Evening Star Newspaper, August 11, 1860, Page 3

4 LOCAL NEWS. = a iy" Tux Stax publishes the Lists of Letters remaining In the Washington City Post Office under the provisions of the law directing them to be printed in the newspaper having the largest «irealation within the delivery of the office. Its total datly circulation {s more than double that of any other Daily printed in the District of Co- inmbia see iO" Though Tux Stax is printed on the fastest steam press in use south of Baltimore, its edition {s #0 large as to require it to be put to press at an early hour; Advertisements, therefore, should be sent in before 12 o'clock m.; otherwise they may vot appear until the next day. Notice to Wastixetontans.—Those of our fellow-citizens leaving for the watering places aod elsewhere should bear in mind that we do not mail Tae Star except after payment tn ad- vance at the rate of 37 cents per month sees Norick.—Distr ect of Columbia Advertisements to be inserted in the BaLtiwoRe SUN are received stand forw arded from Tux Star Office. CR atxat Count. —Yesterday was the last day ef te June term of the Criminal Court. John Burgess was tried for assault and battery on Daniel Wbelan, and acquitted Harvey Turner, convicted several weeks ago of Stealing a one-bundred-dollar note from a man named Crozier, a resident of the State of New York, was placed at the bar and sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment in the penitentiary, to take effect on the first Monday ufter the rising of the term of the Circuit Court, the counsel for the prisoner having filed exceptions to several rulin of Judge Crawford during the progress of his trial. Before receiving sentence, the prisoner, by permission, addressed the Court as follows : “May it please your honor, { wish to say a few plain words to the court before sentence is Proneunced upon me. I am an uneducated man, and what | have tosay must be said simply When I was brought into this Conrt. on the charge of having robbed a man, 1 came unpre- ared with witnesses, weak in health, broken lown, Lam sorry to say, by intemperance, and almost entirely unconscious of the terrible posi- tion fn which I was placed. Under the circum- stances, | was incapable of pointing out to my counsel any line of defence. 1 cannot, therefore. blame the jury for their verdict. They were obliged to find me guilty on the evidence when I had no defence to offer ; but facts have come to light since, and my counsel are provided with nda. davits to prove my innocence. They think. and I think, that if the statements of those aiidavits could have been presented to the jury in the form of evidence, there would bave been no doubt whatever of an acquittal. | submitto your hover that it is but just to you and to me that I should have a new trial, for | am innocent of thischarge. It would be hard to make any ac- quaintance of mine believe that Harry ‘Turner is athief. My means have always been at the dis- wl of charity; my heart. hand, and pocket ve always been at the call of suffering; and, although not a religious man in profession, | have tried always to obey that best command of amy God and of y — do unto others as ye id that others should do unto you.’ | have sinned against myself more than against others, it is because 1 am innocent that 1 bave ngth to bear up under this difficulty. I am past the prime of life; I havea wife and chil- dren. They are not disgraced, because their hus- band and father bas been convicted innocently No matter what the immediate result of this matter may be, { trust in God that {t will have the effect of making me In the future a wiser and better man. | thaak your honor for baving in- duiged me thus far.” William H_ Marquise, convicted of keeping a f1ro bank, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary, the sentence to take effect as in the case of Turner. The petit jurors were then dis- ged finally, and the court adjourned to the next court in course Poties Mattrns.—Brfore Justice Thompson — A few days ago a white woman, who gave her as Elizabeth Patterson. was brought before ice Thompson by officer King. She was ina seless condition of intoxication, and was found so in the street, near St. Patrick's Church. The magistrate tined her 1 and costs; for aon-pay- ment of which the degraded offender was com- mitted for 30 days to the workhouse Henry Burke and W. H. Boston, free hegroes, arrested by cilicer King, and charged with disor- derly conduct and profanity in the public streets, were each fined $2 and costs. Robert Nicho! barged with an assauvit and von Elizabeth Car Nichols was arrested tticer King, and held to ball by the examining trate for his appearance st the December nw Of the Criminal Court. The accused was fined for using profane language, which was heard in the public streets Timothy Bresneban, charged with erecting a hog-pen in Temperance alley. within 75 feet of an inhabited dwelling, and not removing the nui- sance When notitied in writing by officer King, wes Sned $5 aud costs. Four other persous were warranted for the same offense, but the charge was withdrawn on proof before the justice that the nuisance was abated Several werrants have been lately served by iticer Ross, at the instance of the market master, against persons charged with occupying stands in the Centre market without paying rent. These cases are now under consideration Yesterday complaint was made before Justice pinpson that a dexd cow was lying in Baptist al and the justice was requested to send a police officer to procure its removal. Otticer Ross went this morning into Baptist alley, aud found that the owner of the cow, who said he had killed the animal, had cut it up and silted it down for family use Cunnte Marxet—This morning. the market offered an ample supply of the choicest provisions produced by the surrotinding country, with quite & large exhibition of selections from the nortbern was numerous, and the gangways indicated an unusual demand The sales of the day, however, did not exceed the average, though during the moraing the dealers were actively engaged. The prices were about as follows eet, fresh, WB S@lz Egy plants,each Salt do.. -- & somone 2a@10 10, Okra, pk... 60 10@ 12| Tomatoes, pk... 2 10@ 12| Green Corn, doz Beef tong Bacon ban Sides .... j Shoulders \|Rbubarb, bunch. Jowls S@iv|Roll butte: Dried beef. --__ 15|Phil’a print Chickens. ¥ pr. gs! eee... Irish potatoes. pk 25@37|Egys, & doz. Sweet potators.. 62g75 Corn, ear, W bbl sia Corn, shelled 2@5 Beans, ® bus 3 Rye, ¥ bush, a 2 30.@45|Rock, bunch. Pd $04,990) Perch, do. - 5 20) Large Rock ..... 50@$1 160 | Salt water Taylors 25 Butter beans, qt. 10| Watermelons,each12@37 Ducks, & pr.... 50@75|Canteloupes,each 2@is Suati. Cases —This warm weather seems to have stirred up all the belligerent and profane qualities of the hard ones on the suburbs of the city, and the phenomenon seems to be approach- ing an epidemic character in he ity proper Yesterday afternoon a gentleman was ‘ {nsulted”’ near the Capitol by# party, for whom he obtained werrants, but they have not yet been arrested He says the insult was very unbecoming in a gentleman, and he bore the evidence of the fact in a circle around his righteye A party got into a fight in Swampoodle, and exercised themselves very actively for a while for the amusement of spectators and their own satisfaction. A gentle- man complained this morning that his wife and children were insulted on the street by a person, whose name he gave to the magistrate to make outa warrant Mr R Magee was arrested on the oath of a Mir. Harris, who testitied that Le was afraid of hisdoing him some bodily Injury. Magee gave security. In all these cases warrants have been issued, and those not tried will probably come off to-day ‘Te Daevetso of the Virginia channel of the Potomac river, between the I Bridge and Analostan Island, has been finl ‘The length of the area ed is between 1.400 and 1. vards, the breadth 100 yards, and the depth vary- Ing from four to six feet Nine bundred yards to length bave been deepened six feet, and the re- mainder four feet. The whole amount of mud ad sand excavated bas been 75,000 cuble yards. giving the channel at the shallowest point four- teen feet at low water. Nothing is now wanting to render the channel both rp —_ a out buta of buoying. We learn that tw oe Lace be furnished by the Light-bouse Board, which will put navigation tn a better condition than before, Le ean then the provision for foug! of thick wi will not be as perfect as cou desired = There is, bow- ever, no di ition to complain of what has beeu vouchealed; bat the contrary. Tue ALexanvais Councits axp THR CnPsa- PRAKE AND Onto Canat —The City Councils of Alexandria assembied Thursday morning. pur- suant to adjournment, and took into co: lera- ton the subj of the proposed increase of tolis upoh the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Resol: trons devliring that the sentiments of the City Counell, sdverse to the propused increase, werr adopted, and Mesers, L. B Taylor and W “J Bo.the appointed to visit Bath aid Cumberland, end eudeavor to prevent the increase. Tre Frortive Stave ast — Vester after- Roon, Anan jain, the itive slave- ho was taken with raim Hi awaiting a J before J 5 |g ght - re bas hes pp by agfserst Br, Josey |, of Tell county, N.C. Mr. Miller a; as counsel for Halleck, and Mr. Spraiil was assisted by Col. Wheeler, of this elty. Mr. Spruill, being duly sworn, tes*'fied that be was owner of a negro man named Allen, who was shown to him this morning in jail. He belongs to the firm of Sprnill & Morse, of which firm] ama partner. 1 have not seen him fora = until to-day. He ran away, Or was stolen from me; I don’t know who carried him away. | live in Eastern Carolina. The east- ern part of the State is visited by vessels from the North, trading up the Roanoke. It is frequentl a matter of common report that negroes ard stoleA away in those vessels. I bave traded in the lum- ber business with New York, Baltimore, and other places North. The man Halleck pd eget out to me in jail, but 1 was excited and didn’t get a good look at him. { could not swear that | bave seen him in North Carolina. Have never had Allen in my actual manual possession. We con- sider, in our State, as soon as we pay fora negro, and have a bill of sale, he is {n out possession, as far as ownership {s concerned. To Mr. Miller, who asked if Allen was in his ion before he ran away —If what I have said !s what you mean, be was in my possession. Mr. Miller. —Did he run away before or after the bill of sale was Signed’ Mr. Spruill.—When I bought him, he was hired toanother man for that year, but { hired him for the balance of the year; really he was not under my immediate control. Justice Donn —He was not in your manual ion. Mr. Spruill — Yes, the money was paid and the bill of sale signed before I got manual possession; 1, of course, considered him in my possession. "To Mr. Mil- ler—I think he was gone away over two years At this stage of the case the fagitive was brought in by Officer Kimball, and Deputy Marshal Phil- lips asked him, pointing toMr S.,“*Do you know this gentlemen?” Allen (cheerfully smiling .)— Ob, yes, sir. Justice Donn.—ishe your master? Allen (Instantly )—Yes,sir Justice Donn —Do you want to go ‘k with him? Allen.—Yes, sir, l want togo back. Mr Spruill exhibited some feeling as he remarked, ‘Yes, 1 know he does” The Justice then took Mr. ulll’s recetpt for the man, and he was delivered to his master and started yesterday for his old home It was sug- gested to Mr. Spruill that Allen would bring Hfteen hundred dollars a Mr. 3. replied that two thousand cash would not get him, and that when he got him home he should not be up- braided for his former conduct The case of Halleck was set for Thursday next, when the wit- nesses for the defense are expected to be in Wash- ington. The questions seem to be—Has he com- mitted an offense? If so, is it against the law of North Carolina or the District of Columbia? Gentlemen from North Carolina say that there.is no imprisonment for such an offense there. The penalties are banging, branding, whipping and the stocks, according to the nature of the offense. A Just Taisvre—The following resolutions adopted at the Bell and Everett meeting in th city on Wednesday last. having been erroneously printed tn our issue of Thuraday, are now given In their correct form: Edward C. Carrington, Esq, read the follow- ing resolutions, which he said he was sure would meet a response from the heart of every man pre- Sent. They were also unanimously adopted : Resolved, That this meeting would fail in the respect due to the memory of a yreat and good man, If it omitted to express its heart felt sorrow at the demise of the eminent head of American journalism, the late Joseph Gales. But, whilst they lament the loss of the Nestor of the Press, they are gratified to find that the time-honored Nattonal Intelligencer, under the auspicies of bis venerable and respected associate, who, f.r nearly half a century, stared with him the labors and the honors of the leadership of one of the great parties of the nation, is doing good service in the cause we have so much at heart, urging, with its characteristic candor and its invincible logic, arguments and facts sulted to the dignity and im- portance of the subjects discussed Resolved, That, thus eucouraged, we feel that our cause is the cause of the country; and that, come weal or wo, we shall tread the path of duty with cheerful hearts, and with an unfaltering trust that this great nation will ever remain un{ted happy. and free A StRANGRR Iv THE Potomac. —This morning, Mr. James Vanskiver exhibited a strange fish at his stand in the fish market, which attracted much attention from visitors. Old fishermen, some of them having been engaged ju the busi. ness as long as forty years, say they know nothing of that fish, never Laving seen one before. The aquatic stranger is about twelve inches lony, and scaleless, having a skin similar to the shark fue ander jaw protrudes considerably beyond the upper ‘The head is long, and flat upon the top, te surface of which is corrugated, resem- bling the inner surface of a shoe maker's piucers. The bedy ts slim for its leavth. The fisb is eutirely black, with the exception of the back fin and tafl, which are edged with white) Mr Van- skiver presented the fish to the Smithsonian Insti- tution. giving tbe history of its capture It was taken by the fishermen near Blackistone’s Island, i was found attached to the body of a large ite. Mr. Vanskiver was informed at the [nsti- ution that the captive is an ocean fish, and sub- sists by attaching itself to the under jaw of the whale; that as the whale feeds the waste particles become the food of this parasite There is another specimen in the Museum about eighteen Inch: long, which formerly belonged to the collection of Jno. Varden, Esq. How this strange fish got into the Pototnac is a query fur the curious. AgRestep —C. C. Newman has been arrested in Baltimore by officer Keese, charged with steal- tng money and jewelry from Mrs. Heimerdigger, Lewis Kurtz, and Mary Koch. There are three cases resting against him He was taken before Justice Donn, who committed him for a further hearing. This case was alluded to in the Star a few days ayo. The accused was a boarder in the house of Mrs. Heimerdigger Oticer Keese found upon Newman a large quan- tity of burglar’s implements. The prisoncr was put in the station-house in Baltimore without searching, and it is said he threw the jewelry into the deep sink of the station-house, and it was not recovered. Mr. Keese also suspects that further developments relative to the former history of bis prisoner will be made AcgicuLTURAL Farr at Rocxyvitur.—The ex- tensive and besutiful grove belonging to the Montgomery County Agricultural Society is un- dergologa thorougt cleaning up, and being otber- wise vastly improved, preparatory to the holding of the annual fair there the 13th aud 14th proximo. Instead of having as heretofore uncomfortable tents wherein to exbibit the articles of finer tex- ture, an elegant and commodious frame building is being erected for the purpose. These yrounds are convenieatly situated on the Washington turnpike road just aa it enters Rockville. From the Interest which seems to be taken tn this fair by all the residents of the Fyre nd many else- where, we predict one of the largest and most successful exuibitions of the kind ever held in the county DELEGaTEes FROM ALEXANDRIA To CHARLOTTES- vitte —The chairman of the Breckiaridge dem- ocratic meeting, held in Alexandria on Wednes- day a last, has, in accordance with the resolu- ton of that meeting, appointed the following delegates to the Charlottesville Convention: First District—G. H Smoot, H. K. Bradshaw, J. T Jobnston, C. F. Suttle, and John W. Burke Second District-A J Humphreys,G D. Wise, R.M.Smith,and BH. Berry. Third District— Jas H Reid, Col C. E. Stewart, W. H Smith, J. L. Pascoe, Turner Dixon, James Sangster, Dr_ C. W. Chancellor, E. Hartley, and F Black- lock Fourth District—D. RK. Blacklock, James Fi J.P Dyer, and J.H. Brent. Fifth Dis- trict—James Roach, sr, J. R. Johnston, 8. Lafa- yette Somers. and Major Jas. R. Smoot. Arrempt at Berciary —Between three and four o’clock this morning Mr. Jolin Meager, cor - ner of Tenth st. and New York av , wasa: ened by the smashing of glass in the part of the house occupied as a fancy store. tony Some he found his window shutter had been forced from the bolt, the glass broken, and the sash hoisted half way, and a stick put under ft. It was evident that an attempt had been made upon his premises by burglars, and be tried to trace them, but failed. Upon farther examination he discovered that they had also attempted to enter by the back door, but failed. This ls one of several recent attempts made in that vicini Mr. Meager is now pre- pared to receive auch visiters, !f they wish a late entrance to his premises ACCIDENT TO AN ALEXANDRIAN VISITING THE Great Eastexy —W hilst Mr. H. Cook of Alex- andria was on a visit to the steamer Great Eastern on Wednesday last, he met with a severe acci- dent. In reaching the steamboat alongside, he stepped u the wheel house, which being slip- y, his sli from under him, ipt- ing him some and injuring bim, not, however, dangerously. He is now able to aitend to business. Corematsa Lyceum of the Columbia —Atthe last regular meet! yeeum of Wasuington city, the following genti Pe 34 ool Ree — Lerriledl nett, lent; R. T. Dodson, vice lent; Wm M moana recording Sramee, Sractit treasurer; P_ Edwin Brown, assistant Bee! ;, C.P Harmon, se: t-at-arms; Mr. Cr and Mr. Bennett, editors. Tus Annvat Pic-Nic of Columbia Kose, No, Monday ‘next’ “The Order generally af inetd nex! are inv! 4 nd @ grand time,-as wes! the ‘ona te. ics, is antics, For ulars tin smetoer ealuaee — Sem, in advertising tment.what Dr Blake bas to say about the recently opened through the east square of the Capitol yrounds. Caextral G varvnouse Cases —Francts Browa, druvk and ys drunk T r: My 1 communication was not intended to stir ap white, now in jail 1 ustice Donn, was fined $3.15. Guigon, sent to the agekbour forse ys. bj ue District Mittraky.—Editor § M so bly all the contemptible spirit of whi ur seribbling friend who signs bimself One of Them’ seems . Eshall only say in refer- ence to my former communication that it was pted no feeling of malice or inimicability | ys mili auization of men in this city but the simple statement of 2 fact which could reflect no discredit upon them, and at the same time pay a well deserved compliment toa new company which is well deserving the hizhest en- comiums which have ever been so lavisbingly bestowed upon {it by a community who know better how to estimate a military success than Hyeoe very mercurial ‘One of Them” is capable. cannot re with him, however, that the posi- tien which he must have held at Vera Cruz en- titles him to descant upon military affairs, good, bad or indifferent, and would suggest that had be as much good sense and good breediny as assur- ance effrontery, he would not attempt a lel between usin our ities while travers- ng the burning sands of a hostile country, espe- | cially as the one drew rations for man, servant and horse, and the other evidently drew wagesas awagoner. Enough of “One of Them,” who evidently never approached to the outekiris of ‘ood society, even except perhaps while paying three dollars per day for a horse on which to dis- play the fine uniform of the horse-marine of the city, yclept the ‘‘President’s Mounted Guard,” which perhaps he has been enabled to do through the lucrative medium of mixing bad liquors in palatable doses. at a vat Be lass | As for ‘* Another Militar: Aan,” Tshould blush to have anything todo with him, as he can de- scend so low as to draw invidious comparisons of the Army of our noble country with that of an- other, to the prejudice of our own, which has won the proudest laurels ever wreathed round the altar of a nation’s glory. Can a man whocan write be so ignorant of the achievements of our brilliant Army. and the history of those wars which bis liberties cost, as to stigmatize our Army or our Navy as wanting in efficiency, promptness, and even of having attained to that ‘‘supremnacy”’ which he fain would deprive them? is igno- rance must be his apology for intruding his epistolary and bad manners upon the public. 1 would state for his satisfaction. however, that I am not connected with the military of the District, and furthermore, that if the soldiers of this city desire a champion of the quill to resurrect them from the death-like lethargy into which they have fallen, they must call upon some other candidate, as‘ Another Military Man’’ snrely lacks the-ele- ments requisite tosuccess I bid ‘‘ Military Man’? the second, and ‘“ One of Them’? forever adieu, and promise the public that as I can spend my time to better advantage than driveling with those two characters, I will not not obteude myself upon them again. A Munitary Man. Washington, Aug. 6 Tax Brag in THE PuBLic ScHooLs —Mr. Ed- itor: Uhave been looking ever since Tuesaay of the present week for some person to answer the uestion of **Catholicus,” regarding the Bible in the public schools. But having looked in vain, thaps you will permit me to speak a word to im through the columns of your paper, as I could not think of becoming an instructor of the intelligent community who read the Star Leave, with me, kind sir, in imagination, this city of pleasures; roll back the wheels of time, move onward in thought, to the time and place when ‘\A band of exiles moored their bark On the wild New England shore. What sought they thus afar?” “They sought a faith’s pure shrine “Ay! call it holy ground, The place where first they trod They left unstained what there they found, Freedom to ceher God.” Every American citizen loves republicanism The Protestant Church is a republican church, not only tu the government of its own church, but shows a spirit of brotherly love, by permitting any other people to worship according to their own custoins, without molestation Protes:ants have never carsied the Gospel by the sword, or sought to gaia temporal power that they might suppress others. The constitutional principle of American justice and liberality, by which the Bible is made a text book in the public schools, is the voice of the people, which has ever been death to tyrants BB. Friday, Aug. 10, 1560 ‘COMMUNICATED. A Reminiscence —Aroused from my slumbers afew days ago, at5 o'clock, by the bell of St Patrick’s Church, I obeyed Its call, and for the first time for nearly twenty years hastened to the Spot where In the days of innocent childhood | was instrocted in my religions duties. 1 seated myself in the pew of an old and intimate friend and after whispering a prayer to Heaven, | looke: around me on the vastcrowd which filled that Venerable temple of religion. My eyes fell upon but few, very few, Lever before beheld. There stood the same old pulpit, the same altar, the same paintings, the same statuary, the same narrow aisles, the same pews; nothing seemed to have changed but the pastor and the congregation Though sainted Father Matthews, who for more than half a century was pastor and father, and bis associates In the pastorship, as well as the Youngs, the Carroils, the Brents. the Hobans, the Clarks, the Sweeneys, were awakened in my memory, I could but say in my heart—Departed ones. though strangers fill your places and occupy your seats, there is one on earth this day who thougbtof you, and on his knees before the altar of the living one, made you the subject of a petition tohisGod. N. Epitor Stax: Can you inform your numerous readers whose duty it isto keep the streets and pavementa in order? The former ts in shocking condition from the great quantity of stones, from the size of boulders to a suitable size for paving. One would think a smart man with a horse and t could make yood wages in these dull times by gathering up the latter and selling them to the pavers. With regard to the pavements, 1 have Seldom seen them worse than they now are It would be tdie to specify what particular portion of the city most needs repairs. One would think that the proper authorities would. ns the cost of repairing them does not come out of the Corpora- tion coffers, give the necessary orders to bave them repaired atonce Do, pray, call the atten- tion of the Mayor to this state of streets and pave- ments, and obli PROPER TY-HOLDER Grack CHURCH IN ALEXANDRIA.—The Gazette says: «The rector having returued to the city, this church will be opened by him for Divine service at LL o'clock in the morning, and at 5 o'clock in the evening, on to-morrow (Sunday). {t isex- pected that in the course of six or eight weeks, the congregation of this church will take pos. session of the upper portion of the building, it now being tn process of completion, by Mr. Wim H. McKnight, the contractor. We are informed the consecration of this church will be performed by Bishop Jobns, on the first Sunday in October.’ Mecascroty.—On Tuesday last, an infant of Mr. Kellafoil, who resides at the Navy-Yard, was lying asleep In a cradle, over which was a m0s- quito net canopy. [is little brother, a child of three or four years of age, accidentally set tire to the net, and before it was discovered the fnfant was so badly burned that its life is despaired of, notwithstanding skillful physicians were soon in attendance. The infant is about six months eld. Tux Great Feature of the day, here, on Monday next, seems to be the grand prize picnic, to come off at Analostan Island. It {s certainly a very attractive cope and beens no doubt be greatly enjoy by those who ‘ticipate in it; especial! by the hundred forcahate ticket-holders’ wheed destiny is to draw a valuable present each. For particulars see advertisement in another column. THE SELECT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT at Ana- | lostan Island, yesterday afternoon, ts said to hi been a great success. The sepoing was kept Ulla late hour, and was participated in by our first citizens. The entertainment will be re- [sera this evening, commencing at six o'clock, instead of four, as yesterda Bxax in minpthe tenth ee excursion of the Montgomery Guards, on at Arlington Springs. For full particulars, see advertisement in another column. ARRKiveEp at Carter’s Wharf (foot of Thirteenth- and-a-balf street) Schooner Mary Tice, Tice, from Philadelphia, with 175 tons of coal for Messrs. Sheriff and Dawson. Musical Restenation.—Mrs. Cecilia Young, of this city, for the past year leader of St. Aloysius Church Choir, has tendered her 7 Saad and is no longer connected with that choir. ‘Tux Perit Jurors of the late term of the Criminal Court and the officers thereto attached were handsomely entertained yesterday afternoon at the grand jury room, by the District Attorney Statistica —Of the one hundred and sixty- | three births, which occurred in Alexandria coun- page the year 1859, one hundred and forty- ve were whites and eighteen negrees. In sex, eighty-five were males, and. seventy-elghtfemales. CenTRaL GoaRDNovse Cases —R. Daniel, drunk and disorderly; hae raga 15. Biddy Carrol, do; workhouse 60 days. E. Smith, vag- rant; do. 60 days. A Yacerr Racz, it will be seen by an advertise- ment in another column, is on the tapis. An in- vitation is extended to yachtmen to participate. Tae bolas apart oe Sunpay Sasect pro- 8 pic-ni ‘ednes- Sepia ‘edetveten ee for water = qe ticetiend in thett line Bek Aig i Tue Traver on the Orange and Alexandria Ralteted now very great, and is increasing. YER, ong is Rr Bugs, Auts, A aulboes, joths,Grain-Wormeshd Une: | many of | ednesday next, | | | { | ' THE WEEKLY STAR. {> That valuable and popular femily journal, the Wrexty Star, full as usual of Metropolitan news and gossip, and choice literary reading, is now on Our counter ready for delivery to the pub- lic. Embraced in its entertaining contents are the following articles : Gems of Poetry; The Elopement—a very interest- ing story; Woman's Need of Love—a poem by N P. Willis; Affairs in Syria; A True Nebleman—a pom; Dr. Livingstone’s Ex- plorations; City of Damascus—its great trquity—the late massacre of Christians there; Who Gre the Druses; Tae two Sexes: I Didn't know what it Meant—a gem of poetry; A Home in the Celestial Empire—house of a Chi- nese gentleman; Ocean Telegraph Cable; Military Emulation; The Fashions; First Babies; Descrip- tion of @ Panama Beauty; Bloody Affray im Missouri; An Injurious Fertilizer; Etiquette and the Prince of Wales; A Douglas Procession Precipitated into the River; The Amer- ican Scventific Association; The Maryland Oys- ter Question; Filibustering Project; Excitement at Laytonsville; A Naughty Horse; Negro Mee!- ing Dispersed; A Fruit Stealer Shot; Operations of the Patent Office; Proceedings of the Criminal and Police Courts; Vindication Speech of L. A. Bargie in the Criminal Court, as dic- tated by himself after sentence; The Grand Bell and Everett Demonstration on Wednesday night; The Chicago Zouaves in Wash- ington—their visit to the President’s—their drill there—the address of the President and the reply of Capt. Ellsworth; McClelland’s Bee Hive; The Smithsoman Museum; The Late Meteor; Sketches of Summer Travel—siz very interesting letters from the Editor now ona northern tour; The Visit of the President to the Great Eastern— our repatorial correspondence; Our Portsmouth and Point Lookout Correspondence, &c.; Ocpartment News; Editorials; Washington News and Gossip; Local Intelligence, §c., §¢.; Late News, foreign and domestic, by mail and telegraph; Interesting Personal Items; And a great variety of choice literary articles, both prose and poetry, too mumerous to mention. This is just the paper above all others for per- sons sojourning in the National Metropolis to send to their friends at a distance. Price only three cents per copy, or $1.25 per annum; postage prepaid by stamps when so arranged Sei eee amen ae HotLoway’s Pitis. Derangement of the Stomach ana Bowels.—As the stomach by the agency of the gastric juices assimi lates digested food into elementary blood, we can- not be too careful of preserving it in a healthy and vixorous condition, Holloway’s Pills are power fully corrective and detergent, they strengthen the digestive organs, and by their curative properties cleanse and purify the ingested f od in its provess of conversion to b ood. In all disorders of the bowels and viseera, their sanative qualities are unequalled. Sold by all Druggists at 25c., 620., and $1 per box. aug iw Wistar’s Batsam of Witp Currey —The Fditor of the International Journal says:—“Ot all tie specifics offered for the cure of tung Com- plaints, we have the greatest faith in Wistar’s Bal sara of Weld Cherry. from those narcotic in- xredients which enter so Inrgely into the composi tion of some othe- patent medictues, it acts with- ovt injury tothe Nervous System. We speak of tiis valuable medicine from personal knowledge of its effects. Searcely two yrars have elap-ed since amemberofour family was raised froin the very brink ofthe grave through its use: and in several subsequent cases where ithas been administered inour household, it has never once d of the desired effect. We cheerfully recommend it to our friends in the British Provinces and among the rest of mank nd, asacertain remedy for Incipient Diseases of the Lungs.” None genuine unless sigred I. Butts on the Wrapper. Prepared by 8. W. Fowle & Co., Boston, and f sale by Z. D. Giiman, 8. C. Ford, jr. B. Waite, G. Stott, John Schwarze, Nairn & Palmer, Wash ington; and by dealers everywhere. auT-lwys Pirysictans are generally loth to speak a word in praise of what are called “patent medicines.” In- deed, itis au article in the code of medical ethics, that a physician who sanctions the use of remedies cannot he considered a member of the National As- socia‘io2. But there are exceptions to the most steingent rules, and many of the dise ples of Escu- ly been compeled, by the fore nend Dr. J. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters seases which are only prevalent during I. They have ascertained tant there Are no remedies in the pharmacopis which can compare with this wonderful compound for the derangement of the system. Thousands of fam les residing along the low grounds of the wes tern and southern rivers,are now convinced that they have found a medicine peculiarly adapted for their ailments, while in other poftions of the coun- try, during thé summer months, the demand for the article is equally large. Soid by druggist and dealere generally every- where, au 7-ec3t Homroratnic Remenr All of Dr, Humphreys & Co.’ moopathic Kemedies put up expressly for family use, in boxes, at 25 and 5) cents each. Also, in ‘cases, containing 2 vials, from $4 to #8 each, with book of full directions, For sale by Z. 0. Gilman, 350 Pa. avenue, wholesale and retail agent; W. A. Fitzgeraid, 353 north F street; also by F. 8. Winter, corner of Massachusetts ave nie and Sixth street. Alac, Pond’s Extract of Witch Hezel, for internal and external inflammations of all kinds, Sold as above, ma 9-ly Muxs. WINSLOW, &n expsrienced nurseandiemale Phyeician, has & Soothing Syrup for Childen Teeth- ‘tna, Which greatly facilitates the process of teething by softening the gums, reducing all inflammation— will aliay all pain, and is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to yourselves, and rolief and health to your infants, Perfoctly anfe inall oases. See advertisement in snother column. oo ll-ly Lyon's Magnetic Insect PowpER Exterminates Bed hay > Roaches, Ticks, Ants, Garden Insects, dec. It contains no Poison ecific Ho- Lyon's Macweric Pitta Are Certain Death to Rats and Mice. Sold everywhere. ap 9-3m BaRRy’s TRICOPHEROUS _ is the best and cheapest article for Dressing, Beau- tifying, Cleansing, Curling, Preserving and Rew storing the Hair. Ladiee, try it. Sold by all Drog cista and Perfumors mar 12-6m Nike,—Poreons desiring Pennies willa'ways Gad there for aachanee at ake hear ee ee DIED, On Saturday. the lth instant, at 5 o'clock a.m., ie ELLENOR M. MELVIN, wife of Josiah Melvin. (he faneral will take place to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon, at 40 clock. from the Methodist Church South (N.Y. Herald o py.) = On the Ith instant, MARGARET C , youngest daughter of V. R. aud Julia A. Jackson, aged 2 years, | month and 18 days The f iend, are sespectfully invited to the funeral to morrow Sunday )ats «’clock, from the residence of the parents, M st., between 6th and 7th. = On the 10th instant, MAGGIE GATES, infant geackins of .ewis T. and AliceC Wilbourne, aged }0 months. ‘Tue friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral this (Ssturday) evening, at 5 o'clock, from the residence of her parents on Biev enh stroet between | and K sts, Navy Yad * On the Ith instant, JANKE FRANCES, only dasghtar of Cornelius J. sad Madalene Desmond. Her faseral will tuke place on to-morrow. (sun- ‘elock. F.iends and acquaintances are invited to attend, * At Mount Holley Springs, near Carlisic, Pa. at half. past 11 o’clock p. in...on the 9th ins’., SIDNEY. i OR Si id KERRETT, aged thrae mouth Joseph 3. Skerrett, Lieut U son of avy. DRUG STORE FOR SALE —Situated ina pleasant part of the city and doing a fair busi- ness, satisfactory reasons for selling. Terms very for particulars addross “A. B.” through the Post Offi, ‘au-10-3t* WILL BUY a4 Fin RAB v $2.50 WELAEL arena ae PEA Fashionable Hat and Cap Store, Pa. ave., o1m near 4h: street, RARE CHANCE FOR A MAN WITH A SMAL CAPITAL Phe aaeanbey tented usiness, therefore will offer the bal- TOCK and FIXTURES of » small rovery store, on Seventh street, at private sale. ‘or particulary t 447 Sev tween G and H ATENT FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JARS-—the best and ohoupast article in use— call and see. Also a supply of Coxe's Gelatine: Burnett's Cocaine; Brown's Ginger; together with 8 fresh lot of Medicines, Ac. Just received at VORE'S West Bud Drug Store, au 10-2w 31% Pa, ave, BBLS. FAMILY EXTRA AND SUPER FLOUR. 1g boxes prime BAS ERN CHEESE, jets? EARL 3 CH, 12a BERING vi NRE AR AP: Is Cl NG 5 4easks SUGAR CURED HAMS. For sale by J. R. BARR. & CO., au lO-st* 496 5 inth street M PTROPOLITAN, SOLLEGIATE INSTI- EOR YOUNG LADIES, 464 E Sr., Between AND 7TH Sts. ual session of the Institute will on the first mone Y_in September. conmongs Gn the : _ Sata ee 388 the number The plies ear Tone OE VEREAT EE NEDICT Fermin wise SHALE re _iy Baz HS Aaa Re ae ae pe TC ea THE LATEST NEWS TELEGRAPHIO. THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE Arrival ef the Adriatic New Yorx, Aug. 11.—The steamship Adriatic, from Liverpool on the 3ist, arrived here to-day. The European intelligence ts highly interesting All tbe English war steamers and dockyards are being made ready forthe next ¥. Turkey bes accepted proposals for the Tntcrvee- Parts Convention. A military convention las been signed between Garibaidi and the Neapolitan commander in Sicily, Gen. Clary, by which the Neapolitans are to keep possession of the forts of Syracuse, Agosta, and Messina, on the Island of Sicfly, but the Straits of Messina are to be free for all vessels, Spon oo Liverpool Cotton Market @The market of Tues- day closed dull. sales of two days reaching only 16,000 bales The Manchester-t report was considered unfavorable, but the low prices of goods and yarns bad rather increased the demand Breadstuffe —The flour market was quiet and Prices were easier, but not quotabi: Steady. Corn dull; mixed : Provisions —Beef heavy, and quotations barely maintained. Pork dull. Bacon quiet at 50a63s General Produce —Coffee dull. Rice steady. Rosin steady at 4s2d. Turpentine dul! and ua- changed Consols 93% 003 jy BCOND vibraTcR.] The Bavaria and Etna bave arrived out The French pro 1 for intervention in Syria, subject to the acqulescence of the Porte, was ac. cepted by the other powers, but the Turkish Am- bassador claimed essential modifications. Russia autnorized Lord John Russell to sign for her, and the modifications were adopted The Adriatic brings 260 passengers, including Lady Franklin and neice. Ste lefi Southampton on the evening of the Ist. inst. A convention has been agreed to by Garibaldi and Gen. Clary it also says that the citadel of Messina will not fire on the town, and that Gari- baldi’s colors will take equal rank with the Ne- apolitan flag Naples was tranquil, bat agitation — in the provinces, It wes rumored that he royal troops were about to evacuate the citadel of Messina. jostilities were su: Napoleon's letter to the Frenct: embassador at London, dated the 25th of July, has been pub- lished. He says; “‘Since the peace of Villafranca I have had but one thought, one object—to {nsu- gurate # new era of peace, and to live on the best terms with my neighbors, and especially with England I had renounced Savoy and Nice [ts extraordinary additions to Piedmont alone e: da me to resame the desire to see reunited to France provinces essentially French. But it will be ob- Jected, ‘you wish for peace, and you increase immoderately the military forees of France’ 1 deny the fact in every sense. My army and fleet bave in them nothing of a threatening character. My steam navy fs even far from being equal to our requirements, and the number of steamers does not nearly equal that of sailing ships thoug bt necessary in the time of Louis Philippe “1 bave 400,000 men under arms; but deduct from thisamount 60,000 in Algeria, 6,000 at Rome, 3.000 In China, 20,000 Gens d’ Armes, the sick. and the new conscripts, and you will fiad that my re- iments are of a smaller effective strength than Racing the preceding reign. The only addition to the army list has been by the creation of the Imperial Guard. Moreover. while wisting for peace, I desire also to organize the forces of the ceuntry on the best ible footing; for if for- eigners bave only seen the bright side of the last war, I, close at hand, have witnessed the defeais, and wish t remedy them. Having said ¢: much.| have,since the Convention of Villa Fr: neither doue nor even thought any thing which could alarm any one”? Fifteen Neapolitan steamers are reported to have left Naples for Sicily France bas assented to the Neapolitan proposal that the French and English fleets shall cru's: off bria and Naples, to prevent the landing of the Guribainians. To this Lord John Russell de- clined to accede, because England desired to maintain the principle of non-intervention ‘The Pope bes decided to not quit Rome England, Austria, and Prussia are ready to send troops to Syria A mutual understanding has taken place be- tween Austria and Prussia, from the Toplitz Meeting, on the most important questions of Eu- ropean policy. lower. Wheat THE LATEST Quxexstown, Aug. | —Cotton quiet; estimated sales of Wednesday, 5,000 bales. The market closed generally unchanged Consols %3 4 293% A meeting between Napoleon and Emmanuel it is probable will take place this month Some Hungarian soldiers at Mantua are said to have fired into a corps of Cussseurs noted their loyaity to the Emperor. A sergeant w: killed, and some Hungarian officers afterwards deserted Progress of the Prince. St. Joux, N.B , August 9.—The Prince left per train to Rothsay station, and thence emberked on steamer Forest Queen for Fredericton amid the booming of cannon, ringing of bells, and the en- thusiastic cheers of the people On arriving at Fredericton be was received with similar demonstrations, and escorted by the civil authorities and others to the government house. Attended services at the cathedral on Sanday, which was densely crowded On Monday he held a levee at the government house, which was largely attended. An address by the mayor and corporation was appropriately responded to by the Prince. In the evening the Prince opened the ball, and remained till nearly three o'clock, dancing seve- ral times After five p.m. the Prince embarked for Wind- sor, nu the steamer Styx, amidst {mmense cheer- ing, firing of caunon, &c Ponce nS Aug. 8.—The Prince landed ‘clock this morning ; arrived a arrived at Turo at 11:30, 20 and arrived at Picton at5-3uP M , where he received and answered an address, and embarked immediately on board the Hero for Charlottetown, PE. 1., where be expects to ar- rive at noon tomorrow” He was received along the route most enthusiastically, and, while pass- ing through Picton, cheered most vociferously In the evening there was an exhibition of fire- works, bonfires, and illuminations The Missouri Elect.on Sr. Lovis, Aug. 9—Returns from six addi- Honal counties shew that Mr. Orr, the Union can- ditate for Governor, bas gained 1.400 on the ma- jorities given in is08 for Mr Rollins In thirteen counties the majority for Jackson (regulur dem ) ts increased by 3.400 over the ma- jorities of Stewart (dem) in 1658. There is some doubt of his election. The Legislature is demo- cratic. t Louis congressional districtelects Kiair for full term, by a plurality vote. and Barrett for sbortterm. Noell, Phelps, Clark, Reid and Nor- ton, all Douglas democrats, and Roilins, opposi- tion, are elected to Congress. arse Ra fihieneca ae Murder at Red Lion, N J Buruixcton, N.J.. Aug 9—Geo. Aiken was shot and instantly kilied at Red Lion, near Vin- centown, Burlington county, N J. yesterday, by Jonn H Conover. itis alleged that Alken bed ravished Couover’s wife, and was forbid to come tothe house. Conover in the mean time got out ® warrant, and put it in the hands of a constable. Aiken beard of it, and threatened to kill him if the warrant was not withdrawn. He went to Conover’s house yesterday, when he was shot in the neck, and instantly killed. Conover gave himself up, and was placed in jail last evening at Mount Holly Nominations. Geemanxtown, O , Aug. 9 —The Republicans of the third district t, nomina' Samuel et of Dayton, for Congress, by - jon. Baxygsyitis, O » Axx 9.—The Democrats of the seventh district y nominated J. K. Mor- ris for Congress, by acclamation Sr. Louis, Aug 9—S.G_. Dale was nom! inated for delegate to ress to-day by the Republicans of Plattsmouth, Neoraske- cy Sa. ee Obie Politics—The Zouaves. Cixcinxati, Aug 10.—The Republican Con! vention met county ticket: nominated for C Hon. Jobn A Gar! Tl ‘0 Zouaves drilled last night in jouse. ‘They leave to-day for St. Arrested on Tordxto, C. W., Aug. cinnatl embezzier’s case, is till to-mor- row, to allow time for the val of witnesses from Cincinnati. It is thought the c’ of for- Ty can be sustained inst him, in ich case = will be delivered to the United States authori- tes, otherwise he will be discharged. ————_ " Libel Suit Hacenstown, Aug. 10.—In the libel sult of Hon. Henry W Hoffnas agt. & Nor- ris, editors of the Citizen newspaper at Freder- ik oe ye rendered this morning for the a ‘Star . 9—The r. 5 Officer's a ' De- isc eee ee ag eae Arkansas Election. ez fare Ark., Ang. ®.—Reetor, the inde ee candidate for Governor. |s 350 ahead ty eshington county. Carrel county gives Jobn- son 100 majority Tn Madison Rector's majority is 200 Rector and Johnson are both friends af Brecklaridge Kentucky Election LovisvtLie, Aug. 9 —Returns have been re- ceived from 53 counties, mostiy complete, which show a majority for Gen L. Coombs, the Union candidate for Clerk of the Court of Appeals, amounting to 22,17u. Lovisvittx Aug. 9—The Pow esany of New Albany, Indiana. bas made an appropriation for the removal of all the free ncgrocs in town from the State Fire at New Orieans. New ORLeans, A 9 —The plan'ng mill and tory, and several botidings ad, Avg 11 —Flour—Pamily $6 Sie bs, soper $5 1235 37. Wheat —white, new, fair to good, $1 30881 42; red St Zia si 31 n—white 73276e.; yellow 7a73e; mixed 70a72 Rye 66:67¢. Oats 35a40c. Corn Meal 7Satic. per bushel. Seeds—Timothy #2 s0a83 50; Clover $5 75386; Flaxseed $1 303145. Provis- tons—Rutter, roll, 18a20e ; Bacon Ilyal%c; Pork $727 50; Lard i3alte = Whisky adie. timere 5 Bavrmors, Aug. 11 —Plour closed quiet; Obie 5824 Wheat closed julet but steady; red $1.23al 33; white $1 35ai 45. Corn closed frm,” yellow 70a73c; white S0atSc. Provisions closed stendy; mess pork S19 75. Whisky closed Srmer GHURGULTOWN, ies Correspondence of Tas Star Grorextown, Augurt 11, 1860. The proposed action of the commissioners of public works of the State of Maryland in trying to coerce the board of directors of the Chesaprake and Obiocanal Into raising the rates of toll on that work excites the indignation of oug citizens, trp will be a serious check to our pros: perity, and inflict irreparable injury upon our commercial interesta, A meeting of our City Councils was called in reference to the matter on Thursday evening last, but for want of a querom nothing was done. A commission to attend the rneeting at Berkely is pr and Recorder Caperton, president of the Board of Aldermen; Esau Pickrell, Eaq.. president of the Board of Common Council, and Jas. A. Magruder, Esq, ex-canal director, are spoken of in that connection We hope speedy and efficient action be taken by te District cities. as it matter in which tally Interested i worthy citizen, well known as lighter roment lampe here, died vy suddenly on Thursday morning last from rt disease. 1 excitement consequent on a it to the Great Eastern the day before was the immediate cause, no doubt, as be was iilon his retura bome late at night, end grew rapidly worse until death released iim from bis sufferings Empty boats brave passed up the canal since the repair of the break near Harper's Perry, and the loaded coal boats detained at that point are ex- pected to arrive bere on or before Moni New wheat is coming in slowly white readily brings $140 per bushel rather infer‘or bas been seld for $1 35 heard of ne sales of red About 500 veef cattle were offered at Drover Rest yesterday, of which 400 or upwards were sold to specuiators and butchers at prices ranging from €2 75 to $3.37 per 100 ibs. gross. Some of them were driven on to Baltimore Rev. Mr Tyng will preach in the market- house to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock Advertisements left at 114 Bridge street, or at the drug store of our accommodating young friend Dr. Barnard, will be promptly attended to GEORGETOWN ADVERT’MTS For other Georgetown advertisements see firs! page A COPARTNE LEXANDER E. B ted with him Wi ness will be conduct name and style of Brac & Matri«ws, at the oid established stand of Jehn M Beit, corner of Congress and Bridge streets, Georgetown, D.C, July 21, 1960, _ sis N WARM W We are now receivin month of August, 1¥ f COAL, of all sizes, which we will. se ered prior 10 Ist Septers your orders at our Offic ve a MYERS & SON, street. Georgetown, MYERS & CO. jy 2-2w Office cor. G a Washing’n. AYOR’S OPFICE, M Rroacerows, D All pertons whe are annoyed by endanger the health of the town are requested to report the same, in wr a this offi HEN Jy 18-waw °o Ho U M to close out our entire stock of SUMME Ac., &e., at Priise Cost for Cash— sked. SPILM * We will commence on Monday next, yy, 95 Bridge H VING DETERMINED TU CHANGE MY business, I'l! commence from ths date to eell for cash my entire tock of DRY GOODS. Having purchased o the most worn. ble terms, and being desirous fo omng Fi asceriy ol — “pen poop who may bein wan do wei me acs! will do weil to give ye eue Corner of High and bargaing LE, iy 2% tm ~ ate. 2 U 278 iitivwnd toth stroete —Putty copies of Clas: key's Poly Bsn con | oo ee re- ved tt is jor sme at oelved thin day by eaproms aud for wale gl au4ét Int.) 275 Penn. avenue. TATIONAL NATIONALS AP AND CANDLE WORKS, Green Steesr, Between Bride and Water streets, Georgetown, D.C. A large stock of CANDLES, Brown, Family, Castile and Fanoy SOAPS, TALLOW and GREASE for Locomotives, Steambosts, and al kinds of machinery, siways on hand, ah bape ‘snd for sa ri <i it the trade Cc. B. JEWELL, Proprietor. 275 iy 10 eotf 275 ALLEN & JACKSON, PLASTERERS, Panna. AVENUE, Between loth and ith streets, jew NOTICE, Persons Declining Bousekeoping or having & hold ‘ind ready anle pa alg ERG RUholrn BvcRLY. tween G a0 23m dia woobr o STOVE and KINDLING WOOD, at ible price. T.J.& W. M. GALT, PAS Pa. av., between Tithe lowes ‘possi! LEXA! june 26, 1960, Se jackson: J rf PAINTER, DEALER IN PAINTS, No, 5*2 Tru Street, near Odd Fellows’ Heil. H. © BAMitron, auztf _ PUTTY IS DOWN, wee Now is the Siang to get wi fuel at We haven etoox MD a ay and COAL st very low meen ARDER & STEWART. cose. 12th sts., A au 7-20" Yard—i2th st. Canal. SURERIOR a AND RED ASH EGG COAL —Now on voy aud daily expected 8 ive, schooners Chas "No. re and Jax Ti with 15 tous Broad Mountain WHIT. ASH COAL, aad 17 toas RED ASH EGG COAL. > sons desirous of proon: ing their suppis fo the win- ter will save money by Ira. inc their orders so that oe their coal can be Com vessels. Saher ‘s DAWSON, A ve