Evening Star Newspaper, August 24, 1864, Page 1

banal Ss. T.—1860.—_X. ——————— Persons of sedentary habits troubled with weak- Be 8, lassitude, palpitation of the heart, lack @ appetite, distress after eating, torpid liver, con- Btipation, &¢., deserve to suffer if they willaot try the celebrated PLANTATION BITTERS, which are now recommended by the highest medi- eal anthorities, and warranted to produce an im- media beneficial effect. They are exceedingly agreeable, perfectly pure, and must supercede all other tonics where a healthy, gentle stimulant is required, . They purify, strengten and invigorate. They create a healthy appetite. They are an antidote to a change of water and diet. They overcome effects of dissipation and late hours, They strengthen the system and enliven the mind, They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach. They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation, They cure Diarrhea, Cholera, and Cholera Morbus, They eure Liver Complaint and Nervous Head- ache. They make the weak strong, the languid bril- Jiant, and are exhausted nature’s great restorer, They are composed of the celebrated Calisaya bark, wintergreen, sassafras, roots and herbs, all preserved in perfectly pure 8t. Croix rum. For particulars, see circulars and testimonials around each bottle. Beware of imposters, Examine every bottle, See that it has D. 8. Barnes’ signature on our pri- vate U.S. Stamp over the cork, with plantation seene, and our firm signature on 2 fine steel plate ngraving on side label, See thatour bottle is net refilled with spurious and deleterious stuff. Wedefy \ny person to match the taste or character of eur ‘oods, Any person pretending to sell Plantation litters by the gallon or in bulk, is an imposter. Ve sell only in our log cabin bottle, Any person mitating this bottle, or selling any other materia} herein, whether called Plantation Bitters or not, #acriminsl under the U. 8. Law, and will beso rocecuted by us. We already haveour eyeontwo arties re-filling our bottles, &c., who will succeed n getting themselves into close quarters. The jemand for Drake's Plantation Bitters from ladies, lergymen, merchants, &c., is perfeetly incredible The cimple trial ofa bettle is the evidetce we pre- vent of their worth and superiority. They aresold oy all rerpectable druggists, grocers, physicians, botele, saloons, steamboats and country stores, P. H. DRAKE & CO., sug 2-ecolm 202 BROADWAY, N. Y, o rio 8. issi Ts Office of Commissioners adr TeeeNSs, t In compliance with an ordinance of the Co: ation, entitled “An act for the removal of offal leps, &c.,” the public are hereby notifiea that ali chen offal will be removed from their respee- tre eaeine once a day until the Ist October ext, and all housekeepers are hereby notified to jace vessels sufficient to contain such offal, and «sily handled, in the rear of their several prem- jes, when accessible to the gatbane carts, and then not accessible in the rear, then at a place vost convenient, P.R. DORSETT, Commissioner First Ward; JAS. W. SPALDING, Commissioner Second Ward; JOHN T. GARNER, Commissioner Third Ward; GLASS, Commissioner Fourth ‘Ward; WM. H. HAMILTON, Commissioner Fifth Ward; Commissioner Sixth Ward; Commitsioner Seventh Ward 88! er a N.B. All offal of other Higda Will be Promptly moved by notifying loners of the ame. Je 28-law2m [O8RPH RBYNOLDS & CO, ‘LUMBERS, GAS, AND STEAM FITTERS, No, 600 Ninva Srausr, near avenue, received, and will comstantly keep on tand best assortm. ro, Brackets, Dros, Lights, Portabier, i@ all arti- St this ine nate an 6 ‘ishm. ork, Philadelphia, Will be sold tthe most yeagguable term ree BANGES, FURN. and Fire-Board ? pared to furniuh the best RANGE in pd rage were Teusonable terms. Hotels, edo all Finds of Gas and BiMAM ait OMBIN ine in the most sati ‘manner, and see our Tube, F Water ot tah-wtands, Batine, Se. e..at No.800 Stablishment in the citys ney” te geal ]“PORTANT TO BUTLER SUTLERS WILL FIND H. A. DOWNING & CO.’S CONCENTRATED CLAM ™ BE A MOST VALUABLE ARTI THEIR TRADE, eee It sells very rapidly, and is the most economical article of dst for the officer’s mess, It is prepared in one minute, aud makes a most delicions Soup or Chowder, It is highly recommended by Arm Bargeons, The profits are large, H, A. DOWNING & 00,, Manufacturers of Concentrated Fooa No. 121 Bast 18th st., New York, For sale by aE ROU ee te saw, venue, ses-ly Washington, D.G i. 1 M Ks a Safle REVENUE LAW, ap- Tov , 1864. Poems: with te alations from the German, By . of the “Centipede.” By Capt. lantic Monthly for Au; Ladder of Life. py, Ami Dering. By the auth Manual for Cavalry, Bawards. jay Living- ay Aneedote Book, ‘her's Religious Training of Onildren. Goll vi Paes ‘oyage down the A Sm WAYLOR —The Subseri- BREESE TR tbs Ta te Lee oom avenue, joe Eben + Ng Star. vu, XXIV. PERSONAL, ERSON AL.— WM. PRINCE, 381 F street, oppo- site the Pateos Office, is the only one in town who does FLUTING, having three very elegant machines now in operation. Ladies who desire this very fashionable trimming should give him a call. Stamping in all its varieties Lo pee done, Stamped Goods, Braid and Silks forsale. au 12-tf [tee COMPLAINTS receive partiular atten- ice, 49:2 7th stres’ tion at Dr. DARBY’ Off. it between Dand E. Those in need of a confidential advisercan be suited bycallingonhim. au5-I1m™ pparvaTs COMPLAINTS Are treated, either personally or by letter, at Dr, WOOD'S Office, 498 7th street. Separate rooms for patients. Of- fice open day and night, au 5-Im* NV ADAME AHOLIAB WOULD RESPECTFUL- ly announce to her friends and the public gener lly, that she is now settled permanently in ouse No. 249 C street, betweem 434 and 6th ats., Island, where she is prepared to read, to all w! require it, the Past, Present and Future. Bei: an impressed médium, she is able to advise an ounsel with safety upon all matters; erpeciaily ae epee oie Saori oe rt a es cents; rentiemen De consulted froméa.m.until9p.m, au XTRAOBDINARY POWER. Mrs L. SMITH, Clairvoyant and Test steaium, 252 4th street, a few doors above I street, with the aid of spirits, examines al] kinds of diseases, sees your dead an living friends; describes them, gets names; tells read vice about busi- character; isthe future, hess. Bitting $2, are, Ai fy 18-1 TRAVELERS’ DIRECTORY. p Severe lees tall ators ats eerie a By rarroap HOM PHALADELPHIA FROM WALNUT STREET PIER Vix was JERSEY RAIL-, AD, At6a. m., accommodation 4 At ios, m:, expressdueatiep. mn ® & ress due at 8 p.m, Cape, May— 6a. m. express due at 94 a.m. 11.45 accommodation due at 434 p. m. 5.10 p. m, express due at 8% p.m. pores vi owt change uot fo or baggage, ew cars, and eve: it irst-c! i. Je20-3m T_VAN RENSSELAER, Sup’t, BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. On and after Sunday, Jane 19th, 1864, Daily Trains will Be run between Washington and New York and Washington and the West. as follows: FOR PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. Leave Washington at 7.90 8. m.,11.15 ,m.,and 8.30 p. m. daily, except Sunday, On Sunday at 8.30 p.m. only, FOR BALTIMORE 4ND PHILADELPHIA. Leave Washington at 3pm. daily, except Sun- Passengers will note that this train runsas far as Philadelphia only, FOR NEW YORK. Leave Washington daily at 6.30 p. m. . This train isfor New York passengers exclusively, FOR BALTIMORE. Leave Washington at 6.308. m.,11.15 a. m.,$p. m..4.45p. m., 7.20 p.m , and 8.30 p. m.,except Bun- day, ‘On Sanday at 7.30 a. m.,8 p. m., and 8.90 p.m, FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. Leave Washington at 6.30 a, m. and 3, 4.45and 8,30 p.m. daily, except Sunday. On Sunday at 3 and 8.30 p, m Tickets sold to all points WEST, and baggage checked through. FOR ANNAPOLIS. Leave Washington at 6.20 a. m. and 4.45 p.m. ty oxen Sunday. ‘o train for aeeere ison Sunday. Trains leaving Washington at 7.3) 8. m. and 6.20 p.m. go through te New York without change Sreping cars on6.9) and 8.3) p.m. trains, Berths ean be secured until 5 p. m. daily at the ticket of- fice. After that hour they must be secured of the sleeping car conductor. The first and fifth trains stop at all way points. The 3 _p. m. train stops only at Bladensburg, Bettavitie, Laurel, Apna lia Junction and Relay ') OXCO! junday. (On Sunday it stove at all way points, PAMTNOOLAT NOTICE, Sheu assengers wi lease observe tha’ . mO. trie runs only as Sar as Fatiadgo kin daily, except Sunday. On Sunday it runs to Baltwmorgonty. Also, Os the 6.20». m. train takes Naw York passengers oniv. farther information, tickets of any kind an anvly to GEO. 8, BOONTZ, Agent at Wash: ington, or at the Ticket Office. W. P. SMITH, Master of Transportation, L. M. COLE, General Ticket Agent. _Je 20-tf Gt PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE TO THE NORTHWEST AN D SOUTHWEST. AFTER NOVEMBER 15TH tisine AND As Baltimore from the North Qal- vert Btation ee tolent: walk at —-_———- ——- 3: .M, Harrisburg Accommodation___ 3.00 P. M, Lightning Bxpress—— ——-—- 9.0 EE i A.M, TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON esac with the9.20a. m, train from Baltimore for Pittsburg and the West and for Elmira, Buff- alo, Rochester, Dunkirk, Canan: Ni- agara Falls, and for ‘New York city. THE 7.20 P. M. TRAIN FROM WASHINGTON ects with the 9.30 p. m. train from Balti- Snore for Elmira and the North and Pittsburg and the West. SLERPING CABS Peep tate a ae ETS OVERN: TES, BolONE THROUGH TRAIN ON BUNDAY. LOW FARB AND QUICK TIME. tickets and information apply at the ome Orth Great Penns ivania Route, corner e and 6th street, under National Hotel, ns rae A : . aR Je ogee sd + oor enn, avenue, > se ea ol be SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT Of COLUMBIA, holding s District Court of the United States for the said District. To all whom it may concern, greeting : Notices is hereby given, that on the 2d day of Au- st, 184, the schooner L.B. Cowperthwaite, tac- Je and apparel. furniture, &c., were seized for violation of the Revenue Laws by the United States Collector of Customs at Georgetown, D. C., and brought the same into this District for adjudication; and the same are libelled and_pros- ecuted in this court, inthe name of the United Btates, for condemnation; and have been arrested by the marshal for the reasons in the libel stated; and that ssid cause will stand for trial at the City Hall, in the site of Washington, on the first Mon- day of Sertems er next, wigs and where et per- arne ppear to show cans con- > Bovegoins Bot be decreed, ‘and Yo Inter- ¥i 1 ir interests. % gust 2, 1864, R. J. MEIGS, Clerk, 3-2awtd A bets ON THE ATTACK AND DEFENCE OF out-posts; Londen. = Lendy’s Elements of Fortification; London. Bir Howard pogees” Fortification; London. Vauban’s First System, by Thos, Kimber; Lon- Ay crane London, Mahan ss Hild Yordideation." _ pages # Manual for BaeiPRANCK TAYLOR, C, W. BOTELER. INO. W. BOTELER Cc, W. BOTELER & SON, IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS i” CHINA, GLASS AND CROCKERY WARB, TABLE CUTLERY, SILVER-PLATED WARS, BRITANNIA WARE, BLOCK TIN GOoDs, TIN CHAMBER SETS, COAL OIL LAMPS, JAPANNED WAITERS, DOOR MATTS, FEATHSE DUSTERS, BRUSHES, WOOD WARE, AND HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES GENERALLY. wor HOUSES, HOTELS, AND STEAMBOATS FURNISHED AT SHORT NOTICE. 318 IRON BALL, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. W-ecém between 9th and sth sts ‘H ING ABOUT HORSES, id's Mofern Horse Doctor, the Horse; La: tewart a ble; : Duty eaagtomy sf a Horse, ichardsonon t “Cole? merical iy) WANG TAYLOR: CE eed Lanta Shomer eae AMUSEMENTS, CANTERBURY HALL, MUSIO_ SCANTERBURY HALL, AND HAL L CANTERBURY HALL:¢ THEATER Lovisiawa AVENUE, Sizth street, R N nd Near Corner of Bear Ca jational a: Gromox Lea. —. ._..----. .-._~- Proprietor. W. 8. OavanNavcH_.____. ____._ Stage te EIGHTH WEEK OF SUMMER SEASON, THE MODEL TROUPE InA SPLENDID BILL THIS WEEK. COMIC: on raINAr, MIRTHFUL. ENTERTAINING. “Again we come with magic glee, From saddening cares your minds to free: To swell each heart with gladness now, And drive dark snadows from your brow.” NO DIMINUTION IN ATTENDANCE. EVERYBODY DELIGHTED, ACTUALLY CHARMED. ORITICISM CHALLENGED. The whole strength of THE DRAMATIC, OLIO, and PANTOMIME COMPANY BROUGHT INTO REQUISITION. CHANGE OF DANCES, CHANGE OF OVERTURES, CHANGE OF PANTOMIMES, CHANGE OF FARCES, CHANGE OF SONGS, CHANGE OF BURLESQUES, CHANGE OF BALLETS, CHANGE OF EVERYTHING. EVERY ACT ON THE BILL Carefully selected to cuit REFINED axp DISCRIMINATING AUDIENCS. Second week of AGNES SUTHERLAND, AGNES SUTHERLAND, AGNES Who will sing favorite Bcotch Ballads, First Week of the Grand Floral Divertisement, Arranged by MONS, LOUIS SZOLLOBY, Entitled, GARDEN OF PLEASURE, GARDEN OF PLEASURE, GARDEN OF PLEASURE, GARDEN OF PLEAS 5 THE THE THE THE DANCES INCIDENTAL : Grand Adaigo, by Misses Ella, Mary,and Lizzie Wesner, and Maggie Wilson, La Clavelle_. +++. Misses Wilson and Viola, La Pansais_.. _. ——-Miss Lizzie Wesner. BE ae -Miss Mary Wesner, La Tulip... ___.__. iss Ella Weaper, La Garlande__... -By all the Corps de Ballet, MISS SALLIE SUNDERLAND, miss SALLIB SUNDERLAND, BALLIE SUNDERLAND, The Queen of Song. The Celebrated Ethiopian Duo, MULLIGAN, MULLIGAN, MULLIGAN, MULLIGAN, uk and WEeT WERT, WEST, WEST, WkeT, In their Negro Peculiarities, UGHERTY. peu * wItttams, WILLIAMS: and ne REDDEN, ‘tirely mew Burlesque, written by H, W. Tnan entirely Tiiams,enitied thee? HW YOUTH WHO NEVER SAW A WOMAN, The Entire Company of COMEDIANS, MEDIANS, GOMMDIANS, parsourmters PANTOMIMISTS, NEGRO DELIN 0. NEGHO DBLINEATORS £C., NEGRO DELINEATORS, &0., IN A TREMENDOUS OLIO NIGHTLY, SOPPLAR FAMILY MATINEE 4 POPULAR FAMILY MATINEE: POPULAR FAMILY MATINES! oN a AY AF IN SATURDAY AUTRE ar ay AE SON: TURDAY AFTERNOON: 2 O’CLOOK, Q'OLOCK a goHaRe: aT aT at at on oS 5 5 nets Bones, Melding x perso UO ‘Tiekets forsale at the principal Hotels apd Bes- teurents, i } te Doors one at F e'eleek; Performance to cow, WASHINGTON. D. C.. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1864. LOCAL NEW oie ge BoarD OF ALDERMEN, August 23.—Adjourned Meeting.—An adjourned meeting of the Board was held last night, all the members present except Messrs. Galick, Lloyd, Morgan, Pep- per and Utermehle. Tne chair, Mr. Brown, laid before the Board & commnnication from the Mayor, announcin: the approval of the bill to grade and gravel street south, from 4th street east to the canal; bill to take up undrelay the gutter on the north side of K street, between 12th and 13th west; bill to grade and grayel K street south, from 3d to 7th west, and bill to erect @ horse-rack in the Northern Market-house. Alsoa commani- cation nominating William J. Herbert, Peter GallanteJonn G. Robinson, William Douglass and Santtel B. Beyer for inspectors and meas- urers of lumber. Referred to committee on po- lice. Also a communication enclosing a com- munication from the city surveyor, relative to the reassessment of the cost of constructing & sewer in the alley in Square No. 431, toconnect with the sewer on éth street west. The cost is fixed at $1,600. Referred to committee on im- provements Mr. Plant presented a communication from Dr. Thomas Holmes, embalmer, in answer to the communication of Mrs. Bannerman and others complaining of the establishment of said Holmes as a nuisance. He denies that his place can be considered a nuisance. He has been prosecuting this business ever since the begin- ning of the war, at different places, and was never before complained of,and heasksacom- mittee to investigate the subject, as heis desi- rous of obeying the laws, and he never uses his business so as to make ita cause of objec- tion. He further says there are a number of other embalming establishments, and all near dwellings, and he believes he has been selected as an object of reprobation through some sinis- ter feeling. The communication was referred to the spe- cial committee, consisting of Messrs. Noyes, McCathran and Barr, to whom the petition of Mrs. Bannerman was referred. Mr. Barr presented the petition of John L. Brown, and it was referred to the committee of improvements without reading. Mr. Noyes presented the following petition of George Lea: To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Common Council of the City of Washington:—Your petitioner, who is the pro- prietor of Canterbury Hall, having read a pe- tition published in the proceeding of Councils at their last meeting, from Mr. Fitz Simmons, &s proprietor of a music hall known asthe Va- rieties, asking for an abatement of taxes on the aforesaid Varieties, on account of change of management, begs to offer to your honorable body an objection to such petition, unless others are favored likewise. In the first place, your petitioner has good and sufficient reason for believing that the sale of said Varieties was made in order that the former proprietors might evade the debts ot the establishment, and is therefore a sham sale. Yourpetitioner believes that he can pro- duce suitable evidence to substantiate this opinion; therefore, if your honorable body grants the prayer of Mr. Fitz Simmons, your petitioner will claim, in justice to himself, the abatement of a like sum from his taxes, ai- though heis perfectly willing to pay the de- mands of your honorable body, but thinks it unjust that flesh should be made of one and fish of the other. Respectfully, Grorce LEA. ~ Washington, D. C., Aug. 20, 1863. Referred to committee on finance. Mr. Barr, from the committee on police, re- ¥ ted adversely upon the nomination of Jos. . Williamson for police constable of the Sec- ond Ward; and the nomination was not con- firmed. Also, from the same committee, made @ similar report upon the nomination of Chas. Hurdle for police constable of the Third Ward, Mr. Lewis desired to know upen what ground the committee asked the rejection of this nomi- nation, and the Chair (Mr. Brown) said he also would like to know the ground of objec- ution. Mr. Barr stated that when the nommations were first received by the committee they made inquiries as to how the nomination would suit the people of each ward. It was some time before they could get an expression as to this case officially, and he went among the people of the ward and found scarcely onein favor of this nomination. The ground of objection was & constant neglect of duty, and also that the nominee kept a restaurant, which took up nearly all his time and attention. Mr. Barr further stated that if he was not much mistaken he thought there was a law prohibiting police constables from engaging in any other business. ‘he Chair stated that the Third Ward dele- gation had looked into the matter of the fitness of this officer, and as the Mayor had re-ap- pointed him after a trial of one ortwo years the ‘ward delegation were of the opinion that he ought to be confirmed, and therefore he would call the yeas and nays upon the nomination. Mr. Lewis said before the yeas and nays were called he would ask that the further considera- ton of the subject be laid over one week. The Chair would unite in their request as there was barely & quorum present. Mr. Canfield stated that he was informed by the Chief of Police that Mr. Hurdle had not performed his duty fully. He was required to report daily and sometimes would notdo so for two or three days. Besides he had been as- signed to special duty at the Market House and it was his duty to be there at an early hour, whereas it was after 10 or 11 o’clock before he got there. The subject was postponed until next meeting. 7 Mr. Barr, from committee on canals, to which had been referred a large number of sugges- tions, relative to cleansing the Washington Canal, introduced a bill authorizing the Mayor to employ an Engineer who shall examine the several plans proposed and report the best one. To carry out the law $1,500 is appropriated. The bill was read three times and passed. The bills from the Board of Common Council, to set the curbstones and pave the footway on the west side of 9th street west, from N to O streets north. and the bill to pay for paving the carriageway On 9th street west, from Pennsyl- vania avenue to B street north, were referred. The bill from the same Board, for repairing and painting the gutters and roof of the Wash- ington Asylum, was pagsed. The Chair asked leave to withdraw ¢ertain papers on the files of the Board relative to the erection of a new school house in the northern part of the city, with a view to their reference to the committee on schools in the Board of Common Council, who were now considering the matter. Permission was granted. Mr. Plant introduced a resolution authorizing the President of the Board to purchase a new carpet for the Aldermen’s Chamber; to have the desks cleaned and varnished, and to fit up the room adjoining the Aldermen’s Chamber as @ committee room for the Board, and for the par) of haying cases put up in order that the archives of the Board may be properly filed away cand preserved. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Barr, on behalfof the 2d and 34 Ward delegations, to whom had been referred the bill to trim and gravel New York avenne, from 9th to 15th streets west, asked to be discharged from its further consideration. So ordered, and the bill was laid on the table. Mr. Turton, from the committee on drainage, reported favorably upon the bill authorizing the construction of 8 sewer in Square No. 190, and it was passed. Mr. Canfield introduced a resolution author- izing the secretary to have fifty copies of the journal of the last Councils printed for the use of members of the Board. Adopted. Adjourned. AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.—Highway Rob- bery Case.—Yesterday Sree the case of the United States against Daniel O’Brian, James Coleman, Wm. Young, and William Garrett, charged with robbing a soldier named Owen McGuire, of $200, on the 18th inst. was taken up for trial by Justice Buckey. Eight wit- messes were summoned. It was proven that Garrett, Young, and Coleman were with the complainant on that day. The cemplamant ‘was very drunk, and was taken by them to a lane west of the College pond, which leads to Jobnson’s slaughter house. They were seen lying in the grass there with the soldier. No one saw either take the money, but Youngtold officer Hurdle that Garrett it, and gave hime portion of 1 Coleman being with the is charged with them. Coleman was not it at. the trial, but is said to have left the District. The bond which he gave for his Wan Foret gone after him to save Bink: ‘m. Fowler, has gone - self from the enforcement of the bond. ) Phere being no evidence against O'Brian; he was dis. missed. Young and Garrett were held to bail 9500 each at court.” 170 ap fiehens oti Dele, 9 of 16 years’ |! pa th pa salgie ni | 1a Wiley. Seyeral ao ; case, and the officers are trying 10 secure - : ee 7 ‘sent vert N&, 8,584. ranging frem 16 to i9 years of age, and the sol- dier was persuaded to a secluded spot, where he was knocked down and robbed. Dale was arrested by the military guard, and was ae over to the civil authorities by Major ittler. For Trial and Distribution.—Yesterday morn- ing 150 men, stragglers, deserters and bounty jumpers, were forwarded from Forrest Hail ison, under guard of a detachment of the visional Cavalry, to Alexandria, Va., to re- ort to Lieut. Col. Wells, Provost Marshal of fences South of the Potomac. Port of Georgetown.—Entered—E. Chamberlin, Bristol, from Philadelphia. Schooners Mon- terey, Mizell, Havre-de-Grace; Union, Ary, Gardner; Rebecca Knight, Bartlett, New York. Cleared—Schrs. Tropic, Banks, Saulsbury; R, Knight, Bartlett, New York; Elizabeth, Orcutt, Port Deposite; Clara, Galloway, Havyre-de- Grace; Tsheba, Galloway, do.; Daughter of Zion, Edwards, St. Mary’s; J. Alburta, Took- er, New York; J. H. Hoyt, Lyon, New Haven; Express, Kerwell, id river; Union, Smith, New York; W. H. Harrison, Franklin, Mattawoman; Planter, Hopkins, Accomac; Bspuetns, Adams, Seaford; Charm, Starr, Philadelphia; Morning Light, Roach, Havre- de-Grace; Mechanic, Lucas, St. Mary’s; Mid- dleton, Laundry, Baltimore. Sloops Sea Slip- r, Faunce, ——; Six Brothers, Hunter, St. seorges; Three Sisters, Johnston, Cherrystone; Ellen Jane, Swann, Glymont; J. Landon, Perry, St. Mary’s. —— GEORGETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.—The Board of Guardians is preparing to open the ensuing scholastic year under more favorable auspices than at ary time since the establishment of the schools, mong the first acts for the coming year was to increase the salaries of the teachers, which a more liberal fund. now under its con- trol by act of Congress, enables it to do, and by 8 most praiseworthy and unanimous appropri- ation by the Councils for the purpose, the Board has just ordered from Boston, entire sets of new furniture, of the most approved make, tor the four old schools, the old break-back desks heretofore used having been there since long before the oldest pupil pet perhaps teacher) was born. The new schools, opened last year on High street, were thus furnished ‘when opened. In addition to these im; changes for the better have yn made in the school house on Montgomery street. Those who are in the habit of attending the interesting public exercises there will learn with pleasure that the inconvenient steps, used as a gallery when the building was & church, have been removed and the entire floor levelled, and that the inconvenient, narrow stairway leading to the upper rooms have been removed and an entrance made from an outside portico into each separate school, so thateach school can be approached without passing through and dis- turbing the other. The Potcmac water has been brought into each room, in both houses, and the rooms furnished with every desirable facility for personal neatness, to which increased atten- tion will hereafter be paid, and the rooms are now being thoroughly cleaned and white- washed, so that they will compare favorably ‘with any school room, public or private, in the District, and such an opportunity for receiving the most thorough instruction in useful knowl- edge has never before been presented to the people ot the Town, which they will no doubt, avail themselves of by an early application to Mr. ©. W. Magee, who will grant permits to those entitled to them, through: which, if the applicant is qualified, they can go directly into the grammar schools, both of which are now supplied with most efficient teachers. Those in the schools at the close of the last term, I understand, do not need permits, but if they are not present or otherwise heard from on or before the first Monday (5th) of Septem- ber, they are liable to beshut out by new comers. As these schools increase in efficiency do prejudices give way, and they are fast assu- ming, in fact have assumed, @ position which commands the Srepect and support of our best citizens, and give hope of the near approach of the time when, as itis now in more favored places, children will be drawn into these schools by reason of their efficiency in impart- ing substantial, practical] and useful knowl- edge. Each house is furnished with a fine melo- deon, the property of the schools by private subscription, and Prot. Daniel will continue to teach music the coming year; and the whole establishment is commended to public confi- dence and support. It might be well to state that, under a late law of Congress, every one haying the care or control of children of suitable school age is obliged to send them to some school for at least twelve weeks in each year, under a penalty of not over twenty dollars, which will probably make it necessary toopen new schools. H. rovements, great > An EXcITING ScRNE.—An Officer Cowhides a Citizen.—A considerable excitement was occa- sioned at the ferry steamboat wharf this morn- ing as the nine o’clock boat was leaving the slip, by an assault on the part of Capt. William M. Gwynne, A. D.C.,on General Slough's staff, upon the person of Mr. L. Palmer, lately a liquer merchant on King street. Capt. G. used a cowhide in the assault until the contest came to close quarters, when blows ensued, and re- sulted in Mr. Paimer’s being overpowered. The above is as we haveit from an eye witness, We learn that the affair grew out of certain charges which Palmer had preferred against Captain Gwynne, and which charges were brought before a Courtof Inquiry, convened at the Captain’s request. Mr. Palmer gave in his testimony yesterday, and as we are in- formed by one of the officers comprising the Court, failed to substantiate thecharges. This morning Capt. G. procured a cowhide and start. ed in quest of Mr. P., and finding him on board the boat, about te proceed to Washington, to attend as a witness at a Court Martial, the above scene ensued.— Alexandria Journal, 23d. ORPHANS’ CouRT, Judge Purcell._On Satur- day the will of the late Isaac Beers was fully proven. The first and final accounts of Andrew God- dard, executor of Jane Goldsborough; John T. Mitchell, of Evelyn M. Melville; of Jas. Gor- man, administrator of James Gorman, were approved and passed: as was also the balance and distribution of Margaret Lyons, adminis- tratrix of Elizabeth Braiden. Patrick McKenna filed a renunciation of his Tight as one of the executors of Edmand Rile Yesterday morning the will of the late Wm. B. Crampton, bequeathing his estate to his aunt and brother, and letters of administration with the will annexed, were granted to the brother, Job E Crampton. The will of the late Eliza G. Moreland was partially proven and admitted to probate, as far as regards personality, there being but two witnesses to the same. The will jueaths her household furniture to her cousin, Martha Waters; her trunk and clothing to her niece, Anna Moreland, of Washington county, Md.; and the remainder of her property to her niece and Jerry Stewart, colored, of Washington, who has been a faithful servant to her. Letters testamentary were issued to Susan- nah Carrico on the estate of Jas Carrico. The first and final account of Geo. W. Hark- ness, administrator ot Martha, alias Patsey Hatchine, and ot Asbury Lloyd, administra- tor of Hon. John W. Noell, of Missouri, were approved and passed. peveree” SETS SzconD Warp SraTion Caszs.— John Cohen, Allen Dorsey, Henry Elleut, Samuel Rowe, three cases, hacking on Sunday; dis- missed. Allen Dorsey,dce.; $1.58. A. Bacchus, James Wiles, creating & nuisance; $2. R. B. Harkel!, threats, dismissed. John Cammel, disorderly $1. Sam! Watson, do.; $1. Daniel Williams, Albert Harvey, H.C. Williams, L. Whittle sey, M. E. Howe, and Lt.G. W. Fish- erman, do.; $2 each. Marcus B. Ferris, drunk, #2. D.J. Masher, do; $2. John Orozier, in- decent exposure; $2. Eliza Brown, Harriet Lee, Mary L. Savoy, Jane Hompton, Holland, Jane Smith, disorderly; $1 each. J. O’Maha, do,; dismiased. le Spencer, do.; $1. Fred Elienbrough, violating an ordinance; 3 dismissed. $1.58. John Olark, y: John Denney, drunk; do. John Netson, do. 21.58. Rich’d Barrel), assault and battery; il tor peace. D. F. McOarty, disorderly; $10, m. Risley, do.; $2. Eliza Downs, do.; do. Wm. Hildebrand, assault and battery; $1. pL tid Sac Rior 1n SWAMPOODLE.—Monday afternoon Sent came off atthe corner BS street. The ro WW OCe ~ Movements of Wheeler— TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. a ATLANTA, i Successful Raid of Gen. Kilpatrick—De- ti iL ral: — a Battery and Rear. OrncInNATI, Ang 23.—A special to the Ga- zette, dated Nashville, says Wheeler strack the Knoxville and Chattanooga railroad be- tween Hiawassee and Camden, destroying the communication for the time, but doing no serious damage. Gen, Steadman is driving him to Knoxville, where Gen. (Varter has & NA “Ses 23.—A despatch, dated ASHVILLE, Aug. 23.— Lick Creek, Esst Tennessee, from Gen. Gil- lett to Gen. Johnston, says:—“A detachment of my command, under Lieut. Col. Edgtom, 4th. ‘Tennessee cavairy, attacked Rodgersville’ om the morning of the 21d, killing twenty-thre@ and capturing thirty-five rebels, among themt Col. Walker and several non-commissioned officers. ‘The river is six feet and ahalfon the shoals, and falling. Gen. Kilpatrick returned qocterdey to Gen. Sherman from an expedition break the Ma- con railroad, which he succeeded in domg near Joneeboro, destroying three miles of two trains and POOLS He ae ae enemy and had a sharp conflic ng their cavalry snd eeutariy a@battery and many prisoners. He destroyed all the guns except one, which he brought in, together with some prisoners, finding the ap aah of the latter too much of an incumbrance. therwise than this, things haye been quietat Atlanta for some days. FROM CINCINNATI, Mere Facts about a Secret Conspiracy Cor= respondence—Significant Meeting Held in Indiana poli: CINCINNATI, Angust23.—The morning papers publish lengthy extracts from the Dodd corres= ondence, recently Eee at Indianapolis. ‘anuscript copies Dodd’s address to the ee conneil is among the papers, from which: it appears a grand convention was to be held om the ist of July, two days before the meeting of the Democratic mass convention. A spontaneous meeting was held at Indian- apolis last night, to take counsel concern’ the dangers surrounding the le. It was the largest out-door meeting ever held there. The meeting was extremely orderly, though thera was a deep feeling against the conspiracy. A resolution was adopted denouncing the secret order as most mischievous, and calcu- lated to bring about a civil war, and declaring the charge that the Unien party intend to use the military power to prevent a fair election & slander on Union men and our brave soldiers. SHERIDAN, Enemy Still near Martinsburg—Their Dea signs not yet Developed—A Rebel Supply Train Destreyed. BaLtimory, August 23.—Intelligence front the Upper Potomac speaks of nothing more ey ee than slight s! g along the eB. Our forces occupy astrong position. The Tebels occupy the country in the direction of Martinsburg, but have not crossed the Po- tomac. Whether the design of the enemy is to ate tempt the invasion of Pennsylvania or tomake a demonstration towards Washington has not yet been developed. ce dispatch from Hagerstown, dated August says: “All quiet to-day along the border, and no fighting in the valley, as far asknown. Yese terday our forces destroyed a long rebel sup- ply train on the Winchester and Martinsburg turnpike.” FROM GRANT’S ARMY. Our Success on the Weldon Railroad. Fortress Monros, August 22.—The maik steamer Commodore Vanderbilt arrived at 4.38 Pp. m., from City Point. The enemy have been making a desperate effort to retake the Wele don, N. ©., railroad, and have been defeated. Our forces now hold the road, and also have a osition the enemy cannot drive them from. The enemy made three desperate charges om our lines yesterday, and were repulsed each time, with very heavy loss. Our loss smalle We captured 500 prisoners. FROM FORTRESS MONBOE. Fortress Monrog, Aug. 22.—The steamer Hudson arrived on Saturday last at. and was ordered to remain in quarantine, but took her leave last night without notice. She had on board 500 troeps, whose time had ex- pired and had re-enlisted, bound to New York on furlough. The court-martial, of which Col. Rand, 4th Massachusetts, was president, which has been in session for some weeks past at Norfolk, was adjourned on Saturday last, and all its mem- bers ordered to the front under arrest. AMUSEMENTS. FORD'S NEW THEATER. Tenth street, above Pennsylvania avenue. THE SECOND REGULAR SEASON will commence MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 29, With the very popular comic artistes, MR. AND MRS. W. J.FLORENCE, In a series of performances especially adapted for the earlier part of the season, consisting of Comedy. Burlesque, Farce and Vaudeville, Similar to their entertainments at Wallgck’s New Theater and the Winter Garden, New York, during the two last summer Seasons at those fashicnable Theaters, &7-For particulars see future advertisement, au 24 3t WASHINGTON THEATER. Eleventh street, near Pennsylvania avenue, ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDINARY, The Public are respectfully inf above-named establishment will opeuoa cae ‘BC THURSDAY, AUGUST 25. 1864, op yhton Occasion Will oe presented three glorious ces. RAMA, COMEDY, AND ETHIOPEAN EX- i TRAVAGANZA, ‘or tae purpose of presentin, - mentary ‘and eatimonial heneates: oe MISS JENNIE GOURLEY, Late of Grover’s Theater, Tendered her by her numerons friends an@ admirers, THE MAID OF CROISSY, OR, THE CONSCRIP T’S RETURN, DANCE... MISS FLORA LEE, THE MOMENTOUS QUESTION, OR, THE POACHER’S DOOM, DANCE... ... ._.. __. Mr. T. C, G@OURLEY, To conclude with the celebrated Ethiopean Bx- travaganza, entitled, JUMBO JUM. Doors open at 7 o’clock; Performance commeneeg at 8 o’clock precisely. an 24-26 VARIETIES! VARIETIES!! wise ete ‘eansylvanta avenue and 9th sirect, I Bones cae sins JOHN MIL! tage HOUSES CROWDED NIGHTLY, The great successful moral drama UNCLE TOM’S CABIN, on LIFE AMONG THE LOWLY, Characters by the GREAT DRAMATIC COMPANY, DOUBLE MUSIC HALL SHOW, ALL THE PRETTY @ GREAT CENTRAL MUSIC HALL AND 4 HEATER, Tv Loeated on Pennsylvani: tec it irom their Howls The Palncoel Gite WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, Grand Performance of UNCLE TOM’S CABIN, Erion: 25 and 50 cents; Private Boxes, $5, ODD FELLOW’S HALL, FOR ONE WEEK ONLY: COMMBECING ON - MONDAY BVENING, Avausr 2p. RETURN OF THE FAVORITEON paral 1 Th ComDbinstio: ae of Attraction never sited ta = * The three smallest human Beings in oxinteace, COM. FOOTE and 61: (not half the alse of Gen. Tom Thumb and wite;) an ¢ COL. SMALL, the Female Character J Danwer. 8 trifle taller than These Wonders of. Nature Will be assisted by the a