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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-06-11

sive, for am certain that could have ex.
planned it to his satisfaction. He has
made q singular misinterpretatiOn of my
language, rs think he will readily see
when l point it out. l spoke OF the
proposition made by Washington to ransom
thirteen American citizens from + !n az Barbary
pirates by the payment of 10000 and u
further considerable sum annually to &c.
cure exemption from their depredatiO ms.
That proposition was made when this cOun-
try was young and weak, with no ability
to prosecute war with foreign power,
however insignificant. But now the times
have changed, and this nation has become
a power on earth. Therefore, in putting
the question to the avowed advocates of
the policy OF Washington, to avoid entan-
Cling alliances, whether at this time they
would vote for such ransom, assumed
that the answer would be unanimously NO,
and now put that question to my honor
able friend from New Jersey-would he
now vote to ransom an American citizen
from the hands of Barbary pirates9"
Eyes, and lick 'em into the bargain" said
the still excited Commodore.
"Well, l assure my friend" said Mr..
Seward, "that if l had thought be enter
tanned the view he now expresses l would
not have assumed, as did, that he took the
opposite view, which l am sure every other
member OF this body takes of the question.
But certainly the gentleman would not Gen.
sure me for putting him in the position
which all the rest of bis friends take: for
how could presume that he stood alone in
the view he now expresses"
"But," said Mr. Stockton, realizing that
his point was fully answered, ''the Senator
has charged me with doing dishonorable
act-presiding at banquet in dishenor Of
Kossuth. acorn the imputation."
again, I see," said Mr.. Seward, "that
the gentleman has uninterrupted my
words. said that he presided at ban
qust in honor of Washington and in dis
honor of his disciple Kossuth. The word
dishonor was used by way of antithesis to
the word honor. Inever meant in using it
to imply the slightest dishonorable inten-
ton to my friend from New Jersey. nor can
the word dishonor, as used by me, be fairly
construed to favor any such implication. #
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
DISTRICT NOTES.
An Answer to the Taxpayers Petition.

an hnoWtI W 46AEd1C1s 1CtlIlOHs
The District Commissioners made the following
answer to the petition of certain citizens to Con-
gress, asking change in the present form of gov
eminent, and making certain charges against
the Commissioners:
LIST. The reduction in amount of annual eXpend-
itures for salaries under the present government
is s27l, 1870, as compared with the annual cX-
penditure for salaries under the former govern.
ment: that is, the average annual payroll of the
present government is that amount less than that
of the preceding government. ID The cost of
completing the contracts of the Board of Public
Works by the Commissioners is S372647.59 less
than what would have been the cost of completing
such contracts according to the plan of the Board
of Public Works. Sd. The funded debt and tenn
porary loans of the late District government and
Board of Public Works, paid by the Commits
sioners since their entrance upon office July /,
1874, i 1854 s4S.56, follows: From appropria-
tions by Congress, s375, 2l9.25; from taxes and
other District income, 81 ls9, 63L3l.
So much the Commissioners show by their an
swers and their last annual report. As to the ap-
prehensiOn expressed in the petition of the dan
ger Of an indefinite increase of the debt Of the
District under the present government it is sufi-
cent to quote the second section of Joint resolu-
tion Of Congress, approved March II the last, and
which is as follows:
"Sec, 2. That there shall be no increase of the
present amount OF the total Indebtedness oil the
District Of Columbia, and any officer or person
who shall knowingly increase, or aid or abet in
Increasing such total Indebtedness, shall be
deemed guilty of high misdemeanor, and on
conviction thereof shall be punished by imprlson-
ment not exceeding ten years and by fine not ex-
ceeding ten thousand dollars"
Some of the most prominent signers Of the petit
ticn have addressed letters to the District CON-
missioners stating that they signed the same
under Misrepresentation, and that they did rot
mean to give their sanction TO any aspersions
upon the District Commissioners or charges af.
1ecttng their integrity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
Georgetown Masonic Choir.

Last Monday evening being the regular meet
ing night OF the choir and the last one of the
season, about seventy members assembled at the
Masonic Hall, Georgetown. After the regular
b-..iress had beef transacted, Mr.. E. H. Spang,
the president Of the choir, presented with appro-
priate remarks, to Prof. II. Aug. Pond, the Mu-
Steal direc tor, magnificent set Of silver, finely
engraved with the name of the Professor az gin
from the chOirI,whieh was accepted in very fine
speech by him. The ceremony being concluded,
Mr.. Spang, the president, was taken by surprise
when Mr., H. A, Gross presented him, on behalf
of the chair with beautiful gold badge, hand
somely eOgraved, which was acknowledged in
fitting terms by Mr.. Spang, after which the choir
sang some choice music in their usual style
1t being the hour of nine the attention Of the
members was called to q fine supper, which re-
fected great credit on Mr.. John Kaiser, Of
Georgetown. who was the caterer. After partak-
ing of the good things, speeches were in order,
and some very fine addresses were made by
Messrs. /. L. johnson, DIR. Gibbs, Prof. Hedrick
Cassfn, Spang, and others, after which the men,
bers separated for their homes, highly pleased
and gratifeI.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
UNION REVIVAL MEETINGS.
How the Work Progresses in the Lords Vine.
ward,

yard.
There was a good attendance at the noon
meeting yesterday in spite OF the unpleasant
weather.
Mr. Nichols, the evangelist, conducted the
Bible-readin9. taking for his subject, THE Ban
tism of theHoly Ghost.n
MANY written reouests for prayer were handed
I'm arong which were tho f,ilowing. For INV son
viz is yerv sick. for NV husband wbo is i'm.
-, = - - 49,, his oo,,-io,io,,
ou' VIZ = or tho Ill
=. 49, g., 30 80. Gov ~ b-otbors
~ Us 80. as .aI;,,,o Gov
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
oBsEQUIEs.
Funeral of the Late Joseph Mcfarland.


The obsequies Of the late Joseph McFar' md
the well-known correspondent, took place, ves,cr'
day morning, from his residence, IN i72J F
street northwest, and was after ,ed nv his many
friends, including large otion from The
correspondents and IT, Al press of the city. The
remains mere .hcased in a handsome burial
T's "" heavy trimmings of silver, upon the
t a which rested profusion Of the choicest
.sovers The funeral service, quite an impress
sive one, was pronounced by the Rev. DIR. Nit
chell, of the New York avenue Presbyterian
church, who spoke in feeling terms Of the de-
parted. The remains were buried at Oak Hill
cemetery, and the following acted as pall-bearers
George w. Adams, of the New York World:
d c. Forney Forney's Chronicle; B. D. Klein,
Philadelphia Press; Dom Piatt, Capital; z. L.
White New York Tribune; H. V. BoyntOn, Gin
cinnati Gazette: and l. N. Burritt, Of the Sunday
Herald,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
catarrh. pi,eharesa From tha H..a

Catarrh, Discharges From the Had
and all chronic diseases successfully treated.
That the timid and disappointed ms.s feel the ut
most assurance and confidence in the good faith
of Dr.. Hartley, he generously proposes to attend
all persons, rich or poor, free Of charge until the
best evidence and most convincing proofs of his
success have been realized from his treatment.
Once and residence, $50 E street northwest.
Certificate from Mr.. ]. Henry CARROLL
WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb. IS 1876.
My attention having been attracted to a testi-
monial from Rev. DR.. Domer, the distinguished
pastor Of the English Lutheran church, Eleventh.
and Streets this city, certifying to the remark
able cure Of affection Of the ear by DIR. Hartley.
i concluded to try the DOCTORS skill In q case Of
catarrh ofvery aggravated form, from which
had suffered for many years past, which had seri-
ously impaired my hearing and developed every
symptom Of consumption. am happy to state
that DR.. Hartley has effected q complete and rad
ness and affection Of the lungs, and i am now as
healthy and can hear as perfectly as at any for
mer period of my life. DR.. Hartley's remarkable
success In my case justihes this testimonial, and
he has my best thanks with q more substantial
evidence Of my appreciation.
500 Ninth street northwest.
From the Rev. Cyrus H. Fay, Io1s Eighth street
northwest, Washington, ID. C.1
have pleasure .in adding another testimonial
to the many already given to the skin of DR..
received in the line of his profession by myself
and members Of my family prompt me to make
this unsolicited acknowledgment.
Office and residence Of DR.. Hartley, $50 street
northwest, Washington, ID. q.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
THE EMPEROR.
His Visit to Mount Vernon and Departure
for Philadelphia.

Dom Pedro and suite, Senior Borges, Secretary
Robson and several others soon after breakfast
yesterday morning were driven to the river, where
the United States steamer Dispatch was id wait
ing, and the party enjoyed fine trip down the
river TO Mount Vernon. The Emperor took great
interest in all the points along the river, asking
the of the old forts and frequently referring
to events which tranpired along the Potomac's
historical shores during the rebellion, showing
how thoroughly he has kept himself informed Of
the movements Of both the armies of the North
and South. ..
Arriving at Mount Vernon, the party, on sp-
preaching the tomb Of Washington, stepped to
one side, and the Emperor, with uncovered head,
stood contemplating the sarcophagus containing
the ashes of the illustrious dead for some mo-
ments. ..-
In his inspection ofthe mansion nothing escaped
his eye, and he eylnced the greatest interest in
everything about the homestead, even to the
hole cut in the corner Ofthe door leading into
Martha Washington's room, for the purpose Of
allowing her favorite cat ingress at all hours.
The party returned about IL o'clock, and, after
dinner, a few friends and officials were resolved
by the Emperor, and at 1:30 he and hfs suite took
the train for Philadelphia, a Pullman palace
car having been provided for them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
Pneumatics,

Last evening Professor J. ID. Baltimore.
prominent student Of science, and graduate as
mechanical engineer Of the United States navy
yard Of Philadelphia. delivered q lecture on
pneumatics at Zion Wesley church. The lee
turer illustrated his subject with a neat outat of
scientific implements. which made the lecture
one Of great interest, and the source Of much in
telIectuaI benefit. The Professor handled his
lecture in a manner that showed he was at hOme
on the subject Re had selected, and ar efficient
scholar of the scientific world. Those who alb
scented themselves lost treat which those
present will concur in saying was well worth
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
REVOLT AGAINST WHITE SLAVERY.
Conference at the Y. II. C. A. Parlors and Re-
ception Of kessrs. Gladstone and Wilson, of
England

Conference at the Y. II. C. A. Parlors and Re-
ception Of kessrs. Gladstone and Wilson, of
England.
last evening in the -parlors of the Y MICA.
building TO consider the subject of licensed a.
tution and to welcome the Rev 7 y ,sti
and Henry J. Wilson, ESQ Gladstone
tloh from the -. " England. deputa-
Fede-~. -,,isb Cnrti,on,aI owl C.onoro1
--.slIon for the Abolition of Government Reg
plation Of Prostitution"
DR.. Gray occupied the chair. and in introducing
these gentlemen referred to their credentials
frem Rev. DR.. Puncheon and Rev. Alexander
McLaven, chairman of the Baptist Union of Eng
land, and others. showing them TO be in every
respect competent persons for the prosecution of
this work.
Rev. Mr.. Gladstone addressed the conference at
I51-..i. contending that wnen the State passG.
laws lifting prostitution to a legal level with
other 9ecunations the State becomes the cOnfed-
crate Of prostitution. The United States. he
said is the only civilized nation untainted with
this evil and he did not come to warn this cOun-
try against it. but TO ask the American people TO
cooperate with England in her war against the
sYI.
Nh. wilsqu followed Mr. GLADSTONE, giving in
his argument numerous facts and Illustrations
showing the workings OF the license system Ia
India Here, he said, and in Hong Kong. the sys-
TEN was even more Objectionable than in England,
since the British subjects less under the in
fiuence Of public opinion. While the moral argu-
Inent against the system Of licensing prostitution
IS the one to which is attached the most import
ance, he asserts that. medically the system is a
failure and farce, only surpasse dby its injustice
from legal and constitutional point of view.
The conference was an exceedingly interesting
one and lasted several hours.
The subject was mp before the Methodist Gen
eral Conference in Baltimore to-day, and was in
trodueed by Rev. DR.. Rigg, who read letter, sen
by the Wesleyan Society, for the repeal Of thi
immoral legislation in England. The letter wa
referred TO a committee Of seven, who viii repOr
on it TO a committee Of conference. Either MI
Gladstone or Mr.. Wilson, and perhaps both, viii
appear before this conference committee to Civ
information as 10 the system in operation in Eng
land.
A meeting for men only is to be held at nr
Mitehels church soon, which will he Announce
in due season.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
ADJUSTMENTS, &C.
WASHINGTON DRIVING ASSOCIATION.
"OUR HOME RACES"

BRIGHTwoOD PARK,
Tuesday, "Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday Afternoons,
MAY 8, 10, IL and IL.
Horses Called at 0'eIocs-Trotting Commencing
at $50, Prompt
LIST OF ENTRIES.
WEDNESDAY, May 10.
PURSE No. I-CLAss $50.
John z. Turner, Philadelphia, b. IN. Matte Lyle;
Lon Morris, Boston, ,br. g. John $. 'HsaId, by
j. H Goldsmith, BIoomP9s Grove % \. y. B. m.
E Ei Dean, by HamIltonlan. dam BY Long Island
ThOrps { Chamberiin, Auburn, Y. Y, 6l. 8.
N. p; Van Scooter, HorneIlsville, My, r. m
PURSE No. 2-CLAss 2:57.
sired b. LeS esf esGer Dam n EauhaOah
7. N. Bradshaw, Lynehbqrg, Va, g. g. Gayo,
Thomas Joyce, Washington, ID. C., VIII. IN. Nell
lie Gray; unknown.
THURSDAY, MAYn.
PURSE No. I-CLAss 2:g,
J. II. Phillips, Philadelphia, b. m. Adelaide, by
Phil: Sheridan; dam unknown:
Jo9n T. oIds eSaRde RiaS III John tir6 n;
lluntress, BY Volunteer; dam by American Star;
PURSE No. 2-CLAss go.
John Z. Turner, Philadelphia, b. m. Nellie; dark
NJ j. Doyle, Savannah, Ca, b. e. FaughabaIlagh,
sired by Legal Tender; dam unknown. u
". Bradshaw, Lynchburg, Va. g.'g. Gayo,
sired by Young ambrinO; his dam by Kossuth.
Oscar; by Reserve; black and white, striped.
A. II. Stewart, Indianapolis, Ind, b. 2. General
Nc Arthur, sired by Autocrat; dam by Afhambra.
j. 5, hingsbury' Lady Chatham.
FRIDAY, MAYIe
PURSE No. 1-FREE To ALL.
W, II. Crawford, b. m. Annie Collins
dam unknown.
John b. Alexander, b. g. John II.
J. H. Goldsmith, b. N. Huntress, by Volunteer;
dam by American Star; black and white, striped
PURSE No. :-CLAss 2:3I.
Lon Morris, Boston, gr. Z. George 4. Aver by
A. r. LOOMS, Washington, ID. G., blk. <. Black
j. II. Goldsmith, Blooming Grove. v. Y, Lady
Morrison, by Volunteer; dam by American Star.
THORPE & Chamberlin, Auburn, v. Y, blk. 2.
Clifton Boy,
~ The races At Brightwood have been con-
Quoted Tor the last two under the rules of the
American Trotting Turf The &ssociation is local
and Is composed OF hundred of our best citizens
The attendance of ladies is especially desired New
Grand Stands, Stables and irst-class aceOmmoda-
,Ss- The Police, under the supervision of Major
A. e. Richards.
Admission Track. Grand stand and Quarter
stretch, single tickets, 81. No extra charge for any
part OF the track. '
Tickets, emitting the holder to any privileges of
knox's omnibuses, Sl.25. OmnibuSes will leave
NATIONAL and Imperial Hotels each race day at $50
Reception Committee-Th0s l.. Hume. DIR. T.
Harry Thompson. A. X. ). Smith, Col. &. C.
Sntfen, A. i. Whiting. William HazeI
Oheers-A. u. BrittOn- Presidents; W. b. Moses,
Hayes, secEstary:. 4. r. Whiting, Treasurer: 4. e.
Richards. Marshal. myS-5t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
Concert in the Smithsonian Grounds.

The following is the programme for the free
concert this afternoon by the Marine band: ],
National air; 2; march, 'swofenruhe,'' Schat; 8,
overture, La Grand Duchess" Gerolstein; 4,
polka, Idle Biehieri, GEORGIA; s, HHush Songs
Darling; 6, fantasia, "Barba Bleue" Ofenbach;
Z, grand waltz, 'sur la Vie Parisenne," Ofen-
bach; 8, "ChOeur, Trovatore" Verdi Q, galop,
L. Schneider: 10 national air. .s.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
News from Liberia.

Letters from Monrovia mention the arrival at
that port, February n, Of the barque Liberia
from New York, with emigrants sent by the
American Colonization Society. The new
corners are stated TO be we'll and highly pleased
with their new homes. Rev. Messrs. Bryant and
Cartwright have settled, and are preaching In
Nonrovia.r Touching the late war ut Cape Pal
mas, an Intelligent writer remarks as follows: 81
am very happy to inform You that peace has been
restored by the assistance Of the United States
ship Alaska. President Payne proceeded in her
to the seat of hOstilites, and after q few days
counsel with the chiefs a treaty was concluded
and signed. The Greboes, am informed, were
perfectly willing to give up the contest. The war
has been very expensive to the Liberian govern
ment, costing it probably not less than $4,000.
Our troops have been withdrawn, and President
Payne arrived at his home in Monrovia on the
18th Of March" Hon. Henry ". Dennis, late
Secretary of the Treasury, was expecting to take
passage in the barque Siberia on visit to the
United States, for the benefit of his health, and
as lay delegate to the general conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, now in session at
Baltimore,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
nnion Relief Association.

The annual meeting of the Union Relief Asso
citation of the q. L. o. of o. F. was held last
evening, when the fOllowing-named were elected
officers and board Of directors for the ensuing
year: President, John W. Gray; vice president,
VIM. VI. Williams; secretary, Chas. H. Shorter;
treasurer, Albert Parker; board of directors
John A. Scott, Albert K. Manning. James H.
Butcher. Mooter Marshall, John F.COlbert, Arm
-stead Turner, Benjamin F. Dabney, David Jones
and Edward Younger
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.

baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD.
APRIL 30, 1876.
AN. Leave Washington. go
Of Rocks, and intermediate Stations, Main
7:l0 Baltimore and Alexandria Junction.
ESQ NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BOSTON
$40 a: m. sunday stops at Way Stations rs
and connects for Annapolis.
SID sna and Vaeys
$40 Point Of Rocks and Way stations.
Relay.
l2:l5 Baltimore, Way Stations, ElllcOtt City and
l:30 NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND NORFOLK
EXPREss. On Sunday all way stations and
$50 Baiiimor St and SH Way Stations.
4:3O BALTIMORE AND LAUREL EXPRESS. Frede-
rick, Ellicott City and Way Stations, via
AS Frederick and Point of Rocks, tvIa Metropoli-
SIS Baltimore, annapolis and Way Stations.
5:l5 CHICAGO, CINGINNATI ANp LogIsvILLE
lanbHs and EGnisyle 6y ii:aop % % train on on
sagT;Ssy HagerstSSS cvo and Mnsheste a
$50 BALTIMORE xNP RHIIApEIrnIA ExFREss.
E5:35 Baltimore Bladensburg, College, Beltsville,
900 Baltimore and Way Stations.
$40 Baltimore. Relay, Bladensburg, Beltsviile,
$40 Pittsburg, but no connection beyond Martins
burg by train leaving Sunday night. Way
Stations on Metropolitan Branch.
$50 NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NIGHT EX-
PRESS. Sleeping cars to New York.
$50 Baltimore and Principal Way Stations.
lO:a0 Martnsburg and Way Stations, Metropolitan
Branch.
n:3o ST. LOUIS EXPRESS. Chicago, Columbus. San
dusky, Newark. Tn Saturday for Louisville.
7:o, SEQ, s:l5 lO:l5 m; l:, SIS, $50 5:35, 7iO,
san, SEQ, $50, and IL 80 p. m, daily:
All other trains daily, except Sunday.
No connection on sunday for Hagerstown,
Valley Branch, or for New York and Phiadel-
phia at 500 q. m. and 1:30 p. m.
For further information apply at the Baltimore
and Ohio ticket offices, Washington Station. and As,
col and COS Pennsylvania avenue, where orders will
be taken for baggage to be checked and received at
any point in the city.
THOS. r. SHARP,
Master of Transportation.
L. NJ. COLE, General Ticket Agent,
GEO, s. kOONTZ, General A gent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
Indicmeutg,

The grand jury yesterday presented the fol
loving indictments: Ephraim Duckett, larceny;
Henry williams. alias Robert Goodman, burglary
and larceny, two cases; James Lee, burglary and
larceny; William Hamilton, perjury.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
Singing canaries and Fancy Birds at Private

Thomas Bowling, auetioneer, has Just received
from the importers one Of the finest collections Of
singing eanaries and fancy birds ever sent TO this
city. He is disposing Of them at private sale,
hrst-class bird TO give this consignment their
attention,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
CITY ITEMS.

USE THURsToN's IVORY PEARL TOOTH Pow
DER. A perfect dentifrice. Its action on the
teeth is specific removes tartar and discoloration,
arrests decay, and keeps them sound, clean and
white. 1t hardens the gums, sweetens the breath,
and, containing no acid, canoot injure the enamel.
Its constant use is recommended to all, but spe-
cially to those who, having good teeth, wish to
preserve them. Twenty-Five and nifty cents per
bottle.
THoMPsoN's PoMADE OPTIME, for dressing the
Purely vegetables its effect is to soften and refine
coarse dry hair, imparting to it gloss and beauty.
Unlike many preparations for the hair, 1t cannot
injure, but is highly beneficial, equally to the
rich, golden.hued tresses of youth, the darker
shades of middle life, or the siverstreaked locks
Of age. Twenty-Five and fifty cents per bottle.
PRACTICE ECONOMY. Renovate your. solied
gloves thoroughly and quickly with Jovens' In
odorous Kid Glove Cleaner. Twenty-Five cents
per bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-05-10
DOLLAR SAVED,

CHEAP RAILROAD TICKET OFFICE.
Railroad tickets bought or sold, to or from all
points, at a reduction upon any Office or depot in
This city, Apply to NJ. ID. WHITESIDE,
SIS PENNSYLVANIA avenue northwest, in the cigar
store Washington, ID, G, jal5-Iy