Evening Star Newspaper, July 5, 1865, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR 3@ PUBLISHED DAILY, (EXCEPT SUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Southweet corner of Penn’a avenue and 11th strect, By W. D. WALLACH. The STAR is served by the carriers to their subscribers in the City and Districtat TWELVE- ND-A-HALF CENTS PER WEEK. Prick POR MAILING :—Single copy, Tiree Cents; one month, Seventy-five Cents; three months, One Dollar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dollars; one year, Siz Dollars. No papers are sent from the Office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Friday morning—One Dollar and a Half a year. AMUSEMENTS. GROVER’S NEW THEATER, Penneylvania avenue, near Willard’s Hotel, TWO CAPITAL PIECES TO-NIGHT. The new Touching Domestic Drama, MIRIAM’S CRIME, apd Lecnard Grover’s Farce of CAPE MAY DIAMONDS. MISS SUSAN DENIN in two characters, AUGUSTA in an entirely new Dance. TO MORROW NIGHT, ROMANCE OF A POOR YOUNG MAN. _ ODD FELLOWS’ HALL. FOR FOUR NIGHTS ONLY. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, July 5, 6, 7, 8. CARNCROSS § DIXIE’S MINSTRELS, Direct from their Opera House, Philadelphia, the Star Troupe of the World, in a sparkling and mirtb- provoking entertainment, consisting of SONG ’ DANCE AND sue asain Ry acombination of artists not excelled by any in the minstrel profession. LOOK AT THE NAMES: LEHR, DIXEY, SIMMON: ROSS, HOLDEN, VILLARS, CA THE BUFFALO BOYS poate: 50 Cents, No charge for reserved reate. Doors open at 7's o'clock, to commence at 81. ay 3-tf A. 3. PENNOYER, Agent, OXFORD: OXFORD: OXFORD: MUSIC HALL AND THEATER, Ninth street, fronting on Pennsylvania avenne, GRAND CHANGE OF PERFORMANCE} BANTONIME 1 PA TOMIME! PANTOMIME! PANTOM PANTOMIME! PANTOMIME! A NEW GRAND BALLET! BALLET! BALLET! BALLET! BALLET! BALLET! NEW GYMNASTIC ACTS! NEW GYMNASTIC ACTS! NOTICE. RA NOTICE. AS USUAL WEDNESDAY NOON. ——————————————— ENTIST—I wish to inform my friends and the public generally, that I now am pre- pared to extract. fll or insert Teeth e.< | Gold, Silver or Vulcanite, in the best man. ner, on the most reasonable terms, and irregularity of the teeth corrected. Satisfaction guarantied in all cases, and I respectfully solicit a share ot our patronage. J.T. COU! a Je8-1r0 No. 249 9th st.. bet. N and O north. YREAT DISCOVERY IN DENTISTRY. TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. Iwould er cen poease avin teeth to, extract to call at DR. LEWIE'S ottice, a have them taken out without pain. Also. call and examine the Boctor’s new and im- Woe, method ofinserting ARTIFICIAL TEETH. f you once see the great improvement in his teeth, you will have them in no other style than this new and valuable one. Teeth inserted. on Gold, Silver and Rubber Plates at the old price, as we have not advanced the price on our work since the great change in gold. No. 242 Penn’a ayepue, between 12mm ua 2b etreets. 5an26-19 8. R. LEWIE,M. D., Dentist. S$ 1AM ABOUT TO MAKE A CHANGE IN my business, I will offer to the citizens of Sasiseatan Georgetown and Alexandria, my en- © tire etoc! DRY AND FANCY GOODS, which I will sell at and below cost for one month only. comprising in part Cassimeres for men and boys’ wear, from 65 to $1.50; Linen Goods for men and boys? Wear, from 45 to 60 ctx; all wool Flannels, 274 cents; all colors Black Alapaet, from 40 cents ud; Schally Delains, 30 cents; new style Mozam- biques, 35 cents; Lawns, 40 to 50 cents; new style Prints from 20 to 25 cents. We call particular attention to our White Goods, Brilliants from 25 to 35 cents; Check Cambric, White Swiss, Stripe Swiss at all prices, You cau also find a full assortment of Cloaks, Mantillas, Black silk Circulars, and also a lot of Black Silk which I have just received from auction, which J will offer to sell from $5 to $2. T have also a full assortment of Hoop Skirts, which I bought very low; French Corsets, $1.50, and thousands of other articles too numerous to mention, which you will find at my Store, No. 341 7th street, between Gand H. JULIUS SYCEL. je 2-staw2w” 421 7that., bet. G and H. Jas. T.Crose, F.E.Corsett, W.A. Monroe, Late Col. 16th Va. Vols. of N.Y. Late War Dep't. CLOSE, CORBETT & MONROE, ATTORNEYS, , PATENT, REAL ESTAT — ERAL INSURANCE AGED CLAIMS of all kinds, against the United States Govermment or individuals, collected. Ordnance, Quartermasters’, and all Government Accounts, promptly made up and attested. MONEY loaned and advanced on Claims. ¥rpecial attention given to PATENT CASES, PATENT CASES promptly attended to. REAL ESTATE bonght and sold. Honses and Farms for sale or rent in Washington, D. C., Alex- andria, Va., and surrounding country. POLICIES cranted on LIFE.FIRE and MARINB RISKS, in some of the oldest and wost responsible Insurance Companies. OFFICE, 227 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Opposite Willard’s Hotel, je 22-1m* WASHINGTON, D.C, yROPOSALS FOR FUEL, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ; Patent Orrick BUILDING, D. C., July Ist, 1855. AND GEN- WASHINGTON City, Sealed Proposals will be receiv the Secretary of the Interior until Monday. aa 21, at 12 m., for furnishing for the use of the buil ing occupied by the Department, 50 tons furnace coal (2.240 pounds to the ton.) of the Jind and equal fo the be-t quality of the Baltimore Coal Companys coal; and { tons (2.240 pounds to the ton,) best quality Red Ash Coal, for stoves and crates. > Samples of the coal must be exhibited to the En- fineer of this building, and any not. aeene by hin equal to that above mentioned will be rejected. he coal may be delivered at the building at the convenience of the contractor atany time,so that one-half is delivered by the first day of October, 1465, and the entire quantity before the first day of November, 1368. Proposals will in like manner be received for fur- yishing 100 cords best seasoned Oak wood, and 20 cords best baker’s Pine wood, to be delivered in lote of 10 to $0 cords as required from time to time, during the fall and winter. Sati=factory arrangements mnet be made for ascer- taining the quantity of all fuel delivered. To suit the convenience of bidders, separate bids will be received for the coal and wood, i Evidence of the ability of the party to fulfill con- tract should accompany each proposal. —__ The contractors will be required to give bond with two responsible saxctis for the faithful per- 0. ice of the contract. : The proposals will be opened at the office of the Secretary of the Interior, at 12 0’clock, noon, on the ist of July next. The a iiract will be awarded to the lowest re- sponsible bidder, who will, in the judgment of the Secretary. fnrnish the coal and wood promptly and satisfactorily, reserving the right to reject all bids. Proposals should be indorsed ** Proposals for Fuel for the Department of the Interior,” and address to the Secretary. jy 1-S,Tu-gt a ee ee CARD. N..u. muer, s0stice oF THE PEACE, Office No. $11 9th street west, near Penn’a avenue, would respectfally inform his friends and the pub- lic generally that he is now attending to ail al buriness, such a8 inistering the Amnesty, a8 Well'as all other Oaths, drawing Leases, = Wille, Power of Atporney Landlord and’ Tenant meee, oo 7 eee advice given in all its ‘anches without c y igy Particular attention paid to the collection off debts and claims in general. jez4-3m* debts snd claines Saigeneree-_—_ 344-30 WARE OF COUNTERFEITS AND UN: PRINCIPLED DEALERS endeavoring to dis: pore of theirfown and other Fees Oi ‘on. ition attained RELMBO! D'S GENUINE PREPARATIONS. be! mar 25-6m foci! e ; ¥ M I @TH.— deh ca aRDRBUID Bead we CBU. ret mar 35-60 AMUSEMENTS. CANTERBURY HALL, ee} a AND THEATRE LOUISIANA AVENUE, wear S1xTH STREET, Rear of National and Metropolitan Hotels. GEORGE LEA....secsssecssssseoresseeeseeenPFOprictor, CANTERBURY HALL ERBUR: Also, of the Varieties, New York, and Canterbury Alexandria, Va. JOSH HART. NOVELTIES FOR FOURTH OF JULY WEEK. NOVELTIES FOR FOURTH OF JULY WEEK, LOvELTIES FOR FOURTH OF JULY WEEK. NOVELTIES FOR FOURTH OF JULY WEEK. OVELTIES FOR FOURTH OF JULY WEEK. NOVELTIES FOR FOURTH OF JULY WEEK. GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. GRAND Gangs OF PROGRAMME GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME, A NEW PANTOMIME, A NEW PANTOMIME, A NEW PANTOMIME, H A NEW PANTOMIME. A NEW PANT M produced under the direction of Alfred Miaco, THE GREAT MIACO BROTHERS, MIACO BROTHERS, MIACO BROTHERS, { MIACO BROTHERS, i MIACO BROTHERS, MIACO BROTHERS, ‘Who have created such an immense sensation in this city. They willaprear in their terrible and pstounding feate every night. Second week of MISS FANNY THOMPSON, MISS FANNY THOMPSON, MISS BANNY THOMPSON, MISS FANNY THOMPSON, MISS FANNY THOMPSON, MISS FANNY THOMPSON. AND M188 EMMA MARSH, ae ee ee Miss EMA UAner Niss EMMA MARSH, the fascinating dancers. MULLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, MULLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, LLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, { MULLIGAN, EMERSON, RE! aN, MULLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, MULLIGAM, EMERSON, REDDEN, MULLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, BMULLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, MULLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, MULLIGAN, EMERSON, REDDEN, in new Ethiopian acts. HART, CLARKE, KANE, HART, CLARKE, KANE, HART, CLARKE, $k. HART, CL. REE, ANE, HART. BE, RANE. HART; CLARKE, KANE, HART, CLARKE, KANE, . > . HART, GLAREES KANE, and the full Corps Dramatique in a fine Drama, MISS JENNIE JOHNSON, MARY AND CARRIE GARDNER, MISS KITTY LEE, with a host of others each night ina diversified bill of performance, FAMILY MATINEE REGULAR FAMILY MATINEE REGULAR FAMILY MATINEE Re Lan MILY MATINEE R ON SATURDAY, AT CHEAP PRICES, daca eres Heide ecide pappopeeas eee aug Retro! aqaada PERFORMANCE, TRRNQO PERFORMANCE, PPERNOON PERFORMANG RA AFTERNOON PERFORMANO ieee ed raisin iit ZZ commencing at 3 0’clock. NOTICE. WEDNESDAY, when 8 ME! ILL OF ATTRACTIONS THE BN DOS BILL OF ATT IONS ENDOUS BILL OF ATT TON: t Be ATTRACTIONS FATT! NS Dy BILL OF ATT) TIONS Wil} be offered, CANTERBURY HALL { Me CANTERB’ aI AND CANTERBURY HALL (THEATRE SPECIAL .NOTICES. ean ea ABROKEN-DOWN SYSTEM. rs There is a disease to which the doctors give many names, but which few of them understand. It is simply weakness—a breaking down of the vital forces. Whatever its causes, (and they are innt- merable,) its symptoms are in the main the same, Among the most prominent are extreme lassitude, loss of appetite, loss of flesh, and great mental de- pression. Indigestion and a Stomach Cough are also frequently concomitants of this distressing state of body and of mind. The common remark in relation to persons in such a condition is, that they ate consumptive. Now, what these unfortunates really want is vigor, vital strength; and as certainly as dawn succeeds darkness they can recuperate their systems and regain perfect health by resort- ing to HOSTETTER’S CELEBRATED STOMACH BITTERS. It is as clear that a life-reviving Tonic is required in euch cases, as that the dying flame of an empty lamp requires to be revived with anew supply of oil. Perfectly pure and innocuons, containing nothing but the most genial vegetable extracts, and combining the three grand elements of a stomachic, an alterative, and a genial invigor- ant. HOSTETTER’S BITTERS are suitable to allconstitufions, and aré'as applicable to the dis- earet and disabilities of the feebler sex dé to those of men. jy 1-2w “* The perfumed licht Steals through the mist of alabaster lamps, And every air is heavy with the breath Of orange flowers that bloom D the midst of roses.” Such was the flowery land filled with healing airs and life-preserving, products where Dr. Drake dis- covered the chief ingredients of his wonderful Tonic Medicine —PLANTATION BITTERS—the en- chanted tropical island of St. Croix. The PLAN- TATION BITTERS, combining all the medicinal and tonic virtues of the healing and life-sustaining producte of that favored clime, are, withont doubt, the World’s Great Remedy for Dyspepsia, Low Spirita, and all 6ther Stomachic difficulties. jyl-1w WHY NOT USE THE BEST? Over twenty years’ increasing demand has estab- lished the fact that MATHEWS’ VENETIAN HAIR DYE is the best in the world. It i eheapest, the most reliable, and most convenient. Complete in one bo:tle.. Does not require any pre- vious preparation of the hair. No trouble. No crock or stain. Does not rnb off or make the hair appear dusty and Jead, but imparts to it new life and lustre. Produces a beautiful black or brown, as preferred. A child can apply it. Always gives satisfaction. Only 75 cents per bottle. Sold every- where. A. 1. MATHEWS, Manufacturer, N.Y. DEMAS BARNES &CO., New York, Wholesale Agents, my 16-eodly STOP THAT SCRATCHING And use WHEATON’S ITCH OINTMENT. It cures Itch and Salt Rheum in 48 hours; also cures Chillblains, Ulcers. and all Eruptions of the Skin. Sold by all Druggists. J.D. GILMAN, mar 23-ly 350 Pennsylvania avenue. COLGATE’S HONEY SOAP, Thie celebrated ToiLer Soap,in such universal demand, is made from the choicest materials, is mild and emollient in its nature, fragrantly scented and extremely beneficial in its action upon the skin. For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers. jan 28-eoly _ SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING, New. styles Superb Steck of Dress, Sir and Walking Coats, Pantaloons, Vests, and Boys’ Clothing, Furnishing Goods, &c., &c. We are now prepared to exhibit out stock of Men’s gance of atyle, variety and excellence of frabric and ‘faithfulness of manufacture, has not been sur- passed by any stock heretofore offered in this rket. sitose in search of Clothing for Gentlemen's and Youths’ wear are invited to call and examine our stock. We can ray with assurance they will find the right article on the most reasonable terms. Also, an extensive assortment of Gentlemen’s EE es Gace, om paniog. everything nec: sary for a complete ou 5 ¥ fONOAH WALKER & CO., 368 Pa, av., oc 10-8m* otel Building. A CLEAR. SMooTH Skin anD BeavtircL Cove PLEXION follows the use of HELMBOLD’S HIGH- , LY CONCENTRATED FLUID EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA. It removes black spots, pimples, and al] eruptions of the skin. m™ 25-6 Metropolitan To Puriry, op. Bravtiry the | complexion, use HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CON- CENTRATED FLUID EXTRACT SARSAPARIL- LA. One bottle equals in strength one gallon of ) the Syrup or Decoction. m 25-6 THE BRIDAL CHAMBER, an Essay of Warn- ing and Instruction for Young Men. Also, new and reliable treatment for_dixeases of the Urinary and ! Sexual eystems—Sent free, in sealed envelopes. Ad- dress Dr. J. Sx, Hovcuton, Howard Associa- tion, Philadelphia, Pa. mh 31: Not a Few. OF THE Worst Disorders that \ Chea eae eon Ceca ee tase | TREMBOLD'S EXTRACT OF SARSAPARILLA | is a remedy of the utmost value. m 25-6 SECRET DISEASES. Samanitan’s Girtis the most certain, safe and effectual remedy—indeed, the only vegetable remedy ever discovered. Cures in two to four days, and re- cent cases in twenty-four hours, No mineral, no balsam, no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken. It is the soldier’s hope, and a friend to those who do not want to be exposed. Male packages, $2; fe- male, $3. a SaMARITAN’s Root anv Herz Jurcrs—A positive and permanent eure for Syphilis. Scrofula, Ulcers, Sores, Spots, Tetters. &c. Price $1, or six bottles for $5. Sold by ‘d. See adv - m5 SUMMER RESORTS. ~f INT PAVILLION INEY EOINT TALS i RICH THE Br WATER BATHING. This favorite resort will be open on the Ist of July.,, The Steamers, Columbia and Fe Express will leave Washington for the Point every Wed neaey, mag ey Ee te as Nene Ste Vanderbilt every Saturd ort Steamer Vanderiilt GVery AyM-MITCHEDD. je 28-Im* Propriet (XARLISLE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Sores PENNSYLVANIA. This fashionable and delightfal summer resort is now open to the reception of vis- t itors. For terms apply W. N. woons, je 20-eolIm™ Proprietor. ERKELEY SPRINGS, VIRGINIA. This WATERING PLACE is situated in Morgan county, Virginia, two anda half miles from. Sir John’s Station on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 130 miles west of Baltimore. ; From the first of June until the first of October. visitors arriving on the trains will find Goo Coaches to convey them to the Springs. 5 ‘This is the only Southern Watering Place which is connected with all the principal Cities in the United States, by uninterrupted lines of Railroads and Steamboats, and which, situated in a high and healthy mountain district, is only five hours distant from Baltimore, six from Washin; on, and ten from Wheeling, the Trains passing three times daily. There is also Telegraph communication from the Springs. with all the principal Cities Bast and West The improvements are extensive and ele- gant. e : : The BATHS, including every variety, SPOUT. SHOWER, PLUNGE and SWIMMING BATHS, are unrivalled. neh pepe Pool is sixty feet long and con- ns 80.000 gallons. The Hotel will accommodate five hundred per- sons and ie fitted up with every attenticn to fsub- stantial comfort, is lighted with gas, and is fur- nished with Hair and Spring Mattresaes. About one half of the rooms are porennet in suits of two, three and four, expressly for the convenience of ilies. bait a remedial Srent the water has maintained & high reputation for more than acentury. Its nat- ural temperature is 74deg. Fahrenheit, and long experience has tested its efficacy in many ft ders, of which the following may be mentioned Derange- ment of the Stomach with impaired apetite and fee- ble digestion; Gravel and irritation of the Bladder; Nervons Disorders, 8; y, uliar to fe- ; Chronic Diarrhea, Br itis and local Lp Le oer may pate is qpnsidered aspecific, a1 SOS 81 rom & long g ES vefiuaapene will gener- ishing to spend the Summer in the will find at Berkely inal nad pitacare: that art and re 8 ‘he Hote) will be opened for the Season, July 5th, a i ti by.the Baltimore and oi Aaa Be Mie eco, 40 PD. D,, 1s partir i} he undersigned, at the Fore Chto B COLEMAN. eas oh eutaw fouse, Baltimore. JOBN T. #REGO, 3028-00) Proprictor. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. FROM FORTRESS MONROE. Admiral Buchanan—Military Changes— Arrival of Steamers. Fortress Monroe, VA., July 2.—A severe thunder storm, with heavy rain and wind, passed over this place last evening. No dis- asters yet reported. Major General Curtis arrived here this morning from Washington, Breyet Colonel Thomas G. Baylor of the Ordnance Department, United States army, (late Chief of Ordnance on Major General Sherman’s staff,) has relieved Captain Theo- ee naeonae command of Fort Monroe Ar- senal, Strong recommendations have been for- warded from this department to the Washing- ton authorities for the establishment of a daily mail and passenger route between Norfolk, Yorktown and Cherrystone, Eastern Shore, Virginia. This new enterprise is represented by experienced and responsible steamboat agents, and is to be called the Norfolk, York- town, and Cherrystone Steamboot Company. Admiral Buchanan, late of the Confederate navy, was atFortress Monroe to-day, en route for Washington, D. C, A Board of Commissioners has been _ap- pointed in Norfolk,consisting of David C. Wil- liame, Samne) Drnmond, William Fisher, George Merian, and David Cavalier, to ex- amine Epp Heents as pilots in the waters of Vir- ginia. is appointment is made by order of Governor Peirpoint. 08 LOCAL NEWS. — Se Corporation Affairs. BoarpD oF ALDERMEN.—The Board met Monday night, tae President, Mr. Thoiaas Lloyd, in the chair. Present: Aldermen Barr, Brown, Canfield, Noyes, Cross, McCathron, Gulch, A. Lioyd, Turon, Owen and Magrn- der. A communication was received from the Mayor, announcing his approval of the joint resolution relating to the celebration of the Fourth of July. Also, the report of ‘the Com- missioners of the Canal, which was referred to the canal committee. _ Mr. Magruder offered a resolution instruct- ing the Register to furnish the Board witha list of all persons who have taken out license for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1865; adopted. Also, a resolution instructing the Register to furnish the Board with a statement of the amount of fines imposéd, and amount of fines collected, and by what officers, for viola- tion of laws of the Corporation; adopted. Mr. A. Lioyd offered the petition of John ‘Ward, for remuneration for grading and pa- ving; referred to committee on claims. Also, trom Samuel Gregg, in relation to work on 9th street; referred to committee on improye- ments. Mr. Canfield, from the delegation of the Fifth Ward, to which the subject had been referred, reported a bill providing for changing the grade of 4th street east, from East Capitol street to Maryland avenue, and 5th street east, at its intersection with East Capitol street; passed. Mr. Gulick introduced a bill to construct a gutter on K street south, trom 3d street east to the cana}; referred to improvements committee. Also, a resolution instructing the police com- mittee to cousider the bills of laborers employed in sweeping, and building fires in the ares stations; adopted. Mr. McCai ran introduced a bill appropri- ating $5,000 to enable the Mayor to send juve- nile offenders and orphans without care to the Maryland House of Refuge, Mr. Noyes offered an amendment making the bill operative only as to white children, and provided they were legally chargeable upon this Corporation. Mr. Magruder moved the reference of the bill and amendment to a special committee; which was agreed to; and the Chair appointe: Aldermen Magruder, McCathran and A. Lloyd. Mr. Noyes presented the petition of Thomas W. Riley, with an accompanying bill; referred to committee on claims. Also, the petition of Wm. J. Doniphan and others, accompanied by a bill, for paving foot- walk, ang curbing the south side of F street Mr. Gulick, from the finance committee, re- ported a bill appropriating #49 for paying the rent and other expenses of offices in making poll lists for 1564; passed. Mr. Turton, on behalf of the chairman of the improvements committee, Mr. Lewis, (detained at Rome by his recent accident,) reported from that committee a bill to lay flag footways at the interseetion of ist street and New Jersey ave- nue; passed. Also, to repair an alley in square No. 688; passed. Mr. Turton also reported adversely npon the bill to improve a certain public space; and the committee were discharged trom its further consideration. Also, reported fayorably on the bill for laying flag footways at the intersection of Muassachu- setts avenue, New Jersey avenue and G streets; assed. Mr. Turton, from the same committee, re- ported favorably on the Mayor’s nominations tor Commissioners of Improvemént: First Ward, John W. Dyer: Second Ward, James W. Spalding; Third Ward, John T. Garner; Fourth Ward, Wm. Dough Fifth. Ward, Elias E. Barnes; Sixth Wa: ‘A. Fletcher; Seventh Ward, James H. Birch; -which were CTE Lioyd introduced a bill to lay a . TE. ‘0; introdnu. i wie Pinte across G street south, on a line with 3d street west; passed. Mr. Turton, from the drainage committee, reported fayorably on the Mayor’s nomina- tions for water registrar, Randolph Coyle; for topographer to the water board, Theo. Kolecki; for tapper of water mains, C. C. Chew; which were confirmed. : : Mr. Brown, from the police commitee, re- ported favorably on the Mayor’s nominations for commissioner of the canal, David Hep- burn; for sealer of weights and measures, Jos. ¥. Hodgson; for inspector of flour and salted provisions, Joseph Hendrick; which were con- firmed. Mr. Brown also reported favorably on the Mayor’s nominations for Corporation Police, James Lynch, Chief. First Ward, Simeon Garrett; Second Ward, Thomas Oliver; Third Ward, Edward L. Dawson; Fourth Ward, Maurice O'Connor and W. W. Kirby; Fifth Ward, Janes M. Busher; Sixth Ward, Wm. H. Lusby; and moved the postponement of the consideration of the nomination of George S. Hepburn, of the Seventh Ward. Mr. Magruder moved to lay over the whole list of police nominations until the report of the Register was obiained relative to the col. lection of fines; agreed to. Mr. A. Lloyd asked that the commitiee on claims, to which was referred the petition of Mrs. Schaffer, of New York citys claimin; damages for the loss of her husband by alleged violence in the city of Washington, be dis- charged from the further consideration of that subject; agreed to. r. Canfield, from the committee on fire de- partment, reported a bill appropriating $6,650 for the purchase of 4,000 feeetof hose for the paid fire department of the city; passed. Mr. Canfield also asked for the committee further time for the consideration of the May- or’s nominations for superintendent, assistant superintendent and operators of the fire alarm and police telegraph; granted. Mr. Magruder, irom the asylum committee, reported back the report of the Intendant of the Asylum, and it was placed on the files. Mr. Gulick, from the finance committee, ree ported fayorably on the Mayor’s nominations for Corporation Attorney, Joseph H. Bradley, Esq.; for tax clerk, Wm. Morgan; for book- keeper, E. J. Kiopfer; for clerk to the Mayor, Samuel Ourand; for messenger to the Mayor, H.C. Kleiber; which were confirmed. Mr. Barr presented the petitions of sundry citizens for the removal of a certain stable in the Fourth Ward; referred to the police com- mittee. Mr. Barr also introduced a bill to,take up and relay the gutter on K street, along the east side of 12th street, and a bill to curb and pave the west, Aras. Of, square No. 214, both of which ‘were passed. Mr. wn Offered a resolution instructing the committee on markets to inquire into the expediency of holding a market every day, ex- cept on the 4th of July, Christmas and Sunday, in the Center Market; referred to the committee on markets. ; Also, a joint resolution providing for the ap- pomtmentof a joint. bameaiile to consist ot three members from the ape Bae epee at from Common Coun prepare and presen: to the city councils, before the first Monday in December next, a new city charter to be ap- proved and laid before Congress at its next ses- sion. Adopted. The Chair a) ted on the part of this Board, Aldermen wn, A. Lloyd and Noyes. Mr. A. Lloyd jntroduced & bill to cons ems sewer in the alley in square No, 486; refe to the drai committee, 5 Mr. ) from the drainage committee, reported adversely npon the bill authorizing the Mayor to purchase water pi for the en- sning fiscal year, and sede os ope substitute therefor a@uthorizing the Mayor to anticipate the revenue of the water fund tothe amount of $30,000 for the purchase of pipes for the en- suing year; passed. Also, reported a bili to lay a sewer in C street north, from 2d to 3d sureets west, and in 3d st. to D north; passed. Adjourned. [The Standing Committee on Claims consists of Aldermen Lloyd, Magruder, and Pepper, and the Commitiee on Police, of Aldermen Brown, Canfield, and Barr, An error occurred in the reported announcement of these com- mittees last week.—Rep.]} Common CounciL.—The Board met on Mon- day at the usnal hour; all the members presen except Messrs. Meade, Stewart and Walker with Mr. Moore (President) in the chair. A message was received from the Mayor. in- closing copy of letter of H. B. Robinson, U.S. Consul at Port Mahon, in relation to the spread westward of the Russian plague, and advising strict quarantine regulations in regard to yes- sels from Russian ports, which letter he states he has transmitted to the medical faculty of this city; referred to committee on health. Iso, a message calling the attention of the Board to the intolerable nuisance caused by the excess of water froin the extreme eastern section of the city and flowing down 7th street, with a recommendation of the Surveyor for the construction of a sewer from Sth and E to 7th and G streets, which will cost $9,750; referred to improvements committee, Also, a message announcing his app yal of an act to extend sewer on 3d street exst, at its intersection with North Carolina avenue, and act to rege alley from M to N streets, in square 424; referred to drainage committee. The following were introduced and referred: By Mr. Joyce—To: repair alley in square 315 By Mr. Anderson—To take up and relay gutier on the east side of 4th street, from G to H; for lag footway on New Jersey avenue, at E street north; to set curb and paye footway on t side of sqnares 557 and 559; do. on sonth side of Washington street, from 4th to 5th streets west. By Mr. Dudley—For water mains on F street, from 4% to 6th'streets, and on G street, from 3% to 6th streets. The following bills were introduced and passed:—By Mr. Rheem—To repuir alley in Square 105. By Mr. Peugh—Resolution refer- ring the wnfinished business of last Countil to ay jae committees. By Mr. Williams— -Bill amending an act to repair alley in square 373. By Mr. Moore—Resolution uesting the corporation attorney to communicate an jopinion prepared for the late Board on the powers of the payer to remit fines; resolution calling on the Collector to report total amount of taxes collected’ under the tax bill of 1864, designating the amount to each fund. By Mr. Fergneon—Resolution referring so much of the Mayor’s message as relates toa House of Ref- uge to a committee of one from each ward, of which the President shall be chairman. Messrs. Moore, Ferguson, Rheem, Stewart, Simms, Talbert and Wright were appointed the committee. Mr. Ferguson, from the committee on ways and means, reported the bill imposing taxes for 1865: 75 cents on the $100 general tax, one-half the cost of lighting the corporation lamps to be assessed on the property benefitted; 15 cents on the #100 for the support of the Metropolitan Police; 5 cents Rael the deficiency in the collection of the S. tax, making 95 cents in the $100 without th: lamp tax, and provid- ing for an abatement of six per cent. if paid on or before the last day of August and three per cent.on or before the last day of October, and giving the Collector two per cent. commission on afl taxes paid in the office and ten per cent. on personal taxes collected outside from par- hes not taxed on rea] estate. Mr. Rheem moved the tax for paying the po- use “be ten cents instead of 15, which was ost. Mr. Dudley moved that the abatement. if the taxes are paid before August ist, be five per cent. Mr. Edmonston moved to insert eight per cent. Mr. Herrell moved to insert ten per cent. Mr. Rheem expressed himself as opposed to a@ large abatement, and thought it singular that some of the members were in favor of paying Mr. Herrell argueut,~ ortstntes dae held ont inducements to customers when they were in wantof money, and he saw ho good reason why the Corporation should not adopt this course, as it was in want of money. Mr. Wright said the taxes were due on the 31st of December, and by allowing an abate- ment of 5 per cent the tax payers were making 20 per centon their money. It was only per- sons of ample means who would be benefited by the abatement and he was opposed to cater- ing for the wealthy. Mr. White was inclined to oppose any abate- ment, and thought that if the taxes could notbe collected at 5 per cent abatement they could not be collected at all. Mr.Edmonston said his object was to get in the money as fast as possible, and his amendment would be an incentive. Mr. Dudley had the same object in view, but he was notin favor of giving so much of the taxes back to the wealihy property holder. The Corporation was behind hand now, and he would favor the stoppage of all improvements rather than expend our money in abatements. Mr. Wright stated that the Corporation could borrow money at six per cent., which would be better than allowing a large abatement. Mr. Herrell argued that he could make money worth to him ten per cent., and so it was with many tax payers. To get the money in there must be an abatement. Mr. Peugh asked was the Corporation so poor that they were going to pay forty per cent. for money. The rbatementof ten per cent. would make the taxes #80,000 short, and he was in favor of @ very small abatement and the an- ticipation of the revenue until the taxes were in. Mr. Herrill’s amendment of 10 per cent. was. Jost; Herrill and Talbert only voting in the af- firmative. Mr. Edmonston withdrew his amendment. Mr. Dudley’s amendment of 5 per cent. was adopted; Messrs. Edmonston, Hamilton, Her- riJl and Talbert voting in the negative. Mr. Rheem inoyed to amend the 11th section by inserting a commission of 1} per cent. in- stead of 2. - Mr. White said that it was a burning dis- grace that the compensation of the Collector should exceed the salary of the Mayor; it is es- timated that it reaches $12,000 per annum. In Baltimore the collector, who collects a million and a gpaxter to a half, receives $2,000. He had nothing against the present Collector, who was aman of honor and iniegrity, but thought the salary entirely too large. Mr. Ferguson said that from the amonnt of taxes received last year his compensation would be alittle over 36,000. Mr. Edmonston said with the enormous amount of taxes for improvements his com- pensation this year would be $16.000. Mr. Peugh si he had been informed that all the commission does not go to the Collec- tor, his compensation not exceeding $2,500 af- ter paying hls clerks. Mr. White moved an amendment, that the compensation of the Collector shall not exceed. the salary of the Mayor. The motion was lost—yeas 4—Messrs. Hazel, Joyce, Tynan, and White—nays 12. _ The bill was read a third time and passed. 5 The following were reported from commit- mittees:—By Mr. Rheem—substitute for bill to change grade of 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th streets west to correspond with those of F street; to set curb and pave footway on east side of 7th street west, from 6th street to Boundary line; to reset curband relay gutter oneast side of 9th street west, from _L to M street north; authorizing the Mayor to renta rtion oft3th street west; toimprove M street, Prom North Capitol to 6th street east; passed; Mr. Simms—(Drainage)—to lay a water main in 7th street wert ue si street to Hr ptos Ferry Wharf, to extend branch sewer in cit nasser ‘By Mr. Hatl—( Unfinished: Bust ness, ill to grade and gravel 11th street, from ‘South Carolina avenue to East Capitol eye sto. and gravel 3d street east, from ye Jand-ayenne to C street north; to curb.and paye ‘north front of square S41; to curbyand pave north et of $s have eae ee The following were received. dermen:—To paye Toatwae west front of square 414; to construct sew! on yikes tween 9d S038 see ven 8 to north; passed. gutter in the Second bide to pet pave south side of F siree! ‘weet; to pay tion; ' for ce a seine Gs ee to lay. certate, flag footways; to. trnnk seross Gs on : street west; aut chase ) am : Beipate revenne froma: the ngs bo pay ison to anew share tion in relatios Ws on; To yepuir’ square $88; ; ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF GEORGETOWN CoLLeGe.—The annual commencement of this venerable institution took place on Monday, none a Ee audience. e number of stu« S$ inclu mihe sepior department 43, i9 the junior, 35; in the prepataiory, 11¢ apd’ it the medical, 127; making a total of ite ard © The exercises consisted “The Disinters . nient of Napoleons. By Shaver Anderéons! “The Triumph of Religion,” Stephen: Dough if PS. Laffer- . ams, by Francis ty, sBoadicea, the ah 4 Queen,’ by Julius Sopery “Le Paysan'du Dannbe ah Senat mian,” by Harry Walters; “Love of Country, by Edward McCahbill; “The Potomac,” by Charles F. Nally; “A Manco,” by Louis Pue- bia: “Moscow,” by Hngh Kelly; “Influence of Women,” by James C. Normile, “Jernsalem,* by Eugene M. Morrison; “The Exile’s Return. by James V. Coleman; “Religion in Society by R: Roes Perry; the Valedictory, by James S. Fitzpatrick, - The graduation and distribution of medals and premiums followed, the announcements being made by Rev. Joseph O'Hagan, S. J, and the awards bemg made by the Most Rev- erend Archbishop Spalding, assisted by the Rey. John Early, President of the College. The degree of Doctor of Music was con- ferred on John Canfield, of Ireland, ‘ The degree of A. M. was conferred on A, Perry, A. B., D. C.; Wm, L. Nicodemus, . A.; Johu H. Thompson, M. D., England; priano Zegarra. A. » Pern; Walter ‘arland, A. B., D. C.,; James H. Dooley B., Virginia. ‘The degree of A. B. ws lowing students :—J F. Fitzpatrick, Als Joseph Forrest, D.C.; Jobn C. Wilson, D.C; Edward McCahill, N. Y.; Francis P.S. Laf- terty, Pa.; John A, Pizzini, Va, In the class of Natural Right, the gold cross was awarded to A. Ross Perry, A. B., of Wash- ington, and the usual rewards of medals and premiums succeeded to youth from every sec= tion of the United’States, Cnba, Mexico, Ke. At the close the Archbishop made a brief ad= dress expressive of the pleasure that he felt in witnessing for the first time the annual com< mencement, which was the fiftieth, it being eighty years since the foundation of the col< lege. ee he following cases have been disposed of at the 6th precinctsince Mon= day morning by Justice Thompson: Lewis Uffelman, fined $2 for riding on the pavement, $3 for profane and abusive language, and @20 for carrying concealed weapons. Dan’) Barrss held to bail for court for stealing ten tumblers from Leeffler’s Garden. John Cain, committed. for court for stealing iS from Thomas J. Trip- plett in the Center Market. Joseph Pendleton, (colored,) committed for court, ind afterward¢ bailed, for stealing provisions from George zn pe Emile Ritchild, for stealing a horse trom John Howard. Henry “per, {eolored, > for stealing a shirt, and epb Carter fer stealing a revolver from P. H Aing, were alsa committed to jail for court. A sumber of pars ties arrested for disorderly *:nunct were kept in the watch-house over night, and discharged this morning. A few others were fined @5 each for the offence. ee SERIOUS ASSAULT AND BATTERY ~-Last eye= ning, between 6 and 7 o'clock. Mr ( Lam- mond was assaulted and beaten very severely vy a party of soldiers in front of the American otel, 7th street, near Pennsylvania avenue. Officers McColgan and Fuss arrested Sergeant James Vonner as one of the party, who was sent to jail for court by Justice Giberson. Mr. Lammond had two wounds ove~ the eyes and one in the left temple, The officers rendered, him all the aid they could, azd notified his father, who had him conveyed home. When he arrived home, Mr. Lammon¢ fas breathing with much difficulty. . bok conferred on the fol- Porice Ca DISQvaLIFICATION REMOV? It is under~ stood that President Johnso:. h: » remitted that part of the sentence of Mr. § \v. Blackford, late Commissioner of the Bourd of Enrolment of the District of Columbia, whiva disqualified. him from holding any office of honor, trust, or profit under the Government of the United States. Mr. Blackford, it will be remembered, was tried for malfeasance in office, and other charges, and sentenced to be dismissed, and to be disqualified from holding office under the Government. ——e—__ ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING.—Yesterday morn ing Mr. Williams, who resides on Ist street, between C and D north, was accidentally ‘wounded by a little boy who was firinga mus< ket in an adjacent yard. Mr. Williams was sitting on the porch in the rear of his dwelling, when the little boy thoughtlessly dropped twa buckshot in his musket and fired, one of the shot taking effect in Mr. Williams’ side, in= flicting a flesh wound, fortunately not danger= ous. ——_e——_ War Upon THE Caninxys.—This morning, the orders were given the sergeants of police at headquarters to get their ammunition and pro- ceed at once to kill dogs found running at large without being muzzled. Persons having val- uable dogs will do well to comply strictly with the law in relation to them. te Tue IsLanp Social Crvp give a grand exe cursion to Glymont on Thursday, the 13th ine stant. One of the finest excursions of the 8 pe Secret History of the Confederacy, Some lightis thrown upon the hitherto secret history of the initial proceedings of Jeff. Davis’ Southern Confederacy by General Wil- son's recent capture in Georgia of documents and archives containing a record of the pro- ceedings of the Rebel Provisional Government at Montgomery, Alabama. They show that the Rebels lost no time, when once they got fairly at work, in organizing their Provisional Government, which aed had in full operation in less than five weeks from the assembling of their “National” Congress or Convention. Im the work of framing their Constitution, the docnmenis show eee considerable tinker= ing and discussion. There wasa strong feeling in fayor of naming their Southern establish~ ment the “Republic of Washington,” which was only defeated by 2 majority of one yote in favor ofthe title «Confederate States of Ameri< ea.? There were long debates over proposi- tions to insert in the preamble of thé Constitu= tion a recognition of both the Old and New Testament of the Bible, and in the body there= of a provision enforcing the observance of the Christian Sabbath. The former is under= stood to have been voted down ontof re= spect to Judah P. Bengamin, and the latter in. deference to the wishes of the people of Lonis- iana and Texas. Many other curious disclos= ures, besides those noticed, are made by these documents. A Rebel War Department despatch lately discovered in Richmond adds force to state~ ments heretofore made to the effect that Robert E. Lee, recently commander ofthe Rebel Army of Northern Virginia, is the person really re~ sponsible for the burning of cotton and tobac- co in Richmond and setting fire to that city at the time of the Rebel hegira. It also shows that the evacuation was contemplated at leas, six weeks before it took place. The despatchs which is dated February 22,is from General Breckinridge, Rebel Secretary of War, to Gen= eral Ewell, and advises Ewell to see General~ Lee for the purpose of receiving definite in- structions regarding the latter's order for thd burning of cotton, tobacco, &c. b , w@The people of Chicago are determined: that prices shall be bronght down from the! speculative standard to their natural level. A» dispatch from thence states that a meeting is, about to be called of leading citizens to take positive action in the matter. If dealers refuse, to listen to reason, an associated, store will ba immediately started in the Lamanied f fairfbuild~ ing, where goods will be supplied ata smalk advance from the wholesale cost toall who: will come. : az Dr. Haine rete ont a AS eae 65 m: y, 3 of these |, S leaye their Seiaece without that, form@ity, 14 stick to the. marriage relation bat fight alk the time. 30 Vega etate, and perhaps 10 out of the 65 live and ea=< joy themselves. ot J ag Marshal Magnandied in such péenniary difficulty, that, short! fore his last illness, he drew three years’ pay. in advance as chie: huntsman of the court, and the diamonds o’ his military orders were found in the: Mont- amou de-Piete. x ok s7The Albany Argns says the 4! d Fema se the Husson River may be judged from the fact that al) the state rooms on they steamer St. John have been’ engaged’ for tha up trips until the 6th pore. aaiistly dees vA ‘assiul is reporte ely deser! by Wihs hooueg population it Scaniren au: the wary — beet giest Be went x away. The Se en, ie of the a Lively oe it presented. when sale: besiness: was flourishing, looks dnil and de= reed. 1! - i arThe Maine pay say! that putter hast been recently sol that State at -seyenteen cents per pound. — sa wv The census of Provide R.1., whic just been completed, that there Be more femajes'than males in that anys: : —¥y A-cecond letter "has,-itis said; been: the ad- dressed to Napeteon 3 Te Eopsie Shaan recat ‘The Empress, 00, ‘have telen towards hy rip aercta in ot Reina Mite og gae Ta HAMInL Slone; and sore Of tesa Wee