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National Republican., 1880-12-25
s,oyernor Shepberd's R.sidsnce.

Yesterday Mr., Justice James filed his opinion in
the case of Shepherd VS., Pepper giving his reasons
for dSmlssing the bill filed by Governor shepherd
against Pepper and Others yearOr more ago, The
ground of the complaint was that Phillips and
Johnston had undertaken without lawful author
ity to sell the large dwellng.house on the corner
of Connecticut avenue and Kstreet northwest and
that they had assumed 10 make deed thereof 10
Pepper. The main question In the case arose upon
the suflcIency of decree made In May, 1879, In
another case, by which II was claimed that John.
sion had been appointed trustee 10 act in regard
TO certain deed of trust, IN place of the trustee
named In the deed itself, II was argued in behalf
of the complainant thut tho decree Was void upon
ils iaco for uncertainty, and that therefore the
acts of the parties who undertook 10 sell under II
were void tina, The deed which they had made
and recorded was void also but that II constituted
cloud upon tbs title Of complainant, and that
therefore II should he ordered 10 be Cancelled The
court held tina, the decree, of May 1879 was void,
and that the acts OF the alleged trustees were void
also holding in effect that that decree was SO
palpibly void that the decd made under II did not
even constitute cloud on the title and hence did
no, iuiuru the complainant.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
"KREEsTMAs." 4"
ny eForop 8 Kstopr.

cts krecSmos fndcr come, got awake,
Come seen vat Santa a.Krees leafed me
Leczlc wants You, too, ind lecdlc Chake,
To come seen de Kreestmas tree
Come, fader, dear, come now don't schleeb,
Come seen vat Krees leaGed you:
Leezle couldn't find your s,ockins; look, dere on
your feed,
so she yust henged ub your old schoc.'
Dot asmy lecdle Fritz, my sou
De Won dots named amer nc;
Cnd bed you, he vas rs Schmar young Won
As efcr before you did see.
had worked 30 hard all dot day before
IND played Krecs ven doy vent to bed.
Dot ven got dcrc, nuf didn't schuorc,
must yust look vas dcat.
so leedle Fritz, he talk und he cried
felt vas sduck fest to der bed,
couldn't got ub, however dried,
Dough heard efcry word vot hc said.
Lccdle Fritz got gun, und he shott me mid
tacks,
Stuck chew.Jew baste Into my car
on bode auf my hands he tied chumping chacks,
But 1t wasn't no goot; amt dot kyeer?
Den Tccsie coined ln dressed up like kvcen,
Lccdlc Chakc as d solchier, by und by.
subboso you'll wonder how all di IN
Vel, happened to oben Won eye.
Chakey got colt waiter und dowscd me init dot,
Und Leelic She dicklcd my feet;
Den dried to look mat Us kvck up Igoi,
But | couldn't, dcy oil looked 80 sweet.
| sat aud watched dem ~ dey runned away,
salisfct nit all dey hod done
II made me feel goot TO seen dem 80 gay
Und watch dem enjoying dcre fun,
Den 80 quick dey vas gone started to dress,
Got ready to poot on my schoes,
Ven, cheminy Kreestmas, auf you seen der mess,
Auryou done some more goot I'm goose.
In Won Ruf mine schocs dcy poot candy inside,
Along nit some chlngcry brcat;
In among dot vos tobacco und bpc,
Nit dasSels-von drccn and Won red.
II hunged ub by der stofc dc fire vas hot,
Dem dings got all melted like glue
Icouldmt tell yCh vos der tobacco or not,
DE tings yer 50 mixed In dot schoc.
You shoult seen me den I laughed till cried;
Dwus Leczic vat played krees for me
She's my olteSt she's der muddcr since her mud
der died
Und rs like her rs likeness could be.
1.f-didn't ierSd dOught 'bou, my wife being deat
How miss her nelcr could say
Dis drcc years ago since We put her to bed
She diet on n Krccstmos day.
Vel, so kvick got dressed und go, breakfast so
soon,
| took pipe to sit down dcre und schmoke;
Dis is Won auf de days don't open dc saloon
| 1t Krcestmas, You sec--dots dc choke,
/ sat und dought auf de wealthy voks den
Dot I'm poor dots no use TO say;
but IN happiness vas dc richest aur men
| Vat lived on dot Kreestmas day
National Republican., 1880-12-25
A Christmas Greeting at ~. PauI's.

The midnight service at st, Pauls Protestant
Episcopal Church was Of an unusually interesting
character, and the ushcring.in Of Christmas by the
choristers was rendered with fine effect TO the de-
light of the large audience present, The church
was very gracefully decorated with evergreens,
and the altar, imbedded Ia flowers and lighted
tapCrs presented n brilliant ard beautiful scene,
Tho religious services were CONDUCTED by Rev. j.,
W Phillips, 9ner which the iollowins pEoyammes
Mr.. J. NJ. Henderson:
Professional hymn, Adeste Fidelesj Venlte, In D,
Pairlamb; Gloria patn, IN Il, Barnby; Te Deum,
in u FlsCher; Donedictus, In Bb, Thomas
Smith; IntroiL in G. Hodges kyrle elesun, IN I,
luckerman; Gloria Tib In Y, Dykes credo IN q,
dessohu, first onortory, "Holy Night" second
ohOrory, Graded oil I.owly" Gouhod snrsum
HUT rOSeSonsi, cess aThcsaow Lay ON on the Ground"
Warren
National Republican., 1880-12-25

Full !" and no cab tickets will he good when the
sign Is out They are very showy, tho body being
painted carmne, with black trimmings and orna-
ments, and nro light-running but substantial. u
i the intention OF the projectors Of the enterprise
trips between tho Capitol and the Departments
while the snow remains on the Avenue two horses
VIII be used, but the cabs were originally built for
mondcd, and, Judging from q short ride which q
REru BllCAS reporter took IN one of them last
night, they run os smoothly rs private carriage.
Thcy are IN every respect superior to the chariOts
which short time ago piled between the Capitol
pnntiior
National Republican., 1880-12-25
The Ubiou,,ou. Chr,s,mn. Horn.

This is the season when the small boy with
tin horn becomes n potent actor in producing
general ond high degree of envy for that indi-
vldual who Is described by the Sacred Word as
having cars and hearing not, There may bo some
dispute between science and religion as to what
threw down the walls of ancient Jericho; but
those citizens who thronged seventh street last
night In pursuit OF Christmas iavors, and encoun-
tered the score Of embryonic Presidents pouring
ont their enthusiasm through eighteen inches of
tin, are prepared 10 shake off all doubts and az.
cribe the fall of tho battcments TO the sound of
the rams horns alone.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
cxnnsIrin AM,Irs.

The Sunday.schools of st. Paul's and Christ
Churches held their Christmas celebrations yester
day afternoon.
The different churches of the city have per-
fcctcd nm extensive musical programme to be OBJ
served at the services tomorrow.
Dave Lomax icoloredD was sent to the chain
gang for thirty days by Acting Mayor Downham
yesterday afternoon for disordcrly conduct
new and handsome transfer coach, the "John
s. Barbour" built for James Chatham by Mcssrs.
Thomas & Co.. of Berryville, Va, arrived yester-
day.
The Alexandria Reform Club commenced sery-
ing free lunches yesterday afternoon. The club
will give dinner tomorrow. which will be fol-
ing next
Mr.. William +. Brooks fell In the yard of his res.
idence corner of Washington and Prince streets,
last Thursday night, and broke his leg. He was
carried into the house, where DR.. Lewis rendered
the necessary surgical assistance
National Republican., 1880-12-25
WELCOME merry Christmas,
Twine the fir and laurel
With ivy'S dropping spray,
MIstlcloe and holly bright,
Old and young In mirth unite.
sym,,,bc,ic pr,p,.rs.

The job hands at tho Government Printing OF
Acc yesterday presented Mr, Goodrich, the veteran
distributor q Christmas turkey and things and the
uuabashcd tobacco-beggar a plug of the filthy
weed, Resolutions were adopted extending to the
Treasury Department such aid and sympathy rs
lays IN our power, well knowing that their semi
monthly pay has long since passed from their keep
lug niid, rs Rf earnest OF Oir disintorestedness,
hereby resolve 10 refuse, and now serve notice OH
our dlshufsng clerk, that we will not receive our
pay until IL u due thnt commensurate sympathy
aud suffering may be ours, thus binding anew the
tic of brOthcrly love"
National Republican., 1880-12-25
sccur,,,e. Of Na,,on., n.n,,..

United States bonds held by the Treasurer to se'
cure National Bank circulation December "a, 1850,
$3.50 96S550 as follows: Currency skies, 81 900;
six per cents, s5i ls2750 five per cents, si5sS74,-
55O four and one half per cents, $50 $50 four
per cents, sl0952s,S 800.
United States bonds held by the Treasurer to Sc.
cure public moneys In National Bank depositaries
December "a, 1880, sii?17 oOo currency skies, $685.
81 10000; four and onehalf per cents, s997, 500
four per cents, 81 7,HS5 800.
United States bonds deposited to secure Circula-
ton during the week ended December -, 1880,
sS23, 900.
United States bonds TO secure circulation with
81 lbo 600
National Republican., 1880-12-25
A seasonabie Revolution.

The several lodges of the Sons of Temperance iu
the District have adopted The following rcsolu'
ton:
Resolued That the Sens Of Temperance of tho
District of Columbia In view of the unusual danger
to the good order and well being OF the community
aud to the morals Of our young people, most earn
society who keep open house on New Years Day
Orcntrrtnin guests at any time during the season
intervening between Christmas Eve and New Years
night will refrain from Offering TO or placing be
fore their company anything that Will intoEic0tc.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
A New Publishing Company.

a certificate has been filed with the Recorder Of
Deeds incorporating company to print and pub
lish weekly Journal. known as The Washing
ton Law Reporter" The capital stock Is fixed at
$4,000. divided into 400 shares of $50 each Messrs
John L. Ginck, George b. Corkhill, and o. 4.
Lochrane are the trustees for the iirst year. a
the new organization, aud. the following officers
elected for the ensuing year: President. Colonel
George Il. Corkhl; vicc.prcsidcnt Judge o. A..
Iochrnnc: treasurer and publisher, John l.. Ginck.
Colonel A. A, Jackson is Odilor and Mr.. II. Van
EppS associate editor
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Tho roncas E.royided For.

The Ponca delegation of Indians held Il final
council with Secretary schurz yesterday and
afiixed their signatures to tho papers providing
for the sale Of their lands In Dakota Territory,
The pecunIary consideration was $4,000, or this
amount $4,000 Is to indemnify them for losses
tanned by removing to the Indian Territory and
Tor depredntions committed by tho Sioux. They
arc also 10 receive $1,000 in cash. 10 be distributed
among the tribe and $4,000 Is tO DC expended
In the purchase OF agricultural impliments, stock,
cattle and York.horses The balance. $4,000 is TO
be invested at five per cent per annum the interest
TO DO divided annually per capita. The ngree'
lneut was ratified by the ten leading chiefs who
are now in the city, and the council was of most
harmonious character,
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Ron, E,,nte Tr,nsnc,Iou,.

The following transfers of real estate were en-
tered in the Recorders Office yesterday: Thomas
f. Waggaman, trustee, to William +. Edmonston,
for S. lot 10, Thomas & Pcrry's subdivision OF
square ISL Charles W, Matthews, trustee, TO NJ. +.
Kirk for $3.50 part of lot 2j in Beatty ct al addition
to Georgetown, d. c.; Thomas J.. Wagsaman, trus.
tee, to Augustus Jay, for s9iBGi lot - Jays sub
division square SO6; Frederick KoomeS, trustee, 10
". G. Duvall, trustee. for $1,000 lot a. Walkers
subdivision of Rupperts subdivision OF lots 2, ., 4
and part of D, square SO3; George Jueneman and
John H. VOgt, trustees. to Adam Miller, for Sgl6,
part of lot s. square 757 Ann Coates, to trustees OF
The Third Baptist Colored Church, for sl,OooS lot
suunrp 300
National Republican., 1880-12-25
I,.u,r Dealer. who will Re Merry.

The District Commissioners have approved the
following applications for liquor licenses; william
c. Drury. 0l5 street southwest; Robert A. Golden,
9i9 i street southwest; James Mclaughlin 2j0s g
street: Mark O Hallamn 700 Twenty street
Joseph Finley, 202e X street; John i. Dyer, li6O
street; Peter d. Welckcr COZ Fifteenth street; DAILY
4 Cunningham, 63S Ostrcct; Patrick Mcmahon, COS
Fifteenth street: Caleb W. SpOford, Fifteenth and
National Republican., 1880-12-25
OUR THEATRES.
what "The Republican" " Proposes TO DO
The Entertainments To-day.

what "The Republican " Proposes 70 Do
The Entertainments To-day.
Washington Is said to DO one of the most trying
cities for theatrical people In the country. Our
citizens-those who are TO the manner born
possess native intelligence, which Is above the
average, and that Is FURNISHED and frightened by
contact with the number thoroughly intellectual
and cultured men, who are temporarily resident
here through their connection with the various
Departments of the Government Add to the So
cioty thus created the large number ofwealthy and
refined families who spend the winter here for the
purpose of enjoying the social advantages which
this city affords and also the legislative solons who
find abundant time while cNactlng laws, passing
resolutions, and comforting with the lobby to seek
amusement and pleasure, and 1t can readily be
seen that audience of the highest Intelligence.
culture, and refinement can readily be secured,
Such nm audience would not of course, tolerate
un inferior attraction no matter how greatly It
might have been previously puf'Gd, and hence 1t is
that favorable verdict of u Washington audience
Is considered of no small value to star or combi-
nation, and TO u dramatic author.
In this connection word or two may be said as
to dramatic criticism. II has been too frequently
the case that the management has been catered to
on account of the business that 1t brought to the
paper, and false impression has been given the
10 aid the management In pulling through bad
attraction This Is all wrong It Isn't Just either
manager who understands properly his relations
with the public that does not desire the attractions
ne presents inrly anu honestly crltlclncu IL VIII
and actor, every special attraction with perfect
fairness: to give praise where merit Is shown and
TO point out defects where they appear This will
be done candidly and honestly und our patrons
may be surc that the criticisms which may appear
in these columns bo relied upon as the genuine
opinions of the writer unbiased by feelings of
friendship for tho management or prejudice
against the performers.
THE THEATRES TODAY.
This afternoon matinee will be given at the
National Theatre This pprlDrmnure. and the q.
scntation of the play in The evening, will be the
last opportunities offered our people to witness
"Around the World In Eighty Days"
George s. Knight and his good lady will give
"Olto" at the Opera.H House this afternoon and
evening, While their engagement has not been
profitable one, In consequence of the bad weather
this week the play is one of tho best presented to
the public and the OperalIO will doubtless be
crowded this afternoon and tonight.
At the Theatre Comiquc @. A. Henderson will
give his last performance In Golden Guilt" The
| variety entertainment Is good one.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
wa.n,uxtoa's Ratchet In wall street. =

The reason why permission was asked of Con-
gress and granted by the bill which passed Con-
gress and is now before the President for sigma.
turc Involves q curious history. II appears that
In speech OF IIoTRiiO Seymour nt an agricultural
fair III Central New York he referred TO the much.
discussed Washington and his hotchet and be
thing for the merchants Of New York to erect a
statue Of Washington on the sub'treasury steps In
New YOrk-On The spot where he took his first
oath Of Office as President. Correspondence Gu.
sued, the Chamber Of Commerce raised the neces-
sRry funds, Congress gnyo the permission, and up
goes George Washington In Wall street where he
can do tho most good with his hatchet.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
T,,e weather To.,,ny.

For ne Mii,is AHdniic States, iRcitding ne District
Of Columbia, poHheriy 10 edserig rinds, Increasing
CioUdne~, and H0h aOtr trih falling barometer, and
slight rjse IN temperature during tbs d9y
Tho changes In the thermometer yesterday were
as follows o. M. 80; 7;Sj a. m. 80; II y. M 40
2p. M. SO; p M, 3lo y y. m, 2So; II y. M. go.
Maximum. lloi minimum. Mo.
National Republican., 1880-12-25

ants of Christmas giving as we arc now showing
at the best advantage we can.
The best catalogue of the contents OF the store Is
n walk through It,
No department is without Its appeal to one or
another of you.
We make you welcome to the frcest inspection
of every nook and corner.
AT the Great Boston Shoe Auction House. d9l
Pennsylvania avenue northwest and $50 Pennsyl'
vania avenue southeast. Sign of tho Rcd Flag.
National Republican., 1880-12-25

While standing at the depot at Elizabethport, n
j., yesterday, waiting for the Washington train, q
man was taken with Chills, and whom doctor was
summoned It was found that he was suffering from
smallpox in most violent form. 1t Is said thai
the mans namo is Wilson, an exGonYict )usI re
homo to Washington, The man was Immediately
removed To the small. .poN hospital.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Prominent Arrivals.

WorriicIs-C. Bonapart Baltimore. Riggs-
T., D. Wright, Chicago Y. willard, New York..
EbbM-Johann Schroeder, IT, A. Mayer, New York
United States Army; r. NJ. VAL Kentucky II.
Gay; pennsylvania; T. .smalley. England ;,:...
MWdrds-S. Colin, New York T. o. Bullock, New
York: IL. A. Brognard philadelphia; II. x. Ptnck.
ney, Colorado. Ndiionqi-.Hon. q. g. UaIolton,
Wlsc0nsln: Neorge parlrldge. LcadYille. Col.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
rhn n,nrdic Cnhs Here.

Among the novelties which attracted attention ON
the Avenue yesterday was ono Of the new Herdic
cabs" the first instOllment ofwhich arrived from
Williamsport Pa, yesterday morning, These We
holes wilt seat eight persons and 1t Is Intended
when this number is inside to display sign,
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Julius Lansburgh's Ingram, 35c., 8l5 7th.

The highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing watches, jewclry, etc. Call or address
Hersog 3OS Ninth st., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1880-12-25

WRITE, "rhis is the baby's stocking;
That hangs III the corner here;
You never have seen her Santa,
For she only came this year;
But she's just the blessedest baby!
And now, before you go,
Just cram her stockings with goodies,
From the top clear down TO the toe"
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Julius Lnnsbursh's 81 Lowell Ingrcins, ol7 7th.
Wonderful bargain. In watch

wonderful Bargains in Watches.
S5 Nickel Stem. .Winders.
$3.50 Boys Solid Silver Watches.
SIS Ladies' Solid Gold Watches,
S25 Gents Solid Gold Lever Watches.
s32 Gents Solid Gold American .Winders.
/. Also Full-Jeweled Levers at SlS and $50.
X. HARRIS & Co.,
432 Seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-12-25

You can publish a threelne advertisement Of
want rent for sale lost three times for twenty
five cents in THE REPUBLICAN,.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
julius Lansburgh's Low,Priccd Carpet House, 81

We learn that the agency Of this city of the How
changed to the office of r. b. Smith, lie Droit Build
ing, 500 street. Tho Howard for fifty years has
been regarded one fthe safest companies in the
country.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
DRESS Suits. Eiscman Bros, 9TH and E.
"AIdernc, D,ir, y;nrou,..

Fresh Aderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered In lSlb "Ward prints at 45c per b.
Also cottage cheese, DC per ball buttormilk Be- per
quart, and sweet milk, DC. per quart
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Thc place 10 nuy JeweIry.


corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con-
tinues to receive valuables of all descriptions for
safe keeping at very low rates
National Republican., 1880-12-25
nnccInt. or NnlIonnI nnnk Noics.

The statement of receipts of national bank notes
for redemption, for tho week ending December %,
1880, as compared with the receipts for the CORE
spending period Of 1870, Is as follows
National Republican., 1880-12-25

HARRl the Ginning of the bells!
Christmas once again Is here,
With all the blessings that 1t tells
With promise for another year.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Julius Lansburgh's zoe. Hemp, 3l5 7th.

The Rowland Dental Association, 21l Four, and,a-
half street use only s. S. Whites artificial teeth,
Philadelphia Price, 81 per set. See advt
National Republican., 1880-12-25

HASDsoMs ladies and gents embroidered slip
pers Your choice, Toe to Sl50, sold elsewhere for
81. At the Great Boston Shoe Auction House, 49l
Pennsylvania avenue northwest and $50 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast, Sign OF Red Flag.
National Republican., 1880-12-25

Congress Watcr--the purest and safest OF all ca.
thartc waters. None genuine sold OIL draught.
Avoid all coarse Irritating waters foreign and do
nestle; they impair the digestive organs and
kidneys. t,th,s.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Julius Lansburghs sl Tapestry Brussels, aiO 7th.

shedd Turkish nnd Russian Baths
At 9O3 T. street northwest, near Ninth. The only
reliable place in the city for genuine baths.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
BUSINESS NOTES.
Holiday Presents,

There Is nowhere IN tho city so large and varied
! collection OF shoes aud Aippsrs for the obsery>
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Diamonds, Watches, and Jcwclry-Grcat
bargains.


Diamonds, Watches, and Jcwclry-Grent
Bargains.
Solid Gold Cameo Rings, Sl.50 upward.
Handsome 1lcarat Gold Watch and Gold Chain,
$50, our speciality for the holidays
Solid Gold studs, 81 per set.
Solid Gold Iockets, So
Gents ScarfPins, solid gold, $3.50.
Ladies' sets Earrings and Brcastpin, $40.
Solid l4.carnt Gold Vest Chains, Sl5.
500 Solid Silver Watches, extra heavy, $50.
Handsome pair Diamond Earrings, SO; weight,
II carats.
S2l solid 1icarat Lever Watches.
Sli0 Solitaire Diamond Ring 2}s carlts, perfect
JACOBS BROTHERS,
122g Pennsylvania avenue
VIZ have bought our goods at our own prices
and will sell them at huf their original value. AT
the Great Boston Shoe Auction House, iyl Pcnnsyl
yaniu avenue northwest andG G59 Pennsylvania ave-
nuesoutheast. Sign of Red Flag
The Place tn Buy Jewelry.
75c. Children's Solid Gold Rings
$3.50 Amethyst, Cameo, and Turquoise Rings.
s. Solid Gold Neck Chains.
S2 Solid Gold Scarf Pins
s. Solid Gold Sleeve Buttons.
81 to $50 immense stock of Bracelets.
X. HARRIS IL Co.,
1872 seventh street.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Mr1roME. dear old Chrlstlnnsl

Your coming makes us glUd.
Letus remember those whose hearts
Are dcsolate and sad;
And by our deeds of love express
Our own true JOY and thankfulness.
National Republican., 1880-12-25
Mineral Waters.

Dr. BOvec's Turkish Bath.
Only Turkish bath in the city, 800 Z St. near Ju
dietary So. Best shampooer this side of New York