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National Republican., 1876-03-28
Porous Plastsrs.

Porous plasters have been much improved re-
Gently in BENsoN's CAPCINE PLASTER, by q
new method Of treating the rubber go that It
contains more electricity than formerly, one OF
the qualities for which porous plas;er has been
especially valued, ard by the addition Of Gap
cine, which causes tho plaster to act immedt-
ateIy and makes It the most reliable remedy
known for colds. rheumatism, lameness of the
back and muscles, kidney complaint, or any OF
tie diseases Tor which o porous plaster or lini-
ment has been used. The manufacturers are
pleased TO learn that there Is q large class OF
conscientious druggists who, having become con-
vinced ef the great merit OF BENsos's CAPCINE
PLASTER, recommend IL In preference to all
others. OF such are e. Drehn, Newark, N. J.;
Ohas. Althan ard NJ. NJ. Cook, Brooklyn, N. Y:
Thompson. Lilly Co., Baltimore, Nd; Robert
Brooklyn, says "he recommends no other;"
GulIck & Berry, Terre Haute, Ind, say "they
are convinced from results from sales there that
they are much superior to ordinary porous
plasters;" Cole & Flynn, DsnvIlle, Va, say
"tbey have given satisfaction in every csse;h' W.
T. Weber, Springfield, Mass, says, "They con-
stitute an advertising medium in themselves"
Thus speak many Others. The manufacturers
also regret to hear that in some instances drug
gists, acting from pecunisry motives, as not so
large profit is made on them as on ordinary
porous pIasters have used their influence TO per.
suade their customers TO substitute some other
article in place Of BENsoN's CAPCINR PLASTER.
When you ask fer BENsog's CAPcIsE PLASTER
be cure you get nothing else. Price, Is cents.
SRABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, New York.
For eale by Drew Gibbs, ID. p. Hicklng, X.
B. Ferguson, L. q. Bishop and q. Stott & Co.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
Washington C,ty sibIs socisty.

The board Of managers Of the Washington City
Bible Society held its monthly meeting last even
ing, the president (Rev. A. W. PitZsr) In the
chair, who read q part OF the 17th chapter of
the gospel Of John and offered prayer.
Mr.. A. S. Pratt, chairman Of the committee on
the anniversary, offered q resolution recommend
ing that the anniversary be held in Lincoln hall
on the first Sabbath In May, and that the Rev.
Thomas l. Poulson be invited to make the ad-
dress; which was adopted.
Mr.. BallaDtyne reported that the Bibles
granted at the last meeting to the several engine
houses and police stations had been prepared,
present them. The engine house and police sta
tion in Georgetown were included In the grant.
A committee, consisting Of Messrs. BallantYne
Ball and Olcott, was appointed to nominate off,
GERS for the ensuing year, to report to the annual
meeting in April.
The treasurer reported the following receipts
during the month: From New ork avenue Pres
byteIlan church, S75; Metropolitan Methodist
church; $50; Methodist Protestant church, Ninth
street, 81 Mrs. A. ]. Brown, 81; total, $l34.
The treasurer requested those churches who
desired TO be included In the annual report to
forward their contributions before the last OF
April.
was made to the Christian mission on Seventh
street.
TIE agent presented his report, IS follows: Has
visited J75 families, numbering ISIS persons;
found rs families without the Scriptures, sup
piled Bibles and 90 Testaments and Distribute ed
eco pages Of tracts; field Of labor, the southwest
portion OF the city, included between Pennsyl-
vania aveEue, First and Third streets west and
the Potomac.
Collections from Mount Zion NJ E. church, S.;
Uniontown NJ. L. church, 81. 50; Asbury NJ. L
church, s. so; EbeneZer NJ. Z. church, Sl.5O;
total, Sl2 50.
Adjourned to meet on the last Monday in april,
(sith,l at 6 d. m.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
TIE BOWEN coavEN tI0H.
Tedious stssieI-'. J. Bcvsn and a. n. Green
for DelsgsteA

t0f OoASkbtcS
The convention 10 htminass two deisgates
from the District Of Columbia 10 the National
Rspub. icso convention .. Oinoiunati met yssser-
day at Lincoln hall, and continued In session
nearly twelve hours.
Mr. jerome A. johnson, Chairman OF the Cen
trail Us mmttte, called the convention to o.def,
and Dr. ]. L N. BUwen was elected temporary
chairman. The usual committee on credentials
was appointed, and the deieR stes that hsd bsen
there being contest only in oae disiriot-ihe
Second.
Alter few hours spent in permanently organ
chairman, and Messra George Holmes, Fred.
Douglass, jr., and John II. Oook were elested
permanent secretsriea
TO the election Of delegates TO the Ctncnnsti
convention. Messrs. Ssyles J. Bowen, S. S.
johnson. Or. q. o. Purvis and others we're put
in nomiD Dstion. DR.. Purvts declined.
MI JsEons A. Johnson hn son sould have rsad ca the
IWAsH1NsroE, d. O., March q, 1870.
Jerome A. Johnson, esq.:
SIR: Believing that the convention to be held
the pationaI convention at Cincin6at has not been
so elected ss TO secure Q complete and satisfactory
representation Of the Republican voters Of the
District, ssk you not to present my name as o
candidate to be q delegate to Cincinnati. The
harmony OF the party imperatively requires that
your convention to-day ali the primary msssingss ~
and movements shall have been OF an usquss-
tionsble cha acter, and believe that some
Of the delegates who will be admitted to
your convention have been elected through IN
huepees inimieal to the Republican party In
other words, believe that Democratic agencies
have been at work successfully to obtain control
OF certain mum Der Of the delegates who will be
admitted ss members of your convention. i alsa
ask that In the event my name is presented as .
candidate by any one else you withdraw it from
Ed. P. BROOKS.
After great confusion the vote, which was
called by districts, was announced, as follows:
Whole number Of votes cas-, 81, (a great many
having declined to vote Of which number Ssyles
J. Bowen received "a, A. NJ. Green rs, j. A.
johnson 4, scattering s. Messrs. Collins Crusor
and Andrew Gleason were elected alternates by
acelanRliOD.
A committee was appoiDtodto wait upon Mr..
Bowen and inform him of his election. Mean
while Mr. Green and Mr. Lewis CLARK, Of Ohio,
addressed the convention. MIR. bowen sent a
letter thanking the convention for the honor con-
ieTIed DpOo hiD.
After the adoption OF the platform adopted at
the mass meeting of Republicans recently held
LYeeum hall, the convention auiourned
National Republican., 1876-03-28
REAL ESTATE.
The Estate Of R,bscc. B. amiek.

Yesterday Judge WyIIe delivered a lengthy
and carefully prepared opinion in this case as to
the respective rights Of the maternal uncle, VIM.
p. White, and the pssernal grandfather, Davis
Afiiek, to administer on the estate Of the above
named infant, deciding that the latter was enti
tied, as next Of kin, both by the laws Of Tennes-
see, where the domicile OF the infant is claimed,
and by the old law Of Maryland, which follows
the civil rather than the canonical law in com.
putting degrees Of kin. Many nice points Of law
were involved in this decision, all Of which were
carefully pointed out in the opinion rendered To-
eluding the power Of guardian to change the
domieile Of an infant, the proper place for the
appointment OF the guardian, and the difference
Of the laws OF distribution In the State Of Tennes
see, where this infant was born, and the District
Of Oolumoia, ana the light Of guardian 10 change
the nature Of such distribution. The OeDrt de.
elded thattf guardian could make such change
. person not guardian evidently could not, and
was OF the opinion that the previous action Of the
Seort IN appointing guardian here, when its
oohlelle ana estate were both in Memphis Tam
vas erroneous. 1t will doubtless be remem bered
that thls case was before the court some two
years since on the matter Of guardianshIp. the
right OF the guardian here being then oontested
but his appointment was sustained. The amoun1
OF property involved 10 about eighteen thousand
dollars, which will be almost entirely oontroIIed
By the question Of domicile. Walter s. COY an
pearsd for W. p. White, and Hon. Leonard Mvers
and Judge Belys A. lockwood for Davis AfftsE
The court n1ed the bond at t2o.oeo.
National Republican., 1876-03-28

Hsllet Eilbourp, amer the fervice Of tbs summons
sTd subj Gna upon him, appeared 10 ooedieocs
and Was ouly sworn, and
DID RERUsR ToARsvBR TWO oRRTAIs QUESTIONS
auiry. Alter the refusal Of the said Hsllet Kill
HopIn to answer the questions Aforesaid, on tbs
l4ih day Of March, lsFd, he did appear before the
crcer NJ the ssh Hoose, directed 10 the Sargent
alarms Of said House and his deputy, command-
ing Inn TO take him into custody forth with,
whertver should be foand the body Of the said
HalIet KibouTp, and bring him TO tho bar Of the
House Of Representatives, to show cause why h5
ms an time TO keep the said HslIet KIbourn 10 bis
custody to wait the further order Of the House
OF Representatives. The Indictment then goes
on to present that Hallet kiiDourn did refuse 20
answer said questions in the presence Of the
House Of Representatives on the dem and Of the
Speaker Of the House.
property Of the firm and the books ana papers de-
msnded by the committee, which Mr.. KilbOnrn
refused to furnish in compliance with the sub
The fifth count embraces the ordering of Hal
let kilbOurn into custody. to be % held to await
the further orders Of the House OF Representa-
tivsF.
The witnesses on the back Of the Indictment
are J. ID. New, A. Herr smith, J. NJ. Glover, ].
Il. Thompson and Geo. NJ. Adams.
BENCH WARRANT ISSUED.
In conformity with this Indictment, Judge Oln
yesterday itsued bench warrant for Mr.. Hallet
Kilbourn to be brought before him to answer.
TEe NAITh0L was plbceu III the mRfbuhl nanus,
and will be served on the Sergeant OF Arms of the
House Of Representatives to day, who has control
OF the prisoner. What the result will be remains
TO be developed.
THE LAW.
The following is the law governing the case,
and Is taken from the Revised Statutes, chap
ter Z:
Sec. 102. Every person who, having been sum-
moped as witness BY the authority Of either
House Of Congress to give testimony, or to pro-
duee papers upon any matter un der inquiry before
either House, or any committee OF either House
Of Congress, willfully makes default, or who hRv
ing appeared, refuses to answer any question
pertinent to the question under inquiry, shall be
deemed guilty OF o misdemeanor, puuishabl by
. bne Of not more than 81 600, nor less than 1o0
and imprisonment in q common jail for not less
than one month, nor more than twelve months.
Sec. l0i. Whenever witness, summoned as
mentioned in section l02 fails To testify, and the
scts are reported to either House, the President
OF the Senate or the Speaker Of the House, as the
case may be, shall certify the fact under the seal
OF the SFnate or House 10 tho District Attorney
Tor the District OF Columbia, whose duty 1t shall
be to bring the matter before the grand jury for
their action,
National Republican., 1876-03-28
" Peculiar PIople :

BY announcement in another column it will be
seen that John q. Cough will deliver his cele-
0Tsted lecture at Lincoln hall, Tuesday evening,
April 1. entitled Peculiar People" 1t is now
some i've years since Mr.. Gough delivered this,
his most interesting lecture, in Washington. His
dramatic powers are fully brought out in his In
imitable style Of address in Peculiar People,"
II you want TO laugh, hear this lecture; II you
want TO cry, hear this lecture If you want to see
depicted in their true cOlors the pecularites and
follies Of the day, hear Peculiar People, Re-
served seats, without extra charge, may be Sc
cured at E. NJ. Whitaker's, (successor to Warren
Choste CO.,) 9il Pennsylvania avenue. Don't
wait until the best seats are taken.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
A Valuable Discovery,

Dr.. @. W. Benson, practicins physician a. lte
Moth -Eutaw street, Baltimore, Nd, (Who has
paid much attention to nervous diseases,) has
discovered that eItractof celery and chamomile
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner-
yous or sick hesdache, neuralgia and nervous
nets. Tl:sis q triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
by mail. He prepares It in pills, at 10 cents per
box. The Doctor is largely known and highly re-
spected IN Baltimore. These pills are sent, post
age free, TO any address, and sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists In Washington, George
town and Alexandria.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
Charity and the PnIina.

In response to the suggestion of Major A. Z.
Richards, superintendent Of the Metropolitan
police force, the neuteHants Of the different pre-
cincts met at police headquarters yesterday
morning, to consult and devise some means by
which they could be instrumental In relieving the
poor Of the city. general expression OF ideas
took place and several plans of action recon-.
mended. One for the donating of days pay
and another for opening and circulating SUB
ecrfption list met with the most favor. IL was
finally decided to submit these two to the prI-
Yates by the lieutenants in their respective pre-
Cincts and secure their ideas on the sunI sct The
officers will report the decision TO the Major to
day. Whatever course is adopted, Il has been
fully agreed upon that the funds raised shall be
expended uudsg the immediate supervision Of the
police Cepartn1epE
National Republican., 1876-03-28
Ths RrtHtl-EIhrks Case.

Tie Baltimore AneTiccR Of yesterday says:
The case OF Henry y. and John W. Brewer,
brothers, Of Georgetown, ID. C., charged with
shooting with intent to kill Col. J. Lyle Clarke,
will comeup TOR trial in the Criminal Court TO.
day. 1t IS understood that the fact OF the shoot
ing, whish occurred at the St. Clair hotel in this
ely, will be admitted by the defense, but It will
be pleaded in justification that Col. CLARKE had
previously seduced the sister OF the Brewer
brothers, and that this led 10 the act. The trial
will no coubt attract a great deal of attention,
the parties OF both sides being we'll known. Miss
Brewer will iE all probability be one OF the wit.
neEstE fer the deffrse.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
Raa, Estara fnr Trade.

The largest list Of property ever advertised by
US for trade now appears in our columns. Mr. r.
NJ. Hall, SIS 5Ssventh street, sdvertises houses to
trade for farms, farms aud " estern lands for
houses, vacant lots for improved property, aad
improved property for lots. In many cases he
Offers to assane mortgages, and give unincum-
bered grouGd. In other cases he offers to give
part trade and Fart money. He also offers real
estate for goods of any description. He even
offers to trade tine steamer on the river for real
estate. Everything and all things can be traded
or exchanged. Western and Sour hern lands will
be traded of and mortgages assumed. His new
and novel features In real estate are just what
our cit y has long needed, and We commend the
his flee, which is now the tandsomest in Wash
inRtIn.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
improvements.

Inspector Plovman has issued the following
buildir z permits recently: Felix Desfosse, two
sto:y brick dwelling and store, south side Of II,
between TSentieth ard Twenty-nrs; streets
northwest; s, 500. Bright & Humphrey, three
two story and basement BRICK dwellings, south
side Rhode leland avenue. between Eighth and
three-stOry brick dwelling, north side +, be-
tween Twenty. fret and Twenty second streets
northwest; 5000. Or. George Maulsby, a
tbree-stOry and bssemeas dwelling, west SIDE
Seventeenth, between ! and X streets nor :hwsst;
sl3COO.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
Dartmouth College Alumni.

This association induIged In its first annual
dinner last night a. Gray's. Previous to sitting
down to the good things provided, Gen. John
Eaton was elected president, Rev. Royal Parkin-
son and DR.. N. 5. Lincoln, vice presidenst; S. r.
Bond, secretary. and Gen. K. u. Mussey, histo-
ran. Among those present, besides the above,
we're Judge Harvey Jewell, of the Court OF Ala
bama Claims, and DR.. yelling, of Columbia Col
lege, both of whom responded TO calls In happy
speeches. The Dime was greatly enjoyed by
some forty persons, chiefly members Of the a:sj-
rtatfOn-
National Republican., 1876-03-28
The Alphabetical Business Directory

this mornings REPUBLICAN contains cards Of
trst-clsss establishments in all braLches OF bust
ness.in the District. Many persons daily feel
the need Of just such sn arrangement to enable
them to easily md what they want. We have
aimed to make this as complete and easy Of
reference Tossible, and arc sure that It will be
frequently consulted by all having any kind OF
business 10 transact. We intend TO keep It up IN
Q reliable and convenient form, and improve IL
from time to time. ANY persons not represented
In It, that would Ike TO be, should send In their
cards at once, so. as to get even start with
their neigheors IN os desirable an advertising
medium, and one Of such universal and constant
reference as cur large circulation among the best
classes must mako of thia
National Republican., 1876-03-28
CatsrIb, Deafness ana Affection Of tbs Ears
Cured.
Or. Hartley submits the following testimonial
without comment:

Df. HAftIey tuUlnlIs tue lOIIOWlng teslIH0LlaI
without comment:
WASHINGTON, u. c., Feb. Is, 1870.
My attention having been attracted to a testi-
monlsl from Rev Mr.. Domer, the disting uishei
pastor Of the English Lutheran church, Eleventh
ard streets, this city, certifying to the remark
able cure Of an affection of the ear by DR.. Hart
ley concluded to try the Doctors skill in q case
Of cstsrrh OF very aggravated form, from which
had suffered for many years pasr, which had seri-
ousIy impaired my hearing and developed every
sy stom Of consumption. am happy to state that
DR.. Hartley has effected q complete and radical
cure, removing every vestige of catarrh, deafness
and affection Of the lungs and am now as healthy
ard can hear as perfectly as at any former period
OF my life. DR.. Hartleys remarkable success In
my case lustifies this testimonial, and be has my
best thanks, with q more substantial evidence Of
my appreciation. J. HENRY CARROLL,
500 Ninth street northwest.
DR.. Hartley's Office is $50 street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
DISTRICT NOTES.
The Injuries to Lampposts. Fences, g..

3S-<SS11
The District Commissioners have addressed
communication to Msjsr Richards requesting
thst officer to give the police force Instructions
70 ascertain the names and residences Of persons
responsible for injuries to lampposts, fences &C.,
by ungOvernable teams, that proceedings may
be taken TO recover costs of damages SO caused.
REAL ESTATE.
The District Commissioners have issued an
order that the District treasurer be charged with
the care ana safe keeping OF all deeds and con-
Feyanees, OF every name and nature, OF prop
erty belonging to the District Of Colu nbla; and
70 this end he is directed to at oncs collect them
preIare Echedrles in dupIicste-one COPY 10 be
retained by him, the other 10 be filed In the ONCE
OF the Commissloners-aiter which he will de-
poslt them In the Treasury Of the United States.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
Coz. Earn.y al Lincoln Hall.

Col. John W. FOrney, in response to an invita-
tion from Hon. Thos. ". Ferry, Speaker Kerr
and the citizens OF the District, has promised to
deliver his lecture on his eXperieEces abroad in
connection with the great International Exhibi-
zion, at any time after the 3st iUst in aid OF
fund for the erection Of District building at the
EIpoEition
National Republican., 1876-03-28
Fishing on the Potomt 0.

The fishermen on the Potomac have begun op-
eratioHs and hepe to meet with better success
than they experienced last season, although the
opening has been anything but auspicIous of rich
results. The following are the landings teing
worked this spring:
ON THE MARYLAND SHORE.
Maryland Point, Price Gray; Busd's Ferry and
Stump Neck, Cunningham & Oo.; Chapman's
Point, Thomas Chapman; Monkey Point, =
Barron; GreenHay, = Elliott; Bryant's Point,
Conrad Fauace; Monkeys, James SkIdmore;
TentLanding, Capt. ]. Guy; Sandy Bar, Jerry
Raub; Geesboro, Alfred Bundine.
ON THE VIRGINIA SHORE.
FoHkes, Jos. Csywood; Windmill Point aud
Tumps, Jacob Fsupce; Gums, Jerry Raub: Ara.
endaie, McLain Smith; Richland, - Walter:
Dipple, Fsunce Bros.: Freestone Point, Jacob
Faunce; Plumb Tree Gut, Horseman * Travers;
Sandy Point. Lander Henderson; High Point
and Stony Point, VIM. Gibson; White House,
VIM. Hatton; Fair Landing, VIM. Knight: Jack.
son City, Henry knight; Dasy Gut, VIM. Knight;
Eagles Nest, Jacob Faunce; White Point, John
HicKock; Mount Moriah, VIM Hunter.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
I3O Tenth street northwest.

TEuRsro6's IvoRY PEARL TOOTH PoHpJ1
ased daily viii keep tho teeth clean, white and
sound, tho gums healthy and the breath sweet.
Twenty Ave and hfty cents per bottle.
JoUvEr's lHoDoRoUs kID-9Lovn CLAAEn
viii renova.e soiled gloves thoroughly and
quickly. Twenty five cents per bottle.
THonPsor PoMADR OPTIn fs equal 70 tns
best French, and but half the pr1oa. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents per bottle.
WELLS STRHNeTHEHra PLAsTEns are sths
ysry hast. All sold by druGEfsR.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Nations lThsafrs-Judgs slots and ths Mighty
Dollar.

Matte nal lThsatrs-Judgs Slote and ths Mighty
Dollar.
Although entering last evening upon the Soc
ond week Of its representation, there was no
abatt nsnt cf Iublic interest in the "Mighty
Dollar" and the essntatiye character Of Judge
Slote. Its elements Of popularity are of the en-
can always adapt the dialogue to the times.
Without detriment, however, the Abbreviated
witticisms can be pruned, or something invented
to take their place that is really witty. Mrs.
Florence very handsomely sustaius her part in
the play and contributes her share Of fun. Miss
Osborn, Miss Paul and Mr. flanagan, Mr.. Rut-
ledge and Mr.. Lee perform the tasks assigned
them with much credit.
Ford's Opera House -Dayy Crockett.
The romantic play of GDsvy Crockett" drew
good houle to Ford's. Mr.. Mayo has so long
acted asd almost lived the part that he has be-
come quite inseparable from IT, but one fees from
year 10 year o refining power In his delineation
noble character Of the backwoods he represents
there Is a silver vein Of genuine manhood which
is very attractive. The fne scenes Of the wolves
with their Incidents, kept the play fresh and ex-
citing till the last. Miss Josephine Laurens, rs
Eleanor yaughp, created q very favorable i'm:
Buckingham his best representation.
italian 0psI s-dtisns.
Titiens makes Fer first appearance in WASH
ington ia II era in the ole Of Norma. A revival
will be witt essed Of the great historic traditions
Of Malibran, Pasta, Grisf By their Legitimate
successor. There Is o splendor. and power In her
tmpersonationapft apf the role OF the "Druid Priestess
that is mstchIsls. The sale OF seats commences
tomorrow mornilg at Metzerott's.
Thratrs comiaus.
Nils Nully Piert; had . fine reception at the
Comique last nign. Her voice is in excellent
condition, and her sh sing was thoroughly spprs-
ciatsd. Little Lotties send the sketch artists, ~;
b, Barcourt and Kate f)'Conner, were also well
received. The female Minstrel scene and the
I burlesque Of blue Beaf,i" were the features Oh
the evening.
Crypt Palmoni.
"The Centennials, their Shapes and Shadows"
Is the subject Of Orypti PAlmonis lecture at Tsl-
madge hall next Thursday svsning.
- John B. Gou9h.
Tuesday evening, April 4, John B. Cough de-
livers his lecture entitled "Peculiar People" at
Lincoln hail.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
CITT ITEMS.
GPvCIAI NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
NY friends and the public are earnestly invited
to my Spring opening. on Tuesday, March 2s,
end during the week. have Just returned from
New York with an unusually hne stock Of New
Goods, including Ladies' and Gentlemen's Fur
nishings, Fancy Goods, Imported Hosiery, and q
good supply of Misses French Fancy Colored
Hose, ali at lowest New YORK prices.
ANNIE K. HUMPHREY.
l3O Tenth street northwest.
National Republican., 1876-03-28
on TIE VIRGINIA SHORE
Auction eala Today.

BY b H. Warner: ..--
At 5 O'Clock, two story and basement dwell
ing on the west side Of Twentieth street, (No.
l2Ss, between u and N streets northUest.
National Republican., 1876-03-28

fHE TRIAL OF WILLIAM II. OTTMlN