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National Republican., 1877-12-31
A Christmas Story, which No One Is Asks
to Believe.

A Christmas Story, which No One 10 Asked
to Believe. '
On Christmas Eve Mr.. H-.a resident of this
city, received from o country friend a fine. large
live turkey for a Christmas dinner. He invited a
small number Of his most intimate friends ladies and
gentlemen, to dinner on Christmas and ordered the
cook to prepare the turkey in the best style she
knew Of. By the way, Mr.. Nv . good, pious
man, never known to swear. and loved good eating.
Christmas day dawncd upon the land and was
considerably spent when the guests began to arrive
at the domicile of Mr.. H, to partake of the
regular old.tlme twenty -four-pound gobbler that
was TO be served for dinner. At last the company
was assembled in the parior and dinner was an
nounced. Before parthking Of which Mr.. H as
was the custom with him, arose and In an i'm
pressivo manner said grace, calling upon the Lord
to shower His blessings upon the food of which
they were about to partake.
Grace being said and the company settled down
to hard work Mr.. H. noscd around to see which
would be the best place for the point of attack he
accidentally made an incslon with the point of the
big carving knife in the thigh fthe turkey where.
upon the old gobbler became enraged and let fly
one Of his horny drnm-sticks, which caught the
pious gentleman in the eye. The sting from the
blow caused the good gentleman to exclaim, ,"Why
dem me! dem the turkey dem my eyel dem
here the inuriated remarks Of the pious gent were
interrupted-the turkey got up, walked around the
table gobbled staggered back 10 the dish laid down
and Kicked his last. Mr.. H.. being somewhat of O
supeRtitous turn Of mind, ordered the cook to take
away the food and let 1t be cast into the earth.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
An USEMENTS.

National Theatre" The Mighty Dollar"
The numerous friends and admirers In this lat.-
tude Of Mr.. and Mn. Florence will be gladdened
by the announcement Of the engagement Of these
gifted artists at the National for New Years week
They will make their reetree this evening in their
respective roles Of Hon. BardtreH ote and Mrs Gen.
Glaory, In the entertaining comedy Of "The Mighty
Dollar"
Success attends the performance Of this amusing
comedy wherever presented In our country; but
its "living realities" are probably most readily
recognized and thoroughly appreciated In our own
city, where It Is justly considered as holding as
'twere. mirror up to much Of human nature as
observed In Washington.
Mr.. Florence, as the delneator Of the "Cohosh
legislator and Mrs. Florence, as Brs Gen. GlfCry
" so long abroad" emnently deserve the praise and
patronage so literally awarded them by the admir-,
ing crowds who attend their performances. Their
success at the National during the present week
National Republican., 1877-12-31
)vERooATs at cost. Eiseman Bros
The Week Of Prayer.


The United States branch OF the Evangelical ALI
ance have adopted the following programme for
the observance Of the week Of prayer January 6-l3
1873:
Sabbath, January s.-sermons-Christian union
perfected. Rev. W., 0, 10.
Monday, January 7.-Prayer and prase-Remem.
brances of personal and relative merces; prayer
for the Divine blessing on past privileges and fol
an humble and oontrlte spirit
Christ In all lands for the dcliysrance from error
for its increase in faith and holiness and in power
as witness for the Lord Jesus Christ for the grace
and guidance of the Holy Spirit
Wednesday, January 9.-Prayer-For Christian
families; for sick and afflicted members for chill.
dren at school, and for all youths In colleges
and semnaries Of learning; young men entering
upon the active business Of life, and for those
abroad; for our sons and daughters openly confess
ing Christ.
Thursday, January 1o:-Payer-For nations fol
rulers magistrates and statesmen; for the army
and navy for all benevolent and philanthropic In
sttutions for religious liberty and the opening o
doors wide and efiectual" for publishing the Cos
pei, and for the reign OF Righteousness and peace.
Friday, January il.-Prayer-For Christian mis-.
sons TO the Jews and Gentfles; for Sunday. schools
and for the Divine blessing all Christian effort
TO spread the glad tidngs OF the Gospel salvation.
Saturday, January l2.-Prayer-For the c!rculA
tion Of the Bible; for the Observance OF the Sab
bath for the removal OF lntemperance; for the res
cue Of the fllen for the safety OF those who trave
sabbath, January ls.-sermons- Christian life
let your light shine" Matt W, l6.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
The Death sf DR.. s.uthris.

The death Of DR.. G. B. Guthrie Is announced In
another column. Howas born In Bepre Ohio in
February 1914, received liberal education studied
medicine, and was graduated at Jefferson Medical
College, Philadelphia, Pa with the highest honors.
He engaged In the practice Of medicine in his ma.
tive State was subsequently called TO tho chair Of
Nateria Medica, In the Memphis Medical College.
While there he became interested In the cotton
trade, In which he was very successful until the
war broke out, when his lore for the Union led him
to abandon all and go to New York, where he en-
gaged In railroad operations. The losses he sus
tained by the crash of 1873 broke down his health
and he has since been great sufferer DR.. Guthrie
was devoted Union man, giving literally Of his
time and means to uphold the good cause. He
1872. He was Christian gentleman, whose per.
sonal qualities fitted him to shine In the social and
home circles, where his genial manners and In
teectual culture were the delight of oil who en-
joyed his generous hospitality. large circle of
friends will mourn his loss.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

-Rooss sends New York papers In advance.
The rain spoiled the street corner meetings yes
terday.
Forty seven wanderers lodged in the station.
houses saturday night. Most OF them were sent to
the nishtlodsing house
only thirty four arrests were madeby the police
Saturday and Saturday might Seven were regis
Der for Sunday. ID, -...... r. .,'.
About four O'Clock yesterday morning, the wind
ew-down a sign at the corner Of Thirteenth and
dow In the cgar store Of Grant q Co. on the corner
--"President HayeS Southern policy failure is
the subject to bc debated on "Wednesday evening
noftSwc.., north By the olive Leaf Literary Association
Church.
dsr,s alloy between Fist and New Jersey avenue
and L and NJ streets southeast, died suddenly about
one o'clock yesterday morning. The coroner s.
tsrday save certificate that he died OF conxes'
..Jemima Johnson, ap aged colored woman, died
attho work house last Friday, and was buried Sat
been chased by British soldiers in 1872. She gave
her age as eighty-on but she was believed To be
much older than that
-Atthe Christmas festival Of the North Carolina
old received a beautiful chrome a. q prize for
bringing the greatest amount Of money for mission.
ary purposes, and also for bringing in the greatest
number Of Sunday school scholars.
The Fire Compissioners held special meeting
Saturday to consider the subject Of the contract foi
hose for the department The bids ranged nom 80
GENTS TO sl.t0 per running foot for various kinds
but no samples were submitted. motion was
carried notifying bidder 70 furnish samples, TO be
gubmittsd d the next regular meeting Of the
board
..-ws.kins, the slate writer. was formerly a
licensed sxhorter OF tho Northern
Ohio Conference. Five Of his co
laborers Of that conference are now spirtualists.
He was for several years a medium before he
knew It, and gradually passed. through all the
known stages OF developement before attaining the
present one Of independent slate writing. which
consists In writing upon states by invisible agen
ctes In the piesen0pof tho medium and sitter o.
letters or messages In the handwriting OF, and at
tested by the s(nitures Of deceased friends Thcs<
writings are performed while the sitter holds thu
alaip
National Republican., 1877-12-31
Police Court.

District ases.-John Burton forfeited Is. Charles
F. Rollins. vagrsnt and charged with stealing a
dress; case deferred until Monday. Annie Morri-
son, loud aud boisterous william +. Hggs, va
grancy; ninety days. Thomas white and Charles
Robinson, loud and boisterous; s5 each. Morris
Mcmahon. vagrant; thirty days Lucian Lghtfoot,
loud aud bolsterous; John Smith, suspicious char
acter; thirty days. Norman Carter, loud and bois-
ferrous and carrying Jimmy sent up for forty.
Ave days. George Curtis, destroying property Of
Lucinda Thomas: thirty days or SO. William
Shipley and Patrick Clancy, keeping an unlicensed
bari fined sl0S A,>appeal was taken:
United States edas-Rlchard Baker. for an assault
on Young GivenL SO or thirty days. James W.
Hester, for assault on servant girl, Mary Barton
discharged Nathan Ashton, stealing some shoes
from Martha Palmer; sent up to grand jury. Arthur
Jackson. stealing two shirts; six months In Jail
John sutton, assault upon Ellen Green; fined $40
and costs. Charles II. Wilson, assault upon Mary
Page; thirty days. Richard Bates, stealing pistol
IS. Freddie Joseph, Mllly Montrop, and Frank
Foster arragned for making an indecent assault
upon little boy named Constantine, HIS Honor
reprimandsd the boys severely and fined them
each 50.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
False Imnarsonation

Frank Parker and his wife Laura had hearing
before United States Commissioner Mills Saturday
afternoon. OH the charge OF falsely impersonsting
q coored woman, named Louisa Parker and by
that means obtaining money on postal order.
Louisa Parker has q son In Philadelphia, whose
letters for time past have failed TO reach her.
Inquiries were made by Special Agent Tidball,
which resulted In The arrest OF Frank and Laura
Parker. On Friday these persons appeared at the
money order Office, the woman representing her
sef as Louisa Parker and stating that her brother
want his wife to and him She was paid the
amount of the order which she presented II was
lscertained that her name was Laura, and that she
had no brothero of that name. Commissioner Mills
held lhein In $500 bail each % answer.
National Republican., 1877-12-31

1877. Midnight Chimes. 1873.
watch-pisht service will be held this evening at
many Of the Methodist churches. Al the Metro
politan Church, corner Of Four.and-a-half and G
streets, they will begin at nine O'Clock. From nine
TIL ten there will be gospel temperance service,
and delegation from the Y. NJ. 9. A. will be pres.
ent to participate in the cxercises sermon will
DE preached by Rev. Dr. Newman, and the usual
praise and prayer meeting peculiar to the Metho-
dists will be held and continued until the close Of
the old and advent Of the new year. The following
programme has been arranged for the chimes by
Prof widdows who will chime each quarter Of the
last hour in imitation Of the great Westminster
chimes, Of London, and toll the hour of twelve on
the great bell. The congregation will sing the
doxoiogy, accompanied by Prof widows on the
chimes. After which the following selection o
music will be played, the frst number Of Ave piece.
being arranged with especial reference to the silver
wedding at the Executive Mansion. No. l. "Silyel
Wedding Peal, l,""we Have Lived and Loved TO
gethsr" Long Asp Msadsssohn's " wedding
Hayes No. q Chorsi-"S,pieste Hugenots." No
Standard Bearers" No. g. Salute 10 the Flag
II. A. Preston. No. 0. Selections from THE Chime
| OF Normandy" No. T. "The Old Folks at Home
No g. "Do They Think OF Ne at Home" No. .
| Flour Song and Soldiers Chorus'-Faust. No. 10
| Life Let us Cherish" No. II. There's q Goot
| Time Coming" No. IL March from Tannha usen :
| No. l8 Sweet Love, Good Night to Thee" No. IA
| Home Sweet Home Tho programme will be re
| peatsd at noon New Years day.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
"Ths Mighty Dollar"

John Mccullough Is the best Id0o on the stage
and the worst one on Billy Florence Is the best
representative member OF Congress on the stage
from the prarie-dog district and the worst one of.
The reason Is that neither Florence or Mccullough
do more than act; and the admiring or laughing
verdict Of millions Of our people is that in their re-
spective roles these two actors twenty-five carat
fne-royal arch in fact. Mr. Florence aud his
amiable, pleasant wife, from whom good nature
bubbles eternally, as water does frnm a mountain
spring, appear tonight at the National Theater In
the well-known comedy, The Mighty Dollar" For
them. The club, called after the famous comedian
The Florentlnes," hold reception amer the per-
formanee to drink the Old Year out and the New
Year In.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
The Reform Club Rejoice Over tho Coming
of Murphy.

Alta meeting of the Washington Temperance
Reform Club, held last evening, the following res
6lutions were unanimously adopted:
Resolved That the Washington Temperance Re-
form Club will hail with delight the coming of the
great temperance reformer, Francis Murphy, and
possibly can during his stay with US, and hope
temperance men and women throughout the Dis
trict OF Columbia will do the same.
ResOired That we attribute the great success
which has attended our reform temperance organi-
cations In this District for the past six months
In a great measure 10 the fact that we have
adopted the Murphy motto of Malice toward none
and charity for ALI as the key note Tor temperance
speakers and temperance pledges, ~
National Republican., 1877-12-31
Minor district Notes.

Walton Brothers, Of New York, propose selling
TO the Commissioners the steam fire engine thai
they had on exhibition at the centennial.
MIR: l. 8. Emery, Of the county poor almshouse
applied Saturday for their proper proportion Of the
market-house poor find and ti0Owas given him.
Building permits have been issued as follows
John Lzywanoshe. one-story brick corner Seventh
and ID streets northeast $40 Mary A. Lyner one
three STORY brick, Fifteenth and Sampson street.
northwest; $500.
Licenses have been Issued as follows: b. L
Wheeler, liquor dealer; q. s. Bellen, apothecary
Patrick Corcoran, liquor dealer: CHI Burgess a Co.
produce DEALER Butler & Claridge. apothecary; W
A.Griswold, insurance agent James Cannon, liquo
dealer.
MIR. George r. Herrick has been appointed |
Justice OF the peace.
Mr.. George A. Caswell, commissioner TOR tn
almshouse, has recommended TO the District Com
mlssoners for pardon Jerry Noonan and Moll,
Burns, inmates Of that Institution.
The Commissioners have requested Mr.. Levi
J. DAVIS to wiihdyaw his resignation as a commits
sioner Of the sinking fund, In view Of the probabl
speedy transfer by Congress Of the duties OF fhes
commissioners to the United States Treasury Dc
partment.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
GENERAL ALBERT p1xs.


A Rsunlon Of Veterans on the Occasion Of
His sixty-EaGnth Birthdsy Ola Comrades
In the Mexican war Give Him Pleasant
surprise Party.
General Albert Pike, poet and philosopher, was
the recipient Of a ceremonial visit on Saturday
night tho occasion being his sixty eighth birthday,
and tho visltant his old companions inarms Of the
Mexican war to the number Of thirty or forty. An
Informal meeting Of the veterans was held at Ills
Pennsylvania avenue, at 7So O'Clock, where refer.
snce was briefly made to the fact Of Its being the
old scholars birthday the promptness with which
he had allod acquisitions upon his genius and
talents @ poetn and orator, on various occasions
for the association and the scasouable opportunity
Afforded for testifinE the affection and esteem In
which he is held by tho membership. Therefore
the meeting resolved to move In body, under the
S Se RESIDENCE o ds0Sr PIKE
fled into the building and found the old gente-
man with few of his friends in the midst OF tones
Of mystic lore, globes, maps gems Of art and curl.
opsly wrought mecrschaum bpos the latter being
his spcaial weakness. -.
presented BY he sesreisry of ths associslion, and
Al sought favorable position apparently to hear
Piks sIesk Indeed thc scene presented suggests,d
surrounding the silyerhaired philosopher whose
dome was BY several inches the fallest i the group,
Sy nS %s. sS O hc.o 70 e
congratulations, which was admirably performed,
and called out the recipient In an extempomneous
speech aboundins IN humor and gratihcation a.
conclusion, Arthur ST. G. Denver esq, presented a
letter which had been handed 10 him, and upon
opening Il proved to bc poetcai contribution from
H sponord, esq, which was read by Cen. 7; 7.
Critsnden. slicitng hearty sPPlsusem; a. Then fel.
Of other days one Of which, ending With the fol.
lowing vese, produced marked sensation: y
"our autumn days Of life have come, the ffosts be-
Beyond the dark, deep river harkl we hear old
comrades call. .'t
To the dead and living whom each loves let each
his goblet fll, .-.s,.,-
And tho memory of the dead shall make the living
denrer still"
But the recitation Of humorous poem, illustrat.
Ing what one can do with Dollar or Two,
opened up vein of cheerful anecdotes and remIn.
iscehccs Of camp and field, In which the visitors
participated indscriminately.
AfleI ahput forty minutes Of pleasant enloymen,
the party bade Con. Pike Eood-night, and retired
"in good order aud condition" . 3 H...y. w
The association will meet tomorrow, New Years
Day Mt lll5 Pennsylvania avenue at eleven oclock
10 proceed 70 the Executive Mansion, and pay theif
fcspees u ho Presidentof the United States as pei
bruQraWmcs
National Republican., 1877-12-31
ssoReE1owx xkws.

GRAIN ARRfvALA
by rirr.-schooner Kitty Ann, Laysoch, Alex
andria, with 1000 bushels Of wheat to =. D. Hart
10y.
eEoHoErows PAaAoRAPBs
Capt ]. 8. Johnson boston, Mass. James p.
Snyder Alexandria, ve. D. Gate Chicago, Ill, and
W, WilbcrtS New York, are at the West End
In consequence Of the inolemeney of tho weather
the congregations at all tho churches were limited
yesterday. ,l5.
SUDDEN DEATH.
MI. Matthew. X walsh, well known auctioneer
$50 O'Clock, at his residence No. 10 Bfdgc street
q apoplsIy aged afly.hye Year, short time be.
ers Spn nSns 1sHs Ss net a on
him 70 his home, when he met two Of Mr. waish's
friends, who volunteered 10 tuke him home, and
his resIdence, a pallet was made on the dining
room foor In nont OF the stove, and Mr.. Walsh laid
down while the family sat down TO supper. Mr.
for about twenty minutes, when his heavy breath
Ing ceased, Those Of the supper table thinking he
S csrs Wsss 20 smpUS
looked nt him and finding the color had len his face
went TO him and discovered that he was dead. Ply.
nounced the cause Of death TO be apoplcxy. The
coroner was notified but deemlng the inquest unnec-
esssry, ,s gave q certificate Of burial. ~. Walsh
was born In Ireland, but removed to this country
when quite young, and has been resident Of the
District for thirty-two years At one time he con-
ducted the auction business at the corner Of Tenth
street and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest. He
disposed OF his business In washington and moved
to baltimore, whore he remained short time, aud
| again returned TO the District. and settling In
Georpotown. successfully carried on the auction
business TO the time Of his death. ~ sI
.sr. JOINS CHURCH.
The morning service was conducted and the SER
mon grceched by the Rev. Dr. Townsend, rector o.
The afternoon the rector the Rev. J. J. Joyce spoke
from Gal. iyy O. showing that out from the ncarna-
ton OF our blessed Lord flowed the truth that we
had now entered into new relationship with God
or rather were now first able to recognize and ap-
propriate the relationship, viz, that OF being the
sons Of God and 50 able to look up with confidence
and say, Abba, Father"
WEST STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
At this church the pastor. Rev. s. II. Howe
preached yesterday an eloquent and effective ser.
mon nom Jere Will, 20-"The harvest Is passed, the
summer Is ended, and we are not saved"
KATIESsrxIs Is tho Fashionable Tailor and
| Clothler. -
|
National Republican., 1877-12-31
CbiIt,reu,s Fairy Ball.

The announcement that some Of the ladies who
lead the charities and gaieties of Washington are
going to give a chdrcns fairy ball, for the benefit
ofthe Little Sisters Of the Poor has created
quite stir In fashionable nurseries. TO see child
hood coming to the assistance of old age will add
another grace to charity. We heartily commend
the ball which will be given on the 18th of Janu-
ary to all lovers OF the beautiful who wish to see
pretty sight and help deserving institution Tick
cts, costing 81 each, can be had at Metzerotts, OF
nom either q the following patronesscs: Madame
De Freyrc, Mrs. Randall Gibson, Madame Outroy,
Mrs Ross Ray, Mrs. Robeson Mrs. 7. Phillips Mrs.
Mcrriok Mrs. Barbour Mn. Henry Howard
National Republican., 1877-12-31
aSln1ln' SkoWl,D

The "singin skewl' matinee at Lincoln Hall
Oh Saturday was well attended. The audience was
delighted with the frolics Of Jedediuh Polly big
boy. Asa family entertainment "Ye sngin skewr'
Is q great success. Our gracious aunt Polly and
her talented young family will again hold forth
at the Congregational Church this evening. when
Jededidh for the first and probably the only time In
his life, will be on his good behavior.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
CHILDsxs's ulsters below cost Eiseman's
The Dasliaways,

The DaslIaways. s.
On account Of the inclemency Of Nc weather, tho
Dashaway Club did not meet at lincoln Hall last
night as was expected, but met In their old quar-
ters, Temperance Temple, 4s2 Ninth street north
west Joseph Williams, president, In the chair, and
L. II. Patterson, secretary.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Alexan-
der Eagleston. The hall was well filed with an
nppreciativo audience To Judge from appear
nnces, there were quito nuniber Of the boys
present whs went In out OF the rain" The meet
Ing was quito spirited the speeches being princi-
pa1ly by reformed men, and limited to i've min
utes.
II was announced that the club would meet at
Lincoln Hall next Sunday night and that the
Barker family would be present and give some
choice music and d. W. Bruce would recits "l've
Drank My last Glass, Boys; I've Drank My Las,
Glass"
A,er an Interesting illustrated ard statistical ad.
dress by Joseph Williams, the meeting was ad.
dressed by the following named inteBpersed with
songs by the Dashaway Glee Club: W. r. Chipley
James Leo, G. W. Ltchheld, Charles White Ben.
jamin Oliphant, Noble Magee, John smalls, Alex
ander Eagloston, John b. Dunning, George W
Reynolds, Jere Williams, Joseph F. Chipley, vii
liam J. Boyd, Charles NJ Nye Frank Larcombe
Ed. Morgsn. Edward Peck, D. W. Eldridse and
The Dashaways will have watch meeting to
night
forty-fve persons signed the pledge.
I
National Republican., 1877-12-31
The Georgetown Po.t-Omce.

Mr. J. A. JefIords, for eight years assistant post.
master at Richmond Va, has been appointed clerk
IN charge of the Georgetown post.otfce, with Mr..
George Berry as assistant Messrs Charles II. Saw
yer, j. c. Gleason, and &. W. Delzell have been ap.
pointed letteT-carrlers. Twenty'nine letter boxes
will be placed and the collections from them be
until Thursday, as some time Is required for the
carriers 10 learn and arrange their routes. Amer
tomorrow the postage on drop'letters between this
ounce.
National Republican., 1877-12-31
The LodgInp-House.

The comforts received at the Night Lodging
House served to make glad the heart Of many a
poor wayfarer looking for place to lay his aching
head. Last night Forty persons were aCcommo'
dated with food shelter, and nice clean bed 10
sleep In. During the present month dating from
the Sth, I2 persons have received lodgings at this
haven OF rest After to-day there will be fifty beds
for use; heretofore there have been forty'three,
National Republican., 1877-12-31
HEADQUARTERS for fancy Ulsters, At
KATzENsTEIS's $40 Seventh street
CAss. suits at cost Eisemans, seventh and e.
The Jefferson Family.

Editor National Republican:
SR:-Allow me to correct mistake made In the
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN Of December 27. Mr. JEFF.
ferson had son, and therefore no ineal descend.
ant Of the name ofJehenon. His two daughters
left children of the name Of Randolph and Eppes.
am daughter OF Mrs Thomas Mann Randolph,
Mr. Jefierson's Oldest daughter and am therefore
son, who is going on the stage.
WASHINGTON, b. c., December rs, 1877. w.