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National Republican., 1876-01-06
II B. Brady.

In the world OF picture-making the name Of NJ
B. Brady is ''fsmiliar as household words" One
Of the very earliest and most eminent of daguer.
reotypists, and progressing with and adding to sI
the various perfectioDs Of the art Of sunlight pic
lures, Mr.. Brady is to-dsy without q superior in
his profession. In the years before the war MI
Brady's gallery was the fashionable resort Of
leading citizens and visitors in the National Cap-
tai, and the walls of his Photographic psrlors are
now ornamented with imperial pictures raised
from dsguerreotypes which he took with his own
hand of such men As Calhoun, Story Gallatin
Clay, Edgar A. Pee and others equally eminent
and living thirty years ago. Mr.. Brady's fortune
was invested during the war In making national
Photographic collection Of war views and portraits
Of representative men, collection, to use the
language Of the President, "valuable TO the stu.
dent and artist of the present generation" and
Admiral Farragut SAID Of them: II have admired
their spirit and truth"
Mr.. Brady has rented his gallery, at No. e25
Pennsylvana avenue, and has thoroughly rees-
tsblished himself in the photographic business In
all Its vsrious departments Of retouchipg, color
ing, copying, ideal, geure and alto-relievo. He
has secured the services Of the most artistic and
experienced assistants. and is fully prepared to
receive friends and all who wish to secure faith
full likeness In the very highest forms Of the art
His gallery s Of historical interest to all visitors
and one can ltpger there with pleasure and profit
over many q well-preseryed snd interesting relic
Of the past.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
JOHN GREEN.
Nearing of the Notion for Green's Discharge
Pleas Of Former kcquittal Filed.

Nearing of the Notion for Green's Discharge
Pleas Of Former Acquittal Filed.
Several days since MIR. ". A. Cook, counsel for
the defense in the case of John Green lately tried
upon the charge of false acknowledgment of bail,
thereby procuring the release Of Snyder, the
Perry's store robber, and acquitted made a mo-
tion for the discharge Of Green. upon the ground
that the two indictments remaining against
Green grew out Of the same otfense Of which he
was acquitted. These indictments are for conspIr-
acy, and for being an accessory to the Snyder
robbery. The hearing Of the motion being fixed
for Wednesday, yesterday in the Criminal Court,
Judge Macarthur, Mr.. Cook again stated his
motion.
Mr.. Wells the District attorney, asked that the
court first hear motion to award a rcaire de-
MI. Wilson, also for the Government, stated
that the prosecution proposed to show that the
Jury py whom Green was tried was illegal, and
that in consequence he had not been placed in
jeopardy.
Quite discussion arising, Mr.. Cook then with
of former acquittal." The court set Saturday
next for the trial of the pleas, at which time It
will be decided as TO whether Green had been
placed in jeopardy through the late trial, and IT.
in the opinion Of the court, he has not, he will
again be tried for the same ottense.
The court declined to accede to suggestions
made by Mr.. Nerrick, that the court hear the ar
guments in chambers, and that the trials in these
cases before the juries be conducted by Judge
Wyle.
Mr Merrick asked that day be set for tie
trial OF Mr.. ETans.
MI Wells stated that after the disposal OF the
Guy Thompson and the John Green cases the
next cases called would be the cases OF those
charged with conspiracy, OF whom Mr.. Evans is
one. Mr. Wells also stated that the O:tman
Treasury robbery trial would be called imme-
cess. Which is TO take place on the 18th instant
The recess will last probably but few days.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Centennial Notes.

ROME, Jan. The president Of the Italian
executive con mlttC on the Philadelphia exhibit
tion leaves in April to take direction Of the Ital
ian section.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5.-By circular received
at the Centennial rooms, from Italy, it is under
stood an association has been formed called the
christopher Columbus" composed OF about 100
Italians, for the purpose OF making an excursion
to this country during the present year.
MADRID, Jan. E.-A royal decree has been is
sued creating q commission charged with INSTALL
ing the exhibits from Spanish colonies at the
Philadelphia exhibition. The commission will
draw up memorandum relative TO the ex hibitiou
The Governors Of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
ippine Islands will appoint members. 6
COLUMBUS, OHIo Jan. 5.-The State Agrieul-
tural Convention to-day adopted resolutions urg-
ing Congress to grant reasonable subsidy to
the Centennial Exposition, and recommending
the agricultural societies Of the several counties
to arrange for holding county Centennial celebra-
tons during the year. During the day General
Noyes, Hon. Il. b. Ranney and General Hayes, OF
the Ohio Centennial Board, addressed the con.
yention, urging the claims Of the Centennial upon
the farmers Of Ohio.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
BILLIARDS EXTRAORDINARY.
Grand Exhibition Games BY GARNER afd Sex

Io0s
lat evening Mr.. Charles @. Gedfre,'s billiard
parIsrs, 1876 street, was the seems Of splendid
exhibition of skill in billiard playing by Mons.
Albert Garnier, who holds the higa rank oil
champion of the world, and Mr.. William Sexton,
of New Y ork, the most expert American repre-
sentative of the game. Mr.. Godfrey made very
comfortable arrangements for the accommoda-
tion or about thr.e hundred guests, and among
them were several OF the most prominent gentle
men OF the city. The table used was from the
celebrated mandatory Of ]. g. Taylor Co,
Baltimore. The first game played y,nsS,t was 16s ns
the game quite justifes the publication Of the iuii
score:
Garnier-27. 80, 0, IS, "a, 0, !, s, 1s-lI2.
This gave the game to Sexton BY majority Oh
rs, and his average play was q 70 which Is very
thips made 6y prOfessionss sS, % during the year
The next was the ordinary four. ball game tovo
points up, which was quickly won by MI. Gar-
Garnier-l3s, 80 81. 492. 12-1,ooo.
Sexton-0 SO, 159, Q, SOL.
Mr.. Garnier's majority OF sol, and his average
of zoo 2-5 were greeted with loud applause.
Alter few moments Of rest Mr.. GARNER exc
cuted some of his fancy Shots such as the follow
shot without push close anu on bali Ssld
feet above the table, draw shot and carom Win
ball on the floor, the lucky shot, figure and shot
combinations of all these, showing that he has
most complete and wonderful mastery over the
balls.
Saturday afternoon, at wiIlard's hall, Mr..
GARNER and MIR. Sexton give billiard matinee,
and the same evening, at the same place, another
billiard entertainment. These viii incluae Two
games between Garnier and Sexton, and the ex-
hibition of Garnier's fancy shots on each occa-
sion. The lsdies will greatly enjoy these enter
tainments and with them here 1t will be nov
city; but in New York Mr.. Garnier's billiard en-
tertainments are attended by some of the most
fashionable ladies OF that metropolis. LAST even.
GARNER on the subject of billiards, which We
shall print.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Klotz's Restaurant.

There has Just been completed by eur fellow.
tounsman, the well known builder, Mr.. Jno.
Henderson, one Of the finest and best.arrsnged
restaurants. The whole was execrted according
TO the plans and designs and under the direction
of Mr.. F. Schuman, architect, for Mr.. Chas.
Klotz, owner. The building is situated on G
Streets SaVips irUptsse on s Street Sf thirty.
feet is three stories high, front Of pressed
bricks, all in new Greek style; the cornice, belt
courses balcony and wIndoM-caps are . Of inisa,
doubt, one Of the finest in the city; 1t is twenty
hye feet wide by forty.hve feet long, hayiny cozy
alcoyes arranged on one side containing tables,
is made OF American, French and Hungarian
walnut. The design, being identical with the
front Of the building, It is . most magnificent
piece Of MT tne m tS. gIiGep feb
still further proved bis skill as rstclass caoi-
netmaker. Immediately TO the rear OF the bar
is situated the mostneccssary yappsndage-that for
culinary purposes-the kitchen, room fourteen
by twenty-four feet, having all necessary apPur-
tenances in complete style, the whole being
thoroughly lighted and ventilated by large
floor by means OF q very handsome and imposing
stair, lighted by large sky light overhead: hlled
In with colored glass. On this floor are situated
the diRing-rooDs and bathrooms, parlors and
family private rOoms, the dining-r0oms having
dumb-waiters of the most approved patterns con-
Meeting with bar and kitchen. all being provided
with electric bells. The third story is similarly
arranged as the second, furnished in a most beau
titul manner; the whole to be used for guests The
building, the arrangements, &c., therein, impress
one with solidity, elegance and comfort, and the
owner and proprietor, Mr.. Chas. klOtZ, may we'll
feel satisfied with the manner in which his wishes
have been executed. The following parties were
connected with Mr.. Henderson: Geo. H. Martin,
bricslayer; L. Carson, plasterer; ThoI L. Brown.
painter: NJ. ShugIue, timer; X. G. Campbell,
plumber; ID. W. Stockstill Co.. galvanized
iron: Chris. Retssner, stoves and mantels.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
THE Oldest INHABITANTS.
January Meetiug-Tre Twsrty-sseond Of Feb
ruarv.


The regular monthly meeting of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association was held yesterday In
the Criminal Court room, at the City hall. DIR.
John b. Blake occupied the chair; Nicholas Cal
Ian, esq., acted as secretary.
DIR. Blake explained that he had been uuwil-
iingly detained by illness from joining with the
association 10 their call upon the President on
New Years day. He also announced that MIR.
Brent had much improved in health, and for both
Of them he wished his associates happy New
Year.
Horatio N. Easily, esq, read an interesting
paper on the pleasures and advantages of social
reunion to men In the decline Of life, containing
many interesting "reminiscences.
At the conclusion Of the reading OF the paper a
vote Of thanks was extended to the author.
On motion Of Mr.. Callan, Mr.. Easily was re-
quested to furnish copy OF the essay to be filed
In the archives Of the association.
Mr.. jenkins Thomas moved that q committee OF
five be appointed to make arrangements for the
proper celebration OF the I'D Of February.
The motion was carried, and the Chair reserved
the announcement Of the committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Callan, Mr.. Kennedy and
Mr.. Clarke Mills were invited to read essays be-
fore the society at the March meeting.
The association then adjourned, to meet again
on the I'D Of February.
President Blake has selected the following
gentlemen to act as q committee to make ar.
rangements for the celebration of the anniyer.
sary of Washingtons natal day: Messrs. Jenkins
Thomas, S. Mast, Nicholas Callan, II. n. Easby
and Edward Simmes.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Dog lost.
Furnished rooms on NJ street.
Two houses on street for rent.
Desirable suites Of rooms on ID street.
Handsome rooms on Missouri avenue.
Desirable rooms and board on l street.
Catholic literature at James Bellows.
Large furnished house on street for rent.
second Co operative Building Association.
Shoes, clothing and furnishing goods at Selby's.
Dwelling on X street for rent by Gatchsl &
Wilson.
Assortment of carriages for sale by p. D.
Schmidt x Go.
Opening of an assortment OF Paris millinery by
Nine Hartley.
Handsomely furnished parlors, centrally To-
Gated, for rent.
Threestory brick dwelling an East Capitol
street for sale.
number OF desirable residences for rent by
Fitch, Fox & Co.
Encyclopedias Britannica, published by Little,
Brown s. Co., Boston.
Furnished house, corner of Massachusetts ay-
enue and Fourteenth street, for rent.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
A Valuable Discovery,

DR.. Z. W. Benson, practicins physician at 1o6
North, Eutawi street, Baltimore, Nd, tvho has
paid much. attention TO nervous diseases has
Iiscovtred that extract of celery and chamomlle
combined, in a certain proportion, invariably
cures headache, either bilious, dyspeptic, ner-
vous or sick headache, neuralgia and nervous
nets. This is triumph in medical chemistry,
and sufferers all over the country are ordering
by mail. He prepares it in pills, at 80 cents per
box. The Doctor is largely known and highly re.
spected in Baltimore. These pills are sent. post.
age free, to any address, and sold by all whole
sale and retail druggists In Washington, George
town and Alexandria. Al S-Sf7z
National Republican., 1876-01-06
DEMOCRATIC sTULTIFIcATToN.

The call resting upon Illinois, o member from
that State offered the resolution drawn up Dy
Mr. Cox which was that in the distribution OF
patronage under the House and BY the Govern
ment, those duly elected should regard the old
Jeffersonian test, Is he honest? Is he capable? Is
he faithful: and that peculiar emphasis should
be given to this Democratic doctrine. Laugh
teri
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. rCAULFIELD, OF ILL.,, offered a resolution
directing the Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds to inquire into the charges made in rela-
tion to the construction OF the Chicago custom
house. Adopted.
Also, q resolution directing the Committee on
Accounts to report to the House what com mmitteel
should be entitled to employ q clerk. Adopted.
The House then, at 4:l0 2. m, adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
COAL OIL AGAIN.
Two More Victims from an Explosion

Two More Victims from an Explosion.
1t is the painful duty of the Item to chrsnicle
another case of burning, caused BY an explosion
Of the great tlife-destroyer-coalo OLA dangerous
LIQUID which certain class of people, 1t would
seem, will never learn 10 handle with sufficient
care.
This time the victim is Mary Jane Cain, 81
While visiting at house on Front street, below
Almond, Q lamp was carelessly upset, the oil
caught fire and the flames communicated to the
clothing of Miss Cain.
George Mitchell was In the room and witnessed
the explosion, and in answer to the terrified
screams OF the young woman, rushed to her as
distance seizing her around the body and at
tempting to extineuish the flames. He succeeded
alter great effort, but not until Miss Cain was
dreadfully burned about the head and face.
Mitchell was also Injured badly about the feet
and legs Both were taken to the Pennsylvania
hospital Their injuries are not considered neces-
sarfly fatal.-Phladeiphia Item, Jan. 8.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Wiscontin Rspublieaas.

The annual meeting Of the Wisconsin Republi.
can Association was held last evening at Enoch
Tottens law ofhce. Quite large number were
in attendance. The reports of the secretary and
treasurer showed the association to be in .
heslthy condition. The new offcers elected are:
President, o. q. Heath: vice presidents, A. T.
Langley and Michael Frank: secretary, X. E.
Redway; treasurer, E. q. Clark. Interesting
and stirring remarks were made BY Messrs.
Heath, Mute, Truell, Bryant, McPyncheon and
Clark. A committee was appointed TO take into
confederation the advisability OF holding q
social ble, and ordered to report at an early day.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Permits to Build.

Inspector PloWman issued the following build
ing permits yesterday: Chss.W. FIecker two.
story frame store, north side H, between First
and North Capitol streets northeast; Sl,21O. Mrs.
Sarah Goddard, two tHostory brick dwellings,
west side Second street northwest, between II and
streets; 81 900. John Lyon, frame stable south
side r, between Sixteenth and Seventeeth streets
northwest; $50. W.WilkerSon, 9 frame dwelling,
10 raise and repair, south side e, between South
Capitol street and Delaware avenue southwest;
SlCO
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Total

Since the year 1855 the city has grown rapidly,
and the number OF fires have increased proper
tionately. During the past year there were more
than twice as many hres as In 1866, yet the total
loss was hardly one half as much. Prior to 1870
there were eight fire engines in operation In the
District, and at present there are but FIVE The
efficiency Of the present management OF the de.
partment is amply shown in the figures.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
WEDDING.
Dow-coppinger.

Yesterday afternoon, at o'clock, a large aud
select company assembled at Trinity church, cor
ner Of Third and streets, to witness the mar.
riage ceremony between Mr. Jesse Z. Dow, OF
the Navy Department, and Miss CIarinda Cop
pinger, daughter of William Coppinger ESQ.,,
Secretary and treasurer Of the American Coloni-
zati0n Society. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Thomas q. Addison, ID. D.. pastor or
the church. who was assisted by the Rev. J ohm
MeCarty, d. D., uncle Of the groom. The bride
wore travelling dress composed OF two shades Of
sealbrown silk, with bonnet to correspond. There
were no bridesmaids, but two ushers were in at
tendance. The church was beautifully decorated
In It's holiday dress Of eTergreens. After the
ceremony tue happy pair received the congratu-
latonR Of their friendr, and left the 20 train
for q Northern tour.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Ssle of Rlppanr Gnnir

Thomas bowling will sell this morning within
his lucton-rOoms,a superb collection of china and
glassware, elegant ornaments in bronze, b!sque,
Parisn and marble: also splendid collection of
Eilyerplsted ware. Parties in search OF really
fire goods should not fail to attend, as they will
positively be sold.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Potomac Boat Club.

AmeetinE Of the Potomac club (CoI Frank
Jones in the chair, Arthur T. BrIce secretary
was held at Union hotel, Georgetown, last night,
at which arrangements were perfected for the
club hop to be held on the Is.h instant. One
member was admitted; and Nessrs. DIR. Lucein
Damainville and Prof. Anton GloetZDer were
elected honorary members. vote Of thanks
wss rendered TO all the singers at the concert
lately given by the club.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
A Child Drinks a Quantity of crso,o,e.

About o'clock yesterday afternoon the little
daughter Of Mrs. .BroHn,who resides on street be-.
tween Delaware avenue and First street, managed
get hold Of bottle obtaining ereosote recently
purchased by member Of the family for tOstI :
ache, and drank almost the entire contents OF the
bottle. Or. ). A. Sumby was sent for, and by the
time he arrived the child was apparently llielefs
but the prompt administration OF antidotes soon
Brought the little one up and Il is nov doing v ell
National Republican., 1876-01-06
SUPREME COURT.
The Contract Of Insurance as Affected BY the
War

In the case Of the Manhattan Life Insurance
Company against Buck, beard before the United
states supreme Court, the question for decision
is whether the contract Of insurance as between
Northern companies and Southern risks was sus-
pended merely by the war during it's eontip-
nance, or whether the effect Of the war was to ab-
solutely dissolve such contracts. The court in
this case below held that the contract was onIy
suspended, but II Is argued 10 this court that Il
was wholly dissolved, as il Of right ought to be-
because 10 hold otherwise would be to enable the
Northern companies to give aid and comfort to
the rebellion. This theory Is in accordance with
the decision Of Judge Emmott, OF the Genesee
circuit, which judgment was affirmed by the Su-
preme Court by 6 divided court; that is, the
IudKes being divided on the question, the Iutg-
Mtnt Of the lower court remained in force.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
NATIONAL NOMINATING CONVENTIONS
Shall tn, y be Held in Washington

J
Pursuant to q call published in the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAS, number Of the leading business
men Of the city assembled last evening in the
ps-lors Of "The Arlington" for the purpose of
taking such steps as would secure the holding of
the two national nominating conventions In this
city during the coming season. Those present
not deeming themselves numerically strong
enough to represent the opinion Of the citizens,
requested MIR. Roessle, Of 1.-The Arlington" to
Issue and circulate letter to the citizens and
business men Of the District, OF which the follow
ing is q cOpY:
National Republican., 1876-01-06
"THE ARLINGTON
Il II Z II III w ]
WASHINGTON. ID. o.. Jan. ). Is

W AsHINdIUN, ID. O.i an. o 1910.
DEAR SIR: At the request Of number OF prom
inent citizens ofthe District Irrespective of party
j have the honor to invite you to meet with the
leading merchants and citizens OF the city, In
psrlor No. 15o Arlington hotel, Friday evening,
January !, at O'Clock. The purpose OF the gath
eriEg will be TO take the initial steps to secure the
meeting in this city Of the two national nomI-
mating conventions TO be held during the coming
season.
Very respectfully, T. E. RoEssLE.
The intention Of the movers In this project is
simply to secure to the city the benefits to be de-
rived from the attendance upon the conventions,
and, whether an invitation may be sent to them
or not, all citizens Of the District are cordially
invited to be present at the meeting on Friday
(to-morrow) evening at THE Arlington"
National Republican., 1876-01-06
New York papers delivered to residents at
o'clock by Brad Adams.
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to wed were yesterday Issued to Geo.
Griffin Ely and Fannie H. Thompson, Cephas
Scott and Charlotte Alsup, HILLARY Brown and
Elizabeth Jackson, Richard A. Williams and
S2lhe Ann Waugh, Chss. ". Warutz and Annie
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Auction Sales To-day.

By United States Marshal:
At IL O'Clock, at the corner OF Second and II
streets northeast, one engine and boiler, on
wheels, four large heaters on wheels, &c.
By Thos. Downing:
At IL o'clock, elegant decorated and plain
china dnf e. desert and tea services; English cut
and engraved glassware Of the finest quality;
elegant ornaments in bronze, marble, bisQue and
pIrlap: bronze clocks; superior silverplsted
ware: fine table cutlery; one ladies' gold watch,
bracelet and set Jewelry; together with many
o.hsr eIegaI and ustf IL articles.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
UTY ITEMS.
'oRrY YEARS ExPERIENc

a
have tested the virtues Of DR.. Wfsidr's BGlsdm Of
Wild Cherry, and It Is now acknowledged 10 be
the best remedy extant for pulmonary and lung
disea ses embracing the whole range from slight
cold to settled consumption. Were II not for Its
MERITS It would long since have .'died and made
no sign" Fifty cents and 81 bottle; large bot
ties much the cheaper.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
Ths Firs Rseord Dnring N. 1,,t n...5.

The following table, which is Of interest to the
property of the District, showing the num-
Der Of fires and the total loss Of fires in the Dis
trict since 1885, has been prepared in the ONCE Of
the chief engineer Of the fire department:
National Republican., 1876-01-06

To MOTHERS whose children are weeping
Sweet and balmy slumber secured for the little
once, and coughs and colds rapidly banished BY
tie use Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
National Republican., 1876-01-06
GENERAL NEWS Of THECITY
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS II THE Green Case

SATURDAY EEIT 10 DECIDE THE CAUSE
National Republican., 1876-01-06

rHursroN's IvoRY PnARL TOOTH Powpn
used daily viii keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, the gums healthy and the breath susst.
twenty-five and my cents per bottle.
JouvIN's lHoDoRous KrD-dLovI CL1ANKl
viii renovate soiled gloves thoroughly snd
quickly. TWENTY i've cents per bottle
THoMPsoN PoMApB OPTIn 10 equal 70 the
best French, and but half the prios. twenty-five
and ffty cents per bottle.
WKLLs' STRBSsTHHHINa PLAsTIHs are .tho
very best. All sold bv drurEists.