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National Republican., 1875-12-04
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The National Theatre
Notwithstanding the inclemsnt weather, Mr..
Mccullough had . splendid house 10 witness his
mastery acting Of ssOardinal Richelieu." In the
willy, bold aud defiant phases Of the character he
was grand. andin point Of finish and conception,
he is not excelled by any living actor.
This afternoon at the matinee Mr.. Mccullough
viii play .Hamlet.n It would be difiicult to con-
ceiye anything inner, and he Is well worthy Of the
praise he has received frem the press, and OF the
applause with which he Is nightly greeted.
"Macbeth,n p which is doubtless the grsndest pre-.
duction OF the dramatic bard, will be performed
tonight. Mr.. Mccullough is q man Of great
force OF perception and conception, whose nature
ts study and whose study Is to hold the mirror up
TO nature. His performance Of the Thane OF
Cavdor will undoubtedly compare favorably
with his other Shskspearfan roles. The tragedy
will be we'll acted throughout Locke's beaud-
full music will be sung by accomplished vocalists.
On Monday the "Gladiatornwin be produced,
with new scenery and effects, Mr.. Mccullough
enacting Spartacus. Mr.. Aldrich, Miss Lille
Glover and Mr.. flanagan &c, ,villrender able sup
port.
National Republican., 1875-12-04
RECORD or FrRK.

BANGOR, NE, Dec. 3.-The residence OF Thar
ter shaw, at vsnceboro', was destroyed By are
tonight Loss, 10000; no Insurance.
LEWISTON, NE, Dec. a-A IRE which broke
out in the dye-hcuse or the Bates mill last night
did damage roughly estimated at $4,000
CINCINNATI, Dec. s-This horning a building
In the rear Oft the Methodist Book Concern caught
IRE IN the fourth story. and was soon completely
gutted. The total loss is estimated at go 000-
By the fire. here thfs morning "a the rezr Of
the Methodist book bureeu. Mr.. Fletcher loses
<25o oo0 on building; Donaldson & Co, iithoe,gpt-
crs Iosc $4,000. and several ooeups1ts sufisr In
smaller snountz.
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A.So1HFR COAL on. AccIpENT.
HOTEL ARRIVALS in Card Basket.
coLoRED SCHOOLS
Second DiItrict-PupiI., R,e.p,ion

Second District-Pupils' Reception.
notwithstanding the inclenency Of the weather.
fhe large hall in the John T. Cook school buIld'
ing was con.ortably filed last night BY the
parents and friends OF pupils attending Primary
No. 4, 1lrs. A. Warriek, teacher, for the purpose
pf lstenipK to the music and rhetorical exercises
prepared By the scholars The latter, with juye-
nile zeal entered into full spirit snd made the oc
G11I0n not only one Of interest but added BY theiy
deportment and exeTcises in general another
lfurol 20 their school record The seIectIous wera
in excellent taste, being short, crisp and amusInr
not the least among them being the sTEo Men,
ntArmE.D from the opera OF doctor OF Alcap-
fafR,r which was admirably performed By the
jursniles. The singing of the Amateur Glee Club
was mrc1 admired and contributed quite largely
te the pleasures OF the evening The club is com.
posed Of young gentlemsD. residents OF this city,
and endeavoring 10 advance the standard OF mus !.
cal sxcslence and, judging from their efforts lass
night. are fully deserving Of success. The D sno
nccoE pauImant Of Mrs. Boston won general ad--
nlratloD, being distinRuishahle for accuracy and
9ellcacy Of touch. The receptions IN the schools
Niu continue throughout the winter. The next
nfu be given on Friday evening next by the
IupflBof Primary No. s. MifB Mary Nalle, te . ;hef
and dlIectress ~ the John +. Cook bulldilg 20
- followed BY Grammar NO. i; Stevens building
His Alice n. Parke, te ,cher aud directress
Tu Card Bdskef Is iuii Of society clrds.
National Republican., 1875-12-04

NEW ADVERTISEHENTs.
House on p street Torrent.
Room and board on II street.
Vegetine, sold BY all druggists.
Three-story brick house for rent.
Notice to Grand Army members.
Services at the Unitarian church
Opening Of the New York house,
Parlors on Eighth street for rent.
Furnished apartments on street.
Two large room In "Vernon Row."
Elegant rooms on II street for rent.
Carriages at Wash. Nailor's stables.
Front room, on second hoor, for rent.
Universallst service at Tsllmadge hall.
Employment wanted by stenographers.
Services at st PAul's Lutheran church.
Three small houses onN street for rent.
Once rooms In Plants building for rent.
Suite OF nicely furnished rooms on street.
Sale Of hne oil pointings by Duncanson Bros.
Matinee at the National Theatre this after.
noon.
Services at Mount Vernon place N. E. church
south.
Capitol Hill real estate for sale by Downmau &
Green.
Opening of . lot of millinery by Miss NJ. A.
Baker.
Fourth quarterly meeting d Mt. Vernon Place
church.
Valuable property or street for sale by B H.
Warner.
Handsomely furnished rooms on Pennsylvania
avenue east.
Sale Of real estate on Pennsylvania avenue
east, Dy E ]. Sweet.
Furnished house, corner Of Fourteenth street
and MASSACHUSETTS avenue, for rent.
National Republican., 1875-12-04
Coal Oil pidIt.

THURSDAY evening about o'clock Mics
Psdgett, Q daughter OF Mr.. Mace Padgett Of
Uniontown, finding that the oil was getting
rather low in q lamp at her fathers residence,
mace preparations to fill it. She eomrhene ID by
procuring can Of oil, then removed the top.
the wick remaining lighted, and began TO p9ur in
the fluid. At the table where the lamp was be.
ing hlled'sat Mr.. Psdgett and near him was one Of
his children, about three years old. When the
lamp was about half filed, the light from the
wick, by some means, was communicated to the
oil, and an explosion followed covering the right
arm Of Mr.. PAdgett and the body OF The child
Win the burning fluid. In the excitement some
person threw o quantity Of water on the cbtId and
nearly drowned Il. A few moments affer tha A.
eident Drf J. W. Little and q. w Fisher arrived
at the house, and upon examination, found that
The child was severely injured and the rIRht avn
% Mr.. Padgett was badly burned. The physI.
clans dressed the burns, and at q late hour last
night the victims Of this sad accident were doing
a. well IS could be expected, but It is feared the
ehad VIII die.
A.SoTHER COAL or. ACCIDENT.
Another accident resulting from the use OF coal
OIL occurred last evening. While Mrs Nathaniel
OlaEs,t, residing on Jackson street, UnisntoIn
uai hlling lighted lamp, II exploded, and her
ll.yle thTee-year old daughter Minnie was se-
verely burned. DIR. Fisher was summoned and
relieved the infant sufferer.
National Republican., 1875-12-04
VEGETINE.
AS1A 1xN6.
VEGETINE
Purifies the Blood, Renovates and Inyig-
crates the Whole System.
ITS MEDICAL PROPERTIES IRE
ALTERNATIVE, TONIC. SOLVENT AND
DIURETIC.

Vegetlne Is made exclusively from the juices Of
carefully-selected barks, roots and herbs, and so
strongly concentrated tnat IL Will eectually erad-
cate from the system every faint OF Scr0fula,
sersfulous Humor, Tumors, Cancer, Cancerous
Humor, Erysfpelas, Salt Rheum, syphilittc Dis
eases, Canker, Fsintness at the Stomach, and all
diseases that arise from impure blood. sclatica,
Innxmmstory and Chronic Rheumatism. Neural
ga. Gout and Spinal complaints, only be effe,-
tuAlly cured through the bloo5.
For Ulcers and Lruptive Diseases Of the Skin,
Prttules, Pimples, Bitches, Boils. Tetter, scald
head and hingworm, VEGEriNE has never failed TO
effect permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy, Female Weakness. Leucorrhtea, arising
from internal liberation, and uterine diseases and
general debility, VEGETINE acts directly upon "a
causes or these complaints. 1t invigorafes and
strenethens the whole system, acls upon the
tive organs, allAys Inflammation, curea liberation
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habitual Costiveness,
Palpttation OF the Heart. Headache, Piles, Ner-
yousness and general prostratlon Of the nervous
system, no medicine has ever given such perfect
satisfaction as the VEGETINE. 1t purides the
blood, clesnses all of the organs and possesses a.
Controlling power over the nervous system:
. he remarkable cures effected by vEGETINE have
induced many physicians and apothecartss wnom
know 10 prescribe and use 1t In their own fAmi-
lies.
In fact, vIGETINE is the best remedy yet dIscsv-
cred for the diseaEes aud Is the only rei;ebIs
BLOOD YET placed before the public.
National Republican., 1875-12-04
Candidates for Offer.

under the House Of Representatives cannot
hope for success ulless they present respectable
appearance, and they elnnot better accomplish
this object than by dropping into the elegant
avenue. They are offering the most attractive
line OF ofEentlemen's dress goods OF the styles
and Of excellent workmanship. Their prices are
please ard draw custom should meet with the
suecets that the quality Of their goods deserve
They have the most complete and fashionable
stock In the eftv =
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ArrHABrr club parties in the Card Basket.
Tie Alcsr sion Church.

The new Church OF the Ascension will be opened
to-norroE and the first service celebrated. The
sermon at the morning service will be preached
by DR.. Elliott This church, which occupies one
Of the most prominent positions in the city-the
corner Of Twelfth street and Massachusetts, ave-
nue-is the most magnificent church south Of New
1ork, and its congregation deserve great credit
1or the completion Of the structure IN 50 short q
time, two years having hardly elapsed since the
work was commenced. The services Tomorrow
will be Of q most impressive character
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oPrIoIAN.
seifAdjusting gy.Gla,,e.,

StIt-huJusunx Eys-uIastef,
Patented, warranted for one year aot to break,
fran eless; manufactured and made to order War.
rsnted not to produce cancers as other Eyeglasses
do. 1t Goes not slip from your nose II you sweat
Come and see them and convince yourselves OF
this beautiful invention.
ISAAC AKExAHDRR.
1229 Pennsylvania avenue
Obtieian and Jcveler
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PREPARED BY
H. R. STEVENS, Boston. Mass.

WHAT IS vxGLIIxE? It is compound extracted
edy. 1t is perfectly harmless from any bad effect
upon the ystem. 1t Is nouIishiug and strength
ehing. facts directly upon the blood. II quiets
the nervous system. It gives you good, sweet
sletp at night. 1t Is great panacea for our aged
fathers and mothers; for IL gives them strength.
0uiets their nerves, and gives them Natures SWEET
sleep-as has been proved by many an aged person.
II Is the great Blood PurIher. 1t is . soothing
remedy for our children. 1t has relieved and
cured thousands. II s very pleasant to take; every
child likes IT,. 1t relieves and cures all diseases
Tine Give it a fair trial for your Complaints;
then you will say to your friend, nelgh6or AMI
aequsintance, ssTry 1t; It has cured me.h
vEGErISE, for the complaints for which Il Is re-
commended, l. having larger sale throughsut the
United States than any other one medicine. Why?
VKGETINE win cure these complaints.
Report from o Practical Chemist and
Apofhecary.
BOSTON, yau. 0, rs74.
DEAR SIN; This Il to certify that have sold at
retail 154K dozen Il, So bottle) OF your YEGETINE
since April Il, is7o and can truly say that Il nss
complaints for which Il Is recomnended that
ever sold. Scarcely day passes without some or
nv customers testifyug ~ ITS merits ON themselves
or their friends- am perfectly cognlzsnt OF sew
eral clsfs Of 9crofulous Tumors being cured by
VTGFTTNE alone in this vicinity.
- Al GILMAN
fs5 Broadway.
To n. r. Stevens; esq.
National Republican., 1875-12-04
CITY ITEMS.

TIE WAY "to minister TO q mind diseased" Is TO
take Peruvian Syrup, q protected solution OF the
protoxide OF iron, which gives strength and vigor
to the whole system restores the digestive organs
TO perfect health, thereby restoring the mind to
its natural yigor.
BRAuTIYuL GILT PARLoR PAPER,
10 and 20 cents, and nice window shades for SIX
cents and s1 each, ready made. Paper hung 81
the best vorkmep, at lowest prices, at Tubnan's.
HS Ninth street northwest.
THuEsToz's IvoRT PBAKL TOOTH PovDn
used daily VIII Keep the teeth clean. white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-nve and MY cents per bottle.
JoUvHr's 1HoDoRous KID-y}Lovl OLAANn
VIII renoyste soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THOMPSON PoMADE OPTIk1 10 equal to lhe
best French, and but half the prtcs Tgenty.1ye
and hfty cents per bottle.
WELLs SrRRneTHErIHa PLAsfzRs are the
very best ALI sold bv druggists.
National Republican., 1875-12-04

Auction sails. ro.dav.

BIZ DuncsnsoD Bros:
As 10 o'clock 1000 packages OF rsady.nsde
clothing.
By Wash. p. WifIiIns:
Alto o'eitek, household furniture, carpets, SC.
by B. II. Warner:
Washington county.
By Thss. Dou1fnr:
AZ 70 o'clock, new pianofurte, mirrors, farni-
Al l2 O'Clock. pair Of ffuIlblooded black mares,
top buggy. &e.
"A rEIEsD In reed is ffirrd indeed Such 0
friend Is Dr., Bulls Cough sirup. which should
be ~ svegv fsmiiy; t only costs Is cents b,ttle
eHa n. Esss5 many d2stor bill
National Republican., 1875-12-04
dences in Washington.

John X. French, SigtatArms, 1870 Pa av. west
Isaac Bafsett est Doorkeeper. Is Second st. N. E
Alfifon, VIM. B.. Iowa, Wofmley's hotel.
Cameron, Simon, Penn, Congressional hotel.
Chriytiancy, Isaac p, Mich $40 IndiaLRav N. W.
Cockrl, Francis NJ, NO., $50 Eighth 81. ". w.
Copklfpg, Roscoe, N. Y, Wormleyis hotel.
Copover, Simon B., Fla. Willard's hotel.
Edmunds, Geo. T., VT, 1911 Mass av.
Ferry. Thos- W.. Mich, National hotel.
FreiiDghrysen. T. T., N. J.. 1I3l 50. N. W.
Gordon, John b., Ga, cor. Gay and Congress stf,
Georgetown.
Hamilton, Morgan O.. Texas, Washington house.
Howe, Timothy o.. Wis, I70S I st. N. w.
Ingalls,, John J.. Kas, $50 X 81. N. W.
John ston, John W., Va, WiIlard's hotel.
Jones, Charles W.. Fla. AZ N. J. av. S. E.
Kelly, James h. Ore, 337 st. N. w.
Key, David M, TenD., imperial hotel.
McOreery, Thos. o., KY, Metropolitan hotel.
Mcdonald, Jos. T., Ind, Wtliard's hotel.
Msxey. Samuel B., Texas, Arlington hotel.
Mitchell. John H, Ure., 1907 ! o.. N. W.
Morrill,, j. s., Vt, cor, W ay. and 1lth ST. N. W.
Morton, Oliver p, Ind. Ebbitt house.
Paddock, Algernon D.. Neb.. 1Il2 L 81. N. W.
Patterson, John J., s. O., COS 18th ct. N. W.
Robertson, Thomas j., s. o., 1lol X Sc, NJ w.
Sargent, Aaron A.. CAL, 3os + 90. N. W.
Sherman, John, Ohio, 1873 sk N. W.
Stevenson, John w., Ky, Arlington hotel
Thurman, Allen G., Ohio, lol7 18th st. ". W.
Wallace, WIN. A., Penn, WflIard's hotel.
West, ]. r.. La. SIS 18th 81. N. w.
Window. Wm.. Minn., 13o East Capitol st.
Wright, Geo. g., lows. $40 ~ 80. N. w.
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Report from o Practical Chemist and
WOULD NOT BE WITHOUT
vEGETINE
FOR TEN TIMES ITS cosT.

The great beneft have received from the use of
vEGETfNE induces me TO give my testimony.in Its
vor. believe q 20 be mot only Of great value for
restoring the health, but preventive or dIsea
peculiar to the spring and simmer reasons.
would not be without Il for ten times It's cost.
EDWARD TtLDEH,
Attorney and General gent for Massachusetts, OF
the Crsfrsmen's . Life Assurance Company No. -
Sears building, Boston. Mass..
National Republican., 1875-12-04
GENERAL NEWS OF THE CITY
LocAHoN OF FlRE-ALARM KEYS

WHERE TO FIND THEN WHEN NEEDED
National Republican., 1875-12-04
Marriage Licenses.
NEW ApvERrIsEMEErs

Licenses to wed were issued yesterday to John
Jackson and Sarah Mahoney, John W w.Abernethy
and Lizzie ]. Robsrts.
National Republican., 1875-12-04
Tvsnt1-fiye Per Can't. ssv.a

By buying your boots and shoes at L. HsIlbrun's,
4e2 Seventh street, second door above d street
northwest. Mems stcut boots, 81, gents very
fine boots, IS; ladies' button boots. Sl.50; chill
dren's. button boots, 81; children's silysr.tos
1hoes, Scots; felt and rubber shoes. Sign OF Old
Woman In Shoe In Window
IHE reputation Of Ogden's ale and porter Is too
wen established to need comment, and since the
connection Of Mr.. Charles p. Gautier, who 90
ably represents the outdoor business, we can
safely aepena upon Ogden's brewings to become
the poPular beverage In this community. Send
Jour orders to Tnenty.ssventh and K streets
National Republican., 1875-12-04

rzsiiS sf essi Lo6n sDf Pis' is ss blsss 'es'ps'
aevs csr. l.alsas ss;nas ana N 5i:;s : siss.s
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VEgETHB is SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS.

nOLDEE HILL GOLDEN HILL.
GOLDEN HILL
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I'm caTd Baslfi 8 iuii o. IOeisiJ eiFdl.
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VEGErISE, for the complaints for which IL Is re-
l. having larger sale throughsut the
United States than any other one medicine. Why?
VEGETINE will cure these com mplalnts.
National Republican., 1875-12-04

ouues REQUIRE greater aDlltieS, and whose POSI-
tons entail vastly greater responsibilities receIv-
ing less. This state Of things encourages aud
sometimes leads to an unseemiy scramble for
these ofhces II the salaries at the smaller offices
are not excessive those Of the large cities are GER
tainly too low. ind postmasters as q class TO be
efncient, capable and attentive beyond my ex-
proportion to thsir duties. Gases are said 70 ex-
ist, however, where few or no duties are actually
performed by the postmaster. A Law compelling
more, 10 give their entire attention 70 the duties
Of their othce, or falling in this. to employ some
person to perform them at their own, and not at
doubtediy beneficial to the Service i have % ade
and shall continue TO make sobriety an indIs-
peniabie Ts9uisits IN every person within my con-
Ofhce ls q business Department, and should be
run on business principles
A DEFICIENCY WHICH WILL BE cHEERFuLLr
PAID.
The postal revenues have sympathized with
the prevalent depression In all branches OF trade
showing an increase over the previous year or
only LIS per cent, which 10 the smallest Increase
for many years, and which has induced me to be
very moderate in estimating the expected rev.
enues for the year ending June 60, 1871. Esti-
mates have been submitted which show an ex-
revives and expands. as II must. n We may Judge
the future BY the past, and II the laws In rela-
tion to compensation Of postmasters are modified
report, the deficiency for that year will be very
much less than the estimates. BAKING the esti-
mate Of the revenues At the smallest amount, and
Of the expenditures at the largest an increase il
shown in the percentage OF the deficiency Of cnly
1889 against q 66, which was me estimate OF the
percentage Of increase Of the deficiency OF last
ear ovefthat Of its predecessor.
A wide gap at the end Of q year between the re-
ceipts and expenditures, and on the wrong side Of
the ledger. 4 snyth.ng but a pleasant fac: for .
ness and economy In this Department this gap be-
tween expenditure and receipts can be gradually
vssp alS ~ se o1 ,n ~ eito-
cy, II must not be forgotten that In the sparsey.
settled portions Of the South and West the ex-
penditures for mall service must In mary instances
exceed the receipts two or three and sometimes
tenfold. II is desirable on all accounts that our
c3untry should be settled by lutoiilzent people,
JOY frequent and regular maiLcommunications
with the more nonulnrs sections. Probably there
jsnot tax eur rscfIs WIN nore chesziail5 b:sspss-
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The weather is Clear and warm this morning.
Wind south. Thermometer at7A. NJ, 81 deg.
Minimum temperature last night, 81 deg.
Special to the.stax.
PrrTsBURG, Dec. sl.-Riyer falling, 10 feet Z
inches. i
4 ahe julia No. ., from the Kanawha river,
arrived at tho Landing about noon to day, with
a fair trip. She viii be ready to return to-
morrow evening.
The Telegraph came in from Pomeroy, and
the + fleetwood from Huntington this morning,
and will reEaIn this evening.
The Wildwood goes to Maysville at noon,
and the Minnie to Aurora at 8 p. NJ. to-day.
The Andes brought good "trip from Pitts
burg yesterday. She is ADVERTISED to leave
again for Pittsburg at r. NJ. to day.
The Cons. Millar will depart for Memphis
punctuaIly tomorrow evening.
The General Lytle is the regular Louisville
packet this evening.
The Glasgow left for Evansville last evening
with a fair trip.
The q. b. Church will leave fol New Orleans
to morrow evening. She is receiving largely
OF freight and has a number Of passengers reg
fstered. and will have o good start
The Robert Mitchell is advertised to start for
New Orleans on Tuesday next
The Emma Graham will arrive here during
the day from Pittsburg and Wheeling, and is
announced TO return Tomorrow evening
The Mary Houston, for Cincinnati, left New
Orleans last evening with a good trip, com
The Andy Baum from Cincinnati, arrived
at Memphis yesterday at 3 r. NJ.
| The Golden Rnle, from Cincinnati, arrived
| at New Orleans last evening at Q O'Clock.
| The Nashville, from Tennessee river for Gin
| cinnati, reached Paducah last night
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year of excitement to the old gentleman.
In Dune, although not yetquite one hun
dred years old, he publicly celebrated
his centennial in Jersey City under the
Eauspices OF the Newark Conference,
presenting an interesting biographical
sketch, the summary OF his personal
recollections OF Methodism In America.
On Sunday, June u, he preached his
centennial sermon Ia the old. John-street
Church OF this cfGy. His first visit to
the church had been made in 1909, when
now Jersey City. in small row-boat,
summoning the terryman BY blowing a
fish-horn.
Father Boehm left Jersey City, where
he had been living, in the late summer,
and went to Richmond. He was taken
|.sick on Saturday. December IS. The
previous day he dined with number of
young Methodist elergymen, to whom he
made short but very impressive ad-
dress, following it, with q prayer. On
Sunday afternoon he spoke for the last
time, calling his daughter by name. Two
hours later he could not speak. The old
preachers Bible Is lying on his coffin.
1t was his habit TO read IL through at
least once each year. He flushed this
years reading about two weeks ago,
| and his mark is now on the frst page OF
the volume, showing that he was just
about to begin it anew. His cane, pre-
sented to him on his ninety-fourth birth
day, and the only one he ever carried,
stands leaning against the coffin. The
funeral will take place tomorrow, the
last day OF the year, at O'Clock.
! Father Boehm was to have gone to the
Centennial celebration at Philadelphia
next year, as the eniy eefitenariar
He was to have made two visits to the
Exhibition, and large picture of him
was to have been hung in one OF tht
halls.
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Remarkable Fatality.
LFrom the w ashington STAR. ]

Mr.. Chas. p. Harmon, wefl-knewn
young member OF the Washington bar,
died quite suddenly ON the 1st inst. of
pneumonia, after an Illness OF but two
days. His funeral took place from the
Mt. Vernon M. e. Church, South, of
which he was devoted member, on the
4lh inst, and his remains were inferred
in Alexandria. His sister Rebecca con-
tracted the disease at the funeral. and
she died on the 12th instant, and was
buried on the 14th. On the return of the
family MIR. Aaron Harmon, a younger
brother, was taken i'll. He was consid-
cred somewhat better during the early
part of last week, but a sudden change
took place, and he died on Thursday
last, and his funeral took place to-day
Thus in the short space OF four weeks
an aged widowed mother, who has her.
self been very Ill, has been deprived by
death Of two dutiful sons ard a devoted
daughter. But two children now re-
main-one a clerk in an Avenue house,
and the other engaged In business in
Charlottesville.