Evening Star Newspaper, May 31, 1859, Page 3

LOCAL NEWS. Crty Convention —The delegates elected in the various ward meetings of the City to attend a general convention to be held at Temperance Hall om the evening of Monday. the 29th instant, for the purpese of nomiuating oppesition candidates for Collector, Register, amd Surveyor, last evenin; assembled at the place designated, and grececded, busine: “ree pene wasorganized by calling Mr. Thos Rich, of the Third Ward, to the ehair, and ap- pointing Mr. TG. Clayton, of the Fourth Ward, secretary ‘The Chair having stated the object of the meet- power. that placed him in power and has since susidined could not be expected. s t Said he 7 the meeting to di i ‘understand that hewerid, weg ony ce stances, vote for in their ranks as Mr. H.; where was the necessity for taking him? Mr. Hunt did not believe, from the business in- tercourse he had had with that gentleman. that he ws an npright collector. {Just here it was announced thata meeti the Second Ward had been held, and delegates elected to the convention; Whereupon the Chair requested gentlemen, if such were the case, to pre- ng of —_ their espe nea orc then handed in the a 5 ist: m. Shedd, J. 8. Sess: "Kir. 1. N. Gilbert, of the Fifth Ward, movea | {7!!S : ma in, Robert Boswell, J. A. Posey, and Joh Wagner—the delegates goi rwar 4 their seats with the othe. = eae okie The Chair stated that uominations were still in order. Mr. Jabez Wheeler nominated. that the delegates be required to ‘nt their cre- dentiais. The ‘on enconntering great opposi- tion, was afterwards withdrawn. The “eeretary then proceeded to call over the list, and the following Sicgates answered to their " and William Dickson were First and Second Wards—No delegates. The vote being taken by ballot, Mr. Wheeler Thied Ward—T. Rich. N. D. Lamet, J. F. | received 17, Dickson's Holider eg? we WP Wotlard, E. Decble, and M. Buell . then declared unani Sian a scene nanimously nominated as a candi date for Collector. For Register—Mr John Sessford and Samuel F.. Douglass were nominated. The first ballot being a tie, a second was had, Which resulted as follows: Sessford 12, Douglass 2. Ahh =. was also declared unanimously nomi- nated. For Surveyor—Mr. W.W. De Maine and W. W.. Birth were nominated. ‘The baliot resulted—De Maine 15, Birth 7. Mr. D, was declared unanimously nominated. The elections having been gone through with, the mecti adjourned sine die. Peurth Ward—Richard Wallach, J. T. Clem- enls, T. J. Clayton, Selby Parker, and J. Fletcher. Fifth Ward—H. W. Gilbert, J. Linch. W. Hamilton, A. Hunt. and 8. Cook Sixth Ward—J. W. Venable, A. Fletcher, G. Hatton, W. Brown, and J. A. Gordon. T. H. Barrow. R. Rinse: Seventh Ward—O. Bos: Clark, T.G. Smith, and Mr. Larner moved that a committee be appointed to wait ea the Second Ward meeting, then sitting in the next roon», and Iuform them that that meet ing was now ready to proceed to business, and inquire if they intended to clect delevates. Pic métion having passed, Mr. L. was appointed said committee. Mr... a few minutes, returned. and reported that the merting had adjourned without electing delegates Mr. Uont moved that the meeting proceed to make norm ations. * veing put, ssid that for himself, he was ‘2 the contest at this election, but Tue Corat or CLaims reassembled yesterday at 12 o'clock at their room in the Capitol. Present, all the Judges. Henry James Anderson agt. the United States. A claim fog additional eon gene under a con- tract to furnish rations for the army in the war of i512. Judge Blackford delivered the opinion of the Court, adverse to the claim. i © R.A. Clemants, administrator of Jas. N. Mul- np, agt. the United States. A claim under a tract for furnishing building stone at the me 4 Creek, on the banks of the Wabash. Ju ize Scarburgh delivered the opinion of the Court, ad- verse. lia_B. Shreeve, administrator, agt. the Uni- ted States. A claim for compensation for the use 1. Shreeve’s patent snaz-boat by the Judge Loring delivered the opin- ion of the Court, adverse. 3. Calvert Fordagt the United States. A claim for payment of articles delivered to soldiers at Car- him in the in th out signifyi The Fourth heved it was s: generally among the Opposition; there was no union of action anywhere among that party; he was sorry to say it, but it was a fact. Te show a weak front, would place them in a more awkward position than not to make any fight at all. He hoped that they, the representa- tives, would show the strength of the gino ty b ki no nominations. The Demo- | lisle Barricks ; the claimant holding the position oe pd Anti-Kaow. Nothing arty now possess- | of sutler. Judge Blackford delivered the opinion ed the power. if not the numerical strength in this | of the Court, adverse. city, and they would maintain it. fear had driven the Opposition away; mcn were ashamed to show their hands. ‘The iron heel of Democracy had ground them down. He boped the meeting Ladjourn without making nominations. usey hoped that the views expressed by man from the Fourth Ward would not by the meeting. They wonld remem- war of I-12, when Gen. Scott was at Lun- nd with odds greatly against him, command of the 33d reziment,was puid storm 2 certain battery. He did us afraid. No; he said. +- { will try— ir.’ He did tev, and you all know the uplete victory crowned bis noble efforts if, asthe gentleman had said, they ron heel”? upon them, it was very cer- tain they wovld never yet it off if they didn't try. Let them make an effort, whether they sueceeded let the enemy know that they were not e stillalive to resist, through the ress and the power of the ballot- ion, im Whatever shape or form it e—whether coming from the Execu- tive of the ca the Mayor of the city, or from that vedy wh ht to be, above all others, but which he etted to say was not, free from all evil contan tion—the Couucils of the city. [Applause Mr.R. Wallach thought the gentleman misap- prehended the remarks of the delegate from the Bonet Ward. (Mr. Clements.) If he understood the gentleman aright, the position he assumed was, whether it was better to make a fight, when, in his estimation. defeat was certain; or whether it wonld not be better to conceal their weakness. and thereby save the mortification whieh it would occasion. He would ask the gentleman if Le was correct. Mr. Clements. Yes, sir. Mr. Wallach. The t pegers was not as to whether the enemy could be taken, for the con- trary was a generally conceded point, but whether it was good policy in the great existing exigency, to zo into the field and poll only seven or eight hundred votes, thas showing their weakness. For himself, he would acquiesce cheerfully in what- the majority decided, and expected other to do the same. As all would admit, there asa lack of cnthusiasm amony the party; wait until next year, and by that time they would be- Kin to fecl the burden of the severe rate of tax- at pesed, and then cess would be sure. However, if the meeting decided otherwise. ke would willingly co-operate, Mr. Huntsaid that one reason which greatly in- fluenced him in 2dvocating the motion was that by having no Opposition candi rity was decreased. and Brastus Williams, administrator of Elisha Tra- cy. agt. the United States. Fortifications: Under this appointment it is claimed that he discharged the duties of the Quartermaster’s Department. He was also agent of the Ordnance ed eroap en pur- ig commissary, and form the duties of commissary. ‘This is a claim for servi- ces in these various capacities, and for interest on money advanced to the Government, and for in- terest and exchange on Treasury drafts protested and negotiated. Judge Scarburgh delivered the opinion of the Court, adverse to the claim. Thomes B. King agt. the United States. A claim for services endered to the United States as a branch pilot of the port of Brazos St Jago. Judxe Loring delivered the opinion of the Court, adverse. Fernando Samaniego agt. the United States. A m founded on a contract for ape Seren goods for the Government from Fort Clark, ‘Tex- as. Judze Blackford delivered the opinion of the Conrt, adverse. N. b. Northrop. administrator of John Long- den agt. the United States. Longdon wasa deputy commissary in the Army of the United States. ‘This is a claim for intereston money advanced by him forthe use of the Government. Judge Scarburgh delivered the opinion of the Court, ad- Verse to the claim. Willis Beneficld agt. the United States. The claimant, as a soldier in the war with Mexico, received a land war for one hundred and acres of land, and lecated the same; after whic Was ascertained that the land had been Previousiy disposed of. A claim for compensation for suid land. Judge Loring delivered the opinion of the Court, adverse to the claim. Adjourned. Secono Warp Potitics.— The Anti-Know Nothings of the Second Ward met at Harmony Hall last night, for the purpose of transacting any business connected with the coming election that might come up. Mr. Claxton was called to the chair, and Mr. WP. Drury was made secretary. Ow motion of Mr. Speiding. a committee of Seven was appointed to constitute a ward finance 5 ittee. for the pur; ising the necessary proecute the election. to prepare tickets, and also whose duty it was made to appoint two good challengers at eacl_pree y of election. It was also made the duty of this eom- mittee to select a vigilance committee of tifty, to act as occasion might require on election day. ~ The following named gentlemen compose the committee: Wr. b. Spalding, tos. L. Thos BE Grady, \. 5.4 > WLP. Drury, Staart, fsaac 2 Jota Db. © 9 addressed the meeting as propriety of “i nother ward meeting previous to theelection. Tie thought sucha mens- ure would be of benefit, inasmuch as the press bad undertaken to misrepresent this question of taxa- tion and assessment Without taking any action on the question of holding another Ward meeting. the miceting ad- ALMost a Siextrs-Key Cask.—Sunday night just after the nigit police had gone to their sta- tions, a scream of murder! was leard issuing from the high grass iu the Simithsonian grounds nand again, it was repeated at very short in- Is. Nobody could he seen, but the voice ap- peared to be migrating rapidly westward. The coocers around were horror-struck, and hesitated fo enter that dark field. though anxious to assist the distressed. One fearless olticer, however. vote iueh disheartened at gentle: naninated in bis Ward (the F ) p serve, but stil he ged. He believed tions to-niht, it ¥ to revive the Opposi that though t to contend against a y deal. there were chances of success. Even assumins the pesition of the gentleman from tie Fourta Ward (Mr wents) that defeat would surely attend thei, he would say take the ticid anyhow. After alinding to the bi dd other matters. Mr. H ce athe bad ¥ whe had b deelini was far that by would have aded by say- tu a set of resolutions, introduce to the meeting if they € so that the { the reason why they th ich he would mld refuse to poblie mic bt be ing refused to do so. Mr. Clayton regretted that such views were en- tertaimed “by the gentleman from the Fourth | went to the rescue, but too late. ‘T y trace Ward His experience had always taught him | he could obtain led him to suspect that : pair had that no army ever yet conquered when the gen- crals themmel ves beli He w resorted to that pleasant field for guilty perposes. One of the pair was the mate of a third party, who finding that his ——‘‘Viekle faithless quean Had ta’en the earl and left her Johnny,” started in pursuit, and coming upon them very unexpectedly so alarmed the paramour thet he started for the west instanter, yelling murder as he ran and re-arranging his toilette as best he could in the hurry of the moment. Whether he 4 running, or intends to settle west of the Rocky Mountains, we have not been informed d they could be whipped d just as soon expect to go inte a Phitte rithout generals as with yenerals that expected » be - licked.” They were sent there as dele- kates from the various wards to make nominations; the resolution appointing them did not say that they were to inquire into the expediency of it, but to eke them, and they would bederelfct in tueir duty to those who sent them if they should not it was most extraordiuary that men belonging to that party that polled 3,300 votes at the last elec- te now afraid to run a ticket. The peo ple loathed the present administration, and Would that meeting give them no opportunity to express their contempt of it? The resson why the Democratic party always succeeded when they did was because they always toed the mark. Be- fore he came to this city he had always been a Democrat: and he knew how it was where be then lived thut the Demoer: ho matter how powerless the bit be, always had a ticket. a have success insured to them @ Uecact’ Would the Demo- ore eet for them if they ‘Tur First Warp Mextixne —At 2 meeting of the citizens of the First Ward opposed to the ticket for manici pal otiicers recently nominated in that werd, held at the Hall of the Western Hose company, last evening, for the purpose of nomi- nating an opposition ticket, Mr. Frederich T. Wilson was called to the chair, and Mr. John James Calvert elected sseretary. The object of the meeting having been stated by the chair, the following candidates were nom- inated by acclamation: party lave a id refuse tor inate a ticket than they would For Alderiman—John Reeside. if they did so and were defeated? In sone cases. Fer Common Couneilmen— Juin W. Easby, the good nious of men were a diszrace to hon- | Samuci Stott. aud 8. I.. Lewis ost men was opposed. as he believed all there The following gentlemen were aj inted dele- were. to t present Red Republican part gates to the proposed Opposition City Convention he hoped, therefore, they would form a ticket so | for the nomination of candidates for Collec’ to give them an opportenity, at least, to over- brow it. ¢ speaker next alluded to the next House of Opposition one, and if ecommended from the Oppo- sition Lere, who would have authority to do it’ He referred to the Virginia election. They all should feel luspired by the news. But some had Said that it was not cerista that the Oppesition had carried that State: for himself he believed they had. but whether had or not, the election Was a triumph. If they were to be defeated, let them be in an organized form; let the enemy kuew where to find the: He hoped the nomi- nations would be Thee Revister. and Surveyor: James Kelly, F. TV son, Arthur Bridgett, Robert Master, and Wm. Hines. Joux# Rav.—Officers A. R. Allen and John H. Wise, arrived this morning from Richmond, Va., having in eustedy the individual whose . heads this article. It will be remembered rested for certain burglaries, &c., bh Bailey and others, who wereconvicted and are i ing the penalty. They broke ft rourt; some were r. ped. He went into Virgin ec under the maine of Emerson he was arrest. pitence, tried, convicted. and sentenced jary. His time would have expired on the 6th ef June. but upon the application of the proper authorities, be was pardoned by the vernor of Virginia, and delivered to the offi- s to be brought to this city for trial. We are informed by one of the officers that there are sia- teen indictments here against him. noes, resnited eeting d - clared in fev a Mr. Gilbert y citizen was pres- out from the two wards not represented. that they be permitted. to the aumber of five from each, to take part in the deliberations of the meeting. This motion led te considerable dis-nssion Mr. Clements considered the admission of « » delegates. from the unrepresented s UNPsrliamentary. inexpedient, and wu j if the motion was passed he would im: inediately withdraw Meo was re; As Arrewrr To Kin...—Last night, Chas stew- art. a colored servant at Gibson's restaurant. corner of Seventh and G streets, made a desperate atte:npt to kill Mr. Green Hunt. the principal barkeeper, by knocking bim on the hea hoanaxe. For u yM it vent the fellow with bin, and the blade raxe passed over his bead. the helve inflict- Very severe wound canse was the re- wrendati bson to discharge Stewart for Impertinence, which so exasper: Mewart that he sought the oppc venged. Stewart was arrested this morning by Officer Veatman, and sent to jail for court by Jus- tee Dou —— ‘Tuel test night, for the benefit of the Mount Vernon fend, must have realized a handsome amount for ed to by Messrs silbert aud Hunt, t polut to yrece- ied into make up a dented that such y Waere the ward o: ted lay the subject on dient Where persons were ¢ n moved & the tule carried Phe ( bairstvted that he was ready to receive nomin, toms for caudidates to tas Cl cher + aud Surveyor toe "scan first he reeeived soak a ; that object. as we resume there could not have Air. Clemente 's t ion | been less than a thousand persons present, Mr. ro fteapertive of parte nad | Millers eWfort wasan average ann Ent crested inate SF Hediday, the tector, Mr. Ho wos = 4a wan as they could desire, he was alse opposed w the both uational and city; he had ii from: the best source in the world, B. tt if Me. H. coald, by his vote, defeat either, be would give it most cheerfully, ead witueut the lewst hesitation Mr. Gilbert hoped that nomination would not be cousidered; they bad been sent there to nomiaate nothing out of the beaten track followed by his redecessers over the same ground, worthy of he | the lecturer as of the su | whieh it aject, It being one on is not easy to say anything new. Steampoat Excursion.—The Dumbarton street Church Sabbath school, of Georgetown, propose to give their annual steamboat excursion to Gly- mont. ‘and Fort Washington, on Thursday next, June 2. See advertisement. Re of Mr. Miller, at the Smithsonian | This was not perhaps so much the fault of « City Counctts.— Board ef Aldermen.—The Board met at the usual hour, the President, W. T. Dove, Esq., in the Chair. A ~ ‘was received from William ‘communication orsyth, Esq., City Surveyor, transmitting, m ‘hes Manos with sidbution of the ‘iesk Firx.—About three months ago we published the account of the destruction of a house belong- ing to Auguste Schell on Eleventh street east, be- board, a and had it When the destroyer | of of all the aquares of the elty of Washing- came on last Sunday night and set fire to it in ton, recommending that the same be placed in about the same place as before, and again de- Surveyor's office for reference; referred to the im- | stroyea it. Had }t not been for the suction re- | Provements committee. Mr. Thos. Miller, from the improvements com- mittee, reported a bill for setting the curbstone cently transferred from the city to the Anacosta fire company much damage wonld have been done to the numerous frame dwellings in the and paving the footway on the west fronts of | neighborhood. It would seem that this man has squi 5A, 55 and 56, between G strect north and | some ey, enemy, who is determined that he | the Cirele; passed. > shall not build upon that site. It was unoccupied | Iso, a bill to repair Maryland avenue. from’| ou both occssions. Thirteenth street east to Fifteenth street east; passed. : Algo, a bill from the lower board to take up and relay the gutters on the north front of square No. 259, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets west; A bill for establishing a horse market, was lost. Mr. Thos. Miller, the health committee, AccIDENTS.—Saturday, a laboring man named Thomas MeCadden, employed on 2 row of build- ings in course of erection by Mr. Chas. Walker, on E street, near Third, feil from the scaffold of the second story into the ar: rea, badly injuri: his head, back, and limbs He was taken to the Infirmary, from where relief was administered by the introduced a resolution in relation to obstructions | attending pacts It is feared his infalten of the streets by builders and others, and to pro- may affect bis etticiency as a laborer in future. tect the citizens from danger thereby; passed. Yesterday, Win Barret, a laborer em; joyed on Mr. Barry, from the claims committee, reported | the same buliding, fell from the joist of the second adversely on the petition of M. Pinkus; dix | 5 ito, the floor. He was slightly injured. but e a sufficien uire the ce of 5 pill from the lower board for the relief of = singel ecdee Patrick Sullivan, was Coyneil bill for the relief of John Kobler was lost. A bill for the relief of Jas. T. Nally was passed. Tue Suaxsrzark Reavine, by Mr. J. Rogers, at Philharmonic Hall, last night, was well attend- ed, considering the unfavorable weather; and the Also. bills for the relief of E.. UO. Sanderson and | specimens of elocution were sufliciently meritori- = KE. Housman. beach perey the — = he committee reported adversely on the petition r. ers evinced taste in reading, and. - of Alexander Davis: discharsed re ment in bis selection of aa Wire theoek. Sundry bills were received from the lower board | ness of giving poetical readings not so thoroughly and appropriately referred. Also, a joint resolution authorizing the commis- sioners of elections to occupy certain school houses in the Fifth and Sixth Wards; A Mr. Fisher introduced a joint resolution request- ing the keepers of taverns and restaurants to close their several bars on the day of the next annual election; pa: 5 Mr. ‘Thomas Miller, from improvements com- mittee, reported a bill from the lower board, for setting the curbstone and relaying the pavement on the south side of G st. north, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets west; 4 board to grade and overdone we should ady: ise Mr. Rogers to go ahead; but, as it -_ 8 we won't. Tuts EveNine, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, the ladies of different churches in the city commence their “labor of love,’ in the shape of their annual rand Union Festival for the benetit of the Young Men’s Christian Association. A better cause, ani an oceasion promising more wnalloyed pleasure, hysical, social, and sentimental, can hardly be Sex ADVERTISEMENT of the grand campaign ball of tie Keystone Democratic Association, to come off at the Asseibly Rooms to-merrow even- ing. Also, a bi!l from the lower pave the alley in square 536; passed. Also, a bill to grade Ninth ct east, from Pa. avenue to M street south; passe Mexican Mvetang Liniment.—Intrinsic virtne a adversely ona bil trom the lower board poms « id insure the suceess which this article to je a ms A nd pave the alley In square 461; lost. t Fisher, from the special committee to whom was referred the substitute for the bill regulati ng the inspection of lumber, reported the same, ask- ing to be disc! ed from a further consideration of the same. Bill laid on the table. Mr. Brown, on leave, introduced a concurrent resolution for the two Boards when they adjourn to —— to meet on Thursday afternoon, at 4 o'clock. Mr. B. in introducing this resolution, stated that the water bill only reached tie Mayor on Saturday last, and there would not be time before that day for the Mayor to examine said bill, which he must do in order to thoroughly understand it before signing it, which erapakee stated he be- er ised. " ned, tor Rhew Salt Rhew Bruises, Suil Jointe, or Galds, Sprain, P and Swellirgs upon fLorsex, ithas no equal fer man or beast. No persou will be withont it who has once tested its value, “And with reference to the general estimation of the Mustang Liniment, | can cheerfully say that no article ever performed to mans cures in our neighborhood aa this—I.. W. Swutu, Ridsfeld Conn.” 8. Leiteu,esq..Hude Park, Ve, wri that the horse was considered worth less, (his case was spavin,) but since the free use of the Mustang Liniment [ have sold him for gin. Your Liniment ix doing wonders up here. Such testimony is reaching us every day. The half is not Id. Every family should have it. Beware of imitations, The genuine Mustang is sold by all respoctabic deaicrs throughout the world, Barnes & Park. Proprietors, New York. Also, Lyon's Celebrated Insect Powder, ma3}-eowlm MILLIONS ARE WASTED by those who buy worth- leas nostrums and forget the virtues and efficacy of M.N. Gardner's indian Balsam of Liverwort and Boarhound, which enres all manner of Lung Complaints, and has proved invaluable. It may be fou mar 25-1w Bur nie Evils lieved the Mavor would do Proper consider- ation; the resolution was pa: Ls On motion ef Mr. Pearson, the vote by which the claims committee was discharged from the petition of M. Pinkus, was reconsidered, and the petition was laid on the table. And on motion the Board adjourned. Common Council.—The Surveyor’s communic tion in reference to the grade of E street north, was sent to the improvements committee. The Corporation Attorney's letter in reply to the inquiry. +‘ Has the Corporation power to oe a front foot tax on property for the payment of the expense of laying the mains?’ was read. He thinks that under the present law the expense must be paid for by the water rates, and if it is desirable to lay the front tax an act of Congress to that end is necessary. ‘The petition of John Spalding was referred. i Comet, from claims committee, reported idermen’s bill for relief of C.T Gardiner; . Wilson, from same committee, re; the Aldermen's bill for relief of Eugene J°Connor; atall the Druggista. Mzn’s Dress Suits, Men’s Business Swits, Yourus’ Dress Surts, . Youths’ Business Suits, Curtpren’s Dass Suits, - Children's School Si Noan Watrer & Co., Marble Hall Cl Store, Brown's Hotel Building, would respectful! Announce that theirannual display of Spring an Suminer Clothing is now ready for inspection. It 18 comprixed of an assortinent of Gentlemen's and Youths’ Ctothing of the newestand richest designs in material, trimming, and we nehip. To those who study excellence with eeonom: fashionable articles of drexs, an opportunity is offered for selecting from the most attractive ai of Ready-Made Clothing in this city, duced prices. At very-re- ap aly Oprox Hatt Crotrixe Rooms! Wresenrery & Co., sed. Mr. Jones said, in order to give the Mayor time Fashtonable to examine the water bill, which has tly been placed in his hands, and that he may signify his intentions to the Boards, he moved that when this Board adjourn it be to meet on Thursday, at 4o’clock, p.m. Mr. Powell hoj He wanted this matter settled here in order that the people may express their sentiments upon it, whether the Mayor vetoed it or not. . Mr. Abert said le did, too; for when they had read the bill he was satisfied they wonld reject it Mr. Powell replied that he was ready to submit itto the good sense of the people, fully satixtied that they would sustain the action of the Councils Mr. Orme <i to lay the motion on the table; 4 This well-known esta’ and is daily receiving fr most elegant designs of fine Ready-im for men's and boys’ wear, ment, as well ax the low prices, mak: the n'ost desirable plane to purchase it would pass. earing Ap- parel inthe whole country. Persons in want are respectfully invited to eall, Respectfully, Wis Fashion FFip & Co., ble Clothiers, Sanrorp’s Liver INvicorstor.—Does any of our high livers ever cat too much dinner? Ifany of our readers have tempt their appetite a little too far, U wil Lsceret that will lead thera to the enj ent of their dinners without a visit y old gentle: Dyapeg wa. ‘Takea niord’s F ator a eating, and you will never be troubled with indigestion ; the contrary, before the next meal time approaches the appetite ‘will be sharpened to appreciate any kind of food. If the food rises or sours the Invize rater will fix the over was lost—yeas 13, nays 6 Mr Parker, from the fire de) reported a biil for relief o! Company; prutxed Mr. Lloyd introduced a bill authorizing the erection of a market house in the Seventh Ward Mr. Orme inoved to refer it to the police cou. mittee. Mr. Lloyd said that the bill in ite featores is identical With the former Dill which passed by sucha large majority of this board, and was vetoe by the Mayor. 'T' ly alteration is its present riinent commit- te the Perseverance Cares, very pretty and very cheap, Ice Water fees at $1.40 per gallon, at the nfectionery, corner 12th and F sts. ma 5-Im* DIED, piace couforinity to Corporation Attorney's Doparted thist on the sith of May, SAME opinion. : departed. this 1 fue, sith of May, JAMES Mr. Powell said he oped the bill would pass HENRY STAN See ee He desired to see the principle established. a 7 Margaret Tran And ix our lit ‘The nestling of our - long we sat beside hi By consent, however. it wax referred to theeom- ittee. M rick offered a joint resolution an- thorizing the commissioners of election to use the public school houses in the Fifth Ward on the coming election day; passed. The Chair appointed on the Dill to improve Seventh street, in the Seventh Ward, Messrs Ltoyd, Jones and Van Reswick as the conferenc: conimittee of this beard on the dissenting votes, and Messrs. Jones, Tree and Lloyd asa similar Altice athe dissenting votes on the Centre et bill. ean say 5 pe to ineet thee, love, sere day. AUCTION SALES. By A GREEN, Auctioneer, . Russell reported from the improvements EAUTIFUL AND VERY DESIRABI ittee a bill to trim and gravel I street south, Boitpine Lot on Fietn, Between NortH from Seventh to Kighth east; passed anv H sTREETS, aT AUCTION.—On WEDNES' AY Mr. Mulloy, from the police committee, re- ported the Seventh Ward market bill, and recom- mended its passage. ‘The bill was postponed till Thursday next. ‘The Aldermen's concurrent resolution adjourn- ing the Boards, on adjournment, till Thareda next. at 4 o'clock, p. m., was adopted—yeas 1f, the Ist day of June next, I sha'l sell, i 6 o'clock p.'m.. that heautifai and most ilding Lot known as Lot No. 2, in ne frort of 25 feet on ‘the ost, a d rauning back *6 ey, b-tween G and H streets n front of the Any person wishine te Pasohaacs beastifel bu !4- nays 4 ing lot, eitaaced a <a = noe awiete, hea bag WwW. os jons ne city is oO" t reB| = Air. Wallace moved to concur in the amendment | Rigserirabie aetions of the city is canare reer Terms: One tourth cay; balance in6, 12,18 and 24 moi the, for nutes bearing intorest, secured by a deed of trust upon the premises. ‘e indisputable, A:! conveyancetat the eort of the purchaser. of the Aldermen to the resolution granting the use of the Fifth Ward school-house to the commis- sioners of election. The amendment includes those of the Sixth Ward; ed Mr. Turton, from the improvements committee, reported a bili authorizing the curb to be set and the footway paved on the west front of square 513, between M and N streets south; i Also. from the Asylam committee, a bill to supply a deticiency in the appropriation to support the poor, aged, and infirm; passed The bill for the relief of Jas. Gill was rejected. Bills on the table —A ldermen’s joint resolution authorizing the Mayor to reqnesi the closing of A. GREEN, Auct._ OTELER Auctioneer. Ae OF EMBROIDERI ES tmy a alarge oni teat fal stock of the folow! Biaok Lace Shawls, Manti'las and Vei's, Point, He d Guipure Sets, Medaili- eine Collars and Sets, breid M.isiin, Tities, Dnsters, geen ae is sold, during the day of elec- ms atlatetn 0 - eal, A bill for the relief of EK. D Sanderson was re- with an extessiv ety of ni —— oods, formung a very attractive sale to | ferred; also, a bill making appropriation for im- | provement of G street east. | .Mr. Joues moved to take np the Dill to light the | Be with gas. ir. Wallace moved to adjourn; passed. And the Board adjourned till 4 hursday, at 4 o'clock, p.m. Barnixe Piaces.—The luxury of a bath in the Potomac, Auacostia, and the various creeks within the city limits, frequently tem pts persons to violate the city ordinances by selecting im roper times and places. The act of 1553 makes ita penal of- fence for any one, between sunrise and sunset, to bathe orswim in the Anacostia between Sixth street east and First street west, or in the ups 2 ton canal or the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, or in fog) erie of the Tiber south of K street north, or in it part of the Potomac between the Long Bridge and the northern boundary of the public rounds at Greenleaf’s Point. nor in the part be- ween the mouth of the Tiber and Twenty-third | street west. and between D street north and the mouth of Rock creek. The penalty is #2 for each offence, and on failure to pay or secure it, ten days at the workhouse. he last consignment of the searon, and. as cerved Luatr ne to sell without rese bargains may be expect «1, via 3i-zt eC. W. BOTELFR, Auct McGUIRE & CO, Anctionsers. OUSE AND LOT ON # STRE +) NvkTH, Bar WEEN 200M AND 21ST STREETS.— ‘THURSDAY AFTERNOON, June 2d * On the premises, we shall sell part of Lot No. Square No. Wl, fronting 16 vn north H street, between 20th and 2 st streets w fect rt at. running back 149 Sinehes to a 2)-foot alley, together with the improvements, consist'ug of a smi] Frame Dweli- ing-heuse ne-third cash; the residue in 6 and 12 th int -reet, secured by deed of trust on J.C, McGUIRE & CO., Aucts, By WALL & BARNAE DP. Auctioneers. RADE SALE OF LARGE STOCK oF Bours Stoxs,G.rrers.4c.aravetion —On THURS Y MORNING Juno 2d at tsn o’cieck, we ioe t, alarceand ox ns, Wom-»’s, Boy.’ and girls’ Boots, Shoes, Gaiters, &o. We vame— Lad'es’ and Misses’ Gaiters and Buskins, polisted fers, | Warten Retunxs.—George Hogan, vagrant; ren’s Lace Boots. | Workhouse 60 days. James Sims and Babel Sey- | MS" frees a fackel. ‘ae mour, colored, profane and disorderly; do. days each. Chas. Powel, do., do; fine and costs. $3. James Gray, do.,de.; workhouse 9 days. Four lodgers were accommodated. T * Congress Boots, Gaiters and Oxford Ties, and Youtns’ Boots and Shoos, Youths’ Brogan and Oxford Ties, # Fancy Boots and Shoes, Moreceo and Call, With many other artic! comprising alarge and vaiied stock. Terms: $3 and under, cash: over that sum, a credit ofiand 9 dave, for eatiefactorily endorsed notes, hearing interest. mast d WALL & BARNARD, Au‘ts. | Lapigs AND GENTLEMEN about to lay in summer foot-geor for themselves or children should not | fail to call at the establishinent of H. Mela & Son, | on Seventh Street, where they will find a large and complete assortment to select from. See ad- | vertisement in another column. not here enuinerated, pod"s Stabie, on Jacks: aml 436 streets, HORSER, one iS. and one » the personal es- ne >. Pendleton one amir of CARRIAGE and “HARNESS: Sumer CHARIOT. belonging i fate of the late Mrs. Jacqueli STRAWBERRY Festivats are now held every evening—at Carroll Place, First street east, by the ladies of Waugh Chapel, for the benefit of the F "Chapel; and at Franklin Hall, corner of D and terms of saleapply to J. “WEBB, Administrator, Ninth streets, by the lady managers of the St. Vin- | No. 432 Penn, avenue, between 444 and fith ets. cent Orphan Asylum, for the benefit of the Asylum. | _ ! 27 lw pS = Rie IGERATORS— the best in the market, Senpay Scnoor Excursion From tHe Navy Double Walled ICE PITCHERS, | Ress Zee tetia Preceast Sender Bae, | WANs | Navy Yard, > sive their annual steam- FLY BRUSHES” | beat’ excursion sf areal Wpehingtea, &ec., next Jibay wy, f vases ongirely for cash and will p vertise: e: ompnen : — mia ag) eH PGE. FRANCIS. 490 7th st Tux NaTionaL GUARDS propose to give a pic- I HAVE JUST ARRIVED Ar. SHREEVE | mic at Arlington Springs on Tuesday, June 14. ane WOMBLE ne with 8 lot of tin oh wi 1 will sell | | See advertisement, Ta ee ey THOMAS, AUCTION SALES. THIS AFTERNOON & TO-MORROW ABLF BU Vv Street, Berw. AN BLIC AUCTI ty DA y Sst, at Go'clock. on the premines, wo shal Lot No. and part of Lot No .* Square No, mah together, 5! fect on north LI street. between ae om a and ranuing back 149 feet 3 u en ton 2; alley. "This i i lot is beautifully located for a_private rosi- deuce, having excellent drainage facilities, ft ‘0 8 public reservation; it will be sold en- tire or di . to suit purcha: e ci ‘corms: Que-fourth cash; the residue in 6, 12 and 18 months, with interest, secured by adeed of trust on the premines, ma 27d ~ J.C. MeGUIRE & CO. Aucte, B: «GREE Vata BLE IMPS r UESDAY, the Sist instant, 1 sell, in front of the premises, at 6 0° following desoribed handsome property earn” Lots Nos. 10 and I!. in Davidson s eubdivision of Fanning hack 148 feet I1 inches to's thirty feet alien? nist ~ i sige siier between 4 lot. On 0, is me two-storn Beene with brick basement, kitchen. and pump ign tie long stable. ‘ard. Also, in the rear of the lot is a fuficient for six horses ml 0. Terms months, and three carriages Lot it, but enclosed by a good fence. One-third cash; balance tn six and twelve notes bearing mterest from day of sale, eed of trust take: A.GR v. Am FUTURE DAYS. - *S SALE.—In virtue of two writs of issued from the Cierk s oflice of the rtofthe District of Columbia for the eh I i teres rh, . ike Cont expose to public sale, for cash, in 1 ‘om House door of said county, on TH DAY. the 23d day of June next, 12° lowing deseribed proper ant’s right, title, claim 1 No.5, tn Square Np. 38. in D. C.; together with all an ments thereon, seized and levied upon an the prop- erty of Wm, B. Wilson. ard will be sold to satiety dndicials Nox, 105 and 197, to January term, 1859, 1n favor of John T.Gwyn & Co. and T. bs. Roberteon. W. SELDEN, Marshal for the Mstriet of Columbia. i 2 fc nand to Lot the city of Washington, singular the iunprove- A T1ts Br A. GREEN. Auctioneer, WO HANDSOME AND DESIRABLE Brick DWELLING-novses at Avction.—_On THURSDUY, the x June, tshall se!l, in front of the premises, at 6 v'clock p. m., a good three. sto ry Briok Dwelling-honse, slate roof, containing & 8 zood and conveniently arranged roome,located on Sth + treet wost, near H st-eet north, Also, & finn three-story Brick Swellin) slate roof, containing 7 rooms, loeated on nerth, hetwoen 4th and 5th strocts west. The attertion of persons hing to purchase dweiting honses tx called tothe above sale, the lo- cality of the propoity being very desirable and the sale peremptory house, 1 street ‘erms: One-third cash: the balance in 3,6. and 9 mouths. for notes bearing interest, secured by @ dead of trust upon the prer sex, The proporty can be exaimined by calling on Thos. W. Burelt, on the premises. 7 Mim t A. GREEN, Anet. ma 28-4 CO., Auctioneers, Pu DNESDAY AFTER NOC By J. C. McGUIRE ANDSOME IMPROV THE Seconn WARD at H PROPERTY IN p Avction.—On v June Ist at five o’clock, on the promisex, we shal’ soll, parts of Lo! Nos, 3 and 4, in Square No. 317, fronting 2 feet on north 1, betwe h and 12th streets west, together with the impre nts, consisting ofa nearly new taree-story Brick House, with base twe- story back bui: containing 12 roon tures thronzhout, water tank and bath under the pavement for wood and eval, The honse is built in the most superior manner ughout, with 14 h walls, and is delightfully ituated, fronting on a street, an avenue and a pub- reservation, Titie ind table. Terms hird cash; the residue in 6 and 12 months, with rest, secured by a deed in trust on the premia*s. ma 27-d J.C. MeGUIRE & CO.. Aucts. By WA & BARNARD, Anctioneers. HiAnbeo! TWO STORY AND ATTIC Frawe Hovse axy Lor i3tu_StREer, Near Massacnuserts avenue, at Ancrion.—On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Ist June, at six o'clock, we will sell,in front of the premises, Lot 17, Square 247, fronting 2) fert on isth street west, and running back 106 feet to an alley, and improved by & weil-buiit and nearly new two-story and attic Frame Dweiliax. havin hed a go cellar, a pump in the yard. and is situated in one of the most pleasant and improving parts of the city. ‘Terms: One-fourth cash; the balance in 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, with interest. A deed given and a deed of trust taken, _ ma 3 WALL & BARNARD. Aucts, IN GEORGE- <The subscribers, son, dee’d, on to the highest 15th of June next, ‘clock, p. 1th WEDN a © premises, at right, title and inter deceased lowing property 1. Dc , to wit: Parts of Lots Vand 61, Old Georgetown, with two Frame Dwelling Houses thereon, situated on the east side of Jeifersun street. the same Lots 60 and 61, fronting 38 on Jefferson street, running back 151, Beatty’s ad- {tiay street, treet the purchase money two equal instalments of the purchaser will Tnotes bearing interest, to purchase-s, with witsin atihe risk of the purchases: - HS. TAYLOR, J ah J.B. AS SMITH, { Ex'tors, (Intel) EN, Auctioneer. RE oY VALUABLE BUILDING SON THE 's avy, on6TH Street West. — ma 2-eotds t st wil, and testament of Hanson 8, devensed, and an Orphans’ the sat seriber will s TRSDA th day of June, 1854, até ies, Lote No Ik and 19, in Wi 4 Wiliam H. Gonre'l’s subdivision of Square » ironting each 23 fects isches on tth street een south D and F streets, by 120 feet iseligibly situated and 1° thirdeash; the baiance in 6 and 12 ured by the purchaser's notes, bea-inz est from the day of + with deed of trust upon the property ; and if net complied with in sx days after the saie' the property will be resold. upon one week's notice, at the risk and expense of the purchaser, ‘Title made perfect. ‘ALEXANDER Admimietras A. _ma 2t-e. ____ANGREEN, Auct._ REEN, Auctioneer. Vary EXTENSIVE PAWNBROKER Le OF UNREDKEMAD PLEDGES.—On THUR: une 2d, | will sel’, at my auction room, cc hand P streets. at 10 o'clock a. m., an ex- assortment of the following articles, to Silver Watches, eck Chain A good assortinent of Jewel ‘A large variety of Crape and + 1y or in set Shawis, ¢ s. Stoth- ing. Guns, Pistols, a pair of valuable Military Swords, Fancy Articles, &c., &e. Seven tare and vainable Oi! Paintings, the work of rare and accomplished artists, to the sale of which the attention of connoisseurs of the art is most respoetfally r nested, as, upon examsnation, they will find the antrect and we L'supenior. ISAAC HERZBERG, Vawnbroker, ma 28,Th,s, Tua W A. oN, Anct. \ ELCHE’S. BOND'S. RAV’S. and COLT MAN'S FLOUR, received some time since, and for salo by EB. O'BRIEN. er Land 9th ste, HANS: HAMS. MIDDLINGS and SHOULD- ERS, just received and for sale by. 1B. O'BRIEN, soutiwest « southwest corner L and 9th sts. VARIETIES: VARIETIES! Just received and for sale by O'BRIEN, southwest corner 1. and 9th sts. RANGES, LEMONS, and MAPLE SUGAR, just recived and for enle by E. BK. O'BRIEN, southwest corner i. and 9th sts, CRESH PRINT BUTTER At 2s cts, per pound, Jurt received aud for sale hy E. FE. O'BRIEN, southwest corner L and Sth sts, . OF SUGAR at7 cents ( pound. aed KR it Seents per ward, jm received and for sale by 7 3. ‘O'BRIEN. southwest corner L and Sth sts. RESH PRUNES At W cents per pound, just recoived and for saleby E. E. O'BRIEN, southwest corner L and %th ets, eee eeabeaeeamnes PICED OYSTERS, direct, from Norfolk. just received and for tale by 2. BE. O'BRIEN, southwest coi ner L. and 9th ets, Ce es tale aaa S 1,000 ERE CocoaNuTs: At MONDS FILBER TS. PECAN NU ORE Ntrs, and LISH WALAt Su eciv.d and for salo by RIE southwest corner L and St! G'NGER SCHNAPPS. GINGER NUTS, TEA H CAKES, aw! BONIYS BOSTON CRACE- ERS at i2 cents per pound, Just received and for wale by f£. E. O'BRIEN, southwest corner L and Stir sia, D HOOPS © sale E. ADIES’ REE ceived and fi ust re- EN. Rs. JOS. KR, THOMPSON'S EXTRACT ¥ M'Ge itaak, ao ba, ke, j ceived antl for gals fy oe Fee Ry, Ae fet Fe and 4th ets, southwest corner FACHES, CURRANT JELLY, AM- PPAGRBS SORRANT Pe ii &. E O'BRIEN, ma R-eost _ southwest eorner Land 9th #t* T HARDWARE. HE Subscriber 1 sell HARD- WARE at such prices at whine m anyone's pockets who purchase for cash or B Ef ved ° iy call to con- ce ode ho hn far at 1.009 kegs of A VOLON NAILS at manalao- turer’s Cash pices. £9 ly SAVAGES ‘and 11th ma %-6t Pa. av., between 10th and } THE LATEST NEWS, Nors.—Our that Letcher is to six the returns so fer, is oe em Fs from majority of from four aes ™M: Susrenston ing fallen from a preci ee feet. The He came from Toronto to celebrate birth-day, since which be has not been Trouble Among the Filibustets. New Yorx, May 31.—Col. Titus of Ni notoriety, was badly beaten last night at Nicholas Hotel by C and other re —— Movements of General Walker. New Yorx. May 31 —General Wiiliam Walkers accompanied by Colonel Natzmer, arrived here ou Saturday last by the Northera Light. Baltimere ets. BattiMor®, May 31.—Flour closed dull; How ard stroet and Ohio held at $7a7.25, with no sales Wheat closed quiet; white $/.70,81 90; red ‘$1 50a81.65 Corn closed firmer; yellow S6a8hc; white B4a8Sc Provisions closed dull; bacon sides 9c ; mess pork $17.25a81s Whisky closed dull New York Markets. New York. May 31.—Flour closed quiet; State $5 25a86 50; Ohio $7.20a87 40; Southern $7 20a $7 40. Wheat closed firm; southern white $1 8; do Western red $1 Mil. club $1 40. Corn closed firm, mixed 90; yellow 90a92c Pork closed heavy; mess $17.1¢ Lard cloved steady. Whisky closed duil at 26e. the St Wheat . 1% Minois Central Michigan Southern ©X; New York ; Pa. Coal Co. #24; Reading 43%; Va "6; Missouri 6's <4 i. = STRAWBERRY PESTIVA dies of the Method: ist Pro Georgetown, will open a mission [2's cents: prjronase of the coun ted. Fo HARPER'S FERR Y.—The fast and com- modions steamer ANTELOPE, Capt. B. F. Wetis, leaves core, town every TUESDAY, THURS DAY, and SATURDAY, at 7 o'clock am. eres » lsaves Harper's Ferry every MONDA DAY, and FRIDAY, at 6 o'clock 8. m: i their new Lecture Room (Congress MONDAY NING, May 9 dren half price. Ti pte makes an extra trip te w iTiameport on Satorday nghi ten ‘ma $t-lm” 5 POTATOES—POTATOES! 500 pl STS RPER POTATOES, in store and for sale low, in lots to auit purchasers, J. G. WATERS& CO, ma 9-1 109 Water atreet. Georgetown, 00 FISH—FISH—FISH ! 2 BARRELS No.1 ALEWIVES, wo do. ‘o LEE RING, ee may MACKEREL, 25 do. No. . Inst received, per schooner Charity, and for ea'e in Jots to suit purchas We are also looking for a lot of prime new St. Jonns Alewives, per schooner Helen Mar, now Aboutdue. “Appiyto | HARTLEY & BRO. ma 2-lw and 101 Water st., Georgetown. ‘OPIA, rket and Canal, Georgetown. eee both trom land and HE RARE ARP &c., &e., can be had at the abx at all hours of the day, served up the taste of the most dious ma 25-lw SAFETY TLE, house please LINE TO HARPER’S FERRY. Throwgh in 12 hours or leas. nfor er: intermediate points, AY, WEDNESDAY, and PRIDA el et i - overy TUES DA FER Sey aan Bens DAY, at6 o'clock a. in For light freight or ° apply'to W. HH G RITTER® "X.'B.—All fraights must bs presast 3 KOHLBERG, at 140 Bridge street, George- Bo iwnrD. Gata slice od ie net; Gears: Domestic and Fancy Dry Goods, Bonnets, Pints, Ribbons, Flowers, Ruches, Silks, N smen’s Furnishing Goods, ete., and a rs more articles usually keptin a well as- sorted Dry Goods and Fancy Store, at at is at New York wholesale prices. The attention of wholesale and retail purchasers is invited, _ma a Sw 50) BUSHELS PRIME WHITE MERCER 500 BOT PERSE received, in good order, and for saie by BR EY mals ry, and MOND "clock ADLEY & "TAYLOR, 164 and 166 Water stroet. Ww naa, LEWIS PAYNE, HOLESALE BOOT AND SHOE DEALER, The attontson of the take Reece oct oalied to the, Ben's, and. Boys my stock of You CALFSKIN SHOES, for summer wear; all of my own manufacture. My steck of PATENT LEATHER RoRe isalso assorted and well worthy of atten- On. A large lot of COARSE SHOES and BOOTS (suitable for servants) also on hand and constantly making. Cc merchants and others in want ars invite socal eepaieens meat No. "ty Georgetown, D. C. EW AR ES UNION BOTTLING DEPOT, No. 57 Green street, Georketown, D.C. ‘The undersigned respectfully announce to their friends and the public in general that they hayeata large <a remodied their establishment, hav- ing spared no pring in_ ing @Very necessary ar- Tangeme for conducting their business oyetomats cally. We have introduced the water {rom the Washincton Aqueduct, and also added s large hiterer, through on the water passes, so y clear, n INE that it becomes eg They now flatter themeelves that their RAL WATERS cannot be equalied in the District. In addition to the above thy have lard ina larce stock of PORTER and ALE. from the most cele- brated brewerics in the United States, Also, 10,00 gallons of prime EASTERN CIDER, yak will be sold by the barrel, gallon, or im bot- es, Pome CRAB APPLE BURTON. and PHILADE, = Pint botties h CIDER, XXX PALE, LPHIA ALES, put op expressiy for iuvalids, always on “All'orders by mail, or given to our drivers, will he 15 attended to, All good delivered free of charge. tates) ARNY & SHINN. ref (St OR SALE—A cood SECOND-HARD CAR RIAG hich will ba dispoeed of on reasoun- r sx above. mA 2 PACKET LINE Bk ORE AND waves Com Baltimore: TE, on WEDNESDAYS, 2 Rg DAY, at 4 0’clock p.m. OND SPATE on ERIDA YR COLUMBIA, WEDNESDAY Wornine, . ° The Columbia stops.at the Priveips! landings ew river. reight apply to we "TQS, w. ee 4 Tet Th ie thew’ th atrant rat & : BACON. &e, 3) bhds. New Orleans SUGAR, 50) choice HAMS, 5 plain to 5, ibs, SHOULDERS, - MO bage Rioand Jav FF! 18) barrels fincO d WHISKY, wo do. BRANDY.” cs) Just reocived and for sale maaiceoth "MURRAY & SEMMPS.. HISIS TO GIVE NOTIC , that ih ber hath obtained (rom tos teehee Coeet e of Columiua ouangee covets. ins volumts ettars rina =ts on reonn| of Daniel Lanch, Inte of Islands dee @ el. ai persons having claims against the said deceased are y warned to exhibit the same, with the Sithday of May next they way sthe-wice by law f > they may othe Be encloded {rem nil tench of the art rotate. i hand this 4th day of en, Given under my hand this 24 nee REN lawiw PrastionaBee DRESS MAKING. C. LINDSLEY, Mlaxett & May’s Dry Goods Store, wedee — ovaaen, ort and Wth sts., jlorms the I indies athe val Wipagis and hetaly tat et prepared to Cut and Fit AN ES DMA im moat inehionable style, and at shortert SF Picasa ber the Dver Clagett & wie Re deka ee Poe 3M : aa