Evening Star Newspaper, November 21, 1865, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR 18 PUBLISHED DAILY. (EXOEPT sUNDAY,) AT THE STAR BUILDINGS, Southwest corner of Penn'a avenue and 11% strest, By W. D. WALLAOH) —— The STAR ts served by the carriers to their subscribers tm the Uity and District at Tax Oxers rar wzzx. Copies at the counter, with or witbeut wrappers, Two Cents each. PRiez FoR MAILInG:—Three months, One Dellar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dol- tars; one year, Five Dollars. No papers are sent from the offiee longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—pubilished on Friday morning—One Dollar and a Half a year. STEAMBOAT LINES. Leaving North River, New York, every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, at poms and feot of G street, Washington, D. O.. every TUESDAY and FRIDAY, at7 a. m. Freight recetved daily during business hours, And carefully kent ander cover. The steamers of this line now connect with Alex- Sndria and Oranre Railroad. Freight forwarded to any point aleng the line of the L, MORGAN, RHINEHART & OU.. Acents, Coreae r sph Penn. ae. Feeney © and foot street, Washington, D.C. BOWEN, BBO. 2 00,, Agmutae "> Va. xandris, . B. CROMWELL & GO., Agents, _Bel? tf 86 West street, New York, TSE EASTERN SHORE’S STEAMBOAT—the Steamer CAMBRIDG E—leaves No. 140 Light Street Wharf. Balti- more at § rp... on SATURDAY: and TUESDAYS for OXFORD. EASTON POINT, CAMBRIDGE and DOVER BRIDGE, all in- Sermediate landings on Tread Avon wad Ubon ivers. She bas excellent passenger and freight modations, J. H. WOOD, Agent, oc 28-tf 170 Light St. Wharf, Baltimore. POTOMAC TRaNsroRTaTioN LINE. Steamer WM. WHILLDEN, Capt. Rigcaxs; Steamer EX PRES! Capt. Sagi N F. A. Rrrsen, will leave Baltimere every Tuesday and Saturday, at 4p. m., for Alex- andria. Washington, and Georgetown. Returning, leave Snow's Wharf, Geouzetoun, every Tuesday nD, ednesday and Saturday at 6. m., touching at a the usval landings onthe Potomac. Freight re- ceived daily. and kept under cover. W.R. SNOW & CU., Agents, 107 Water street, Geergetown. DO. J. L. PARKHUBST & ©O., Agents, 7th street wharf. Washington, D. 0. maa oc 23-tf STEAMER LEAVES 77H STRRET WHARF ox WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY £10 o'etoci ENINGS, al ° yfor BS = MOUNT VERNON; eturn at 5 p.m. are SS —— J. VAN RISWICK, _0e 16-tf General Superintendent. OTOMAO TRANPOSRTATION LINE. The Steamer EXPRES: Capt. E. A. Brtuer, will leave Baltimore every TUES- DAY EVENING, at 5 P. M., for Al- — Washington and wn. Heturaing wih. ave 7th street wharf, eon ton. every SATERDAY MORNING, at 6 o A.M. and Alexandria at7 o'clock A. M. For information. freight and passage, apply to A NEEDHAM & SONS, 143 Light stroct wharf, Bal- timore a2: RRODERS & 0O., No. 3 King street, Alexan- MORGAN, RHINEHART & CO.,No. 107 Water street, Georgetown, and 241 F street, Washing Rnd J. L. PARKHURST & O.,7th street wharf, Washington. an 2-tf NEW YoRK AND WASHINGTON STEAM. SHIP COMPANY. ae Old Line between NEW YORE, ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN. OCEAN STEAMERS—BALTIMORE, REBECOA CLYDE and EMPIRE, In connection with Inland Steamers GEORGE H. STOUT, MAY FLOWEB and ANN ELIZA. Regular Sailing Days TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS St 12 M., from the foot of High street, Georgetown and Pier 15 East River, foot of Wall street, New Fork. Freight or Fr ow - For Freight or Pasea«: gyn of High Cc. P. HOUGHTON, Agent, Georgetown. M. ELDRIDGE & CO., Prince street wharf, Alex andria. JAMES HAND, li7 Wall street, New York. Freight received constantly and forwarded to al} parts of the country with despatch, at lowest rates, je 22-4m C. P. HOVGHTON, Agent. t NITED STATES MAIL LIne. BALTIMORE. FORT MONEOF. NORFOLK, CITY POINT AND RICHMOND, DAILY. THE BAY LINE STEAMERS will leave the Tnaion Deck, foot of Concerd street. daly, etoe M. for FORT MONBOE co) ct) . . Gea teding at Port Monroe with a line of first class steamers. daily, on James river, for CITY POINT AND RICHMOND, Va. FOR RETURNING, ICHMOND at 6°A. M., DATLY = ee A = City Point, and connecting at Fort Ronres th tee Bee Line Seesmeces nt Jeeve in time for the Hastern and Western trains, and Washington, D. 0. The Steamers this line navigate the James Biver pata end return! , entirely in daytime, Eican ‘ahd ait ather ebvects ofiuterest. nnn ti o yf 3 TICKETS for the above places can be had on board of the boats. to Norfolk. repnagernen spree POT Through tickets from Bait’e to ag 7 State Rooms and Meals extra. oe > . oom accor punch aes table is well supplied. ‘Passengers taking the 1.18 tratn from PHI ADELPHIA wil mabeconnection with thie Hae, ine Steamers t! leave “ taking the 8.00 A.M. train from NEW TORK. have ample time to dine iu Bala more Ss Passenzers taking the § P. M. train from make connection with this line, San a PALE Peteot GH O'CONNOR, Passonger A jo3-t? EDUCATIONAL. N IGHT SCHOOL IN THE FIRST WARD. i ‘he undersigned proposes to open a Night School hou nd fleer of building known as Stott’s Hall, Seuthwest corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 2th street. This School is designed for the benefit of Young Men whe with to acquire practical knowledge of As no other branch will be taught it ‘honght that this School will afford an excellent oppertunity for those who with to improve them- selves in this indispensible science. Tustruction will be civenon Monday, Tasaday, Thursday, and Friday evenings of each week. Terms .—d0 Cents per week, payable weekly in Theee who with to patronize this School aro re- ted t yeet th ndersig = eo mentioned pia 7 Evening, the Zist in- mentioned place. on Tus stant. st7 o clock. Bo 17-4t* A. ASHLEY. men wishing to improve themeelves can two or three honrs every evening with teachers of experience, who will instruct in all the ual branches cf » good education. For particu- lave ‘apply at Star office. — no 15-eotf —The duties of thi SS ieitation will be resumed on Sept. 18, eb. terms, &c., see cat esnd circular at the pri cips] Lockstores of be gy the pri 5 |. PARSONS, yRESS COMPANY. DAMS ENO ETICE 314 PENW'A AVENUE, BRANCH OFFICE, 219 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OPPOSITE WILLARD’, GREAT EASTERN, NOKTHERN, WESTERN, AND SOUTHERN EXPRESS FORWARDERS. handire. Money. and Valuables of alt sadivaea with diepaichs te ah ‘accessible secinas country. CTION OF NOTES, DBAFT3, aND BILLS, Made inal! accessitie parts of the United States. ©. ©. DUNN, Agent, po M4 tf ______Washiagtoo D.C. Frye CLOTHING, F. WENKLEMAN, 129 BarimMone Street, BaLtixore, Mp., Between ( alvert and Sou t, South side, USTO bend « ism nia a of article of READY MADE CLOTHING. o eign ani Do- meatic materi cut lo the latest styles and of sa- peries workma~«*tp. Gentiemen in want of fine or medinm quality clothing Will ‘ind it greatly to their advantage to ine his «toek betore parchesing and Made to Order,in Terms Cash. SF (me Price Only Having unsurpassed facilities for boyin, rchase: rely upon advantages se! red theuy fe market oe? Pall audexamine Stoel 5 ar or jers by mail receive prompt attention, a lum of- | v=. XXVI. JAT CooRE & 00, BAWEKEERS, Fifteenth street, opposite Treasury, Buy and sell at current rates, and keep alwsys en hand, a full supply of aH GOVERNMENT BONDS, 7-30 TREASURY NOTES, CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS, &c., And pay the highest prices for QUABTERMASTER’S CHECKS AND VOUCHERS au 2-dtf First National Bank @F WASHINGTON. H. D, COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President, WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier, GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 15TH ST., OPPOSITE THE TREASURY DEPARTMENY, Government securities with Treasurer United Btates, B7-ONE MILLION DOLLARS. og Acting in connection with the house of JAY COOKE & CO., as SPECIAL AGENTS FOR THE 7-30 LOAN, we will fill all orders with promptness and des- patch, allowing the regular commission to Banks and Bankers. A constant supply of the Notes on hand and ready for immediate delivery. ‘We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections on ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give carefal and prompt attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN AND FIRMS and to any other business entrusted te us. FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN- MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully farnished, WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Oashier. Waskineton, March 20, 1865. m 21-tf PERSONAL. ee CURE GUARANTEED.—Consult old Dr, BARNES. wore years it @ cure of ail secret diseases. ing. Room No. 12, corner Penna, Consultation free. CBeRLES_ You did right in leaving that STU- / PID SHARPER and going to Dr. LEON. I told ba he was the only ene who could cure you in an jonorable m tawindle you. oc 25-Im* STRANGERS and a ne the services of a first-class Physician, should consult Dx LEON, 240 Penna. avenue, between 4!; and 6th reets. He guarantees seientifie treatment, an radieal cure of all Acurx and Cunonic diseases of both sexes, in the shortest time possible. i General cases cured in frem twelve hours to two ore Min who are suffering from Organic Sugh and permaneh' le. effects, are offers a thor ADIES, DON'T LOOK AT THIS. WM. PRINCE, 381 F strect, has reduced his Wrice of STAMPING .°, pen WIDTH elegant patterns than any other place of the kind FLUTING SIX CENTS PER YARD. sets-t JAMES TOPHAM & 00.3 PREMIUM TRUNK, SADDLERY, ! AND MILITARY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTORY, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 75008 SEVENTH STREET, One Door North ef Odd Fellows’ Halt, Where they centinne to manufacture and have on sale # large and fine assortment of TBUNES, VALISES, TRAVELING BAGS, SAPDLES, HARNESS, HORSE OOVERS, MILITARY HORSE EQUIPMENTS, SWORDS, BELTS, HAVEBSACES, WHIPS, BITS, SPUBS, ac., &e., &o., AT LOW PRICES. REPAIRING. Tronks, &c.,repaired promptly and thoroughly. THRES SILVER MEDALS Awarded by the Maryland Institute of Bal: October Sist, 1864; also, the highest premium, bronze medal, by the Metropolitan Mechanice’ In- stitute of Washington, D. C., in 1as7, SOLE AGENTS For District of Columbia and Alexandria, Va,, for FEANK MILLER'S CELEBRATED PREMIUM HARNESS OTL, Dealers supplied at the lowest feb 6-17 FACTORY PRIORS, T EDWARD CLARK, . LUMBER BEALER, Virginia avenue, between 9th and 10th streets east, near U. 8. Navy Yard. S7 Constantly on hand a large stock of all kinds of LUMBER, Prices as low as the lowest. oc 16-2m* )LOUR, F eas: WHISKY. A large and complete assortment of ALL GRADES OF FLOUR, for Bakers, Grocers, and others, ' WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED. FEED OF ALL KINDS, Either weight or measure. | WHISKY, ALL GRADES. We mention the Bonnits Whiskey in particular, as being pure, and four years old, sold subject, if ecessary, to 5 r : ‘WM. M. GALT 2 00., no 2-tf Indiana avenue and Ist st, “WIREMAN?S ery ae Si oxs i © EBRATED LADIES’ SHOES.' AcENeY. —s = STREET, between Penn- sylvania A large assortment of Ladies’ Fashtonable ree ee ROOTS AND SHORS ‘senstantly on hand. ‘Also, Orders attended to -” F. “J. BEIBERGE * crrizeNs wD MiLTEaR? hea: SOHON, Agent 362 vit orn 8 Sgrlock i Mag. 1, ‘onsultation mn, . a IFICIAL EYES inserted and made ° hike th tural one oc 21-tf NFERBLED AND DELICATE CONSTITD- HELMBOLD’S EX- E coe Be) ry "S S. of both sexes. Hensgs, tad tabuagon letp well ese AMUSEMENTS, GROVER’S NEW THEATER, LEONA ERB OO creccccseonns. LEONARD GROVER....0. D7 iipes ENTRUSIASTIIC WELCOME AND SECOND APPEARANCE OF THE EMINENT AMERICAN ACTOR, MB. JAMES E. MURDOCH. AN EVENT IN AMERIOAN D: " ERIOAN DRAMATIC HIS Will be the prodnetion THIS (Tuesday) EVENING. Nov. 21. 1865, Of Shakspeare’s most sublime creation, the Great Tragedy, in five acts, of HAMLET. with a cast of Characters, which, inthe opinion of+ the M nagement,endorsed by that of Mr: Mar- doc’ h EV 5 ER BEEN EQUALLED IN AMERIVA. CANTERBURY. Corner Pennsylvania avenue and Ninth street, GEORGE LEaA................ 8018 Proprietor. First time of the splendid fai 1 OLD MORHER AUD AnD OR. THE GOOD FAIRY OF THE G SEA GOLDEN WHEAT PUMP IF 10 cow, a, — &e. “ee First time of the negro burlesque, MAZEPPA. FEMALE MINSTRELS, NEW NEGRO acts NEW BALLETS, &e. MATINEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON. BLANCHARD AND HIS DOGS NEXT WEEK FS. J. W. & MP. KREIS’ DANCING P ACADEMY, ae BES Cis PARKER'S HALL. Ponnsylivania avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., Oppesite Metropolitan Hotel. Those desiring to enter can de 80 now, as we are continually forming new classes the quarter commencing with the first lesson. All in- formation in regard to terms, &c.,can be had by applying as above Pox and Hours of Tuition: For Ladies, Misses and Masters, ‘Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, from 3 to f o'clock. Yor Gentiomen, Tuesday and Friday eyenings, racticing Awsomblies every Thursday evening. Private instraction given to suit convenience of these desiring. Circulars can be had at J. F. Ellis’; Phil lomon’s, and other boek and music atores; also, by applying at the Academy during the hours of from 10. m. tol p.m.. from 8 to $ aud7 to 10 p. m., or during the hours of tuition. Rote addressed to the Academy will meet with prompt attertion. oc 4-tf DENTISTRY. if NS UBGEON DENTIS No. 310 P. 1 m hetween 9th and eth Wraple sve. Se D.c. no 9-1m* REMUVAL. Dz. CHARLES P. HUNT takes pleasure in in- prsing his friends, patrons and the public enerally that he has fitted upa mew Bis J elegant office at No. 495 7th street. oppo- site Odd Fellows’ Hall. He is prepared to execnte with promptness all operations in Dental Surgery ani every class of work belonging te the profes- sion. no 1-Im* ye Ty LOOMIS, M The Inventor Patentée of the MINERAL PLATE TEET ittends personal: his office in this city. Man} persone cant Wear these teeth who cannot wear others, and ae persob can wear others who cannot wear ese, - Peraoy ci but to those wad ate" ParTensen be Secommodated ~ Seegeeyge po rest, cleanest, etropgest and most perfect denlapa that art can procure, the MINERAL TEETH will be more fnily warranted. Keoms in this city—No. 33% Pennsylvania ave., tween 9th and l0thsts. Also, 907 Arch street, hiladel phi oc 2-ly \REAT DISCOVERY IN DENTISTRY. TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. I would adyise all persous having teeth to, extract to call at DR. LEWIE’S office, am ——— out soit aie cme call and examine the Doctor ‘oved method of inserting ARTIFICIAL TEETH, Byon once see the great {mprovement io his teeth, you will have them in no other style than this new ‘and valuable one. Teeth inserted on Gold, Silver tnd Rubber Plates at the old pries, as we have not advanced the price on our work since the great in.gold. eof Dau" Penn's avenue, between 2th and 13th ‘ects. vanat: 7 8S. R. LEWIE.M. D., Dentist, —~—— — acd im D&Q...PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 2S9nutWeen Or AND LOTE srs.289 HARVEY & 00.8 NEW CENTRAL OYSTER BAY AND STEAMED OYSTER SALOON, fitted up the above mentioned est lishment as a first-class Oyster Bay. fe eng Crate Salece, aot a e themselves to keep constan: Su hand the very best qualities of the best flavored salt-water Oysters that the briny deep can afford. Our facilities cannot be surpassed by any house in Ses qumy fer procuring the bivalye to suit the public. We have made engagements with a host of best running boats that come to this and the Baltimore parks, = our constant iy AD aries. | is ears’ experience in a 5 feel Guracives confident of eur ability to meet the P'Pamilice,clubs, and entertainment partics, can plied with best qualities, served in every syle. by leaving orders at the Saloon, or with Mr. Charics Brecht, Wine Merchant, in the adjoining tab SPleare remember Ne bet Sage Fennaylvania twe mth wid« Tits ew AREY, _ THOMAS HOLDEN. ONE. ONE, no 6-Im T MUST BE D: T MUST BE DONE: NEXT SIXTY DAYS FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS ve ehall sell all our immense si of Mens’ and Bae Clothing, Gentlemen's hing Goods of every deseription, Hats and Caps, Trunks and Um- brellas, &c., &c., BEGaprLESS OF COST. GABDLESS OF COST. THE LAST CHAN THE LAST CHANOB. UICK, OR GONE, UICK, OB GONE. 460 7TH STREET, 460 7TH STREET, OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. OPPOSITE THE POST OFFICE. . H. SMITH, 5 H. SMITH, N AGLE & C¥#8., WINE MERCHANTS, 267 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Southeast corner 11th street, Have on hand and are constantly receiving supe- rior brands of Wines, Liquors. &., (in bond or duty paid,) which they offer for sale at the lowest market rates, vin: Old Otard and Hennessy BRANDY. Old Jamaica and St, Croix BUM. Scotch and Irish WHISKY. Ol Holland GIN, Phenix and other brands. Harmony and ¢rown SHERRY. Old Oporto and Burgundy PORT, CLARET, the following brands, (in wood or lnss:) Ss. Julien, Cantenac, qaux, Leoville, C., XC. SAUTEREA, (in wood or glass.) RELY eee eather “ einer, De eimer, , Ulescmhetiser, Hocbhetoce: Veneckerger, Johar nisberger, Liebfranmilch, &e.. &e. Burgundy and Moselle WINE: Champagne and Sparkling Hock, of the choicest B, D’Absinthe, Curscas, Mavachinal, &., £0. BROWN STOUT and SCOTCH ALE. French WINE VINEGAR. SWEET OIL, SARDINES, &c. eel pavons Fe oe © Disskest’s PICKLES paigh 9d D MOUNT IS HAPPY TO INFORM annie she is now in Washington. will fill at the shortest notice orders for ber fuvaluable Salve for the Piles. Sold py wholesale and retail No. back atreet, and at W. B. Entwisle. Be7- LAST NIGHT, OFFICIAL. War Department, Adjutant General's Office, Washington, Nov. 13, 1865. after as upen applications and recommendations W. have been submitted at regiments of the army. cancies to be filled; In the cavalry arm, 2d Heutenants..sc0e 54 In the artillery arm, 2d lieutenant 4 In the infantry arm, 1st lientenant: 60 In the infantry arm, 2d lieutenants..,..299 Total number of vacancies...,......453 IIL. After a careful examination of the testi- monials And military history of the apphcants, the Board will select the names of a sufficient number to fl the vacancies shown in the fore- going statement from those applicants who bave served in the volunteers at least two names so selected. 1V. In making the selection the Board will apportion the whole number to be appointed, equal to the number of yacancies, except Matias’ A to the several States and Territories, aceording to the representation in Congress. V. The names selected will be arranged ac- cording to arms, in the order of merit, and ie appointments will be made in that or- er. VI. The Adjutant Gencral will lay before the Board the list of applicants, and the recom- mendations ang other fencre. : VII. The Board will be composed as fot- jowe: Colonel H. K. Craig, U. S. Army. Colonel and Brevet Brigadier General H. Brooks, 4th U.S. Artillery. Lieutenant Colonel S Eastman, U.S. Army. By order of the Secretary of War. + (Signed.) E. D. Townsenp, Assistant Adjxtant General. Official:—R. WiLiiaMs, Assistant Adjutant General. a SPECIAL NOTIOES. eusaeeed tacedhnesiond TWO BAD OASES OF PILES CURED BY DR. STRICKLAND’S PILE REMEDY. Mr. Glass. of Janesville, Wisconsin, writes for the benefit of all who suffer with the Piles, that be bas been troubled for eight years with an agera- yated case of Piles, and hie brother was discharged from the army as incurable, (be being quite para- Serecured minh ose Horie Be ST RTCRE ARDS ere cured with one bottle of Dr i PILE REMEDY ndation of these received jo#e suffer- ing that the most aggravated chronic cases of Piles are cured by Dr. Strickland’s Pile Remedy, Itis gold by oreg everywhere. Sold by J. W. Narn: y; CHAS. CURISTIANI, 371 Pa avenue and 50% N eet. 00 26-1y A SUPERIOR REMEDY. ng from a distressing cough, DR. - LANDS MELLIFLUOGS COUGH’ Breast, It gives relief almost instant: hotdisagreeable to the tas bot the Melliftuous Cough Balsam is one of best preparations in nse, and is all that its ‘opri- etorclaims forit. We have tried it during the Peet week. and found relief from a most distressin; cour prepared by Dr. Strickland, No. 139 Syea treet. Cincinnati. Ohio, and for sale by Droge Sold by J. W. NAIRN & CO. also at WAIT Drug re, and CHAS. CHRISTI- rec — Pa avenue and 502 Ninth street, oc 26-1y —————— COLGATE’S HONEY SOAP, This celebrated To1-et Soar, in such universal demand, is made from the choicest materials, is mild and emollient in its nature, frarrantly scented and extremely beneficial in its action upon the skin. For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers, jan 2-eoly SEIS ee MARRIAGE AND CEL An Eesay of Warning and Inetastig yor Young Men, just published hr Ww HUUGHTON, Howard Pa. " and tees Dr. J; Staciphia, ‘oc TO DYE EASY is very desirable. MATTHEWS’ VENETIAN HAIR DYE isthe best in the world. Complete in one bottle. No wash,nestain, notrouble. Achild canapply it. Persons wishing to avoid the publici- ty of having their Hair dyed in public, can DYE AT HOME better than any barber can doit, by using THE VENETIAN DYE. It does not rub off or make the Hair appear dusty or dead, but imparts new life and lustre. Gives a beautiful black or brown, as pre- ferred. Price 75 cents. Prepared by A. 1. MATHEWS, N.Y. DEMAS BARNES & CO., New York, Wholesale Agents. my l6-eoly Sunisriny ores cos noes onrtie safe and Sepdsaed, Core ia eee Ge tage ate Bot ‘want to be exposed. Male packages, @2; fe- goa permet cure for ByBhi + Bsrefais, leers, Bracket et i Mesthataaate STOP THAT SCRATOHING, PA ete ae iid alt Desa and all Eruptions of he Skin. ™ 35: ren! Pennsylvani 427 SEVENTH STREET, 427 ZEPHYR WORSTED, White and Black, Scents per ounce. All @olors, 35 cents per ounce. Germantown ZEPHYR, 30 cents, all colors, Cashmere YARN, all colors. White and Gray KNITTING YARN, very cheap, HOOP-SKIRTS, from $1.25 up, largest assort- mentin ‘hingten, HAND. KNIT HOODS and CAPES, LEGGINS and BOOTS. SEAFOAMS and TWILIGHTS WORSTED SHAWLS, CLOAKS, &c., in large variety, and very cheap,at the Fancy Goods and Store of jess °* B. SILVERBERG. 427 Seventh street, METALLIC WEATHER STRIPS AND WINDOW BANDS, For excluding Cold, Rain, Snow, Noise, Dust and Wind, and to prevent the rattling of sashes and doors, and do not interfere with the working of either, For sale and applied by JOON A. PAINE, Sole Agent for Baltimore and Washington. Office—Kidwell & Henderson's, 367 D st., cor- ner 9th st. no4-Im* ABD. N. a. uriume, iStick oF THE PEACE, Office No. 511 9th street west, nour Penn’s avenue, Pd res . a b ieee one Lf busfness, +4 as admii the Amnest, as other Oaths, dra’ Leases, Pi of Ati Landlord and Tenant Roticte, key, &e, ‘advice given in all its ope Particular attention to the collection o debts and claims in general. se 2-4m ‘YLER'S COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM 1 ARABLO will be found a most pleasant, safe and speedy remedy for Coucus, Coins, Hoarss- Croup, WHoorine CouGl, AND ALL AFREC- 8 OF THE TUROAT AND LuNGs. Its superior efficacy in arresting stubborn coughs, and the fi stages of consumption, has long been known sppreciated by most families and physicians. Price cents per bottle. ‘Has been in constant use in our family for over twenty years, and with invariable success. I think Rent M “Gmerican Cice Bait. JOS. J. DOBBIN, single bottle.”—Bait. Clipper. ‘Since I introduced ithore. several ofour physi- peak AL ed YE ANP BOUR) WHISKY, 10 years oldf 4 NDY. R Chalee erry eo a ‘a, and Port WINES. Just received forsale b: L&Co sy No. 67 La. av., near 7th stro Svore nate SrEctat Oxpexs No. 599.—Extract, # * * 19—]. A Board of Officers will assemble in this city on the 15th instant, or as soon there- practicable, to examine and pepe’ ies ich for appointments in the 1. The following isa statement of the ya- years, and will submit a report with a list of TELEGRAMS, &ec. state that no change Pareja seeme: and strict because the propert was mostly in the hands of fore! to terms than a blockade. forces was hourly ex: Canete, vwelve leagues self at the head of soldiers on each side is estimated at 16,000, antine, New York. ough tumigation of persons and be permitted to come to the city. ing a shi; the city. were successful. State is settled for the present. five bills of one for assault and battery with intent to kill Grove Loomis, and three for arson in the first, third and fourth degrees respectively. A letter from Lower California, w the 7th, says the Territorial Assembly passed an act recognizing the empire of Maximillian, but the Governor refused to sign it, as the people threatened to rebel if the act was consumated, The Fall expedition of the Western Union Telegraph Company arrived at Petropalowski, Russian Siberia, on the 10th of October. The enterprise is progressing very favorably. A despatch from Concord, N. H., to the Bos- ton Heraid says General Pierce still continues dangerously sick with the chronic diarrhea, tending to ulceration. a LOCAL NEWS. —_—__—_ Corporation Affairs. Boar OF ALDERMEN, Noy. 20.—The Pres- ident (Mr. T. E. Lloyd) in the chair. Present: Aldermen Barr, Brown, Canfield, Galick, McUathran, Magruder, Noyes, Turton, A. Lloyd, and Owen. A communication was presented from the Mayor Snnouncing his approval of acts to grade and pave the public ‘ailey in square No. 251; explanatory of the act entitled “An act re. quiring bill posters to take out licenses;” and remitting taxes illegally assessed. Also, com- Munication from the same, nominating Lemuel G. Gaddes and Seth A. Elliott as members of the Board of Health, in the place of John ©. Bates and J. M. Brodhead, resigned; referred to health committee. Also, a communication from the Register, transmitting, in response to a resolution adopted November 13th, 1565, the names of all persons, together with the names of the insurance companies, for which they are acting as agents, who haye received licenses during the past year. . aus Diowing is the list of names and the umber of insurance fompanies peypes: “Ag Barns; one: c. King, three; J. F ees, wa T, M. Hanson, one: F. Muilenhaus, one. J" tenek Monroe; one: JW. GvaRE eRe bett & Monroe, one: Dillon, one: R. C. Brewster, one: W. one; J.C. McKenney, one. Referred to police committee The Chair also presented a communication from the Intendant of the Asylum, transmut- ting a statement of the admissions and number of inmates of that institution; referred to asy- lum committee. Also, a communication from Rey. S. Tustin, protesting against the erection of frame strac- tures in the city, in view of the great number of fires originating in such buildings; referred to police committee. 4 Mr. Magruder offered a resolution instrnct- ing the committee on the asylum to inquire into the expediency of finishing the attic of the asylum, so as to furnish increased accommo- dations for the inmates; adopted. Mr. A. Lloyd presented the petition of J. Healey for the remission of money erroneons- ly paid to the corporation: referred to claims committee. Mr. Owen, from improvements committee, reported a bill to open and grade 12th street west, from N to Boundary street; laid over in- formally. Mr. Brown, of se police committee, asked to be discharged from the further consideration of the bill im reference to the use of steam engines on the railroads in the city, anc. that the bill be referred to the special committee on that sub- ject; agreed to. Also, a Common Council bill re) ling the law requiring business men, in taking out a license, to subscribe to an oath that they have not aided or assisted the enemy im the late rebellion; passed. Also, a bill in- creasing the penalty for fast riding and driving through the city from five to fifty dollars, and providing that in case any person be injured by such id riding or driving, the party so offending shall, in addition to the fine, be im- prisoned in the workhouse for not less than thirty nor more than ninety days; amended so as to reduce the amount of fine to $20, and parsed. Also, a bill prohibiting the use of the gutters by distillers and brewers for carrying off their waste water; passed. Mr. Brown, from the committee on health, reported the joint resolution of the Common Council relating to the sanitary condition of the city. He said that the Mayor had antici- pated this resolution by his proclamation, but as an evidence of indorsement by the Councils, he would move the passage of the resolution: agreed to. Mr. A. Lloyd, from the committee of claims, reported a bill for the relief of M. H. Krouse; passed. Also, reported adversely on the peti- tion of Jas. Tait for damages to a hack thrown into an excavation, and the committee was discharged from its further consideration. The President, Mr. Lioyd, introduced the following joint resolution : Whereas it is manifest that something must be done, and thatspeedily, towards abating the Washington canal nuisance; and whereas nu- merous plans have been proposed to effect this most desirable object; therefore Resolved, That the most effectual method to abate at once and forever the canal nuisance is to narrow the same two-thirds the present width and — over, otis suitable man- holes, ps, gates, dc. Mr. prea mad said he approved that idea, but asa greatexpenditure would be necessary to carry itinto execution, the subject had better be referred to the finance or canal committee. ‘In 1859 or 1660 he had offered a similar bill, which went to the canal committee, but was pever afterwards heard from. He hoped this subject would receive prompt attention. Mr. Magruder thought that by narrowing the canal, so as to afford only s nough for two canal boats to pass, turning Rock Creek into it at Georgetown, the current, in running through to the Navy Yard, would sweep out the mud and filth, and not only pu- Tify the canal, but kx it in a nayigable con- ai » This‘method would saye thousands of dollars. It ee ip = h ———, who considere perfectly prac! je, an believed it would accomplish the desired ob- ct. The Chair said he only wished to get the views of the members. The plan proposed was not one of his own, but had been suggested by practical men, including some of our best en- gineers, who assured bim that it wasas eco- nomical as any course that could be pur- sued to abate the nuisance. It had been stated that the new ground formed by this Pp improvement would pay for the work. The question of course then up as to the authority of the Corporation over the canal, and the new ground thas formed. That, however, was before the Cor- poration Attorney, for his opinion, and would probably soon besettled. Something should be done at once, and so many different plans had been su, Spek pc aterneng a tion simply to elicitan express inion by the Board, He would suggest that the gentie- man from the Ist Ward (Mr. Magruder)draw up a resoltition embodying his views on the sub- ject, and let the whole matter be referred toa committee with instructions to report next Advices from Valparaiso to the 18th of Oc- tober, and from Callao and Lima to the 2°th, bad taken place in the Position of the belligerents since the departure of the previous steamer, except that Admiral little less disposed to be severe in his blockade toward neutrals. The British Minister having written to Pareja that he did not anticipatea bombardment of ners, Pavel ers, ja replied that he shonid actin accordance with his orders, and thatit was very likely his Goy- ernment would use other means to bring Chile In Peru a battle between the revolutionary and Government ted. The former had concentrated all its forces m the valley of from Lima. and the latter in Lurin, at a very short distance from each cther. President Pezet has placed him- his forces. The number of The steamer Atalanta still remains at quar- The cabin passengers have been placed in small vessels, and after a thor- baggage, will As yet the Government has done nothing toward supply- e ip for the steerage passengers; uniil this is done theAtalanta cannot be fumigated, and consequently cannot be allowed to come to In Panama political matters have been ex- ceedingly quiet for the past two weeks, but the news from the interior is not 80 pacific. Some severe fighting has taken place in the State of Canco, between the revolutionists and the Government forces, in which the latter Thus the revolution in that The Grand Jury at Utica, N. Y., have found i indictment against James L. Falkin—one tor the murder of G. W. Loomis, which such work in “wr. Noyes said the vest r. Noyes it in the opinion informed engineers who bad Teported sees canal problem, the turning Rock Cree! The current thus made would not approach in. Rock Creek into it would be to sweeten some extent by a current of pure water. ‘pet be thought members of the Board were not a olan = of the eastern section of e can: om 3d #treet to the E: Bran. He bad visited it lately, and toro ns filled up nearly level with the adjotn: = one could me, ary shod across it simost any point. ‘o bane yes ex tent ae Snswer in dealing with this conl pene, eance. _Mr. A. Lioyd said that in behalt of the Fourth Ward he hoped the work would be penn pry gg nuisance abated without regard to cost. the © n has not the money borrow it. Sls open tne Goumites to whom the subject might be referred would report at the next meeting, and have it dis posed of. Mr. Turton also urged prompt action; an@ the subject was referred to the committee om copals. Mr. A. Lioyd introduced a bill to grade an@ } ®ve a public alley from K to L streets, in the Fourth Ward; referred to the committee on ime provements, Mr. Gulick called up a bill riatin, S4L0 to provide a book for the Collections ome, containing a subdivision of lots; laid over ine formally. The joint resolution ofthe Common Conncil, providing for a special election to ascertain the sentiment of the citizens on the ero suffrage in the District of —— =. r. Turton called for the yeas na: the third reading, which were crdereh teen ing: Yeas—Aldermen Rarr. Brown, Oanfieid, Gulick, A. Lloyd, Magruder, Noyes, Owen, Turton, and the President. Nays—0, The resolution was adopted The Cemmon Council bill authorizing the fitting up of the attic of the Asylum, to afford increased accommodation to the inmates, was referred to the committee on the Asylum. The Board adjourned. Common Councit.—AN the members present except Messrs. Stewart and Wright. The Chair announced the message of the Mayor, with his approval of the acts, making additional appropriation to cleanse the sewer between 9th and 10th, and C and E streets north; and the act increasing the com: nsation rag Register of the Corporation of ashing= Also, a communication from the Mayor rela- tive to complaints cansed by the Scavenger of the 7th Ward depositing night soil in James Creek, between & street east and 2d street. The Mayor says this piace, the most remote from dwellings, has been used for this purpose for all time past, and is the only one within reach of the Scavenger. 1t is advisable to do some. thing to relieve those who complain of it, and we fee no way of doing so, except by building & pen out on what is known as “Buzzard’s Point,” so that the soil may be dumped into the river and carried off m that way; referred to the committee on health The usual report of the Intendant of the Asy- lum, for the months of September and October, was received and refe: to the committee on. asylum. It shows over twice as man. inmates as ever before during the same pe 5 Mr. Peugh offered a resolution looking toe the formation of a committee on railroads; poste — Also, — im relation to the runni of steam cars throngh the stree: vidi that it shall not be lawful to ran tines with locomotives without a man atall crossings with 8 light between sunset and sonrise, and a man with a trumpet preceding all trains during the day. Also all trains to have a refiector on both ends, — that no freight trains shall be ron, except between 11 p.m. and 4a. m. blowing off steam, de. ilatametlaca do rT. Moore presented 2 communication from Benjamin Severns, engineer, proposing a plan for improving the Washington canal: referred to the committee on the canal, and ordered ww be es pl subject of nee Columbia was ; Edmonston rose to make a personal exe nation. He had been Tequestad, by the “a tendant of the Asylum to invite the members of the Board to the late annual visitation of the Asylum, and bad agreed to doso. But being called away from the city, failed to inform the Board. He, however, regarded the fault as resting upon the Intendant’s shoulders, as he wee ate or he og sea ‘eRsns, Fda a pusinets, and MY. Angerocams, relerren 1 tue CaaS BR Green & Wifitams; retin requiring the Balti« Dittee, Also, & reso tg Guin to repair 2 ajirend pany the crossing at Hf tirect north, ana have a flag~ man and light day and night at that point; re- terred to the committee on police. Mr. Ferguson moved a reconsideration of the yote rejecting the bill in favor of J. W. Riley, refunding money paid the Corporation for @ fish wharf—yeas 7, pays 7. Mr. Ferguson, from the committee on ways and means, reported a bill appropriating @2,500 to fit up the attic story of the Asylum, in order to accommodate the great numberof appli- cants, as well as relieve the overcrowded con- dition of the institution. The President thought some restrictions should be placed on the indiscriminate admis- sion of 50 many persons, when the liberal pro- visions already made could not accommodate one half who were lying. Amendments by Messrs. Mead and White, looking to contracting for the work with the lowest bidder, under the Ward Commis- sioners, &c., were rejected, and the bili as of- fered passed. . Mr. Joyce, from the police committee, ree orted a bill authorizing the Mayor to rent to ames McLaughlin that part of 27th street West next the canal; recommitted. Several bills were received from the Board of Aldermen and properly referred. Also, & Dill to increase the salaries of the several ward commissioners, with a substitute. Mr. Anderson moved to amend the snbsti- tute by striking out $1.000 and inserting $1,200. Lost—yeas f, nays 9. Mr. Mead moved to amend by making the uly ist, 1865. increased salaries begin from Agreed to—yeas 14, nays 3. . Moore moved to amend further by ap- propriating $1,400 to pay ealaries of the current year, which was agreed to, and the substitate as amended was adopted. : The Council bill to regulate the holding of the several markets was algo returned by the Aldermen, with an amendment providing for the increase of the salaries ot the clerks of the several markets, giving to the Clerk of the Center Market $1,200; assistant clerk, $900; Clerk of the East and West Markets, $650 each; Clerk of the Northern Market, $900, Mr. Ferguson meved to strike out $650 where it oceu , and insert $1,000, but su’ nenuly modified the amendment by making eum $200. Mr. Talbert moved to make the salaries of the East and West Market clerks $900. Mr. Edmonston moved to lay the bill on the table. Lost—yeas 7, nays 10. The bill and amendments were referred to the markets committee. The board adjourned Southern News. Major Alvord, of the Freedmen’s Bureau, to-day commences the work of taking the cen- sus of on colored population of Alexandria, county, Va. A number of German laborers have arrived in King George county, Va, where, under the direction of Dr. Stilwell, formerly of New York, they are to cultivate the Marmion estate, now owned by Field Lewis, . Houses are being erected for their accomm iD, and 2 fair trial will be given to this new system in Virginia. Tne Winchester and Potomac Railroad, ran« ning from Hi “s Ferry up to Winchester, Va., which we Oo the ten in ~ Goyerament for military Tposes long, is to be forthwith given up to the stock< holders. . stockholders of the Richmond and York River Railroad haye authorized the President: snd Board of Directors to borrow $300,000 for the purpose of rebuilding the road, A petition is in circulation among the ladies of Richmond preying President Johnson to pardon Jeff. Davis. petition for the parole of James A. Seddon, Secretary of War of the late Confederate States, is also in circulation, On Friday a committee representing the Bar- bour imterest in the Orange and Alexandria railroad, had an interview witn the Governor and dof Public Works of Virginia, urging that the road be turned over to Mr. Barbour as President, and not to Mr. Jamieson, the op- posing incumbent. No conclusion was ar- rived at. The original will of George Washington been once more placed in the archives of rf State of Virginia, after the vicissi<- tudes of the last four years. Itisin Washing- ions clear and distuct bandwriting, and the i is attached to every pare. . ine : Fare : cneiaaine afew ington, a - neces bet found concealed ta & coffee rack und le of coal ina warehouse near where the was committed. a7 The monitors that have been lying in the Delaware river are to be remo’ to League Island, where they will remain until they are wanted. ‘ S27 The largest Sunday school in America ig in Cinciunall. it bas twenty-five hundred: pupils.