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National Republican., 1876-01-03
Week Of PrsY,r.

This week is set apart throughout all Chris
tian ianAa az q week Of prayer, and even in
heathen lands, wherever is planted Christian
mission. This is a special week tof the united
prayers Of Gods people. By common consent 1t
has come to be observed by all branches of the
Church, and It is peculiarly observable wherever
it has been specially and generally kept very re-
markable blessings have been the result. In the
churches Of Washington yesterday, by the no.
tices given, 1t is evident that much attention will
be given BY the Christian Community here, and 10
is TO be expected that much good will attend these
Efforts, IN acIltion to the services to be held In
vice at noon each day in Lincoln hall, and the
various pastors, as seen In the programme below,
are TO lead the meetings. Let It be seen that
unity Of effort Is made In this as well as the other
cities OF the land:
Monday-Thanksgiving and confession: retro
spect OF the past year. Conducted by Rev. Daniel
Tuesday-Prayer for the Church of Christ; for
the members recently added to the Church; for
the union Of true believers in raternal fellowship
and active operation; for the removal Of error,
the increase Of godliness and q clearer testimony
among believers to the doctrines and power OF the
Gospel Of the grace OF God. Conducted BY Rsv.
Wednesday-Prayer for families; for goddess
PARENTS for prodgal sons for children at schools;
cial life; for widows and orphans; for sons and
daughters in foreign lands, and for all who are
mentally or otherwise afflicted. Conducted BY
ucN J NoHmhu, ~ ~
Thurtday-Prayer for rulers, magistrates and
stateImen; for soldiers and sailors; for national
Institutions; for philanthropic and charitable So
ceties for prisoners and captiyes AMI for the per
secuted and oppressed. Conducted BY Rev. E.
Whittlesey.
Fridsy-Prayer for Christian missions and for
the conversion OF tine world to Christ. Conducted
by Rev. E. II. Gray, d. D.
Ssturdsy-Prsyer for al nations; for the main
tenance Of peace; for the cessation Of tumults,
wars and civil strife, and for the removal Of In
Temperance, immortality and infdelity from the
land. Conducted by Rev. W. W. Williams.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
OF Public Interest.

For thirty years there has been noimprovement
in the composition of q porous plaster. The re-
cent discovery Of Capcine and its addition to an
improved porous plaster has introduced to the
consumers and the public an article Of progress
The objection to the ordinary article is Its slow
action. BENsoNs CAPCINE Porous PLASTER
overcomes this great objection by effecting In q
few hours what the ordinary porous plaster &C.
complishes in days and weeks OF continuous wear.
BENsoN's CAPCINE Porous PLAsTRRs are pre-
ferred TO all others on the following grounds:
First-Their composition Is Of an improved na-
ture, and combined with the recently
discovered vegetable principle-Cap-
cine-whicb, as powerful and unerring
specific has never been equaled in the
history Of true medicine. They operate
with astonishing vigor, bring almost i'm
mediate relief, and cure more speedily
and with greater certainty than any
known plaster, liniment or compound.
Second-They possess all the merit OF the ordf-
nary porous plaster with above addition,
and will cure all the various difficulties
for which they have been esteemed in as
many hours as the ordinary article
effects in days and weeks Of continuous
wear.
Third-They are a genuine pharmaceutical pre-
paration, skilltully combined, OF the
highest order OF merit, purely vegetable,
contain neither metal nor mineral
poisons, indorsed by physicians, and are
in no sense q patent medicine.
SEABURY & JOHNSON,
Pharmaceutical Chemists, n. Y.
To be obtained for twenty-five cents.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
Practical Education.

Or all the countries on the face Of the globe
America, probably, offers to the ambitious and
aspiring young man the greatest opportunities
for success. Our system of education fs certainly
improving, and, as an instance Of this, may be
mentioned the hundreds OF business colleges,
which have been established throughout the
country, and about which too much cannot be
said in praise. Thew are thoroughly practical In
all their departments, and are designed to help
Inose who, from o lack OF means and leisure, are
denied q long course Of collegiate training, and
who expect to battle through life unaided to
thorough practical English education, combined
with q course OF training which prepares the
graduate for at once entering into any kind OF
business or upon the study Of q profession. The
Washington Business College, corner Of Seventh
and streets northwest, is one of the best tnsti-
tutions Of the kind in the United States. Their
terms are very reasonable and easy to meet, and
their hours fixed so as to accommodate all-the
clerk, the laboring man, the ofice-boy or the ap:
prentice. Call send for their circulars for full
information.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
A PERSISTENT CUSTOMER.
Two Attempts to Enter Houss-A Man With
an Az,


Henry Young, colored man of doubtful repu-
tation, made considerable of row Saturday night,
about the vicinity Of Thirteenth and q streets
northwest, by persistent efforts to enter house
in the neighborhood. Henry and a woman named
Mary Butler have until recently been keeping
house together at the corner Of Eleventh and G
streets For some reason or other there were not
many roses In their pathway, and Mary adopted
a resolution to vacate tho house in order to get
furniture which rightiully belonged to her, and
moved temporarily to the house of her brother-in-
law, near the corner of Thirteenth and y.
Young couldn't put up with such a decided snub-
bing as that, and about 10 o'clock Saturday night,
as the fog was creeping along the streets and
back yards and alleys, Henry, probably with
murderous intent, climbed up on a shed under
Mary's window and broke In.
The women were frightened, and, woman-like,
ran to the door and began to Shrek. Young was
baffed, but took advantage Of the occasion to ap-
propriste o number Of pictures that belonged to
the house, with which he made his escape. Not
being satisfied with the result Of this visit he re-
turned again to the house in the small hours of
the morning, and again mounted the shed. The
window had been nailed down during his absence,
and in his attempts to open 1t he aroused the
volyer over the caves and asked him what he was
doing. Henry rolled off the shed in disgust, and
the officer hurried him away to the station. The
owner of the house, armed with an Ak, was quietly
waiting for the prisoner to effect an entrance,
and the latter would have left in an uudertaker's
wagon If the officer had not arrested him. The
taking Of the pictures when he first entered justi
q chance to explain the matter to Judge Smell
this morning
National Republican., 1876-01-03
METROPOLITAN N. E. CHURcH.

Presents to the Infant Department.
The infant department connected with the
Metropolitan Methodist church was yesterday
the recipient of an elegant walnut desk, Bible.
stand, beautifully embellished Bible, several ap-
propriate notices (neatly framed) and three fine
steel engraylngs, representing "Jesus in the
Temple" "Christ Blessing Little Children" and
'He Leadeth Me."O The seats had been newly
cushioned and the room recarpeted, which, with
the new furniture, pictures and notices, makes
II lovely place in which TO teach the little
OF the "bcautfful land over there" The scholars
presented their beloved teacher, Miss Q. Purcell,
with a pretty stand and Writing-desk of unique
pttern and walLpocket as testimonials of their
lore and respect The older scholars passed in
procession through the infant classroom, while
the infants sang with great zest 81 am in the
Army" These gifts and improvements were
planned by Mrs. DR.. Newman, whose noble efforts
are fully appreciated by the scholars aud their
parents. Mrs. Thomas Perry and q. W. Gray
assisted largely in carrying out the plan.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
Lsdias of ths Uuitad statel navy yard.

The U nited States navy yard was alive with
callers on New Years dfy. The houses Of Com-
modore Patterson and Captain Badger wereopen,
and receptions were held on the United States
steamer Tsllapoosa and the receiving-ship Re-
lief Mrs. Patterson, the estim able lady OF the
commandant, received her numerous friends in
her usu al graceful manner. The captains quar-
ter was also the scene OF q pleasant gathering
Badger and her daughter, Miss Annie. were as
sisted by Mrs. Col. Sinclair and Miss johnson, OF
Nevberryport, Mass. Mrs. Badger was attired
Sinclair, chocolate silk; Miss Badger, pale pink
silk pearl ornaments, and Miss johnson, white
silk and diamond ornaments. Onthe Tallspoosa,
Mrs. McRitchie, the wife OF the genial comman-
der, was the recipient Of many calls, as was also
Mrs. Merry, the wife Of the commanding oficer
of the Relief
National Republican., 1876-01-03
A frin In tia Haxorsd Ialsa.

Have you ever stepped into Hall Hums'f, No.
so7 Market Spacef II not, you should 90 at
once, for IL Is % good as svoyage to the favored
climes TO look in upon their stock Of delicious
oranges and bananas from Florida, luscious pears
aud catswbas from the FL Dorado, Malaga grapes
and figs fresh from the shores Of the Mediter-
rsnean, fragrant spices from the South Pacific
isles, besides all the finest sauces and other i'm
ported luxuries. The tunes Of their fragrant
Havanas carry one into promenade, as 1t
were, along the Paeso, In the capital city Of the
gem of the Antilles, while their cohees, which
are daily roasted fresh, emit delicious aroma TO
inhale which is alone worth q visit to Hall &
Hume. Their sparkling champsgnes and Duff
Gordon sherries are unexcelled, as are Jameson's
Irish and Rsmsey's Scotch whiskies, which they
always keep. Their own brand Of old Stag
whisky, distilled to their own order, aad kept in
bond till age imparts smoothness and favor
unsurpassed, has already such q reputation for
purity that 1t is superfuous TO do more than
mention the brands. In addition to what has
already been mentioned, Hall & Hume always
keep fresh stock Of the more substantial arti-
cles, such as four, sugar, hams, bacon, cheese,
molasses-in fact, everything in the grocery line.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
Harkiter's.
Full many flower is born to blush unseen,
And waste its nNeetnaea on the desart air -

"Eull many mower is born to blush unseen,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air."
But the beautiful articles at Msrkriter's never
lie until they become shop-worn and passe, but he
shows such genuine taste and refinement in his
selection Of everything in his line that they are
soon disposed Of, only to be replaced by another
beautiful and attractive stock. Among the paint
ings always on exhibition and for sale BY Markri-
ter are some OF the best works Of both our cele-
brsted home artists and those Of other parts OF our
county, and in his sales of paintings he does not
charge more than the artists themselves. Many
Of the paintings now hung upon the walls OF our
wealtbiest citizens houses first attracted the
attention and admiration Of the purchasers at
Markriters, whose windows they adorned.
Among the many elegant pictures now for sale
by Markriter, there are several Of Brewsrton's
exquisite psstsls; several Of Max Weyrs, Poole's,
and other Of our artists paintings; magnificent
flower pieces in paintings, water-colors and
chrOmot; genuine Dresden porcelain paintings;
photographs Of ststusry, beautifully mounted
and framed; chromos and engravings. Any OF
these are appropriate and elegant gifts for all or
any season. The stock Of guilt and velvet frames
and gold silver and timed picture cords, tassels
and nails Is the finest in the District, snd most
complete in every particular To picture fram-
ing and paperhanging Markriter gives especial
attention, and snything intrusted 10 him will be
done to your entire satisfaction. The most beau
tiful lot of paintings, chromos and other pictures
In this city are row on exhibition at Markriters, s,
and 1t is well worth your while to stop in If only
10 gee.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
DRAMATIC ATTRACTIONS.
locations Of Rising and ssttinY Histrionie
Stars at the Close Of the Year.

As Q matter Of record the following account OF
the location Of some OF the most prominent drs-
matte artists at the close OF the one hundredth
year OF American Independence Is printed for the
guidance Of the future historian Of the American
stage:
Miss Enc Enc y. Eilsier, St Oievsisnd, in 'sCIOudsn
George L. Fox in a lunatic asylum.
Miss Lolita, New Orleans.
Miss Charlotte Thompson, Philadelphia, in
Frank Mayo, Louisville, in "Dsyy Crockett"
,. JGSI ss1,; 7; Raymond Richmond Va as "o0i0
John Thompson, Buffalo, MY.
Joseph .. Foster, Pittsburg, in the Twelve
ND. Roberts, St. Louis, in "Jack and Jnl''
Fufbush Fifth Avenue Company, wheeling,
Mrs. Julia T. Dennis, Philadslphis. with the
spectacle of AHMED"
Charles Fechter, Philadelphia, disabled by in.
". E. steridsn, PhilsdeIphis, in "Gsste."
Edwin F. Thorne, Philadelphia
Mrs. James A. Oates, Ohicsgo.
Baker & Farrop, Rochester.
Miss Kate Cla1ton, Boston, in the "Two
oIphans."
a.a.ss GaVs; Bs.sss IN RaE
Il. J: Montssus, New York. in romance of
Poor Young Man."
Miss Ada Dyas, New York.
Miss Efie Germon, New York.
I. ). Chanfrau, New YORK, In the "Oct0roon."
Miss Ella Wesner, New York.
E. T. Stetson, New York, in "Valley Forge, or
George Rignold. Brooklyn, in "Henryy.n
Miss Fanny Davenport, New York, in "Pique."
Miss Jefreys-Lewis, New York, in "Pique."
John Brougham, New York, in "Pique."
Miss Rose Eytinge, New York, in "Rose
Charles R. Thorne, New York. in "Rose
j. B. Stoddard, New FORK, in "Rose Michel"
Lawrence Barrett, New York, in Julius
Caesar"
E. L. Davenport, New York, In "Jullus Cesar
Miss Rosa Rsnd, New Rork, in "Julius Casar."
Oakley Hall, New York, IN the ''Crucible." =
Won Bulow, New York.
Miss Maggie Mitchell, Cincinnati.
Mrs. Rachel Mscauley, Cincinnati.
Miss Clara Louise kellogg, Chicago, in "Fra
Diavolo."
Kelly Leon. Chicago.
Frank Z. Aiken, Chicago, in the 1.-TWO Or
George L. FO1's "Hump,y Dumpty" troupe,
St. Louis.
Miss Jennie Hughes. New York, in burlesqus
opera.
Leona Dare San Francisco.
Little Nell" Australia.
Madame Janauschek, Australia.
Edwin Adams, Providence, r. ].
Miss Adelaide Phillips, Cincinnati.
Harrigsu & Hart, Danville. Ill.
Mrs E. s. Chanfrau, New Orleans.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie NJ. Wolcot, Philadelphia.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
Beautiful Tableware.

Webb BevsrIdge have just opened their new
and beautiful stock Of French china, glassware,
plated ware and mantel ornaments, Rogers cut
lery, &C., which is probably the finest ever
offered in our city. There is nothing more at.
tractive than = nicely. set table, and from the
magnificent assortment now for sale BY Webb &
Beveridge you can find that which will suit your
taste exactly, and you can purchase the goods
at prices low as can be had outside OF the man
ufactories. Their china dinner sets consist Of
every pattern, and are Of all colors, from the
white with a single gold band to the most elabo-
rately-decorsted sets. Their glassware is in all
the handsomest patterns, cut, engraved and
nodded, and can be had In sets or separate.
The mantel ornaments are especially elegant,
consisting of the most beautiful statuettes, single
and in groups; rich china and Bohemian vases,
&C., while the plated ware is Of the finest triple
plate which to all intents and purposes is as good
as solid silver. In this they have a ine assort-
ment Of astors ice pitchers, goblets berry dishes
spoons, forks, SC. Those wanting anything in
their line can find no better place this side Of
New York for purchasing, since their stock is
large and complete, their prices moderate and
the geutlemen OF the establishment always oblig-
ing, polite and ready to show you anything you
may wish.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
Ths West End Hibsrniss Ball.

The West End Hibernian Beneficial Society
gave their fourth annusl ball at Masonic TEN.
Pile, New Years eve. The members OF the So
ciety have always been noted for their hospital
ity, and as usual at their balls, the occasion was
most enjoyable one, and will long be remem-
bered by those present as happy end to the
year 1875. Refreshments were served BY the Ia
dies Of the North Washington Benevolent Asso-
citation. The order Of the night was dancing, and
the New Year was born to them amid revelry
and merriment. The committee Of arraneements
and the others in charge Of tho ball distinguished
themselves in providinga q night Of pleasure, In
which everything passed OF 50 successfully.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
NEW YEARS GIFT.
Presentation to General Coweu.

On New Yearse eve q pleasant incident occurred
at No. l0lI NJ street, the residence Of General
Cowen. Assistant Secretary Of the Interior. His
class Of young ladies and gentlemen of the
Metropolitan Methodist Sabbath school, to the
number of about thirty, called to present greet
ipgs and q substantial proof of their regard. in
the shape of an elegant and costly esselportfolo.
The good General was taken by surprise, but re-
ceyed the gilt with graceful cordially, and, with
the aid Of Mrs. Cowen, made the occasion de-
lghtfHl one for all present. General and Irs.
Cowen have contributed to the social life Of
Washington O refined and Christian home-none
more so; and his labors IN the Sabbath school are
precious to many grateful hearts.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
A Pretty Foot.
'rHer feet beneath her petticoat
Like little mice stole in and out.

Like little mice stole in and out.''
Foreigners never fail to notice and admire the
small, delicately arched feet, for which our coun
trywomen are 50 famous. AniEnglish or German
lady of medium size requires q shoe number five
or six, where an American lady Of tho same
height would wear number two. Indeed, some
ladies travelling abroad fnd It difficult to find
shoes or gloves small enough for their tiny eI.
tremities, and, as everybody knows,ev pretty
shsped fto. looks badly unless properly encssed
IN neat-itting shoe. Ifla demoiselle Americaine
Is famous for her pretty feet, Cummins is no less
famous for the magnificent stock Of beautiful
shoes and boots, especially the delicate kid and
other fine shoes, which render en- ordinary foot
pretty and pretty foot perfectly irresistible For
The best, cheapest and best looking boot or shoe,
go to Cummins, the fsvorite shoe house, No. 932
Seventh street, where You will hnd the largest,
finest and best stock in Washington.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
An kudacious Thief.

On Saturday night o colored man, named JOS.
johnson alias Harris, visited the grocery Of Mrs.
Riley, on Twenty second street, near @, and In
the goodness Of his heart, ordered an abundance
Of good things for Sunday supplies and chatted
pleasantly With the pyopristress, as he fingered
over the cranberriee, and made little dives into
the dried apple barrel. When Mrs. Riley was
otherwise engaged be picked up his basket and
boltes for the door without settling his sccoupt.
Mrs. Riley observed his sudden absence, and
gave the alarm. Officers Mitchell and Riley
pursued the abscopder through mud and fog
over q weary distance, and finally captured him.
He Is an old offender, having already served .
term I'm the penitentiary.
National Republican., 1876-01-03

said wise old Solomon but, then, he hadn't WIS.,
tied Savage's hardware store, 1908 Pennsylvania
avenue and Tenth street, There are plenty Of
new things there, and the man, woman or child
who can't find what he, she or It may want must
be as hard to please as the fellow who didn't want
to be hung and yet objected to being shot. AT
Sayage's you can find boys wagons, velocipedes,
sIeighs and skates for both boys and girls. tool
boxes guns pistols, Indian clubs, girls toy trunks,
and most anything else you can think OF, and you
can now get them much below cost, as Savage is
determined to sell bis present stock, to make room
for his spring stock.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
Auction Sale To-day.

BY B. II. Warner:
At o'clock, valuable improved property on
streets east.
At O'Clock, the large and valuable brick dwell.
ing at the corner Of Four-and-a-half street and
Missouri avenue.
BY Thos. Dowling:
At 4:30 O'Clock, valuable property, No. 1888 q
street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth north
west
By E. J. Sweeti
At4 o'clock, q desirable building lot on the east
side Of Third street, between b and Q northwest.
By Duncanson Bros:
At 4 O'Clock, one hundred volumes select law
books and five hundred quires blank books, sc.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
EXCELSIOR
neetipg of the New York R,uublicau,.

Hsetipg Of the New York Republicans.
The regular monthly meeting of the New York
Republican Association was held Saturday even
ing at Gonzaga hall; Vice President P. H. Eaton
in the chair, ]. H. Carmieneke secretary. A
copy Of the decision of Judge Lawrence, Of New
York. was received, which afirms the right Of
New Workers in the employment of the Govern
ment to vote in the Empire State, although
almost continuously absent.
A communication was received from the Brook
1yn CRioa, thanking the association for the
hearty sympathy manifested for that journal in
its late successful effort to overthrow the Demo
cratic MeLoughlfn ring" which has been plum
dering the ''City Of Churches" for years A
number OF new names were added to the roll Of
membership, and then, after the transaction of
routine business, the meeting adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
Rnia TwAed in Havana.

Hon. William NJ. Tweed has authorized NJ.
GoIdstein, the proprietor of the California Cigar
Store, Nc. Gil Pennsylvanis avenue, under the
Metropolitan hotel, regardless Of expense, to
manufacture cigar Of pure Pumairegs Havana
tobacco called nThe Boss" to be sold at IS per
hundred, or five cents each, equal to any ten cent
cigar sold In the District. These cigars will be
sold at the California Cigar Store, No. GIL Penn
sylyania avenue, under the Metropolitan hotel.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
MRS. N. A. SHERWOOD.

Mrs. H. Stuart, who received at her residence,
606 Louisiana avenue, wore black.Lyon's velvet,
elaborately trimmed with black thread lace with
rings, pin and rings of diamonds, the whole form
tng most attractive costume. Mrs. John B.
Stuart, uro assisted, wore q black silk with an
elegan; Ia &c overdress, natural flowers presenting
a charming appearance. The callers were most
numerous, comprising many Of the leading mem
bers Of society and distinguished members Of both
branches OF Congress. Her psrlors were hand.
somely decorated, the spread of viands most
elaborate and q vase Of unique design, filled with
the rarest exotiss, attracted universal attention
National Republican., 1876-01-03
WHAT Is NEEDED.

BOSTON, Feb. 13, ISL.
Mr.. II. r. Sferers:
DEAR SIR: About one year since found myself
I'm a feeble condition from general debility. HEGE-
TINE was strongly recommended to me by friend
who had been much benefited BY Its use. pro-
cured the article and after using several bottles,
was restored TO health, and discontinued It's use.
/ feel quite confident that there Is no medicine
superior to Il for those mpains for which 1t Is
ESPECIALLY prepared: and would cheerfully recon-
nd IN 10 those who feel that they need something
10 restore them TO perfect health.
Respectfully yours, -
Firm offs. NJ. Pentengin Co.,
No. 10 State street, Boston.
National Republican., 1876-01-03
A Rars opnortunitv.

Special attention is called TO the sale Of unre-
deemed pledges, and commission goods by 8.
doldstein g. Co., beginning at 10 O'Clock this
mernipg, and Continuing morning and evening
until the lot is disposed Of The goods TO be sold
are OF all descriptions that have accumu ulated in
the loan office Of the firm and commission goods.
Everything is Of the finest description, and, as
they will be disposed Of at auction, rare oppor.
tunity is offered to purchssers.