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Gard from Tom LHnns.

WASHINGTON ARSENAL, March 20, 1875.
To the Editor al the National Republican:
SIR: In your issue Of the 18th instant, gross in
JUST e was done me by duplicating my name in
an alleged bounty sWindle." Now, Mr.. Editor,
in Justice to my character, which has ever been
above reproach, desire TO deny through the
columns Of your paper the unjust charges con-
tanned in that artile, and will feel indebted TO
your, sir, by giving this publication. Very truly
THOMAS LYONS.
1.-THE statement complained Of in the article was
that while under arrest Emerson had said that
Tom. Lyons burnt certain Of the letters. 1t was
published in connection with the Item for Just
what 1t was worth, coming from the source It did.
.OnIy this and nothing more."-Epl
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Really great bill At The Avenue this week,
with Eve new stars, including the names Of Agnes
Sutherland, the Scottish nightingale; Ella Shell
don serio-eome singer; Mile. Azalia, second sight
reading and Williams and Reynolds. Harris and
Ellis and the Man Monkey remain.
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The Widows Victim.

At the testimonial benefit given to Mrs. Hattie
French by. her friends. Friday evening, the
farce Of Tho Widows Victim" was well per-
formed. Miss Maggie E Saxton was an admira-
BILE Mrs. Rattleton, and tormented her victim as a
teaEing, tormenting, knowing young widow would.
Annie Sadler, as Mrs. Twitter, showed herself 70
be fully at homo upon the stage, and one would
have imagined that she was playing the injured
wife in earnest. Miss McNaiI was up in her part
as Jane, and was eloquent in the praises Of her
"dear Jerry" Captain Rogers, as Mr.. TWitter,
tremely irritable and jealous, and we opine some
day he will know how It Is himself. Frank Jones,
as the victim, was q success. Mr.. Jones possesses
considerable talent, and will, no doubt, at some
future day, be numbered snong the professionals.
Crypt Palmoni, as Jerry Clip. has no equal
smong amateurs, and may be considered star.
The entertainment was q success.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22
" Cheese tn

Jaky Watts, with several other urchins, went
into Mr.. Green's store, and when he was not
looking each of the gang drew an oyster shell
from his pocket, and the whole troop started on a
rafting gallop out of the. store and around the
corner, grasping their shells with all their might.
Mr.. Green rushed out in pursuit, shouting "drOp
them oysters, you young Vagabonds." The whole
party tore down Eleventh street, with Mr.. Green
WheeZing away and bringing up the rear. When
Green appeared ready to give up the chase Jaky
allowed himself to be caught. When he showed
that he had nothing but an oyster shell, the boys
set up q shout Of derision, and hollered Tor Mr..
Green to "cheese it." Mr.. Green gave Jaky's
ear wrench that made the whole side of his
head numb. Jaky says "he don't like q man who
can't take little ioke.n
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Annthar niunrn. Ahead

On Saturday last Mary P. Tustin, nee Neviss,
made application for Q divorce from James p.
Tustin. She sets forth that she was married to
the defendant twenty five years ago, In 1850 and
that she has been a faithful wife and borne him
three children, two Of whom are over tWenty-one
years of age. The plaintiff represents that de-
fendant contributes little or nothing to her sup
port, and that for some time past he has been en-
amored with one Cordelia Beall, on whom he
spends money that ought TO go to the support of
his family. She charges that he committed adul-
terry with CordelIa BeaIl at the Mansion house,
Alexandria on the 3OIh day of July, 1871, and
also sundry other adulteries with the said Corde-
liza at 1917 @ street northwest and divers other
places, and that he ipsultingly asked her why
she did not make herself as attractive as Corde-
Lis, and that he uses VICAR lanRuaRe to her and
in the presence Of her boarders. For these rea-
she asks n dfvorce-
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Robbing a CamafarH.

In the Police Court on Saturday Elijah Pierce
and Louisa Pierce, his wife, were charged with
larceny Of crOckery and glassware from Oak Hill
Cemetery. 1t was shown in the evidence that the
parties had been suspected for q long time but
only few days ago, when the assistant superin-
tendent land ate-keper were set to watch
them, where they detected in the actof carrying
away articles. The court ruled that by q strict
construction Of the law only the husband was
held for the crime. Pierce was sentenced TO six
months In Jail, and his Mlre dismissed.
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GOOD EATING.
Expensive Legislative stomachs.

EGpsnslve Legislative Stomachs.
The Circuit Court room will doubtless prove an
attractive spot to-day for spectators and those
persons fond of spicy developments, as the suit
brought by Messrs. Godfrey Goell, of the Ches-
apeake saloon, against HOQ. Peter Campbell ex-
Speaker OF the House Of Delegates of the Third
Legislative Assembly, will Be called. The de-
tendant is sued for Refreshments furnished by his
during the session he was its presiding oficer
amounting to nearly $1,000. The evidence and
orders promised to be forthcoming to-day will
show to what extent the delegates tasted and
hew they gormandized. The bill of fare will en-
brace tried oysters, turtle, cigars, Verzenay,
brandy, &c. 1t was to have been Hquidated out
Of the contingent fund, which was sWeIIed by the
delegates to IS OO0 but, like some other claims it
remains unsettled; hence the suit.
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Rare Gratitude.
UdIC UIds1IUUCs
somas, colored, rendered valuable ser.

John Thomas, colored, rendered valuable ser
vice to a man in a helpless condition Saturday
night. He found the individual over-burdened, at
The corner Of Sixth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue., with ardent spirits and conveyed him to po-
money and several valuable papers, which were
retained until yesterday morning, when the pro-
perty was returned and the man sent home sober.
The handsome recognition he made OF the service
rendered to him by the colored boy will not soon
be forgotten by John Thomas.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22

THE sTRAKER SIDE.
The friends Of Mr., Straker state that while
the subject Of electing new officers was under
consideration discussion ensued, during which
Mr.. John E. Blanheim made the following re-
marks in his defence:
A captiOus opposition to Mr. Straker's admin
istration manifested on the part of one or two
from the time Of his election, but no one thought
such political tricks and chicanery as were re-
sorted to by his opponents at the last meeting
would have been put in practice by them; Jus
should continue to act as president OF the assoca
tion until the term expires for which he was
elected. He is a gentleman OF ability, and has
won as high reputation as young lawyer as
any other graduate from this department. He is
scholar His efforts in the courts and his public
writings hear testimony of this fact. To accept
the unjust treatment aimed at Mr.. Straker would
be an aront TO the officers of this Institution who
hold him in esteem, as we'll as it would be a
stigma upon our common brotherhood.
It is said he should not have been elected to the
position of president because he was not a prac-
ticing lawyer, but q clerk. feel assured that
you, gentlemen, Will not permit so foolish an OBJ
lection to 20 out from here tonight as the sense
Of this meeting. You will remember that Major
BeaE, gentleman for whom we all entertain
the highest respect, was taken from the position
Of chief clerk in the Freedmen's Bureau and ap-
pointed tutor in the Law Department, and has
been a decided success. We should remember
our esteemed President Of the United Ststes was
an humble tanner and our late chief justice q
school teacher. Mr.. Straker did not seek the po-
sitior. He twice declined to accept the nomins-
ton, ard only induced to do so by the repeated
solicitation Of bis friends. He is, in my opinion,
still the president Of the Alumni Association OF
the Law Department of Howard University. His
ruling not TO entertain the motion to reconsider
the vote by which the constitution was adopted
was, in my opinion, bad but the motion which
prevailed TO rescind that vote was Infinitely worse,
and dIsgraceful in its developments Of chicanery
aud political trickerY, which was sufficient to in
duce Mr.. s.. as president to see how far the envy,
Jealousy, and foolish prejudice some Of US have
against him as q foreigner would 20; hence he
allowed you all to rush down the precipics of
your own inelinations.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22
Smelling Mstch Suggestion.

To the Editor of the National Republican:
SIR: Allow me to suggest through the columns
of your paper the practicability Of adopting, in
the various spelling matches throughout the land,
a system of writing oHt each word before submit
ting it for trial. The eye is rarely If ever de-
ceived, and may be relied on safely.
II the word looks correct when written out,
there is little risk to be encountered. When the
ear is depended on, and the syllables composing
the words on trial are accentuated peculiarly,
either by design or otherwise, mistakes unavod-
ably occur by those who are best informed in the
construction and analysis Of words.
H. A. POND,
ll5 High street CeOrRetoWn.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22
THE COURTS.
Courts in Session To-Day.

Courts in Session To-Day.
The following courts will sic to-day: Circuit
Court, Criminal Court and Special Term.
Circuit Court-Chief Justice Cartier.
This court was engaged as follows Saturday:
Grant vs.. Baltimore and Potomac Railroad
COMPANY. The argument in this case was closed
the jury, who had failed TO agree at the close OF
the court, and were directed to bring in a sealed
verdict on Monday. 1t is Understood that a YER
Owen vs.. BenZlsr Il Bruche. Judgment on
award.
Riggs vs.. COrWin. Csrtiori quashed, and ease
remanded to justice to proceed, and appeal en-
tered.
stOckbridgs w. Fulton. Motion for a new trial
United States vs.. Donohue ct al. Demurrer to
declaration oVerruled.
Green vs.. CIaPp. Case dismissed for want Of
replication. Adjourned.
Probate Court-Judge 0lin.
In this court on Saturday, the will Of NJ. and q.
Riley, heretofore Med, was admitted to probate
and record, and G. and NJ. A. Riley qualified as
executors, and gave bond in 100000:
The Will OF VIM. Brenton was hled for probate.
The testator bequesths his estate TO trustees for
the benefit Of his wife and family.
number Of accounts were passed and routine
orders made.
The court here adjourned until Tuesday next.
Criminal Court-Judge Macarthur.
In this court Satterday 9 nolie proseqEi was
entered in the case Of John Janney and Delaware
Jones, charged with committing an assault on ID.
Butler, in June last, with intent TO kill him.
This court will take up civil cases again next
week, resuming the case of Shoemaker vs.. Paul
tomorrow. Adjourned.
Police Court-Judge Smell.
In this court on Saturday, George W. Will was
charged with burglary, with intent to rob the
dwelling house Of Samuel Bean win was found
in the kitchen under the table, having forced
open the shutters and window and entered the
house: held for the action Of the grand Jury.
Charles MarRraf, for keeping a restaurant with
out license, was fined the amount of license, S25
and SIS penalty: appealed. Mary Taylor, Han
nah WOmsel, Thomas Gilllspie, James Ray and
John Wheatly, were fined IS each for being dis
orderly, and Charles Sullivan and John Kerts,
So and costs for profanity. Charles Clark and
John Harvey were sent down as Migrants.
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TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALUABLES.

Gall and examine the IRE and ourglarprooi
Vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street, for safe
keeping Of securities jewels, silverware, or other
valuaoles. Rents, from ten 70 sixty dollars per
annum, according to GiIe. No businees man c&o
afford TO do without them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22
Suits Entered.

The following suits have been entered in the
Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia:
Duvall & Adamson, trustees, VS.. Q. A. X N. A.
johnson. Appeal from justice.
E. A. b. Piekrell vs.. W. Kerr. Account,
klIQ
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22
GENERAL NEWS OF The CITY
HOWARD UNIVERSITY LAW ALUMNI.

How THE POOR GET MEDICINES.
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Braun's AutotYpeS.

FL. M BARLo"
begs leave to call the attention OF Senators and
members of Congress to his large collection OF
Paintings, EngraYings, &C., which be offers 1t re-
duced prices. This Is fine opportunity persons
leaving the city to purchase, as his stock Is the
largest ever seen in Washington. Paintings, &C.,
packed with the grt Attest care.
BARLOW'S ART GALLERY,
Pennsylvanta
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Hurry Up.

Marriage licenses have fallen of very much the
last week. But one license has been Issued since
last report-Hugh Heath vs.. Mary Baker.
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Catarrh.

Ponds Extract is nearly Specific for this dis
ease It can hardly be exceIled, even In old and
obstinate cases. The relief is so prompt that no
one who has ever tried it will be without it.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22

TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE BIS
L TRICT OF COLUMBIA, SPECIAL TERM,
PROBATE JURISDICTION, MARCH 10, 1875.
In the matter OF the VIII of Benjamin N. Needs:
Application for Letters Testamentary on the es-
tate Of Benjamin n. Needs, of the District OF Co
lumbia, has this day been made by Eleanor v. T.
Needs. All persons interested are hereby notified
TO appear in this court Tue day, the 9Th day OF
April next, at IL O'Clock a. M, to show cause why
Letters TestHmentary on the estate Of the said de-
ceased should not issue prayed; provided, \
copy of this order be published once week for two
weeks in THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN previous to
he said day.
Test: A. WEBSTER,
mhl5-Af3w Register OF Wills.
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OlTH ITEMS.

AN EMINENT DIVINE SAYS, al have been
using the Peruvian Syrup. II gives ne new
VigoT, buoyancy Of spirits elasticity Of muscle"
Seth W. EoWle & Sons, Boston, will send, free, o
pamphlet Of 81 pages, containing full account
Of this remarkable medicine, 70 any one sending
them their address.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PRESENTATION.

Proceedings in the COurts-why Mrs.
J.P Tustin Wants a DivOree-Let.
tiers from The People on Various
TOpies-Arrest by the Capt..
tot Police, DC, &c, &c.
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THE CHURCHES YESTERDAY

THE CHURCHES YESTERDAY
CELEBRATION OF PALM SUNDAY.
CONGREGATIONS AT THE EPIPHANY.
M. RtSxE at TEE CONGREGATIONAL.
Rsv,JP.N Newman at the Metropolitan.
nv CUthbert, 1T the Thirteenth.Street
Baptist, Refers 10 the Brooklyn
scandal - DR. Mitchell At the
New York Avenue fresbyte
rian-IsracI Independent,
COI0red.
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GOLDEN HILL
lJ A FRsT-CLAss FAMILY FLOUR.
Price Low. Quality Unsurpassed /
All First-elass Grocers have IL.
W. N.'GALT,
Wholesale Agency,
fehs-tf Indiana Avenne and Eirst street.
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invested in Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent. .
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New York.
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CELEBRATION OF PALM SUNDAY.
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PROPOSED mPRuVEMEKTsH THE DISTRICT.
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HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
bs Law Department Alumni suuabble.


The following card is published at the request
Of the gentlemen whose names are appended:
The undersigned, constituting the executive
committee Of the alumni association OF the law
department Of Howard University, having been
authorized to state in BRIEF for the Information OF
such Of the public as may have been misled by
certain anonymous communications in the daily
papers Of this city with reference to the action Of
the association, whereby Mr.. ID. Augustus Straker
claims to have been elected from the presidency,
submit the following as the true statement the
case:
On the 9Th instant the law graduates Of the
University assembled and formed an alumni as
ISOLATION. At the next meeting, held on the sth
instant, q constitution was adopted and officers
were elected, thirteen. persons being present and
taking part in the organization.
On the vote for election Of president thirteen
ballots were cast, Mr.. Straker being elected BY
majority Of one, having received seven votes. Six
gentlemen are known to have voted for another
candidate, thus leaving the unpleasant but Reces-
sary and irresistible conclusion that Mr.. Straker
was elected by his own vote.
Att subsequent adjourned meeting, in conse-
quenee Of this undignihed act the constitution was
rescinded. On the 18th instant, by large major
ity, at the largest meeting held, reorganization
President, John H. Cook; hrst vice president,
Joseph T. Settle; second vice president, o. 5. b.
Wall; third vice president Charles Tabor; record
ing secretary, H. B. Fry; corresponding secre-
tary, ]. W. Cromwell; treasurer, William war
ing; executive committee, James H Smith, George
W. Mitchell and Abram W. Shadd, 1.-THE presi-
dent and corresponding secretary being er 9glclo
members thereby Abram W. Shadd, OF M1ssls-
sippi, was elected to deliver the annual address
at the next anniversary, and George W. Mitchell,
J. W. CROMWELL,
JAMES II. SMITH,
JNo. H. Cook,
CIV. MITCHELL,
(lommittee.
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THURsroN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily Will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet
TUenty-hye and hfty centg DER bottle,
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i TRICT OF C0LUMBfk, SPECIAL TERN,
PROBATE JURISDICTION, MARCH s, ISIS.
In the matter of the will Of CATHARINE 5.
BROOKS. Application for letters testamentary on
the estate OF katharine 8. Brooks, Of the city of
Georgetown, District Of Columbia, has this day
been made by Mary II. Forrest and Mary Dec.
Williams. All persons interested are hereby ne
tiled to appear in this court on TUESDAY, the
S0th day Of March next, at IL O'Clock q. m, to
show cause why letters testamentary on the estate
of said deceased should not issue as prayed. Pro-
rfded copy of this order be published once aweek
for three weeks in THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
previous to the said day,
Test: A. WEBSTER,
mars-M3tS RPRister of wins,
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CONTRIBUTIONS AT THE EPIPHANY.
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DE-. RlHxIz 1T TEE CONGREGATIONAL.
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d" genuine VIII be followed by amendmen
Thirteenth strsst p.,.;,.

At the Thirteenth-street Baptist church last
evening, after the usual devotional exercises the
pastor, DR.. J. H. Cuthbert, announced az bis
text Proverbs xiE:l2, There is a Way that seem.
eth right unto man, but the ends thereof are the
ways Of death" 0'' VIZ
The speaker defined proverb as the foreibIe
expression oil common and frequently illustrated
t nun. me IePeution Of the proverb which
FORMED TIE SUBJECT Of DIS discourse twice within
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JoUvKE's NOTORIOUS KID-GLovB CLzANzl
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22

The following courts will sit to-day: Circuit
Court, Criminal Court and Special Term.
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Girohe-Giroha.

Mr.. W. T. Elliott. the talented business agent
ofMessrs. Grsu ChiIIols, is 10 town, completing
ARRANGEMENTS for the production Of the opera
"GIrohe-Girofs,' at the National next week.
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Rsv,JP.Nevman at the Metropolitan.
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LEGAL.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
Il subscribers have obtained from the Supreme
Court OF the District of Columbia, holding spe-
cial term. letters testamentary the personal
estate of JOSHUA RILEY. late OF Washington city,
District of Columbia deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscribers, on or before the ZO.h
day Of March next: they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit Of the said estate.
Given IN ler our hands II is 10th day Of March,
1876. JNO. c. RILEY,
MARY ANNA RILEY,
mars2-M3W~ Executor and ENecutriX.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-22

Yesterday morning very large audience was
in attendance at Epiphany 2. E. Church to wit
ness the confirmation OF nineteen persona The
Right Rev. Bishop Pinkney delivered an able
discourse from Luke xix:4l: WHEN he drew near
he beheId the city and wept over It,"
Those confirmed were mostly young people, the
sexes being well mixed. This class was prepared
by Rev. Mr.. Boss, assistant rector of the parish,
and they were prepared in very creditable
manner.
The absence OF the rector was deeply regretted
both BY the congregation spd the bishop, and it
IL with great pleasure thacthe announcement is
made that he will be ready for duty on Easter
Sunday.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-02-28

The Nelg York Sun puts it neatly
thus: Gen. Porter, the new Demo
cratic Governor Of Tennessee, who was
an officer in the Confederate service, in
making up his staff has conferred the
appointment Of Quartermaster- General
upon Capt. Hood, who servsd In the
Union army. This would hardly be
worth mentioning were it not for the
fact that the third term faction Of the
Republican party are persistent in
their attempts to make the people Of
the North believe that in those of the
Southern States which have once more
acquired self-goyernment a spirit of
prescription prevails against Union
men, when in reality nothing of the
kind exists"