Evening Star Newspaper, July 5, 1867, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR 38 PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAY EXCEPTED) AT THE STAR BUILDING, Bouthwert corner Penna avenue and iith street, ay W. D: WALLAGH. fede ctr <5 The STAR is served by the carriers to their subscribers in the City and District at Tun CxnTe PER WEEK. Uopiesatthe counter, with or without wrappers, TWO CENTS each, Puice ror MaiLiNo :—Three months, One Doliar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dol- dare; one year, Five Dollars, No papers are sent from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Fri- aay —One Dollar and a Half a Year. LOCAL NEWS. a THE FOURTH. The « Fourth’ was observed rather quietly am this city duy,a large portion of the citizens having taken. themselves off to the country for a mouthful of tresn air. Inthe Morning, the usual gun-firmg, beli-ringing cracker-pepping, usually im © Inde- Day.” were missed to a con- extent. The display of flags was, bowever, unpreecdently large, and thie. with the military saiutes, served @s reminders of In the evening, the yaveniles man- to keep up quite @ tusillade of fire-crack- d display of minor fireworks, despite the police. The temperance celebrations and tte varnout of the colored Sabbath schools were the principal features of the day within the city mits. The day was exceedingly hot, making ita pretty fatiguing business for those marchirg in. procession. Good order was ob- served throughont the day, aud there washtule oT no drunkenness, the police everywhere being vigiiant. Subjoiaed will be fonnd in- Testing particulars of the observance of the jay in the city and vicinity. OLDEST INHABITANTS. ‘The Association of the Oldest Inhabitants met yesterday morning in the court-room, at the City Hall, Vol. Peter Force in the chair, and Dr. A. McD. Davis vec A very darge humber of persons were present, among whom were many ladies. The meeting having beef called to order, John Carroll sy Esq. yeaa the tellowing ode, dedicated by Joseph Thornton Adams to the Association of the Gid- €st Inhabitants of the District of Columbia: While yer this hemiephere Of destined high career a arly saw ‘The culmioating Star Of Empire tending here, As be the map reveaied. Now see ‘his Star, and many more, With Union stripes emblazoned ‘high, From mountain top to ocean shore, Over wide domain greet every eye. Next rose great Washington, ‘Who pecriess trophies won In council and the field. ‘His last Farewell Addres: All patriot hearts confe Repiete with wisdom shone, And discera’s venom healed. Sages of martial race ‘Met dungers fuce to face, Abd solved the mighty pian By Revolution trained > ‘The Constitution framed, They reared in lofty stave, roclaiming it for man. of the Western World, sires the flag unfaried, ‘Xpanding to the breeze The Stripes and rising Stars, ‘Through many blvody wars, Dismay to tyrants haried, Cn land, o’er lakes and seas. Our nation’s beart is strong, Aud miliion’s in che throng. ‘With staiwart limb ana nerve, We love the Spangied fia; And freemen ne’er will lag, ‘Where alt the Stars belong Our Union to preserve. Great God of boundless sway, Reveal to us Thy way Our missicn to fulfill. Af war must come, give might For peace and home to fight, And thus benign diep To us Thy sovereige will. Now see the Stur and maay more, With Union stripes emblazoned high, From moun'ain’s top to o shore, O’er wide domain greetevery eye. Dr. Jobn B. Blake then reaa the Declaration of Independence im a loud and clear voice, at the conclu-ion of which Uol, Peter @. Wash- ington, the orator of the day, was introduced, and addressed the ase ion for overan hoor, referring to the early struggles of the country and the trying scenes passed through ‘by out jorefuihers, The address was an apie oné and Col. W. was frequently interrupted by ap- plane Mr. Brent, the corresponding secretary, said invitations hud been sent to the President and members of the Cabinet, inviting them to be t. Letters were received from Secreta. Seward and McCulloch, which were read; also, one trom Jonn ©. Cox, Esq, chief clerk of the Interior Department, in answer to the INVitAt On sent to Secretary’ Browning, who Was Absen! from the city. ‘The fotlowing-named gentlemen wereelect d Members of 'he association: Rev. J. L. Elliott, Walter T. Brooke, E. Kingman, Richard A! Wimeatt Micbael P. Calan, R. B. Owens, John Van Riswick, James Adame, Dr. win. Gonton, George Harvey, and Joon Branson. Commodcre Bogle presented 2 resolation, dopted, returning the thank- of tion to the reader and orator, and 2 copy of the address of Col. Wash- ington for publication. Co!. Washington announced the death of one of the members, Dr. Wm. Jones, and intro- duced resolutions expressing the regret of the Association at bis death; which were unani- mously adopted. Dr. slake announced the death of Mr. James Rhodes, ove of the oldest members, and intre- duced resolutions of respect to his memory; which were unanimously adopted. ‘The associztion then proceeded to elect of ficers tor the ensuing year, when Wm. A. Brad- jey, B. Ogte Tayloe and Col. Jno. S. Williams Wrre nominated for president. br. Blake announced that the president of whe association Rad been absent in Europe jor some time bu: would shortly retarn, and when in the city he was one of the most active membere Mr. Jobn F Callan moved that the old of- ficers be re-elected, aud that Mr. Edward inines be tlected as vice president, to fill the vaouncy caused by the death of Dr. Jones; which inouon was unanimously adopted. x Wesaington introduced Hon. R J. ntly elected a member of the as- Mr. Waiker said he came to this city or the first lime, w heu a mere boy, with T irom bis father to President Monroe. Since then he had passed much of bis time in ngton, but now intended to make it his home. He had always felr nn interest in the Weltare of this city, and did all m his power to pro e same The sesocintion adjourned at three o'clock, alter & very interesting session. THE TEMPBRANCE CRLELRATION. Representatives of the different temperance ns ofthe District met at the City @ Morning where they formed in dine ot march, headed by the Marine Band. ‘The procession then passed down 4x street to the avenue, up the avenne to lth street. u) Jith streetto F. along F to 1th, up 1th to H, along H atree: to down 1&tp tothe aye~ ue, sod past the north corridor of the Pres. ideut's house, and thence to theshady grove on the south of the President’s. and near the canal where was erected # stand forthe speak. ‘rs and comfortable seats for the assembly. Barrels of cold ice water were furnished in abundance. Along the Jine of march wherever the band of --cold water men” had occaston to B10) ey, were kindly furnished with the re- treahl beverage by those living near. Tre exhibited in the procession made a go arsplay and represented Home Division, No. 16, S. instrtuted February 18th, 1867; mo Division, S. 0° T.; Minn Lodge No. }, 1. O. of @. T., insiguted Novem. ber 22, Betheaga ar No, 91,0. of G. T.: Grand Lodge, 1.0. of G. T., matitnted November 15, 1566, 4nd »wumberivg 100 mem- bers, und Equal Division, No. 3, S.of T.. in- sututed January Ist, 1863. The exercises were opened with prayer by. the Key. Dr. hulls. fiesor Gen. 0. 0. Howard was elested pres- ident. ‘The following were ‘elec’ed as Vice Presi. dents. Uecar Alexander, of Equal Division, Sons «i Lemperance: Chester Tuttle;o2 Ray of He sudge, >. uf Tj W. A. Smith, of dir Jou: \ iston, i lon, §. of T.; J. 0. © Nei, grana worthy painarch of the Grand Divisio, S ot T; Hon. T. W. Teny. Hon. Benj. Van Horn, Hon, Hiram Price, Hoa. Sid- ney Perbaw, dion. Mr. Tipton, of the sional Temperance Society; A Western Siar Division, S. of T. tow, of Harmony Lodge. g, of ench di Ly} General Sherman, in @ sp+ech at Virginia City, said a}! the Indian tribes of Montana | Reid a coumcil, and it was boasted théy Wonld } bave twety five thonsand bent on the extern. | Ration of the whites. Governor Waite, of Kaneae, is raitog eight companies of golan- Wers to fight the Indians. HeJexpecta to have them at Fort Harker on Saimrday. A price fight between King and Taraer, tor the championsbip of Lour<tina, off on New Orleans Wernesday, 1s ere fomgh: in 49% minutes: Turner ftiliag to | come to time on tae fi'ty eight roand. Neither badly punished. The Board of Health of New Oriean: ", Officially «ight casesand six deaths Trompaiow | fever in the Inst two weeks. Itisnoteoncider. ed epidemic. V from infected ports in | Texas sre quarantined, i Senator Sherman sailed in the City of Pa- for New York from Liverpyol Weduasany dent and rcad recitations from the deciara- uonoft ence. ‘ A lett-r from Mn. Sayles 3. Bowen was read yt! his President in which the writer expresses tat his inal to be present; he is ‘ys was a friend of the temperance cause. The President here thtrodaced Gen. Cary, who proceeded to address the assembly, refer- Timg to the peridd when thé colonies of Amer- ica were under the jurisdiction of King George. Ac was evident that tis sation. which arose trom those tew feeble colonies, were under the care and projection of Divine Providence. The dioody civil war through which we have passed bas verified the statement that “all men are created tree @ni ual.” We are now one people, and bave a glorious independence, A nation of drunkards cannot bea nation of freemen. There is no subject in which the freeman must feel as much interest as this sub- jJectof temperance. Phere never was such a tyrant since the sore aet made, as this o. rant_jptomperance. a. wee compare the 4b orsaly 776, with the present, we see what at progress we have made. I know some People think the world is getting worse, and going to the devil. I don’t believe it Every- thing bas undergone revolution and cnange. In every department of life the band of ad- vancement has made its mark. Revolution is beimg wrougbt everywhere. Machines are being made to advance every branch of trade. Not labor-saving machines; for God intended that by the sweat of our brow we should earn our b 5 it these machines create labor in other. ai ta. He understood that in Boston. they are in venting a. machine to play the organ on Sunday, thus making steam praise Goda. | saw the other day a machine for milk- ing cows—one that milks four cows in seven minates. a the ime of coe Aa Rad in Alexandria we it ebro: agen cy of the-Atiantic telegraph ten hours earlier 1m the day than the arrest took pli of ike brow we Sea our duity: To develop man physically, he must work: to de- velop man intellectually Ke must eat his bread im the eweatof hisown face. Men in ali the departments of life have been the ‘-artificers of their own fortunes” He here made mention ot many of our public ‘who were the ar- chitects of their own fortunes and fame, pay- ipg = glowing tribute to Abraham Lincol: “Advancing in physical progress,” said he, “we must advance in moral progress.” Taking up & glass of water, said be, “This is the only’ beverage that God bas given to man; thanks teGod forever.” The remainder of his re- marke were pertinent to tae temperance cause, which be advocated in the most glowing terms, calling forth joud applanee. -Govergor Ford, of Ohio, was next intro- duced, and proceeded to earnestly advocate the ca of total absti: After he had signed the pledge he went to one of his friends and asked him to sign, be deelined, saying that another of their friends was tast going the road of ruin, he would speak to him and en- deavor toget him to join. The er look the occasion of seeing this friend first, and he told the eame etory as triend No. 3, who he deemed well along mn the road to ruin, “when he coul im to join then he ‘Would do 0 too.”” temperance meeting where the speaker had an occasion to make an addrese, be came ont aud told upon friend Nos. 1 and 3, when they came forward and signea the pledge. The speaker went on m: ing mention of severa! ot micery and in- temperance that hud came within his notice, and relaung many incidents of his history and the Ristory of many of bis former associates, Making mention of a genueman who es- tablished bimselt in the liquor trafic near the Baltimore Depot, who now fills a drunkard’s grave. and one ouly of bis family remains. ne a member of Equal Division. During his re- marks many molest eyes were to be seen. Gen. Howard said that he had noticed a habit smong many of the young men cf the temperance organizations ‘of withdrawing, they went out deliberately “got on 8 spi He wished some expecient by which to check thix practice. He was ashamed that there was not eight um many men in the Tenks of the «cold water men” who paraded the etreet.” The Hon. Henry Wilson was uext intro- duced to the audience. He had come ont prinespaily jor the purpose of hearing Gov. Ford speak, for he «new him in other days, and ws rrjoiced to know that he baad com: mitted himself to the hotly cause of temperance. He hoped thaton next Sabbath afternoon ime Congressional Temperance Society would bold & meeting at the Capitol grounds, and that Gov. Ford would be there. that he might in- r took his seat, every temper- nye man to bring @ drunkard with hin: ibe grent fault with the assembly before him, he | suld. was that there were uo drinking men | present. Aiter deciding to bave another temperance display in September, the assembly dispersed to their respective places of abode, it being a quarter to three CELEBRATION BY THE COLORED BCHOULS. Yesterdey morning, # number of the colored Sunday Schools of the City Sunday School Union met at Franklin Square, preparatory to forming @ procession and celebrating tbe day in Lecast Grove, near Glenwood Geme. tery. ‘The proce:sion was formed about 10 o'clock and took up the line of marck to the Grove by way of K street, New York avenne and North Capitol street in the tollowing or- der: Chief Marshal, Carter A. Stewart, with yellow tash and baton, with Messrs. Freeman and Thompson as aides; Mozart Cornet Band (co'ored) im tull unitorm; Asbury Sandey School, headed by a large silk flug and in the line several smaller ones. Tits fchool is lo- cated at the corner of 11th and K street and is uncerthe superintendence of Jas Smith. There ‘were about 20 schofars in the line marshalled by James Ambush. SUNDAY 1 streetchurcn school marshalled by J. F. j NN. Wilkinsow with 300 scholars and 40 teachers in the lime carrying a number of fi headed by marual ic. This school is lo- cated south of the Capitol. Nineteenth-street Baptist School, William Pierre, superintendent: A. Bell. John A. Purreand David A. Warner, marspais, with about 175 scholars. In the line of this school was a fine white silk banner, with picture of an angel, and the text, They that seek ine early shall find me”—Proverbs. ~:17—and on | the reverse, in gilt letters, om blue ground, “«19thestreet Baptist Sabbath School, organized. 2” D. 1836." Union Bethel, (First Ward,) Jonn A.Simms, superiniendent and John W. Baily. Richard Rees and Wm. Field, marsh: This scbool jumbs red about 160 scholars, and carried in its Mune a handsome fiag and a banner, with mame « Unien Hetnel,,A. M. E. School.’ | Sehooi of isth-street Presbywerian Uburcb, headed by asil bamner, with white front, on which was a capital portrait of Lincoln, with the motto, «Malice to none; charity to all.” Inclnded with this school was the afternoon oF mission echool, numbering over 300, and the regular school, numbering over 100, marstialed by Osceola Johnson and Wm, A. Stewart, tae sh perinte ind J.B. Jones. ‘There Mt flage, with ap- Propriate devices, carried im the line. Union Wesley (220 street) Senool, headed by & banner, with the portraitof Superinten- dent Clinton on the front, and tne date of or- ganization (March 23. 1843,)6n the reverse. R. A. Green is the superintendent af this school, and the marshals were R. A. Green, Oneries Lemons, Jerome Johnson, B. F. Grant and Wm. Warfield. The colored Sanday Schools, ot South Washington; made a fine display on the ocea- sion. The line from that part of the City was headed by Wesley Zion Sabbath Schoo}; riot Marshal, Geo. H. Brooks; assistant ‘marshal: John E. Dorsey, Ed. Chase, Abraham Chew, and Malyin Morton, his ts @ large and fine. sebool of 2sopapile, ‘Under the superintendence of Mr. George Walker. The pupils were very, neatly dressed, aud earried several bandeome ers and flags. The foremost banuer was of bine ail, on one face hearing the inscrip- Hon, “Suffer little children fo come unto me:” ‘with 8 picture of Christ surrounded by chi!- dren, Tse side of red silk haa the in- scription “Iam the Good Shepherd,” (with icture of Obrist with his lambe) «Wesley ion Loe wl compre d No. 3” The second bepner, ci by this school. was of purple ik, On one side the ipscription +-Zion eae Sabbeth School, imstitatea April 12, abe Feverse, green silk, with words “God is Next in Uae. from South Washington, came the Sunday School connected withthe pi Brgy Gagied asus aan under charge A. Hall. This church has 2 co! of worship built of ; numbering abon* 150 echolars, brought up the , opening ode waa sung by he ‘order, prayer ags and | in ime, composed of about 125 schulars car- | posite the National Hotel, was formed rbot yr rh fess, ang marshalled hy Lloyd | yearsinee, and compriees about one benared ‘ohtsom,S. Preston, A. Jenifer and J Ricks. | members. We append a list ofofficers: Presi- Second Baptist (34 <treet) School, headed oy | dent, Oo}. A. Chester; Vice President, Gol. @ fagand a wreeth encircling the o ime of she | Cook; Secratary, H. ©. Austin: Treasurer, school. Sapermtended by A. A. Watts and | Lieut. R.F.Gray. The executive committee, Andrew Green, who acted as ® committes of arrangements, The Pisgah Sehool. ith street. above O, | are: Col. L. V. Bishop, Judge D. A. Horr, J. headed by martial masic, numbering aboot | M. McNeail, J. B. A'kinsow, and A. T. Bower. 250 scholars, & number of whom carried na- tor a finge mn their bands. ‘This school in to~ cated near the old contraband curap, and is superiniended by P. H. Green. Thomas O. Wright, Robert Green and Wm. Dilany were tbe marsnale. Canai Mission. located on C sireet, near 12th, Bags BALL. = The Maryland Base Bail Club of Baltimnore Arrived bere vesterdav morning, and were re- celved by a committee of the Jefferson Club, who escorted them to Cromin’s, where they were introduced to many of the players of the District. After being shown around town, at 1 o'clock they dined with the Jeffersons. In the afternoon they pisyed a match game on the grounds of the National witn the Jeffersons, Fesultl: g In a victory Jor them, the score beiag 6 runs jor (be Maryland and 30 for the Jef- ferson. The game lusted about tree heuts, ‘und there was excelient batting om noth sides. The only double plays were made by Jos. Doyle and Shields of the ferson. Thy is the sevénth game of the Maryland with the Jof- ferson, and the former have been vistorione in each. The Jeffersons confidentiy expected a victory this time, but four of their best players were absent. TRey hope soon however io have Anovher game with the Maryland and to turn the tide. Mr Parker, cf the National, gave satisfaction as umpire. The Marylands re- farned in the 8.45 train last evening. There were a large number of spectatots on the ground. The Unicn Olub of this city visited Balu- more yesterday, and playeA with the Enter- prise, obtaining a victory by 2 rans, with which they returned this morning highly pleased with their yisitas with the resuit of the game. The Creighton, @ junior club of this city, played with the Laurel (lub yesterday afier- noon at Laurel, Md, cbtaining a victory, the score being 53 for Creigh'on to 18 for Laarel. The best playing was by Lusk and Laat of ine Creighton. Washington Oty Guard, a colored com- pany, unitormed as Zouaves, with the excep- tion of white pants and uumobering over sixty, beaded by 2 full band, paraded from ther erm on K street, near Lith, in the after- noon under Uspt. Hawkins, and marched rear. This is superintended by L.S. Emay who also acted asa marshal. On the arrival ot ihe procession at the grove the Union wa: assembied before » stand at which + George Walker. the president of the Union, presided and delivered an address. A fipe stand hsd been erected om the enst of the grove at Berry’s woods, handsomely dec- omnes with flags, banners and evergreen The following exercises took place there: Hymn by Rev. John W. Green. Prayer by Rev. R. A. Hall. Mu-ic, Band—Mozart Tbe President of the Union, George Walker, made a very able addre<s to the scnoois, and resented to thé band, in behalf of Mra. Gea. ‘lant, a beautifal banner of Artificial Flowers, inseryption—--Washington, ihe Father of our. Country;” “Lincoln, the Father of Freedom.” After ashort address complimentary to the donor he intreduced the Presidem. of the Sab- bath School, Union for the next year, H. A. Wormley, who delivered a short address, promising at some future period to address the Union, and introduced Kev. Mr. Smith, from Cc 1» Who madea very eloquent address He was frequently applauded. Music, Band—Ked. White and Blue. ‘The Secretary of the Union, Richard Ross, Tead the report of the year showing the coudi- tien of the xchools, numberof volumes in li- brary, &c. From this report it appaars there are come twenty schools connected with the Unions no: g about 2.500 pupils. Music, Band—WNail Columbia. The Acbury Sabbath School cang abeantifal selection under the leadership of Prof. Thos. P. alette, Band—Marching alon through the principal streets, making a very The iy cbief, on the ozession, was | 2 appearance. i ©. A. Stewart; aide, Richard Tompkins and | T!Z ChLEBRATION IN THE CAPITOL GROUNDS: Quite @ large number of our citizens partic wied in a public celebration ui the Qapitol. he grounds were never more beautiful, aud the music by Scsiu’s Mariue Band was most excellent. z Robert Freeman. The walk opt tothe grounds was Father a fatiguing affair, bat a very pieas- ant day wns spent there. There were, at the lowest estimate, .£,000 people present at the celebration. CELEBRATION BY THE RECHABITES. The Independent Urder of Rechshites had a spirited celebration at Laurel yesterday. at- tended by a lurge number from this city. Jobn N. Minix, C. R., ot Laure! Tent, No. 11, called the assembly to order, when, after an se8, AppTO- rate to the occasion: Hon. Mr. Perham, W. Fr'Yates. Beg Gol, J.P. Foster, Hon. Mr. ‘an, Maj. Merse, Gol. Sei Ya. r Weils. The emancipation Proclamaation was omitted owing to the indis- position of one of the speakers, but the meeting was dismissed in the pleasant ehades of the evening well pleased with the exercises of the occasion. was offered by W. G. ik, D. 0. R., Chaplain of Eagle Tent, Ni A Very handsome and rich banner was then resented by the fadies of Laurel to Laurel Tent, No-i, ‘Tbe banner bore on the face a picture ef Rebekah nt the well, and on the reverse the iuscription, “Presented by the jadies of Laurel, Maryiand, to Laurel Tent, Mo. 11, Independent Order of Rechabites, msti- tuted Dec. 26, 1°66." Thos. B. Marche, H ©. 5., them delivered an eloquent address, after which @ recess was taken to partake of refreshments, The Declara- hon of ludependence was then read by G. N. Rogerts, Shepherd of Laurel Tent. A diafogue was ihen delivered by Masters Avery and Chariton, of the Jucior order. A handseme medal was presented to Charles Downing, C. R., Phonix Tent, No. 4, J. B., as a testimonin! to his efforts to further the cause of Temperance among the youth of Washing- ton. An excellent address was then delivered by J ©. Lighter, H.O. R.,of North Ameri¢a Short addresses were made by Gao. . Byrne, D. Rand J. Phelps, of Laurel Tent ne fine band atiacbed to the Naval Academy at Aunapolis was in attendance. and furuished capital music. The celebration was remarked upon by Prince Georgians as one of the plens- antest and must orderly that vver took place there. mut The Washington Rechabites were escorted by asecuion of the Washington Cadets of the Sons of Temperance. ‘The Rechabites are doing an exceiient work in this Wietrict and neighborhoud. There are three Tents in tuis erty—Eagle Tent No.2, Phonix tent No. :2, and au interesting junior branch, organized throngh the zealons eiforts of Messre. Brock and Marche, led the Phoenix Tent, Jnaisi Brapch Ne. 4. ‘This juufor brauch iscompos~' ot youth between the ages of twelve and eizb- ten, after which time they are passed to the senior order. It is, in tact, a nursery to the senior order, ag the Sabbath school i3 to the eburch. This branch, when organized in March, 186", was composed of thirteen boys, and has now grown to thirty-nine. NORTHEBN LICELTIES ASSOCIATION, This Assoctation, organized as a fire com- pany some years since, but which has within the past twelvé months merged into a social club, celebrated the Fourth of July by a pic- nic aud bail at the Seventh street Park. The members of the Association and friends. among whom were-a large number of tudies, made the crowd a large one, ail of whom were in fine spitits, and seemed cetermined to enjoy them- selves. At 12 o’clock a national salute was fired from the beautiful tittle canon presented to the Atsociation by their friends in Philadel- pia, and which had just reached the city that Morning. Then followed the reading of the Declaration of Independence, by the president, Mr. George W. Oaivert, who rendered the mastering production peculiarly interes 7 his clear vcice and distinct pronunciation. After the reading of the Delafation another saluté was fired, which was ¢ontinued at in- Tvals of every hour during the day. Re- freshments were served up on the occasion ard music and dancing kept up until 12o'clock p.™m., when the pleasure party retired from the grounds highly pleased with their day’s experience. Everything passed off ina de- lightfal manner, and not an incident occurred to mar the good temper of any one present. pine on bari soe ee Association numbers about twenty-five members; of gen- licn. | Its officers. are as followe:—President, Mr, George W. Calvert; Vice President, M:. Jonn ©. Cleary; Secretary, Mr. B. R. Whit- ney; Treasurer, Mr. C. E. Thompson. CELEBRATION BY THE SURRATT JURY. Yesterday, tbe jury in the Suriatt case, hav- iDg received permission Of the Court, spent the Pt picnic. They left their quarters at Sei louse in carriages, in the morning, 8nd proceeded to the country residence of Hon. Montgomery Blair, at Silver Spring, oe obtuining en from that gentleman ai and WAUGH CHAPEL Among the most pleasuot incidents of the celebration of our mational anniversary on yesterday, was the entertamment given the Sunday school scholars of Waugh Ubapel by the officers and teachers attnched thereto. At 9 o'clock a. m., the happy children a:sembied in the church, where interesting addresses were delivered by Rev. Mr. Markham, the pestor; Rev. Mr. Merrick, and Professor Mossor. Utber exercisrs took place, after ‘which ice cream and cake were spread before them and partaken of with a hearty relish. Sncceeding the feast,several beautiful Sunday school hymus were sweetly sung by the chil- ren. This church bas been closed for repairs veral weeks pust, and during that time it $2,700, ‘The work will shortly be completed, and services willbe held there on Sanday, the 14th instant. In Berry's woods, the schools of Fletcher Chapei, Hamline, and McKendree, spent the Gay, where, about noon, the declaration was read and appropriate addresses made The Wesley Shaper Mission School, with their friends, spent the day at Mr. Emmert’s place, near Glenwood, where they spent a fine time. Dpring the day, the schoo] was uscem- bled and engaged in singing, under the leader- ship of George Ruggles, a boy of thirteen, son of Rey. Jonn Rigglee. Tbe pastor, Rev. J.G. Henning, delivered an address and read the Declaration ot Independence, and also during the day christened five ebildren. The school of the 9th-street Presbyterian Chureb spent the day ac Pierce's woods. The Immuculate Uonception T. A. Society held @ pic-nic in Beall’s woods, and spent a pleasant time. St. Mathew’s Sunday School had an old- time 4th of July Pic-nic on Kalorama Heights. The Amphion Musical Association, of Equal Division, Sons of Temperance, spen! the after- hoon in going trom one pic-nic ground to another in a ‘large omnibus, giving inetru- menial concerts, which appeared to give much pleasure on the several grounds. The public meeting called to be held on east front of Island Hall without regard to color, was thinly attended on account of not having had sufficient publicity, and trom other causes combined, the committee not being aware that calls were made tor other cemonstrations of a iike character. The Declaration of Indepen- dence was read and commented upon by Mr. J. Williams, and it being stated by Dr. Boyd that there was some very important business that ought to be brought before a larger meet- ing of citizens, a motion was made and carried, after consultation, to adjourn to meet at the Freedmen’s school at the junction of Delaware avenue and I street on Monday evening next. Stosh and Kesseil’s weiss beer garden last evening was the pointot attraction for many of our German fellow-citizens. The Arion Quartette wus present, as was also an excel- lent instrament band, and together tney gave & fine entertainment. The attendance was quite large and every one seemed delighted ‘with the quiet butsocial manner of celebrating it at this establishment. The Depot ot Clothing and Equipage, Armo- ry Sqvare, im charge of Capt. D. G. Thomas, was very beautifully decorated with flags, and in the evening the entre place was bril- liantly illuminated and a crand display of fire-works took place. Mr. Thos. Thompson, superiniendent, deserves much credit for the tasty manner in which everything was got up. Quile & pumber of Washingtonians attended the pic nic of the Sulphur Springs Sanday «chool im Anne Arundel county, Md, Spend- ing’ pleasany day and retorning in the late Ais lady, located themselves en the farm, and trae det eyeling” = enjoyed themselves in rambling through tne ON THE RIVER. beautiful groves on the place, &c. About noon they assembled the famous.spring, where Triresbments were epread out and demolished. The foreman of the jury, Mr. Todd, presided, and made some Be emake, and intro. | The steamboats were kept vusy yesterday, also sailing craft, and itis culcuiated thatfully six thousand 8 spent the day on excur- sions on the Potomac. The boats of the Poto- mac Ferry Company, Wawasset, Collyer, and duced Mr Geory io read tne | Winnessimmit,caek made trips to Mount Ver- Sedintation of Fax lependence, prefacing the | nonand Gly mont, taking gern: it is estimated, re: th brief historical remarks, after | two thousand persous fo each place. At the w der the Jpehersbip of ir. Robt Ball, | latter place there was good music, and a ve: ‘y the company, composed of the, twelve jurors | pleasant day was nt, MOL the least disorder and the two The liffs, Messrs. Ross and Hughes, ae insinging the “Star Spangied Banter,” aking the old woods ring. The remainder of the day was spent in soctal converse, walks ‘brongh ‘the wood, &c, and they returned in occuring, ‘xprees took down about one bundrea couples to P: Point, Mostly De- partment employees. steamer Potomac armyed this morning with a private party from Piney Point, absent, since Saturday lai the evening to their qnarters, exceeding) ‘The. stern-wheel sisqmer took ® party from fscicagi al win their, Brief respite trom cour. Occoquan to Mount Vernon, who, after visit- CELMBRATION AT BULL RUN BATTLEFIELD ‘The Illinois State Association celebrated ine Fourth of July byan’ excarsion to Bull Run. A'S); o'clock the excursionists, a large num-- ber of whom were ladies, filling five cars, left the depot in this city, and after a pleasant ran oftwo and a half hours reached the station, Ubis side of the battle field, when the party re- [oats ‘oa luxuriant grove about a mile aad a ait Gistant, bere the festivities of the day took place. ‘They were accompanied Beald’s buod, ang had with them an abuy- dance of viands and liquids, with which to gratify the inner person. General Logan had been selected to deliver the oration, but owing to indiepusition Be could ot atieud, and that duty fell upon Mr. G. pleasures of tue dance—instrumental musi¢ beitg with the party. The steamer Pioneer had also a merry Party on board, enjoying the sights on the Tiver, the boscm of which was covered by sail- ing cratt. ee Say » COLORED ScHOOL ExAMINATIONS.—On Mon- day jant. Mesers. Newton and Kimban exam- sped the schoul of Mre. Stewart, on Rid street, between 4th and Sth Tdi is a priyace, Pee and numbers 30 to iv pupils, who were fo 10 be yen Advanced in spelling, read- HOFY, sday the ecbegis m the 7 nf coupty were examined ty Disiriet, who acquittes himest in thewaco ier astp--Kimbal) and Ne in ihe preven 5 ct mse hen and wion, in ce manner. Adare: br: t} m number of the of tbe phpils, and ‘were also made Fé iT. Miller, the of the the Asrociation, and Mr. MoKay, of Texas. trict. These ex! ne festivities of the were “BR music and. dancing, in the purticipation: of which the jadies, by their dazztia, @nd gracefal movements, won the adiatrat Of the “sterner sex.” - An Lv ap Gd een, desirous AoE, the scene sapguinary wi ade the precincts of i Raa so: ploring the grounds ipterest. . ,Atdovclock the exci 1s age it ig pi Es . A. Nizon was em: hand, aypranteng poate ean atte nays ie Book further examine Mr. Rhodes, « witness forthe been thoroughly renovated, at a cost of dinner they were. walking up Pennsylvania Leoked around and noticed a very nice little Booth. He was leaning over and talkin, remark bj to whom he was talking was a young man, @recsed'in grey clothes, with a low-crown black felt hat. stand up and turn sideways. Never saw the pr! ness would not like teswear positively he wastheman. Did ask a young pad diode was when he came in the roo; " oner. Thought he certainly looked like the 1865. Witness with Mr. school, which has been existence for ceveral , Presideut Lincoin: was w: Pointin Mareb, tons He denovrce: Stanbery s opiuion on the re- construction Jaws as an atlemp! te annul tne acts of Congress ‘8 Cruz advices to the 2ist ult. state that © clLy was Almost ready to capiumsire. Gen eral Santa Anna was A prisoner at O: Important documents had beeu fund o person, and he was under close surveil! ‘The popuistion vf the Dominion of Canad is 3.4000 e00ls, and rhe extentot territory 37 045 scuave miles. The public devt Ie some $75,000,400; income about SiS.0U0"O, And tt the new State enters upon (he politiéal world The registration board received jnstractioa- in Savangh baye to register all who cau ‘take the oath, and invites applicants that were re use d a few days xgo tocall again. The Grst lot of new wheat sold in Richmond. Wedneeday, at $2 60. pa a cL Tne Werking People. The journeymen bukers ot New York and Brockiyn heia B meeting on Saturday aizh to disctss the policy of striking for an ad- vance of wagee, and a decrease of their hours oflabor. After along discussion it was de- cided, in view of thé culmess of general trade “ihat' itis the policy of the bakersto remain inactive on the subject of @ strike until they are bettter organized, and that tien, if the bosees did mot accede to their deminds, mea- sures should be taking @s soon thereafter as possible, looking to the es‘ablishment of c operative societies.” The Fight-hoar Ooa- vention of New York city, followin, ample of the Workingmen’s on ventioi Albany,on Saturday nigti: adjourned, | paremg reeolutions recomm trade societies take measures to enforce the eight hour law on the Ist of November. Th adopted a long series of resolutions, in whi: they state their opinion upon eeveral qnes- , Hons of importance to the working peopl These resolutions say briefly tat the York eight bour Jaw is “being set acide by Pertone who arsume & guardianship over” ‘workingmen: that I id capital “should spirit of amity and consult together in generosity, and not by Basty actien injure that respecting ty They were on 4 steam- boa'. A mau came :o the boat and ysee the Preside ying he came from Spring- fielc. and wanted to eee the President on par- ticular business, He tried twice to see the President, but they would not aiiowhim The pricoper was bere tola to stand up, spd wit- bess testified be looked very much like the man Who made the attempt fo see the Presi- dent. THE TRIAL OF JOKN H.: SURRATT. ey The trial of John H. Surratt was resumed this morning in the Crmiuat Court, before Judge Fisher; Messrs. Carrington, Pierre- Pout, Riddle and Wilson for tae prosecu- Ui b.' The Messrs. Bradiey and R. f. Merrick tor defense. As usual, the room was crowaed long beiore the opening of the Uourt. A tari be wr of the visilors were imau aAmou them several colored, who occupied seais within the bar. Senatcr Howard, of Mich- ign, and ex-Senator Lane, of Indiana, were in court this morning. Athalf-pastien o'clock the jurors and the prisoner were brought iu, aud ihe Quart hay- Ing been called to order, Mr. Carrington said Mr. Bradley desired to the Court tcek a recess for thirty gsembling at 12.55 o'clock — Mr. Carrington stated there were but two | more points of evidence which they wished offer, ove of which was thatin regard to sta © of the moon om the night of the sina. eb. ‘Mr. Bradley said that they could offer proof 8s tothe siate of the moon on that night pro- vided it be before the defense offer proof on the same point. Mr. Carrington said they alee wished to put in evidence the letter found at Morehead cliy, (tbe cipher letter published on page 40 of Pit- men’s report.) jel? Merrick sald they could no: admit that letier. ‘The prosecution contended that they could offer in evidence any almanac to prove the state of tbe moon on that night, and Mr. Pitrrepoint offered to read from the Tribune Almenac for that year, that the moon ose at Y On that night, but it was not admitted ‘bbe counsel for the detense suggested that an officiel almanac should be used, or inat Government officer, whose duties itis to make observations of the moon, &e.. be sent for. Mr. Carrington proposed that as the prose- cation b&d closed with the exception of the letter the defeneshould proceed , with the un- derstanding that tbe prosecution conid offer evidence az to the letter at another time. Mr. Bradley said tha: they could not permit {Beir case to be cut in this manner. The Court remarked thai the letter should | be proved first. ¥. Pierrepoint said that there wasan ex- pert present and de proposed that he should Toake 4 translation of it while waiting for ine Witness Duell by whom they proposed to prececution, and he (Mr. C.} Rad no objection to tbe pee: Mr. Rhodes was then called, but did not ‘afrington eaid he was disposed to close fering in evidence ine record of conviction of the other parties charged with the conepiracy. There was a recent act of Oongrese allowing the same to be aamitted. Mr. Bradley asked If the prosecution would recall Susan Jackson, Cleaver and Ruodes for Jurtber cross-examination. Mr. Carrington said it had been agreed that Suean Jackecn and Rhodes sbould be recalled, but he did not know of any agreement reiative to recalling Cleaver. He, however, was not disposed to offer objections. Mr. Pierrepoint said be proposed to put in evidence the almanac, for the purpose of show- ing the time the moon rose in Wasbingtoo in it65, and also to show whether it was tull or not. Mr. Bradley said they objected to reading the same." Evidence could be obtained trom the Smitbscnian Inetirate, showing the facts. Jucge Fieher said there was an Americaa almenuc, prepared by a Department of this Government, and of course the Court could take cogmzance of that. The almanac offered should be properly au:benticated. Mr. Bradley said they desired to show the porition of the moon at that time, and tne gen- or embafrass each other,” the justice and necessity of the eight hour character of the evening. prove the letter, — | law there is no essential difference of opinioa ore Garrtadion Yond tromist Greenléas, née: | Toe Gefence chjectod unless the Jetter was among that any attempt to 5, and argued that any almanac could be read. | proved. | cetaside alaw of State must be adange- Judge Fieber ssid it must be an almanac | Mr. Pierrepont said that the witness had | rous precedent to establish; that the indus. Tegularly computed ‘Deen sent for. trial interests of the State are bein; ra- A mMersenger was sent for a copy of the M1. Pierrepont said he understood that any | lyzed by indecision with respect to e eight American Almanac. Jno. C. Thompson, Was sworn and examined by far. Pierrepont — Witness resided at T. B., Prince George's County; had been in this city during thie tral; In the bpring of 1865 witness kept the T. B. Heielat T. B. Lu afarch, i635, Herold came there and brought a couple of almanac in ordinary uee may be put in evi- dence. The Court inclined to this view,and read from the Sth section, 2d chapter, lst Greenleaf on Evidence. Mr. Pierrepont asked to read from the alma- Dac (hat the moon rose at 9.590n that night, bour Inw; that should capita! omit to confer with them regarding the ado} of the eight hour law befcre the Ist Novem- ber next, workingmen will not Action as either unwise orumbecoming; tna wherever women are associated with men ‘m labor, women’s labor should be carbines, two double-barrel guns and a nayy | 8nd that it was full. paid as that of man, and all trades sevelver, We wer alone in & bogey. He put | Mz. Bradley objected, and should call meetings at an early day, and the arms in the bar room. and hesaidhe was | Mr. Merrick sald that the proper time to | Organize co-operative associations, ‘as a ing down on the Patuxteut, shooung ducks, | Mention this fact was sn the argument. ‘mei not only of protecting themselves, fie stid Re expected Surratt there that night. The Court remarked thet it seemed to him | butof reaping, in as large a Gegree as possi- Surrutt did not come, and the next morning | ‘hat that was the prcper course; out he did | ble, the fruit of their own toil These reso- Herold took his arms and returned to Wash- ington. Surratt was at witness bonse on the 3d of April; spoke tobim. Atverodt was at the not intend that the jury should retire with the | case unless they were informed of the time of the rising of tbe moon on that night. Jations are in many points similar to those reviously adopted by the Albany Work. ingmen’s Convention. ry @timeim Marcn. Surratt was - Mr. Pierrepoint.—We intend to show tha: | Yesterday, in New York, the slate roofers pee ee ean none Barratt. Of Anrii; | temaon web full, and.rese ns that sear on. | atrnck than wecdec at ‘fifty cents @ day. when witness saw him. He was on tue coach | that night. In Indianapolis the brickiayers are stilloa coming from Charlotte Hail Mr. Bradiey.—We intend to show that it was | @ strike for *5 50a day. Theliricklayers’ Sot from Leonardtown that morning. There was no cross-examination cf this wit- neve. W. S. Thompson recalled and examined by Mr. Pierrepoint.—Herold was a clerk for wit- nees from Mr. the drug store of witness: found only icle charged by Herold on the bovks to the President's ac- count. Cross-examined by Mr. Bradicy. down. Mr. Pierrepoint— We will try to get it up, At least Defore the trial is over. Mr. Pierre point stated that he proposed to put the decipherer of the cipher letter on the ttand. ‘The letter isdated April 15th, one day after | the assaeeination, and it reluted to it. | Mr. Fred. H. Hail was here sworn and exam. | ined by Mr. Plerrepoint.—During the war was employed in the War Department under Mr. Stanton or Mr. Dana. W ituess was enaoied to read the cipberin English, and had transia- | ted it. ciety in New York, numbering 160 mem- bert, are organizing @ strike against cerjain contractors who do not employ society hands exclusively —Phil. Ledger, July 2. Dry Goods. The improved tone of the domestic dry goods market which we noticed iast week Still continues, but does not coutinne to im- | prove. A steady market, however, is the most desirable condition for all classes— manufacturers, jobbers, steadiness of Itdid not joliow that the medicine was put up by Herold because the charge was in Herold’s handwriting. The purchase was on the 27th 7 1 | healthy trade, and the best fur consumers. of June, ef 2 small bottle of castor oil. Messrs. | The Court took a recess until to-morrow at y tt C. M. Sears and McGlue were aiso clerks in | 10 o'clock. ls in unbleached shirtings and sheetn, store at that time ee jas been @ rather better demand, but nota Andrew denbac: Positive activity, and no great change can be Jooked for in the first week of July, whichis al- Scuoot Examinations. —The following were examined on Wednesday: worn, and examined b; Carrington. Mi. Witness knew Jobo af Suran i waye given up to holiday enjoyment. The finer chsh iiuad a caruce with’ SOULE oh tes | trice—On Wednesday atiernoon the Male | quelines ct shirtings and sheetings, for bleach - ahont the 251b of April; it was in apartition be- | Grammar School of the second district, im the | ing, have been in better demand. The stock tween the plastering. A detective was there | lower story of the Berre't school-oasrs, cor- | of bleached goods in the hands of the commis- and told witness a fire arm was secreted there and itmust be found; witness searched for it with the detective and found it; witvess gota hatchet, knqpied the plastering loose aud found it; calle@itbe detecti ye; he took it out and carried it off: Mr. Oottingham was the detec- tive: witness wentiothe piace where it was by direction of Mr. Lioyd. Witness was in the dining room at Mr. Lioyd’s house where he received the Information: was inturmed of its concealment by Mr. Lioyd. The carvine was identified here by witness. Judge A. B. Otin sworn, and examined by Mr. Pierrepotnt.— Witness was im this eity on the nightof the murder of the President; was at the theatre on Saturday afternoon aad Sun- day morning. Witness saw a report tha: the Prrsident had been shot through the door; wi nees went to make the examination so as able to understand the testimony; went wi Senator Harris and Miss Harris; ound a small bole in the corner of the panel, hardly notice- able; the shavings and chips from the hole were on the carpet, and had not been taken Away: the rough edge of it had been taken off with a pen knife; saw the bole in the wall, in which the brace was fitted; the lock to the door went into a hasp, with screws at each end; one screw was loosened in such a way that the door would open, even if locked, when a gentle push was given; the plastering from the hole in the wall was still on the carpet. Cross-examined by Mr. Bradley:—Witness eqnested a light, in order to make the exam- inxtion. Found a drop or two of blood on the back of the chair om which the President sat, There was a narrow passage back of the box. Walter H, Coleman eworn and exumined by Mr. Orne ee Tesided in Wash- ipgton. ‘as head of a division in the office of the Secretary of the Treasury. One of the financial divisions bad been there since 1964. Knew Mr. George W. Cushing. Was with him on the day of the assassination. After ner of Sixih and L streets, was examined by | 8icn houses is somewhat reduced, aad tne Mesere. Wilson, Wood ward, and Rhees, of the | demand bas been more active, and will doabt- trust and Mr. W.C. Lipscomb. There were | less improve as the season advances aud the quite 4 number of the triends of education, | eondition of the crops at the South is placed teachers, und relatives of the pupils present, | Pegcee contingent disasters. among others Gen. Ballach. Filty-one pupils eavy drills of the better qualities are in on the roli; all present except two, and of g00d demand, and corset jeans are still in these one was sick. In reading theexamina- Moderate request. The importations of this tion was very fine, particularly so in the first kind of goods have been large, yut the marke: class, also in speiling. The grammarexamina- Will be nearly separ hereafter by our own ten, conducted by Mr. Wilson, was afairone, manufacturers. The price of printing-cloths, and that of aritsmetic, written mental, , in the gray, are rather too high to induce conducted by Mr. Lipscomb, was good. By | aetive purchases. Nine cents is about the top the exammation in theGovernmentalinsiruc- | of the market for the best standard quality. tor the pupils proved that they bad been well | Seasonapte prints of the light styles are no taught, and their singing, directed by Prof. | qUiteas activeas they have been. [tis the Daniel, was very good. Aithough the exam- | transition period for prints. The summer mation was #good one in some particulars, | styles are pretty weil cleared ou!, aud the yet the pupils were not up to the standard of | dark fall patterns Nave not ye: come from the thoee in other schools, which, however, is not | Manufacturers. Ginghams of good styles thetault of the teacher, but owing in a great remain firm, but for the inferior qualities measure to the fact that the pupils lost con- | there is very litile inquiry. Rolled jisoners, siderable time last year when Mr. Wilson,the | cambrics, and printed iswns ara in good former teacher, could not bestow the attention | demand; and the stock of each kind is com- demanded on the school cn account of ill | paratively in firet hands. health. A prominent feature of the examina. | The market for foreign goods of all grades is tion was the declamation of the following | remarkably quiet, and no changes anticipated pupils. Ubarles Lusk, Alvert Wise, William | before the latter part of July. The imports- Vcod ward, George Burges: Samuel Evans, tions are very light, and must remain so for Rangall Lincoln, and Theo. King. which was | some weeks, as tbe orders have been kept far ahead of the declamation usually heard; | back to wait for the developmenis of our And to the fact that these pupils had had con- | financial affairs and the condition of the siderable practice in speaking was the supe- | crops. ¥. Independent, 34. Tlor reading of the first class ascribed. A: the rae te itive ee era conclusion the trnstces addressed the pupils, | ayparrain PRINCE G: °, Mb" as aleo Mr. Lipscomb, who complimented | piytic Schovls —Dr. Bayne, the Prosideutoe them, especially on the examination in arith- | ine Board of School GouiccOnens erie metic. end promised to give next year a gold | connty, has jast completed his visite and ea medal to the best arithmetician in the school. 4 amina-ions of the Public Sehosla’ Witte ow Third Distzct-—Secondary School No.3, Miss | exceptions he found the system working a Josephine Bird teacher, was examined on row presence of a large number of visitors This | terest inthe matter, the number of ssuolare is one of the highest Secondary schools in that | has been doubled in’ the last cooyeuen woe Bisirict, and the pupils on Wednesday acquit- | when itis remembered that thie insrease ot fed themselves in & very creditable manner. | Scngjars bas not required an invronc at aet The studies in this school are history, geogra- | { th hi P PpSy, mental and written arithmetic, dictation, | /00 UPON the county, it can hardly be suppos- writirg, &c. They answered all’ questions | °. soe ine pmeonle will consent 10.go beck 20 Promptly, showing that they have been at | astound torally imeMereer ie eee cate scanned Teor, Mics Bird is a firat | cioners’ district, “ander the imiaediate ‘charge public schools for the past six or eight years, | Of Dr. Bayne, the number in attendance at ‘Tweive or fifteen pupils will be transterred to the Intermediate schools in September. Fourth District.—The Male secondary No. 4, taught by Miss Annie M. Bailey.on D, near 6th strert, Was examined on Wednesday afternoon by Messrs. White and Croggon, of tie Board of Trustees, Among those twers Rev. Dr Hamilton, and several teachers of the pub- lic scheols. Tbe school numbers 57 upon the roll; all present but two, who weresick. The echool-room was handsomely decorated with beautitul wreaths and boqnets.. Master Wm. Sipphard received the honor of being the best writer, while there were four scholars ail con- testants for the honor of being the medal scholar. The examiners expressed themeelves as higbly pleased with the manner in which. they passed their jd examination, and th the school would eompare favorably wih any other secondary in the District. Miss Baley deserves much credii for the rigid sys- tem of order she has instituted. Thirteen scholars were transferred te the Grammar avenue. Saw Booth on the avenue, between lvth and 11th ats., going towards Willard’s. horse. Noticed the rider, and saw it was very earnestly with a man on the bidewalk. He was bent very low over the saddle. His face was very-white, as it he had just got up from a sick bed. His paleness was =uch as ‘o cause witness and his friend. The man the ten schools was about 150 in 1-63; 11 is bow over 3(0—an increase of more than.i00 per ceui. in the other three Commissioners: districts tne increase has been Very large. The Normal Schoo! Feature of the system isan admirable one, enabling the State to educate its owa citizens for the responsible position of 1eache. e Q.—Have you ever seén :hat man since until to-day? A—Nesir. rect Cate al him now! ‘itness.—I would like to see the prisoner rs. Important Witt Case.—The Higgins convested Wil! Case bas been decided in favor of ibe caveatees. Exceptions baye been taken which. will take the case to the Court of Is, This case was removed to the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County from Prince George's on the motion of the careaters, WhO so far haye snoceeded by obtaining a ‘verdict in their favor—in favor of the validity of the’ Will. Mr. John Higgins, the testator, whose Wiil is now in htigation Im the Co: was energetic citizen of this county, who, by gality and great indastry, ying the vaslaity Of the Wall allogs teoveh nying the validity o! . the phys- seal snd mental inabili e testacoe, she The prisoner having stood Temarks made by rete fe r. ‘tsoner before or sines. Wit- an fru- man whi , BAd accumulated a he had doubt about recognizing the pris- Of the testator, ine oS. school. : ‘Will in dispute having been made onjy a fe onge W. Cushing sworn The Fifth Male Secondary School, tanght w wan voawparnt arom pleponta oe eek c ‘Adams, in the basement hee, | HOWE betore his death, when, tov ex- tors My Pression of the lawyers he was ia <xtre- mis. . by: Miss Alice E. ef the Island Hall building. ooreet of Virginia in ie Goes te ie} avenve, 6th. and D streets, “WAS 8x- took z The Te: 1807.—' Cc issi f up jhe avenue, Say Hoothons horee:hewas | amined on Wednesday afwtaoon, Dr Meare | onnay coli sicca Me Levins aaa ae ate mpeg 45 looked as fonts and srsnés of the aks were present. The rate of County Tax is S2.centson the s100— 2 cents more than last year, 1e Tax:s 20 cents’ per $100—being 10 cen; tea mae in 1€60,_ The amountex; qnded for eruminais 1s enormous—amonn ‘Sggregaiec to some $16,000 10 gie,000. - The schooi numbers 58.0n the roll, al of whom resent, except Dias ¥ Spindle haw the Bh echolar of Seventees a were transfe1 ep tne <p remaman achpol. The ire. Mary : by'| tcholars passed the exam/oation very well. | assy ne ‘han ‘aaepoasd ot eee a3 bie dd RS ATTY Dh ESO 7 —~-—__. the late S. La Fowler, eisaated in Nat ble 4 Pay: s, River Carter's Wharf,—a~r- | District, midway between Marti ry Houee-of witness Yo January, 165 eed soe} rived seboover Pawar. jones, iter Nor. the village of Nottingham, cies, mined there about slz' weeks. over. aqwy. | folk, with lumber to nae & Son: achr. rte xan . anyone por hi y Raigriblenaf H. Seward, trom de Grave, with Pie sprees ran, aie SE LE a mar, Wilton — Witness was general ra : + 80. Lt a to ‘Lord and MeGimnie. Sailed—Scnr. race ey in © itrat | Foward, Joves, for Georgetown to discharge tain tefeas 6 s eae. Ddalemcp 0 5, Uke second at 739, j + Wharf--Arrived schr. Ira Latreen. g.dolemen, from Albasy With 160,000 fect oF ber for Evane. 3