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National Republican., 1875-07-15
CAMP MEETING.
The Colored Methodists

On the 3Oth Of this month the Washington camp
meeting Of the Methodist Episcopal Church (coI-
Ured) will commence in Minnix's grove, about
three hundred yards from Muirkirk Station, on
the Washington branch Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, about fifteen miles from this city,
and It is expected to be one of the largest camps
ever held in this section. 1t will be under the
supervision Of the Rev. N. NJ. Carroll, p. Z. of
Washington district, and Asbury, EbeneZer, Mt.
Zion and other oolered Churches OF The District
will be represented, and numerous families are
expected from Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick,
Alexandria and other points. Arrangements have
heen made with the railroad by which fifteen
trains from the city and Baltimore will stop at
the station during the camp, and the fare (round
trip) will be seventy cents from this city, and
ninety cents from Baltimore. The dedication Of
the ground will take place at 1880 o'clock on
Friday, 3oth instant. The committee are max
meeting,
National Republican., 1875-07-15
DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT.
Two Notorious charsetsrs Arrested

Yesterday Afternoon, between ! and 2 O'Clock,
Oficer Hobbs, of the First precinct while patrol
ing through Louise alley, saw Lemuel Morris
white, who was wanted to answer the charge Of
disorderly conduct and exposing his person. The
policeman was about laying hands on him when
he gave sudden dodge, sluded the ofhcsr, and
started to make his escape. The patrolman fol-
lowed fin pursuit, and was gaining on the man,
when he turned round and threw stone, which
caromed on the ofhcer's leg and checked his speed
He continued the chase, however, caught the 70 an,
and took him to the station house. While on the
way he made q second attempt TO strike the oficer
with stone, but failed to accomplish hIs purpose
He is a desperate and notorious character, and
should not be permitted to circulate in q respect
able community. Later In the day the game on
Ger arrested W. H. Grunser, pal Of Morris, who
is also held TO answer the charge Of disordcrly
conduct,
National Republican., 1875-07-15
LOST IN A BoTToMLEss PIT.
The Story Told by Gingham Bonnet-Tsr'
ribls Fate Of Mother and her Child.

[From the San Francisco Bulletin.l
In Boggs county, on the road leading from Mar
shallville to Fruwich, Georgia, and ten miles
from the former town, resides q welLtodo farmer
named Myrup.
His smiable and loving wife, early after break
fast, had taken her infant child, about nineteen
months old, into her arms and had gone forth In
search of a fine and favorite milch COW, that had
for the first time failed to come home the previous
evening.
On coming home from the field to his dinner,
Mr.. Myrup learned that his wife and sweet little
prattler had not made their appearance. Almost
frantic with fear and excitement for their safety
knowing that very large bear had been seen in
the swamp near by only few days before, he put
ALI the hired men Of the place followed, and each
taking a different direction, the whole country
was ransscked for several miles around. The
neighbors, also, as the sad news reached them,
The sun was Just sinking behind the western
hills, when, as the miserable husband was re.
his spring, and he was still anxously, but almost
hopelessly, looking In every direction, while
passing along he descried in patch Of luxuriaut
piece Of gingham. He stood horrihed and mo-
tiOnless for q moment or two, and his heart al
most stopped pulsation as the thought rushed
might be his lvife's bonnet, and that both she
and his darling boy might be buried in the
iathomless qusgmires over the centre Of which
lay this relic.
Approaching to within q safe distance Of this
miry pit, he discovered the grass turned down.
ward and the surface Of the slough broken and
depressed, showing that some living body had
fallen in and been struggling greatly TO get out.
Very soon one Of the neighbors and two Of the
TO the depth Of his arm in the mire, but found
no traces Of the unfortunate ones. A pole,twely
Or fifteen ,I feet long was va, now 0btainsd and sent
be felt nor the bottom touched. Another rod,
longer than the hrst was then fastened TO Il, and
like examination was made with q like result.
ANY further attempt to recover the dead bodies
was, therefore, deemed useless. 1t was accord.
ingly decided to desist, and the party, which had
by this time increased to thirty-ve or forty per-
sons all set out for their respective homes just at
nightfall.
The quagmire had been known to all the occu.
pants Of the farm from its earliest settlement but
never till then was any conception formed Of its
immense depth. Full thirty feet of C had been
sounded, yet Its lowest part II any Il has, s still
to be ascertained. The mean diameter Of the pit
proper, for some fifteen feet down, is about three
and q half feet.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Mrs.. Johnson's Chastity.

In the report Of the court proceedings in THE
national REPUBLICAE OF yesterday mention
was made Of the divorce Of VIM. Q. johnson
from his wife Virginia As the lady seems
anxious about her reputation the following letter
from the attorney for her husband is Published:
WAsHINGToN, July II, 1876.
Mrs.. FiryiHiG Johnson
MADAM: 1t is due to you to say that there was
no evidence whatever in the suit of VIM. @.
johnson against you for divorce that in any
way tmpe8cbed your chastity. The divorce was
granted solely on the ground Of desertiOn, which
was admitted BY you and your counsel and the
plaintiff did not venture to attempt 70 support
his fnsinustiOns against your character by any
proof Respectfully, FRANCIS MILLER
National Republican., 1875-07-15
CITIZENS PRoTECTIVK UNION.
Suits for Damages to be Entered-Prospsctive
Legal Contest.


The Citizens Protective Association, Of South
Washington, held called meeting last night ct
Island hall Mr.. }. L. KidWelI, president, in the
chair.
Mr.. George W. Goodall, from the committee
appointed to consult counsel in regard to securing
damages from the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road Company, reported that they had visited
Messrs. A. Il. Riddle, R. T. Merrick and b. I.
Butler to the requisite retaining fee for their
services and found that IL would require $500 to
secure these gentlemen as attorneys for the asso-
citation. The lawyers are Of the opinion that the
citizens can wn and they are willing to join with
them, either singly or unitedly, and would claim
twenty per cent. on the individual damages OBJ
taiped.
A letter was received from Or. James E. Nor
gan regretting his inability to be present, and
stating that as chairman Of the committee to
confer with the president and officials of the Bal
tImore and Potomac Railroad Company, he had
received 10 further communication from that
source, and was Of the opinion that no concession
could be expected by the citizens from tnat cor
poration.
The report was received, and 1t was decided to
raise the necessary funds to retain the counsel
by levying an assessment on the property holders
interested in the suits. The executive committee
wa requested TO push their collections more rap
idly, and report at the next meeting the amount
Of funds in their possession.
The committee was discharged, and a vote Of
thanks rendered them for the services they had
rendered. The meeting then adjourned.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
9rtiu WaEhinptor.

In q notice Of Ohio artists in Washington the
correspondent Of the Cincinnati COraerciaI de-
votes the following handsome paragraph to an
appreciation of Mr.. Witt:
81 MI Witt. formerly Of Columbus has q studio
here, and has his hands full. He ranks with the
most successful Of our landscape and portrait
painters. His portrait OF Charles Sumner has
been pronounced the very best counterfeit Of that
great statesman in existence. His two last works
are portraits OF Assistant Secretary Cowen and
Richard II. Mccormick late Delegate from ART
zona, and who, It will be remembered married.
Senator Thurman's youngest daughter His
landscape and marine views have attracted unit
Yerssl Edmiration and ready purchasers, One Of
his recent efforts, lovely autunnaI scene in the
Rlleghanies, was painted to order for Justice
SWayne. Mr. Witt is still young man and cer
tsinly has brilliant future in store for lin.
" hfle you are looking at one Of his landscapes
you regret that he wastes any time on portraits
and, as you study his portraits, you think II a
great shame that he should ever divert his tai
ents 70 the painting Of anything elsen
National Republican., 1875-07-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Dog lost.
Farm wanted.
Board wanted.
Wagons wanted.
Proposals for iron.
Proposals for fuel.
Pure cream for sale.
Refrigerators at cost.
Summer residence for rent.
Summer resort at West End.
Desirable building lot for sale.
Removal of J. ]. Gleason & Co.
Notice of letters of administration.
Sale Of furniture BY W. L. Wall Co.
Colds hygeian heater at II. /. Gregory's.
Land in Missouri for sale BY ]. T. X. Plant.
Large lot of furniture for sale by Duncsnson
Bros.
Young.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
REFORM SCHOOL.
Meeting of the Trustees-Transaetion of Busi-

Meeting Of the Trustees-Transaetion of Busi-
ness.
The board of trustees Of the Reform School met
last evening at Mount Lincoln in special session,
the regular meeting on the first Monday Of the
month having been passed over on account Of
number Of the members being out Of the city cele-
brating the nations birthday. There were pres
ent Messrs. Bailey, BurcheIl, Willard and Car
penter. The superintendent, Mr. Howe, recon-
mended the discharge OF two boys on account Of
merit. The board concurred. The superintendent
presented his regular monthly statement, which
was referred to the finance committee, as usual.
A letter was received from DR.. Tindall, inclosIng
the opinion Of Attorney Stanton that the taxes
assessed on the farm now rented by the school
could not be abated. Mr.. Willard was appointed
a committee OF one to wait on the tax collector TO
adjust the matter. On motion, the treasurer was
authorized to indorse q note now held by the
school. A communication was received from
Gray & EOyes, estimating the cost Of q new pres
sure pipe from the engine to the school building.
Referred to the building committee. The board
here decided TO change the visiting hours from 2
TO 4 O'Clock the hrst Wednesday In each month.
On motion, the board adjourned.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Criminal court-Judgs MacArthu,
FIRE.
Six Thousand Dollars Damage.

About $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon an alarm
Of fire was turned In from box IS, situated at the
corner Of Twentieth and NJ streets northwest 1t
proved to be on the premises Of Henry A. Linger
Bros msttrass factory. The building was
stored with q large quantity Of innsmmable ma
terial, and, as the flames had made good head
way, when the aid Of the fire department was
called 1t was impossible to save either building or
stock. The fire was caused by the overheating Of
a hacking machine. The loss on the stock is es-
t!mated at 5000 and on the building the same
amount, partially covered by an insurance Of
$1,000 The members of the Arm say that they
will not lose over fortyeight hours, as they intend
to lind new quarters Immediately.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
From the Army to the Bank.

Col. Fred. d. Grant has laid aside the muni-
tions of war and is now taking an active part In
the banking business, in connection with Mr..
John Sherman, jr., under the firm name Of Sher-
man Grant. The house is Of recent birth, ope-
rations having been commenced only three months
since; but the gain and increase Of business has
been SO rapid that not only was the Colonel sur
prised on his return at the extent Of It, but Mr..
Sherman, who has watched Its steady growth
with great interest, finds unexpected encourage
ment in contemplating the magnificent proper
tiors which the business has assumed thus early
in Its history. The house is established on sound
basis-wealth experience and o careful and accu-
rate clerical force 1t lacks none Of the facilities
for conducting the most extensive banking opera
tions, and the high character OF the gentlemen
engaged IN It Will bring large custom and heavy
deDOsits
National Republican., 1875-07-15
IMPROVEMENTS.
Permits TO Build.

The following permits were issued yesterday
from the office Of Inspector Plowmsn: Thomas
Green, twO-story brick dwelling, II by 80 feet,
east side TEenty-seventh street. between and K
streets northwest; 4, 900. ]. p Childs, brick
stable, north side Of Virginia avenue, between
Fifth and Sixth streets southeast; $500. Mary
Morgan, two-story frame dwelling, south side
of T street, between Twenty -ffth and Twenty
sixth streets northwest; $500 John Francis Bore
man. q frame dwelling, north side Of Scott street,
(jeorRetoTp, between Cation and Valley streets;
$500 James Towle convert church buildlng,
south side OF Massachusetts ID avenue, between
Ninth and Tenth streets northwest, into two
dwelling houses, &c: 5000. w. A. Hartman, q
tvo-story brick dwelling. south side Of @ street,
between Second and Third streets northwest;
s2aO
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Off for Albany.

Last evening Captain Crocker, with Deputies
Robert Strong and Hackney, Started to Albany
in charge OF the following prisoners: Thomas
Higgins, burglary and larceny, three years; Geo.
Price and James Young, for resisting police Off.
GERS, one year; John Smith, burglary and lar
ceny. three years: George Lewis, robbery. three
years: Thomas Higgs, burglary, three years:
Charles Thornton, assault with intent TO kill,
three years: Charles Grandson, assault with In
tent to Kill, i've Years.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Base Ball.

Those who enjoy witnessing tine ball tossing
should not fail to prolt by the chance given them
TO see the game this afternoon between the Ex-
celsioTs and Nationals, the representative clubs
of baltimore and Washington. To the curious
IL may not be ont Of place TO say also that those
who will attend will have an opportunity of see-
ing the only one-armed ball-player In the country
the pitcher Of the EXcelsiOTs, and who pitches
bats, and fields in a manner that will astonish
these who think # necessary to have the full CON-
plement Of arms In order to play ball we'll The
and it is hoped that numbers of them will give
1.-The boys their gracious presence. See adTer-
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Raal Estate Sales.

Mr Andrew b. CoyIe, real estate broker, yes
terdsy afternoon sold valuable property near the
Navy Yard on account Of the Government. MIR
Dowling was the auctioneer, with Mr.. Lstimer as
salesman.
Thomas Downing, auctiOneer, sold yesterday
afternoon, for J. !. Dermody, trustee, lot %, in
White, Carusi and Msttingly's subdivision Of
square 5l5 situated On New York avenue between
Fourth and Fifth streets northwest, improved by
brick dwelling, to Mrs ID. W. Martin for a, $50.
Also Tor Andrew H. Doyle, real estate broker, lot
], in Square SIS, being No 1913 street southeast,
to H. Z. Hall, for 500.
- Messrs- DuncaDson Bros auctioneers sold YES
terday Tor uoson j. Gull and Florian Hitz, trus-
tees lot 81 in square "a situated on Tenth street
southeast, between B and &, and improved by =
tWo-story brick house, with stOre-room and back
building attached. 70 PhLlip Erh. for I.4lO
National Republican., 1875-07-15
REPUBLIcANIsM.
Strict Adherence to Principles vindioated-
Condition of the South.

Especial 0orrespons enee OF National Republican. J
CHARLESTON, s. c., July l, 1876.
take great pleasure in acknowledging
that left Washington, d. O., on the morning Of
the 18th ultimo, with malice toward mono and
charity for all men, but feeling that you, as pub
lie journalist, in your devotion to maintain and
preserve the Republican party by your advice,
regarding IT, as 1t truly is the only party through
which the colored mans safety is secured him, op
portunity for his advancement offered him, and
the prosperity Of the country kept in tact, were
sometimes honestly too strong In language in do
manding strict adherence TO duty % Republi-
cans and careful watch for misrepresentation,
] now confess, through observation and expe-
rienee, short though II may be, that you are no,
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Oyster and Fruit Packing.

The subject Of originating fruit and oyster
packing establishment III this city, which has re-
Gently been sgitated, has resulted in an agree
ment among a number Of prominent merchants to
hold q meeting at an early day for the purpose Of
insugurating measures for . stock company.
Among those who have signed the call are Bar
bour Hamilton, Beall & Baker, Hall Hume,
Browning & Middleton, ]. H. Semmes & Co., N.
W. Burchell, Z. E. White, and about twenty
other firms Of equal prominence.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
spseial rsrm-Judse wylie.

af small cases on appeal from justices Of the peace.
The iury in this court will be discharged on
Friday next subject to recall on the zSd INST 70
try one case.
Special Term-Judge Wylie.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Flemming vs.. McNair. The case was submit
ted 10 the court and held under advtsement.
Waters Vs. Waters. Order directing the pay
ment Of q specific sum.
Densure VS. sheldon. Decree dischargtng re-
straining order, and dismissing bill.
Bank Of Washington vs.. Carroll. Case submit
ted to the court on the papers, .,s, =,
Edwards VS.. Clark. Order for ratincaton oil
stOipP VS.. StOlpp. Order of reference to aud
Freedman's Savings Bank vs.. Metropolitan
Paving Company. Decree for the payment OF
GOf vs.. GoH. Order for taking proof before
Examiner Larner.
tinued by Mr. Davidge and Mr.. Merrick. The
latter did not conclude Adjourned.
Criminal Court-Judge Macarthur.
This SQUIRT was engaged as follows yesterd"y:
Armstead Holmes was sent to jail for one month
Thomas Walden, John Lawson and Thomas
Brooks were acquitted Of larceny.
Thomas Leggfns was convicted OF burglary and
larceny, and sentenced to the pen1tentiary for
three years.
John Smith and Frank Warren were convicted
Of assault with intent to kill Caroline Smith. Sen
tence was deferred.
Martin Mari was acquitted Of assault with in.
tent to kill.
VIM Smith was convicted of larceny, and SEN
tenccd to jail for two months. Adjourned.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
The WAYS of WedIock.

The following marriage licenses were issued
yesterday: John H. Walker and Mary G. Herr;
John a. Gunnell and Maria Farron; Zachariah
Brown and Rosa Briscoe; U. E. Jackson and T. a.
Thompson
SORRY.
Della Wall, nee Suddeth, sought yesterday the
aid Of Judge Wylie to loose her from the matri.
mOnial knot with Ambrose Wall, which was tied
in June, 1867, by the Rev, James Governs, at the
Cathedral, in Baltimore. She sets forth that she
has obtained employment at the Government
ONCE here, at $40 per month, but that he has
gotten from her by threats and persuasion the
greater portion Of her earnings, using such out
IsReOus methods 70 do so that she was compelled
on the 9Th instant to change her boarding house;
that thereupon he got into her room broke open
her trunk, and tore up her clothing She also
accuses him Of constant drunkenness. The case
RiIl not be heard until Ocfoher naxt
National Republican., 1875-07-15
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
DEER PARK, MARYL AND.
POETIC DESCRIPTION OF THE PLACE.
sonE VISITORS AND THEIR PLEASURES
REPUBLIcAhIsM IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Strict Adherence I'm Practice to the
Principles OF the Party Advocated
Anew words About Political As.
sessments. and who Should Pay
Them-Those Who Shake
the Trees Should En-.
Joy the Fruit.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
CITY ITEMS.
IT Is NO wosDER


that invslids lose faith IN sll specifics, when 30
lNany worthless medicines are advertised for the
cure OF various diseases; but which when, tried,
are found wanting" We have yet To learn,
however, OF the first failure Of DR.. Wistar's Bal:
sam OF Wild Cherry to cure coughs, colds and
pulmonary disease. Fifty cents and 81 oottle;
large bottles much the cheaper.
BUTTER DEMoRALIzEDl
Best Virginia roll only 80 cents per pound;
choicest Frederick County Creamery roll only IS
ceuts per pound, at
BRAY Co.'s,
ia Center Market and lO9 N. L. Market.
invested n Stocks and Gold pays 100 per eent. Q
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge B. o.,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New YORK
THURsTor's IVORY PKARL. TOOTH PowDR
used daily viii keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-Five and hfty cents per bottle.
JoUvRN'e INoDoRoUs KID-GLovH CLHANzR
viii renovate soiled gloves thoroughly End
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THonPsoN's PoMADR OPTIMK is equal 70 the
best French, and but half the price. Twenty-Five
and hfty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTHRHINa PLAsTKRs are sthe
very best All sold By druRRists.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
PREPARED BY
H. r. STEVENS, Boston. Mass.

WHAT Is VEGETIEE? It Is q compound ex-
tracted from barks roots and herbs. 1t Is Nature
Remedy. Il Is perfectly harmless from any bad eff
feet upon the system. tits nourshing aud strength
ening. 1t acts directly upon the blood. 1t qulets
the nervous system. 1t gives you good sweet sleep
niEht. 1t is great panacea for our aged fathers
and mothers; for 1t gives them strength, quiets
their nerves, and gives them Natures sweet sleep
as has been proved by many an aged person. II Is
for our children. 1t has relieved and cured thou
sands. 1t is very pleasant to take; every child
likes it. 1t relieves and cures all diseases orgnat-
Ing from impure blood. Try the VEG ErINE. Give
ii fair trial for your complaints; then You will
say to your friend. neighbor and acquaintance,
TRY 1t; 1t has cured me.n
National Republican., 1875-07-15
n. Goldstein,

Gil Pennsylvania avenue, under Metropolitan no.
tel fs selling the Flor de Alma Reina Victoria
cigars at 90 per lOO 10 cents each superior to any
l5-cent cigar sold in this city,
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Aociasnt "a an omosr.

About O'Clock last evening as ofioer Reese, Of
the Second precinct, appeared at the station to
report of duty. and was removing his revolver
from the holster, It accidentally exploded, shat
terfng the thumb of his left hand and sending
the ball through the palm of the hand. The
wounds, which were dressed by DIR. Elliot are not
dangerous, but very painful.
GOODS AT ANY PRICE rather than carry TO our
new house, corner Of Seventh and streets
EIsEMAN BRos
sos Seventh street, near L.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Delicious.

Palmer's Cincinnati Lion lager is the finest beer
in the city. For sale BY dealers for family use at
sl.2O per dozen, pint bottles.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Figaro Cigars,

IS per 100, q per bundle; You Bet cigar IS per
100, rs cents per bundle, at NJ. 9oldstein's, Gil
Pennsylvania avenue. Try them.
BARGAINS in Summer Goods before removing
to Seventh and Z streets.
EIsKMAN Bros,
5os Seventh street, near Z
National Republican., 1875-07-15
Auction Sales To-day.

By B. Il. H.Warner:
At O'Clock, valuable improved real estate on
n street northwest, between Ninth and Tenth
streets.
At $50 o'clock, valuable building lots in square
numbered 55T.
By Thomas Dovling:
At o'clock, unimproved property near the
arsenal.
At O'Clock, very desirable frame dwelling
house and lot on L street northwest.
By Duncanson Bros:
At O'Clock, sale Of hay scales.
By H. F. Zimmerman Son:
AT O'Clock, valuable improved real estate on
the north side of Maryland avenue, between
Tenth and Eleventh streets southwest.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
S1.00.

S1O0.
One dollar children's lined suits
FORMER PRICE q.
A. SAKs Co,
3l6 Seventh street
WILL REMOVE within ten days to our new store
southeast corner Of Seventh and streets.
EIsEMAS Bros,
sos Seventh street, near Z.
National Republican., 1875-07-15
THE COURTS.
Circuit court-yudgs Humphreys.

This court was engaged yesterday in the trial
Of small cases on appeal from justices Of the
The Jury in this court will be discharged on
Friday next, subject to recall on the zSd INST 70
trv ona nase. .
National Republican., 1875-07-15

yFGETINE for the complaints for which It is re-
con mended. is having larger sale throughout the
Unit States than any other one medicine. Why ?
VkGETISE WILL CURE THESE COMPLAINTS.