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National Republican., 1876-10-19

IuDman,
al Ninth street. has the largest stock OF paper
hangings in the city, and the lowest prices.
Landlords and othe-s rehtting will save money
by buying from him. Also, nice stock of window
shades, fringes, gimps, curtain loops, cords and
tassels, SC The best 81 shade in the city. Give
him call.
CAFE COATS and ulsters for children.
EIsEMAN BRos.,
Cor. Seventh and streets,
National Republican., 1876-10-19
Cannot be Excelled.

CHARLEsTowS, March 10, 1859.
II. r. Stevens:
DEAR SIR: Tins is to certify that have used your
SBlood Preparation in my family for several
years, and think that, for Scrofula or Cankerous
Humors, or Rheumatic affections, IL cannot be ex-
celled; and as blood purifier and spring medicine
IL Is the best thing l have used. and have
used almost everything. / can cheerfully recon-
mend 1t to any one in need of such medicine.
Mrs. 4. A, DiNsMoRE, 10 Russell street.
National Republican., 1876-10-19
Surprising,
Tubman,

the - overcoat we sell. EIsENAN Bros.
Cor. of Seventh and streets.
National Republican., 1876-10-19

Cummings vs. Creighton X Co. Dismissed.
Jones VS.. Sharp. Settled.
Pitts VS.. johnson. Plaintiff called and suit dis
missed.
Freedmen's Savings and Trust Co. VS.. KilbOurn
Z Latta. Verdict for defendants
Whitny VS.. District of Columbia, garnishce
Judgment and condemnation against District of
Columbia.
National Republican., 1876-10-19
'tNy country, tits of thee
sing. sweet land of lihertv

As the pilgrim from the North and from the
South, from the East and from the West meet at
the sacred shrine Of Mount Vernon, around the
spot hallOwed as the last resting place of the illus
trious dead, lat them pledge to each other over
his sacred dust eternal fidelity and friendship
and mutual devotion to the Union; and as they
sail up the majestic river that washes this city's
base, and. approaching the national capital their
eyes rest upon yonder unfinished structure stand
ing there grim and bald in its very desolateness,
fellows PROSTATE and riven Of its own arms by the
lightnings and the storms, or like some spectral
light house upon distant, desolate shore of the
ocean, not a monument Of Washington, but Of
fron every heart, let 1t rise and RISE and rise till
its capstone shall be laid among the very clouds
OF heaven opoint to distant ages and nations
National Republican., 1876-10-19
ARREST OF FOUR PICKPOCKETS
DEMOCRATIC RALLY IN ALEXANDRIA
DEM. JACK. ASSES PARTICIPATE

Miscellaneous Paragraphs of Interest
National Republican., 1876-10-19

mortality itself, for It is an emanation from the
tribunal of Almighty intelligence and power and
perfect justice. ..
The protection of a citizen is the highest func-
object Of government is obtained. England with
her thousand years Of history, with her trophies
gathered in all the wide domains of learning, of
philosophy, OF law, and constitutional government,
appears in no nobler light than when she mar
shaled army and sent across the desert wastes
and the burning sands Of Africa to rescue six Eng
lsh SUBJECTS from the captivity OF the Abyssinian
King, and restore them 70 their country and
kindred again. When nation stretches forth
its mighty arm across continents and seas and
its flag courses the globe to shield It's citizen
subject from harm, the act is sublime. Not
sparrow layeth wounded under the hedge with
out the tender notice OF Him whose watchful eye
guides the course sof numberless worlds in. the
regions Of measureless space. So not a single
right of the citizen should be harmed without the
interposition Of the great power Of the Govern
ment TO protect him. FFE
Peace will follow the unqualified recognition of
the results Of the war; an unreserved adherence
justice. The places made waste by the desola-
tions Of the struggle Will be made to abound with
plenty; the wounds left by the conflict will be
healed by the benign influence of peace, and the
sunshine ofprcsperiiy will rest upon all our bor-
ders. r#r-
For this glad consummation all should strive
with unabating zeal: and thus all will be united
HlthTtraternal bands that cannot be severed.
Recalling the events which gave birth to the ma
tion this Centennial year commentaries, and the
wonderful Achievements of the century in all the
helds ot material deyeiopment, and of educational
and political progress, the grandest Of ALL the
accomplishment Of universal emancipation, all
heartsKill pulsate with q warmer glow at the
conseiOusness, this is my country and as the lips
give utterance to the words,
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BROOKLYN PRESBYTERY.

The Brooklyn Presbytery convened yesterday IN
Throop Avenue church, the Rev. Thomas Crow,her
acting Moderator. Among the business transacted
the afternoon the refusal Of the Presbytery
strike from its roll tho Of the Rev. A. Lambert
at his request. he giving reason therefor
his literary and sporting engagements.
The committee on assessments reported schedule
for taxation for the current year.
In the evening session the overture Of the General
Assembly representation was ncgatived unan-
mously, and the Presbytery adopted an overture TO
the Assembly asking Tor the appointment Of u small
committee, who shall ascertain tho mind OF the
churches TO the proper basis OF aud
shalt thercupon prepare overture which may DO
adopted. Nominations for clerical and lay commits
sioners the General Assembly were made. They
10 elected to-day. Out OF the 500 churches
In the United States only 900 have yet reported
any missionary collections during the year. The
cepts Tor the past month amounted 10 $65, 000 being
81. 600 more Than for the same month OF 1875 But
unless funds In quicker and larger than they have
the mission treasury will be In debt $50 600 at tho close
OF the present ecclesiastical year.
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MOODY AND SANKEY.

The gatherings at the Hippodrome yesterday we're
smaller than on any day since the evangcIlsts began
their abors In this city About 500 persons were
present at the noon meeting and the amos-
phere was chilly and damp Mr.. Moody based
hts discourse tho flight OF DAVID from
Jerusalem because OF Absaloms rebellion, when he
was followed by the Htite. He drew the lesson that
the love of Jesus should the hearts Of sinners
and lead them TO repentance. The inquiry
toIerabiy iu the afternoon the prayers being
quent and responsive In the evening fully 900 peo-
pie present Mr.. sankcy led the singing and Drs
Stephenson and Fletcher, or Dublin, addressed the
asscmblage, after which Mr.. Sankey sung, '.watchng
and Waiting for Me.n Rev. DR.. Booth delivered the
closing address, and spoke OF the great work that
had been accomplished by the evangelists IL now
devolved the ministers To carry tho
revival Large attended in the inquiry room.
Mr. Thurow Weed present last evening, as usual.
Mr.. Moody presided, per announcement. at meet
ing OF young converts in Association Hall, corner Of
Twenty third street and Fourth avenue.
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PosrPoNEMENr OF THE CENTENNIAL rouRNA-
MENT.
MINIATURE YACHTING.

Tho American Model Yacht Association held its rcgu-
lar annual meeting last evening" at the house Of Mr.
Philip Brasher, No. II Willow street. Brooklyn Tho
principal Of the meeting tho election OF
officers for the centennial year which resulted in tho
choice Of the following gentlemen captain John Cole
Commodore; j. c. Pco, President; G. G. Ryder, Secre-
tary; n. H. Pcasc, Treasurer; and NJ Wood, Measuror
The American Model Yacht Association Is in moro
prosperous condition this year than ever before.
Several new yachts have been added to the fleet
last season. all having been built by members of the
club The following Is list OF the yachts, over thirty
inches IN length, represented at tho needing last
night, all OF which have been thorously overhnulcd
during the winter and will appear in good trim the
pretty Prospect Park Lake on the day OF the opening
regatta OF the club:Judic, length over ALL 66 inches
beam is inches, depth inches Maria, length 60
inches, beam lS inches depth inches Matte, length
63 inches beam 10 inches, dept inches; Sadie, length
AZ inches, beam IL inches, depth 81 inches;
Commodore yoorhiss, length "a inches, beam
1917 inches, depth inches; Emma, length
As inches. beam 10 inches, depth inches; John Cole,
length 81 inches beam II inches depth inches.
Among the boats which Will contest for the
various prizes offered by members during the summer
are the Cornela, whose dimensions are, length SO
inches beam 10 inches, depth inches Captain Cole,
buiderl; tho soop La. Bayad6re, length VI inches,
beam 1914 inches. depth o inches built by Mr.. p.
Brasherj; new schooner, built by Mr. G. G. Ryder,
length ~ inches, beam IL inches, depth 81 inches,
and new boat by Mr.. NJ. Wood, length ~ inches,
beam IL inches, and depth Az inches
For the opening day Of the club, the ed inst has
been selected
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THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE.

A meeting OF tho Board Of Trustees Of tho East
River Bridge held yesterday al the ONCE Of tho
company, In Brooklyn President Murphy occupied
the chair There present the following men,
bcrs:-Mayor Schroeder, Comptroller Powell, Prcsl-
dent sIocum Of the Board OF City Works. Registrar
Marshal John Rely, j. Van Shack, Messrs. Turneure
Tnurber stranahan, Motley, W. C. Kingsley. Mclean
and Leonard.
From the cashiers report, which was read, II up
pears that the receipts OF the month OF March
amounted to $139 81, and the expenditures were
e4I62 - statement OF the financial condition OF
the company shows that the total amount OF money
received up TO date 1894 $50 30 The amount
expended IS, 973 $50 20 The cash hand in tho
bank is $4c6 90 The outstanding liabilities OF tho
company $500, S35 62. besides unaudted bills
amounting to $40, 497 81 The secretary then read
memorandum Of the action Of the Executive Commit
tee with the awarding Of the contract Cor
wire rope for tho temporary bridge, which u ~ pro-
posed to commence In July, provided the tower
The New York side shall have been completed by that
time 1t resolved that tncso bids be referred back
90 the committee, with power to award the contract
10 tho lowest responsible bidder
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BRooKLYN's GOVERNMENT.

ALDERMEN RESENT AN INsULT--THK RESERVOIR
FIGHT AGAIN-BADEAU's oFrER-GAs.
Tho Brooklyn Board OF Aldermen met yesterday
afternoon, President French In the chair The
ing was protraced and for the orator.
cal display OF the MEMBERS to the great joy OF the
lobby Tho Hampstead Reservoir proved. as usual, .
prolific source Of argument A communication from
Comm ssioners Adams and Fowler received.
setting forth that the reservoir had been tested and
found to contain the twelve icct OF required by
the Board OF Aldermen To leave the work incomplete
Il, they said, would jeopardxc the
the completion OF tho work with granite originally
provided Tor
The communication contained great deal Of matter
which was offensive 10 the sensitive members Of the
majority, touching zeal for called REFORM sdoing
that which viii inure 10 their political Advantage ~
miserable exhibition Of weakness rs tho contcm-
patton by your honorable body" &c
Alderman Rowcy movei tho reference OF the CON-
municaticn the City Works COMMISSIONER as IL Was
insulting. After warm discussion " sent back.
From Messrs. Kingsley and Kccncy a protest against
further testing the dam IN It's unfinished state
CO we'd They claim to hare lost damage TO
chincry by the untImcly filling with watcr, $4,000
The matter requesting the Legislature repeal the
act providing for the expenditure OF $500 900 Tor the
ccmpction Of the reservoir was discussed but without
result.
The Law Committee reported favor OF the accept
ancc Of the offer Tax Collector Badeau 10 pay
estate and to give him receipt In full Tor all ella
against HIM. The report was accepted BY the Board.
The Committee on Lamps and Gas recommended the
execution OF with the gas companies at ~ 20
per ZOO fees aud tho abolition Of $40 lamps, 81
saving Of S227, co.,
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THE EXCISE COMMISSION.

THE NOMINATIONS SENT BIT THE MAYOR 10
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN--THEIR CoxrIB-
NATION ASSURED.
Tho session OF tho Common Council yesterday was
looked forward to with the usual interest In
expectation OF the reception OF message from tho
Mayor presenting the names Of his nominees for tho
Office OF Excise Commissioners for the term Of three
years. salary OF s., 900 per year each. Tho lobby
was very active and speculation was brisk TO the
probable nominees The candidates swarrhcd In IN
u force but all agreed that the three names given In
the HERALD Q; yesterday would likely b the choios Of
When tho President finally called tho Board to
minutes OF the last meeting, Newman, tho Mayors
messenger suddenly appeared without the bar bearing
in one hand large envelope. The words "A mes
sagcl' quickly ran around the scmi-crcc at which
the Aldermen sat, and for moment there pro-
found silence II was broken by President Lewis
nouncing in loud voice, "A message from the
Clerk Mooney read tho message which nominated
Messrs Martin, Murphy and Patterson 70 the vacancies
Alderman Purroy moved that tho communication DO
LAID upon the table, and printed IN the CITY Record
Alderman Hcss--lt Is = question OF law whether We
can lay II upon tho table
Alderman Purroy gentleman refers to that sec
ton Of the law which says that the Mayor and Com
doubt but that the course have Indicated in this mo-
ton Is proper and legal Is tho Same course
adopted three years ago on tho nominations OF Mayor
General Pinckncy and Mr.. Howland explained thcr
views upon the law the former calling attention TO the
fact that the Council had laid Mayor Havcmcycrs
nominations. Alter Mr. Rowland had called for tho
reading OF the Law chaptcr 49, laws OF 1870, vote
taken on Mr. Purroys resolution. and the further
consideration Of the matter laid over and, on
tion OF Alderman Morris, the Board Immediately ad-
Journcd
number OF Aldcrmen--both democrats and repub.
Leans subsequently called upon the Mayor and held
brief conference the result Of which was that represcn
taive Aldermen OF both shades Of politics admitted
that tho May or's nominees will be confirmed
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HORSE, NOTES.

Detailed reports Of the two mile running race at Sac
that not given in our columns by telegraph tho
day after the Neither Hook Hooking nor Revenue
will again. the latter having broken down in
the race, while Hook Hooking was in that condition
before he started The latter has been lame for more
than year, and should have been retired from the
turf in 1874
Botany Bay will DO trained this year.
Mr. NJ. II. Sanford has intelligence that his three
year.od colt Bay Eagle, entered England for the
Derby and 81. Leger, has thrown out curb and,
necessity, has been stopped in his work. Bay Eaglc
will probably be ready 10 run tor the St. Legcr
Kcntuckians in this city Offering TO bet on Va.
Grant against Parole should they both start LOUIS
vilo in the Kentucky Derby. They may both DO
beaten, however, and not placed, there num-
Der of first class colts and FLIES among tho entrics
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RUNNING AND TROTTING AT MO-
BILE.

MAGNOLIA JocKEr CLUB-SrRISG MEErIsG-FIRsr
DAy-FiRsr RAcK.-One milo DASH purse 500; $40
10 nrst 800 to second and $40 to third.
w. Cottrill's b. M Puss Broadnax, by Daniel Boone,
dam Evelinc, by Brown DICK. .................... 4
W. Cottrilrs b. h. Michigan years, by Harry Of the
West, dam Evelinc by Brown Dick.............
dal, dam Lena Hardin by mp Glencoe. -. 8
Time-1 501..
SECOND RAcE.-0ne and one fourth mile dash; purse
$685. $50 10 nrst, $40 TO second and SIS TO third.
w. CotriIl's br. h. Neilgan, pedigree as above
N. b. Choatham's br. b. Ncwbcrn. pedigree as
w. II. Williamson's ch IN. Carrie Fish, years, by
Daniel Boone dam by Bill Cheatham. ...... 3
Timc-2:lh
THIRD RAcE-TRorriNG-Bes three in Ave; purse
$780, $40 to rst $40 second and $40 10 third tor
horses that have never beaten 2:4a
!. b. Fordney's b. m. Edna Earle. ........ I l
G. b. Shawhan's s. IN. Birdie. / DIR
H. g. Tuulmin's b. T. Dick Abrams. 8
John McDvnalds br. m. Alice. ............. dis
AL williams Jen Boone .................. dis.
Time, 2:521s-2:491s-2:49-2:Aa
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pccted that arrangement will be made to play and
practice the Elysinn Fields, Hoboken. App-
cation has been made to the Park Commissioners 10
allow Thorn to play in Central Park, ana their
decision has not yet been announced IL II feared,
however, that the Park Commissioners will refuse, on
the ground that the spikes the shoes will cut up
the lawn. In the original map of Central Park there
pct LAID out for cricket but games have yes been
played thereon
STATEN ISLAND CLUB
The Staten Island Club in good condition and VIII
play several matches this Their grounds at
Camp Washington l., will be occupied this season as
heretofore Mr. William Brewster, their old profess
sona, will once more have charge
PROSPECT PARK CLUB.
The Prospect Park Club will shortly hold their
annual meeting to make arrangements for the coming
season The club has a large number OF members and
is in prosperous condition
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THIRD CLASS POSTAL MATTER.

committee OF the Board Of Trade. consisting Of
Messrs. Patrick Farrely, b K Bliss G. w. G. Clarke
and Wallace p. Groom, had conference yesterday
with Postmaster James in relation to the bill intro
duced by Senator Hamlin relating to third class mail
matter. Tho committee objected 10 the mileage
clause in the bill the ground that merchants and
other of third class matter often unable
TO tell the exact distance from post Office TO
other The proposal 10 stamp NIL such matter with the
name OF the despaching Office also declared 10 be
impracticabc In many cases, and other clauses
declared liable 10 misconstruction. The Postmaster
could give them assistance, he had not been
suited by the Trainer Of the bill, SO the committee in
tend 10 confer with the Postmaster General
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POST OFFICE RECEIPTS.

Postmaster James quarterly account shows the fol-
lowing exhibit January receipt, $2sa 226; for Febru
ary s2ls 7sl 70; for March, $2ss,579 10, realizing
total for the quarter Of $s2l537 81 The box rents
amounted $40 576 the sales Of stamps $7S2 791 62
unpaid postage collected, 583 o.; the postage
charged against tho oico unpaid letters $9,321 g.
The balance due the Treasury on the Post Office
count $6177l2 ST. Tho receipts Tor the past quarter
have been unusually large almost reaching in amount
those OF the quarter ending December 81, always the
largest n zach ycur.
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GRECo-ROMAN WRESTLING.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
VIII you obIiec mo by inserting tho following In
your valuable paper:--I hereby challenge any man in
America, weighing not over lao lbs, TO wrostlo me,
Grnco Roman STYLE best three in Ave. for 500 up
$500 side and the light weight championship OF this
country. Any wrestler wishing 10 accept tho above
can SEQ mo at Woods gymnasium Yours respect
fully, WILLIAM J. AUSTIN.
New YORK. April g. 1870
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HANDBALL AND RACKET.

The lovers OF those games met in force yesterday A.
tcrnoon at McQuadc's court, Madison street, three
long pending matches having to BIO decided The first
contest between Mcssrs. William Herbert and W,
Doughcrty against Denis Connors and Michael McCon-
NELL The first named gentlemen were successful, the
scores bcing:-Hcrbert and Doushorty, 81, 10. FL;
DONORS and Mcconnell, Q, q, 10.
Second game brought out Mcssrs. Burke and Son
against John O'Ne and Aug Davis, tho bono OF con-
tention being purse OF $50 Much excitement pre-
vailed in the galleries during the progress OF this
match, which was finally decided follows Burke
and Son, II, Il. 2l; o'Neil ana Davis, 81 TO- Is.
Tho principal event OF tho day a struggle nj
American rackets, in which Mr.. A. H. Nichols, the
well known thrd basel OF the Mutual Base Ball Club
played singlchandcd against Messrs. Edward Law cr
and Michael Lynch. AT the close OF the cont ST tho
score stood:-Nichols, 81 IL, I'll LAWYER and Lynch,
TWO important events will be decided this afternoon
IN the above named court. Tho Tour principal hand
ball players OF the Union-Aldcrman Dunno, Bernard
McQuade and Philip and James Casey-will contend
for prize OF $500, after which the four racket cham
pions-Fitzpatrick, james Heating. Morris Moore and
John Lenhan-wll decide possession OF 5000 with the
bats Play commences at hali-past ono 7. N.
PosTPoNEMENT OF THE CENTENNIAL TouRNA-
MENT.
To rHK EDITOR OF THE HERALp:-
Tho Metropolitan Committee Of tho Centennial Inter
national Racket and Handbal Tournament having
been requested by numerous gentlemen in Canada and
our Western States to dcfcr the opening OF the said
contest, enable themselves and others to par
ticpate in the various matches, II has, therefore, boon
decided by the committee to postpone the commence
ment Of the meeting from the nth Of April to LIST OF
June next JAMES DUNNE Chairman.
BERNARD MCQuADE, Hon. Secretary.
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COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI

The annual reunion OF the alumni Of the Law School
OF Columbia College will be held at Delmoncos Four
tcenth sircct, on tho evening OF April 4 The affair
promises 10 DO OF the successful given by tho
alumni Tor years. and several distinguished legal
lights arc expected be present Tickets can be OBJ
tanned from J. Adams the president, No. IL Warren
street, Leicester r. Holmc, secretary, No. 2s7 Broad
way: Judge Kelly, No. 40 broadway; X. A. Van
wyck, No. ia Broadway. Frederick ). DE Pcyster,
No III Broadway, and sx-Judgo Koch, No s22 Broad.
way.
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PERSONAL TAXES.

Subcommittee OF tho Assembly Committee on
C'ics, composed Of Mcssrs. Gugcl, whi,son and Pea
BODY, Md a meeting ii room No. Ill Aston House
yesterdas, Frederick Guse, Jr., presiding. The OBJ
lcc, OF We meeting was TO investigate the method
o. the assessment and collection OF personal taxes.
Inc Receiver OF Taxes, General Martin I. McMabon;
his Marsha. Mr. Hayes, and the Attorney for tho Col,
lection oil Arrears, Mr.. \. d. Gale were In aitcnuanco
and gained IN idea OF The inquiries that would
The committee then adjourned Tor week, when the
formal exam nation Of witnesses will take p,aco
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o'LEARY. THE PEDESTRIAN.

Yesterday Daniel O'Ieary, tho Chicago pedestrian,
entered upon the performance Of remarkable feat in
walking. He purposes walking 500 miles within IA
hours but believes he will accomplish tho distance In
140 hours, thus beating previous performance In
Chicago. which In lax hours
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ENDORSEMENT OF COMPTROLLER
GREEN.

A meeting was held yesterday by tho Shareholders
In Washington and West Washington markets, when
they passed series OF resolutions prasing The Official
conduct Of Comptroller Green In relation 70 the mar.
aud Endorsed the bill before the Legislature
70 extend his term Of ONCE, also asking ~ passage
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SPORTING EVENTS ABROAD.

The London Times OF March 70 In an article on the
University Boat Race, says:-Thcrc has been some
change In tho weights OF the OF the two
during the last days. and tho following correct
the oxford crew having weighed yesterday and tho
Cambridge men on Tuesday IL will DO seen that there
Is no great disparity between thcm;-