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National Republican., 1876-01-04
GE0RGEroWR UNIVERSITY.
Lecture by Hon. r. 7. Msrrick Before the
Law Class.

Leetpre py hon. Il. 1. Aerrlck before the
Law Class.
lecture, the first of q course which he pro-
poses to give upon the subject of constitutional
law, was delivered by the Hon. R. T. Merrick
last evening 10 the law class Of the above-named
school. The lecturer rapidly traced the differ
ence in national character which existed between
the settlers OF different sections of this country
and referred to the Iact that notwithstanding
this these differences wers forgotten in the war Of
the Revolution. These had, however, to be re-
copciled in the Constitution. This instrument It
is said, vas intended to provide for government
on the plan of the solar system, with the States
as planets, each revolving in its own orbit and
held in place by the same forces, centripetai aud
centrifugal hna the General Government as thu
sun around which they must all rsvolve. He dc.
tuition and State relaSLitutions, the former being
grant of pcner where none previously existed:
the lst.sf Limitation of power, therefore, deal
Insr an negatives.
The lecturer expressed the opinion and belief
that there was ample power In the Constitution
10 suppress rebellion, and that he did not recog-
nIze the war power outside OF the Instrument
The ordinances Of secession we're In opposition 10
the Constitution, and therefore the governments
growing out Of those ordinances could have been
suppressed. He said further that while opposed
generally to amending the Constitution vet he
was in favor of the proposed Blaine amendment
FIRST because 1t made binding upon the States
what now is binding upon Congress alone-.hat
no law torbidding the free exercise of religion
IN tayor OF dtverting any portion OF a general
school fund for the benefit OF any religious sect
That this amendment should pass he thought
both Catholics and PrOtestants were agreed.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
ha. "Pooru CottaPe.

Tor some days Iast the following paragraph
has been going the rounds of the newspapers, and
at last We clip II from PIttsburg paper:
General Sutter, on whose land In California
gold was first discovered, is eighty years DID, and
lives in . poor cottage at LititI, In this State,
where he is educating his children in q German
school,"
General Sutter certainly lives at LitItZ, but his
"poor cottagen is one OF the finest brick mansions
in the village, imposing in appearance and sup
piled with all modern convenIences. The Seer
man SCHOOL, at which the General is educating
his grandchildren is one of the Oldest and best
institutions Of learning for the young in this
country.-LsRcGstsr (PG.) Express.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
VEGETINE.
VEGEllNE.
The Great Reputation
which vrGETISE has attained in all parts OF the
country asa
GREAT AND GOOD MEDICINE,

and the large number of testimonials which are
constantly being received from persons who have
been cured by It's use, are conclusive PROOF OF its
great value. 1t is recommended by physicians and
apothecaries. AS Blood-Puriier and Health
Restorer. 1t has no equal.
VEGETINE is not prepared for a fancy drink
made from poor liqu ors, which debIlt4te the sys>
tenn and tend TO destroy health instead or res'of-
ipgit. m,
Arc not the many testimonials given fSf the dif-
ferent complaints satisfactory to arr reasonaole
persons suffering from disease that they can be
cured! Read the different testimonials given, And
no one can doubt In many OF taese cases the per-
sons say that e cir pain and slnerng cannoL pc
expressed, as in cases OF Sc.ofdla, where, appa-
IfVFGETISE Wilt eIleve pain, cleanse, purify and
cnre snch diseases rnslOrng the Itent to perfect
heath sfter tryIr different physicians many rem
sdfes snffering Tor years, Is 1t not conclusive
nrooi N you ar q sufferer, you can be cured? Why
r. f6ts medicine performing such great cures? 1t
s truly called the Great Blood Purifier. The great
source Of disease originates in the blood; and NO
medicine that does not act directly upon It. TO
purify and Ienoyate, has any Just claim upon pub
lie alta ntion. When the blood becomes nieiess and
stagnant, either from change of weather of c!i-
mate, want of exercise. irregular diet, from any
other cause, the VEGETIyE viii renew the blood,
carry OFF the putrid humoss, cleanse the stomach,
regulate the bowels and impart a tone ofSigor to
mind well as in the medical profession, that the
remedies supplied by the Vegetable Kingdom are
safe, more in the cure Of disease,
than mineral medicines. VEGETINE is composed
of roots, bari and herbs. It is pleasant take,
and Is peIfsctly safe to give an infant. DO you
need 1t. DO not hesitate TO try it. You will never
regretit II.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
The Help Mission.

This Institution, which has been in existence
Just one month, has done much good. The super
intendcnt reports the following results: Bowls OF
soup furnished, 179S; cups Of coffee, .,;o6; Ioavs
OF bread, 1885, strangers lodged, 1880. In ad.
ent sections Of the city have been relieved. The
building, at the corner Of Eighth and E streets
which has been occupied By the mission has 10 be
vacated, and the superintendent lie nov looking
out for other quarters. The mission acknoWf
edges the receipt OF twentyeight dollars cash do
nations during the month; i've dollars from DIR.
Cathcart and six dollars from Colonel Archer
being the largest.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Gas-making Machines

in dwellings are liable to grave suspicious, and
the burning Of two hotels, with loss OF life,
Montreal should be q warning to householdsrs.
The fire near Montreal originatedin room where
9 "gasoline" apr aratus was kept. This machine
was tank, from which the liquid used for illu-
minating purposes was forced through the ROOFS.
People were lodged on the floor where tbS dan
gerous affair was kept, and an attendsst was &C.
tually going to the tank with q Sackes OF Ine
under the door of the room ysere T vas stusteo;
He put down his bucket & n scans aIe sp1saa cn
81 ~ ~, 81 and similar building near by were
burned, and tie persons perishsd in the flames:
In this cas- tne,s sesms ~ Lave oesn
No maSaihe; but that such o magazine Of inAamma-
5fe material should have been permitted In the
house ut all Is an amazing piece Of folly.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
CarpentsYs and Joinsrs.

The Washington branch Of AuaIgansted Car.
feptsls md IsteesG held their semi-monthly
meeting last night at the Law Building, on
Fifth street; Mr.. W. L. wfIkerson, president, In
the chair, and Mr.. James p. Mackey, secretary.
The report Of the general secretary for the home
December was submitted, Of which the following
Is synopsis: Brsnehes-England and Wales,
Canada, 4; new branches, (since previous report,
y; total, 2s6. Membership, I5,04o. Members on
unemployed benefits, rs; on sick benefits, 252 su-
perannuation, g. General state Of trade moder-
2tely good.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
NEW ADvERTIsEkEETs.
Lady's gold watch lost
Notice OF copartnerehip.

Laoy's gold watch lost.
Notice OF copartnership.
Furnished rooms on F street.
Position as hotel clerk wanted.
Parlor and bedroom on g street.
Theoiore Thomas at Lincoln hall.
Washing and ironing neatly done.
Kanlis oyster house and restaurant.
Attractions at the Theatre Oon,que.
Furnished room oa Fifteenth street.
Furnished rooms on Missouri avenue.
Handsomely furnished rooms on street.
Furnished rooms, with board, on T street.
Furnished p,rlor and bedroom on street.
Handsome apartments on Thirteenth street.
Services at the North Presbyterian church.
PArlors and chambers on Thirteenth street.
Store fixtures at auction BY Thomas Bowling.
Several fne rooms, with board, in Michler row.
New scht dule Of the Baltimore and Ohio rail.
road.
Rsilrcad tickets at reduced rates 1t the Park.
fnson house.
Furbish's Fifth Avenue Company at the Ma
tional theatre.
Concentrating rooms on Seventeenth street
and the Avenue.
BY B. II. Warner.
Sale Of unredeemed pledges and commission
Eeoos ~ 3. Geldsrein h Ce. - -
National Republican., 1876-01-04
The Portlsud.strset Gasoline Horror.

A rumor was prevalent upon the streets yester-
day that Mrs. Catherine Relnbold, one Ct the
victims Of the late gasoline explosion at No. 40
Portland street, had died other injuries but after
careful Inquiry It is learned that the unfortunate
woman is still alive. Her condition is such, how.
ever, that Drs. Womble and Buddenbohn have
but slight hope OF saving her life. The funeral
Of the little girl Annie, took place at 10 o'clock
on Friday morning. The squire was crowded by
spectators and 81 mpathizers. Lewis Peters, VIM.
James, VIM. Dundon and Lewis Banhaus, four Of
the playmates and companions of the deceased,
acted as psll-bearers. The remaIns were inferred
in Baltimore ecemetery.-BoltisIore Necs, Jan. 2.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
District Divorce Case,

The case OF Susan b. Allen against Thomas ID.
Allen, an appeal from the Supreme Court of the
District, was yesterday argued bsfore the Su-
preme Court Of the United States. The suit was
for divorce, and the question upon the merits was
whether certain property held in the lame OF the
husband was purchased with the separate means
Of the wife, obtsined from her father, and was
therefore legally hers, or whether t was, in point
Of fact, the husbands. On the pleading5 the
question if, whether the serving Of process was
such as to bind the husband. or whether It was
void. The decison below was for the husband an
the wife insists that IL is erroneous.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Billiard STARS.

This evening the knights of the cue will have
an opportunity Of witnessing an exhibition Of
skillful and scientific playing at the Imperial
hotel between the champion billiard player OF the
world, Albert Garnier, and the New York expert,
WIN. SEXTON. The progrsmHe consists of Ameri-
can and French games bety0en the two profess
be executed BY Mr.. GARNER. Though there are
many skflful amateur players in this city, It sci.
game afford an opportunity here for witne ssing
scientific playing. TIE admission has been
placed at low figure.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
IMPORTANT DECISION.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Rscsiysr


ship.
Yesterday morning a session OF the United
States Circuit Court, Judge Bond presiding was
held in Alexandra. The day was the time fixed
for decision upon the great case of the Chess-
peake and Ohio railroad, which was looked for.
ward to with much anxiety. Among those inter.
ested in the case and who had seats within the
bar were Hon. VIM. Evsrts and Judge Shipman.
OF New York; Messrs. Francis L. Smith and d.
l.. Smoot, of Alexandria; Judge Robertson, of
Charlottesville, and Mr.. Steiger and Judge Mar
shall, OF Richmond. The Judge, after remarktng
that the decision was fully concurred in by CHIEF
Justice Waite, proceeded to read the lengthy
document, which concluded with the following
order:
The Court will make an order directing the
receiver to tettle his accounts up to a day named
thereln and TO make q report thereof to the Court
up 10 that date, whereupon he will be discharged
and eompaipants be allowed to dismiss these pro-
eeedings and prosecute those already commenced
II was then agreed between the counsel that
Mr.. Tyson. the present receiver, should have
ninety days In which to settle his ACCOUNTS. but
that be would surrender the management Of the
road to General Wickhsm on or before the 2Osh
instant.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Auction Sales To-day.

BY Thos. DoWliDf:
goods.
At 4 o'clock, desirable improved property in
Georgetown.
At 4 o'clock. an elegant dwelling in . most de.
sfrable part Of the city on street, between Yer.
mont avenue and Sixteenth street northwest.
BY B. II. Warner:
At 4 o'clock, two story frame dwelling on q
forty. foot slley, between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth and and streets northwest.
By Dupcanson Bros:
At 10 O'Clock an assorted lot of furniture
All O'Clock, wagon, harness and enc store.
wagon. - -
National Republican., 1876-01-04
The Christmas Festival at the Le Droit Park
Kindergsrter.

To quote the teachers words to me: This fes
tivRl is intended to impress upon the chIldren's
minds that It is more blessed to give than to re.
ceive, and to inspire them with seltrespec. by
the qualification the parents evnce on the receipt
ofthe Christmas gift each child had so lovingly
prepared for them" This seemed to be the ruling
idea in all the exercises. The pleasant room was
ornsmented with bright leaves and pictures, and
the Christm as tree shone with gsily braided mats
eornucopias and bookmarks woven by little hu-
gers. The most perfect order was maintained,
and each little one seemed anxious only TO please
mamma.
1 could give your readers programme with Its
dialogue solcs and German songs, but j would
dwell more upon the spirit that seemed to govern
the Kindergarten, truly the children's garden. B.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
The Fiery

An alarm OF fire was sounded yesterday morn
ing at o:30 o'clock from box l53. The difhculty
was found TO be located in barn at No $50 Oak
street, and before the flames could be extin.
guished both the barn and the house adioininQ
were destroyed. The house was occupied by q
peddler named Michael Bullock, whose loss is but
trihing. The property was owned by X. FIlbert
who had an insurance In the Erie County Mutual
Company OF $500 on the house and s2o0on the
barn. The IRE was caused BY an exploding lamp
In the loft Of the barn.-Bgfdlo EzPress, Dec. 81
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Kedfcsl hlumpi.

An Interesting meeting OF the alumni OF the
Medical Department Of Georgetown College was
held last night at the College building, corner of
Tenth and streets, at which DR.. p. J. Murphy
presented to the alumnia q pathological specimen,
which elected a lengthy and spirited discussion
motion was made to alter the constitution
which was adopted, and next Monday was the
day appointed to revise 1t, after which the meet
ing adjourned,
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Explosive oils-Inspse,ion Law not Enforced.

MEssks. EDIToRs: We notice almost every
day an explosion or accident from gasoline or
kerosene OIL Our city council is now vested with
the power to appoint inspectors to test the quality
and give the correct gauge Of every barrel of oil
sold in this city. Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ten.
nessee and Georgia, in fact all our surrounding
leum unless It will stand a test OF one b-ddred
and ten degrees Of heat before 1t will I'm, uneer
not enforced, and were 1t enfp.;Sa more tnan hall
the oil no,o In this market "ouid oe condemned.
lives Of anp et,zs, But nterferes with the iesiti
mate trade OF isrge and responsible dealers and
manufacf,- es who are trying to keep up the law
ful stesdsrd Of their oils. and have to compete
Ti.H all the low Rrade Of oils made here and sent
mere from other cities.-BGLtimore Sun, Jan g.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
CDal-ni1 EYnlnE,nn

About6 o'clock Sunday nigh. coal-oiI lamp
exploded in the second-story from. room of house
No. a0i g street southwest, occupied by William
Steptoe, eoiored. The explosion caused consider
aoIe excitement In the neighborhood. The flames
were e1tlD guisbed by neighbor named Evans
who had bis hands considerably burned in doing
National Republican., 1876-01-04
InspectinK Patrnlanm.

An ordinance has been prepared, and will be
acted on at the next meeting of the Camden IN.
J.) city council providing for an inspector of coal
oils and other Illuminating fluids, and preventing
their being sold when not up to the standard. As
the charter makes no provision for the appoint.
nent OF such an officer I: is thought that tie duty
can be performed by the sealer of weights and
measureG
National Republican., 1876-01-04
CANNOT BE EYCELLED.

CHAELEsTOwN, March 10, 1850.
Mr.. II. r. SferenS:
DEAR SIR: This is to certify that I have used
YOUR ssBlood Preparation in my family for sew
eral years, and think that, for scrofula or Csnk-
erous Humors, or Rheumatic Affections, It cannot
be eXcellt d: and, a blood purifier and spring
medicine il Is the best thing have ever a,ed: and
] have used almost everything. / can chserfully
recon mt nd l. TO anyone in need OF such q medi-
cine Yours. respectfully,
MRS. A. A. DINSNIORE
l9 Russell street.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Marriage Licenses,

Licenses were yesterday issued to Samuel E.
Fry and Elizabeth Pierce James W. McSherry
and Virginia Faulkner, Jesse Z. Daw and Clsrfn-
ds A CoPginger, John G. Berekmann and Mar
Earet A. poIle.
National Republican., 1876-01-04

70 sxpsl ffom their ranks one Of their number for
naming young lady inferior by birth, ID more
than ftdieulcue.
One would have thought such prejudices Of
pedfares which belong 70 the dark times Of the
Middle Ages. would no more venture 70 appear
In the enlig htened nineteenth century.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
rHx rAIrrruLsrss OF rHE couNr

he has selected as bride s Of unusual attractions,
and belongs to the ornaments OF Berlin society.
The affair reflects but little credit on the social
Imperial body guard, who unite all Their efforts
National Republican., 1876-01-04
FXulogiou,

About $50 o'clock last evening +. Lsbsrt, re-
sidXpg at the corner Of Third and Rousseau
strests, and while attempting to light fire with
eoaS oil lamp, was badly burned about the body
and face by the lamp exploding. from the effects
efwhicE he died last niZht.-Nelv Orleans Demo
eyef, gtt, q.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
RUUDING PFRNTrs

issued by Inspector Plowman: A. Fisher, q two.
story frame dwelling on the west side Of Sixth
street, between q and II northeast: s., 600. John
Roan, improve brick dwelling on the north side
OF street, between Second and Third northwest:
$40. N. u. Larner, for the National Union In
srrance Company, alter brick office, construc: q
hreproof vault in same, said office being situated
on Louisiana avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets northwest: 81 500. G. G. Cornish. brick
stable on the east side Of First street, between
and ID northeast; $3.50. John Davidson Improve
frame dwelling on the east side of Massachusetts
avenue, between Fourth and Fifth Streets north.
west; 500. II. kuntz, repair store and dwelling
on the east size Of Eleventh street, between E and
National Republican., 1876-01-04
WHAT Is NEEDED.

BOSTON, Feb. I3, ISL.
Mr.. II. r. Siersns:
DEAR SIR: About one year since found myself
in a feeble condition from general debility. VEGE-
TINE was strongly recommen ded to me by friend
who had been much benefited by Its use. pro-
cured the article and, after using several bottles
was restored TO health, aud discontinued Its use.
I feel 0uite confident that there Is no medicine
supsror to II for those complaints for which it Is
ESPECIALLY prepared; and would cheerfully recon-
mend t to those who feel that they need something
10 res tore them to perfect health.
Respectfully yours, -
Firm offs. NJ. Pentengill q Co.,
No. 10 State street, Boston.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
IgE. RT. MERRICK on The SCHOOL QUESTION

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Case Deefded-The River Front Mis-
ceIlaneous Paragraphs of Local In
1eresf.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
DISTRICT NOTES,
Sale Of Property Under Tax-Lien Csr;ifc

Sale Of Property Under Tax-Lien Certificates.
Mr.. W. II. Glascott has been appointed by the
District Commissioners to the position Of operator
OF the fire-alarm telegraph.
Collector Cock sold at auction yesterday the
several pieces OF property recently advertised to
be sold under tax lien certificates, commencing at
II o'clock m. and closing at 2 o'clock D. m. All
were bid in by parties interested in the title to the
samei net even one piece was purchased by the
District Government
National Republican., 1876-01-04

Colonel Cake, having decided to give his guest.
weekly hop during the season, the second one
Will take place at Willard's on Friday evening
next. The ballroom is being decorated for the
occasion, and Weber has been engagedt to supply
the music. Very neat Invitations printed in gold,
are being distributed by the lady guests Of the
hotel, and no one is to be allowed to enter the
the intention Of Colonel CAKE TO make the VIII.
lard hotel hops not only pleasant but also as se-
lect as possible, and no more will be invited than
The bellies CT the hotel are delighted, and an
agreeable evening = confidently anticipated.
full-dress ball at the close Of the season.
National Republican., 1876-01-04
CITY ITEMS.
FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE

have tested the virtues Of Dr.. WistGr's Bdlsdn of
Wild Cherry, and It is now acknowledged to be
the best remedy extant for pulmonary aud lung
diseases, 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., 1876-01-04

TaURsrox's IVORY PEAR Tcora PowDsB
used daily viii keep the teeth clean, white and
sound, tho gums healthy and tho breath sweet.
Twenty Ave and Efty cents per bottle.
JopvEN's lEoDokoUs kID-GLovH CLAANBz
viii renoyate soiled gloves thoroughly snd
IuicSly. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
TBUaPsOS PoHADs UPTINs fs equal 70 the
Best French, and but half the price- twenty-five
snd tfty cents Per bottle.
TELIs' STRRNeTEENIEs PLAsTERs are tie
~r'- '~t. All sold bv druggists.
National Republican., 1876-01-04

"Blind Tom" is announced for series OF per-
formanccs at this house next week, beginning on
Monday night Those who have once witnessed
the wonderful performances Of this musical prodi-
gy will need no urging TO go again. Those who
have never seen him will 30 from mere curiosity.
National Republican., 1876-01-04

WHY DO YOU LAUGH AT MENELAUs?"
inquiries one Partisan Of another. You NAV have
been in his place.
That is very true, Monsieur. We men never
Know the surprises that are beneath petticoat
l laugh now; but may not feel inclined TO laugh
when DISCOVER my horn-- IL ho ifs
loyal, have the sweet satisfaction of knowing
that l have been more disloyal than she can be:
and then, enjoy the piece because have played
Paris often in real life, and IT is agreeable to be-
hold our own vices reflected amiably. Pardieu,
we must not be melancholy for fear We may have
been deceived. If women did not deceive what
hope should you and have of gallantries? Think
of that, and don't mOraliZe"
National Republican., 1876-01-04
Ksnt's o. ster House and Restaurant, 936 r
street Northwest

Having taken the above house and itted 1t up
In hrst-class style, l invite my friends aud the
public generally to assist me In opening the Same
to-day with frstclsss lunch. q. E. KANT.
National Republican., 1876-01-04

!Hlaef RlIsT THE FOREMAN Of THE JBHr
National Republican., 1876-01-04
sEKERlL NEWS OF the City

THE JOHN H. GREEN CASE AGAIN
National Republican., 1876-01-04
u U T T L Il.

r UTT Z r.
Choice Rockip CHAM County Roll Butter, equal to
Philadelphia Print 40 cents per pound. Fine Fred
3pounds o.. Fair Roll butter cents. New York
state Cheese and fresh Eggs specislty. ~
174 Centre Market and 100 Northern Liberty Mar.
ket. delb-lm
National Republican., 1876-01-04
National Kedieal Society Of the District of
Cnlu mhia.

70 annual meeting of the National Medical
SocSy was held last night, at Gonzaga hall; Dr.
.. Msovejoy acting as president, and Dr.. q. II.
a MIA tschmidt secretary. Aftcr the opening Of
Ine HeSpg applications from Messrs. w. p.
horu, HeoW. Otfut, Lewis NJ. Mead, Jno. ID.
bieeAet ahaE \. +. Rand were recsived, to be ad-
mi.Ieu as mesbers, which were laid over to April
lor eonsiaeraNn The report Of the audit CON-
S nrisaS, NJ. Toner, F. A. Ashford and
ofaco. for ,bJs then read, after which the
1s Pp %. tne prssnt year were elected as fol-
panied to the chair Lincoln, SMhS @ was acc scsOm- m
Gpts EIe ONCE Win short address:) vice presi
eponG,rS a. sscea, Asni0fd r. R. Reyburn; corre-
secretary, q. II. A. Klh,scbimdt. treasurer o,
w. Frarzoni: librarian, a Pate: board Of ex.
amlners, A +. A. King, ID. z, Hagner, WIN. H.
Triplett, }: +: Young and C.E TaTner: board
Of census; J. W. H. Lovejoy, f. Y. p. Garnett
ana }. Eliot; delegate to international Medical
Congress, philadelphia, to be held in September,
samuel Z. Busey. There being no osher bu siness
Instant. -0
National Republican., 1876-01-04

LECTURE ON CONSTITUTIONAL LAW