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National Republican., 1883-05-07
Social science Association.

An adjourned meeting of the District OF
Columbia Social Science association was held
on Saturday evening in the halls of the
Spencerian Business college. Rev. j. Owen
Dorsey, of the bureau of ethnology, delivered
an able and interesting address upon the
"Kinship System and Marriage Laws of the
Omaha Indians" illustrating by large charts
the peculiar organization of tribal circles
based upon consanguinities and ailinities.
The utmost care is taken to prevent the in
termarriago of blood relatives aud such
family names arc given to potential husbands
and wives and their relatives AS would be
proper if the marriage We're accomplished.
An instructive discussion followed the paper,
and Mr., Dorsey was invited to- present at the
next meeting Of the society, May 26, a paper
on tho Industries of the Omahas." Prof
Blodgett, Of the Census bureau, was also in
Vited to present paper on "The Family the
Social Unit of Christianity.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
Greeting to the Army Of the Potomac.


directing to the Society of the Army Of
the Potomac. May festival and camp fire of
the Union Veteran corps, at the Schuetzen
park, May II, afternoon and evening" Such
is the the inscription on the flag to be flung to
the breeze this morning at Seventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue by the Union
Veteran corps who are always in the front
when work is to be done. The "Vcts" do
not propose "All quiet on the Potomac" for
their watchword on the day above men,
toned, rs they have made extensive arrange
ments for series of entertainments for their
old comrades in arms and the public in gen.
eral, consisting of singing, dancing, shooting,
bowling ball tossing, fireworks, &c. The
Army Nurses association will be on hand to
welcome old friends of the field, camp, and
hospital. Ample amusement will be pro-
vided for tho little folks, as this will be a
"Jumbo" affair.
All ex-Otiicers and soldiers of the Army of
tho Potomac now residing in Washington,
are requested to send to this office their
names, regiments, and number of the corps to
which they belonged, and also their city ad-
dress. THE REPUBLICAN will publish list
of the members of that gallant army who re-
side in this city, so that their old comrades,
who will be here on the sixteenth and seven
teenth instant may know where to locate
them. All who served at any time in this
army, whether they belong to the Society of
the Army of the Potomac or not, are requested
to respond. Names should be sent in not later
than the fourteenth instant.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
EAST WASHINGTON.

interesting and instructive services were
held in the East Washington churches yester
day. At the Fourth Street N. E. church, Rov.
Joseph France, pastor, the morning subject
"Gates Ajar." At the Metropolitan Presbyte-
rian church, Rev. John Chester, d. d.,
preached upon Christian Principles Against
Worldly Policy. At the North Capitol Street
NJ. E. church Rev. J. G. Hsgey's subjects were
morning, Jesus the Shiloh )" evening, The
Great Salvation" At the Metropolitan Bap-
tist church Rev. w. NJ. Ingersoll, the pastor,
spoke upon "What Shall do to be Savedp
At Waugh M. l.. church, corner Third and
streets northeast Rev. Wilford Downs, the
morning subject was, "The method by which
the gospel has accomplished its grand re-
suits; and in the evening, This poor man
CRIED and the Lord heard him, and saved
him out of all his troubles" At North Caro-
lima avenue M. Z. mission, the morning sub
ject was, "The forgiveness of personal
wrongs" and in the evening there was a
gospel temperance meeting. AT the New
Jerusalem temple, on North Capitol street,
between b and Q, Rev. Jabez Fox preached
at IL o'clock a. m upon "The special mission
which the Lord has given to the church Of
to-day" At the Eastern Presbyterian church
on Eighth, between + and q streets north
east Rev. s. s. Wallen, pastor, in the morn
ing the sacrament Of the Lords Supper was
administered, and in the evening there was
Bible reading.
Profs. Birmingham and Golway held on
Saturday a very pleasant childrens matinee
and rehearsal for their May ball, which takes
place on the twenty-frst instant. --.
Two six-inch breech-loading rifed guns
and carriages are being made in the ordnance
department of tho navy yard. They are if-
teen feet in length, the largest guns ever made
in this yard.
horse attached to vehicle, on Eleventh
street southeast, Saturday, ran away, and was
stopped by Mr.. McLane. The vehicle icon-
tanned no occupants at the time of the runaway.
A very instructive temperance experience
meeting was held at the Seamen's Bethel re-
treat, ia l. street southeast, at $3.50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon, by the Women's Chris
tian Temperance union and the East Wash
ington branch of the Young Mems Christian
association.
Chaplain Kramer held divine service in
the seamen Is library OF The navy yard yes
terday at 10:30 a. IN.
The Women's Christian Temperance union,
of Anacostia, held very interesting gospel
temperance meeting at 3 o'clock yesterday
evening in Masonic hall of that place, and
secured number of signers to the pledge.
They had excellent music.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
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Auction nj the Fair.

On Saturday night a large crowd attended
the auction sale of the articles not disposed
of during the progress of the fair. There
was quite "a large attendance and good prices
were realized For the large articles such as
stoves, rugs, beds, &c, full value was obtained
but the miscellaneous articles did not bring
over fair prices The pictures and statuary
were sacrificed, N''''A
The groceries, cigars and other articles re-
naming over will be sent to an auction
house aud disposed of there The sale
will be duly advertised. A force of Ia
borers will begin to-day tearing out the booths
and floor, and the rink will be Immediately
transformed into the swimming school.
The fair committee awarded the Capital
City Guard punch bowl to Mr.. Tim. A. Sulli-
van, as the Riggs house was given one of solid
silver, an understanding to that effect having
been reached between Mr.. Spoflord and the
committee before the votes were deposited in
the secret balloting.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
IRELAND,s DISTRESS.
Another Letter Showing the Suffering OF
the Poor In the Emerald Isle.

Another Letter Showing the Suffering OF
the Poor In the Emerald Isle.
The regular weekly meeting of tho aid
committee Of the Clan ma Gael for the relief
Of the distress in ireland, was held yesterday
at Clan-na-Gaol hall, Capt. o'Meagher Con-
don presiding, Louis II. Lanman secretary.
The usual reports and returns were handed
in, and appropriations ordered to be sent to
Rev. Mr.. Finn, Swineford, Mayo county (;
Rev. Mr.. j. Cosgrone, Tomplebery, Sligo
county, Rev. Mr.. McGee, Enniskeel, Donegal
county; Rev. p O'Kane, Eskey, Sligo county,
and Rev. p. +. Gallagher, Glencolumbxill,
Donegal county. Several letters of entreaty
and acknowledgment received by the treas
urer Mr.. James Bellew, were read including
the following, after which the committee ad-
| journed until next Sunday:
MoNIvA, ATlIENRY, April q, 1s33-MY DEAR
MIR. BELLEw beg most gratefully to acknowl-
edge the receipt ofyour favor with draft + ON the
Clan ma Gael association of Washington for the
relief of our poor. Though you may think the
sum small, have been able very promptly to DO
much good with 1t. have given 1t to several
poor families to supplement their scanty seed
supply, 1t Is needless to describe the sad condt-
ton of these families aud many others similarly
| circumstancod. They are half fed, half clothed,
| yet null Of resignation and hope; but how long
shall they hope i'll yain2 How long, Q Lord, how
| long7 have neither taste nor desire to hawk
before the world the poverty OF our poor. feel
ashamed that we haveso frequently TO appear be-
| fore the world as the beggar of nations, and this
| through no fault of ours II pains me that we are
compelled so often to appeal to the generosity and
charity Of our kith and kin in exile. But our
dear friends In foreign ports, may God bless and
| reward them, will not allow us to be starved to
| death by the enemy while we defend the fortress
Of Irish nationality at home, while We keep the
old flag flying and refuse TO surrender to the hered-
itary foe. At present, the Joy OF our enemies Is
| exceedingly great. They see the garl "go with
vengeance" and they see too that those who will
cling TO the old sod run great risk of death from
| starvation. Their Joy is premature, however, MS
| they will yet know. The Irish race will outlivc
the present crisis. Famine may diminish the Irish
race, the exodus may scatter II on many Shore
but still will 1t be united in love OF God and coun
| try aud hatred of the common foe The present
exodus and famine will separate wider than ever
the Irish race from the English. This is no small
consolation. 1t is almost the only one II can find
| in the present sad circumstances.
| May God bless yourself and your charitable as-
socihlion. May God bless the sea. divided Clan.
na.Gael. l am, my dear Mr.. Bellew, sincerely
and gratefully yours, JOHN STEPHENS, G. G.
CoNYERs, GA.--Dr. w. II. Lee says:
National Republican., 1883-05-07
judge McFnrIand ON Prohibltion.

A large audience assembled at Masonic hall
yesterday afternoon at the meeting of the
Women's Christian Temperance union to
listen to the address of Hon. Judge McFar.
land, commissioner of the general land office
on "The Prohibition of the Liquor Traffic
He opened by saying that he wished TO in
dorse the work of the temperance women, for
while there is such need of labor every woman
has right to work in this cause. He ia
vored prohibition because he believed it to be
right, and whether we have prohibition in
FIVE years or u hundred years has nothing tc
do with the Justice Of the cause, which will
ultimately succeed.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
@SfeA's - - - - - - - 's' ~
To ihe Editor,

SIR: I am constrained to point out the
striking similarity between the famous Toole
street tailors Of London who resolved them
selves into "we the people OF England" and
the so-called colored leaders of this city who
have recently busted themselves to have a
convention of colored men assemble in Wash
ington. / am of opinion that convention
should be held, but not for the purpose OF
criticising the administration, as the sore
head crew contemplate; and rather would
have q convention for the purpose Of assuring
the administration that the so-called colored
leaders here are in no sense representatives
of the colorcd race, but are engaged in the
avocation of blowing their own horns, to the
end that they may obtain positions, for which
they are manifestly untitled. A convention
of colored men, to mean anything, must ema-
nate from the people of the states, and in no
wise should be connected with the red fossils
of this city, who have too long been tolerated
as barnacles upon the good old republi-
can craft. / am, very respectfully,
THOMAS II. VANCE,
Second Congressional District, Florida.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 8, 1888.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
A NEW DIsBURsING CLERK.
Mr.. George w. Evans Appointed Chief of
the Financial Division OF the Interior
n.n,r,u,.nt p IA

Mr.. George w. Evans Appointed Chief of
the Financial Division OF tho Interior
Department. - IA
On Saturday Mr.. George w. Evans was ap-
pointed by Secretary Teller chief of the finau-
cial division and disbursing clerk of the
Int erior department, vice DIR. Richard
Joseph, deceased. Mr.. Evans is a native of
this city, and has large circle of friends who
will rejoice at his good fortune. He COM
mcnced life as newsboy, and for four years
he followed the army of the Potomac in that
capacity, attached to the headquarters. On
April 10. 1865, he was appointed an assistant
messenger in the Interior department, and
was detailed for duty in the financial division;
and he has risen step by step by his own
merits and faithful performance of duty
to his present position, which is the
most responsible in the department. For
over year he has been practically perform
ing the duties of disbursing officer, and the
report of the committee which examined the
accounts of the late DIR Joseph is the strongest
evidence of his fitness for the position to
which he has been appointed. He was, how
ever, strongly indorsed by the assistant sec.
retary, the assistant attorney general, and
every chief of bureau in the department, for
they have all had abundant opportunity to
observe his method of conducting the office
during the illness of DR.. Joseph. His appoint
ment is strictly in accordance with civil SER
vice rules and reflects decided credit on the
secretary of tho interior.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
FOR STATIONERY.

PosToFFIoE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON ID. C., April 2S, 1881
Sealed proposals will be received At this Depart
ment until II o'clock M on TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 1884,
for furnishing Stationery for the use of first and
ond class postoices for one year from July 1851
Blank forms of proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto. will be furnished on application to
this Department
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, and indorsed Proposals for
The POSTMASTER General the right to reject
any or all bids.
w. @. GRESHAM.
Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.

WAR DEPARTMENT., May 4 1ss3
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart!
ment until ~ o'clock noon MONDAY, MAY y, 1888,
for furnishing Stationery for the War Department
and It's Bureaus in Washington during the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1884,
Blank forms OF proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with eli Icular
relating thereto, will be furnished application to
this Department
Proposals must be addressed to the Secretary OF
War; indors ed on the outside of the envelope Pro-
posals for Stationery"
Bids will be considered on each item separately.
-tH ROBERT r. LINCOLN,
rf.. an Secretary of War.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
DRoposALs FOR RATIoNs

QuARTERMAsTER's OFFICE U. s. NC.
WASHINGTON, 5th April, 1889
Sealed proposals. in duplicate, will be received at
this Office until IL o'clock Of MONDAY, the 14th
day of May next, for furnishing ratons to the United
states Marines at one or more of the following sta
tions, from LIST July, 1883, to Both June, lsS4
Portsmouth, N, H.; Charlestown, Mass Brook
lyn, n. Y; League BLAND. near Philadelphia, Pa;
Annapolis. Nd; Mare Island, Cali and Pensacola,
Fla.
Specifications with blank proposals, can be OBJ
tanned upon application at any of the stations named
at the offices of the Quartermaster, Washington,
D. G., and Assistant Quarternaster 2s8 South Fourth
street, Philadelphia, Pa
Proposals should be indorsed Proposals for RAJ
tions," and addressed to the undersigned.
w. B. SLACK.
Major and Quartermaster U. s. Marine Corps,
Washington, ID. q.
National Republican., 1883-05-07

late Of the department of justice, appointed
chief Of the assignment division.
The following promotions in the general
land office were also made Saturday: III. +.
Smith, of New York, to class four; Yon Pike,
of West Virginia, to third class; w. g. Nolen,
District of Columbia, to class two, and Perry
G.. Michener, of Indiana, TO class one.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
DRoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU ENGRAVING AND PRINTING,
April ". 1883
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
II o'clock m. WEDNESDAY, MAY o, 1883, for sup
plies for this Bureau during the six months from
July TO December 3d. 1883, of articles In the follow
Dry colors, oils, chemicals, typographical inks,
textiles, paper binders materials. dextrine grocers
sundres blank steel plates and rolls, glue and wlne
hardware iron aud brass castings, gas and steam t
tngs lumber, horse feed, ice and coal and wood.
Blank forms for proposals articles OF any class,
with information as to qualities quantities, and con.
dersgned.
Proposals on each item will be considered sepa.
rately, and preference given to articles of domestic
production or manufacture conditions OF price and
quality being equal
goods In the Bureau orders the accepted bidders
Will be made from time TO time as the actual need
may be determined, and, as rule. for not less than
the quantities specified on the schedules.
Those desiring blanks and Information must specify
on which class Of articles they are qualified 70 pro.
pose, awards will be made only TO established
manufacturers OF or dealers In the articles nee led.
Proposals will also be received for the purchase
from the Government OF the waste paper, stock
board cuttings old blankets, scrap twine and such
other articles OF junk as may accumulate from time
TO time In this bureau during the year from July /,
1885, 10 June 3O 1881 and also for the purchase from
maceration of the United States notes securities &c
authorized to be destroyed during the same period.
Full Information relative to these articles will be fur
nlshed on application TO the undersigned.
The right to waive defects, and TO reject any or all
bids is reserved. - ...,..
Chief Bureau Engraving and Printing,
Washington, ID. q.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
PROPOSALS. FOR TICKET PUNCHES.
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,

PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
WARRINGTON, ID. C., May !. 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart-
ment untn the ID DAY OF JUNE. 1883 for furnish
ing $500 Ticket Punches, either stationary In the
form of pliers 70 be delivered at this Department
or before the 10th day OF August, 1883.
The punches are TO supply the new want OF the
notes Bidders will submit with their proposals
pies of the punches offered to be furnished by them
All proposals are to be made In accordance with
the printed iorms and specifications which will be
furnished on application by letter to the "Superin-
tendent of the Money-Order SYSTEM Postoifce De-
partment Washington, ID. c. TO whom bidders
should address their sealed proposals, marked on the
envelope Proposals for Punches"
A decision ON the bids will be made on or before
the 9Th day OF june lss3 the right being reserved to
w. @. GRESHAM,
Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
DRoposALs FoR posToFF1oE ENVELOPES

PosroFFIcE DEPARTMENT.,
WAsHINaTON, d. O., May 1, 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment untll THURSDAY, the 9TH day of June, 1883.
at IL o'clock for furnishing Postoice Envelopes
In such quantities and at such times they may be
ordered during the fiscal year ending June 90 1884, Of
Nos to l. For Oiiical Letters and Returns.
No. g. For Returning Dead Letters
No. O. For Registered Packages.
No. T. Tag Envelopes for Registered Packages.
No. s. For International Money Order Advices.
Blank Forms of bids, with samples and full specl-
hcatons will be furnished upon application TO the
Third Assistant Postmaster General, Washington.
ID. G. w. q. GRESHAM,
National Republican., 1883-05-07

The following promotions were made in the
patent Office Saturday; Charles j. Kintner, of
Michigan chief clerk, to be principal exam
iner IN charge Of the electrical division, vice
y. L. Freeman, resigned; Schuyler DuTgee, Of
Virginia, chief Of the assignment, TO be chief
clerk, .sud Samuel Mulliken. Of New jersey.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.

PosroFFIcE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON. d. c., May 1, 18sa
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment untl II o'clock IN. on TUESDAY. JUNE 5. 1883,
for furnishing Stationery for the Postofice Depart
ment for one year from July 1, 1883.
Blank forms of proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required, together with circular
relating thereto will be furnished on application TO
this Department
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, and Endorsed Proposals for
The Postmaster General reserves the right TO reject
any all bids.
w. O. GRESHAM
Doafp aqfa Gnn
National Republican., 1883-05-07
DRoPosALs FOR POSTAL NOTES ANn
l. MONEY-0RDER DRAFTS.
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,


WASHINGTON d. G., April "a, 1ss5
Sealed proposals are invited from stee-plate en-
gravers and plate printers and will be received ut
this Department until IL o'clock m, on WEDNES-
DAY. the 23d day of May, 1881 for furnishing all the
Postal Notes." the issue of which was authorized
by the act OF Congress approved March Q, 1889 and
all the Money-order Drafts which the Department
may require for use during period Of four years
commencing ON the 18th day Of August, 1882
Blank forms of bids. with full specifications and
sample money order draft, will bc furnished on ap-
plicaton to the Superintendent OF the Money.order
System. Postofice Department, Washington, d. G.
W. Q. GRESHAM,
Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
DRoPosALs FOR FUEL.

QUARTERMAsrER's OFFICE U. s. M. O.,
WAsHINGToN, 9th April, 1884
Sealed proposals in duplicate, will be received at
18th day of May next for supplying wood and coal TO
the United States Marines at one or more Of the fol-
1884:
Portsmouth, N. h; Chariestown, Mass; Brook
lyn, N. Y; Philadelphia, Pa; League Island, Pa;
Washington, d. c.; Annapolis Md; Gosport, neat
Norfolk, Va; Mare Island, Cal, and Pensacola
Fla.
Specifications, with blank proposals.. can be OBJ
tained upon application any of the stations named
at the offices of the Quartermaster, Washington u
c., and Assistant Quartermaster, 226 South Fourth
street, Philadelphia, Pa
Proposals should be indorsed Proposals for Fuel"
and addressed TO the undersigned.
W. b. SLACK,
Major and ouartermaster U. s, Marine Corps,
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United States Marshal's Sale.
0roposals.
DROPOSALS FOR BLANKS, BLANK BOOKS,
l. ANDPRlNTED MATTER FOR THE MONEY
ORDER BUSINESS.
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT.
NV aaWrI AnrnN N ~ Nav 1924

=, FUsIOFFICE DEIAhTMENI,,
WAsHINGToN, ID. O.. May 5, 1888.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until WEDNESDAY, the SIXTH DAY of
Ju-E ios3, at II o'clock m, for furnishing In such
quan titles and ut such times as they may be ordered,
all the blanks. blank obs and printed matter to be
supplied TO postmas;ers by the Postmaster General
or used in his Department for the transaction the
money order busin, S. during period Of four years,
commencing on the third day of september. lbSa.
Blank forms OF bids. with samples of printed blanks
and full specifications will be upon nppca-
tion to the Superintendent of the Money order Sys-
TEN, PostOiice Department, Washington, d. c., at
whose office samples of bound books may be seen.
w. O. GRESHAM,
atarG
National Republican., 1883-05-07
Terrible Sufferings.

DIR. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. vi have
a friend who suffered terribly. l purchased
a bottle of your "Fayorite Prescription" and,
as result of its use, sheis perfectly well.
j. BAILEY, Burdett, N. Y.
DIR. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery"
and pheasant Purgativo Pellets" purify the
blood aud cure constipation.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
pisO.

DAVIS.-On Sunday, May 8, JAMES DAVIS lcol'
Oredl, In the 45th year Ofhls age.
Funer II this (Afondayl afternoon at o'clock nom
No. 100 street northwest.
NOTWITHSTANDING morning, May 6, 1883 Mrs AL.
MEDA MYMAH MOORE aged II years.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
PROPOSALS. FOR STATIONERY.

DEPARTMENT. OF THE INTERIOR,
April 2l, 1851
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart-
ment until IL o'clock m. MONDAY, MAY q, 1888, for
Stationery for the Department of the In
terror during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884
Blank forms of proposals, showing the Items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto, will be furnished application
this Department
Proposals must be addressed TO the Secretary OF the
Interior, and Endorsed on the envelope Proposals
for Stationery"
IL. NJ. TELLER,
National Republican., 1883-05-07
For Twenty Yenrn

we have made clothing u study, and our
large and ever Increasing trade is evidence
that our efforts have not been in vain. Else
man Bros, the most prominent clothiers and
tailOrs, corner seventh and Il.
National Republican., 1883-05-07
MarrisS.

BRowNE-JoHNsoN.-o Aug. 9, 1881, at BAlt.
more, Md by the Rev. lohn Landstreet M, i.
Church South, FRANCIS L1rTLEToN BROWNE 10
LEsA DELANo JoHNsoS, daughter OF MAI. A. E II
johnson, OF this city