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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
DOM PIATT'S MISTAKE.
A Jerseyman with a Good Memory

WASHINGTON, ID. c., APz,l IS 1875.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SE: While reading the Capital yesterday the
following attracted my att ltion: Administration
organs are busy presenting the Harriet Lane as
. precedent for the royal yacht United States
Dispatch. 1t is not only poor excuse, but is
without the slightest found alton, with m leh more
of the same sort in abuse OF the Administration.
The writer recolleets very well about the time of
the first visit of the steamer Great Eastern to
American waters, in the year 1850; she was lay
ing of a short distance from Annapolis, Nd;
many people visited the steamer, going from
Washing ton and the surrounding country; it was
very pleasant trip and magnificent sight to
see the steamers and vessels of all kinds gSily
dressed with flags an crowded with people, ali
bent upon seeing the Ieviathian steamer Among
the different crafts floating In the waters was
the Harriet Lane, with pleasure party OF eXcur-
siOnists from Washington city, composed of a
select few Of the friends (Bnd think Miss Lane
was Of the party of the Democratic Administfa-
tiOn then in power; but We then heard no howl
from any sOuree-it was all right, and to-day
some OF the very hOWlefs against the present Re-
publican A Administration, some are even rolling
around in nice fat places under this zane regime,
when spoken to about those Democratic freaks Of
royalty of by-gOne days will eXclaim Oh myI
those were the good old times ! was amused at
reading the editorial correspondence OF the Capt
around the Metropolis of America, trying to get
over to Brooklyn to attend the great scandal
trial. 1t was the 18th of March, when our Irish
adopted citizens were out in force to celebrate the
natal day Of lreland's patron Saint. The editor
was fearful Of being intercepted in the journey
to the 'City OF Churches"'by the line Of process
sion, which no doubt was long one, when, '''gra-
cious heavens" he was brought to . standstiil-
horse, vehicle, driver, editor and all-at the cor
ner of Broadway and BGwery, by the procession.
We-WOuld like d. p. to inform US in what part of
New York city the above streets cross each
other to form . corner.
1t reminds the writer OF the well. known case of
an editsr who attempted q description Of the
Arms of the Mincio."
Respectfully,
I RAW OP N
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
GENERAL USE OF THE BIBLE.
A Subject for IntelIi gent Discussion

SUBJECT ior 1ntellgent discussion.
TO the Editor Of the Rational Republican:
SIR: believe that while you design to give
your subscribers q newspaper literally, you at
the same time open your columns for the recsp-
ton Of such contributions and correspondence as
you may deem Of public or general interest. Act
ing on this assumption, wish to ask a question
with wish that il may be answered in candor by
unpTeJudieed, Intelligent persons, and solely for
the benefit OF the cause Of truth. wish to be con-
sidered as questioner seeking for information
for practical purposes, and not merely for intel
lectual diversion. Ny question is: Has not the
publication of the Bible and its general distribu-
ton among mankind, and especially to children,
and the exercise Of the rgkt Of private interpre-
tation thereof, done more harm than good to the
cause OF religion? 1t is an important question,
and has no parallel, and / desire an honest.
thoughtful, unbiased opinion that is not a reflex
and transcript Of any other mans or mems senti-
ments or arguments. Let II be based on obserVa-
tiOn, memory and experience OF the indiscrlmi-
nate use Of and familiarity with the Bible in all
its parts just exactly as has been and is at pres
ent the custom in Europe and America.
] am, very respectfully,
A CANDID CORRFEPOyDTyT
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
DISTRICT NOTES.
Money for the POOr-wOrk Ordered

0neS lOI the foOI- OK OToereo-
Al uditor Vinson and his force are busily engaged
IL an dltipg for payment some one hundred and
seven teen school bills amounting to Sill 5OO This
covers the time since February last, for rent and
eOBtiag ent expenses Of all kinds
A che TX for $4,000 was drawn yesterday pay
able to the Citizens RELIEF Commission on &C
count or the $4,000 appropriated by Congress to
the poor o. this District. 1t will be remembered
that f6,eS Of the above amount was for wash.
1pRtoD, f2AOo for Georgetown, and e 900 fer the
county. " the amount drawn yesterday q. 900
VS. for Wellington, and o., 600 for GeorRetoTn
mailing the sail quota for the two cities There
remains NV = balance Of 800 in hand due the
county. Il sc sAaTtDg been already expended on
I2inrh pdpf -eWer has been ordered TO be
laid IN me east sids Of Seventh street. from T 10
boundary street NJ rthwest; an ls-fnch pipe
sewer on east side Of Seventh street road for
distance of two hundred md nifty feet from north
side Of Boundary street. n an lS,Ineh sewer on
the north side OF Boundary 10 Eighth street
northeast, with the necessary manholes. A Il
inch pipe sewer has also besn Nraered 70 be laid
on ] itIeet, between Tenth and Eleventh streets
BoTtheEst, and an Is-iDeh sewer on Tenth street,
between q and streets noTtheaei, with the
beeeffaTy mapbolef, traps, So.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
TEMPERANCE,

Organization Of New Division OF Sons.
1.-The Guiding Star Division, No. s." was organ
lied by the 0ficeTs Of the Grand Division OF this
District on Saturday evening last, at their hall
on Seventh street and New York avenue. The
foliOWipg-nsmed gentlemen were installed as its
officers for the balance Of the quarter ending
June so next: Past worthy patriarch, Judge J..
W. Moore; worthy patriarch, A. b. Warren; asso-
ciate, q. i. Buxton; chaplain, H. H. Arnold; re-
cOrding scribe, II. Il. Arnold, p. w. P; financial,
J. H. Vaudeville; treasurer, Il. H. Moore, p. W.
p; conductor, ]. y. Hawley: assistant, Charles
'WithefoW; inside sentinel, Charles F. King; out
side, " lille L. Arnold. The hall was tGstefuIly
decorated, and aflxed upon the wall was the
OF evergreen, which surrounded q gas-jet star
made for the occasion by Mr. George,N Seal
The exercises "Good of the Order" were con-
Quoted by Mr.. ]. y. H8Wley, and consisted OF: l.
guitar solo, by Mr.. Seal; ., reading, Mr.. H. H.
Arnold; 3, song and guitar accompaniment, by
Mr.. Charles WitherOw, who, being encored, reu-
dered in charming style, Home, Sweet Home;''
4, address by James W. Moore, esq, and in con-
clusiOn violin and guitar duett by Messrs HaW-
ley and WitherOW. The occasion was rendered
specially interesting by the presence Of many
beautiful ladies, who witnessed the taking OF
the pledge by several most cultivated gentle
men. This division will meet every Saturday
evening until further notice at their hall This
is an important accession to the cause of temper
in this city, and 1t is hoped will be the means
Of great good in the section In which 1t is located
All feeling an interest in the temperance cause
should extend their aid and encouragement to
this new star in the temperance armament.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
EVENING DRESS.
Defence Of the swalI0w-tails and White Neck
tics.


The Nation does 1t up in this style: 1.-THE saw
age makes no change Of toilet for the evening.
He dresses for war and religious ceremonies, but
he goes 10 social reunion or feast in such CLOTHES
as he happens TO have on when the invitation
finds him. The plain man Of civilized life, under
similar circumstances, PUTS on q clean shirt and
and his best suit Of clothes. This suit among the
European peasantry, is apt to be simply Of the
same cut and material as the working suit or as
1t would be called in Brooklyn, the garb Of tol'
among Americans IL is black suit, like that OF .
clergyman, and includes q silk cravat, generally
black, but permissibly coloIed. The whole mat
ter Il, however, one OF pure convention. Now, It
has been found OF late years matter Of conTe-
nience, and Of great convenience especially to
hard-WorkinR men and men Of moderate means
who are exposed to the constant social demands
OF the great cities OF the world to have q costume
in which one can appear on any festive occasion,
great or small, which all, gentle or simple, are
alike expected TO wear, which Is neither rich nor
gaudy, and In which every man may feel sure
that he is properly dressed: and the dress ixed
on for this purpose throughout the civilized world
is the plain suit Of black with the sWalIoW-taled
can be simpler or less pretentiOus or more deme-
cratic Nobody can add anything to 1t or take
1t have been made during the last thirty years By
leaders Of fashion, and they have all failed, be-
cause IL meets one Of the great wants Of human
nature. Nevertheless, IL made Its way with diff
feulty. 1t is only within the last fifteen years
that IL has obtained q firm footing in American
cities. People looked on it with suspicion, as q
ness, and regarded the frock-eoat with its
full skirts IS the only garment in which
q serious minded man, with proper sense
OF his origin and destiny and correct feel
ings about popular government could make
his appearance in q lady's parlor. Why nobody
could tell, for there was time not very far back
when the frock coat was itself sn innovation. or
late-that is, within perhaps twenty years-the
SHallOW-tails Of the world have exchanged the
black or colored for q white craYAt, and justify
themselves by saying that 1t not only looks
cleaner, but is cleaner Of necessity than q silk
one, and that you cannot look too clean or fresh
about your throat when you present yourself IN q
lady's house on festive occasion. Nevertheless,
the plain, blunt men are not satisfied. They do
not as yet feel sure as 70 its meaning. They
think it indicates either observation-disclosures
about tribes, or else a Leaning, slight though It
be. towards despotism and free trade. They will
now all, or nearly all, year evening dress with
black cravat, but even those OF them who will
consent to put on white one do so With q certain
shamefacedness and sense OF backsliding and OF
treachery to some good cause, though they do not
exactly know which"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
FALSE WEIGHING OF HAY.
A swindling Game that Did Not work.

A Swlndllng Game that Did Not Work.
Last Saturday morning Messrs. Magrath &
Bell, dealers in produce and groceries, No. 456
Massachusetts avenue, being in want OF hay, went
to the market, and there found what was needed,
and purchased a small load, the driver informing
Mr.. MRgrath that it had been weighed and he
would produce the weigh bill when the hay was
unlOaded and the wagon weighed. This was sat
isfactOry. Mr.. hagrath being q pretty fair Judge
Of the weight of q load OF hay, concluded there
was about 600 pounds on the wagon, and IL be was
not sharp he would be cheated. The driver re-
turned at night with bill certifying that the hay
weighed 40 pounds gross, wagon ,020 leaving
I'D pounds OF hay. Mr.. Magrath refused to pay
IOr that amount, and retained the bill, saying he
would have the hay weighed. The driver then
became indignant, but to no avail, as he had to
leave without bis money. He quickly offered to
take pay for coo pounds, but Mr. MagrGth re-
fused, being satisfied that a sWindle was attempt
ed. Early yesterday morning the driver, with
another man, called and said they would weigh
the hay, which was then IN Magrath & Bells hay
loft, which WAS agreed to, but when the hay was
on the wagon they made out the back alley with
it, and drove to MIR. Lees yard, in Georgetown,
where the hay was unloaded, and to whom the
hay belonged. The man Williams, in whose
name the weigh bill was made out, and which was
certified to by the weigher in Georgetown, must
have had such load weighed and then trans
leTTed the bill TO Lee, who had q small load, as
there is no record of Mr.. Lees having such load
weighed. This imposition is being practIced upon
the community frequently and 1t would be well
Tor our authorities TO look after such sWindling
operations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
RAILROADS.

>NSNSN%NSNSN1N.NSNSNSNIN1N
NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON
IN THROUGH LINE TO BALTIMORE,
PHILADELPHIA,
ALL POINTS IN THE NEW ESGIASD
STATES,
THROUGH BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND
NEW YORK
WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS.
eleE ant Aad improved finish.
TRAIN LEAVING AT 9:23 A. N. IS PULLMAN
PARLOR CAR TRAIN EXCLUSIVELY.
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS ON
NIGHT TEAMS.
On and After FEBRUARY 10, 1875, trains BY this
Railroad, corner OF Sixth and streets as follows:
sos q. 70. Express for Philadelphia, New York and
polnss East daily, except sunday.
S:Z3 2. M Limited Express-PullmAn Car Tram
for Philadelphia, New York and points East
LIS 2. N. Express for PhIIadelphia and New York
4:6s ". Express for Philadelphia and way points
sos p. m: Express for Phlladelphia, New York and
PtILMGN nj PIRtoR CARS on all Day Trains.
~PQLLaAN PALACE SLEEPING CAkS on
Tickets and information can be procured at the
ofices OF the company. ,,,
Baggage called for and checked at hotels and pri-
vate residences on orders left At the Offices OF the
conn any, northeast corner Thirteenth street and
of Sixth sire, { and Pennsylyania avenue.
Depot BALTIMORE POTOMAC RAILROAD,
corner Sixth and streets. ~
ID. VI. BOYD, JR.,
General Passenger Agent, fhlaGeiphiaS "a.
Sab1S 0nnarfntandenf RaIfFmOre
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
LnUIsIANA,
Aus,hsr Excitement in the Lseisl.tu1

Another Excitement in the Legislature.
NEW ORLEANS, April 1S.-Much discussion and
some excitement was produced in political cir
eles to-day BY the report which proved true, that
the Conservative caucus had resolved to seat in
the House Charles Del Hommer and Felix VoOr-
HES, Of st. Martin; q. L. Collins Of 81. Helen );
and g. B. Burkhart, Of the Seventh ward Of New
Orleans, all Democrats, and who were declared
elected by the returning board, in the place OF
Martinez, Rocheon, Floyd and Richards, Repub-
lieans, who were seated in the Hahn House after
the Withdrawal Of Speaker WiltE and his follow
ers In January.
The Conservatives contend that all Couserya-
tives returned BY the returning board were, under
the award, 10 be seated; while the Republicans
contend that these four men were not TO be dis
turbed.
Marshall Packard stated to-day that II the
four Republicans were ousted the Senate would
adjourn for three days, and II st the end OF that
time they were not resested the Senate would
adjourn sine die.
The seating Of Del Hommer, VOORHEES,, Collins
and Burkhart in the House will give the Con-
seryatiyes majority on Joint ballot.
Mr.. Packard also Gays that the Republicans
did not and would not agree to any arrangement
which would deprive them Of the majority on
joint ballot Another political crisis is imminent,
as there seems to be no doubt about the seating
Of these members to- morrow or on Wednesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
BRTw wlEGRAMs

There was heavy FIRE in Clinton street, New
York, last night involving losses on building and
stock Of over 800, 900.
Judge John W. Wright was acquitted Of the
ehs'Re OF forRe cry in st. LOUIS yesterday. Eleven
other cases were mol pressed
The Chicago AdVentists were ready at midnight
last night to ascend. upon the expected dIssSlu-
ton OF the earth. Disappointment knaws their
Titals today.
The Western railroad, of Alabama, was pur-
CHASED yesterday by the presidents OF the GeOr-
gia Central and Georgia railroads. for the use Of
their companies jointly, at O., 100, lo6.
The Northern Pacific railway has been placed
In the hands of George W. Cross, president OF the
company, as receiver. This change will not ma
terlally affect the operations Of the company.
The mining regions are again somewhat agi-
tated by rumOrs which cannot be verified. One
or two OF the Reading cOmpany's shanties have
been burned. Otherwise all is reported quiet.
The Black Hills miners brought back by Capt.
Mix are to be released upon parole, not to again
enter the Black Hills reservation without Gov
eminent permission. Other parties are reported
as having lett Sioux City for the "Hlls who will
be intercepted and turned back by the troops.
The Society of st. Tammany held its annual
meeting and elected sachems and officers last
night: The ticket called regular, headed by
John Kelley and ThOs. Dunlap, was successful by
S57 votes out of S62 against an opposing ticket
headed by Comptroller Andrew H. Green and
Nelson J. Waterbury.
Mr.. Beeehers crOss-examinatlon was continued
who displayed bad temper because he could not
make the witness contradict his direct evidence,
and accused him Of evading his questions. Moth
ing new was ELECTED, and the publication OF the
matter Is deferred to give full account Of the
Centennial ceremonies in Massachusetts,.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
TPR q. SLATER.
Il VIII ALIE1
Futile Attempts for his Pardon.

GOtAkc AIbempLs Ior nus S3foOn'
Asfs well known the friends Of Hope u. Stat
Ter, who was indicted for the murder Of Michael
HusseS, and who pleaded guilty Of manslaughter,
ana Who was sentenced for four years in the Al
esny penitentiary, have been untirps in their ef-
foris TO secure his pardon. Petitions in this and
other cities asking Executive clemency have
been freely circulated, and all manner oil argu-
ment used to secure signatures. As is usual IN
sueh cases tDs President referred all the petitions
TO the Attorney General, who 10 turn referred
them 10 District Attorney Fisher for examination
and report. That officer reports to the attorney
General declining to recommend favorable &C
ton, inasmueh as he thinks the punishment meted
out TO SLATER very mild one, aud that all argu-
considered by the court before passing sentence.
No hnal decision has been reached onIhe suoleeS,
though livery few instances fever, has occurred
mend to the President that pardon be issued
when the District attorney, conyersant win all
the facts and evidence, having had the matter Of
favorable action. The fact Of Slater being held
in jail in this city while several parties uneer SEN
tence have been sent to Albany has been much
commented upon, and in order that the reasons
may be known the following notes sreiPGblished:
WHY HE Is KEPT.
THURSDAY MORNING,
Office FOR poor Slater? 1 wish he might be per-
united 10 remain here to the latest convenient
Tfme. He has so many things demanding his at
tentOn, and it is hard TO transact any business st
Albany.
Gen. Croker wishes to Oblige Is, and says that
& quiet word from Judge Macarthur to him VIII
make il certain.
Can you say this for me and e5Iige
Yours, A. q. RIDDLE.
I'm almost we'll again. Il.
This is Endorsed as follows:
GA Croker, Warden, De:
have received the within note from Mr. Riddle,
and ask that Slater may remain in your custed y
a few days for the purpose indicated.
MACARTHUR, JEstfre.
In addition IN this Tpon the renuest andrepre-
sensations Of certain Of the friends of SLATER on
April Il Attorney General Williams wrote to Geo.
CTOckef. directing him to hold Slater until the
question Of his pardon is decided He is still held
al the iat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
Record of Crime.

John Mclaughlin Is undr arrest in Chicago for
kicking his wife fatally in a drunken row.
German named Blaukmeyer is under arrest
in Jersey City on the charge or Wife-murdsr.
Francisco Tamberius. the Italian sailor who
killed his brother In a drunken brRWL, has been
found guilty Of granddaughter.
Lizzie Sidewalk was shot IN the head and
seriously injured last night in Chatham street,
New York, by adisesrded lover, JACOB SOuther-
man.
Michael Luby shot Pat O'Brien fatally at Lex
inRtOn, KY, on Sunday. Luoy's wife was also
fatally wounded In the melee while acting as 3
peace-maker.
NJ. D. Glover was killed yesterday at z ige-
field, South Carolina, in difficulty with two
brothers named Stevens, both Of whom were
wounded by Glover.
John NJ. White was killed at HawkinsTille
Georgia. in an ARRAY with Nick billiard aud VIII
liams Oliver, both Of whom were wounded.
Two men were shot and killed in Wales near
Springfield, Mass, on Sunday nigh when trying
10 force an entrance into Bush tavern, after haV-
ing been refused admittanee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
AuntIon salsn To-day.

By D. II. Warner:
At O'Clock, desirable building lot on the east
side Of New Jersey avenue, between north ID and
Z streets. Ill.,.
At O'Clock, q desirable bRildlng lot on the
west side Of Fifteenth street, between Samson
and q streets northwest.
By W. L. Wall Co:
At 10 O'eIock, large assortment Of furniture,
carpets, oileloth, sc. =
BY Z. J. sweet:
At O'Clock, very valuable real estate on Yir-
ginia avenue, between First apd Second Streets
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
UNDER THE THISTLE.
TIE Late DR.. John B. MeKay-His Funeral
Yesterday Afternoon


The funeral Of the late DR. John B. Mckay,
veterinary surgeon, took place yesterday after
noon, from Barker's undertaking establishment,
on Eleventh street northwest, and was largely
attended by the members Of the Burns and Gale
donna Clubs, st. Andrews Society and the nu-
merous sons Of Scotia whose lots are with us cast
Deceased had not a relative in this country but
being eminently successful in his profession had
made hosts Of friends and acquaintances, among
whom were some Of the most prominent citizens
Of the District. About ten days ago he was
thrown nom horse, near his office on Sixth
street, aBo sustained such severe injuries on the
head that be was removed for treatment to Prov
ideDee hospital, where he laid In q stupor which
resulted in death on Sunday morning last, at 2
O'Clock. A post BlOTtGm examination held shortly
after revealed the fact that his skull was frac-
tuTed in five places. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. DR.. ]. G. Rankin, OF the Con
KTegatiOnal church, after which the remains were
Inferred In the ST. Andrews Society lot in Glen
wood cemetery. A true SeOtchman's tribute, that
Of beautiful wreath on the coffin, was furnished
~ Mr.. John II. Berry, Of the firm OF Small &
Berry florists and among those who followed
the rems ms to the grave were numerous friends
whom deceased had made since his sojOurn In
1his his adopted country.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
Base Ball Convention.

The ROsedsle Junior Base Rail Club have ten
dered Island hall, corner Of Sixth street and Vir-
ginia avenue, TO all the Junior base ball clubs in
the District for the purpose Of holding a conven-
tIon for the welfare and interest Of the Junior
clubs, and TO decide how many games should con-
stitute . ssFIsE'for championship between them
selves. II is sincerely hO1ed that all the clubs
will be represented, as IL is very important to
them. Three delegates, including manager or
captain, should constitute the representation Of
each club. The convention will be called Friday,
April % ats D. m.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-20
Fires.

Early last Sunday morning a house owned by
Philip Hawkins, and occupied by Robert Cross,
colored, situated short distance west OF Bright.
wood, u. e., caught fire by the sparks from the
chimney falling on the roof. Owing to the hiRb
wind which prevailed at the time the building
and contents were entirely consumed. Loss, 500;
no insurance. Yesterday morning at $50 o'clock
1. an alarm was sounded for q IRE discovered in q
one-story building, No. COZ TWenty-second street.
owned by Thos. Bigglns, and occupied by Arm.
stead C0llesto, colOred. The fire was extingushed
by OficeT Collins and citizens, with loss of sl5
and the IRE department, which responded
promptly, did not 20 into service.