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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-06-11
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LOTTERY

A HPLENDID OPP0RTUNITY 70
"A WIN A FORTgNEl-Third Grana
Dollar Drawing, 1877. At New Orleans. Iues-
lay, July 3D.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Briant and CraIg's Fraudulent Claim.
INTERESTING EVIDENCE AND SHARP CROSS
ENAMINATION

ENAMlNATlOS.
In the Criminal Court yesterday, before JUS
tice Macarthur, the trial Of George W, Briant and
William Craig, indicted for presentinga false claim
aGuirst the Government for mules and horses lost
by imprcssmGnt in the Government service and
captured by the Indians, was continued.
COL ii. e. Hodges was the first witness examined
lie had been an officer Of the United States army
since July, 1851, In ls6i lie was stationed at Leay
cnw0rth. Kansas, aud during that time made u con
tract with Andrew Stewart for transporting freight
over certain route known as No. q from Fort
leAyenwOrth to New Mexico.
The route lay through Fort Zarra down to Fort
Vn.on He knew both Of the defendants; became
acquainted with Mr. Brant In IeavenwOrth in 1861
and Col. Craig and himself were cadets together at
West Point The first time that he met Mr. Briant
was in his oniCe, when Mr.. Stewart introduced him.
lie would not he positive whether the contract had
been signed NJ that time OrnOt. He hud no conycr-
sation with Mr. BriHnt about the shipment of goods
but under the contract large quantity of goods
were shipped by Mr.. Stewart on or about July lsGi
BY agreement between tho Government and Mr..
stewart there We're shipments made und,r the con
tract b2l9fe It was executed. On July &. 1864, the
wines 'hlpned freight amounting tn between three
and four hundred thousand pounds 1t was
done on three separate trims; two were OK
aud one mule train. They were declined
for Fot Union. The agent Of witness Inspected The
trains, Col. Craig was MT present, and he could
not say whether Mr. Briant was or not. No escort
for the trains was asked Of him, and he was unable
u say whether one was requested Of Col johnson.
c"nlmhndimg the post, or not, The freight con.
stlel oI iuHIieTmaStcrb aud COmlpissury stores
The return Of the blll uflallug would be- the re.
CeIpt for their safe delivery Whether that ever
came back 10 the depot quRrtcrmastcr or not he
was unable to state The unly conversations he
had with Col Claig or Mr.. BrInnt was gubseGucnt
u filing the claim lie was under the orders of
Gen. Curtis, commanding
THE DEPARTMENT OF KANSAS,
so far A matters pertained to anything on that de-
pATlmcnt, but in all other respects Col Hodges was
under the directions Of the War Department The
witness had the custody Of the contract but the
depot quarterinasler had charge OF the details OF
H. In cross examination II was shown that IN
National Republican., 1877-11-23

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X ,I@nR ,HI"GRTis.o@ WI! aw; 0nip; p @Pn Mo-
ono 7 y Maddcrs9n,, Miss Lou Middle son, MiIs;;
% M% If WnEsr H M2 Srsps Sa. pswa sHs som Mich
iy. !; Mr. nr Fn N and two daughters, La; l. il
pATl9r II IIn y% ] ]I;GrnGs ESynson 4 B.Gtly,
S1JI orSnnc'I Ky iis%rs i 4" u Mrs Il n0IOi' Il
S"I w"E"q9' ,'F !cS SorIS4 30 TSoso.%S %S ma
FS!' IL 81! 4 .s ysSH' Ak ri"ss ii";s
.irImGiou, Yates. SCHENECTADY, N " ID w
kelner, = Taylor, \ Y. A $ mldle, rhu; a J Pl H.
n " Clurior, { W h kfr, " Riker, \ Vi W ii sew.
ard, Auburn y Y; T q Herbert and wiFe, 81 Mays,
Md Mrs Mead Knoxville, Tenn; J MOcUro or
Edinhury Scotland.
Mi,oEo'lur,--E Fellows, J. @ Noble, Chic igoi
4 W Sna,rs Mo: W T. Hal New York cyi II Al.
ber.son. "a! II T. tnHte, & W IlecImnnce, Y; b
White, Mass Cox, ArllLr. y YiJ m Iy-
man, NAI LIS TChcnOT, N J, q Nj DprmOt,
4 n Motrn j. l. L Word, W BIggl,r, Vas q
Il Brown, Mass.
RiJg,- n ~ nrnsor cI,,. n, p UI,,ar,,, Ci,Io,o.,
y, nnvny, RH Frost, ~ Louis = G Eastman, Con.
eorh' IT. v Coyell, u II k'r, Boston; II
y, oom sd we. n u u y Goodrich, navsThill
Mas; Chester and wife n Y,
,hntertd. @ Martin, G u Croesy BOstnnt @ A
Huntington an vile, Wasl In ton TCrrltuTy W III
McMulleH, NJ Walsl am, n Y Mrs N Ickert and
| daughter Clue nnati; Ii II Robinson, Y,
National Republican., 1877-11-23
ovEncoArs for boys. EIsEMAN. 7th and E.

Minor District Notes.
Mr.. ?. p. Little complains that his store IA
flooded from the sewer.
Attention Is called to the defective sewerage
on upper Fourteenth street northwest
Mr.. J. i. Miller asks for a permit to remove
two frame buildings from lot SSi, square 2i3, TO
lot O. square 257.
Tho National Union Publishing Company re.
quests permission to erect triangular structure
around a tree In front Of their onicc.
The Engineer has submitted an estimate OF the
expenses for repairs of streets, &c. for the year end.
Ing December, 1878, amounting To $500
The superintendent Of repairs recommends I'm.
provemcnts on South Carolina avenue, between
$50.
Mr.. T. NJ, Chaplin, superintendent of repairs,
reports that will cost rbOut $50 for repairs AT the
intersection Of New Jersey aycnud and the old
canal.
The Commissioner of the Washington Asylum
has transmitted for approval BY the Commits. crs
rules and regulations for the government Of and
dlet-list for the inmates Of that Institution.
The intersection Of Seventh and Estreets north.
west will be paved with Richmond instead of the
Cape Ann granite, aud the ntcrstccs of tho blocks
be filled with hot coalhr bitumen Tn the SaiiSfac-
ton Of the Engineer. The balance Of the contract
remains unchanged.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Assignments for To-Day.

CIRCUIT CouRT-CHIEF JUSTICE CARTIER.
No. 267, st. Ninccnt's Orphan Asylum vs. Nc
Donald ct al; No. 296, Adams VS.. Church; No 80.
Travcrs VS.. Medf0rl; No. 3O3 Creswell ct al ys.
Deanc; No 3lO Hudson VS.. Gordon No SI3, Brown.
ing vs. District Uf Columbia No. 8l9 Howard vs.
sharp; No. 80 Burns vs. Stcncrnoge; No 32l
BARLEY VS.. Bickslcr; No 313, Bowers VS. Fischer
\ GwindCr; No. 327. Weaver vs.. Boston, No. S;E2
Patrick VS.. Ecnton No. 3Gl, Logan vs. Smith No.
$A, Wade Shreve vs.. Richey; No. &35, Russell vs..
Icbrey; No. $50, MaTstOn vs.. Kimmcl; No. 337,
Bchrend VS. KImmell; No 33s, Draper & Co. vs..
Davis; No. $50, Combination Rubber Company VS..
National Republican., 1877-11-23
To Live Apart.

In the Equity Court yesterday Justice
Wylie ordered decree to be drawn dlyorciny
Mary +. Russell from the bonds of matrmony with
James +. Russell aud giving her the custody of the
three children. The PLAINTIFFS maiden name was
Mary +, Alexander daughter Of Mr.. Columbus
AleNandcr, and the parties were married In June,
1865 The petitioner alleged in her declaration that
they lived tn-et,cr hapniy for about one year and
subsequently he treated her harshly and with
cruelty.
In giving the complainant the custody Of tho
children lie gave the defendant the right 10 visit
them.
Mr.. John F. Norris appeared for the petitioner
and Messrs. Lambert and DavcnuOrt for the re.
spondenL Examiner 7, +. Larnt took the testi.
mUny,
National Republican., 1877-11-23
pESMAEK Togs oYercoats for children. Price, 81
A. sAKS l. Co,
BIG Seventh street
a Runaway.
8l6 Seventh street.

About three o'clock yesterday afternoon pair
ofhorses attached to the carriage Of Mrs MoSwceny,
OF 9ls seventeenth street northwest driven by
John Talbcrt coiOrcd took fright and ran west until
they reached Twenty second street when the driver
pulled them up against tTccbox aud they came
toa halt The tongue Of the carriage and the tree.
box wero broken. Mr.. Mcswuuuy and n lady
Friend who was IN the carriage with her were
badly frightened. The driver Ind his hands So.
yercly cut with the reins while ondcuyoring hold
National Republican., 1877-11-23
"BEpPoEp" suits for children. Price 81.
A, sAEs & Co.,
3l6 Seventh street
., NO Grensnn IInmAc.

This old and well.estabshcd house has un-
Aergone complete renovation and isnow prepared
b accommodate the travelling puUlc. II is the
Acknowledged resort Of the various opera singers
who visit Washington from time 10 time on ac.
count of It's home.like air. 1t Is conducted on the
European plan and travellers should not fail u
Walt the Greason House.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
NEW ADTERrI rISEMENTS.

National Theatre-Deneht.
Free lecture at Metropolitan Church.
ladies' attention-B W. Reeds Sons.
Opera -lIOuso-Lcwis & Callahan, leSsees
Trustees sale brick house, OIL n street N. ".
Greason House, corner Thirteenth and Il streets
northwest
John r. Hare 6s Fayet.c street. Baltimore, Nd
Superb antique clocks.
1IThanksgiying mince- MEATH. W. Reeds Sons
ING street northwest
National Republican., 1877-11-23
4 stormy Passage,

The schooner Ella Morrison, Capt Clifford,
nom Bangor, Me-, arrived yesterday al Riley's
wharf, consigned to Wiliet 4 LrbLey, with cargo
OF one million lNths. II will be remembered by
reference to our telCgmms two weeks ago mi.
vessel was reported a total loss of Dutch Islnud
Bhe was however tuwcd into New York harbng for
repairs, and thence proceeded with quick dis.
Patch To Washington.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
The SUI RENE Court Of the United States.

The SUI rene Court of the United States.
THURSDAY. Nov. %. 1877.
On motion of Mr. f. c. Darlington, Campbell Car
rington, ESQ., OF Wellington, d. c., was admitted TO
practice.
On motion Of Mr.. 7. r. withrow, c. c. Cole, esq,
OF ofDcsMoncS Iowa, was admitted to practice.
On motion Of Mr.. J. D. McPherson, jefferson
Chandler, esq, OF st. Louis, No.. was admitted to
practice.
On motion Off. C. Gray A. Sidney BIdde, esq, Of
Philadelphia, Pa, was sdmlttcd to practice.
No. 100. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad Co, plaintiff In error VS.. Hamilton Hous.
ton. Argued by Mr. Thomas T. Wlthr0w for plain.
tN IN error, aud By Mr. jefferson Chandler for de.
icndant In error
No. III, The Central Colorado Improvement Co,
plaintiff IN error, vs.. The Board Of County Comnis
siuners Pueblo County. Argued BY Mr. J. D. Nc.
PhersOn for plaintiff In error, and submitted by A.
A. Bradford for the defendant ia error.
No. il8 Lewis Bcrgdoll ct al, plantifrs In error
vs. William J. Tnlock. collector, nc. Submitted by
Mr.. William s Price for plaintiffs In error aud by
sIr. Assistant Attorney .Ge.lelai Smith for defend
ant in error
No. III. Eylsto P. Fabri ct al plaintiffs IN error
VS.. Thomas Murphy, late collector. &c. Submitted
~ MI. q. y. Lowrcy for plaintiffs In error and by
MI. ASSISTANT Attorney-Gencral Smith for defend
ant In error.
No. 1l6. Daniel Mitchell, appellant VS. Catharine
Moore, by her next friend Argued by r. Phillips
for aGpellant and by Mr.. Leigh Robinson aud lir
Con. ,bnSon for appellee
No III. George C. Bcckwith, plaintiff IN error vs.
{; W. Talbot. Argued by Mr.. W. II. Phillips for
ant In error.
No, IFS. The Eastern Transportation Line plain.
ti In error VS. Patrick +. Hope. Argued by Mr.. J.
e. Gray for plaintiff In error no counsel appearing
for defendant In error.
Adjourned until to morrow, at twelve O'Clock.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

FTNHEATRE COMloUE.
l. MONDAY, NOVEMBER ia-NIGHTIY AND
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY MA1INEES.
FirAt time here of the EN- npnt comedian. Mr..
1E9RGE HILL. who Will sppeT in his thrilling
DrMoS OF THE BuKpER." The u, llU's hlv0rite
motto vocalist. WILL II. MORTON. WHO will prcscnt
for tho FIRST time In this city his ScrCoptican song In
irudnclng llfe-l!ke pictures OF Hayes Tden Han p
ton, Lee, Mcclellan, Grant, and many other lOCstl
celebrities Eis time here o, tie HcrobatC, pedCS al
clog,nnd song and dance artists NJ sTs. MCAULEY
AND BEL ]. Firsi me of the diUZi ng sCriO-cOmc,
MISS ANNE CAMPBELL. Friday MI hi. NOyem-
Der 2, complimentary benefit TO William ONeill,
nOlggt
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Buy the Wru,t,ny Ring.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following parties James Williams and josephine
Grice; Arthur Gibbs aud Sarah Harris; J. B. NAV
aud Lou II. Bisphum; q. W. Smith and Fannie /,
Price; Henson Dyson and Julia Rhodes.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Chas B. Bailey, to Eliz Green, for 81 1854
lot 20 square l40 G. ". Read to William Nc
Murtrc, for 81 CO.. lot OF, square y23 C p. Black.
man N A. e. Janin, for 81 7OJI lots Is and - sauar.
307 d. j. ParLeo to A. D. Bradley ct AL for 81 100
lot 81 square &j9 -
National Republican., 1877-11-23
THE LEGAL WORLD.
BUSINESS IN THE COURTS YEsTEr-
D4T.

Supreme Court Of the United States-A Night
Session In Senator Patterson's Case at tho
City Haii-The Craig -Briant Mule Case
Other Matters In the District Courts.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

To THB CoHsUNPrIvE.-Wilbor's Compound OF
Cod liver Oil and Lime, without possessing the
very nauscntlng favor OF the article as heretofore
used, is endowed by the phosphate Of lime with a
healing property, which renders the oil doubly EN-
caciOus. Remarkable testimonials of It's efficacy
can be exhibited 10 those who desire 10 SEQ them.
For sale by A. B. WILpoR, Chemist, Boston.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Amusements Tonight

NATIONAL THEATRE-John Mccullough.
OPERA.HousE-Uncle Tom Combination.
THRATnE CoNIQUE.-Thrllling Drama.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

Youso people, pay attention to your teeth, Clean
them daily with Tburston's Ivory Pearl Tooth Pow.
der, the best dentifrce known. II will preserve
their whiteness through life, prevent decay and
tootbache Much pain and trouble is caused by
carly neglect, therefore take heed In time. Price,
% and 80 cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

GRAIN ARRIvALa.
BY CdndI-BoRts Lnudon, with 40 bushels Of
wheat ~ II. NJ Talbot; Wheeler and Barron, with
700 bushels OF wheat tn same; 4. v, White, with
30 bushels Of wheat to same The boat Loudon
also brought 26Jo bushels OF wheat to T. y. Hart.
ley. and the boat Wheeler and Barron $3.50 bushels
OF wheat TO the same firm.
RIVER FRONT.
Arired-Borden Mining Conpanys wharf
schooncrs W. +. Green, Cummings. Kennebcc, to
10 ,oSa o9ai; L. l. rouer' Anderson, Philadelphia
Asncw's wliarf-schoouers Charles Dennis,
Crane proyldeGce 70 load coal; Oliver schOheld,
Rays wharf-sehooner Lizzie Carr. Tcc,, Kcnne.
bee River. to load coal.
Cloned-.Bordcn Mining company's wharf
coal
:, AEnew's wharf-schooner Charles Dennis, Crane,
Rays swhsrf-schooner Frederick Fish, Davis,
Newttirycn, with coal.
PORT.
Ertsrcd.-steamer Express. Barker, Baltimore,
with assorted cargo Of merchandise TO District
uodrcd.-stcamer Express, Barker baltimore,
with Hour and other merchandise to Baltimore
merchants.
GEORGETOWN PARAGRAPHs
D. olmstead, Michigan; Peter Brooks and wife,
New Orleans; James Iialloran and Alexander Nc.
Clnre, Pittsburg. are at the Wet End Hotel.
literary ana ucbatlng society has been organ.
Georgetown for their elocntionary benefit and
pleasure They have elected the following OIL.
Miss Hattie Wood; secretary, Elisha Brace; treas
urer, MI iss Lncy Erickson. The society starts out
with a large number Of members, both male and
female, and has every prospect Of being success
as II is composed Of some of the most brilliant
pupils In the grammar schools.
Among the congregation of the Congrcss.stre
Methodist Protestant Church are two colOred
women aud on last Sunday night two young men,
who lay CLAIM To respcctabllty visited the church
and amused thClnSelvCs shooting beans at them by
means Of a bean shooter. during the service fhc
trustees Of the church have determined II II Is re-
peaod, to teach these ungCntumanly youths q
lesson by having them arrested and punished to
the fullest extent Of the law for disturbing church
service.
Another break occurred In the canal on Tuesday
at the nine.mIle level but Il was hot of serious
character, however twas Immediately rcnn,rrd,
ana boats passed yesterday afternoon and arrived
here last evening
National Republican., 1877-11-23

IT is generally conceded that LOdillc's Headache
Specific h the only medicine known that prevents
a. well as cures headache II Is sold al the mOdsr.
ato sum OF hfly osHS. Try II.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,

4 commissioner, or committing magistrate before
me deltverance OF the prisoner into custody, and
discharge him In case the papers were detective or
insufficient 10 hold him. without proceeding 10
the consideration OF any other point the sitting
was adjourned until eleven o'clock this morning.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Indications,

For Middle Atlantic States, falling. .totored D.,
rfsiRg barometer; rinds mostly easterly or north
srty, nearty stationary temperature, general,
cloudy Tedther and rain areas.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
More than Twenty y-hvestylcs
OF HANDSOME OvERCoATs,
At sld, that sell for s22
HABLE Bios.
Corner Seventh and ID streets,
Sudden Death of Mr.. John A. Clark.

The numerous friends of Mr.. John A. Clark
were startled yesterday at the announcement of his
sudden demise. at his residence No. AIS Twelfth
street northwest. The gentleman had been a long
sufferer with consumption, and flate has had sew.
cral sever 70 internal ncmorrhngcs, but nOtwith.
standing, he was at his desk. usual Tuesday lie
was complaining little Wednesday night but re
that there was no cause for anxiety. Yesterday
morning at six o'clock he was found dead In his
bed by member of the family. Mr.. Clark for
many years has occupied an important position IN
the warranty Division Of the Treasury Department
and leaves large circle OF Iiends, who will mourn
his loss.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

ONE visit TO Dr. Hartley insures instant relief fol
catnrrh. No exOrbitant fees in advance. Resi-
dence removed TO g3i New York avenue.
Lcitof clothing, watches, pistols. &C, bought al
Herzogs, 9l5 street Orders attended TO.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

Jore Than Twenty Varieties
OF FINE ovERCoATs,
l15, that are worth S22.
HABLH BRos.,
Corner Seventh and d str,ets
EVERYBODY should attend the art sale at Lambs 9
this morning, by Bowling.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

JouvES's INopERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER.
Renovatcs soiled gloves thoroughly and quickly
Price, % cents per bottle
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Trunks AND HARNESS

TRuSKs AND HARNESS,
satchcls and Travelling Bags Pocket. books, &c.
cheap for cash at the factory and salesrooms OF
James &. Topham, 42j Seventh street northwest
under the BIO WIRE SIGN.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

CLEANSE the system nnd purify the blood, remov
ing dyspepsia. sick headache, constipation, al al
diseases caused by dSOrdered stomach or iN er
Quirks Irish Tea will do It, Sold by all druggists
Price 25 cents per package,
National Republican., 1877-11-23
A Most Elegant Line

A Most Elegant Line
OF SUPERB ovKRcoATs
Al SIS former price t85
HABIE BRos.,
Corner Seventh and d streets.
SILK GkLIOoN TRIMAISds, 81 cents per yard, OF
RaH Bros I'D Seventh street
SEVER DOLLARS for the same quality Of Ulster
we sold last year at $40.
A. sAKs 4 Co.,
sl6 Seventh street.
s5 ovEnooAr. ErSEaAN BROS, 7th and E.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
IN Extensive Selection

OF GESTEEL, WARN OvERCoATs
Al SD, well worth SIS
HARLE Bros,
Corner Seventh and d streets.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

THOMPSON = T'OMADH UPTTME.
An o,eaginOus 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 Is the charm Of
carly youth. Price, 25 and 30 cents per bottle
National Republican., 1877-11-23

Fine Business Suits marked down % per cent.
for cash only, ut ROMAN & Coxs, Clothiers, so7
Seventh street northwest
National Republican., 1877-11-23

SIx-DoILAR 0vERCoATs that are cut well made
well, and will wear well.
A SAEs & Co.,
3lO Seventh street.
National Republican., 1877-11-23

Overcoats at &S,
ovERCOATs At $40.
OvercUats at SO.
0vercoRts at s1I.
ovcrcuats mp TO ci0
HABLE Bios,
Corn or Seventh and b streets
National Republican., 1877-11-23


CIRCUIT CouRT-CHIEF JUSTICE CARTIER,
District Of Columbia. use ofMatthews vs.. Connolly
ct AL; verdict for plaintiff one cent damages and
costs. Cumberland, Dugant 4 Co. VS.. Draper & Co.
Judgment below affirmed John Patch vs. q. H.
Brown; Judgment by default for 500 Union Fur.
nitnre Co vs.. ". 4, Salter a Co. judgment fol
Si2 81 admitted. John Patch VS.. Edward Crtso OF
al Judgment for Collins Crtiso.
EQUITY CoURT-JUsTICE wYLIE
Russell vs.. Russell: divorce dccreed. Page ct al
VS.. Page ct al. sale decrecd. and trustee may aC
cept cash. Smith vs.. McEwcn order for defend.
ants appearance Egli VS.. HpsSmeS order for dc.
PENDANTS appearance Hugh,sys. Hughes; sale and
trustees bond approved. FrayScr vs. Perry In.
Junction refused. Johnson vs.. King; order ratlfy.
,g sale; reference to Special Auditor Lovcjoy.
Whitaker ". sampson; bill dismissed for wn:it Of
replication. lAua vs. Kilh"urn and Olmstcad
Adjourned until Monday.
BANKRUPTCY CoURT-JusTICE HUMPHREYS.
M /. J; Chapman approval Of the appoint
ment ni uuuScr assignee. In Sarah BGrher:
Mr. n IL. Miller. by order Of the court was fined
of George Mason, filed November %, be recon.
mttcd und referred 10 J. SayIer Brown register to
report thereon whether the same Is due, and
an matters arising between the debtor and cred-
Tors, hnd that he proceed with such dispatch he
can reasonably. The register may and is ordered
to cnli upon the alleged bankrupt
PROBATE CouRT-JUsTICE HUMPHREYS.
Martha Appeby was appointed guardian tn the
oIpnahs OF William X. Applcby, decea, ed, and
h!ei her bond IN the penal suu" oG $50. IN re-
estate Of susan II Nelson, deceased; petition filed
for letters of administration.
The following proceedings were held before the
register:
In the matter of the estate Of Robert Bellew, de-
ceased an order of reference to the register TO
testimony In regard to the distribution OF the
personal estate Of said deceased to ascertain who
the legal heirs are that would be entitled to the
personal estate In the hands Of the administration
The hearing was commenced; witnesses were ts-
uiylng when our report closed Cause to be con-
tinued.
The, court adjourned until to-day at eleven
o'clock.
SUITS ENTERED,
EquHE sitc.-JNckson Bios. VS.. T.. L. Blackwood
ct al; 10 vacate release. Jackson Bros VS.. C. T.
Davis ct al; to vacate release.
Lar side.-llarriet Cuh u VS.. C. Wilmer ct al: for
trcSPass. Cumberland, Dugan & Co. VS.. n c.
Draper Co; an appeal N. II. Shea VS.. b. r.
Rxey; attachment Johnson K Sutton vs.. An.
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Something New.

something New.
0vercoat, hat and glove combined, at ROMAN .
Cox's, 507 Seventh street
National Republican., 1877-11-23
Hotel Arriyals.

cHIpRES's overcoats, at ErsrMAx's, 9TH aud E.
National Republican., 1877-11-23


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