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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
GENERAL CITY AFFAIRS.
Local Notes Collected by Republican
Reporters.
The Dairynen's Associatlon-A Valuable
Record Stolen ana Mutilated-Louisa
Wallace Convicted OF Murder
Meeting OF the Dashaways-
Mrs. Oliver Denied
Second Trial, &c.
Tic DashhMaYs.

A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the
Dashaways was held last night in Franklin
Hall, corner of Sixth and G streets northwest ;
the president, Hon. ID. p. Holloway, in the
chair and Mr.. l.. II. Patterson secretary. The
meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.
Denison. After an earnest opening address
by the president the meeting was entertained
with spirited and logical address by Major
Hall, of Baltimore. The next speaker was
Mr.. ]. b. Dunning, who. after q forciblo nd
dress, introduced series of resolutions in re-
gard to the alleged violation Of joint rule No.
10 of Congress, which prohibits the sale of
liquor within the Capitol buildings and
grounds, and requesting the Vico.Prcsident
and the Speaker of the House TO investigate
the matter The resolutions were unanimously
adopted. Mr.. Watkins Addison, jr, of
Georgetown, followed with impressive cx-
perenco talk, and Bud" Eaglcston made eff
iectivo appeals for sgnas to the pledge. Mr..
Arthur Shepherd then made an earnest appeal.
The president announced that he had re-
ceived a letter from Charlie Nye, sending
words of greeting and cheer to tho Dashaway
Club and giving an encouraging account of the
progress of the temperance cause in St. Louis.
The choir rendered good music, under the
leadership of Professor w. 7. Nmmo, with Mr..
C., Il. Conner officiating at the piano and Mr..
James Gibson furnishing cornet accomnani'
ment. A large number signed the pledge.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

Engineer Hozie last Saturday opened bids
for furnishing the corner street lamps with
signs sc. Each bidder furnished his own de-
sign, aud tho proposals were MS follows: w. b.
Stops, designs of tin, sheet-irou, or galvanized
iron-tin 55 cents each lamp sheet-iron 65
cents galvanized iron 20 cents. H. l. Gregory
furnishes eleven designs, of glass; stencil
metal, and cast.iron, ranging from 90 cents to
- each. w. ID. Wyvill proposes to furnish let
tiers one and one-half inches in length for
street lamps and properly proportioned for
1920 each lamp. c, Colne, glass signs, with
tin frames to fit, 30 cents each for two signs on
each lamp OF % cents when three signs are re.
quired. w. l.. Belt, a tin frame, with proper
designation of avenue or street, for 80 cents
each lamp. Lewis Bailey, glass letters, frosted,
n cents each. &c. Wall, mica signs, %. 40,
and 45 cents per lamp. The contract was moi
awarded,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
An Attempted Outrage.

On Sunday afternoon cries of Murder! >
were heard from deserted frame building
corner of Sixteenth and r streets, lately occu-
by colored man named Wheeler, and passers.
by only effected an entrance by breaking in
the door, when, through a door in the rear, two
negroes and white man went out. They
found there young girl, well known in
that neighborhood, who had been dccoyed
there by these villains for sinister object as
her cries of "Murder!' were in consequence OF
their outrageous attempts upon her person.
She was escorted to her home by one of the
rescung party, aud the atldir was hushed as
far as possible for the sake of the lazy and hei
family. The escape Of the fiends was accom-.
plished before the spectators had recovered
from the surprise incident to the discovery.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
Old Records stolen and Mutilated.

Alfred Brockenbury, a colored employee in
the office of the District Treasurer, was arrested
by Detective McElfresh Saturday night for
stealing some valuable records from the office.
Brockcnbury was permitted to sell some old
and useless books and papers about the office
for waste-paper 1t appears that he conside
himself competent TO judge what should be
sold and what should not, and unlocking a cup
board took out large book containing the
records of assessments of 1903. Hailing a
passing ragdealer, he sold the volume. The
loss was soon discovered, and Detective Nc
Elfresh was called in to recover the book and
arrest the thief. He traced the book to a junk
shop, kept by man named Green, in IIells
Bottom" 1t had been mutilated aud torn into
strips. All the pieces were recovered. The
records contained In the volume are very valu-
able, aud could not be reproduced if it were
lost, as no copies exist. There are assessments
in it charged against the estate of George
Washington, and many other names distin-
guishcd in the past, appear on its pages. An
attempt will be made to put the pieces together
50 that the record can be preserved. Broken
bury will have hearing in the Police Court
this morning.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
CLOsE no THE GALLOWs.
Peyton Sentenced to BE Hanged-He Pro-
tests His Innocence.

peyton Sentenced to BE Hanged-He Pro-
tests His Innocence.
The motion for q new trial in the case of
James Peyton, convicted of the murder of
Jacob Day in December last, was heard before
Justice Hagner in the Criminal Court last Sat.
urday morning, District-AttOrney Wells APP
pearing for the Government and Messrs. Blank
man and Lpscomb for the defendant After
argument the motion was ovcrruled and the
prisoner stood up for sentence. And, on being
asked if he had anything TO say. replied
"Ycs, sir. The jury convicted me, and | will be
hung, for the people demand it, / never cut
Jack Day. never struck hin in my life aud
those who say did swore falsely. will die
innocent, aud when am gone it will be found
out that did not hit him"
The court answered that the facts were
strong against him. and he WAS never more
fully satisfied of anything in his life than the
prisoner slew the man. He told him that, so
far as that case was concerned, he was dead TO
the wo rid, and admonished him TO prepare to
meet the future, but the law would be more
mcrcifu to him than he was to Jacob Day. 1t
would allow him time to prepare, while he
sent Day into eternity without moments
warming He then said THE sentence OF the
court is that you DO taken TO the Jail Of the
District Of Columbia, whence you came, to be
there confined until Friday, June 20, $50, and
then taken to the place prepared for your ex-
cculiOn, and may the Lord have compassion
on ycur soul. Tho time appointed for your
execution Is between tho hours Of twelve
o'clock meridian aud two o'clock ia the after
noon Of that day.
The prisoner received the sentence indifer.
emily, aud on returning to the dock, insisted
that when he was hanged an innocent man
would die
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
For window Shades, 60 to Julius Lan,bargl
mo colorea Emigration Movement.


movement in the right dir ction respect
ing the ex odus Of colorel men from the South
was initiated in Philadelphia II few evenings
ago when few wealthy men, some of them
Quakcrs, met together to consult as to what
ought to DO done to aid the refugees and keep
them from suffering for the nccessares of life.
Thus the gcaeal organization here Is cegtain
of getting help from other places. General
Conway, Of New Jersey, has been sent by these
few Philadelphia philanthropists and is now
i'm this city cit route 10 st. Louis TO examine into
the extent aud meaning Of this movement and
report to those who have sent him. The ma.
tional organization here has requested Linn TO
also report to them such information gs lay
gather from his visit. 1t would be de. .!o to
have with him one or two discreet aud we'll
known colored men, who could go with their
brethren in their exodus to give them direction
and advice, but the national organization does
not yet feel warranted in taking this step,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
UnIone @ Fratellanza Italiana.

Last night, at the general meeting Of La
Societa di Unione Fratellanza Italiana in
Washington, the following otiicerswere elected
for the ensuing year: Steiana Casassa, presi.
dent; Carlo Colombo, yice.president; Gioac-
chino Porcella, corresponding secretary Giu-
seppe Santucci, financial secretary; Giovanni
Malatista, treasurer Felice Cristotan, vice.
treasurer; Giovanni Zorega, Scrafno Volati,
aud Gianbalista Rocca, trustees; Angelo A.
Masino, Francesca Leveranc, GiacOmo Castag'
netto, aud BartoomeO Londero, permanent
commission Antonio Bregazzi and Giuseppe
Cato, marshals; Luigo Barbiere and Francesca
Liyigui, oolor-bearers; Samucle Antoni, ban
ner.bearer Panlo CastagnettO, dOOrkeeper.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
GMiltN of Infantlrine.

The jury in the case of Louisa Wallace, in
dicted for killing her babe in April last, after
being out all night, came into the court at 23O
p m. on Saturday last with verdict of guilty
of murder" This is the second time she has
been convicted. The jury also signed q petit
ton, which the prisoners counsel will present
to the President of the United States and in
which they asked that the President commute
the death penalty sentence that must ensue to
imprisonment in the penitcntiary, and fix the
time Of service to the number of years limited
for manslaughter. A motion for a new trial
was entered, but it is thought that the course
suggested by the jury will be pursued.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
Fox 75.cent Tapestries, Julius Lansburgh
Competing Architects.

The following communication was received
by the District Commissioners last Saturday :
eve, the undersigned practcing architects of
this city, respectfully represent to you that
We are willing to enter any competition, the
terms Of which are fair aud reasonable but, in
the competition for the new school-house, the
terms as advertised Ivy you arc too oncrous to
be borne by us, and must have been imposed
upon you by some designing person. We re.
spoctfully suggest that the aforesaid terms be
modified to the extent that all plans to which
a price is not awarded be returned 10 the per.
sons submitting them" Signed by G. A. Did
den, Smithmeycr Il Co., James H. McGnl,
Chaunccy n. button, II. r. Searlo Thomas NJ.
Plownau, and S. X. Scibert,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
Ton cheap Carpets, go to Julius Lansburgh


A large audience assembled yesterday at the
Pioneer Association rooms nt Hillsdale to lis
ten to TIE regular exercises of the Sabbath
school, under Solomon G.. Brown, the efficient
At the close of the regular
school exercises Mr.. j. w. Loguen, tho artist,
at the request of Superintendent Brown, drew
aside map Of the United States, which con-
cealed portrait in crayon of the distinguished
colored orator, Frederick Douglass Professor
r. r. Greener, in few wel.chosen remarks,
presented the portrait to the Pioneer sabbath
school, the gilt of few personal friends and
admirers OF Mr.. Douglass Mr.. r. t. Moss also
delivered an appropriate address. Elk Con
gresham Rainey being present, was also called
upon, and made AN eloquent culogy on the life
and eminent services of Mr.. Douglass
TO his race, which were loudly applaudcd. Mr.
Douglass, after humorousy abiding to the
surprise which had been perpetratcd upon him,
expressed his deep appreciation Of the honor
extended to him in his usual witty and pa
tbotic STYLE In the audience We're eX-Trustee
Henry johnson, Messrs. Charles II. and Fred
Douglass, IT, Dr. Green, J. w. Cromwell, esq
Mrs. f. y. w. Harper, Philip Shippen, esq and
Others. This school is one Of the most flourish,
Ing in the District and Is kept upand rendered
proficient through the uutlring energy OF SUI
pcrintcndeut Brown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
For Cornices, 60 to Julius Lansburgh

Al the meeting of the antl-Allcrney milk
men ON Saturday night the following commu-
nicaton, which explains itself, was handed to
the secretary by Mr.. Wards bookkeepcr, Mr..
DeRauncy, and was about the only item of i'm
tercst connected with the meeting:
To The Anti. IdcrnCy MlkmCh:
GENTLEMEN Being satisfied that there is no good,
either TO producer consumer, liable TO come from
an association of the character which you are dc
termiued TO insist upon, would respectfully tender
you my resignation president Of said association,
and insist upon its acceptance.
If IN the future You are DESTROYS Of forming IN
association TO improve the quality of the milk sold
in the District and protect the seller against parties
who get milk and never pay for II, then you can
count me with you heart and hand; but for the
qualification of petty jealouscs please count nc
out. FRANK X WARD, Alderney,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
UnaIthruI to Her Marriage Vows.

Mr. H. Cabell Williamson, as solicitor for
John IL. Bunday, last Saturday filed bill in
equity for divorce from Emma Bunday. The
parties were married n Baltimore January B.,
1877, by the Rev, A, Brown, and cohabited MS
man and wife until September, 1873, He
charges that the defendant during the months
of December, January, February, and March
last committed adultery with Joseph Lee and
other parties to the plaintiff unknown.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

The Inland and seaboard Coasting Company
Have reduced the fare TO Norfolk TO 81, and
$3.50 round trip, good for thirty days The
company claims that their steamers are new
and secure, and superior to any upon the Pc.
tomac River. They are commSpded by sober
and trustworthy officers, who have the safety
and proper care of their passengers at heart.
No person under the influence of liquor is per.
mitted to remain in their employ. After the
list Of May the boats will leave for Norfolk
every day, except Tuesday and Sunday. They
are the only steamers which make connection
with the Boston line. They also connect with
the Seaboard Railroad and the New York and
Richmond steamers, The table has been placed
in the hands of first.cass caterer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
Mrs. oliver Denied a Second Trial.

The motion of Mesrss. Peter and Darnelle,
counsel, for new trial in the case OF Widow
Oliver against Hon, Simon Cameron, came up
before Chicf.Justice Cartier last Saturday. He
very summarily denied the motion, and told
the counsel that they might take the case to
the court in bane upon their exceptions.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
Tho Flnest CrenmerY Butter

in America; nine.pound pals first of the
season is better cheaper, will keep longer,
and Is more convenient Than print. All other
grades at low prices. Spcors butter store,
Ninth and streets northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

PARTISAN Diamonds, Rings, and Earrings in
Co.'S, A35 Seventh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

For the Middle Atlantic States warmer clear
weather followed by increasing cloudneSs and
probably by rain; winds mostly southwestcrly,
stationary or FILLING barometer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

OUTSIDE jackets for suits are still made cut
away, with velvet or silk vests,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07
The Norfolk stenmers.

The steamer Lady of the Lake Is now under.
going thorough overhaulimg in Baltimore,
and will be flushed in about two weeks.
Captain Trayers, formerly of the steamship
Gibson, has been placed in command Of hor,
and frst.class caterer has been engaged.
After the first of May the Moscly aud Lady Of
the Lake will leave for Norfolk five times a
week. The fare has been reduced to 81 aud
$3.50 for round trip.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

ROGER BRos' silyer-plated ware at Harris
L Co.., A35 seventh street, between and Z.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

A FINE SOLITAIRE DIAMOND STUD, WEIGH
ING TWO CAliATS. PERFECT, BRILLIANT,
FINELY CUT, $50. JACOBS BROS, 1919 PENN
SlLNASlA AVENUE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

DEPOT, NEW JERSEY AVE-
{ STREET.
EVninp.
si60, Baltimore accom-.
40. Baltimore accom-.
500. n Y. Phil 4 BOs eN.
sos Piedmont, Strashurg
v inchcster, Fred az
DHgersiuwn, Point 81
Rocks & way stations.
$50 Baltimore accom-.
s7;20 Baltimore express.
$50 Baltimore & way stu
tiUns.
$500, Chicago & 81. ] outs,
500. NY, rhil. & Boston
express
.untayS excepted.
IrtuTs Of trains, see hdver-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

4 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CLUSTER DIAMOND
RING. CONTAINING NINE WHITE STONES,
WEIGHING THREE CARATS, sl35. a RARE
BARGAIN. JACOBS BROS, 1929 Pennsylvania
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

Amusoments.
NATIONAL TnRATRB-A Celebrated Case.
THEATRE CoaloUE.--Narety performance
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

New Advertisements.
National Thcater-"A Celebrated Case"
Situation wanted by worthy mechanic
Theatre Comique-The Wellington Sisters.
George C. Henmngs clolhior, 10 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

SUE AND
Morning.
$500, 81. Louis q Cin. eN
st.B rhiln. q n, Y. eN.
e7;so, Chico 3 Pitis's eN.
BIZ. Baltimore aud way
stations.
SIT, lrcd. &C. MET birch. J
Ri Baltimore, Annapolis
express
t46 hartinsburR and Ha.
gerstovn &C. metro
polltan brnnch.l
slo:sO, BnltimoTeaccom.
b'VO, Baltimore express,
Ns.N... .F.tN.. 90 - a
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

TmoNPsoN's PoMApE orriME, an olcaginous com.
pound of great merit for dressing and cleansing
the hair. Sold by all druggists % and 90 cents per
bottle.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, the worlds great rem
edy for colds, coughs, consumption, aud all afec-
tons of the lungs and throat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

.AfrlNe daily. OILERS Sundays excepted.
HS Tor The time OF departure Of trains see Adver-
nsenents elsewhere
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-04-07

WASHINGTON, D. c, NnrII q INIH.
! hereby challenge MIR. A. Post the winner Of
the last pedestrian contest, or any man or men i'm
The District, to astwcnty-four OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
contest go rs you please for the sum of 500 said
contest 10 take plnce ten days from date. For fur
ther particulars cal at 30 IL street northwest,
where can be seen atuny time. Respectfully,
b. X. KELLY.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-07-11

A young English statistician who
was paying court to q young lady
thought to. surprise her with his i'm
mense erudition. Producing his note
book. she thought he was about to In
dite a love sonnet, but was slightly Ia
ken shack by the following question
"How many meals do you eat"
"why. three, Of course; but Of all
the oldest questions"
"Nsver mind. dear. I'll tell you all
about II in a moment"
His pencil was rapidly at work. Al
last, fondly clasping her slender waist,
he said
"Now. my darling, I've got il; and
IL you want to know how much has
passed through that adorable little
mouth in the last seventeen years, ]
can give you the exact figures"
Goodness Gracious ! What can
you meanT
"Now, just listen." said he, 'and
you will hear exactly what you have
been obliged to absorb to maintain
those charms which are to make the
happiness Of my life"
"But I don't want TO heart"
"Ah, you are surprised, no doubt,
but statistics are wonderful things.
Just listen You are seventeen years
old, so that in fifteen years you have
absorbed oxen or cows, 4, sheep and
lambs, IL; chickens. 327; ducks. 2O4;
geese. -; turkeys. 100; game of VA
riOus kinds. s24; fish. 100; eggs, g.
l24; vegetables, punches, 200; fruit,
baskets, COS; cheese, l02; bread, cake,
&C.. in sacks Of -four. As; wine. bar-
rels. IL; water. gallons. 3.l0O."
Al this the maiden revolted, and
jumping up, exclaimed
II think you are very impertinent,
and disgusting. besides. and | will not
stay to listen to your upon which she
few into the house.
He gazed after her with an abstract
ed air. and left, saying to himself
1f she kept talking at that rate
twelve hours out Of twenty-four. her
jaws would in twenty years travel a
distance Of Of I, 332,l24 miles"
The maiden, within two months,
married . well-to-do grocer. who was
no statistician.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-07-11

The United States Marshal at De-
troit, having inquired IL he should
continue TO serve warrants in the
Criminal Court, Attorney General
Deveus answers: ii advise you to
perform the usual duties Of your Of
fee, which you are in no way forbid
den to do, TO the extent OF your pow
er. The law prescribes such duties
and affixeF fees for such duties. No
appropriations for Marshals and their
deputies has been made, nor can |
make any promise or contract that
this provision shall hereafter be made;
bat your duties, so far as the law con-
templates that they are to be compen-
stated by fees, seems TO me to consti-
tute good grounds Of obligation against
the United States, where services Of
deputies are required and expendi-
lures are to be made. recognize the
difficulties you may have to encounter
in all this matter. You will have TO
rely on your expectation of future leg
islstion by Congress that shall be just
to you. All other expenses except
fees of Marshals and deputies have
been provided tor"
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-07-11

They we're standing on the balcony
in the mellow light Of the silvery
moon. "Oh, dearest" said he. look
ing fondly into the depth of her nut
brown eyes. "say yes and you shall
never regret the words utterance. The
lighiest within to your greatest desire
shall be catered to. You shall expe-
Renee many rare delights and exciting
diversions Of whose existence you have
heretofore been ignorant. Many a
vista Of surprising beauty, many an
avenue carpeted with flowers, will l
open to your bewildered gaze. You
shall have ceramics Of all ages and all
lands; sandal wood and silver boxes
from Japan; gold bugles and bells, and
ropes of pearls, and circles of gems
from India; corals and shells, silk
and cashmeres-" "John 7" interrupt
ed the girl, turning her elegant eye
to the ground. "can have a laceC
bonnet, and French shoes and clocket
stockings this sumner 2" THAT yoI
can, my sweet" Then. by gum
Tn yours, and don't you forget it 2
in a low. musical voice came the an
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1879-07-11

An incident-a somewhat ludicrous
one, too. Of the ere at the Hsgerstown
Hotel, has been told us by one who
barely escaped with bis life. He is a
travelling man. Being suddenly ava.
ened that night by bright light shin.
ing in his face, he discovered that the
window-frame Of his room, on the
third floor, was one blaze Of fire, and
that the apartment was rapidly filing
with smoke. He at once left, he knows
not how, but finally succeeded in
reaching the ground by jump from
a secOnd-story window. When safely
landed. he stood watching the work Of
destruction, and near by him were
group of very thinIy clad females, al.
so gazing. While thus standing he
noticed a party Of fremen hurrying
by him with a bundle Of feminine ap-
parel. He Immediately, with that
gallantry 50 in keeping with travel.
ing man, hailed the men with
Look here, you fellows, give these
ladies some OF those clothes"
The reply was in an instant
IAN right, stranger, well do so;
but don't you think il would be good
idea to put on a pair Of spurs your
self?"
The last remark caused him TO in
yestigaie himself, when he found that
his whole costume was a shirt, vest,
and a pair Of CATERS, while the rest Of
his garments hung idly over his arm.
Our friend blushed, sought refuge,
and pulled on his panis.-[Norristown
Herald.