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National Republican., 1878-06-13
CITY ITEMS.

"THEY CuREw' What cure? Ayers Cherry Pecto.
ral for = cough. Ayers Pills for a purgativc. and
Ayers sarsaparilla for the complaints that require
ali alternative medicine.
National Republican., 1878-06-13

WEIIE' MACHISE-SPREAD STRENGTHENING PLAsI
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow
ers far surpass all others.
National Republican., 1878-06-13

HARD times demand economy; practice It L
renOyatlng your sUiled gloves with JoUvRS's ISI
pERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price 25 cents p'
bottle.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
SUMNER RESORTS.

WHITE SULPHUR AND CHALYBEATE
w SPRINGS. AT DOUBLIN3 GAP, PA, NOW
OPEN. These springs are In Cdmbariani County.
Pa, and Islbe by railroad from all the East
crn and Southern ctieN Rato mountain retreat
j. W WHELER 4 CO.,
ieisnOts MELVILLE, Cumberland County, Pa
National Republican., 1878-06-13
SPECIAL NOTICE TO TOURISTS

The Lake SUPERIOR Transit Company Is running
Ten splendid Passenger Steamers between buffalo
and Duluth and Intermediate ports Five suIllngs
weekly, For full Information apply TO
Il, 7. EVANS, Genl Manager Buffalo, n. Y.
my lHm
National Republican., 1878-06-13
LOST AND FOUND.
NoTioE. orx,.., c,rr oo,o,,no,

IN CENTRAL CRY CoLoRADo,
January "a ls7a
Public notice hereby given that on the 2 day OF
January, A. ID. 1874, entered In the United States
Land-Dice at Central City. Col, certain tract OF
land described rs follows-to witt The south half OF
southwest quarter OF section and south hal south
east quarter Of section IN township south o range
y west lands subject 10 sale at sad land-ohce IN
Central City, Col that raid for said tracts OF land
with certain piece Of RLr,cutura college scrip, ~.
sued to the State Of Arkansas, and numbered Na
am Informed and believe that sa'd scrip, with the re-
turns IRON said land office for the month Of January,
1874, was lost In transit nom the said United Stoto,
Once at Central city Col, to the General Land
othce, at Washington u. e
- hereby declare my intention q applying 70 the
Commissioner OF the General Land.Ohce ht wesh
ingon, D. C., for n reissue Of scrip replace ssd lost
scr,p, under the acts o. Congress approved June ~
1900, June 1874 and the Instructions Uf the Commis
sioner OF the General Land. Office, dated September
49, 1874
jelOmGw CHARLES A. ROLL
National Republican., 1878-06-13

nR BosW0RTH, 9lS z STREET N. ", IS THE
- most skillnl and the only Scientific Medical
Electrician ever in this city: All nervous and chronic
Diseases positively cured, Female diseases speciality
Refers 10 Senators ID. W. Voorhees,, Indiana; J. J.
Patterson, s. C.i Samuel Sorment, Washington, D.
G., and others Consultation frOe. oc27-ly
nR. II, II. ROGERS, CONSULTING AND PRAC.
- Ncng Medical Electrician, so Ninth street
northwest. Electricity, as u therapeutic agent Is In.
valuable, and Is especially adapted for nervous dis
cases and Diseases Of wOmen OcEly
nR. n, FRANK WHITE, THE MAGNETIC
~ Healer, 73l Tenth street northwest, treats
ccashilly the most obstinate Chronic and Acute Dis
eases Consultation free Once hours-lO 10 li;"O III
and to 0 y. m. ocs-ly
National Republican., 1878-06-13
NOTICE

IN CENTRAL CRY. CoLoRADo,
January 2, 1878.
Public notice IA hereby given that the I'D day
January Is73, entered In the United states Land
Oce at Central city, Col, certain tracts Of land do
scribsd folows-to wit The north half OF south.
west quarter and west half of southeast quarter Of
section 2 In township south Of range II west lands
Col; that paid for said tracts OF land with certain
piece Of agricultural college scrip issued to the State
Of Arkansas, and numbered p2. am Informed and
believe that said scrip, with the returns nom said
LandOnce for the month Of January, iS7a, was lost
In transit ron the said United States LnndOice nj
Central City, Col, to the General LandOnce, at
Washington. ID. q
hereby declare my Intention Of applying to the
Comm sSlonor Of tho General Ian tOhce, at Wash
ington, D. C., reissue Uf scrip TO replace said lost
scrip, under the acts OF Congress approved June q
lsG June ls1I and the instructions OF the Commits
sioncr OF tie General Land-Onice, dated September
ielGmgw JAMES D. NOEL.
National Republican., 1878-06-13
SHENANDOAH ALUM SPRINGS

SHENANDOAH COUNTY. VA.
Alum, Chaly beate and sulphur Waters; no bar ee-
walton 1000 rect excursion tickets via H. Il q. X. II.
Terms SO TO sS per four weeks: special rates TO fami
lies. For terms and pamphlets address
jei0-im A. j. MYERS, Proprietor
National Republican., 1878-06-13

All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are under
the supervision and management OF GEN
q. 7. BEAUREGARD mi JUBAL A. EARLY.
Ie Dim
National Republican., 1878-06-13
A BRAVE OFFICER.

Distribution Shoes
At II. 1. strasburger's. SO6-9Os seventh street
National Republican., 1878-06-13
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

Interest paid oil deposits. Special rates on tim,
deposits. J. II. SQUIER 4 Co.,
Bankers lil6 PcunsylvnniA avenue
National Republican., 1878-06-13

ARE you bilious troubled with headache. dizzy
ness sick stomach, constipation, &c2 Are you dys-
pcptic, nervous, dull, and languid? Avcrse to all
exertion. Is your life miserable? You require II
change. Cleanse the system, purify and renew the
blood. Take QUIRRs IRISH TEA the great mouse.
hold remedy 1t will soon relieve you. Sold by all
druggists, % cents per package, which makes q
quart Of medicine.
Is your hair harsh. dry and stifT2 Does Il refuse
to curl? Dress II with THONPsoS's PoMADE OPTINE.
An oleaginous compound of singular merit 1t
will improve 1t. Sold by druggists. &C. Price 2j.
and 90 cents Der bottle,
National Republican., 1878-06-13

Spanish Arch Instep Boots
At II. l.. SuusburgeTs, GJj-JUs seventh street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
FOURTH DISTRICT COURT.

No 44,D21 Lafitte, Duiilho Il Co vs.. A.
Roman This is suit for promissory note
III $4,000. with per cent intsrest.
Mo- Al .p22. Mrs. A. H. Coleman vs., John
McEnery. Recorder of Mortgages. Petitioner
represents that two certain notes of $i0l6 66sa
secured by mortgage and executed by her.
have been lost after having boon paid. The
mortgage was recorded IN Che office Of tho Re-
3roraer q Mortgages who refuses to erase u,
5sluestcd to do 30. Plaintiff prays that writ
Ut B1andamus issue against that officer order
ing him To erase said mortgage from his
books. md petitioner further prays that after
duo proceedings this writ be nude peremp-
tory
No. IA. 1913. John and Hannah Montgomery Vs..
nfInited Sons of Honor Petitioners having
been wiungfully expelled from the above men
Iioned society. pray that u writ of mandamus
Issue against the united Sons Of Honor
compelling them to restore the plaintiffs to
their former rights and benefits in the society.
JUDGMENT nENpERED.
No. 4l.271. Ii. g. Minor and others VS.. Life
Association of America. Judge Houston de-
ys,idpa la favor Of defendants, dlsmissing plain
stiffs' unconventional demand. with costs. as in
pslEc III non-slt.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
THIRD DISTRICT COURT.

III Humiliation. Petitioners represent that
they have acquired by transfer and now hold
twelve warrants Of the State Of Louisiana,
dated March ~, 1874, Of 5000 each, and issued
III pnr value for the debts Of the State In 1879
md 1873 Now, Wishing to exchanges the same
FOR consolidated bonds, petitioners ask judy
arlerit hi their favor and against defendants.
compelling Tho Board Of Liquidation to fund
these warrants into consolidated bonds OF tho
State as required by the funding act.
CONSOLIDATED BOND CASE.
On Monday Judge Campbell will resume
his argument In this case
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
MEDICAL NOTICE.

DIR. w. BILLIE Specialist for all Chronic Dis
has lust returned from Europe Office, 1874 Canal
street, between Baronne and Cnrondelet streets,
up stairs. Nervous Debility, Weakness. either
short time. Private Diseases treated after a new,
sure and quick method. Female Diseases treated
Dr.. Bille's reputation as skilled and success.
full physician Is already years ago established
In New Orleans and vicinity, and ne has cured
had failed to benefit, which Is we'll known to the
public. DR.. Billie is a graduate from one OF th Q
best colleges in Europe, and was for years as
situations and correspondence strictly conf
DENTAL Charges moderate. 154 Canal street,
DR w BIILE Is4 Canal street dec If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
SECOND nssTmsCr COURT.

u No. ao,t1l. Pexreque prays to be emancl-
pated.
No 40. liz. Mrs. --~- Sehmalz was appoint
ed tutiix III her minor daughter, Anna nj.
Behtnalz
M. a11t3. Widow X, Lyman vs. Widow Jas.
Wright ct tlla.-41his suit is for the recovery
III nine certain notes, amounting In al To
$1,000 secured by mortgage aud signed by
Mrs. Wright, each note In the name OF one OF
Petitioner prays that general tutor be APP
pointed. w. T.. Freret was appointed general
Il 1litf)t In This Cnse,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
PURE KENTUCKY WHISTLES.

We are the manufacturers agents In this city
for the sale and distribution of the celebrated
J. A. MILLER CHICKEN COCK
Bourbon and Rye Whistles, made ut Paris.
Bourbon county, kentucky. so well known to
the trade generally and warranted to size en-
from carefully selected grains pure properties,
superior. cooperage and rapid Improvement
constantly. make these whistles the most De,
consumers generally.
1t is our. aim to protect the trade hence our
celebrated we'll known J. A. MILLER CHI CK EN-
COCK Kentucky Whistles can be obtained at
retail and wholesale from most of New Orleans
grocers and dealers.
: MILLER. DOLHONDE & CO..
det22m 6s. 10 and u Tchon pitonas street.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT.

No. aT96. Nj. Cornell vs.. New Orleans Canal
and Banking Company. : Petitioner repre-
se1lts that the defendants have acquired Dy
purchase a certain property on which he mas
q lien and privilege OF $5a2 90 by virtue OF Oh, q
fri making brick sidewalk In front Of said
saruperty, then belonging, us Geo. Il. Bowers.
Petitioner prays that his mortgage OF So51 oo
Mn enforced ON the Canal aid Banking Com,
ns.ssy ii list III and rgiyilege, waving ~
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

Fred. seei,ws, convicted Of SLING tobacco
without paying " special tax, was fined vi ana
rfafts
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
King of the Carnival,

King of the Carnival,
and dedicated to the annual visit OF His Majesty
to the Royal Capital 1t is hereby ordained and
decreed-
|. That oil lines OF transportation. extending
throughout the Royal Domain. Immediately
cause to be promulgated reduced tariff OF
fares for the benefit of all loyal subjects who
may desire TO visit the Royal Capital ON that
day.
II. In order to testify their loyalty and to
properly honor His Most Gracious Majesty on
the occasion of his triumphal entry into the
Capital. all loyal subjects resident therein are
hereby commanded to forthwith form them
selves into organized bodies, reporting them
selves promptly to the DEPARTMENT or WAR
for assignment TO station an service.
III. That. In consideration OF ready and i'm
plict obedience to this, our Royal Mandate
each and every loyal subject Ia hereby absolved
from all service or allegiance to any other
power than that Of His Most Blessed Majesty
and all public buildings and places Of business
in the Royal Capital are hereby ordered to be
closed throughout the day.
Nv. We congratulate our loyal subjects upon
the reign of peace and the return of brotherly
love within the borders of their State. and trust
may continue and grow stronger with years,
increasing the prosperity. wealth and power OF
those whom we love 30 we'll enabling them to
celebrate with more eclat and more heartily
enjoy our annual visit to their beautiful city.
GOD SAVE THE KING.
Given under our hand and seal at the TEMPLE
or Juno. In our C1Ty or MYoENAE, this
the 18th day Of December 1877. and the
One Thousand and Sixth of our Reign
BY the King Himself.
REX.
Attest:
BATHURST, .....
Lord High Chamberlain,
CARNIVAL PALACE, New Orleans.
December 81. 1877.
Address all official communications to
BATHURST"
Postofflee drawer 1ol. New Orleans, ja6 I'm
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

The Board Of Directors. at a meeting held on
the nineteenth day Of January, 1878. after set
ting aside $4,000 to reserve fund from the net
earnings of the year. and paying 10 per cent
dividend to the stockholders. have resolved to
pay CASH DIVIDEND OF TWENTY-FIVE
PER CENT on the net earned participating
premiums of the year ending December 81
1877. said dividend payable on and after Mon
day, the twenty eighth day OF January. 1878.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

STATE OF LOUISIANA
Parish of Orleans. City of New Orleans.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, notary
public, this fifteenth day Of January, 1878.
G. LEGARDEUR, JR., Notary Public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

At q regular meeting Of the Board of Direc-
tors, held on the fourteenth of January, 1878. 1t
was
RESOLVED to pay ON DEMAND the follow
ing dividends:
1. AN INTEREST DIVIDEND OF TEN PER
CENT for the year ending December 81. 1877 on
the capital stock of $50 per share.
O. A DIVIDEND OF TEN PER CENT to stock
holders on the amount of their NET earned
participating premiums for the year ending
December 81, 1877. in addition to tho rebate or
anticipated dividend of Is per cent already re-
ceived by said stockholders on their GROSS
premiums.
O. And to carry to CONTINGENT FUND Is
per cent Of tho remaining premium profits for
Investment In United States government secu-
rites. according to articles III and Y of the
amended charter.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
rights 81 said company to the above mentioned

rights of said company to the above mentioned
property.
No. gfW. Charles Morgan vs. VIM. Batche..
lor.--This IL q suit for twelve months rent Of
d store on Natehez Alley ut $25 per month,
due petitioner by said Bachelor
SUPERIOR CRIMINAL COUNT.
CONTINUED.
Murder james White, Thomas Houliban
and Thomas Pickles, indefinitely.
FIRST DISTINCT COURT.
vERDIGTs.
VIM Won Sachs, having stolen property in
his possession; not guilty.
ARRAIGEED.
Fred. Huber, larceny; not guilty.
Jennings 7. Hudson, larceny; not guilty.
Sol Smith and Mary Burns, larceny; not
guilty
st. Joseph Peter. larceny; not guilty.
M.... SENTENCED.
Louis Henschell larceny; three months
Parish Prison
Sam Johnson, assault and battery; $40 OF
five days Parish Prison.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

Sworn to and subscribed before me thi
eighteenth day of January. 1878.
A. INGRAHAM. Notary Public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
THE COURTS.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
UNITED sTATE% CIRCUIT COURT.

Camille Strobel has filed libel against TIN
steamship Alabama.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

The foregoing Is a true and correct transcript
from the books of the New Orleans Insurance
Association MEL. MUSSON, President.
Ct. LANAUx. Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
DIRECTORS:

DlhEClORS:
G. J. Hart, Jesse s. Flower.
J. L. Harris. Henry Renshaw.
J. Weis. L. Alcus,
Hugh Wilson, B. W. Taylor.
Scott McGehee, B. Biscoe.
J. G. Morris. d. Fatio,
A. Baldwin. James I. Day.
r. L. Airey, Charles Maeready.
Lionel G. Levy. 3. e. Craig.
w. E. Seymour. Emory Clapp.
SamI L. Boyd. John G. Gaines.
D. a. Chaffraix. John 8. Groves.
h ia2o
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

The foregoing statement lis just. true and
correct transcript from the books of the COM
pany.
JAS. l. DAY, President
II. CARPENTER, Secretary.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
PROCLAMATION
by THE
KING OF rHECARNIVAL
EDICT XXI.

To ali whom these presents shall come
Greeting:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02
ANUW I'd, THU 1HHEmUUH III
MARDI GRAS,

and ordained as the Grand Fete Day Of His
Most Gracious Majesty, the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-02-02

The above statement is true and correct
transcript from the books Of the company.
J. TUYEH. President
j. w. HINGKS. Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this six
teenth January, A. ID. 1878.
JOHN LARESCHE.
Third Justice of the Peace.
At u meeting of the Board of Directors held
on tho tenth instant 1t was resolved to pHy the
semi annual interest DIVIDEND OF FIVE PER
CENT on the capital slock to the stockholders,
or their legal representatives, on and after the
tenth instant.
J. w. HINCKS. Secretary.
New Orleans, January 16. 1873
DIRECTORS:
Ernest Merilh, II. Galiy.
Charles Lafltte. Ant. Carrere,
Charles H. Schmidt. Jules Aldige,
Charles j. Leeds. W. A. Bell,
ID. Fatio. Pierre PoutS.
A. Schneider. Jules Tuyes.
ja IS
SUN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
81 CAMP sTREEr..............s2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-06

The hUpGt Wizards Hotel last evening was an
event long to he remembered for the brilliun,y Of
Tile assembly, Il was In every why what Is gene
rally termed a .dCressfll affair Among those who
pUrticIratch wore Hon. e. Harrison aud daughter,
Hon. \ Herr smith aud lHly. Hon. \. V, Rice aud
wife, II II. !. H. Chalmers and wife Mis- Ihamors
Hon VI, Musiluls mud wife, Hon. Z VI. raync and
wife Hon Milton SHylrrHud Iuly, Hon. h. Ovcrlull
tnd wife. Hon, l.. +. Watson and vile, Hon. Levi
MRlih and mAlr- Hon. J. Williams and wife Miss
William. Hon T. Turner aud daughter nr Brad.
ford Nj Kennedy. Mis- Avery senator j. T.. Nc.
Donald Nj, susie Wallace aud Lrulhrr Mrs
FnrlsMuiih, ~"liutpI COuuyCr. Hon. 7 H. Page and
si'tcr W ;. .'pugCT and Wsic. General &. living
mud wife Hon nUl NJ. W. Blair lurd Mr., Liv.
ingsinu Mis- Wd'h colonel CUrkhill mud wife J. ..
Woodruff and wife Mr.. Mmrc!l. Cuunrl " H..
Brown, ScuV u and Mr. Gorlun, Colonel ami Mrs
IT'g, Hon, g. l.. Fort and wil" j. II. Ray
mnud W. shaw aud wife. Lieutenant
Ide Hon. :. lluu'ry aud Ni., ITuutIey
Hrnntpr ChHilcr aud ladies, j.. e. Cos and lm!Irs l..
A. GuhUglt nnd ladies Lieutenant Tyrrl I. :. :
MI, Mrs ard Miss JcnTic,, Mr.. and Mr., Voorhees,.
Mr.. Richardson and lady, Colonel McAll,lrr aud
iady, Colonel a. Mills amt Sadly, Lieutenant
uml Mr.. Ieary. Miss Burnside md ",,rri
g. :. Voorhees,, NJ. l.. g. Chew Mis-, Markry
William Barr and wife, General T.. NJ. h. Young
Mrs and MI,s Fox, Mr., and Mrs. j. MCCiuwcn. col.
ohcl :. X. Donovan, Mr. aud Mrs. A. l.. Bruwu Mr.
aud Mrs J. ". starr, Hon. and Mrs. NIilium Il;
MuIIlAIu Miss Iunsey and Miss Hodge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-06

Djsirr rnscs-Wilson Griffith paid s. Tor bOing dis
orderly. Rudolph Echorn contributed ~ toward
the xpcu,c- Of the District for falling to remove
tho snow FROM hi, sidewalk Albert Peters discOy
rrrd thut throwing SNOWFALL costs 81. George
" Bowie will visit the farm for week, rs that Is
the penalty for using bad words Charles II. Par
kcr cuustublo was fined $50 for carrying pistol
Ini.d S,I''s CtSrs.-t'harIrs Jackson, small col o
Og"l boy, was lined SO thirty days ia Jail for
stealth. four hlNC King brushes from IT, i. Howard
grrcCr Richard white plead guilty u the charge
Of picking the pocket Of a Hiy named Bruce Ut the
capitol. This settled him and six months was pre-.
scented ~ him. Maria Convey aud Emma Williams,
two CJlpIud shuplnrt. were sent TO jail for sixty
day, each. samuel \. Pits was arraigncd for aS-
sHull!ug benjamin &. Baker hut owing to the all.
SenCC Of an impOrtanl witness. the Cnse was con q.
tinuvd until to-day. Edward Davis was charged
with Nssauting Charles II. Parker q constable.
This ISN technical assault and the Court granted Il
continuance until saturday next. samuel j. IlOlsh
Ills counsel noted al appeal, aud bonds were fixed
At SiDU Richard White, assault on Webb McNall,
Capitol policeman, went TO Jail for sixty days.
Thulnns Bush, small CulOrcd boy, was fined 81
for stealing half bushel Of coal. Thomas Smith,
assault on Frank Lloyd, was fined 81 and costs
George Bowie engaging In an Hilmy, was dis.
charged tulWHlu- FruTsGu threats against
ThOmUs DOnOhuc, wa required tn give bonds IN the
sum Of S'N or ~ to jail for six months. james
Crow assaulted Officer Murr and was fined Is for ~
doing. An attachment was issued for Mary Mar.
shall for falling IN AOhlc nuisance. similar or.
der was made In the CRSO Of Annie Stewart for the
same cause. The case against Catherine Wall, for
maintaining nuisance was conIimued for Il week
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-06

The second public reception Of the President
and Mrs Hayes was as far as numbers are con-
ccrncd greater success than the first one, but the
poor arrangement for taking care OF the immense
throng made 1t very uncomfortable for all and dis
astrOus 20 dresses trails, &c. Instead Of the usual
plan Of receiving In the Red Room, thereby leaving
the East Room open as n receptacle for the crowd
where they might promenade or converse, the
President and Mrs Hayes received In the center Of
that room aud the guests had to approach them
through the long hall and AFTER the reception pass
through the Red and Hue Rooms. This arrange
mcnt packed the crowd into the hall and smaller
rooms, lesying the spacious Fast Room but sparsely
filled.
Mrs. Hayes was attired In a rich garnet velvet
dress trimmed with silk OF the same color. At her
throat bunch of pink roses nestled among the
folds of the white crtpe isse The guests were pre-
sented to her by Colonel Casey Guests were intro
duccd to the President by Mr. Rogers. his private
secretary
The costumes worn by the ladies were most ele-
giant, and the amount OF dress greatly exceeded
that of the first reception. To note all the elegant
dresses worn would be to go beyond the limits OF q
| newspaper notice. Among the prominent gentle
| men present were Sir Edward Thornton Hons.
| DevcIis, Sherman Key. and Evarts Of the Cabinet
| Generals sherman, Megs. Mcdowell, Van Nliet,
| and Lc Fevrc Governor Prescott Hon. q. q. Fogg
Associate Justice Strong Consul General IIz, Ad
miral jenkins, sonstOrs Anthony, Cameron, and
| Matthew'S
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-02-06

Ford'S Opera House was crowded last evening
With wOrkingmcn and their families TO hear the
lecture Of Colonel Dom Plat of the ChphdL The
object of the lecture to raise funds for library
for the use of the Workingmens Assembly
Promptly al eight o'clock Mr.. Richard EmmOns
the president Of the assembly, introduced the lee.
turer IN Il few well.timed remarks Colonel Piatt
apoOgiled for having 10 read his lecture, instead of
speaking from memory. the time fur preparation
had been very short. lie reviewed the contest be-
tween capital and labor In very able manner. lie
was frequently Interrupted by applause, but more
especially was this the CaSU when lie made Il telling
hit at the Democratic party, stiYmatizng It as the
"Orgnnilcd ignorance Of the land
The lecture abomndcd inChoice anecdotes. which
were neatly fitted In at tho proper PAGES At the
close of the lecture vote Of thanks ~ rendered
Colonel l'ntt aud he was the recipient of several
b autiful floral offerings, Among these tributes
was large basket filed with choice cxOtics which
bore the following card "a slight token of respect
from the wives aud daughters Of the workingmc
OF the District"
1t is understood that Colonel Piatt intends to re-
peat his lecture shortly before tho wOrkingrnen OF
baltimore.