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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
Knights of ST. Pster,

Atthe last meeting of this enterprislng organ.
tIation committee, consisting OF Messrs. J. P.
Barrett, W. Foley, ]. F. Gates, p. Sullivan, J.
i. Jennings, W. z. Hicks, L. H. Lanman, P.
Higgins, Chss. McGee, J. b. FIizhugh and W.
I. DiRney, were appointed to make preparations
for grand ball to be given at Odd Fellows hall,
on Seventh street, on New Years eve. Judging
from the former efforts of those gentlemen in
getting up balls and picnics, there is not the
slightest doubt but that the affair will be grand
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
GEORGETOWN VI I'VE asIrY.
Meeting Of the Alumni Last Eight-Nsv
Members Acoentad

MetuIE q the Alumni Last HiRht-New
Members Accepted.
The alumni Of the Georgetown University held
meeting last night at Gonzsga hall; Mr.. walter
5. Cox, president, in the chair; Mr.. E. d. Z.
Bradley, secretary. The minutes of the last meet.
ing were read after which the reports of the com.
mfttees were submitted
The following gentlemen were then admitted AZ
members Of the alumni: Mr.. Virgil Stockbrid9e.
ID. ID. Kane, DR.. F. NJ. Lancaster, Edward
Briggs, Professor E. S. Riley, George Douglas.
Henry NJ. Brent
A motion was then adopted to appoint q CON-
mlttee Of hVe to make preparations to Celebrate
Ihe anniversary Of the alumni, on the ID Of Jan
1ary next The following were elected; MY a al
Lancaster, It. A Lambert Alexander p Moss
J9hn Carroll Brent, Walter Cox.
..nd M: % 4 Henley was then elected to MI va
eS1rrSSy N the executive committee
a,ass .PLesoent then made an appropriate AL
sinTeI acceptance Of that Office AFTER which the
in January. --eo' vi 'ne second monday
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
shouliftsrs at Work

Yesterday morning two neatIy-dresssd ladies.
one tall, with black hair, the other short, with
grey hair, visited book and stationery store un-
der the pretence Of purchasing dictionary. They
did not purchase then, but one Afterwards re-
turned, and engaged the attention of the sales.
man; the second one returned, and after waiting
few minutes said she world leave the first 70 do
wards, dictionary offered for sale. The FIRST one
purchased dictionary before leaving. II would
be well for storekeepers to keep lookout for
these parties, as they are professionals at the
business.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
) V9N1I9N VI VIZ DuIIUIHes
BUILDING PERMITS.
TIE CASE OF CHARLES G. FISHER.
Tie Application for Writ Of Habsss Corous
Withdrawn.

Yesterday being the day fixed by Judge Mac
Afhur Tor the hearing OF the application Of Mr..
T. j. stanton, the counsel for Charles G.. Fisher,
tOI . WHY Of hd6eas corpus to bring the prisoner
before the court, in order that his sa,ttv ~ m.
Sanity might be determined, the court room vss
hlled by those interested in the proceedings
principally members Of the bar. Mr.. Stanton
stated 70 the court that they had concluded with
petition. Judge Macarthur in granting leave
Tor the withdrawal stated, in substance that An
Appcation Tor an investigation of insanity exist.
ing at the present time, or when the defendant
was required TO Die ad or when he was to be tried
could be made in separate proceeding. But the
question Of insanity for the past two years and
the question Of insanity at the time Of the com
mission OF the crime alleged could only be tried
by the court and jury at the time Of the trial OF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
TRIUMPH for Wssn,netor Art;,t,.

The chief feature Of Improvement that is being
made at the Marble Hall building, to be occupied
BY Messrs. Russell Leonard, VIII be the fine
frescoing Of the hall and ceiling at an expense Of
s2,ooo The contract for this has been awarded to
Messrs. Steinberg q Co., experts In this line, as
the fine work they have executed for our leading
citizens and the handsome frescolnx lust finished
by them at the Citizens National Bank fairly en-
titles them TO take the lead ameng washington
artists the best step TO make lovers Of art recog
nice home talent. The Messrs. Russell & Leonard
are to be commended for their preference for our
CITY talent, despite foreign COMPETITION
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
We Do It.

We offer the largest stock. ~
We offer reliable goods only
We quote the lowest igures
We sell the most goods
We have what we advertise
We employ the highest seIasisd cu.,s-s
We never allow stock 10 run down
We do not give you ~ worth To- A
hundred cents you invest with u.s. Wy
WeneVer misrepFesent goods,
We rectify mistakes.
We want your custom.
A. SAKs & Co., 315 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
P;pr+inn NJ OHoe-e

The stockholders Of the Excelsior Chair Com.
pany, at their annual meeting held on Wednes-
day last, reelected Senator ]. p. Jones, IresI-
dent; Judge 7. W. Barley, vice president; S.
Jenner, secretary; John q. Mcclellan, treasurer.
and placed the GENERAL management Of Their
large and increasing usiness in the hand o. H.
;. aECCTbllT, o. IEls civ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

heNlNA Aeet1Dkb AZ kue EounnIy Cnurcns
The unsectarian meetings at the Foundry
church which have proved SO successful during
the past week under Mr.. Hastings management
will be continued, now that he has gone and con-
Quoted by clergymen and speakers well-known
to the community. Probably If the meetings
prove successful Mr.. Hastings will be induced to
return and take charge Of them. The great
want which has been felt during the meetings of
this sort hitherto has been In procuring 0 choir
and an invitation lie extended to all singers who
are ready to volunteer their services to come and
join o singing club to make music at the pro.
posed meetings, which begin tonight.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
THE COURTS.
suprs ms court-In General Tam,

Supreme Court-In General Term.
Chief Justice Cartier, Justices DIN, Wyue and
Macarthur. The following cases were disposed
of yesterday: sr
Mills w. Orange, Alexandra and Manassas
Railroad. Argued by Mr.. Merrick for defendant
and by Mr.. Hswes for plaintiff.
Coughlan vs.. Poulson. Argued BY Mr.. Fendsn;
to be resumed 70, day.
District Of Columbia VI. Merton. Arguei by
Mr.. Mason for defendant, and BY Mr.. Birney for
nbellant.
Golden vs.. KimmslI. In equity; bill dismissed
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
An Accommodating Town.


As an innocent-looking old man was going up
Washington street yesterday, . drayman nodded
at him and said: swami drsy, mister 2" "No-o,
1 guess not" replied the old man; "I'm too fur
from home and can't pay freight on II. Much
obleeged, though. YicKsburg is q powerful nice
town A fellow back there asked me If didn't
want coat, another inquired 81 wanted . hack,
and now you offer me . dray. wish I lived
harau
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
Equity Court-yudge DIN.

This court was engaged Is follows: e.
Potomac Steamboat Company VI. Upper Poto-
mac Steamboat Company. Order to take testi-
mony. "
Pippert vs.. English ct al. Decree canceling
deeds.
GssoIay VI: Gasowsy. Order Of publication.
American Butter Company vs. kelley ct al
Order Of publication. -
Campbell vs.. Stansbury. Order correcting de-
cree and allowing plaintiff to borrow money
Duane vs.. Strsining ct al. Two cases. In both
judgment Of condemnation ordered
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
NarrlSRE LlcPnsaE

hT. Meigs has issued the following licenses
John Bradford, Of Richmond, Va, and Eudors
NJ. Kari, Of this city; Anton Heinrich and Lizzie
Ripper: WilIsm Brown and Sally Colemsn;
james ". Smith and Lucy A. Deal: Thomas ],
and Sarah NJ. Allen, both Of King George county
ViTE mia; Rotert RidRWay and Julia E Perkins;
John Tyler and Cora Smith; John H. DeVaus ham
Alexandria, and Catharine MOrphy.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
" JUSTICE HARPER
An Explanation NV Irao. s,.,,

'uuge smell yesterday, in the Police Court.
in Sunday paper, abiding to the oeoupancv on
two ofdeial positions by Justice VIM. q. Harper-
that OF foreman Of the grand jury and assistant
clerk Of the Police Court. Judge snail statad
that Mr.. Harper hsd simply been deslenated a.
such, or enter into the discharge OF ths Srtiss
pertaining to the office, until after the adjourn
ment Of the grand jury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
.fessrs. Huyok a Addison.

real estate trokers, have removed their sfice to
No. 1888 + Street northwest, adjoining the Ebbitt
house. The building recently occupied by them,
hayiI Q langed owl er', Is TO DO converted into
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
Rsal Fs,ate Sale.

Messrs. Huyck s. Addison, real estate brokers,
have sold for VIM. $. Roose, esq, the ne residence
No. isls Vermont avenue, for s2o,ooo This
property Is Immediately adjoining the residence
recently sold by Mr.. Roose to Col. MeIIhone, in
close proximity to the ground recently pur-
chased pY President Grant. -
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

An INTERESTING artistic discovery has beea
made in the old cathedral OF Mecklsnburg-
Schweriu, IN the sourfe Of some recent modifica-
lions and improvements. An ancient chapel long
disused has been restored and found to be highly
decorated with paintings Of the end OF the four
teenth century, including remarkable portrait
of Bishop Frederic Won Bulow, under whom, A.
d. 1874 the cathedral was completed and this
chapel built and still more remarkable portrait
of Queen Richardisss Of Sweden, the last descend
ant Of the ancient Counts Of Schwerin, who mar.
ried Albert Ill, Duke Of Mecklenburg, who was
raised to the throne Of Sweden A. ID. 1858, and
reigned for twenty-six years. The Portrait OF
Queen Ricbardisss, who Is represented kneeling
in long red cloak and praying with folded
hands, fs considered by experts to be the Oldest
North Germany. 1t is q pleasure to know that IL
Queen Richardissa could come to life now and
walk down from her place on the cathedral wall
she would ind many Of the manners and Gus
toms of the Mecklenburg Of her own day still
fouTishiHg after 500 years.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
A Good Investmsnt.

Invest $40 in one OF those handsome brown
diagonal OTercosts, equal 20 any s14 overcoat in
the District, at SAKs', the clothier, 4s5 PennsyI
vania avenue. ~
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
Auction Sales To-day.
Twelve Dsllars

BY Thos. Dowling:
At Z o'clccs, valuable improved property on
New Jersey avenue, near Baltimore aid Ohio
depot.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

There are 776 odaces Tor the sale Of tickets Of
the Royal Lottery in Italy. The lottery nets the
Treasury s12 100000 yesrly-only third of the
gross receipts the balance being eaten up by ex-
penses, rings and lucky draws.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

The authorities OF Richuo1d, Va, have
tended the Inequalities of the city to the widow
and daughter Of Stonewall jackson for the 2eth
when the statue VIII be unveiled
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

One hundred Chinchilla 0yercoats, which We
offer ct the low rate Of ten dollars.
They are neat, dressy and serviceable
A. SAKs 4 TO. $40 Seventh street
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

will buy fine Fur Beaver Overcoat, silk-faced,
better than any els overcoat in the District, at
sAKs', the clothier, 465 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
BARLOW'S
GALLERY OF FINE ARTS,
I225 Pennsylvania avenue.

TIE public are invited to examine nv stock oF
RA1EIlNSS, ENGRAYINt S. CHRONOS, Pho
11OOShAPhS. LlTH' GRAPHS. PAINTINGS ON
fOhSElAlN, &c. They the same quality "a
doupa IN sll flrs t-class gal cS Of New York and
FRANZ s for NJ irrors and 'n Paintings mad tn
orGer or the newest patterns. Also, frames o
every description for ing rawlings, Photogaphsf
Leaves N @AuIunn
Mats ofevery de~criT tion made to order P,sse-
RaItCuts IN great varety. Gold. silver and Conner
Wire, Nails, Ev,ry artirIe guaranteed a rem
resented Pictures arr an ge and hung for galleries
and private residences Old Fran es Reglt.
. II. n. -BAROW.
5uO Cd ENGhAVINGS for Scrap-books.
Or NJ On EAhIBIIION lNgW NO
$50 and Sole 430
STs ST-S At )7T9 ST.
..hARhRIIER'S.
n o. 35S Seventh street, DsJWeen ID and L streets.
eight doors above Odd Fellows Hail.
Cholce on Paintings, EEErAvings, Cnromos, &c.
sb Aiso, lSaIgest st9ek OF PapsThangngs, Window
se.s Eings, Nails SC. N tie Bfstrict.
PteREP remember NAM and kaR2-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
SUNDAYS PARDEMONIUM.
JUSTICE oTTERBOuRs's ToMBs LevEe.

A MORNING AT THE POLICE COURT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

Doubls-Brszstsa Straight Frock Coats,
Pants and vest to match, made from a neat
diagonal suitiDg, at the low figure Of eighteen
dollars per suit.
A. sAKs Co., sls Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
District Government,

Twelfth street, from to Boundary street north
west, will not be paved with concrete at present,
as the order ias been cOuntermanded.
THE MASONIC HALL FIRE ESCAPE.
Inspector PloWmsn has reported adversely upon
the vertical iron ladder constructed in the rear Of
Masonic hall as fire escape by Mr.. DeHart, as
not afordlng the facilities OF egress necessary in
casa Of emergency. The report has been approved
by Lieut.. Hoxie, and the proprietors OF the hall
nave been notified 70 make the alterations in the
position Of the escape recommended by the in.
speetor, or else TO construct additional stair
case on the outside Of the building.
BUILDING PERMITS.
Inspector PloWman has issued the following
building permits: James Plant, a brick store
north side Ct B, between Tenth aud Eleventh
ttTeets southeast; 1000. Mary 4. HtlIyard, q
tHo-story brick dwelling, east side OF Seventh
between 5 and T streets northwest; 81 800 H
BurEhart, brick stable, south side OF NJ be-
tween Sxth and Seventh streets northwest; 300.
:. Z. weiss brick stable, north side Of l. be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets northwest: 400
runner Fairfax. q frame dwelling west side oil
second, between q and Il streets southwest; sSOI.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
CITY ITEMS

TO THE WEAK, THE IVORY AND THE WEARY,
the editor OF the Boston Recorder says: ave can
most unhesitatingIy recommend the Peruvian
Syrup,a protected solution ofthe prot0xide ofiron,
to all the weak, the worn and the weary having
richly experienced It's benefits. It possesses All
the qualities claimed for it by its propristors"
BEAUTIFUL GILT PARLoR PAPER,
IS and 80 cents. and nice window shades for s71x
cents and 81 each, ready made. Paper hung BY
the best workmen, at lowest prices, st Tubmsn's,
a3 Ninth street northwest.
go TO sl,ooe
invested n Stocks and Gold pays 30 per cont
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge Oe.I
Bankers, Wan street, New York.
rHuRsroH's IvoRr PHARL TOOTH Fowpss
used daily will keep the teeth cleans unite Ano
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
Twenty-Five and any cents per bottle.
JouvEr's NOTORIOUS KID-9Lovn OLnANm
viii renovate soIled gloves thoroughly end
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per oottle
THonpsor's PoMAps OPrrMl ID equal 70 the
best French, and but half the price. Twsnty-hve
and any oents per bottle
WELLS, STRENGTHENING PLAeTHR8i are sthe
very best All sold BY druggista.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

~ THE RKPuB1cAr book and job department II
one Of the very best appointed printing estab-
lishments IN The country. II would be we'll for
lawyers and other professional men, as we'll as
our business men In general, to bear It In mind.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

PREPARATIONS FOB IFS ANNUAL REPORT.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12

BOARD OF HRALfaS SPECIAL HITTING.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-10-12
"NoT STAND THE TEST OF LAW"

being illegally defective In every page and almost
every sentence" He was advised to have o new
will drawn up, but he did nothing further than
make the old will still worse BY adding another
incongruous codicil to IL. He died in 1875, aged
81 Hardwick was never married. He was said
to have had q great aversion to female society,
but he enjoyed the friendship Of distinguished
families, such as the Liyingstons, Van Rensse-
laers and Muhlenbergs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-06
MIscELLAHEous
A COLOSSAL ENTERPRISE.

Ten years ago there was still standing on
the corner of Broadway and Ann Street,
where the stately Herald building now over
looks the busiest thoroughfare in the New
World, large, rambling structure. of rather
shabby external appearance, which was known
to all tho world of America as 4 veritabe
Palace of Wonders Pictures of the strange
animals from every part OF the globe, which
were to be seen within, adorned the outer
walls, aud stimulated the curiosity of tho
passers>by; the flags of all nations waved from
the parapets. and above them proudly aoated
the Stars and Stripes. From sunrise till late
at night throngs Of people, of all ages, passed
in at its ample doors and wandered through
its halls, lingering at every step to wonder
aud admire. A larger or more wonderful COL
lection of curiosities was never gathered un-
der a single roof; aud though many of them
we're of little intrinsic value, n very large pro-
portion would have been of great worth to any
museum. There was something to catch every
variety of taste. For the lovers of the mar
velous there were monstrosities like the "woolly
horse. the "What is it?" and the "Mermaid;"
for those who took delight in natural history
there was the sea>lon, the learned seal, the
Happy Family, the stuffed walrus, and many
another interesting specimen of the animal
kingdom from the Rocky Mountains, the
wilds of Africa, the icy regions of arctic zone,
or from the uttermost isles of the OCEAN
In short. the whole world was laid under
tribute to furnish entertainments to the patrons
of the American Museum. The sea gave its
strangest forms OF fish aud shell, the forest
and the desert their savage denizens, the air
its varied shapes of feathered beauty. Relics
of Indian times, of our colonial days, and of
our great War Of Independence attracted those
who were interested in American antiquities;
suits of battered armor. dinted shields, battle
axes of uncouth and frightful shape, spears,
swords, daggers, and other ancient weapons,
carried the visitor back tn the days when men
fought hand to hand, instead of picking each
other of, like game, with rifles, or sweeping
whole regiments down with the deadly mi
trailleuse.
Then thsrs was the lecture room, or theatre,
where Sotheru, Barney Williams, and other
well>kuown actors won their tirst laurels, be-
fore audiences that could not often afford to
treat themselves to an evenings amusement
| at the more expensive theatres. The tran
sient attractions of the museum were con-
stantly varied. There were Living stAtuary,'' %
pantomime- instrumental music. ventriloquism,
Punch and Judy, fancy glsss-bloWing. Jug
glery, etc., and when this marvellous building,
with all its contents, was destroyed by FIRE, on
the 18th of July. 1865, the community sus>
tanned loss that neither time nor money could
retrieve. Mr.. Bsrnum, 1t is true. coon es-
tsblished new museum higher up on Broad-
way, where he gathered an admirable coilec-
tion of curiosities, but il did not compare with
the old. tThe second Temple was not Ike
! first"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-06

BIZ ROD.
o. many year since the bright days Of chIld-
1stand once again by the school of my youth.
Where traits that are cherished SO fondIy in mani
hood
We're sketohed on my heart by the pOncil Of
truth.
How altered, how changed, is that lone old
school-house
That stands by itself in a deep wooded dell..
For gone are its inmates and silent each child
voice
Tbatransodee to those that responded as well.
The door is unhinged and the windows are pane.
Gone are its comforts-nota a vesfige reuains-
The roof is decaytng. and walls that were stain
less
Are blackened and spoiled by the winds and
the rains.
The ivy any myrtle now cluster around It.
. And creep through the holes where the mortar
is loosedi
The wren and the sparrow have long aEo found
tt,
And nightly have msde IT the place of their
roost.
But near is still hanging the swtoR of the grape
That waves to aud fro at the will of the breeze,
And seats aud rude benches stand, free from the
sunshine,
On moss-covered mounds at the foot Of the
trees.
Each well-trodden nook in this lone tranquil
valley,
From the deep hollow to the hilPs dotted brow,
Brings back to mind many a play and wild sally
WITH schoolmates aud friends, that are far
away now.
Oh. bright are the hopes for to,1norrow-inces-
The joys of to-day as thev come thick and
But poor are the dreams of the future and pres
ent.
Compared with the richness of those Of the
past.
Familiar the scenes that are passing before me,
Preserved IN the annals of years that have
flown;
Each stone and each trce seem to tell me story
OF friends aud associates now scattered and
gone.
The valley, once merry. is lone and deserted,
There's ncreht to be heard but the siHEs of
the wind;
But scenes iu the life Of tho schooIbov inserted.
By sweet recollection are brought back to
MUD.
And oh, may I ever retain such impressions
CT the thick wooded dell where my schooIdays
began.
Where germs were imbibed of those traits and
affections.
Which. 1ipened and cultured. are found in the
man.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-04-06
BALTIMORE CARDS.
GRAND. SQUARE. AND UPKiGHT

uAvE received upwards of FIFTY FIRsT.sfE.
NUNS, and arc among the best now made
Every instrument fully warranted for five years-
Prices low the exclusive use of the very best
materials und the most thoroogh anshi will
permit. The principal fianists and com pose In
the piauo- purchasing public, of the South especi
ally, unite in the unanimous verdict of tho su-
periority of the STIEFF PIANO. The DURABiLI
TY Of instruments 10 fully established By over
SIXTY SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES in the South, !,
using over 500 of our Pianos.
Sole Whoiesale Agents for several of the prin-
cpaI manufacturers of Cabinet and Pa arlor Organs;
prices from S50to $500. liberal discount 70
Clergymeu aud Sabbath Schools.
A large assortmsn: of Second Hand Pianos at
prices ranging from S75 to $500; always on hand.
Send for illustrated Catalogue, containing the
names of over 900 SOutherners, who have bought
aud are using the Stlef Piano.
wareroom.. No. sN 1.ibsft7 ST., BsIto'.
Eactorits, 81 and IS Camden St, and Is aud At
PerrySt. December Is. 1874.