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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
DISTRICT NOTES.
est,uetion Of Redeemed securiti

Dtbll uCLlOu u ht0OGucO DCOGA4NAC9'
The Commissioners of the District Of Columbia
have designated the Comptroller Of the District
to superintend, under the direction of the Secre-
tary of the United States Treasury, the destruc-
ton by burning Of all bonds and securities Of the
cities Of Washington and Georgetown and Of the
District Of Columbia, and all coupons thereof
heretofore paid and redeemed, required by the
act Of Congress approved March g. 1875. The
Comptroller is now engaged In preparing full
descriptive schedule OF the same preliminary 10
the burning, which is TO be preserved among the
District records and also At the Treasury Depart
nent. Among the securities 70 be thus destroyed
are:
Sewer cerGlncales.. s5I -vJJ
Gireenback per cents ................... 5l2 OOl
Washington city 3J-year per cents....... 40 OOJ
Pennsylvani avenue certificates, 10 per
cent. $1,000 AV'V0O
~ -. ~. t $780, 900
Notes OF A. X. Shepherd, Governor and
President Board Of Public WOrks...... 225 900
Also a large amount Of coupons paid by the
Commissioners and District authorities.
At the rate Of redemption (ii maintained) since
the inauguration Of the present authorities the
District debt will soon he all paid oil.
The revenues for sinking fund and interest for
the remainder are ample and are provided for by
appropriations Of Congress. With such ample
resources guaranteed by the United States, we
predict the day is not lar distant when our bonds
will be scarce at par value, and those bearing
coin interest will rapidly appreciate to near the
prices commanded for United State 5-2O's.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
Making Money on Time.

The man with the high behest has been act
lively around for q week or so. His high behest
is the accumulation Of wealth. He was we'll
dressed man, Of fair appearance, and the address
of a business gentleman. His mode of procedure
store (Smith's, for exauple,) and, after praislng
its appearance, &c, would state that he was an
authorized agent for a company Hudson co.,
who were manufacturing clocks, and that he
would like to place one Of appropriate size and
style in his (Smith's) store He would also. at an
extra charge Of but tlty cents, place Smiths ad-
vertisement on the other clocks which he was to
furnish other business men. Smith would natu.
rally clinch the bargain, and the agent would
produce order-bOok OF the firm, having re-
one for Smith, and receiving the half dollar, tho
agent would bow himself cut, and proceed to re-
neat the operation elsewhere. In this manner he
succeeded in playing 1t upon large number Of
hrrcf mo
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
"Ths Church y and Bismarck.

10 the Editor OF tle NdtI0lluI htpuOItcdn.
SIR: Your correspondent, "Lex Scripta," did
not wait for my reply to his communication Of the
oath ultIuo, but essayed smother on the 10th.
Now, hardly thought 1t iair that he should an
syer twice but accept It as evidence that he was
aware that his former article had utterly failed
10 meet the objections raised by mine, and so he
supplements It with another. In this last he says
that he asserted and proved "that power was
given to St. Peter and his successors, including
the apostles, the Roman Pontid, and the other
bishops and clergy appointed by ecclesiastical
authority, SC, and that these powers have existed
and been exercised BY the Catholic Church for
/ 800 wears and which Is to-day the holy aud
anostolic Church" His assertion admit, but his
proof / do not accept; nor do l believe that tn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
The Election Of Ofieers-Church Vestrymen


Liberty Council, No. 2. Sons OF Jonadab, has
elected the following officers: J. S. Finch, w. G.;
NJ. ]. Hurley, W. p; J. Bullock, p. o.; r. Sud-
den, D. g.; e. S. Hatch, K. S; II. Schoheli, F.
S.; T. w. PIAH, T.: q. Campbell, g.; K. Olive,
A. g.; ID. Proctor, l. w: J. II. Williams, o. W.
St. Paul's English Lutheran Church, Rsv. s.
Domer, pastor, has elected TOR the ensuing year
vestrymen as foiloEs: ]. q. Parker, Andrew
NoeTr, George W. Linkins, Nicholas Eckhardt
and ]. G. Meyers.
AT The regular quarterly meeting Of the Pea
body Literary Association, held April I, 1875, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
term President, Msx Kleioman; vice president.
Elias Peyser: treasurer. A. Behrend: financial
secretary i. Stern; recording secretary, NJ.
Schwartz: stage manager, F. p. Jones; literary
critic, II. Peyser.
At the annual meeting Of the i. y. .. +. Choir,
held on Saturday evening last, the Following OH
GERS were elected for the ensuing year: Jonn II
Seitfert, president; VIM. II. Frazier, vice presl-
dent: r. H. Boswell. secretary; J. Martin Nc
FRrland treasurer SFrank Ourand, librarian; Prot.
Joseph II. Daniel. first leader: John II. Seidert.
second leader; Prof. John Z, Seheel, organst;
Miss Florence Cook, pianist. This cholr, com
posed exclusively Of members OF the order, TO-
Rether with such ladies they may elect 20 assist
them on public occasions, Is in q very hOurishing
condition, and numbers among its members some
Of the best singers Of Washington. They have
Just taken up for rehearsal the operate cIntata
Of the "Haymakers," and intend to render Il 10 q
grand concert early in the coming season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
LIBEL SUIT.


NJ. H. HaTtzell entered suit on Saturday last,
claiming $4,000 damages, against the Chronicle
Publishing Company, for the publication, on the
LIST ultiDo, Of the following paragraph:
"THE CONFIDENCE GAME.-DetectiTe McDevitt
yesterday morning arrested q white man. who
gave his name as w. H. Hartzell, and who, It is
alleged, has been playing the confidence game in
this city. His plan OF operation was by advertise
ments in the daily papers soliciting a partner
with some capital, which he would be willing to
deposit as security in a new patent, which he
claimed to cEn for cutting all sorts OF garments.
Having once become possessed Of this security
be would suddenly disappear, and it is under
stood that he has victimized quite q NUMBER of
persons In other cities. He has been here abVut
three months, and, so far as known, he has not
sucC eeded in swindling any of citizens except
i is landlord, who will undoubtedly be minus his
boa, d and room rent for that space of time"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
AEALosTAE BOAT CLUB.
rospects for the Coming Season

Prospects lOI Inc SOMAuS OSdsOA'
The Analostan Boat Club held regular
monthly m Getting last Saturday night and elected
six additional members. The Analostaus are
Widc-awake and mean business this season. They
have ordered new. swift shell from Elliott, OF
GreenpOint, as they expect long and tough pull
with the Nassau boys, who will no doubt do their
level best to take back the coIOTs so calamity
won from them last season. The AnalOstans are
in a fourishng condition, and will in the future,
as they have in the past, endeayor TO make anna
reur rowing first in the order Of outdoor sports.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
Ihs choir Of the Epiphauy.

The congregation Of Epiphany were more tnan
delighted esterdsy to listen again to the suPern
voice Of Mrs Camp, who has been sadly missed
I'm the musical services by the members Of the
congrep alton for the past six months. II viii pc
highly gratifying to the numerous attenaAnts "
this church to learn that Mrs Camp has been 70,
duced 10 return to her former position as prlnePai
sonrano Of Epiphany church. II the new musical
eoInmittee recently appointed by the yestry eoulo
secure the services Of frst-class or2anlst INC
choir, as at present constituted, would DO GfelJ
IRE one.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
Miss sehliecker's Concert.

The lovers Of CLASSICAL music, goodly number
Of whom we're assembled in Willard hall Satur-
day evening, enjoyed a rich treat in the concert
given for the benefit Of Miss Florence Schliecker.
AS many Of our readers know, this young lady,
though Of an old Washington family has resided
for large portion OF her life in Paris, (where she
enjoyed the highest advantages of musical Gull
tuTeO and returned to this city two or three years
since comparatively unknown. But her varied
accomplishments and engaging manners soon
caused her TO be in demand In society, and she
has attained hiEh rank in musical circles, both
as an instrumental and vocal performer and IN
sIructOr. She rendered Prudent's ''Fautaisie sur
Lucia di LammermOurn on the plano and sang
well in several duets and trios in most arts
tic STYLE and was warmly eHcOred.
A most interesting feature was the performance
oil Miss Jusnita Carusi, pupil from the convent
Of Notre Dame, in Baltimore, only thirteen years
Of age, and who appeared in pubic for the hrst
time. She executed two beautiful solos upon tn
harp (which, unfortunately, was an inferior In
strument,l and subsequently gave "Rigoletto
de Verdi" by List, which, being rapturOusly
eRcoTed, was succeeded by q "POlonaise," by
Schopin, both executed with marvellous skill and
brllllancy. This young lady evidently inherits a
large share Of the musical talent for which her
family are noted and is, IN fact, quite prodigy.
Her venerable grandfather Samuel Carusi, esq,
the veteran musician, sat in the audience de-
lighted listener.
Mr.. walter Paris, the London artist, whose
beautiful Colorado views are on exhibition at the
COreOran Art Gallery, played several violin solos
with great delicRcy and skill. Miss jeanne
Bryan sang a fine cOntraltO solo, and in duet
with Mis- Schliecker, most aceeptably. Mr.. w.
X. A. johnson (tcnor) and Mr.. G.. A. Dalton
(baritoDe) acquitted themselves most creditably
although the former was suffering from a severe
cold. Mr.. T. q. Shafer the talented young
pianist, executed n Transcription de Faust by
Iiszt and the Accomplishments in artistic style.
The splendid Knabe Grand, the same used a.
the Shepard concert. was kindly loaned by Mrs
Reichenbach, the agent for the District.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
EXCELSIOR.
,,...3rs ~ "a ~ York Republicans.

Meeting of the REV iOrA AeEupHoans'
ISOLATION was held Saturday night, II. h. .'app
in the chair, P. II. Eaton, secretary. After tia
transaction of routine business Mr.. ClodRhiy
offered a resolution, which was adopted. in
structing the sOciable committee to take steps
towards ascertainIng the prob.yIe cost o. a grand
excursion down the river some time during the
summer months.
Mr.. Lake, chairman Of the campaign commit
tee, reported the committee organized and ready
for active service.
MT. N. Z. Young, chairman of the sOciable
committee reported the series Of sociables sue
cess financially.
Other Important business tending to produce
greater harmony in the association was trans
acted,
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ANEW STORY OF THE CREATION.
The Result of Mr.. George Smiths Attempt to
Dscipher the ehaldaic Account Of the Crea-
ton and Fall Of Man.

The Result Of Mr.. George Smiths Attempt to
Dscipher the ehaldaic Account OF the Urea
ton and Fall Of Man.
Mr.. George Smith has written letter to tie
London Telegraph concerning his efforts to read
the Cupeiform tablets, which were procured BY
him in Assyria and deposited in the British
Museum These tablets contain the Chaldalo
account of the creation and fall Of man, and thus,
at this comparatively late day OF the world, their
report comes to strengthen or to weaken the
Mosaic history as recorded in the Bible Of the
same great events Mr.. Smith, after giving an
account of the discovery Of the tablets says that
when complete they must have numbered nine or
ten, and that the history as recorded % tnen o.
longer and fuller than the corresponding report
IN the Book Of Genesis. He continues as follows:
The narrative on the a. sS nsr,6d
world was created, when there existed ehaos o.
confusion. The desolate and empty state OF the
upiyerse and the generation By chaos OF monsters
are wildly given The chaos is presided over by
| q female power named Tisalat and Tiamst, cor
responding to the Thalattn Of Berosus put rs II
proceeds the Assyrian account agrees rat er with
| The Bible than with the short account from Be
rosus We are told, in the inscriptions OF the tall
of the celestial being who appears 70 eoETeSpondd
| against the sanctuary Of the God Of heaven, ana
| me description Of him is really magnificent He
i tial snace. surrounded by the storms, with the
| lightning playing before him, and WleIIing
i thundt r6olt as q weapon.
NThIs rebellion leads to q war In heaven anu the
| CONQUEST Of the powers Of evil, the gods Ia due
course creating the universe in stages, as IN the
| Mosaic narrative, surveying each step OF the
| work and pronouneing it good. The dlvlne WORK
| culminates in the creation OF man, who IS made
upright ard free from evil, and endowed oy the
| gods with the noble faculty OF Speech
| ''The Deity then delivers long ADDRESS 70 the
pewIy-created being, instructing him In all his
duties and privileges, and pointing out the glory
Of his state But this condition Of blessing does
NOT last long before man, yielding to temptation
fails: and the Deity then prououness upon him a
terrible curse invoking on his head all the evils
which have since afflicted humanity. These last
details are upon the fragment which l excavated
during my FIRST journey to Assyrta.
| al have at present recovered no more OF the
story, and am not yet in q position TO give the
| full iransIatious and details, but l hope Daring
the spring 10 ind time to search over the collec
tion or smaller fragments OF tablets, and to light
upeu any smaller parts Of the legends which
may have escaped me. When my Investigation
are completed Will publish a full account ant
translation Of those Genesis legends all Of which
have now been fortunate enough to md, somi
in the old Museum collection, others BY exeaVa
tion IN Assyria."
| Iord ChIeF Justice Coekburn's charge to tn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
New Suits.
Jbe lQlIewirg new sui'. were entered on satu-

Jbe lQllQWirg new sail" were entered on Satu-.
day r,,,-,.,-.- ~,
damages for libel. Z. b. Bliss VS.. james
n Merchant and James A. Butler: on contract
Incy r. Moore VS.. Alex. Sharp repleVin. A j.
Whitaker VS.. Douglass sampson; note, SO
Curtis * Shiner VS.. w. II. Wylte account
900 20. Shiplcy, Smith x 20. vs.. New ally; &C.
eoupt. s2Ol 10. j. H. Hechtman VS.. Sharp: re-
pIevin. James Taylor VS.. Il. Summers; note
SLulO FredeLck Green VS.. Franklin RiTes
:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
Spring Goods,

Our supplyof spring woolens is now complete,
comprising handsome worsted coats and vests,
cashmere suits, cashmere pantaloons, and the
largest selection OF boys and children's suits we
ever exhibited. EIsEMAN BRos..
EOS Seventh street, near ID.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
svindIinp Denarted snnIz-

A curious case vas decided on March Il by the
Criminal Court, in Paris. Three eE-prissts-
Vidal, Houmeau and Lacombe-Here charged
with unauthorized trifie in moneys paid for eele-
brating Masses. In France there exists q system
by which any one desiring to have Mass said for
the repOse Of the soul OF q relative friend can
go TO certain agencies in Paris, pay his money,
and insure the celebration in any desired parish
in France. This system, however, Is only author
lied by the laws OF the Church when IL takes the
form OF a free exchange and receives the permits
sion Of the bisnOp Of the diocese. Vidal began as
early as 1855 to make q good income by the ad-
Vantages the system presented, and on several
occasions he has been convicted Of malpractices
and condemned to fines and terms Of imprisOu-
ments. His plan was to obtain the fees for the
Masses, and never TO have them performed. He
gave himself out as an agent tor transmission Of
Masses. Vidal and his accomplices also estao-
lshed fictitious society called the Union Inter-
rationale, which combined the various adgan-
tages Of an insurance company, the publishing Of
books, furniture agency, and the issuing OF
twelve religious newspapers and periodicals. The
principal victims Of these sHindlers were country
priests, who subscribed to the society and effected
the exchange Of their Masses with the most per-
feet simplicity. From February, 1872, to March,
1874, Vidal realized 81 "A francs by trading in
ordinary Masses at SO confines apiece. He was
sentenced to ten years imprisonment, to a fine OF
500 francs, and to ten years deprivation Of social
rights. Houmeau was sentenced TO three years.
Imprisonment and a fine of LOCO francs, and La
combe, who has escaped, TO two years' imprisOn-
ment AID fine Of 500 france.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
Died Suddenly Of Heart Disease.

How common is the announcement. Thousands
are suddenly swept into eternity by this fatal
malady. This disease generally has its origin in
impure blood filled with irritating, poisonous ma
terials which, circulating through the heart irri
tate its delicate tissues. Though the irritation
may at first be only slight producing little PAL
pitation CT irregular action, or dull, heavy, or
sharp darling pains, yet by and by the disease
becomes firmly seated, and Inflammation, or n.y.
pcrtrophy or thickening:OT the lining menorane
or Of the valves Is produced. How wise TO give
early attention to G case Of this kind. Unnatural
throbbing or pain In the region Of the heart
should aGmonish one that all is not right, and II
ycu would preserve It from further disease, you
must help Il to beat rightly by the use OF such
remedy as will remove the cause of the trouble
Use Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery before
the disease has become too seated, and IL will, by
It's great blood purifying and wonderful regulat-
ing properties, effect perfect cure. 1t contains
medicinal properties which act specifically upon
the tissues OF the heart, bringing about healthy
action. Sold by all firstelass druggists.
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sends Leetura To.Eieht.
M. IUr-

III NV '"st opportunity th
This will probably be the So. - Town
season afforded the public to hear Mr.. L. ~
sends fascinating lecture on scraps" Those
DESTROYS Of enjoying 4 literary treat should not
fail 10 attend the Mount Zion church tonight.
The lecture will be enlivened by numerous char
acter readings. in the vYaciOus and happy reQdi.
ticn Of which Mr.. Townsend eXcels
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
OlTY ITEMS.
DIR. sCuExcK's STANDARD REMEDIES


The standard remedies for all diseases of the
lungs are SCHENCK'S PULMONIC SYRUP,
SCHRNCK's SEA-WEED Tonic and SCHESCR'5
MANDRAKE PILLS, and, If taken before the lungs
are destroyed, q speedy cure is effected.
To these three medicines DR.. ]. H. Scherek, of
Philadelphia, owes his unriValled success in the
treatment OF pulmonary diseases.
The Pulmonic Syrup Iipens the morbid matter
in the lungs; nature throws it of by an easy ex-
pectoratiOn, for when the phlegm or matter Is
iipe slight cough will throw 1t off, the patient
has rest and the lungs begin to heal.
To enable the PulmOnic Syrup to do this,
Seheneks Mandrake Pills and Schenek's Sea-
Weed Tonic must be freely used to cleanse the
stomach and liver. SeheBck's Mandrake Pills
act on the liver, removing all distractions relax
the gall bladder, the bile starts freely, and the
liver is soon relieved.
Scbenck's Sea-Weed Tonic Is q gentle stimulant
and Alternative; the alkali Of which IL is COM
posed mixes with the food and prevents souring.
1t assists the digestion by toning up the mach
TO healthy condition, so that the food and the
Pulmonic syrup will make good blood; then tho
lungs heal and the patient will surely get we'll If
care is taken TO prevent fresh cold.
All who wish to consult DIR. Sehenck, either
personally by letter, do so at his principal
Office corner Of Sixth and Arch streets, PhIladel-
pEIa, every Monday.
ScheIck's medicines are sold BY all druggists
throughout the country.
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Milliken's.
THE COURTS.

II YOU wish firstclsss board, with or without
rooms we would recommend you 10 the above.
named house. Everything is neat and orderly.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05

Some simple folks in West Boylston, Mass,
have just been "done" in a very contemplate
way. Two Welldressed scsmps found out the
deaf people in town, and then proposed to cure
them for fr m $50 to 800 each, according TO their
ment. Some paid from SO to so down, and were
OInamented with q wire cUntrivance which came
over the top Of the head and behind the ears and
which they were to wear four hours a day for
eight weeks, as 1t would keep mp current of cleo
tricity that would ultimately restore the functions
OF bearing entirely. TIE sWindleTs, of course,
have gone, but some Of the dupes are still wear.
lag their foolish head gear.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
Marriage Licens IS.

The following marriage licenses were granted
on Saturday:
Eteine Fournim AID Margaret King Charles
Matthias WeTle and Margaret Christina Geier.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05
RuEkYKY End sMAsR-UP.

a Nan and bis Dug Ter IlE0Wn from a
Carnage.
Yesterday afternoon, while Mr.. Frederick Hiden
was out riding with his daughter, and when near
the corner of Eighth and Boundary streets, the
horse became frightened and ran away. Turning
the corner Of Ninth street in his wild career, the
carriage was upset, throwing the occupants out
MT Hiden was taken int the residence of DR.
Hprmer. 1879 Ninth street, and medical assistance
rendered after which he was removed to his home
The daughter was more fortunate than her father
and escaped uninjUred.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-05

Lord Chief Justice Coekburn's charge to the
Jury in the Tichborne case is published. 1t is
about the same length as Gibbons ''History Of
the Decline and Fall.
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RCCKPCRT, SPENCER Co., IND, Feb. l, 1871.
Dr. r. Y. Pierce. Buffalo, ", Y:
About two years ago was at1icted with DIS
ease of the heart, which at times created pres
sure around it, almost causing suifocatlOn. saw
an advertisement of your Golden Medical Dis
covery recommending the same as cure Tor dis
ease Of the heart. l then bought half dozen
bottles Of it, and alter using three bottles was
entirely relieved and am now enjoying good
health.
Gratefully yours, NITUs hILLiAN'
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VITUs KILLIAN
rAKEcARE OF YouR HALuABLES

TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES'
Gan and examine the fire and burglsr-proof
vaults of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, Tor safe
keeping Of securities, jewels, silVerWarel or other
vaiuables. Rents, from ten to sixty dollars per
anuum according TO size. No business man can
AFFORD TO do without them.
Taxi 1paraasl0 from the ChtcdGo and Boston J8rs
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Police court-JudRe SMELL.

In this court on Saturday Lewis DoIIVer Wa
fined s. for throwing stones in the street. Bird
get Kelley and Sarah Riley; fined 81 each Tor
profanity. Anna Humphrey; fined IS for being
loud and boisterous. Harriet McCafrey; hned
SO for disorderly conduct in Georgetown. Rob
ert Payne, GeorRe Givers and August Leitz,
boys; fined IS each for disorderly conduct on
street, IN front OF Thornton Smiths residence.
Hugh StrideT; forfeited s5 for eursing. Willis,
threats Of personal violence on Edward Williams
klOO bonds To Keep the peace. Henry Todd and
Farquier Daniel, afirsy; % each. H. Charles
Brown, stealing pine plank; $40 or thirty days.
Richmond hghtfoot, assault and battery on
James Smith, striking Smith on the head with q
loaded whip: $50 or sixty days. Henry Waters,
sssaulting Ofieer SaffelI; $40. James Waters
assault and robbery Of ~ from Moses Mumford
grand jury.