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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
THE POTOMAC FLATS.
Proposed Improvement Under Direction
Of an Engineer Commission.

OF an Engineer Commissions.
The House committee on Commerce yesterday
considered the subject of retaining the fats and
improving the Washington harbor Chairman
Hunton, of the House District Committee, made a
speech urging the proposed appropriation of
s, 100000 for the purpose named Major Twining
and General Birney made remarks in explanation
ola bill presented to the committee The bill pro-
yides for an engineer commission, including the
engineer officer OF the United States Coast Survey
and the engineer in charge of public buildings. to
stake out and make plans of the harbors of Wash
ingtOn and Georgetown, the section plans. the
boundaries of lands known not to belong to the
United States, and the land boundary of q water
street i'll Washington Provision is made for taking
possession of and using for the proposed improve
ment so much of the adjoining public streets and
reservations may be necessary also for the con-
domination of all lands. franchises, and rights
lying within the lines Of said proposed improve
ments.
1t is provided that the Acknowledgement shall ap
point special counsel for the board at Il salary
not to exceed 81 800 yearly, and shall cause suit
III equity TO be instituted against any and all claim
ants of title under any patent which, in the opin-
ion of the board was by mistake or unadvisedly or
Illegally issued by officers Of the United StaIeS or
of the States of Maryland or Virginia for any part
of the marshes fats and particularly against all
claimants under what is known as the "Kidwell
patent, for the purpose OF vacating or cancelling
proceeding in disputed cases.
The Committee on Commerce will to-day give
hearing to A. Watson and otherprfvate parties, who
have propositions TO make in reference to the i'm
prOvement of the river front.
Mr.. Converse introduced in the House yesterday
bill providing for the letting of contract to the
lowest bidder TO deepen the Potomac channel and
redeeming the swamp lands between the channel
and Washington, in accordance with survey
made under the direction of the War Department
the reclaimed land to be sold to the highest bidder
and the money so realized to be applied to paying
for the work done.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
what CaptaIn Blake Saws.

"How is the steamboat business, Captain said
THE REPUBLICAN to the genial commander of the
Corcoran yesterday.
"Quiet, very quiet. The river is frozen over
nearly all the way down to its mouth, from six to
ten inches deep Icewas made very fast last night"
when will you start your wheels AGAIN."
"Not before the middle of February from the
present outlook, unless long warm rain and thGw
comes"
'You are laying on your oars, them"
"Yes. I'm fixing up the Corcoran, too. She viii
look like daisy when spring opens"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Winter and Its Diseases.

DR.. 5. c. Busey delivered East night fine lecture
on the subject of Winter and Its Diseases 10 an
attentive and appreciative audience of young men,
who nearly filed the parlors of the Young Mems
Christian Association. His lecture was the first of
of six free medical lectures that have been
arranged by the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, and which will be delivered on succeeding
Friday and Tuesday evenings at their room, In
the course of his lecture Dr. Busey showed that we
were more exposed TO catching cod,' as il was
termed, al this season of the year than at any
other He then explained what this expression
meant, and how catching cold lay at the fcunda-
ton of many different diseases, the way in which
are tempted TO expose ourselves 10 cGld and
how We may guard against it. The lecture next
Friday night will be by DR.. ID. W. Prcntiss on
The enemies of our bodies, o. the germs of
dis
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
ALL Wool French SeTgeS,
IS Cents.
TYLER & CHEWING,
THE METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY.
Rev Officers Elected, and n Change of To-
Gallon Agreed I-DOn.


The Anthropological Society met at the Smith
yonian Institution last evening, Major JW Powell,
.he president, in the chair. The following new
members were elected: DIR. 4. +. A. King, DR..
William Lee, and Mr.. Ivan Petroff for active
membership, and Mr.. J. c. Tache and B. B. Red
ding for corresponding membership. 1t being the
evening Of the annual election, no papers were
read. A motion to remove from the present loca-
cation TO the lecture-hall of the National Medical
College of the Columbian University was intro
duced by a committee OF the council, and adopted
by the society.
The election for officers 10 serve during the ensr-
ing year resulted follows: President Major ].
Powell: vice presidents, Colonel GarGick MaileTy
DR.. George 4. OTIS Professor 0. T. Mason, DR.. H. &.
Yarrow; corresponding secretary, C. c. Royce: re-
cording secretary, Lester +. Ward; treasurer J.
Howard Gore; curator, DIR. W. J. Hoffman: eoun-
ell, President J. c. yelling, Professor F. A Fay Dr.
]. Meredith Toner, Mr. F. A. Seely, Mr.. Miles
Rock, Mr.. IL. L. Thomas.
After the election the society adjourned. The
friends of DR.. Elmer K. Reynolds the recording
secretary who has served the society from its fOun-
datiOn. who are surprised TO miss his name
from the foregoing list, should know that he de
clined reelection, owing to prospective archao-
logical tour TO occupy the most of the next year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Nat.oaaE Theafrc-..EI.r.;e..,

Shakspearean students as TO whether Hamlet y
should be considered an acting play. That it is a
most delightful reading play containing in its text
some ofthe most beautiful passages III the English
language, and showing forth philosophy as ele-
waited and sublime as was the genius of its i'm
mortal author, is an accepted fact. The number OF
actors no matter howsu they may have been
in the proper representation of other Shaks-
pearean heroes, who has presented vital por-
traiture of the melancholy Dane, is very small
In this number Mr.. Mccullough can hardly be in
night was the least satisfactory performance that
he has given. Tonight he will repeat his excel
lent imperSonatiOn of Tirgiajus, and another
crowded house will, Of course, be the result.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
&c Felt Grateful.

They were taxing Il Overin q restauranI az noon
yesterday. Said the first: $50 you have come
down to make settlement and try for new start ??
"YeS" How bad was the failure? We'll, |
think can pay forty cents on the dollar but per
haps not more than thirty-fve." 1t was all owing
to your partner, you said Yes he raised money
He must have been a thorough rascal. Have YOU
made any effort to overhaul him. "No.' But
you Will?" NO" Are you going to permit
Sucn rascal as that to roam the country unpun
ished?' Il think will. He has almost ruined
me, III business sense, and yet can't help but
feel grateful to him. When he slid he took my
wife with him. The Other looked at him for half
q minute nodded his head, and began on his
steak without a word and with look of dumb
suffering in his eyes. He had no partner, poor
mani
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
The ASSAULT on On. ToWusI,epd,

William H Douglass. the man supposed 10 be
Red SYM who assaulted Health Officer Townshend
Monday afternoon, was arraigned in the Police
Court yesterday. II appears that the real Red Syn
is now out West, and Douglass conducts the bust
ness duIing his absence. DR.. Townshend testifcdto
the abuse heaped upon him by Douglass, and the
final assault, which ended in Douglass getting
Rorsted. Lieutenant EcklOff testified TO Douglass
conduct at Police Headquarters. Douglass having
asked for postponement of the case, in order to
procure witness, Friday was fixed for further
bearing, and the defendant was released on leav-
ing collateral
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Tenth Census Masonic CIub.

y number Of gentlemen attached to the Tenth
Census Bureau, and all Master Masons have formed
all association to be known as the Tenth Census
Club. The election OF officers resulted in the
unanimous choice of the following: Hon R. w.
Best, P. G. NJ. of North Carolina, president; Will
lam II. BarStow, of the District of Columbia vice
president: Major Addington D. WEIGH, of NaSsa-
chuSetts, secretary; Lieutenant G. Sully Wheeler
of the District of Columbia, guard: Brothers F. d.
Stimson, of North Carolina, Albert H. Van Deusen.
of New York, and H. p HanscOm, of Connecticut
committee OH laws. A resolution of sympathy and
respect was rendered p. g. NJ Wheeler who is con
fined to his home by sickness.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
rosi-Omca Department Items.

Mr.. Wieol tof Georgia. of the contract bureau,
has resigned to accept avery favorable cOnnec-
ton in the practice of the law at Atlanta, Ga.
Mr.. Williams Of Georgia, has been appointed a
firstclass clerk in the contract bureau.
Mr.. Slater, of the railway adjustment Office, has
been experimenting The opening of the bids for
mail service embraced in the current lettings
They number about sixty thousand.
Mr.. Johnson of the lock and key division, is now
engaged in his quadrennal wrestle with the
c0nundTrm-how shall thieves be kept from
lingering the contents OF Uncle Sans maii-bags?
The results Of the tupenny economic indocy of
the Democrats can be fully understood by a visit
to the PoStOffice Department where everybody is
on the rush to keep up the current business. It's
lovely policy. and the officers Of the Department
inst nine have IL continued
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
The Union Veteran Corls.

On Monday evening last a number of the honor
airy members OF the Union Veteran Corps were
present to witness the proficiency attained by the
veterans in the manual and school of the com
pany under its commander, Captain s. Z. Thoma-
SON. After an hour and halls drill very agree
able surprise 70 the members of the corps took
place. especially SO to Color-Sergeant Charles
Hartel, who was presented with an officers sword
and belt new patern) by The mechanics and
leboreTS under him in the Supervising Architects
Office.
The corps will remove TO It's new armory on
Fenns!lValua avenue DetNeen NiliStn ane lentn
and on Thursday, the 9th instant will have a
dress drill, when handsome silk flag and guidonS
will hp presented To the cOrDS
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
AJournalist.s lEisaaa.

Mr.. H. j. Ramsdell, of the republic, is now cen
fined to his home, suffering from injuries received
by slipping the pavement in front OF the Louise
Home Monday night. He was on his way to his
home on F street, and stepping upon some ice fell
heavily, breaking the bones of his ankle i'll two
places With much difficulty he dragged himself
to the Scott statue and after waiting and suffering
intensely for nearly an hour obtained assistance
from lady and gentleman who were passing that
way. He was removed to his residence, and viii
p:obably be confined there for several weeks
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
EntcyprisInS Journalists.

Today VIII witness The nuptiaIs Of two young
Washington Journalists. The first wedding is that
Of Mr.. J. Hadley Doyle, of the Sunday Herald, who
viii lead TO the altar Miss Mo1ie J. Collins daugh
ter of Mr.. Joseph f. Collins, of Georgetown
The ceremony VIII take place at Trinity
Catholic Church, Georgetown, at two O'clock
The other VentureSome journalist is Mr.. Otto c. L.
ReiHecke, who viii wed Miss Ella Meals daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Meals at seven o'clock this even
ing. The marriage will be Solemnized at Mr.
Reineckc's residence, No. 1916 Ninth street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
BUSINESS NOTES.
a Million of Dollars as n New Year Do
nation.

The New Year. opens brightly in business out
look taking reports from all points into cOnsdera
tiOn) and it suggests to the reader many reasons
for thanksgiving-no greater at this time than
the return of general prosperity 10 the Southern
States-and it causes every Tecolect that the
existence of that great monument of philanthropy,
THE CHARITY HOSPITAL OF New Orleans, was due
to the 81 600 $50 secured by the wise action of the
authorities of Louisiana, from the bonus paid by
the Louisiana State Lottery. The affairs of the
lottery will be explained by writing 10 NJ. \. Dau-
phin No. 319 Broadway, New York City, y. v, or
to the same person at New Orleans La
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Contract for Lighting the city.

In conformity with the agreement made between
the District Commissioners and the Washington
Gas-Light Company, Lieutenant F. V. Green. As
sistant Engineer of the District, has made CON
tract with the company to continue the lighting of
The city for the next three years with an option of
four years at SIS per Gnnum for each lamp. ms
will be a reduction of seventy cents on each lamp
and saving to the city of $3.50 a year. The SIS
includes expenses for repairs Lighting; and putting
out the lamps.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
VERsonic Temple.

A concert will be given at the Masonic Temple
tomorrow evening under the auspices Of the
Church of the Redeemer, which promises to be an
enjoyable affair. The programme viii embrace
vocal and instrumental music and readings.
toned Professor Bischof Professor and Mrs Webb,
Miss Sallie Westhorpe. DR.. Lewis and little Lille
PaTsloe.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
DISTRICT BREVITIES.
The Weather Ta-nax.

For the Middle atlantic States i,ieludiRgde District Of
Columbia, generally cloudy areather, ruth rain or
slight rise ia temperature.
The thermometric readings yesterday were as
follows: a. M, 200: IL a. m, 26o; p. IN, 30; 8
30: minimum $50
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19

You can publish a three-line advertisement Of
want rent, for sale lost three times for twenty
five cents in The REPUBLICAN.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19

and delivered in lib. Ward prints, at 40e per 10.
Also cottage cheese per ball; buttermilk &c. per
auart. and sweet milk. DC. per quart.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
The NationaI safe- DeposIt Company.

corner Fifteenth street and New York avenue, con-
TIMES to receive yaluableS of all descriptions tor
safe keeping at very low rates.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
Prominent ArrsynIs.

ArlinGon-C. W Woolley, Ohio; Charles cid
rick, w. J. Young, James Strother, New FORK
Charles Mclaughlin, Portland, Me- ..... W0Ta,eys
William 7. Randall, Z. S. n; W. n. MeDougall,
New York: John W. Gambler, J.. NJ w. Hall,
Boston. Rggs-E. de Zelenkotf, ST. Petersburg,
Russia: Charles T Russell, E. C. Fitz, Boston; G..
R. Colby, E. a. Meade, New York A. NJ. Burton,
Phila. E6bitt-Judge D. N Cooley, Iowa; Gov
ernor John 4. Burbank, Indiana; General and
Mrs. Stoneman, California; Hon. A. C. Harmer.
Philadelphia General A. ?. Blunt, J. K. Hyer, U.
S. A; z. T. Brown. U. S. NJ. WMdrfs-Hon. J.
r. Lydecker, Hon. w. ". Webb New York; Hon.
NJ. 3. Davis, superintendent New Orleans Mint,
Louisiana Hon. +. E. Beltzhoover, Pennsylvania !;
Hon. Nelson Maine, New York; Hon. Murray Mel
son, Chicago: Colonel J. L. Norton, New Orleans
49,. OUcR House-General Thomas Kilby Smith,
Philadelphia: Captain r. NJ. G. Brown, U. s. NJ;
Hon.. A. Blumenl1ron United States Consul at
Pueblo, Mexico; W K. and S. T. Kineweaver, Phila-
n. S. Otero New Mexico
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
"AIderney Dairy wagons

At 903 street northwest, near Ninth. The On
reliable place in the city for genuine baths.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19


1t will be remembered that the New Jersey Re
publican Association some time since at a called
meeting adopted resolution in favor of ex-Secre-
tary Robson for United States Senator, and ap-
pointed committee TO proceed to Trenton and
urge his claims for that position The association
met again Monday night, and after considerable
discussion adopted the following:
ResOlred That We fully recognize the eminent
services and ability of the candidate named in the
former resolution, and should be pleased to see
him (Robeson) exalted to any position within the
gift of the people, and Will give him our united
support should he be nominated as the Republican
candidate for United States Senator; and that
we also recognize that other candidates of ac-
knowledged merit, high standing, and long
service under the Republican banner in the
State of New Jersey are being pressed before the
Legislature; nevertheless, we regard as unwise
uncalled for, and nnwarranted the recent action of
the association in sending delegates TO Trenton in
its behalf to urge the election of particular can
didate; and that do not regard it within the
province of any number OF members of this assO-
citation to pledge its support such to any candi
date for any Office in advance of his nomination.
Res0lred, That the secretary be instructed to
notify Immediately the delegation now at Trenton
of the action of this meeting
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
MRS. c. v. SMITH,
61S Ninth ST., opp. Patent Office.
e Our Celebrated Dollar Shirts

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BLACK and CoLORED BROCADE sATINs.
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SILKS, SATINS, and SATIN DE LYON, ''au col
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
-. ~ MAkEEN, IA, Jan. i, 1881.

dear SIR: In yOur paper of today is an item
relating TO lady TO whom General Garfield is in
debtcd more than to any one for his start in life
his mother. The lady is Miss Almeda Booth. Atthe
time young Garfield entered the Eclectic Institute
at Hiram, Ohio, she was preceptreSs She saw in
the sturdy lad as he chOred about the building as
janitOr the elements of 3 distinguished manhood
and extended to him the heart and hand of a
generous sympathy. nciJing him to diligence
while there, she furnished him literally at least
SO it was understood at the time with the means
to pursue his college course, and still served as
preceptress during his princpalship of the school
he thus yenerates her memory. Truly yours.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
LIBERIA.
The Anniversary OF the COLONIZATION So
ciety-Reporfs and Addresses.

Rev. DR.. Lindsay opened the sixty-fourth ami
Versary of the American Colonization Society at
the Thirteenth-street Baptist Church. last evening
by calling upon Rev. Dr. Cuthbert TO lead in prayer
The secretary, Rev. Mr.. Coppinger, then read the
annual report, prefacing the reading by a letter
from Mr. ]. H. B. Latrobe, president of the society,
stating his inability to be present. The report
spoke of the death of the following members
Hon. Edward Mckee, of Mississippi, who died in
October last, aged ninety-three; DR.. Gunton, of
the District OF Columbia, aged ninety, and Rev.
Mr.. Converse, aged seventy-two. The amount of
receipts during the past fiscal year was S13S5i
balance on hand at beginning of year. s. G24: total
Sl6,S1S; disbursements during the year, SIG SCI
leaving balance of ST..
The total emigration during the year was 14S
greater than in any previous year since 1872. Only
four deaths among these emigrants had taken
place one woman and three children The Grand
total of emigrans since the foundation of the Soci
city 1888, and 5,SI2 Africans recaptured from
slavers grand total settled in Liberia through the
efforts of the society, u 255. Encouraging reports
were given of the condition of Liberia and much
space was given 10 accounts of the furnishing con-
dltlon OF the schools large portion of the report
was taken up with accounts of the progress of eX-
poration in Africa and the apathy Of the people of
the United States in this matter. The death of
Hon. Daniel B. Warner, one of the Oldest, ableSt
and most prominent citizens of Liberia, which
took place during the year, was also noted.
Rev. DR.. John L. Withrow, of BOston, then deliv-
cred the first address. He said that the tendency
Of the age was TO throw OF the last link of the chain
which bound humanity into slavery. The condi-
ton of Africa was favorable i'll that its opening to
civilization was made at a time when priestcraft
and kingcraft could not affect her future destiny
The hour of Africa Mas arrived when war and tyr
amy are passing away and peace and liberty and
human happiness are coming OH the stage as per-
manent inhabitants of the earth.
He was followed by Rev. DR.. George W. Samson,
of New York, in philosophical and exhaustive
analysis Ofth causes which have led to the recent
unwonted activity of European nations in seeking
to open up Africa 10 the demands and necessities
of commerce. He concludes with a clear and
fOrcible exposition of the reasons demanding the
assistance of the American people to be extended
to Liberia.
The society then adjourned until to-day at
twelve o'clock to meetatthe Colonization Building
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
DR.. BOyee's Turkish Bath.

Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 E St, near Ju-
dietary So. Best shampOoer this side of New York.
The Rowland Dental Association, oil Fouranda-
half street. use only 8. 5. Whites artificial teeth,
Philadelphia. Price, 81 per set. See adyt.
The highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing, watches, iewelry, etc. Call or address
HerZOg, 30S Ninth ST., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-01-19
GEN. GARFIELD's BENEFACTREss.
Her Name Disclosed by an Early Asso


ciate.
The Titusville pa Herald SAYS: "Our aIlusiOn
few days since to an incidental remark of GEN
eral Garfield at the late Alumni meeting of Will
Jams College, held in Cleveland has elected the
following communication 10 this paper The
writer takes occasion TO mention the name of the
unknown benefactTeSs to whom General Garfield
remarked on the occasion referred to that he owed
greater intellectual debt than to any other infu-
ence or human being. We need only add that the
writer of this letter early associate of the
President-elect at a time when his fortunes were
very humble and obscure:
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baltimore and Ohio Depot corner New
Jersey avenue and street.
21ep advertisements.
Miss A. Raily. from New York.

will be ct the EBBITT HOUSE until SATURDAY
with choice selection of BONNETS, BREAKFAST
CAPS. SACQUESS, WRAPPERS, CA9IEL'S- HAIR
SPAWI4S. and q full line of the most elegant LACE
Gmported). One ROUND-POINT FLOUNCE, worth
$50 per yard, will be offered at bargain. ialg@t$
SECOND GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE PRES
BYTERIAN ALLIANCE, HELD IN PHILA-
DELPHIA, 1850, 81 AND 80.
Sir William Herschel His Life and Works, by Ed
ward s. Holden.
Sermons to Students and Thoughtful Persons by L.
d. Bevan.
Ilka Oh the Hilltop, by II. II. BOyesen.
Poems of Many Years and Places. by VIM. Gibson.
4he Cup of Consolation, by j. r. Macduf.