Evening Star Newspaper, August 2, 1867, Page 1

ese SE EE = Al 5 THE EVENING SEAR- 1g PUBLISHED DAILY (SUNDAY EXCEPTED AT THE STAR BUILDING, Southwest corner Penn'a avenue and 11th street, BY Ww. D. WALLAOH; The STAR is served by the carriers to their subscribers in the City and District at Ta” CuxTs PER WEEK. Uopiesat the counter, with or witheut wrappers, Two Uxwrs each. PRICE FOR MAILING :—Three months, One Dollar and Fifty Cents; six months, Three Dob- Jars; one year, Five Dollars. No papers are sent from the office longer than paid for. The WEEKLY STAR—published on Fri- Gay —One Dollar and a Half a Year. BANKERS. JAT CoonEe vo., BANKERS, Fifteenth street, opposite Treasury, ‘ay and sell at current market rates, and keep constantly on hand a full supply ef all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIRTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., executed, and — made on all accessible points. ae }-t1 E*°H4NGE OFFICE OF WILLIAM HUB- LEY & CO. Wo are selling Bills of Exchange on England Ireland and Scotland, for one pound sterling and ‘upwards, at our office, 408 Pennsylvania avenue ap 20-3m WM. HURLEY & CO. AVINGSBANKE. “A PIN A DAY IS A GROAT A YEAR.” ‘Call at the corner of 19TH STREET AND PENNA. AVEN ¥REEDMEN’S SAVINGS AND TRUST CO. CHARTERED BY CONGRESS. ‘The Central Office of this Company is now situated es above, and is carried on in connection with the Washincton Branch. OFFICE OPEN FROM 9 TILL 3. its of ONE DOLLAR and upwards received, aud Potcrest paid on all sume of FIVE DOLLARS Hayetments are made in UNITED STATES s AND STOCKS ONLY, under the direction RY D. COOKE, Esq. of JAY COOKE & + hairman of the Finance Committee of the Behe Deposits are now more than $400,000. M. T. HEWITT, of New York, President. "L. EATON, Actuary, W. J. WILSON, Cashier of Branch Bank. wy 3 W.FSM om" First National Bank of Washington H. B. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President. WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 15th street, opposite the Treasury Departmens, Government Securities with Treasurer United ‘States WF ONE MILLION DOLLARS.@ ‘We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMENT SECURITIES at current market rate FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections omaLL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. ‘We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give carefal and Prompt attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN and FIRMS and to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN- MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished, WM. 8S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. Washington, March 20, 1865. m21-tf HOTELS, &c. MR. GEO. A. SPRINGMAN, form rietor of the Columbia Hotel, o beton. has opened a Hotel on 703 Walnut street, Philadelphia, yivania. He also has of Rhinesh Wines of his own n citizens of Washington ought fail to give him a call. jy 6-Im* port to INEY POINT HOTEL, : SALT WATER BATHING. t will be open for the re- 6 20th of June: ay. Friday and Satur? p.m. Touching goiug and return- Je 12-tf A GARD ~The undersigned herewith announce the public that ke has sold out his, Restaurant. 501 7th street. to Mr. F. G. ROWE. He avails himself of this opporta- nity to thank his friends for the many favors whic for so many years they have been pleased to bestow upon him, hoping that they will comtinue to extend to hi accessor. the same fo his successor: oy Anis KLOMAN. Washington, D. C., April 13, 1867. take pleasnre to in: benght the well-known est ut known as Kloman's Restanraut. It shail be my duty to do everything in my power to gain the custom and entoen: of the citizens of the Distrist of Colum! ap 13 3m* F.G. ROH public that Ihave DENTISTRY. — D® 1212 & DAViS: DENTAL associa. TION. No. 260 PEN , Between 12th and 13th streets. TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. No charge will be made for extracting where Ar- tificial Teeth are inserted, although the, patient will required pay for the! surgical operation when performed, which Will be deducted when the Teeth are made. The Association is now prepared to make Teeth on Gold. Silver and Rubber at New York. Philadelphia and Boston prices. Ail persons wishing dental work done can have itascheap as in the abeve-named cities. All work will be done in the neatest and beet manner, and warranted to give entire satis- faction. Persons will do well to call and examine our work before getting it elsewhere. jy 13-tf qeers ‘M. LOOMIS. D. of the MINERAL . attends personally at, s city. Many persons cal who cannot wear others, person can wear others whocannot wear g at my office can be accommodated rice of Teeth they may desire, Jar, and wish the par- d_most perfect denture INERAL TEETH will 33% Penn’a avenue, be- Also, 907 Arch street 0c Be1y warranted Rooms in this cit teen oth and loth ste Philadelphia CLOTHING, &c. ) J. HEIBERGER, "(successor to H. F. Lovpon & €o.,) CITIZENS, ARMY AND NAVY MERCHANT TAILOR. Metropolitan Hotel, (late Brown’s,) jy 10-tf No. 362 Penn. avenue, Washington, M LOSA MERCHANT TAILOR, corner of ‘wh and 'D streets, desires to return his thanks for the liberal patronage be- Btowed upon him dnring past seasons, and at th es his friends to visit his st and choice selec- just purchased for the Mr. R. HARDON, hi give his constant attentic ral appearance of all garments at the establistiment. The best work and moderate charges is our motto. - 3m” 1 ge VATING. REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH, Having the largest and choicest Stock in the Di nd wishing to reduce it as much as p. ing the summer in order tomake room fe shall offer for the next two #, at reduced prices for cash, our choice selec- ELVES, &c., few choice d EX 5 ing th would say please walla: ise tar (Goods, aud compare quality and prices before purchasing jeaso remember the name and nnmber, Please remember the name and mamber. No. 456 Seventh strest Eight doors above Odd Fellows? Hall, je. m* etween D and E street EW BOC aw and Practice of United coda Sita re By eg ae ™ * The Reign of aw. 'y the Duke Of Arzyil; i vol.; London, The Vegetable World. By Louis'Firuier: 1 vol; London. ™ By Mrs. Frances Dana Gage. May Day. By Haigh e Emerson. tc English; or, Po; ar Errors nguage. Hai the Steam Boller. iia ke: Harrison on ONCE TAYLOR, HE POTOMAC BRICK WORKS. king extensi ements for man- nfucturing BRICKS of every description, machine hand-made and pressed, and will noon bé prepared to fg proposals: bak Pasta in in any quan: . hy Omico Lith street, 34 door Biggs &Ce.9 um" oer ae oe eed ™~ vee, XXX. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 1867. N2, 4,493. TRAVELLER'S GUIDE. Baltimere and Ohie Railread. For Battimone.—Trains leave daily, except Sunday, at 7:00and 7458 m.,and 12:15, 2:00, 4:30, and 8:45 p.m. On Sunday, and 4:30 and 8:45 p.m, For xt Way Stations.—Daily, except Sunday, at 7:00 a, m., and 2:00 and 8:45 p.m. Sunday, at 7:45 ‘&. m., and 4:80,and 8:45 p. m. For Way Stations SouTH oF ANNAPotis Joxc- TION.—€:15 and 7:00 a. m., and 2:00 and 4:35 p. m. For AnNarouis.—7:00 8. m.,and 4:30 p.m. No train on Sunday. For Aut Parts or THE West.—Leave daily, ex- cept Sunday, at 7:45a.m., and and 845 p.m. On Sunday, at 4:30 and 8:45 p. m. only, connecting at Relay House with Western trains. Philadelphia and New York Through Line. For New York, without change of cars.—Leave daily, except Sunday, at 7:45 a. m., and 12:15 and 7:00 P.m. On Sunday, at7:0p.m.only. Sleeping cars on7p. m. train. For Pmitapeirnta—Daily, except Sunday, at 745.8. m., and 12:15, }, and 7:00 p.m. On Sunday, at7 p.m. only. Great Pennsylvania Reute. For tne Nortuwest, Soutm anv Soutnwest- Trains leave Baltimore and Ohio depot at 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 and 8:45 p.m. Steambeat Travel. For RichMonp and THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST. The steamers of the Richmond and Fredericksburg line leave Seventh street wharf daily, except 8an- days,at6a.m.and7p.m. On Sundays atéa.m, only. For ALEXANDRIA.—Steamers leave Seventh street wharf every hour from6a. m. until7 p. m., daily. For Mount Verxon.—The steamer Wawaseet leaves Seventh street wharf Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings of each week at 10 o’clock returning at 33 p. m. For BALTIMORE aND Potomac River Lanp- iNGs.—The steamer Columbia leaves Riley's wharf, foot of Eleventh street, every Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock. Potomac TRANSPORTATION Linz FoR Battt- MORE AND Potomac RIVER LaNpDINGs.—Steamers leave Sixth street wharf at 6 a. m. on Wednes- and Saturdays. For THE Eastern SHoRE.—The steamer Wil- ‘son Small, an elegant boat. leaves her pier, oppo- site No. 170 Light street wharf, Baltimore, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at 9 p. m., for ‘ton Point. Pouble Mills, Oxford, Clora’s Point, Wallach’s wharf, Cambridge, Hughlett’s wharf, Cabin Creek, Medford’s wharf and Lloyd’s Land ing. re Fire Alarm Telegraph Stati - Atthe suggestion of many of our readers, ‘who do not understand the signal numbers in the striking of the bells to designate the locali- ties of fires, we publish the following list of the numbers and localities of the boxes in this city: —2d street east and L street south. i—Sth street cast and Virginia avenue, ith street east and Pennsylvania avenue. i—ith street 7:45 8. ast and Pennsylvania avenue. st and A street south. t and South Carolina avenue. th street east and C street north. 9—6th street cast and H street north. —2d street east and K street north. strect east and East Capitol street. .. 3 Engine Honse, Capitol Hill. d street west and F stréet south. 16—Police Station, 43s and F street south. 17-455 and M street south. 18—}ith street west and M. 19—435 street and Mary 21—Citreet north and S epot 23—City Hall. 24—No. md-Ladder Honse, Mass. ave. st and New York avenue. sith and Boundary streets, and M street north. and street north. th street west and E street north 3 street and Pennsylvania avenue. th street west and D street south. ‘Bank of Washington, Louisiana avenue ntral Guard- House. stand N street north. Istreet north. t. north and I2th st. 32—State Department, lith st. west and Sst. nerth. 41—Willard’s Hotel 42—Riggs’ Bank. 1 h at. west and N. ¥. avenue. th street west and K street north. oth street west and H street north. Ist street west and Penusylvania avenue. ids street west and Ht street north, 20th street west and M strect north. —Police Station. 20th st. west aul K st, north, vith street west and G street north ud street west and L street north 53—Smithsoniau Institution. 54—Isth street west and E strect north. Bee: Arsenal gato dF street north, dN street sonth.” “hanusyivania avenno. ¢ Office, H street. 7th street west and [street north, li street west and G street south: sth street west and C street south. =U. S-Observatory 65—sth st. west and K st. north, (residence of Su- perintendent of Pol WOOD AND COAL. OAL! COAL! Best WHITE ASH at §3,by the tom. All izes ceuit customers, Sawed and Split OAK WOOD, 810 per cord. med and Split OA. WOOD, 919 per. Bh of God id ‘by me always weighs 2.20010 ¥ eo ‘Ss wel x a. fon of Coal sold By me a ORD. fe 23-1y Corner sth and G streets. OAL OOALII AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. pGtoes tons of 2,240 Ibs., delivered in any part e city. Chestnut White Ash, 87. Stove. Egg and Furnace White Ash, 88.00. Bed Aah 68.25. Lchigh, $9. Oak and Pine Wood constantly on hand. Orders received at our Offioe; or at the Wharf, foot of Seventh street. . P. BROWN & Si 9 25-tf 465 9th street, between E and ¥. ry CORSETS, aH ° o o CHARLES BAUM’S o P 49 LovIsIaNA AVENUE, P S Between Sixth and Seventh Streets. $§ K -_— K 1 Corset Steels 5 cents a pair. I R R T je29-1m T s SHOULDER BRACES s Benmvna arrow noor PREPARED BARLEY and SAGO, JUTCH OAT MEAL GROUND RICE, WHEATEN GRITS, DURYEA’S MAIZENA AND ORN STARCH, pees west prices. Ail tresb iene ste URCHELD, . W. Bi Under Ebbitt House, corner lith and F streets, je tddaddddddddddddadddddd dd NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE. GEO. B. WILSON, Late of the firm of Burns & Wilson, No. $02 SEVENTH STREET, Under Odd Fellows’ Hall. ddddddddddddddddd D MEDAL OF HONOR HAS BAND god by the Paris Expos don hickering & Sons, of Boston, for the Lie JOHN F. ELLE 0 Pennsylvania avenue, S10 Tie Agent for this Gy. ez) jyi-tf HEAP EDITIONS. the Four Georges: .—Thackeray’s Lectures on 1.25. Thackeray's Pen- dennis, illustrated; $1.25. Shakepeare, English edition, illustrated; 60 cents. The Caxton’s, by Bulwer, Globe edition, illustrated; . Dick- ens’ Works, Globe edition. illustrated; $1.50 yolume; Dickens’ Works, Diamond edition. 1.25 per volume; illustrated. $1.50. Longfello oems. Diamond edition; 1.00, Tennyson's Poems tic 1.25. Diamond edition) $13." pe aNCK TAYLOR je 28 OLD JEWELRY, WATCHES, AND SILVER y 1 have on hand and am constantly re- WARP of the iateet ‘styl 2 et ef Jewelry, &c., sure cues senmesctices obased for eity. An examination and com- Tolgor any other cer, and prices respectfully re- @ mime ‘at 338 Ponnsylv: an Boon, RP YE onus, ; juality. Mo coe Rents Beige tal Vow, LOCAL NEWS. The Regatta INCIDENT@—PE: TATION TO THE LADIBS— THE WINNING BOATS, Yesterday, after the boats in the regatta had, passed Alexandris, as we stated, with the Lady Lyons leading, followed by the Bru- nette leading the Oatherine Coombs and Grey- Bound, which were abreast of each other, they remained in the same relative positions ‘with the exception that the Uoombs steadily gained, and taking the lead, kept it for the re- mainder of the race, The boats rounded the buoy in the following order: Catherine Coombs 8. 3:41 o’clock, Brunette at 3:53, Lyons at 4:08, followed closely by the Greyhou 42, and the Moseby at 5:2. The Perseverance and National were some distance in the rear of the former, and were close together when they rounded the buoy at 5:16, and others still further in therear. The Highland Mary lost her rudder, and did not turn the buoy: neither did the Minnie Ularke, which overturned just pre- Vious to the start. At Broad Creek the Coombs was five minutes ahead of the Brunette, and the latter seven minntes ahead of the Lyons, which followed next; and off Fort Foote the two former were nip and tuck, but the Coombs gradually gained, and came in ahead, passing the stake boat off 6th street wharf at6.52. The Brunette came in next, at 6 58%, and the Lady Lyons at7. The other boats followed in rather slowly, and it was quite o'clock before all the participants were ashore. The Brunette being of but fourteen feet keel, and the Uoomba of twenty-three feet, it was necessary for the latter to have come in eighteen minutes ahead of the former—two minutes of time per foot being allowed for difference in the length of keels. The Brunette, entered by Mr.Stewart, ‘was declared entitled to the first prize of $54; the Coombs, entered by Mr. Harrison, of Alex- ndria, to the second of $30, and the Lady Lyons, also entered by Mr. Harrison, to the third of $20, As the winning boats passed the stake boat, Dudly, with his «Qoon-killer,” gave them a salute, and the friends of the boats en the wharf, of which there wasa large number, heartily cheered them, and numbers of ladies on the bank of the river evinced their approval by the waving of handkerchiefs. The steamer Hi Livingston, Capt. Lawler, left the wharf about noon. having on board the new bat fine young band Known as St. Domi. nick’s Cornet Band, witna large number of ladies and gentlemen, most of them being the friends of the participants, and stopping afew moments at Alexandria, put off again and Janded her load at Fort Washington, from the ‘whart of which there was a fine view of the boats as they rounded the buoy. On the wharf quite a large number of conn- try people had gathered to witness the beanti- ful sight. ‘Phe company who went down on the first mp were received courteously by Maj. Evan Thomas, commanding the post, and Surgeon Hill, who afforded every facility for An inepection of the fortifications, and placed at the disposal of a party two soldier fiddlers, to whose music, for some time, they enjoyed themselves in the dance. The Livingston returned to the G:h street wharf about three o'clock, and in about halt am hour she was again off with a ful: load Of passengers, to see the boats on the home stretch, and after the first passengers, who had beew left at the fort, had re-embarked. they had another view of the boats before the close of the regatta, reaching the wharf about 7 o'clock. On the trip up there was quite an interesting time im awarding a massive silver cup (presented by Major John Watt, of the “Cottage,”) to the lady offering the most ap- propriate sentiment to the occasion. Ex-Al- derman Thos. E. Lioyd, of the committee, presented the cup to Miss Lizzie Lesite, od author of the following: al “A woman, like a good yacht, is prized for her ‘winning’ ways; but should never be for sale. She is a fit companion for a man of war or of peace.” Others presented were as follows: By Mrs.G. W. Harrison: To the lady friends of the National Yacht Club. May they be able, with needles from the North and cotton from the Sou:h, to tack together the shatter2a fragments of our once glorious Union. By Anne Williamson: Commerce, the arts, sciences. and literature would. without our marine, have been still in their infancy. Long. therefore, may they go band im hand “the world o’er’” alded and foste:ed by the genius and enterprise of “Young America” under canvas. Miss Dora Zimmerman: Woman, like the ‘winning boat, ts the first te turn the head ot a (buoy) boy May the winning boy never be troubled with HEART BREAKERS, but be well tie? (tide) to the girl he loves. By Mrs. Wm. Conard: Une of the most bean- tifn] sights for men to behold is either a hand- somely “decked”? yacht or woman bending for- ward to the breezes of life, tossing aside her wavy curls with @ gracetal bow. yet either Will develop her best qualities only when properly manned. By Miss Mollie Easter: Of all the races in the world, The sail boat race for me, No whip or spur to push her on, But @ flowing sheet eo free, By J. H.: May the human race of the capital of the nation all (National) be benefitted py a boat race very ofien. By J. B.: May the boys (bouys) of this race win ber (winner) in the race of life without having their heads turned. By Miss Ada Radcliffe; What isthe only dif- ference between a yacht And a woman? Both are modeled in their ways, both should be manned and mated, aud both are alike in favor of winning their way. The only difference is, the stronghold of the former is its club, while that of the Jatter is her tongue. yy Mrs.G. W.Gudyard: Why is the writer of this like the yacht National? Answer. Bi cause she is certain of not winning the prize. By Miss Ada Radcliffe: When does a yacht, like a woman, appear to the best advantage | Answer. When she is well trimmed, and sails with a mate. By : To the National Yacht Olup of Washington, D.C.: “May it prosper always as it has done at present, and receive the credit which it justly deserves.” By Miss W Woodland: Of generous chiv- alry we wot# to-day! Man leads in athlevism and bears the palm—but woman wins in senti- ment. All hail this aqueous race! Lists on the wave—and brightest prize ‘The light that beams from beauty’s eyes. By that, in days of old romance ‘The knight nnerring poised bis lance; And was it not in woman's name, The Yacht} that won the ocean fame? (* Major wert (ft Henrietta] During the trip of the Livingston some wrang- ling took place which in one or two instances led to blows and in one melee a man was badly beaten and his clothes torn off of him; he only escaping by seeing refuge in the ladies cabin. The officers of the boat were, however, prompt in putting down any disturbances and under the circumstances where somany persons were gathered together, who were urging the claims of their respective favorites and backing up their arguments by money, it is not surprising that some disturbances took place. The Wawasset left about noon with a ver: Jarge crowd and a band of music on board, and also stopped at Alexandria, where a num- ber came on board. This boat accompanied the regatta the entire time, and the company on board had a fine view of it from the com- mencement to the close—Oapt. Stacxpole giv- ing all an opportunity to witness the race. On this boat there was also some disturbance, du- ving which & man named Lloyd received a cutin the arm, an ugly flesh wound. Oppo- site the Arsenal whari a disturbance of some magnitude took place, in which a number of Alexandrians engaged with anumber of Wash- ingtonians, and blows passed freely; bat this was put down by the officers of the boat. As seon as the boat landed, nowever. and the par- ties reacbed the wharf, the disturbance was recommenced, and a generst fight seemed in- evitable ; but the police, of which there was quite a detail present, promptly suppressed it. All the disturbances took place forward, and nothing occurred during the trip to mar the pleasure of the ladies who were present. The Winnissimitt left her wharf at three o'clock im the afternoon, with a large number of passengers, who were taken as far as Fort ‘Washington and accompanied the regatta to e city. ines was quite & large amount of money bet on the regatts. Mostly ali of which was in small amounts. Before tne signal was given for the star-, there ap to. be some difi- culty in obtaining bets ov account of some not knowing the boats. There were a few bets made before the start; the favorite with the ‘Washingtonians being the Brunette, entered by Stewart, in which those about the whart seem- ed to have as muck confidence as they had in the qualifications of Mr. Brown to sail her to advantage. Al ad e mn the Cather be, thelt ray Lyons; and willing t bet. freely. After the boats got ander wav were treely made and as the boats seemed to gain or 1030, 20. taken. When, however, at Fort Foove the Bra- nette was nip and tack with her, even bets Were offered and taken. After the boats had reached the wharf at the foot of Sixth street, and those who had sailed them had come ashore, there commenced a scene of congratulation in which the National Clab(which. although they had originated the regatta, did not win ® prize) were the fore- Most, and they opened their headquarters at Watt's Cottage. ibsequentiy the judges, Messrs. Stephenson, Cox and Martin, with the captains and crews of the boats, and several members of the press, and invited its, were escorted by Major Watt toa din! room, in which a ane collation was spread, to which Tall justice was done. During the evening the subject of another Fegatta was discussed, the general opinion in Fegard to whicb seemed % be that as the pub- lichad so Mberally Faucained and encouraged thie, another should be arranged to take piace within a month or 60. Ex-Uouncilman George Wright, we hear, ‘Was applied to, to act as one of the jndges, but was compelied, on account of other engage- Ments, to decline. He, however, kindly vol- unteered to act me of the judges of the col- lation, and uty he ‘formed in an im- partial manner, while vainly endeavoring to close up the aperture in his own face, assisting the host (Major Watt) to make his. guests com- fortable and to close up theirs. The Nationale, who, we believe. initiated this affair, and on whose captain (Mr. F. W. Miller) most of the arrangements devolved, ‘were complimented for the manner in which the, affair was gotten up, as was also Major Watt, and other gentlemen in the neighbor- hood who had taken t interest init. It is hoped that, so far as the regatta proper was ‘&@ success, except that the wind was not suiffi- ciently strong to make it as exciting as could be wished, that the Nationals, with other yachtmen, will soon make arrangements for another regatta. : —_———_-——— Tue River Front, August 2.—After the activity of yesterday, when everything was on the tip-toe of excitement, consequent upon the great regatta, for whieh such extensive ar- Yangements had been made, the “front” to- day seemed somewhat subdued and exhausted. We glean the following: Harvey's Wharf.— Arrived — Steamer Pio- neer, Olden, wood, for Harvey, Clark & Given. Carter's Wharf.—Arrived—Schooner Little Rock, Richman, Philadelphia, 112 tens of coal for John Wilson. Sailed—Schooner T. H. Hooper, Mobray, down the river, light. Riley's Wharf.—Arrived—Schooners Com- modore Conner, Gilmore, Port Deposit, 1um- ber tor C. B. Church; Onieftain, Jones, Havre- de-Grace, coal, for John Lawrie; Morning Light, Simmons, Havre-de-Grace, coal for John Lawrie; Merchant, Havre-de- Grace, coal, for Joseph.B. Briant. ‘owler’s | Wharf.—Arrived—Wm. Dorman, Evans, Potcmac Creek, wood for the Wasbing- ton and Georgetown ice company; Diamond State, Bennett, Baltimore, lumber for S, Nor- ment. Sailed—Schooners Alice, Shirt, light Six Sons, Dickson light; 1zetta, —, George- town, to load with coal for an Eastern port. Crouch’s Wharf.—Arrived—Steamer Virginia, Gregg, Potomac Creek, lumber, for Hunt &: Go.: Sechooners Kate, Freer, Upper Machodoc, wood tor market; Albert Mason, Huat, New ore plaster, for J. Sullivan and Thomas Fa- ay. Sbcngeteees IMPROVEMENTS IN SOUTH WASHINGTON.— The work of grading south F street, between 7th and 11th streets west, has been commenced by the coniracters and chould be pushed un to completion as rapidly as possible during this month, so that the street will be in good condi- tion next winter. By this importantand much needed work, not only will F street be vastly improved, but drainage will be afforded to the flatot land extending through to Maryland avenue, and which, though standing high from the river, has so level a surface that the water stands there, making it impossible to have cellars, and rendering the pumps unfit for use. When F' stree is reduced to grade, the inter- secting streete, Sth street and Sth street, north of F, ¢an be cut down, affording the drain: so much needed, and making it possible to lay foot-walks, which cannot now be done. ‘When this is effected this portion of the city must improve vastly, as the leis cfil be very eligible for building purposes, being conveni- ent to the street cars, and reaily mach nearer Pennsylvania avenue than localities north of the city in the “slashes,” where building is rapidly going on. neonnection with this F street improve- ment the work of epening 9th street to the river ie being carried on; the earth excavated being used to fill in behind the new sea-wall entending from 7th to ith streets. In this way two birds are killed with one stone, and when ‘1e work 4s completed a most important business start will have been made for that neighborhood. If, however, the contractor means to finish the job this year he must pat om more carts. —_o+—___ ABREsTS WITHOUT WARRANT.—In the case of Gideon L. Walker, Esq., (reported in yes- teraay’s Siar,) who was arrested on Tuesday for driving over the pavement, and subse- quently fined $2 by Justice Thompson, and who appeared before the Justice on Wednes- day and argued that the police officers had no right to arrest him without a warrant, and agreed to reduce his points to writing, and submit them to the ‘ustice on thefoliowing day, (Thursday,) be failed to do, soand stands fined $2. kippons subsequently looked up an act of Congress which seems to determine the question under discussion, and which is section ten of an act amending an act to create metropolitan police district of the District of Columbia, and to establish a police therefor, and reads as follows: Be it further enacted, That the seysral mem- bers of the police force, including the Comm! sioners of Police, shall have power and author. ity to immediately arrest without warrant, and to take into custody any persor who shall commit or threaten te attempt to commit, in the presence of such member or within his view. any breach of the peace or offence di- rectly pronibited by act of Congress. or by an: ordinance of the city or county, within whi the offence is committed, threatened, or at- tempted; but such member of the police force shall immediately, and without delay upon such arrest convey in person sach offender before tbe nearest magistrate, that he may be dealt with sccording to Ra ger. * LAMMED OUT OF H18 Boots.”—Atan early hour thie morning some excitement was created in the neighborhood of 4 street and Maryland avenue, by 8 vigorous set-to between Keziah and Jack Thornton, both colored. Tiege- ties have been living together for some time as man and wife; but of late disturbances have frequently occurred between them be- cause of Jack’s irregularity in not coming home at night. The offence was repeated last night, whereupon Keziah sallied forth this morning in search of her delinquent lord, and finding him at the point designated above, she immediately waded inte him with the natural implements of warfare. Jack showed game and defended himself as best he could; but finally he was compelled to succumb to the justice of bis wife’s cause and her superior hysical powers. Three orfour well directed tices brought him to the ground, when, by a series of kicks and stamps, Jack was made to shitt his boots and roll abeut from point to point till, through pity for his defenceless po- sition, the infuriated spouse was made to de- sist from her ferocious enterprise. Virtually, Jack was « lammed out cf his boots.” pnb a ta InTEREsTING Casz oF WATER RicuTs.—In the Equity Conrt, Chief Justice Cartier, yes- terday, the case of George Hill, jr., the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Uompary, was taken up. This is the case formerly reported in relation to the water power furnished the mill of the plaintiff by the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, and comes up on a motion for an ipjunctien to restrain the com- pany from cutting off the water suyply to the mill. W.K.Hution, esq. engineer, was ap- pointed special commissioner to inquire and make report te the court; Ist. As to'he volame of water ordinarily received atthe mill, and through how many inches of Sperture. 2d. ‘What quantity of water is discharged by the Tol, especially In comparison with the other mills of Georgetown. How many square inches of xperture two feet trom the bottom of the canal, and of the width of the forepay now used, would furnish a flow Of water equiva lent in power to the additional water received by the complainant under the resolations of May and Jane, exhibited in the original canse,, over and above the origina) grant. And that leave be granted either party to take further “testimony. ——_»—___. DeatH oF A WELL-KNOWN CiTizeNn,—Last evening Mr. Rickard Harrison died at his resi- dence on Eighth street, in the 76th year of bis age, Mr, Harrison has resided in this city for many years, and for over fifty years was a ‘watchman in the State tment, He was ge of Odd-Fel- m f Friendship & member o: get rasta bereof) lowe, and was one of the old the order in the District. ———_ New Sraameutr Linn—A New York pa: Lad 48 on foot for the per states that a new project ‘es 1oF the recep! u berry ye ia) ‘Washington, from which they will be distrib- ANG throngh the different : gar Batt.—A apiried, game af vane = ‘was played yesterday afternoon on thegroun: of the National, T7thand SS streets, between the Jefferson and Empire clubs. The score stood Jefferson 36, Empire 35. Mr. William Hug- ges of the National club acted as Umpire. The Jefferson and Uapitol clubs play agame this afternoon on Monument lot near 14th street, Island. There will be a “muffin” game of base ball between the Married and Single men of the Fourth Auditor’s Office, on their grounds, cor- ner of 9th and Boundary streets, on Saturday afternoon, at 4X o'clock. Atan adjourned meeting of the Base Ball Fraternity, held last evening, at Cronin’s, the finance and arrangement committees reporte: favorable progress in sale of tickets, &c. Messrs, Browning, of the Continental, and Fletcher, of the Potomac, having at their own request been relieved from duty on the finance committee, Messrs. , of the Continental, and Pettit, of the Potomac, were appointed to fill the vacancies. In addition to their other at a former meeting to solicit subsc! to be used in defraying the incidental ex- penres, and the citizens will therefore recognize them as the proper parties in whose hands to place their funds. The committee of finance, ‘committee of arrangements, and seleet commit: tee of three will meet at Cronin’s this evening, at Ralf past seven o'clock, and it is all impor. tant that every member thereof should be romptly on hand. The tickets to the supper Paving been limited, on account of the hotel accom dations. it would be advisable for those desiring to participate to secure their tickets at an early hour during the day. a A BRILLIANT WEDDING.—A wedding of more thar ordi interest took place yester- day aiternoon ngteside, the residence of General Hiram Walbridge. The step-dangh- ter of the General, Mrs Helen Simpson, was United in matrimony to Dr. J. Phillips, the Rey. Dr. D. P. Gurley officiating. Among the distinguished guests preeent, with many Iadies, ‘were Chief Justice Chase, General Spinner, District Attorney Carrington, Henry D. Cook ‘Wm. S. Huntington. Joshua Pierce, Esq who gave away the bride,) and Surgeons radiey, Middleton, and Carvaiho, and others ot the United Statesarmy. Generaland Mrs. Walbridge gracefully dispensed their usual abundant hospitality, pal) Sa Bust STYLES OF STOVES, FURNACES, AND REATEES.—Eleewhere will be found the adver- tisement of Mr. W. D. Wyvill, whose steve establishment, No. 409 Pennsylvania avenue, is the resort of all good housekeepers, both on account of the completeness of his stock and his reliable mode of doing business. The Pyramidal furnaces and Sexton’s heaters have ® gTeat reputation as first-class articles, and are worth inspection. ——-—_—_. LETTER CaRpizgs’ DELIveRY.—During the month of Jaly the twenty-five letter carriers employed in the Washington city post office delivered 104,006 mail letters, 10,153 local let- ters, and 29,411 newspapers. There were 73,883 letters collected from the street boxes during the month. Finks COLLECTED.—Jaut Oharles Walter has collected during tne month of July $525.10, of which $463.10 were for Corporation offences, 235 United States fines for school tund, and 227 tor Levy Court. Thists the net amount of fines collected, all expenses being deducted. ——_—_e— SvIT roR BREACH oF PROMISE.—A snit has been entered by Mr. Norris, for Jennie Perry, against Thomas Hoover, for breach of promise of marriage, laying damages at $3,000. Se ALEXANDRIA AND VICINITY.—The Journal of yesterday say: ‘The man Charles Uasey, arrested two days ince m Washington for burglary at the house of John Foley, in that city, proves to be an old offender, having esc: from tbe West Vir- ginia Penitentiary at Moundsville on the first of last March, where he was serving but a term for grand larceny. He owed that State seven months service when he took leave of the penitentiary. Officer Webster, of this city, bas been on his track ever since, and haa just ‘spotted him,’ and laid traps for his arrest, when he unexpectediy turned up asthe princi- pal ina first clacs burglary. He has a wite ving in the vicinity of Alexandria. A number of the enterprising natives of this place were engaged, during the forenoon, flxb- Ing in the Potomac for gold fish, a small one having been captured near Prince street dock a few days ago, by skillful management on the partof an ancient fisherman. Gold fish as a luxury are harmless. but costly and tronble- some. As food they are no bette: than yaller bellies, eels, or cat-fish Ashipment of over 7.000 bushels of whea’, was made to Philadelphia, from Alexandria on yesierday, by M. Eldridge & Co. The daily shipments of grain from here to the North, by various merchant*,comprisealargey number of bushels than our readers have any idea of Only five marriage licenses were issued from the clerks office of the county court dur- ing the month of July. This isa remarkably meagre result, considering the amount of bill- ing and cooing that bas been going on between the young folks. The Gazette says: The three-story briek dwelling house, No. 164 Prince street, on the sonth side, between Columbos and Altred streets, tormerly owned and occupied by Lawrence B. Taylor, esq—let bas a front of about 21 feet 8 inches, and runs back 100 feet to an alley, extending through the square, was sold to-day at public suction by Jonn H. Parrott, auctioneer, to John W. Burke, for 2,500. "The three-story brick ware- house and lot, No. 23, 30 feet front by S0 feet depth, on the north side of King, between Union and Water was sold at the same time, and bythe same auctioneer, to Mrs. Isaac Kell, for $3.050. A gentleman'named Sinclair, from Fauquier, ‘was arrested in Washington last night, by po- lice officers Sipple and Bubinoe, of this city, brought here and confined. charged with the serious offence of stealing two horses from Mr. John J. Edmonds, also of Fauquier county, and selling the same in this clty, one for 350 to Mr. Steuernagle, and the other to Mr. Huntington, for $160. This morning, however, i was discovered that the arrest ot Mr. Sin- clair resulted altogether from a mistake, and the gentleman was immediately released. Gov. Pierpeint on yesterday received a com- munication from Gen. Schofield, informing him thatthe following appointments of civil officers has been made: Jonathan Roberts, Justice of the Peace for the fourth magisterial district of Fairfax county, vice Thomas P Brown, resigned. Silas Simpsou, Justice of. the Peace for the second magisterial district of Fairfax county. A large number of delegates, white and colored, from this city and the neighboring counties, to the Convention, which met in Ricbmond this morning, left here last night in the Aquia Creek steamer. A called meeting oi the City Council was held last night, both Boards being in session, but no business of general interest was trans- acted. AFFAIES 18 St. Mary’s County, MD.—The Leonardtown Gazette of yesterday, says: An iniantry company, under the name of the “St. Mary’s Guards” has been organized in this district under the militia laws of the State. The company already numbers over fitry men, rank and file, and its first drill came off in Leonardtewn on Saturday evening last. Many of the members having had experience of war, and nearly all being familiar with the #1 the company on the occasion of its first exhibition presented rather the appearance of regulars than militia. One of the mort pleas- ing features of the present organization 1s the harmonious admixture of men, as officers and privates, who fought under different banners during the late war, all now, however, march- ing with pride under the national flag keeping step +o the music of the Union.” who Richard H. Reeder, Ei nounced as sioner, dec! Harrison in another column, by ‘which it will be seen, that he declinesrunning for the Legislature. The declination of these of Col. T. gentlemen is much regretted by their numer. ous friends in this vicinity. Smce the abo was written, Mr. Albert Young, who had been spoken of asa candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court, has announced his intention not to be @ candidate. The complaint is general that the corn crop of our county is suffering dreadfully, especial- ly in stiff lands, from the present drouth and the cold dry winds which ‘accompanied it up to last week, For a few days during the past week, the weather has been warmer and more favorable, but as the drouth continues to pre- 11 this sop is making little or no progress. In thie neighborhood, there wasa t rain on Monday last, but at present writing there is another cold snap upon us and very little aprearance of an early rain. ‘The adjourned term of our Equity, Court will prieietgen in Leonardtown on ay it THE RUNIC INSCRIPTION, A New Theory. ‘The following letter is trom the pen of adis. tinguished lawyer of Ohio, who Is evidently & believer in the Hvidserk Runic inscription. It is curious and interesting, and we publish it on that account, though everybody hereabouts Understands that the runie inscription is the Diggest sell of the century. The letter bears date July 15, 1867: «« DkAR —-: | have read and reread the ex- traordinary article. America Discovered by the Irieh,” and admitting my hybrid origin fromthe Dutch. the German, and the H. . ef Scotland or Wales, 1 do not teel that 1 am disposed to quarrel with the name my country originally received or ought now to bear. Whether it shallinthe future be known, ar- chwologically,” as Huitramannaland, Vin- land, or Great Ireland, is not sogreat a matter meas the substantive truth concerning Hvideerk” inscription. I leave to the learned philologist, and those skilled in the lere of antiquity, the inscription itself, and will merely suggest in passing that rival or runic scholars may perhaps, with smali liberties of invention, give us not omly an important but debatable question. I will venture to say thus early in the controversy likely to ensue that the hieroglyphical readings and renderings of the panegyrical year of Egypt among savans, such as Wilkinson, Poole and Cardinal Bun- fen, 1s likely to be renewed, but in a very dif- ferent field, and one that much more con- cerns us. The name of Langley, and date 1755, found engraved on the Arrowhead Rock and in semi- connection with the inscription, calls to mind some reflections connected with that date. At that very time the literati of Europe were as- siduousiy exploring the common stem of the Eree, Gothic, Scoteh, and Lrish ta) well as the chronology and actual existence Of a celebrated bard. McPherson is respec- tably charged by Hume and other celebrities with manufacturing the real or pretended orginal of «Ossian’s Poems.” This was no trivial contest, ana the pro and eon “McPher- son‘s Ossian” are so numerous, that 1 leave it with the literary belligerents, and admire the bard, whether he was the son of a Scotsman or of a Hibernian. But while a portion of Europe were busy in finding some evidence of the true country of eg el the other portion were as industrious in find ce Tespectable portion of Ireland in Mikia (America) the right to which was about to be settled by the sword. This very year 1755, General Braddock arrived from Ireiand, with two regiments of soldiers to contest the claim of France tothe country founded on prior dis- covery and occupation. The claim of each party was very nearly the same. Braddock’s base of operation wasa fort at the mouth of Wills’ Creek, on the bank of the Potomac, and ashort distance from the Arrowhead Rock that bears the inscription, and name of W. Langley. Braddock marched trom Cum- berland with 2,000 Scots and Irish for the re- duction of Du Quesne, was defenied at the crossing of the river Monongahela, nine miles from Pittsburg, lost abeut 600 of his men, and Teireated to Fort Necessity, in Fayette county. Pa., where he died. His army thence went to Cumberland. Here we have the Scots and the Irish again with one judgment of eword ad- veree to the English claim. I do not say the Tock was chiseled then, but if the Langley date be the true one, then it is not impossible but some Christian Uelt may have from amuse- ment, ruse, or other design, indited and cut the epitaph of Suasu. The whole English army were imbued no donbt with anxieties for some monument that would clearly sup- port their cause against France, or prove that the right of France to a first aiscoy- ery was not we'l founded. And now what can be more reasonable than W. Langley was an Anish officer, and if disposed to play sharp at all, he would do so in attaching the monument to the glory of his Irish cousins. Against this perhaps very idle speculation you would op- Pose the tact that Langley would not have given the date 1755, and that of Suasn's burial, at one and the same time. I concede the force of your objection. Tam aware that the numerous circumstances related by Professor Raffinnson are by no means accounted for by my suggestions, and leave a broad margin for evidence going to show the inscription the wonder of the age. Tam yours, much obliged, &c * CoLOMEIA aND OENTRAL AMERICA—The steamer Henry Chauncey, from Aspinwall. brings $1,267,000 in gold to New York from California. The health at Panama was good. ‘The Mosquera party was quiet, aud the public awaited the meeting of Congress to settle ex- isting difficulties. Acting President Acosta, of Colombia, had iseued a decree calling upen Gen. Gutterez, the first designado elected by Congress, to return from Europe, and take | charge of theexecutive department. He was expected at the end of July. Central America Was tranquil. Salvador bas been visited by several shocks of earthquakes. Much excite- ment existed in Chili, owing to reports that the egies fleet is again en route to the Pacific The declaration of the ministry that the Gov. ernment would merely act on the defensive, created great dissacisfaction. Lima was ex- cited at the same news, and the Government was actively preparing additional batteries at Callao, for the reception of theenemv. Twen- ty-8even vessels, of 25,000 tons burden, were Joaded with guano during the month of June. ‘The Government has conceded to the United States permission to keep on shore a deposit ot coal for the use of the fleet. The Peruvian Government is not yet abie to raise the five millions of dellars authorized by Uongress. The new constitution will be promulgated on the 2sth of July, the anniversary of the inde- pendence of Pern. THE Havre DE GRACE BRIDGE —The Phila- delphia Ledger of Thursday has the tollow- ing: A Washington despatch concerning the Baltimore Railroad Bridge over the Susque- banna at Havre de Grace has occasioned some uneasiness, for which there is no occasion whatever. The ramor that the bridge was being strengtbened, on account of some parts of it showing signs of weakness, grew out of a very different state of affairs, viz: the altera- tuon of the truss work of two of the spans, so as to allow the draw to werk more freely when vessels are passing. This isall there is sbout it. There has never been any question @s to the strength of the bridge or as to the load it will bear. Mr. Latrobe’s name was used in the despatch referred to as the engi- neer of another road, but he is in reality the engineer of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore road, and has had this very bridge under his supervision and tully understands its ability to carry a much greater burden than is ever likely to be placed upon it. He is at present out of fhe country, and, therefore, could not have made the remark attributed to him. Theee statements, which are made on the best authority, should correct any misap- prehensions caused by the despatch in ques- tion. Spurious Nickel Preces.—It would seem to be one of the evils resulting from the issue of base coin that it makes counterfeiting com- paratively easy. This is the case with recard to the present five cent nickel piece, of which a Jarge number of counterfeits are in circulation, especially in the South and West. ‘A gang of coiners were trapped the other day in Cincinnati, with a quantity of these spurious pieces in their possession, as well as the dies and apparatus for their manufacture. But there are evidently many more at work successfully in other parts of the Southern country, since the joree-car companies of New Orleans have suffered loss to the extent of many hun- dreds of doflars by counterfeits or this denom- ination, and the presidents of the roads have finally offered a reward of two hundred dol- lars for the arrest and conviction of any one passing or making this false money. The New Orleans conductors and drivers must be less sharp than ours in detecting counterfeits, as there has been no epecial com- plaint of any such swindling in our city rail- Yoads or other public conveyances. Perhaps the genuine nickel pieces are rather more lentiful with us than with our Southern rethren just now.—New York Post. THE TremnEsses ELECTION —The election passed off quietly in Memphis, and not asin. le disturbance occurred. The suloons were I closed, and the best order prevailed. The 25th infantry were stationed at Court Square during the day, but they were not called ont. By the first arrangement the whites and ne- Toes were to have separate voting places, but ater in the day, finding that they could’ not all vote here they sought other polisin crowds, and then were unable te vote, owing to the short time allowed. That city gave wn low 2,292 majority. N Mr. Nunn, Repub! for Congress from that district is elected; also Mesers, Rveer, Ryder, ton for ihe Legiela THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION ar RICHMOND. EICHMOxD, Avg. 1.—This morning, at an early bour, the a elgg of the African Church was filled by about three thousand blacks, awaiting the opening of the doors, and the streets were alive with others coming to ibe place appointed for the convention, the whites present (about fifty im number) being chiefly delegates who had attended the April convention. A motion was made inside to expo to Oapitol Square, and the crowd out- ai that le, mistaking It to be carried, hurried off to point. Mr. J. W. Hunnicntt made a short address to those outside in favor of adjourning to th square. He counselled harmony in the de- Hberations of the body, for they were this day looked to by the whole country, and by han. dreds of thousands of biacks whos had looked prayerfully forward t asthis ‘The rebels of Kichmon: press were looking joyfully in the convention, and he wanted them disap- pointed. This was a mass convention, and he wanted all Kepublicans represented in it. Those who could not endorse the Republican platform adopted by the convention ot April might go home, as they were not wanted here. ny men who come here to break up the Re- publican party ef Virginia were scoundrels and bypocrites,and would meet the odiam they merited. Mr. Tucker. of Alexandria. moved the ap- pointment of fifty able-bodied men to clear | the gronnd and keep order for the convention at the Capitol Square; wnich motion being carried, the convention adjourned. Those who first arrived at the squtre found a Conservative delegate addressing about on3 | thousand blacks. He protested against three or four men ruling the convention, or the erawing of the interior delegations by such immense crowd trom Richmond. The del- egations would endorse the April platform if they could only hear it. [A voice, “You would | have beard it if you had been here in April. An announcement was then made that ti convention was assembling on the other si of the Capitol, and some of the audience left. Another arainst Dover and commenced protesting against poscribing any man for hie past political opinion&. The Republican party ‘was not, he said, strong enough in the State to throw away such aid. It was not strong enough in the North, either. Look at General Butler, who did more than any other man at | the Charleston Convention to bring on this war. A voice here cut the speaker short by announcing that the crewd must walk around to the other side en masse, jeering the speaker | as itiert. On the other side was present the largest as. semblage ever seen in Richmond, with @ con- siderable sprinkitng of whites. Amida good deal of confusion, caused by the immense crowd, Mr. John Hawxhurst[of Alexandria, was chosen temporary chairman, and Charles Whittlesey, of Alexandria, temporary secre- tary. A Tecess of two hours was had to give time to a committee, formed of one from each dele- gation to report. They met under the trees in the square. In the meantime, the other wing bad printed and distributed the following hand-bill. ‘ REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. “The delegates to the State Convention of Unconditional Union men, called to meet in the African Church, in this city, at 12 o'elock Roon to-day, will meet in the hall of the House of Delegates, at eight o'clock, to perfect the organization of the Republican party of Vir- ginis. Every delegate is requested to ve rompt in attendance. None other than regn- arly appointed delegates will be admitted into ‘the “THE COMMITTER OF ARRANGEMENTS.” During the recess several short addresses were made, all of them relating to the course of Botts and his immediate friends, and the Proposed cen vention called by hand-bill. Botts ‘was denounced as desiring to make the Re- publican party of the State subservient to nis party, or to break it. There were loud cries for Botts, and a proposition was madeto send & committee to invite him to explain nis posi- tion, but it fatled Rev. Mr. Grimes then made an address, and the convention formally reassembled about 5 o'clock. The committee on permanent officers re- Ported in tavor of appointing all the aid offi- cers ofthe April convention, and recommended that the platform of that con vention be adopted without alteration. The report as to the ofi- cers was adopted, and Mr. John Hawxhurst was declared permanent president. The recommendauon as to the platform gave Tise to an excited debate. Mr. Butt:, of Nor- foik, said if this convention, which was terme. A mags mecting, adopted ‘the platform they would have nothing to do but go home; and if they did that, then the meeting held by the other wing to-night, calling itself a conven- Non, would remain in session two or three days, adopt a platform, appoint an executive committee, and the Republicans would go into the campaign with two parties, which would be ruinous. He was followed by Rev. J. W. Hunnieutt, who urged the propriety of ad_ journing until to-morrow at i0 o'clock, in order to give the other wing, who had not attended this meeting, time to come in. If then they ‘Will not come in, the blame witli be npon them- selves. Several motious were made to ad- Journ. which failed, and great confusion reigned around the speakers’ stand. Mes:rs. Baker and Sterling, both white, attempted to Address the body; Baker declaring that he wonld speaz, as the meeting had adjourned, and Sterling taking the opposite. The colored eTgeant-al-arms selzed Baker to put him oat, and arow seemed imminent. The platform | was adopted withouta dissenting voice, and the meeting was declared adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. RICHMOND, August 1.—To-night the ap- pointed meeting, or Republican cenvention, at the Capitol, aid not take place. In its stead, a number of the members of to-day’s conven: tion appeared and organized a meeting in the hall of the House of Delegates, Fields Cook (colored) in the chair. Several madi complaining of th day as hurried Mr. Crenshaw, (white,) of Henrico, complained that Frankim Stearns, who bad’ been appointed by that county’s delegation to represent it on the com- mitteee on organization had been rejected, R. D. Berkeley, a colored Radical of Alex- andria. denounced the way the convention was conducted and the county delegations crowded out by the Richmond representatives. It was. he said, @ premeditated affair, as the State Central Committee stole in the back door and grranged matters, while rightfal delegates from other parts of the State were kept locked out until all was ready. He protested against the meeting to-day. 1t was no convention, and should not be called so He wanted all classes and everybody represented at a convention, and hopéd the colored men would see that such a one was held. He wanted to hear what Mr. Botts bad to say. He did not intend, nor did the colored people intend, to be led by Mr. Hunnicutt or Mr. Botts, or by any one else who wanted to use them for the parpose of getting office. A committee was appointed to wait on Mr. Botts, and see if he would address the meeting to-night. The invitation was declined, though it 18 understood that he will deliver an ad- cress to-morrow evening. itis stated by influential Republicans that the meeting called for to-night did not take Place, because negotiations are in progress which will averta sphitin the party. Gan. cusses are being held to-night to arrange for to-morrow. The platform drawn up by Mr. Botts, and which was unanimously adopted by the’ con- servative wing of the party, asserts that se- cession is treason and treasen is a crime; ad. vocates free speech, without licentionsness, the payment of the public debt and the repadi- ation of the Uontederate debt, and a liberal system of internal improvements. The following is the last paragraph: “General amnesty and restoration to all civil 4nd pelitical rights to the rank and file of the army, to the great body of the people who were misled and seduced into the war by more artful and wicked meu, or were forced by the conscription or otherwise But exclusion from all political power hereafter to those who ‘were instruments], either by peaking, writing, or preaching, in bringing on the war by which this State was reduced to di ion, humilis tion, penury, and ruin,as unfit custodians of the public honor and general prosperity of the State. This is nothing more and nothing less tham they would do with all opposed to them, who have committed no crime, if they had the power.” a &7 The Maryland Constitutional Conven- tion yesterday appointed a committee of seven to inquire whether it be practicable to divide the State into seven judicial circuits, &e. The report of the committee on the executive de- artment was then taken up on its third read- . and, after some verbal amendments, it was paseed fi <p by yeas 50, navs 7. The con- sideration of the report providing for the for= mation of & new courty out of portions of Som- erset and Worcester, to be called Wicomico, was then taken up and discussed at length. A. motion to amend to submit the question to all the voters of Somerset and Worcester, instead of those residing within the limits of the pro- posed new county, was rejected. An amend- ment was adopted to leave to the next Legisia- ture to ascertain the proportion of the debts of Worcester and Somerset counties for which the new county shall be liable. The conyen- tion then took @ recess until last night. @7In Boston some of the policemen making & good thing out of the law agai keeping dogs withoutalicense It is said that one of hem cleared 855 besides his pay in two dnys last week, by compiaining against keep. icensed dogs, and getting one-third of the fine for information. When poli: become spies and pn =A oa sake of making money. they are very neglect o‘ber and more important duties.- Philadelphia ne Senator Yates is to lectu: Bay inte coures easly in November. - ict ro! cent. of all the: i Dr. Carroll, the Roman Catholic d= bas been elected Lord Mayor of Danii | Be.