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National Republican., 1875-09-14
HOW he LOST HIS MOCKING-BIRD.
a Navy Yard Resident in Trouble.

A gentleman in the eastern section of the city
owned ine mocking- bird q short time ago, but
lie does not own 1t now, and the way he became
disposed Of 1t has beeR source Of laughter to his
friends for come days past, and though he has no
objection to their enjoying the joke he does not
seem to see where the laugh comes in. 1t all
happened in this wise. The bird had become
noted in the neighbOrhood for It's fine initiative
powers, and its owner had frequently boasted that
he would not take fifty dollars for it. Some
wretch who had never come under the benign in.
fuence Of the Young Mems Christian Association,
and disregarding the Injunction Of the tenth COM
mandment, did cOvet his neighbours goods and
laid very ingenious plan to become possessed of
the festhered songster.
Watching an opportunity when the head OF the
family was out, he went to the house and told the
gentleman's wife that her husband had sent him
70 look at the bird, as he, the husband, believed
the little fellow was SICK and that the visitor
might be able TO do something for him. The
lady said that she was not aware that anything
allied the bird, but he could step in and see him
This the man did, and also opened the cage and
took the occupant out and carried him to the
window for the purpose Of having more light on
the subject, the lady being in the room all the
time, but paying little attention to the actions of
the bird doctor. After that individual had COM
pleted his examination, he placed mocking bird
back in the cage and took his departure When
the husband returned his wife told him Of the
visit Of the man and what had happened.
He declared that he had sent no one to look at
the bird, and, having bis suspicious aroused, he
went to the cage, and there, to his sorrow found
that female mocking. bird had been substituted
for his fine singer. OF course he was very much
ehagrined when he discovered his loss, but could
do nothing but trust TO time for the recovery of
his pet That lfavorite air Of "Listen to the
mocking-bird" has no charms tor him now, but
only excitesanger in his breast when any Of his
In his presence. They may rest assuaed that
their musical efforts will not be appreciated,
National Republican., 1875-09-14
ArrEHPTED SUICIDE.
Driven to Death-Ths Razor Fails to Do It's
.-------- work-IAttay NJ Farsuau


A colored man named Edward Taylor, about
1880 o'clock last night, attempted to commit sui
eide by cutting his throat with razor, infIcting
Q severe wound, but fortunately not severing the
jugular vein. Taylor few months ago married
woman named Wilkinson, who gave birth tofs
child very shortly after their marriage, and with
whom he has ever since lived unhappily. She has
been living with her parents on Y street, between
Delaware Rvenue and South Capitol street.
Lately she has evinced . decided coldness TO-
wards Edward for some reason, and last Sunday
attempted to see her, but was repulsed.
Shortly after he appeared at the house Of his
halfbrother, John Lee, on Second street, near o
southwest, and acted very strangely. He bsde
the year 1870 upon the last written page Of which
was written in pencil the following words, evil
IDENTIFY intended to come to his wife's eyes:
81 have done rong and now do not want to
your mother have rong me out Of my life and now
there is no happiness for me on this earth. Sarah
If have treated you rong please forgive me
cannot live without you.
So good bye E. W. TAYLOR"
N hen Lee came home and learned Of Taylor's
actions he became alarmed, and went out to look
for his half brother. Word was brought to him
that Tsy lor had attempted suicide at Wllkinson's
house. He went there and found Taylor lying
across the doorstep in an insensible condition,
and bleeding proflsely. Lee summoned Onhcer
Burns, and lifting the wounded man up they
found deep cash In his throat on the left side;
. few steps away lay fine keen razor. Taylor
had returned to the house where his wife was
committed the act, which be intended to free him
from all the cares of this world. The officer had
Taylor taken into the house, and DIR. Brooks was
summoned. The wound In Taylor's throat was
deep. but not high enough to roach the vital part.
DR.. Brooks dressed the wound, and pronounced
the man In o dangerous condition.
National Republican., 1875-09-14
Clara Morri6.

Clara Morris has proved herself the truly
heroic woman as well as the great actress BY the
sublime courage which she exhibited in enduring
the moxs, frightful operation which Charles
Sumner found almost too much for bis mans VIII
and bravery. She refused even the alleviation Of
snesthetics, but preferred to retain the posses
sion Of her senses, and after the torture and mo-
mentary loss Of consciousness arranged her toilet
and walked to her carriage. The public will un.
derstand nov under what disadvantage her
recent and best efforts have been made, why her
letters to the Daily Graphic, full Of pure womanly
fun and esprit, have been interrupted, and how
impossible It is to measure the interior life Of
Is every reason to believe. however that the safety
purchased at the cost Of 50 much suffering has
been secured. The brave artist Is already on her
- way home, full Of hope Of permanent recovery
and future achievement under better personal
conditions than have hitherto been her lot, and
the future holds prizes for her within the reach
Of few actresses on the American stage.
"hoxa," as the treatment with white-het iron
is called, Is O Japanese invention, and has been
used In Japan as q counter-irritant for many GEN.
turies. Tie word itself means 'burning grass"
and Is thus used because the Japanese custom Is
to place the finer uoolly parts Of the young
leaves Of wormwood on the skin, in the form Of
small cones, and set them on fire by means Of Q
burning glass. They burn slowly and leave q
scar or blister, but the operation Is not very pain
ful; 1t cannot for moment be compared with
the agony occasioned by the scoring OF the Quiv-
ering flesh with iron heated TO Whiteness-Whichis
what we call "moxa." Its use In Japan, where
IL is looked upon as cure for Q great number Of
diseases, such as pleurisy, asthma, rheumatism,
every person, especially among the lower classes,
being Scared with moxa spote.-Grdphfc,
National Republican., 1875-09-14

Weather probabilities, estimated at l g. m.-
For New England, the Middle States and Lower
weather. with easteriy to southerly winds and
ly-falling barometer.
Thermometric readings taken September, Il,
ass asa a a. the ssa&l 0cs "a, M s2ISs'
e6oi IL p. m, o.. Maximum, 74o; minin1h- Oh.
Natures Besutiher softens the skin.
Try the B. Q. cigars. They are the best OF all.
The latest chemical discovery-Natures Beau
tifier.
Use Natures Beautifer q few times and you
will want no more powders.
Sherman & Grant, bankers-highest price paid
for 365 bonds and auditors certificates.
The street lamps tOere not llg hted last night at
11:30 and extinguished at $50 this a. m.
Highest price paid for Ieft-of clothing, boots,
shoes, &C., at HefEog's, sl7 D street northwest.
h. ID. Cooke, Jr., & Co., F street, near the
Treasury DO general banking business and buy
and sell District securities &c.
Natures Beautiher-the best freckle lotion.
The sale of valuable building lots cOru-r of
Ninth and streets northwest is postponed until
Thursday afternoon, same hour. Builders, spec
uIators and others Will please take notice.
The old block pavement now being torn up on
Twelfth street is given away to the poor. The
rich who can send large carts to be filled are not
expected TO avail themselves Of the privilege
with such "true inwariness."
workmen are laying rails for q street-car track
on the NJ street bridge, over Rock creek, to be
used by the Washington and Georgetown Kali
road Company, who were ordered by Gen. Bah
cock to change their route from the Washington
aqueduct bridge.
Mr.. H. Hamlin Steele has supplied the lost
Pleiad mentioned in the de2thrOll of the Tele-
gram with q new, much ADLER and much more
commendable infantile enterprise, which he calls
the Commercial Advertiser. Be good baby,
and you may grow to be great man.
About quarter past ive o'clock last night lit
tie boy named ohm Laskey, seven years Of age fell
from the deOr steps of a house on Z street, be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh northwest, breaking
his arm. He was taken to Mrs. Hodges, No. zoos
L street. and DIR. Morgan was called IN and
dressed the injured arm.
National Republican., 1875-09-14
SUGGESTIONS MADE.
Moody and sankey in Washington.


To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: 1t is hoped that you will kindly give public
fly to the following suggestions in relation to the
visit Of the revvalists to this city. No one, i'm
sgine, will dissent from the proposition that Q
religious revival is greatly to be desired. And
they who fervently hope to witness such q revival
in this community are doubtless ready and willing
to use every human means at their command for
the attainment of so great an object. To this end
It is important that in addition to secret prayer
epjsined by our churches to be observed on the
part of all Christian men and women, and in addi-
tion to public and united prayer for the bestoW-
ment Of this unparalleled blessing, there should
be q suitable place Of meeting provided. IT. as is
expected, Messrs. Moody and Sankey are to be
present and oficate as leaders in the work, there
should be preparation made for the reception Of
the large humber Of persons who will assuredly
come together, many 1t may be through mere
curiosity, to hear and to see these men who have
pvins PrOTisence % in:sWsReninE maitsudss and
bringing them to the knowledge Of the truth.
The larger the number Of auditors the more IA
for impressing upon the minds Of the careless and
Enrefecting the things that pertain to their eter-
nal interests; A great deal may be expected to
sympathetic commiseration, mean magnetic
sympathy, which uniformly pervades large masses
Of human beings upon the announcement Of start
ling facts, that nevertheless under ordinary cir
cumstsnces, might be listened to with apathy
Would 1t not be we'll to erect, with the permIs-
sion of the proper authorities,) pavilion at the
rear Of the City Hall large enough TO seat five or
six thousand people. There would be no great
expense attending 1t. For myself, would will
nngly be one of one hundred to furnish the means
would do well to take stock IN the enterprise and
the locality named would be most appropriate In
view OF the great amendment in morals, and con-
sequently tightening the expense Of the courts,
which must reasonably be expected to ensle.
Robberies, burglaries, arson, frauds, perjuries,
embezZlements, false pretences, villanfes, which
the courts seem utterly poweriess to suppress,
would be at least.reduced In number; and instead
Of the open food gates of wickedness, there would
be q season of comparative rest for the officers OF
Justice. Let MS make such preparation as will
show that we are in earnest in this matter.
HARVEY FoWLKE
National Republican., 1875-09-14
AQUATIC.
Analostsn Regattas.

The regular Tuesday regatta Of the Anslostans
has, for this week only, been postponed to Thurs
day, because Of an accident to Cumberland that
will disable him for two or three days. The chief
race for Thursday will be between the regular
racing four and six picked men, with q cockswain.
The four, as in the race Of Tuesday last, will be
Showers stroke, White 8, Cumberland 2 and
Brown bow. The SIX Will be Taylor stroke. Rob
ertson Q, Maunder Bib 3, Gurley and Elliott
race, will be cockswain. The club has offered a
prize TO each OF the winning crew, consiztin0 of a
handsome gold spOOn-osr badge, now being made
at Galt's. The six is a wellselected crew Tav
oar, and is ably supported, especially by RObert
son, maundeT and Blob, while GUrley and Elliott
will hold their own. They have the DISADVANTAGES
Of eockswain to carry, and their boat, the Gany-
turn the stake. The hope Of the four rests on
their advantage in these respects. But the six,
having cockswsin to steer, can give their whole
strength TO the oars and claim that their two ex-
ira men more than Offset their difficulties.
botn crews are confident OF success and an ex-
citing race may be expected.
mf. John CorsOn, the Oldest member Of the
einD Row IN " washington, will act as judge, and
prizes, will follow.
The regatta Ieommittee have offered the fol-
lowing prizes 70 be roWed for in subsequent re-
For junior fours q silver eup. At Ieas,
two crews will enter for this composed
OF Well-knoWn members of the club For senior
single shells; silver goblet; For junior single
Q gold lined boating cup. For single WORKING
b0ats, epoon-oar badges.
The last two are exciting Considerable attain.
tion and several entries have already been made.
Altogether an interesting series Of races, to oc-
cur every Tuesday, may be assured The club IN
perfeeting arrangements for regatta open to all
amateurs.
National Republican., 1875-09-14
he does give dollar or two It is with 50 sparing
hand rs to excite ridicule.
DAVIS AS A MAN.


We might easily fill columns In exposing the
fraudulent political pretensons Of the great self
appointed Democratic lion Of the District Of 90
lumbia, who In any capacity Is Of about as much
consequence to o community as q dead man. No
plan Of progress or measure Of improvement will
ever disturb his mighty brain or take the mildew
on his dollars; no grateful heart Will ever feel
the measure OF bis generosity; but living and
dying as 3 thoroughly selfish man he Will pass
Gown TO the grave unTept, unhonored and un-
We might refer to the dark suspicious which
exist relative to his dealings with the lamented
woven around the firm Of Gales & Seaton, when
money was loaned them at i've per cent. q week.
II does not sound pleasantly TO hear man boast
owns all that Colonel Seaton ever owned, when
rates Of interest that would shame Shylock
were exaeted IS the price Of continuance. Many
Of our citizens must remember the sale Of the
Seaton mansion on E street, when It was bidden
in by Henry d. Cooke, for the beneft Of the fam-
6sys inc then ppstsnSsd friend or M sstoa a.
at bis own request. Perhaps the family Of Mr.
Seaton could explain what benefits they derived
from this substitution, or whether an early day
did not find Shylock Davis asserting all his legal
rights. The friendship Of William Winston Sea-
ton. during Democratic administrations, could be
made very valuable to contractor Davis; his ne
cessities sfterwards could be made profitable to
Sbylock Davis; what the friendship or Democ-
rscy Of Davis were ever worth to Seaton We leave
for his esteemed descendants and relatives still
living to show II they can.
But to complete the duties Of exposing once
forever the selnsh, disappearing, aVartcious fraud
who is setting up for q censor Of Democracy We
should refrain from mentioning what is notorious
in the community-the treatment Of two aged
sisters who reared and supported brother who
now requires their loving kindness by leaving
them to toll and struggle against want. But
what can be expected frsm hiun whose Spirit Of
tyranny Is carried into the family circle until
Strangers are constrained to Interfere In behalf
of the defenteless!
1t is charitable, however, to suppose that the
man Of whom such q record could be written is
roenOuaiDle AM
degraded at first, o man Of this ayeating stock
may become SO inhamed with whisky as to De
practically irresponsible and utterly without
reason except where his ruling passion Of avarice
comes into play. And perhaps after all this is the
best way 10 treat such q case IS that Of II. Shy
lock Davis.-SuHdGy Herald.
National Republican., 1875-09-14
DISTRICT NOTES.
Relief for the TAXPAYERS,

The District Commissioners have construed the
act Of Congress of March 3, 1875 imposing q tax
on property in the District for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1876, as not authorizing the exaction
Of the penalty on the first instaIlment Of the tax
until November ], 1875, so that taxpayers have
al OF October during which to pay their taxes due
october ], without penalty. On November 1 q
penalty Of two per cent. will be added. On the
hrst day of each succeeding month an additional
ike penalty is imposed by the law,
This construction Of the law was made I'm CON.
sequence of q communication from the collectors
office, under date of September i, TO the Commis-
sioners In relation to this subject.
HoNoRs TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE ooMxrs-
eIoEER BLOW.
the following:
The Commissioners Of the District of Oolum-
pla nave heard with deep regret of the death of
non. Henry 7. Blow, who was q member of the
commission as originally constituted, and faith
tNuiy ~ 9lscn2rged his duties Of Commissioner until
ne resigned. His colleagues and successors unite
~ the expression Of their profound respect for his
memory, and their sincere sympathy for HIS fam
ly In their great and irrepsrable loss. He was
highly Intelligent, enterprfsing and patriotic and
tSnsf peSrmed I, a. every private and public
Ordered, That the foregoing be entered upon
the minutes of the commission, and COPY thereof
be sent BY the secretary TO the family OF the de-
ceased"
THE POLICE COURT.
The District Commissioners yesterday morning
made q visit to the Police Court to inspect It's san
itary condition, with the view Of future action in
relation to Q change of location. They express
change, or temporary repairs Of the building used
National Republican., 1875-09-14
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.
Meeting Of the New Jersey Republican
Aksoei ation.

The regular annual meeting Of the New Jer-
sey Republican Association was held last even
ing ct Association hall, 47s Pennsylvauia avenue
The principal object Of the meeting was to elect
officers and an executive committee for the en-
sutng year, and the following officers were So
lected: President, NJ. n. Kaighn; first vice prssi-
dent, WIN. McMurtie; second vice president,
Hon. Edwin Salter; secretary, Josiah Shaw; cor
responding secretary, A. d. Van Derveer; treas
urer, David S. Blue. Executive committee-First
district, Henry Bradshaw; Second district
Judge o. NJ. fompkins; Third district, ID. s.
Blue; Fourth district, W. V. 8. Wilson; Fifth
district, NJ L. Ackerman; Sixth district Colonel
p. ]. Downing; Seventh district, ID. Taggart.
Some interesting remarks were made with re-
gard TO the contributions for political purposes
solicited by the Congressional committee, and
the following preamble ndresolutlon was finally
adopted
Whereas We recognise the propriety Of the &c
tion Of the congressional executive committee In
soliciting contributions TO be used In the approach
ing campaign:
Resolved, That this association recommend the
prompt payment Of said contribution by Its men,
bers.
After the transaction Of some routine business
and receiving the reports Of the oficers for the
year past the association adjourned, to meet on
Monday evening, October IL, when matters OF In
terest and Importance will be discussed and acted
upon. 80 =.
National Republican., 1875-09-14
FOURTH PREsBYTERIAN.
congratulations Extended to the Pastor.

Congratulations Extended to the Pastor.
The Fourth Presbyterian church was last even
ing the scene of pleasant gathering Of the men,
bers Of the church, who assembled to congratulate
their venerable pastor, Rev. John @. Smith, upon
entering upon the thirty seventh year Of his pas
torate Of that congregation. The exercises Of tho
evening were opened by the singing Of an ami
Tersary song by the Sunday school. The associate
pastor, Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, thsnr 10 few re-
marks, extended the congratulations Of the con-
gregation to his senior, after which prayer was
offered by the Rev. A. ID. Moore. The musical
society sang an anthem, 'Bless the Lord" The
pastor, DR.. Smith, responded to his associates
remarks in happy manner, after which he was
presented with beautiful bouquet on behalf Of
the ladies of the church. The members present
then filed by their pastor and each congratulated
him personally. The exercises were concluded
with singing 'Old Lang Syne,,' after which re-
freshments were served, and the remainder Of
the evening was spent in Eoci Il pleasure.
National Republican., 1875-09-14
Death Of an Estimsbls Young Man.

The sad announcement is made elsewhere Of the
death Of S. J. Garrett the eldest son of the late
George W. Garrett, esq. About eight weeks
since he left his room in the Post ONCE Depart
ment complaining of feeling unwell, expecting to
return in o short time. For several days his
gymptoms were not such as to cause alarm, and It
was not until his physician pronounced It case
Of typhoid fever that any anxiety was ielt by his
family and friends. Becoming gradually weaker
and weaker, additional medical aid was called In,
but the fell destroyer could not be checked and at
$50 O'Clock last evening he fell asleep until the
resurrection. His last hours were marked By
peaceful resignation to the Divine Will and a
full assurance Of pardon and acceptance. He
was o young man Of fine natural abilities prompt
efficient and conscientious in the discharge oi
duty, winning many friends, and none more de-
voted than his fellow clerks, who, during his
sickness, gave daily proofs Of their regard for
him. To his mother and sisters he was loving
son and brother, and TO his associates faithful
friend. 1t is o matter Of deep regret that life
destined to be honorable and useful should 50
soon be closed In death, and In common with 0
TO the bereayed family =
National Republican., 1875-09-14
VISITORS FROM CONNECTICUT.
Large Excursion Party from Bridgspol

Adtko 6AcuIslon 1hILy IIOh oIAu6oPofr
A week ago to-day large excursion party Of
citizens Of Bridgeport, Conn, and others from the
adjoining villages left Bridgeport, bound for
Fortress Monroe, Richmond and other interesting
points In Virginia, intending to visit Wash.
tngton before returning. The excursion was orig
mated BY Charles Z. Moore and Mayor Hoyt.
The party, numbering one hundred and fifty
ladies and gentlemen, chartered the Frances, one
Of the elegant Fall River steamers, commanded
BY Capt. Samuel ID. Waldan. The boat left
Bridgeport last Tuesday evening, and after q
day.
after short stay there, the boat steamed
around to Norfolk. Friday and Saturday were
spent on the James river and In visiting Rich
mond and Petersburg. On Saturday the boat
dropped down the James and steamed around to
yorktown. and Sunday afternoon the excursion
lists entered the broad Potomac en- route for WASH
fngton, arriving here yesterday morning about 8
O'Clock. Yesterday was spent in viewing the
city. The party have planned to do great deal
more than they can accomplish for to-dsy's pleas
ure. The excursionists live upon their boat in
good style. The Frances is lying at the wharf Of
the Alexandria Ferry Company, and will sail for
Bridgeport tomorrow morning.