Evening Star Newspaper, September 18, 1867, Page 3

THE EVENING STAR._. ev For “AvOTION SaLus” advertisements cee fourth page of.to-day’s STAR. © hy) LOCAL NEWS. The New Jail—The Injunction against the Secretary ef t! he Court Dismisses the A: This morning Judge Wylie, inthe Equity Court, announced his decision in the applica- von of Wiitiam Adair, Lewis Keese, Richard <3. Lacy, Robert Paddon, Phiip: Kraft, Gus- tave Geislen; and’others, fora rule to the Nec- retary of the Interfor, to show cause why an injunction should not’ issue against him for awarding the contract for the erection of the pew jail, refusing the rule. The Judgein giv- ang the decision quoted from the acts of Gon- gress Suthorizing the erection of a new jafl, and Also the resolution of March 2d, 1365, which provides that no money shall be patd, srom the Treasury for this purpose unless the plans om which the building {s erected’ meet witb the approval of three disinterested par- ties, two of whom, M_C. Meigs, Quartermas- ter General and A. B. Mallet, Supervising Architect of the Treasury, are named. It is Ayered that the Secretary is about awarding the contract for the building on some plan which has not been approved by the officers named, and the application is against the Sec, retary n officer, and.not as an Tidividdal, asking the court tg controle him. in, the formance of hisduty which is prescri b acts of Congress. It was not a case in ‘ich the court would be justified in inteffering. The President of the United States charged with the enforcement of the laws and se are his ministerial officers, and if they are not enforced, the officer who fails is liable to impeachment. If the secre- taries are to be amenable to courts of justice for every act in which some one thinks they do not comply with the law, they would have little else todo than to defend . The law is well settled by decisions of the Supreme Conrt, and the Judge quoted from the case ef Guthree snd others to show that when the law gives discretion te the officers of the Government, the courts cannot interfere, and the Supreme Court of the District, on an application for a mandamus against the Secretary of the Treas- ury, to compel the payment of a claim known to be just, decided that the mandamus would net lie, holding that it was discretionary with the secretary when to make the payment. In this case the discretion 1s left with the Secretary—the resolution does not repeal the acts, but simply provides for withholding the money until certain persons approve tne plans. ‘The Secretary may diserzard the plans of Meigs and Mullet, and take the risk of satisfying Congress that the plan adopted ts better than the others, and secure an appropriation. It Coes not repeal the power given to the Secre- y to select 4 plan, but suspends the payment money. The whole effect of the resolution to throw the risk op the contractors, who msy obtain the work, and they may take the chance of Congress removing ‘the restriction. ‘Lhe Court cxnnot control these officers where udement is eft with them. As to the interests of the complainants they say they are tax ers of the District of Colambia, bat in this they would have thesame rights, it made ro difference where they were tax payers. The Chancery Courts ofthe country bad Adopted a rule not to consider cases in which the interest of the complainants was less than $50, and the complamants do not show that their interest 1s to (hat amount. ‘The application was thereupon dismissed. Pa a AyoTHER CoO-OrERATIVE BUILDING Ass0- ciaTIoN.—Last evening a very large meeting was beld at Temperance Hall. to form a Oo- cperative Building Assecixtion—the room beng crowded. Mr. J. E. Thompson was called to the chair, and Mr. S. J. Thomson ap- pointed secretary. ‘The Chair stared that it was proposed to form #n association of the general pian of the Enro- pean Associations, one or two of which are in operation in this city, but these could be im- proved on alittle. It was proposed to issue shares of $1,000 each, the regniar dues on which would be =2.50 per month, anda share- bolder could borrow the whole amount and Boxst back by installments of less than what e would have to pay for rent. A person cwning two shares would pay 25 monthly, and should he borrow his $2,000 he would then pay ten per cent. interest in the association— which would be Si6.651;—until the amount is Fepaid, principal and interest. t was asked if a person had no property if there was any way for him to build a house— if be hed nothing towards a house but his plans Mr. Thompson said, in answer, that in one of th old Associations he knew of a case where @ man built a house, the money being advanced in installments, the association pay- ing the workmen as the werk advanced. The old aesociations require about $500 margin, but in this it is proposed to advance the whole amount Dr. Howard said he approved of the prin- ciples which differed trom the old associations, in that they were to be more favorable te the borrower. In the old associations a man did not get bis full smount, and did not know how long be was obliged to pay, but he saw that it was proposed to give a man a specified sum in this, and he would know how long and wha: amount be would have to pay, and if able he could pay the whole amonat at once if he chose. He bad been a member of the first as- sociation in the District, which wound up ina Teasopable time, and this was effected because they imcorporated a principle that the money should always bring a certain premium, and if no bidders appeared, then lots should be drawn, so that the money wonld be disposed of Succeeding associations adopted this plan. By this psu the borrower would get the whole amount ot his money, and he hoped the asso- ciation wouid be speedily organized. He moved the appointment of a committee to draft a con- stitution, &c. The Charr remarked that he bad had an in- terview with Mr. Allingham, who had had large experience in the English associations, and who had been brought over to New York by Mr. Farmer, wealthy buteccentric phi- lanthroph. Allingbam would come Bere if necessary to siart the association, but he did not think that it was necessary. The following commitiee was appointed 's. J. E. Thompson, Dr. F. Howard, N Callan, C. H. Wood, S. J. Thomson, H.W. Berthrong. M. Ashford, and Jas. W. Barker. Atier about 150 persons bad given in their names asepplicants for stock, the meeting ad- journed to meet at the call of the president. Mzrror s Fraternal Visit. Metropotitan Division, Sons of Temperance, which held its regular weekly meeting at Union League Hail last evening. received a fraternal Viet from Fountain Division, Sona of Tem- perance, of Georgetown. Afterthe transaction gf tke regular business, and H. H.and Indiana Nichols had been duly recejved into the Di- yision, the one as & member and the other as a luéy visitor, @ piano solo was played by Prof. H. A. Grau, of Potomac Division. « K Waltz” was excellently performed upon the piano by Miss Koes, of Potomac Division: after which, Mr. Hudson, of the same division, was called’ upon, snd reeponded in a tew well- timed remarks, denouncing the intoxicating bowl, and speaking encouragingly of the tem- perance cause;at the close of which, a duet, entitled “ Come over tbe Mountains,” wasper- formed on the pisno and sung by Misses Sue and Carrie Ross. Mr. Wm. H. Craig, of Fountain Division, Wass then called upon, and responded in a few remarks, in which he suid that the Division to which he belonged was Inboring earnestly in the cause of temperance : what they sould to due the common enemy of all temperance organizations, and hundreds in Georgetown bad been restored, BY the efforts of the temperance men there, to their families, and rescued trom en ignomipi- ous death, and many of those who had con- mecied themselyes with the temperance or- ganization Bad become good and honore members of the Church of Onrist; but the | temperence societies did not, in his opinion, receive the smpport and encouragement they should from church members. The day had come When temperance men in Georgetown Were 1.0 ashamed to stand up and show their colors, and he was pleased to see before him men who had dared to do right, bad labored to close up rum holes, and save the drunkard from an untimely grave. He hoped the day ‘would soon come when Congress would pase & probibitory Jaw for this District, and then there would be a better state of affairs in the city. Dr. Howe, of George Washington Division, Hext gave & recitation, which was received with applause, after wich the Past Worthy Patriarch of Good Samaritan Division, Mr. F. M. Bradley. was celied upon and responded in a few remarks, saying thet in presenting arguments for the temperance cause the old ones were the best, and at this day new. He had conirasted the condition of the temper- ance cause fifty years ago with that of this Cay, apd found that then there was scarcea TMovement in favor of temperance. The men of those days would scoff at the idea of 8 man pleoging himself pot to drink Hquor; but at is day temperancs organt: CG in the most remote parts of the country, and were receiving the blessings of God. E: night the temperance Organizations of this city were receiving additions to their mumber of invet- erate drunkards, WRO Were coming up to the. Fesoue of their fellaw-men—for they made the best te: ce men spd the best workers in thecause. The-parting ode was sung, and the ting closed, Exuen Wrux—Thic ts Ember Week. sc- cording to the ecclesiastical year.of the Cath- c Church. end is the ing Of the Inst ounce of’ r he beth Bh Fi ‘cat urday are At is dafing ie he nea fed ‘of the - enjoin ‘ the welfare e children in a ab, to instruct them tm the fulfilment of their apir-. ituai duties. nen | OL. “An adjourned eating of the if of Public cheols was held lastevening, in their room he City Hall, he President (Dr. Walsh) tu th hair, Present, Messts. Wi 1» Wood war. ‘ox; Johnson, Cassell, and Dr. Crog- oR. . Tae, Seeretary read the following communi- tation: To the Board of Publie Schools, of Washington, . GENTLEMEN: W6; the undersigned, respect-: Tully ask your attention to the following facts pe sala to the punishing and dismissal of a scholar from one of the primary schools Third district: + aoa rea On or about the 27th of June, 1367, Mrs. Emma Roys, who bas a nursing babe, left her school, as bas been her custom, to retire to her house to nuree her in: ‘eaving & monitor to \wateh and report pupils who might break the Tulés of the school or incur the monitor’s dis- Pleasure. A little girl, an orphan, named Sa-' rah A, Mansfiela, during Mrs. Roys' absence tickled a little girl next t6 her, causing her to Iaugh. When the teacher returned she cruelly whipped Sarah A. Mansfield with a raler, marking and bruising her arms and shoulders very much. Sirs. Mansfield wentto Mrs, Roys to inves- tigate the cause of such se’ yanishment, and instead of receiving any satisfaction, was told if she did not like that kind of punishment she could remove her child from the school. Mrs. Mansfield then took out @ United States war- rant for the arrest of Mrs. Roys, for which she was roundly abused by Mrs. Koys’ husband, and called an old ‘hag, &c.; and the little girl Was dismissed from the school, We addressed & note to Mr. T. E. Clark, one of the sub-board of the District, ask: if the child had been re- moved from the school, and why? A copy of Mr.Clark’s letter is herein enclosed, and we are informéd that the child was disgraced by @ dismiseal, because her mother would not [odor submit to have her childinhumanely reated. For eeveral days after the whipping the child ‘was confined to her bed under the care of a physician. Ve respectfully submit to your nonorable body, that when a parent places her child in a public school the parental aifections are not to diunted, por parental authority transferred tothe teacher. The parent is not Jess a parent than when the chiidisathome. The rules of the school admit ot corporeal punishment in moderation, and were never intended to de» prive a parent of the right to appeal to the law for the protection of the chila when corporeal punishment is administered tmmoderately. We respectfully ask your honorable body to restore Sarah A. Mansfield to her position in the school from which she was dismissed, as it appears from Mr. Clark’s letter that she was not dismissed for any act of her own, bat of her mother. for which act the child should not be held responsible. Yours respectfrlly, &c.: R. Newman, W H. Gi Commitee of Union Lodge, No. 11, 1.0.0. F WasaincTon, D. U., Aug. 29, le67. Mr. Wilson moved that the communieation be referred to the sub-board of the Third Dis- trict. He said it was evident from the face of the communication that there was consider- able feeling on the part of those writing the Same. As to the facts in the case the Board knew nothing, but itappeared from the com- munication that the case had already been ad- judicated by a member of the sub-board. Mr. Clarke said the circumstance occurred some time since. The parent first came to his office with the chilé, but he was notin. She then went and had the teacher arrested. Upon bearing of this Mr. O. went to the magistrate’s office. Dr. McKim was examined, and stated be did not consider the bruises dangerons. It did not appear in evidence that Mrs. Roys had gone home to nurse her babe, but that she was in énother school-room. The chila had been punished before, and there was complaint upon the part of the parent, who was then told if she did not submit to the rules she w cord have to remove her child from the school. ‘The motion of Mr. Wilson was adopted. ‘Mr. Wilson presented communicazion trom Mies Sbockley enclosing answers to the ques- tions put by the committee on the examination of candidates for positions as teachers, that Indy having failed when the candidutes were examined. Laid upon the table. Mr. Wilson presented a communication from Wm. Ballantyne, Esq., stating that he wes much ratified with the reult of the epellin coniest in the District Schoo!s Isst year. an offering a gold medal to the best speller in the District Grammsr Schools this year. The offer ‘was accepted and the Secretary directed to re- turn the thanks of the Board. Mr. Johnson presented the application of Mary F. Dulin for position as teacher. Re- ferred to the Committee, Mr. Woodward presented a communication from Mr. Rhees, now in Weston, M: stat. ing that he bad engaged Miss Georgie Lane, of Maes., as teacher of the Female Grammar School, 2d distrier. The Treasurer presented a number ef bills which were approved and passed. Dr. Walsh said he regretted his first official act after bis return ehonid be to announce the death of the zrincpal of the Wallach School Buildmg—Wm. W. McCathran. He was one of our oldest teachers, and much esteemed. He then presented the following reeolutione: Resolved, That in the death of Wm. W Me- Catbran, late Principal of the Waliaeh School Building, the schools of ihat establishment have lostan old,a faithful, and a competent teacher. Resolved, That we sympathize with the family of the deceased in their bereavement. and in respect to his memory dired that & copy of these rosolutiens be eniered on the re- cords of the board. Kesolved, That the Secretary transmit acopy of these resolutions to the widow of the de- cessed. Mr. Woodward said he cheerfully seconded thoee resolutions. He bad always looked upon Mr. McCathran as a person very worthy of the position he held. He was aman of high honor and integrity. His greatfault, if any he bad, was bis eensitiveness as to the perform. anceofhis duty. He seemed offended if any one suggested that he should rest a short time. He was always anxious to be at his post. Mr. W. said he saw Mr. McCathran a short ume before jhis death. In his dying hour he manifested every trait of an earnest and faith- iu! ebristian. Mr. Johnson said he had known Mr. Mc- Catbran as a neighbor and a citizen before coming 1 the school board, and had known him as teacher for the past eighteen months. He was & man not only highly esteemed by his school, but by the parents of the pupils and the community generally. No teacher ever felt more’ solicitude for the progress of bis echool than Mr. McCathran. Mr. Clarke said, perhaps be was better ac- quainted with Mr. McOathran than any other member of the board, as they had been school boys together. In the loss of Mr. McCathran the schools had sustained a grest loss. His whole mind and energy were devoted to pub- lic instruction. Mr. Wilson followed, stating he had known Mr. McCathran tor some time, and had looked upon bim as one of the very best of men. He ‘was one of the most competent teachers ever employed, and Bis loss would be felt. He was aman to be entrusted . of Mr. McCathran a vai uable citizen and able teacher had been lost. Mr. Cassell said bis first introduction to Mr. McUatbran hed lett a favorable impression, ‘which be had since entertained. is death was certainly @- heavy loss to the public schools. ‘The resofutions were unanimously adopted. The Chair stated there were two vacancies on the Building Committee of the Franklin School, caused by the death of M. H. Miller the resignation of Jonas B Ellis. He therefore appointed as members of said com- mittee, W, R. Woodward in place of Mr. Mil- ler, and J. T. Oagsell in place of Mr. Ellis. Mr. Jobnzon said by the death of M: McOathran the office of the principal of the Wallach Sebooi Building was vacant, and Jed attention to the fact Mr. Bove the teacher of theMale Intermediate School,claimed tbe position on tbe gromnd that he sbhonid be pease and was competent to fill the posi- ion. He therefore moved thut Mr. Roys be a ey: Principal of the Wallach School 0 y Mr. Clarke said after the death of Mr, McCathran it was thought expedient to fill the vacancy a8 200m as possible. The name 1% Mirick bad been suggested as a com: person, and upon consultation with Dr. Walsh it was agreed to appoint Mr. M. acting teacher. Mr. ©. said be never thought. and did not now think that Mr. Roys was a competent to All the position, Year before last be eigr pally fi im his school, batit was said haa improved some since then. Whatever his ability as a teacher might be, be ceriasnly had not the administra’ iy: nevey fae Mr. Roys conid never have the with bis con- sent He bad no prejudice against Mr. Roya, but thonght it to be the duty of the fd to Place 8 competent man in the position. aleb said be did not even consider the Mr. Roys for the place, from the fact thas Teer Retore ist he ed bis school, and ft failed, so much so that he told Mr. Ro: that in every respect it was the posts i nation he had ever attended. willing to let Mr. Roys have a chance, and, if he was competent, promote bim. » ; Mr Johnson said he examined Mr, Rove’ scbool this year, and it was excellent. tte thought btm ‘well qualified for the postition. Mr. Clarke said, year before last his DaLCH WAS80 poor that it question with the aub-boara whether or not they. should: dis- mise bim; Dnt afier Seats. it was decided to try him another year, He was willing to appoint Mr. Roys, ithe was competent for the Mr. Wilson thought Mr. Roy, vei i BB of SmLNy, ition, {f be wi ir. name of tn T was’ re > streets OF sitting at their: doors, should not, as rome do, throw theiparings on the Daveeasat, This is a eat seurcp of elie: tate and bruises. ‘It ts: SF Sofas J the accidents. that ir on the " elderly persons sre injured, ir by of slipping on fruit paring-. SieK — Lien reparss ia Oe r a Hipafation house, whom bt: and erdéavot 'to\be uaani- eir recommendations. Asad not address of, mr Roys, but might ‘improve, and if he was competent should be. Promoted. jotion of Mr. Fox, the subject was re- aie Coane ee rere ina cl q Teport athe next meeting, am@ the Board a urned. y ‘mm GrEsBpoRO’ Assoo1aTiON ToURNA- MENT.—A grand tournament, under the au- spicies ef the Giesboro’ Association, came off: at the National Race Course werday. ‘The earlier partof the augured well foran interesting season of pnjoyment, but ere the close of the ceremonies & heavy storm arose, which checked the proceedings. A fine band of music was in attendance, and the galleries of the long building were crowded with the fair sex, a number of whom held in their hands sonrenirs for the successful Knights. ‘Tbe commencement of the tournament, which, had been fixed for 11 o’clock, was not ushered in until pastmeridean. ‘Three tilts were to be bad; distance from the starting point tothe ring 140 yards, which be traveled over in twelve seconds. At the com- ment of the second tilt the clouds, which had been gathering for some time, burst forth, thereby putting an end to the performances till the rain and wind had ceased, and the weather permitted a resumption of the sport. The follewing gentlemen had been selected to arrange and carry out the programme, and with the exception of the absence of the ora- tors, it was faithfully followed: Orator of the Day, Francis McNerhany, Esq.: Orator to address the knights after the per- formatce, Dr. Uharles Allen; Ohief Marshal,T. Owen Berry, Esq.: Aids, Dr. R. W. Walker, Elisi Dr. J. H. Bayne, Theodore Mo: Dr. P. H. Heiskell, Dr. J. E. Morgan, J. F. Young. Vol. H. Navior, J. T. Naylor; Heralds, B. F. Marbury, Wilfred Marshal, Dr. W. H. Combs. T. J. Naylor, T. W. Steuart, M. Addi- son; Committee of Arrangements, Theo. Mosher Jr, Wilfred Marshal, J. W. Waish, R. W. Walker, H. Naylor. Jr. The most stubborn contestants were Shan- andale and Queen Anne, and at the close of the third tilt without definite result, all inter- est was centred upon them for the fourth. Queen Anne won the fourth, carrying of the honor of crowning the Queen of Love and Beauty. Shanandate carried off the honor of crowning the First Maid of Honor, the Knight of Southampton the Second Maid of Honor, and Prince George Grays the Third Maid of Honor, ‘The followimg is the score of all the riders: Knightof Southampton—v, 0, 1, 1, 1—-E. P. Hickey. Kvight of Warhington—0, 1, 0, 0, 0— ¥.M. Bartholow. Knight of Northumberland 0) (,0,0,0—M. F. Lackey. Knight ot Go- . O. H. Renwick. Knight —T.. Mosher, jr. é Knight of Green Vale—o, 0, 0, 0, 0—J.G. Hic! Knight of Black Plume—t, 0, 1, 0, 0—J. sh. Knight of Likerty—0, 0, 1, 0,0—W. R. Martin. Knight of Shanandale—t, 1, 0, 0,0 —A. J. Garrett. mene of Prince George i 1, 0— 0, 0, . E. Berry. Kuight of Queen Ann—1, 1, 0,1, 1—W.T. Wil- son. At the conclusion of the tournament, notice was given by the judges that the crowning of the Queen would take place at Temperance Hall, on Estreet, in the city, in tne evening, and ‘immediately after the information was given there was a general desire to get to the city, and numberless teams were soon upon the road on their way thither. The tourna- ment was a success, the rain interfering some- what, yet witbal not marring the pleasure of those Who witnessed the exciting contest. Last night at Temperance Hall, on © street, the crowning of the Queen of Loveand Beauty look place, us also the crowning of the Muids enor. Miss Ada Wildman, of Washington city, was crowned as the Queen by the gallant victor; and Miss Minnie Carroll, of Baltimore, was designated by Mr. Garrett as the First Maid of Honor, Mise McDaniel. of Washington county, as the Second Maid, and Miss Berry, of Prince George’s as the Third Maid of Honor, were severally crowned; afier which dancing com- menced and was kept up untii the ‘wee sma’ hours of the morn.” seeks tay Timz Betwern BALTIMORE AND WASHING- on.—The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- pany are straightening their line between the Relay House and Baltimore eo as toavoid that long double curve that winds around by the brick-yarde, near the Spring Gardens, and turning northward again, crosses Gwynn’s Falle, at the Carrollton viaduct. These curves are almost like @ large S, and add considera- bly te the length of the road, while they ne- cegsarily impede the progress of the cars and subject all the material to extraordinary wear and tear. To aveid this, the bend originally taken to reach the Mount Clare depot, which was on Pratt street west, will be abandoned, and the road straightened till it strikes water at Spring Gardens, then turning north, it will ron directly into the Camden station. The distance gained by this operation will be pearly two miles, and the time gained as well by shorter distance as straighter line will be some thirty minutes, The road is nearly com- pleted, and will be 11 working order next month, when the time between Baltimore and Washington will be reduced to sixty minutes. tie eee Tue Burtpers’ ExcHance.—The adjourned meeting of the Builders’ Exchange, called for lastnight, was butslimly attended,and withou the transaction of any bueiness, an adjourn- ment was agreed upon till next Monday even- ing at§ o’cluck. Preliminary to the close of the meeting, re- marks were made by several gentlemen ex- pressive of regret and surprise at the waining interest manifested so suddenly by those who had in the outset shown so much zeal in the objects of the association, and counsel taken as to the best means of again reviving the en- thusinsm. The rain m the earlier part of the evening. and ill-auited night for meeting, were Tespectively suggested as probuble excuses for non-attendance, but, finally, a member inti- mated that it was because no advertisement bad appeared, the force of which struck the minds of all present, and it was thereupon unapimously agreed that the meetings should hereafter be advertised. ee Good SAMARITAN Drvisron,—The followii isthe programme of interesting exercise! of Gcod Samaritan Digi on, Sons of Temper- ance, which held its fegular weekly meeting at Union League Hall last evening: After the transaction of business and a few moments of intermission, the Division was favored with music by the Glee Club. Mr. Townsend, of Central Division, then gave recitation,which was received with applause. This was fol- Jowed by & piano solo, by Mrs. Mackabee, and select reading by Miss Moulton; a song by Mr. Hoff; eelect reading by Miss Tuttle; and a song entiled “Pass under the rod,” by Mrs. Holt: after which tbe parting ode was sung, and the Division closed its meeting, gear Ferocious ATTACK by A Doc.—On Satur- day last, Captain Lynch, of the schooner Ma- gee, went to the junk store ot Mr. Fay, on the Inne of the river, near the foot of 11th the purpoee of transacting some busine: be was attacked by a ferocious bull terrier, which bit him severely in the calf of the leg, through bis boot, and then sprang for his throat, but fortunately Captain Lynch suc- ceeded in pushing the animal back and keep- ing bim at bay till aseistance came to his relief, ‘The attack is represented asa very desperate one, and had it not been for the presence of mind of Uaptain Lyncn the results might bave been very seriou: Aud ndey LEBEN THE Grace CHURCH TOURNAMENT.—Yes- terday, after the storm cleared away, the tour- nament at Grace Uburch, Montgomery county, (azeport of which, as far as it went, was pub- hed in the Star of yesterday.) was not re- sumed on account of the soakimg condition of the ground, but cn consultation it was postponed until the firat week in October. ‘he tables ‘were reset by the jadies after the sterm had cleared off, and the flooring was putin requisi- tion for dancing purposes, until a late hour— Bergman’s cotillion band fornishing the music. aha cael Keerixe 4 BaD Hovss—Ann Richardson. & female of loose report, came before Justice Walter,on Monday, charged with keeping a bawdy bouse, and was fined $10 and coast. Mary Smith and Ellen Wilson, two females s1 taining @ like character to the above, were ar- Tested at the same time with Ann, charged with disorderly conduct. They were dismissed ing $5 fine, and cost, each. Lizzie u json Was also arrested, charged with being disorderly ata fancy house, and fined 5 and coste. Cece Meee Seen Bartnrons ane PoTomao RAILROAD.—The proposals tor and mason tbe main stem a: fraaningion Bra Baltimore and Bit » “Railroad, Anne Arundel and Prince Geor ‘Md., will be received until the. 20th instant, a: noon. After this time.the-contracts are given out and the work rapidiy ward tewards Marlboro”and city. who eat fruit sioug the | Dr Baidwm Sys sen a | Bicumomwp ager. ed and National: f Richmond, V4. fat 10.20 hose’ ‘ec taken by:a committee of the Nationals, who eir guests and took them ima large omni- to Willards.’ During the day, under the of the Nationals, they visited [escort various. lobyects of interest. The first mine is as follows: ' A. G. Bab J, E. Davidson, E. E. Taylor, Ghee Gone aE, Rawanda, W. Wain A, 1. low! me! present: . M. rekiel . Biout, F. Patterson: eria. ‘The game was Commenced about 3 o'clock on the ground of tne Nationals, at which time there were a fair alienbance but No s9 large‘as. were present at previous games. Mr. Har- man of the Union, acted a8 ery ag with Mr, Jos. Potts of the ional, and Mr. W.B. Rid. ‘The position of the players were as follows : National— Wright, p.; Norton, : Fletcher, 3d b; Parker, isth; Studley, 1.f.; Berthrong, c.; Fox, 24 b.; Hodges, ©. £.; Pastim Bi Fox award 2d b. ‘The Pastimes went first to bat, and in the first innings but two runs were made, (by Taylor and Waisb.) Tae Rivex Front, Sept. 18.—Carter’s Wharf.—Sailed—Schr. James Magee, Lynch. for Georgetown, to load with coal, for an eastern port. Riley's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr. R. ©. Stan- ard, Hubbard, from Norfolk, with a cargo of juniper timber. Sailed—Schr. Tropic, Banks, for Salisbury, light; steamer Columbia, Harper, tor Baltimore and river landings. Fowler's Wharf—Arrived—Schr. Sea Mew, McDaniel, Eastern Shore, coal, for Henderson Fowler. The same schooner sailed in the af- ternoon, light. Stath-street Wharf.—Sailed—Steamer Kenne- bec, Talbott. for Baltimore and river landings, with merchandise and passengers. Crouch’s | Wharf.—Arrived—Schrs. Anna Warwick, Sped Baltimore, with guano, tor Baker: Annette, Halley, Baltimore, with drainage tiler, for Baker. Memorandum.—Schrs. Margaret and Vesta, sailed from Gardne! e., on the 10th and Lith instant, with 700 tons of ice and 200,000 laths, consigned to Stackpole & Hall, of the Kenne- bec Ice Company. At the Eastern Branch wharves the follow- ing arrivals and departures have been report. eae Guinand’s Wharf.—Atrived — Sloop Mary Loulsa, Curtis, pine wood for Wm. Guinand. Williams & Jolly’s Wharf.—Arrived—Schrs, Isabella, Grager, pine wood for market; Pal- estine, Simons, do.; sloop Jonn Harding, Bur- gees, do.; scbr. Alexander Young, Young. with 336 tons of coal from Philadelphia, for Wm, Barber. Green's Whar Mairs, Riley, p Toungue, do. tor navy yard; Tropis, pis, Banks, lumber for Thomas E. Clarke: Sarah, Mow- bray, pine wood for market; Adahme, Bennett, do. Sailed—Schr. Orator, Toungue, for Salis- bury, Md, light; sloop Mary Louisa, Uurtiss, for Presley's Creek, light. — Bass BALL —The storm of yesterday mate- rially interfered with the exercises of this favorite game. The game to be played between the Irvingtons, of New Jersey, and Nationals, of this city, was postponed till to-morrow atfter- noon, at which time they will return for that purpose. Although the game was interrupted, yet the visit of the Irvingtons was not without interest: for in the afternoon, after the storm subsided the National's Cemmittee of Arrange- ments chartered one of Nailor’s finest four- boree teams, and escorted their friends to the nomerous places of attraction in the city. On Friday, the Nationals, of this city, will visit Baltimore, to play a match game with the Pastimes, of that city. The match game of base ball between the Pastimes of Richmond and Pastimes of Balti- more came off yesterday afternoon. The heavy rains during the forenoon rendered the grounds on Madison avenue unfit for playing, and the contest took place upon the grounds of the Mutnal Club, in Baltimre county, west of Boundary avenue. There were only seven innings played, the Baltimoreans coming out victorious by large odds. the score standin: Pastimes of Baltimore, 61; Pastimes of Rizh- mond, 21. Be gt ALLEGED DeskRTION OF 4 CHILD.—This mcroing, & colored woman appeared at Police Headquarters, aud made the following com- plaint to Captrin Reid, Inspector. é&e.: About the isth of December last, a young girl, giving the name of Sophie Martin, lett at the house of her aunt, Lucinda Turner, in Bates’ alley, in infant a few weeks old, and made a bargain to pay its board: that she spent $150 trying to get rid of it: that the child has been continually ill since then; that the mother was frequently sent for to procure a physician; but failed to do so; that she has failed to pay its board. and has not been to see the child since she left it there, although word was ent that it was dying; tbat the child died on Mon- day night. and word was sent to the mother to geta coffin; and she returned answer that she was not able; that her aunt’s family were un- able to bury it, and it is getting offensive to the neighborhood. Captain Ried directed her to Lient. Noonan, who took berto the Mayor's office, when the Mayor gave her an order for a coffin. pasha ee DEATH OP A WASHINGTONIAN rROM YEL- Low FEvgR.—Intelligence has been received here of the death of Minor Bawsell, Esq., deputy Postmaster at Houston, Texas, on the 15th instant, of yellow fever. Mr. Baweell was an old and universally esteemed citizen of Washington, and employed in the city Post Office here for many years. About one year ago he was selected by the Post Office Department to take charge of the Post Uiice at Houston, where he has since seryed with credit and satisfaction. He entered the Post Office of this city when fourteen years of ag under the late W. A. Bradley, in 1551 or 155 d bis conduct was such as to ensure his Tapid promotion to some of the most respousi- ble positions in the office. He was a promi- nent member of the Masonic order, and for a number of years was Master of St. John's Lodge, the members of which held him in high esteem. —__ PRIZE ROLLING —The Washington Scheut- zen Verien gave an entertamment at Seventh Street Park yesterday, when the following prizes were awarded to the best rollers of ten- pins:—ist prize, a heavy gold chain, to L. Em- mert; 2d, Aecordean, to J. Albert; 3d, sett of jewelry, to, Henry Well; 4th, a fat lamb, Chris- tian Worch: Sth, a clock, J. Wagoner; 6th, a silver pitcher,Jobn Voight; 7tb, one dozen bot- tles wine, Mr. Blucher; Sth, one dozen wine, Mr. Deevrex; 9th, chamber sett, Mr. Kayser; loth, gold pen holder; B. Hentze; 11th, cigar bolder, R. Bleufuss; i2th, chamber sett, Mr, Frederick: 13th, carpeteack, Y.Heilmuth; 14th, bom, F. Schmidt; 15th, pound cake, EK. Abner, ———_+ __ DeaTH oF T. B. Munson oF MUN8ON’g HILL.—Mr. T. B, Manson died at his residenca on Munso Hill, near the village of Falls Church, this morning, aged sixty-two years. Munneon’s Hill, named from the de- ceased, was a famous locality in the early years of the war. It was fortified by the rebels, and our citizens used to ascend thé dome of the capital in war times, and observe through their glasses the movements of the “Johnnies” then threatening the safety ofthis city. As the hill fs only five or six miles from the Capital in a direct fine, the movements of the Confederate soldiers were plainly visible, TRANereErs or R: Esrats.—The follow- ing transfers of real esiate were reported yes- terday at R. M. Hall's Real Estate Exchange, 71 Lonisiana avenue :—Snb lot 21, square 6:6, $2,540. Lot 17, square 183, $3,650. Lots 17. 15, 19 and 20, square 1095; lot 7, square 1096; lots 3, 5,6 and 7, square 1097: lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Qnd 17, in square 1095, and lots 5, 6,7, 8,9 10, 11, 12, 18 and 14, in square 1111, $5,000. We: Daly square 60, $5,640. Part of lots 11 and 1: Beatty’s addition to Georgetown, $2,000. Part of lots 93 and 94, Beatty & Hawkin’s, addition to Georgetown, 82,930. THE Fire DarartMexT.—Recently a fine By itr, of the Fire Department has been made ‘ i ©, Mills, epee te bee) paiae near}y one hundred heads, all capt. ale TH ., The fetate nag ‘well arran: yor, who is president of the eupies the centre, and immediately ari ig bim are the membera of the Board, Messrs. Berry, Canfield, Thomp and Ulark, with Chier Engineer Sessford. and Secretary Eck- loff, Superintendent of Fire Alarm Talcott, and his assictante, Noyes and Seibold, with the firemen and oi se and men of the com. panies. 1 A. Taio.—Officers Boyié sad Gunnell of the T ats enth | Pr ct, yesterd: rt Q'clock, arrested ‘Seacob and Brousiaasey, together with Wilson Williams, colored, the two former id with esseult and battery Sy done izes age ade, charges al , tro. up betere Sustice ‘Kean, the charges sgainst the t men were sustained ; the first fed ‘s10,00, and the latter €5.90, while t Gra ‘was dismissed, not Baving been prove y- q ——_o——— ‘Pooar voLast Sunday Afternoon, ir. Wic! on Mr. Arthu: kens, & passenger : r Columbia, bed bis pocker bars ‘@ portmonme Containing thir oda dollaga. Nerday - gamete this al LJ 78 heored | | A STapprmq;Arrar.—About poor to-day: ja diticulty scoureed beiweon a eoltier warmed Cbartes Dumas, ot Oom ¥ 44th tefantry, ‘stationed at Re: es in the White and @ man named Jos. W:_N. by:Zimmer in the (tae orm ‘Zimmer-was placed under arrest, land a hearing wilt be ‘had at ‘the First Ward station-honse. 1t is thought that Dumas is dangerously wounded. . ——_o——__ day, & colored ed Charles Maxwell, engaged in re righ had two of his toes mashed in a serious man- rer. The bone of one of them was crushed, 80 as to render amputation inevital fiesh of the other. was ‘torm to the bone. was m home for necessary attention. peter ea abaaan 2) Potice SumMARY:—The number of arrests made by the police yesterday was 66; amount of fines imposed, $190.80. This business was distributed among the different precincts as tollows: Second, & arrests, fines $44; Third, arrests, fines $10.50; Fourtb, fines $1 Fifth, 19 arrests, fines $22.50; Sixth, § arres: fines $7; Seventh, ® arrests, fines #16, Eigh! 9 arresis, fines $15; Tenth, 8 arrests, fines $18.80. ———_> —— CONTRACT AWARDED. missary of Subsistence, this the bids and awarded to Varn contract ta supply the Subsistence Depart- ment at Washington, D.C., for six months from October 1, 1967, with fresh beef for offi- fresh beef for troops, orned beet, 1L cents per mutton, 10 cents per Ib. —_—_-—_—__ TRANFERS OF RBAL EsTaTe.—The follow- ing transfers of real estate were reported to- day at R M. Hali’s, Real Estate Exchange, 71 Louisiana avenue: Subdivided lots 22, 23 and 24, in square 656, $10,125.40; let 1 and 2, square 87, $178.24; part of lot 15, square 583, 16 feet 9 inches on ‘south E street, $1,000; part of lot 1, aquare 258, 22 feet on S street north, 8650; south halt of 12, square 995, $835.13. pag Tue First Granp Pic-Nic of Friendship Lodge, No. 8, Knights of Pythias, took place at the Park Isat night, and was & delightful affair indeed. The entertainments were kept up with unapated spirit and interest until midnight, the time for the cars to stoprun- ning. when the party were reluctantly forced to leave. Pas asks bee FELL powN STAins.—Lieutenant Tait re- ports that about 9 o'clock lastnight a drunken soldier belonging to the Sth cavairy, fell down the steps from the gallery of the National Theatre and was considerably hurt Atter yelling sober he was sent to his camp by offi- ces Leach. Pemete ceases DgeapLy Wearone.—A young man named Wm. Smith, colored, was’ yesterday evening arrested and arraigned before Justice Tucker, charged with carrying 8 deadly weapon, and fined by the Justice $20, and sent to the work- house in default of payment. +». Tur Storm —By the rise of water in the sewer crossing i!th street south of H streets, yesterday, the damage to which we noticed yesterday, the basements of several houses in inat locality were overflowed and carpet, &c., badly damaged. ae Too Fast.—Officer Mulling, of the Second precinct, yesterday arrested and arraigned be- fore Justice Walter, a carpenter namea Henry Cassidy, who was fined $20 by the Justice, for fast driving. — TEMPERANCE OONVENTION.—The various temperance divisions, Rechabites and Good Templar, meeting in Alexandria, Fairfax and Loudon conniies, Va.. will hold a festival at Vienna, Fairfax county, Va, to-day. FINED —William Sharper, not being sharp enough to evade the law, was yesterday fined $5 for celling on Sunday by Justice Cull. saith Sak ALEXANDRIA I'rems.. day evening says: Sheriff Turton, of Prince George’s county, Md., was in this city yesterday evening on bis way to Norfolk, to identify a colored man ‘who has been arrested in that city, and who is supposed to be Nimrod Richards, one of the murderers of the jate Mr. Lyles. One ofthe signs of returning prosperity in this city is the increased demand for dwelling houses These are quite scarce snd difficult torent, being g ly engaged in aavance. Sora and Reed birds are now abundant, in in the netghboring marshes, and the gunners are sending numbers of them to market. Oys- ters, too, begin to arrive in vessels, from the lower Potomac. ‘The Gazette ot yester- 20 CITY ITEMS. Two BOXES of Linen Imitation Collars for 25 cents, at A. Sake & Co.'s, 517 7th st., adjoin. ing National Bank of the Republic. ——_e—___ $20 POR ONE of those genuire Silk Mixed Suite, just arrived at Henning’s One Price Clothiug Store, on the corner of 7th street and Maryland avenue. ——_e—__. BURNETT’s Cocoaine is not greasy or sticky. Lt is far superior to pomades or aiconolic wash- es as a hair-dressing. Sold by all druggists. eo cer JEWELEY.—Tip Hop Drops and Pins, Coral and Blue Shell Setts, Spangle and Hop Bog Setts, Jet Chains, Jet and Pearl Buttons, Sil- ver Plated Spoons and Forks, received this morning at Prizg’s One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 435 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4% street ibmente —hheewa LEIBRETTOS of al! the Operas. at John F Elite’ Music Store, 306 Ra. ayenue. 4 pein esses Firg BLack Sack Coarse, from eight to twelve dollars; fine black Pants and Vests, ten dollars; Harris’ mixed Uass. Suits, from fifteen to twenty dollars, at Smith’s Great Oentral Clothing House, 460 7th st, opposite the Post Office. 87,1; THE Fest.—vr. White, Onisepoaist, 42 Pennsylvania avenve, between Four-and-a- hbalfand Sixth streets, removes Oorns, Bunions, Bad Nails, &c., without pain. Office hours from § a.m. to6 p.m. pee WE WOULD ADVIBE OUR LADY READERS, who will shortly have to put on Balmorals, to bave them stamped in imitation of braid, now so fashionable in New York, giving the skirt a neat appearance, and not half the cost of braiding. m. Prince, Ninth street, is the who stamps in fast colors. For jothing ladies will find ee 180,25 Peicg Lier of Franc’s Gent's Furnishing Goods, 494 7th street, between D and E, three doors above Odd Fellow’s Hall: Gray's Collars, 18 cents per bex; Imitation Linen Collars, 18 cents per box; Goldsmith Byron's Collars, 1S cents per box; good Cot- ton half hose, 10 cents per pair; Best English half bose, 50 cents per pair: good heavy Meri- no Undershirts, 75c.. 9c. and $1; good heavy Merino Drawers, 75c., 9c. and Sl; good White rad $1.25 and $1.50; a No. 1 Wate Shirt, 50. 26,1: eee Ra CoRs8T STERLS at 5 cents a pair, at Charles Baum’s celebrated Hoop Sxirt and Corset man- ufactory, 49 Louisiana avenue, near Seventh street. ——_-+—_—_. Wanre, Moues, VascuLaR ExORESENCES, &ec., cured by Dr. White, Chiropodist, 42 Pennsylvanis avenue, between Four-and-a- half and Sixth streets. eS ae Quvestion.—How can Franc afford to sell Gent's Furnishing Goods cheaper than any store of this city? Answer.—He buys ALL his goods for cash— sellemoreof i—and is satisfied with smaller rofits. 3 Call at 494 7th street, between D and E, three doors above Odd Fellow’s Hall. 7,261; ee eg ee ‘WRAPPING Parse FOR SALR.—Apply at the Star office. ——+—— Pryyres can be had in any quantities at the Star office counter. ee DIED. MUNSON, On the Jsth instant, at Munson Hill, nous Pais Ghoseh. Virginia, Mr 2. De MUNGON, ged ‘alxty-two years. ‘at the house on Thursida: pening: at 10 c'elock- Relatives aud friends df the fusslis: are inwited fo. attend. URE CHEE VIPURE CIDER VINEGAR itable foi ids Yinka stauly ny hand aud Or . SHI & ion Botte ‘Depot, corner Greene and Olive streets, se6-1m, Georgetown, D.C 7B sl ed tLe i? nts fo! Sher ake Aliove, we Wehaxeafullassorumentot B WABE at lot rn Affairs in Seomsehera. ibe , Figurine ix. tum StRest.—Two soldiers memmed Lewis Sth! Martin McKnoer, (were on Mondéy arrested by officer Green and ‘arraigned before Juatice Buckey, Charged with fighting im thestreets. The are was sus- ‘\ained, and the two fined $1.5) each. Disonpmriy im tux Oounty.—Five men: named Wm. Harris, Wm, and Jeff. Hughes. Michsel Kinston, and John, were, on Monday, ‘arrested for being disorderly on Ansiosian 1s- land, and taken before Jusuce Buckey. who fined them $2.50each,save Wm. Hughes who ‘was fined 85.50. & Disonpertxy.—Wm. Gathwright and Jobn Lester came before Juatics Buckey yesterday morning arrested by officer Hospital for disor- derly conduct, and were fined $2.50 exch. Alexandr Teatean came before the Justice, ar- rested by officer Martin, charged with intoxi- eation and disorderly conduct. He was fined IMPROVBMENTS.—Honse No. 133, Bridge street, with the lot upon which it stands. the same house where Mrs. Thorn has kept a fancy store for so long & time, has been pur- chased for $3.300 by Mrs. Emerick, widow of the late Peter Emerick, who is having it fitted up in & convenient mauner preparatory to oc- cupying it as a dwelling house, reserving the front room for @ fancy store. The front room has been fitted up with shelving, show-cases, &c., alkneatly painted, as also the front brick- vork, by Mr. Ortutt, while Mr. Edward Shek- el!, coniractor, has men engaged in digging a cellar under the main part of the house, the earth they remove being used to fill up the lots. Suirmests or Coav.—From the Borden Company to-day 3% tons, from the Camper- land Company 340 tons; from the Hampshire and Baltimore Company 360 tons: from Ray's Dock 1,000 tons,and from the Consolidation Company 272 tons. THE CAWAL.—Twenty two boats have ar- arrived since our Iast report. 17 with coal for the different coal compantes; 1 with grain and potatoes; 1 with peaches and apples: t with 5 ith corm, Andi with limestone. 22 e gone out, most of them light. The boat sunk on the eight mile level a few days ago has been raised, and no longer stops the passage of other boats. DULL.—Nothing was done on Change this morning. THE AQuzEDUCT.—Workmen arrived at the Collector's office of the Chesapeake aod Ohio Canal this morning, and were busy perfecting their plans for the new Aqueduct bridge across the Potomac, on the site of the old etructure. PRIVATE SALES.—Mr. J, Bogue, on Monday, sold the property of Issac Barrett, consisting of atwo-story and atic brick building, with back building, the property fronting 71 feet 6 inebes on Frederick, and running back 107 feet on Second street, to Richard Petit for == 500. FRATERNAL VisiT.—Fountain Division, Sons of Temperance, of this town, paid a fra- ternal visit to Metropolitan Division, of Wash- ington, last evening. Mass MEETING iday evening has been set aside by the friends of temperance as the evening upon which a general temperauce mass meeting, in front of the Post Office, will be held. Po.ice BUSINEss.—Nire arrests were made by the Police yesterday : 3 for disorderiy con- duct; 1 fer a Violation of 8 Corporation ordi. mance; 1 for creating 4 nuisance; 3 for intoxi- cation ; and 1 ter prostitution ; the amount of fixes imposed was $10.50. DisonvERLy.— Officer Hospital yesterday arrested two colored men, named Wm. Gastb- wright and Johu Lester, charged with being cusarderly; they were arraigned before J ustice Buekey, and fined $2.50 each. Wm. Griffin, arrested by Officer Boarman for intoxication and disorderly conduct, was fined $1.5) by Justice Buckey. THE,OLD CreToNER.—Molly Johnsen was last evening arrested by Ufficer Cunningham, aud again taken before Justice Buckey, who fined her $2 for enticing prostitution. She was again arrested—togetber with J.W. Mouiden— by Officer Robey, this morning, charged with intoxleation and disorderly conduct. The two were fined $1.50 each by the Jutice; and two hours afterwards Molly was rearrested by the same officer upon the same charge, and locked up in the cell jor a hearing. LARCENY oF SEGARS.—Last evening a man named San Francisco Corahue, who manufac- tured zegars at bis place corner of Frederick and $th streets. was robbed of two boxes of segars by two boys uamed Jonn Connor and John Hogg. Officers White and Sherwood arrested the boys sud took them before Justice Buckey, who ordered the former one to be locked up for six hours and dismissed the yatter. TRESPASSING.—Officer Dougler this morn- ing arrested a boy 16 yeare old, named John McNeir, for trespassing im the county, he was locked up by order of Justice Buckey. GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS. ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AT AUCTION On WEDNDSDAY MORNING, September 25t at iv o'clock, [will sell, at the Cottage, corner Fayette and Fourth streets,a general assurtine of Household Furniture co ing of ‘Tables, Stands, B Chairs, Bedsteads, Featherbeds, Hair and Shuck Mattresses, and many other arti- too numerons to mention. Also, one fine Silver-plated Grover & Baker's Sewing Machine. fe 18 THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. BY Tomas DOWLING, Auct., Georgetown. TRUSTEES SALE. decree of the Supreme Conrt of the District of Columbia, passed in a cause of Brow! being No. $04 on the equity will ofler at public sale cles Sil AY, the Bith day of September, at 5 MM.’ part of lot No. in Beaty & Haw- oul to Georgetown, fronting 30. feet on t side of Fredrick street, and runnin, same width 75 feet deep, with the frame build upon the same; the s+id south of the residence of part of lot i gs part of lot No. 29 being Mr. John Fowler. Also. orgetown. beginning corners of lot No. 22 Prospect street, and running east £0 fect, then sonth 120 feet, then west 20 feet, then north 120 feet to the beginning. with the two story frame house upon the same one-third of tl No.2. in ld for the sane af the north ea frouting on the south side o Terms: ¢ purchase money in cash, the Tesi due inéand 12 months from the day of sale, the purches giving Lis no! with approved security, pearing interest from the day of sale,or the pur chase money miay be paid in full on the ratification of the sale by the court. All conveyancing aud stamps at the cest of the purchaser. se16 iM PROVED PROPERTY ON BRIDGE STREET, ORGETOWN, AT AUCTION. On W) ESDAY AFTERNOON, September 18, at £36 o'clock, I will sell. in front of the premises, part of Lot No. 10, fronting 20 feet on the north side of Bridge strect, between Green and Montgomery streets. by adepih of 90 fect, toa wide alley. ‘The improvements consist of a Frame Dwelling House. erms; One-third cash; balance in six and twelve months, with interest, secured. by a of trust on the property. Conveyancing and stamps at the cost of the purchaser. se 12 THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. ‘¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. YALUABLE PROPERTY AT PUBLIC SALE. ‘On WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of September, at the hourof 5 o'clock p. m., I will offer. at public sale. all that part of Lot 1, situated in Georgetown, beginning at the stone boundary No. 15, with nortl ‘side of Bridge street, and running north 230 feet, thence west 33 feet and 8 inches, then south 24 feet to Bridge atreet, thence east 33 feet and 8 inch- es to the beginning, with allthe buildings and im- provements to the same belonging, being same remises which were conveyed by deed to George Riggs on the 4th day of October, 1800, and recorded in Liber F. No. 6, folio 223, of the Land Records, and devised by George Biggs to his son George 8. Riggs a3 per will, now of Record in the Orphans? Court of the District of Columbia. ‘Terms at sale, RB, P. JACKSON, Perey ie Riggs THOMAS DOWLING, Auct se 12 NEW FURNITURE STORE. 148 BRIDGE STREET, Few Doors West of High: SIGN OF THE BIG FLAG. \Jersigned wishes to inform his friends and public gencrally. Jost bie pA td is for inspection, and is confident he can fe MOST GOMPLETE assortment Yo: be in Georgetown. Please call and get his priees before purchasing elsewhere. J.B. WELLS, se T-1m* M8 Bridge st., Georgetown, D.C. . H ATLEY’S PREMIUM STEAM W™: "aYEike AND CLEANSING 40 Jettonon st., Georgetown, iam awarded by the rhe largest aa eS tiehont rt lars co vat this section of 6 5 elug ng of all kinds done fn the best and Scouring of all “thankful for past favors, the subscriber solrelts the continued custom ofan community. ‘Goods received and returned by express with the ost promptness and io. 80. bas ‘Omice ‘address, Lock Oates ‘daily at sunsetexcept Saturday, whi ¢ closes daily ptBaturday,when | {is closed et 8% p Gasprsy :.” oRraprsi cof all choice varietice, gah ae : FRESH EVERY DAY, teeta BETAIL, 1 ruit . 492 Bthistreot, Pee atenmer et Dept. 498 Sngtiee GRAPES! 33: Hi ce F $ * office ai »Mo. 61 LOUISIANA AVENUE, (UP STAIRS ee they pete ead ale 3" oD THE PAY. : a1 NT OF TAXES ( yy BRAMIITA TION GF r ' a Kigntn ote By) fais oe emer Seer y | an ig | lf AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL TBEATRE. RICHINGS ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY To-niomr, LA SOMNAMBULA. ODD FELLOW'S HALL. NINE NIGHTS IN WONDER WORLD Commencing WEDNESDAY EVENING, Sept. A GRAND CARNIVAL OF MIRTH, MYSTERY AND ENCHANTMENT. PROF. J. M. MACALLISTER, The GREAT WIZARD OF THE WORLD, aasiat- ed by the talonted and gifted MADAME MACAL- LISTER. ‘The above distiumuished performers wl prosont each evening & choles selection of their IL.1.U SIONS, WONDERS and MIRACLES, embraciag SCIBNCE, MIRTH and MYSTERY A change of programme every evening 100 elegant a: costly PRESENTS given away every wight, 100 . " Admission 35 Cents. Doors epen at 70 13 HARR it Reserved Seats 50 Conte. jock, commence at 8 o'clack. WESTON, Business Agent Eee PIC NICS, EXCURSIONS, &. A TTESTION: FENTANS AND FRIENDS OF IRELAND. Attend the GRAND PIC-NIC of the MAHONY CIRCLE, F.B., AT JUNEMAN’S PLEASURE GROUNDS, 4th street, Capitol Hill, on THURSDAY AFTER- NOON AND EVENING. September 19, 1857. + ¢ one. come all To Lanergan’s Ball.” Tickets admitting a Gentleman ‘and Ladies 50 cents. ac 7 -8t J. RUSSEL’S DANCING ACADEMY will open on WEDNESDAY, September Isth, and continue during the season. Days of tuition, Wednesdays MyaaFridaye. Ladies. Misses, and Masteré in theafter- entlemen at night: E. corner of t and Pa. avenue. 0 2-tf S DANCING ACADEMY .—Professo DS Cla ill comMnenee on wil Bd. For partic rs, to be had at the Music Stores, Academy, E street, between 9th au3l-im REIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, Penn pposite Metrepolitan Hotel. "Lait Waste peony on the N. th str : MAR M Monday, $ see Ciren orat th and Ut peer ave., Misses and noon from 3 to5 0% and Friday evenings, trom: can be rented for Balla, Soirces. &c. C +» Tue om8 ol o'clock. The my 10-ly EDUCATIONAL. ONSIEUR iv t ND MAD TALLARD hay- PREN( SMA OFS Small Boys, at N Vrospect ‘and Ist’ street, NDAY, September 16. For terms, &c., re at my residence, S4 Prospect street, oF ugh Georgetown post oflice, seo itt JAMES P. HWABRY. OCK MILE GOLLEGE ELLICOTT CiTY, MD. ‘ tndies will be resumed tu this Lastitution MONDAY, September 2 ERMS: rd, Washing, and Tuition, $260; Entrance 5; Fhysiciau’s fee, $6. Music and Drawing BRO. BETTELIN, President. NG LADIES’ SEMINARY, A Boarding and Day School, 411 13th street, Washington. The duties of this Institution will be 1 ‘resumed + tember Sth. For circulars apply to the Prin ‘au 27-1m* Miss ff. 3. HARROW MS REECENE BOARDING AND Da SUHOUL, FOR YOUNG LADIES, will be open for the reception of pupilsom MONDAY. Sep- tember 2d. at No. 369 of sth and H ste, Evening clas lies ant rentlemen in the e resumed about the 15th au 27-im KING will reopen thei tem be at No. 15 In- nt. Applica. MC street, between Third and au 19-1m* BEL K.3 ESSING FULL COLLEGIATE POW Will commence its twenty-fifth scholastic year om the first moe ot For catalogues, address OF CMOUYEV. THOMAS M. CANN, A.M, President. au 15-60 I REMOVED. ISS M. LEWIS’ SEMINARY FOR YOENG@ LADIES will resume its session on MONDAY, September 9th, at No. 452 llth street west, be- and H streets north. ae* BS ACADEMY, FOR YOUNG formerly under the able superint. % rds, will be conducted t YORK ‘long Known us pr rincipals of Moss Hill Seminary, ject ng and day school for young. Indies, in the neigh= borhood of Boston, ith an experience of overt ng and teaching. both in Bu untry. they can hope to fulfill the duties they are assuming with fidelity and success, The next quarter will commence the second MONDAY in-Geptomber. or furt ticulars please app! farther particulars please Apply to. 2 Brookside, near Washington, D. C’ au %0.eolm ELECT SCHOOL DIES. Capitol Hill, me the duties of her ptember. Instruction g, Painting and all the School,on MONDAY, in French, Falian, Dra English branches References:—S. A. Eliott, Bsq., Gen. Thomas Ewing. S. A. H. Marks, Esq., Thos. H. Parsons, Eag., Jus. Saxton, Esq. ‘au 16-eolm* T° ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENsION OFFICE, July 13th, 1336. Application having been made under the act of June 23, 1360, for the reissue of the following de- scribed Land Warrants, which are alieged to have been lost or destroyed. —Notice is hereby given that atthe date following the description of each Warrant. & new certificate or warrant of like tenor will be reissued, if no valid objection should them appear. JOS. H. BARRETT, Commissioner. No. 84.174, for 120 acres. issned under the act March 3d, 1355, in the nawe of James Nelsoi ii inor child of Nelson Hil deceased, and as gran? % ust 28. 128, October 2. 1857. 97.649, for 160 acres, issued under the act of March 3d, 1855, in the name of Leavitt Daniels, and was granted March 21, 1361. October 25, 1857. No..19461. for 120 acres. issued under the act of March 3. 1855, in the name of Reuben Bedding, and ‘was granted October 6, 1855. September 21, 1837. No, $5.46, for 90 acres, issued under the act of September 180,in the name of Marvin. Morgan, ang was granted April 10, 1854. August 31, 1857. ‘No. 55,995, for 12) acres. issued under the act of March 3, 188. in the name of David Glenn, and was granted March 1, 1856. September 21. 1337. No. 29.817, for 8) acres, issted under the act of March §.1855.in the name of Mary M., widow of George Puffenberger, and was granted April 1, So. “November $+ 1897. 15 aie, for . issued under the act of Marais Ise. in the mame of Robert C. Fania ‘3, 1886, in the name of Robert C. and “was granted October 25, 1866, November 16, Bt PAEQRAR? TOTHE LapiEs. STAMPING, _ Warranted fast colors... WiLL wash and boil. e by a French composition, the receipt of which has been purchased at s high Lp er pobre ra gegen eo ee ae it, Ladies’ white or colored Underskirts. Balmo- rals, A sone, foal Stamped on Imitation or braid- t , ie, WARRANTED NOT TO WASH OUT. 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