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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04

Rev. Charles Stenhauer has entered suit
against Theodore Pitt for defama alton Of char
aeter. The plsIntif alleges that on the l4th Of
March last, the defendant said Of him as aclergy-
msn the following defsmatory words, In the hear
ing Of people understanding the German Ian
guage: "Er hat Luged Vo1 der KauzeI gepre-
digit" melping the plaintiff "has preached lies
from the pulpit; and that afterwards, on the 10th
Of March, he said Of and concerning the plaintiff,
in the presence OF persons understanding the Gar
man language, other words ia German, meaning
''eighteen years ago you" meaning the plaintiff,
'swere In the West in New Bremen, and after the
lapse OF four months you we're driven away with
contumeIy and disgrace, yea, even with deriSien:n
and wien the plaintiff protested and said that
eighteen years before he was not yet In the eouu-
try, the defendant, in the presence OF the same
peTsons who had heard the charge before men
toned, said, "Wollen sehon wetderlm lugon p
scion Eiedereine Luge?" meaning VIII you al
ready lie Alphabetically again lie? By reason
OF which words the plaintiff was, he alleges,
brought into such public scandal that ne en-.
ploys his excellent friend, F. Schmidt, 70 con-
vince jury Of the Supreme Court Of the District
that Pitt ought to pay him $500, The case viii
De tried next winter.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
THE DRIVING ASSOCIATION.
Additional Entrlea Racaived,

The interest manifested by the public in the
approaching spring meeting Of the Washington
Driving Association continues on the increase,
and the prospects are sufficiently fair to warrant
the members in feeling assured that the event
will be crownC d with success. That such a result
is deserving few persons will deny, FOR they have
labored steadily 10 bring bout a series OF races
that will prove both honest and exciting. 1t is a
credit to this community that amidst its immense
numbers q few mCn can be found determine and
energetic enough to seize upon this sport and
raise it from the low state to which It had fallen
to one that will receive the encouragement and
patronage Of respectable citizens. 1t clearly
demonstrates the fact that turf sports be sus-
tsiCed in this District, when put within the line
Of respcctability. Clap-trap racing for gate
money has had its day, and cannot any longer
hum6ug the people. The number Of horses
we'll known in trolling and racing annals, that
have arrived and are sGill coming from distance
is a sufficient and satisfactory argument, IL no
other were offered, that the association means
legitimate races, and no dOctored purses. Sine
the publication Of the entries in yesterdays Ma
that OF b. NJ. Mead, OF New York, who names
b. N. Annie Collins for the 229 class, which nils
and insUres the trot. The other is the g. Arthur
Wild, enteI:1 by Mr.. George Wild, OF Martins
burg, W. Va, in the go class, which still lacks
anOlher Of filling. These three classes however,
have been declared oran Gatil the IG:h instant,
which will insure their hllIug ar1 the t-OttIuy OF
the raccs. As class No. 2. Shtch was TO have
been trotted next ThurGGSy, failed to fill, 1t is
probable that the double tea IN ace will be sub
sriutcd, and the programme OF II rec trOts in the
first week be carried ou;. This will result 10
giving another days trOtting next week, and
instead Of three races there will be four.
POOL SELLING
en- the races will commence tonight, at $50
o'clock at the store Of DUncausOn bros, corner
Of Ninth and ID streets northwest. As most Of
the horses entered (while they have a record) are
comparatively unknown here, aud very few per-
sens have witnessed an exhibition OF their spce
ing qualities, il is sale to say that the auction
will be spirited, and difficult to tell which are
the faVOTites.
ANOTHER ENTRY.
Since the above was put 10 type the following
entry was received by the late mail last night for
the 2.29 class, which makes five horses now named
for that race: Johnnie Turner, of PHILADELPHIA,
names b. m. Mstty Lyle. Other entries will be
announced as they are received.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
THE PAY OF POLICE.

a Protest Against the Proposed Reduction.
Accompanying the payroll of the Metropolitan
police force for the month Of April which was for
Wardod TO the Commissioners on Saturday, was
the following protest:
DLfAAIhENI OF METROPOLITAN POLICE
NO. 4s2 LOUISIANA AYENTE.
r, W AsHISGTON, May !, los.
GENTLEMEN The payroll for the payment of
the members OF the Metropolitan police force az
the rate Of compensation heretofore existing and
which is believed TO be correct, is herewith en-
closed. 1t is hoped that there VIII be no dsduc
tion Of the amount, and that any determiuatiou
contemplating this will be rCconsidered n NOT
allow me TO say that the roll cannot be altered
unless done by you, aud that any payments which
may be made less the amounts carried ont on the
foliF will only be accepted under protest and re.
ceipts will not be regarded as conclusive.
WILLIAM A. Cook
Attorney for b. NJ. P, and
Members the force, ID. q.
The rolls are now In the hands of the District
auditor, but neither he nor the Commissioners
have as yet Egnihed what course they Will pursue
in the premises.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
Reform SCHOOL.
Meeting Of the Board of Trustees

Meeting Of the Board Of Trustees.
The regular session Of the Board of Trustees OF
the Reform School was held at Mount Lincoln
last evening. The president submitted the fifth
Trt-monthly report Of George b. MeCartee ss
treasurer and fiscal agent, and the same was re-
ferrCd TO the finance committee. The superin-
tendent was directed to make monthly state
ments Of assets and liabilities, and submit the
same 70 the board. Mr.. willard announced that
ing of the grounds. A special committee con-
sisting Of Mr.. Willard and Mr.. Bailey was sp-
pointed to supervise the construction OF the
main road leading TO the buildings. After the
transaction Of some more routine business, the
boald Adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
United States Fishing Commission.

Capt. L. g. Cock, Of the Triana has been de-
Tached from the command of the Triara, at the
Washington navy yard, and ordered to proceed
with the crew inJendcd for the Bluelight to New
Lester A. Besrdslce, as executive Of the Blue
light, and alter performing special duty with the
United States nshiDg commission in the New
England waters, he will return 10 Washington
and resume the command Of the Trisua. Capt
Cook is we'll known IN the eastern section OF this
city, aud has q host Of friends, who wish him sue
cess in this his third trip with the commission
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
PERMITS TO BUILD.
ImproYements in the City.

John Washington, a tWO-stOry frame dwelling,
1875 feet, south side q, between Twentieth and
Twenty first streets northeast. J. H. Lewis, two
tHo-story frame dwellings, lexs3 feet, south side
Of Boundary street, between Twelfth and Thlr-
teenth streets northwest; cost q, 800. VIM. r.
Lpscomb, tWo-stOry brick dwelling, l6X33 feet,
on west side OF TWelfth, between and streets
northwest: $1,000. Z. CarUsi, a tEostory brick
dwelling, 15x3s feet, on east side OF Thirteenth,
between M and N streets northwest; 81, 600.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04

Mr.. ThoS. Bowling, auctioneer, Successor to
LstImer & Cleary,) corner of Pennsylvania ave.
nue. and Eleventh street, has now on his shelves,
arranged for examination, q large and very val.
liable collie 3tion Of books, among which are the
law and miscellaneous library Of the late Chiei
Justice Chase, hne copy Of "Audubon's Birds
aud q uadrupeds Of America, =" THE Gentleman's
Magazine, " "Quarterly Review" and "Dodsley's
Register" from the commencement, together
with many other rare and valuable works wort y
the attention of librarian and private collectors
The sale will commence on Monday evening, May
10, Catalogues are now ready,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
Mr.. Rurnham,s CarhnIicitz.

This Eastern evangelist, pleased to welcome
large numbers from various churches, (Iasr even-
ing) took occasion to bespeak the cooperation Of
all Christians during his visit. He deprecated
the closeness of the sects in many places. In
heaven, they are "from every kindred, nation and
tribe" A stone dashed into my neighbours win
dow makes my home no happier; while concord
Join with us, he exclaimed; for I seek only the
largest good Of all. In this desire the E-street
pastor joins most heartily, seeking a general
beLeft beyond all local advantage,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
Special Damages.

Mr.. Arthur Shepherd has peculiar advantage!
IN adjusting the accounts Of citizens whose prop
erty has been damaged by street improvements
and in recovering to property holders drawback.
for old material taken from the front Of theil
residences. His Office is 30 Four nd-a- hal
street, and valuable information and advice II
given to all citizens consulting him. Sec in an
other column his special netice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
THE GRAND Jury
The Texas Nail Contract Frauds.

The Texas Mail Contract Frauds.
The grand jury Of the Criminal Court Of this
District had before them yesterday the case Of
the alleged bribery and corruption of post OGice
clerks in the Texas mail contract cases. the facts
Of which have already been detailed in these col
unrs Misunderstood that presentment against
J. J. Kinds has been agreed upon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04

A good solicitor is wanted.
q. W. Starr has $4,000 TO loan.
See the advertisement Of Arthur Shepherd.
Carriage headquarters at john F. Bridget's.
The new books are at 'Solomops Chapman's
L. ]. Barnes Co., insurance agents, No. So Z
street.
The fishing tournament will not take place tin
Friday.
W. L. Wall s. 10. uin,sen today elegant fur.
niture.
Thomas Bowling will sell, to-day, household
furniture.
st. Marks church-musicaI and literary enter
tainment.
Proposals for fuel for the United States House
Of Representatives.
Duncanson Bros. will sell on Thursday MAY
20, an elegant dwelling.
BIB. Warner will sell on Monday, May II, a
two-story brick building.
B. II. Warner will sell on Saturday, May Is; q
valuable lot, improved by q substantial house.
II. F. Zimmerman & Son will sell this morning
large collection Of new and secondhand furni-
ture.
W. II. Wheatley's steam dyeing and cleaning
establishment, No. 40 Jefferson street, George
town.
Lecture and grand sterc optican views at Mount
Vernon Place M. E.church, Thursday and Friday
evenings
Williams & Kennedy will sell ia the morning
and in the evening general assortment Of house
furnishing goods.
A white buffalo COW has been taken astray and
will be sold by order Of the Board Of Metropolitan
Police on Thursday, May 20.
An adjourned meeting for the purpose OF form
Ing new cooperative building association will
be held tomorrow afternoon.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
me Matropolis snHinpa Bank.

corner of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue,
pays five per cent interest on deposits made on OF
before the Sd OF each month. Samuel Nornent,
president; N. AoAer, Tieepresident; j. A.
Trustees: Samuel NOrment, James L. Bar
hour, James S. Edwards, Henry Stras-
burger, Nicholas Acker, John H. Goddard, q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
Election Of ofBesrs Of the New Street Railway
Company.

At a meeting Of the directors Of the Capitol
North q street and South Washington Railway
Company, held last night, the following perma
nent Ofhcers were elected, viz: George a. Nell
henry, president; W. ]. CoEing, secretary, and
h. F. Fuller, treasurer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were issued
yesterday: Cornelius Fitzgerald and Maria Kane,
Joseph Meyer and Lisette Sternberg, Allan S.
johnson and Rachel Brown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
Do Not
NEW ADVERTIsEEIEETs

Wait until It is too late, but go at once and get
one of those T5-cent white vests, at Saks,, the
clothier, 4o5 Pennsylvania avenue. Do not forget
the narne
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
UTH ITEMS,

~
To ALL, particularly inyalIds, spring is a trying
season. Indications Of sickness should at once be
attended to. Fatal diseases may be caused by
allowing the bowels to become constipated, and
until the disorder has time to develop itself. An
ounce Of prevention is worth pound Of cure, Is
an old and truthful saying. Therefore, We sd-
very prevalent-headache, indigestion, dlsordered
liver, want Of appetite, nausea or fevertsh SKIN,
to take, without delay, Sehenck's Mandrake Pills.
We know of no remedy so harmless and decisive
in its action. 1t at strikes at the root Of the
disease and produces . healthy tone to the sys-
arising from disordered condition Of the liver II
they would take this excellent medicine when
they feel the first indications OF the malady.
Families leaving home for the summer months
should take three or four boxes Of these pills
with them. They have an almost instantaneous
effect. They will relieve the patient OF headache
liver Of surrounding bile, and will enectuslly
prevent a bilious attack. They are sold by all
druggists.
''THEIR NAME Is LEGION"
may be applied TO those who die annually OF Con-
sumption, although science has Of late years
ing to know that the general use Of Dr. Wistsr's
Balssm OF Wild Cherry is largely Instrumental
in attaining this end: Fifty cents and 81 bottle,
large bottles much the cheaper.
II you want PAPRRHANGINes or WINDOW
SHADES Of the latest styles and LOWEST Prices,
best Workmen, and guarantees satisfaction in his
work.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINES
SOLD On EASY TERMS By
W. S. TAPPAN, AGENT,
MASONIC TEMPLE.
$40 TO el,0co
Invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 400 per cent. .
month. Send fer particulars. TumbTidgs Co.,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New York.
THURsToNis IVORY PEARL TOOTH POWDER
used daily will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and tho breath sweet.
TWenty-i and nifty cents per bottle.
JoUvEE's INoDoRoUs KID-GLovB CLRANER
will renovate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoNADR 6PTIaB Is equal to the
best French, and but half the prizes. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTHENIN0 PLAsTEEs are the
very Rest. All sold by druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
Isaac Curry,

"'Tls economy tOpaint frequently" Whatever
he touches he adorns Beautiful Irish green and
other eolors in great variety. Shop No. sos -Four
teenth street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
GENERAL NEWS OF THE CITY

one SIDED BASE BALL GAME.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
T1KEc.Re or YoUp V.rU.p1rs

CAN and examine the fire and burglar-prooi
vaults Of the Safe Deposit Company, corner Of
New York avenue and Fifteenth street for safe
keeping Of Securities, jewels silyer-ware or other
Vaiuabtes. Rents, from ten TO sixty dollars per
annum, according to size. No business man can
afford to do without them.
T1bstsa-~Sr0 frnasfh CHICAGO and BssiOn fra
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.
I25 tons Of Coal.
rs cords Of Wood.
.CHARLESTOwN, MASS.
10 tons Of Coal.
20 cords OF Wood.
BROOKLYN, NY.
(Including Assistant q uartsrmaster's ofice.)
200 tons Of Goal.
100 cords Of Wood.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
10 tons Of Coal.
200 CORDS Of Wood.
(Includirg Assistant Quartermasters Ofiee.)
WASHINGTON, D. q.
(Including guard at Naval Magazine.)
800 cords Of Wood.
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
50 cords Of Wood.
GOsPoRT, VA.
50 tons OF Coal.
so cords Of Wood.
PENSACOLA, FLA.
90 cords Of Wood.
MARE ISLAND. CAL.
100 cords OF Wood.
with the privilege Of lnereaEing the quaatity
The Wood and Coal furnished at washington
city to be measured, weighed and certified BY the
Government inspector appointed BY the Navy
Department, and the expense attending such In
spectiOn, SC, paid by the contractor.
Blank forms Of proposals can be obtained upon
application at any Of the marine posts.
Payments will be made upon the receipt OF &C
counts duly authenticated by the commanding
officers Of the posts at which the wood or coal has
been delivered. The right is reserved to reject
all bids considered unreasonable.
A guarantee, to be signed by two responsible
persons. whose responsibility must be certified TO
by the United States district attorney or United
States collector, must accompany each proposal,
otherwise 1t will not be considered.
To be Endorsed proposals for Fuel" and ad.
dressed to the undersigned.
WILLIAM B. SLACK,
Major and Quartermaster United States Marine
CoTpg apps
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04

no RUNS FOR THE WASHINGTON CLUB.
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.

HEADQUARTERS u. s. MARINE CORPS,
QUARTERMAsPER's OBPICE, ,
WASHINGTON, April q, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received ct this office
until L. o'clock N. Of THURSDAY, the Sd day Of
June next, for supplying Wood and Coal to the
United States marines at one or more Of the fol-
lowing places during the fiscal year ending Soth
June, 1875.
The Wood to be merohantsble oak, and to be
delivered piled, measured and inspected, at such
points within the limits of the Marine Barracks
as may be designated by the commanding marine
officer, free OF expense TO the United states.
The Goal to DO good white ash anthracite coal,
free from dust, and to weigh 2l40 pounds to the
ton, TO be inspected by the commanding marine
offser and delivered at such points within the
limits Of the marine barracks as may be desig-
mated by him, free Of expense to the United
States; and both Wood and Coal to be furnished
upon the monthly or quarterly requtsition Of the
commanding ofheer showing the quantities re-
.Quired in accordance with regulate ms, viz: AT
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
WITHDRAWAL OF OYB OF THE TRUSTEES.

The Police Protest Against q Reduction
OF PaJ-AdditiOnal Races for the
Spring Meeting at BrightWOOd-
Arrangements for Tomorrow
Completed News Para.
graphs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04

Business men who are seeking to take adVant-
age Of the revival Of confidence and Of traffic. by
cards, circular and handbills, can procure the
neaIest printing Of that kind at the once OF The
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, on the most liberal
terms and with great prORptness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
WOOD AND COAL.

CTEPHENSON q BRO,
- PATENT BUNDLED kINDLING WOOD.
The best in use. Prepared from the best quality
Of Virginia Pine, and Introducing a Patent Fire
Lighter in each bundle, dispensing with the use OF
kerosene, shGyings or paper. Sold by all grocers.
Ask for Stephenson's Patent Wood, and take no
other. Every bundle has printed LABEL giving d.
rectOns for All the best qualities Of coal con-
stantly on hand. STEPHENSON BRO.a sole
manufacturers in this District: office, 12lS Penn
sylvanla avenue. Mill and Depot, SeVenth-street
wharf, TChrOnicle.1 mhl9
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TROUBLES,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-04
LEGAL.

TN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
l. TRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE TWENTY-
SIXTH DAY OF APRIL, 1875.
Jas. G. Berret ct al.
The Unknown Heirs SNo 1918. Equity Docket, H.
OF VIM. Cammack,
deceased.
On motion Of the plaintiff. by Mr.. T. T.
Crittenden, their solicitor 1t is ordered that the
defendant, the unknown heirs of William Cam
mack. CecC ased, cause their appearance to be en-
tered herein before the first ruleday occurring
forty days after this day: otherwise the cause VIII
be proceeded with as in ease q default tia, T..
Tr1e copy. Test: R. J. MEIGS, Clerk. &C..
BY l.. Z. WILLIAMS, Asst. Clerk. GpI-Cu3W
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
l. subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Term letters of administration on the persOhAl es-
tate OF GEORGE A. PARK, late Of District Of CO.
lumbia, deceased. AL persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned
the subscriber, or before the nth day OF April
next; they NAV otherwise by law be eIclu ed from
al benent OF the aid estate.
Given under my hand, this lIth day 81 APRIL
apIp-MSw AdministEatrfI.
U1HIs IS TO GIVE NOTICE THAT THE
l. subscriber has obtained from the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia holding Special
Tel m, let ers Of Administration d. b. n on the per-
sOnal estate of WIN. B. ROPER, late OF the
District Of Columbi ;, deceased. All persons hay
ing claims against the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber on or before the lth day
OF April nt Nt; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit fthe said estate.
Given under n.y hand. this 18th day Of April,
1875. WILLIAM TINDALE,
apis M3w Administrator D. B. N.
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W M. A. co Oh

VIII practice In all Of the courts Of the District, in
the Court ofClams, before the Departments and
IN the supreme Court OF the United States. lol1-1
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This court transacted the following business
yesterday:
West V. West, Decree for final confirmation
Adams vs. Adams Motion for new security
oveTruled.
Simpson VS.. Fitch. Decree dIsmIssInK bill.
Bowling VS.. BoWcber. Decision overriding
prayer Of petitioner.
Holden vs. Humphrey. Decree for specific per-
Torrance.
A number of routine orders we're made. Ad.
journeu.
Supreme Court-General Term.
All the justices sat yesterday, and were en-
gagged as follows:
VIM. H. Jones VS.. The Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad Company.
In this case the plaintiff. in hts declaration,
AYERS that IN November, 1872, he was In the en-
ploy Of the defendant one Of party Of laoorers
engaged in building and grading the defendants
woTkmen to take them to their place Of labor In
the morning, and TO bring them back In the even
Ing, aiter their days work; that IN that month,
while returning from his work on the defendants
train, he was seriously injured by o collision Of
the Ialn on which he was riding with certain
cars that, through the negligence OF the defend
ant, had been lett standing In a certain tunnel in
Washington city. HeelainE $40 600 damages
The Defendants pleas are not guilty, and accord
and satisfaction. Upon these pleas issue was duly
Joined. At the trial the plaintiff gave evidence
tending 10 show that sometimes q ear was Dro-
Vided for these laboreTs to ride IN, but that at
other times only with a locomotive and tender;
and that IL was common, whether there was car
provided or not for the laborers, or some OF them
to ride the pilot front part Of the locomotive
with the approval OF the conductor, Van Ness;
The free citizen. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-04-24
FACTS AND FANOIES.

BABY =
They called him u!dy cklo sing,
And soothing syrurs thoy did bring
To stem the rising squell.
In vain they sought for secret pin,
And gave him peppermint and gin
Yet louder did ho bawl.
Beneath his petticoats his feet,
Like little mice who pussy meet,
Did twist and twirl about;
And, oh ! he roared in such way.
No costard seller blithe and gay
Gives half 70 lond shout.
His tears All instant coase TO flow
Anon he wildly squeals, az though
Some flea had bit him badly.
Poor pa, he rises up in ire,
Strong argument does him inspire
Things end for baby sadly.