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National Republican., 1877-10-08
Company "a" Going to Richmond, va.

Arrangements have been perfected by Com
pany a." of the Washington Light Infantry Corps,
N attend Richmond. Va, during the State mir,
which will be held the last three davsof the pres
cnt month. They intend to participate in the prize
drill, and their enthusiastic friends entertain no
doubt of their marching back home with the
pate that besides having complement OF men in
the company and q full representation Of honorary
members. they Will be accompanied by many citi-
sens Of the District aud residents adjacent thereto
in order tn place the pleasure Of the trip within
the reach Of all persons desious ofgolnR the price
head. II Is almost safe TO predict that fully 900
persons will go with them To Richmond The
company will be absent from home only one day
but Il Is understood that the tickets will permit the
holders TO remain during the continuance Of the
fair II they arc disposed to tarry that long in the
city OF the hills The cxcursiOnists will go via the
Baltimore Potomac and Alexandria and Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Quantlco lines
National Republican., 1877-10-08
A Sharn Trick

Saturday morning, at the Eleventh street
wharf, the fish inspector discovered q trick which,
II carried out, would doubtless have caused sick.
ness In great many families II seems that since
the cyclone Of Thursday there have been no oys-
tiers brought from the beds and ~ there was scar
Of pungies which were lying nt Alexandria, having
becn unable to dispose Of their cargoes Finding
that they were spelling, they secured some fresh
oysters. spread them the top, and sailed I'M to
washington To dispose Of their bivalvcs. Owing to
the scarcity In the market they were not long In
selling out TO the numerous shuckcrs who infest
the wharvcs and ask questions their only object
being to buy cheap and sell dear. All hands were
hard at work, getting ready for an uptown trip
emitted, made an examination, and found that the
oysters were In the last stages OF decOmpositon
He Immediately ordered the men tn throw them
out and demand the return Of their money from
the two captains, which they did, and these wor.
thies were driven from the wharf with what few
oysters they had LEFT
National Republican., 1877-10-08
The Presitient's Church,

The beautiful clear weather of yester erday
brought out n large congregation of worshipcrs at
the Foundry church. Rev. II. Pcyton Brown
preached a sermon on the humanity Of Jesus Christ
from the text In the gospel by John. llth chapter
Soth verse, Jesus went" After tho sermon tho
Hacrament ofthe Lord Supper was administered
10 30 communicates and three persons Joined the
church. The President, with Mrs HAYES and their
little daughter, Miss Fannie. We're present Mrs
Hayes remained to the communion gervicc and
the President prior to their return 10 their residence
at the Soldiers Nome
The Young ladies OF Mount Vernon Seminary, -
under the charge Of Mrs. Summers. sister Of the
late Rev DR. Eddy have selected this church as their
place of worship, and Mr.. Brown has had assigned
for the use the pews Immediately to the right of
the pulpit II was pleasing sight Yesterday when
Mrs. Summers with eleven Of these young ladies
approached the altar together and received the
elemcnts ofthc communion from the hands of the
National Republican., 1877-10-08

and that the road is impossible TO those living east
OF the culvert The engineer has been directed 10
make Immediate repairs
-R r, shekell, supervisor Of Georgetown dis
trict. desires tn know IL there ia law permitting
persons to place platforms carriage. steps across
cutters, as In case Of heavy rains they block the
water ana turn II into the street. He thinks the
steps should he set on the curb.
Geo. T. smallwoed. supervisor Of the Middle
Rood district, asks that the District line from the
Bladensburg turnpike, near the bridge Of the Bal
timore ana Ohio railroad TO the point where Il in.
tersects the Braddock road be clearly defined that
he may be able to work said road intclligibly.
The inspector Of buildings has Issued the fol.
lowing permits: TO build-R Lamson, two story
brick on N street between New Hampshire avenue
aud Twenty.frt street: 5000. H. Lamson two.
story brick on street, between New Hampshirc
avenue and Twenty first street. $1,000 r. hanson,
t,wo.story brick on street between New Hamp.
shire avenue and Twenty.frst street: $500 nj 4
Johnson, six tw).story bricks on Virginia avenue
between ss Twenty.nrs and Twenty.second streets:
s3OOo. Chas. Gessford three two-story bricks on
Virginia avenue, between Twenty.frst and
Twenty-second streets $500 Ropair-George
Ninth, between and streets; $3.50.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
A Bold and Brutal Assault,

About 1:30 o'clock Saturday night, while a
German woman named Mrs. Stello, living at the
corner Of Third and streets northeast, was pass
ing along Maryland avenue between Eighth and
Ninth streets northeast, she assaulted by some
colorcd desneradoes, who evidently intended to
mvish her, The woman resisted but the rnfians
dealt her heavy blow with stone completely
destroying her vision. The agRilauts were
alarmed, and fed before accomplishing their pur
pose, II they intended anything worse than rob.
shoes and carried them away. Mrs StcllO was
taken to her homo by a gentleman named schenCk
In his wagon. DR. Rctchum attended her Her
condition yesterday was critical The police as vet
have no trace OF her asailants as she has been
able 70 make statement The spot where she was
attacked ts lonely one, 1T for any crime but the
police doubt that Mrs, Selln's assailnnts had any
worse intentions than robbery
National Republican., 1877-10-08
THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. MONDAY 1871

The building is constructed Of brick with slate
.O,,wn. rOot The .is1I.soiaTs SOih VIA towsr 4 sss
The s,aalense.room il 10 BY = with an 's amer
4 by y for the infant class, being separated nom
ns aS,ss main ~ rGo %, By sliding doors TSS roof
dressed on inner side and being ani,hsd in oil. as
TSsrs rs ainsos n S%i
general effect The sestbuie s noorsd with Stone
person The general % dessn smd n,S ef the
building y very crcdltable TO the building com.
'he locality In which 1t is situated.
Trance Speaking.
Mrs. Meixell, trance medium, spoke last
evening at sheldon's Assembly rooms, under the
control Of Spirit Lorenzo Dow. Tho subject laid
upon the desk by some person in the audience was
an INQUIRY as TO the comparative elevation, beauty
and grandeur in spirit life Of such men, ior In.
Franklin and Cotton Msth.., &c. The reply was
TO the effect that the beauty and unfoldment In
Split life was governed more by the spirit Of the
preached. The poor ignorant wretch who has not
where TO lay his head In the life, but who Is ever
ns no sh@rs op the mite he has win Ss' w6S are
hls fife for his fciioSs"Is Tar higher in he angelic
quen ns ss aefs
men, and at the same time be utterly unwilling to
ucny himself the smallest pleasure TO tighten the
burdens or relieve the starvation Of poor neigh
Dor.
Paine, the humanitarian, made many sacrifices
In this life for the good Of mankind, and In many
respects his character was now Of greater beauty
than that of Wesley. Franklin was u philan-
thropist, while Cotton Mather was q bgoted Pufi.
tan. The latter possessed all the hard features In
his character Of the who made long prayers
and devourcd the widows substance, while the
formers character and life were constant sacrifice
OF self and selfinerest In behalf Of country and
fellow. men. In spirit life Paine and franklin have
unfoIded and broadencd In great beauty and gran.
deur mr In excess Of the more narrow minded and
liberal Wesley and Nather.
Mrs. neixell Is a pleasing speaker, though little
used 10 the lecture-room. Her time Is chiefly occu
pied In healing diseases. As the medium Of spirit.
band Of eminent deceased physicians and surgeons
she or they have performed some remarkable cures
Christ Church.
During the past summer workmen have
been engaged In remodeing Christ church, CNayy
fard,) and II now presents an attractive appear.
ance, inside and out The work has been well
done and reflects great credit on these having Il
In charge. The decoration Of the chancel aud the
escoipE OF the walls deserve especial MENTION the
dnt Of the latter harmonzing pleasantly with the
surroundings. The services yesterday were ex-
Seedingly interesting. The rector, Rev. C. d. An
drews, preached an excellent Sermon and the
choir rendered the music In praiseworthy man.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
EDUCATION,
A FORMAL School for Boys Called for by One
Of Them.

A Normal School for Boys Called for by Ono
Of Them.
The organization Of high school for boys Is
now the great question occupying the minds OF the
young men hercabouts. II Is necessary not only
for the training Of youth IN the higher branches of
English education, but also to train and cultivate
the moral perceptions 30 raise the character 10
such an exalted state that the dcgpnerating innu.
ences of this enerynting age shall not have the
power TO lower IT, II Is nm injustice To all the Young
men that they are deprived Of this great blessing
The education Of the male youth is OF far more I'M
portance to prepare him for the battles and
struggles for existence than II is tl the female sex
yet the latter are supplied with both High and
Normal school.
When young man has reached the point Of
graduation In our present school system. Grammar
gradeD unless he happens TO be the fortunate re.
cetver OF the great Kendall prize. he has no means
by which to enter college lunlcss he or his parents
are rich to perfect himself for teacher or for his
entrance into one of the learned Professions
Great injustice is done to the male portion OF our
rising generation In this matter, and there should
be some arrangements perfected for the estab.
lishment Of such an institution In the District
Washington Is behind all her sister cities in this
respect, and therefore her young men have less
advantages.
Let there be a reform
Before there Is a storm,
And all the youths Of this generation
Rise up In expOstulation.
GRADUATE or GRAMMAR SCHOOL,
National Republican., 1877-10-08

Margaret Tornan. and Margaret was also charged
with a.aultins Catherine. The fist unpleasant.
Msrrsrei utred nn l, s, wednesday at ths house q
been living with Margaret "Wednesday Catherine
came can e. Into Msrgsrefs store tight" and Margaret
the door, struck Mrs, Tornan with a clipper, and
me men % new a, her, grabbing handful Of hair from
her m mead Ihe next day was Margarets day. Mrs.
aud Margaret made II Interesting for her with
kniyes, stove.leg and other kitchen furniture and
il Mr. Tonan had not TIC ense. very
continued until Tuesday, the women being re-
qpired 70 leave s. collateral each,
released on his personal recognizance and promise
Charlotte Tyler was fined IS for being loud and
Amanda Stewart was charged IS for shocking the
dcmlzens OF Louise alley by cursing and swearing.
i.; Nm; spencer charged with yagrancy, was re-
work-housc
Joseph Rainsford was charged with vasrancy.
on Eleventh street, between Pennsyivania avenne
aud street, drunk and going from door 10 door
oegg,nS for something 70 eat he said he had Just
Somrt that he met man who asked him to take
drink; that he remained with the man two hours,
wa wss IT Freely treated aud got drunk. He was released
Henry Henry Hincke was fined s5 for being loud and
wm, Stuart was found by an officer wandering
around with horse.colar under suspicious cir.
cumstanccs. and was colared and arraigned as a
yagrant: He said that he bought the collar, as he
was going into the huckstering business and the
Court dismissed him on his personal recognizance.
Patrick Stanton Theodore Bird, James Jackson,
and besterous.
, Richard Robinson and Barney Houghton were
hned ~ each for cursing and swearing
Joseph Lee and VIM. johnson were arraIgned for
maintaining nuisances, and were ordered 70 abate
- VIM. Braddon, alias Nelson the burglar arrested
friday morning In the parking at the corner Of
seventh street and Pennsylvania avenue by Oficer
Byrncs, was charged with the grand larceny Of two
snot.guns, two abydresscs, two blankets and
don was held for the grand Jury.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP,

The professional championship p has been decided,
and Boston floats the pennant for the fourth time
IN spite OF the big salaried nine OF Chicago who
were to sweep everything before them, but who. on
account Of their poor batting and the worst fielding
of any other club in the arena, booked for the
tail end Of the procession In the games of the
Cincinnati are thrown ont, and the indications are
that such will be the case. Louisville has secured
second place beyond doubt. as It finished all its
games last week. Boston and Louisville are the
only clubs that have played their quota of sixty
games. Brooklyn, however, has such lead for
third place that 1t cannot be overtaken either by
st. Louis or Chicago, and, as they have each won
tests the question OF who shall be fourth yet re-
mains to he settled. lnasmuch ~ the agony Is
over, II will hardly be worth while to publish
another table until the award Of the championship
committee is made, but for the information of the
many interested readers Of THE REPUBLICAN the
subjOined summary may be useful:
National Republican., 1877-10-08
Fires,

The alarm of fire from box 315 about 11:30
o'clock Saturday night, was caused by the burning
of shsiity In the rear of house No. DOT street
northwest owned by Mr.. Read. The damage
amounted 10 $40. No insurance. The fire was eI.
going INTO service
A lamp exploded In the store of Mr.. Augenstein
1912 seventh street northwest about 10 o'clock sat
urkay night The fire was eXtinguished by the in
mates before any damage was done.
About midnight Saturday night, store No. 1915 Y
street northwest caught fire from some unknown
cause, but the fire was eStngushcd before much
damage was done. Loss $40. No alarm was
sounded. young man named jenkins was badly
burned about the hands In attempting to subdue
tho flames
National Republican., 1877-10-08
Work on the Streets.

The Superintendent of Streets suggests that
the city lie divided into three districts. First-Al
that portion east OF n and South Capitol streets
second-All that portion north Of Pennsylvania
Third-All that portion south OF Pennsylvania
avenue and west of II and South Capitol streets
He proposes to select the men necessary to carry
on this work from actual residents OF the several
districts as fairly distributed as can be made. He
proposes TO confer with the Commissioners and
enginees as to the appointment of overscers to be
selected from taxpayers In the respective districts
lie estimates that to carry out this work II will
quire sub-oyerseers, ! mason; II PAYERS, 55
s20ili The proposition has not yet been acted
upon by the Commissioners.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
GOOD PANTS to order for g. and %, at
KATzESsTEISs, $40 Seventh street.
THE CITY HALL.
GENERAL TERM-suPREME COURT.

GENERAL TERM-sUPREME COURT.
All the justices, except Judge Macarthur
will sit i bdnc to-day to hear appeals The follow
ing cases are assigned for a hearing: Fant W.
Fendal, Lowe vs. Randall, Bigelow VS.. Connection,
General Life Insurance Company, Louden vs.
Thompson, Eller V. Bergllng, Maxwell w. District
ofColnmbia Sparks VS., Sparks, Divoll vs.. Jouan
Mcfherson VS.. Acker, Boucher vs. Boucher and
Walker VS.. Potomac Ferry Company. The court
opens at II O'Clock.
CRIMINAL coURT-JUsTICE MACARTHUR.
This court was engaged Saturday until IL O'Clock
with the Wtowski trial.
IN cHAMBERs-JUsTIcE HUMPHREYS
Judge Humphreys sat in Chambers Saturday and
received the application for writ Of hubods corpus
In the case Of Senator Patterson. Senator Patter.
son appeared in court and the hearing was con.
tlnued until the 18th instant
RECORD OF DEEDs-sATURDAY.
Thos II. G. Todd to d. NJ Menamin part OF lott
TO II In square Ga, for $40 Levin T. Frey 10
Mary Collins, part Of lot 81 In square 80 for $3.50
James L. Fitch aud r. G. Collins to Henry Con.
rndo, portion Of track called "Parkswofth," in
Wellington county, at sll45O. J. c. Beard 10 q
b. Evans, part of lot d, in square 2s3 $500
National Republican., 1877-10-08

ONE visit 10 DR.. Hartley insures instant relief for
catarrh No exorbtant fees In advance Resi-.
dence removed to 94 New York avenue.
Let-of clothing, watches, pistols, &C., bought at
Herzog's, 9l5 street Orders attended to-
All kinds Of trunks made to order, repaired and
covered at Murrays, SOS Pennsylvania avenue,
Market Space.
The finest New York butter in the city; also.
choice Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Western but
ter, at spicers butter store, southwest corner OF
Ninth and streets. Fine cheese al less than Bal
tmore prices. No impossibilites advertised, but
ylnced,
National Republican., 1877-10-08
Carrying the Mails.

The parties who obtained and for some time
held the contract for carrying the United States
mail from the Post Once Department to the re-.
Hpectve railroad depots aud steamboat whsrvcs
have Tc!lnquished the same, and the work has been
Eivop 10 Mr., George Knox. This gentleman for.
merry had the contract and did the work to the
entire satisfaction Of the Department but at the last
letting he was undcrbid and the sequel shows that
the service could not be performed for the price
agreed upon.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
Cutting AM..aY

Washington Francisco was brought into the
Second precinct station oil Saturday evening bleed.
Ing prohlscly from cut over the eye which he
charged one James Cook with doing aud a warrant
was issued for his arrest, but the officers did not
succeed In finding the u'salnnt untl late last even
ing, when he was discovered In Clicks alley near
the boundary, and quickly escorted to the station
and locked up, FrancscO's wounds were dressed
by DR.. Walter. after which he was also locked mn
charged with being loud and inistcr0us Roth
mon will have hearing before Judge Smell this
morning " - ~
National Republican., 1877-10-08
nar- Room FrontInc the Mnrket,

Mr. Wm. Morgan, Superintendent of Assess.
ments and Taxes In communication to the Com.
missIOncrs Of the District states that among others
he has applications from proprctors of bar.rooms
On Seventh and Ninth streets, between Pcnnsylva.
MIA aV, nue. and street north fronting the Market
for approval that they represent majority Of the
prOpefty.uwuers and residents on the east side OF
Morgan desires 10 know whether or not the consent
Of the Market Company is necessary before he can
approve the applications. The matter has been re-,
lCTTed TO the attorney,
National Republican., 1877-10-08
RECORD OF DEEDs-sATIrRDAy
Washington Gymnaslum.

Again this splendid and popular institution
runs It's fag up 10 the masthead, and displays lis
advantages for the patronage Of our citizens. The
calisthcnic class commences this evening The
young men who are going into law and medical
schools this winter are bound to Join this class
the gymnasium can be enjoyed for the paltry sum
Oftwenty-hve cents week. Hot, cold and shower
baths free 10 members, which would cost twcnty.fiy
cents each outside. fine reading room accessible
at all hour. Prof Alfred Cammack will show Won
all with pleasure II you will call. See advertise
In another column.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
Another Bogus-Deed Fraud,

William Newton and Annie johnson, both
coored, were arrested Saturday by Detectives Nc.
Dewitt and McElfresh on a warrant for forgery
sworn out by Mr. Roh. ii. Ward His Is another
bogus.deed case similar to those for which Brooks
and Stewart are now suffering punishment The
woman, johnson, is part owner with two other wo
men Of house. She got two women 10 personnte
these two house-owncrs, and borrowed S}OO fro,n
Mr.. Ward on u forged deed Of trust purporting 10
be signed by the real owners of the property
Newton assisted her In the fraud and shared The
money with her. The case will be tried by Judge
Smell to day,
National Republican., 1877-10-08
THE CITY CHURCHES.
SOME OF THE NOTABLE THAT
OCCURRED fKsTERD4Y.

Dedication Of the whitney Avenue Mission
Chapei-Thc New Church Of the Redeemer
President Hayes and Family at the
Foundry-Ccremonies at 81. Dominic's-
Trance Speaking at shciion's Hali-Im-
provements at Christ Church, Navy Yard.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
Eairbnnkh' Scnlcs.

In the month of August fifty car loads Of
scales were sent out from the scale works, and
nincty-nine car loads Of materials for manufacture
Ing scales were received at the works in the same
month.-A JOh'.sbmy w. CGledOHidR, StpL 81,
National Republican., 1877-10-08
IntllcatIons.

For The Middle atlantic States, tDdrmer aud Nvrods
ing soUheriV cinds, Increasing oi0udi,ie aRdp rain
LGhinq barometer IN advance u storm centre IN n
Ohio ldiify.
National Republican., 1877-10-08

| ROBERT o. HoLrzNAS, real estate agent 90 +
street northwest, has some welllocated furnished
houses to rent to private families only
National Republican., 1877-10-08

JouvEs's ISoDERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER.
Renovates soilcd gloves thoroughly and quickly
Price, % cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-10-08

CLEANSE the system and purify the blood, rcmov.
Ing dyspepsia sick headache, constipation, and all
diseases caused by dlsordcrcd stomach or liver.
Qulrks Irish Tea will do IT, Sold by all druggists
Price 25 cents per package,
National Republican., 1877-10-08

NEW LAW PUBLICATIONS.
vol 10 STATUTES AT LARGE. Forty. fourth
WILLIAMS ON EXECUToRs. syols,
BARION'S LAW PRACTICE
TYLER ON PARTNERSHIP
kh@s % HMEkEGkNH MhAItSHt DfdEsf Pifsfr 81 PATENT
rSS SNMoN LAW PRACTICE IN CIVIL Ac
Ti0Ns, by Wal er g Cox, Of Washington D. c,
PRoFFATT ON NoTARIES
NEW MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICA TONS
ONE YEAR AnRoAp, by author of One Summer.
nMA5Ff 81 ThE hAEgFSSiRNI2afAs4H SiNstRAs4E cENru
I'll Hho, by Mr.: 2. II. Burnett
IN THAT ,,sND MM,ssnAND OF NINE
MINsT0W. by Mrs Leith Adams
MAHJoRf BhCCES LOVERS, by Mary Patrick.
Our stock OF Fancy and staple Stationery was never
more attractive and novel than now Also our Plain
Ing.
As the season advances We shall he in almost daily
receipt OF novelties or ~ soon they appear In the
Northern markets, which mean TO sell al the very
lowest figures Wv W.
W. II. a o. II. MORRISON.
na.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
TuoNpsos's PoNApE orrIxE,

TuoNPsoss PoNADE orTrME.
An oleaglnous compound Of singular merit for
dressing the hair Its use soon renders harsh, dry
hair son and pliable, strengthens II when weak
and gives II that rich gloss which IL the charm OF
early youth. Price, % and 30 cents per bottle
National Republican., 1877-10-08
CITY ITEMS.

WELs ORIGINAL MAcnSE.sPREAD STRENGTHEN.
No PLAsrERs.
=, The oldest and the best. All who have used
twenty-five and thirty cents, according to size
YOUNG people, pay attention TO your teeth Glenn
them daily with Thurston's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow.
der, the best dentiffice known. II will preserve
THEFT whtteness through life prevent decay and
toothache. Much pain and trouble is caused BY
Is and 80 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

'ALL SUITS for s. and $40, at
KATzEssTRiS's, $40 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-10-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.

s~ YOUNG CATHOLIC FkiRNbs SOCIETY.
special general meeting is called for THIS IN N.
d"y) EVENING at O'Clock, at Carroll Hall, relsu, o
to the death ofthe Most Rev, Archb,shop. o,s
National Republican., 1877-10-08

PEsTAuRANT PARIsIEN-FI sT.CLAss
~ FRENCH RESTAURANT.-Tabie D'hotc din.
nef 20 cents nom to o'clock. 4 Ia all day at
very moderate prices. Best chickens Croqnctte, Ul
her doSen, Chicken Salad SOC Orders for dinner par
orders, a. BR0CHE
SCI I'm French Cook, Proprietor
National Republican., 1877-10-08

80 PHILHARMONIC sOCIETY.-THE Ap-
lourncd annual meeting will be held II the Office of
g ~ Parks, "a s,yenth street, lover Il rinni'"es
no0kS9TeD MONDAY, October s, at 7!sU y. m. Notg
Ssnd The e5pediency Of continuing The rocieIy rs-
heaishs ior the SEASON will be determined by the at