Evening Star Newspaper, July 16, 1867, Page 1

| | | SONI r THE EVENING STAR, 18 PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAY EXCEPTED) AT THE STAR BUILDING, Southwest cotner Penn’a avenue and 14h s/rest, BY WwW. D. WALLAOH. The STAR is served by the carriers to their subscribers In the City and Dis at Ten QewtTs PERWEEK. Coplesat tha cor or without wrappers, T'wo Uxwrg each. Puicw PoR MatLINe:—Three months, One Dotlar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dol- Jars; one year, Five Dollerr, No papers are sent from the office longer thaw paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—publisbed on Fri- Gay —One Dollar and a Half a Year. vening he Star. WASHINGTON, D. C.. TUESDAY. JULY 16, 1867. BANKERS. AMUSEMENTS. JAY COOKE & 60, BANKERS Fifteenth sirett, opposite Treasury, arrent market rate a full eupply of all vy and eel] at , and keep | Constantly on hi INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., execnted, and ons made on all accessible points. ExUANcE OFFICE OF WILLIAM HUB- Weare retling Bills of Exchange on England Ireland and Scotland, for one pound sterling and upwards, at our office, 405 Pennsylvania avenue ap 29-3m WM. HURLEY & CO. AVINGSBANKE. “A PIN A DAY IS A GROAT A YEAR.” Call at the corner of 19TH STREET AND PED A. AVEN ‘The Central Office of this Company is now situated as above, and carried on in connection with the Washington Branch. OFFICE OPEN FROM 9 TILL 3. Deposits of ONE DOLLAR and upwards received. and futerest paid on all sums of FIVE DOLLARS and upwards Investments are made BONDS AND STOCK of HENRY D. COOK Zo cae of the PTS Deposite are now more than § 400.00 M. T. HEWITT, of New York, President. D.L. EATON, Actuary. W. J. WILSON, Cashier of Branch Bank. my 23-W, FAM 6m First National Bank of Washington. in UNITED STATES H. BW. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Coshier. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 16th street, opposite the Treasury Department. Government Securities with Treasurer United Btates FONE MILLION DOLLARS. e@ ‘We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES at current market rate FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections om ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES, ‘We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST PAVORABLE TERMS, and give careful and prompt attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN and FIRMS and to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVER! MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished. WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier, ‘Washington, March 20. 1855. m 21-tf EE PAWNBROKER | LICENSED BY AUTHORITY. NSTINE’S LOAN OFFICE dl door south cu Watohes, 2 ¥. Silver: Plate, Pianos, Furniture, Me- chanical Tools, Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Wearing | Apparel of all descriptions. E. | mh 5-3m1" B. BURNSTINE. ‘PE OLD SHED FIRM OF > N&O. LICENSE ROK E 34 FOUR-AN TREE’ ne: avenue. Offer the highest cash advances on all kin Merchandise. to any amount and for any time desired at nable rates. Interest on Iarce sums greatly reduced. Business strictly confident Goods bought for cash and sold at pr: fe Z1-ly CLOTHING, &e. F.* Berencre, * (Snecessor to H. FP. Lovpow & Co.,) CITIZENS, ARMY AND NAVY MERCHANT TAILOR. Metropolitan Hotel, (late Brown's.) iy 10-tf No. 362 Penn. avenue, Washington. LOSANO, MERCHANT TAILOR, corner of « 9th and D streets, desires to retarn his thanks for the liberal patronage be- stowed upon him d and at the same ti sit his selec ust purchased for the ir. Re HARDON. his e charges is our n AMES T. WALKER, MED MERCER AND TAILOR, ana Seventu Street, am4 Near Odd Fellows’ Ball, Begs leave to inform his former patrons and the general public that he is almost daily ceiving additions to kis now beautiful stock Of Goods. alapted to MEN AND YOUTR’S WEAR, which must be seen to be appreciated, None but the most skillful artiste are employed, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed, both with re rd te BIYLE, MATERIAL, AND WORKMANSHIP. Always on hand a complete assortment of FURNISHING GOODS. Give me a call betore purchasing. WOOD AND COAL. OAL! COAL! Best WHITE ASH at $8, by the ton. All sizes cuit customers. it OAK WOOD, 810 per cord. PATE Y O00: 9 ero we aps-tf Bawed and 8, Long Oak. @8 percor'l. A‘ton of Goal sold by i _fe Bly Cc OAL AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Gross tons of 2.240 Ibs., delivered in any part the city lece Ran tnt Vani Witte san, 92.00 wwe, Egy and Furnace . $8.00. Bed ‘Kab 15.25. 8 Lehigh. $9. ak and Pine Wood constantly on hand. Orders received at our Offloe; or at the Wharf, foot of Seventh street. 8. P. BROWN & SON, tf 465 oth street. between E and F. DENTISTRY. D® ==" 2s DENTAL AssoctaTiON, No. 260 PENN’A AVE, Between 12th and 13th streets. Teeth extracted without pain by administering Nitrous Oxye or Laughing “Ges. Dr LEWIE has recently purchased the best Chemical Apparatus in the country for making pure gus every day; also. an tmproved Val; Tular Tuhaler. The Association is now prepared e Teeth on Gold, Bilver and Rubber at New York, Philadelphia and*Boston prices, All. pere sons wishing dental work done can have it as cheap be in the abeve-uamed cities. All work done 1h the neatest_and best: manner. and warranted. to ive satisfaction. Persons will do well to-call and mmiine our work, de BETH. M. LOOMIS, M. D. The Inventor and Patentee of PLATE TE attend: his office in this city. Many pei wear these teeth who cannot wear others, Sane person cau wear others who cannot wear eve. Persons calling at my office can be accommodated with any style and price of Teeth they may desire, but — jose who are Rg ye ae bg lt or cleanest, strongest and.-most perfect de thet artcan procure, the MINEBAL TEETH will be more fully warranted. oan G28 oS “ Philadelphia. "4 ighs 2.240 lbs, B: LOD, 338 Penn’a avenue, be- Also, 907 Arch street oc 20-1¥ IN2X, BOOKS —The Land of Thor; by J. Ros Brown ted; $2. History of the Pana ma Rail N. Otis, M. D.; ill nstrated | 92 Conington lation of Vi gil’ nid; $2. Cecil Castlemaine’s Gage: by “ Oulda;”” $178. OL Sere ks Seal, Si erry ¥ ndon, ion; $6. Nora an bald Lee; aN, Poiter's Smal! Pruit Culturist; ilustrated? $43 it Culturist, illustrated: $1 jew PRANK TAYLO_ 28 GUILD, D AND HAND TURMEORE nga, Parte repaired. ith ESE yonee Mae mle | tributix NATIONAL THEATRE. Pennsylvania avenue, near Willard’s Hotel. POSITIVELY 03 COMMENCING MONDAY EVENING } The Coolest and only Theatre now open in the city, agement of the Celebrated and Original SKIFF & GAYLORD'S MINSTRELS, AND THER BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL PANORAMA oF SHERMAN’S MARCH TO THE SEA! From their Academy of Music, Chicago, Mlinois- Twenty Star Performers. who will appea tirely New and Original Programme. PRICES OF ADMISSION. Parquette and Dress Circle. Orchestra Chair Box Office iarge for Reserved Seats. dy Wtf open from 10a. m. to 4p. m. Sr Narroxan OFFERING. CAL RECEPTION, RELIEF FOR THE SOUTH. ‘The East joins hands with the West and North to relieve the pressing need of the South. GRAND MUS. $150,000 IX UNITED STATES GREENBACKS Tobe distr ted to the Suffering people of the South, by Mayor General 0.0. Howard, U.S. Com- missioner. A SUPERB MUSICAL RECEPTION, Combining the most eminent talent of the Country, will be given in the CITY OF WASHINGTON, D. C., ON THE EVENING OF SEPTEMBER 25rn, 1867. AN APPEAL TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE Fully appreciating the extent of the suffering which now pervades the Southern section of our Countr: pel human life.) and repe ing ein the ability and fidelity ot Mr. GEORGE W. THOMAS, Managing Director of the recent Festival for the Union Home and School of the City of New York, (by which nearly One Hundred Thousand Dollars were realized by that humane Charity.) We, the undersigned. earnestly solicit the support of gene- ous and benevolent citizens throughout the Coun- try. in aid of this National movement, to be made with the sanction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue of the United States, at the City of Wasb- 01 C., on the evening of Sept. 357. eR Ne asauining no personal responsibility in the Prentises, we give our cordial approval of this ment of Christian Philanthropy. ARD WALLACH, [Mayor] Washington ¢ JAMES W. NYE. U. 8. Senator, Washington HD. COOKE, Banker, Washington, D.C. JOHN L. KIDWELL, Druggist, Washington %. D. GILMAN. Drugeist, Washington. D.C. JOUN B. BLAKE, President National’ Metro- politan Bank. Washington, D.C MOSES KELLY, Cashier National Metropoli ) tan Bank. Washington, D.C. . GEORGE W. kIGGS, Banker, Washington mae PHILP & SOLOMONS, Stationers, Washing- on, D W.'H. & O. H. MORRISON, Stationers, Wash- ington, D.C W. AL RANSOM & CO., 384 and 356 Broadway, GARDNER & CO., 350 Broadway, BROWNING & CO., 326 Broadway, “PURYEE & JAQUES, 394 Broadway, N.Y. eT REOEE ROS 03 Greenwich street “GILES. WALES & CO... 13 Maiden Lane, N. ¥ PROSPER M. WETMORE, 25 West Suth street, .¥. OHN H.GRISCOM, M. D., 42 East 29th street ¥ ANS, ¥ WM. C. N The following will explain the method of ing the Fund. (REPLY OF GENERAL HOWARD.) Wag Department, Washington, June 1st,1857 Geo. W. THomMa ington, D.C): : i Dear Sin: Your ietter is just received. I thank Esq., National Hotel, Wagh you for the confidence reposed in me, and will gladly re any monies or contributions you muy receive for the relief of the destitute. I would prefer that other gentlemen should be associated With me as trustees. and would suggest that if the funds con np too late for the relief of the present reesing destitution, it will be better to devote the junds. or a portion of them, to the education of any and all classes of the poor, for ptin casesof famine, the ordinary poverty in country can easily be met by the communities where it may exist. But in no can too much be given for the all important work of edu- cation. Very respectfully your obedient servant, 0. 0. HOWARD, Major General, Commissioner. To this Grand Reception there will be offered 20.000 Certificates of Admixsion, at $2 each, which Bill entitle the holders to superb copies of Splendid STEEL PLATE ENGRAVINGS, produced by a process, the highest type of American art. he subjects selected for these unique and beautiful Pictures, and the perfection of their execution, are such as them to public approbation. vill also entitle the holders to rd apportioned them. ‘The arrangements for the management of this NATIONAL OFFER- ING are in strict accordance with the acknowl- edged principles of lave and morals.and the method of conducting it such as cannot fail to secure public confidence and generous support. Relying with confidence on the generosity of the crican public, to assist objects of true philan- soy, When fairly presented aul justly conducted rewith present a plan, which if responded to with a hearty good will, cannot fail to give perma- nent relief to the destitute and suffering, while the return to the benefactors will Is i ‘opy of a Steel-Plate Engraving, tobe 1._A fine cops Aghiyered free of charge. ees tas . eception Of 81505 ission to t un appropri- to be ap- plied to the pure! © payment OE Discounts and other expenses. ‘This apportion mace and returned to the Holders of Certificates. in such lawfal manner asa Committee of five prominent gentlemen, se- lected from aanong the certificate holders, shall de- termine, This apportionment to be made on or about the 1th day of October. 1867, and in pro rata. proportion, should the full number of certificates hot besold. - The sale of certificates will positively close on the lth of October. R7-ORDERS FOR CERTIFICATES may be sent direct to us. with Stamps for return postage, enclosing the amount for the aumber of CertifiZ aies ordered, which if @large amount, should be in Drait or Post Otice Order, payable to. the order of GEORGE W. THOMAS, which will ree Prompt at i. Be particular and write nan r s own, County, and State ab Bat t plainly. givin the following are Agents.diftecn pe lowed on single ( Five Certifi Ten Twenty Thirty orty One Hundred Five Hundred One Thousand s7- THIS MOVEMENT RATE FROM. AND 1 X WITH ANY OTHER ENTERPRISE. gg S SeSesnene a? sesaseees * ou Address all Orders and Communications, with Stamps for Return Postage, to GEORGE W. THOMAS. Managing tor, No. 370 Pennsylvania avenue. Vashington, D. invited to notice S@7-Editors are respectfully ational Offering” of sympathy phy, and to lerd dtsuch aid. as lence suggests Booxs: BOOKS THE CHEAPEST BOOKS IN THE WORLD, WAVERLY NOVELS—Each number complete Yolume'in itself—usnally sold by book agents at 30 centa per No., only 25 cents; to be complete in 25 Nos. Now is the time to subscribe. WAVERLY NOVELS—Five volumes bound in one, printed on good paper. ‘ Waverly,” Rob Roy,” ‘The Monastery,” ‘‘Kenelworth,” and ‘The Pirate;” all for $1.20. DICKENS’ WORKS—Hinstrated, from 91.00 a 92.80. Each volume complete in itself. THACKARY’S WORKS — Beautifully ilius- trated, large print, from $1.25to $1.50 per volume, A Lot of ENGLISH BOOKS just received, to which the attention of the reading public is re- spectfully invited, at the Hudson Taylor Book yeti FRENCH & RICHARDSON, my 21-tf 334 Pennsylvania avenue; i E.—I have just received another HAT SAUSAGE, anu; for Luncheon, and resembling {B. ror te et Went Dhalia Herter Bbbitt House, cor. 14th and F ste, LOCAL NEWS. AMUSEMENTS, &c., TO-NIGHT. NavionaL THEATER.—Skiff and Gayiord’s Minstrels. SEVENTH-STREET Parx.—Second Annual Pic-nic of the Oolambian Pressmay’s Society. BScKERT’s GARDEN —Grand Pic-nic for the benefit of the Watmolic and Protestant Infant Asylums. A Affairs. July 15, 1867.—The Bosrd met pursuant to law. Im the absence of the President, (Mr. Barr, who is on the ynry for the trial of John H. Sarratt,) the Vice President, Mr. Turton, presided. The Unair laid before the Board a communication from the Mayor stating that he had approved «an act for the improvement of the alley in Square No. 375.” called Grant street. Also, com- munication trom the Mayor nominating tor wood ana coal measurers:—For the Rock Creek district, John Boyd; ist canal district, William Pettibone; 2d canal district, Jonu.G. Robinson; Anacostia district, David W. Garst; Potomac district, Wm. Burroughs; referred to the committee on police. Mr. Larman prerented the petition of Peter Lammon and others, Praying for the paving of the alley in square No. 196; referred to the committee on improvements. Mr. Given pre- fented the protest of the Trustees of the Fourth Presbyterian Charch, against closing the alley from Grant street to G street, in square 375, adjoining the said church; referred to the com. mittee on improvements. Mr. Given presented the petition of Joseph Anthony and others, in reference to arching the water course passing through equares 2%7, 283, 319. 375, 376, 377, and $78, to abate a nuisance; referred to the com- mttee on dramage. Also, remonetrance of Wm. M.Galt and Baldwin & Brotbers, against laying a foot pavement on the west side of {st street west, between Indiana avenue and D mn im. Provements. Also, introduced an act pro- viding jor the paving of an alley in square 375; referred to the committee on improvements. Mr. Tait precented the proposition of Griffith, ‘Samstag and others, for removal of garbage, night soil, &c.: referred to committee on im- provements. Also, introduced a bill to relay @ gutter across B street north, a! intersection with 4th street east; referred to committee on improvements. r. McCathran presented the petition of ‘William Ockstadt and others, asking for the grading and graveling of H street east, from Maryland avenue to East Capitol street, ac- companied by a resolution requesting the c:ty surveyor tofurnith the committee on improve- ments with an estimate of the cost of the pro- posed improvement. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Noyes presented the petition of Michael Biggane, praying remissioa of a tine: Teferred to the committee on claims. Also, introduced a bill to abate a nuisance in the rear ot the Fourth District Grammar School, and appropria‘ing $25 for tbat purpose: passed. Also, intreduced a bill to set new curb-stones and take up and relay the gutters on thesouth side of B street south, between Sixth and Tenth streets west; referred to the committee on improvements. Also, bill to set new curb- stones and take up and relay the gutters cn the south side of D streetsouth, between Sixth and Eighth streets wi referred to the com- mittee on improvements. Mr. Wheeler pre- sented the petition of the Trustees of Rylasd Chapel M. E. Church, requesting the privilege of erecting an iron railing or fence around the church property, five feet from the building line; referred to the committee on police, Also, petition of William B. Todd and others, ask- Ing for the laying of gutter and pavement on square 406; referred to the committee on im- proverrents. Mr. Moore, from the committee on impreve- ments, reported bill for the repairs of the water course along roadway from intersection of H street south and Ninth street west to the river: Passed. Also, bills to set the curb stones and pave the footways and gntters on the west side ot Fourth street east, from East Capitol to ‘Astreet north; on the north side of N street soptb between Four-and-a-haif street west ard Delaware avenue: on the west side of Third street east, between A <treet south and Maryland avenue: and on the south side ot M street north, between Eighteenth and Twenty- first street ‘west; all of which were passed. Also, bill for construction of a barrel sewer along M streer north, from Seventh to Four- teenth etreets west: passed. Also, bill pro- iding for the extension of the sewers in Seventh and Ninth streets west northward, 10 N street north: passed. Also, bill to pave M. street north,from Seventh to Fourteenth streets weet, in the same manner as F street north is paved (with bine gneics;) passed. Also, joint Tesolution granting the privilege to Germon Crandall, of erecting an iron railing in front of his premises, five feet from the building line: parsed. Also, resolution granting a like priv- iege to J. H. Thompson; passed. Also, re- ported favorably on the nominations of the following Commirsioners of Improvements: Firet Ward, John W. Dver: Second Ward, Ja- cob Vondeiehr; Third Ward, Jonn T. Garner; Fourth Ward, Jas. J, Campbell; Fifth Ward, Elias E. Barnes; Sixth Ward, Wm. A. Fletcher; Seventh Ward, James H. Birch. Mr. Grinder stated that the parties who re- ™monstrated (at the last meeting of the board,) the confirmation of Mr. ° , desired another week in whizh to submit evidence in his case. Mr. Moore gested thar the question be taken on the @ix nommations, to which there were noobjections. Mr. Ricbarde said be was not aware tnat these nominations would be reported this evening. There were objections to other parties, and he wished consideration of all thenominations to be deferred one week, until he could Have time to investigate the charges made against nominees On the question to postpone con- sideration of aj] tbe nominations for one week, the vote wae—yeas 10, nays }—Mr. Richards, Mr. Elvans moved to consider the nominations separately: agreed to. The 3-th rule requiring a vote by ballot wason motion ot Mr. Given suepended in case of all the nominees to whom no ovjections was made. The nomination of Mr. Jebn W. Dyer, ss Commissioner of the First Ward, wae confirmed. Mr. Richards asked that the consideration of the nomination of Mr. Vondelehr, as Commissioner of the Second Ward, be postponed one week; agreed to, yeas 10, may 1—Mr. Moore. The nomination of Mr. Jobn T. Garner as commis- sioner of the Third Ward was confirmed. Mr. Wheeler asked that the nomination of Mr. Jas. J. Campbell as commissioner of the Fourth Ward ce laid over for one week, as he nad ‘been mformed that Mr Campbell at the begin- ning of the war left the city and went south to avoid the draft. Mr. Moore stated that Mr. Campbe?l gave bim active assistance iu ob- taimipg sabsttutes for the Union army. Mr. Campbell went to New York. whether to avoid the draitor uot, he (Mr. M ) did not know. Mr Richasds thought the obtaining of substi- tutes no proot of loyalty;as many Marylanders did 20 toeave their personal friends trom ser- vice in the Umon army. Mr. McCathran said these charges had peen brought up here 5 and disproved. Mr. Campbell wns one of the most effictent commissioners in the city. Mr. Wheeler said be knew Mr. Uampbell, but did not Know anything cf the truth of the charges. If his own son bad lett here to go Youth he bim. The nomination was postponed for one week. Mr Grinder moved that the pomination af Elias E. Barnes as com- missioner for the Fifth Ward be laid over one week. After discnesion, the motion was lost— yens 4,nays7: amd the nomination was con- firmed. The nomination of Wm. A. Fletcher as commissioner-of the dixth Ward, was con- firmed. The nomination of James H. Birch, ‘as commissioner of the Seventh Ward, being next considered, Mr. Elyans stated that it was the only nomination the committee were not unanimous on, The members of the lower board from the Seventh Ward and many citi. wens of that ward were opposed to the nomi- tion. and be opposed a taajority of the com, mitieeon vements in making a favorable Teport on nomination. He wished the yeas and nays takeb, that he might record his ‘Vote against thenomisation. Mr. Noyés spoke of Mr. Birch as an efficient and experienced commirsioner, He believed tbat no more com, pelen: commicsioner was to be fonnd in 80 ward in the city. The nomination was con. firmed—}ees 7, 08: ‘Messrs. Elvans. Lar- man, and Ricburde. Mr. Wheeler was ex- cuted from voting, stating tbat ba believed Mr. Birch to be the most eMfcient commissioner in tne city. but bis eonstituents had directed him to vore, ifvat all, egaine: the nominee. The Chair (Mr. Terton) moved te recanstder the vere by whicb the nomination of Mr. Joun W. Dyer se commissioner of the First Ward ‘confirmed: agreed to, and the nomination wai 1 beck to the committee on im- provements for further inquiry. Mr. Wheeler, from the committee on drain- age, arked to be discharged from further con- sideration of the re ee poodle inst laying r in hel otbers aga boda gird would vote again be see) of m, acting te bare thea rideked;agtoca red to the committed on. amt . Given {row 2 eget (Meearr. Given, Ni nd a written seport 5: ‘by all the the committee on the qualification of mem- bere, staring that the committee bad tound all the members of the present Board qualified except Mr. E. Wheeler, Alderman trom the Seventh Ward. They were satisfied that the spirit as well as the letter of the charter re- quites‘an Alderman to be a freéholder when elected, and to be assessed on the tax books of the Corporation on Sist day of December next preceediv day of election. Mr. ‘Wheeler wus not and ie not now £0 assessed. The'vommittee therefore declare the seat of Mr. Wheeler vacant. The t wes ordered to be printed and laid over one week. Mr. Given algo presented the opinion of the Cor- poration Attorney on the question of the quali- cation of members, stating that property ina wife's name does not make a Citizen a free. holder, and that the aseesement of the school tax is not such assessment as is contemplated by'the charter Mm order to qualify an Alder- man, Mr. McUathran, from the committee on mar- kets, reported favorably of the following nominations :—For Commissioner of Markets, Centre Marzet. W. H. Brawner, P.C. Riley, W.R. Wall; Northern Market. Theodore G. Sheckells. Geo. W. Robinson. John G. Mat- lock; Eastern Market, L. ell, James Mar- ceron; Western Market, B.H Olements, and Samuel Duvall. For Clerks of Markets. Uen- tre Market, Henry Lyles; Assistam, Jackson Pumphrev; Northern Market. James Bower: Eastern Market, Alex. W. Eaton: Western Market, A.M. Caldwell. Wheeler s: the nomination of Mr. Pumphrey was not ac- ceptable to many of the citizens of the Seventh ‘ard, as he now contracted for carpenter's ‘work on the school houses for the Corporation, and other work, and could not perform hisdu- ties as Assistant Commissioner of the Centre Market. Mr. Noyes exid he was surprised by this opposition to thenominee. Mr. Pumphrey had performed his duties as Aesistant Market Master most faithfully and acceptably. and so far ns regarded his carrying on other business it was well known that other Commissioners of Markets attended to business outside of market duties. It was not requisite, and had never been the practice that they should give ail their time to those duties. ir. McOath- Tan, as chairman of committee on markets, also bore evidence to the efficiency of Mr. Pum- phrey. All of the above nominations were then’ confirmed. Mr. Wheeler, trom the committee on wharves, reported favorably on the nomination of Rob’t Boyd as sealer of weights and measures; and the nomination was confirmed. Mr. Wheeler then tendered his resignation as_a member of the Board of Aldermen. Mr. Elvans moved that the consideration of the resignation be laid over one week: agreed to. Mr. McOa‘bran in- troduced a bili to set the curbstones and lay the footways and gutters on the west side of Jorn street east, between G street south and ‘Virginia avenue: paseed. Mr. Tait introduced & resolution authorizing the use of Busey’s patent pressed or machine made bricks for pavements and sewers. being superior to nand made bricks. Mr. Turton statect that the ma- chine made bricks were smooth, and sand ‘would not adhere to them ss well as to hand made brick. The contracts were already made for the year for hand made brick. r. Mc- Oathran’ moved to amend by providing that the consent of property holders be obtained for their use. The resoluuon and amendment were reterted to the committee on improve- ments. Mr. Elvans,from the committee on health,re- ported favorably on the following nomin:- tions: For Ward Apothecaries—First Ward, David R. Riageley; Second Ward, D. P. Hick- Ming; Third Ward. G. J. Musser, Fourth Ward, ‘Ww. ©. Milburn: Fifth Ward, E. B. Bury;Sixth Ward, John E. Bates; Seventh Ward, Edward VB. Boswell, and they were unanimously confirmed. Mr. Wheeler, from the committee en wharves, reported favorably on the nomi- nations ot Robert F. Megee bor master, and W. F. Grimes as assistant harbor w ister. Mr. Tait thought the duties did not require a barbor master and assistant. Mr. Wheeler eaid he was of the same opinion until he had examined the matter, and found that the du- ties were very great. Mr. Elvans spoke of a decision of the Court here that the collection of harbor dues 1s illegal, and if the opinion is sustained by the Court in banc, the effice will be unnecessary. After further debate the nom- inations were Iaid over one week; the com- mittee to obtain the opinion of the Corporation Attotney as to the legality of the Harbor dues. Several bills from the lower board were re- ferred. Mr. Elyans introduced a bill estab- lichirg the rates offare in hackney coaches; referred to the committee on police. Also, bill authorizing the sale of the Washington Canal: referred to the committee on canal. Adjourned. Coumox Covxctt.—President Dulin in the chair, and ail the members presemt except Messrs. Arrison and Ball. A message was re- geived from the Mayor enclosing the reports of the apothecaries for the poor of the 4th, 5th, and 6th wards: referred. The following were presented by Mr. Pfau— Bill, for footway; &c., on the north side of R street, from 147b to 1ith street west—referred. By Mr. Nally bill to grade and pave alley in square 569; referred. By Mr. Urocker—Pett- ion of S. A. Prentice ssking that certain mone; paid by bim for a peddlers license be refanded. y Mr. Moore—Joint resolution in relation to the canal, requesting the surveyor and the Inte Supermtendent of the Jones Creek Canal, W. D. Wise, Exq , to eonfer with General Michler inreference to changing the canal with a view to its improvement; referred. By Mr.S. B.S. Miller—Petition of Albert Brooks asking that certain money paid by him fora substitute be refunded: referred. By Mr. Knight—Petition of Francis Kevogh for the remission of a fine: referred. On motton of Mr. Nally, the petition of Dr. May and others in reference to draining an alley, Was taken from the files and referred tothe committee on drainage. The following were reported from the eom- mittees:—By Mr. Connolly, ways and means. resolution (offered by Mr. Arrison :wo weeks since) authorizing the Mayor to co-operate with the Commissioners of Education in taking & census of the city: appropriating $1,W0 therefor. Mr. Nalley moved to strike out census of the population and insert a census of children between the ages of 6 and 16: agreed to. Mr. Dalton moved that the bill be recommi'ted, with instructions to report 4 bill making asufficient appropriation to take tne census of the whole population. Mr. Con- nolly urged that they were called only to make a ceneus of the children, and that all shoald act harmoniously in obtaining the information +onght fer. that Congress might give us the benefits proposed. fr. Dalton withdrew his motion. The bill was passed, Mr. Connolly, from the same commitier, reported bill to pay thé apothecaries of the First, Second, Third and Seventh Warde; passed. Also, adversely on bill exempting stall owners from paying licenst for wagons used in their business: re- portadopted. Also, resolution providing that tbe laws and resolutions and proceedings of the Boards, and advertisements for con- tracts, &e.. be published in the Daily Mor. ing Chronicle; the laws and resolutions in the Evening Express and the German pa) called the Columbi Mr. Dalton moved that the National Intelligencer be inserted as one of tl pers to publizb the proceedings, stating ‘that paper had commenced to publish the pYOceedings for the precent year, and he in- sisted that the Board shonid not break faith with that paper. Mr. L. B.S. Miller por that the Evening Star be mserted in place the Intelligencer. Mr. O..S. Baker inquired what the German paper wae, where was it publiched, &c. Mr. Oonnolly rept ‘was the only German paper pul and circulated among the Germans, who in this community numbered 15,000. Mr. Baker asked what is its circulation. Mr. Pfau— About2,0uv. Mr. Dalton asked why the Intel. ligencer bad ignored. He was'in tavor of iying the printing to all the papers. Mr. atl moved to strike out the Evening Express and insert 'he daily Republican; lost. Mr. N Olark to strike out all except the Morning Chronicle; catried—Y eas. 1u— Mersrs, O. 8. Baker, 8.8’ Baker, R. J Bean, N. B. Clark, Connolly, Knight, Parker. Rutherford, Slowen, and Tiley. Nays. 9~Messrs. A. P Olerk, Crocker, Dalton, Miller, B.S. Moore, Nally. Piau. and the President. Mr. Connolly, in explaining tis vote, said the did so as an individual, and thought one paper was sufficient. Mr. Prau said h n favor of selecting two pavers— icle Sad Stan—sw on Papers; but be be jorm had enunciated, vavconsigerivas meaning tai. the G rot col a tion show: pet ite light a bus! a enone in inves oc rtalishing tad fee oor dings in all the @ old-establish d pi ‘at Jeart. ir. ean that he wa ‘at firat opposed ‘0 8 work the ‘Was not thesecond paper. Theresolution was recommitted. ‘By Mr. Pfan (drainage)—Bill amending an &ct to drain alley in equare No. 513, and to construct a sewer in Fifth street west; passed By Mr, Crocker (claims)—Bill to pay bill of costs to J. D. Olark, m the case of Samuel : passed. Also. dill to reimburse W. LL. Hodge for license erroneously paid: Also, bill to reimburse H. A. Hal . Also, adversely on the petition of Benjamin Harrif, asking that certain money be refunded Rim: report adopted. Mr.S. S. Baker asked to offer the following Tesolution: Resolved. dc, That reconstruction being deemed as imperatively necessary in the Dis- trict of Columbia as in any State of the South, therefore we earnestly request of Congress the immediate passage of the following act: ‘Whereas, the Vonstitution gives to Ooi 8 the exclusive con'rol of the local affairs of this District; and whereas nearly. all of the officers DOW appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the ‘Board of Aldermen sre utter! opposed to the reconstruction policy of Uongress, whereby liberty, loyalty, and equality are sought to be established and maintained in the South; [and also that under the man nt of such Officers the most open schemes of traud im the execution of work is the cemmon and established rule, by which the people are de- trauded out of large sums of money to the great injury of the city.) and its improve- ments: Therefore, to establish loyalty and pro- mote economy in the government of the Dis- trict, Be it enacted, &c., That the places of all mu- nicipal officers now appointed by the Mayor nd confirmed by the rd of Aldermen, are hereby declared vacant: and all such officers or any portion deemed necessary for the pub lic welfare, shall hereafter be elected by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council in joint meeting assembled, such meet- ing to convene on the first Monday after the passage of this act. This act totake effect im- mediately, and all charters, acts, or parts of acts inconsistent with this act, are hereby re- ealed PSMr. Moore moved to lay the resolution on tbe table; lost. Mr. Pfau moved that it be re- Jerred to the committee before Congress. Mr. Crocker moved the previous question. Mr.O. S. Baker moved that the Board resol ve itself into 8 committee of the whole om the resolu- von. The Chair remarked that the motion was not im order, a committee of the whole not being recognized under the rales of the Board. Mr. Connolly urged that the Board should not act hastily on this resolution, and expreseed his regret that it abould bave been offered. He believed that if the resolution was passed, tboee who voted for it would regret it. Mr. Crocker urged that the resolution was righi and proper. and that it was the duty of the Board to pass it. Mr Connolly said that while ‘be endorsed the general ptinciples in the reso- ution, he cold not vote for it in ite present bape. Mr Pfseu moved thai the preamble should be changed; that it would not be proper to pass it in its present shape, withont accom. panying the charges with evidence. The mo- lion to refer to the committee before Congress was los:. Yeae—Mesers A. P. Clark, N. B. Clark, Connolly, Miller, Rutherford, Slowen. Tilley, Dulin—8. Nays—Messrs. 0. S. Baker, S.S Baker, Beall, Crocker, lon, Knight, G.W. Miller, Moore, Nalley, Paraer, Ptau—11. Mr. O. S. Baker in giving his yore stated that he so voted because he was opposed to referring @ motion to a committee that was opposed to the measure. Mr. Crocker voted No, because if it was referred the object of the resclution would be defeated. Mr. Dalton ‘was Opposed to its reference and opposed to the bili. which was an infamous slander on the District, which had furnished 30,000 troops as evidence of her loyalty. He also opposed the clause charging that the officers appointed by the Mayor are opposed to the reconstrac- tion measures of Congress, ard also to the clause charging fraud, &c. Mr. Nulley said he voted in the negative because of the little- ness of the resolution. Mr. @. W. Miller raid tbat be was one ot those who had been and was as loyal as any, and he denounced the Tesolotion as an infamous slander. Mr. Dalin said he wished the committee to act on the resolution, and that be was decidedly in favor of Congressional legislation for the city, and thonght it necessary, as the other board was usurping the power of this board in regard to judging of the qualifications of {ts members. Mr. Pfau moved to strike out the latter clause of tbe preamble, accusing the Mayor, ani to insert a prov sion reqnesting Congress to re- move all distinctions in regard to race or color for juries or office in the District of Columbia; agreed to. Mr. Moore suggested that the essiest way to fix this matter would be to ask Congress to take away the charter. Mr. L. B. S. Miller submitted the following asa su bsti- inte, which was rejected : Resolved, That a committee be appointed by this Board to confer with Congress in regard to legislation necessary for the interests of the city are hereby requested to- urge upon that body the nece:sity of parsing an act declaring the offices of the city filled by nomination of the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Alderman, be appointed in joint meeting of the Board of Alderman-and Common Uouncil. Mr. Connelly advised the members to act cautiously. They had made progress within the last twelve months they never expected. And they should not now mar what they had done. There was no way of reaching Congress except by joint committee. 1t was for thein if determined to present theee views to present them as citizens, but be could not see how the resolution could be sent te Congress. The reso- lution as amended was adopted py the follow- yote: Yeas—Messrs. 0. S. Baker. S.S. Baker, Beall, A.P. Clark. N. B. Olark, Connelly, Orocker. Knight, L. B. S. Miller, Moore, Parker, Piau, Rutherford. Slowen, Tilley and the President—16. Nays—Mesere. Dalton, George W. Miller and Nalley—3. Mr. Moore gave notice that he would movea reconsideration on the next meeting night. Mr. Connolly and the President explained that they voted forthe resolution reluctantly be- cause they could not endorse the language of the resolution. Mr. Beall, under unanimous consent, introduced a bill repealing the act of May 3}, 1827, concerning tree negroes, mulat- toes and slaves, and all other acts and parte ot acts imposing restrictions on such persons. Mr L B.S, Miller moved to lay the billon the table as it was unnecessary. Mr. Beall hoped the bill wonla be passed, ss now many of their cclored friends had not money to pay a law- yer, and they were liable to be arrested for be- ing outafter 10 o'clock at night. Mr. Crocker Moved a suspension of the rules that the bill be put iis passage: agreed to, and the bill = was pi The regular order of business was resumed and Mr. Baker from the committee on police reported @ bill giving permission to geese and goats torun at large im the Fourth Ward: passeg Bill giving permission toC. ©. Nel- son toerect an iron railing in front of bis house on O street, between th and 10th. five teet trom the buildmg line; passed. Also, reported back petition of Isaian Stewart. and arked that it be referred to a select committee of two; so ordered, and Mesers. Crocker and O. S. Ba- ker were nppointed. By Mr. N. B. Clarl (canal Resolution calling for information as tothe amountof rents and wharfage col- lected from the canal during the last year: adopted. Mr. A. P. Clark, trom the committee on pub- lic sebools, to whom was referred the resolu- tion to provide medals and other rewards for the pupils of the public schools, reported “that while they heartily approve of the poli- cy of stimulating and encouraging a generous compeiltion amcag the pupils ot our 3 b: the. distribution of suitable awaras, tht deem it inexpedient, in the present state of the city treasory, to make such an appropriation as is called for by the resolution, and ask to be discharged from its turther consideration;” Agreed to. ‘Mr. Tiliey submitted a resolution directing the committee on ways and means to inquire whether any legislation is necessary to make it the duty of the Collector of Taxes to piace ali epecial taxes on the bille of tax-payers when they sre calléd for, and to notify delin- quent x pero when their property is Hable to be |, through the mail or other wise, than merely by publication in a public news- paper, as at present; which was postponed, andl the Board, it 11 o’clock. adjourned. ——_o—__—_ Tas Lrxcotx Rapidat Rarvsrican Lasor AssociaTION —An adjourned meeting oo red citizens of the First Ward was beld Galen Wesley Oburch, for the purpose of sociation for the benefit of the ‘ashisgion. The ‘prayer, and Ben). officers wore, nomi: Dy elected: Alexander iderson, resident; Thomas Martin, vice president; john Wasbington. secretary: Bet , i jal secretary; W-. The Willards’ Hotel Robbery. The Arrest of a U.S. Marshal—Cotton Cases in Alatama— Confession the Parti He Atirinpts to Impli ers—The Evid in the Case—Rich Developmen As the brief statements heretofere published in reference to the arrest-and examination of Hon. J. M. Tomeny, U.S. Marshal ior East Tennessee, for alleged complicity in instica- ling one Warren Carpenter to commit the ceny of certain papers from the room of E. B. Roberts, at Willards’ Hotel, Iast month, were calculated to convey an erroneous impression to the extent of the connection of Mr Tom- epy with the affair, we present below the sub- stantial points Of the case as thus far devel- opec before Justice Miller. ‘On Friday morning Mr. Tcmeny was shown & warrant sworn out by E. K. Roberts, charg- Sng that the said Tomeny had instigated one ‘Warren Carpenter to steal from his (Roberts’) lara’s Hotel, between the Ist and 12th of June, 1966, one tin box, alleged te con- tain certain informal voucherson the Quarter- master’s and Commiesary Departments, cal tor about $450, together with certain re- porte and papers relating to various transac- tions of the said Roberts im regard to certain cotton caees in Alabama, while he was acting as special agent of the Treasury Department. Mr. Tomeny immediately appeared before Justice N. H. Miller, and case was set for bearing at balt-past five o'clock on Saturday afternoon—Messrs. Riddie and Saffold for the rosecution, and Mr Uox for the cefense. The rst witness put upon thestand was L. B. Roberts, who stated that be arrived in Wash- ingion between the 12th and i6étn of Jun 1866, put op at Willard’s Hotel; that be brought with him certain papers Telative to alleged frauds practised on tne Gevernment in Alabama in relation to cotton, together with certain informal vouchers, (a Teady described above,) about five dollars’ worth of revenue stamns, and afhdavits rel! tive to the alleged cotton frauds to be laid be- fore the Treasury Department; that on or about the 25th aay of June, 1566, about 3 o'clock and returned about 7 o'clock; tbat when he didso he found his apartme: bad been entered, and the tin box containing the aforesaid papers carried off: that on the ‘26th of June, 1*67, in the custom-house at Mo- bile, be was informed by one Gager, depu one of 5 a U marshal, as to who it was who had e: tered his room and stolen the papers; that on getting this information be followed certain parties to Memphis, Tenn.. where he remained till the 6th inst., when, in company ‘with War- Ten Carpenter, be started for Was: n Upon cross-examination by the defe ness stated that while acting as special agent for the Treasury Department he had rendered an account to Tomeny of certain moneys spent by him in investigation of cotton clalins; that Tomeny refused to allow the same, and that be haa Bothing to do with bim since January, 186h; that ke (Roberts) was betore the Federal grsnd jury at Mobile, and laid before them the facts ielating to Tomeny, referrea to in the papers, reports. and affidavits im the tin box which bad been stolen: that ne (Roberts) had charged Tomeny with defrauding the Govern- ment, was informed that the grand jury had found a bill in May, 1866; had since learned that the Attorney General forthe United States had entered a nolle prosequi; he had made com- munication to the Secretary of the Treasury in January, 1966, that Tomeny was in collusion with one Winston: on the 15th or 16th of June, bad mace other statements cf a more general ebaracter, unfavorable toTomeny: that he had been pursuing Winston, and while doing so received a telegraph from Tomeny that he sare him to come to Mobile te consult with im. Ingreply to a direct interrogation, he said that he did make a proposition to Tomeny to have the military seize Winton. and himself aud Tomery would divide about 450 bales of hie (Winton's) cotton; that in reply to his suggestion Tomeny’s remark was, “Ali right, 1 will trust that to you.” At this juncture, he left his room | | | great Oyster Emporium. The fine new buili | Tomeny excitedly remarked in theear of his | counsel. but loud enongh to be heard over the room, ‘That's ad-d lie,’ whereupon the counsel for the prosecution made objection to Mr. Tom- eny’s manner as insulting to the prosecution, and the Justice remarked that he must avoid all occasion of offense in the fature. Roberts, resuming, said that nothing was done in per- suance of his suggestion apa that no attempt ‘was mace toget the cotton from Winton. Inre- rly toan other diréct interrogatory, Robert: Stated that he had appeared beiore a sub-com- mittee of the Retrenchment Committee appoint- ed by Congress. and had charged ‘Tomeny with defrauding the Goverbment. Thinks that some of the afiidavitsin the stolen box concerned Tomeny: that ihe parties who made them are still aliv.. Most of the affidavi's nad been en- clored to the Departments at Washington. and he supposed they were on file: did not know. Tomexy knew thecontents of che box, and had resgon to believe that Tomeny wished to get hold of the box. Warren Carpenter sworn —Stated that in the later part of 1865 he was at Gainesville, Ala, with Roberts: engaged in that he was there till ist of January, 1%66, when he went to Mobile and stayed il June, 1866; he knew of Roberts’ loss of box; that while at Mobile a man named Rockwell came to see him about copies of certain depositions; didn’t know what Tomeny had to do with the papers, or of what value they were to bim; Rockwell told him (Carpenter) that if he would steal the papers he (Roekwell) would see that Carpenter was paid handsomely; his reply wfs that he would do his best to get them, but that it would take money: that he < made a key to fit Roberts’ room at the Battle | House in Mobile: that he nad the key in Tome- by’e office at Mobile, and supposed he (Tome- ny) knew all about it, because witness used to talk about the matter in Tomeny’s office; that soon after, say May, 1866, Roberts left for Washington; tuat Tomeny had already left Mobile: that he (Carpenter) got $125 from a man named DaBois after Tomeny left. DuBois saying that Tomeny had gone to Washing- ton and lett no money for Carpenter t prosecute his design of stealing Kobe: papers; that be (witness) came to Washingten and registered as Wilson and DuBois as Mo gan: that a man named Ruter roomed with Roberts at Willard’s: that « plan was fixed by which Ruter and Roberts snould leaye their | room, and while they were absent he should enter their room by false key already pre- pared: tbat he opened Roberts Toom with his false key, bolted the docr after bim inside, then turned everything inside over on the floor, opened bureau drawers and upset things generally: opened Ruter’s trunk, put his papers out cn the floor, opened the wardrobe, found papers and took tbem out: rode to his hotel, saw DuBois, and put the papers into bis (wit- ness’) vaiise, and then took tbe first train for Philadelphia; on arriving there took ovt the box and found papers and revenue stamps; that next morning he started for DuBois’ | house in New Jereey: that he lett the papers relating to Tomeny with DuBeis; then went to his home in Michigan, and when he came back to New York met Tomeny in the dining-room of the Brevoort House, that Tomery arked bim the news, when he told him tbat Robert's goose was cooked: that he afterwards explained to Tomeny more fully what he bad done; told himhe was out of money and wanted $300; that Tomeny let him bavye $1c. with which he returned to Michi- gan andceme back to New Jersey onthe 4th of July; subsequently met Tomeny’at various points. DuBois’ eold the revenue stamps in the box tor $3; there were no papers of money value in the box, and bad never heard Tomeny say anything as to the value of the papers to himeelf; that on his last interview ‘with Tcmeny heat first appeared to be eatis- fled with the papers, but after looking at them ‘was diseatisfied because they were copies and not the originals, and on that account refused to pay him tor them, alleging that Mr. Win- ston. ior whose benefit they were intended. said they were of no use to Aim; thathe was induced to come on here as & witness on the assurance that if he turned state’s evidenee it would make Tomeny guilty and he would es- cape prosecution. ere the evidence for the prosecution closed. Mr. Cox, counsel for tl tated that he did not hnow that it was necessary to ine troduce any witnesses on their side, as the prosecution had utterly failed to make outa case against Mr. Tomeny. The evidence showed that these parties had never seen Mr. Tomeny between the time of his leaving Mo- bile in May and meeting bim in New York in July, while the theft was committed in Wash- ipg'on in the middleof June. He further said tbat he ssked for the dismissal of the cuse, for ‘wantot jurisdiction of the court, If Mr. Tom- eny bad committed any offence, it was in Mo- ‘ime Muogle replied that s party commit r Ruodie rep! ng an offence by an agemt was as responsible for the act if done by himself. Mr Cox snid that as a principle in giviliaw that might be so, but It was unkuc wa, te the criminal Inw. After some conver ation about proceeding Gnepenter. whe adaiitted tbat the sigs Pe ‘ure eaneee thereto was his. This ep Adve evidence for the defence, the case was comtin- ued till Monday morning. at 9. o'clock Yesterday morning, at 9% o clock, the once Was again calied up, when Mr. Tomeny apo: glzed to th : for bia seeming d Saturday, and disavowed disrespectful to either the court or & jor the prosecution Jvdge Leach announced to the cour &smuch as be had not had an opp appear on Saturday, be asked a continuance © the case Alter some co} ation, i was floally agreed to adjourn the case till 3 o'clock to-morrow (Wednesday) atternoon MERTING OF THE Kx o’elock yesterday afternoor, an adjouraed meeting of the Board of Health was heid in the Aldermen's Chamber, a: the Cily Halt The President, Dr. Bacon, culled the meeting to order, and upon a callof the roll it ap- penred that 8 quoram was present. Upon the petit'on of Mr. Samstag, to deodor- ize night soil, Dr. Hagner, chairman of the committee to whom 1t had been referred, mate & report recommending adoption of the same. [The report sets forth that Mr. Sam stug’s petition propose: to disinfect nigh« soll before itis removed trom the repositories, a pian which bas been adopted in the various large Europeon cities, and which Bas proven go efficacious in preventing diseases.) The re- port Was unanimously adopted From the comm: » whom was referred the question of impnri'y of the Potomac water, Dr. Todd resd a letter from Mr. Theodore B. Samo, in which it was stated that the water which is now used in Georgetown and Wash- ington Was as pure as any (hat can be sup- Plied tor several years to come. Not until he completion of the distributing reservoir can there be any Improvement it was further stated by Dr. Tedd that by the 15th of August the water used in George- town would come direct trom the Great Fal He therefore asked that the comm tttee be di charged; granted. Dr. Prentiss offered « preamble and resolu- tions witb reference to complaints which had been made of the inattention to duty of ward contractors for the removal of garbage, &c. which were referred to the Mayor for his con- sideration, with the hope that a remedy may be suggested by him. In connection with this subject it was recom- mended that a bell be ured by the ariver of each cart to notify residents of his readiness te remove the same trom their premises. Some other unimportant matters were con- sidered, after which the Board adjourned. —— SOLDIERS AWp SAILOR's UNnton.—The regu- lar weekly meeting of the Soldiers and Sail- or’s Union was held last evenmg a: Union League Hall, Major Morse in the chair, and Lient. Young secretary. vapt. Callan offered a resolution, whic Was Saopied. returning the thanks of the nd Union to Hon. eal office, and recognizing in him a true and faithtui friend of the loyal soldier. Major Doughty read an additional resoin- tion, which was adopted, declaring «that in tendering these sentiments of appreciation of Hon. E. M. Stanton’s course, we r it as the first step taken towards a just distribution of publie patronage, and in accordance with the loyal people who sustained the late war.’* Lieut B. Van Riper, late Superintendent of the Senate Folding Room, was cailed upon and Addressed the meeting He said that Andrew Jobnson had betrayed the party that elected him. There were mep, too, in the Senate whore betrayal of soldiers and sailors will enshroud them in a political grave. He spol ot Mr. Brown, Sergeant-at- Arms of the Senate, ‘who was asycophant, and pandered to those 1p power for purposes of self-interest. He had Made $100,000, and he cared for neither soldier orsailor He had purchased the Old Capitot Pricon,and tried to delude the people with the iden that it was tor a New York company to make a hotel of, but now Mr. B. was going to build three brownstone mansions thereon. Mr. | Brown wiehed the office held by Mr. B. B. French to be abolished, so that, under the Tesent arrangement with the Uapitel police, e (Brown) could make some appointments. And what was the result? He bad appointed Telatives, and not given to any who had been defenders of the Union. Adjourned. ——_—_— PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE 1MPROVEMENTS.— Mr. John F. Ellis expects to be able to move into bis fine new establishment, No. 306 Penn- sylvania ayenue. about the first of October. he handsome iron tront building of Mr.T. M. Harvey, corner of 11th street amd Penneylva- nia avenue, is rapidly approaching coraple- tion, and will eoon be ready for service as the ings of Mecere. Snillington and Pilling and | Gait & Bro., on the avenue, between lith and 12th streets, have been started on @ carefully prepared foundation, and when finisted w: Add materially to the appearance and busine impos tance of that part of thecity. Our neigh- bor, the Republican, has moved to its hand- some and convenient new quarters in the Force building, on 10th street. The avenue and intersecting streets in the vicinity of ith and 1ith streets are now alive with important business improvements. Visit OF NAVY YARD WoRKINGMEN TO THE: PRESIDENT.— Yesterday morning, & committee of fifty of the employees of the Washington Navy Yard, escorted by Hon. Charles E. Phelps and Hon. Stevenson Archer, members of Congress from Maryland, waitea upon President Johnson for the purpose of asking bis indorsement of a petition prepared, asking that the workmen at the Navy Yard should be retained at work as long as it could possibly be provided for them. The President assured them of his desire that they shouid be retained. as long as the work would admit. The com- Mittee then waited upon Secretary Welles, who referred thera to Mr. Ashman. Chief Engi- neer of the Bureau of Wonstruction and Re- pairs. That gentleman received the committee ‘with favor, and said that there need be no fear of a sudden dimination in the present force, | and that he would doall he couid to increase it —_+__. ° ALL¥GEp LARCENY.—Mr. Addison F. Brown, yesterday employed Wm Chase, Sam’l Key and Alex. Reed to move his furniture from Georgetown to Washington, but the furnitare Rot arriving at its destination, he had the cartmen arrested, charging them with the lar- ceny of the furniture. Upon examination it Was asceriained that Mr. Brown had a col- | ored woman in hisemploy directing the re- moval of the furniture, and that she had au- thorized the cartmen to piace the turniture in an adjoming house. ustice Morsell di missed the cartmen, while the colored woman was arrested and brought before Justice Buckey in Georgetown, to give an account of her stewardship. ee ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY —A soldier named Thomas Kelley, of the 44th United States in- fantry. charged by Thomas Myers with an at- | tempi at robbery—be having a‘tempted, while intoxicated, to make way with the money drawer trom Myers’ store—this morning came before Justice Thompson, who dismissed the charge and fined Kelley $3 for disorderly conduct. pause eee THE National B. B. CLUB 18 CrncinNaTt. A match game of base ball was played tn Cin- cinnati yesterday afternoon between the Oin- cinnati Club of that city, and the National, of this city. The latter won by ascore of 53 to 10), The National will play a match with the Buckeye Olub of Cincinwati, to-day. Seg REVIVAL OF RELIC For a few weeks progress smong the golored people at Asbury Church, on the corner of 11th and K streets. +2ce-—___ THE DRY Goons FaiLuREs.—The New York Express‘has recorded several of these within Ube few days past. The Journal of Commerce, (mbney article,) in turther reference to the subject, says: thin the last few days eeveral snspen- sions have taken place, mostly from losses 1n. the sale of imported dry goods, and these have been ised 28.8 text to throw discredit upon a large interest. and to create almost a panic among those who have much at stake in that connection. There is no occasion whatever for such an slarm. The leading dry goods firms in New York are not only solvent, but. stand as strong to-day as at any period of our bistors. It would be far better. we think, to. publish at once the names of those houses. which are reported as under suspension than. to speak of them in such general terms as to exaggerate ‘heir mumber and importance. Acting upon this theory, we may mention Messrs. George A. Wicks & Co., dry goods job-. Fanshawe, and dry goeds im- the cases has preciation in the valve or dry goods, and their consequent sale at a heavy loss.” =v A cheerful poisoning sensation is d Highting aoe Island, fede 2 than three per- sope-—two young men an aged lady—hav- ing been poisoned, it it is supposed, by one wo- ._ The poisoning occurred im the house- of a wealthy farmer named Jessup, and ited by @ young married woman. ae ig supposed, named Grant. Mrs. Grant had quarrejed with some of the other servan' ts, and took i] of settling old Two of the 8 died guisifand a bring. 108