Evening Star Newspaper, August 17, 1867, Page 3

ee Qf THE EVENING STAR, m7 For “AUCTION Sales” advertisements eee fourth page of to-day’s Star. } “LOCAL NEWS. | SS Tugs Casz or Lerrena, ALIAS Drecner, ARGLD WITS Faeatp aN AvuLTERY — nee Walter, who receutly examined the se of Joseph Leppens. charged withadultery d frand, Raving written wo the president of rhe Connecticut Mntual Life Insurance Com- refer-nce to the case, this morning re- be tollowiugans wer to his letter 7 Ang 15, 1-37 —Chorle: Waller, . Washington, D. C.—Dear sr: Yours of ith Isat Band, and we are under obligations z the information received. Ido not know at we cin make any valia compinint againet Leppens bimsrir, as the claim made on ns te his wite, Josephine Leppens, in whose avor the policy was iseved. It sie wasin col- sion with him for the purpose of defrauding che company, and we could show :hat fact, he uld be punished as 9 party, but I infer from be paragraph in (the papers that sir is pow ‘he complainer of him, and prob- ly was innocent of the attempted frand i should Itke to be certain that this is the man, sud for this purpose | enclose a photograph to with the proofs of his death, said and sworn fo as nis,and by which the dead ody found in the Obio river was identified by * Corouer’s jaryas that of Joseph Leppens. 1 will thank you to inform me if Leppens cor- respends with this pbotograph, and return (be same to me. We have the affidavits of several of the jury, who state that this picture so strongly resembled the body taken from ihe river that they bad no doubt of the identity of the body.” It is quite impossible for any one to leave this office on the short time allowed in your notice, and this, with the un- certainty of involving bim (Leppens) in the transaction, has determined me to write in- stead of going of sending. The transaction was adroi'ly performed by Leppens, and the circumstanual proofs quite strong, but we bad some suspicion that all was not right, and declined paying the policy, although threat- coed witha suit. so thst we are not actually cetrauded, but the attempt was injurious. Please return tbe photograph, as we wish to keep the file in this matter perfect. Regretting to make you so much trouble on this eubject, but don’t know to avoid it, Reepectiully yours, Guy R! Paetrs, President The photograph enclosed ts an exceeding good che of ibe prisover, and could be so identified by any ome who had ever seen the | scemsed. li is endorsed (probably by the In- | surance officers.) «Represented photograph | of Chas. Leppen, formerly ot Uleveland, OBio, | more recently of Wheeiing. West Virginia, represented to have been drowned in the Obie | r.ver, August 11th, 1866. Insured in the Con. | neticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, for $5,000 On receiving this letter and there being no | evidence to convict him of adultery Jastice Wolter wrote a release for him and handed it Lieut. Eckloit About 12% o'clock he was | brought trom jail by officer ©. W. Thompson police headquarters, and from there he was to Jobn: ograph gallery. where | after which he was dis- tssed. | He is abour 30 years of sge, 5 feet 93, inches n height: 1s tive of Bohemia; speaks fair | Eogitsb: derk complexion: brown dark brown goatee and monstache. and dark brown *y Fs, stout built and would weigh trom to 1's pounds. The only explanation he gave of | conduct was to remark so much for ly- | Zain >-OPERATIVY MeRTING —An adjourned {those citizene favorable te the co- perative enterprise was held last evening in Wocdward Hall. Mr. Pearson, by request. iled the meeting to order, when Mr. Cross. D. grocer, made a lew remarks, in which he stated tbat although he might be on the vih- | er side, yet he was willing to assist in a proper -operative system. Capt, Munson,the chair- an of the committee who visited the Pay De- partment, reported that they bad met with but poor success. He thought there were some yrople who believed they knew more than oth- ers, apd were always posed to predict tbat 2 co-operative system vould not pay. Their cpinion, however, shoild have no influence over the committre, and they would try again, with the hope of meeting with better success. rhe committee on finance. appointed at the | inst meeting, then withdrew for a few mo- ments into an ante-room, and during their ab- sence the president madea few remarks in ad- vocacy of the principles which originated the | organization. Mr. Crossman desired to introduce a new section fn lieu of one which he thought alto- gether wrong. The section he had written, he thought, would be better, and he should ask permission, at the proper time to introduce it. Objection was made by the chairman of the ommuttee on by-laws, until the section in the by laws was read in order, when Mr. Cross- man could then introduce his own s-ction and sate bis objections to the one reported. The objection was sustained by the Chair, snd, on motion, the further discussion of the by-laws was resumed, ‘The by-laws were then read through by the secretary for the benefit of those present. Article 5, section 1, relative tothe duues of officers, was then read and discussed By permis-ion, Mr. Crossman was allowed © rexd a sudstiiute relevant toa partof the section, Atter considerable cross-firimg, Mr. Cross- MAn’s SuDstitute was postponed, and the ar- tcle and section as originally reported were adopted. Sections 2 and 3 were next read, and with some slight amendments adopted. A report was submitted from the finance committee, asking for more members, in order to canvass more thoroughly the departments. ‘The committee was accordingly enlarged, and the further consideration of the by-laws re- sumed, and debated till a motion for adjourn- mentto Wednesday night, the 2ist instant, was made and carried. 95 ARREST or A Norortovs Cuaractur — The Prince Georgian ot yesterday says: The presence of several detectives in our midst Guring the past week has been a source of much speculation to our quiet citizens, and Tumor was rife as to their object, &c| We have ascertamed that they were in search of & noted begro burglar of Washington, Nick Carter, alias Wm. Henry West, who, after committing sundry depredations there, had escaped into this county. Officer Coomes fol- towed bim to Nottingham, and in that vicini- y bad pearly effected bis capture, when the ruffien turned and fired two shots(one of Which passed in unpleasant proximity to our csteemed fellow citizen, Wm. E. Duvall, Esq., s' the ume in company witn the officer,) and je his escape. Mr. O. returned the fire— his shot taking effect im the leg of the nezro, who was pot disabled thereby, and then ri turned to Washington, wkere be finally r- sted Dim on Sunday morning Jast. tis un- iwely that we ehall soon again have a vi m Carter, as his crimes, whiist here, wei ch as to render this henceforth @ dangerous comate. We trust, however, that his fature toovements will not be discretionary with Limself, but that he will “go up” for along term. ae eee RescmrTion ov TRavel—Tue RAILROADS Att Richy. —Lasteveuing the New York train Wich left that place on Wedneeday evening, arrived about 4% o'clock, having been aetained by an accident‘on the Philadelphia road and also in Baltimore in consequence of the wash- bg out of a culvert. being twenty-seven hours ne route. The damage on the Washington ch was promptly repaired under the offi- cers of the road, and after the New York train {ue regular train followed, as also an extra train striving about midnight The damage on the western branch of the culvert at llchester ‘was also repaired during the morning, and the trains were running as usual. The Orange and Alexandria road is in good order, and the ‘rains @re ropoing neaal. The through toxins trom New York, in consequence of the bavge to the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore road, are notrunning very 1egularly. —_>+—__. THR PRESIDENT TO Visit BALTIMORE.—On | Blackberries, ATTEMYT TO COMMIT SUICIDE—A Pretty Actress, Love, Jeatowsy, ond Laudanvm—The Meferer Relieved Uy a Stomach Pump.—Last evening, about ten o'clock, officers Acton and Hugbes, of the Filth precinct, were called into the Howard Houee, ou tha corner cf Penney) vonia avenue aud Ninth etreet, where found an elderly man, Colonel Witrow. fexing from the effects of a heavy dosé of lauéanum. Doctors Free and Keasby were called in, Qnd by the use of x stomach pamp socn relieved the sufferer. Previous to their arrival the efficers kept bim awake by walking him wbout end keeping him in sctive motio The Colcnel had quite recovered this morning and wasabout. Jt is said that the act was prompted by disquiet of mind; tne Cofonel having some time since become ebamored with #n actress at the Metropolitan Hali, who alro boarded at the Howard House. phe of late has shown a regard for Enother man; and the Colone! had an interview with her yesterday, when the stemed to care nothing tor bim, whereupon be rusbed out aod purchased three ounces of laudanum at two drug stores on Pennsylvsnia avenue, all of which he took a few momeats before ten o'clock. Mr. Witrow is @n employee at the Commodore's office at the Navy Yard, itis aid. eee Se eS CENTER MARKET, 10-Day.—Beef, best cuts, yer ib., 2: next, 25c.; Salt Beef, 15a20c.; Dried eet, Wale. Veal, 2c. Mutton, chops, 2ec., Lamb, 20c.; Lard, 18¢.; Pork, fresh, 18 ¢ts.; corned, 15¢.: Bacon, hams, ancut, 2vc.; sliced, We.. breasts, 18c.: shoulders, 15c, Butter, 3ua 2c,, Spring Obickens, $4886 wer doz; Ohick- ens, per pair, $1; Uoslins, $1.15 ‘a piece; Ducks, pair, $1: Eggs, doz, 0a%c: Green Corn 2e. per doz: Gurrents, 15¢. quart; Tomatoes, 25e.per half peck; Peaches, 50 cts. per peck: Huckleberries. 10 cents per quart; New Honey, 5\ cents per pound; Appies, new. per peck ,4U: Svc. Apples. dried, 75c. Leeks, bh.,5e. Spinach, 40c. Kale, 18aQ%c.’ Turnips, 3hc. pi. Peaches, dried, per qrt, 15 cts. butter, 2e.: white, i2alsc.; ‘dried cherries, qt.. 5c. | Rad- ishes, per bunch., 2a4c. Beets, per bb., 5c. Onions, $c. bunch; Okra, 30c.; Parsnips, 2)a95c. Peas,qt., lc. Carrots, bunch, 5¢. Rhubarb, 6c. Fish—Rock, large, each, $2.5); emall. banch. 4ve. Perch, 50 cents: Herring, per doz., 15a20 cents: Shad, pair: 50 cents to 75: Halibat 25 cents Jb. Rye, per bus., $1.50a$1.50. Corn Meal, per bus , $1.20825 Shipstuff, sve. Brownstuff. dimg.90c. Shorts,50adve. Corn, shelled, e.a& ear, bbl., £5.50a87, Oats, bu.. Wc. Hay,cwt., 8 A125. Straw, Sval.4v. Celery, per bunch, 1c. Krout. per quart, 8c. Cabbage, per head, lVal5c. Homuny, quart, 10 cents. Lettuce, 5 cents. Po- tatoes, 40c. per peck; Lettuce, 5c. head: Small Ducas, 75¢.a8i.30 cents. Bermuda potatoes, pk.. $1.15. Asparagus, 10220c. bunch. Pine- apples, 15a35¢. each. Geoseberries. qt., 10c.: Cymlines, per doz., $0a50c.; Snap Beans, per pk..25a5ve New Potatoes. per pk .30a10c. Cur- rants, per at. 15c. Mulberries, per qt., ue. cents. Piums, 90c. per peck Cucumbers, per doz.,22c. Watermelons, 15a50c. ch. Pears, $1 per peck. Green Pepper Pods, 26c. per doz Beans, new, 50c per peck. El. der berries, Sc. per qt; Cantelopes, 10a30c. each. Plumb: - Per qt. Sweet Potatoes, new, per peck, 25¢. . Tue River Front, Avevet 17TH, 1$67.— Theslush and mud proc uced by the heavy Taius Dave materially dist.»peared, and as a | consequence there is much improvementin the waik-ways Transactions are brief. _ Carter's Wharf.—Sailed—Scbooners William Spear, Kirby, Elizabeth river with a cargo of ci guano: Jobn Cooper, Taylor, for Eastern Shore, Wm, B. McShane, Christie, George load with coal. Croueh’s —Arrived—Schooner Yankee Doodle, Marvin. Jacksonville, Fla , lumber for Mohun & Son. Friel Wharf—Arrived—Schooner War- whoopy—, wood for market. Sailed—Schr. S.B. Price, Farmer, for Eastern Shore, light. The steamer Wawaset made her usual crip this morning to Mount Vernon. This afternoon the Wawaset will, as advertised, make an ex- cursion to Leonardstown, Md. to return nosy morning. 2 Tne Battimone SCHURTZEN.-There is much apxtousespecttuion and pleasurable excite- ment in Baltimore regarding the Baltimore Scheutzen festival, which commences on Mon- day pext and continues fiy ys. It is the determination of the Association to render the festival this year the finest yet given in Ameri- ca. Itis staied in that city that the President has expressed a determination to visit thef es- | , and that he will beescoried by the Wash- ington Schuetzen, accompaniea by the fuil Marine Band. Delegations from all the cittes in tbe Union are expected to be present, ac- companied by celebrated bands. It is confi- dently asserted that there will be over 3,000 persons tm the line of the procession. One of the features of the opening will bea grand prize base ball game, balloon ascensions, rope walking, and otber attractions will be offered during the festival. — Finst NATIONAL BUILDING AS80CTATION. ‘This association held its second annual meet. ing for the election of officers, at Potomac Hall, South Washington, last night, The report of the Secretary, G. R. Tnomp<on, Esq , sho’ the association to be in a highly prosperous condition. The present value per share of stock is $40.66; and the average rate of pre- mium 4*% per cent. The premium limit in this sssoctation is 20 percent. Following upon the Feport of the Secretary, the election of officers took piace, with the following result :—Presi. dent, Charles B. Church: Vice President, Crosby S Noyes; Secretary, G. R. Thompsca: Treasurer. James Fraser. Jurectora—Lewn Thomas, R.C. Orogeon, J. H. Herron, W. P. Mobun. W.T. Walker. JE. Thompson, Wm. J. Stephenson, H. A. Clark. ge THE REGATTA.—The interest continues to inerease as the day approaches for the yacht race to take place "Besides the novelty of the affatr, and the active competition on the part of the owners of the boats which will be en- tered for the race, the prizes to be awarded are worth §ediending jor; and from present ap- pearance a lively time mav be expected. rhe following is a list of boats which have already been entered :—Flving Cloud. Robert E. Lee and George W. Harrison. by Capt. Harrison; tharles, by Capt. Stewart; Brunette, by the Brunette Club; Catherine Coombs, by Capt. skinner; Augusta. by Capt. Leppard: Minnie Clark, by Capt. Lafferty: the Cottage. by Major Watt: Lady Lyon. by Capt. Davie: Annie Da- vis, by Capt. D. Davi eer ee A YounG BureLar.—The ho of Mr. H. Sem ken. No. 375 Thirdbetween Dand Estreets, which is unoccupie,d, the family being in Europe, was yesterday afternoon entered by a colored boy by cutting through a panel in the door with a Jarge knife, ahd then pushing the bolt of the door back. He secured a bundle of clothing and was about to leave the premises with it, wben a colored man who saw bim, thinking something wrenz. balled him, when the young scoundrel dropped the bundie, and taking leg bail made good his escape. This was certainly a bold act fora boy in day light —-—_—_ : GovERNwENT SURVEYS.—The Government bas authorized the construction of an accurate chart of the Potomac river from Giesboro, at the mouth of the Eastern Brancb, to a poiat as bigh up the river as navigation extends, and ergineers belonging to the United States coast survey will soon commence the necessary sur- veys. 1t is also inumated that after the above surveys are completed they will take the topo- grapbical besring of Hunting Creek and Cam- ren Run and survey Fish Town and little Pe- tersburg —Alezandria Journal. ——_e——. Sart Waren Exccrston.—The popular East Washington Association will give agrand excursion on Wednesday next to Piney Point, which will afford a fine epportunity to visit that famous watering place and enjoying a salt water batb. A fine steamer has been en; so Shroeder’ -y arrangement is made for a pleasant time. harf at 7 o'clock, and Guinand's whart, (Navy Yard.) at 7}, and ieturning about midnight. D1soRDERLY IN CuURCH.—Last night Omcer Parker was called into the colored church on 2d street, near H. to quell a distarbance, and arrested two of the parties, Phetian Robinson snd Frank Crown. It appears that these men, with otbers, were noisy during service, and One of the members, John Carter, remenstrat with them, when they assaulted him. This ‘Thursday, @ committee of the Baltimore ‘Target Association visited this city, and ac- companied by Mr Chas. Kloman called on President Jobnron, who courteously received them. They extended to him an invita. tiou to visit the Jestival in Baltimore next “ek, and be signified bis desire to accept the tuvitation, saying that if his public dati would permit bim he would attend the testiyal vn Thursday next. WaANDERERS.—This morning officer J. V. Grant came across two white boys, 16 or 17 yesrs of age, seemingly almost starved, aud ‘ook them to his house where he gave them mething to eat They gave their names as Jobo Sullivan and Michael Norton, and stated ‘bat they were er, from Jersey City, look- Ing tor “work officer gave them so: S und advice and allowed them to goon prom- {sine to go to work, or m falling to do so to re- Pert to police headquarter: Porst ov Rocks RaiLRoaD DaMaGes —The Rockville (Md.) Sentinei, im moticing the re- Portof the jury to assess the damages to land in the Districtof Columbia, through which the Fo'nt of Rocks railroad ts to run, which was Published in the Star ot Thursday, eays understand that the damages awarded are but iitsle over balf the amount claimed by theown- ers of the lands, and in some cases not as much Ss wna offered by the counsel of the Baltimore anc Ohio railroad.” —o—___ Saez or Rear Estate ow rae Potomac.— «: Longwood,” pepgios to the estate of the iste Col. Joseph F. Harvey. lyiag om Pope's Creek and the Potomac, uear Washington birth place, and containing | 456 aer: , bas just been sold to Senator Nye for the sum of $16,000. This rarm contains much Valuable timber, a bas bee: sold cheap. There sre many other SEEHSPle tracts of lend in market in that wi- nity morning Justice Walter fined Robinson S10, and Crown $15, and the latter failing to pay ‘Was committed to the work! Reat Estate Macazine.—R. M. Hall, the Wwide-awake Real Estate Broker, 71 Louisiana avenue, has iz issued the firet number of “Hall's Real ite Magazine,” to be published monthly. Lt abounds with matter of interest to those wishing to eitber purchase or sell, and ‘Will doubtless be widely consulted by all co cerned. Another useful publication of t same sort isthe “Real Estate Bulletin” issued by Kilbourn & Lata, and which. we believe, ‘Was originally started by Mr. Hail. prude ai MaxrING 4 BARGAIN.—Last Bight, about 11 o'clock, officers Wilson and White of the Fifth recinct, found William Batliss and Theresa ankins . bya es the rly. anc e latter fi ps prostitution. This morning Tustice Morrell fined the first-named three dollars a a Digs) five dollars, the former paying the ine. ——_e—___ Ho! For Lrowarvrowm.—The wi auspicious for an agreeable Ckpurnion oie. id. for which purpose the steamer Wawaset is advertised to leave ber whart this afternoon at 7% o’cleck. A number of persons have signified their intention to go, avd indi. cations are that the trip will be a most "i one. There will be uo disappointment Lavre. Caur MietisG —The Laurel Oamp x Plata Mrs et next Thureday. te a re selected j meeting were to have a tut owing fo the int of travel on railroad by the yain flood of Th ws cht. the election of the lots bas been post- poned until Monday morning. The Methodist Episcopal camp near Elkridge Landing is now 1D Progress, Or 1s to be to-day. Tax Mayassas Gar KatLroap—Cor- TRaOT FoR RenviLDIxe THe RoAD To MOUNT Jacxsox—EstTiMaTED Cost, &C.—The propo- fate for rebutlding the ManassasGap Railroad | were received at the office of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Oompany, io this city, up fo noon yesterday,and although tbe announce ment pas not been officially made. yet it. {s known tbat the contract has been awarded to Meesrs. Placid & Ularke, of Balumore, and thet the work will be begun at once, ard vig- orensty prosecuted. The contract 1s for re- building the road from the present terminus of the track, at Piedmont, in Fauquier conaty, twenty-seven miles from | with tne Orange aud Alexanari Movat Jackson, @ Cistance of about fifty-one miles. Qn 4 portion ot the line, from Strausbarg to Timberville, (a short distance beyong Mount Jackeon, to which poist the road was con- structed prior to the breaking out of the war,) the rails are lat¢—never having been disturbed fince put down, and thus necessitating onl the reconstruction of the bridges and rend. justing of the track, and greatly facilitaung the prosecution of the work, ihe whole of which is expected to be finished by the first of next January, the necessary iron having been urchased, and ready for laying the track as feat ae needed. ‘The termsot the contract have not been made public, but it is understood that they are very favorable, thé contractors taking in part pay- ment a@ large amount of the new bonds of the consolidated company. According to a report made vy Mr. Vandegrift, the Genera! Super- inteudent, to the meeting of the Stockholders of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Com- pany, in April last, the cost of reconstructing the ro&d trom Piedmont to Mount Jacksca Will be about $400,000. ‘There have, as yet, been no proposals solici- ted for continuing the road to Harrisonburg, but once completed to Mount Jackson, a short time, and a comparatively small amount, will be required to finish it to the former place, to which it must soon be built, and from which pointin the valley eo much additienal trade is confidently anticipated, and the material inter- esis of our good old town are to be so greatly enbanced. We learn that at Mount Jackson and at intermediate potats, large quantities ot produce are accumulating, ready for shipment to this marxet as soon as means for its trans- portation are furnished, and the prospects for a heavy business and A great increase in our trade brightens as the iron arms of Mana: stretch forth into the fertile Valley of Virg! —Alexandria Gazette, 16th. pedi > ey Quick Work.—Dr. John L, Kidwell's apoth- ecary estabhshment, on E street, near 14th, has been robbed of small amounts of money recent- ly, and no clue was obtained to the perpetra‘ors of the theft until this morning, when another ‘visit was paid to the store and $30 in cash and a pocket-book with some valuable papers were stolen theretrom. Messrs. McDevitt and Ular- ‘vce, the efficient detectives, were notified, and at once proceeded to the store. Ascertaining tbat a number of boot-biacks had been about the door during the morning, who had eud- denty disappeared abont the time the theft was discovered, the officers at once proceeded to hunt up the missing ones, and in half an hour arrested four of them coming out from a Jomber yard on the canal. near 13% street, Tbe money was all found in their possession: but they ‘stated that they had thrown the pocket.book and papersaway. The names of the boys arrested are Samuel Lee, Henry Hen- dereon, Lewis Snowden, and Stephen Taylor. A number of the boot-biacks in this city have been arrested for petty thefts heretofore, and our citizens should be on their guard. The detective officers succeeded about noon ia finding the pocket-book and papers under a pile of rubbich near the corner of 13th and E streets. Upon arraignment before Jnstice Morsell, Stephen Taylor and Lewis Snowden were fully convicted of the robbery and remanded jor examination. The other parties were dis- charged. — ORPHANS’ UOURT, Judge Purcell.—The will of Jas. Fullalove, of Georgetown, D. C., de- ceased,gwas filed, fully proven and admitted to probate and record. “He directs therein that after the payment of his just debts, all his per- sonal estate shall be divided among his chil- dren equally, as also bis real estate, and fur- ther tbat none of said property, save the in- come thereof. shall be divided ‘until he shall have been dead five years. He names and ap- points his son, Kicbard Fullalove, as his ex- ecutor, and directs that he shall take charge of the eaid estates, and let or lease the same from year to year, and distribute the pro- ceeds among his children, after all expenses sball bave been paid. Mary and John T. W. Essex were qualified as adminis:rators c.t. s., to James F Essex, of Georgetown, D. C., deceased, bond $4,000, The first and final account of the adminis- trator of Alexander Hamilton Derrick, de- ceased; the eecond account of Lucinda Fords, guardian to Annie Dorsey, infant of Houson Doreey, deceased, and the third and final ac- count of the guardian of the orphan of Joseph Inglede, deceased, were approved and passed. The contested will of Daniel DeVaughn was besers the court and argued by the counsel pro and con. ages DAMAGED BY THE STORM.—About 12 o'clock yesterday, a portion of the gable end of an un- finished brick building on Q street, between 14th and 15th streets, which is being erected for Mr. John Kelly, was damaged by the rain and wind to the extent of acoupleof hundred dollars. The wall having just been put up, thus rendered the mortar susceptible of the ef- fect of rain. which eame down in torrents, and dissolving the same caused the accident. On Mstreet, between 11th and 12th streets, the roof and cornice of two new buildings, in- complete, was also considerably damaged, be- sites which many other easuaities of a simi- Jar character. in different parts of the city, were more er tess injured. Se Lanceny.—Yesterday Mary McCann was arrested by officer Berry, of the 5th precinct, oh the charge of stealing three shoes from the store of Chas. W. Howard, and she was com- mitted to je] for court by Justice Morsell. George Coates. colored laborer, was also before Justice Morsel: on the charge of stealing some clothing, gold riage, &c., having been arrested by officer Sneed, tnd he was committed to jail. The same party was turned over to officer Barkley, of the 6th precinct, on another charge of larceny, and be was committed on this charge also. eet THE WASHINGTON THEATRE —This ancient and well-known building, situated at the cor- ner of Eleventh and C streets, which has been so long unoccupied and ont otrepair, is now being much improved with the view of again opening it to the publicas a coucertand exhi- bition hall; or, in fact, for avy otver purpose of 8 respectable character for which engagements may be effected. The work bas peen given to Mr. Edward Clark, carpenter, who designs eaeng the whoie completed by the Isto: Octo- Tr. ———_—— AN IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT. Job Angus and Thomas Lewi ilders, oF this city, have just entered into @ contract with Governor Wright, of Indiana, to build bim a house on the corner of Eighih and G streets, the probable coat of which is $80,000. They have already a force employed digging the foundations, and will push the work rapidly forward. This improvement will lift things in that locality. eg Portor SumMaRy.—The whole number of arrests made by the police yesterday and re- ported thie morning were 37, while the amount of fines imposea w 264. The business of each precinct was as follows :—Second, 9 ar- Tests, no fines; third, ¢ arrests, fines $4; fourth, 2 arrests, no fines; fitth, 5 arrests, fines $9; sixib, 10 arrests, fines $21: seven'h. 6 arrests, fi 27; eighth. § arrests, fines $3; tenth, 3 arrests, no fines. ae ACCIDENT AT THE TREASURY EXTENSION. One of the big granite pilasters now being pat on the north front of the Treasury extension broke in balf last night in some unexpiained Manner. As the exact number required had been prepared, thie breakage will occasion ome little delay in that part of the work until the broken pilaster can be replaced. gees Insrxction oy Liqvor.—Mr. James Oum- mings, U.S. inspectorof liquors for the Dis- trict of Columbia, since be entered apon the discharge of his duties, Jan. 22, 1867, inspected, guaged and marked barrels containing 33,005 gallons of liquor, for which he has made proper returns to Collector Olephane. —_e—__ To VisiT WaseixoTon.—We learn thatnext week. @ committee of the Baltimore City Councils will viet Washington, for the pur- bes of inspecting the Washington ‘ater ‘orks. The councils of that city have under consideration a project of introducing water from the Gunpowder into that city. ——$—$—_—— OorrRicats.—During the past six months twenty-pine copyrights have been entered in tne office of the clerk of the Supreme Court of the District ot Columbia, of which eleven were for beoke, four for cards, one for pamphlet, several photographs, &c ee CHARGED WITH Ast AULT.—Alexander was arrested this morning, on complaint of Philip Hormer, cherg:ng him with assault and batrery. The accused was brought before Justice Morsell and fined 85, in addition to which he was held to security for his good bebavior. ——_o—_—__ Lagceny.—Officer Snead,ot the Sth precinct, yesterday arrested 8 man named Ceo. Cates, charged with the larceny of a quantity of lsdy’s apparel. He was arraigned before Jus- tice Morsell, who committed him to jail for court. PIM SAE! ae Lost —A colored child, About three yonre oll, wie Yisked oe by the police this morning on © street, between Tenth and Elev- enth, ae oye to ioe Race soarchcess. When fou: was i slong, with a bleck silk parasol in iia bend. | Taw ER. The thermometer at Frank. lin’s inn siore, on the Avenue, ranged as fellows to-day :—At 9 o’ciook a. m. 74 dogrecs; Otigm, 30; att ALEXANDRIA AND VICIMITY.—The Gazrtte Of yesterday says:—The two young men, vard Breoks and Patricx Kirby, nrrested in. this city and committed to jail on the 3orn ult, charged with stealing & horse and buegy from Mr. Paul Strusner, of Martinsburg, West Vir- ainia, were called for and taken away yesters dey by J. W. Pitzer, the sheriff of Berkely county, who had @ requisition tor them, is- sued by Gov. Boreman. Mr. Martin Maddux, the Iste host of the Msneion Honee, in this city, came down the Alexandris, Loudoun and Hampsnire railroad 8.day or two ago, as far as Vienna, on bis way to Fairfax Court-Houee, having with him a beautifal young buck, which had been cap- tured near Capon Springs. The proposed extention of the Orange and Alexandria railroad, in Lynchburg, to the d»pot of the Virginia and Tennessee railroad, in that city, was located on Wednesday last, and its consiruction, which will be almost en- tirely of tressel work, will begin at once. A boy named Martin Riley, from Wasbing- ton, was shot in the arm, but not seriously ia- jured, yesterday evening, on the Long Brid, by the accidental discharge of a playmate’ gun. The boys were returning from a hunt ‘when the acoident occurred. ‘The Jowrnol of this morning eBys: Yesterday, on the complaint or Maria Rob- inson, Alice Strong and Sarab Norton were arrested by officers Burnett and Kdelin, and carried before Justice Moore, charged with attempting to rob the complainant of $180 on the highway. The parcies are colored, and live on Waier street. From the testimony of Maria Robinson it appeared that the prisoners innde a very determined effort to possess them- selves of her “pile.” Luckily for her, how- ever, they did not succeed in their nefarious endeavors. Alice Strong being the most guilty ‘was committed for trial atceurt. Sarah Norton was discharged, Jacob Tripler, of Philadelphia, oldest fire- man in the United States, arrives here this evening, and will be the guest of his brother ficemen. Affairs In Georgetown. Burorars Anovt.—Dwelling-bouse No. 2t Gaysireet wa: entered Inst night about eleven o'clock ty @ man, who came into the parior while the ladies were occupied in the dining- Foom. One of them heard him, when she imme- @iately went mto the hall and called her brother. The iniruder came tnio the passige and was coming towar bat hearing a Man's voice in answer to the call, made bis cape Out of the front door, without securing y Plonder. It he repeats bis attempt be is promised & warm reception, as th ily con- tains five male members. who have all 3 fair sbare of muscular development. A Quier DAy.—The police hada very easy time yesterday. Everybody se-med to attend to their own business, and only two arrests were made, and those by officer Green. A clerk and a huckster named Frank Leisbear, and Randolph Robinson, becoming disorderly, were taken in charge by that officer, who took them betore Justice Huckey, who dismiesed (uem after they had paid a fine of $1 each THE MARKET.—Best cuts of beef, 25c.; lamb, QWe.; veal, 2c. to %5e.; mutton, ie. to 1s¢.; corm to 15e.: butter, 20c. to 35e.; cheese, 25c.: lonpes, Sc. to 20c.: waterme. Peaches, 40c. per peck; apple: Mic. to Sie. per peck: new sweet wotutoes. Si 20 ; plumbs, 75c. per peck; tomatoes. 4Uc. cucumbers, I5c. per doz; cocoanuts, 10c. each; spring chickens, $4 per doz.; cabbage, Sc. to 12¢ per bead; corn, 12c. to 5c. per doz. Tux Canal.—Twenty-four boats nave ar- rived since our last report, twenty-one bring- ing n averege of 110 tone of coal consigned to the different companies. The Luey Martin brought 99 tons of pig iron for Geo. Waters: the Black Eye. ushels of peaches, and the T. Snouffer, wheat and corn for J.G Waters 20 boats bave gone out since our Inst report: 16 boats have come down the canal during the past week. Information has heen received that the Inte storm has caused a break in the canal about 20 miles this side of Oumberland, and that it will require § days to repair the damages done. SHIPMENTS OF Coat.—From the Borden Company during the week, 279 tons; trom the Cumberland Company, 2,325 tons; from Ray's docks 5,530 tons, and from the Consolidation Company, 765 tons. Drovers’ Rest.—The sales of cattle Drovers’ Rest yesterday, were quite bris! 300 head of cattle sold from 85 to $8 per hun- red gross weight; 400 head of sheep trom $3 50. to $4 per bead; 40 head cows and calves sold from $30 to $70. Wurat.—At Davidson's mill to-day, 2,500 bushels of wheat was received trom cantl bo: Tiving. At Welsh’s mills 4,000 busnels wheat was received yesterday, and 1,000 to- day. THE RorE FEERY.—Tbe rope terry across the Potomac, at High etreet, has not been in operation since the storm of Thursday night, and workmen were to-day engaged in repairing the damages done the ferry boat, which bas been wanting repairs for some tume. Passengers are now conveyed across the river in a row boat. Mercuant’s ExcHANGE.—Offerings, 1,100 busbels of wheat and 2,100 bushels of corn. Sales: 460 bushels of wheat at $2.37; 440 bush- els of wheat at $2.96; 1,750 bushels of corn at #102, and 370 bushels of corn, damaged. at 95 cents. The price of wheat is rising. Thesales for the week have been 7,150 bushels of wheat At $2,256; 4.000 busbels of wheat at 22.00; 4,200 bushels at #210: 2.600 bushels at $2.13, and 1,6(0 at $2.10; 2,310 bushe!s of corn at 81.01; 2,000 bushels whice and damaged at $1.00 ; 1,200 bushels yellow at $1.(i5, and 3,000 bushels white at $1.03; with the sales of to-day. THE Port.—A few coal boats arrived and deposited to-aay,and the United States steamer Colonel Rucker came up from the Navy Yard for a cargo of packed pork. A GEORGETOWN ADVER MTS. STORE AND DWELLIN *S of 24 and Lingan stri the premises. W™. HL WHEATLEY s PRE DYEING AND CLEANS, ESTABLISHM. Office, No. 49 Jefferson st. Established in 1831 ; CITY ITEMS. SPLENDID BUILDING SiTRs FOR SALe.—The sale of villa sites at Oak Farm, one of the most beautiful and attractive locations on the heights north of this city, was necessarily post- Pponed by Mesers. Cooper & Latimer in conse- quence of the rain until Tuesday afternoon. =e if THE MOUNTAIN will not go to Mahomet, let Mahomet go to Henning’s one price clothing store, on the corner of Seveuth street and Maryland avenue. ee eee JEWELER Y.—Bog wood sets and buttons, sil- ver plated spoons and forks, received this morning at Prigg's One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 433 Pennsylvania avenue, near 1X street. ge OUR ENTIRE STOCK of linens and othersum- ™mer wears to be sold regardless of cost, in order to maze room for the very large assort- ment of the latest fall and winter clothing which we will receive in afew days at A. Saks & Co.8, 517 Seventh street, adjoining tional Bank of the Republic. a BuRNeErt’s Cocoaine is the hair-dressing which the belles and fashion of this country use. Its effect uponthe glossiness and rich- hess and artificial hair is equally durable, splendid and efficacious. “Burnett's standard preparations are cele. brated throughout the civilized world.”—1New York Tribune. Sa Gorxa, Gornc, Gone —Faster than the auc- tioneer’s hammer knocks down merchandise, neglect disporesot the teeth. Bid, therefor, for that prize of life, a perfect set, by brushing them regulariy: with Sozodont. eo ee WRrarrinG Pare FoR SALE.—Apply atthe Star office. ena Down WITH HigH PRicEs !—Patronize only those who sell cheap! Buy Your Genv’s Fur. nishing Goods at Franc’é, 494 7th street, be- tween D and K, three doors above Odd 'Fel- lowe’ Hall. Gray's Collars, 18c. box; Gold- smith, Byron and Garotte, 1Sc. box; Imitation Linen Goldsmith, Byron and Garotte, 8c. box. And all other goods cheap in propor- tion, : Apply an 7-4" JUM STEAM ING getown, D.O., Thy the Metro- 3 rebuilt 1966, and is now by far the largest and most complete establishunent of the kind in this section of country Dyeing and Scouring of all kinds dene in the best manner. Truly thankful for past favors, the subscriber solicits the continued cnstom of the community. Goods received and returned by express with the utmost promptuess and despatch, Post Office address, Lock Box No. 80. Office closes daily at sunset except Saturday, when it is closed at 8% p. m. au 7-6m B* THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY UN WEST STREET, GEORGETOWN. AT AUCTION. On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, August 1th, at 6 o'clock, L will in trontot the premises 102 West street, part of Li . 23, in Beall dition to Georgetown, fi ng avout 31 fe inches on West street, between Congress and Washington streets, and running back to a 12-foot aved alley. ‘The improvements consist of a well- Built two-story Brick. House. containing. nine rooms and cellar, with ni In SEVERE Cases of Ingrowing Nails, Bun- ions. Corns, etc., Ether Spray, or Khigoline, relieves the patient of all pain during the operation, after which the shoe can be worn with comfort. Dr. White, Chiropodist, 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4% and 6th sts. Hours from£ a.m. to6 p. m. No charge for consultation. Senge QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.—Good White Shirts, $1 25a81.50; A. No. 1 Fine White Shirt, $2.50a83; Good Ganze Undershirts, 50 cents; Fine Gauze Undershirts, 31; Fine Lisle Thread Undershirts, #1.50; Good Cotton Half Hore, 10, 15,20, and 25 eents per pair, Best English “Half Hose, 50 cents per pair. At Franc’s Gent’s Furnishing Store, 49 7th st., between D and E, three deors above Odd Fel- lows’ Hall. i —_e—__— Pewnres can be had in any quantities at the a3 throughout the house Terms: One-third cash; Dalance in six, twelve, Mia oMice counter: and eighteen months, with interest. secured by 8 ee | deed of trust on the property. “All conveyancing and stampe at the cost of the purchaser. Title : i DIED. ft cote THOMAS DOWLING, DEMAINE. On the morning of the 16th inat., 5 Auctionesr. aftera long and painful illness. MARTHA, cldes daughter of Richard White, and wife of J. W. Dez g IS POSTPONED, ON maine. in the 29th year of her age age. until MONDAY AFTER- Her funeral will take place from the residence of | NOON, August 19th. at 50'clock. Mr. Thomas Sinon, No. 27 Second street, between | an ]6 THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. Massachusetts avenue and H street, Sunday atter- at FAVORABLE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY CHEAP DRY GOUDS.—We are now selling off our Summer Goods at a sacrifice to make room for Fall Stock, We baye also just opened 7,000 yards 4-4 Bleached and 25. - On Saturday morning, at 2% o'clock, KOCH. barber, after a short illuess. His funeral will take’ place from his late resi- dence, corner of 19th and G streets, on Sunday aiternoon, at 4 0'clock. * LINKINS. On the I7th instant, at 33 o'clock a.m. WILLIAM F. LINKINS, aged one year and four days, the oniy child of John F. and Alice A, Linking ‘The relatives and friends are respectfully invited idence of his to attend the funeral from the 1 grandfather, Daniel Linkins, 43 ¥ street, near 2th, on to-morrow (Sunday) ut 3 o'clock p.m, * = BALLANGER. On the 17th of August, JOHN EPWARD, youngest son of Francis aud Martha Muslin, to sell at 1254, 15.18, 1,000 yards 3-4 do.. at 9 and 10; 4-4 Brown, nd 15. 5.00) yards Fall Calicoes at 10, 124, Ginghams, Canton Flannels; Great bargains may rus with acall._ BENJAMIN MILLER, 101 Bridge street, Georgetown. BY THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. VERY VALUABLE AND DESIRABLE BUILD- au 9-Im* ING LOT, COKNER OF FAYETTE AND 3D Ballanger. . " 2 Ck uN ast . Funeral will take place Monday, 19th,at 3o’clock | STRERTS, GEORGETOWN. AT AUCTION. Lye . ‘el i ca oft mises, Lot HARVEY. On'the 10th inet: ovelock, Twill sell, in front of the premises, Lot No. 107. fronting 6: feet on Fayette and 120 fect on 3d Atreet. This Lot is situated in. the immediate neighborhood ot the Convent and College, aud one after a lingerin iNness, Mrs. RUTH ANN HARVEY ft in the 7ot! year of her age, EDWARD: of the most commanding and desirable Building 1th inet Lotsin town. year ¢ ‘Terms: One-third cash; balance in six and twelve of th mouths. with interest, secured by a deed of trust on SYPHAX. At Arlington, Va..on the 15th inst., | the property. All conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the purchaser. MARY V. SYPHANX, the wife of Charles Syphax, | Cost 0 THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. ni the 32d year of her age, EDMONDS. On the 2d of March, 1857, WIL- LIAM, the beloved husband of FE! a Edmonds, . aged 49 years, of 1 St. Thomas” atreet, Borough. Assortment oF FLOUH COMPLETE— 0, EDMONDS. On the 28th of May,CLARA, the a wreden of EXTRA,’ beloved wife of K Lavington, and eldest daughter All grades of SUPER, opp, or an iza Edmon ed 23 year = id Middlings ————|, aeaat VERYLO 4 Eanes. a7 om} EDUCATION se AL VERY LOW RATES| EDUCATIONAL. Allkinds Mit Feeds nd ind BALE ef Dery, dene rates, b jy ah VE Oy Ground Afum end Fing Salt, a/ ver ote rates, by @ aVenue and Ist street, a near Baltimore Depot. Conumee HOSED AL FOR WOMEN LYING-IN ASYLUM, Fourteenth street, (circle,) f M street, certonth ar aod Bre tm et EMERSON INSTITUTE, SELECT CLASSICAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCHOOL FOR BO Fourteenth street, between [and K pa fife sgnth cunual seosion of this School uh 1 ge the firs Yin September. For Uir- cis Ker adden DS ie Se en For Cir, a] - YOUNG, Principal, 350 Vranklin Row, K street. an t-eotf TS VERNON DOMSEY'SSELFOTSCHOOL | This Institution has been established for the re- M No an FOE YOUNS LADIES. ception of patients who may be. suffering from dis- School.er MONDAY, 24 September, Instruction | Psuey epalgs es may require the comforts of the 5 -in chamber. in Freneh, Italian, Drawing, Painting and alithe | C4: Rullding ie situated in the most healthy por- English bianches. ict, surrounded by its own grounds. pirlereneg:—8.A. Eliott, Eag., Gen. Thomas | Gats'paea thedoor every Are toate - ir ng S. 4H. Marks, Esq., Thos. H. Parsoug, ‘Terms of admission: rom $6 to $10 per week, in 8a. Jos. Bixton, Esq. aul6-eolm* * | accordance with the room required, payable in ad- REDERRK FEMALE 5 ¥ance. ‘This includes Board, Mediclues, Medical F FEMALE SEMINARY, _ FREDERICK, MARYLAND, | and Surgical attendance. POSSESSING FULL COLLEGIATE POWERS, MEDICAL STAFF Will commeme its twenty-fifth scholastic year on BURGEONUIN CHIEF,” the first Mondy in September. . J. H. THOMPSON, M. B. wees ry eee 184 Istreet. between ith and 2ist stroots. autsew o 3 Fresident, | CONSULTING PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, : i 8. K. BARNES, M. D., Surgeon General, Uni CUMPERIAW VATLEY Institure, ted States Army. FOR YUNG GENTLEMEN, 08. RILEY, M. D., Georgetown. MECLANICSBURG, PA. THOS. MILLER, M’ D., F street, Washington. Ate Dulles rentbe"Sopi. gas Cicoalars ae ene | 4s SeARNERT AMD New York evenuc, Ottice, or Mechaniwourg. ‘aug 7-cobw* ki LER, i. B., Ge to * Georgetows: pe FEMAL) COLLEGE. ECHANICSBURG. P,., Rev. T. zal TH CONEGIATE VRAIS DUTIES RESUIE i Send for a Circular. Me SEPTEMBER arn, | PAWN3ROKERS. ‘[ HE CLp ESTABLYAED Frew OF 8. GOL: IN & CO. LICENSED AWNBNOKERS K 34 FOUR-AND-A. EET WEST, Orders for admission to the free beds in this ee, +0 any of The Medical stat, and of the Revs. Dra: Hall, ley, ‘and Coombs. Wives and widows of soldiers desiring admission will apply to the Surgeon General, United States “Patients living at a distance who desire to come fiom spots, eon tee mate a nospital, ‘a. D. QLLETTE, DD. au 23-eoly President. EW BOO! poe War—Au ais eee Hind ; ian and * Hozier, 3 vole, of ‘trait; 1s fester thou: wesratene seit Hamilton; A’ Story of Doom, by Jean Ingelow; Antoine: neval, a tale of Paris; ans Fh Bet At clay eat omamnae p Abetreet for ‘= FRaNck Fartor, —" Be Penstinn-- oy W. Py cK TFL NAtSES dig the PRESERVED IN ALL BAGS Perse ite “par CATAWBA,” COBNEB OF NINTH au6-Imif™ (Second Story, Mi ‘rom the yineyard of N. LONGWORTH, TEAS. and othes NATIVE Winks fof uatec anally. i ra 8 ; |. RUSSELL & Ci iv ‘We have this day recelved of au 3-3 30 Bonne ee ke @ fine line of JAPAN, OOLONG, ‘and. which we offer at reduced _ price ine. Wholesale and a iAaee AND NAVY APPLICANTS. a PIC NICS, EXOURSIONS, &e. FOR SALE AND RENT. A “PI@NIC For the benefit of SAINT MARY'S CHURCH, ROU VILEK, Will be held at the Fair Grounds. Oy TUESDAY, Aug BEFRESHMEN A Brass and Stri ance. PHE TWENTY-FOU ir YOUNG UNITED CLUB Will be given at the WASHINGTON OITY GARDEN, on MONDAY. August 19. 13 5 Band will also be in attend au 17-20 TH GRAND PIC-NIY Tickets 0 cts., admitting a gentleman and Indice RAND AFT TIC NIG WILL BE held on MONDAY gust 19th, at PAVILION, out lath #treet; benefit of &t. Marti hiepel. Fine music, eWinging. quoite pitching and other ncek will take persons from the Mth treet to the grounds for10 cents. Admission, 25 r of Committee 16-3t* NEY BRANC amusements, Refreshmenta at city prices. Con :Ohildren. 10Gents. Grounds open for tore at 124 o'clock. au 16-2 ;IRST kK GRAND PIC NIC A ox POTOMAC CIRCLE, No. 2, ‘4 B.U. cH. F.VC. A, ILL, PS GIVER AT SEVENTH STREET PARK, » DAY, Avast 20, 1NbT The Committee of Arrangements nledge that they Will spare no pains or expe: to make this the Pir nic of the season. ‘The gat: will be opened! at 2 o'clock p.m. Daiicing will begin at 3 0'clock Cook's Cotilion Band has becn engaced. ae 50 Cents, Imitting a gent ies. By order of Committee of Arrangements. auté-3t 'T FOR ALL. THE THIRD GRAND COMBINATION PIC-NIC OF THE Following named Assoviatio Young United Club. Washirgton Socials Monumental Club. Independent Socials, Friendship CInb, No.1, Istand Social Hong Kong Association. Lone Star Club. Good Intent Association, Will take place at the WASHINGTON CITY GARDEN, on MONDAY, September 9th, 1857. All are respectfully invited to attend, and the frienda and patrons of each Club particularly. By order of the Committee. RAND EXCURSION ro LEONARDTO: On SATURDAY Steamer WAWAS and la- au 15-3t™ MD., T 17, 1867. Thi T will leave Seventh Arrangements delightful exc Foe KENT—PURNISHED suitable fora vudersigned willeell the above property altegether oracparately. ‘The house contains eleven tovmuny &co. Terms moderate, Apply at No. 2, .¢ and Detreets, Tsiand. d ws Vale ened A BARGAIN IN REAT ESTATE —That Tara four-story BRIO, op ith street. brown trom: | {rooms all inedern spr Bot aby 10. Duly $9,000. Terms ess; - : Db. WELES 2 00., cs Ts La. Avene And 6th etrest. NT—A newly fitted ap © STOR swith Refrignrstor. &o.; avitabls for a ro} ents aul? 6t decry and sion business, with iyuors aud Feed if desirable. Also, dwelling ac ons, with gas and water if required, Thguire at southeast nue House yard and stabling attached the moat pleas. increasing section of the city. ‘av 16st E RENT—1i6 Wigh sitnet, ent, $10. Inquire of Rent, $10, “Inauirs o STORE FOR SATB—1 al ant and rap: STORE Georgs- S town, D.C * rooms At the Hons: por SAL Possession give Nth street west. au 15-3t* INTEREST in 4 good Departments, a rare Box S41 Post Office. S500 SE RPIRCUASE THE BEST BUT OD TER STAND in Contre Market. inclu ding Horse, Wagon, Licenses, Good will. &e owner having mase'a fortune wishes to retire t | Business. Apply at Star Office an 16-3 OR RENT—A FRAME » With six the oun hOUS rooms and basement kitchen; hydrant in tha yard, and water inthe kitchen and bath room: gas throughout the house, altogether making 4 t and desirabl« honse for a amall family ‘Lon Market street, three doors from 3d. quire at 67 Joferson sirest, Georgetown. aul. st Poh RENT Titec sew Two-story FRAME HOUSES containing 5 rooms cack; situated on between Tand Sats. Apply ou K atraat, noth and 2ith, to JOHN PRLUGER. 53t* Nos 7 ind Son P at to | ., one Front withvut board, for rire at 69. Lith st hear State D rors R WOUSE and FEN en Meridian Hill. near terminus of the ret railrond: for 680, Apply to Mr. JONES misess, Or to ETTING, 273 Vermont ave. re IR RENT—TWO HO of five an® the other of six rooms. with gas and wat uireat DESSAU & CO.°S Piano Factory treet, ES SALE—Thiee story RRIOK HO i location. 7 rooms and 14.6t" in « ands barren ete lot diet to in be in ge j back alley paved. Apply 640 st.. betwe. Ke tee HY Gainey Capt Stock pole ek 4thand othe bend ages autest' rown. Job Angus, Win. a 5 rge Courtney, J. H. Bird, PGS BENT The STORE ae preeeat occupied '$ for the round trip, §3. an 13-3t by J Bryan & Bro. he situation isthe a best in bity! opposite the Metropolitat Hotel. Pos: )IRST GRAND PRIZE AND COMBINATION | « yen immediately. Apply {9 F pre SEC OR TRE an OS. F ER RADIANT STAR CLU' FO ROOMS on the fr and si : ¢ furnished er unfurnished, or AT ANALOSTAN Is tL 7 ae "SE FURNISHED. t THURSDAY. Avcrst 15.1867, VERISHED ¢ When there will be presented ahandsome cold ring a to the best lady dancer, and a bequet of flowers to the best gentleman dancer i DENCE No. 63, Boats will leave the foot of High street, George- Thirteen rooms; town, and G street, Washington, at 3u’cluck. aud | large nid gas; marbis ery five minutes thereafter. mautles; a lal nted in Dancing to commence at 4 erape Apply Tickets’ FIFTY CENTS, admitting a Gent! syivania avenue, between Ith and 1th and Ladies. au 13 streets, JOS. 1. SHAFFIELD, aug itis HF-In consequence of the rain. the above Pic. | POR RENT—i wit posted estat MOND REM aaute es, | PS Appiy ext au 13-2 IN THE POTOMAC erty Marke ply 0: 6 premi- UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE SRS. MAChSh ADDIS (gat Nera BRUNETTE YACHT CLUB. | eis uous This Regatta will come off on the 23D OF AU- | quarce BUST. at ty-five fee fopeach fot. [bree prizes to be given, vy: One of FIFTY DOLLARS. One of THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS. Que of TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS. Roats can be entered at the headyuarters of the Brunette Club, fo h street. ‘WILLIAM President. BA. . Treasurer. ewart. of Washington, enters two nilis open for Boats under twen G . Harrison, of ndria, enters two Boats. This ‘Cinb chalienges any Boat under twenty feet, allowing two minutes to the fot, for Filty ator farther particulareingutre of Tarther particulars inquire o eee ear GEORGE A SHECKELS, aug 8 (Express & Rep. ‘Treasurer. ROF. KREIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, Penn. ‘ave., opposite Metropolitan Hotel ; Tuesday and Friday evenings, from 8to 100’clock.’ The hi can be rented for meetings, &c. my 10-ly NATIVE WINE BITTERS. CHARLES GAUTIER respectfully invites at- tention to his NATIVE WINE BITTERS. made froma recipe of many years” standing, which has acquired an unequalled reputation wherever it has been used as a preventive of all minsmatic and ma- larial diseases, It invigorates the muscles, pur: the blood. corrects the action of the liver and kid neys, promotes digestion, establishes regularity in the female system, and Is admirably adapted asa cure for all diseases of females arising from debilit Being made of native wine and the best vegetable fonics, it cannot be surpassed as an appetizer and invigorator early in the morning, and before meale generally; and, being perfectly free from every- thing nauseous and unpleasant, may be used not only with safety at all times, but is confidently re- conimended to persons of both sexes as a gentle stimulant.though powerful tonic, whenever, such anarticle is needed or desired. No family should be without it, as it will supply a great desideratum in strengthening and invigorating growing child- ren, by Whom itmay be need with perfect impunity. As the season for malarial and miasmatic diseases is now approaching, this article is offered as bein; without a rival as a preventative of all diseases of the summer and autumn. and a general invigora- for of the human system in adults and children, as vell as males and females. & “FOR BALE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, ‘he trade is respectfully invited to call. Thee ‘i vnc. GAUTIER, Importer and Dealer of Wines and Liquors, jy l1-om 202 Pennsylvania avenue. STROLOGY. THE WORLD ASTONISHED AT THE WONDERFUL REVELATIONS MADE BY THE GREAT ASTROLOGIS' MADAME H. A. PERKIGO, She reveals secrets no mortal ever knew. She restores to happiness those who, from doleful events, catastrophes, crosses in love, loss of rela- tions and friends, loss of money, &c., have become despondent. She brings together those ee sepa- rated, gives information concerning absent friends or lovera, restores lost or stolen property. tells you the business you are best qualified to pursue, and in what you will be most successful, causes specdy marriages, and tells you the very day you will marry, gives you the name, likeness and char- acteristics of the penn. She reads your very thoughts, and by Her almost supernatural powers unveils the dark and hidden mysteries of the fu- ture. From the stars we see in the firmament— the malefic stars that overcome or predominate in the ‘configuration—from the aspects and positions of the planets and the fixed stars in the heavens at the time of birth, she deduces the future destiny of man. Fail not toconsult the greatest Astrolezist onearth. It costs you but a trifle, and you may hever again have so favorable an opportunity. Com sultation. fee, with likeness and all desired infor mation, @1. ‘Parties living ata distance can con. ult the Madame by mall with cuual waety and oats isfaction to themselves, as ifin person. A full and explicit chart, written out, with allinquiries an- swered and likeness enclosed. sent by mail on te. ceipt of price above mentioned. The strictest se- creey will be maintained, and all correspondence returned or destroyed. ferences of the highest order furnished those desiring them. Write plain- {y the day of the month and year in which you were rn, enclosing lock of hair. Address 'S MADAME H. A. PERRIGO, ap3-D&W,coly_P.0. Drawer 293, Buffalo, N.Y DPRPQRTANT 70,7HE LADIES —KvDELIBL STAMPING. Warranted fast colors. Wil wash and boil. Done by © French composition, the receipt of which has-been purchased et @ high Price, Saves expense of braiding, Ladies are invited to call get's sample, and try it. Ladies’ white or colored Underskirts. Balio- rals, Aprons, &c., Stamped on Imitation or braid: nas WARRANTED NOT TO WASH OUT. Great saving to iadies having clothes, for chfl- Salter printed ih the goons indelible’ Sedeeetee fern printed tn indelible. Ban be attached to tae" bottems of Ladica’ Bkirts, they are now worn: in New York,) read! Stamped, and for sale at lesa than half the ns Gost Ofbiaid. Birds. medallions, Figures, animale Goods’ as ‘represented oF WM. PRINCE. opposite Patent Office, Qasr: COURT, August 13, 1857.—District ov CoLumBiA, WasHINGTON COUNTY, to wit:— In the case of MARIA MUNERET, Admiuis- trix of Gabriel Muneret, deceased, the administra- trix aforesaid with the approbation of the Ur- Phans’ Court of Washington nty aforesaid, aj pointed Saturday, ae Lacs 7, for the final settlement and distribution of the personal estate of said deceased, and of the assets in hand, as far asthe same have been collected and turned into money; when and where all the creditors and heirs or : i babes gaogl cd Lap eg abd Syed aims pro) youc! |. or may Le} Biba eerste OE ae, Se rat copy of o1 PA once @ week for three weeks inthe Evening Star previous to the said dey. R. O’BEIRNE. aniewsw Tv VAMES Ee ator of Willa, jut BECEIVED,, GE: EMEN' if MHEE CLOTHING, ‘oD! : ‘D— “oeake FEAR amt its ion Merchants, "BELTING, GUM BELTING and LEAT: A fall stock of all sizes, suitable for nit Leat'o aes W558 7th at. Bonn’s avenue. BELTING. ~" J.P. BABTHO! au Roe te waneael CBEBEY TAL, a der Ebbitt Howe, oof ieee ete, “PrResH onanan WATERS ¢ 5g my $ allowed according to rule | Union Hotel, c hia avenue, FoR ET OD WILL « Restanrant. i ) furnishe ns { » Cream Saloon is handsomely fitted up op tables. Soda Fount rium, &¢e. The location is one of the | able inthe city. ‘The owner wishing t | Europe. will sell ata bargain, FITCH & FOX. Real Estate Brokers, uer 7th and F streets. aul3-Tu.Th st opp. Post Office. OR SALE—A TWO STORY HOUSE, press brick front, containing five rooms. A good lo | cation. Apply at the Star Ofice. au 12-6t™ | Fo SALE—Terms to suit purchasers—Balance of SQUARE 366. between 9th aud loth and @ 8. Apply to JOSEPH REDFERN, nd Penn. avenue. au 12-6t" —A hanisome BRICK COTTAGE containing four rooms and kitchen, wood and al house, pleasantly situated ina healthy p nth Washington. ‘For particulars apply at No. C street, two doors from corner of 14th str Island, after 4 0’clock P.M. ‘aul2-6i GREAT BARGAIN —FOR SALE—A neat. room HOUSE, desirably located; ouly $139 in cash required: the remainder cam be paid im small mouthly payments, STABR & METCALF, {Plant's Building.) h st. and P stre } commer of 9th For Sa ano New York avenue and 1st FOR BENT —Compietely FURNISHED HOUSE of 1 rooms; Water, Gas and Bath-room; Rent Jow ton good tenant. ‘Apply at 431 34 street be- tween Pennsylvania and mri avenues. au 9-7t Fk SALE—A FRAME HOU nearly new, containing four rooms and kitchen, together with the adjoining LOT, situated on 2d street cast, Apply on the premises. between © and D north. au 8-2w* ALE AND RENT. FRAME HOUSE of five room: Fourth; lot 20 by 80. Price. § balance $25 per month until paid. AL FRAME HOUSE and LOT on G street. between Eleventh and Twelfth: lot 20 by 3). Price, $3,000. FOR RENT, FURNISHED HOUSE, Sixteen rooms. on KE street. near the Post Office Department ; well adapted for a first-class boarding house. on N street, near only $300 cash, One of ten rooms, on Pennsylvania avenue, near thie Circle, tor a private family ouly Very sleatly sud completely furnished. "Fis, per month: WELLS & 60., au corner 6th street and La. avenue. FOR RENT—A VERY DESIRABLE OF FIOR; Lest location in the city. Inquire at National Bank of the Metropolis auT-10t OOMS FOR RENT UNFURNISHED-— Suit- able for housekeeping. in that four-story Brick. Honse, No. 565 12th street, between C and D sts. STARR & METCALF, (Plant's Building.) au 2-tt New York avenue aud 15th streets. FOR BENT—At 820.0 STORE ROOM. No. 136 EE Bene caventte, between 19th and 20th ats.” Will ‘in complete order fo enit tenant, fe pEr eE Complete OFeRTABR & METCALF, (Plant’s Building.) New York ave aud ioth street. aul-tf FOR SALE-A comfortable RESIDENCE for a family in the town of Cambridge, Md. The property is well improved, in excellent condition, and among the most desirable homesteads in the vil lage. It will be sold at a low figure. man who desires a comfortable home f: in one of the most agreeable villages in Maryland, where household expenses are not half as great as in acity. the opportunity is arareone. Mr. Wallach, Editor of the Star, who knows the property well, will give information concerning it to any inqui- rer my 18-tf a See ig FOR BENT—One BRICK HOUSE on New Jor- sey avenue, between F and G streeta,with gas, and water inithe yard, at $38 per month. Also, one small FRAME HOUSE on Mass. avenue, at 12.50. For particulars inquire of W. 0. JOHN- (ON, corner 9th and L sts. north. iy2-2w™ ti family. Hesse, RENT—A Gret-class RESIDENCE, with all the conveniences of hot and eold water on each floor, bath-room, &c.; thirteen reoms; sit- nated on the southeast corner of Dunbarton and ‘Washington streets, Georgetown, D.C. Bent is $1,000 perannum. Inquire at 255 G st., bet. lath and 15th, Washington, D. O. Je5-tf FS RENT—The WALLACH HOUSE RES- TAURANT, situated on lth street, near Pa. avente Apply to C. B. BAKER, Star Office. je 13-1 OR RENT—A STORE ROOM, corner of ath L street, and FIXTURES for sale. Inquire of B.N. EDMONSTON, on the promises, between @ 43pm. my Z-tt FOR SALE OR BENT—A Two-story FRA at st at. 0. Inquire of RICHARD PETTIT, ist and Market streets, wn, D.C. iyll-sf OR RENT—A FRAME HOUSE, with it panineon CGE = the ig fe island avenue, contatnl . guireof A. HEITMULLER, Vermont aveute, be- tween N and streets. io ‘OR SALE—One of those fine three. F basement BRICK. HOUSES. No. Sa9 och ne reet, between I and K., west side. J. A. EBREM ithet..bet,Hand APP ey t PRIVA Pb ENGa with tani ee rion Sonne t |, situate r {pehed. situated between 7th and ith ste. weet, at For terms | ais to J ibe a Es, House. : 3e6-0ott ICELY FURNIS! P, AND Bi th, No, 4! Nea oc eseadeerseen sy, abe I ges for offices. 7 RENT—The roomy |, over the lor. 5 Fe Bagh store of ranck ‘Taylor, i ‘ y E clT = Fe Three we Sai att acres af rn ees Sy ae from = . a a3 wold patch ou ccommodatag 19 64 apportion of ae UILDI 0th street and th hy the Uridge. Fomession given immediately. wae ply to WL. WALL & 00., Auctionoors aad Come aa at Morcheuts, cor, Mb ei. aad Pe, avenus.