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National Republican., 1877-10-25
INTER EsrING RAILRoAD CAsE.
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MARLBORO, PnrscE GEORGES Cousry. Nd,
DEAR REPUBLICAN: A most interesting rail.
road case has been going on here since Monday
before a full bench. Judge Brent chief Judge,
Judges Magruder and Ford.
| The counsel arrayed on both sides are Hon Jas.
NJ. Scovel formerly president of the Senate OF New
Jersey, and Talmsge Lambert, Of the firm OF Lam
bert & Darlington Of your own city.
esq and j. X Roberts trustee OF the railroad under
an order Of Judge Magruder, who has also given
an order for the sale Of the franchises OF the road
at Marlboro, Prince Georges County. ,,,
Judge Brent granted al injunction under bill
Of complaint filed by E, N Darling aud John Van.
to stop hs SALE se 10 SasS %sSe iSenpnc
tion perpetual. The grounds alleged ~ very nble
argumentb by Mr. Lambert why the sale should not go
phia, and his associates have combined with few
of the creditors Of the Southern MARYLAND Railroad
to have forced sale ten miles away from tne rsi u,
Col. s. =. Smoot Of your city who Is entitled to
10000 by his agreement with the Southern Mary.
ident Of the road, and expended large sums in
grading the road from Brandywine to Point Look
Il. b. Chew and Roberts followed, as trustees de-
manding the sale of the road, because the Wash.
ingtOn City and Point Lookout Railroad wanted II
done. Hon. James NJ. Scovel ionoweu ~ stronB
legal argument In favor Of making the injunction
perpetual.
lie defended Col smoot; showed that he had
$4,000 to his credit between 1865 aud 1872 that he
expended large sums in grading the road TO Point
Lookout
Mr.. S. then exposed the Philadelphia directors,
who, having put In only few thousand dollars,
now asked a judicial sale, which would defeat the
state Of Maryland in any effort to secure her stock
amounting to sl6S,OO0
| Mr.. s. made telling and eloquent speech. The
deepest interest Is taken In this case for II involves
the issue to who shall build the railroad through
| Prince Georges, Charles and st. Mary's Counties,
the road itself being sorely needed to develop
TO the sea.
The judges took the papers and reserved their
be made within q week. Public sentiment Is
against the Philadelphia parties, who want to
"gobble the road and defeat the State Of Maryland
In her claim. 1t is believed the injunction Will be
made permanent Yours, -
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Oyertaxed Pupils.

Mr.. EDIToR:-The attention Of the d.
rectors aud trustees Of the Wallach Public School
are respectfully called TO the manner In which the
teachers, Especially ofthe female portion of the
SCHOOL, are overtaxing the children with lessons
This matter having become serious grievance
with the sch olars, has been fully investigated, and
has proved 10 be notorious fact, and that some.
thing ought 10 be done at once 10 show the teachers
that their scholars have some rights which they
are bound to respect Is very apparent, as the
children referred to cannot learn In one study
such cOnglomeraled mass Is now being heaped
upon them.
A young school miss has stated TO the writer that
girls heretofore perfect in all their studies have
fallen behind their average In Il hopeless manner
and some are really III on this account. Now, sir,
you will gladden. the hearts Of many deserving
scholars thus situated by making this matter public
through the medium Of your good paper, the Ma
TIOSAL REPUBLICAN, ~ well as greatly aid In cor
rcctiIg this error, and at the same time greatly
oblige CAPITOL HILL.
[Thc grievance here complained Of is not con-
fined To Capitol Hill Many of our teachers in Their
laudable desire to advance pupils rapidly, give
them lessons for three or four hours study out Of
school, when six hours OF brain work Is known and
conceded to be enough for grown persons, and
these children have their six hours in school,
En-
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Arrested for Rurc lary,

About four o'clock yesterday morning OFF,
Ger Breen arrested two young colorcd men, named
wm. Parker and Henry Thomas, for completely in
the burglary at McQulnn's store, corner of Thir-
tccnth and L street northwest, Friday, the 18th
instant These men were pals Of lawson Davis,
who was winged and captured by Officer Breen at
the time Of the burglary. Judge Smell yesterday
committed Parker and Thomas to jail for u hear
ing on Saturday. The same officer last night ar
rested coored boy named John Payne for being
engaged in the same transaction. Payne Messed
his connection with the affair, and said that he was
used by his larger companions To climb into the
store and hand things out. The whole gang will
be tried In the Police Court Saturday.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
HON. JOHN NJ. LISGSTON.
A Farewell Banquet rendered by Colored
Men Of this City.


A number of the prominent colored men of
the city last evening rendered a farewell banquet
10 Prof John NJ. Iangston, who expects to start on
his mission TO Hayt on the 9th instant ut the
residence of Mr.. f. c. Rcvells, No. 1872 L street
northwest. Among those present were Prof. r. T.
Greener, G. W. Fleetwood, &. n. Thomas, William
G. Chase, J, ". Cromwell VIM Hart J.. D. Kenne-
g: snowden, William Syphax, Daniel Murray, 4.
". Harris John 4, Gay, A. g. Augustus, John
smyth, VIM. j. Wilson, Vim. i. Matthews, i. q.
Barbados, Howard Williams, Wyatt Archer, q. h.
Anderson. 5. X. Goven, C. b. Govern, Joseph Nor.
rison, J. William Cole, Dir. 8. X. Watts, Rob-
ert Tompkins, W. Z. Costen Marshal Doug.
lass, who was absent, was represented by his son
Mr.. Louis Douglass. Prof Langston occupied the
post of honor. Prof Greener presided and Mr.
John Smyth acted as master of t0asts.
After the banquet provided BY Mr.. John A. Gray
had been thoroughly discussed,
THE ToAsTs
were announced and speech making commenced
"0ur honOred guest was the first proposed, and
Prof Grecner made neat speech, complimentary
to the new Minister to Hayti.
Prof Langston responded quite eoQucntly. lie
said that colOrcd men were demonstrating that
they were strong aud capable, and were beginning
70 know ihcmselves and leaning upon their own
powers great man was one who leaned upon
his own power, and little man one who did not
know his own powers The difference between the
colorcd man and the white man had been that the
colored man had never had the opportunity To know
his own powers, and the white man was strong be-
cause he knew nnd leaned upon his own powers.
His remarks were full Of his own observations OF
the progress that the cUlured race had made, and
Of advice to the younger members of his race VINO
were struggling for position among men. lie
said that he considered the banquet the highest
honor he had ever received
The regular toasts that followed were The
learned Professions" responded to by Charles n.
Thomas, csq and A. 7. Augms'a; NJ b., THE ad.
ministratiOm,' response by Charles n. Otcy, esq j.;
Education" by ", T. Matthews; The press" by
J. ". Cromwell, editor Of the Adrocotc The
recognition of the negro by the recent and present
admin istratons," Response by John II. Smyth;
"0ur Country" by Daniel Murray. A few i'm
promptu tuasts were offered, and shortly afleI
midnight the party dispersed.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
REPAIRING THE oUTLEL LOCK.

The repairs to the machinery Of the outlet
lock on the canal above Georgetown, made ncces-
sary by the terrible accident and smash.up In Nay
last, are now nearly completed, and the lock will
be ready for the passage of boats in about three
weeks. Since the accident the repairs have been
In charge Of the officers Of the canal company
huge iron casson was found to be but little injured
but with that exception all else Is new New counter.
balance cars have been built and all the tracks
have been relaid with steel rails, with u safety
ratchet between each to keep the cars at a stand.
still in case Of accident The beds for the heavy
machinery have all been reset IN solid masonry,
and the machinery itsclfis mostly of wrought iron
and Of such character as TO almost preclude the
possibility OF an accident IN the future Acapacious
workshop has been erected on the premises, which
have been enclosed with solid board fence Alto.
geth II the repairs and improvements cost about
$4,000
National Republican., 1877-10-25
DISTRICT AFFdIRS.
Appearinr for the Contractors.

Robert Christy, esq, Is attorney for num-
Der Of contractors nd.other parties having claims
against the District founded upon contracts pro-
viding payment in 3.6o bonds, was before the Com.
missioners yesterday, In behalf Of these parties.
Owen, o Hare, Nicholas Acker, Patrick Brennan,
and other claimants.
Aher listening to Mr. Christy, they suggested that
he reduce his views TO writing and postponed &C.
tiOn until that was done. II was evident
that there was little difference between the Com.
missioner and the claimants upon the main ques
tons Another hearing may take place hereafter,
Governor DcnnisOn stated that the bill framed last
year by the District Commissioners for the relief OF
this class of claimants, holding certificate Of the
board OF audit, was not ono which In their judg.
mcnt met all the equities Of the case, but as one
most likely TO be accepted by Congress.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Base ball,

The return game between the Creighton
and Georgetown College mines take place this af
ternOon at $50 O'Clock on the College grounds and
. fne contest may be expected, as the Creightons
only succeeded In beating their opponents by one
run In their last encounter This will probably be
the last contest In which the Greens will take
part Lhis season, and they determined If posi-
bic to score another victory to wind up with
Their nine will be: Tucker, p; Dean, C.; GaskIns,
] b.; Sullivan. b.; Wise b. Burch, s. S.; Groves
LII Mckenna, c. T., aud Wall, rG
Yesterday afternoon the Paciics defeated the
Junior Eagles by score Of too
The NewsbOys defeated the Quicksteps by u score
Of 3 to I ycsterlaY Afternoon.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Faulty Information.

When the appeal case of Gotfried Schaible
was called yesterday in the Criminal Court Mr.
Taggert, counsel for the defendant, moved to quash
the in formation on the ground of informality. 1t
set forth that the crime was violation Of the act
Of Congress aoproycd October n, when In fact the
act was approved October 81.
His honor dismissed the case, and In do ing so
took occasion 10 say that he could not SEQ why the
court should be eterl,nlly called upon to sustain
the correctness and legal form Of these complaints:
For the past three four years II had been called
upon to do SO. He considered this information a
bad one He did not mean to censurc the gentle
man prosecuting the case before the court, but he
must say that there was great looseness In the
preplrntlUn Of these cases al the P0llce Court
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Salem Excursionists.

About seventy-six of the citizens of Salem,
n. j., left that place at seven a. m. on Tuesday,
reaching here at 1880 p. m. on the same day, the
object of the trip being for the purpose of visiting
the principal points of interest located in our beau.
tiful city. the party comprising farmers and citi
zens, oil of wealth and intelligence Yesterday
they visited the public buildings and viewed the
surrounding country. expressing themselve greatly
pleased and Of the opinion that Washington is the
Florence Of the United States During their stay IN
this city they were the guests Of Mr. Flake. of Will
lard's and were chaperoned by Col. John G. Null
ford and his estimabe wife. They left for home on
the five D. M train in excellent spirits, and ex.
pressed themselves as much pleased at the many
attentions received from our citizens.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Serious Runaway Accident.

Yesterday afternoon about two o'clock, the
horse belonging 10 Mr. C. r. Carly while standing
IN front of Squire Benter's office, on Seventh
street between l. and NJ streets northwest became
frightened at some object and tore of up Seventh
street. Midway between NJ Gnd streets is an alley
belonging to C. $. o Hare, in front Of which a mum.
Der Of children were playing The frightened ami.
NAL dashed among them, knocked DR., CassiuS lit.
ue child down, and also kicked u little girl named
Alice Pepper. over the right sye inhicting painful
but not serious wound He continued on up Sew
snth street. and at the Of street he ran into
q lamp. post and damaged the buggy TO which he
WAS attached about SO worth. He was stopped by
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Mission Conference.

The Washington Mission Annual Conference
of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church of the
United States convened at the Est Station corner
OF Fourteenth and q streets Capitol Hill yesterday,
and was opencd with prayer by Rev. Jacob NJ.
Mitchell, presiding elder. In the absence of
bishop Myers Rev, Jacob Mitchell was elected
chairman pro tra. Rev. Samuel G. Keyes of the
Kentucky Conference was introduced to the Con
ference and made some very appropriate remarks.
The following Committee on Public Worship was
appointed Rev. J. W, he'll, Rev. j. II. Haines, Rev.
Charles Maddox, secretary pro TEN. The Confer
cnce adjourned at one o'clock p. M to meet at
nine O'Clock this morning. The session will begin
AT nine O'Clock A. H. and close at one o clock y. IN
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Rarnnm,s Circna.

Maj Fred. Lawrence, the press agent of
Barnum's circus, menagere. and museum paid us
visit last night. He says that to morrow morn
ing there will be street parade of the circus and
streets The circus tents will be pitched on the
large lot at the corner Of and Ninth Streets and
the tickets OF admission to the circus, menagerie,
and museum is tifty cents. There will be an after
noon and evening performance tomorrow, and
an afternoon and night performance on Saturday.
At each performance Mr.. Barnum will appear and
address the audience. This combination of circus
and animal show has never been equalled in this
country. OF course everybody Is going TO the
| ri
National Republican., 1877-10-25
The SUI, "eme Court of the United States.

The SUI "eme Court of the United States.
WEDNESDAY, Oct q, 1877.
On motion of Mr.. w. II. Smith, Frank II.
1Iurd Esq, of Toledo, Ohio. was admitted to prac-
ticc az an attorney and counsellor Of this court.
On motion Of Mr.. 7. J. Durant Sidney 7. Thomas,
Esq, OF Washington, u. c, was admitted TO practice
rs an attorney and counsellor of this court.
No, ai2. Albert Grant, appellant, VS.. William IL
Hucstis ct nj. Appeal from the supreme Court OF
the District Of Columbia. on motion OF Mr.. Sidney
7, Thomas, appeal docketcd and dismissed with
costs.
No. Al. The Union Pacific Railroad Company.
appellant VS. Thos. c. Durant. The argument OF
this cause was continued by Mr.. A. J. Popplcton
of counsel for appellant, and by Mr., J. NJ Wood
worth for the appellee, and concluded by Mr.. A. j.
Poppleton for the appellant
No. a.. The Union Pacific Railroad Company,
appellant vs. Daniel sullivan. Dismissed for the
want of jurisdiction.
No. a. The Phoenix Insurance Company of
Brooklyn, plainti ia error, vs.. William II. Lancr
ct al The argument of this cause was commenced
by Mr., W. II. Phillips Of counsel for the plaintiff In
error.
Adjourned until tomorrow at twelve o'clock.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
BusHROD.
-AlfUSEMENTS.
The National.

The drama of Miss Mutton" was repeated
last night to crowded house. The company were
completely up in their lines, md the play went of
In excellent order Miss Clara Morris has entirely
recovered from her severe cold and gave to the
delighted spectators one of the best renditiOns OF
emotional acting ever presented to this community.
eraily received last evening. Al last this young
lady has given unquestioned proof of her talent
and ability for the stage Every one in Washington
should be proud of her for Miss Story claims this
city Us her home "Miss Mutton" will be played
tonight and again tomorrow night for the last
time, as Miss Morris engagement positively closes
tomorrow night
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Real Estate Transfers.

r. T. Humphrey to Maggie E. Butt, for $40,
lot g. subdivision Of square AS. Joseph r. Cassin,
trustee, and Maggie E. Butt to r. T. Humphrey, for
so, lot 3, subdivision of square AS Joseph r.
Edison ct al to j. j. Edson ct al, for $3.50 lots u
IL and and IS. square 93I. Joseph X. Edison ct al
to J. Edison ct al, for s42jO lot Is subdivision OF
square Si3. Jones Edison to Edison bailey, Tor
Jay To Catherine McMahon, for s3i5.5o part of lot
10, square rs. WIN. s. Thompson, trustee, to Jesse
v n Huyck. for 1863 30 part Of lot 3, square 773.
WIN. S. Thompson, trustee, to Jesse V. n Huyck,
for $3.50 20 part of lot B. square T73. J. s. Edwards
aud W r. Todd trustees, TO John Jay Knox, for
So 900 Kosciusko Place. in the county.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
The County Co-operates with the Cities.

At a meeting of the Taxpayers AsSocia-
ton of the county held october a. 1877 the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously adopted:
ResoIrcd, That We, the Taxpayers Association of
the county OF Washington, d. C., heartily synpa-
hundred citizens Of the District of Columbia, held
October " and that our executive committee, who
have had the subject In charge be instructed t0 CO.
operate with the said comm Ittee of one hundred
Resolved, That our executive committee be In
structed 10 prepare d memorial to Congress for the
purpose OF securing our proper Tatusin the District
Of Columbia and present the same at the next
meeting Of this association for approval
National Republican., 1877-10-25
A pouular Wedding,

The wedding of Mr.. J. II. Patrick, of the
Patent Office, and the genial and efficient worker
in the E.strcet Baptist Church aud choir, and in
the New York Association that was, and Miss Sadie
Mapes of this city, was socmizcd in the + Estreet
Church last evening. The numerous friends OF
both parties turned out en- nIdsse and crowded the
church to suffucation The ceremony per-
formed By Rev DR.. Parker, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Mason, OF the Calvary Baptist Church. The recep-
avenue, later in the evening was largely attended
and the fine display of presents was much ad'
rnirpl
National Republican., 1877-10-25
GEORGETOWN NEWS.
RIVER FRONT.

hiNEh
Arrired.-Borten Mining Companys wharf
l., 10 load coal.
" Asnew's T lew wharf-schooner Florence Dean, Phil
lips Fall River, Mass, TO load coal.
Gedred.-Agncw's wharf-schooners Carrie 8.
Hart, Kelly New Bedford, with coal Graham,
Simpson, bridsePort with coal. - u
WReatiey's wharf-schooner Minnie warfeld,
sk 2smor Ss Meredith @ nc Cos ' wRaTfsehoonsr Sea
Nymph Landican, putchess Junction. North River,
ARRIVALS OF GRAIN.
BY rail-seven hundred bushels Of wheat to H.
NJ. Talbot and 400 bushels do TO Z. p Hartley
BY canal-Boat William Ryder, with 1000 bushels
ley
THE CANAL.
Monday evening a lock gate at tho canal tunnel
near Cumberland was knocked out OF place. This
will necesstate considerable delay in the arrival of
boats.
THE Markets.
GEoRGETows, Oct 2.--Market quiet and firm,
with q downward tendency: There were $500
bushels Of wheat offered on Change, which sold at
Corn"C5fn continued dull and may be quoted
nominally at 60@62c. for yellow, and eSc for
HaymReceip,s light, with small sales at slOsie
Min feed~Market firm with the supply equal to
the demand with saes as follows: Shorts. l6c.
brownstuffs, lsg2oc,; shlpstua, 22e2oc; middlings
S@40c per bushel
CANAL BOAT SUNK.
On Monday a canal boat laden with coal struck
rock at Knoxville Furnace three miles this side
OF Harper's Ferry, and sunk. steps were imms
diately taken TO unload and raise It. This will re-
quire several days, and In the meantime no boats
will be able to pass which will naturally retard the
coal trade. The boat was consigned to the Ameri
can Coal Company at Alexandria, and had on 107
tons of coal
GEORGETOWN PARAGRAPHS.
The new bridge crossing the canal at Potomac
street will be completed to-day.
r. s. Barnes, Delaware aud Amos Williams
Richmond Va, are at the West End Hotel.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
Court Calendar for To-Day.

Circuit Cotrt-Chicf Justice Cartier 53JS, Adams
vs.. Rider: 1853, Gunton VS.. Parker: 16I, Barth w..
Gettngs garnishee: 166, Davis VS.. Pedrick & Ben
ter; l67, United States, use Of Reed ct al. VS..
Thomas ct al; l6s, Creswell ct al. VS.. Smoinski;
1863, Crcswel ct al vs. Smolinski ct al: no. Kidd
Bristow vs.. Esbcrg; III, Carroll Fltzhugh VS..
Tilman; lTS, CrcSwell ct al. VS.. Kilbourn ia,
Lloyd VS. Williams; l76, Barbour 4 Hamilton VS..
Gttings, garnlshee; III, Mayer VS. Beveridgc; lT9,
q Rro Isl Rest VS. Einsinger, III Sntton rs
Wilson; 1856 Hctzcl vs. Keefc 4 O'Neil; 1877 Gibbs
VS. Hoyt; 1870, Davis Sewing Machine Company VS..
1873, Holmes VS.. Vanderberg; i9l, Plume ct al. VS..
Hnnner
National Republican., 1877-10-25
The Southern MARYLAND Railroad.

In the case of Z. N. Darling, John Van
Rswick and Others against C. j. IIanah, President,
and J. NJ. Mayer, T. Lsdner and Others, was con.
cluded before Judges Brent, Magruder and Ford at
Marlboro, Nd, yesterday This case involves Col.
6. E. smoot's right to s7OO,OOO in stock and bonds
OF the Southern Maryland Railroad under contract
with the company. Hon J. NJ. Scovel aud Lambert
and Darlington represented the complainant and
H. b. Chew and J. K Roberts the defendants. Tht
argument lasted three days Judge Brent will
decide the case next week.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
The Palais RuyaI.

The establishment of a branch of the New
York Pslais Royal in this city has proved 10 be
most successful enterprise The handsome store
IN the shepherd building corner of Twelfth street
and Pcnnsylvanis avenue has been crowded daily
ever since the opening with ladies and gentlemen
inspecting and selecting purchases out OF the rich
unique and beautiful novelties. suCh an assort
menl OF fancy articles Wa never before displayed
~ this city and one Is ut Il loss when looking into
1he tsstcflIlly arranged window or passing through
the store what thing they admire the most. The
palais Royal kid gloves are a specially and many
ladies have already provided themselves with
National Republican., 1877-10-25
The Plnce to Buy Clothing.

The Washington headquarters of the great
New York clothing firm of Deylin Co., at No.
1870 street northwest afford purchasers all the
advantages enjoyed in New York city. full line
OF samples is kept on hand for inspection, and a
spec, al order department has been organized, by
which a person can get any style or quality Of
goods he may desire and have them speedily made
up For the approaching season they offer stock
OF piece goods unequaed for their variety elegance
and novelty. All goods from Dcyln 4 Co. are
made up and finished In the best of style, A spe-
cialty OF the firm Is the American yoke shirt.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
The women's Christian Ass ociation.

vocal and instrumental concert will be
given at Lincoln Hall on Thursday evening, No
vember s, 1877, for the benefit Of the Women's
Christian Association, by Madame McNatt assisted
by several of the most talented vocalsts and musi.
clans Of the city. An additional feature of the en-
tprtainmcnt Will be a lecture by Madame Nap.
Cromwell, of Mississippi, Refreshments will be
served by Frcund, and the concert will begin at
eight clock There is no charitable association in
The city more worthy Of assistance In their work
than the Womens Christian Association, the mem
Lers of which have for several years, unassisted,
devoted their time and energies TO caring for the
DDOr and helpless.
National Republican., 1877-10-25
German on the Oral Method

A number of ladies and gentlemen inter
ested in the study of German gathered in the
parors of the Y NJ C. A. last evening to listen to
an exposition by Prof Hcncss, of Baltimore of his
method of teaching German without books or the
use of English. Being convinced Of its feasibility
as we'll as of It's advantages to those Of limited
leisure, from It's requiring no study outside Of the
class, a number signifed their desire to Join In a
class, and Prof H. stated that he would give the
first lesson, which will be free to all interested,
next "Wednesday evening. at the same hour and
placo.