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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-13
A Revolutionary Incident.

THE Charlottesville (Va) Chronicle
says: 1T is fact well known that dur.
ing the Revolutionary war the British
Col Tarleton came near capturing the
Virginia Legislature, then in session at
Charlottesville. Tradition has it that
the members were indebted for their es-
cape to the thieving propensities of
Tarleton's own soldiers. 1t is related
that the dashing cavalry leader called on
DR.. Walker, at Castle Hill, and ordered
breakfast. After waiting some time, he
complained that the cook was not as
brisk as she might be, and the doctor
went to the kitchen to hurry up the
cakes He was informed that breakfast
had been cooked twice, and as often con-
sumed by the soldiers, who, as hungry
as wolves, had made a rush for the
smoking viands. Tarleton at once
placed guard at the entrance to the
kitchen, and in due time sat down to a
comfortable meal; but in the meantime
Jack Dewitt saw the soldiers at the place,
mounted fine horse and reached Char.
lottesville two hours before Tarleton.
The members of the Legislature availing
themselves Of this timely information ad.
journed unanimously and made tracks
for Staunton. Col. John Archer had a
few mounted men in town, and was the
last who attempted to escape. He was
cut down near the Stone Tavern, then
the residence of DR.. George Gilmer, whose
wife went to Tarleton at the head of his
troops and asked that the gallant Col
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-13
CRADLE SONG.

MOTHER sang beside her little child.
Who, knowing not the meaning of the strain,
Still gazed on her with eyes wide.open mild
And listened, pleased with cadence and refrain
"Only the pure in heart see Cod
Those were the words the singing mother said,
AS in the freight laughing baby played.
From day to day this was her household hymn,
As shadows of the evening gathered there,
As through the twilight showed the homestead dim
Her song wlng-like did seem 70 ceave the air
"Only the pure in heart see Cod
1t foated up to some far altar place.
Where spirits gaze for aye upon Gods face.
The mothers spirit passed into the boy,
Grating upon his soul her cradle words
As old birds teach their offspring to employ
Their tuneful thrOats to initiate the birds
only the pure in heart see God"
AS thrushes teach their young the thrush's lays,
She taught her deathless one hymn of praise
1t bore its peaceful harvest to the child
In all the thoughtful after years of life,
And often stilled the raging unrest wild
That frets the spirit in our worldly strife
"Only the pure in heart see God
1t sometimes gave the wounded spirit rest
When heavily with many cares oppressed.
It ran for aye a cool, life-gving rll.
Sparkling and sweet and hidden in the heart
And sometimes seemed to overflow and fill
His life; sometimes in light it seemed to roll
"Only the pure in heart see Cod
A stream of brightness from a high, far throne
Whose haunting beauty was for him alone.
Flora MdrciGh.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-13

Archer, the friend of her husband, might
be brought into her house. Her request
was cheerfully complied with, and a
guard placed at her door. Col. Archer
was carefully nursed, and recovered. On
his death-bed he called Hon. William S.
Archer and DIR. Branch Archer to his
side and charged them ever to regard
DR.. Gilmer and his family with the same
affection bestowed on those of their own
blood. The gentleman who relates this
incident travelled with DIR. Archer in
1882 and had the statement from him."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-13

SOMEBODY told the nice young man on
North Hill that kerosene oil would make
his hair curl And then he tried it, and
now his straight hair doe sn't trouble him
any more. And neither does his curly
hair. And he has sold his hair brush and
pocket comb, and when he wants good
shampoo he just takes a flannel rag,
dips it in soap suds and rubs it over his
glistening skull .-Haaok- Eye.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-13

GAMBETTA, although only thirty-nine,
is already gray. He has fine features, wav-
ing hair thrown back from broad brow,
an erect head and mobile, expressive
mouth. He has only one eye. When
child he was placed in the care of some
people who ill-treated him, and he wrote
to his father that if he did not take him
back home he would put one of his eyes
out. No attention was paid to the child
ish threat, but Gambetta kept his word
and tore out an eye.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-10-13

THE question of the hour-Who shall
marry Brigham Young's widow.
National Republican., 1877-10-02
CITY NOTES.

Charles Morgan was sent to the grand Jury
by Judge Mills yesterday for Stealing a trunk from
Hattie Robinson.
Rev. J. W. Bagwell, of New Jersey, will
lecture on The Problem Of the Century" at
Lyceum hall, L street this evening.
The names of eishty-three applicants for
employment were received at the Office OF The
Labor Exchange yesterday. Twenty Of them were
females.
Chief Engineer Cronin, Assistant Engineer
Drew and the foremen Of the several fire conpa ies
of the city. Yesterday made 4 tour through the
Treasury building. and acquainted themselves with
the manner In which the building was constructed
and the facilities for eStlnguishng a IRE.
The Chariot Company put on ten gddi-
tiOnal chariots yesterday morning. Six Of these
run TO Grorge.Cwr. and The remainder nom Tyen-
ty.serOnd and g streets up south 10 Th,rd The
schedule has been arEugcl that the chariots are
nov oulv four minutes apart.
Harriet 4, Lee. colorcd, prosecuted Thos.
Bond in the Police Court yesterday for obtaining
Si.2i from her under false rrctenscy. !, appeared
that Bond who was treRFilrrr OF u camp. meeting
association Of which Mr.. Ice was superintendent
got thls m9ucy 10 pay l"r permit snd for pIiplnx
some hGndblls, bit failed To do either The COuH
advised tic complainant 10 apply to the civil courts
james McQuade WAS arraigncd In the
rn!irc CpuT. yesterday for stoalingA horse from
Mr.. lewrll. He waived an examination and was
committed foi The grand jury IN defauit 81 ti.GI
bonds. 1t was disroveIcd yescrda~ morning that
MVQusdc had aIi'nricL to- eat ape nom his Cri' al
police huadquaIt,rs, where he was confined SUN
day r!ynt. ilC lad removed severa, bricks and
cut susa! hole clear through the wall
National Republican., 1877-10-02
AUCTION sALES TODAY.

By Thomas Dowling:
At p. IN, valuable improved property. No. 500
Twenty. second street northwest.
At p. H., lot 81, In square ST5
By Duncsnson Bros:
At 10 q. m, French plate mirrors, H. c. parlor
suite, walnut ard painted chanhar sets walnut NJ,
I. sidef1ards, ". r. tables easy chairs, hat racks
walnut extension table. lounges betsteadS bu,
reaus. book cases, washsands, mirrors sewing ma.
chimes, wnrirobes, G. s, and other chairs Kitchen
safes, cooking aud heating stoves. Gruckcry glass.
ware &c &c. also large lot Of Brussels ard irprulu
carpes; also, ono black horse. watches, household
mrnitare. &c.
BY II. II. Warner:
At r. M. one acre Of land improved by a two.
story Franc dwelling and necessary out houses at
Rr'ghtwood, nc.
by Robert Fulton, a'i Ninth street ndrihwctt
AtiO IN. and D. m., nnre,ieeuled pledges con.
sisling Of watches, jewelry, guns, clothing, &c,
BY T. iIelhsnhelmcr, No. l2as Pennsylvania ave.
nue northwest:
Al 7:al D. m. sale OF uRredeemed pletlres con.
sistlng Of watches, clothing jewelry, pistols, &c
By Wash, y, wliisme
Al lga. A. valuable and expensive furniture Of
every description.
By Ford & Co., corner Seventh and streets north.
west
AZ 10 a. IN, marble top walnut dressing case
sniics walnut suites cottage snitCs. parlor suites
behsteads bureaus. lounges, marble Top tables
cane and wood chairs; also, large lot Of carpets,
stoves, &c.
National Republican., 1877-10-02
Y. NJ, C., A,

The regular monthly meeting of the bonrd Of
managers Of the Young Mems Christian Association
was held In the parlor OF the association last even.
ing nj which new plan for tie raising Of the
necessary funds rf the association was submitted
and adopted and ihcn referred back to the commit,
nee having the matter in rhstcn to complete their
arrangements. II contemplate, the giving OF A
hrsca,s lecture aud concert cCur.c ana other very
attractive features and 1t II expected that with
these added inducements sufficient sustaining
memberships can bG UbHErd II, bow cost 10 T,r,
vide entirely the cSrcn'Is Of tic L,.uCiutun NIIh.
out having 10 make amy Other "ais upon the puL.
lie for peCuniary aid
This plan will he rendered practicable In view Of
The recent action Of the bJarl and subsequent aC.
ton Of the association ia bpt!nr a Resolution 10
the effect that In future this RssO, ,Giun would he
unable to pay rent TO the joint stock company "
the association, who own the building which /,
erempt from taxation BY reason Of is occupancy
by the Young Mems Association and whirh eX.
en- alton, IL Is thought II cquivHiu!t 10 the rent
which the association has heretofore paid
communication mum the directors Of the Iuint
stock company was received. announcing the Gp.
pointment Ofa committee OF three 10 confer with
like committee from the association upon the sub,
loot Of rent, aud 1uch committee was appointed
The board adjourned 10 meet at the call Of said
committee,
National Republican., 1877-10-02
INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS.

THE CITY TO BE DIVIDED INTO DISTRICTS
The following instructions have been furnished
Mr. T. N. Chaplin, the Gently appointed superin.
tendent Of streets and repairs, for his guidance;
In accordance with agreement his entire time
during the ordinary working hours, will be devoted
u the business Of his Office. He will appoint with
the concurrence OF the Commissioners, well.
known thoroughly practical and honest citizen "a
foreman or oversecr Of the working gangs at the
usual fOremans wages. He will divide the city of
Washington into street districts or wards George
town and the county being already separately pro
v!dct for) 80 that Capitol IIill South Washington
ard the rest OF the city shall have special fore.
man or more, as may he found necessary To he
selected In each instance from amsng the tax.
payers Of the respective street districts There
shall he fair dealing with these several districts in
the distribution of labor on the streets no quarter
OF the city 10 receive greater attention than any
other. He Will examine carefully the conditions
Of the several districts aud report IN detail To the
Commissioners, through the engineer Of the Dis
trict the result Of his Inspection At present only
the most absolutely necessary reDalrs must be
made, there being no funds at the COMMISSIONER
command but more extensive repairs will be made
when the resources permit.
National Republican., 1877-10-02
MINOR DISTRICT NOTES.

% .sT 8 receipts Of the collector yesterday were
,:. Mrs P r Brett, mboveseer of the chainsans.
The hei. of Samuel O. Daily ask an allowance
The sweeping Of the streets and avenues fer the
month OF ofseptember cost s2,a25.
The auditor passed ffeen bills amounting in
the aggregate To sl<,52l 20, yesterday.
MI Stephen Kane asks for a drawback on the
assessment made against his property.
W. a. Phillips has been recommended for the
position OF assistant overseer Of streets.
The account for sweeping and cleaning alleys
for the month Of September amounts to sis75O
Commissioner Phelps returned to the city yes
terday, and was at his desk at the Columbia Build.
The claim Of 7: I. samuels for damages for the
loss Of horse has been returned because he don't
say what compensation he desires.
y-Ltcenses have been issued as follows samnel
Howard, restaurant; Madison Mabrey, restaurant,
Bennie Smith, ball, Basil Baker, bar
The members Of Silver Ring Lodge, No. o. have
applied the use Of Market House Hall, Georgetown,
IN which to give an entertainment.
COMPLIANT ia made Of the miserable condition
avenue. between Fourth and Fifth streets
Mr.. Thos b. Entwislc, the new inspector Of
buildings, took charge OF the Office yesterday, and
duties. He has decided to make no Change OF tho
employees
The District assessors have completed their task
o. receiving and considering appcalsand adjourned
sue dte. Those who would save the ffty per cent
penalty should at once make returns as there Is no
asscssors - WV
Inspector Entwisle has Issued the following
permits 70 build. Taos. O'Byrne two.story brinf
NOUS, snurn street between N and northwest,
1900 100 ms G. A: Smith, two threestory brick
houses on N street between Virginia avenue and
Third street southwest $4,000: J. J. Shane four
Fifth northeast 5000 Repairs: IT, NJ. Newman,
remodel front on Twentv-fffh street. between Penn,
sylvania avenue and street, s5n; j. l. Murphy
add two.story brick building, on Tenth street be,
tween and northwest, sl5G r. Phllips bay
window u street between Seventeenth and Eigh.
corner Thirteenth and streets southeast, SIS
National Republican., 1877-10-02
GOODRIDGE COMMITTED FOR THE
GRAND JURY

y r. Goodridge was brought before United States
Commissioner Mills yesterday on the charge Of
forging the names OF Charles f. Abbe John ".
elements and H. c. Gill on the payroll of the
Patent Once. The prisuner waive ed an exam !nntInn
and bail for the grand Jury was fixed at sIUO In
each case. An cfuIt was made In the a1ernoon 10
get he bail. during which time Gpotriigc remained
~ police headquarters; About i've O'Clock. as hail
had not been procured, he was taken TO iaIl hv
Deputy MRrhal Duuglrss ~
The investigation by Secretary Schurz's commits
sion shows that huOdrdge had passed number of
notes with either the name Of the maker or in.
dorscr forged upon persons with whom he was sc.
quainted who. knowing his pu,itiOn In the Drpnrt.
ment and his general reputation. had no s,l,pirLu
OF anything rfODScd. These notes we're IN rri h
case for 500 each The woman whom Gu,hr.,luc
Of his crimes Is said TO be qua,iroon living in A
somewhat noted house OIL Thir:eeEth street, bc.
tween C and u streets.
National Republican., 1877-10-02
THE WATER SUPPLY.

PROTECTING THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
WHERE NEW MAINS AND FIREPLuGs ARE
NEEDED.
Col. Timothy Lubey water registrar. has prc.
scnted communication to the Commissioner, &C.
companiei by a tracing showing the water. main,
and fire plugs around the State, War aud Navy De,
psrtmcnt buildings. lie recommends that main
be laid, commencing with the I2inch nain Penn.
sylyania avenue and Sixteen. and half street
thence down Executive avenue. around on the
east side Of the bnildlngs, around the south end oI
the same, connecting Mt L and Seventeenth streets
with the main at that point, and Oh the line place
three or four FIRE plugs.
. This additional water supply the registrar be.
leves TO be necessity, rs In case Of any
for the use OF large quantities the present mains
that the attention Of the proper authorities Se al
once called to this necessity for the expense OF The
same will have to be borne by the General GOV.
ernment
National Republican., 1877-10-02
THE CITY HALL.

SITTING OF THE pIsTRI,TsVPRENrE COURT
1NDICrMESTs FOUND BY THE GRAND
JuRr-Two APPLICATIONS FOR DIVORCE
FILED AND FIVE MARRIAGE LICENSES Is
sUED-THE RECORD OF REAL ESTATE
IRA NSFERs
SUPREME couRr-GESERAL TERN
This court held short ses,ion yesterday, Judges
olin, Cartier and Humphreys on the bench.
THE LEGAL ExAMISERs,
Hon. Jeremiah wilson. Gen. Sol s. Henkle and
Gen james q Payne were selected as a commits
a!on TO examine applicants for admission 10 the
bar
trct Of Columbia; motion to dismiss appeal fled
Shanks W. Shanks appeal dismissed. Souihcy vs.
Hume; motion 10 dismiss appeal filed. Balianiyne
ron vs.. District OF Columbia: same order.
Notion; 70 d.smiss the appeal were filed In each
s. stdwn G SsRs 6sS. y s sS.r S y es 9ads Us
vs. Dodge and Frazier rs. Tyler.
The ease Of Oden vs.. Bowchcr was set for the sth
OF October.
The court then adjourned until to-day
EQuITY CorRT-Chief Justice Cartier
Only one order was made yesterday Connecticut
Life Insurance Company VS.. Phean Il al Rule on
BOyne and Foley 10 show cause on 10Th instant
against attachment
CRIMINAL CorRr-Justice Macarthur
cecdinss OF the witowssi trial
THE GRAND JURY.
The grand jury has now been in session for
crlm!n al Court the following indictments: Thomas
smith, for assault with intent to rape Edward
Williams, mhc pretenceS: Thomas Mrkcus burg.
larry; John stewart Lewis WalbeTt aud Charles l.
Grow, assault with inteut to kill; Henry Williams
Jamrs A. Philips alias McCafrey Panl Wilmer alIas
Wil!neI. Max GGpIftkl. Jas. Besll Richard Wo0ds
John T. Williams, Julia johnson all for grand lar.
cehy; George Carr alias Carter. Frank Gordon John
Wesley. Charles Davis alias Henry DAVIS, Moses
thrisnAn alias ChriNman, Frank Douglas alias
SENS; Char Williams alias Fox, James johnson
siias lliii, James Crow alias Jones, James Smith
Jrlih Turner alias IieAry Turner alias Williams
John'nnr Dou!ln Louisa Palmer alias Hackrtt
John DuH'ey alias George Williams for q second
Of petty larceny.
DIVORCES ASKED FOR.
Catherine L RcdfCld made application yester.
day for divorce nom the bond OF matrimGny
win Nm, d. ECdheid, on the ground Of cruelty
an dCs-riin.
Daniel Warren llcd n cross bill Yesterday In the
d!Nnr"e OF Mary J, Warren vs. Daniel Warren, He
dohicE her allegations against him mud sets forth
thN she has been unpovcrnable IN her temper; has
kefl low company, drank and been untaithnll 10
her marriage Vows.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
h!VolsnO DcsiO and Maggie suS!ck; Noah NJ
Clements and Ella Is. HsrUyer; Vim 4 Gallagher
and =. aura MC!HtiIe; Austin fcklny end Cora
Stewart Lewis 7. Bidwcl aud AlLne Atkinson
THE LAND RECORD.
The following transfers Of real estate were 70.
corded ~ the registers office ye,tcTtnv: Jnrkurn
T. Cu'l and G. T., Frazier, Irusters 70 j. Ice Aian!s
Part OF lot ~ syuATe 1853 for s., tnUmirRl Gull
ct al 10 T. Mcfeod lot 7, in square i0ia ;sr So.
'n"mTnJ Emil Gocnor to Johns. Waltz, iot 3, in
square HI, for ST. tnOnlnRlD VIM Richmond 10
4 II! Herr part Of lat 9. IN square bis 1T 81 S7,a
Vim II, Chapplef and wife u Albert Durspy lot in
H'lLtads addition 10 Georgetown $500
National Republican., 1877-10-02
TELEPHONE DISCOVERIES.

Yesterday afternoon there was a very interesting
exhibition at the Smithsonian Institute before Prof
Henry Of anuinber Of discoveries and inventions
Of Mr.. +. B.rliner. of this city. The inventions
consisted Of improved apparatus and modes OF
electric communication. The first instrument cx-
dng sound vibrations from plate IN plate so as 10
enable persons to communicate. The second was
the electric spark telephone" which produced
The same results bv another prnceSs-that Of The
transmission ofa spark, The third instrument was
"telephnnlc transfer" designed for transmitting
sound by changes In the intensity Of Circuit.
National Republican., 1877-10-02
CHEMISTRY.

A very learned and lengthy lecture on chemistry
was delivered last evening by Prof f. F. Fristoe, OF
The Columbian University, at the Medical College
on II street, between Thirteenth aud Fourteenth
Freets northwest The discourse proved highly
interestng holding thn audience In wrapt atten.
onghly cOnversant with his subject Afler stating
that the origin Of chemistry was snno six hundred
years before Christ lie went through the theories f
ths ancients, properties Of elements &c During
the lecture he remarked that all doctors were
handsome; that the communities were not vet rid
Of Quacks. and that II would he q LleSsngif the
manufacture Of all clxirs of life was st0pped,
The regular course Of lectures will commence TO-
morrow, st the college, at $50 p IN.
National Republican., 1877-10-02
GOVERNMENT SALES.
J1rBLIC SALE OF MACHINERY, TOOLS FIX
TCRES, FURNITURE. sr, &C.
TREASURY DErAErurSr,)

TREksrRY DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON CITY. Sept. 2i, 1877
The following articles will be sold To the highest
bidder on THURSDAY, the 18th Of October, IN tbe
lot south OF the Treasury building being articles
formerly In use in the Bureau OF Engraving and
PRINTING, anu not now required: Machines tools,
etc: writing tclcgrnphic Instruments; 2 Morse
Do, Sheridan cutting machines; Pulp Ram; set
drying ca.endcrs, with frames; thrc ,hinr machine:
miCe pump Blake pump; 3te't pumps | 6horse
engine; 4'hOrse engine; Governor (Huntoop;l
Governor tGray and Noyes;)2 ruling machines
monogram presses; transfer press grinding ma
check valves; portable forge; Rrindstones; emery
wheels Jig saw and frame: leather and rubber
nOZzles. ~
Office furniture and nxtures.-scrccns-p
walnut and mahogany frames; chairs-csnc,seat
mating carpets; oil cloths; taties-pins, walnut
aud mahoguny; dcSks--plne, ash. cherry, walnut
and mahogany; hook, k,facks-pine and walnut.
bool;chses-pine, walnut, and mahogany; umbrella
stand, Shandelicrs; sas brackets; pendants.
and scrap; bra,s-sheet and scrap; steelscrsp iron
Russian ard Belgian sheet; ircn-scrap, wrought
ana cast iron anslcd. wrought iron screens;
railing aud erntlns wrought iron, steam gas
water and hydraulic pipe.
Tanks-wOodcn-zne and lead lined. wroupht
Iron; galvanized iron-lcad lined.
Misccllaneons.-she benches; stools, barrels
ana h0gsheadr, work benches washbOards;
doors-sat batten, panel, sash, and wrought iron
ana east iron' for rsults and a large variety Of
Tcrms:-Cash on delivery Of tho articles.
Persons desiring to see any Of the articles before
the day OF sale will call OH the chief of the Bureau
OF Engraving and Printing
he sale VIII begin at 10 o'clock In the morning
n on application to tho Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing catalogues will be f,TGshea in,h ;r,,,v
sepa6.w&sw Secretary
National Republican., 1877-10-02
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

ONE visit tn Dr. Hartley iDsurcs instant relief for
cshrrh. No cxUrbitant fees In advance Resi-.
denc" roincvro IN 81, New Sork svsuut.
Ie'tor clothing. watches, pisolp, Sr, bought at
HeFtog's, sib street. 0r'itr attended ~.
All kinds Of trunks made to order. f.paIrad aud
covered Al MHrrGvs. Sn Pennsylvania ayeaue,
Market Spare.
THP fheSt Now York butter In the city; also
ch"tce Vuguia, FoHnSS wanna, aid He,icrn buI,
ier, NJ Sbse'S hGHcr store, southwest Gorpcr OF
Mat ard EsuecS, fHc Ihae.e ~ lrS1 ,hIn Hal.
tn.rre price, No Representatives, Advertised, but
SinceS
National Republican., 1877-10-02
ALMOST A EIRE

About O'Clock last evening considerable excite.
nent was occasioned on Ninth street, between II
and northwest, by fire being discovered In an old
store-rOom To the rear Of house No Sl7 occupied by
Mr., James Asnkin, II was evidently the work of
AZ incendiary, aud set on fire In the adjoining
alley. The ne'.hhNrs rushed into the buildinr and
estincutshcd the flames before they had gained
much hendway. AreT The fire was put 0,it some
ofncious individual turned In an alarm aud hrnht
Me department on the ground TO fnd that there
was no need Of their services Greater care should
be Observed In sounding alarms n. Il Is only ere.
Atiny an expense and excitement 10 bring the
engines on the streets when they are not wanted,