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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
lMUsEM ENTS.


We regret 10 note the fact that the present tri.
umphaut engagement Of Americas favoritc ACTRESS
will terminate with to-day's matinee performance
OF "Fanchon" and tonights presentation OF her
latest and most acceptable impcrsonation Of the
title role OF "Mignon." We desire to express our
appreciation OF the Efforts Of Mr.. Harris cvinced
in the admirable support he has rendered during
the week and to repeat in this connection, the fol-
lowing remarks from the Cincinnati EnYpirer OF
est the many friends Of this soldier and actor in this
community:
Mr. William Harris OF the Maggie Mitchell
Company, which closed It's engagement at the
Grand Opern.liousc last night WIS as gallant and
brave a soldier As he has shcwn himself TO he a
pleasant aud painstaking actor. At the beginning
of the rebellion he was a member Of the Pixies
Opera. House Company In this city, where he was
beginning his second year IN the dramatic profcs
sion. Enisting In the Thirty.fourh Ohio Resi
ment Colonel A. Sanders Plnt's ZouaycS) as n
grades until, In the year 1884, he commanded
Company of that regiment with the rank of Can
tain. lie participated In numerous engagements
IN the konawha and shenandoah Valleys, III Viz
ginia and throughout his military career erinccd
every quality Of q veteran. Amer three years ser
vice he retired to civil life, aud going to Boston, he
resumed that profession In which he now ranks rs
bright particular star. For the last four years he
has supported Maggie Mitchell In hes many rolss
and each character he assumes he has stamped with
his artistic genius. In private life he Is an agree
friendship Of every one with whom he comes ~
contact. lie will be ever welcome In Cincinnati
a place where he has thousands of friends and ad
miren."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

United Sa,ss odses.-George AlOysius, a colored
thief was arraigncd for the grand larceny Of two
bags OF cloversced and other articles from T..
kinsolyns clear case was made, and the nc.
cnscd was sent up to the grand jury; bonds fxc d
at 500. James r Sherwood forfeited 81 for an as
sault on his wife. william Mack a small colored
boy, was sent to Jail for sixty days for stealing four
pistols from Jacob Levin. Isaac Weaver was ar-
raisncd for assaultlng wayman Brooks at colored
ball In Georgetown. His assessment amounted IA
SO or sixty days Mary Hart took hat and shawl
nom Annie Schultz, and was sent down for fifteen
days. william Davis assaulted Jennie Corcoran
for which he was asked to pay Is or go down fol
ten days Joseph Grmeaux stolo plane from,
Philip Tylcs, for which he fined s. or ton days
in jail.
District cdSos.-Harry TAFT paid s. for profanity
Johu Brown same. 81. Maria Gavin was scnt to
the poor ho,,c for sixty days. Asbury Perry a
suspicious character, was required tn give bonds in
tho sum Of 20 Or take a ride for thirty days
George Burre,l, driving over tho sidewalk on l.
street, ives fined g.. benjamin Brown, tespasSing
on public park fined & or fifteen days. Henry
Parker. Suspicious character, was dismissed after
a severe lecture John Early was fined IS for being
disorJerly. Dudley and John Thomas were given
ilfteon days each for being loud and boistoro,is.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
HOME AFFAIRS.


-RooSc sends New York papers in advance.
.,-wnshingtons Birthday was ushCrcd in with a
Thunderstorm.
The Peoples Conference meets at shcldous
Assembly rooms tomorrow, at eleven o'clock, for
general discussion.
Mrs. Judge Enlbry will give party on the 18th
instant to young people exclusively In honor Of
her daughter, Miss Lou Belle.
Rev J. Leonard Corning u guest Of Governor
ClHfln. gave lecture last Thursday to the stu
dents Of Howard University. 1t was very inter
esting.
a live rat and lvclisr dog stopped all travel
and traffic on the Avenue. between Ninth and
Tenth streets for about ten minutes last evening.
The rat Is dead now.
DIR. j. W Rogers will lecture at Ford's Opera.
House sunday evening March =, on Pope Plus
TX; his struggles with Bismarck, Napoleon Ill.,
and Victor Emanuel"
A number OF young ladies Of pittsburg have en-
pressed AL intention Of encouraging Miss Won
Hilern during her next walk in that city by re.
manning In the hall all night.
brewsry.ssson. siisd With Beer Kegs. got Into The
line by mistake and travelling with 1t for some dis
tonee: appeared TO be part OF the procession.
During tbs dress parade Of Company "a in
front Of the Arlington, yesterday afternoon an M
known man suddenly fell in III. He was carried
inss the Arlington Hotel, where the proper rene,
dits were applied. amer which he was sent home.
The New England Society d!d not hold a cole
braion Yesterday, - Il was announced they would.
Itwas ,he intcnilsn Of The society to cGmbinc a
celebration OF Hmcfathcs' Day with WHshngtDn'S
Birthday. The event has been indefinitely post
poned
Several interesting walking matches will take
place this afternoon cominenoingRt four o'clock, OIL
Howard avenue Mount Pleasant II is understood
that several ladies will take part In the eXcnpli
cation vi physical culture" IL Is expected that
fast time Will be made.
Yesterday Afternoon, about one o'clock \ fstiI
encounter took place at the corner Oi Fourteenth
and y streets northwest between TWO COlorcL boys
which attracted n considerable crowd one Of TIC
cenlbalrnts received cut over the right eye, frorG
which the clurel spurteh. and the other received \
severe pummellinJ about the mouth aud nos"
Aftsr amusing the crowd for about five minute,
were made.
-WGshngtOn's Birthday was very generally Oh
served yesterday. The streets we're ihrOnged dur
Ing the entire afternoon and .hc venue presented
many lively scenes. The temperance procession
Rud parade of the Light Infantry Corps enEcnct
the day and the flying hAgs or the public build
ing, and the booming OF Major HahnemAn's art
leTy At morning noon, and night, impaired patr
otto a he cplphrnliOu
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
THE LIGHr INFIyrRY CORPS.


Their Parade end Hop.
Yesterday the members OF the Washington Light
Infantry Corps under the command OF Colonel
William q. Moore, made general parade through
the streets OF Washington, and by their precise
marching and drill brought forth the plaudIts Of
the thousands who accompanied them on their
route. The corps formed ut their armory at four
o'clock, and. headed by DOnChs band, marched
up lna Avenue to seventeenth street, TO q. to the
residence of Colonel Webster, chief Of the Dis
trict staff where they passed IN review
before that officer. Thence they marched To Egh
tcenth street, To x, To Connecticut avenue. where
they passed the residence Of cX. Governor Shcp-
herd who appeared upon the pOriico. As the
corps passed the band played "Iiail to the Chief"
and the corps came to their usual salute at carry
arms"
Thence they marched to the Arlington Hotel
where they gave dress drill IN the presence of be-
tween two and three thousand p.ople After the
street to New York avuNno. On New York avenue
they were invited In BY the Colony club and hos
taken up along Twelfth street to Pennsylvania ay.
cnue. nnd IN the nrmory, where they broke ranks.
In the evening the corps rendered complimentary
hop to their honorary members. nj their armnry.
The annory was very Handsomely aud nppro-
priately decorated. Among the guests were NJ. q.
SON, Mrs George iieines, Miss Lizzie Tucker Miss
Cheney, OF baltimore: Mis- TOmlinson. OF Fred
rrick. Md; Mrs. William Dalton. accompanied by
her daughter Mr.. Thomas Abel. the Misses Pratt,
MIS- K. Combs. Miss Clark. Mr.. oscar HDugh. wife
Of the Int. oscar H. Hough. formerly lieutenant OF
he corp Mn Robert .;itinES, Mr.. Henry Burr
crul Davis. Mis- Belle Grecu: Mcssrs. George VI.
Oyster T. y. white. James Davis, Captain Frank
Hollingshced. Jesse Eryood. Harry Dudley, Henry
/ Burr, and the District staff IN uniform.
The committee who hal charge OF the arrange
meus were follows:
SCUmmittee Of Observation-Disclosures William
=. Dalton, Sergeant L. X. Ross rrivates J.F. oys
ter and Gcorgr W Hale.
Floor COnlmittce-Prvate McLain BrsShcars
Corporal J. VI. laSsCtt. tUrpOral W. II, Rupp, Phi
VutC j. H. Kaiser, Private H. :. Valentine, and Pri
yg.r II. Gales q Neal.
At the ntcrmision the guests were served with
Refreshments furnished by order of the corps by
Mcssr. SchoIeld aud Duny, OF the American
Hotel
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
DIR. Newman, r areweiI Sermon.

Tomorrow being the last Sabbath Of the Con
ference year. aud the last OF the second appoint.
mcnt OF DR.. Newman as pastor of Metropolitan NJ.
T.. Church. he will preach his farewell sermon In
the morning, services commencing Al eleven
o'clock, and in the evening the last OF the great
historical lectures will he given. the subject being
The ncIOrmatUry Forces of Christianity II Is To
Dc regretted that the laws Of the Methodist Church
limit the appointment of pastors TO three years. 4
man Of the Doctors ability and cloqucncc should
have permanent position In the ministry Of ono
church. Great regrets are expressed among those
who are not members of the church that the pulpit
Of Metropolitan Church will have 10 bc lllcd by
some other divine. The position Of presiding
elder Of the District will have IN he filled At the ap.
preaching conference and II is suggested that II be
lnndrrch 10 Dr.. Newman.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

The Young Mems Christian Association will hold
its regular gospel service in Lincoln Hall to-mor-
row afternoon, at hnfpast three o'clock. Addresses
will be made by Mcssrs. A. 7. Stewart and l.. d.
Taylor two Of the young men of the association.
These services are very Interesting and largely at.
tended. A service OF song will follow Immediately
AFTER In their parlors and the regular six o'clock
meeting for one hour In the chapel. Young meu
are earnestly invited 10 these services.
The Young Peoples Association Of Hamlne
Church, corner Of Ninth ana P streets, will hold a
meeting tomorrow evening, at u quarter to six
o'clock.
Rev DR.. Mason will preach tomorrow morning
on the subject Of "losthumOus Influence" In the
Calvary Baptist Church. corner OF Eighth and II
streets. In the evening Colonel Meacham. the sur.
yiyor Of the Lava Bed massacre, will deliver an ad.
dress on The American Indians"
Tomorrow Rev. Clay MacCaulcy. Of AN
Souls Church." will deliver sermon the topic
now sgiating popular thought that Of Future
Endless Punishment"
Tomorrow forenoon Rev. Dr. Rankin, pastor Of
the Congregational Church. will preach a sermon
upon THE Power Of Religion inisaying Men from
lnempernnce." In the evening the church will
be occupied by grand temperance meeting espe.
cially for young men.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
THE OLDEST INH.iBITINTS
The Way They Celebrated washinSton's
DirlhdnN.

The oldest Inhabitants Association met ye,ter.
day, at twelve O'Clock III the city Hall to celebrate
In nm oldhishioucd way tho birthday OF the Father
Of his Country.
Dr. Blake as usual was In the chair, with very
large attendance both of members and visitors.
Dr. Blake stated that he was highly grst!ted TO see
many present that there were two great national
celebrations which always reused the mombe Of the
society state of activity, and they were the I'D
Of February aud the lth Of July lie also stated
that lie had the rat surTuW u announce the sick.
ucsS Of the yiCC-VrCsidrnt. Mr. Jenkins Thomas.
MrssrS c. X Kennedy AMI u. Il. Giddngb were
unanimously elected members of the association
Mr.. Andrew Ruthwell was INTRODUCED and made
few preliminary remarks In regard 10 the life Of
George Washington and the gccuaTitics which nc-
conpHmied the PRONUNCIATION uf WGshingtnn's Fare
well Address, which lie thon read, eliciting hearty
applause frUm his audience.
Culoucl II. y Easily delivered an Grafton upon
the life nj Washington. rrcitng his life from early
boyhppd, giving his army life, the glorious cam
pHlgn> Of the Revolution, the trials aud hardship
with which he had " battle his successes his ne.
CCs>iOn 10 the highest position which his people
could possibly otter and finally his Retirement lrpm
public life To Mount Vernon, and his passage from
ths life to the other and more glorious world.
The association then rendered Colonel Easby q
vote OF thanks.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

nR LEON, THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED
- Specialist IN tho city, can he consulted every
TUESDAY, WEDNtSDAH, and SATURDAY. sc5
sixth street northwest
nOylGIy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
Bible Readings at the Fourth Presbyterian
Church.

Henry Morehouse, the English evangelist, who
visited this city last fall aud spoke to such crowded
houses, is again in Washington on a farewell trip
prior to his departurciOr home next month. lie
remains for few days As the guest Of Rev. Mr..
Kelly, Of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, with
whom he Is cooperating In the MONDAY and even.
ing meetings now being held In that chnrch. Mr..
MorchOuSc Is young man of peculiar power and
Interest, having received instruction In gospel
work from SpurgCOu, the famous English divine,
The great charm of the speaker lies In the simple
ily and dreCtneSs OF his language and the earnest
ness Of appeal To his hearers lie Is particularly
happy in illustrations, taken mostly from instances
which have come under his personal observation
IN different quarters OF the world Mr.. Warehouse
will speak III the Fourth Presbyterian Church to
morrow morning, aud on several occasions during
the carly portion OfneXt week.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

Captain Cyrus s;urderant late OF Portland
Maine, a gentleman well known for his philan
thropic efforts IN behalf Of the relief Of the poor
the reclamation OF the incorporate, aud the alcvi
alton OF the condition OF tho inmates Of ouI
prisons, as well Us for his successful endeovors n
rescue Murphy, tho temperance orator, from a life
ofinebricty and SIN has been rendered "tcstimo'
NAL reception by his many friends among the
citizens OF Maine now snjOurnng In Washington
10 take place OF the Metropolitan VI. L. Church on
Monday evening, Feb. 2i An attractive pro
mnricai features Of which will he rendered by Mr..
Wilson aud his talented wife the sister of the Ia
mcutcd =. r. DisS. Further particulars Of This In
umus,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

Before the services there was constant stream of
visitors ut the house. Fifteen COlOrcd employee of
the deceased called in u body and fled past the
bier OF their dead employer. shortly before two
o'clock the remains were removed TO the Western
Presbyterian Church where the funeral services
were conducted 10y the RGv. David A. Wills. u. D.,
aud amer the church service was over the knights
Tcmplars service was conducted. Amer the services
at the church had been concluded an opportunity
was afforded 10 the ilnineine congregation present
to view the remains and some OF the scenes ut the
caskC were quite affecting.
nIhC floral decorations we're grand. Among them
We're garland II crown. three wrcHtlS. an anchor
and u cushion, In the centre Of which was the
word, IN blue viOlcts, Friend" In one OF the
wTc0lS was live painted star, IN the centre OF
which was u sqIaIc and compass and tho letter
C." After the services NJ the church, the remains
were removed 10 the hcArsc by the following pail
hearcr, Brothers lcyln 5. Frey aud r. Louis
Roller of Hiram Lodge No. 10, CpnpunlOnsJ, W.
Thomas mud j. II. Byram Of HOrcb Il. A. Chapter
No :, and Sir Knights Mount }. ". DcwdNucy and
john Beatty, Of lie Mpluy COmmnndcry No. T.
III which organizations the deceased was a member
in good standing. The COrte2e then proceeded to
oak Mn Ccmvlry, where, after the -crvics of tho
Blue Lodge were performed the remains were con-
j signed To- the grave.
The c>coit preceded by band consisted Of De
NJ Ulay IUmHlHmlcry No, !, X OF I, Mount lIOreh
K A. Chapter No, 7, aud Hiram Lodge No. :.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
An Enjoyable Surprise Party.

The residence Of Colonel l., II, Fitzhugh, i2G
Third street vas literally taken ny storm last night
10y a surprise party Of young folks. they made
their descent upon the house about nine o'clock,
and held Possession until three this morning.
amusing themselves with dancing, flirting, eating
uui other innocent paStimcs,
Considerable credit il due Mr. u. o. ElmOnstOn
for the neat manner In which he managed the floor
aud made every one feel at home Mcssr. J. b. and
+. FiNhugh should not b. forgotten, however, Gs
they Jointly acted the part of host In most Nc-
CrptablG manner.
Among those present were Mise, IIcister Wall,
Bentley Page. EnuCs the Mise, Robinson, the
Mise, Barry Misses MuurOc and Callahan aud
Me,srs. H. O. EdmonNtOu, Shnms, ShcCEics iIrlskcl
Berry. Gunner, Blackburn, May, Wood, smart, aud
NBlau.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

Last evening, about elc"en o'clock, Scrgcants
Arnold ard Guy and Officers Pearson, Amiss, and
Harlow made a descent on Dodln's restaurant, No
lil5 street northwest and going upstairs disCoy.
cred game Of draw.pOkcr In FIJI blast. On the
approach Of the officers all alarm was given by the
colored Waiter, and the chips cards. &C., were
thrown out Of back window into the yard l"l"w
where they were subsequently picked UP by the
police. The proprietor, Selucius Inriie!de, and
i've players were escorted 10 the Fihh Precinct
Station, where they Deposited collateral for their
appearance at Police Court this morning. THIS Is
the second time this place has been visited within
the pat two weeks, but on the former visit the
"gainbOlicrs were Of lunch, and no arrests we're
made
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
- - -
a. Amt pnllv Rau.et ~

The singin' skcwi Withhold IN afternoon session
at Lincoln Hall to-day, commencing 1T two
O'Clock. The kind.hea prcceptress has invited
the attendance Of the inmates Of the Washington
City orphan Asylum. and Is In receipt Of the follow.
ing reply from the matron OF that institution: II
thank YOU kindly for your remembrance Of the
dear little ones aud shall be present with them,
Providence permitting"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
THE SCRIBNER MAGAZINES,
Constantly Increasing Circulation.
Scribner's Monthly for March

Ia remarkably fresh and entertaining In sub.
ject and varied In pictorial attraction.
First, there Is tho continuation of Noah
Brooks's sketch, Personal "reminiscences Of
Lincoln" OF which Charles Dudley Warner,
In the HARTFORD CouRAST, last month, said (:
IN is a most delightful paper, admirable IN mat
ner, aud Of The highest raius as help 10 he fnl,
comprehension Of The man" Mrs. Susan Archer
Weiss East Days of Edgar A. Poe" IL In tho
same delightful vein; AN American Colony
in Normandy Manor House" by Margaret b.
Wright gives the mad FRANKS of party Of
artists, poets, and scribblers who held "bigh
jinks" in those grand halls, one summer not
long ago; "a Trip to Central America" with
description of coffee and cochincal plantations
AN Earthquake Experience in 1867 paper
on Dresden China" aud the Royal Porcelain
Works at Meisscn; Kenyon College" with
portraits Of President Hayes, Bishop aud Mrs.
Chase, Edwin NJ. Stanton, David Davis, Henry
Winter Davis, and Stanley Matthews, and n
paper by Prof Sumner of Yale College, "What
Our Boys arc Reading" are all notable ar
ticles.
Besides the serials there are two shorter
stories, Susan Lawton's Escape by SAKE
Holm, and Concerning a Certain Prodigal'
well known in printing Offices, by Henry
King, new writer. There are poems by
Celia Thaxter, Boyesen, and Others.
DIR. Holland discusses "An Epidemic Of Dis.
honesty" Fiction" and introduces n new
feature, Editorial Correspondence
The illustrations are Of the highest order
two artists new to the pages Of ScEIBNER arc
introduced-W. J. Hcnnessy and J. Davidson
The entire number will servo to deepen the
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BUFFALO COURIER declared to be "beyond ques.
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IL he line Of magazine making that has ercr up.
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nf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

One of the largest Masonic funerals that has taken
place in the District for years past was that of Mr.,
Richard Cruit. ir., yesterday afternoon, at two
o'clock, from the Western Presbyterian Church,
In the morning the remains of tho deceased were
placed In an elegant caSkct furnished by Anthony
Buckley. undertaken, made Of solid mahogany and
covered with fine black cloth with heavy silver
trimmings, consisting of the Knights Tcmplar
Blue Lodge, and Chapter cmbcIns
On the lid was M elegant plate, on the top OF
which was chased Il square and compass, and be.
meath the inscription:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

The Shakespeare Club had rehearsal at the Ma.
tlonal Theatre Yesterday afternoon Of the play
she stoops TO Conquer" which Is to be given At
Fords Opera. House the evening Of March l, for
the benefit OF the Penny Lunch and other charities
The cast will be an unusually strong ono for ANA
tcurs, consisting OF Miss Kate GoOdall, Mrs. A. g.
berci played Jsiid In The Hunchbnck" so sue.
c.ssfIliy at Walls Opera. House a few years since
Miss Hyperion, and Messrs DR.. Warren. Rangs
Murdoch, +. u. Hay, and Carusi In the principal
characters.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23
What a New York Clergyman says.

Rev. DIR. TAYLOR, of Now York. in a recent
public address before New York audience. in
speaking of the terrible decentralization of 81
much of the current literature placed in the
hands of boys, took occasion to commend ST.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

At BALTIMORE AND ONO pEroT, NEW JERSEY AVE
NUE. AND STREET.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-23

The funeral Of Mrs. John 7, Cook, widow Of the
late Eey. John +. Cook, founder and pastor of the
Fifteenth street Presbyterian Church, and father
Of Mr. John +. Cook, collector Of the District took
place yesterday morning from the Fifteenth street
Presbyterian Church. The Attendance WAS very
large Rul included large number Of white citi.
lclIs. Ruv. Dr. NUnIse, pastor OF the chlrgh, ana
Rev Dr. Warins, pastor Of the Nineteenth street
Baptist Church. conducted the services. Tho re
The pail bearers were james Wurmley, ST., John 4.
Gray, Henry ". Leo, Edward Cursor. John II,
Brooks, and Frank Bell.