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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
RRIW TEFGRAMS-

Hildray Page, aGeventeen year-old eolored boy,
has been convicted Of arson in Chesterfield
county, Va. The punishment is death.
An Illicit distillery was seized yesterday in
Philadelphia, q mash destroyed, and small
quantity Of liquor captured.
In Trenton, N. J., on Sunday, Thomas Kinds
ley was found mortally wounded, and died soon
after. Edward DImond was arrested on the charge
Of being the murderer. The affair is said to have
been caused by Dimond abusing Hindsley's dog.
The billiard match for s., 900 and the champion
ship Of the world at the thTee-ball game, between
Maurice VIgraux and Rudolphe, was won in
New York BY Vigraux, scoring 900 to Rudolphe's
$50.
The steamboat mandatory Of q. D. Whit
ney, at Midway, Massachusetts, was totally de-
stroyed by fire last night. Loss on building aud
machinery, $4,000; partially insured. Over
one hundred hands are thrown out Of employ
ment.
Three brothers were found frozen to death in
the road near Exeter, N. Y, few days since.
Their names were Patrick, Henry and Michael
O'Brien, aged eight, ten and eleven years, and
were sent forth in the bitter cold but thinly clad,
by their unnatural, dissipated parents, 70 peddle
baskets which were made by their older brothers
and sisters. Their baskets were strung around
their bodies, the elder had his arms clasped
around the neck Of the youngest, and the frozen
teardrops still adhered to their cheeks when
found.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23

Capt. Gary withdrew his motion to appoint
q committee on the selection Of ofncers.
Mr.. klotE thought It was shame 70 waste tne
time Of the assoc iHtion BY motions and counter 1
motions. He came from Pennsylvania with his
delegation 10 transact business for the welfare Of
the veterans Of the Mexican war.
REMARKS OF Mr.. MAoKKY.
Judge T. J. Mackey, of South Carolina, was
introduced and thanked his comrades TOR the
courtesy Of calling for him to address the meet
ing. He referred to the services Of the Palmetto
regiment in the Mexican war, and said the sur
ViYors numbered only AZ out Of J. 100 men VINO ielt
south Carolina for the war. He spoke OF the
pleasant relations existing between eX-Onlon
and ex-Confederate soldiers in his state. DE re-
would be the means OF procuring unity OF SEN
timent among the American people and make
them dear to one another. The meetings OF me
contribute to this coveted end. He was the only
one present from his State out OF six delegates
elected to the convention, and he was authorised
to act fully for them, and closed by saying ne
would do all in his power for the promotion Of the
object aimed at.
General Denver read dispatch from Colonel
David johnson, of Madison, Ga, sending greet
ing and regretting his inability to attend.
Mr. Klotz moved that committee be ap-
pointed to audit the accounts Of the secretary and
treasurer, and to make report TO the assoela-
Col. Schiey, from the committee appointed to
wait on the President, reported that the Presi-
dent would receive the members OF the conVen-
ton to-day at n:S0 o'clock.
: The Chair appointed as the committee to audit
the accounts Of the secretary and treasurer,
Messrs. KlotZ, Monies and Dallas.
Gen. Hebert was introduced, and addressed the
The motion Of Gen. Love was adopted, and It
was decided to meet at the hall, and proceed In
body to the Executive Mansion, and on the re
turn from the White House they hear the GRAFTON
of Col; Tidball, Of New York, and on its conclu-
The convention then adjourned until to-day at
II O'Clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
ALMeAERs FOR THE POOR.

The Commission Stop for Want Of Funds.
The Citizens Relief Commission held special
meeting yesterday morRinE, in the parlors Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, at which
there were present Messrs. Stickney, Solomons
Aitz, Moore, Choate, Wilson and Savage. Mr..
SOlomOns, treasurer, submitted his report, show
ing that Is 400 had been received from the District
Commissioners for relieving the destitute, and
$50 from private sources. By the strctest econo-
my every worthy and absolutely necessitous case
had been relieved, until this whole amount had
been nearly expended, small balance only re-
naming on hand to pay the Incidental expenses
Of the work. 1t is still hoped that Congressional
action will provide for the relief Of the unusually
large number needing help at this time. A com
for, but in view Of the uncertainty Of the matter
1t was decided by the commission that all the ex-
penses attending the work be reduced to their
miEimum, and that the work be suspended until
further information is obtained in regard to ap-
preparations.
The commission then adjourned, subject to the
call Of the president.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
PERSONAL,,

A Havana telegram says Nine. RIstori arrived
from Vera Cruz yesterday, and sailed to-day for
New York.
Miss Emma Schley is visiting Washington in
company with her father, Col. WIN. Louis Sehley,
Of Baltimore.
And now 1t is said that Mr.. Alex. Delmar viii
revive the National IRteHigeneeT in this city at
an early day, with Prof. J. K. H. WILCOX rs as
sociate editor. Where are the ghosts Of Gales
and Seaton?
Jas. R. Davies, N. Y; ]. L. Caldwell and 2.
A. Lewis, philadelphia; A. Sphinx and wife, ILL;
T. ]. Kinsella, New Orleans; Marshal John
Gray, Nd; N. N. Stokes, N. J., and ]. L. Jen-
nings, Pa, are at Willards.
Attorney General Williams, Senators Edmunds,
Sherman, Pratt, Carpenter, Spencer and Gam
erop, and Representatives Hoar, Bundy, Morey,
Butler Cotton, Pelham, Gooch, Crutchfield,
Shoemaker and Harrison Lad conferences with
the President Yesterday.
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Personal Compliment to Senator Pratt and
Andrew Johnson.

Judge Wright will give party Thursday even
ing, complimentary to Hon. Daniel E. Pratt, the
retiring Senator from Indiana, and Andrew
Johnson, the incoming Senator from Tennessee.
The Judge will embrace this opportunity to bring
together many Of his old friends, regardless 81
political opinions, including almost the entire
Indiana delegation, several Missouri and West
eTn members representatives from the Cherokees,
ChoctaWs, ChickasaWs, Greeks and other West
ern tribes Of Indians, and many citizens Of the
District Prominent among those who will be in
attendance are Senators FentOn, Upton and
BOgy, the Commissioners Of the District, the jus
tices Of the Supreme Court OF the District Of Co
Iumbia, Gov. Cooke and family, Gen. and Mrs.
Coburn and her pTotegecS, Gen. Banning, men,
ber-elect, Hon. Milton Sayler, Mr.. Foster and
others, OF Ohio. A dispatch was received last
evening from Mr.. johnson saying that he will
probably arrive here Wednesday evening, but
Eliminating that remote possibility may prevent
his coming this week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
Convention of Fishermen.

BUFFALO, Feb. PA convention Of the
Western Fishermen and Fish Dealers Associa-
tion, representing the fishing interests OF the
great lakes, was held here to-day. Strong reso-
luions were passed eenturing Congress Tor the
failure, after years Of appeal, to place gllling
Irvine on the free list.
The association calls upon Western members to
insist on an extension to western fisherman OF the
drawback on the salt duty so long granted to
New England fisherman, or falling in this, Tor an
abroRation Of that invidious distinction against
western fisherman, and thereby not only increase
the revenue but remove the impression that there
is one law for the East and another for the West.
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Auction Sales To-day.

BY b. II. Warner:
At a o'clock, Q two-story and attic brick house,
No. eS7 Massachusetts, avenue.
At 4 o'clock, two tWo-story frame dwellings on
the south side Of H street, between Sixth and
Seventh streets northeast.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 10 o'clock, rs new and second hand sewing
machines, and lot Of boys clothing.
At 10 o'clock, q lot Of new and secondhand
furniture, feathers, mattresses, chairs, sc.
BY Latimer & Cleary:
At4 o'clock, improved property on o street,
(extended,) between Sixteenth and Seventeenth
northwest.
By Wash B. Williams:
At 10 o'clock, large and well assorted stock oil
mems, ladies' and childrenis shoes.
BY H. T. Zimmerman o.:
At 10 o'clock, large assortment Of new and
second-hand furniture, carpets, sc.
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81. Patriakia Dav.

About hfty gentlemen met ct Mr.. Daniel A.
Brosnan's house, on g street, last night, for the
purpose Of making arrangements for Q banquet
on st. Patrick's night, as q at and proper culmi-
nation Of the celebration Of the day. The meet
ing was earnest and enthusiastic, and after o free
interchange OF views appointed . committee Of
i've to prepare programme for the occasion and
make the necessary inquiries and Arrangements
for final action, TO be taken at an adjourned
meeting to be held at the same place on next
Thursday evening ct 1880 o'clock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
District Affairs.

A new map of Georgetown is in preparation by
Surveyor Forsyth, and is nearly completed. 1t
will show all the divisions by which titles to real
estate are described, also the numbers of the
squares as fixed by the District Legislative As
sembly. This is the only connected official map
ever made Of Georgetown, and will be found to
facilitate the routine business Of his Cff1ce ma
terially. Few persons are aware Of the import
ance Of this office. The Thousands Of maps and
record books Of daily use in the settlement Of
accounts and claims between the District and
taxpayers, and requires the constant attention OF
the surveyor and q corps Of assistants In answer
ing questions.
Mr.. J. Hollingsworth Gordon, Of Georgetown,
has been appointed clerk to the attorney for the
District Of COLUMBIA, vice Mr.. A. A. Birney, re-
signed, 70 take effect March !, 1875.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
LOUISIANA.
A Card From MOEnsry's Friends,

A Card From McEnery's Friends.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. PA card signed BY
Randall Hunt, d. Warren Brickel and other
prominent citizens, says the statements reported
to have been made by Louisiana Conservatives
in Washington that Gov. McEnery is losing the
confidence Of our people, and that they think
Lieut.. Gov. Penn q more trustworthy leader, are
wholly incorrect Gov. MeEnery is stronger to-
day in the hearts and confidence Of the people
than ever.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
A Flagman Run Over and Killed.

a 81A SNCA anu 4AA4AS0'
Last Saturday morning James Doughty, flag
man on q gravel train on the Baltimore and Po-
tomac railroad, was killed by falling under the
wheels Of the cars near Bowie station, seventeen
miles from this city. Doughty noticed that the
switch was out Of place, and, motioning for the
place the switch right. The train was going
slow, but as he jumped he slipped on the ice and
fell under the train, the wheels Of two cars pass
ing over his head and the upper part Of his body
The remains were taken to his former home, No
81 West Baltimore street. He was about thirty
dTen,
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Arrast Of Cnnntarfaitsrs.

ST. Louis, Feb. 1.-THE Sedalia (Mo.) Demo
Graf Of Sunday says Jos. H. Carter and VIM. X.
Nixon were arrested I'VE miles west Of that place
on Saturday morning, and $4,000 counterfeit and
nearly % 900 In good meneY was found IN their
possession. The arrests are said to have been
made BY st Louis detectives, but nothing in re-
gard to the affair has been given out BY the police
authorities here.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
Death Of an Old Citizen.

On Sunday last Mr.. Henry d. GunnelI, Q we'll
known resident Of South Washington, died ct his
residence on G street, between Four-and-s-hslf
and Sixth streets, aged seventy years. Toe de-
ceased for many years was dealer In wood and
coal built up q lucrative business, and by his
honesty and integrity won the esteem of his &C
quaiptanees, He was commissioner OF the Sew
enth ward under several Of the mayors Of this
city, and at one time held the position Of canal
commissioner.
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Texas Pacific Railroad.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Feb. 22-The Senate, this
evening, by vote Of "a ayes to noes, passed q
resolution instructing Senators and Represents
tives of this State in Congress to favor the pas
sage of the bill to aid the Texas Pacific railroad.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
Assistant pistrict ATTORNEYS.

Messrs. Campbell Darlington, youngest son Of
the former district attorney, General E. Q. Car
rington, and Charles Fisher have been appointed
assistants to District Attorney Fisher, In place Of
Messrs. Harrington and Evans, resigned. They
Will practice alternately in the criminal and
police courts.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
The Day Elsewhere.

The day was appropriately celebrated in New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, and
other cities in various sections OF the country.
Business was generally suspended, and due re-
spect accorded to the memory Of our first Presi-
daVF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
NATURAL HISTORY COURSE.
A course Of Illustrated Lectures upon
NATURAL, HISTORY

will be delivered in Memorial Church, by DR..
JOHN G.MORRIS, Member Of the American Seien-
tihc Association and Professor Of Zoology In Penn
sylvania College.
FIRST LECTURE-Friday, February s. p. N.
animal Architecture - in which viii be shown
the wonderful mechanism displayed by many
animals, especially insects in the construction OF
their dwelln rs and places for rearing their young
illustrated by large drawings and natural OBJ
sEC0SD LECTURE-Friday, February Il ''Ths
Microscope and its Discoveries" illustrated. }
THIRD LECTURE-Friday, February -. ami
NAL Instincts ~ Illustrated.)
FOURTH LECTURE Friday, February 26.
s'SOme Remarkable Phenomena in the Vegetable
KINGDOM Ullustrated.)
FIFTH LECTURE-Friday, March 5. "Glass
spon ges and Corals.n GllustTsted;,S !, IN s.no,-
ars' tickets, good for educators, students and
Tickets and diagrams for the selection OF seats
will be found at j. c. Parkers, 81 Seventh street,
emu ~ WV - y = ' - faI-tf
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and this cannot be paid by our people under the
circumstances.
The extraordinary tax OF 8 per cent.
levied BY act Of June 20, 1874, when
the Commissioners made their re-
port to Congress, (page so was de-
linquent to the amount OF. o, oOI no "a
And on the prior levy OF per cent.
under the Legislature, (estimated,) 10000 90
On other levfes. 10000 90
Making total Of delinquent tax. 2,257,2lS o.
To this must be added special taxes
against private property, unool-
leCLoQ o.lI0.AlA
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UTY ITKNS
THE QUESTION SETTLED.

Those eminent men, DIR. James CLARK physlcfaEf
to Queen Victoria, and DR.. Hughes Bennett,
knew this when he discovered his now widely
known BaIsam Of WIND Cherry, and experience
has proved the correctness Of his opinion. Fifty
cents and 81 bottle, large bottles much the
cheaper.
CoNsUMPTIyEL TAKE NoTICE.-Every moment
Of delay makes your srrs more S,, hopeless ana
The amount Of testimony in favor Of Dr.. Sehenek'S
Pulmonic Syrup, as . cure for consumption, Tar
exceeds all that can De Drought 70 supPors me me
Schencks Almanac, containing the certificates OF
many persons Of the highest respectability who
have been restored To- health, after being pro-
nouneed incurable by physicians Of acknowledged
ability. Schenck's Pulmonio Syrup alone has
cured many, as these evidences viii show; but
the cure is often promoted By the employment Of
fer the purpose. These additional remedies are
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills
By the timely use Of these medicines, according
to directions, DR.. Schenck certiies that most any
case Of Consumption may be cured.
DR.. Schenck Is professionally at his principal
once, corner Sixth and Arch streets, Philsdel-
phia, every Monday, where all letters for advice
must be addressed.
go TO 1900
invested IN Stocks and Gold pays 100 per cent.
month. Send fer particulars. Tumbridge Co.,
Bankers, Wall street, New YORK
used daily Will keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath sweet.
TUenty-n and nifty cents per bottle.
JoUvEH's NOTORIOUS KID-GLovB CLEANER
Will renoyate soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
best French, and but half the price. twenty-five
and nifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRENGTHENING PLAsrKRs are the
very best All sold By druggists.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
WASHINGTOR'S BIRTHDAY.

HOW 1T WAS CELEBRATED HERE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
Frnatad Limb

Ponds ErtrGet Invariably relieves the pain and
finally cHrsS.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-23
MEETING OF THE OLDEST INHABITANTS.
The Parade of the Military in New
UnIforms-Scenes on the Avenue
Beautiful Spring Weather
Bright Dresses and Bright
Faces of the Ladies'.
Yesterday was certainly such a

Yesterday was certainly such day for holi-
day as to make it duly appreciated by all who,
holding in reverence the memory Of Washington,
sought to celebrate 1t. The morning opened with
a clear and cloudless sky, and soon spring sun
shed it rays over the city, and breeze slight
enough to counteract the heat was waited from
the south. on the bosom Of the Potomac past
sacred Mount Vernon, to this city. 1t was in
respects "a lovely day." and had the effect of
tnrOnging the Avenue at an early hour with gaily-
dressed ladies and children, out for promenade,
simply to see each other and enjoy the bright
scene presented by the gay pedestrians, for ex-
cept the parade Of Company there was no dis
play whatever. There was no suspension Of bust
ness, but all the principal buildings on the Ave
nue. DISPLAYED the national cOlors.
The Washington Monument Association.
The Washington Monument Society held their
annual meeting yesterday morning at the City
Hall: W. W. Corcoran, Sd vice president, in the
chair. Dr. Chas F. Stansbury, the recently ap-
pointed member, was in attendance. A commit
tee was appointed to prepare an address, to lay
before the public setting forth the objects Of the
society, what has been accomplished, and solicit
ing the aid of the public to complete the untn-
ished shaft. The annual election was then en-
tered into, and the following officers chosen:
Gen. W. I. Sherman, ID vice president: W. W.
COrcOran Sd vice president; J. b. H. Smith, treas
ureT: J. Carroll Brent, secretary.
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NOtMuch Display, but General Enjoyment.
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I.nnisuiIla rnnnart rintata

went of very fast yesterday st Brad. Adams,
and clubs Of five to my sent in orders for them,
thereby having more numbers represented. The
sale closes on Saturday night. So buy early.
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John B. Cough.
"a NEW TEMPERANCE Lecturer
(FIfth Of the Star Course,)
IsdncO1a Hall,
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY a.

Admission, rs cents; no extra charge for reserved
seats. For sale At John c. Parker's, No. IL Sew
enth street. febH
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WASHINGTON nOEUmEKT ASSOCIATION.
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Cough, the wonder and the praise Of all lovers
Of eloquence, speaks in Lincoln hall Wednesday
night. He has q new temperance lecture. On
this subject he is the orator Of the world.
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This leads me to present finally the argument
OF necessity. There is q point beyond which a
people sometimes cannot go and cannot be driven.
The citizens Of this District have arrived at that
point now. They can and will pay reasonable
tax upon their property, but they cannot and Will
not do more. You may seize and connscate, or
you may become possessed Of their property by
sale under the marshaPs hammer, but you cannot
enforce q tax large enough to support this Dis
trict government in all its branches and provide
for the payment Of all liabilities existing here. II
our property were assessed to-day, excluding the
usual exempt class, the cash value would not
reach S75,000, 000 1t has been inflated TO ninety
odd millions; but times are changed; real prop
erty is greatly depressed, and has scarcely any
sale. Aside from real estate we have but little
property or business from which revenue can be
derived, and, compared with most other cities,
really nothing. All attempts heretofore 70 assess
personal estate have been deluslve and dlsap-
pointing, and have scarcely paid the cost Of col
lection. Assuming that our real property could
be Justly assessed to $50 600 600 we have basis OF
calculation which is the most favorable. Inc
Commissioners for the District estimate the ne
cessary expenses for the ensuing year, gee ME
cellaneous Documents, No. 40, House OF Repre-.
sentativee, second session Forty-third congress,
e2756 $780, This IL exclusive OF the interest on the
365 bonds and exclusive Of 9 sinking fund 70 re.
tire the whole debt. Add these Two items, and
We have testimatsd) $4,000; total revenue re-
To raise this BY tax upon our property would
require rs to pay four dollars on every hundred,