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National Republican., 1877-12-13
Police Court.


United States oases-Annie Coleman, threats
against Adelaide Porter; released on personal re-
cognizance to keep the peace. John Shea, threats
against Thomas Howard; dismissed for want Of
prosecution. Marion s. Eubank, larceny Of one
stocking from Charles S. Mcdsry; six months in
jail. Marion 8. Eubank, larceny OF an overcoat
and gloves from william L. Hodgkins; six months
In Jail. Fletcher Webster assault OH Robert Jones;
fined so. Thomas Mulberry aud Charles wiSom,
larceny Of gold watch and chain from John 3.
Womsatt; no'le pros. Patsy Nix, threats against
Lewis Allen; personal bonds. William Harris, lar.
ceny Of niteeI pounds Of pork from Edward g, Cor.
Wilson was fined SO or thirty days for
assaulting Eliza A. Turner last August
Edward and Mary ssyres, keeping bawdy house;
fined $50 each. kyrnm A. Murphy and Charles \.
Davis, assault on Lieutenant HoSie; fined $50
each appeal noted. William Williams, charged
with keeping place for the sale OF lottery tickets
on Eleventh street between X aud l.; discharged.
Ralph wormey, assault on John Johnson IS.
District cdses,-Randall Henson, cursing and
swearing; s.. John OTrien and Andrew Smith.
vagrants bonds or thirty days. Peter Lewis, va
another street becyar sent up for thirty days.
Bridget Welch vngrancy; ninety days, John Vin-
cent, loud and boister0us; %. Josephine Lewis.
prOfane; s.. John Williams. indecent Language 81
We Would Remind Our business Friends
that we have connected with our establish
ment the most complete Job Printing Office In the
city. where can he obtained all kinds OF printing
for the holidays In the best style and nt the cheap
cst rates.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
1MUSEMENTS

Rational Theatre-Mlss Pomeroy rs "viola."
Miss Pomeroy delighted large aud culti-
waited audience last night with most successful
impersonaton Of Viola In shakespeare's "Twclfh
Night"
This play, considered by shakespearean scholars
as Of the best productions OF their favorite bard
affords ample opportunity for the display of the
talents and beauties that nature has lavishly be-
slowed upon Miss Pomeroy's sweet self"
We have only eommendHtion to Lestow upon
Miss Pomeroy as a carefully educated and palms.
taking dTtias, and desire TO tender 10 her our re.
grets that her stay among us Is limited to the brief
extent OF the current week.
The support rendered by Miss Carey and Mcssrs.
Lawrence, Denham, flanagan, Burton. Wavcrly.
and Others Of the talented company was oil that
the most exacting audience could demand. To.
night "Cymbeline," with Miss Psmeroy as Ino1on.
National Republican., 1877-12-13

Yesterday morning Officer McGravey, of
the First Precinct arrested a white man, named
p. W. Bennett, on L, near Four.and.a.half street
southwest, on the charge Of stealing valuable
horse from a farmer noar Marlboro, Md. Bennett
len q saddle aud birdie al Gaaghers stable corner
some days ago, Yesterday morning u boy called
at the stable, looking for = horse that had been
stolen, when Mr.. Gallagher showed him the saddle
identified as part Of the stolen property. When
Bennett called for the harness Mr.. Gallagher took
Ger, who locked him up in the First Precinct
Station for a hearing In the Police Court this
morning
National Republican., 1877-12-13

The sui RENE Court Of the United States.
WEDNESDAY. Dec. IL, 1877.
No. 1011. Hugh Lewis, appellant, vs.. Welton
Marks. Appeal from the Circuit Court OF the
United States for the Northern District Of Illinois
On motion Of Mr.. Fillmore Beali appeal docketed
and dismissed with costs.
No. s.. Henrietta Davidson. executrix, &c,
plaintiff in error vs.. Board Of Administrators City
Of New Orleans, Argument concluded by MI
No, l3l. The steamer Arisdne, her tackle, &c,
appellant vs.. NJ Pentz ct al. Dismissed with
costs.
No. 6is. william NJ Harrington, plaintiff In error,
VS.. State Of Tennessee, and Shelby County.
No. CAT. II. s. Dunscomb plaintiff in error, VS..
samc.
No. eIs. NJ. J. wicks, plaintiff in error, vs. same
No. $40 J. C. Nicely, plaintiff In error, vs. same.
No. 6Sl. Napoleon Hill ct al. plaintiff In error VS..
same
Argument commenced by Mr. d. E. Myers for
plaintiff in error In No. Gel, continued by Mr.. & T.
Walker for defendants In error. and by Mr.. H. y.
Jackson for defendants IN error In Nos. $40 6l7,
6is, and 6i9. and by Mr.. j. d. Hciskell for defend
ants In error
Adjourned until to-day at twelve O'Clock.
National Republican., 1877-12-13

JoUvESs IsoDERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER.
Renoyates soiled gloves thoroughly and quickly
Price, rs cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Opsning bids for supplies.

opohuE MUS Tor supplies.
The following bids for furnishing supplies
10 the District government for the ensuing year
were opened yesterday by the Commissioner:
Thomas someryille. W. D. Wyyiile. John A. BAKER
II. J. Gregory, c. II. Snyder & Son flames L. Savage.
J. w. Mcknight Il Co, b, w. Reeds Sons Francis
Miller, W. W. Rapley, Robert Leach 4 Son, ). W.
Furniture-M. c. Hodgdon, W. n. Moses, william
Ballantync, James L. Savage, J. W. Mcknight Il
Co, u. W. Reeds Sons, Lansburg Bro, J. P.
Groceries Provisions and Moat-Barbour 4
Hamilton, Hall & Hume, NJ. T. Metzger 4 Bro,
James L. Savage, p. p, Little Co., d. W. Reeds
Sons.
Groccries-F, Dcrevcux, II. ". Hall, Browning q
Street Iamps.w; y. wyvin, H. l. Gregory,
Lamp Posts-C. H. Snyder & Son, W. II. Robinsen
& Co., White & Bro, Edward snowden.
Dry Goods-B Robinson, W. r. Riley, @. r. Har.
bin, 1ansburg 4 Bro, A. Saks T. Co.
Fossse,Shn sSsnsa Rsss Ss1,F. HeS sss SSe
W. H. Gait & Co, McCauley & Son.
Fresh Msats-J. q. Carroll N, II. Hopiller. lin.
formal J. y, Kelly; unformalA W; II Hoover. B.
Meats-J. ". seiby, L. Heibrin, Robert Cohen.
shocs-J. J. Walton, 7. J. Prott.
saddlcry-J. J. Walton, Conrad Becker, J. L. Saw
Blank Forms and printing Brothers, Ma.
tional Republican Publishing Company, r. Beres-
ford. Thomas McGll 4 Co.
Immber-W Mclean. Thomas W. Smith 7. =.
Windsor Grayson, George A. sheehan. s. q. Green.
n st"tiSnery"wnlIam Ballan,yne, Joseph L. Saw.
School BooEs-Wiiiiam Ballantyne, Joseph Lsav.
Hose dnformal,-s. q. Green. J. D. Cumming.
DrngsgJ; r. Cassin. J, L Savage, sShellsr siey'
Gilman. W. l.. Sears.
Lew. ii. YerEcs, Great Falls Ice Company.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
The Gates Of all Nations.

The ladies connected with the First Presby-
terian Church will give = series Of entertainments,
commencing this evening. They have secured
Masonic Temple and will present the Gates OF All
Nations" The costumes will he varied and accu.
rate, representing Moos, ancient Romans, Japanese
peasants and nobility, &c. The booths will be
filed with articles suitable for holiday presents and
As u vocal and instrumental concert Will be given
In connection with the festival, an evening at the
Masonic Temple may be passed very pleasantly.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
A Donation Party.

Quite large party assembled last night at
the Twelnh-street N. 4. Church, East Washington
and marched from there 10 the residence of the
pastor, Rev. Henry Nice, where they filed a large
table with an abundance Of such articles as hour
sugar tea coffee, hams, chickens, 40. The good
pastor was taken much by surprise as he was
kw nights ago, when he was presented with 6ne
boy.
for some eight weeks past series Of meetings
have been held at this church. conducted by the
pastor, and up TO the present time there has been
iso conversions, about 100 OF whom have Joined
every night
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Theatre ComiQue.

The excellent variety show at the Theatre Com.
ique drew large houses at the matinee and evening
performances yesterday. Murphy and Morton. in
their songs and dances. are excellent, and have
made decided hit wesyn and Casey arc the
recipients Of unlimited encorss In their
musical sketches and Miss Mile Mar
telle a pleasing little vocalist rendered
Bring Back the old Folks, Willie, Darling" IN
charming manner. The Eolian Qusrtetts improve
on cquaJntance, and their selections are made
with good taste. Tho full strength Of the company
appears IN the last piece which relates 10 the we'll
known highwayman Dick Turpn"
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Death Of Col. Timothy Lubey.

Col. Lubcy, Water Registrar of this District,
Aied at his residence, in this city, about nine
o'clock last night aftcr illness Of about two weeks
Col. Timothy Lubcy was born In New York
city. and was about thirty eight years Of age. At
the breaking out Of the war he Joined the Fifteenth
Regiment Of New York Volunteers, Engineer Corps.
and was made ensign or brevet second lieutenant.
lie served with this command until the close Of the
war, when he was senior major and brevet licuten-
antcolOnel. During his military service he was
Entrusted with many important and hazardous un-
dertakings, which he always discharged in q
manner to win the Spmmendation Of his superiors.
@ m Psnss Ho T
was appointed superintendent Of bridges by Gen.
hichler, then In charge Of public buildings and
Gen. Bnbcock. When the new form OF government
was provided for the District, Col. Lnbey entered
seiiyely into local politics; and IL ISL was ap.
he held at the time of his death.
About three years ago he was appointed commits:
many needed reforms in that institution not the
least Of which vas the protection Of the remains OF
the deceased poor from the body snatchers. IIav.
Official connection with the asylum, he soon be.
came convinced Of the necessity for unifcation
Of local charities and became an, car.
iealous advocate of q woman's rcformatory
institution. on the day afler Thanksgiving he
took severe cold, which gradually developed into
nook place at his residence, No Ss street north.
west. at about nine o'clock last night; He leaves
awife, n most estnahle lady but no children.
Col. Lubey's death III be sincerely mourned by
thousands Of his old army friends who knew him
tu the feldi or made his acquaintance during his
connection since with the Grand Army Of the Re.
public, Of which he was an active and conspicuous
member. There was no project Devised for
tho benefit OF the Union soldier which
did not command his hearty and undivided sup
port In politics he was an ardent Republican. lie
attended the Cincinnati Convention last year as
delegate. In all his public duties his course ws,
ever straightforward pure, and exemplary. Ht
the centre Of a circle Of clOse and fondly. AT
taehed friends, who feel bis death most keenly
Being man Of lofty public spirit and daring en-
terprise, his death will prove great loss to III,
District government and 10 society
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Rev. Il. p. Hammond Tonight.

The Rev. +. p. Hammond, the revivalist,
will preach this evening, at hafpast seven o'clock,
at the Congregational Church, corner OF Tenth and
G streets. The door will open at halfpast six
o'clock, and those who wish Seats will do we'll 10
20 carly. Those who have them are requested TO
bring tho Song EvRngel" An ipvitatlon u ex-
tended to the old choir TO take their accustomed
seats In the rear Of the pulpit
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Schillerbund.

The active members Of this society for the
cultivation Of the Germsn language met last Mon
day evening at the residence Of Justice Miller
whom exercises Of an unusually interesting nature
were participated in There was, first, class
reading OF Goethe's Hermann und Dorothea," the
most beautiful romantic poem In tho German Ian
guage. DR.. Bracket then read a short paper In
German, prepared by himself, giving recollections
of phases OF life as found In the Tyrolese Alps and
Bavarian Highlands when Miss Miller was
escorted to the piano and favored the company
with one Of Litz's waltzes
In the absence OF Miss Wolf Miss Irish was called
upon to read a translation, furnished by Miss
Wolf which she did In an easy, graceful manner
frst reading the original poem in German, then
the translation. Al the conclusion of which, Miss
Foster played In excellent style waltz, by Chopan,
followed by German poem, in three parts, read
by Miss Kaufman. This poem. being rather som
bre In character, was pleasantly relieved by
humorous sketches, selected and read by Presi-
dent Wolf The class exercises concluded by a
capital reading of Schlller's "Ideale" by the Rev.
DR.. McCauly. and Jolly German drinking song,
sung by DR.. Bracket, after which the members OF
the buRd enjoyed themselves in pleasant converse.
ton until a late hour. The schillerbund will give
their first entertainment Of this season to Its homo
rary and passive members on Monday evening
next, at the residence OF Mr. A. S. Solonons, whom
we predict pleasant and enjoyable time.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
gnnnetI,Inu Naw
Something New.
Rubber umbrellas, at Roman & Cox's, 607 Sew
enth street.
Found in jail,

Madison Barrett was convicted, In his ab.
scnce at the last term Of the Criminal Court Of sell
Ing lottery tickets. A edpids was issued TO hear
judgment and the officers made diligent search
but the man could not be found. Subsequently
ofcer Myers sscertained and satisfied himself that
the report was true that Barrett was confined In
the Rockville, Md, Jail awaiting trial on the charge
Of grand larceny.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Anniversary Of Howard Division.

Howard Division, No. l, s. of T.. celebrated
It's twelfth anniversary last night by public meet
ing In Temperance Temple.
W. P. silas Boyce presided, and the exercises
consisted OF instrumental and vocal music by the
brothers wineberger, Oliver, Connor, and Jewell,
and Misses Cook, Seidlot, and Berlin recitations
little Miss Fanny southwlck; and remarks BY
Messrs. 0oldin, Parker. Bradley, Mcintyre and
st. Clair.
Afior the above exercises the division convened
in secret session, and added three TO Its rolls by
Initiation,
National Republican., 1877-12-13
AssIRnments for To-Day.

CIRCUIT COURT-cHIRF JUSTICE CARTIER.
No. 364, Mcpherson VS.. Carlisle q Cox; No, $50,
Fitzgerald Vs. Pierce; No. $685. Muldoon Vs. Ridgwayi
No. 100, Tucker sherman vs, Boston, No. 40s,
Forney vs. D. c. Forney No. 400, Columbia Bank.
Note Company vs. Washington Fire Insurance
Company ; No. 4o6 Sweet VS. Hortshsmp; No. 4li.
Kirby ys. pNmeilei No. 4i6, Russell a Alger ys.
Tennsntj No. eli, Flaberty vs.. Kimmell No, +ls,
National Republican., 1877-12-13
The Mas.a chusetts.state Society.

This organization met last evening In lie
Droit buildng-the president b. S. Pike, esq, In
the chair, and Mr., 8. T. Faunce, secretary. AHer
trnnsacting considerable business Of minor impor.
tnnee, the following Officers were elected for The
ensuing yearl i. s. Pike, prSsidenti B. T. faunce,
first yice,presidentj G. II, Manning, second vice.
president; r. II. Manning, recording secretary
uck, treasurer.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Suit for False imprisonment.

John Kraft, through his attorney, has fled
a suit on the law side, against Andrew Langdon
for false imprisonment, and claiming $1,000 dam.
ages He AYERS that the defendant maleiously, on
July %, 1877, charged him with having, in-his
home certain goods Of his that he alleged had been
stolen, on which charge he was arrested and con.
fined In prison. Subsequently he was released and
the case dismissed for want or evidence.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
aEoR0BIoWN NEWS.
GRAIN ARRIvAIs.
BY rdd-Four bushels Of wheat 10 X. D. Hartley.

GRAIN AnRIvAB.
BY rdd.-Four bushels Of wheat 10 II. D. Hartley.
OFF THK BARS.
The schooner J. aud L. Bryan, who with the
schooner NJ Flanagan grounded on the bar in
,hs asSt. tuesday morning was lishtsned ,g1 ~
She proceeded down stream as far as the Long
Bridge, where shc hove TO and took on board that
portion of her cargo Of which she was relieved In
CANAL EMPLOYEES DrscHARoED.
Yesterday morning Collector Blunt, Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company AT this end, re-
eeiycd notice from President uorman relieving
him and all employed under him from duty during
the winter and until the spring trade opens, II has
always been customary TO suspend the minor en-
ployees during the wn,e, season, but the collecto,
throughout the year. Tho company, IN conse.
qucnce Of the great expense Of repairing the breaks
III the canal caused by the recent freshet ind y
figure.
GEORGETOWN pARAaRAPHs.
John 1; James, of New York, is stopping at the
"fSs Potomac % T R. 4. Chapter, No. s,FAA, NJ, have
elected the following ofiiccr for the ensuing year
A. + Brieo, NJ +. H. p; 9. Becker, + X; c. N ALI
son, 7. s.; II. Y. ofiey, III 9. 7. shesell,
accompanied by Mr.. ]. II, Lee, visited the breaks
along the line Of the canal ns far as the Chain
Bridge, and reported the break near the bridge as
being almost entirely repaired and the one nearest
Georgetown 20 far advanced as to render II almost
certain that the water will be turned OH Friday
evening. IL this be the case some Of the mills will
start up Saturday morning. while others will not
resume operations until Monday morning.
LAUNCHED.
The schooner L. st. Clair Edwards, Captain Ire.
land, which was washed on G.street wharf during
tho freshet Sunday, the I'd instant was launched at
43D o'clock yesterday afternoon. In tho presence OF
about five hundred persons. As the vessel slid
from her ways into the Potomac cheer after cheer
rent the air. and tugboats In the river honored the
occasion by blowing their whistles. The launch.
ing was not az successful however, was desired.
As she passed down the ways they broke on her
starboard side, but sho kept her course to the
river and passed out into tho stream
nt q rapid rate Of speed when she struck
her stern on the port side with great force against
the big rock about one hundred yards from shore.
When she struck the rock her stern rose several
feet out Of the water, while her bow went under
nearly to her deck. The striking was with such
force as to be heard at the coal wharves above Po
tomac street II is not known what damage the
vessel sustained, but she will again be hauled on
the ways for the purpose Of ascertaining what In.
jnres II any, she received.
Mr.. Josiah Decner, OF the firm Of Deener& Cissel,
whose illness from rheumatism was noticed 10
THE REPUBLICAN Monday morning, was much
worse yesterday, and DIR. Lincoln. of Washington,
was called IN to consult with DR.. Lewis Mackall,
Mr.. Deener's attending physician.
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National Republican., 1877-12-13
House,

Haverley's celebrated minstrel company be-
gin a three nights engagement at the Opera. House
this evening. This company includes half dozen
Of great negro comedians, and the programme In
cludes some very fine selections aud sketches, and
the performance will be refined.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Frank Beard, the Csricaturist.

The mere announcement that this popular
artist and lecturer Is to appear at Lincoln Hall
Monday evening will be enough TO pack the hall.
The lightning rnpidhy with which he dashes OF
his sketches before the audience delight as well as
astonsh them. His lecture y on the Rise and
Progress Of Carlcature IN Art" and is highly en-
tertaning and nstructing.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Tired Of single Life.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following parties: W. A. Lewis and Mary T. Stew.
ard, Isaac Page and Catharins johnson, Ferdinand
Brosekowski and Mary 4. Elkins, +. @. Clair aud
Susan V. Potter, both OF Fairfax County Virginia;
william Woods and Lizzie NJ. Cottel Lewis Fitz-
hugh and Alice Digs, Charles Thomas and Hetty
Jones, Henry snowden and Catherine Dorsey.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
SIS ovERcoArs reduced to SO. EIsEMAs's.
Real Estate Transfers.


Edward Clark ct al, trustees, to Margaret
Just for s5. lots T. s. o. and 10. square IN; also
lots from II to "a square p lots to O. square r. Of
sherwood. W. II. Ward, trustee, to Mary X. Cofiey,
for 81 O0o part Of lot square s5 Zcphaniah Jones
967. J. g. Payne, trustee, TO Matthias Nolte, for
" Ol0. part lots and g. subdivision Of square 500
Elizabeth Baum to Catherine a. Jones, for u, part
lots and 8, square SIG.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Business suits reduced 25 per cent. EpEAAss
National Educational Convention.

National Educational Convention.
The superintendents In convention in this
city met again at the Congregational Church yes.
terdey morning and continued their discussions
on the business matters before them. The attend.
ance was much increased In numbers and greater
interest was manifest
The committee appointed TO report on a suitable
representation at the Paris Exposition reported
that Il would be advisable TO ask President Hayes
to ppoint Gs one of the paid commissioners gen
tleman who would be able to reprcsc cnt the higher
educational matters OF the United States and 10
take charge Of the school exhibit of this country
suggestion was also made that II possible a rea
sonable quote Of the Congressional appropriation
should be obtained to maintain the exhibit
Representative Loring, of Massachusetts,,
then addressed the meeting upon the
subject Of the i'm Of education In America. Rep
resentatiye Garfield followed this speaker and made
some interesting remarks. Messrs. Philbrick, Of
Massachusetts,, Hancock, OF Ohio, and Holbrook, OF
New Jersey, also addressed the convention. The
principal subject Of discussion by these gentlemen
was the examinations for entrance at West Point
| The old and new system OF public schools was
| thoroughly discussed. Mr.. Dickinson, Of Pennsyl-
| vania, spoke In complimentary terms OF tho high
| schools During the afternoon the delegates In a
| body called upon President Hayes and Secretary
schurz, after which they visited tho Corcoran Art
| Gallery. In the evening long address was de-
liyered by DIR. j. D. Runkle, president OF the Inst.
| Mte OF Technology. Boston, President Hayes oc
cupied seat upon the platform.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
The StrasburC Clock,

The counterpart of this famous clock, now
on exhibition at Tallmadge Hall, is most faithfully
showing its-many interesting aud marvellous
points. Asa combination Of ingenious and com
plicated mechanism II Is a wonder, and Its many
peculiar movements In relation 10 time make II
most Interesting aud attractive study.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
Sal. Of Superior on Paintings,

Thomas Bowling, auctionecr, commences the
sale this evening" AZ 1880 o'clock at the store corner
Of Fifteenth and streets, opposite the Treasury.
one Of the finest collections Of oil paintings that
have been offered In this city for long time; com
prlsing marine, landscape, and figure pieces by ar
lists OF wellknown reputation. This collection
must be sold, therefore bargains may be expected
National Republican., 1877-12-13

ONE visit to Dr. Hartley insures instant relief for
catarrh. No e1orbitant fees In advance Resi-
dence removed to sA New York avenue.
Left-off clothing. watches, pistols. &c. bought at
Herzogs, sl5 d street Orders attended To.
National Republican., 1877-12-13

GLoRIous NEwsl Hsyins purchased the entire
stock Of importer Of fancy goods we are enabled
to offer greater bargains than have ever before been
% for holiday is pTsson S and make Your q''pSis pST
chases before the rush begins. RAFp bros, 726
Seventh street northwest.
National Republican., 1877-12-13
THE LAW RECORD.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE COURTS YES
TERDAE'

The Supreme Court Of the United States
Cephas Jones On Trial in the Criminal
Court-Other Matters Of Interest at the
City Hall.