Evening Star Newspaper, September 21, 1858, Page 2

_ EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON OITW: TUESDAY ....,..5-.... September 21, 1558. Notice.—Many actotats due the Star office by persons in Maryland have been placed in the hands of Mr. W. C. Lipscomb, for collection, ‘who is authotized to collect and receipt for those of its bills he may present to out debtors. SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Umon presents a detalted statement of the appropriations made by the Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fifth Congress, showing the amount recommended by the Executive, and the addi- tions made by the National Legislature. It says: “« An examination of those estimates for which the Administration is r ‘ible exhibits the fact thet the Government would, if confined to them, be conducted upon a basis of the strictest economy. The increase of e: iture, about which so much has been said, is limited to three sources : Ist, the expenses of the Army ; 2d, the ii of the Navy; and, 34, the expense of the Office Department A word upon each of these points : The increased expense of the arm: ‘was oecasioned, as every one knows, by the Uta ‘war, and our Indian troubles. Not only was the deficiency provided for at the late session created ia this war, but the increase in the regular anaual estimates was required to meet these contingen- cles. “2d. The increase in the expense of the Navy arises from the amount expended in the construc- tion of new vessels and in age additional stren; to this arm of the public defense. There is an Individual thronghout the country who does not feel that the number and efficiency of the Navy is wholly disproportionate to our commer- ctal interests and national importance. Let those who desire a smaller and less efficient Navy com- plain of those expenditures. “3d. The increased expenses of the Post Office tment. Twocauses have produced this re- to wit: the reduction of tage and the BI mail facilities atfor to the country. If those who complain of the expenditures of the Government as estimated for by the Administra- tion desire retrenchment and reform in this De- partment the remedy is a plain one—either in- grease the postage or reduce the mail facilities.” The Cnion, further, notices the reports of valuable gold “diggings” on this side of the Rocky Mountains, near Pike’s Peak. The Intelligencer, in noticing the comments of a Virginia newspaper upon the declination of the Spanish mission, by Senator Benjamin, takes occasion to style some of the arguments by which the American claim to Cuba is sup- ported, “ the doctrine of the road.” & The Savannah papers say the yellow fever is mot yet epidemic in that city. I> Shillington, Odeon Building, sends us Godey’s Lady’s Book and the Atlantic Monthly for October. Shepherd, corner Seventh and D streets, sends us the Lady’s Book. From Strarex Istann —The Eigith Regi- ment at “‘Camp Washington” has settled down to camp life as comfortably as circumstances will admit. Yesterday it was estimated that 3,000 persons visited the camp. To-morrow the Regiment !s to elect a Leutenant Colonel ; the election will, of course, take place in camp. A Response —Le Nord, of Brusseis, raises its woice in favor of the proposition of President Buchanan to Queen Victoria, to declare the per- petual neutrality of the Atlantictelegraph. The London Morning Post does the same thing, but with the important restriction not intended by Mr. Buchanan, that it be neutral only for the gov- eraments of the two powers who own it. Tax Ricumoxp Duet.—Hon. Sherrard Clem- ens is in as comfortable acondition as is consist- ent with the nature of his injury. He endures but little painand is remarkably exempt from fever. His physicians anticipate his perfect re- covery Mr. Charles Irving 2nd Thomas P. Chisman were the seconds in the duel. Mr. Irving for Mr. Clemens, and Mr. Chisman the friend of Mr. Wise. Corton .—According to a statement for the year ending September 1, there has been a considera- ble decrease from the cotton crop of 1556. The crop in 1856 was 3,527,345 bales ; in 1557, 2,939,- 519; and in 1553, 3,113,962. The exports of the year amonnt to 2,596,155 bales, being an increase of 537,798 bales ower last year. Of the total ex- ports England took 1,S0965 bales, being an in- etease over last year of 51,005. ‘The exports to France during the year show a decrease of 29,355 bales, and to the north of Europe a decrease of 30,653 Tur Comets.—There are three comets now visible. They rise and set as follows: 1. Donati’s—In the constellation of Ursa Ma- jor—Rises 3b. idm. a.m.,N E. by North 3 sets ih. 44m. p. m., NW. by North. 2. Encke’s—tn the constellation Cancer—Rises 1b. 7m. a.m., Northeast; sets Sb. i7m. p-m., Notthwest. 3. Puttie’s—in the constellation Perseus. This comet bas just come within the circle of perpet- ual appariGon, and therefore does not set to us. Jt is on the meridian, near the pole, at Jb. Sim. in the morning. Of these three comets the first named 1s the only one visible to the naked eye. It may be readily seen by the naked eye on any ciear even- ing, from about quarter past seven to eight o'clk. although it is,of course, viewed to much better advantage witha telescope, even of a low power, not magnifying more than ten or twenty times. it is now situated near the hind foot of Ursa Major, and is moving toward Arcturus; or, in other words, it is near the horizon, and ranging with the two stars known as the pointers, the comet being about as far to the left of the point rs as the North star is to their right. The tail 4s tolerably well defined, and about three degrees ia length. Faow GuateMaLa axp Honxpvcas.—Advices have been received from Balize to the 15tb ult At that time the people of Honduras were repre- sented as being perfectly healthy, with the ex- ception of a cough, predisposing the sinall pox patients of last year to consumption, a disease which wae ever before kaown in that part of the world. ‘The cholera was still raging in Gua- temata, and it waa reposted that the average num- ber of deaths ran as Ligh as seventy per day. Another attempt bad beea made to burn the town of Balize, which this time proved unsuccessful The incendiaries were the colored residents of Nassau. It will be recollected tbat Balize has been twice fired, one half of the town Lelng de- stroyed each time, but it was immediately re built. A number of incendiaries had been ar- Tested, and were awaiting sentence. It was ra- mored at Balize that a strong party was raising in Guatemala with the design of overthrowing Carrera, who has been at the bead of affairs there for fifteen yeara. The crop of Cocbineal in Gua- femala would be about an average. Disease Lad broken out among the cattle in Honduras, and great numbers were dying. The deer were dy- ing off by bundreds, in view of which a law had been enacted to prevent the shooting of deer fo, the present. Skins in Balize, ‘Truxilloand Omos ‘were very scarce. PEKSONAL. ---- Wm. Winthrop, U.S. Consul at Malta, is at the Kirkwood house. - --.. Hon. E. B. Hart, of N.Y, Jno of Vs , Hon Fernando Wood, otf the National hotel. «++. Capt. Isaih Rynders, U 8. Marshal forthe southern district of NY , Capt. TJ Fauntle- toy, are at Browns ---- Madame Le Vert and Mrs. Anna Cora Kiftehie, have declined the public demonstration of a matinee or soiree, with which s-vera! papers have announced they were to be comp!imeated. Victor Hugo ix said to be correcting the M. Batts, N.Y. pr of & new volume of poems, which is to appea: is before long under the title of +*Les Petites Epp ” «+.» Thomas Cailyle has tecently set out for Periin, whence he proceeds to Baxony and Si- este, in order to survey thé battle fields of the seven years War, in relalion with his fo: theoming “History of the Great Frederick.” -.fetters from Southampton mention that Mrs. Estelle A. Lewis, the poetess, a-rived at Havre on the 21 Sept. The Arago, in which she satled, made her trip out in eleven days and a half. +--+. The Chicago Tribune alleges that the “gal- Jant Zous: > whe has rerently made such a stir in the country. ts identical with Coynt Moreto, who pot long since fizured in polite society in Chicago, aad decamped on tue evening of a taud exeusion Which Was to come of under Js patronage WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSS/I?. Tue Lasp Laws—Secretary Taompson’s Decistons.—A Washington correspondent of the New York Times has recently published a series of attacks om the of the Sec- retary of the Interior, respecting matters grow- ing out of attempts to enter the town sites of Superior City, Monticello, Lower Monticello, Waverly, and Maritzious. Abstracts of these decisions were.pubjisbed in the Star at the time of their ' rendition, but as it is hardly probable our readers generally remember the points involved, we will briefly recapitulate them, before proceeding to notice the effusions of the wiseacre who contributes to the columns of the Times. The decisions are to this ef- fect : First. That under the law of May 23, 1844, no person has the right to go on the public domain, select a portion thereof, call the same a town site, prevent other parties from settling upon and entering the same, and enter it him- self as a town-site. Secondly. That, under the same law, no person has the right to enter, as a town-site, any portion of the public lands wot actually occupied as a town, for purposes of trade, at or before the time such entry is sought to be made; and, then, only so much land as 7s ac- tually occupied by the said town, which shall not in the whole exceed 320 acres. Thirdly. That, under the same act,no party has a right to enter lands, occupied as a town- site, except such entry be made for the use and benefit of the actual occupants of, rest- dents tin, and bona fide citizens of said town. These are the decisions of the Secretary which the Times’ correspondent contends are contrary to law and against the established usage of the General Land Office. To show that he errs in pronouncing them contrary to law, it is only, necessary for us to quote the law itself, and here it is, except a single clause referring especially to the town of Weston, Missouri, and which contains nothing bearing on the questions at issue: An Act for the relief of the citizens of towns upon the public lands of the Uulted States, under certain circumstances. Be it enacted, §¢. That whenever any portion of the surveyed public lands Aas been, or shall be, settled upon and occupied as a town site, and, therefore, not subject to entry under the existing pre-emption laws, it shall be lawful, in case such town, or place, shall be incorporated, for the corporate authorities thereof, and, if not incor- porated, for the Judye of the County Court, for the county in which such town may be situated, to enter, at the proper land office, and at the minimum price, the land so settled and occu- Pied, in trust, for the sereral use and benefit of the occupants thereof, according to their Tespec- tive interests; the execution of which trust, as to the disposal of the lots in such town and the proceeds of the sales thereof, to be conducted under such rules and regulations as may be pre- scribed by the legislative authority of the Slate, or territory, in which the «ame is situated: Provided, That the entry of the land, intended by this act, be made prior to the commencement of the public sale of the body of land in which it is included, and that the entry shail include only such land as is actually occupied by the town, aud be made in conformity to the legal subdi- visions of the public lands, authorized by the law of 2ith April, 120, and shall not, in the Whole, exceed 320 acres. And, pro tded, alsa, That any act of the said trustees not made in conformity to the rules and regulations herein alluded to, shail be void and of none effect. Approved May 23d, S44. Statutes at Large, vol. 5, p. 657. The above quoted law is so plain, and the decisions of the Secretary so obviously con- formable to its letter and meaning, that we cannot think it necessary to dwell longer on this topie than to give a sketch of its history. Prior to its passage, lands occupied as town- sites, together with such other bodies of land as were believed to be of more value than. the public domain generally, were reserved from pre-emption. (Vide, act approved September 4, 1841, entitled “ An act to appropriate the proceeds of public lands, and to grant pre- emption rights,”’ and acts prior thereto referring to the same subject.| This reservation was made, in order that the Government should re- ceive the benefits of the enhanced value of such lands as might be settled upon as town sites. When these town sites came {nto mar. ket, epecial_laws were passed for their sale. Generally, such laws provided for the appraise- ment of the occupied and improved lots, and their sale, at such appraised value, to the oc- cupsnts, if the latter desired to buy them. The vacant lots,and those not purchased by the occupants, were sold at pyblic yendne to the highest bidder. [Vide, act approved July 2, 1836, for the sale of Fort Madison, Burlington, Belleview, DuBuque and Peru,” and other similer acts. } That system was deemed unjust, inasmuch as settlers on lands oreupied as town sites were compelled to pay moro for their lands than those who purchased for agricultural purposes, while the enhanced value of the lands was the result of their own occupancy and improve- ment, and not of any action of the General Gov- ernment. Then, again, they were liable to im- position in the appraisement, and adyantages were given to speculators. To obviate theae objections the law of 1844 was passed, and it was founded on the pre-emption law of 1841. This law of 1841 provides that its benefits shall be enjoyed only by those who are, or are about to become, citizens of the United States, and who have, in person, settled upon and improved the lands they desire to pre-empt. Before the pre-emption is issued to them, they are com- pelled to take oath that they have not pro- viously had the benefit ofany right of pre-emp- tion ; that they do not own 320 acres of land in the United States, and that they intend to use the privilege for their exclusive benefit, and have not made any agreempat, directly of indi- rectly, that the benefits, in whole or in part, shall enure to any other person. { Vide, the act of Sept. 4, 1841, sections 10 and 13.] The ob- vious intention of this is to prevent speculators from pre-empting and entering the public lands; and it is easy to see that the same in- tent pervades the law of I544, and is at the bottom of the late decisions of Secretary Thomp- son. As for the usage of the General Land Office, unless in cases where frauds were perpetrated by those entering the lands, which was an easy watter when their right to enter was not con- tested, it all sanctions the construction put upon the law by Secretary Thompron. We may add, however, that there is little doubt but tat so many fraudulent transactions haye been ef- fected, by western town-site Speculators, as to lead the uninformed to believe that theirs is the course sanctioned by law. Anditis plainly to be perceived that the tirade of abuse to which the Seeretary is now subjected, originates entirely from the fact that his decisions will prevent the perpetrations of these frauds in the future, to a very greatextent. They are death- blows, as it , to the expectations of specu- lators, not because they interpret the law dif- ferently from what it really means, but because they present the matter so clearly that imposi- tious will hardly be sucecszful hereafter. As for the charge, that the Secretary acted from corrupt motives, it is too contemptible to notice, even if we had room to doso. Neither is there the slightest apparent foundation on which it can rest, inasmuch as he has decided against speculators, in whose favor we should certainly have expected him to act if any cor- rapt intluence had had weight with him. The facetiousness of the Times’ correspondent would be amusing, were it not so traysparent as to palpably expose the suari of disappoint- ment which lurks beneath. Tur Exaixes AND Macatnery ror tHe New Navat Steamens.—The Board of Engi- peers appointed by the Seorgtary of the N avy, @ few days ago, to examine the proposals for building and putting on board the engines and machinery for the new propeller sloops-of-war, now in process of construction in pursuance of the act of Congress, passed at its recent session, are rapidly drawing their labors toaclose It is probable they will make their report in a few days. P, Ig for constructing these engines, &c., havé been received from the fol- lowing firms: Edward Lynch, Washington, D. C.; Charles Reeder, Baltimére, Ma.; Murray & Hazle- hurst, do.; Rainey & Neafie, Philadelphia; Merrick & Son; do.; Wm. Norris, do.; West Point Foundry, N. ¥.; Fulton Iron Works, do.; Morgan Iron Works, do.; Novelty Iren Works, do.; Allaire Iron Works, do.; Atlantic Works, Boston; Boston Locomotive Works; Woodruff & Beach, Hartford, Ct. In examining the bids, the character of the engines to be furnished and the time in which contract can be complied with, will be taken into consideration, as well as the cost of the work. Mititary Orerations 1x roe Far Wast.— The following is an extract from a letter from an officer of the Army, serving in the field with troops operating against the Indians in Wash- ington Territory, dated Fort Walla Walla, W. T., August 7, 1858 : “ Six companies of artillery and one of dragoons have this day started for Snake river. It is the intention of Col. Wright to throw up a field work there, and establisb adepot. I have forwarded witb this command thirty thousand rations. On arriving at Snake river, the train will return and receive another load, when it will be escorted by the four companies of dragoons (the one that I left to-day returning with the train,) and the two companies of infantry. With the train to-day, there are upwards of 450 animals. I have sent a oe will carry twenty men, and a flat- oat, Which will cross one hundred men at u time. As the river is some four or five hundred yards broad, and very rapid, the flat will have to be towed by the six-oared yawl. “* My ox train rans constantly to old FortWalla Walla; it will, | hope, be able to bring nearly everything from there. I sincerely hope the hos- tile Indians may be met with, and soundly whipped ; for, unless they are, no one ean caleu- late the ultimate expense of the war—it will last & year, or longer, and perhaps one good tight may settle affairs this season.’’ Decisions Unpex tae Tariyr Act.—The Secretary of the Treasury has recently decided that “tamarinds preserved in sugar’’ are to be classed in schedule B, of the tariff of 1857, and charged a duty of 30 percent. Also, that “cotton socks,’’ or hose, with a narrow stripe, or band, at the top dyed, which stripe is in- tended to serve as a “trade mark,”’ are to be classed in schedule E, at 15 per cent. And, likewise, that ‘‘German spring steel,” in bars, is to be classed in schedule E, at 15 per cent. The importers of the latter article claimed that it should be classed as “steel in bars, cast, sheer. or German,” under schedule F, at 12 per cent.; but according to the Secretary’s de- cision it is placed in the category of “steel not otherwise provided for,”’ in schedule E. Tar Ecuo’s Carco.—The Navy Department received a telegraphic despatch yesterday from Dr. Rainey, agent .for the restoration of the hegro cargo of the captured slaver Echo to the coast of Africa, stating that the U. 8. steamer Niagara had reached Charleston, 8. C., and received the negroes on board, and would prob- ably sail thence yesterday evening. Axnsent.—Secretary Cobb left the city yes- terday on a brief visit to Baltimore. Tar Wratuer.—The following report of the weather for this morning is made from the Morse Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution. The time of observation is about 7 o’clock: SEPTEMBER 21, 1858. New York, N.Y eee.Clear, warm Philadelphia, Pa. clear, warm. Baltimore, Ma clear, pleasunt. Washington, D. clear, wind 8. Richmond, V: clear, pleasant. Petersburg,V clear, 60°. Norfolk, Va..... clear, 70°, wind SE Lynebburg, Va. clear, GRO, Bristol. ‘Ten.. Knoxville, Ten Wilmington, N Columbia, 3.C Charleston, 8.C. clear, 68° ', cool clondy, 76°, wind NE Augusta, G: clear, cool. Savannab. Ga. oudy, 61°, wind NE Mason,@a ear, coo! Colnmbus, Ga Gainesville, Miss. New Orleans, La Frederick, Md... Hagerstown, Md Cumberland, Md. Pittsburg, P: Wheeling, Va clear, pleas: clear, pleasant. clear, pleasant. clear, pleasant. ..clear, pleasant. Parkersburg, Va clear, ple: t. Cincinnati, O.... clear, plea Burometer at the Smithsonian, at 7 a. m.. (car- rected for temperatnre,) 30.06: 20 976. ‘Thermometer, at 7 a.m.,63 7°. Max- imum yesterday, 7 A CARD.—-The members of the Persever- .$ ance Active Association take this method of returning their sincere thanks to Messrs. B. F. Beveridge & Co.. for the good roan 8 maintained and the many courtesies extended by them to the Com- any and their friends on the vccasion of the late 10 Nigat Arlington Springs. All who visited Ar- pom or on thet oon jon wht long remember the so- cial e:joyment of the day. mgs W. WALLACE GRANT, It Chairman of the Com. of Arrangements, AT A MEETING OF THE EMPIRE ¥ CLUB, heid on Monday evening, the follow- ing resolutions were adopteo ; Whereas our esteemed brother Jouy S. Incnam, has been taken from us, while yet in early manhood, by the hand of death: Therefore be it Resolved, That, by this dispensation of Provi- desee, we have been d-prived of one of our most valuable and efficient members, whore ting in tegrity. manly deportmert, and urbanit rendered him an agreeable and useful associate, and 8 oruament to society. Resolved further, That we doeply sympathize with his mother, and teneerher our sincere condo- wAnNerS jance inthe mudst of her af onz tobe bereaved of sucha son is indeed no © ton sorrow, pect for our deceased member the sual badee of mourni e Wor for thirty days. Resolved, ‘That the foregoing resolutions be pul- lished in the city papers and & copy be tsansmited to the parent of the decersed. I, MORRICE, President. V.M. Boucn. Sec, It = eee BS NOTICE OF REMOVAL,—1 intend, in a & lew days, to remove my extensive steck of ianos, Metodec sic, aad Musical Instru- ombs’ Meludeon Hall, direct- ly opposite my old place of business. This incon- venience will beforoniy a few woeks. in order Lo niarge, extend and beautify my store, ith increased facilities and fresh energy, we hope to surprise and delight our friends Prior to rejuov those who wish bargains in Piaros, Melodeo Flates, Guitars, Violins, Banjos, Ac- cordeons, Tambourines,&c, had better step in at #6 Pa.avenue, between 9th and toth se 2i JOHN Lis. SCHAFFIELD, BaLtimore Conrection (DF any, Sicth street, bettocen G and H. refitted his Store and Saloon, is now prep shortest potige and moxt rersonanis te; ments im general, to ¢ nish Wedding Partios, Balls. and other ertain~ ments with all kinds of Confectionery, Water loes. ream, &o. Healso pcs i constantly a fresh supply of the best Cakes aud Candies, sold lower than elsewhere. P. 3.—To accommodate ladies and gentlemen of the Northern Liberties and those disposed to give mescall,l have attached to my establishment an — er eal pie Where tan be fouud the sotaows y ster ooo! ry style by an experien hand. Familie ed. A call is sufficient. 86 2-e02m Po indienne ee a CASH PAID FOR FURNITURE— irgeekes; ers breaking up are reapectfuily informed tha are at all tines prepared to buy their entire stock of household effects (in large or omal! quantities) for 5 BONTZ & COOMBS, au 6-2 No, 389 7th at.. bet. Land K. EW AND BEAUTIFUL STY1LES of Fancy Seis Pins, at af low prices, at soil -AMMON D's, 7th at C OICE ENGRAVINGS AT PHILP’S.—A a election of remarkably fine Engravings, plain seadeiay Omen te Rigen ghee r a 5 mea m a. aV., bet. 9th and 10th sts, RPHR'S MAGAZINE, Godey’s Lady’s FAS tnd Bouvohald Words 10° Getebee” All the new books published recerved i; jistely af- terw: sn) sveruune In the Blank Book and i au 1 ake Sai NGTON’S Bookstore, juilding, corner 4 street ge 21-St Pa. avenue. , JOHN G. F. HOLSTON ; D® av (Late oF Ont0,) Hoping that twenty-five years’ experience and most unexes kiouaite Lossge pe him some rol e an AVSICLAN aud SURGEON to “Gihoo “and” Residence—No. 435 10th, between and atreets, se2-diwkwiw , ALEXANDRIA. _ ALEXANDRIA, Va., . QL, 1858. The firem@n, figving for a while slept upon theit wrongs, are about to awake im indignation, id. terrible, we imagine, will be their wrath On to-morrow evening, the conventionm-whicb assembled some time since to enforce a redress of gtievances, and which, failing to obtain them, has since been quietly sleeping, opens again at *Hydraution Hall. The steamer James Guy inagurates herself this morning as “‘the river bogt,”* starting on trip to Cone river. We hope success'may crown ‘this renewal of an enterprise of the..utmost importance to the commercial interests of Alex- andria. The Alexandria Canal Company assemble this morning, in the Councii chamber. At the present writing, po quornm is in attendance. ‘ in ovens his entertainments in this city, at Liberty Hall, on Thursday evening next. George L Sherwood is a emndidate to fill the vacancy in the office of connty constable, oren- sioned by the resignation of W. J. Allison. Twenty gentlemen have been appointed commis- sioners, four named as conductors of election and four voting placesestablished, in order that some fonrteen hnndred voters may, if they choose, leave their business opetations and declare their preference in the matter of a county constable, the perquisites of whose office will not very much exceed the expenses of election. R WONDERFUL CURES. 2 HEUMATISM., Consumption, Heart Disease. Dropay. Scrofu'a. Sore Eyes. Piles. Cancers and jFumors, all foul Uleers, Salt Rheum. Female De- bility and Trregularity, and all those ctses which the celebrated physicians have tailed to cure, sre invited to call at once rnd have @ speedy cure, by PR. BROTHERS & CO., 417 Pa. avenu 86 2!-e02w* 'ENSLIsa REPRINTS OF Valerius, by Lockhart: 87 oe: Reginald Dalton. by Lookhart; $i. Adam Biair and Mathew Wald, by Leokbart; $1. Sir Andrew Wylte, by John Galt; $1. The Entai!. by John Galt; $1. Trisis of Margaret J.indsay, by Wilaon; $7 eants. The Bunchback, by Victor Hugo, mn; F2cts. Consuelo, by George Sandu, | volume ; 75 conta. FN oe of Rudoistadt, by George Sands, | vol. ; cents, ‘The Queen’s Neckiace, by Dumas: 50 cents. The Two Dianas, by Dumas : 5 centa, se 21 FRANCK TAYLOR. M. Loomis, w. betes itor and patent ° 8, s,the inventor an entes of the Mineral Plate Teeth, attends és OLD NOVELS. nts. per-, Bonaily at his office in this ciiy. Maiy persons can wear these Teeth - cannot wear othe: nd no person can Wear others Sis cannot wear these. 'e e rongest.and most perfect denture that- art can produce, the ‘Mineral Plate will be more fully warranted. — Rooms in this city, $6 Penn, avenue, between 9th and _ streets ; also, 917 Arch street, Philadelphia. se 2i-ly TT ————————— FRESH VOLUME OF POETRY.—! egends and Lyrics, by Anne Adelaide Proctor. (daugh- i var poet, Barry Cornwail,)1 vol. 12mo.; price 3 cents. - ‘The Household Book of Poetry, collected and edited by Charles A. Dana, half-bound morocco; price $3.5 American Eloquence—A Collection of Speeches and Addres: by the most eminent Orators of America, by Frank Moore, 2 vols, 85. Vestiges of the Spirit-History by T. FL Duniop; price 33 A, From New York to Delhi, by way of Rio de Ja- neiro. Australia,and China, by Robert B. Minturn, Jr; price $1 Rational Cosmology, or the Eternal and the Necessary Laws Ilickok, D. D.; price $1.75. Just received and for sale at TAYLOR & MAURY’S, 34 Pa. avenue. T MUSICAL CARD. HE, Undersigned begs leave to say that he 1s prepared to furnish Mus.c(with the best of band*, brass or string either) for Pairs, Balls and Parties. A Pisnist always on hand. P. Fis R. se 2-lm_ No. 316 Pa, avenue, Washington City. ‘ae “_ SPECIAL CARD, Z HE Attention of persons furnishing fuliy cailed to the sale of excelent Furnit on Thursday morning, Septeiiber 29d, at 10.0" clock, tt the residence of Dr. Birmey, President of Colum- bia Coliege.on College Hill, ‘ A very superior Milch Cow will be sold at 12 Principles of the Universe, by Le zg. ne 21-3t o'clock m. ' se 90 3t JAS. C. McGUIRE & CO, AMBROTY PES Taken At SANDS’ GALLERY cannot be surpassed by any taken inthe city. They are fin- ished so that there is no possibility of their fading. I have always on hand a fine selection of Fancy Cases. Ambrotypes 5) cents and upwards. ROBERT SANDS, Pa. avenue, between 8th and 9th streets, sem opposite Centre Market. MARS8LE MANTELS, A splendid asrortment o} CARVED and PLAIN ITALIAN MARBLE MA MONUMENTS, TOALBS, &e., on reasonable terms, JOHN RUTHERIORD, 86 201m 2d door from corner 12th & FE sta. HOMAS SANDS, UNDERTAKER, GaRRISON StRERT, Navy YaRv. . Funeral oaiis attended to at all hours. Sonetentice hand ready-made Cof- fos of all kinds, and every article re- quired in hie All orders from the country attended to with Promptuess and on moderate terms, Also, neatly repared and varnished ae KARE CHANCE FOR ALL. All persons who desire to have PAINTING ‘and GLAZING executed will ve promp tly attended to by leaving their orders at G VARNELL’S bet Also, will contract for work of any character. GRAINING and POLISHING ; Glazing, old and new, atiended to with dispatch, Wiltfurnish Workmen aud Tools by the day, and Colors by the pound. Carpenters and buiiders, architects and al! persons who contemplate building, will be furnished with estimates hy leaving their 8. SIGN WORK quick'y d. ‘ohed, se 20 Gt NOTICE, LAAVING Opened a BOOT AND SHOE STOR on Pennsy!vania avenue, between Sd and 45, Streets, 1 would res peotfully cat! Sri the attention pt the public tomy large and varied assortment of Ladies’, Gentiemen’s, and Children’s BOOTS, SHOES, GAITERS, &e., before purch»ging glaewhere. I keep vaustantly on hand a good assortment of work of iny oF facture, which, for durability and neatn be surpassed ty any in the city. Ail work ordered from me will be manufactured at Win. J. Wheatley’s extablishment, on Capitol Sill. w jong reputation as a Boot and ‘Shoe ufficient to guarantee a neat fitand dura- hope, by striot attenyon to business, to hare of the public patronage. : F.M. WHEATLTY, . No. 452 Pa. av., between Sd and 44 streets, _8e 20-3t* north side. FASHIONABLE DANCING, Professor H. W. MUNDER takes pleasure in announcing to his friends and the pubic gen- erally that he has taken ‘Temperance Hai’ for the season, and will given ae EUNION MATIN On TUESDAY AF TERNGUN, Sept. 2th, “abd o'clock, to which hé cordially invites all the children that have ever been pupils, together with their fi 8 Good music will be in attendance, aud everything that will contribute to their happiness will be duly eunsidered, Ladies and Gen- The OPENING SOIREK for tlemen will take place on THURSDAY EV ING, October Ist, at 8,0’clock. Prof. M. Tespect- fully invites all of his old friends and former patrons toattend, Tickets wil! be furnished to gentlemen upon epplication at Mr. John F. Ellis’s Music Store, Pennsylvania Avenve No persop will be admitted without a ticket, and those receiving thei will please leave their names with Mr. El is, a8 every endeavor will be made to keep this Soiree strictly select. ‘The sCHOOL will commence on THURSDAY AFTERNOON, October Ist, 1254, for Children, &nd will continue as heretofore on’ Tuerdays and Thursdays, at 4 o'clock. Gentlemen's Ciasses on the same night: mimencing on Tuesday, Oct. sth. Persons wishi to confer with Prof! M will the above store. ~ please leaye their address 2 lot TO THE PUBLIC. The Und ed hh enone, at ——_ - vg, between 17th and 18th ats., for the sale of HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODs, CABINET FURNITURE REDS and MATT) 3, OHINA, CROCKERY and. mae TABLE CUTLERY, ong BAe 7 SILVER PLATED ALBATA, ; aie TOILET Sirs meee BREAKFAST, DINNER, and WINE, CHAMPAGNR, and ee OTHER GLASSES, article usually required in @ No. 178 Pa, he to wich ites the atten tion of thi publie. dete wir to sel try good article LG than n be bought elsewhere. {97 Give hima eal. E. GREE: adetropolitan House Furnis ‘'arerooms, £6 20-lwW (States) — 1.9. C. LAMAR, ©. H. MOTT. 4.1L. AUTRY. J AMA! AUTRY. ieee ds teri ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, se 18 tf Vv U yare Diy. EX EUS in the FANCY ONIN ES ia this our of aces istances. ‘To sere of pcreeed is worth B fin from cer neighboniag euice— Me NEATLY BOUND at ELLIS's bs ad en “OR. BRICE HALL, Nos. 373 and 375 Seventh Street, above.1, : 7 HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF FALL AND WINTER DRY GOODS, 4 CARPETS, OIL“ CLOTHS, HATS, CAPs, BOOTS AND SEXOUS, WHICH HE IS SELLING AT NEW YORK PRICES, FOR CASH. ’ FROM AUCTION: 59 Pieces WOOL FLANNE! at 12 cents. & Pieces BED TICKING, ‘cents, Ag Pieces CALICO, at 6 cents, worth 10. 30 Pieces PLAID DE BEGE, 12 cents, worth 18. 2% Pieces YAR D-WIDE BLEACHKD COTTON, 10 cents, worth 12. % Preces FRENCH MERINO, st 75 cents, worth $1. respectable ATION as Cook, or to do Housework in & wmals y. Good references given. Apply at No. 177 Penn, averne, between I7tn and Wth sts. 1t* ANTED—By 8 Lady, a SITUATION either Ww in a Confectionery Store or Bancy Dry Goods ore. Sole Lessees and Managers... Kennet & Co. Second appearanod of Mr. and Mra. W. J FLORENCR, Has had ~overst yeurs’ experience. Address W hove engagement is limited to bat E. H.,, through City Post Office. ne 21 St* SIX NieuTts. WANTED—A rood FARM HAND. (Colored, THIS EVENING, Sept 21, 1888 from 2% to 40 f age. Wages paid quar eae pnd torly.or monthly if deutred. “Addrese in’ perae The come Irish Drama of at the War Department, Washington, of Box No. 819, Georgetown Post Ofiice. 1-eowt* L. M. MORTON, 20 WANTED ‘10 PURCHASE—A HOUSE sft ated west of the Capitol BRIAN O' LYNN. To conclude with W. 3. jorenee’s protean farce ANNIE. city, or a few acres of land in the coun- try, north of the city. Address Box 420 Post Otice, | A*Umung live characters, with songs and - Will commence at Lwenty tnmute: ANTED—Bya gentleman and wife, BOARD Gubte enn be w= A weno ly forone year. Address, for Precisely. vat cue four dave, JH. Hat City Post Oihice, Box Office from 19s. a.to 5p we a eer a ls EE LT PIRST GRAND BALL THE MEK 7 = DI Ci J wi LAD or W Adie onratet enndven. "An Amariouns Gets | fort Hell, Georcaiows.on TUESDAY EWE , Ootober sth. Particulars in future advertisement. Bet -grte” man. or Colored woman preferred. None other need apply. Te one who can come wel! recoramended good wages and 4 plcasant home a5 besiven. Alxo, Ci a Champermaid wanted. Apply io. 7 indians avenve, nearly opposite enat wing City Hall, se i5 lw wane -—The proprietor of the Intelligence Utfice and House Agenor- SILC street, ourner of 7th, respectfuliy solicits the patronage of tami- lies reguiring competent Servants of good charse ter. Wanted, new. several good Cooks, Chamber maids, Waiters, Drivers, Farm Hands. ¥ - AGAIN. The Sixth Grand Assembly of the Hibernia Clu will be civenon MONDAY. October the Philsarmonio Hall, on Peun. avenue. tween lith and 12th streets. The members piedge themselves that neither ne enge will be spared to make this th Bailof the seawon- By order se2i Tu&S2* EXCELSIOR FOR RENT AND SALE. {sem PIReT Pacs.| FUxNISHED HOUSE LA EELS in Acentral Ra members of the BROKEN-HEARTE CLUB respectfully announce to their mony frends and the pubic in general, will give their First Grand Ball at lows’ Hall. Navy Yard. on THURSDAY EVENING, Sept.25d, 1880. Sohroeder’: location. Furniture would be if sstisfa-tory arrangement could be made. Address “Furnished House,” Room No, 17, 466 13ch st, 1t* 3” Pairs BLANKETS; very cheap. we 18 6r WANTS. | AMUSEMENTs. WANTKD-—By a Woman. a SiTU- WASsHINGTO N TAKATE kr. .. Mr. W. J. Florence of < pty be MISCHIEVOUS repue > See On * . 5 ios anal ible House tot, situated én the same : eS Pee dances. Doors open at quarter-past 7 0’clock, Overture 8. XB CunTEC atthe 2 2 ¥ O! THE HIBERAIA HOYSIN THE FIELD ~ 5 Gaanvorenixe BALL UF THESEASON » COR RENT_Three unfurnished ROOMS. suit- | been engaged for | a 6 fora s * 18 of t a i Rincen Gitenee en Fed c uth, An experienced Caterer will furnish Supper at city prices. No. 436 Possession given immediately. 2! Positively no Hats or Caps allowed in the Hal!. se 21-St' Trokete ONE DOLLAR —admitting 2 gentioman ‘SD 168. FUENISHED ROOMS FOR RENT —A very large front Room, suitable for ® amali family, 1® how vacant. Also, Rooms in suite or single for gentlemen and their wives, oan be secured for the Floor Manarer—Chas. W, O'Neil. Floor Commetire,.—ias. H feWidlams. Jas. Forrester, Dame: Rell, J ‘ockabse, John Hoofuag!e, 2 Or FELLOW*’’ HALL, THE ORIGINAL AND CELEBRATED TROUPE OF VIRGINIA SERENADERS, will perform at winter, by early application at $66 !Sth street. Sev- eral Table Boarders can be acoommodated. se 2l-2awim OK SALE—On very reasonable terms. a valua- ¢1.0T OF GROUND, oumbered 4, in square e near the Catholic Chureh, in the Seventh ard, siand. Inquireof GEO, W. BRAY, Real Retate Agent, No. 5iti 7th street, opposite Intelligencer O{- fee sez! OOD AND COAL YARD FOR SALE & Ly rg 4 —— to ae pes commencing for saie the gou Hand fixtures of his Yar “EDN “VENING tod eeclalion Dison Metin Seen tank On WEDNESDAY EVENING, Sept. 220. all of which arein complete ord Lot jare reat very low. The stock of Wood and ( oon For partiouiars eee large and email bills. be bought at a reasonable price. New York aveuee | Doors open at 7: commence at 8 o'clock. between ISth and léth sis. e202" Admistion 25 cents. se 20.Iw et OR SALE.—A three story BRICK HOUSE, pre NIC AT ARLINGTON SPRING, with basement, situated on lth street, is of- " + Freebarger, Danie! CONSISTING OF EIGHT STAR ARTISTES, ODD FELLOWS’ HALL FOR ONF WEF, fere accommodating terms. A The young foiks of Ryland Ch: will given Pic GEO. W. BRAY, Weal Batate Agent No 2 eek Niest Arlington on FRIDAY. Sp. co if 24th, in which Lhey moat oor- pot a ee vite the old folks to unite! De ABLE DWELLING-HOUSE AT PRI- VATE SALE.—The subseribers offer for sale the east half of Lot No. 7, in square 404, fronting 30 feet on north 1, between 8th snd 9th streets. running back 105 feet, improved by a neat and well built Frame Dwelling House. Term JAS. C. Mc6U a Messrs. Beveridge & Co. wil; furnish all Refresh Mients in their usus! satisfactory manner. ‘The wi | leave i4th street bri Boats will run ‘erms eaxy and price voeeds to be applied to the benefit of the 2 at 8; oe!"k ng the dey, when the tides per moderate, mi wp hed co., mit. at reasonabie prices. we 0-4 ate Te St__Actioneers an er T. A GRAND EXCURSION OR SALE—A neat and handsomely furnished O INDIAN HEAD, GLYMONT, AND THE HOUSE, in ect repair, on very secommo- WHITE HOUSE PAVILION, dating terms. This property is situated in a ver: FOR THE BENEFIT oF The Second Baptist Church, On WEDNESDAY, September 22d, #52, In the safe and comwmod: WITHERS’ delightful part of the city. The only season for self- ing, the owner is about goimg to California For information inquire ot G. WW. BRAY, Reai Estate AR and & se 17 ent, 516 7th street. between D ke. OR SALE OR KENT —A convenient House, containing 12 rooms, situated on ilth street, 71.) between E and F streets, is offered tor or will be rented to a good tenant. - ply on we le 1 BEAUTIFUL, COTTAGE, with Barn, Sta- ble, Carriage, Corn, Cow. and Poultry Houes, of Land ima high state of cuitivatior, hard of every variety of choice Fruits. e mapped penvicd 28 Within 54y miles of on city, and within 15 minutes’ crive of five churehes. Jf desired wi'l be soid at the same time ali the growii patel now ‘8. : Tikg6S, Wagons, fA ‘a: ining implements, nth the entire furniture from parlor te kitchen, ciusive. Porsesson given immediately. Ad A.B. C., Box 410, Alexand Va. s Fork SALK—At far prices and on raasonsbie terms—LOTS Nos, 1, 2,3, 20, 2i, nd 22, all ad. joiniug, containing 47.367 square feet, eligibly lucated on the northwest corner of 2ist street west aud N street north, and in Square No.6% These jots are JEBRATED BAND theret.., t) CHOIR OF THE CHURCH, A and ® acre ‘The Steamer will make foot of 7th street at 8 o’clk, wharf at %, o'eleek, and Alexand at So'elock, a. m.,and proceed dow: the Potomac ns far ax Indian Head ; and return land at the Wh.te House, On the seoond trip. jen Buetes’s pene ie tga trie, leave the foot of 2th street, at G4 o'eluck, p.m Biagden’s wharf 817 o'c'ock. os : fons to enjoy a sail by Moonlight that wall not 1» the seco teamer, T. Cori veiw. will scoompany the Excursion, snd, im addition Refreshments provided an rrpervenced Caterer. o sand on the Uae d The Jatter trip aflerds 3 fine opportunity for per- landing at t Suitable fur wellingsse brick 54 roe d ‘lock, p.m: arden Bes, and will be wold Be; aie. Mt deatred ‘Apple to andria, (if requisite.) at Pot EBB, No. 320 (2d story) 7th atrect. n ook, B. m.,aad at the 7 seo-tf OUSE FOR RENT.—A four-story BRICK HOUSE, No. 371 3d street west, between D and E streets north, directly east of th: Hall, con- Cente—to be had the excursion, taiemg 6 chambers, saloon, pario: room, and throughout ‘the where, be for fuel reughon iT Ore Bran 3 sfor fuel ~ ea and meat, and vexolables, under the pavement, ‘The BOA BR DIN house has been newly painted aad’ papered. For ~ particulars apply to G. W. PHILLIP, Deputy Mar- VARD AND FURNISHED ROOMS 4 shal. next door. wo |B MISS MORLEV’S 24 Pean nue. = = —- — ihes or single gentlemen wishing to settle BAcone RAVENS UNRIVALLED PIAN.- | winter, will find these Rooms pieasant and lo aot facility for expression. In touch aud tone they are CEL ANDERSON, at 7 wi Stand, corner of Pa. avenue Unquestionably the sweetest and most equai The | Waeen = celebrated American pianist Gottechalk, has | 718 street, proving property and paying) taken two of these Piauos to West Inties and South | Charges. America, where he is now enraged im & concert tour. One has also lately heen ordered by Madame Nieuxtemps to be sent to Paris for her private use. ‘They rauce ia price from §28) to 850; are - ranted. and kept in tune without charge for two years. Persons in sesreh of areal reliable Irstrement was TAKEN ared bufialo dry COW sro's in her face, which the owner ean have by calling on CONRAD SCHOR_ YA, De miles this side of the Chain Bridge ing Property and pny ing charges, oe Bt will find it to their advantage by giving us a call be- = REWAR Strayed awry, on Tnesd fore purchasing els 6 : rh, th “Two gra A lorge stock of -hand Piancs is also to be $5 NePt Lah, throe large HOC bd found at the most reasonable prices, on monthiy f pay ments, at our W ot edt of thew whits, witha piece ¢ rerooms, in bia s their eft ears. The othe: 6 Star Buildings, ek andred. The above rewaed ¥ corner of Penn, avenue. Lith and D sts. se | their return to me, near the Twenty “bu = > > wy o Georgetown, DOPTION OF pty ONE PRICE 8Ys- se 21-3t* JAMES COLLINS. New Business, New Stock of Goods, and New Rules. In commenemg a new business, I deem it of great importance Lo iy customers, a6 Well ag to inyseif, that more system should be observed in the trang: aolion of business than heretofore. I therefore an- nounce for the future that every articie in store will be marked in piam figures gt the very lowest price, from whieh in no \ugtanee will apy salesman Atos at to ask moze wor axe less. t. of my purchnses wi made at @ Buc- tiong for aash, which will pbs me in may in- stances to offer desirable ESS GOOUS inuch below the market prices, Washington Aqueduct, on tie Right of the 18th iastant, thise work HOKSES. as foi lows: Ove lay Horse witha speck in one ye 9 or 16 years old, and im fair Working condit -tail Nay, with sore back. and marks worked about him, 10 or 12 years old: also Horse, with many marks of bein, hun L wutgive the above rewerd) delivered to me, or 80 mere that ne hn OST—85 RE WA" D—On the Sd insin My object is to do a popular business, and J shall 5 4 y size, rep areere ey 1 low ie cash, Or on short time psceet ths tohooruet cae eee Prec oO | it Customers, i . Citizens and strangers cordially invited at all | witt sepeaireen tee Tok eerie’ wi white x ‘8 On the left side and breas' reward wii be paid by the owner if 4 f tig weeresboats of said cow be given at the Star times to call and inspect my wa 5. i stock and to learn the keepat ail times a thoroughiy ny intention to Assorted stock of the best class of FOREIGN and se ESTIC GOODS = = Each department wi'!l be under the charge of one I OST—On near M or two competent salesmen, great care will be 4 mead’s © 5 ._. taken to veep the several deparimeuts supplied with | BRACELET, with Ciusps. The finder wi may be called for. such goods as me 7 CLAGETT, Successor to Clagett, Newton, May & Co., se20 6t Corner Penn. Avenue and @AME af every kind im season, and FRESH oF RECEIVED EVERY Day, AND SEKVED UP IN EVERY STYLE, At the Shortest Notice, at LLOYD's NATIONAL RESTAURANT, oe ee coruer of 7th and E streets. ps. y rewarded ty leaving it at the Offve Adams’ Express Company. ; : fe) Lost! Loss Losers: a #2 REWARD. Washington or Georgetow: Satur WALLET, conten re Promuasery notes. as lar as recellected follows Two notes of Alex. Blundin, dated August Sih, até acd 9 months, drawn in f ol Sarrett & Meem and endorsed by them, for $#® ench, One note of Wm. Payne and wile. dated Auy ust 2%, at 4 mnonths, for $199.11 Three notes of Lemuel Williams. at 30 <j 845 each, drawn in favor of and endorsed s, for Wan. rson. One uote of C. Umban, for $100. dated May oth at 12 mont drawn sn favor of und endorsed by C. 86 { 1QUOR, &e— L 2 Ie tives Ola Brasdy, exch. Sica pipe Ho! in, . ¥ ‘® one-eighth casks Brandy, Qian CUtt Gao wate :oS Mi: Lansdale, for gs pat ae Also, an over due noteof G. Vanderwerken, for Irish do. ex.” id ten notes Emerson, drewa in fiver of od enter wo Weitere. datius monthly from a or $20 enah = Boies wat recollected, snd bo value to any One but the ock of Wines, Cordials, and Do- art in SO MERAY © SEMMES, RE YOU INSURED?—The Washington In- Papers which are ©) surance Cor (Capital with indy. | owner, iieemaie ee aissars of prover, “Dire mS eieepes of tna Stave presse dnpiienice wil be oaied ut .F, Bay . Mohun, M, W. @: |. Beall, J, | if they arp est by leav- Pilencnavandinisiest . nrmes ONewCoriet | gt tcmacy WHEATLRS Stuer Yue No Pres, ja 0... GRAFTON D, HANSON, See. tation! aif | u % good. Terms moderate. W.G.METZEKOTT takes pleasure in calling = rong ane been the, publato his stock of Be ciodeted wiih puck ticerdans’ 208, be wooo rom tbe great manu reat, ne factory of Raven, Bacon & Cos, in New at 406 D street. between 6th aud Tih. dice York, of which a ps — = ments @re pronoun justave er, and near: Lost aD FO all the rimaipal pin ie at ood nited = ee, a A UND. square Pianos superior to any others manufactured. cN U st : In their mechanism they are constructed on a differ- AS TAKEN UP, this morning. m stray HOt ent pian from all oer, Which affords a treater he owner can obtain by calling UP. some time aro. as an estrny, pres $10 REWARD —Was stolen from the siaivo at Catin John Station, on the e