Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1857, Page 2

SVENING STAR. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Intelligencer rejoices over the fact that 80 little of the telegraph cable was lost in the late effurt to lay it, as that there remains suffi- cient, amply sufficient, on board the two steam ships, to lay the whole line without awaiting the manufacture of more, and suggests that the work be at once undertaken anew. It is evi- dent, however, from the dispatch on the subject which we publish to-day, that those managing the business do not contemplate another ex- periment until after the approaching equinoxial gale—until October. The Intelligencer also points out the fact that the British Government entertains no fears whatever that the present complication of its affairs abroad—the Chinese war, the Irdia re- bellion, and the Turkish diplomatic co~p—will serve unduly to embarrass the nation. The editors think it ungracio nd unchristian, and unpatriotic for Americans to be rejoicing over these difficulties in which England is im- mersed. The Uwion reads the New Orleans Delta a Jesson for its abuse of good and true men of the Democratic party, in its insane ravings. Every word the U/nron says with reference to the in- justice and impoliey of such a course on the part of the De/f, if that journal be the sincere friend of the South it claims to be, is true. There aro, just now, two classes of Southern journals that are working mischief, hand over fist. Viz: Those, like the Deéta, that strive to generate Southern Democratic opposition to the National Administration; and those that under pretence of being the Administration’s most devoted friends, leave no stone unturned in the work of exasperating the Southern Rights wing of the party, by wholesale denunciations of them, under the plea that they are disunion- ists, in tone and temper. resembling the objec- tionable articles in the De/ta, more than aught else, it strikes us. While there is no reason whatever to object to the severe handling of particular individuals and journals claiming identity with the Demoe- tacy that have taken ground against the Ad- ministration, the effort to clase with them all of the Southern Democracy who do not approve of all that Governor Walker has said and done in Kansas,is the most insane policy we ever saw initiated by journals meaning well toward the Administration, which will require, as it deserves to receive, a hearty support from the united South in Congress. At the lowest caleu- lation there will be thirty-five members of the next House, (if not more.) heretofore closely identified with the Southern Right wing of the party, four-fifths of whom are at this moment sifteerely desirous of giving the Administration cordial and effective support, and who disap- prove the course of the De/ta and its handful of allies, most emphatically. There is danger, however, that persistent denunciations of all who do not approve all Governor Walker has said and done. will end in driving them into practical, if not avowed, opposition; the very Worst position they could assume for the future of the Democratic party—so surely as an open enemy is always to be preterred to a secret one. From private sources we hear so many com- plaints of the impolicy of the really well-meant but undiscriminating efforts to defeat the ob- jeets of the few disunionist journals, as to make itour duty to the Democracy to implore all who would see the party continue united, and the Administration receiving the support of an unanimous party in Congress, to recollect that the highest attribute of political wisdom is ca- capability for bearing and forbearing. Every blow thoughtlessly struck through the newspa- pers at Demoeratie gentlemen merely upon a suspicion that they sympathize with disunion- iem,is likely to leave a rankling wound—to alienate from their allegiance to the Democratic party, those capable of being its most effictent and effective supporters in both Houses of Con- gress. We must here do the Union the justice to vay that its course on this delicate subject has been eminently wise and conciliatory, yet firm. It is therefore a peacemaker; not a stirrer up of inter-party broils. Would that we could write that every other Democratic journal that has, of late, undertaken to diseuss the Kansag question, had been as sensibly conducted in that connection. —-——_ ~2+e-+ i> The Lawrence Herald of Freedom of the 15th instant says there will be no invasion of Mis- sourians at the election in Kansas in October, and that the payment of taxes will not be required as @ qualification for voting. i From J. Sbillington, the Washington agent, we have part eleven of Burton's Cyclopedia of Witand Humor. This number, which is devo- ted to specimens of Irish humor, is appropriately embellished with a portrait of the lamented Ty- Tone Power. ee U> Edward T. Jefferson and his son were killed near Patrick Court House, Va., on the 17th instant, by lighteing. They were struck while wader a tree in the woods, during a thunder storm. They were not found until 12 o'clock om ‘Tuesday, when two of the elder Jefferson’s daugh- ters, found their bodies, each lying on his back, with bis feet towards the tree, and his hand on bis breast. Tuz New Yor« Faitvnes —The New York Papers give withetbeir usual copiousness ail the facts and rumors growing out of the recent fail- ures in thateity, and make them the subject of conflicting views. The Courier, Journal of Com- meree, and the commercial journals generally do not regard financial pressure as likely to seriously afect the legitimate busigess interests of the country; the other papers, the Herald and Tri- bune more especially, predict a‘crinis,” and see nothing but a general crash impending PERSONAL. +--+. EqgGovernor Francis Thomas, of Mary- land, is SBrowns’ 3 +++. Hon. Warren Winslow, N.C , and Gov A. P. Wiard, Ind.. are at Willards’. s -..-Major W. W.Chapman.t .s_ 4 ;and Rev J. McIntire, of Mo., are at Wititards’. -... William Magill, Esq., formerly publisher of the =e Pennsylvanian, died in Phila- detpbia on Tuesday --..It is ramored that Dr. Catlin has made some important disclosures in relation to the first hus- band of Mrs. Cunningham --.. Mr. f. Carroll, of Seaford, committed sui- cide while in a drunken iit, by beating himself with a grubbing hoe. ----Judge Douglas has been invited to public dinners at St. Anthony and St. Panl's, Minnesota, but has declined the honor in both cases. --.- The father of the late lamented Senator Rusk was a poor Irish stone mason, who reached this country 4 short time before his son was born, and settled in South Carolina upon a small tract of land belonging to John C. Cathoun. ---In a letter from London ished South Carolian, occurs the following ee a” the “It gives me real pleasure to know that Mr Dallas repudiates him (Senator Sumner) utterly. 1 assert this on my own knowledge.» . mes ache, the celebrated basso, wh : tempted to teach Queen Victoria to mr of quently lamented that, from three slight causes he had been unable to’ make her anything of 2 voealist; first, she had no roirr; next, she fsa no ear; and, lastly, she had no application. ‘Tux Monmon ALPHABET.—The new “ Deseret Alphabet” is completed, and a font of pica type has been cast inst. Louis. Specimens of the type are published in the St. Louis Democrat, but are of course unintelliyible to Gentiles. The type founders bave supplied the Mormons with moulds aud other apparatus for re-casting their old metal, so that the Deseret News will probably hereafter be a profound may: at least in , to all but the iuitiated be new characters are forty-one in number, and bear a striking resemblance to those of the Ethiopic alphabet. WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP. » Taz Mecuanicat Portion or tng Report. We took occasion, a day et two since, to notice the appearance of the Mechanical portion of the Patent Office Report for 1856.’ A more extend- ed examination of it convinces us that it is one of the most important works ever issued by authority of this Government. It fills three octavo volumes, of perhaps 640 pages each, and as a record of the mechanical transactions of the Patent Bureau for the year, its complete- ness, convenience of arrangement for reference, &c., never was before equalled. Besides em- bracing the “ élaim’’ attached to every patent granted in the year, it contains working engra- vings of each one of them, and an alphabetical list of them, as well as an alphabetical list of every American patent that expired within the year. Again, it embraces also classified lists of both. The labors of the artist (M. C. Gritzner) who Prepared the illustrations, as well as most of the letter press, we believe, have evidently been immense, and have been executed in a manner to earn for him high reputation in his profession. There is not a hamlet in the Union wherein a mechanic works at his trade, in which the pres- ence of this work will fail to do something for the substantial progress of the country in the useful arts; for it embraces solid information explanatory of the country’s progress during the year in every art in connection with which an invention, improvement, or even a design, has been patented therein. It is well for all engaged in the useful arts, too, to have at hand the means of knowing what patents have ex- pired, what improvements, heretofore private property, are not at the service of the public without cost or charge. Tue Scrrogatx’s Dectstox.—The decision of Surrogate Bradford against the validity of the claim of Mrs. Cunningham to be the widow of her victim, evidentiy meets the approbation of every thoughtful and well-informed person in all quarters from which we have received newspapers in the last three or four days. The reasoning of his opinion or decision and his analysis of the testimony adduced on both sides, is one of the ablest legal papers we ever read, and must carry with it entire conviction to the minds of all who will undertake the labor of wading through it. In deciding that she is not the widow of Burdell, it is thought that he saves her from what would otherwise be the conse- quences of her sham accouchement, to obtain the whole rather than the third of the decedent’s estate, which, when that crime was committed, she conceived to be fairly within her clutches. Her younger children, at least, are to be pitied, though she will hereafter pass through life the most universally abhorred woman on this Con- tinent. The New York Express thus sketches the points of the able decision of the Surrogate, re- ferred to above : “‘After stating the nature of marriage as a civil contract merely, by the laws of New York. Mr. Bradford proceeds to consider, first. the where- abouts of Dr. Burdell about the time of his alleged marriage with Mrs. Cunningham. He reviews the testimony of the witnesses on both sides, and finds that, on the 24th, 25th. and 3ist of October, decedent was in New York and present at the Artisans’ Bank up to about noon. There is only one witness, beside the Cunninghams, to prove that he was in New York after noon on the 2th, and that one is not positive. Numerous witnesses ify that he was at Herkimer on the 25th, 26th, th October, upon which latter day Augusta was in New York. The fact of a marriag tween Mrs. Cunningham and some man is admitted, and, as to the allegation that Dr. Buidell was a party to that ceremony, the Surrogate thinks the proof is altogether insuffi- cient. Angusta Cunninzbam’s testimony must be thrown out, on account of her contradiction, not only of numerous Herkimer witnesses, but of her own declarations, as given before the Coro- ner. Mr. Marvin's testimony, he concludes, es- tablishes only a general resemblance between the decedent and the mate party to the marri. no greater than mizht be assumed by another per- son. The intimacy of the parties before and after the alleved marriage was not such as to connte- nance the idea of acontemplated or consummated nonial union ‘ we Surroyate finds no evidence of cohabita- tion; but shows from the evidence that the ties lived up to the time of the Doctor’s death as single persons, she signing, endorsing and execu- ting papers in ber own name, hay a lease of the house from him, and behaving Lerselfinsuch a hostile manner, that be made efforts to compel ber to leave the premises —eiforts which were con- tinued up to the day of his death. Every particle or imony having an important bearing upon the case, is reviewed by the Surrogate, and the words of many of the witnesses are quoted. He follows the parties through all their quarrels and suits for slander and breach of promise, specify- ing all the documents in which they took part, aud in which she was either deseribed, or signed herself as ‘E. A. Cunningham,’ up to January 2th, when she signed the relesse in that name, In view of all the startling and extraordinary cir- cumstances brouzht to light by the evidence, the Surrogate concludes that persous standin, such a point of antagonism could not be man and wife. He holds it impossible to believe that these rties, thus for the space of three months, deal- pote acting, and treating each other—each beha- ving to the world as single, and to the other ina manner totally inconsistent with the marital rela- tion—could be man and wife. Such a series of circumstances as has been developed in this case, the Surrogate thinks, cannot be fabricated; ‘it strikes the eye with irresistible force, and leads to entire satisfaction and conviction that the d+ cedent was unmarried at the time of his unhap) y death * A Rusu.—A very large number of strangers arrived in Washington yesterday and the day before, principally from the Virginia springs— making a merry time in the city hotels, for the nonce. Sixty-edd, coming by the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, were booked at Willards’ last night, while proportionate numbers, com- ing hither through the same channel of travel, were booked at the other Washington public houses. We perceive, from the Alexandria Gazette, that, on the day before yesterday, 15,000 bushels of grain came down that railroad. These facts bear out what we have repeatedly taken occasion to write concerning the imme- diate and abiding interest which the Federal Metropolis has in the speedy completion of the extension of that work. If such are the results of its eonstraction to its present terminus, by which it drains but acom- paratively small territory of its produce, sold within six miles of us, and supplies it with manufactured goods, purchased immediately in this region for the most part, and also aecom- modates a comparatively very limited line of travel, what will be its results when its eomple- tion shall inaugurate communication by rail between Alexandria and Memphis, on the Mis- sissippi, almost on an air-line, and through the heart of one of the finest agricultural regions of the Continent—teeming. too, with more mineral wealth than anyother? Then, instead of 15,000 bushels daily during the season, it will land in Alexandria 150,000; and instead of the two or three hundred passengers it brings daily to re- main overin Washington, they will be counted almost by thousands. Whois there so blind as not to comprehend how deeply this community are interested in the prompt completion of the extension of the Orange and Alexandria Rail- road? Puorocrarny.—The value of this new art— for such it is—was never better illustrated than in its employment in aid of the construc- tion of the publte works now in the course of erection here. We refer particularly to the ex- tensions of the Capitol and Treasury buildings. ‘Thousands of working drawings and other view of the various plans of the different parts of those buildings are required—sufficient in num- ber to employ, without the ajd of photographs, perbape, half dozen accomplished draughtsmen ‘neonnection with each. A photographer is, howeyer, employed in the office of the engineer superintending each of them, who is constantly engaged in making, by means of his art, the working and other copics required. Besides saving nine-tenths of the time required, his copies are much more true to the originals thay could otherwise be made, even by the most skil- ful draughtsmen.. The fidelity with which, by means of the photographing process, the most intricate and elaborate carvings are shown, as well as the minutest scale divisions are reflects ed in the copies, is really surprising. We are Satisfied, from the success of the employment of the art in the construction of these buildings, that the photographer will soon come to find a regular place in all engineering and architectu- ral corps. XQ Transit Route Matrers.—We find in the New York Times of yesterday, the following brief memoranda exposing the falsehood of the latest batch of Transit-route roorbacks that have seen the light in that city. Aswe have every reason to believe its statements true to the letter, we publish it from the Times, as fol- lows : “In the Times of the 19th instant, big to account of the various movements on foot con- cerning the transit route, allusion was made toa contract said to have been closed with certain parties in this city, by Senor frissari, the Guate- malian M ter, and to a report in circulation that there was no such contract in existence, but that the Senor was acting in the interest of om. Vanderbilt. Weare assured, by competent and roper anthority, that gross injustice ix done to Senor frissari by this report—that such a conven- tion has been concluded, and is ready to be pro- duced and exzhanged in this city whenever the pro per oceasion shall arrive. = Mir. Irissai Is the avcredited Minister tn this country from Nicaragua, as well as the reeog- nized Minister Plenipotentiary from the Govern- ments of Guatemala and San Salvador. He has been long connected with the diplomatic service in Europe, and has resided in this country for several years, where he has established a charac- ter for honorable and upright dealing, which will refute though it may not prevent, injurious re- ports like the one referred to. The convention, or contract in question, was signed on the Ith ot June last, and has been conditionally ratified and contirmed by the Government of Nicaragua dur- ing the present month. ‘The parties interested in it have no connection whatever with either Con Vanderbilt, the Accessory Tiansit Company, or Morgan & Compan Brina Roastep.—The New York journals are just now roasting their “ fast’? ecotempo- rary, the Times, for falling a victim to every trap set to catch newspaper gulls. Not long since, it published a flaming account of an en- counter between a desperate burglar on Long Island and a young and beautiful heroine, in which the former of course lost his life. Sub- sequently it told the world that Commodore Armstrong had taken possession of the island of Formosa ; still later it contained the wel- come news that the telegraph cable had posi- tively been successfully laid half way across the Atlantic. It is+‘great’’ after canards, decidedly—very great. Never before did we know journalists so constantly gulling them- selves, if no one else, with roorbacks. If its habit was to unsay to-morrow what it says to- day, as coolly as the Herald does, the way it “puts its foot in it’’ after that fashion would hardly be noticed; but it is given to stoutly de- fending the truth of all its wonderful stories. We shall not be surprised to find columns in it to prove that the Trans-Atlantic Telegraph is, after all, a successful experiment. Eviz Cowuustcatioys Corrupt Goop Max- wers.—The recent arrest of John Wentworth’s assistant editor, for purloining letters, in Chi- cago, surprises no one here who is familiar with the Congressional history of his principal. Wentworth is in all respects the worst man we ever knew. Familiar business connection with him is sufficient to corrupt a saint. So,we can but pity the man who has fallen a victim to the misfortune of having made such a business con- nection. Nothing ever so shook our faith in the entire capacity of American communities for self-government as the persistent favor of the people of Chicago for Wentworth, when they must know that. ind vidually, he is the personification of dishonesty, avarice, mean- ness, and poltroonery. Navat Boarp or Exawivers.—Subjoined is the Board appointed yesterday by the Secretary of the Navy to examine the models for the new sloop-of-war, the construction of which will Le given out by contract : Commodore Stewart, Captain Pendergrast. and Commander Harstein, Naval Constructors Grice, Lenthall, and S. T. Hart, and Chief En- gineers Gay, Archbold, and Sewell. This Board will meet on Monday next. Tue Mexpers 1n Town.—Reeently we have meton the avenue the Hon. Messrs. McClay, Sickles and Ward, of New York, Savage of Tennessee, Clingman and Winslow of North Carolina, and Phelps of Missouri, who, we be- lieve, to be all the members of the House of Representatives of the United States who have been in Washington in the course of the cur- rent week. A Navat Excinger Boarp.—There is now in session in this city a Naval Engineer Board, eomposed of Chief Engineers Gay, Archbold, and Sewell, charged with the duty of examin- ing and reporting on the applicability to the servieo of the United States, Miller’s service condenser, Parry’s anti-friction box (or Thrust) and a lot of other patented notions, the use of which is being pressed upon the Department, we apprehend. A SuperintenpDeNt or INDIAN APPaIRs IN Uran.—The President has appointed Jacob Forney, Esq., of Armstrong county, Pa., Super- intendent of Indian Affairs for Utah Territory, vice —— Meak, declined. It is understood that Mr. F. accepts. Retvrnxed.—The Hon. Jacob Thompson, Sec- retary of the Interior, returned to Washington city last evening from his recent brief visit to New York, and is again at his post in the De- tment to-day. AppornteD BY THE PresipEent.—J. B. Dan- forth, Jr., has been appointed Purser in the Navy, vice John V. Dobbin, resigned. Tue Weatuer.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse ‘Telegraph line to the Smithzonian Institution. ‘The time of observation is about 7 o’clock a. m.: Avoust 27, 1857, New York, N.Y Pilladelphia, Pa Baltimore, Md. Washington, D. Richmond, V: ‘ool, clondy. loudy, raining. loudy, raining. Petersburg, Vi raining. Wilmington, N «cloudy, warm. Columbfa, 8. C ++ecloudy. s -clear, warm. seloudy, pleasant. clear, warm. «clear, hot. Columbus, Ga. Clear, pleasant Mont clear, Lot. clear. New Orleans, La. From ene West. The following reports have been furnished by the National Telegraph line : Frederick, Md...... -Taining, cool. staining, warm. -Taining. raining. -Taining. At Washington, yesterday, 9 p. m., the barom- eter was 30 312, thermometer 70’. ‘This morning, at 7 o'clock, the barometer wax 30.258, thermome- ter TU. IL? It is proped to close all the theatres In New York at 10% o'clock. IL? Ransford Daniel, of Roanoke county, Va. has been committed 10 prison for violating his own danghter, a child of 14 years, E A_ policeman of Mobile, named Toome' ebeoe "Thursday, ftom a cut received at a recent election fight there. ux is wa hi during the coming Fall. 4 jae atal ae {7 The Minister of War in Prussia has au- thorized the em} ‘of soldiers in getting in the crops, similar to a system adopted ae So Extincuisned at Laat. —On Wednenday last Mr..Maingay finallysucceeded patie. one the fire that has for years Geen burning in ‘Taylor's mines, at Minersville, Pa. Tus Borvett Estate—Mrs. CunxixncHam’s Paorenty.—The heirs of Dr. Burdeil have agreed upon Wm. Burdell and George D. Bulen as the aiheetyes beta a a apply to have ag sy ranted ef administration upon the estate of . ell. Wm. Burdell is a brother of 5 and resides in Obio. Mr. Bulen is a brother-in- lawof Dr. Burdell and resides inthiscity. These arties will file the proper securities in a day or Reed ‘The personal pro) 'y of the estate will be sold in a days, and a distribution will soon be made. This, however, will not affect any ation Mrs. Cunningham may make for a right of dower The whole estate is valued at 310,00, of which $33,000 is in real estate and $7,000 per- sonal property. The deed by which Mrs. Cunningham convey- ed to her counsel, Wm. R. Staffo estate in Bergen, is recorded in the county clerk’s office of Hudson county, N. J. The Property consists of twenty lots in Bergen, which were conveyed to her by James M. Barrows, August 20, 1857, for $6,500, subject to a mortgage, held wf Edwin J. Brown, for $2,600, The price for whic’ “Mrs. Burdell’’ sold the property to Stafford, ac- cording to the deed, was $1,500 less than she paid. It is nota warranty deed, however, and Stafford will have to contest all claims of debtors and others. The people at Bergen say the property is worth much more than the amount paid for it. The deed is signed “Emma A. Burdell,” and is witnessed by William 8. Davison and James M Murray. A house and lot on the north side of Forty- sixth street, 250 feet west of Sixth avenue, was sold on the Lith instant for £5,000. The pureba- ser was George A. Wilt, and the seller writes herself in the deed as “Emina Augusta Burdell, formerly Emma Augusta Cunningham, of the city of New York, widow.”’ She sign: in a crooked and tremulous hand as Burdell.™ y. Pi {LF An innocent young sportsman, in order to shoot a squirrel on the top of a small tree, climbed another close by, and, on being asked the reason for so foolish a freak, said. ‘‘ That be didnt want to strain his gun by a long shot.” Surveyor Drownrp —Edword 8. Mylott, an assistant under 3.8. Lyon, Esq., geological sur- veyor of Kentucky, was drowned on the falls at posers by the upsetting of a skiff on Tuesday fast. Comtxe Down. Tun at present pr modities which const At Philadelpbia on M. 50 cents ont rel. ‘Tne Grassnoprer Prac Dr. J. Foster, of Minneapolis, informs the Chicago (Il) Leadet that for 160 miles above Minnezpolis and St. An- thony’s Falls there are not one hundred acres of crops spared by these rapacious insegts, the grass- hoppers. ~ Tur Gaext Eastern.—Messrs, Knapton & Son, of York, Engiand, iron fanders and yas fi - ters, have received instructions to fit the Gre:t Eastern steamship with gas works and all neces- sary gas fittings on a most elaborate scale. Fuaitive Snot py a Boy. —On the 4th in@an’, axon of Mr. Burt, of Attala county, Mississippi. 16 years old, while out hnating, saw a negro, and ordered him to surrender, suspecting him to be a Tunaway. The negro rushed upon the lad with a hand-axe, when he fired, wounding the negro so badly that he died soon afterwards. Speculaticn seems to have rthe length fn the com- te the necessaries of life. day beef cattle declined 100 Ibs., and flour 25 cents per bar- ONE CENT REWARD.—NOTICE.—My { wife, Mary Brown, having left my house Without cause, this is to furewara all persons from harhoring or trusting her ou my account, as 1 will pay ho debts of her contracting. 5 tt* JOHN BROWN. A CARD.—The Washington Light Infantry cannot allow the ML ts bie to pass without noticing the many acknowledgements received from their guests of their entire satisfaction with the re- cent Excursion to Norfolk. ‘Tey are under obliga- tions to them for overlooking eertain inconveniences which became apparent when tt was impossible to correct them, also for their disposition in exriy ¢s- tablishing the azrreable as the tirst order,and which they . ontinued up to the landing at the Washington Wharf Good humor, sociability, and jovialite ehar- acterized the conduct of all, and the recollection of the association thus formed must hereafter create the most pleasant and happy fee! To Captain Mitchell, who isas sturay as the old craft he commands, the Powhatan, the thanks of our guests and selves for seaman-iike conduct and efforts fur the eomfort of ail. ‘To our Caterer Reynolds,fort: e faithful performance of his duties, and would say he has surpassed all his predecessors, as he has given isfaction generally, ‘To the Messrs. Withers and nd We can say they have added but another leaf to their wreath, and long may they continue in the favor of the public. Last,but not the least, the gentleman- a and agreeable Reporters of the Star and States for nvorable notices of the Excursion. ‘To all we re- reunions hereafter be one. it CE TURE T. PAT- CHURCH.—The | president_and fthe Catholic Beneficial Total Abstinance Soc taking advantage of his visit to Washington, requested the very Rev. Dr. Moriarty, of Philadelphia, to delivera Lecture on ‘Femper- . He bas kindly aeceded to hee, an ordingly the lecture will be de~ livered in the above Church at 742 o'clock ‘TO- MORROW (Pharsday) EVENING VOCAL ML IRVING retums '}_ ZF many thanks to is mu ing friends and patrons for favors duriag the winter and spr: and announces lus V Music classes at ‘Tem ance Hall closed unt ESDAY NING Sep- tember Ist ,at 8 0’c! , + St which time and place, Evening and Night Cl fe Sep for ladies and gentlemen will be organized. e desiring a thorough knowledge of the elementary principles or of ps ticing upon Glees, Choruses, &e,, can be gratified by uniting with these classes. ‘Terms, 22 lessons, 85. Voeal instructions giving to Schools and Acade. mies: also, private instructions in Singing and upon the Piano. A pplication can be made to Mr. I. through the othee or at the music stores of Messrs. Elli Metzerotte. nu 15 tSept. ICE CREAM AND WATER ICES, of the 3 best quality, delivered to families, parties, fairs, excursionists, at $'.5) per gallon, at the PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM DEPOT, corner 12th F streets. an i0-im* Er NOTICE.—The President and Directors of _F Georgetown College hereby warn all persons not to trespass on any of the College walks or rounds,on pain of being dealt with acourding to jaw. By order of the President : au4im_ JAMES CLARK, Treasurer. _ > OF FICE WASHINGTON INSURA COMPANY .—The Stockholders of this eom- pany are hereby notified that an election for nine Di- rectors, to serve for one year, will be held at this offiee on MONDAY, 8 oad 7th, 1857, between the hours of 10a. m.and 3p. m. ‘The Transfer Book wi!! bo closed during the week pest eceuee the election. au 24-eo2w GRAFTON D.H G* N GINGE FOR PRESERVIN ¥ cheap Brown and White Sugar, Piekling Vine- war. nr Cran pect Teas, Wines, and Li- at tl jowest prices. aeneesna™ pnesOS. W. DAVIS, ______ Corner Sth and E streets. AM’L. CAR USI will resume his acier ructions in Vocal and Instrumental Mu- sic on the first Monday in September. Communications through the Post Office, or left at Crrusi’s Saloon,wil! receive due attention. Au <7-St* SAM’L. CARUSI. EMOVAL, WM. PETERSON Having moved into the new Store, 4804; Penn. avenue, north side, between 3d and 435 sts. has it tyceived extensive assortment of ch aS, E ESTING made up in his usual fashionable style. S He is also reeciving a large assortment of G TLEMEN’S APPAREL of every descript FANCY ARTICLES, &c.: all of whioh he otfers Accommodating terns to his old ¢ustomers, and others who may favor him with acall. eu 2-eolm CURSION ORT WASHINGTON, E* = OR TUES 1a Feteptembar tt. — . Foam GepoRroxisy om fete _= ‘Sowermsc roe Dj HE CAUSE. Bs SIXTH PRE! TE N SABBATH ica, Rect, Waekortony oases = in above. The Managers have ober, tered o pantie, Cumomamyend safe pleasure ent oSeores W aphingion ‘k Custis. , JTiovets TWENTY-FIVE CENTS ; Children ‘nts. The boat will leave 7th street Wharf at 8 o’clock. Retu ne Saiijesve the Fort at 6 o'clock. » certain real |-—— PIC-NIC. I be given hy the YOUNG CATH- END. SOCIETY. OF REOROE. SDAY, Sept. 2d, (if fair, if poor childreu,the Suciet: thod fo replemush the funds of the troncery, und canmest ly solicit the patronage of the comm id them ih,their charitable olfect: ne community toasd Two large and commodious_ Boats have been pro- cured to convey passengers fi the Aquaduet to the Spring free of charge, and will leave at 74 and 94; o'clock, a. m., and 13g abd Sho o'clock pm. Tiekets 35 Cents, Children 10 Cents sto be. pro- cured at J. 1.. Kidwell’s. Georgetown, ‘and John F. Bilis, Washington, and from members of the Socie- ty. "The best Cotthon Music has been engaged for the occasion. Arrangement? have been mado foran abunddémt supply of Refreshments, which will be sold at city ricer, . A magnificent set_ of Silver will be exhibited du- sy oe day,and raffled. A few chances yet remain "ity order of LEWIS CARBERY. order o} JEWIS ERY, _augnst President. ENTS. ASSEMBLY ROOMS. GRAND CONCERT AND OPERATIC PER- it FORMANCE, On FRIDAY EVENING, Aug BY THIELMAN’S CELEBRATE AND ENGLISH COMPANY. The performance vill commeve, with the Opera of Fancy Laneen ty hlien ta 4 TRikiwas Fran troy Covrronat. on—Front Seate 58 cts... Parquette 25 ots, Doors open at 7. Performance commerce at 8 oolock. UN TED WE STAND. DIVIDED FALI, The members of the Uxtrep Cive take great posers, in announcing to their friends and he public in Foner! that ther FIRST frtawo Hatt on FHURSDAY VEN ING. ALL, On ‘ 5 September Sd. 1257. Nokete FIFTY CENTS, admitting a gentleman and | fine Cotillon Band has been engaged. hy order of the . = auD - OF ARRA pee FELLOWS’ HALL. ENTS. COMPLIMENTARY BENEF inlented = te eo MR: FRANE BANGS, On SATURDAY EVENING, Atpust Sith, 1897 ‘The following host of talent will appear: The popular HarMoxian QuarteTTe CLUB—Har- Ry and J. W. Marsuatt, of Marshall's Oporn Troupe. Harry INCLEDON, the favorite ballad singer. La Petite Kosa, the young danseuse. Mr. J. HURCHILL, the author and voonlist. Mr. H. Duwans, the champion jie dancer. JOURTH PLEASURE EXCURSION To OLD POINT, PORTSMOUTH, & NORFOLK. The steamer MaRyLanp will leave Washington upon an Excursion to theabove places on SATURDAY, August 29th, at 9 o'clock a. m., arriving at Norfolk early next morning, and leave again at 10 o'clock for Old Point. where 'she will remain until 6 0'clock § mn -aloeingamole — Bompten.t srtvass ouree. the Hygeia Hotel, to enjoy the Sea Breeze, to Fish and Hathe, The next day can be agreeably apent in visiting Norfolk and Portsmouth, t Yard. Dry Dock. Naval Hospital, &e. the Maryland wilt leave Norfolk for Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock, will be abundantly eg <p with all the { the Washington and Norfolk markets, will be in att 5 epee) meais, forthe round trip, $6 iady in and Sie, WM. MITCHELI FE SCUESION AND CONCERT 4 TO PEGIVEN BY The Washington Orpheon Quartette, TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, ‘On MONDAY, August 31, 1897. Tho Orrveon QuaRterre, composed of four gen- tlemen of Washington, take pleasure in announcing, at the solicitation of. many frienda. that they will give ay 2XCURS| and CONCERT to the Where House Pavition on MONDAY, August Sist, 1857, When no pains will be spared to make it one of the most agreeable Excursions of the season. The comfort and pleasure of their patrons will re- ceive particular attention, The aa will consist of Choice Glees, Quar- 5 jon, Ke. The fine steamer Geo. Wasninc Ton, under the command of Capt. Job Corson, having been char ed for the oceaston will leave her whart making two trips each way: Leave at ¢ p- m.; returning at6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Au Excellent Band of Cotiion Music, furnished by Mr. Geo. Arth, has heen engaged. The Tables willbe abundantly supplied with al! the delicacies of the season, furnished by Mr. B. Particulsr attention has been paid to the Bull ‘Tickets, ndmitting a gentleman and two ladies, THREE, DOLLARS, including Dinner, Supper, Concert, &e. Tickets may be obtained at the music stores of John F. Ellis, J. Crockwell, and W. G. Metzerott ; bookstores of ers. Taylor & Mau- ty and A. Adamson; at-the dru; f J.H.Stone, and J.Cruit’s Jew: 7th street, Washington. and G. B. Ry Georgetown; Mr.G. M. Arth, Navy Yard, or ofany of the Quartette. Most positively no tickets will ba sold at the Boat, therefore it is requested that all will procure them at the above named places. where those who have not received cards of invitation wil please leave their names,and they willbe atte 0. Omnibusses will leave the Orpheon Quartette Rooms#, 7th street, between G and H streeta, st 744 and | o'clock, and will bein waiting when the Boat returns to convey passsengers back. The Orpheon Quartette is composed of the fol lowing nated gentlemen : Wa. Edgar Morgan, EF. W.W. F. A. Patterson, Mast. H. M. au 21-7t* riffin, WANTS. NING-ROOM SERVANT ANTED.—A D! and CHAMBERMAID, at Si5 Penn. avenue, Mast come well recommended. Apply at once. iw an — Six JOURNEXMEN PL - RS. Apply toSULLIVAN & STEW- street, between 2d put ibd etrosta north es ED IMMEDIATELY.—All the Ladies, es. amt Children of Washington, at 'S Cheap Shoe Store, Ni to purchase another lot of Shoes, cheaper than ever, viz: Gaiters 75 ets., Heeled enn. aiters, Ls. ‘Genia Congr Gents Stippars-25 ets., Boy: Te: Boy 8 Sboos 75 cents and $1, Childrens Shoes 25 to i cents, 2 Penn. avenue, between 2d and 34 st at ‘FREEMAN. D.W. HRFE OR FOUR GOUD CARPENTERS wanted to work at Mr. G. W. Riggs’ New Building, on I street, between 16th and 17th streets, Washington. Apply to R. J. FALCONER, Super- intendent, at the Uuilding , or 222 7th street, between Land M street au %-3t* TED.—Three or four intelligent COLOR- ED BOYS, to attend ina Billiard Saloon. Ap- ply at the Billiard Saloon, Pennsylvania avenu, near 442 street. au 24--0%e FOR on Wheeler & Wilson’s can find & perinanent situation With good wages, by applying at M. WILLIAN’S, Henn, avenue, between 7th and sth streets. LADY, competent to teach thi es. With Musie, is d Eocoment with a Uslypeae famaly, ve the-comforts of a good hor short distance in the country not objectionable. Good references on Aa.to se ee ity, qualifications, &c. Ad- ress Maryland, through the Washington oe. Vost Iifice, au 35-3" A MIDDLE-AGED FEMALE DRESS- 2% MAKER, well experienced in cutting and fit ting ladies or childrentdresses, wishes a situation in Washington say ce! ima respectable fanuly, on domestic or ine work. Good treatinent is more of an object than paymeat. The best of references given. Address Box No. 14, at this office. au 25-3t* ANTE D—In the family ofa gentleman residin One who can bring recomme! two miles from the city, a good plain COOK. ions for skill eaty, and oleanlinens, will find & good wits 1on and ‘lar wages. Pe al her of 6th and D streets, jy ibtr NEW Yor cHEE: e. 2 boxes prime CHEESE. 2 Aover.ng’s Crushed and Pulyenzed SU- 5 dozen Ohio Catawba PURE BRANDY. 5 dozen Wolfe’s AROMATIC SCHNAPPS. 5 bbls. GOLDEN SY RU. P ROW N SUGAR at 12% cents. Por aioe te Ha Or ey. S.E. Corner High and Br streets, _au 25-St oorgetown. NEw ARRIVALS OF BOOKS : Fei Resid siete ene Feathered TOW, O} ‘or Frederiek Gerstnecker, 55 cents. The Common Objects of the Sea Shore, incindi Hints foran Aqutr.um, by the me powel Siar = 25 cents, colored i! rations and bound. $1. Life in China, by the Rev. William C, Milne, M.A., for many years Missi ol among the Chinese, with four original may es | Lands of the Slave and the Free; or Cubs, the | United States. and Canada, copiously illustrated, by Captain the Honorable Henry A. Murray, Unprotected Females in Norway. or the Pleasant Way of Travelling There, ing Through Denmark and Sw: 1.25, The Pre Life, by the Rev. John Kennedy, M.A. The Five Gat of Knowled, wile MDE RS SSrasuegte OY Goons Funeral nies of Dr. E. K. Kane, bn) be by the Rev. Charles nts. Loetg ee of the Chief Justices of England, vol. 3, 32. Evenings with Jesus, prepared from Sermons Erencned by the Rev. William Jay, of Bath, au 27-3t Bookstore near 9th street. GPORGETOWN F ALE SEMINARY. Miss M.J. HARROVER bogs her iuends and bem rons that she Te- cent called on to y: up the premises she recont- ly occupied to an unexpected and claim, and having been unable in the mean time to secure an eligible position im the same vicinity that rou per- met her to bitin her schoo! at the appointed time, She is reluctantly compelled to withdraw the pros- ictus recently issued. otwithstand ng the disappomtment {she feels at not being able to carry wut her former design, 8 yet hax the pieasure to announce to her friends the public generally that she bas taken the commeo- dious and extensive establishinent, known as the Georgetown Female Seminary, which ne ed much celebrity under the supervision of } English, where she will be happy to her former pupils as desire to continue t! ance. A ements having peg ree of charge) to from the Semi- nary, those who may wish to pratt themselves of this mesng of varence. will please leave ther names at Gray Naliantyr.s’s by Miss HaRnover his sang: i.e hopes that with her lixhed and Fieerietoed assistants ip = ral departments ction, she wit al moons o peproval f ul who may feel disposed in favor Lie = a ‘ > nary ill commence on the leave to inform hon infor Tho di oT PHA RROVER. OMI RE ASIN: "au 2-tf LUE AND GOLD EDITIONS, NOW READY, Shelley’s Poems, 2 vols.:9) Longfellow's Prose Work: Gerald Massey’s Poem: Whittier’s Poem, 2 vois. l.ongfsliew’s Poetical Worl 5 Mrs. Jameson’s Chara: 1» Lvol.; rs. dameson's Live of an Ennuyee, 1 vol.; 750. 1) 3750, s 2 vols.; $1.75. vOl.: 756, rs. Jameson’s Lives of Poets, 1 vc Hood’s Poetical Works, 2 vols.: $1.50. Campbeil’s Poetical Works, 2 vols.; 750. Charles Swain’s Poetion! Works, i vol.; 75c. ‘Tupper’s Proverbial Philosophy, 1 vol,; 75c. Bryant’s Poems, | vol.; 7c. Tennyson’s Poems, | vo! For sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S Bookstore. aS sear Sth street. EDDING PRES' addition to our ENTS. very large assortment of Laidies’ and Geatle- men’s superior Gold Watches, new and elegant Jewelry, pure Silver Tea Sets, Waiters, Pitchers, Goblet ons, Forks, &c., we oller a choice as- sortmnent of new and beautiful Goods suitable for eee TW: GALT & BRO. Jewel aM. - .. Jewellers, au 26-st " ‘S24 Pa. av., bet. 9th and loth streets. HAMS: SIDES, SHOULDERS, AND LARD. Just reeeived, HH: Sides, and Should Lard ‘and fresh’ Butter ; extra su; fine Fi brown and white Sugars: Coffee, Rice, Soap, fv 2-0F NDER BROWNS’ HOTEL. t ndid assortment of Suinmer & ‘N DECLOTING ol Emporium of Fashion, ‘No. entrance. jotel, next to ___ (intel & Staten) KLEIN & CO., (frown. egee ESS MAKERS, No. 31 Pa. av., betwomn ae and 6th sta, U J and a M™ ONE. Bae eat i ar} i ney 2at jpood Dian gis pet BENT sc ote $2.50 per month. Rarer Ane PLAN CN Fe ELA 1s-58 Pa. ave, +8 }CSULDREN'S. reser low, pried | ‘BOYS 3) Admission, 25 Cents ; Children half price. — Open at 7 perlormance cor lock. ( yop FELLOWS’ HALL. “ We come with Sones Mirth to greet you.” The amusement reason in Washington will be in weurated 07 THURSDAY EVENING September 3, by th the “RS under the management of Mr. Jno. Write, m the first of a AL& SRTAINM s. By Erenr Accoxr kD PRKYORMER®. ‘They will appear every Evenmz ing the weck. Admission TV \TY-FIVE CENTS, . Doors epen at ock ; performance commenc ing at 8. au 25 ot FOR RENT AND SALE. For other For Kent and Sale” notices see ist page. seas Pansies eit 1 tel ns ne ects ig RARE CHANCE—The STOCK, FiX- TURES, and GOOD WILL of a Reetil Establishment is for snie. Any person wishing to engage in the same, can learn the terms by spp!ying at No. Sa7th street, between H and | streets. au 27- OOMS FOR RENT.—Two ED ROOMS for rent, with Potentini’s Confectionery, No. between loth and lth streets. FURNISH- AKD. over 279 Venn. avenue, Inquire at the Store. au 37-2t7 GOR SALE.—LOT No. 1, in Square No. 158, froating on north Ni aud Ith ntreors end Base: avenue, containing about 19,500 square feet. Appi to T. N. ADAMS, No. north M street. PP? au 27-3t* RNY’S CONFECTIONERY FOR SALE. Tims well known popular estabiishment ix now offered for Sale, thus presenting & rare oppor tu- nity forn | Confectioner to enter into & and Prohitable ness. Possession can be had ist No- three-story Brick House, now occu- September. whe will be soid at public auction. i : For particulars inquire on the a. Ne. be C., OF to Bit = street, Georgetown, Cc. 4 + iad SIS West Laltumore street, Baltimore, au 27-1 Ee RUG STORE FOR SALE.-Tre STOCK and FIXTUR f aculare T., City Post Offices. ‘OR SALE.—A FAKM of about 100 . Montgomery county, Md.,ten miles ff ym Wash- ington, on the Colesville road. Improved with # Brick Dwelling, log barn and stable, and a hine orch~ ard of choice fruit. A part is set with clover, and the whole wel! fenced. A bargain may be obtained af early applied for, or world exchange ited Prop- erty. |. N. LANS. Agent. No. 564 M strect, an 25-Im* or through the City Post Office. _ OR KE — and conven: BB ‘0 comfortable r eat BRICK HOUSES rahe street, ad- ining vent,are now u complete re- pair, and will be for rent un the 4th ‘ol August. The jouses are very «desirable, particularly to parent having children to educate.” Apply to JOHN 1 KIDV 1. High street. Geareotown. Ww? tablished DKUG of = city, — ton business. dress Chemist, through the Fost Office. au -2awiw STRA EN—On Tuesday night x e the uber, a las’, from the stable large BaY HORS. four years 16 te pease nies hod all round.hur oft il rece: ly off, and had on when he left » leather hal- ter. A reasonable reward will be for his de: 2% at the Wood and Coal \ ard of Dicksox, Gordon Co., corner of Green and Water streets. Georve town. 20HN DICKSON. au 27-St ee oereerermermneertesmaoniosnsmeanigiipsencsigesnati N ISSING.—GEORGE JOHNSON, (stave, leit been beatd of; ay untormatisa voaptotan heel 5 res, be thankfully reeetted as above. fre x 10 sotmcriherson the Rk of Ausust, gene | ber. uy 7 Heht sorre! MARE, two white hing feet and LON bdiaze one mark on her back from cart: lie. The above reward will be paid if delivered to 2 at my residence, between Sth and 6th streets, on Mary!and avenue. 2-3t* WILLIAM MAVHUR, aw De REWAK D.—Ranaway on Friday, the 2ist $25 Mane NEGRO Crt ee NOR. She ran off from the read James Ball, in Alexandria count whom she was hired. She is a dari 18 years of age, about 5 feet 61 ey ae, Bealico drexs ve . She bas the Market Housé in Washington, DP. ue left, and where she p: iy may now .. ‘The above reward will be given if she be taken and returued to the subscriber, near Alexan d Va. 25-3" THOMAS W. SWANN. KEW ARD.—Ranaway from the subsert - ber, Itavitie, P 6 painted near Beltsville, cee i e sa cet arien mcht. t gust, 1657, NEGRO MAN, Adain Smuth, aged shout 3, Hight 5 feet 4 or 5 wehes: binck bashy hair, well dressed. He hns 2 mothet living at Mr. Hamelton’s, on Capitol H. I will give the above reward if taken a Free ae) oot Mean the pe pind of Columbia, or “wunties of jomery m1 'rince George's, or $100 if taken elsewhere and secured so that hin. ISAAC SCAGGS. au 5-2w* L oss Os Patecter afemson on ah ote A Where 1 he mn ol oun Collect. wlarze Calf skin POCKET BOOK, con = notes and ils of no use to any one but the owner. A liberal reward will be given for the return of it to me at the corner of 1th and N streets. _Ru 24-4 DICKERSON NAILOR. 9 COWS. One disappeared abou! $9 this month; a young Cow, wh: SS ae nine gn i, Lips [one yw. bri red, white frees horns. The otner a y white face.horne,tips eut off:ihe two Inst were missed on Sunday, the loth instant ; all im good order. Ti ali gave m.ik whea missed. 1 will give £3 for the re- turn of each Cow, and if they were stolen (se 1 be REWARD —Strayed or piplon, hres Mueb rte heve) i ve $10 fur such 1 son as will conviet the thief before the Criminal Court. 200 KEM ARD—Bauaway tr: the subser - $2 ber, living near Ueper riboroughy ince G. ty, Be yon the 2th April, NE MAN, DAVY GREEN dark mulatto—has a large whiskers round his face, own has relatives, or make lus way to some free Siate, as he lef without any vocation. will Au 22-5t JOHN HARRY, Georget oot tenets about 27 years of age, 5 heey td fachee high—a look. He may hire himself in the District, where he Hundred Dolinrs, if taken out of the State 9100 sf taken in the District, or any other part of Maryland, and $50 if taken this county, either case he must be secured so that | get hum. je9-tf WILLIAM J. BERRY. G®£aT INDUCEMENTS OF FERED FOR CASH! H. SEMKEN, Jeweter, offers at greatly redueed prises, FOR CASH, the fol- ot cles: Gold Hunting English Patent Levers, full jowelod, an up. G i Tete do., full ieweled, from $35 aed BRN Vetenee Tail jeweled, ia varety, up. ‘atches gunreaoot for 12 months. ood Guard, Fe sud Vest Chains, at wholessie rices; all kinds of Fine Jewel .such as Eraqeiote, ‘ins, ‘ier Rings, Rings, Shirt Buttons, Seals, 4 eta, Pencils, eto..embracing Diamond, Pearl, Corals, Mosaics, eto., st astonishing low 5 Rate tilver Wace— Spoons, Forks, and all find of fancy Silver Ware—/ower than ever offered ore. ‘Siiver- plated W1 uch as Spoons, Forks, Cas- tors, Cake ete., wil so! Ow ‘are—e . Card Baskets, Butter Coolers, at manufacturers prices. in offering such inducements reduce our present large ve ontempla. some alterati a « ne Persons in want of Ronneeeenite sich reduetious are jetdom offered. war- ‘aus 300 Pennsylvania avenue, BEAUTIFUL MARBLE WORK. The most TALIAN MARBLE MON ever ix this viet! “y7 vs ing in our line are invited FO in cOnvineing them Sine noods at i FOR "3 hart Hard, agpecte tho ‘an PRE FUSE eR TORU a exchange For ne ON F. ELLIS,