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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Assault in a Railroad Car.

Yesterday afternoon colored man purchased Q
ticket At the Camden station OF the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad for Laurel. Instead Of taking the
O'Clock way tran he bearded the express train,
which leit the station for Washington at 4:3O D.
N, 10 charge Of Capt. Sbipley. The man entered
q Pullman palace car attached to the train, and
seated himself in one OF its luxurious apartments
Shortly after leaving the station the car conduc-
tor asked the cOlored man for his ticket. He pro-
dueod the ticket for Laurel, and on being told
that special ticket was required for seat In the
Pullman car, and that he was on the wrong train,
he became very abusive, and asserted his right
to ride how and where he pleased. He was or
dered TO leave the car, when be drew dirk knife
about eight Inches long, and made an assault on
the conductor, driving him and the breakmRn,
who hSd come to his assistance into the corner Of
the car, where he kept them close prisoners -four
ishiDg his weapon before their faces and threat
ening their liYeG- They were totally unarmed,
and to have attempted resistance would have
been almost certain death. The eolOrcd man was
certainly master Of the situation. A single other
passenger occupied the car, who was in another
apartment. HIS attention was attracted by the
noise, and ascertaining the cause he fastened to
the relief Of the imprisoned officers. As he ap-
preached the colored man made o stroke at him
with the knife, but, fortunately, was not near
enough to infiiet 3 wound, the point Of the knife
nearly from the collar TO the skirt At this mo-
ment train conductor ShipIey entered the car
and the man turned on him with Q savage oath.
Capt. Shipley, however, was took quick Tor him
aud seiZing mis- upltf6ed arm with his left hand
he dealt his assatlant . powerful blow with his
right Telling him like an OF, and before he could
recover his feet he was disarmed. BY this time
the train had reached the Relay, where the
eolored man was put on, all hands being well
pleased to be rid Of so troublesome o passenger.
bis journey to LaCrel.-BGltimore American,
Tuesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17

q. Did you know any Of the men that fred the
shots. A. No, sir; couldn't see for certain
which ones fred the shots, because could only
see the tops Of their heads. They were IN the
marsh.
q. ives the railroad straight theref A. It was
straight for about four hundred yards, then IL
turneda curve Just below me. The train stepped
before It made the turn-before 1t got to the
curve.
@. What kind Of woodsis there on each side Of
the railroad7 A. Oak woods on one side and pine
on the otner-low, brushy undergrowth.
@ You knew Mr.. Iyey7 A. Yes, sir.
for the Legislature, was he notf A. Yes, SIR; 1
heard him speak at Coatopa about three weeks
before that. He was on the ticket with Bob
@. He was mail agent7 A. Yes, sir.
q. Running from whore to Where7 A. He was
running as far as York station. r s. rr@E
! Q. Where was his residence2 A. Down ct Bob
O. Where is that? A. Down on the Selma
railroad, between Coatopa and Lee stations, south
Q. About how far from ooatopas A. i do NOT
the day Of the speaking, and / had never been
there before, and haven't been there since.
Q. Was 1yey 9 married man7 A. Yes, sir
q; Had he any family bssidssf A. No sir; his
q. When you heard him make this speech at
Coatopa, in few words what did he advise the
people to do; did he advise them TO light
nrst commencement Of his speech very we'll.
heard him say, 81 want you all TO vote to your
best advantages, whatsoever you think IT. Il
that feels disposed, to vote the Rspubican ticket
We have mighty risk to run; you must have
little sand in your craW. And, remember, You
are free citizens. Don't be scared; and II you
vote perfectly calm and easy. Cast your ballot,
and then turn around and 20 home.n
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
PROCEEDINGS IN TIE SEVERAL COURTS.
The Almoners Of the POOr-FuneraI of
the Late ME. HOOpeE-Lectures
and Amusements-Aeeide
and Incidents Gen.
eraI Sketches.

For the Middle and Eastern States falling ba
rometer, southeast 70 southwest winds, hig hei
temperature, increasing cloudiness, and In the
northern sections possibly snow and rain.
The following was the range Of the Thermometer
at Hempler'G yesterday: 3 m, l5o; 10 .. N
l9o; II m, $50; 2 p. N, 2ooi 4 p. H. ~; p. H.
20o; y. NJ, Ice.
Good board at SS1 D street.
For market report see third page.
Use Patterson Jones' Trophy tomatoes.
Choice fruits-MalaEs Fruit Co.. 40s 9Th st.
About eighty persons were provided on Monday
with soup and bread at the sOup-house in George
town.
The funeral Of the late Dr. Joshua Riley took
place Monday afternoon. The remains were il.
TERED in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr. William Sanderson proprietor OF the Con.
gressiOnal hotel, Capitol Hill, received severe
injury by falling doWnthe area way OF the hotel.
Spicer southwest corner Of Ninth and L streets,
has lot Of fancy New York butter, just in; also,
fine butter from other sections. Inducements IN
prices.
AT the sevepty-fourth meeting of the Fifth-ward
Building Association Monday night fourteen
shares OF stock were cancelled at an average pre-
MUM Of q per share.
sSherman Co., 142o F street, buy and sell all
Kinds Of District OF Columbia securities, and have
Government and other bonds for the wants o. In
Festors eonEtsntly on hand.
At the twentieth regular monthly meeting of
the Metropolitan Building Association, held on
The 18th instant, hfty-siK shares were advanced
uuun at about an average Of 45 per cent.
The movement to eStablish Holly Tree inns or
temperance restaurants in Baltimore is meeting
with much favor. Already large subscriptions
have been made towards fostering the object.
At the thirty-third regular monthly meeting Of
the North Washington Building Association, re-
Gently held, twenty shares were advanced upon
at forty per cent, the minimum or lowest rate at
which money can be obtained.
The rumor prevailing throughout the city that
the New York trains by the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad have been withdrawn is a mistake. The
New York trains by that line leave, as usual, ats
q. m. and p. m, except Sunday, no change what
ever having been made.
The Southern Memorial Association have elect
ed a board Of managers consisting OF the follow
ing ladies aud gentlemen: Mrs. r. p. Dodge
Mrs q. p. CIlveF, Mrs. o. NJ. Watkins, Mrs.
Lizzie Robinson, Mrs General VIM. d. Corse,
and Messrs. John q. Whitehall, Mills Dean,
Major E. W. Anderson, Hugh Caperton and Dr..
& p Culver.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
The Washington Produce Exchange.

Alta special meeting Of the Exchange, called
last evening for the purpose, new constitution
is q synopsis:
Article,frst of the constitution establishes the
name Of the association as the Produce Exchange
Of Washington; article second desiguates the
object Organization to secure unity OF action
in trade and mutual protection to the members;
article third establishes eligibility OF member
ship; article fourth names the officers; article
nth The date Of regular meetings; article sixth
is on voting: article seventh, penalties; article
eighth, election Of officers, and article Rinth,
amendments.
The bylaws are in three articles, to wit: First,
duties Of officers; second, names OF standing COM
mittees, and third, rules Of trade.
In the adoption Of the constitution and by laws
the members present discussed freely each article
as it was called up, and the whole spirit Of the
discussion was marked with fairness, and q dispo.
stiOn to keep in view the best interests Of pro-
ducer, dealer and consumer. Adjourned at $50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
The DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
Senate.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Clayton intro
dueed a bill similar to the one introduced in the
Senate Monday, for the preservation Of game in
the District. Referred to the District Committee
Mr.. Wright introduced bill identical with the
one introduced in the House by Mr.. Chapman On
the 18th Of January last, to license, tax and regu-
late the sale Of intoxicating liquors in the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and for other purposeE
THE MORRILL, BILE.
Yesterday Mr. Dennis presented, in the Senate
several petitions from citizens Of the District Of
Columbia, protesting against the passage Of that
part Of the Morrill, bill which refers TO . munich
pal e0urt-chapter 13, sections 70 TO ~ pages 140
TO 155-Wheh provides for the abolition Of justices
Of the peace In said District. They set forth that
be forced to CO. at great expense aud loss Of time,
into the municipal court TO recover sums Of from
81 to 800, which can be done now In the magis-
tIate,s court with httle expense 70 the parties
District or United States. These petitions were
signed by several hundred persons, among whom
were many prominent business men, lawyers and
ustices Of the peace.
Yesterday, In the senate, Mr.. Sherman report
ed from the Finance Committee, with an amend
meut the following bill TO extend the time within
which the Board OF Audit for the District Of 90
lumbia may receive, audit and allow certain
claims that hsEe never been presented to said
Be Il enacted &C., That the Board Of Audit con-
Etituted BY the set entitled IAN act for the gov
eminent Of the District Of Columbia, and for other
purposes" approved June 20, 1874, may receive,
audit and allow Just claims against said District
Of the hTst and second classes mentioned In the
sixth section Of said act and claims for refunding
sewer taxes, Notwithstanding the limit OF time for
Joint resolution to continue said act approved De-
eember n 1874 The amendment simply adds
the words: "Pr0Uidsd, That such claims shall be
presented prior TO the lEt Of July next"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Modern Christianity.

Considerable interest is manifested in the series
Of meetings designed for the discussion ofand IN
struction in the features Of modern Christianity,
inaugursted last evening at the Calvary Baptist
church. DR.. Gray opened last nights meeting
with appropriate explanatory remarks. DR.. Par
ker delivered q short and instructive lecture on
Christianity, which called forth considerable dis
eussion. j. @. Dooling, esq, read an essay written
by DR.. Ingersoll, who was unable to attend, upon
Church Discipline, I" establishing ss the funds-
mental principles Of church discipline, the love-
charity, and forbearance taught BY Christ and
essay many questions Of everyday occurrence and
OF practical Importance to churches arose, which
were ably handled by Drs. Parker, Worthing,
and Others. At nine O'Clock DR.. Gray dismissed
the assemblage with q benediction. This even
ing the meeting will commence Rt seven o'clock.
@. M p KING ESQ.,, will read an essay on the
ministry, and Prof Huntingtonon one on the subject
of deaeona
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
AIKoKERs FOR THE POOR.
The Relief Fund Erbsnstsd.

The almoners Of the poor held a special meet
ing yesterday morning in the parlors Of the
Young Mems Christian Association; Mr.. VIM.
Stiekney in the chair.
Donations were received from DR.. ]. G. Hail.
SIS; Mrs. Prof. Baird, $40; Andrew RothWeu, go
Upon an exhibit being made by the general
agent 1t was found that the whole amount Of
g 400 received from the Commissioners Of the
District, together with private donations had
been expended, and IL was determined to discOn-
tinue further relief for the present, inasmuch as
the Dictriet poor fund is entirely exhausted. The
relief commission are hopefully awaiting the
action Of the Appropriation Committee Of the
House Of Representatives upon the appeal made
to them by Vice President Solomons for SO 900 to
continue their work of charity.
From the reports received 1t was apparent that
suffering exists In the District at the present
time than was ever known before and many M
chaIies and others hitherto able to weather out
the winter are now included among those in
need.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
MARYLAND Penitentiarv.

The annual report of the Maryland penItentiary
for the year ending November 80, 1874, shows the
net earnings Of the Institution to have been $7S-
1912; expenses OF the prison, S73lll.4s. Addi-
tional buildings have been erected at a cost OF
$Il,465.53, out Of an appropriation made by the
Legislature Of S12 COO. Up TO the date Of the re-
pert there remained in the institution GA prison.
ers; received from December /, 1873 to November
30, 1874, go; total, $50. There were discharged
by expiration Of sentenne, III; discharged under
tne SnI5Sa States getnmotatlo9 Jaw, Pardoned
by Governor Whyte, Is; by Governor Groome IA;
died during the hsesl year ending November 80,
1874 Is,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Auditor,s Certificates.

In answer to a request Of the District Commits
sioners the Board OF Audit has furnished state
ment of the amount of certificates issued upon in
debtedness created by or on account of the i'm
proVements made since the Organization Of the
District government under the act Of February
n 1871, as follows: Sewer certificates redeemed,
S1O024 755s; refunding Of sewer certificates S549,
07515; redemption OF creditors certificates, a. $685.
7gl4s; fer contrs ct work. T26 80; for damage
to real estate $50 e41.50; for property taken In
streets, 1s0074.73. Total, q, 266, 0T294.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
No USE of any longer taking the large, ropu

No USE of any longer taking the large, repul-
siye gripping, drasticand nausecus pills, composed
Of crude and bulky ingredients, and put up in
cheap wood or pasteloard boxes, when we can, by
a careful application Of chemical science, extract
all the cathartic and other medicinal properties
from the most valuable roots and herbs, and con-
centrate them into Q minute Granule, scarcely
larger than mustard seed, that can be readily
swallowed by those Of the most sensitive stomachs
and fastidious tastes. Each Of DR.. Pierces
Pleasant Purgattve Pellets represents, In q most
concentrated form, as much cathartic power as is
embodied in any Of the large pills found for sale
in the drug stores. From their wonderful cathar-
tic power, In proportion to their size; people who
have not tried them are apt to suppose that they
are harsh or drastic in effect but such Is not at
all they case, the different active medicinal prin.
ciples Of which they are. composed being 90 har-
monized, one by the others, as to produce most
searching and thorough, yet gently and kindly
operating catnartic. The Pellets are sold BY
dealers IN medicines.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Notice.

The attention Of the travelling public is called
to the advertisement, in another column, Of the
New York and Washington Through Line. On
and after Tuesday, February 10, the trains will
leave the Baltimore and Potomac depot for BaltI-
more, Philadelphia, New York and points east,
as follows: Express at sos q. m; limited express
at 923 m, and express at lis p. m daily, ex-
cept Sunday, and 9:08 p. m. express daily.
Tickets can be obtained at the offices Of Great
Pennsylvania Route, northeast corner Thirteenth
and Pennsylvania avenue, northeast corner Sixth
and Pennsylvania avenue, and at Baltimore and
Potomac depot, corner Sixth and streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
NEARLY BLIND.

II. 2. STEVENS: Dear Sir-In expressing my
thanks to you for the benefits derived from the use
b OF YEGETiNE, Andto benefit others, Will state:
When eight or nine years old was afflicted with
Ser f1la, which made Its appearance in my eyes,
face and head, and was very near blind for two
years. All kinds of operations were performed on
nv eyes, and all 10 no good result. Finally, the
disease principally settled in my body, limbs and
feet, and Al times IN an aggravated way.
Last summer was, rom some cause, weak In
n spine and kidneys. and twas At times very
hard to retain she urine. Seeing your advertise
ment in the Commercial, bought bottle OF VEG
RTINE, and commenced using according to diree
lions. In two or TIRES days obtained great re-
lief. After using four or i've bottles noticed it
had wonderful eject on the rough, scaly blotches
on my body and legs. still used VEGETISE, and
the humorous sores one after another disappeared,
til they all gone, and attribute 1.-THE cure
Of the Two diseases 10 VEGETIEE, and nothing
else.
If am ever affected with anything Of tie kin
again. shSu try VEGETINE as the only reliable
remedy. once more accept my thanks, and be-
ile' g '''' ~ O'' ''1' AUSTIN PARROT,
Dec. /, lsz2. No. IS Gano ST., Cincinnati, o.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
The Second Baptist Church.

--|-----" WASHINGTON, February 16, 1876,
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: desire to correct q statement, published
in the Evening Star Of the 18th instant, headed
Trouble in q Colored Church" In the first
place, the meeting referred to was the regular
meeting Of the church to receive candidates for
baptism, and not to take action on our pastor.
Second. The meeting was not "kept up" to /
O'Clock, and instead OF being "quite stormy" was
to the contrary, quiet and orderly, and did not
elect our pastor TO preside. 1t fs always con-
eeded in meetings Of the church tho pastor is the
presiding officer. The party giving the informa-
ton to the reporter Of the Star Is an excluded
member Of the church.
L G. FLETCHER,
Secretary Of the Board Of Trustees Of the Second
Baptist Church.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Baptist Church
The pilnf Pnv

The steamer Pilot Boy, running between this
city and the different landings along the Poto-
mac, has this season taken the initiative, and in
stead Of going 10 Baltimore, as was formerly the
custom, to have all repairs done gave her work
to our sister city Of Alexandria. She is now On
the railway there, and is having extensive repairs
and alterations made, which, together with the
renting and painting, will make her in every re-
spect just the boat the route requires. She will
be commanded by Captain Harry BYles, who is
we'll known in this city, and gives assurance OF
courteous treatment and attention tothose becom-
ing passengers on the steamer or having business
dealings with her.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
The Edgar Stuart,

Tomorrow the case OF the steamer Edgar Stuart
will be taken up in the United States District
Court, 1t will be remembered that the little
craft after her exploits ia the cause of Cuban in
dependence, became the object Of much sOIicItude
on the part Of the Spanish Government, and that
she was iually seized in the harbOr OF this city
TOR IN alleged violation Of the navigation laws Of
the United States. She was subsequently pur-
chased by an Englishman, and being released
in CanaO ian Raters.-BaLiimore Gaelic, Tuesdau.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
o'u' i0ufS truly JOSIAH H. SHERMAN.
PRONOUNCED INCURABLE.

II. r. STEVENS: Dear Sir-I have been badly
afflicted with Kidney Complaint for ten years;
have suffered great pain in my back, hips and side,
with great difficulty IN passing urine, which was
often and in very small quantities, frequently ac-
companled with blood and eXcruciating pain.
/ have faithfully tried most OF the popular RENE
dies recommended for my complaint; have been
under the treatment of some Of the NEST skillful
physicians in Boston, all of whom pronounced my
case ineurAble. This was my condition when was
advised by q frteno- TO try the VEGETINE, and 1
could see the good effects from the first dose /
took. and from that moment kept on improving
until was entirely cured, taking In all, should
think, about six bottles.
Il Is indeed avalua BILE medicine, and II should
be affiicta gain in the same way, would give q
dollar for dose, II could not gss Il without.
Respectfully, J.. III. GLE,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
APlsasant Entertainment.

A large and sppreciative audience was present
last night at Lyeeum Hall to hear Mr.. E. @.
Townsend, the popular and versatile reader. Mr..
Townsend read selections from the writings OF
Tennyson, Bret Harte, the Dsnbury NsUS man
and others, which were selections Of the most
comic and pathetic character. He was frequently
interrupted with applause, and during the entire
evening he kept hf1 audience in the most pleasant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Sad Death,

The felloH-clerks Of Mr.. WIN. ]. KesIey, of the
postal service, are called upon to sympathiEe
with him in the demise of his wife, which oc-
CURED on the 18th instant. Mrs. Kealey was an
exemplary wife and mother, protesting and de-
won't Christian, belonging to the Roman Catholic
faith, and died in full communion with its sacra-
ments. She leaves five children to mourn her
loss. The funeral will take place to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Auction Sales To-day.

By Thos. Downing:
AT 10 O'Clock, at the residence Of the late John
7. Essex, on High street, near Water street,
large collection Of household furniture.
AT II o'clock one elegant family horse, phaeton
and harness, lot of lumber, sc.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
Ninnesota sociable.

The grand reception Of the Minnesota State
Association comes OF this evening, and promises
to be most enjoyable affair. In order that the
reception might be select and pleasant It was
made . complimentary one, and those who have
been honored with cards should not fail 70 avail
themselves Of the e0urteIy extended.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
parfsntlu Fitting Shirt,

For gentlemen, youth and boys, in largest assort-
ment Prices, quality and At viii compare favor
ably with any shirts sold In the United States.
Gentlemen's shirts made to order in any guam
tity GEO. q. HENNING,
No. 4l0 Seventh street. i.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
An Ice Boat.

A number of the Well-knoWn river men have
rugged an ice boat, named her the Polly Gibson,
and will start on q trial trip this morning ct IL
crew all know their business in the boating line,
and they anticipate q lively trip. Prior to the
start they meet at "Tobe" Hudson's, Eleventh
street, to cOmplete ARRANGEMENTS,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
The Iihal Suit

Yesterday morning Mr. W. Scott Smith, for
whose arrest for libel warrant had been sworn
to by Mr.. Joseph Mcfarland, went before the
Police Court voluntarily and surrendered himself
He waived the preliminary examination and
gave bond in the sum Of s2,oOo for his appearance
before the Criminal Court. Mr.. Peter nj. Dubant
gave the required bail,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17
rIKR CARE nF YnUR YALuLRLEN.

Gail and examine the IRE and burglag-proot
, vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securties jewels, silverware, or other
VRluables. Rents, from ten TO sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
Afford to do without them.
TskS poraSAg Jf0mths chicago and Boston fra
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-17

James Chadwick, an original member Of the
Anti Corn League, died recently in England. 1t
was he that Mr. Carlyle called ''the assIduous,
and Of whom Mr.. Golden once said that Mr.;
ChadWiek's was the most eloquent speech he ever
heard against the corn laws, even ct league
meeting. Its words were simply these: AMr.
Chairman. cannot make q speech, but VIII
give you thousand pounds