Evening Star Newspaper, June 15, 1860, Page 3

_LOCAL NEWS. ————————SSSSaaaE—_—_—_E__ >” Thongs Tux Stans printed om the fastest steam press im wae south of Baltimore, its edition 4: so largeas fo require it to be put to press at an eariy hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be sant tm before Twelve o'clock, m.; otherwise they | fc ey sot appear until the next day. oo Tre “ARt Commission” anv tx Decoration oF Tue Nationat Carrrot at Wai iGTON.— Two years , Several artists assembied at Wash- ingtoa, condemnatory resciutions against prack cayman ia National = as = t 'y Captain Montgomery C. igs. He was Particularly accused of employing naturalized citizens, who having studied in Italy, could not fail to introduce ‘‘the foreign fine arts” in Amer- ica, and were able to work for a smaller compe; sation than the natives. It was a strange accusa- tion, that of ha 5 spent too little of the public ™m . Captain Meigs defended himself by say- tng that, although he woald have paid ten times as much to native artists, they could ve executed well the decorations in fresco-painting. which require a ular talent and an order of studies to which the Americans have not yet “rae their attention. * gs was enough; but f jamatory denunciation of ‘foreign fine arts’: introduced in America, ved a bu; for many. Congress was called upon to interfere against such a pro- fanation by appointing a commission of native American artists to be the channel for the dis-. tribution of any sum propriated for the decora- tion of the National Capitol. The Representa- tiv however, seemed to suspect that tt lousies and disappointment might be’ at the m of so much patriotism. An “Art Com- uission’’ was authorized by acts of last Congress, Dut it was merely a consulting commission, with no other power except to examine the designs be- fore they were presented for approbation to the regular committee. That “Art Commission’? nevertheless took the trouble of surveying and examining the National Capitol, and 5 ny Tre presented to Congress a report condemning all fist bes already been done, giving direction for everything to be done, and asking for powers to carry on the work, and to be made “the channel for the distribution of all appropriations to be made by Congress for art purposes.” The Cen- gtess will soon be called to act upon this singular demand The establishment of a triumvirate of artists with absolute power of disposing of of money annually appropriated for art pi does not bespeak well, not even from an econom- ical and administrative point of view. It would be attended by less inconvenience from the point of art if the three artists appointed for that Com- mission were so far superior to other Ameri- nm artists that every idea of rivairy should be excluded; moreover, if the members of the Com- mission distributing the ‘appropriations’ should net help themselves or take to themselves the lion’s share. Unfortunately the three artists chosen by the President for the “Art Commission,” though equally able as many of their colleagues, are by no means superior to them. The views iso ex d in the report presented by the same artists do not reveal a true conception of what art is, or a correct taste. For instance, the Say, and ue, that art bas its heroic period, its golden gh jod, and a period of decay. Butit isnot logic o conclude from this that art in America stould be kept at the first (the heroic) Period, leavin; the actual progress to “an effete and deca: e race;’’ for this is neither possible nor desirable. Pe heroic period of art, with itsrude representa- tion of nature—stiff and awkward forms—bhas tong since been closed for all the civilized na- tons. Art as well as science is a manifestation of the power of the soul. It isnot local; it has no native country; it belongs to the generai Progress of the human race. When art is at the second period ta Italy, no ‘‘ commission” could draw it back to the first period in America, whatever may be the comparative degradation of the two races The best thing to do is to accept ert with iis traditions and actual progress, and advance it a step further if possible he Italians of old have erected to art a temple which is in the hands of individuals of the same race, and thither continues to go to con: the oracle both the American and the European who aspire to the title of artist. The palladlum, which not been stolen, may yet be conquered by the successful children of America, provided they are not afraid of the introduction of “foreign tine arts.” Already truly distinguished American artists bave enter the field of competition in Italy, and earned laurels well deserved. The il- lustrious Crawford was of the number, but he also bas introduced =: foreign fine arts” in’ America The report of the Art Commission {sin favor of delaying the execution of some part of the decoration of the Capitol on the ground that there are at present no native artists good enough for that work. We know on the contrary that there are now living several native American artists engaged in successful competition with the best ef Italy. At any rate, it would be a very poor plan that of postponing the work in order te ex. claude competition and convert the Capitol into a kind of experimental school, in which native art- ists should be raised to greatness by the official patronage extended to them. Art is the child of Nature, and must develop by the native force «f genius in the tield of compe. tition. Otherwise it would be like an exotic plant reared at great expense and of no use under glass The exemple of England, which requires ten years’ residence before allowing a foreigner to compete for Government's work, ia not of great weight; for England has never attsined much success in art. Moreover, England herself is giv- tag up her exclusiveness. She was very glad to employ the Italian Pistrucci rs soon as that artist was exiled from Rome, and he made all the new beautiful coins of England Except from a narrow-minded political point of view, why should a naturalized artist be ex- cluded from competition with a native? Why should the National Goverament pay a large price to a native artist for a work which a nat- uralized artist, more educated for it, can make better and for a small compensation? If it is for the development of artin America, this object Will be betier accomplished by competition, and by the introduction of good specimens of art. The narrow idea that works of art having a counection with a country cannot be well ex- eouted except by artists born in that country, be- trays a singular misconteption of the essence of art The contingencies of time and place have only a secondary importance in regard to the gevius which presides over the fine arts. Morr. over, art does not consist in a sterile, servile, and mechanic imitation of nature, of faces, or of dresses ** .Emilium circa ludam faber unus et ungues Kxprimet, et molles imitabitur wre ca; Mllos; tn- felix operis samma, quia ponere totum 5 Vesciet.”” A mediocre artist, by the practice of seeing and copying steers the same faces, may become a good maker of portrai:s in bis native city. But be 18 not a true artist who js not able to feel a sublime excitement in the Presence of his subject, who has lege ony pad ess who is not able to catch 4 ture expression except by a long and mechanic protess of ounervation J sys The sapposition that Horace Vernet cannot paint except French subjects, and would not be able to do anything good in America. s Vernet laurels in Africa, and in the African scenery, costumes, physi: passions. A true artist, as be would never arrive at the “conviction that every foreigner who re- speets bis art and bis co must feel bis incompetency to pain’ story of any c: “Si Tame Sanam ‘bere any example of a artist who bas conflued hie genius within fy ir of his country and its history. Italian scenery, Italian su ‘ts, and Italian costumes have been executed are still execated by foreign artists exceed- ingly well. [tsounds very well, asa Piece of deciamation. that bere artists shonid give up ali ornaments, al- legories Sn Sach as are used in the Old World, in order to represent only the great deeds and the heroes of the American revolution. But Mo person of sense will fail to while the panneis of [ike t0 see the vob of epee Corrupt taste would re nting the head of Wasbinzton; the Acs on su, by the head of Franklin: the Constitution transformed in joule are. regaled at aid way where ormaments are ul twill fable but quite ropes’ be not ye vy the and of } reflected as high boots, a tri-cornered Sed absurd the representat ld he be Alerander, Cicero, Wasbington. Should art be and mechanical tation of faces: it would follow that #m ch at hair of that hero, would bea it work of art. Whatever may an aftist think of this, if he means to attempt a reform and cast off absurd old traditions and symbols, he should do it thoroughly, and never shock the public with an ie mixture of ancient and sor with new and vu! . A y in art, wever, leaves the arin witieee Toosaet and often unwillingly or unknowingly falls back on those princi ind traditions which he affects to despise. A reformer who is anxious of ex- cluding from America ‘‘the fore! ig” fine arts,” with their old traditions and absurd symbols, = bag! re 2 represent Pitt Lib- erty, Peace, Nation, &c., exce females of Greek form, and dressed Imrartiotie "deeek le. ‘There was on exhibition at the National p> itol a photograph of atest alto-relievo for the front of the Capi of North Carolina. It was a place admirably suitable for the illus- tration of a t national deed. and the history of that heroic State offered ity of great sub- jects. The artists preg to _ ok hoe ican thar for i = ar Hi english. Su; ntendin, and di. es at work, tase coun py fanaa’ agers: with rude breast and arms, designed to represent the Carolina, though it is Greek both in form and drapery; two other Greek females seem to have come to aid her in this strange land. The one on the right has the cap of Ii ty with American stars and the le, and to her feet the slave car- ries the rice. ie other on the left has a big sword and a pair of scales, too small indeed for weighing the big ball of cotton which the slave rolls at her feet. The mixture of degraded negro slaves with those graceful Greek females and a lion beside, speaks for itself. Tue AnnvaL Examinations of the Public Schools was continued hago afternoon, when baley primary schools in each district were exam- ined: ‘The examination of Primary School No 3, First District, was commenced on the Lith June, ad- journed over to, aud completed on the 13th. ‘This school is located on Fourteenth street, west of Franklin Square, and is under the charge of Miss Slater. There are sonff a bd in this school, male and female. of whom 47 were present at the exam- ination. The studies in this s:hool embrace read- ing, spelling, writing, arithmetic, geography, and grammar, in all of which the pupils acquitted themselves with much credit. In some of these branches, considering the age of the upils, there was a proticiency which is eminently creditable to them as well as to the teacher. Their prompt and correct answers to such questions as were peeneety asked in any branch of their studies, mply zeal and ability on the part of their teacher. The discipline is excellent—the obedience of the children proving that they have great respect for their preceptress. The location of this school is a desirable one, but the building itself is entirely inadequate for the purpose. It is much toosmall— the ceiling and roof low, and though well enough lighted, 1s not ventilated. It would be highly wrong to confine 50 children tn this small room during the hot summer months; but the provision made by the anthorities for the accommodation of the schools js a theme not properly belonging to this report. It is hoped, however, that it will be remedied. There appears to be but little interest displayed by the parents of the pupils in the pub- lic schools—very few of them attending the exam- inations. Everything appears to be entrusted to the teacher. In this school their confidence is not misplaced—their teacher possesses ability, and commands the affection of her pupils, indispen- sible things in the acquisition of Rioters The examination was conducted by the trustee selected for that purpose The examination of Primary School No. 4, first district, Miss M. J. Mills, teacher, gave m satisfaction to the examining trustee. The pupils were examined In reading, spelling. writing from dictation, arithmetic, (mental and written.) and geography, and in most instances replied with Usb nose and accuracy to the questions pro- pounded. A large majority of the pupils of this school are but beginners jn the ascent of the “hill of knowledge,”’ very few of them being more than ten years of age; and the result of the examina- tion shows that Miss Mills has labored dili ently with them in order to lay a proper foundation on which to erect a superstructure which will in after years fit them to occupy their proper ition in society as good and useful citizens. he de- portment of the pupils (considering the age of most of them) was such as would do credit to many pupils who are much their seniors. Primary School No. 5, First District, Miss Hoover, teacher, was examined by Mr Stoughton, trustee. This school numbers 62 pupils, male and female—59 being present at the examination The room occupied by tuis school is in the base- ment of the Lutheran Church, corner of H and Eleventh streets. The room itsvif 1s commodious, but due regard to the health of the children, as well as that of the teacher in her alinost incessant toil, should prompt those in authority to make better and more healthful provision for the schools The room is badly Hated. there is no ventila- tion, and being partially below the pavement. is necessarily damp. Itis hardly keeping pace with civilization to make school-rooms of cellars it is believed that a single visit by the authorities to one of the pos unsuitable rooms occupied by the schools of the city would have the effect of por | the evil complained of. The trustees, with ti mited means allowed them, have done their utmost, and it is with difficulty they can retain even those rooms they have. The branches tanght in Miss Hoover's school are reading, spell- ing, writing, arithmetic, geogra; hy, gramunar, history, and the definition of ce In all these studies the pupils acquitted themselves hand- somely on examination. In mental arithmetic, geography, reading, and writing from dictation (which {nvolves spelling) their proficiency would have been creditable to those of twice their age. The ability of the scholar Proves that of the teacher. In the progress of the pupils, and in the discipline of the school, there is evidence of a proper and mutual respect between the scholar and the teacher. The entire examination was tisfactory, and reflects much credit upon the lady in cliarge of the school, as if does upon th ‘Phere were but very few parents present at this examination of their children. Second Department, Primary No. 2, Second District, Miss M. L. Henry, teacher, was ex- amined by W_8, Fort, trustee. Fifty-eight pu- pils were present. At the hour appvinted for the examination the teachers and scholars were promptly at the school-room. The bo | Gage a neat and clean cppearance. The sc’ was ex- amined in the presence of a number of ladies, parents, and friends of the children, who ap- peared to be satisfied with the result. The first and second classes were very accurate in their answers to the numerous questions propounded to them in orthography, dictation, and geography. The classification and discipline of the school was good. The progress made by class No. 5 was highly creditable, having commenced in Janu- ary last in the alphabet. ‘Their progress in read- ing and writing on the slate was truly remark- able and reflected credit upon their teacher. Sev. eral sweet songs were sung at interva! by the boys, which relieved the tedium of the examina- tion. Rev. Dr. Hamilton came im during the afternoon, and, although taking no in the ex- amination, expressed his ec: at seein, children, and listening to their Prompt an rect answers. We ict for this Junior De- partment of Primary No. 2a bright futare. The second department of Primary No. 3, Second District, ta it by Mies Martha V. Fletcher, was examined by Mr. Miller and the teacher, in the presence of a large number friends of the pupils and teachers of other schools. This department, taught in the second Story of a rented building at the intersection of Massachu- Setts avenue I street, known as the “Wasb- — Market,” has its full com ent of 60 scholars, 4 of whom were detal from the ex- amination by severe sickness The school consists of small giris, ‘ing from 6 or 7 to 11 or 12, many of whom, at Seciattag of the session. ‘were new scholars and could not read a word. It is divided im five classes, — were seminet in ra A ing, rea » punctuation, tare g a iets jon on slates, arftuinetic. (men- tal written,) and in the = tables; een which they manifested a degree ot ‘tess whic! c credit on the Lay afforded, ly ex| much satisfaction = ae songs were sung by they evidently took The examin’ ate a a; close, to congrat n ly and teacher, but especially the parents, that their children bad evidently been well and carefully of the ps and ‘The examination commenced with the singing of a little chorus in a very pretty style by the scholars, after which it proceeded in the usual order, and was entirely satisfactory, as well to the visiters, of whom there was a num t present as the examining trustee, and told well of the ability of the accomplished instructr ss. Of the trustee way we mews bis mode struck us as a very Ls ed iv rid of an embarrassing duty, no matter it a trustee may be —and no one can dispute the com excellent are ‘wey of this tions in which he will certainly be echbarrassed. at least to some extent. In conducting the examination of a school not be so; but before a school as this, and with a host of pretty eyes upon an examiner, and 2s many ¢aré open to hear every word uttered, we think {t very bable we should thank the instructress to conduct the examination and allow us to judge of the re- sultat our pleasure. It was an afternoon pleas- antly spent. Sieogr! J School No. 4, Fourth District, Miss Em eed, teacher, was examined in the pres- Pee os Revaly seme of the ta and friends of the children. The examination was conducted by the visiting Trustee, and Mr Thompson of the Fourth District School, the latter kindly as- sisting at the instance of the Trustee. This school is most eligibly situated on Eighth, a few doors from D street south. We regret to say that the room is very small, and not at all well ventilated; still there are instructed within its rude walls 60 lovely children, 59 of whom we had the pleasure of meeting y. Miss Reed had mis- fortune last spring to have some dozen of her best scholars transferred to a kindred school, their paring Nome filled by ‘little folks’? who scarcely new the alphabet. his fact, doubtless, accounts for the extreme appearance of youthfulness which greets the visffr on entering the school. The examination, which was full, thorough and com- 1 » passed off with the ‘greatest eclat, and evinced the most unmistakable evidence that the children had been = with marked ability and unwearying assiduity, such as must certainly reflect nei, credit and honor upon tbe truly ifted young lady in charge. The faultless clean- fines of the room, the charming order of the school, and the exquisite neatness of the children im; all, in advance, most favorably. The children were examined in spelling, reading, arithmetic and geography, and when we say that they acquitted themselves most handsome! iy, we do no more than render a proper measure of praise to teacher and pupils But the recitations in the last two branches seem to challenge at our hands especial notice. The proticiency of ‘the scholars in these was of a high order, and afforded the greatest gratification to all who had the good for- tune to be present. In conclusion, we tender our congratulations to the parents that the insirnction of their children is entrusted to the hands ef one who has proven herself so amply qualitied for this important task. Primary School No. 5, Fourth District, was examined by F. Whyte, assisted by Mr. John E Thompson, teacher of the Fourth District School, in the presence of quite a large audience. ‘This school is held in a very commodious room in the Island Hall, and was established at the com- Mmencement of the present year. It is under the charge of Miss Annie Dawes, and is com eutively of girls, of whom 59 were present. The pupils were examined in the usual branches taught in the primary schools, and acquitted themselves remarkably well. At the close, the examiner expressed himeelf highly gratitied. and ce gretu- lated the treacher on the success which had attended her efforts. The children, at intervals, sang several pieces. Their behavior during the exercises was worthy of all praise. Police otticer Chipley deserves a passing notice for the admirable order Le kept outside the school FurTHER EXAMINATION oF JAMES By The further examination of Jas. Bishop, charged by Policeman J. F. Carter with libel by swearing to a certain affidavit which was pubiished in the National Intelligencer of the 4th of June, instant, came off yesterday at i2 o'clock m , before Justice Donn, Daniel Ratcliffe, Esq., appearing for the Prosecution, and Messrs. Bradley, jr. and Uter meble for defence ‘The examination was to the stand— George W. Hoover, conductor on the Washing- ton Branch Railroad, who testitied that he was the conductor of the train which left Baltimore at 4:25 a.m. on Sunday morning week for Wasbing- ton. Saw Carter in the train, but saw no company with him, except two young men who were talk- ing with him in the smoking car. Witness don’t know Zimmerman personally, but saw him in tke cars, tho he and Carter were not together on the train that witness remembers. W iiness don’t know the two men who were talking with Carter Don’t know Licut. Grady, of the Battimore Po- lice. Saw no man bring fifteen or twenty rough men to the depot that morning, but saw some rough men get off the cars at Bladensburg. Don’t know how many; didn’t count them. Didn’t see Bishop nor Davis on the train, nor does witness remember of seeing either of them on that Sun- dav morning. Don’t know the men who got off at Bladensburg. Suppose there was eight or ten of the: Saw persons get off the back end of the train and go up the hill when the train arrived in Washington that morning. Cross-examined —There was nine cars in the train that morning, two of which were baggage cri Thetrain brought down the usual number of passengers that morning, say 125 in all. Wit- ness raw no large squad of men in Baltimore that morning at any time There wes no delay in starting from Baltimore. An officer in uniform might have come to the train with fifteen or twenty men that morning, but wituess thinks if such had been the fact he (witness) would have seen them WG. Jones sworn —Resides in Baltimore. | & passenger solicitor, and business is constanti at the depot there s there when the train in question left Baltimo: Saw Carter there, and tulked with him none directly with him beside Albaugh. Don’t know Lieut Grady personally, but that officer was pointed out to witness that morning. Didn’t see him when be firstcame tothe depot. Saw eight or ten men come to the depot that Morning from toward: Howard street, coming sonth tothe depot. Did: see Grady with them. They came on the platf and stood by a little stand where newspapers are sold. Didn't see Carter talk with them though they might have conversed together. e stood within a few feet of them, with his side towards them, and witness could not see clearly from where he stood whether they conversed together or not. They may have been together, ¢! ough witness thinks that Carter was in conversation with a friend who stood quite near tothem, which would perhaps give them the appearance of being together. They were Baltimoreans, witness don’t know them asex-policemen. Saw Grady on passenger car just before the train started. Wit- ness saw Shultz talk with Carter there, but didn’t see him getaboard the cars. The eight or ten men alluded to above were a little ahead of Grady when they came into the depot Witness knows Isaiah Stewart, but didn’t see him on the platform, though he was at the depot; nor does witness know that he came to Washington that morning or not The evidence closed hei sued at length on both si field Bishop, and Davis (who bes been in jail several days on the same charge.) to bail in the sum of $500 for their appearance at court. oP. — proceeded with by calling and the case was ar- es; when the justice Anout THE CeNsvs —The gentlemen employed by the District Marshal to take the census of the various wards in the city, experience consider- able difficulty in their labors on account of a per- verse disinclination on the part of many to an- swer the questions which the census law makes it necessary to have propounded and answered. Why this disobliging disposition is thus mani- fested it is im) ble to conceive, as all know that these gentlemen must do their duty, and that they (the dinoviiging) ere liable to prosecution by the marshal for refusing to answer. Come up, ladies and gentlemen liable to be ‘“‘censussed,’? and help out those officers in their disayreabie, inquisitive task at Messrs. Allen & Jackso lastering establish- ment, No. 275 Pennsylvania avenue, a very beauti ful bust of Judge juglas, modeled by Mr. G L. Abraham. ‘The resemblance of the original is — those features which are so prominent in Mr. D. are clearly bronght out The bust was modeled from a p! oy pa and reflects great credit upon the author. Mr. A. isa plasterer by profession, and a worthy young man, who is striving to make an honorable living, and we trust, in the end, fame for himself. Coot anv Revnesuixo.—Those of our readers who would wish to enjoy the luxuries of a supe- rior Soda Fountain, should avaii themselves of | frequent visits to the drug store of John Wiley & Co., No. 500 Pennsylvania avenue, under the st, Charles Hotel. alr. Wiley. |APANESE Emsassavors Li for sale at "s Pa. waitcnent Gallery, seni, Hak ad nesses of { ey nae peed Union, ding all the dential candidates, at $1 copy. Also, a fine likeness of the late Gen. J Sex in another col of Mrs. Ellen Ke Stunt, tt event im ri a Hall. will a treat to those | was Kind): ——— AssaULr ann Barrery on a Cump.—Yester- day, one of the laborers empl yy Robinson & Co. the Mecintes tent now erected in Iudichary re. arrested battery cmcehib ct har w assault and aya ebild isa ey. or a ts of we learn, not at ail ‘saethiapeee. Thebes . te Wilt baa eke apres 4 see ndu to fellow was with respectable mechanic residi handsome of it yer aslit inthecanvas. This little them, urving, as they said, -‘to see the elk.” The prisoner, whose name is Henry Sloan, threw a piece of rock, striking this boy on the head, near the temple, apiting: him severely. The boy was taken to J. F. llan’s dri the wound was dressed One pa} John Muck, was arrested the right man. Sloan was before Justice Johnson by Marshal Phil- _ who turned him over to Officer Norwood, who had the warrant. Eight witnesses were ex- amined, and Justice Johnson sent the prisoner to jail; Muck, who !s attached to the Company, was committed as a witness. The testimony of Muck was to the effect that Sloan threw the stone, and in a minute he beard the boy cry; went out, and saw the child bleeding; went back to remonstrate with Sloan. Seven w testified that the boy was struck by some one from the inside of the canvas, they did not know who; but this man came out, and they accused him. 'H. replied that the boy deserved it, and ordered them away. He said w! he came from they thought no more of killing a man than a hog; and sa Se could whip ag ore fon of a b—h ou the ground. ‘bis morning, Sloan was brought out for further hearing, and fully ‘committed for trial at the Criminal Court by Justice Johnson little boy is better this morning, brought out. The rat unable to be ASSAULT ON A ScHooL Tracner.~Yesterday, two boys named John Cumberland and Stephen Hopkins went to the primary school taught by Miss Mills, in the First Ward, and disturbed the school by making a noise under the windows, and other annoying acts; and. when remonstrated with by the teacher upon their conduct, threw a stone into the window, which struck Miss Mills in the face, inflicting a severe wound. The trustees have taken the matter in hand, and, it is to be hoped, will make examples of these offenders They have been arrested. The law of the Cor- poration, approved May 2st, 1867, under which this offense comes, provides: ‘That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to molest or disturb any of the public schools of the city. or any teacher or assistant thereof, while in the dis- charge of his or their duties; and that any persons so offending against the provisions above indi- cated, shall forfeit and my @ fine of not less than tive nor more than ten doliars, and on failure to pay such fine when assessed, shall be committed to the workbouse not less than thirty nor more than ninety days. Washineton NationaL Monument OrFice, ) June 14, 1860 The contributions of the voters received at the several precincts of the city on Monday, the 4th instant, for the Washington National Monument, are as follows: First Ward—Ist precinct . 2d precinct . Second Ward—ist precinct. 2d precinct. . Third Ward—ist precinct. 2d precinct . Fourth Ward—Ist precinct . 2d precinct . Fifth Ward—tst precinct 2d precinc: Sixth Ward—ist precinct. Seventh Ward—ist precinct 2d precinct... Total tees ceesescsecs $45 11 The Commissioners are entitled to the thanks of the scar for their attention on the occasion ON CARROLL Brent, Secretary Paineun Accipent.—Tbi morning, the driver ‘on belonging to Adams & (o.’s Express ed to use a very wild hor nd one hard to manage when frightened. After hitching up, being doubtful of his ability to use the horse safely. be requested ung man to go with him to assist. As soon ey started from the stable, the horse started, and at thecorner of BR. near Sec_ ond street, the wagon upset and the assistant was throwr out upon his head and severely injured He was taken to the house of Jobn McGrann, and Dr. Lindsey was sent for and applied remedies for his immediate relief. He was then removed to the Infirmary for treatment. His head was badly cut and his leg severely injured. ACCIDENT ON T: Dome or THE CaritoL.— About 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, C istopher Connor, an artisan employed on the iron work of tue Dome of the Capitol, accidentally feil from a pee of the work toa distance of about 30 feet, bereby fracturing bis skull ina shocking man: ner. He was taken to the Infirmary, but at 10 o'clock last night there were few hopes of his sur- viving. He is about 25 years of age, unmarried, and came here from New York. THiovon’s Museum oF ART now open every night and every Wednesday and Saturday after- noons, at Odd Fellows’ Hail, is unanitmously voted the very best exhibition of the kind that has ever visited this city, and should be witnessed by every man, woman, and child in the city before it leaves. Ladies and children particularly should not forget the afternoon performance to-morrow, at3 p.m. Tue Funeral Ceremonigs of the lamented Charles H. Gordon, yesterday aternoon, from his late residence on Seventh st. east, Navy Yard,was attended bya Lodge of the Masonic fraternity, the Grand Lodge and Eastern Lodge. I 0 O a Tribe of the !.O.R.M_, and many of the me ics of the Navy Yard, the Marine Band per- forming mournful music. ’ The discourse wes de- livered by Rev. Dr. Ryan, of the M. E. Church. IncenpiaRy ATTEMPT.—Tuesday night, about 9 o’cloak, an attempt was made to set fire to the premises occupied by F. Mattingly asa bat store on Seventh st., north of Odd Fellows’ Hall. A boy was sven to strike a match in the back yard, and then go out. Soon after, a box was seen to be burning in close proximity to the fence and back shed. The fire was easily extinguished THE ATTENTION of the ladies is invited to the advertisement of Messrs. Clagett & May, in another column. They announce the receipt of a jarge and fine assortment of mantillas and travel- ing suits, which they bonght for cash at a great sacrifice in New York, and which they are selling very low for cash] MuniciraL AppointMENTs —The Mayor yes- terday appointed Dr. George McCoy Puysician for the Poor of the Fifth Ward, in place of Dr. J M Grymes, resigned; and John B. Turton, Esq., Commissioner of the Washington Asylum, vice George W. Emmerson, elec! member of the Board of Common Council. Tux rirst of the immense monolith columns for the Capitel Extension, from the Baltimore county marble quarries, arrived here yesterday, per the Washington Branch Railroad. and ex. cites great interest at the Depot. Its weight is about 45,000 pounds, and it is managed with one derrick and eight men. Seiiinc Orr ar Repucep Prices —R. Brice Hall, Nos. 373 and 375 Seventh street, is selling bareze and lawn robes, barege anglaise, summer silks, gray goods, lace points, silk mantillas, bon- nets, jockey hype! wee peel and spring extension skirts at greatly reduced prices. Give him a call, and secure some of the bargains. 2t Cram Soup —If one would enjoy the finest clam soup conceivable, we advise him to be sure to make a demand on Hammack for it. His new French cook has knack of making it, really su- perior to any other clam soup we ever tasted. We HAVE ON HAND two very interesting criti- cisms of the views of a “widow” on mai ect f (recently published in the Star,) which we will = before our readers as soon as we can find room ‘The article to which these-criticisms refer is con- tained in our weekly issued 'y- THE Lecture of Prof. Henry before the Teach- ers’ Association at the Smit nian to-morrow morning will no doubt be an intellectual treat of the very bighest order, and should not be missed by any of our citizens who can attend it. THE ExqvistTELy fine-toned piano used at the Thirteenth street Baptist Church on Wednesday, loaned the young ladies of Mrs. Kingsford’s Seminary for occasion, by Mr. Metzerott. Fayst Lorrer—Ernst Lovfler—Ernst Lofier. See advertisement. Sole Mee aly Peed a . pp Wiunel re 7 Conc’ = Will notice namos attached te the eee. hich have been jons he we been, cl tees vo. to his appreciated les an Eye Glesse, addi Bichiy-qualied’ artist, hot deservediy Ci gogoae ad be at the h : jamin, ‘ade, U. Hon. ex-Gov. 4.6. Bro’ Aon e m a. Lis lion C. ° Hoa. J k. Fivinteo U.S Senator Hon, James Chesnut, U. 8. Senator jon. Jefferson I) 8 Senator on. Gen. Joseph Lane, U. P pr recad : ; Boteler, House of Representatives + Stevenson, House of Representatives . Ashmore Hoe: Jebes fc So, on. MC Kichard 8. Coxe, Attors at La Nl Com Jos. Smith. Chief Bureau & Dook: Capt, DN, Ingraham Chet Buses Orgennce, Dr. Peter Parker. ex-Commissioner to China ir. R. K. Stone, M.D. 1: Thomas Miller “GM. Dove. 0. Barret, Editor Patriot and Union, Harrisburg, a. a W. A. Harris, late Editor Washington ion -Judge Ezra Williams Rev. Alfred Holmead, rector of Grace Church, Washington. t is precious, and therefore duty compels hin ise all those suffering for the want of sight h age, shortsightedness, cataract, or tending to it througtrthe habit of reading, or bad sight, de- rived from scarlet or brain feve: ‘hen young, and to all who require the aid of Ginsses, to be careful id not be misled by encomiums or useless puffer: of some called optician, with suc! a beneficial article as poe which, 11 good, and suited by a man who has made the organizati of the Eye hia particular study,and has had an limited practice, so as to be enabled to adapt the proper focus to the exact power of the optic nerves, the Glasse: must undoubted!y strength ome time or another you will suffer the consequences, Examine for yourself. See, those are the opinions of the abo mentioned gentlemen; that his glasses are excel- lent, saperior to any others in eve the sight; they are clear ai never fatigue the eyes. ly, they certify him to be a mest essful optician, that he always does. upon An inspection of the exe, adapt the proper giasses to any peculiarity of vision; that he never to furnish assistance and relief to those who cail upon him. More from other reliable gentlemen, who ave known him fur several vears, recommending him to the public, with which he is of no smal! con sequence, as a most honorable and truthful man artist. and gentleman, that all what he does and says in regard to his business, can be fully apd en tirely relied upon. Th strengthening spectacles will suit for six which consideration the poor as wel ‘© enabled to use them, for they will sp twice that cost in that time by the use of the o nary glasses Art ficial Eyes and Ear drums inserted. Chief and his only establishinent in this city, is 244 Pennsylvania avenue, between Willards’ and Kirkwoods’ Hotels. je 13.3t* Mever’s Mrracutovs Vermin Destroyer. the oldest and best remedy known for fextermia Ing Rats and Mios, Cockroaches, Bugs, Ar Musquitoes, Fleas, Moths, Grain- Worms and @ den Insects. Princips! Depot, 612 Broadway, N.Y. Sold by all Druggists everywhere.’ ma 15-3m To Coyerwprives. Querm’s Cod Liver Oil Jelly. This creat specific for Consumption fe fast super- ceding all others in its curative effects upon those cet with tabercular diseases. “Prepared upon ughiy sctentific es of the pure oi!, and obbed of the nauseous taste of the plain artigies it is received into the stomach In its jelli withont mastication, and is gradually aud digested, passing into the | intestines drop by drop, supplying the wastes of the body by notrisio! roperties, and thus assisting and 6 taiving nature in overcom! the disease P- proved by the New York Academy ot Medicine, 8nd recommended py the faoulty everywhere, this preparation is eonfidentiy offered as & remedy for ‘Consumption and ai! ‘ulous affections - Sold by Charles Stott, Washington, and by all re- spectable druggists. Prioe §! per bottle ‘SNFOLD, Parker & Mowsgn, No, 15 Beekman street, New York, mar 16-3m Wholesale Agents, reinforce their d . sort to ordinary stim. ‘ants because they know the er rary excitement they produce is followed by ° prostration. Precisely what they require is 1 Hostretter’s Stomach Butters, This great e eombines tha tonic eleménts trey need, isnot momentari!y but perma: the Bitters is taken regularly in confor he directions on the bottle. That health i life prolonged by its use there We commend it to ali who Diarrhe yeentery, ural decay conseque! is no manner of do suffer from Dyspap. al debtiity or the aivanced age. For sale by tywhere. ener- upon Drugei and dealers generally eve = i « Je 13 eoSt Wistar’s Batsam or Witp Cuznry. From Ex-Alderman Perxs 08 Dr. 8. W. Fowte.—Dear Sur I had been suff»ring fiom the et & severe cold. accor pauied by a very sure throat and sick headache, which completely incapacitated me tor I had taken but a smail portion of a sin- ux Balsam, when | experieneed im My cough brok n up at oxee, ntirely reia he pressure ome s0 painfu'. 1 ibuto this en- tively to the good effects of your id Cherry, as 1 took no other medicine whatever. I cordially rec ommend it to all my friends. Respectfully yours, Sam LS, Perxins. None genuine uuless signed I. Butts on the wrap- ere . Prepared by S. W. Fowle & Co., Boston, and for sale by Z. D. Gilman, S.C. Ford, G. Stott, John Schwarze, Nairn & n ington; and by dealers everywhere, je 13-iw,r Lyon’s Magxetic Insect Power Exterminates Bed Bugs, Roach Ticks, Ants, Garden Insects, &c. It contains no Poison Lyon's Magxetic Pitts Are Certain Death to Rats and Mice. Soid everywhere. ap 9-Sm an) ns desiring Pe i Sad eee tor neone Aeairing Rennes will always ‘anunter. AUCTION SALES. Kg For other Auction Sales, see first page. ei ina see eta Dates 2m_ dey By SREEN. Auctioneer, NEW. THR STORY BRICK HOUSE anv Lot at Avction.—On THURSDAY, the 2ist instant, | shall sell in front of o'clock p m.. the 9. in Cruttenden’ ing on Sth street P streets north, to premises, at «ix orth twenty feet front of Lot No. subdivision of Square 398, front- est. running back between 10 alley, with thé imp. ove- ments, which consist of a ‘Three story Br ok House. containing good and conven: ranged rooms, with wide passag: od buil best manner. by one of the best workmen city. The sale wil: be to purchase a fine smal! hou Toren Qne third A and 24 months, for notes bearing interest of sais. A deed given and a deed of trust taken. d A. GREEN, Auot. THIS AFTERNOON & TO-MORROW. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. FPRAME HOUSE ANDLOT ON NORTH M, PAY tne setiautst ai st frou cae mate the following valuabie Property | of Lot No. 13. in aguare 51, fronting on north weit lst 22d and 231 streets west, with the im- rovem: oe adrnag sre a sont Seo for, tape i ood rooms, &e,, ? ol conta Son5 eet having 8 tront of 55 feet 9 inches runuing to a wide al'sy. Terms: One fourth cash; balance in 6, 12 and 18 ths, for notes bearing interest from of sale. Rdoed ven and a deed of trust fonder ot in- tabs igi M Wade A. GREEN, Auct. By 5.C MoGUIRE & CO.. Auctioneers. ORSESs FOR pak AS AUCTION —On PU. NING, June i6th, at 10 seli— hand: dun Mare, about fourteen is hith Sarr etnliag. tind ‘and Sratin and omar sa die horse for isdies. arate old Sind nod goalies and tee tase te sianto ear rer cash. - * J.C. MeGUIRE & CO, Anots. WILL B& APDED— reli bug it 6 o'clock p. Co MoGUIRE & CO., Anote. By A. GREEN, Auotioncer. AF 2BStIOn oe fresh’ Peas usd Lagusrst THE LATEST NEWS TELEGRAPHIC. mney: For Presidential Electors at ing were chosen: Frederic! ilton, and J. M. Root, of See eae Later from Japan. Sraixcrixip. Mo., June 15 —Theoverland mail pando gag night, but the news sam- "The Je TIMORE, June 15.—The department have given notice, in antici of the political Evotting the Sring of tennses. genet ect ea Bete r © . the city Limits wiht be rigidly pL web . Capture ef Ancther ver. Boston, June 15.—The sloop-of-war Ports- Mouth captured, on the coast of Afr ca, May 7th, toe brig Falmouth, of New York, suj posed to be asiaver ph agitate Baltimore Markets. Battm™orz, June 15 —Plour closed dull and heavy; Howard street and Obio @5.50. Wheat closed steady; red $I! 30al 37; white $1 Sdal 60 Corn closed active; yellow 70a?4c ; white 7éa7Bc. Provisions closed steady; bacon +i les 10Ke j men — $17 Seals.25; prime $15. Whisky closed cm. New Yoru Markets. New Yora. June 15 —Flour is heavy; State $505.10; Ohio $5.00:5 65; Southern #5 70e6 05 W beat has declined yc. Corn is lower; mixed 62 5:65 gc. Pork is steaav: mess $17.59a18 25; prime $12.50. Lard is firm at li yall ye Whisky closed steady at 22c ys Fivancial. New Yorx, June 14 —Stocks ere lower; Chi- cago and Rock Island 6©\; Ill. Central sbares 614; de. bonds ts F Mica gan Sevthern 2K; New York Central $14; Reading 40% AUCTION SALES. FUTURE DAYS. JENITURE axe HOUSEHOTD EEPECTS No. 5i7'~ street, between 9h and 1h 2 sell the falninare end household no Forte, . Kocker, and Parlor Center Table, Pisno Stool, Oak Arm Chai: seat Chairs, Carpet, Uil Cloth, and Matting, Mahogany Frames, Giasr jock, French and Cottage Brdsteads, Bureaus, Washetands, Tol'et Sets, Shades, Bed, Boleters, and Pillows. Mattroeses, nd fixtures Kitchen Utensils. "ydo ars and uader Ree el thet fam ao edit of 6) aud w days, fur satusfsovorily on dorsed notes, benring interest. ‘The House is for rent; it contains s1x roome, — BE! je siley, and garden. Inquire of the auotion. ia 14-d J_C. MoGUIRE & CO, Auots. By A. GREEN, Auctioneer. VALCABLE LOTS FOR SALE w. NE™DAY , the 20th instant, I sha’ i of the premises. at 6 o’clock p. m., two_o' desirable Lote inthe vigini:y ofthe W: statue. They are parts of original Lote Nos. 37, in Square No 75, f.onting each twenty feet one inch (36 tert Linch) on the my of —— a , Opposite the six ideas, we age open vt — feet 2 may eh feet $ i‘ +. @nt ‘unnt s gpa Te me fourth cash; n 6, ; Needs given and deeds ‘of trust taken, =n at the cost ofthe purchaser. Title indieps- tabs. Je 14 6td A. GREEN, Auct D- & + Auctioneers. 4 OF A FAMILY Pravic Avcrion —On at vo’ . Si <0 we shail eall ail his stock in trade and store fix- tures, com prising— el: c |. and Pulverized Sogars, b ks af ienasa tio Gefise, on Bud roasted imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hyson, and Binek lo boxes Sperm Candice, Bates's Adamantine and Tallow Candies, Peas Fe ee Steg enw hate, F » Capore y dual f randy. Rickey, Gin, aot oat ‘Wines, avd ginss, brands and qualities. Boxes, wokers, ‘Wash- Ropes. Brushes, Brooms, ensures, es. Harness, Desks, adcies, &o. &o, will be sold private- terms to one desirous of coptinu.ng business in the store, ba under oash; over that sum 6 60, and 90 days, for bearing interest. ee will 3.0, SeaciaL NOTIC:! Susans tone o reaper the sams before the bilie will be placed i collector, without wllZrcne ole" is not — for em —~t Ln ot A resen! ands jement, eitner Hy short dates, is earnestly requested. HH. Vore. prysyc, SALE OF A VALUABLE FARM IN ALEXANDRIA Count setae nena oe Mt lo io e city of Alexandria, 1 will eell, 249 Borer oO! sit Hardin died seizei. 1 Glass Cie eae 5 i Srms? One-tenth cash; balance at 6,12, 18 and 34 months, with interest. J. LOUIS KINZER, _ je 13-dt23j Commissioner. HAL’S SALE —1 Virtue of two te aRsi AL'S SAL} a cee ot . issu rt of the Wasi interest ioveth with rie ot thereon, seized afid jevi Andrew R. [MPCRTANT To BOUSEKEEPERS. E. R. DURKEE & CO, sHPr