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National Republican., 1876-05-11
REVEALS AND REvIvALIsTs.
Imnense Meeting at the Northern Liberty
Market-A LADY Evangelist,


The announcement that the Rev. E. Payson
Hammond would hold a revival meeting in the
Northern Liberty market, which had been offered
for the purpose, drew an immense throng to that
spacious building last evening.
1t is estimated that over twelve thousand people
attended the meeting. A portion of the throng,
that farthest from the speakers stand, and be-
yond bearing. was constantly changing, and hun
dreds went away unable to get near enough 20 the
speaker TO hear his words. The aisles of themag
mhcent market building were crowded with
people and hundreds were perched upon the
stalls and other elevations about the place.
About midway te'wEen the eNtrenities OF the
grand hall large stand had been erected, which
accommodated Mr.. Hammond, who was accom-
panied by number of the past rs Of the city and
prominent Christian gentlemen, and the large
spacious hat it would be impossible for any
speaker to ill It with his voice but Mr. Ham
mOnd's clear, bell;like voice was heard great
ways. During the evening many hymns were
sung, in which the large assembly Joined. Re-
marks were made by several gentlemen present
his usual vivacity speaking of the love Of Christ
and appealing to all TO come TO him.
At the close Of the meeting, an inquiry meeting
was held in the Assembly church, at the corner Of
Fifth and streets, which was largely attended.
Mr.. Hammond returns to Baltimore today, to
remain for several days, during which time he will
continue the meetings which he has been holding
in that city.
LADY EVANGELIST.
Revival services are in progress at the Fourth
street Southeast Methodist church, Rev. J. w.
Hodges, pastor. The services are conducted by
Mrs. Lowry. an Evangelist from Trenton, N. J.
She has met with great success at Port Jervis
Trenton, and many other places in that State
five hundred being converted at Port Jervis alone
The meetings in this church are just commenced,
but the interest is considerable and is increasing
Forty persons, old and young, were received into
full membership on last Sunday.
Mrs. Lowry is a plain, earnest, unassuming
woman, perfect lady, and possesses a clear,
pleasant voice which makes 1t easy for all TO hear
Her remarks are given with great earnestness
and power, and her manner of presenting the
Gospel truths cOmpels close attention on the part
oi the congregation; when the novelty of her ap-
pearance has worn away, great results are an
ticipated.
The revival now in progress at the North Caro-
lima avenue NJ. p. Mission is steadily growing in
interest, which is perceived by the interest mlpi
tested at each meeting. The work and energy of
the clergy and laymen is showing some yery en-
couraging results, both in accessIons to the
church and attendance upon the meetings There
is quite an interest among the female portion Of
waIlaeh school, many Of the scholars attending
the meetings
National Republican., 1876-05-11
REFUSE MATTER IN THE STREETS.

He has addressed a communication to Major
Richards calling attention to section nine act of
January IT, 1856. concerning the placing of refuse
matter upon public streets, avenues and alleys,
and requests that orders be given the police force
TO have such nuisances abated. The act in ques-
tion fixes the penalty at not less than one nor
more than five dollars for casting rubbish, oyster
shells. shayings or Oftal or refuse matter Of any
unOu the
National Republican., 1876-05-11
WITH GREAT UNASIMITY,

declined 10 pay the respective amour Is assessed
against them, believing the assessment to be illegal
and invalid upon the three grounds of excess
above the amount authorized by law, the eXem-,
tion of large portion of the property Iah;5ininy
and especially benefited, which, uDhar the law,
should have borne an appropre.e share of the as,
ment not prescribsd ~ law. as required by the
act of Corgfcss.
Certificates Of Indebtedness were accordingly
ting the road, and the action in question, test
case, is an attempt to secure injunction against
the threatened sale Of the plaintiffs property
under the certificates of Indebtedness issued
against it, and to have the same delivered up and
cancelled.
All the certificates issued on account of this
improvement were purchased and are now held
by the First National Bank of New York, said to
be the only defendant substantially interested in
the result Of the action; since, If the certificates
are held to be invalid, as being issued by the
board in the exercise of usurped powers, the Dis
trict cannot be called upon TO indemnify the bank
National Republican., 1876-05-11
AGAINST THE CONSEQUENCES
of dealing with agents acting uItrG vires or t.
ents

OF dealing with agents acting uItrd uirea, or TO
make compensation for improvements contracted
for by the board in excess of its authority.
The usual objections to the Jurisdiction of equity
to interfere in tax cases are supposed not TO be
reasons of public policy which are the ground of
these objections, are not applicable to what is
virtually contest between private parties, the
plaintiff and the board being, as is claimed, the
only interested parties; and, also, inasmuch as
those objections have never hitherto been applied
by the courts to cases where the relief sought is
against the alleged abuse of purely ministerial |,
as distinguished from judicial, powers
On the whole, the questions presented are of
much interest.
National Republican., 1876-05-11
GLENwoop CEMETERY.
ALsttsr From superintendent Clend denir
OFFICE OF GLKNwooD CRNRrEkSS,
WAsHINgToN. ID. C.. Nav 9. 1876.

OFFICE OF GLRNWOOD CRNETEEe,
WASHINGTON, d. C., May 9, l57o.
To the Editor of the National Republican:
Your article in this mornings REPUBLICAN
relative to an interview between a committee Of
lOt-holders and myself will bear correction.
When the committee waited uponme drew from
my pocket bill, (copy of which please find en-
closely which handed to one OF them with . =. Va
mark that we had rendered it to MI. rthIngton
SO often that we were ashamcaa 70 pressnt n 70
him again, adding ttSt when it vas settled 1
should he leased TO listen to any communication
they might have TO make 1t Is only necessary to
say that the bill is not yet paid Just such char
aeter as this was compelled pay bill of thirty,
three months staIding, hence the bill to amend
the charter. AS to my offer to sell the books, 1
would say that the company have never instructed
me to sell property Of that description that
have possessed their confidence for more than
thirty years, and should regret exceedingly at
this late day to give them cause to withdraw it..
When the committee were about leaving in
formed them that all the property Of the company
including the books could be purchased. In con-
clusion would say that if the lot holders cannot
debted to the cemetery for ten years or more,
i fear that their selection of trustees might be
quite different article from what the title de-
notes.
Please give the above aplace in your columns,
and oblge yours truly,
GEORGE CLENDENNIN.
Superintendent.
National Republican., 1876-05-11
SOMETHING NEEDING ATTENTION.
The Seventh Street Road Improvement Ia:

The case of Shoemaker against the District was
very ably argued by Mr.. Lambert on Tuesday in
the Supreme Court Of the District, and a decision
will undoubtedly be given in a few days As the
case is one Of interest to many of citizens we
give the following facts: The Legislative Assem-
bly, Of the District under the late territorial form
of government, passed an act approved July 10,
1871, authorizing the late Board of Public Works
to inaugurate their extensive plan Of improve
ments. Among these improvements was one for
the Seventh streetrOad, extending from Boundary
street to the Maryland line distance of about five
miles, which improvement, 1t is contended, the
BOARD WAS AUTHORIZED
to make, at cost not exceeding so, 900, reason
able proportion of which cost, not exceeding one
third, it was to assess upon the property adiOin-
ing and to be especially benefited. The actual
cost incurred in making the improvement was
largely in excess of $4,000, being in fact bout
sl75OCO; and one third of the actual cost was as
sessed as it is claimed not upon the property ad-
joining and especially benefited, but upon a small
portion of such property, viz, that Immediately
abutting upon the road. The act Of Congress
creating the District government, commonly
known as the organic act, cnacts that this assess
ment shall be made lin such manner as shall be
method of assessment adopted i. e.. by front foot
age, was never prescribed by law, but was fixed
upon arbitrarily by the board, without legal au-
thOrity.
The owners of property abutting upon the road
have,
National Republican., 1876-05-11
ONE DOLLAR SAVED.

CHEAP RAILROAD TICKET OFFICE.
Railroad tickets bought or sold, to from all
points, at a reduction upon any Office or depot in
this city. Apply to NJ. ID. WHITESIDE,
9l5 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, in the cigar
store. Washington, ID. c. ialS-Iy
National Republican., 1876-05-11
1876. GREAT 1915.
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE

lSlOs UxL6A4 lSlOs
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
TO THE NORTH, WEST AND SOUTHWEST.
Double Track, Steel Rails, Splendid
Scenery, Magnificent Equipment.
MAY 8, 1876.
Trains leave Washington, from Depot, corner OF
Sixth and Il streets, as follows;
For PIttsburg and the West; a. m, ,-ERzS
g.. daily with Parlor Car at Pittsburg;
7:4O p. m, daily, with Palace Car to
Chicago, and lI:5O a. M, daily, except Sunday.
Baltimore e. Potomac Railroad.
For Canandaigua, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls
and the North, a. M, daily, except sunday; and
7:40 p. m. daily, except saturday, with Pa5ace
Cars, to Watkins. For Erie, Canandaigua, Buff
falo. and Niagara Falls, l:50 q. M, daily, except
SUNDAY.
Palace Cars attached; Limited Express of Pullman
Parlor Cars, 923 a. m, daily, except Sunday. For
New York and the East, 1870 p. M, daily, except
Sunday, with ParlOr Cars attached.
For Philadelphia, l:S0 M, daily, except Sunday,
and $50 and 9:l0 p. m. daily. Limited Express,
s:23 a. IN, daily, except Sunday.
Accommodation for Baltimore, 75O a. m, daily and
4:2O d. m, daily, except Sunday.
For Pope's Greek Line, 7:5O a. m. and 4:2O p. m,
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 600 and n:5O q. m. and i:D p. m,
daily, except Sunday.
National Republican., 1876-05-11
GENERAL NEWS OF THEcITY

GENERAL NEWS OF THECITY
THE GLENW0OD CEMETERY TROUBLES
S1Pf. GlENDENN RISES TO EXPLAIN
HOW THE AFFAIR is MANAGED
seVEKfH.SrREET ROAD IMPROVEMENT TAXES
Suits Against Contractors and Sureties
Miscellaneous Paragraphs OF Interest
National Republican., 1876-05-11
$l,242,OJO

sI,0II ,UUU
The license tax on furniture and percentages
on deposits of banks and receipts OF agents may
he estimated at from Sl25, ,OO0 to Sa0OO0 although
20 data exists on which to found estimates in any
sense rel liable as to receipts from these sources
Adding TO the above amount of IL O01 for these
items 1t appears that the net revenue to be real
lied from afl sources will be between sl,64O, 900
md n
National Republican., 1876-05-11
StPf. ClENDENN RISES TO EXPLAIN
HOW THE AFFAIR is MANAGED

ssVtNfH-SrREE1 ROAD IMPROVEMENT TAXES
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
SWIMMING.
HARRY PARKRn VS.. Nh. EADEs DOG FOR TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS.

HARRY PARKER VS.. MI. EADEs DOC FOR TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS.
Such match as that contcnded at tho Welsh Harp,
Hendon, Saturday last is we believe, without pre-
ccdent Certainly, IN recent years. nothiog OF tho
kind has been chronclcd ana, therefore, the issue
afforded the greater SURPRISE resulting as did, In the
defeat OF the man That n dog could compete with any
chance Of success against moderately good swimmer
many loath to believe, and although conceded
start this occasion, the almost unanimous feeling
was with the biped. In fact. II was generally con.
sidercd 'good thng' for Parker, who, rs profcs-
siona swimmer has takon very hiph honors and
Is at the present timo teaching the art OF
natatlon mt both the Pcekham and Remington
BalhA The articles stipulated that Parker should con.
ccdc to the dog start OF thirty seconds IN half mile,
the time to count from the moment tho dog entered
the water anu not from any signal rendered by tho
starter. Mr. Fade hns named his dos Now Then,"
and he tells very Interesting story oil the manner IN
which he first discovered tho powerful merits of his
animal IN water 1t appears from his account that
being distance of Margate in boat accompanied
by the dog he unfortunately lost his two souls, and
how to reach the shore he at loss to know for
time until the bright idea struck him oil utilizing
the animal. This he did by means Of POCKET hand
korchicL which he attached TO tho collar Of "Now
Then" who known to retrieve well IN water. and,
ns means OF keeping him IN tho right direction, his
owner tho stretcher up into numerous pieces and
threw them just ahead OF the dog who, being thus
encouraged on his way, successfully owcd the boat 10
shore ''Now Thcn,'' n haf-bred retriever is black,
and shows remarkable strength IN tho forearm. while
his paws when spread, unusually largo, and, ,r
swimming the whole OF ms back Is VISIBLE straight
halt mile had been marked with flags denoting ths
course and at fcw minutes past SIX tho dog lcaped
OIL tho punt his leaning over the stern OF skl
which preceded tho animal, eutccd him with cooked
liver and in tho half minute allowed he travelled
nearly forty yards the speed with which no propelled
himself being particularly noticeable. Parker slightly
reduced the gap in 800 yards but keeping beautifully
straight course the dog began now 10 positively draw
away and to the chagrin OF the swimmers backcrs,
a the end 450 yards the dog seventy ahead
After this Parker cascd and again at Top
speed tho end OF the journey, the dog thus winning
very easily Ia 14mL 3s.-London Sportsmdn, Scpfcn-
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
AQUATICS IN NEwTOwN CREEK.

The third fall regatta OF the Arlington Boat Club
took place Newtown Creek yesterday afternoon
quite number OF interested spectators
on the banks OF tho stream, as we'll as fashionable
gathering OF ladies at the club house near tho First
street bridge. Tho racing commenced about three
O'Clock, aud continued throughout the afternoon
darkness compelling the postponcment of the nnal
heat tho air-oared gig The following is a
summary OF the IN the in which they took
place.
SENIOR SINGLE ScULL RAcE-Two miles, contested
by Il. " Young and j. B. White. The close,
being won by two lengths BY r. v. Young Time, l3m
PAIR DARED GIGs-Threo heats. Tho first heat, be-
tween /. NJ. Candde, II. Bollman with Frank Logan
coxswain and Benjamin Briggs, j. Lucas, with William
Rexter coSswan won by the former in lam. lSs
JUNIOR SINGLE ScuLLs-Throe heats The first heat
between Frank .Pidgeon, j. Bennington and II. Bolt
man. was won by the former in lam. 37s, Bennington
making close second IN the heat
JUNIOR SiNGLE SCULLs--The second heat between
William Rcxter, b. f. Briggs and James Hutchinson,
won by the former IN lam 26s
PAlR-OARgD Gigs second neat In this contest
rowed between the crews James Hutchinson, J. ID.
Wheaton, and Frank Pidgcon and J. B. Whito the
latter winning in l3m. 15s
JUNIOR SINGLE SCULLs.--The final heat between tho
winners OF the previous two-Pidgeon and Rextcr-
won by Pidgcon in l3m. sos
FOUR-OARED GIGS This tho most exciting match
day, not timed, tho contest beng for cup,
he held by tho club, but bear the OF
winners in three annual races Of the club. The
were Harry Moore, A. J. Valentine, Frank Logan, T.
Valentine, und II Young J. Hutchinson, j. u. Wheaton
and j. X Thomas The course straight mile,
and was won by the Moore crew.
The final heat Tor pair-oarod gigs was then post
poned 1t getting too dark to mako tho contest
tair or interesting.
reception at The residence OF tho President of tho
clud, Mr.. T. v Young, followed the regatta, at which
the prizes distributed and costly club idgc
vas presented to Mr. Young by members OF tho club
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
THE TROTTERs. GATHERING AT PHIL.
ADELPHiA.

Tho trotling colts, nlcs aud stallions arc rapidly
gathering at Fhadclphia, preparatory to the Inaugural
Breeders Centennial Troiiing Meeting, bo held at
Suffolk Park September 20. u, 2s and 90 under tho
direction and management OF Mcssrs. Kellogg Il Coniey
OF New York. temporary essccs Tor the occasion Many
OF the prominent breeders OF trotng horses have also
arrived there. with thor families, bent viewing tho
International Exhibition well as attending tho colt
and stallion Of the great national meeting thus
'killing two birds with stone"
The black Gvo-ycar-oIi stallion Governor spraguc
owned by Mr. Jerome !. Case, OF Racine, wis.,,
lodged at Point Brcezo track, tempora.
riIy, IN charge OF Mr. Goodin. IL Is not
yet determined who will drive him on tho
momcntous occasion OF the Independence race since
his former trainer ana driver, Mr. Hsbce, has severed
his connection with the Interests OF the Western won.
der. His great southern rival. lockwood, Jr, has
also arrived upon the ground from Nashville Tenn,
and has located directly at Suffolk Park. HIS owner,
MT Jacob Zeil, and his trainer, A. J. McKimmin, are
both with him, and as usual, confident In the horse
that has often scored victories 10 their credit An.
other member OF the Independence raco that also
attracts much attention, and 10 with reason we'll
thought Of 10 the cnssaut ally Elsie Good. By Blue
The New York herald., 1876-09-17
LAUNCH OF A MINIATURE YACHT.

The pond in Central Park Fifth avenue and
Seventy second street. which is usually covered with
elegant miniature yachts and surrounded by an nd-
mirng throng, especially the centre Of attraction
yesterday afternoon, account OF the proposed
launching Of the miniature yacht James Gordon Ben
nett by her maker and owner, Mr.. Frederick Meyer.
She is beautiful little craft, being regular built
boat, with steamer frame, panked and caulked-
in fact. perfect ovcry way She Is schooner
riggsd, her length being feet inches all, with
3 feet inches the keel, and beam 10 inches. Her
bowsprit measures eet inches. she has depth OF
II inches, about 9nches OF carry
set of l3 sails little cabin is fitted with
much elegance any miniature yacht on the lake.
At first there some difficulty In getting her afoat
account OF the shaownoss the muddy condition
OF the lake the shore, but when she fairly got
under way she sailed with and gracefulness un
tremendously running all the smaller craft that
unluckily came In her way. Mr.. Meyer proposes to
enter her. II possible for the in Gowanus Bay on
Monday next
The New York herald., 1876-09-17

being for the Commodore Cup which is sailed for
monthly, and the prizes In the latter event BEING
silver cup for first prize and silver napkin ring Tor
second Commodore Conkin offering BOTH
In the American regatta the Mile won two straight
heats In fine style, and proved herself 10 be fast
boat The soop La Bayaderc was struck by flaw just
after the the first heat and carried away her
ib Sheet incapactang her FOR any brilliant display
during the rest of tho day.
The course OF both cltfbs from the south cove
to the dam. the wind being nearly east and blowing
good sailing breeze
In regatta of tbs Prospect Park Club the Robert
Center. Lizzie and Pioneer entered, and OF the
first threo heats the Lizzie two aud declared
tho OF the first prize. The other boats sailed
or for the second prize and this heat the most in
terestug Of the race. The Center had far the best
OF the start and maintained her lead half the
course, when the Pioneer began overhaul her, and
eventually came In nrst by only five seconds
The New York herald., 1876-09-17

Beard dam by Alexander's Abdaah She has won
right and left through the West and the central circuit
against maurcd trottcrs, and cvinced such CAM
paigning qualities and such true. game mctIle
as to create many warm admirers. Her owners
(also the owners OF her somewhat dis
tinguishcd sire), Messrs. James Wilson Son,
Of Rushville, Ind, have her in charge Belmont
track which Is very assuring that she will be ht when
the day The other members of this have
not yet arrived Having less distance TO travel, and
hence less fatigue TO IRON, they hnd II
necessary to just yot though they may be shortly
expected
The Republic race, for four r-olds, coming the
third day OF the meeting the speculative feature and
the subject Of much discussion among its entrics The
Virginia nly, Sadie Bell, has been object Of careful
observation 1t is now generally thought that the
ported tmo OF her half mile trials was much exaager-
a,ed. Speedy she is, but not quite yet Goldsmith
Maid, whatever shc may become. On the other hand.
instead OF being unsteady, she behaves decorously
In company-a point in which her earlier
critics again in ault. The Kentucky
division for this raco is strong ono,
and is hourly expected, box stalls have been seie
graphcd for Much Is expected OF DR.. Herr's brown
ny Girl f. Queen as 1t Is generally conceded that the
cautious Doctor would bring her all tho way from
the blue grass region without having tried her in high
form. Trcacys Lady Patcncn. and the chestnut colt
Post Boy, by Maggie, will come with her on the Same
Woodford Chief the four-ycarold brother OF
Confederate Chief, is also on the way from Colonel X
p Peppers stud farm, at Frankfort, KY Tho bay
6y Echora brought on by Mr.. l.. H. Titus OF Los AM
gclcs Cal as well as that genteman's entry In tho
Revolution Race for thrce-year-oids, reported ew
route for Philadelphia this side Of Buffalo Richard
Lowell, from Long Island il at Suffolk Park, With
Montezuma for the four ycarod race and the balance
OF his string or the stalIions Thorndals
is in Budd Doblc's stable, at Belmont, ard
Sam Purdy will bc thcrc This Californian
stallion will stand fair chance OF capturing the Ma
tlonal Stallion Cup vauc $1,000 any other that mp
pears in the lists possibly excepting Jay Gould, II his
great powers DO thoroughly aroused for the occa
SION, his sluggish disposition being his greatest draw
back. Nil Desperandum has been there some time,
ana has trotod preparatory race or two. Mono OF
the three olds have yet put In appearance OK
ccpt Maid OF Ashland, by Blackwood, she being owned
in Philadelphia A largo number OF them are from
Kentucky and nro coming In charge OF Herr, Treacy
and Wilson, in lot, from Lexington. Tho McDow-
ell and Pepper studs, at Frankfort under tho care
OF Macy Brothers. W. r. Brassned and other trainers