A proposal to erect pipes for protection
against fire was received from Mr.. T. J. Edwards,
and the same was referred to the building COM
mittee. On the recommendation ef the superin-
tendent several boys were discharged on ticket of
leave. A letter without signature, supposed to
be from Mr.. Batty, asking permission to visit his
sons, was referred to the superintendent.
On motion the board adjourned,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
SRh WnRTH EnR 81

THE GREAT NUMBER OF UNEN-
PLOYED WORKMEN IN OUR CITY AT
THE PRESENT TIME HAS ENABLED US
TO INDUCE MANY OF THE VERY BEST
CUSTOM HANDS TO MAKE OVERCOATS
AT REDUCED PRICE IN ORDER TO
POSE TO GIVE THE PATRONS OF OUR
HOUSE THE BENEFIT OF THIS, AND
OFFER TO THEM AN ELEGANT SATIN
LINED OVERCOAT WHICH WOULD COST
THEM NO LESS THAN sos TO ORDER AT
THE LOW FIGURE OF as. WE ASSURE
OUR PATRONS THIS Is A RARE OP-
TO SECURE A HANDSOME,
WELL-MADE AND TRIMMED GARMENT
AND SAVE TWENTY DOLLARS.
A. SAKS & Co,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

About $50 O'Clock last night smoke was seen
issuing from house in the alley back of the Ma
tional theatre, occupied by Mrs. Ingalls,, and an
alarm Of fire was turned in from box Il, at Will
lard's hotel. The fire department responded
promptly, but their services were not needed, as
the flames, which came from the burning of q
bed in the house, were eXtinguished by the police
before any serious loss was sustained. The alarm
coming from the hotel, was the occasion Of large
crowd assembling in the vicinity Of the building,
who were under the impression that the hotel was
FIRE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
LEE INSURANCE CASE.

TRENTON, N. J., Dec. lO.-The jury in the case
Of Stewart vs.. The New York Life Insurance
Company, after being out all night, came in this
morning and said it was impossible for them to
agree. The Jury stood four for the plaintiff and
eight for the defendant. The claim Of 600 is re-
sisted on the ground that the insured violated a
condition Of the policy by contracting habit
which tended to shorten life.
REWARD FOR THE ARREST OF A MURDERER.
GOV. Parker has offered a reward Of $500 for
the apprehension and conviction OF the person
who murdered VIM. Livingston at Jersey City on
the goth day Of November last.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
4 COLD IN THE HEAD.

Life is but an empty show-a hollow mOckery,
TO the man with q cold in the head. Be he nat
urally ever SO ambitious and energetic, when
thus situated he desires only to sit by the fire and
mediate, and wipe his nose. Every bone in his
body aches he loses his appetite, and HIS head
feels as though it were as large as q crate of
crOckery, and about as heavy. He has but little
inclination to carry on a conversation or to hear
others talk, but would rather crawl oil to some
secluded spot with dozen or so fresh handlier-
chiefs and there remain enwrapped in his misery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
scHEScK's MANDRAKE PILLS

will be found to possess those qualities necessary
to the total eradication OF all bilious attacks,
prompt to start the secretiOns Of the liver, and
give healthy tone to the entire system. Indeed,
It is no ordinary discovery in medical science to
have invented remedy for these stubborn COM
plants, which develop all the results produced
by heretofore free use Of calOmel, a mineral
justly dreaded by mankind, and acknowledged to
be destructive in the extreme to the human sys-
tenn. That the properties Of certain vegetables
comprise all the virtues Of calomel without its
injurious tendencies, is now an admitted fact,
rendered indisputable by scientific researches;
and those who use the Mandrake Pills will be
fully satisfied that the best medicines are those
provided by nature in the common herbs and
roots of the fields.
These pills open the bowels and correct all bill
ious arrangements without salvation or any OF
the injurious effects Of calOmel or other pOsons.
The secretion Of bile is promoted by these pills,
as will be seen by the altered color Of the stools,
and disappearing Of the salloW complexion and
cleansing Of the tongue.
Ample directions for use accompanying each
box Of pills.
Prepared only by ]. H. Sehenek & Son, at
their principal office, corner Sixth and Arch
streets, Philadelphia, and for sale by all drug
gists and dealers. Price IS cents per box.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
4 NEW CHAIR FOR THE VIRGINIA
SPEAKER

Virginia papers say that the Anticipated chair
which has been occupied by the presiding Off
GERS of the lower branch of the Legislature of
that State since colonial times, and which is a
relic of the House of Burgesses, has been re-
moved to the State library, and replaced by
handsome walnut chair of more modern pat
tern, ordered by the House of Delegates, and
made in Boston at q cost of S165. The seat
and high back of the new chair are upholstered
in crimson plush, and the oiled walnut sides
and frame are ornamented with polished burr
walnut. A neat little writing-desk, made of
French burr walnut, covered with crimson vel
vet, is attached TO the right arm. The upper
part of the back is surmounted by the letters
Iva, :" with crimson satin drapery below it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11

Yesterday evening, after the regular O'Clock
service at the Westminster Presbyterian church,
On Seventh, between D and Z streets, as the
congregation were departing, couple left their
EeatE, and proceeding to the altar requested the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. b. F. Bittinger, 70 marry them
The reverend gentleman inquired for their
License, which was at once produced. and the two
were soon made one. The affair created quite q
stir, many Of the congregation remaining to see
the ceremony performed. The couple were be-
tween forty and nifty years Of age, and the lady
weighed ABOUT $40 pounds. The happy couple
alter being united, left the church smiling, and
started on a wedding tour
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
EDUCATIONAL.
CARROLL INSTITUTE ENTERTAIN

CARROLL INSTITUTE ENTERTAIN
MENT.
A most enjoyable entertainment was given at
Carroll hall last evening by the Carroll Insti-
tute. The programme consisted of literary and
musical exercises, and these were of high order
Of excellence, ucriting the applause of the large
audience present. The programme opened with
song and chorus, ''Silyer Threads among the
Gold" which was exceedingly we'll rendered by
John IL. RathbOne, Amos Rice, James Forsyth
and Mr.. HaTmeT.
MAJOR Daniel McNahon. president. in appro-
PIRATE terms, explained the object OF the insti-
tute.
Mr.. BIofs then sang the .sOld Sexton with
The reading from Dickens, the celebrated
speech Of Sergeant BUZiuz and the Death of the
DTunkaTd,' by Mr. W. e. Murdoch, was well
done.
An original poem, entitled The Unfolding Of
the Centuries" by Mr.. Z. J. DOnahue, was re-
Ceived with enthusiastic applause.
Selections from "InnOcents Abroad" read by
Mr.. Ralph Jefferson, were encOred.
Mr.. James FOrsythe sang Farewell very &C
Rev. F. Z BOYLE, the pastor Of St. Peters
church, gave some most interesting "reminiscences
Of his life as a plain in and about Washington
during the war An affectiOnate allusiOn to
President Lincoln was we'll Gpplauded. Father
Boyle related many incidents, some Of them pa
thetic and others luuicrOus. Among other things
the reverend gentleman, after paying proper
tribute to the principal in the affair stated that
at very late hour one night Rev. DR.. Samson,
then president OF Columbian College, called at
his residence and requested him to visit Column
bIan hospital and administer the sacrament Of the
Church 10 a Catholic Canadian, then at the point
Of death.
Mr.. Z. W. Mutually recited MOLLY Muldoonr
in a clever manner.
The musical triumph OF the evening was solo
and QUintette entitled Under the Sod and the
music, and the singers were perfect in its rendi-
tiCn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
KING KALARAU4.

CHICAGO, Dec. IO.-King Kalakaua and suite
arrived here this afternoon. The King was suf-
fering from bilious attack, and, by advice Of
his physicians did not leave his car, consequently
he postponed the inspection Of Chicago which
he was DESTROYS of making, until his return west
ward. The King LEFT by special train on the
Pittsburg, Fl. Wayne and Chicago railroad at
5:l5 D. IN,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
AAUSEMENTS.'
THE NATIONAL THEATRE - ENGLISH
OPERA-FlGARO.

THE NATIONAL THEATRE - ENGLISH
OPERA-F1GARO.
The Wharfage of Figaro, " one of MoZart's most
popular operas, was sung at the National to a
fashionable and critical audience and one so large
as to again crowd every part of the theatre. The
following was the cast: Miss Kellogg, Susanna;
Mrs Seguin, Cherubino; Miss Beaumont, the
Countess; Mr.. Carleton, the Count; Mr.. Peakes,
Figaro; Mr.. Seguin, Antonio: Mr.. Morgan,
Basillio; Mr.. Howard, Dr. Bartolo; Mr.. Holland,
Don Curzio, and Mrs. White, Marcillina.
Mr.. Peakes, II was tie voice Of all present. has
made wonderful improvement since he was
last here. He rendered his role in a spirited and
most satisfactory manner. HIS first song,
"Haply your Lerdship," was applauded. Mrs.
Seguin, following the triumphs of the evening,
was well sustained by applause in rendering her
first song, "Where the spring Wept on earth all
her showers" and Figaro's song, at the close Of
the then nrst act, %Lhen away tor me bright vision
bino's beautiful song, Thought cannot reach
thee, was sung with exquisite effect. With fine
miss tb he L TSKS hgT tne 70
and kneel you down" Mr.. Carleton earned the
warm applause he received in his aria, "Shall 1
behold a treasure" Then followed the charm
ing Zephyr duet, between Miss Kellogg and Miss
Beaumont. Immense appreciation followed, aud
an encore was demanded. The grand triumph
sanDa's song, Happy moments, most welcome"
1t is the gem Of the opera, and never in this city
was it ever heard more sweetly and expressively
sung. At Its close she received several magnid-
cent floral gifts, and was called before the cur
tain to receive the honors she had won.
This evening, Martha" with Nine Van
Zandt and Mrs. Seguin, Carleton and Castle in
the cast
FORD's OPERA HOUSE.
The fourth night of the laughable performance
of the Jack and Jill pantomime troupe was given
to a full and apprecistiVe house at Ford's last
night. The Jee midgets, the lady veloc-
ipedsts, Prof. O'Rearden, "Punch and Judy"
the Chinese pastimes, and other specialtles Of
this wonderful company, kept the audience both
interested and amused during the perfect per-
fOFmance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
DISCHARGE OFKU-KLUX.

MEMPHIS, Dec. IO-In the United States Dis
trict Court to-day motion 70 quash the indict-
ment against the Gibson county Ku-Klux, on
the grounds of want of Jurisdiction Of the court
and the fact that they are under indictment for
the same offence in another court, was sustained
by Judge Ballard, and the prisoners discharged.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
INDICTMENT oE pUELIST

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1O-The grand jury Of
Frankfort, KY, yesterday found an indictment
against Thomas @. Jones, present clerk Of the
Court of Appeals, charging him with usurping an
office established by the constitution, he being
ineligible from the fact that he accepted a ehal-
Iengs to fight a duel. Jones gives bonds in
10000. The case was set for trial Tuesday next.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
IWORKS OH Apt

A fine assortment OF Italian marble statuary,
bronze and black marble clocks, French bronze
groupes and figures, the Importation of the Messrs
VIII Brothers, (late Vito VIII & Sons,) will be
ready for examination on Saturday and Monday
at the store No. G23 Pennsylvania avenue, adioin-
ing Metropolitan hotel, and will be sold at public
sale by Messrs. Latimer & Cleary on Tuesday
and wednesday mornings and evenings.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
WASHINGTON N4PKET COMPANY.

WASHINGTON IA EhEI co uPINH.
The Senate passed the. following resolution on
Wednesday,
"RegOlUed, That Senate report No. 40, Forty
Third Congress, FIRST session, and Senate bill No.
S37, bill repeating q portion Of the act entitled
An act making appropriations to supply def
Cies, approved March g. 1873, and disappearing
and annulling aportion Of the act Of the Legisla-
i've Assembly Of the District Of Columbia, OF the
date Of August %, 1874, from the Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds, be referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary, with instructions 10
report what acton should be taken thereon"
The bill referred to in the above resolution is
the one which repeats the clause in the deficiency
bill Of 1873 that provides that the to be paid
for the City Hall building may be applied by
said District only for the erection OF q suit
able building for the District offices, and the
Governor and the Board Of Public Works are
authorized If they deem it advisable for that
purpose, 70 make arrangements to secure sufi-
Cient land fronting On Pennsylvania and LOulsi-
ana avenues, between Seventh and Ninth streets:
PTOUidGd, That the Government Of the United
States shall not be liable for any expenditures
for said land, or for the purchase thereof or the
buildings to be erected thereon; and tho land or
the use thereof is hereby granted for the purpose
OF erecting any building for such purposes; and
alEo repeats much Of the act OF the Legislative
Assembly Of the District Of Columbia, dated
August g. 1871, reducing, or proposing to re-
dGce the rental 70 be paid by the Washington
Market Company for the support OF the poor Of
the city Of Washington and District Of Columbia
IS repealed"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-12-11
GREAT FALLS ZOE COMPANY,

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Great Falls Ice Company was
held last night and the following directors
we're elected to serve during the ensuing year:
John Van RisWiek. George L. Kennedy CHARLES
b Church, James L Barbour, Geo. W COCHRAN
$. II, Howell, D. l. Morrison. J. H. Johnson
John W. BUteleF. '''-O"'