Evening Star Newspaper, October 7, 1867, Page 3

) / THE. EVENING STAR. 7 For “AvoTION SALEs” advertisements eee fourth page of to-day's Star. LOCAL NEWS, ——— AMUSEMENTS, &c., TO-NIGHT. NATION a! THBATRE.—Opening night of the amatic Mr &. S. Chanfrau as by the new Stock Com- vp Beriows’ HALL.—The exhibition this veuing ef the Great National Stereopticon and he wor i Microscope, for the benefit of ist Cburet. kerr Park —First Grand Pic. enefit ot wlatipew’a String siiernoon and evening. Concern? —There will be a grand. ncer'. by the Black Swan Troup, Old Timiy Church, in Georgetown, this vening. B for th — Levy Court, be Levy Court ‘or Washington county met the men’s chamber at 11o'clock to- —Dr. Nichols in the chair, Mr. N. Callan cleré, ard 1d tue tollewing members present:— vi r, Belt, Plant, Magruder, Blagden, pa Brown. aid before the Court a communt. Justice Wm Thompson, police the Second precinct, Metropolitan Foie Doewriet: which was referred, with in- MOLs lo report at this meeting. Justice pson says: he building now occupied by the Second net, on the West side of 7th street, (abou © bundred yards trom Boundary atreet,) is \Vogether unfit for the purpose of a police 8 U0R, there being only one room, which is often 0 crowded, even by parties under trial, their counsel and witnesses, as to retard and ob struct the irapsaction of public business. Ba the principal objection to the present station Dousé is the want of ceils or places of tempo- rary confinement of the prisoners, who are fo the most part roughs, rowdies, drunkards, prostitutes, and disorderly persous,whom it 1s aimost impossible to keep quiet when brought betore the sitting magistrate, aud who are ne- cessarily kept in the room used for the trial of cases. Itis hoped that the Levy Court will be pleased at their next meeting to provide a suit- able place, eyen as a temporary station- house; and I desire to state that 1 have been correctly informed, that a suitable build- ivg, 2 & convenient location, may now be bad ata moderate rent, which might be eultabiy fitted rp. at @ reasonable expense, and be oc- cupied by onr police officers until a commodi - ous and permanent station-nouse shall. be erected, as intended by the proper autnorities. For the information of the Levy Qourt, allow me farther to state that the increased and in- creasing number of cases brought to this station, Fenders it not only expedient but necessary that better accommodations should ve forthwith provided. I am indeed fally sat- | istied from my Own observations and experi- ence, since 1 entered upon duty here on the lvth ultimo, that the amount of fines received im Levy Court cases would be considerably increased tf suitable sccommodations were provided During the last two weeks, from September 19th to October 4th, T have disposed ot 3 cases. Of these there were for the United States, 15;for the Levy Court, 12. for the Cor- poration of Washington, 55. For the Levy Court I Daye received ana paid over to the eastrer of the Metropolitan Police (as re- quired by law) forty-seven dollars, theameunt of fines in Levy Court cases.” Also, & communication trom Mrs. Anna C. Livingston, calling attention to the fact that a poruon of her farm is occupied by the county saroad, and asking that her taxes may be ited; referred. A y a » & communicstion from Mrs Ann Dar- by, complaining of the assessment of her prop- erty in Uniontown, and asking a reassessment; referred. Also, one from residents over Eastern Branch, asking tbat alit--al appropriation be made tor + road constructed trom Ridge road to the East- em Branch; referre Also, from Mrs. Elizabeth J. Stone, protest- ing against gravel being taken from her prop- erly; referred. Also, petition of J.R. D. Morrison and others, a:King the construction of a road from the north end of 4th street west to the Boundary, jeading into Colesville District, which, it 1s claimed, will greatly increase the country trade of the Disuict; referred. Mr. Magruder presented petition for a road from Brovd Branch to Tenallytown, the work on which it was proposed to do by those ben- efitted, gratis. Mr. Burr stated that when they surveyed | the road the property holders were so exhor- bitant in their charges that they deemed it in- advisable. The pet'tion was referred. Mr. Magruder also presented petition of Maj. Nicholson, and R. J. Walker for opening ne Woodley Lane Koad to the city; referred. Also, petition of J. A. Kengia for’ the return of certaim personal taxes paid for Messrs. Homiller and Ball; referred. Also, resolution that the Committee of Im- provements be authorized to adopt such means 28 are necessary for the opening of that part of the Military Road through Fontz’ lot to in- tersect the Tennallytown and Broad Branch Roads, or any other location they may deem beet for the connection of the two Toads; adop- ted. A number of accounts were presented and referred Mr. Shepherd, from the Committee on Po- lice, reported a resciution that the Committee be authorized torent a building for the Second Precinct police, and to erect temporery cells. Mr. Shepherd said that the want of a proper station the court had already lost several thousand dollars; the police of that precinct baying no place to confine offenders. Several members expressed their views; all uniting that it was necessary to provide a sta- tion house immediately. Mr. Blagden urged an amendment that it should be done with the understanding that the corporation should pay one half the ex- penses; but several members objecting, it was withdrawn. The resolution was adopted. The Chair isid before the Court the accounts cf the coroner. Mr. Shepherd.— What is its status? Mr. Burr.— We owe a balance on an old ac- count, and this is in additton. Mr. Shepherd moved that they be referred, ond that after an examination that the Com: mittee on Claims authorize the payment of the Court's proportion, and draw on ‘the corpara- tions of Washington and Georgetown for their proportions. Col. Magruder called attention to the fact hat one of the school commissioners, Mr. David Miller, was acting as a teacher in the sixth district. Several members expressed their disappro- bation of one person acting in the two capa- cities, and the subject was referred to the committee on schools, with instructions to re- port what action 1s necessary. Mr Blagden said that the citizens of the third school district were anxious to form a temperance society, and had no place to meet, and offered a reselation giving them the use of 4 school-house. The Scsoo! Commissioners having excin- sive comtrol of the school-houses, the resolu- tion was made recommendatory and adopted. Mr. Shepherd offered a resolution that the Superintendent connect the Piney Branch road from Brightwood with the second toll on the 7th street turnpike, through Fort Sievens, provided he cannot get the military suthorities to make this conanection. ‘The resolution was amended s0 as to include the road through Fort Carroll, and adopted. Mr. Brown offered a resolution that the Oom- mittee on Police consider the pro; of revoking the license cf Crystal Spring Hotel, or “rummery;” which, after some comversa- tional debate, in which the place was said to be a nuisance, was adopted. A number of bills were passed. ‘The report of the Superintendent of Roads was precented and referred. Mr. Brown moved that the Police Committee be instructed to wait on Mrs. Stone, to see if some arrangement cannot be made to obtain g:8yei trom ber land; carried. Mr Borr catied attention tothe necessity for condemning land for the purpose of obtaining gravel, and moved thar thecommittee consider this subject; which was agreed to. Mr. Shepherd offered a resolution that Sa- pecmtendent of Roads examine culvert on the Th street turn: » near Bir. Shoemaker's resi- cence, whi reported in &n insecure condi- uon, and if so to take measures to compel the company to place ft im asafe condition, orsuch other means as will prevent accidents; adopt- ed Mr. Biagden presented the petition of A G. Haley, trustee of the Isherwood heirs, in ref. €rence to the closing Of & roadway on the Isherwood piace; referred. Mr. Burr moved an appropriation of 850 for the road from Tennallytown to Broad Branch; Tried, and the Court adjourned. peu wrtarty ares ay Potrcz StmMAKY.—The police lieutenants Teporied this Mormcg 3S arrests yesterday, of which 15 were dismisaed, 3. sent to jail for, court aud a bearmg, Lheld to bail for court, and 19 finea to the amount of £53 45, of waieD | was dismitsed the first prectpct. (7th ward.) ond 6 fired to the amount of $25 95; 2 Oismirsed tm the second precinct, (county: each dismissed, held to bail for court and fined ip the third, (Georgetown:) the last case paying 82.50; 7 dismissed in the 4tm pre- cinet, oo ward,) and 4 fined $12; 1 dismissed aud 2 fined $3 in the Sth precinct, (2a wards) 2 dismiesed and 1 fined $8 in the Oth preciacs, (34 ward;) } dismissed, 2 sent to jail tor a hears bg, amd § fined $5 in the 7th precinct, (4th ward,) and @ blank sheet trom the8th precinct, th and 6th wards.) Equiry Court, Judge Wylie. be following business w&s transacted: Ec; «talagt Barrett, et al: decree for seoappees Ss, to lot 4,equaire 536. | Melntyre agt 'inued; Scott agt. Williams, de. Dodson agt,| Dodson, decree f divorce. Terrett agt. Terrett: decreef or sale, ) 'rankagt, Gardner; contiqued DISTRIBUTION OF MEDALS AND UMs— ‘The annual distribution of medals and pre. miums to the pupils of St. Peter's Sunday School teok place yesterday afternoon at two o'clock, at St. Peter's Church, on 2d street east, and was & very interesting affair. The church was densely crowded, and many were unable to obtain standing reom. The children of the school, numbering over 450, formed at the Parochial School, on E street, between 34 and 4th atreets, and marched to the church. All having been seated, Rev. F. X. Boyle. pastor in charge, made a short ddress; after which he presented the medals snd preatume, the names being read by V. E. King. Esq., sup‘rintendent or the school. The following is 8 list of those receiving the honor: Male Department.—First gold medal awarded to Samuel Acton; second gold medal awarded Michael Killafoyie. First Division.—For general excellence. pre- miums awarded to Sam‘! Acton, Dennis Doyle, James T. Harbin, Albert Mitcbell, Wm. Siew- art, Edward Rice, Leo Van Reswick, Jesse Bright, Daniel Foley, John Hohenstein. For zeal in the cause of the Sunday schoel, extra remium to Jesse Bright. For recitation, to tewart Smith, Hume King, James Meade, Maury Hatchinson, John Howard, Edward Fitzgibbons, Francis Holmes, Harman Msh- ler. For punctuality, to John Dougherty, Daniel Younghaus, Noone, Frank Olar- Joux, Geo. Kuerleine, Frank Mitchell. Francis Graham. For good couduct, to David Porter, John Harper, George Gates, James Johnson, David Graven, Patrick Howling, Henry How- ard, John Conser, Wm. Healey. Second Division.—For recitation, premium Awarded to Charles Quigley, John Williams. Michael Killatoyle, Micoaci Brannan, Red- mond Walsh, Edward Dwyer, George Har- er, Thomas Ryen, Eugene Arnold, Joseph leper, Thomas Killsfoyle. For punctuality, to Francis Clarke, George Mackey, Robert Queen. Elgar Meade, Bayne Arnoid, Fred’k Wilker, James Wilker. Frank Hickey, Geo. Hardy, Willie Slack. Wile Short. For good conduct, to Charles Carroll. Albert Ober, Val. Conner, Walter Walsh, Willie Reynolds. M chael Clancy, Richard Brennan, Edward Sal- vador, Charles Connor, William Foley and Johnny Smoot. Third Division.—For punctuality, premium awarded to Dennis Caliaghan, Joseph Barr John Healey, JJemes Grant. Homer Smith, Edward Rainey, Frank Schrote, John Clarke, Frank McNantz. For good condact, to Dan'l McOarty, Michael Barry, Patrick Noone, Jas. Bonini, Tim Dewey, John Dewey, Richard Vermilion, George Beckert, Thomas Hunt, George Juereman. For improvement, to MI- cbael Coffey, Frank Sistori, Richard Kelly, Jobn Darr, Joseph Hennessey, Edwin Bright, Teniel Alman, Robert Bradbury, Frank Re- pett. Female Department.—First gold cross awarded to Augusta Meade; second gold cross awarded te Ella Hutchinson. First Division—For Exemplary Conduct, Premiums awarded to Augusta Meade, Kate Reiley, Bettie Jones, Cora Hutchinson, Kate Shugbrue, Ella Hutebinson, Mary Howard, Lizzie Riley, Annie Conway, Sarah Hardy. For Hecitation, to Maggie Mitchell, Susie Rice, Mollie Davis. Jeniie Beera,. Victor Eva Clarke, Mary Hayse, lua Phelan, Mary Karnes, Virginia McGingan, Susie Callan, Kate Donnelly, Kate Pic, Johanna Howlin. Kate O'Neill. For Punctuality, to Laura Mes Kinna, Mary Gates, Kate Spilling, Mary Shughrne, Emma Greenwell, Annie Hayse, Venable Langley. Olementina Anderson, Ge- neva Conner. Grace Hunt, Teresa Connolly, Jvlia Cochran, Mary E. Gray. Second Division—For Recitation, premiums to Lizzie Holtzen, Edith Anderson, Pauline Moss, Alice Williams, Mary Craven, Ida Ober, Kate Doyle, Bridget Neville, Maggie Sullivan, Mary Noland, Maggie Hardy. For Punctu- ality, to Mary Hayre, Mary Marsh, tary Ginsardie, Mary Fivun, Amelia Moreno. Kuie Rose, Ella Connor, Molhe Oyster, Laura Ual- Isghan, Lizzie Corcoran, Mary Hughes, Mary Coffey. For Good Conduct, to Mary Ciarke, Media Davis. Retta Hutchinson, Mary Toley, Emma MeMantz, Lizzie Walsh, Cecilia Rich- ards, Lavinia Arcadia, Amelia Jueneman. Third Division—For Punctuality. preminms awarded to Bettie Clarke, Sallie (uigiey, Laura Anderson. Maggie Tucker, Annie Smallwood, Mary Callan, Anvie Mitchell, Belle Oyster, Lizzie Arnold, Sophia Iseman, Alice McMantz. For Good Conduct. to Mary McDonough, Emma Berkley, Mary Marceror, Nellie Darr, Hannah Earrett. Harriet Clark, Mary McLatn, Maggie Murphy, Honora ko- ley, Maggie Alman, Jane Donnelly, Kate Scanlon, Efie Brooks, Jane Craven. Blanch behead B Julia Vermilion. For Impreve- ment, to Lillie Burns, Annie Stack, Aunie ratton, Nellie Wal:h, (book,) Kate Mabler, Rosie Walsh, Katie Sage, Annie Castell, Bec- kie Short, Annie Harrington, Mary Alman, Mary Foy, Mary Callan, Lizzie Gant, Mary Waldron, Belle Burdine, Emily Murphy, Kate Marceron, Keie Hickey, kate Graney, Mary Hezel, Maggie McCarthy, Susan Dougherty, Hannah Barrett, Alice Corcoran, Marion Harper. Si. Peter’s Sunday School is now in a ver: flourishing condition, and 1s conducted by V. E. King, Esq., superintendent, with G. F. Harbin as assistant. -The singing yesterday afternoon was very good, and the children presented a very neat uppearance. Father Boyle is determined that his school sball compare favorably with any other in the city, and is untiring in his efforts to have the school thoroughly organized. cubes Ane THE New Banner or St. Domtnick’s SCN- DAY ScHOOL.—Yesterday afternoon, the inter- eating ceremony of blessing the new banner of St Dominick's Sunday School, took place at the Charch, corner of Sixth and F streets, South Wasbington. After vespers, Rev. Father Rooney preached an eloquent sermon. taking for his text the words of Job: “Man’s life on earth 1s 8 constant warfare.” Referring to the ceaseless strnggle which every person endured withevil, he spoke ot the Cross as being the great standard of the Christian army, the banner under which Jesus marshalled his bosts, and the shield of the victorious Constan- tine when be marched against Maxentius. The reverend speaker next spoke of the variety of orders in the Catholic Church, and the origin of the Rosary, or the beads as they are more commonly called. This day was the Feast of the Roary, instituted by the Uburch te commemorate the foundation of this system of prayer. The custom,had existed trom the earilest days of the Chureh for the laity to daily repeat the Lord’s Prayer one hundred and fifty times, corresponding to ‘hat number of Psalms which form the canenical offices of clergy. A heresy arisingin the t:me of St. Dominick, created by the Albigeases, who denied the divinity of Christ, the system of the Rosary was instituted by St. Dominick tocom- bat this evil. At the conclusion of the sermon, Father Bokel solemnly biessed the banner, and, after benediction, the service closed. The banner is of rich satin, fringed with gold, and beautifully embroidered by agoid wreath. Within this isan oval patating of the Bestowing of the Rosary by the Blessed Virgin to St. Dominick. and on the reverse, the coat of arms of the Dominick family. The banner was mannfactured in Paris, ———9— Tae Late HEAVY Ratws.—The heavy rains of 1ast week were not unattended with ma. terial damage to the various unfinished sewers !n course of construction throug hout the city. In some cazes the injury was slight, while in others the damage was of tnat char- acter which will greatly reard their com- pletion. Those damaged were the Seventh street sewer, slightly, between the avenue and the north side of Louisiana avenue, the earth having sunk considerably between the rail- way tracks; the sewer inthe First Ward in course of conatraction, in Pennsylvania ave- nue and Eighteenth street, by which the work will be delayed; also, the sewer on Fifth street, between K and New York avenue, earth fallen in for a number of yards. On Seventh street, between of Mr. Sigil’s dry goods store was removed Just before the rain set in, in consequence of which the stock of goods on hand was con- siderably aged. Seme of the residents in the neigbborRood of the Baltimore Depot had to leave their tenements for more comfortable quarters, though they did not suffer because of the rain to apy considerable extent, The cellars, of some of the houses adjacent to the Bo | Yard were filled with water, which will entail much trouble in ba:ling them ont. Ober damage to unfinished improvements throughout the city, also ensued from the same caure. Ee ae aes SuGogstxp IMPROVEMANT.—The bad condi- tion of the pussways along the Potomac wharves bas awa! d in the minds of those ipterested—and our whole cemmercial interest is more or jess affected—the importance of ome steps being taken to ensure a remedy. A move is om foot to petition the Wasbington Boards of Aiderman and Common Uouncil to pases an ordi ice te have 3 footway of some character put aown on fiver street, from 7th to 1ith streets, which can be done at a trifling expense, compared with the value of the im- provement, ee Raip ow 4 Danoz Hovss.—A portion of the police of ‘the Seventh Precinct, yesterday morning about 3 o'clock made a descent npon & dance-house on th street. near Washington ree t. The parties in thehouseall of wnom were bite, were obliged to accempany the officers to the station-bouse, where there were Tastice Walter, whe fined thee pearatetet ustice Who fin ‘severally for desecrating the Sabbath morn oud Dolses and disorderly conduct, be Se —_+—_. 1MPROVEMENTS.—On A street south, between 6th and 7th streets, Messrs. $. Fog} Wm. DM. Sefton have built (adj nd K, the roof two handsome the modern improvement: builder. Mr. John C. He ANOTHER fignt between \Mollyer ! Pe a tad oF Novempen soit Tomr. It is said thatthe eae HEBREW MEETING IN AID oF TRE SUr- FERS FROM Lao es, forget noon at 3 o'clock; an adjourned meeting Leraelites of this city was held at Concordia Hail, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 44 and 6th streets, for the pui of hearing the report of the committee appointed at the meet- ing held 8 week previous, to collect subserip- tions for reliet of thore in New Orleans, Gal- vyeston, and other cities suffering from yellow fever. The committee appointed to canvass George- town—Messrs. D. Barwald. W. Nordlinger. and M. Drifus—reported collecting the sum of $58, which was handed in. The committee stated aleo that friends of the persuasion in Georgetown were also collecting. which would be handed in separately. First Ward committee—Messrs. J. Peiser, H. Blout, and S. H. Heller—reported the sum of $16.50. The committee to canvass trom 10th to i5th streets, north and west—Messrs. L., Labrinoe, L. Rorenburg, and J. Abraham—handed in the sum Of $121.50 as the resultof their labors. The committee to canvass from 6th to 10th streets, north and west—Mesers. G. Lansburgh, L. Baar, and P. Wallach—reported the sum of $501 50, which they banded in to the treasurer. Messrs. S. Hartung. H. Wolford, aud L. Capilus, the committee to canvass on the. Isiand, handed over the sum of $54.50 to the treasurer. Messrs. Adler, W. Wolf, L. Luchs, W. Gas- senbeimer, and 1. L. Blout, the committee ap- pointed to canvass from Gth street to Capi- tol ava Navy Yard, reporied the sum of $102. ‘The commitree on lodges, through Mr. H. Adier, reported from Hebrew Ladies’ Ass tant Society, #25. No report was made from Alexandria, but ee. gommaltien are expecied to report on next unday ‘The {otal amountcollected ana reported was $1,157, and, on motion, it was ordered thata dispatch be sent to New Orleans, notifying the proper persons todraw on the treasurer for $500, and that the balance be given to the city of Galveston. Messrs. H. Adler, H. E. Blout, and H. Wolf were appointed a committee to atterd to the sending of the dispatch and for warding the moze: It was ordered that the money be distributed in the cities above mentioned without regard to sect or religion: and also that the names of ibe contributors be published in the dally apers. On motion, the meeting adjourned. fee een RELIGIONS.—At 4:55 p. m, yesterday a num- ber of the members of the Young Men’s Chris. tian Association held services atthe Centr Market. After singing and prayer and read- inga portion of the Scriptures, the Rev. Dr. Butler,of the Eleventh street Lutheran churc b delivered a sermon, selecting his text from the second chapter of Hebrews and tne third verse: “How-shali we escape if we neglect so great salvation!” The Rev. gentleman spoke for some time and was listened to with great at- tention. An interesting missionary meeting was held last eyeningin the basement of the 9th street Presbytyrian Church. Rev. J. C. Smith, :pas- tor, opened the meeting with prayer, and the exercises consisted of st and bearing re- ports from missionarie: ‘rom the Indian territory the advices were favorable, many of tbe tribe of Dacotshs embracing the gc-pel. From other sections, embracing Ohina and Eastern and Central Turkey, the reports were flattering, the missionary cause meeting with ali the success that could be expected, hun- reds of natives in those countries embracing religion, and lending their aid in dissemina- ting the Word of God. Rev. Father Ltzenoerg who bas been absent for scme time in Canada bas returned to the city aud will hereatter officiate at St. Aloysius eburch, ——__—__ BerGLary.—The dwelling house of Mrs Mary Kelley, cn the corner of 15th and Boun- dary street, Was entered through the window in the front pari of the house yesterday morning about one o'clock, by twoburgiars. Mrs. Kel- ley occupied the house alone, and being a herd working lady, the burglars probably thought to get a good prize. The lady having retired for the night, was awakened by the burglars rummaging about, and becoming frightened, sbe made ber escape through the window in the rear. and went tothe house of Officer J. Muliirg of the Second Precinct, near by and votitied him of strange parties being in ber house, The officer went to the house of Mra. y, and found that one of the burgiars had made bis escape with 4 bundle ot silk dresses and delaines, vained at about $50. The other, Jobn Foutz, he found in the bou-e, and upon the officer approaching to arrest him. Foutz etruck at him with a club, which the officer fended off and finding Foutz a hard customer, he was obliged to knock bim down, atzer which he was tied and conveyed to the Central Guard House. Mrs. Kelley bad several hundred dol- jars in gold in the Bouse, which the burglars failed to secure. Ss TEMPERANCE MEETINGS YESTERDAY. —At the Northern Market. yesterday afternoon, the usual temperance meeting was held, under the auspices of the Washington Temperance So- ciety. Addresses were made by ex-Gov. Ford, of Ohio, J. S, Hollingshead, Esq., and Mr. McPheeters. Hope Division, Sons of Temper- ance, held their usual public meeting in front of Island Hall. Addresses were delivered b) Messrs. J. W. Kidwell, S. W. Pearson, and J. N. Thornburg. Several persons signed the pledge. A meeting was also held on the east steps of the Patent Office, at which interesting addresses were delivered by well-known ad- vocates of the temperance cause. Out-door meetings will not be held either at this place or the Northern Liberties Marker hereafter. The Tegular meeting of the Washington Temper- ance Society, at Temperance Hail last night, Was well attended, and addresses were deliv- ered by Mr. McPheeters, W. P. Drew, and Gov. Ford. The regular Sunday night meet- ings of this society will be held at Temperance Mall during the fall and winter. ——_ SALE oF Pinzy Pornt.—Capt. Wm. Mitch- eli has purchaeed of T. M. Harvey, Esq., the property known as Piney Point, on the Poto- mac, about ten miles from the mouth of the river, for thesum of $10,000 cash. Capt. M. has had a lease on the property for several years past, and itis bis intention to immedi- ately haye the building renovated and re- paired, anda number of additional cottages erected, so that It will be @ first class watvring place by next season, The well-known ability of Capt. M, makes it certain that Piney Pojut will be 4 favorite summer resort. Sg CaRRoLL HALL —The concert last evening at Carroll Hall, by Miss Uaroline Richings, Mrs. E. Seguin, Mr.s. C. Campbell, and sir. Wm. Castle, was a delighttul entertainment, and the large hall was crowded with a very fine audience. The selections were very good, and several of the pieces were encored. Uar- roll Hall is fitted up in handsome style, and 1s second to no hall in the city. Last evening was the first time it has been used, and every one seemed pleased with its appearance. —— ee Tue “Finest Co-operative BUILDING As™ sociation,” South Washington, meets to-nignt at Potomac Hall, to receive subscriptions, and 18 likely to have arushing meeting. We un- derstand that this association proposes to adopt ‘he insurance policy feature so tar oni; gards insuring its own property, and does not design entering into the general insurance busi- ness. Thus restricted, we are inclined to think at may work well. ——— YOUTHFUL PRIZE FiGHTERs.—Lient, Eok- loft yesterday recelved information that a lad named Tom Sutton, about 20 years of age, had made arrangements to meet another youth at Berry’s woods for the purpose of having a prizefigbt. Officers Lynch, Lawler and ross started in pursuit and succeeded ia dispersing & portion of the crowd on their way tothe Woods, and thus prevented any fight. eiiadanenas WasuincTon City Brste Socrety.—The uarterly meeting of the Washington ity ible Society was held Inst evening 1n the New York avenue Presbyterian Courch. Aa- dresses were delivered by Mr. N. H. pdell, Rev. Mr. Myrick, Rey. Dr. Qondron, and Rev. Dr.Samron. The church wa. crowded, and the speakers listened to with much attention. TRANSFERS OF Rear EsTate.—The follow- ing transfers of real estate have been reported by R. M. Hall, real estate agent: Part of lot 6, in square 249, at €35,000; part of Jot 5, 1m square 749, 20 teet on Second street east, at 8200; part of square 1802 at #3500; qnare 1017, 22 feet, at S200; lot 10, In square 894, at S8U0; 4nd part of Jot 23, in square 454, at $6,250. ——_ Strar GaMe—Yesterday morning. officer McColgan arrested Moses Clark and William 088, colored, on the charge ot swindling Ed- Holmes out of $10 by means of the stray game, and they were committed to jt ry Jus- tice Walter for & hearing. It is velieyed that wey, & few nights back, garroted Holmes and got $2 from him. ee eee ASrtRay Basket.—Saturday night, a col- ored boy was engaged by a jady in the North. ern Market to carry ket, but seme how they miseed each oth and the boy, after looking in vain for the owner, put the basket in the care of thé police, who are anxious to krow the owner. —-—-—__- ALExanpgta (VA.) County CouRr.—The October term of the county court commences to-day. According to the classification, the magistrates for the term are L. McKensie, P. 4 J.R. Johnson end Jobn Summers, asso-» TeaursRance BUILDING ASSOCTATION.—It is contemplated to forma Butt tempetance ovrantzetions, A meeting wil be ce . will SUPE state stincoacn of 2 Bt tae Esq., 61 Louis avenue. Rosssp.—Theroom res Harry aie: it the Government Printing O1 faired by tnioves 6 fow pights since aca 635 stolen. a PARK ODE th ations Gop BuoxtE Srrerrvatiem — Dedication of Harmonian Aalt.—At 11 o’clock yesterday morning the So- re & Spiritualists, of this city, assembied int new place of worship, Harmouian. Hall, in Woodward's Building, on D atr-et, between Ee es was oe ed by persons of *, & portion of whom wore tators, drawn thither from mot of ity. The exercises were uite interesting. # The ball of the Association bas bean neatly and tastefully atted up with handsomely tres- coed walls, on which are a variety of inserip- tions gilded here and there in pretty contrast with the other surroundings. Some of the mottoes are: “On earth Peace.” ‘Glory to God in the highest,” “wisdom, dove,” harity to.all,” “good will to men,” “trath,” “justice,’. fidelity,” &c. The platform forthe peaker’s use is a raised one, about three feet high, and is neatiy carpeted, as is siso the en- tire room. A darmoneon preeented to the So- ctety occupies the rear of (he platform, around which the choir sat. Mr. Mayhew, President of the Society, opened the exarcises by introducing Mr. Hor- ton, a medium, who Offered up 4 very fervent prayer. At the conclusion of the prayer, a tew re- marks were made by Mr. Tolbear. who first alluded to the indefatigable efforts which had M made by their worthy president, Mr. ayhew, to secure for the use of the society such a beautiful hall. so appropriately decora- ted; after which he also complimented the la- diez, to whose exertions large share of praise was due. Mr. Mayhew, the president of the society, said itgave him unbounded pleasure to meet them all this morning for the purpose of dedi- cating this beautitul home. We de not dedi- cate this hali to God. for the great universal temple of nature is God's temple. We de cate tis ball to humanity. At the conclusion of his remarks, two ladies Stepped forward and presented to Mr. May- hew a very handsome red velvet coyer tor the deek, the preser tation being replied to in a few words by thegentieman. A hymn was sung by the choir, consisting of two gentlemen and two ladies, and at the conclusion, Mr Mayhew read for the benefit of all present the principles ot membership of the society. One of the tea- tures was that no member could be suspended or expelled by the society for any acts done, as he or she was only accountable to themselves for their actions. Anotber bymn was sung, after which Thos. Gates Foster delivered the dedicatory address. In the evening, at 7:30 o'clock, Mrs. Horton de- livered an address before a large audience. THE Rivee FRonT, OcToseR 7.—The cool bracing air, and clear biue sky overhead, caused an air of cheerfulness along the front to-day in favorable contrast to the gloomy, rainy weather of last week. Below will be found a summary : Carter's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr. R. cer, Stitser, from Philadelphia, with of coal to Henry Jenes. Riley's Wharf —Arrived—Steamer Columbi Harper, from’ Baltimore and river landin with merehandize and passengers: schrs. Yel- low Jacket, Dickson, Cone river, with oysters, for market; Pocomoke, Trader, Lynnhaven bay, oysters for T. M. Harvey. Sizth Street Wh Arrived-Revenue steam- er Northerner, hicGowan, from Patuxent river, per order by telecraph from the Revenue Department: steamer Kennebec, Talbott. from. Baltimore and the river landings, with mer- ehandize and passengers; sloop John Harding . Mer- 5 tons Bayliss. from mouth of the river, with wood, tor B. F. Clark. Potomee Ferry Wharf—Arrived — Steamer Wawacet, Fawke, from Uone river, with mer- chandize and passengers. ‘oclpole's “Wharf. Arrived—Schr. Vesta, ayte, Gardner, Me., 335 tons of ice, 35.500 feet of spruce scantling, and 129,000 latns on deck, consigned to Stackpole & Hall. ‘The report from the Eastern Branch is as follows: Guinand’s Wharf.—Arrived—Schrs. Sarah Lavinia, Garrison, wood for market; Lookout. Lewis, with one bundred tons of Lykens Vulley egg coal jor (.uinand. Williams & Jolly’s Wharf.—Arrived—Schr. Thompson, Yates, wig one hundred and nine tops of coal for McElroy. Departures.—Scbrs. Sarah, Mowbray, light; daline, Bennett, light: Pilot, Gatten, light: Sallie, Bowie, light; Isabel, Cragin, light Mary Eliza, Harris, light; Sloop Feitx, Mur- dock, ght; pungy Meehanic, Smart, light. ——_-e- DucRRE OF DivoRce.—This morning, in the Equity Court, a decree was made by Judge Wylie, divorcing Catharine Dodson from the bouds of matrimony with Jacob Dodson; giv- ing the petitioner her right of dower, and her maiden name—Catharine Brown. The peti- tion—filed May 30th, last—sets forth that she was married to the respondent in (October. 1-61, at St. Aloysius Church, by Kev. Father Mnguire, and continued to live with him until July, 1965, when he beat her and turned herout of the house and after- wards removed the furniture and fastened up the house, appropriating the property to his own use. She charges that he committed adultery with one Jane Nelson in his house in August, 1565; aleo with a woman named Anna Brown in the same month at a honse of ill-fame; also with one Lucy Harris, in the petitioner's own room and bed,in July, 1866. The evidence was taken before J.J. Jobnson, commissioner, before whom Lucy Harris testified that be committed adultery with her more than once. Several witnesses testified to the respondent visiting houses of ill-fame. N. Wilson, Esq., appeared for petitioner. The parties to this suit are well known col- ored people, the respondent having for a num- ber of years been employed at the Capitol, and resided on L street, near 11th. SceuieeEeas) Tam PRizk FLAGS.—The prize flags—con- sisting of @ large American flag, 2 streamer forty feet long, a burgie, and a pennant—n ce'ved from Philadelphia on Saturday, and intended asa prize for the yacht Rebert E. Lee, the winning boat in the la'e regatta of the National Yacht Olub, were suspended for ex- bibition from Major Watt’s Cottage Restan+ rant, at the foot of Sixth street, this morning. ‘They are handsome specimens of their kind, and were gotten up at an expense of near one hundred dollars. To-night the presentation will take place, in the presence of a large com- pany of ladies and gentlemen, in the private apartments of Major Watt's’ cottage, after which the members of the club and guests Will repair to their club room, there to indulge in a “bigh old time.” such as’is usual on such occasions. Major Watt has been indefatigable in his efforts to procure these flags, as he has been throughout the season to give success to the regattas gotten up under the auspices of the club to which he is attached. =o KICKED By A Hornse.—Yesterday afternoon, while a youth named David Lewis, about 16 years of age. was grazing a horse, near the South endof the Long Bridge, baving the halter in bis hand, he was suddenly kickea twice by the animal, one of which blows siruck Bim onthe arm and broke the bone above the elbow. Ina short while afterwards a gentleman and bis family came along, and, upon noucing the condition of the injured youth, he was placed inside (the gentleman mounting the horse) and taken to his mother’s residence, on the corner of Ninth and H streets, where he was properly cared for. The acci dent is more to be regretted fro.a the fact that the youth is the main support of his widowed mother. ee ee Nor SvsTaingp.—This morning, AnnGeary, & white woman, in the employ of Mr. Bernard Burnstein, app red before Justice Chapin to enter complaint against said Bernstem and Levi Evans, his clerk, charging them with having committed an assault upon her. The warrant was issued, and the parties arraignea for examination, but, atter a hearing of the case, the onus of the alleged difficulty de- Yolved altogether upon the complainant, and the care was dismissed. Ann Geary was her. self arraigned befere Justice Harper on San- day tor disorderly conduct. ———@ Kzzvinc a Bawpy Hovse.—On Sunday pight Lieut, Skippun, of the Fourth precinct, with a squad of his men, made a descent on a house on Seventeenth street, below New Yerk avenue, which has bean looked upon as a bouse of prostitution, and arrested Margaret Deck alias Gibeon, on the charge of keeping the house, Mary E. Skeckles and Kate Ham- ion, two of the girls, and five soldiers. Tais morning they were before Justice Morsell, who committed the first named to jail for court, fined the gi $2 each, and dismissed the others, who “+ wasn’t doing nothing.” ——— WasurnoTon, Oct. 7, 1867. Editor Star » An article appears in the Sun- day Herald of yesterday reiterat ng its state. ment that, in connection with Messrs. John k. Elvans and 8. V. Noyes, 1 had entered intoan arrangement for the purchase of the Eveni: Express, or an intereat im that journal. 1 wis! simply to deny im toto'the truth of this state. ment, and to say that Ihave never entered into any such negotiation, and, farther, that I #1 not. as alleged in the Herald, “a notorious poe is ee ey PrreonaL.—Gen. W. 'T. Sherman;’ Gen. Reddey, of New York, tate of the Confederate army: Octavius ,O'Shiels, Dubliv, Ireland; Jam . Oraig, New York; Geo. St. George, New York: Emmitt Quinn, of-Philadeipnia, the celebrated inventor; E. L. Sanderson, Eoin, Walaa ae aces rnal revenue ork; are jardin Hotel. in at Will = ai A ind Of. 5 was Wis morning inn. | Justice Chapin upon Pat'k Medeor, wails tn viotation of = civ oraidanes. omni rates eae i: eco oat os Ste Gaynext, P THE Sxcomp Peecinc? Po1ics STATION.— By our report of the proce«dings of the Levy Oourt, tt will be seen that ‘ue police ct the sece Ond precinct, Lieut. James Johnson, are about to have decent accommodations, at least tem Borarlly. | The pinces occupier as stations leretofore have been tu unfit for the par- poses and the sbaniy now oscupied as euch not even a respectable structure of its class. Frequent compiaints buve been made by the men, and every efor: heretofore made was of no avail: but {tis now understood that both the Corporation aud the Leyy Court have lost quitelargeamounts, which would haveaccrued from fines had the police haye had « proper Place for the confinement of prisoners until the cases were acted on. 4 renewed effort, re- cently made, seems to have been crowned with Success, and to-da_ a resviution wre adopted in the Levy Court authorizing the Committee on Police to rent a brick building for the pur- pose. Mr. Shepherd siated that a goqd build- ing could be rented, directly opposite the Park, which would answer the purpose until a Proper place could be built. ee CHARGED wiTH Lanouny —William Brady was arrested this morning by officer Jotnson, charged with breaking into the tool cnest of Patrick Karr, and stealing therefrom the fol- lowing tools: One plow plane, valued at | one tongue and groove plane, valued a! one rip saw, at €5; three chisels, valued at®? and one square, valued at 5) ceuts. The ac- cused was committed to the central statio house to await examination before Justice Harper. ee FIGHTING —Yesterday morning, officers Bulsford and Turnburke arrested Frederick and Nellie Corbin, colored, for fighting, and Justice Tucker fined the first $2.95 and the latter $3. ge Maxrixy.—Mrs. Emily Jordan, tne actress, £0 well known to theater-goers n this city, {3 married. Charles Kansom, a wealthy New Yorker, is the happy man. CITY ITEMS, FRESH AND IMMENSE OrsTEeRS.—G. W. Harvey. of the firm of Harvey & Uo., of the old established steamed and roast oyster sa- loon, 289 Pennsylvania avenue, four doers eastof Tenth street, bas just retarned from six of the principal and largest oyster creeks and coves of the country. and has secured the Pick of them to be delivered regularly. and we guarantee none but the choicest and fresh- est brands of salt water oysters, served in every imaginable style by the same old and experienced cooks who have pleased the pub- lic for 80 many years past. We are catering to theappetite of the public, and weare bound to please them. SCRE ‘We ApvisB ovR Reapzes to call at A. Ad- amson’s, 5\6 Ninth street, ene door from Penn- sylvania avenue, and examine his large and well-eelected stock of Carpets, Druggets, Oil- cloths, Rugs and Mats of all kinde. Blankets of all colors. ready-made Sheets and Pillow Cases, Bed Glothing of all descriptions, Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Hair and Feather Pil- lows, & large assortment of Gilt Window Shader, Linens and Fixtures, Table Covers of al! kinds, all of the first quality, and at the lowest cash prices. Remember 5(3 9th street. ——_—_s Gents’ FURNISHING (oops.—Franc, whore establishment is at 494 Seventh street, between D and E, three doors above Odd-Fellows’ Hall, advertises gentlemen's furnishing goods at very low rates, ana seems to be doing a goed business in consequence thereof.- Gen- tlemen in want of Shirts, Drawers, Gloves, Collars, Ties, Handkerchiefs, ana other arti- cles for talland winter wear, should call at his store. aoe SA Preranreg ror Cotp WeaTHER.—The change of weather necessitates a change of clothing, and aj] in want of Shirts, Drawers. Hosiery, Gloves, Scarfs, &c., &c., should first read Wm. S. Teei’s advertisement in our paper, then go to his store, 325 Pennsylvania avenue, between Nin‘h and Tenth streets, aud examine his stock, and lastly save money by making their purchases of him. ° GoveRnMeNT Saczs.—1 would call the at- tention of dealers and others toa large lot of new Uavairy Jackets, Couts, Pants, Shirts, Blankets, &¢. A. Adamson, 606 Ninth street, ore door from Pennsylvania avenue. tf ae UNcL# Sam 18 Ricit ENXovGH to give us all afarm, butit takes Henning to give us alla Suit of Clothes, ai his place, on the corner of Seventh street and Maryland avenue. Ease ent JATRCHI8M FOR WASHINGTONIANS.— Q.— Who buys the cheapest Gents’ Furnishing Goods? A.—Franc. Q —Who sells the cheap- est Gente’ Furnishing Goods! A.—Franc. —Who buys the most Gents’ Furnishing ‘oods? A.—Franc. (.—Who has the great- est rash tor Gents’ Goods? A.—Franc; 494 Seventh street, between D and E, three doors above Udd-Fellows’ Hall. 95,1: ——s FRANC'8—The Cheapest Gents’ Furnishing Store in the City.— Good Merino Undershirts 75 cts., 0 cts., $1; good M-rino Drawers 75 cts.. 9 cts. $1; A No. 1 Undershirts, $:.25, 50. $175; A’No. 1. Drawers, $1.25, $1.50, ; Rood white Shirts, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75; A No. 1 White Shirts, 's2 50;' good Cotton Socks, $1 per dozen; best English (double heels and toes) $5.50 per dozen; Paper Uollars from 10 cta. per box up; Ties, Gloves, Handker- chiefe, &c., cheap, $14 Seventh street, between D and KE, three doors above Odd-Feliows? Hall. 9,551: i Tue Feer—Dr. White, Chiropodist, 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four-and-a- halfand Sixth streets, removes Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails, &c. without pain. Office hours from 8a.m. to6 p.m pace Se Corser STEELS at 5 centsa pair, at Charles Baum’s celebrated Hoop Skirt and Uorset man- ufactory, 49 Louisiana avenue, near Seventh street. tf —_.+—_—_. Pennies can be had in any quantities at the Star office counter. CSE MARRIED. CALVER-GARCIA. On the Ist of October, in Baltimore, by the Rev. Dr. Lecan, Dr. THOMAS A. CALVER. of Nebraska. to ADA, daughter ot the late Senor Garcia, of Spain. = BECK-CASTON. On the sth instant, im BatL more. by the Rey. Dr. Scheid. T. J. ‘DORSEY BECK, of Washington, to LOUISA E. KASTON, of the former city. * DIED. PLACE. At Portsmouth, Va.. September loth. MARGARET ANN, yourgest child of Lewis B. and Mary E. Place, aged sixteen inonths and eleven ays. * (aoe DRY GOODS, &c. J W. SELBY & CO, NO. 323 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Will open on MONDAY, 30th inst., 1 case—12 doz- BALMORAL SKIRTS, Which they will sell at $2, worth $4. Just received, 1 case—50 pair— ALL WOOL 104; BLANKETS, Which we are offering at $4.50, worth 86. J. W. SELBY & CO., 323 Pennsylvania avenue. Jest RECIVED, 1 case—8°0 yards— SHAKER’S FLANNELS, To be sold at 45 cents, worth 6234 cents, Also, a lot of LINEN TOWELS, At 20 cents, very cheap. , J. W. SELBY & CO., 323 Pennsylvania avenue, Jvsr BECEIV FROM THE NEW YORK IMPORTATIONS, A lot of splendid HEAVY BLACK SILKS, Which we are offering at prices lower than any other house in the city. J, W/ SELBY & €O., 323 Pennsylvania avenue. se 30-tf Jest OPENED, ‘A gencral assortment of DRY GOoDs, tifal PLAID POPLINS and $a ter Dees Googe ‘Blankets, Caasimeres. Hoop i ery. Trimmings, &c. One case Good bicached Cottons: at 22 cents per yard; by the piece, worth 25 cents. 115 nbsylvania avenus, se 28-2w* bet. 19th and 20th sts. HOTELS. Goons ROR. BOABDING-HOUSES, &c. J. W: SELBY & CO. Linen ead Cotton, ERE e eenagenee ie 10} NE: COTT } ? mires tee Merton Brecon tor oder WELL Oana at ees near cust i. {927 | j ere) Penn. avenue. ppUaeeete: QUILTS AND ‘COMFORTS. have. peal seca! of BLA) x a of alll aaa Cee ne Saab oo . W! ¥ & BRO...) fn no.27-6tit 1 RTE, Are opening ® large, Tapes Si Be 27-6, MORY BAXTER, | Affairs im Georgetown GuorcprowN COUNCILS, Uct. 5:h.—Present Messrs. Orogen)( Preaident,) firown, Clabaucn, Davis, Davidson, Darby, Shoemaker, Kums. burg, amd Pickrel. The minutes of the pre vious meeting were read, after which tbe fol lowing commumeation frm the Clerk of (he Corporation was referred 10 ihe Board of Al derme: Cx 's OrFicr, Gron: 4 0 To th@fonorabie Board 01 bon aed Conne RENTLEMEN > Owir ab sen the e port regar read it ag printed in th. even . In comneciion with | h constrained daty to mm self p tng facts, which 1 trust will } examining commiltee as ns that they may be verined tion. From 1859 to 18% care fyelacie commission on the ten, eight. ox F cent. deductions never was a “ L A lector, because the tax Jaws for thoes yard not sanction such an allow r clearly set forth in the the clerk to the committee In 1365. February 11. the law deliberately changed by the (¥ quires that**the collector shal! te reapective accounts, U for his services of four. per ¢ the tar levie may ordi: to ‘the contrary notwitstand T quirement exists in the tax ‘aw wary 12, and accordingly in str: those Idwe for those two years : tor’s commissions estimat Hing sion on the eight, -ix, and three pe ‘ tiot also plainly furnished, The same pos in the tex law of February 8, 1807, stands, the clerk is bound to allow » ¢ on the eightvsix, and three per cent on the closing up the coll year Iss. The late collector ne lowed a commission on his estiny $13.751.76, and never could be under ar stances so allowed. unless the anid estimated de cit waa paid over to the Corporation, which fact was also plainly set forth in estimate furnished the committee, Respect-ully, yours, &e. Mm. Lain, Clerk Mr. Shoemaker moved thata message be sent to the Board of Aldermen, informing them that this Board was ready to meet them in joint convention, for the purpose ot electing a col- lector of taxes for the year 1S66; carried. A message from the Board of Aldermen was re- ceived, signifying their concurrence with the message relative to the joint meetmg. The Chair appointed Messrs. Pickerel and Brown & committee to wait upon the Board of Alder- men and escort tbem to the room. Joint Meeting.—U pon the arrival of the Board of Aldermen, Mr. C. M. Mathews, Recorder, took the chair, and briefly stated that the ob- ject of the joint meeting was to elect a Tax Col- lector for the year 186s—the late collector not having given the proper bonds, and there re- maining a large sum uncollected for that year. Mr. J. Thomas nominated for said collector Mr: R. A. Edmonston, the present collector, and there being no other nomination a ballot was takes, and Mr. Edmonston was unani- mouely elected by 15 votes. The joint meeting dissolved, and each Board resumed its session. when. upon motion, the two Boards adjourned without transacting any farther business. TounNAaMENT aT ANALOSTAN [8LAND.—Ex- tensive preparations were made tor the tourna- ment to be given by the Orion Association of Georgetown, on Analostan Island, in aid of the sufferers in the South from yellow fever, to have commenced at i o’clock p. m. to-day. The Twelfth Infantry Band arrived on tne ground about 2 o'clock, but up to balf-pa-t two o'clock the tournament had not t gun. The tollowing knights were upon tre zround: H. H. Mathews, Knight of Tonawanda; Jobn Fisher, Knight of Orange; Charies A. Cor- ter, Knight of Orion; James W. Walsh, Knight of the Black Piume: Atired Jarboe, Knight of Prince George; A. J. Jarratt, Knight of Shannondale; Join T. Hickey, Knight of Green Knight ef Southampton: J. Washington; J. N. Lepler, Nortbern Liberties. tz, Knight of ht of the The’ orator selected for the occasion is the Hon, Joba Wilson. The following gentlemen | are announced a8 jndges:—Generals David Hun- ter, D. H_ Rucker, and M.S. Miller, Hon. Richard Wallach, Colonel G. W. Wallace, Drs. J. A. Ritchie, Gratton Taylor, and MO: Gausten, Commanders George Morris and J Brenten Boggs, U.S. N, Major L. B. Norton, Hugh Capcrton, Esq., John J. Beall, Esa, and FE. W. Jones. Esq. FIRESs.—According to the report of Wm. P. Lauer, Ohief Engineer of the Fire Department, the following fires and alarms have taken place during the quarter ending Sept. 30th, 1 1—Frame building on Green street, below Bridge; no damages. July 14—Frame,building on Oherry alley, between Cherry street and Waiter street; damage ©: insurance 85,000. July Congress and Higb; damage trifling. August 2—Four frame dwellings, a wheelright, ice houses, and paint shop on Prospect street, be- low High; loss 210,650; insurance 35,2. Aug. 21—Frame dwelling on Dunbarton street, be- tween Green and Washington; loss $150; in- surance 21.500. September S—Frame shed on Congress sireet, next to Canal; loss $2 000; fally insured September 28—Fiame shed on Bridge street, above Market; loss $15. Portcg Bustness.—The police on Saturday made five arrests—one for mtoxication and in- sanity, one for a violation of a Corporation ordinance, and three for disorderly conduct; the amount of fines impozed was $25.50. Taree arrests were made by the police yesterday— two for intoxication and disorderly conduct, and one for assault and battery; a fine was im: posed amounting to $2.50. SELLING U1GABS.—Officer Volkman, on Sat- urday, arrested G. W. Hunter, an agent for a firm in Washington, charging him with eelling cigar without a license. He was arraigned betore Justice Buckey, when the charge was substantiated and he fined $20.50. Corp WEATHER.—The air is quite bracing this morning, andsuggestive of winter cloth- ing, and tbis again reminds one that Mr. Geo | W. Eeall has resomed business ct 103 Bridge street, where he will be glad to see his old cus. tomers and suit them with fitting garments of the best material and workmanship. Balt For CourT.—Officer Harry yesterday arrested a blacksmith named Wm. F. Garrell, charged with having been concerned in the aseault of Augustus Jones upon William H. Petit, on Thursday, the 3d inst., which assault was noticed in the Star of last week. Gar- | rell was arraigned before Justice Backey, when the charge was sustained, and the ac- cused required to give ball for court in the eum of $100. DisorDERLY.—Anna Snores, colored, arrest- ed by officer Boarman, for disorderly conduct, ‘was yesterday fined $1.50. Barbara John: arrested tor the same offence, by the same ficer, was also fined 1.40 by Justick Buckey. Oliver Moyar, arrested yesterday by officer Robey, for ‘intoxication and disorderly con- duct, was fined =2.50. MercHants’ ExcHance—The following business was tranzacted on Change this morn- ing ‘—Offerr:gs—4,e50 bushels of wheat, 1,300 bushels of white corn, and 75 bushels of rye. Sales—2,100 bushels of red wheat at $2.65; 70 bushels of white wheat at $2 50; 10 bushels of red wheat, damaged. at $2; 3,700 bushels of red wheat, damaged, at 6; and 1,300 bushels of white corn at $1.30. AID FOR THE YELLOW FEVER SUFFERERS.— The sum of 855 bas been raised among the Is- Taelites of this town in aid of thesufferers from the yellow fever in the south. Other collec- tions for the same object are being made, and will probably be reported st the general meet- ing of the Israelites in Washington on next Sunday in aid of these sufferers. TuE CanaL.—Everything 1s quiet along the canal. come down since Saturday. There is an abundant supply of wate! THE PoRT—The steamer Kennebec, Uapt. Talbert, bas arrived with s general cargo of merchandise from Baltimore. SHIPMENTS oF COAL.—The Borden Company shipped 450 tons of coal to-day, and trom Ray’s docks 1,300 tons were shipped. ROOM CORN.—Prime lot of NEW BROOM CORN, about five tons, inst packing, for sale by the subicriber at Annapolis Junction: Md. ‘oc 1-6" GEO. G. LATCHFORD, Ruszex & GILES, MANUFATURERS OF KNIGHT’S PATENT HYDRAULIC CEMENT DRAIN, SEWER, AND CULVERT PIPE, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, AND 12-ENCH BORK. They stand the most severe tests of i prove its rength with and ma caatban ies ject in their interior finish then any other made, and are lower in price: extensively adopted by eminent Hydraulic Engineers. They are dargele mi ved for Be poses in Brook Park, New York Albany: Jersey Clay lizebeth, New ven, Hartford, hester, Buffalo, tg Yards at Brookt; m and Washington, and. for Ci verts under heavy raiiroad embenkuents. Factory at G Street Wharf, Washington, City. What se 19-1m. (Chron. & Express] 369° SEVENTH STREET. 369 FURNITURE, FURNITURE, CARPETS, OILCLOTHS AND WINDOW SHADES. prepared to offer great inducements to per- pdoetn nant ofampat thsstorearicien: suchas a (BER. DINING AND KITU: PARLOB. CHAE Tuas, HEN inevery variety. ‘ r dary ae in 0, Ras wenp CAB nty-A¥e ceuta per from ten to twonty five ceuts per yi jie han apy house in the city. ott VOTHS trom 4 to two yards wide—yory cheap, A Agrees variety of WINDOW SHADES from 3 pair. ‘Asi can and will sell goods cheaper than ict, purchase: an rena RA E. J. Hickey, | 7 July | 31—Junk shop on Water street, between | About the usual number of boats have | AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATER. ¥. 8. CHANFRAU, as “sam.” Mt TO-NIGHT. «| GBA OPERATIC CONCERT at O14 Trinit { Chure Ist street, Georgetowa, MONDA | EVENING, October 7; by the celebrated Black Swan Tro Tickets cents This Troupe compored of eminent artistes, and their perfor ances are well worth attending oo 5 2t* HE, GREAT NATIONAL STEREOPTICON and the WONDERFUL MICROSCOPE, show: ing the living insect magnified, will be exhibit a\ Odd Fellow's Hail, 7th street, on MONDA E er 7th, 1857, for the benefit of the I ch. Admission, 23ceuts, Re- ts. Chillrea, 15 cents. PIC NICS, EXCURSIONS, &. put GRAND PICNIC ST MATHEW'S 5 d To be given at 7TH STREET PARK, MONDAY; 7, 1s67 | Dancing to com a ‘clock p.m. | by the Holy Hall Tickets, admitting a Ueman, 1 0 Ven ii Onbee paaey bh aloe wat add place om MUNDAS instead of Thureday, the 3d ‘ stediy order of COMMITTEE. 52t* ‘PHBE GRAND TOURNAMENT OF THE Some of the most able orators and a large number of kpiabts from this District and the surre GORDUT WU be present. Hin Excellen: Johnson. President of the United Stat U.s. Grant have been invited, ani it i henor the vecasion with their presens did Brass Band of the 12th C “ uteere! their services, and the Holy Hill Braas tring Bands have been engaged for both days. ‘ong police for be present and assist the cw in maintaining order. ef ole, CONS all;contribnte your mite to relieve the sufaring ad attlictes committer promise a plessaat and agreeabletime. The touruament will commence atl o'clock p.m. each day. ‘The following named gentieman will a id Hunter, D. Ruck ‘allach. Colonel G, Grafton Tyler, and eorge Morris and J ton Boggs, U.S.N., Major L. B. Norte Caperton. Esq., John J. Beall, Esq. at Joues, Esa Committee of Arrangements—S. B. Palmer, Geo. F. Graham, F. H. Degges. W Fearson, J. G. Wilson, D. Fearson, 0. E. Oni W. Sioursa, John Fearson. am If. ‘Adi i Ladies, 25 cents; whi received at the'ferry,fyor of High street. Georsetawt Boats will cross every five minutes, commencing ri2m oss MABINES EAsition EMY,EST , BET The above Acadeny reception 6f. Pupils K DANCING ACAD- OTH AND 10TH. now open for the r particulars se circnlars, to be had at the music stores and at the Academy: oe 1-trm HF ING ACADEMY will + open NESDA ptember 18th, and con ing the mn. Days of tuition, Wednesdays and Fridays lies, Misses, and Masters iu the aft Noon; geutlemen at night; ou the N. B. Uth street and Pa. avenue. ROF. KREIS’ DANCING ACADEMY, Penna, | ave., opposite Metrepolitan Hotel. ‘Ladies, a Masters, saturday to5 e net, 4 Friday evenings. can be reuted for Bal ES GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS, BY THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. HOUSE FOR RENT AT AUCTION | On SATURDAY. the sth of Oc | of ten ostock. Twill rent ; Biick How mid premises. e corner of Market and Bridge strects.for one or more years. ‘Tertus at sale. THOMAS DOWLING, ocd Auctioneer. WTHE A § Is POSTPONED ON account of the rain, until TUESDAY MORNING, October Sth, at same hour: S DOWLING, Aucts. oc 5 ‘HOM | BBY THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown TRUSTEE’S SALY. By virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, sitting as a Court of Equity, passed in canse of James S. Wilson vs. William H. Wilson and others. No. 939, on the | docket of said court, the undersigned, as Trustee, will offer at public sale. on FRIDAY, 4th day of | October, at tne hour of 40’clock p.m. part of Lot | number 113, situated in Beaty & Hawkins’ addition | to Georgetown. fronting 90 fest on the east site oF th street, id running back the same width 10 deep, with the two-story Brick Dwelling npom same, containing ten rooms, including lange | store room for business, i ‘Terms: One-third cash; the residue in six and twelve months from the day of sale, the pur- chaser giving his notes with approved security, bearing interest from the day of sale, or the pur: chase money may be paid in full on the ratification of the sale by the court. All conveyancing and stamps at the cest of the purchaser, R. P. JACKSON. Trustee. se 27-8 THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. | Ss THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED ON account of the rain until MONDAY AFTEB- ) th, at the same hour, THOS. DOWLING. Auct. BX THOMAS DOWLING, Aue HOUSENOLD PLEMENTS AT AU | | | | story: jeorgetown, FURNITURE, FARMING IM- HAY, STRAW, CORN, &c., &c., 0. EDNESDAY MORNI Oct. 9th, at 10 ell, at the farm of Mrs. Morton, om Lyon’s Mill Dam. ge and Harness Wagons, Cart and Harness Cutting Eox, Ploughs, Harrows, Farming Im- plements, &e. ‘ous Hay, 3 tons Rye Straw 2 acres Corn standing, &e., &e. ALS! A general assortment of Household {uruiture. ‘Terms cash. THOMAS DOWLING, | oc3a (Courier) Auctioneer. BX THOS. DOWLING. Auct.; Georgetown, D.C. FRUIT AND MARKET FARM AT PUBLIG SALE Will be sold on TUESDAY, the 15th day of 0 tober next, at 1 o'clock p.m., on the premises valuable Farm of 131 acres of land, lying upon the Washington Aqueduct, one-fourth of a mile above the Cabin John Bridge. This farm is admirably adapted to the growth of fruit trees and vines L0wthrifty peach and pear trees uponit. Two Dwelling Houses—one anew and snug frame house containing six rooms. pantry and kitchen, with cellar; beautifully situated; the other a good work man’s house. Plenty, of firewood; and numerous veins of quartz, said to be gold bearing, running through it. Only seven miles from Washington and | Georgetown, D. C., upon the best road in thecoum- | trysand becoming very public. This is believed to be the best opportunity for investment that has been offered in a long time, the land in this vicinity is by far cheaper than im any direction within its distance from the city, nd it will positively be sold on that day, untess | rainy,in which case it will be sold the next fair duy, at the same hour. 1 will with pleasure show the farm or answer any letters of inquiry directed to me at the George- town Post Office. My residence adjoins the above farm, which belongs to John C. Devin. Esq. The terms of sale will be one-half cash; fifty dol- lars of which must be paid on the day of sale, and the balance in one year, with interest from the day of sale. Conveyance at the cost of the purchaser. WM. READING, Agent. _ £8 30-e06t* THOS. DOWLING, Auct J, BENRY WILSON, . MERCHANT TAILOR, a No. 116 Bridae Street. Georgetown, D. C. . Next Door to Bank of Commerce, Invites the attention of his patrons and the public large and well selected assortment of From ‘and American CLOTHS, CASSIME! TINGS, of the latest importations, which he ia prepared to make up (having faithful work~ men) tn the best manner, and in the highest style ote assortment of Gent’s Maced Also, & a Goods. such as SHIRTS, DRAWERS. SOCKS, GLOVES, COLLARS, SUSPENDERS, CRAVA' HANDKERCHIEFS, &c..to all of which he in? Viteg personal inspection before purchasing elso- ‘here. “'No trouble to show goods, and all garments war- e.90-1im No ranted to fit. ranted SFL ae 1 tanto aE pore Set, SIGN O08 'THE Big FLAG, Th rsigned wishes n sod etl evmccauy, tac his FORME C RE te it to be fost: y show fhe Moe? ‘coNPEETE SSeortinan anes Call sid get ita. prices seipeperpeine elsewhere, Be sein? 18 Brlagast!, Georgetownr . Be A’ TEAR w* gs = ‘ . Ko, 48 Jeferson sti, Gear 0. stained iss premiumswasaed bythe Motes? politan Lnstica tei rebale atablishmont 2 the kind te thie maaiea of ; er ‘it kitdé done in the beet manner. rhe ‘and Scouring of ‘ aes om ‘as she aidtaeeent ne il find it to thelr gress = to if TANGY of FANCY GOODS. SMa MIL