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National Republican., 1875-06-03
Auction Sales To-day.

BY Thomas DOwling:
At 10 o'clock, the entire stock OF the dry goods
store Of John +. Mitchell, No. 93l Pennsylvania
avenue.
Alto and 7:SO O'Clock, the remaining stock con-
tanned in store No. Sl4 Seventh street.
At o'clock, desirable residence in Tennally-
town, together with ten acres Of land, well
At6ocloek. valuable real estate situated on the
southwest corner Of and Twentieth streets
northwest.
By B. H. Warner:
At $50 O'Clock, very desirable improved prop
erty on q street north, between Thirteenth and
Fourteenth streets west, being No. 1894.
At O'Clock, neat two-story and basement
brown front brick house on the south side Of N
street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
northwest.
At O'Clock, a threest basement and Man.
sard roof pressed-brick dwelling on X street, be-
tween North Capitol street and First street east.
At 9 O'Clock, lot "a and part Of let rs in square
numbered 557.
By the U. s. Marshal:
At O'Clock, all of lots Nos I, 8, o. 10 and T. and
part lot II in square No. 20.
By Thos. Z. Waggaman:
At O'Clock, very valuable property, No. COS
Thirteenth street northwest.
At O'Clock, large collection Of new and second.
hand furniture, sc.
BY DIncanson Bros:
AT O'Clock, two brick stables in square No. 212.
BY Young Middleton:
At O'Clock, valuable property on the southeast
corner Of Beall and Washington streets, George
town.
By S. Samstag 4 Co.:
Alto o'clock, a large lot of fancy and dry goods.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
LABOR COUNCIL, NO. 27.
Literary Entertainment and 1--we

Literary Entertainment and Lsvee.
Douglass hall, situated in the usually quiet
little village OF H.IIsdaIe, was the scene recently
OF the largest gathering ever before assembled
within its walls. II was the occasion Of a lite
Tary entertainment and leyce given by Labor
Council. No. -" of HisdAle, and in every detail
was complete success.
The early part Of the evening was taken up By
the children in a spelling match, which was
highly interesting. The prizes giyel were beau
titul and useful books. The treat of the literary
portion Of the exercises, however, was the excel
lent reading Of Mrs. red. Douglass IT., who ap-
pears L. be particularly gifted in this line. Her
effort was highly appreciated by AL, and when
she had finished, beautiful bouquet was pre-
sGnted TO her.
At about ID o'clock the ao0r was cIeared for
pTUmCnadinE and dancing. Prof Esputa's string
baEd rendering such splendid music that the
temptation 70 dance till late hour was too great
10 be overcome, and II was found necessary to
throw open the entire bailding for the accOnmO-
dation OF tie very large gathering.
Refreshments were furnished at city prices by
tie committee OF arrang ements Of the LabOrinE
Mems Association. Great credit is due for the
success Of this entertainment to the efforts OF
Messrs. VIM. FTaCiOus President BAIL Frazier,
James Berry, Fred. Douglass, ir, charm Of
the committee OF the arrangements, and others.
Much good was accomplished last winter
through the treasury Of this organization in re-
lieving the wants OF those out Of employment.
This entertainment was given to Teplenish their
treasury, and deserved fully all the success with
which il was attended.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
OLDEST INHABITANTS.
Meeting ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS for tn


Fourth of July.
The Oldest Inhabitants Association held a
regular meeting yesterday afternoon in the Grim.
inaI Court room; DR.. J. b. Blake in the chair and
J. Carroll Brent secretary.
DR.. VIM. Gunton, from the select commit zee
appointed to make arrangements for the celebrs-
tiOn Of July 4, 1875, reported that Dir. Josenh
H. Bradley, esq, had consented to de liver the
address, and Mr. Joseph l.. Semmes to read the
Declaration OF Independence. That in view OF
the advanced age Of the members and the warmth
Of the seassn, the committee deemed it inexpedi-
ent to have any additional celebration. The as
soeiation viii meet iu tie courtroom at O'Clock
on that day. The report was approved
Mr.. K. W. Clarke presented the association
with nine pieces OF copper coin. The thanks Of
the association was returned for the gift
Mr.. jenkins Thomas announced the extreme
illness Of Charles Dean, Of GEORGETOWN a men,
per oi me ASSOCIATION The secretary was directed
TO notify Mr.. Dean Of the sympathy Of the assocl-
atIon and express the wish for his early recovery
DR.. Blake returned thanks for the large attend
ance Of members, this being the largest meeting
held for months past. He then read q Iettsr TrnI5
Squire william Thompson, giving a brief rsmI.
niscence of the theatre formerly located on Louis.
lana avenue, near the spot where police head
quarters now is. Squire Thompson Is now IN his
eighty-seyenth year of age. In 1875 he was an
pointed justice Of the peace by President Jack
SOD, and has ever since discharged the duties Of
his office.
The thanks Of the association we're presented to
Squire Thompson for his interesting letter
Mr.. James a. Kennedy was requested tOdeliver
an address before the association at the August
meeting.
On motion of DR.. Blake, 1t was ordered that any
communication thst might be written by Mr.. Wi
liam Anderson en- the history of this city be read
before the association.
Thomas B. Entwisle and George o. Barron were
admitted as members OF the association.
The association then adjourned until July 4 at
o'clock p. m.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
MOUNT VERNON.
Annual Council Of the Regsnts-GOv. Ksmper
and the Board Of Visitors Present.

and the Board OF Nlsltors present.
The annual council Of the Board Of Regents Of
the Ladies' Mount Vernon Association began
yesterday, at the mansion, and will probably con-
tinue to-day and tomorrow. Most OF the ladies
arrived in this city on Tuesday, and spent the
day and night at the mansion, in order that they
might bo fully prepared for business. Those
present were Madame Bergman, regent; and vice
Ball OF Va; Mrs. ConIlager, Of Del; Mrs: Hud-
son. Of Conn; Mrs. Sweet, Of Mass: Mrs. Chase
Of R. L; Mrs. Eve, Of Cal Miss Emily Harper, Of
Nd; and Mrs. Rush, of Mo.
Yesterday morning the board Of visitors of the
State Of Virginia, consisting Of Lieutenant Gov
Lee, Col Robert Ould, and Mr.. RIxie, arrived
per special train. Accompanying them were
Governor Remper and Capt. W. s. Gilman, Of
Christian, of the Court Of Appeals; and q num-
Der of other prominent citizens, many Of them &C
eompanied by their wives and daughters. or
this there were more than the usual number Of
ladies and gentlemen visitors, including W. W.
Corcoran, esq, and the representatives Of several
of the newspapers.
numbering about two hundred, embarked on the
steamer Arrow, Captain Frank Hollingshead,
and after pleasant saii reached Mount Vernon:
On arriving at the mansion Governor Kemper and
the board Of visitors were met and welcomed by
the ladies, and in response the Governor made
few brief and eloquent remarks. He congratR-
lated them upon the results Of their labors for
past year. as shown in the improved condition of
The grounds and mansion, complimented them for
the zeal ana devotion SHOWN IN Lnelr seI-lmpOSeQ
but patriotic task urged them to renewed en-
deavOrs, and assured them that in the near failure
the tomb of " Washington, the heritage Of the ma
tiou, would, through the results of their work. be
in a condition worthy of the remains it held, and
at once an honor to the people Of the Union and
the ladies Of the association, who had given so
much of their time to make It beautiful. At the
conclusion of the Governors remarks short ad-
dresses in the same vein were made by Colonel
Robert Ould and General FitZhugh Lee. The
company then partoOK of lunch, and at its con-
clusion the council and visitors held business
session, which was adjourned in time to take the
boat for its return trip.
The ordinary visitors amused themselves in
the usual inspection of the grounds and build
ing, which, under the careful superlntendence of
Colonel Hollngsworth, are in excellent condition.
The second council of the regents will be held to-
day, at which the Governor the board of visitors
and other distinguished and interested guests
will be present. The Arrow, which takes them
down. will leave her wharf, as usual, at 10 q. m,
and return about 6 n m
National Republican., 1875-06-03
DISTRICT NOTES.
COncrete7 Pavements to be Repaired

ARRANGEMENTS have been made by Chief Engi-
neer Hoxie, under direction OF the Commissioners,
for the immediate repairs of the defective con-
crete pavements in this city the cost of such re-
pairs be collected from the original contractors
or their bOndsmen. This action is taken under 4
section of the contra cts which provides that upon
failure OF the contractors, after proper notification
to make repairs, the work shall be done by such
parties as the board may direct, and the cost
thereof charged against the original cOptr actor.
Scott square, Massachusetts avenue and Fourth
street northwest are the localities upon which
the repairs will first be made. the pavements on
those streets being the most defective.
Seventh street road, from Boundary street to
the SchuetZen Park. has been thoroughly re-
paired, a new surface OF gravel added and rolled
nearly as hard as concrete, making it one of the
best roads in the District limits. This work has
been done by the labOrers from the wOrkhouse,
ham
National Republican., 1875-06-03
OFF for n Trim

In the current of travel to foreign lands from
this city we announce the names Of Col. J. A. L.
MOrrell and wife and Rev. P. Graef, the young
pastor of the Church OF the Reformation, on Capt.
tol Hill. They have engaged passage on the
steamer Brunswick for Southampton, and will sail
for Europe from Baltimore on next Saturday, the
5th instant. They will remain abroad some four
months, during which they Will mako the tour Of
the Continent, visiting tho most important cities
and places. Col. MOrrell goes abroad for the i'm
prOvement Of his health, and Rev. Ir. Graef ac-
companies the Colonel and his wife, his parish
ioners for the purpose of prOting by the observa-
tions afforded in such journey to foreign lands.
We wish them pleasant voyage and safe re-
turn to their native land and their home in this
National Republican., 1875-06-03
THE INDIAN QUESTION.
(Continued from Firsf PGge.)

wishes. We Will appoint the agent, 'and allow
you to go home and consult your people, and
telegraph back what yOu want. Those things
will be bought for you with the money; and in
our opinion you will never get the money here
after, and the President and will be sorry for
1t. But If you see ht to reject our friendship
and disbelieve what We tell you, when We tell
you the truth before God,
YOU MUST TAKE THE CONSEQUENCES.
If bad luck or misfortune comes l shall have the
satisfaction Of knowing that gave the Indians
good advice, and they will find II out afterwards.
Now, do not want 70 discuss any other subject
until we get through with this. If we cannot
settle this We cannot settle anything; and II bad
luck or misfortune comes In consequence OF your
diSbelieving what the President and have told
you, shall be sorry, and so will the President.
Ithe President and had the power to give You
the money now, we should. We have to act under
the law OF Congress, and to do the best We can
under batlaw, and that is the best we can do for
you. shall have no angry feelings towards you
II you refuse to do what we advise, but shall be
sorry for you. shall still be your friend, and
will keep trying, as heretofore, to do the best
can for you. Now, want you to believe what we
say, and to do what we think is best for you.
Neither the President nor will ask or allow you
to sign anything thatwe thought was not for your
best good. do not want you to think that we
home, to consider there, very we'll; but want
you to let me know to-day or tomorrow what you
are going to do.
At the close of these remarks the delegations
arose simultaneously and left for their quarters
at the fremont house, where they spent most all
Of last night debating the best course for them
selves to adopt.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
CLEAN STREETS NOW.
Wright,s swespers Again at Work

Wright's sweepers Again at Work.
The citizens of Washington sincerely congratu-
lated themselves last evening upon the welcome
appearance Of Col. L. p. Wright's street sweep
ing machines and mentors on the avenues and
streets. As they passed along Pennsylvania ave-
nue. between nine and ten in the evening they were
repeatedly cheered, and all seemed glad In the
speedy prospect of a clean city once more. The
contrast for sweeping the streets was yesterday
renewed by the commission with Col. Wright,
and It is, without doubt, one OF the most popular
things they have ever done. The late contract
ors were fairly dealt with. They were given all
time and every opportunity to demonstrate their
capacity to do the work. Unfortunately for them
they failed, and their failure was so apparent
that universal wish was expressed fer the res
torRtiOn, which has now been made, and which,
there is every reason to believe, will prove salts
factory.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
The Late Judge Mellen.

WASHINGTON, June ., 1876.
To the Editor Ofths National republican:
SIR: Under the head of Personal" in this
mornings REPUBLICAN, 1 find the following para
graph
Judge Edwin WeIlen, formerly Chief Justice
Of Massachusetts, died in Boston Monday night"
The ge ntIeman whose death is thus announced
is the Hon. Edward Mellen, LII. D., formerly
Chief Justice of the Massachusetts, Court Of
Common Pleas Judge Mellen graduated at
Brown University in 1873, and was q classmate
of Geo. u. Prentice, so long editor Of the Louie
file Journal and of Chief Justice Sam Ames
Of Rhode Island. He has been one of the board
Oftrustees Of Brown University ever tince 1872
His death makes the fifth vacancy in that board
to be filled at the commencement, on the 10th
instant.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
The tabernacle Maatinns

The meetings at the tent, corner of Missouri
avenue and Four-and-a-half street, under the
auspices Of the National Camp Meeting Associa-
tion are attracting large audiences The services
for to-day are as follows: 1880 a. m, sermon by
Rev. q. q. Baker, Of Cumberland, Nd; D. M,
sermon by Rev. DIR. John P. Newman, Of this
city; 1880 p. m, sermon by Rev. DR.. Lowrey
editor Of the ChrisfiaH Standard and Home
JourRdI, of Philadelphia. These meetings are
attended and participated in by all denomina-
tiOns and all are cordially Invited to all the ser
vices.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
BUILDING AssoCIAT1oN.
Third Annual Meeting of the North Washing

Ia u --4--- -eaA Va L44S NOL Il W
ton.
The third annual meeting Of the North Wash
ingtOn Building Association was held last Mon
day evening, and the following ot1cers were
reelected to serve the ensuing year: President,
George W. Cissel; vice president, John W. POr-
ter; treasurer, James Fraser; secretary, John A.
Prescott: directors. L. q. EcklOf, L. 5. Thomas,
George II. w WOOd, II. ). Cummings, W. NJ. White,
W. H. H. Clssel, L. McB. Timoney, John Cook
and W. ID. Dana. Thirteen shares were ad-
vanced upon at 10 per cent. The report shows
TreasureT's receipts-Or account of regular dues.
Sls276O9; of advances, - 463: of aes S27s Oj and
miscellaneous items making up a total Of So.
523lS. D!sbursements-aggrega advanced on
~ shares, SJi.9l9; on account of redemption OF
2l3 shares Withdrawn, S7.O3O. and misce ellancOus
items making up total of Sf6.5S&ls. Advance
accvUnt-totaI advanced on gg7 sha -es in three
years. So O7 total advances repaid on 20 shares
$l2Ol3.1O: dues payable on settlement Of 500
shares still advanced on, together with accrued
pEohts, sZlZT9.5O; balance Of advances, S. 7Sj 50,
Assets, S+O,U79.g6. Stock aecOunt-Orig NAL num-
bcr OF shares subscribed, 2565; number with
drawn the first year, Go: second year, 3T5, for
teited second year, Is; Withdrawn third year 2i3:
cancelled by settlements second year, lJg do
third year, 55S-l, ,l65. Number of shares now on
roll advanced upon. $50; do not advanced upon,
67O-tOtal number Of shares now on roll, 400.
Present value Of each share, SAG O7. Average
premium for the year, i6. IL per cent.
Thirteen shares were sold that night at an
average Of 70 per cent
National Republican., 1875-06-03
Arlington Colnred School.

If a visit to the eolored school at Arlington,
taught by Miss Lavins Lane, can be taken as >
sample of the manner in which the cOlOred chill
dren of the South are educated it is excellent the
teacher being a very intelllF ent young lady, kind
to the children, but strict in her discipline and
always at her post of duty. She has nearly sew
enty. five scholars, with average attendance Of
about sixty. The scholars have, under her tut
tion, made rapid PrOeress in their studies, and,
were they supplied with the necessary accOmmO-
dations, as provided for by Il State law of Viz
ginia, which provides for an pie accommodation
and tuition OF both white and cOlOred cuildren,
her school would equal If not surpass most of the
VIII scEo; Is in the county in regard to It's rapid
urOgTeSs in education.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
TOR EXCgRsIOSS
a sTRAwBERRT FESTIVAL WILL

a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL WILL
"a he held at the New Village hail. in MOUNT
PLEASANT, on WEDN kSDAY and THURS
DAY, June and 3 by T. e Christian Association.
Dinner Will be served e Ich day from to6 m me
evening valuable articles, pres snted by Messrs.
Perry, zimmerman, Moses, Ballantyne, Lewis,
Corrwell and FuI,.wiH be voted for, and there
VIII be cho ce recitations and muse, the latter Oy
Miss Zaidee Jones. An Omnibus will leave the
Treasury each day at 3:15 o'clock, ard the end OF
the FOuIteenth-stIe railroad att and O'Clock.
Admission. ten Il.
National Republican., 1875-06-03

For the Middle and Eastern States, stationary
or falling barometer, southeast to south vest
winds, cooler, partly cloudy weather and Occa-
EiOnal rain,
Buy your groceries Of Van Ness 90.
The United States steamer Tallapoosa " II
leave for Boston in a few days.
Sherman & Grant, bankers-Highest price paid
for 3-65 bonds and auditors certificates.
The work of grading D street south, between
Fourth and Sixth streets east, is progressing
rapidly.
Workmen are engaged in repairing the chain
testing machine, located in the chain shop at
the navy yard.
H. D. Cooke, IT., & Co, F street, near the
Treasury, do a general banking business and
buy and sell District securities, etc.
The congregation of Fourth street NJ. E.
church are having extensive repairs made to the
residence Of the pastor, on Seventh street, be-
tween q and l streets southeast.
The handsome iron urn in the centre of the
reservation in front Of the residence of Consul
General Hitz, Pennsylvania avenue and Sixth
street southeast, has been filled with choice
plants lately, and is quite an ornament to the
locality.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
Assembly Church Concerts.

The two concerts given at Assembly church,
under the direction of Mr.. J. Remington Fair
lamb, have teen exceptionally successful and
brilliant. Mr.. Fairlamb could not have had
much of speculation in his minds eye' for 1t is
evident that he has been to great expense to give
our citizens q frst-elass musical entertainment
and at considerable risk. Mr.. Fairllmb is a lover
Of music for musc'S sake, and he rejOices
in everything which tends to the advancement of
musical culture in Washington. In all this he is
beautifully and signally aided byhis accomplished
wife. While the concerts have served in afford
ing us new proof of the amateur musical talent Of
our city they have also afforded the intense de-
light Of hearing the Madrigal Boys of New Y ork
and Miss Matte Cross, of Baltimore. We Join
with the public in thanking Mr.. Fairlamb for the
elegance and strength Of the entertainments he
Las given US.
Yielding to a general wish arrangements have
been perfected for a third and fnal concert at the
same place tomorrow night. This concert offers
the very last opportunity TO hear the MSdrigaI
hOys
National Republican., 1875-06-03
The Flower Nj ssion.

Send some of your early June roses and super
nuous strawberries to the Fruit and Flower Mis-
sion, No. l4lI F street. The rooms will be open
to-day Thursday from to 10 a. m; and later in
the day the ladies will distribute the gifts of the
public among the sick in OnC.Or more OF our hos
pitfalls. Strangers who would like TO see or take
part in the work OF the mission will be cordially
Welcomed at the rooms
National Republican., 1875-06-03
Dwelling Houses.

viduaI dwellings, particularly in the central and
more accessible parts Of the city, speaks volumes
for the popularity of our city as q place of resi-
dence, and shows very clearly that the march Of
public improvements, though exceedingly
rapid, has not ruined US quite yet. Our adYer-
tising columns show that one Of our most enter
prising real estate and insurance agents has
offered for rent row of new and elegant modern
brick dwellings, near the centre Of the city, at
very moderate rent, which shows that some cap
italists are prepared to rent blocks Of fine
houses as an Investment
National Republican., 1875-06-03
The Shea Homicide,

General HinkIe, OF this city, and Mr.. H. q.
Denison, noted criminal lawyer of New York
city have been retained as counsel for Charles
Stephenson, VINO stands committed for the mur-
der Of Mr.. Shea in May last, the particulars Of
which have already beer published in this paper
Their defense will, no doubt, be justihable hOm.-
eide
National Republican., 1875-06-03
TWO IN A BED.
What Mrs. Mary Smith thinks of the Practice

What Mrs. Mary Smith thinks of the Practice
Mrs. Mary Smith, who evidently has an ambi-
tion to do some good in the world, sends the fol-
lowing for publication. The subject has been
thoroughly discussed by medical men in the med
ical jOurnals but they do not reach the average
reader We give our readers the beneht Of Mrs
Smiths views, merely suggesting that If report
be true numbers of husbands are such firm be-
lievers in the doctrines expressed that they stay
away from home entirely. Strange to say, their
wives as rule, are such unreasonable ladies that
instead Of looking at this from the standpoint of
Mrs. Smith, as conducive Of health, morality and
happiness, they feel aggrievcd, and take care to
say so, too Probably after reading this they will
see it in a different light and thank the lady for
National Republican., 1875-06-03
Deparfure Of ths pispatch.

The United States steamer Dispatch, Com
nander Fred. Rodgers, left the navy yard yes
tertay morning for Baltimore, where she wi l
remain for some time as a receiving ship for ar
prentice boys enlisted for the navy at that point
When all she can accommodate are shipped the
Dispatch will proceed to New York, where the
hOKs will be transierred to the school shi0.
National Republican., 1875-06-03
STRARBERRY FESTIVAL
y AT
MASONIC TEMPLE.

FOR the benefit Of the Orr hans Of
ST. JOSEPH'S MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM
TUESDAY, June l, 2, 3. 4 and 5. To-night the
Arion Quartctte Club viii render some OF their
choicest selections. Tickets, including Cake.
StTawbeIries and Ice Cream, 50 cents. ieI-5t
National Republican., 1875-06-03
Marriape Licenses,

The following marriage licenses were granted
yesterday: Edward J. Todd and 5. Kate Marks;
Horatio Beckett and EmmR LOvelace: Edgar p
Hall and Elizabeth L. Durham; Dorsey G.
White and Martha A Williams: John Lyon and
Ida T. Fonse; Frank Brown and Rebecca Dun
min