National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-06

Weather probabilities estimated at 1 a. m
For New England and the Middle Atlantic States,
generally clear and warmer weather during the
day, with increasing southeast TO southwest winds
and falling baromster, possibly followed by rain
during the night
Themometrie readings taken August 5, 1875, at
the Signal once: At q. m, 100; 7:35 a. m. no;
u m. 79o; P. M, 50; ass p. m, $50; p NJ T6o
il p. m, 40; maximum, $50; minimum, b7o.
Try the B. q. cigars. They are the best of all.
No courts were in session at the City Hall yes
terday.
Sherman & Grant, bankers-Highest price paid
for se5 bonds and auditors certificates.
Six per cent. paid on deposits, payable on de-
GAnd Special rates on time deposits J, Il.
II. u. Cooke, jr., l. Co., F street, near the
Treasury, do general banking business, and
buy and sell District securities, etc.
The Washington Pyramid and Psntomime Club
will give their exhibitions Monday and Wednss-
day evenings at the Schuetzen fest next week.
The supply Of eggs at Washington is increas
Ibe luxury OF chicken on the half shell" may be
obtained merely for q song.
TIE LIQUOR Dealers Association held its reg
1lar monthly meeting last night at Sengerbund
hall. President Russell occupied thelchsir. No
business OF Importance was transacted.
Mohun Bros, No. lOl5 Pennsylvania avenue.
have q new patent inkstsnd, which seems TO com
bne everything necessary for that useful article
in the counting room. 1t is called the "Euroid
Inkstard."
About two O'Clock yesterday morning someun-
beyond Good Hope, in the county, belonging to
". H. Walker, and the building was partially
destroyed.
Several youths amused themselves yesterday
afternoon In swimming in the fountain in armory
square. A mild course Of spanking wouldn't be
out of place for the boys the next time they try
their natatory exercises in public park.
The Fruit Growers excursion, exhibition and
basket picnic Will take place tomorrow (Satur-
day. on the steamer Mary Washington. The
boat leaves at 10 O'Clock a. m, returning at p.
N. Round trip so cents; children rs cents.
At a meeting Of the E-street Baptist church
W ednesday nIgnt call was made Tor Rev. q. W.
Samson, OF New York, to the pastOrate. Many
will remember DR.. Samson, who was formerly
pastor Of this church, and president of the Colum
bian University.
Says the Pittsburg Commercial: The WASH
ingtOn Chronicle, in an outburst OF true inward
ness, makes the profound observation that
INDUCED in q similar reflection while perusing
the columns Of that paper.
Mr.. Charles Hunt, messenger in the bureau Of
yards and docks, Navy Department who was
stricken with paralysis Wednesday afternoon.
died at his residence at 10 o'clock that night. He
had been in the Department nearly ttIy years.
and came from Massachusetts.
Sold by Thomas E. Waggsman, real estate
auctioneer Sig Seventh street, on Tuesday, Au-
gust g. at $50 p. m. to Arthur Small, for 81 TO0
house and lot No. 90g> Twenty second street, be-
tween Pennsylvania avenue and street north
west; lot % feet front, improved by two-story
brick house with hall and side alley.
The District Of Columbia Loan and Building
Association held their fifth monthly meeting at
the store Of g. NJ. Barker, e5q., $40 New York
REenue, Wednesday night; IS, 600 was sold at an
average premium of $40, and 800 additional
1eries. This young association has now over 1000
shares taken.