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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
THE LOTTERY MAIL CASE.
The Old Bin Dismissed and n New Ono Filed
by Complainant.

The case of NJ. A. Dauphin against Postmas-
ter-Goneral d. Nj. Key for nm injunction came
up again before the Court in general term yes
terday morning. Chief-Justice Cartier and JUS
tices Hagner and James sitting on the bench.
1t being expected that an opinion would be
forthcoming, the counsel on both sides and
a large attendance of attorneys were noticed
Judge BARLEY stated that very important and
material facts had come to their knowledge
since tho hearing of the case, and for that
reason he would ask the court to defer any
decision they contemplated making until tho
complainant could file supplemental bill.
He called the attention of the court to Sec
ton 1906 of the Revised Statutes in relation to
tho duties of the Postmaster. General ito in
struct all persons in the postal service with
reference to their duties" and "to superin-
tend generally the business of the Department.
and execute all laws relative to the postal
service"
Judge Ray could 500 no reason for any
delay; they were entitled TO a decision in the
case as ii Stood
Chief-J Justice Cartier said that tho counsel
desired leave to file a supplemental bill. That
involved the sustenance of the bill or its lis.
missal; also that the party wants time to make
q more perfect bill.
Judge Bartley-I ask the court to suspend
the decision.
Chief.Justice Cartter-No we won't This
case is being tried in tho newspapers with all
tho conjecture that they can bring TO bear,
They had best wait and content themselves
with making reports after decisions aro made.
Judge Bartley--If that cannot DO done We
will ask for the dismissal of the bill.
Chief-Justice Carttor-Let it BIO done.
Judge Bartley-That is, of course, without
prejudice.
Chief Justice Cartter-Of course.
Subsequently, Senator Carpenter entered the
chamber, and tho array of plaintiffs counsel
proceeded to the clerks office and filed new
bill, containing the additional fact that the
I.amendmentto tho constitution of Louisiana,
legalizing this lottery, had been adopted.
Justice Macarthur certified tho case to tho
General Term, and an effort will DO made tb is
morning to secure an immediate hearing
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
GEORG ETOWN NEWS.

The several improvements in the way OF new
buildings which have laley been put ON Bridge
street. alias street near Congress, and lower down,
have given that thoroughhlre quite prosperous
aspect. The street Is 10 be soon further improved
by the remodeng Of the brick dwelling house.
No. % Bridge street, owned by Mr.. Abbott, Tho
front Is 10 be torn down and other arrangements
perfected inside for the complete accommodation
Ofa rstclass grocery store, the proprietor of which,
il Is understood, Is Washington individual.
Business OH the canal has about played out for
this season, nevertheless the water on the two and
iour-mile levels above Georgetown is 10 DO drawn
of for the purpose of repairing leak IN the lock-
The trouble Is mysterious, and traffic viii he stopped
for short time only.
The funeral of Mrs. Susanna Rollins, very
respected and aged lady resident Of this place, who
died on Saturday, will take place this afternoon.
the intermcnt 10 be made ut Oak Hill cemetery.
The remains viii be inclosed In one OF Mr.. Birch's
finest baskets. Funeral services viii be held at the
residence of the deceased, on Second street, OPP
posie Potomac,
dispatch from Hull, Mass, states that tho
schooner Addis Jordan, of SaOo, Me-, from George
town, ID. c., went ashore oil Teddy Rocks, below
this port, Sunday. She Ia badly bilged, rolls
heavily and has large hole in her starboard.
There IL a very small chance of saving the vessel
She has been stripped Of sails 40 and an attempt
will be made at low water 10 board her again If she
holds together. The crew were saved.
Georgetown merchants seem jubilant over the
bad weather far this week believing that 1t will
IN some degree prevent her numerous population
from making their holiday purchases In Washing
ton.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
THE COURTS.
supreme Court of the United tntes.


MONDAY December -, 1879
on motion Of Mr.. r, NJ, Cookrell, Alexander
Graves, esd, of Lexington, Mo-. was admitted 70
practice.
ON motion OF Mr.. Joseph shippen John II. Over
ALL esq. of ST. Louis Mo-, was admitted to practice
on motion of MI u. T. Merrlck, J. l.. Mclano,
esq, of Baltimore, Md and L. J. Brown, esq, Of
Dos Molnes, Iowa, were admitted 70 practice.
No. S0.-Cornelia NJ. Stewart ct al, appellants, w.
John H. Plat, assignee, 40, e al; appeal from the
Circuit Court of tho United States for the southern
District of New York. decree reversed, with costs,
aud cause remanded, with directions to enter u
decree In conformity with the opinion OF this
court; opinion per Mr.. Justice Harlan.
No S9,-J. j. Kahn, Bishop, &c, appel mt vs..
Il q. Gibboney, eXeCutrlx, &c, appeal II an the
Circuit Court OF the United states for the Western
District of Virginia. decree affirmed, With costs
opinion by Mr., Justice Strong
No. 5i.-Willam j, Phillips and John Hancock,
plaintiffs In error vs., Albert q, Moore; IN error To
the Circuit Court OF the United states for Eastern
District OF Texas Judgment aairmed with costs;
opinion by Mr., Justice Field,
No 02s.-WilliRm l.. Wood, plaintiff In error, VS.,
willard Carpenter; IN error to the rcuit Court Of
the United JAes for District Of In.llana Judgment
affirmed with costs opinion by Mr. Justice
9wayne.
No IOO.-The Mercantile National Bank APP
pollanL, vs.. Willard Carpenter CT al, appeal from
lhe Circuit Court VI the United States for District
Of Indiana, decree affirmed with costs opinion ny
Mr.. Justice sWayne.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23

BALTIMORE, MD, December ~.
Cotton dull and nominal. Middlng l2lSc.
Flour duh and in buyers favor. Howard street
and Western superine. IS 0O@5 so. do extra 81 10
96 25; do. family, 81 5097 70; City mills snper-
fine S. OO95 5O do. extra, g. 7jl6 25 do. family.
81 2597 70; do Rio brands 81 JO@7 7j Patapsco
ihmily, * %.
Whcat-Southern quiet and shade eOser West
ern lower and dull, Southern red, 81 4OQl I6 do.
amber, 81 50(9l So; No. ! Maryland, 81 90; No.
Western winter red. spot and December 81 62@
52A January, 81 53>4@l "a; February 81 %
Coril-Southern quiet and steady: Western dull
and lower. Southern white 6jc: do yellow, 5Si4Cg
GOc; Western mixed, spot, Csc; new, G0c; December
new, 60Ac January, 591sGGOc; February, 6OA@
6O3Ic; steamer, 56c.
Oats quiet Southern, 47GllSc Western white.
47S4sc; do. mixed, 4o9i6lgci Pennsylvania f@ iSc.
Rye steady al ST. 90.
Hay steady. Prime to choice Pennsylvania
and Maryland, Sl7@ls per ton.
Provisions firmor, Mess pork, Sl3 20. bulk meats
loose, none in market do packed, 5l497L bacon
shoulders. 5Ac; clear sides, $50 hams, no llc
lard, refined, terccs, 81 g.
Butter dull Prime TO choice Western packed
2392Sc; roll, 20@2lc.
riggs dull Fresh, 22c: lined, l6@l7c
Petroleum-Crude nominal; refined SIG.
Coffee dull Rio Cargoes, 149l6Ao.
Sugar shade better. A soft. 0,sC
Whisky steady ct 81 lilIQl 10.
Freights TO Liverpool per steamer dull, Cotton.
9-l6@4d; -four Is 9dGg2s grain 4&5d
RGceipis-FlOur. 500 bbls wheat, 675OObu; corn
12i, 100 bu; oats, 5000 bu; rye 700 bu,
Shipments--Wheat, 1920 bu; corn As 400 bu.
salta-Wheat, 1920 bu; corn, ll5,lOO bu.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
A Night-SoiI Battle.

Mr.. Charles Thompson yesterday obtained q
writ of hdJeas corpus on Lieutenant John f.
Kelly, of the Metropolitan police force, in
charge of the Fifth precinct, TO produce
Francis Carter before Justice James to-day ct
3 o'clock. The petitioner complains that he
is unlawfully detained in custody and prays
his release. This is case to test the powers
of the District Commissioners to make con-
tract with person granting him the exclusive
privilege of performing the scavenger service
of the city. Mr.. Carter, who was foreman OF
the Odorless Excavating Company since tho
contract was given to Mr. Draney, announced
his intention of continuing the work In def
ance of an order from the Commissioners Or
dering the police to enforce the old law making
it Unable ofiense for any person other than
tho authorized scayenger to perform such SER
vice. In compliance with this order Carter
was placed under arrest yesterday by Lieu
tenant Kelly
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
MONETARY MATTERS IN NEW YoRB
AND SAN FRANCISCO.
New York Money Market.

NEW York, December %, 1870.
The imports Of gold for tho past week amounted
TO S5iSg 95; silver Sl70,iS1. IHa
Money loaned between 1904 per cent. and closed
OF per cent.
Exchange was weak and tho demand WINS re-
duced u per cent. making the nominal rates 1872
for long and iSi% for short sight with actual bus.
iness at lsOla@4sOA for long and 1854 for short
sight.
firm.
State bonds were dull and nominal
Railroad bonds were generally firm. Erie cOnsols
seconds advanced from 1914 70 So and the largest
transactions woro IN this issue. Kansas Texas
consols assented sold ut 81, and do seconds, after
selling down from 463 TO ~, rose to 49, Chesapeake
& Ohio firss sold nj 90, and do currency skies at
So Denver e Rio Graide ilrsts from W 10 93]4
st. Paul consols Sinking fund) advanced TO Ill:
Rome Watortown IL ogdensburg irsts fell oil to
81 Bank shares were neglected.
The stock market opened strong. h@i per cent.
higher, but the improvement was soon lost. After
The first board ilrincr feeling set In. and under
brisk purchases there was oil advance o. ITO %
preferred. 4 reaction OF "a to "a per cent took
place AFTER tile second board, but toward the close
the buying was renewed aud the highest points Of
the day were generally made At the close The adj
vance for the day wns = 10 6H per ecnt, the ~.
Pacific Mail aud the Coal stocks being the most
conspicuous IN the rlso.
The lrnnsaco aggreg gated 328 900 shares lncud-
Ing Ere $1,000, Lake Shore 1900 North
western 5000 1t. Paul 10000, Delaware. Lack
10000, Michigan Central 1903 Hannibal n st.
Joseph 1900, Western Union 23!OO0, Pacific Mall
1900, Wabash, St. Louis Il Pacific 1900 Kansas &
Texas 1900, Nashville Chattanooga & 81. Louis
5000, and st. Louis & San Francisco 5000.
Tne closing quotations were as follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
PROBABLE HOMICIDE.
A Serious Cutting ARRAY in Alexandria


Last Sunday night the Inhabitants of tho
neighboring city of Alexandria We're consid.
erably excited by tho statement that young
man named Thomas Harmon, belonging to
ono Of its first families, had been fatally
stabbed at a house on Leo street by COM
panion named George H0ugh, The details of
ths affair were ascertained to be us follows:
Hough and u friend named Heath went to the
house in question, whore Harmon was stop
ping. They became rather boisterous, and the
latter went out for policeman. Upon his
return no was met In front Of tho house by
Hough and his friend. Hough drew knife
and stabbed Harmon twice, just below
tho heart and in tho back. The two
men then ran away, leaving tho victim
lying on tho ground. He was picked up by
some passers-by and taken into tho house,
where his wounds were attended to, the ply
sicians stating that they would probably prove
fatal Yesterday afternoon, however, his con-
dition was better. News of the affair was at
once telegraphed TO this city, II having boon
stated that the assailants came this way
Detective Voss yesterday afternoon arrested
Heath ut q store on the Avenue and took him
to Police headquarters, Subsequently he was
turned oyer to tho Alexandria authorities,
Hough, however, had not been captured up TO
an early hour this morning, and 1t Is supposed
that he ls secrsted in Maryland among some
of his relatives. Ho is we'll known in Wash
ington, being employed in the Gomposng-room
of the Sunday Herald. AS usual woman was
at the bottom Of the occurrence.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23

A colored man evidently from the country
attracted considerable attention on the avenue
yesterday afternoon by his outlandish style Of
dress His feet were encased in heavy brogaus,
his legs were protected from tho north wind
by q pair of yellow plush trousers, the up.
per part of his body was concealed by blue
vest and light brown coat, whlIo stiff
white hat, trimmed with green, white
and yellow ribbons, surmouuted the whole,
In his hand he carried u twelve-ribbed unl-
brella of q very ancient pattern, which he
swung with that careless, devil-may-care man
ner peculiar to gentlemen OF fashion aud
leisure. IIo was entirely unaware of tho
firore no creatad, and the last seen of him he
was llrtug with two handsomely dressed
ladies maids in tho most ta.ta aud recherche
munnnr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson and the Exodus.


The readiness with which this lady re-
sponded to tho appeal made by Frederick
Douglass in behalf Of 800 refugees, who were
detained some days ago in our city en- route
to Indiana, by sending him $780, all Of which
has been appropriated to the purpose for which
it was sent, was highly creditable to that
lady's humane character, and in keeping with
her philanthropic history. Mrs. Thompson
has long been known in Now York as u wise,
vigorous and generous supporter of various
schemes for ameliorating the condition of the
laboring classes. She is better known, how
ever, to our citizens as the munitlCent pur-
chaser of the great picture by Carpenter of the
signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by
Abraham Lincoln, which she presented TO the
Nation and which now adorns the entrance
to the gallery of tho House of Representatives
The occasion of its presentation was one Of the
most imposing spectacles ever witnessed in
Congress The speeches upon the reception
of 1t, especially those of Messrs. Garfield and
Stevens, were remarkable for their patriotic
fervOr and eloquence.
Mrs. Thompson is not only choerful giver,
but aims and generally succeeds in giving
wisely. She looks beyond immediate results,
and deals with The causes rather than effects
1t was chiefly through her benevolent en-.
deayors that the commission to investigate the
yellow fever at New Orleans and Memphis was
created, and already much light has been shed
upon the causes and character of that frightful
disease and important suggestions have been
made as to the means, not only of staying It's
ravages where it exists, but preventing it,
spread to sections of the country which it has
not yet reached.
The example OF Mrs. Thompson in spending
her money while living, and while sho can seS
something of the good she Is accomplishing IL
the world, has many recommendations. 1t II
far better than to nurse her purse strings uu
til summoned from the stage of life, and leave
her fortune at last to the chance of msappro
priation, and perhaps of direct contradiction
to her own benevolent wishes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
washington River Front.

ARRIVED.
Inland aud Seaboard COppany's wharf-Steamer
Jane MOsecy, Barker, Cone river, freight and pas
sengors.
sherifrs wharf-stcRmer Mattano. Byles lower
river landings, freight aud passengers.
CLEARED.
Inland and Seaboard Company swharf-Steaners
Lady of the Lake, TraYers Norfolk. and John W.
Thompson, Wood Nomini Ferry freight and pas
sCugCrs,
J6hnsous Enthusiastically Defiance, Ford.
Philadelphia, with assorted cargo,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
ANUS lem EN1,S.
National ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

Rlces Eyangeline Combination appeared
last night to a very appreciatvo audience, aud
those who were present were amply repaid for
Drawing the Indictment weather. The oxtrava'
CANA Is complete in three acts, and comprises
some very pretty solos, duets, ohoruses and
funny sayings, which were well-rendered by
this superb company. Miss DOrah Wiley, rs
Epanqeline, displayed u very sweet voice, COM
bined with graceful and clever action. Her
rendition of "Home Sweet Home" was justly
appreciated with an encore. Miss Louisa
Searle. as Gabriel bright and pretty little
artist with charming aud well'cultlyated
voice, jumped right into favor with the
audience by her artistic presentation OF tho
hero, especially when she sang, "Good Bye
Sweetheart" and her duet with EraHgelin0,
The silent and Lone Fisherman was well taken
by Mr.. Harry Hurtor. Mr.. George Forescuc,
as Catherine, was the cause OF much morrimont
both by his immense size aud his quaint APP
pearance. All the rest Of tho company did
we'll in their respective parts, as did Messrs.
Cohen and turner in their "Heifer Dance"
The whole goes TO make up avery pleasant
and entertaining performance.
FOrd's operR-Houso.
Opera Bouao roigns supreme once more aud
Alice Oates is tho queen. The hearty well
como she received last evening gives proof OF
this. Although tho little lady has gained some
enlbonpoi,li, she is still tho lively, howi'chimg
sprite that delighted us years ago, and time
has also dealt generously with her voice, which
Is almost as pure and full as ever. THE Lit
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23

DIR. Townshend last night seemed very cod-
fident that the disease will be checked. The
fact that no new case has been developed since
last Saturday, DR. Townshend regards as very
encouraging sign.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CITY or wAsuIsoroH 50;
T.. A Ruiz, Cashier OF tho above named bank do
solemnly swear that the above statement IL trus to
tie best OF my knowledge and belief
J. A. RUFF, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me tins I'D day OF
December, 1879. -
ConBnCT-Attest;
SAMUEL NORMENT,
H. CHARLTON,
JAS. H. BARBOUR,
DiTectOrr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23

No. 10i. Joseph !. West Otal, plaintiffs in error.
"; D. D Smith Coz ln error 70 the Circuit Court
Judgment affirmed, with costs and interests opii-
ion by Mr.. Justice clifford.
No. l0S.-wilson O. Collier, plaintiff In error va
Of the Territory q Afisona; Judgment afiirlHsd
with costs; announced by Mr. ChefJnslico Waite.
No. 99o.-J W. Denver and O y Peck, appellants.
". X. H. Elliott, administrator, &c; appeal from
the Supreme Court oftho District Of Columbia; ap.
peal dismissed, with costs; announced by Mr.
ChiefJustlce Waite.
No. l022-The Florida Central Railroad COM
pany, appellant, rs. j. Frederick Shuttle et al.
Mt. Chief Justice Waite announced the order Of
court yncatllig the supersedeas IN this cause.
No. s65-The County court of Rails county,
plaintiff In error, vs. the United States ex rel.
Of Rails county, pantiIY in error We theS tnitod
States ex rel. g. l.. George; motion to yacate super
sodcas submitted by Mi, j. II. overall III support
Of same, aud by Mr.. II. A. Cunningham In oppo-
sltion.
No, 4s5 Augustus Jonnn, appellant vs. Willard
DiYoll; Submitted by MI. J, ID. Mcpherson for ap.
pcllant, and by Mr.. l. @. Kmbull for appellee un-
der 10th rule.
No ioC2.-Edwln c. LitOhneld. appellant, vs.. tho
County OF Webster ct oil. No. 1909 The County Of
submitted by Mr. George q. Wright for LitcbGeid.
and by Nj. J. =. Duncombo for Webster county.
No lSO.-Tle Homo INSURANCE Company, plain.
TIT in error. Va. the American Steamboat Company.
submitted by Mr. Edward Patterson aud Mr.. d. II
n Thurston for defendant In error
No 1Sj.-The United States plnlntlr in error.
vs. Reed Hough Of ali passed.
No. Si0.-Slark \. Seymour ct al. survivors,.
plaintiffs In error VS. Charles A. Gregory ct al. %
motion Of Mr.. e. y. Smith In behalf 9. counsel:
No. l2L-The Michigan Central Railroad Com.
pony. pls:Htif in error, vs.. Charles W Slack, col
hector; argued by Mr. y. W. Palirey for plaintiff In
error aud by Mr.. Solicitor. General Phillips for de-
PENDANT I'm error
No. l27.-Richnrd C. Greenlcaf ct al plaintids In
error vs.. John T. Goodrich. late eollector Re: ar
/ WpndhnFv "a In
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
CuRIsTMAs GIFTS.
~ Speoinl Goods for the Holidays.

GtuRISrMAS GIFTS,
" Special Goods for the Holidays.
" Japanese Fancy ROKes filled with HandlSer chiefs
OF various kinds, from 81 per Box UP 70 Fine
Goods
Ladies and Gents silk Handkerchief, from zoe, up
to $40,
Embroidered from lOC up 10 ~ a piece.
Ladies' and Gents Nory.llQnded SIX Umbrellas,
from $3.50 NJ 70 s. Very Fine aud Handsome
We also sell u Oo9d SILK Umbrella, 20 in, t.ad, aud 2s
In. eiT6,
We maize a specially of Fine ks satins, aud Vel
vets, Also an Immense stock VI Fancy Dress
GOudS.
All Goods warranted To bo as represented by the
statesmen,
w. w. RURDEpiE n CO.,
delfGt Nos, 02S Seventh ST., aud 700 X st., n, w.
PRINTING FOR BALLS, RECEPTIONS &c.
ALL THE LATEST nl.5IoES
REPUBLICAN JOH-ROoAH.
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THE YELLOW FLAG.
Appearance Of Smallpox In the Dis
triCt Jail.

Suspension of Business in the Criminal
Court-Cases In the vicinity of the Jail
Health o nicor Townshcnd Thinks
There Is no Danger-History
of the Cases-Precuutions
Taken at the Jail.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
THE FAIR ASSOCIATION.
The Stockholders Agree TO Double
the Capital Stock.
President Gait Submits the Balance Sheet
A Plan by which the Association May
BIO Released From Debt--Stock-
holders snnguine of Success
Changing the Number
of Directors. &c.
Tho NaiIonnl Fair.

A special meeting of the stockholders of the
National Fair Association was held last night
at Shca's Hall. There was full attendance.
Tho president, Mr.. William NJ. Gait, called the
meeting to order Mr.. II. Ii. Spindle was re-
quested TO act as secretary. Mr.. Calf then
road to the meeting tho balance.shcet of the
association, showing the exact condition of the
association, as follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-12-23
Baltimore Markets.

Mono lcvIes an assessment of nfty cents, Lady
Washington one of twenty cents per share
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.I0.Gi9,gi2
5gi,si2
Pacific Mining stocks.

SAN FRANCISCO December 22, 1879.
The following are tho official closing quotations. OF
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PRISONERS FOR ALBANY.

Another trouble has sprung up, and which
requires precauton, and that is the fear that
tho disease be scattered in other places and
carried into tho Albany penitentiary. Several
prisoners that Lad been convicted and sem
fenced to Albany were to have been started on
their journey for that institution last night,
but the sudden appearance OF this disease has
caused the warden to keep them back until
all chances of carrying tho contagion have
disappeared. The commitments have been
made out for these conyicts but in order to
relieve tho warden as much as possible a sus'
pension of the execution of the sentences
will doubtless DO directed until such time as
the warden may deem 1t safe to send tho par
ties into another prison.
DR.. Noble Young, tho physician at the jail,
mud the officials Of that institution have taken
the usual precautions to check spread OF tho
disease. The inmates of the jail-ovor 200 in
number--wil all DO vaccinated. The infected
houses In East Washington have been marked
with aags. as usual in such cases.