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National Republican., 1878-08-02
GENERAL CITY NEWS.
Local Items Gathered by Republican
Reporters.
One Divorce Case Settled and Another Begun
A Serious Runaway Accident--Thc
Landlord and Tenant Afrray-Last
Night at the schuetsen Park
Other Items Picked
Up About Town.
Tho Alphabet on an Excursion.


Tho second select moonlight excursion to
Marshall Hall given by the social clubs of this
city, including the Olio, @. q. s., p. p. s., o.
W. D., and W. l.. p, camc of last night and
WAS the occasion Of calling out, as II seemed,
all the bellies and beaux of the city, so thickly
did they gather and fill the spacious decks Of
tho steamer Mary Washington. The steamer
put out from her wharf about seven o'clock
and proceeded directly to Marshall Hall, the
monotony Of tho passage being modified In
great degree by dancing, singing, flirting, &c.
Arriving At their destination, the party dis.
embarked aud took mp quarters on the psvil-
ion, where four or five hours were most en-.
joyably spent in tripping the light fantastic
and In other ways familiar to excursionists.
The floor of tho pavilion was we'll waxod aud
in excellent condition. A programme Of If
teen well.arranged dances was provided and
carried out, much to the qualification Of tho
dancers. Mr.. W. W. Golway, the master Of
ceremonies, won general cOmmendation for so
agrccaby performing his task. A supper was
provided on the grounds and ample time was
allowed for consuming tho same, a thing
always pleasing to excursionists. Every pre-
caution was taken and every al rangement
made in order to mako this second excursion
more agreeable and enjoyable than tho first, II
such could bo the case. 1t Is enough to state
that every one returned home satisfied, not
single complaint being heard. To the con.
trary. tho party was loud in their praise of
the affair and the young gentlemen who had
managed 1t so well as to afford them many
hours of uninterrupted enjoyment. Captain
Blake did all within his power to enable the
party, whici, by the way, was composed Gu
tirc!y of young people, to enjoy themselves to
the fullest extent. The steamer arrived at
her wharf at an early hour this morning.
Chariots were waiting and conveyed tho OK
| cursionists to their homes.
National Republican., 1878-08-02

The song that sing i a different thing
From the sal one that uspI our soft hearts to wiring
when Hoo made pnvsTtv. hunget, and Dirt
Immortality known In the song Of the SHIRT"
Parh ,ps IN thr Cn4a oT a SHIRT nisda 1su
My song viii mo- 70 III so Strikinsiy well.
The shirt thai name no other can shame
A shirt without fault. suSpiI'on, o: blame;
Wrought nf mai erial firm an so fine.
And 80 perfectly moulded to It's design,
That no man could ever ba sl II Ounce
As TO wear another who wore this once.
Gus,et and seam arS stitched by lm,
And there's no Occ, ,SOn fOr mon 10 dream
lin wearing this shirt OF SUPERIOR III.
Aud 10 ling uncominonly n'Cc In ip,
That they're wearing out any human lives"
Either OF mothers, daughters, or wives
On the other baud, then, Won un',S Srstand
That this shirt, carefully, nicely planned
To suit the tRs.c Of the manly mlrd.
And keep his temper serrnely kind,
National Republican., 1878-08-02

At BALTIMORE AND OHIO pFror NEW JERSEY Ayk'
SrE AND STREET.
Morning n~nino.
sNtS n. Y . Phil q Bos 81. silO, Baltimore accom-.
sr Baltimore expires. 60. Balttmore accom-.
T;5O. Western espress. SsN. Y. Phil 4 Bos eS
50, ,Raltiinor. accom- SD Western Mall
ga, Fred &c, Mel. br'ch ser, Baltimore alcOui
sxe, Baltimore Annapolis 90 G, nltlmore eznffss
and way l79, Western eSprsS
R4b, Marfinsburg aud Ha- 500 baltimore express
q rstown ac iNpi br'rhN WIS n Y, Phil 4 Hos eN
slO:D, Baltimore accom. 1915, Baltimore Accoin
lin. baltimore eIprGss.
sArrvs daily. Others Sundays excepted.
81 For the time OF departure OF trains advSr
nssnisn,s elsewhere.
National Republican., 1878-08-02

TuH upward oI tlirly ycnI- Mr., Wms,uN', ,up'h.
Ing syrlp has been us'd tor children. Il rUrfrcts
acidity Ol he stomach relieves Wind collie regulates
the bowels cuIus 'ly.sntery aud ditrIhuN, whether
tilSlng from lcchlng or other Cnilses. An Old and
wclltrici emrhy. - cents a bottle
National Republican., 1878-08-02
IIosTroNED TO THURSDAY, AUGUST l, 1>7s.
THE GREAT EXCURSION OF THE SHAEOy.

Given by tie MENDEI!SSoIIN ~OLIETY, on the
barge "COIkADE CITY"
Grand JOnprt AMI Dancing on the boat, III is,
nay cents Barge leaves at siy O'Clock. fnli plrlic
ulars tickets, aud programmes at the music stores
nnd nj brad Adams. JyIl-I
National Republican., 1878-08-02
THE NEW SONG OF A SHIRT.

l. wei rnn. boon 10 every vie
WHO valve, peace and quet life.
For she who hRs met can never 'pryet
1irr lcrd AMI MA ter hdget nm met
When the garment that sfould he mantle of eass
And model Oi beauty I, nrlthrr o. these;
For where II the man who can tear tho strong tea
Of an lily made shirt not known as ,lIs boslf
II Is then clear bes,ins /, men
TliS ShTt, whose beauty lnspir . my pen;
THIS matcllcss work OF progressive art,
Warranted perfect IL every part;
Aud he WIN has worn II viii evermorc swear,
"TEe only shirt 1T for gcntlrmpns wear"
And 10 sing oi the beautl ul thing
That suits Rl se1, 1,nS FROM fall to spring;
10y forever to one who knows
Tue sweet rompla oIlcc. tho bland repOse
That comes nom the wearing Of hrIt.ratp clothes
IT yuI inquire. you will 1Hd the iIi-st
At UEORtIE G. HESNINGS, seventh street west
National Republican., 1878-08-02

us lIKFN' = ~ Ia order former price - El.c
man Br"lher' C"rhrr seventh md T. streets.
National Republican., 1878-08-02
The Case of Hprb.rt Paris,

OpD PANr- and vest of broken suits at half value.
Eiseman's, seventh and T..
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4 sudden Death.

- IANI. IT, order, lUrIucr price s6. EisumRl
Brothers. corner seventh and l. streets.
National Republican., 1878-08-02

THE drives about West r,irr ar" " with
brilliant cqupagcs.
National Republican., 1878-08-02

HARD times demand economy; pracuce It by
rcnoyating your sUilcd gloves with JCuvEss IsO
DERoUs KID GLOVE CLEASsER. Price 70 cents pei
bOitle
National Republican., 1878-08-02

WELLS MACiIISr-SPREAD STRESGrnESING PLASI
Lns are still the best known. Their curative pow
crs far Surpass oil others.
National Republican., 1878-08-02

FEMALE CUMri.NISTs should he cured nS they
often can be- by few doscr Of Ayers sar>apariIla.
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National 3epublitan.
Arrival Of passenxe, Trains.

rALrIxoEE ASp POTOMAC pEr,i, SIXTH ASD u
sTRErrs
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JoTIcE TO MOUNT VERNON PASSENGERS.

THE STEAMER MAET WASIIlNGTOS,
which has been recently rrhud aud furnished. L. l.
Blake. raplniI Is the only hlat allowed 10 land pas
sonErTs Ut Mount Vernon Wharf Round "trip, II, in
Guiding admission to Mansion and Grounds
steamer leave, Ssycnth-Srret wharf DAILY (Sun
duy rxccptClJ at lC y. NJ. md returns at p nL
j. III IOLLIS,SW0RTH,
Supt. Ladies' Mount Vernon ANso HniiOn,
H. l.. BLA X r. steamer Mary Washington, u-tf
National Republican., 1878-08-02
LOCAL. MISCELLANY.

Interest paid OIL deposits. Special rates on time
deposits, J. H. squiER & Co,
Bankers lil6 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-10-24
baltimore General Market.

BALTIMORE Oct. q, ISIS
Cotton dull and weak. Aiddiing nominslly SsGp
b.c.
Flour steady and unchanged with = fair local de.
mand. HoSardsireet and Western supernne u 100
$50: do. extra, tl7JdtsS; do family, u SDyS; CITY
Mils superne, Sla3 20; DO extra, steI Is; do. Rio
brands 1905 2j: Patepsco family, So
whest-southern steady and Arm. Western quiet
aud hrner. Southern red. ti6si oJ do amber. q "
d os; No Pennsy ivsnia red, Of BID u Oik asked
No Western winter rel, spot aud October, q oO.
November, d Of; December. " Ok.
Corn-Southern duli and lower, Western hrmer
southern white, Isc: do. yellow, Jc, Western mixed
spot and October, Gc; November, ~: December.
new, &c
Oats dull and lower. Southern, ?6aesc; Western
Rye quiet and steady nj BIC.
Hay dull and easy. Maryland and Pennsylvania
prime, sil6i2
ProVIsriIs very quiet with = Jobbln nx trade only
Pork-Mcss. tpJi, Buik meats -LOo~e slo ouliers ISc
clear.rib sides SIC; packed, Attgc. Bacon-ShoueTs
5sc: cear.rb sides, dc Hams, ~ ,Gl3t,c. Lard,
refined uerces NC. Butter duh Western and gades
16ylSc.
feuUPnnl steady. Crude, nc: refined, alsc.
Cuii'e dun, but held frm. lilo csrgoes, 3!s lsi.c
~ilgsr dull A son, pa iLBisc.
Whisky easter but scarce, AT 81 Il.,6tlll,,
Grur, - Sl; grain, 81.
l!,tslps-fiour, $50 bbls; wheat. $500 bui corn.
7.,Obi b,; oats GDD bu
shipments-wheat, 900 bu; corn. loo bu.
National Republican., 1878-10-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

NEW lace pins represent q bunch Of flowers
In delicate workmanship.
SATIN has largely taken tho place Of velvet
as trimming. and trims cashmere very hand
someiy.
ONE Of the new shades In fancy plusbes to
DO used this winter for hats and bonnets is
called "granoise."
THE Valois hat, ,broad-trimmed and turned
up on one side, Is worn very FAR back ON the
head and trino TO one side.
FRizzEs aud short curls around the face arc
worn almost universally, and In mauy in
stances brought low upon tho forehead, but
this Is very bad taste.
THE London Times warns ladies against
wearing green gloves, lest they be poisoned by
the colorinp matter. Cases Of poisoning have
occurred by their use.
To be well dressed one must always take in
to consideration the complexion, age, features
and figure OF tho wearcr, aid the harmony of
different parts Of the costume.
THE new woolcn cloths arc very different In
their thick, soft, furry, texture, which yet has
scarcely preceptible weight, TO the fine, solid,
smooth, and unresisting fabrics Of some years
ago. There Is comfort In the very feeling Of
the former, there Is hardness, almost like stool,
In tho contact Of tho latter.
COSTUMES for house wear, particularly the
creations intended for dinner aud demi- soir
toilets, are substantially Of plain silk In con.bi-
nation with velvet-embossed, satin, brocade,
pressed, Pekin" or corduroy velvet, satin
or silk brocade. or satin or silk damask, varied
by an occasional costume into which enters the
raw silk and silk aud wool stuffa.
National Republican., 1878-10-24

tho captains of vessels whose crafts were lying
at the docks, and they took extra prcca Moons
to have their ichOo ers securely fastened to
their mo Jrings
Two large trees, supposed to be about 100
years old, and among the Oldest In the town
on Prospect, between Market and Frederick
streets, were blown down and lay across the
street. large poplar tree on Second street,
near Market street. was blown down and Is
lying across the street. A telegraph pole on
the New Cut Road" opposite Mr.. wetzel's
hotel, was blown down. The half OF tho front
OF McDaniel's carpenter shop, corner Of Green
and Gay streets, WIS blown In.
The sign Of Soup To Day" In front Of
Leutners restaurant was blown and knocked
to pieces, and tho free lunchers" were some.
whist disappointed yesterday. The large
glasses Ia his windows were broken to atoms.
There were number Of trees blown down in
different sections of the city, and window
glasses Of q number Of private residences were
blown In. Tho handsome flag which has been
floating from the roof Of tho West End Hotel
for the past three or four weeks was torn into
shreds.
The storm had the effect OF swelling Rock
Creek to a greater extent than 1t was swollen
by the freshet In December last. The water
was fully two feet ovor the tow. paths. AMI at
one time u was feared that the boats lying In
the creak would be washed into the Potomac (;
but fortunately no damage was done.
Yesterday afternoon. while the schooner
Sarah J. Foote, Captain Stcelman, was being
docked by tho tug Comet at Rays docks, she
fouled the shutes and trestle works, aud dam.
aged them to about tho amount Of $50. No
damage to the vessels.
During the heavy wind and rain storm yes.
terday morning, the trotting mare, known as
Goldsmith Maid, belonging to Mrs. Ehrman.
traut, the proprictress Of Green Springs, broke
out of her stable, rushed to the river, went
overheard, and swan down the river to the
Old Distillery, where she was captured, brought
ashore. and returned TO her owner
National Republican., 1878-10-24
ASSIGNMENTS FOR TO-DAY.
- -
MINOR DISTRfCT NOTES.
Cleaned at the commissioners ONCE.

The Health Officer points out the necessity
for filling the ravine from the boundary to
Eighteenth and Q streets, formerly the bed Of
Slash Run.
By an oversight the bid of Mcssrs Crawford.
Hoffman, Il Filbert for laying the ashphalt
pavement on Thirteenth street, between E
street and Pennsylvania avenue. was not 10.
ticed. They being the lowest bidders the con
tract was awarded to.them.
Mr.. Edward Temple, president OF the Capi.
tol, North o street, and South Washington
Railroad Company, has protested against the
tax of S22l assessed against that road for raw.
Ing between the tracts at the crossing of Penn.
sylvania avenue aud Fourteenth street. The
question of legality has been referred to the
Attorney for the District,
National Republican., 1878-10-24
THE COURTS.
supremelCourt Of tn. United States.
wrpHEspAr, Oct. %, 1873,

WEDSEsDAY. Oct, %. 1878.
On motion Of Mr.. Alexander Porter More, W. D.
P'iimnm. esq, Of Nicksburg, Miss, was admitted to
practice.
On motion of Mr.. Matthew II. Carpenter, George
7. Harris esq. Of fernando, Miss, was admitted 10
practice.
No. ~ Frank Soule et: nj, plaintiff In error, vs..
The United States Passed.
No. 50. Eugene Rowland, appellant, VS.. l., S.
Baker and James 7. Elliott. Argument continued
by Mr.. D. c. Hooker for appellant and by Mr. John
7. Fish fnr uppellees, aud concluded by Mr. D. G.
Hooker fur appellant
No. 81. George =. Work. appellant VS.. Thomas =.
lenthcrs. submitted by Mr. Thomas Hunter for ap-
pcec.
No. IS. Daniel Palmer. plaintiff In errorvs JCeeph
W. Low ct nj. Argument commenced by Mr
James X. Rcdington for plaintiff IN error.
Adjourned until tomorrow at twelve O'Clock.
National Republican., 1878-10-24
GEORG ETOUS SETS.
The Storm.

Tho storm that reached Georgetown ycsler.
day morning did not do as much damage as was
anticipated early In tho day. In addition to
the swollen condition Of Rock Crock, the rivcr
front was also swollen, and had 1t not been
that tho wind changed from the northeast to
tho northwest the wharvcs would have been
submerged. Great anxiety was manifested by
National Republican., 1878-10-24
District Courts,

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT.
United states ex rel Russell vs.. Third Auditor OF
hn United States Treasury argument concluded ;
decision refusing mnndAmus; Judge Macarthur
dissenting Rider VS.. White; decree reversing the
decree below and case remRnded for further prt .
cccdings. AInes rs. BigclOw; on hearing.
PROBATE ECoURT-REGIsTER WEBSTER.
In re will Of Elizabeth Frederick deceased: or.
der of publication made; bond fixed ut 500; in
vcntry of personal estate returned and order of
sale. In re will Of " AsChcrback, deceased; Mrs
Pauline AscherbaCk qualified a. RdminisratiX and
gave bond, 500 In re- estate Florence N. sullivan
deceased petition Of widow for letters Of admins
trntix. Last will and testament of Martha A. Wells
order Of publication,
Adjourned TO Friday next at II n. m.
CRIMINAL couRT-JUsTICE wYLIE
N. ID. Nhtcsidc, obtaining money under false
tretenses: motion to quGsh Indictment withdrawn
Peter Hogan, larceny Of tent. valued at go In
August last; not guilty. Owen Taylor resisting
Isaac Weaver, assault on and robbery of Alice 4
sullivan on the lHh Of June last; jury tespitod
until to-day.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR TO-DAY.
Supreme Court Of the pisIrict-No. IS Light
NS I!Sn'o .s Dgner '.isYh xHsn ESnF %TEeIISn!
iS 7. $. T. Company vs. Dodge No 40
Eoyes vs., Inland and seOboard Coasting Com
pnuy; No, b, McpheROn vs. COX No. 81 Earhat
IS Butler; No. SO Lafayette vs. Lafayette; No 65.
Young vs. District OF Columbia; No. 30 GtrsdOrt
g. Metropolitan, Building Association; No. 81.
Clarke vs. MOrTell
Criminal Cuurt-Justice Wylle-Johr McWu.
hams, burglary and larceny; Robert Johnson, as.
shult; Albert Curtis PERJURY John williams, rob.
commit rape; Frank Hydeman, burglary aud
larceny,
National Republican., 1878-10-24
Travellers GWds.

SArroslI Tns ESSTs Zoo fnGssrI.St %s5 .6nr LINE
NORTH. NonrnwEsS %rsr. AND SOUTH.
susDATTo!iJTAAkkss 70 TAks II. hsrFfF If Is AM
SNHT I9k sit TAI il gaaa.ys AsR 3 92s s
non 1spp s,9p' spss.Pp a ssPlGys "a La Enaf annapolis
sM.r,s.sars. Ma,.srs. Winchester. Tsserso~n and Way VI
.S-t,BA,L,rIiN,oRE ,s,,i, AND LAUREL ExpREsa
CHESTER. Yi"sep.o~s, s and wsy sI,oss "'burs Win
ASS AsS.SISfT siTry5R, y3RK, TIsii;H5EifiiiA nosT2y:
,,sk hosk and Phiadciphia Stops at Annapolis Juno
p,TSss,Ea FsistsT hog,s GaIcAao: g. ooLUMgys AND
a@sn 2 %ssiSn. Gaiy or dTaon TS sSSasss % ssn
,,sae-on SUNDAY oSiy"Bsiiimors Anpspoll, and
,SSa.gALTIMoRE ExPREss stop, at Riaden,
ssns Hanover. ''-''''
aArnHRG. ffG Il, ief Sss S
TON ExPREss on SUNDAYS 10 Baiiin'ofe . only. only
"9Gsn8s N ' fSi2ls S2lsSEksn5Ra sASSs AND
I;AuhEL ExpREss. @ Frederick VIA Relay. stops
tN"ffoiat q Rosss, rredes,ck, Haser,to~n. Win.
chester and Way stations On sundays 10 Foin; Of
efrSIs 4PiiRs q sSHfSik sfd M i"i RsS IA.
s,s !. sss 4 Ss ssS ny; sS 10
SS-GHic%So" SSGfieHs ~" %ND m'y S5HUSSus Si.shS EXPIRES
S,siss.ifk ftf' sfrIM9&f E MS9h'fssI sfIxrnEss. -
Ass1 sSGa skfhs f.SsE .1s.a
nSETiS5SMn TaK EsF sHhAPE.rnA s1.PSs al to tsR Nsn
fors nnd ,ps ss1 sesS S~r .s,a 70
1878 GREAT 1873
~ % r,S EENSsYGXAEIA EoUTE
srInsBBiSSS BSSfEh zss$SK% %ShH HSs! EQUIP
rrAlss r!skh %SsnTslGT9s II l:s from Depot Gu,
fit,sSurs 10 " cneiaSah. asa 81 Louis and chicasS
SiEE SB S'6 ErIfSs a + S9iGiss
for GsSnsndNsuS ,ns N eehester Buo Sms. Fss
win PaiaSo Cars 70 Watkins For Tililsn,por.
For SSv YC5t the East. LIN N and 49, n
pressof pullman Parlor Cara VA n ~ daily eT.
EP.s at nFSSsn Train,
lng double ierrlsse and Journey acros; New York
sunday, VIII sleeping Cars ifom wsshInston 70
For sssdSIpnas % 5 DAILY siHSsp fqnd SSs fss rs
Aooomnods,ion ior baltimore eSS So = IN. and -
= p m daily, except Sunday.
For Pope's Creek Line, 6Sj a m. and t0 p m. dnny
except Sunday,
For Annapoils SIS m and a tp m daily except
SUNDAY,
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKsBuRG RAIL
| WAY AND ALEXANDRIA, AND WASHING
| TON RAILROAn
r't 8" SUNDAY 81 iS Il M 4 and and "S NJ
For Richmond ani the south. s,i and sVOa H. daily.
| aud $40 n m. daily. except Sunday.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washington. ] d
| Ei0. 10 II = m, l. t1o. 8 62O and p M
I'm SUNDAY at S. and 10 . m and Q: 0p m
| Tickets, Information, sleeping and parlnrcr 40
commodations can bs procured at the oihces-north'
east corner OF 1hirteenth street and Pensy
enue northeast cornsr OF sixth street and Pennsyi
yania avenue, and at tbs depot where orders can be
len for the checking OF baggnge 10 destination IRON
hotels and resldencea
| J. p. FARMER, General PnssenEcr Agent
| FRANK THOMSON, General Manager. hpi tJsL
National Republican., 1878-10-24
Georgetown Commercial Newa

ukDHOkfOWs. uct- =, lSsA
onAiS MARKET.
wheat-Transacttons slit cted by the lin.
lied supply. and we write the market steady and Arm,
with an active milling demand for prime 10 choice
qualities offorinss on Change to-day consisted OF
$50 bushels with sales Of 400 bushels At q els and
80 bushels nt oo.S Tie principal offerings were Of
the descript on Of mixed Fultz and Lancaster, and
were sold at full rates comparatively, with sales oi
previous note since the rst or this week. We quote
the range OF good to prime Fultz at osc9 and prime
to strictly pIlnie Lancaster at o. 02tDl o.
Corn-The market continues dull and weak. with a
fair supply for the local milling demand and we quote
nominaly at tic lGr yellow and SIC Tor white
BY cansl-Bo Ruoy, with i,Mo bashc,, wheat to
Hartley & Bro.
RIVER FRoSr.
krrlved-SchoOners General Humphreys Hooper
Salisbury. with GO0D Ieet lumber 10 wheatley Bros
AMI no o fcet lumber to Joseph & Libbey Anni-
Conber Conrhrr Norilk, with 5000 shingles to 10.
Sci and Il I4bDry. Il " Buhler. MsiUy Boston. TO
lead coal lor Aspnwali. stephen Norris Dulch.
Philadelphia, to toad coat.
Cleared SchOOneTs Archer 4 Reeves. smith. Hobo.
New York with 30 tons OF coal; Annie u Bsbcock.
Slower. lo,tnm with ~ tons OF coal: stephen Morris,
Dutch, Fan RIVER, witn Isl TO oi coal.
Arrived boats O. r. smith, Blue Bell. Robin, n. r.
Lynn. y Thomas Ma tie. Morning sun, DI q
u Moore. rhomas palon. osceola aud JSkey, sni.
rrIid. y Carl, . Dayis, W Burke, George A
iisrre II krau., clyde 4 Besse, Elmer q Kate, 4 l.
Nod "'' S''
Cleared D A Carl, Michael snow, Charles Clifton.
pr. Porter. Morning sun. Ihonio Patton. Elmer
Star No d. " Burke, i DAVIS. OsceUlA n Jakry. q
y y Nc ore seven BrotherN Tommy q Ne,lie, Geo 4
fS5s fhdns cEdf ya i nsse xsn aeI S. & nNy EoJS
LiEze Il Annie, q smith, Lloyd. and sc Nv.
National Republican., 1878-10-24
DRoPosALs FOR NAILLocKs
Posr.ovpIcE DErARrxrsr.

wAsHIsorOS. u G., August IS, Isia
sparnte sealed proposals. W II be received at thiS
Department untn l. O'Clock the nth day OF
March. lt79, Tor furnishing four and different
kinds Of Bocks and Keys tor the solo aud Iclus We
use OF the United states mails Including bed tnose
To lie used for mail bags such bs used for
street etterboSes OF the United SiAtce
As the public posure and searching eInmlnat alton
necessary to intelligent bidding any prescribed
model Of lock and key would tend 10 hnpa =. u not
entirely destroy, the further utility Of Nil such locks
and keys for the purposes OF the mails the Postmaster
General prescrhes no mouelS samples lor bidders,
but relies for selection ths mechanical ingenuity
and skill which fair compsitlon among Inventors,
hereby invtsd, may develop In samples submitted by
them.
Specifications Of requirements rs to proposals. sam
pies kndsnnd quantities. OF locks aud Keys contracts
DC. viii be furnished application by letter to the
S.cond Assistant POstmaster.t ienerAl
No proposal will be considered which Is not sub.
nitted In nfcnriance with such specifications aud
forms of proposal
The contracts which may be made arc TO be In con.
formty with the specifications and accepted ppoSaa
ID, VI KEY,
pOstmRster General.
National Republican., 1878-10-24
AUCTION SdieS--To-Day.

VERY LARGE AND EXTENSIVE SALE
OF
FINE WALNUT PARl.oR sUITEs IN REPAND
PLUSH FINE WALNUT ~. 7. CHAMBER
sFrs. soMNOs WALNUT NJ. 4. DRESS NG
CASEs A WtSbiSTIANIlS. y WALNLT MARp
SOFA SpR,SG nElrS, EXTENSION TABLES,
WALNUT DINING GLARS. ". T. TABitS
BRuSSEIS, TAPESTRY, AND INGRAM CAR
pElS STONLs, DiIILuTHS, DLANkE.iS
rREAl "a httYn Ii tIYTKEHn rH ASP tSTENs SiASS h
HotSES NOS. iiOi, liO1 AND iiOj STREET
NORTHWEST.
On THURSDAY MORNING, October 81. com nlenc
ng at ten O'Clock. III sell the entrr furniture Of
forty oms contained In above houses all oi which i
nearly new ard Well nude, being furnished by q. NJ
Might, ESQ Houses oI enrtl for Inspection on morn
Ing of sAle nj Clah u'c'ock. splendid opportunity
tor perSDns rrfurnlShng.
ot3e.St DUNCANsON BROS. AuctIoneers.
National Republican., 1878-10-24
COMM EitCIAL.
Washington River Front.
wAsiISuroS, Oci. y, 1874
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wAsHuSuroS, OCT. q ls7l
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Bsccc's .whnrves-poat Rising su1, Dunnlrg,on,
ChckamoCk River, with wood TO II {. Biscoe.
Riley's wharves-Schooners Annie Merrill. Wool;
Fannie southard. Eeison; Benz Franklin, Young
Martha Wash yton. jester Oriental, Chesser
American Eagle. Stewart! Prince wii,lam, Mears.
and Enna Alberta hagragan. Chs psake lay.
with oysers aud potatoes TO market
Carriers 'swharf-SchUoner Susa. Ellen. Perry. Havrs
de Grace, with III ions coal 10 h Mr'auley & BRO.
Clark 4 Givena wbarf-Sctooners Wm Bohrdn,An.
Buell. lIavre de Craze with 2t6 iops coal to Clark q
Given: Matthias Dunisuck. Paul. HLvrs de Ora ce,
with i6s tons toai to same.
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Schooncrs W II whee,en. Tones: jennie Brown /:
W II Mcguire. hite. and Delta Marsh. all down The
river. light.