davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
SWEDENB0RG,
Iha Tsnsts Of tia Nav Church Critiniaad.

The Tenets Of the New Church Criticised.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
SIR: In your last Mondays issue we have the
reasons assigned by the preacher at the late dedi-
cation Of the SWedenborgian Temple for the
erection Of the same. Some Of your readers may
better understand said reasons by comparing
them with a few sayings quoted from doctors Of
the sect of the highest authority.
Take few specimens out of many Of the like,
remembering that with these people the Old
Church means the eongeries Of all denominations
outside their own:
"Does not New Churchman mean by the Old
Church the dead carcass in which there is no
spiritual life?r
alt has no authority or power to baptize or per-
form any other Church duty"
THE Old Church belief and forms are totally
vitiated and vastated, and that there is not a
spark Of spiritual life remaining in it."
One pronOunces ours "the only existing Church.
the other religious organizations existing ''in
mere outward form and name, as hollow sub
stance Of that which once was, as q she'll robbed
OF its kernel, as body without soul, utterly
incapable Of interchangeable It does not possess
support or sustenance Of life, either spiritual or
natural"
What natural life the New Church affords
which the Old does not is left to the readers con-
lecture.
How much illumination his followers have re-
ceived since Swedenborg closed his mission may
be judged from the fact that throughout the first
period Of his lfe spent in his native country, he
adhered to the Lutheran Church OF Sweden;
then changed his residence to England, living
and dying in the communion Of the English
Church; never wrote line, or did an act encour-
aging to new ecclesiastical organization for en-
ALETHEs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
Excursion to Great Falls.

A party consisting of a dozen ladies and gen.
tlemen, well known Hyattsville nelghbors OF
ours, made a visit to Great Falls a day or two
since in o.e Of Naylcr's onnibuses, Mr.. Thomp-
son Naylor himself going with the party as driver
They arrived in town on the $50 train took the
conveyance in waiting for them at the depot and
proceeded at once OF their Joyful way reaching
the falls between 10 and IL o'clock having made
q halt Of half an hour at Cabin Johns bridge for
the purpose Of admiring that wonderful niece on
architecture, said to be longest span In the world
The day was very fine, just cool aud Cloudy enough
to be pleasant; fishing excellent at The fails,
tempting Yiands and Ice in great abundance no
mishaps SC, aud as result ofsuch very favorable
Circumstances the excursion proved to be most
successful and delightful one. All enjoyed them
selves in the greatest possible manner, and re-
turned to the city.in high spirits, taking the sl5
train for home. One Of the gentlemen, an en-
thusiastie disciple of Isaac Walton, succeeded In
capturing five fine black bass and some three
dozen small-fry with hook and line, and the
youngest lady Of the party "struek" an enormous
mullet, which reqired the combined assistance Of
all hanos and the cook to bring ashore. IN the
same day large party from the city went up 10
the falls on the Virginia side, and rendered
things lively by the novel presence Of a full band
Of music. We are told that the prospect for ex.
cursons this place the present is greater
than ever. H,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
POTOMAC FISHERIES.
,hey All Prove Failures This Season

They All Prove Failures This Season.
The shad and herring fishing season IN the Po-
tomac river, which terminates within fortnight,
has proven afailure, and some Of the parties run
ming the fisheries find themselves out OF pocket
to a considerable amount as the result Of their
spring work. Taking general view OF the sit
uation, it is thought that not single landing on
either side Of the river from jackson City to the
lower Potomac, will ever pay the expenses that
have been incurred in running them. 1t is the
general belief that the catch will be less than
one-third the usual annual average, and all agree
that they have never known so disastrous sea-
son. The immediate cause assigned for II the
present season is the cold north winds which set
in about the 18th Of April and continued s iGr
twelve days without cessation, heading the hsh
off and driving them to the creeks and rivers
near the mouth of the bay.
The Well-knOwn FISH dealer, William E. Stew
art, who has the experience acquired by being
engaged in The trade for many years past, is Of
the opinion that the catch in the Susquehanns
Hartford, Cecil and Kent counties, Maryland, has
been very good, and the price for both shsd and
herring IN Baltimore and Philadelpnia has been
much below that here and Alexandria. His the
DRY is that the steady north wind which set In
about the time the t1sh commenced ascending the
Potomac, drove them back and forced them Into
herring has been sent from this District to North
eTn markets, as has heretofore been done. Her
ring in our own market, now sell readily At Sl2
per thousand, which last year went slow at sI9sS,
and shad at Sl4G$l5 per hundred, which last year
were sold at Sc. 1t is estimated that the total
loss in outfits for the thirty or more landings on
the Potomac in excess of the returns will amount
to about $4,000. Already have the following
seinemen cut out and returned homo: Price Grey,
Maryland Point; Joseph CaywoOd, Caywood's
Landing; Jacob Faunce, Jr., Windmill Points
Cunningham & Co, Tumps; Jerre RObb, The
Gums; Joseph Beasley, Arkendale; - Waller
Clifton; Chris. Faunce, The Dipper; John Hos.
kins Plumb Creek Gut; and the proprietors Of
Sandy Point and Occonu"n landings. II is stated
by some that the Prt pristors Of High Point Stony
Point and MOXleV'6 LANDINGS have about paid eX-
penses thus far. FreestoDe Point, operated by
Mr.. J. d. Faunce so successfully last year, has
proved q failure this year. 1t Is thought there
will not be a seine in the river by the coming
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
THE sENGERBUND.
Their Opinion of the Treffdusi

Some time since the TreGdusia, German pa
per, published in this city, made some rather
iIl-timed criticisms on the members Of the WASH
ington S@ngerbund, because that association had
assisted at q concert for the benefit Of the
Wonen's Christian Association. By way OF get
ting even, the S@ngerbund, at their meeting on
Tuesday evening last, adopted the following
preamble and resolutions:
Whereas a sheet called the Trefdusia, pub
ished weekly in this city in German, which on
account OF the obscene language 1t makes use Of,
on account of the false reports and mIsrepresen-
tations Of events 1t circuates, and on account of
TIE anonymous attacks on persons and assocla-
lions 10 which 1t INDUCES, has proved to be an in
tolerable public nuisance, and en- outgroWth of
vulgarity and indecency; therefore be it
Resolved by the Washington SRngerbund, as
one Of the German associations Of this city, whose
aim it ever has been to foster morality In public
and purity in private life, that this sheet the
ITCBduSiG, and all persons who assist In and abet
ifs publication, have forfeited public conhdeneS
and esteem.
RESOLVED further, That we pledge ourselves, in.
divtdualiy and collectively, to use all fair and
honorable means to destroy and counteract its
YenOmous influences.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
EMPLOYING PLUMBERS.
A Call Upon the District cOmmissi

A Call Upon the District Commissioners.
Yesterday morning a committee representing
the Employing Plumbers Association Of this
city held an interview with the District Com
missioners. The object of the call was to secure
the cooperation of the authorities in an effort for
the protection Of both the citizens and plumbers
in the prosecution OF their business. 1t appears
that for some time past q number Of irresponsible
parties, without any regularly located place OF
business, have been soliciting and doing plumb
ing work at very low rates in different sections
OF the city. As result the work has been H.
differently done, the trenches not filled in, the
streets left unpaved, and often the connections
badly made as to cause considerable trouble and
annoyance. To remedy this the Commissioners
arranged a get of very stringent rules requiring
deposits Of money and close inspection Of the
work.
The plumbers suggested that these rules
worked harshly upon them, and asked that some
steps be taken by which both they and the w.
ernmept might be protected from the class OF
whom they complain. Their association is open
to all legitimate employing plumbers. They hX
no scale Of prices, are not in any way arbitrary,
and simply ask fair treatment.
The interview was pleasant one, and at its
conclusion the Commissioners agreed TO render
all the aid in their power to correct the abuses
complained of.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
Auction Sales To-day,

By Wash. B. Williams:
At o'clock, valuable real estate on Pennsyl-
Vania avenue, known as the Continental hotel,
between Third and Four and a-half streets north
west.
At o'clock lets numbered l. 81, 90, and II to so,
inclusive, in square numbered 179.
By Young & Middleton:
At o'clock, valuable real estate in square
No. SOS.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 10 o'clock, an extensive assortment Of tin
ware, water coolers, table cutlery, hardware, sc.
At O'Clock, an elegant dwelling; in q most de-
sirable part the city, on street, between Yer
mont avenue and Sixteenth street northwest.
By United States Marshal:
At IL O'Clock, all Of lots numbered T. 8, g. 10 and
u, and part Of lot II, in square numbered so.
Also, part OF lot !, in square No. "a.
BY VIM. L. Wall Co.:
At 10 o'clock, q large collection Of furniture.
BY B. H. Warner:
At $50 O'Clock, a two-story brick residence, No.
1858 Tenth street northwest.
BY Thomas Bowling:
At o'clock, valuable lot on Seventeenth street
northwest, between H and streets.
BY bowman & Green:
At O'Clock. valuable improved property on the
north side OF ID street, between First and Second
streets northwest, consisting Of q nice tWo-story
brick dwelling house, No. It's d street north.
west.
By H. Coleman Co.:
At 10 o'clock, large lot of candies, fireworks,
nuts, eardyjars, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Meeting of the Board of Commissions

Meeting of the Board Of Commissioners.
The Board of Fire Commissioners held their
regular meeting last night; Vice President Col
Inns occupied the chair. Present Commissioners
Collins, Thomas, Reed and Morgan.
The minutes Of the last meeting we're read and
approved.
On motion of Commissioner Reed the following
communication from the board was ordered to Do
submitted to the District Commissioners:
To the Honorable ConImiSSionErs:
GENTLEMEN: We have the honor, in lieu OF the
fact that you are about to construct q new IRE
telegraph, to again ask that you have story
put on No. eDgine-house that II may be made
the permanent headquarters of the department.
When the Aforesaid Improvement is completed 1t
will contain sufficient room for the Board Of Fire
Commissioners and chief engineer, and ample
room for the telegrsphic apparatus, thereby Sc
curing to the city permanent headquarters for
the FIRE department free Of rent. Our present
alarm office has been removed four times, owing
to its occupying rented headquarters. Signed,
&C., by the board.
Applications for position on the force were pre-
sented from VIM. King and NJ. W. Coomes and
placed on file.
A bill from W. B. Moses for water-cooler and
pipe was presented and referred to the committee
on accounts.
Commissioner Reed read an act of the New York
State Legislature in regard to the sale and stOr-
ing OF cOmhusIble oils in the city of New York,
and called tho attention Of the board to the ne
cessiy Of regulating the sale Of these oils in this
city.
After come discussion, on motion Of Commits
siener Morgan, Commissioner Reed was empoW-
cred to draw up a series Of regulations on this
subject to be submitted to the board their next
meeting.
Commissioner Reed informed the board that the
Board Of Fire Underwriters had made an annual
disabled in service; after which the board ad:
journed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
STREET SWEEPING.
Is the Work Being Done Well

Many business men and citizens are complain.
ing OF the manner in which the streets are being
cleaned under the present contractor. They say
that the machines being put in operation are too
small, and fail to perform the work effectively,
and that nearly much dirt is left on the street
as they pick up. In some case the machines are
put in use on a street, sweep q short time until
they have banked uD 3 small pile Of dirt extend
ing for squares, and then leave to take up another
street. The dirt left standing, not having been
swept 70 the curb, becomes plaything for the
wind, and soon is scattered back again over the
concrete or wood pavement. The sweeps recently
put IN use 90 not appear strong enough 20 re
move the Dirt, and in many instances have been
noticed 70 pass over and leave It undisturbed.
Would 1t not be we'll for the contractor TO throw
aside these ono horse machines and secure larger
and more powerful sWeepers, those capable of
performing the work to the satisfaction Of all par
ties? The work is to be paid for by the city, and
should be properly done.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20

For the Middle and Eastern States, falling
barometer, except stationary on the coast, south
west winds, cloudy or partially cloudy weather,
with slight changes in temperature, and possibly
numerous rains.
The following was the range Of the Thermometer
1t Hempler's yesterday: q. N, $50; 10 q. NJ,
1o; z N, CSC; P. m, 65'; p. m, go; p. N,
62o: 2. n, Go.
Buy your groceries Of Van Ness & Co.
To be cured of rupture wear the elastic truss 235
Pennsylvania avenue, near Third street.
H. D. Cooke, IT., * Co, IF street, near the
Treasury, do general banking business, and
buy and sell Distric. securities, etc.
The roof OF the house occupi- by Mr.. Hutsche,
and owned by Mr.. F. d. Wacder, No us Ninth
street southwest, was partially Consumed b. hre
yesterday afternoon.
The highest quotations are given for 3-65 bonds
and auditors certificates by Dickson & Patterson,
brokers. Otfices, COS Fifteenth street and POS
FOur.and-a-half street.
Property-owners can save money in!paying spe-
cisl Improvement taxes by calling on Dickson x
Patterson brokers. Otices, COS Fifteenth street
and 26S Four half street.
-Four bids have been received by the District
Commissioners for the construction Of the new
hrs-alsrm telegraph Of this city. The names of
the bidders and the amounts have not as yet been
made public.
At $50 O'Clock. yesterday afternoon, En alarm
was turned in from box 5, caused by the discovery
Of hre in the roof Of house No. us Ninth street
southeast. The department responded, but did
not 20 into service.
The gentlemen OF the society Of ST. Vincent
ue auls OF 81 ESttI PARISH plOpOsS " BlhO n
concert on Friday evening for the benefit Of the
poor, at the school building on E street, between
Third and Fourth streets southeast. Some OF
the best musical talent in the city will assist.
Croque.s are selling very fast this season, and
Brad. Adams has the largest assortment in the
city. The Tourist CrOquet," for excursion and
picnic parties, are all the rage, being put up in
neat: light box, and easily handled, aud sold for
e.. He has them from 81 to $l2 Go and ex-
anime the assortment.
Nessrs. DuncansOn Bros, auctieneers, sold yes
teTday afternoon, for JudsOn T. Gull and Charles
T. Fraiser, trustees, lot ., in square ,OG4, to e.
T. Dawson, for So cents per foot. Also, for Reg-
nald FendRll and Albert F. Fox, trustees in
square g. g. fronting lbs feet south street, i'm
proved by brick house, to John a. Smith, for
1900.
couple Of naughty young ladies, who bosrd
It'll Miss Frank Middleton, on street, between
Twelfth and ThirteeNth streets northwest, and
who are known as Gertrude Allen and Annie
Lloyd, took little too much wine on Monday
night, ald as a consequence indulg in regular
knock down and drag out before they retired
They were before Judge Smell yesterday, who
thought their amusement was worth something,
and hned them accordingly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20

On Written work-D. A. eastman, Ill; ID. 4.
Howard, N. H.; ]. Down Heritage, N. J.
On UnHritten Work.. StotZer, Pa; NJ. X.
Rogers, Ga; E. T. Haines, Ohio.
On PrintiDg-Joseph Dowdall, s. K. X. 81 Geo.
ellison, Nevada; ]. S. Gain, Miss.
On DispensatiOns and Charters-F. NJ. Laugh
ton, Me-; ]. W. Garter, Neb.; ]. Irwin, N. Y.
The lodge then took q recess until this morn
ing.
BALL AND LEvEE.
A grand complimentary ball and levee, in
honor Of the Supreme Lodge Of the world, was
given last night at the National hotel The BALL
room was suitably decorated, and there was
large attendance Of Knights with their lady
friends. The entertainment was opended with
grand Pythian parade, AFTER which dancing be-
gan to the music Of Weber's band, which was cons
tinued until q seasonable hour.
This evening there will be grand banquet at
the National hotel.
A large number Of the lodges left for their
homes yesterday after the parade. A few have
remained in Washington until to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
A BOLD THEE.

More Documents Taken from the Capitol.
About 1880 o'clock yesterday morning, while
electives Miller and McDevitt were coming up
-Four and.F half street, South Washington, in
passing Government reservation they noticed a
cOlorCd man coming across the square, toting q
bag, filled with something that appeared to
weigh him down considerably. On being over
hauled it was found that he was carrying away
lot OF bound volues of the Congregational Record,
but the backs had been ripped off. He said that
they had been given to him by two colored men
en- ployed at the Capitol. He wa taken t police
headquarters, where he registered as Samuel
Otms nd. and was later in the day turned over to
the chief of the CaDitOl police.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
OFF foY Eurona.

A party Of tourists will leave Washington for
Baltimore at 1873 o'clock Saturday morning,
whence they will sail for Bremen on the steamer
Nuremberg Of the German-Lloyd line, to be alb
sent five months for the purpose Of making .
complete tour Of Europe. Among the party are
Baron Won SchwarZ Senborn Rev. s. s. Mitchell,
ter Ross THOMPSON, Mrs. Edwin Green, Miss
Mary Green, Miss Lula Green, Mr.. Arthur
Green, Mrs. Morse and her daughter and Mr..
Thomas McGill. A number OF their friends will
accompany the tourists as far as Baltimore to bid
them u bon VOydge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
ST. Matthew's Institute.

The annual examinations Of this popular instI-
tuition commenced yesterday morning at 10 q. NJ,
and were resumed at p. N. The classes in the
Latin, French and German languages will be
examined to-day and tomorrow at 9 a. m. The
examination Of the classes in the higher mathe-
MATES and in photography will take place this
evening att o'clock, and be resumed tomorrow
evening at the same hour.
The students evlnce q degree of proficiency in
the different studies which is very gratifying to
both parents and teachers. The principal end in
view in the course Of instruction pursued is to
prepare the student for business pursuits by i'm
parting a thorough practical English and com
mercial education. Among the many present
last night we noticed Admiral Sands, of the Naval
Obsery RtOry; Rev. Bro Tobias, president of the
institute, and Professors lsidOre aud Famlan,
members Of the faculty, and DR.. O'COnnell, Of the
Pension Office.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
Colored Camp MeetinR.

The committees appointed by the mrs
quarterly conferences OF Ebenezer, Asbury ant
Mt. Zion NJ. E. Church to take into considera
tiOn the propriety Of holding District camp
meeting met last night in Asbury church, and
organized by electing Rev. I. Jackson, of Eben
ezer, chairman, and VIM. p. Ryder secretary
Revs. James Thomas, Of Asbury, and Benjamin
Brown, Of Mt. Zion, were present. Rev. B.
Brown, IT., was elected corresponding secretary
Revs. Jackson, Thomas, and Brown, with II.
Ware, Thos. Evans and A. Pope were appointed
q committcs on grounds. The pastors were re-
Quested 10 present the matter to their respective
cOngTegatiOns
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
AQUATIC SPORTS.
A Race Between the POtomacs and the Chesa-
peakes.

A Race Between the Potomacs and the Chesa-
peakes.
The Potomac Boat Club, Of Georgetown, have
accepted challenge recently made by the CheS
APeake club, Of Norfolk, Va, to row double
scull race in Norfolk harbor 70 take place some
time between the LIST and 18th Of July. Much in.
terest is being taken by the friends Of both club
and by boating men generally. Many will &C
company the Potomac club to the scene of the
race, for the purpose Of witnessing the exhibition
in the contest and for the enjoyment OF the de
lightful sail; The Potomac cub purpose to par
ieipate In the approaching regatta al Saratoga
and have . crack" four who will be EQUAL 4
not superior, to any contestipg clubs. AmOnl
those who have signited their intention to TAKE
part in the regatta are ATgOnautOes, Of Berger
Point, N. J.; the BiYOuacs, of Albany, N. Y.
the Atlantas, Of n. Y; BUffaIos, Woh .WOh-Suu
Seawaukaka, Palmetto, Vernon, Gramescy anC
Duguesne.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
NEW ADVRRTIsEMRNTs

See card Of n. Pabst.
Proposals for stationery.
See card Of Madame Estren.
Two first floor rooms for rent.
]. Stanley Jones has money to loan.
Fresh country print butter at H. Egan's.
Country board on the Metropolitan road.
Information is wanted by Solomon Jacobs.
Electricity for cure Of diseases administered by
DR.. Sturgis and wife,
Annual meeting Of the South Washington
Building Association.
b. H. Warner will sell on wednesday, June 2,
uninproVed property.
BIZ. Warner will sell on Tuesday, June 1, de.
sirable improved property.
TWenty-second anniversary OF the Young
Mems Christian Association on Monday evening
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
CauitOl Hill c. B. Association.

AmeetiDg Of the board Of directors Of Capitol
Hill Cooperative Building Association was held
yesterday afternoon at the Office of the secretary
Col c. NJ. Parks in the chair. Gen. Williams
resigned the office Of president. rendering thanks
for the honor, he regretted he had not the time
TO give the duties Of the position the proper atten-
ton. The resignation was accepted, and Mr.. W m.
Witthaft was elected president of the association.
The secretary was directed to have 900 copies Of
the constitution printed. The secretary reported
that quite large number Of shares Of stock had
been Eubscribed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
1llinn,s Rennhlinan Assnniatinn.

Colonel ]. o. p. Burnside, president of the I'LL
nois Republican Association, has appointed the
following standing committees for the ensuing
year:
Executive conmittee-B. +. Fuller, chairman;
John NJ. Hinkle, T. L. Leland, George Marsh,
Samuel Mcpherson.
On entertainments-A. !. Whitaker, chairmp l;
J. C. WisWall, q. Z. SIMPSON, J. NJ. McNeal, I.
L. Lamb.
On hsIIs-S R. Edwards, chairman; A. H.
Nixon Junius SimOns.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-20
TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALu1sLkS.

Gall and examine the fire and burglar-proof
Xaults Of the sale Deposit Company, corner Of
keeping Of securities jewels, slver-ware or other
VRluables. Rents, from ten TO sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford TO do without them.
TsksUaTIiag frOnths CAtea0o and BOTTOM IRE