Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1867, Page 3

\ THE EVENING STAR. ev For “AUCTION SALES” advertisements see fourth page of to-day’s SraR. LOCAL NEWS, Maryland Evangelical Lutheran Sy: Fourte Day.—The Synod reassembled a so ciock im St. Paul's (Dr. Batler’s) Uaurch, snd Was Upeved witu devouonal exercises, niDUINgE until 9, o’elock. Kev. Mr. Guttwald. of Lancaster, aud K: Mr. Eschbach, President ot the Marylan iasis of the German Retormed Courch, were invited to Sit as advisory members. Rey. Dr. Eschbach said that be was in- strneted by his clagis to lay before ttis body certain papers, and called attention to matters of church discipline im reference to the churches at Emmitsburg, as to the manner of he church receiving members irom another, Dr. Eschbach also spoke of the kindly feehnogs ‘tthe German Ketormed Oburch for the Lu- therau, Whose interests in many respects were common, Rev. Mr. Magee moved that the papers be referred toa commiite, with instructions to report at this session, which was agreed to, and Kev. Messrs. Brandau, Titis and Sterke ‘were appoinied. Rev Mr Suiting presented his certificate as a delegate from the Hast Pennsylvania Synod, aud briefly addressed the Synod. (a answer to A suggestion, he also spoke of the prospects of the Lutheran Publication Society as being improved. Key. Mr. Bradley gave notice that he would t ‘he next session offer an amendment to gec- ot chapter ist of the constitution; to in- sertatter the Words “members of the Synod” the words “im full exercise of the pastoral of- tice, and all Jay delegates there presen.” and afler the words “constitute a quorum” add «for the purpose of organization.” Dr. Kemp called attention to the want of a Jarge number of copies of the minutes and after some discussion it was directed that 2,500 copies in English and 1,500 in German be pub- lished for distribution in the families connected with the churches of the Synod. Mr. Magee moved the appointment of a com- vasttee Lo prepare a parochial letter to be sent so the membership with the minates which was carried and the President, (Dr. Morris,) and Dr. Deihl were appointed. Dr. Dien! moyed a vote of thanks to Rey. Dr. Butler, family, bis congregation, and the fami- hes of the city who have entertained the mem- bers of the body: which was unanimously adopted. The Synod proceeded to elect directors of the Theclogical Seminary at Gettyburg to fill vacancies Dr. Morris tendered his resignation as one of the Board to serve until 1870; whica was not accepted Om the first ballot Rey’d Drs. Butler and Diebl, and Mr. A. S. Prait were elected. The quest on was raised that tho election ‘Was unconstitutional in violation of an amend- ment that the Germans should be represented in this board as also in the General Synod; and after some discussion Dr. Butler moved to de- clare the election null and yoid: whica was agreed to. Rev. Mr. Titus moved that the Synod pro- ceed to elect a German clerical director to the Gettysburg ~eminary: which was ugreed to. The vore was taken and resnited inthe elec- tiomof Rev. Dr. G. H. Brandau, as the Ger- ian clerical representative in the directors on the Eoglish clerical and lay di- resulted in the che f Mr. ALS. ministerial, lot resulted in the choice of Rev. J. ballor for delezates to the General ted in the choice of Rey Messrs, Brandan and Stork, mivisterial; and Messrs ©, Humrickbou-e and Weeaer, lay. aA second ballot resnited in the choice of Rey. Dr. Daibl, miuisterial, and Mr. AO. Muselimen, lay A third ballot resvited in the selection of Rey. Iyr, Maruin, mipisteriai, and Mr. Wiler, lay. Kev. Dr. Morris was ‘elected delegate to the Synod of Pennsylvania with Rev. Dr. Bran- dau as alternate, and Kev. Mr. Heillg as dete. gate to the Virginia Synod with Rev. Dr. Mc- Cron a8 alternate A Tesolution of thanks was moved by Mr Kemp to the representatives of the STar, Eu- ressand Rep the eessions of Synod for their accurate req ports of the proceedings. and adopted. Kev. T. T. Titus offered the folle wing Wheteas, The ravages of Intemperance are spparent tO all Aud the cause of total absti- neuce is the canse of God and humanity: and whereas, There is 1 increasing interest on the subject manifested im our land and the friends of Temperance are engaging anew in the great contest against the power of alcohol: There- tore. solved, That we pledge ourselves as a Synod to the principles of total abstinence from all that can irtoxicate, and rejoice with he friends of temperance everywhere in the present re-awakening on the subject. Rese ?, That in our opimion the manufac. r Je, and use of intoxicating liquors asa be verage, is conduct inconsistent with the pro- tession and practice ot piety, and demands the enforcement of the discipline of the church. Resolved. That we will unite in all proper ways wih the advocates of total abstinence in carrying on the warfare against the liquor power, and in seeking out and saving those who are victims of intemperate habits. Pending consideration of the resulutions a Tecess Was taken. AFTERNOON SESSION. On reassembling a! 12.30 the consideration of tbe resolutions on the svbject of temperance was resumed. Rev. oir. Hennigbausen eaid thai should the resolutions be adopt-d be sbould consider it bis solemn duty to enforce,the discipline, bat &> the resolutions had been introduced at the last of the se-sion, when the Synod ts not ful he was not prepared to yote for them. He thought tha if the resolutions were tobe acted ou it should be when there wasa fall attend- ance Messrs. Deibl. Bradiey,and others, said that while they were tial abstinence men, and wished the temperance canse succes:, they could not indorse the resolutions, because they could not see cleariy that it was their duty to incorporate the principles of absti- uence im the discipline. ‘Iney could see that it they were adopted it would be their duty to ciscipline members. Pending the consideration of the resolutions, the roll was cajled, and absentees marked and ordered to be reprimanded. Rey. Mr. Titus, from the special committee to whom was reterred the papers presented by Dr. Escbbach,or the German Reformed Glasses, iu reference to the reception of a member of the German Reformed Caur. Bat Emmitsburg, by tie Lutheran Coureh at that place, without baving 4 proper dismissal, submitied a report with the following resolutions Re-o/vedy TD&t We appreciate the motives o the German Reformed classis tn calling oy attention to the subject, and reciprocal courte: anifested by that body. . That in our view the turther in- igution of the case presented by the (ser- man Reformed Consistory of Emmittsbarg vould not be promotive of the cause of Christ, the interests of the congregations of the two denominations at Emmittsburg, or the frater- nal intercourse of the two branches of the church represented in the transaction. Resolved. That we recoramend tothe churches in our synodical bounds as the proper course ‘o be pursued in the reception of members from the German Reformed Obureh, that ene same evidence of church membership be re- quired of those coming to us, as ts required of ‘bose from our own congregat a tved, That we hereby recognize as a rule in the transfer of membersaip among our con- gregation that @ certificate of honorable dis- mission be required io such transfers and thai such certificates should not be given when the party asking it is liable to charges for un- cbristian conduct ‘The report was adopted. Dr. Butler remarked that in order to pro- mote and perpen ye the fraternal relations between this bra: of the Church and the German Keformed—our first cousins—occu- pying tbe same territory, that this Synod enter hito correspondence with the German Re- tormed Classis, and that a delegate be ap- pointed to con vey the fraternal feelings of this Syaea e the Classis of tne German Reformed Cborch. ‘The motion was adopted, and Rev. J.G. Butler was sppaiated. Kev. Mr. Titus said that as the time fixed for adjournment was approaching, the members present limited, and as the resolutions would cecasion discussion he wouls withdraw them, The following were announced as delegates tothe General Synod:—Rev-« Magee feet nighausen, Morria and Holloway, {ministe. riel,) Messrs. Kemp, Lots, Tice acd Bush, tay). “Dr. Boer spoke of the manner of celebrating the jubtiee, amd urged that some systematic effort he mace It coula not be expected that Lutherans could raise as much as some de- Lomipaton:, but by earuesmmess in the work they could? am which would surprise them. Kev Mr. Omicer spoke of the raauner in which other churches raised money, remark- 10g th6t plsu> sbould be matured ard laid be- fore the congregation. Rev. Dr. bu ler gave notice tnat at the next s@eeton that he would move the adoption of a resolution removing «ll disquatifications to office bp remegn of previous service ‘Tbe bour of 2. having arrived, thy secretory, Rey. irvies Magee, read the minutes, which ‘were adopted, and the Forty-ninth Asoasl Session of the Marytand Synod adjourned; Key br, Site lesding in | tayor and. the benedict. n ink propounced by tue Kev. Dr, Morris, '(b siden Acct y. of Brigbtweod, BC, met with & esriovs acer Geb! yesterday, through Dix uorke Cakiug Iright, on the Sevegth street road, beyuod ihe Park, whereby che sarrmge was amacned aod Mi. MoCheseey dragged down the bili ata violent Tate, Heo? réseueds but wae ke oF ya t Mek wes | sent ican, WRO Were presentauring | Mertine or Exvertence Awn Exionra- ‘Tron.—Last might, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Eleventh and H strest Was preity wellcrowded with the Minis in attendance upon the Synod bere, aad lay embers of the church, both mate and female, called together for religious exercises of asimi. lar character to love feasts, where prayer, ex- hortatio hour. nd singivg are the order of tha The services were opened by Rey. Dr, President of the Synod, wio referred coursging terms tothe growing interest felt on the sn beet of religion, and the special harmony sud good feeling which hid charace terized (be e:sions of the body for days. ‘The meeung for the vccaston, ha « for tha purpose of connecting (he minis try and dny membsrantp more closely together, andan invitation was therefore extanced to All present to give expressions to their feelings without waiting to be called on. Some might desire to exhert, others to pray, avd, again, there were those, perhaps, who mighi desire to sing. Let all act as tupalse might prompt them. At the close of Dr. Morris’ remarks, nddress- es, prayer, and singing were indulge! in till sfler nipe o'clock, in which the Rey. Drs. ip and Butler, and Rey. Messrs. Magee, sradley, Lane, Tustin, (of the Presbyterian’ Churcby) and others participated The meeting closed with a yote of thanks to the members and pastor of St. Paul's Gaurch tor the courtesies and kindresses extended to | the Synod during its sessions here, and the au- nouncement that to-night there wou'd be a su. cial gathering in the lectare room of the cburen, on which occasion the ladies had msde ar- rangements to serve tea and other refresh. ments to those who migh! be pre:ent. A gen- eral attendance wa ted. eee ieee ee TEMPERANCE BUILDING AN! TRUST Asso- CIATION.—An adjourned meeting of this Asso- ciation was held last evening over the store of Jobo B. Whreler & Co,, 6] Louisiana avenue; John N Oliver, Esq. in the chair. and Zach B. Brooke, Es: retary. Th+ committee to Prepare a con:titation reported the same, which was adopted, and the Secretary directed to have a number of copies printed. ‘The asso- ciation 18 organized ou (he co-operative plan and the shares are fixed 1122. Two hundred sbares were subscribed ior lastevening and no doubt the organizwtion will bea complete success, The election ci permanent officers will take place at the next meeting on the 23d instant. The following committee was appointed to Prepere suitable books and receive subscrip- tions to stock:—G. P. Hopkins, Third Auditor's Office, J. OC. Ro Ciarke, Secrerary’s office, Tressury Department; Wm. Towers, Govern. ment Printing Office: A. Campbell. Tard Aud- nior’s Office; G. A. Bassett, No. 61 Louisiana avenue; J. N. Oliver, corner Sixth street and Louisiana avenue: George Savage, Penney |- vania avenue, near Third street; Wm. J. Mill- er.N Louisiana avenue; John O'Donovan, —: John H. Darrell, Pennsylvania ave- nue, between Sixtb and Seventh streets: W. H. Harrison, Washington and Georgetown railroad offic ae ImvorTANT TO LAND BuYRRS.—The Alex. avdna & tte says:—On Monday next, at Fairfax ©. H. there will be olfsred to those desiring to buy land, the finest opportunities presented in this neighborboud fora long time. Mr Thomas Moore, Commissioner. will offer | & tract near Haut ‘s. Dalany, Cockerille, sna Love, two tracts at Anandale: ibe Sandy Point | Mr. Ball, Messrs Edwards and oibe Fishing Shore, and a trac Commissioner, & tract near Occa q tracts at Dranesvill-; Messrs. Rreutand Moore, | four is un the Ay L.& bh. Kulroad: Mr. | near ii Roberts, atvacton Hupting Or-ek: Mr. Dalany, wo tracts on Bull Run Siessrs Joanson and Moore, fonr lots per Walter til: Messrs, Burk and Edwards, a valuaty Kat Fair. tux © H.> Messrs Love and Moore, a tract coe mile above the Court House: and Mr B ach, 4 tract near Cloud's M These tands | ure all sold under decrees of court, and oter | remarkable advantages to pnrena | prices will rot probably ra ge high j Hes are all unguestioname. The nds he in | Sli sections of the county of Fvirfax. and pre- | Y Variety of soil und situation. t = | | rs, ad oe Tue Potomac TRANSPORTATION C IMPANY. Ap adjourned meeting of the projectors of the sbove pamed enterprise was beld yesterdny afternoon The name of the Company fixed as “The People’s Potemac Transpo: tion Company ” A meeting was fixed tor next Monsay evening at the Board of Trade Rooms, | at which the presence of the bnsiness men of the city is invited. Messrs. S. N. Boyd, Wm. Wall, wen Thorn, and Captains S:ackpole and Ryther were appointed a committee to present the names and report them as nomina- tions for officers of the company. The steamer Orient, of Norfoik, Captain Blanchard, ts ex- pected here during the week for inspection by the committee, with a view ot purchasing her if she passes inspection, and is found suitable for the proj+cted enterprise. Books of sub- scription were ordered to be opened at the fol lowing places: Evening Express office: Hatch- ins. Boyd & Co. Louisiana avenue; R M. Hall's real estate office, No. 71 Louisiana avenue: Jobn Van Riswick’s; Mutual Fire Insurance Company: Lemuel Gaddis's, sth street east, Navy Yard; Stackpole’s, Kennebec 1ce Company, 7th street whart:'and Wm. Wall's auction rooms, corner 9th street and Pa. avenue. —_+__ EXCITEMENT IN THE CASH Room.—Yester- day morning a sailor, a nativeof Russia, with along and unpronounceabie name, having & claim for prize money, and understanding that the Treasury Department was the place where “spons” were kept for payiug off (Uncle Sam's tars, entered the building for the purpose of receiving bis share. Not being acquainted with the forms, and supposing that one officer wonld do as well as another, he walked into the first room be came to aad demanded his prize money, but unfortunately fell into the hands of a wag who gave him a check for $30) on Jay Cooke & Co., purporting to be drawn by Adam Goodsell, and was told that the check would be cashed at the cash room. Jack im- mediately posted over to the place indicated, and presented the check, on which he demand. ed the needtul. The teller handed it back, in- forming him thai the proper place to present it was at Jay Cooke's, but failed to satisfy the long-named Russian. who vehemently insisted on Teceiving the cash, and after considerable trouble be was induced to leave iu search of Jay Cooke’s. a messenger volunteering to show bim the front aoor. sinless FASTING AND PRAYER.—Thursday, the 17th day of October, having been set aside by the R. W. Grand Lodge of the Order ot Good Tem- ylurs of the United States, as a day of fasting uud prayer throughout the country. for the special blessing aud guidance of Almighty God on their great temperance work: in ac- cordance therewith the Order in this District design holding relizious services, of a tempe: ance character, at Dr. Garley’s Church, in next Thuraday evening St half past 7 o'clock The services Will be conducted by several of tbe clergy from the various denominations of tbis District, and other distinguished temper- ance advocates. The music will be ander the supervision of Mr.G.M. Parks. chorister of this church, who bas kindly volunteered. in connection with the cbotr, to discourse several appropriate pieces of music on this occasion. ———s—— = Base BALL.. a tch was received hore last evening to the effect that the game played by the Unions, of this city, with the keystones, of Philadelphia, in the latter city, yesterday alternoon, ree nlied—Keystone, 11; Unien, 7. A match game was played yesterday after- noon on the White Lot between the Olympic and Jeffereon Clubs, resulting in tuvor of the former by @ score of 22 toll. The follewing were the runs in each innings: Olympic 520004 6 5-2 Jefferson 023 04 1 0 0-10 To-mo! & match will be played by the first nines of the National and Olympic Clubs on the National’s new grennd. On Friday the second game of the home and bome series between the Olympic and Jeffer- son Clubs will be played on the White Lot. oe ape a Visit TO Gun. GRaNT.—At haif-past five O'clock jast evening the Maryland Synod of the English Lutheran Ohurch, which hes been holding its sessions tor several days past at Rey. Dr. Butier’s church in this G4 called on Gen. Grant, athis residence. The body, rumbering about 40 clergymen and delegites, wus introduced to the General by the Rev. Dr. Morris, of Baltimore, President of the Synod, in an appropriate and fitting speech, after which the ministers were personally intro- duced to the General by the Rev. Dr. Butler. The interview was a very agreeable one. DepicaTIoN.—The dedication services of the Masonic hail, on Virginia avenue, be- tween Fourth and Fitth streets east, will take place on Tharsdey afernoon at3p m. An oration will be deilvered by P.G.M.B. B. Freneb, previous to the dedication, at the East Washington M. E. Oburch Remarks will aleo be made by W.M. James ©. Dulin of Naval Lodge. The hull. has been built under the au- spices of Naval Lodge No. 4, and is a very handsome structure. The ceremonies will be very imposing, and there will be,in all probs- bility, @ large number of peraonsin attendance to witness them. ———— TriwoRara Extessiow.—At the we nod Boye at Police Comm Tesojution was adopted inquirmg of the su- perintendent of the police tlegraph the prod able cost of Tanning wires to Tenvallytown, brightwcod, Uniontown, and the Insane Ay: jum, with & view of connecting the places named hy this means with police er- tere of this city. feng Sanivany —Fourteer written ang thirty. eight verbai notices Were served by the emis tary corpe yesterday. A anmber of doad horses and Small «nimals were reported and removed. Orders tor three coffins wers issued for the burial of colored paupers. Dingrrvra: white, was fed yesterday atte oy oficer Boyle, ou the charge of Deing ia ol mactyiouh charhdter She was takem te... © Spetice Pacwe™. Sno held per to secarity igs heF nage goda beng vor, 78 Brooks, Fountit Warp RSPOURLICAN OLUB—A» ad- journec meeting of this ctu was neid at Gat- braith Chapel Inst evening, Mr. Sayl-s J. owen, president, in tbe chair; Mr. Benjimin MeCoy secretary. ‘ ‘The comm:!!?e appointed at the Inst meting to recommend 2 lis! of names for members of the Execudve Committee of club, reported the following names:—J. Sayles Brown, (ten. Gerhardt, Major E_ Towneend, Witham 0 Srith, John Hert, Lafayette Jeffries W. H. Ed xboro, Chas. Kigg, Major Totten, Lewis Hickman ,vhartee Fletcher, Wm. Robinson. ¥. H. Donegan, and Mr. Oastello. On motion, the report was received. and the above uamed persvns were constituted as the Executive Committee. The report of Mr. N.C. Needham, as treas. urer of the clab, for the past year, was read, showing that there remained to the credit of the rssociation $37. On motion, the report was received and adopted Mr. T. 3. Brown moved that the club rec- ommend to the Republican ciubs of the difter- eni wards the epeedy organization of a Uentral Repablican Aseociation. The motion was car- rled Mr. Brown moved that when the club ad- journ it be to :meet on the first Monday in No- ‘vember. Mr. Jeffries moved toamend by placing the time of the meeting two weeks from their pres- entmeeting. The motion was carried as amend- ed. Adjourned. eS ereEL ARREST OF A BURGLAR.—About ten diys since Mr. James Lavian, residing near For Bunker Hill, who bad been out from his home wiih his family spending the day, and when he retarned he fouud that his house had been broken into. Search was made of the prem- ises, wher, in a chamber, Mr. Lavian discoy- ered under the bed Jacob Williams. a colored man, who had formerly been in ‘bis employ. Jacob immedisiely “drew a knife and made ai Mr. Lavlan, but thatgentleman ward- ed off the blow, and a scuffle ensued. After a short \ uile, however, the daring burglar ceatrd resistance and escaped from the prem- ises. Nothing more was heard of him til] this mornivg, when Mr. Laylan recognized him at the Centre market, and gave information to Lt Hurley, of the police, who arrested him and committed him to the Central station- house. His examination will take place be- fore Justice Chapin at four o'clock. Siete ae Onvuans’ CoveT—Judge Purce!l.—The will and testament of Basil Fletcher was admitted to probate and record. and letters testamen- tary issued to Thomas Dulany; bond $1(W0. ‘The will of Arnold Somerville was admitted to probate and record, and letters testamenta- Ty issued to Wm. Bates; bond $500. ‘Letters testamentary were issued to Uather- ine Johnson. on the estate of Robert Johnson, deceased: boud 3400. Harriet J. Pickett was appointed guardian George Randolf Pickett, orphan of John A ckett, deceased: bond 2300). The first account of Benjamin F. Bellinger, guardian to Charles Bellinger, bis son, and heir at law of Joseph Libbey. deceased; and the first and final accomnt of tha executor of George H. Edmons, deceased, were approved and passed. ——_.—__. ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER WAWASET.— This morning, about six o'clock, while the steamer Wawacet was ou her usual route to Cone river and the river landings, she was run into off Alexandria by a barge in tow of the sieam-tng Rescue.of the Georgetowntto w-boat | line. and somewhat damaged. The bow of the burge struck the Wawaset abont the centre, cuiing a hole im her side, and knocking ou several buckets and levers to her wheelhouse The disabled steamer bad on board a large number of passengers and a heavy freight, al ot which bad to be brought back to this city. The repairs can be made to day, and ft is ex- pected tha: to-morrow the Wawaset will be ready sgain to resume ber trips. At the time of the collision a heavy fog was prevailing. —_—_ leap Bopy oF AN INrant Focnp —About half-past Lo'clock to-day, a bundle, resembling thet of old clothes, was discovered by Willis Wilson. acolored man, at the foot or Four- and-a-Half street bridge, in the canal, which, upon examination, proved to contain the body of a dead white infant. apparently only a tew days oid. Information was lodged at police headquarters, when an officer was sent to the spot to convey it to the Seventh precinc’, (Fourth ward,) where an inquest will be held this afternoon. The body was very much swollen, and around the neck were evidences of strangula'ion, besides @ quantity of blood oozing from its mouth and ears. 2 ——_ A FaILvrx.—The effort of Mr. Stockbridge, contractor for teuring down the penitentiary, to enlist forty-nine colored men as a joint stock company, with & capital of 86.000, to ex- ecuie his contract, has failed. The thirteen who agreed to join during the first stage of the meeting, which took place yesterday morning at Sixth street wharf, soon after withdrew their names, and left him ail alone with bis project on his shoulders. Tne amount for which Mr. Stockbridge bas contracted to de- molish the penitentiary building, ($7,500,) is less than half, it 1s estimated, what will be the actual cost for performing the work. ——_- — THE River FRONT, Oct. 15, 1867.—Carter's Wharf —Arrived—Schr. Caroline W. Holm Dixon, from Havre-de-Grace, with 100 tons of coal, for H. Clay Stewart. Sailed—schr. Law- rence, Hicks, down the river. Riley's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr Union Bell, Jobngon, Accomac, Va., with potatoes, tor market. Sailed—Schrs. Tennessse, Drum- mand, for Accomac, light; Pocomoke, Trader, St. George’s, Md., light; sloops Fasbion, Bag- A and Reindeer, Headley, for Cone river, light. ge Soprers’ AND Sartore’ Union. —At arega- lar meeting of the Soldiers’ and Satlors’ Union, held last night, a committee was ap- pointed to draw up an adaress to the soldiers and sailors throughout the country in relation to the present political issue-, and to report at the next meeting. The committee consists of Major Morse. Major Doughty, and Mr. Brock. Several members were proposed and elected members of the Union, after which the meeting adjourned. ——_o—__. Rear Estate TRANSFERS.—The following transfers of real estate were reported at R. M. Hall's real estate exchange: Part of sab lot 3, 21 feet, at $2,050; part of lot 9, sq. 694. § et, AL S315.SH: lot 11, sq. S19, 15, 8q. 500, at $299.25; part of lot 3, sq. 397. feet, at $2.550: part of Jot 17, sq. 254, 20 feet, $9,500; Bub lot 24, 9q. 235, at $300; sub lots 53 54.55, and 58, 8q. 549, at $1,200; lot 2. sq. 1072, a $272.16, _——— ee Contract AWARDED.—At B. Mullett, Esq. supervieimg architect of the Treasury De- pariment, to-day opened bids for furnishing and fitting up the stylobate finisa and counter of the new banking-room in the north wing of the Treasury building, the same to be of polisbed marbie. A large number of bids were received, and the contract was awarded to Henry Parry, of New York, for $7,900, he being the lowest bidder. ——_—_»—_— DEATH oF A CENTENARIAN.—Winnle Butler, colored, aged one hundred and sever years, died yesterday at the house of her son-in-law, William Bowie, on Madison street, between M and N and 6th and 7th streets. Her death was not unexpected, as. from extreme old age, she had been in a declining state of health for sev- eral months past. The deceased was interred at the expense of the Corporation. pitbenased aicabstas Petty Tagrt.—Lewis Adams and Thomas Wallis, arrested yesterday by officers Crown and King, of the county police, on the charge ot stealing fence rails from Mrs. Butts. anaged widow lady, were taken before Justice Thomp- son for a hearing. After a partial examination, the parties were remanded for farther testi- mony. ——_.+—_—_. ATTEMPTED Lagceny.—Joun Douglass, a small colored boy, arrested by officer Berry on Monday, charged with stealing chickens from Mr. F. Zeller, was taken before Justice Tucker and sentenced to thirty days service in the workhouse, ——_e—___ POLICE ARREATS AND Fines —Eighty-three arrests were made by the police force on yes- terday. Fines were imposed upon the same parties in the aggregate sum of $120.20. ——_e——_. FURLoUGcHED.—Between fifty and sixty book binders anda large number of printers were furloughbed at the Government Printing Office this morning until next Mo! Ruzex & GILES, MANUFATURERS OF KNIGHT’S PATENT HYDRAULIC CEMENT DRAIN, SEWEB, AND CULVERT PIPE, 3, 4,5, 6,9, AND 12-INCH BOBK. They stand the most severe tests of acids, FO" trength with a Feetn their futerior fisian than any othe ade, and lower i : sivel} by eminent Hydraulic Ragineers, They ave large used for Sewerage purposes:in Brook); Park, New yorks Al 5 sereey Oly. iz sbeth, lew Haven, Hartford hester, Buffalo, Na’ Seamer tmecene OOF vel Facto reet ington, City, foie OS Tohronc hk weprens Te LD Y, WATCHES, AND SILVER 1 hand hased for at eny ible other yaa piercing ian ao HE 0 CABPENTERS AND BUILDERS. 2338 Just arr: jot of TRIMM BAND wouipntal Mp GAMPETOrRiP cs tupertor 18 of | juality, and for sale af lowest BUILDERS’ REvor ALRXANDRIA AnD ViciwrTy.—The Alexan- -Gtia Jowrnal of this morning 1.8: ‘abe County Oourt having cleared its docket of & number et pending critmmal cases ad- journed yeererday eventng. Prior thereto the ejectment suit of Anderson vs. Cresier was tried, resulting sn & verdict for the plaiati® Samuel Proctor wa: sentenced to five years imprisoament ia the penitentiary on convic- ‘on for atealing a pocket-book. ‘The prison- rs connee] made no motion in arrest of judg- ment. Randail Rainey snd Norvel Robiason were found guilty of assaalt ond batters, and the first fined $50 and the last $5. Jatius Booth, who was convicted of petit larceny, ving already euffered considerabie deten- tion in jail was let off by the court A regular siand-up fight occurred Saturday night at Berry's Ferry, across the river, be- ‘ween Spotty Nalls and Het Cline, of this city. Nalls was seconded by Mag Kelley. Oline by Fan Silex On the one hundred and tenth round Cline was winded by a sockdolager on the “kisser,” and ber second had to throw up the sponge as she tailed to respond to the call of “time.” ‘The fight was to settle a private dispute, and not for “filthy lucre.” The rales of the London P. R. were not strictly ebzerved on the occasion, as hair pulling and scratching were allowed. Indeed, the latter prevailed extensively, both of the combatants having nearly “fit” all their clothes off. Joseph Poinicexter. colored, employed at the Mansion House, was taken in custody yes- terday by officer Edelin, on suspicion of being the purloiner of rundry articles lately missed from the hotel, owned by the proprietor, Mr. J»mes Green, and some of his boarders. Some of the articles, such as sheets, towels, handker- chiefs, éc., were recovered, and the officer was engaged in tracing the whereabouts of other missing property. The accused bad a hearing at 3 e’clock yesterday before Squire Moore, and was committed for further examination. Lonis Tresler, white, who has been in jail for the last two months on suspicion of ‘ab- ducting chickens belonging to Other parties, was carried before the County Court yester- day, and by it ordered to be discharged. after an admonition, no witness appearing against him. Tresler made way with & handsome fortune in a brief epace of time a couple of years ago. and since then has been industri- ously engaged in trying to make way with bimeelf. Major O. E. Hine, Republican candidate for the Convention from Fairfax county, and L. M. Nickerson, Esq., Republican candidate for Alexandra and Fairfax counties, will address the people to-day at 2 o'clock at Batley’s Cross Roads; on Wednesday at Arundell: on Thurs. day at Centreville: on Satorday at Fairfax Court-House, at? o'clock p.m.,on each day, except Saturday, at 10 o'clock a. m. The friends of Samuel Proctor are cireu- lating a petition for his pardon. He will be taken to Richmond by the sherift this week. ‘We learn that 8 petition bas also been gotten up for William H. Price, and that it has been signed by several of the Justices of the County Gourt and the jury who convicted him. On Sunday Mrs. Bennett, of Petersburg and Mrs. Hart, of the same ilk, got into a dis- pute which culminated ina fight, during which Bennett seized a knife and successfully am- putated one of the fingers of her antagonist. By arapid coup de demain she divested Hari, also, of about half a pillow-case full of beau+ tifa! auburn tresses. ‘When the name of Randall Rainey, indicted for assault and battery before the County Court. was called, he did uot answer, and the case went over to the next term. The court directed acapias to be issued for the arrest of the party. L. M. Nickerson, of Falls Church, candidate of Alexandria and Mairfax counties for the Constitutional Convention, will address the Repnbhcans of Alexandria county at Freed- men’s Village. ( Arlington,) to-night, Col. M. D. Ball, the Conservative candidate for Fairfax county, addressed an assemblage at Vienna on Saturday evening, explaining his position. More than half of his auditory were colored. The Col. talked “sweet” to them. There will soon be two Methodist Episcopal cburch, South. in this city. Rev. Mr. Hum- mer, who bas been laboring on the Home Mis- sion at the Village chapel, will tor the present be pastor of the new congregation ©. W. Turley and!R. F. Turley were arrested, examined, and sent on for trial yesterday, ni Fairfax C. I. on the charge of feloniously ‘as- saulting Dr. J. P. Scaniand, and Wm. Tram- mell, on the evening of the 12th instant. Registraticn in Fairfax county, including last revision. stands as tollo Waites, colored 1,030.—W hite majority 351. The Gusrt/e of yesterday says. On Saturday night last, a party of men and women from this place went across the river to-*Possum Hall.” for the purpose of having adance; butall hands getting drunk, « row ensued, in which the females took a conspicu- ous par!,and,as @ consequence, black eyes, torn clothes, scarred faces, knots and braises were numerous. The party returned about daybreak yesterday, in such a condition that they had to be taken te their places ot abode in wagons, carts, &c. Itis generally understood that the Rev. R. MH. McKim. of Portsmouth, Va., has received & call to the vacant rectorship of Christ Church, and his acceptance 1s confiden'ly anticipated. Mr. McKim filled the pulpit of the venerated edifice yesterday morning and night, very ac- ceptably to the congrezation. Rev. Mr. Munsey, of the M. E. Church, South, preached yecterday afternoon in the colored peoples’ Baptist Church, on Princess street, to@ Very large congregation. He was listened to with great auention and delight by the crowded audience. Tne choir of the M. E. Church, South, ot this city, ordered, on Thursday last, through Messrs. Metzerot & Co., of Washington, from the manufacturers, a Mason and Hamlin organ harmonium, to arrive per steamer ina few days. On the m bi res patience and MARY ANN tha, and years. 10 m0 Her tuneral will her husband, Samuel etween O and P, to-mor rom the ry enta. 276 1th streot, mw, (Wednesday. the + Where’ her friends are in Ith. at3ovelock p! Vited to attend vilic (Md.) Sentinel please copy. | HAY. On the lt st..after a lingering ill MARY HAY fe of the late Thomas Hayes, in the 35th year of her age. Her funeral will take place to-mo: day) afternoon, at 24 dence, corner of 15th HAGER. On Tues k. after a short iline rof GW onthy and 1d pre we watch thy thy Littl No more we watch t For theu, our We loved her; yes, no tougu How muel loved her, and God loved her too; He th: To take hier to be at re God gave, and Achild'that A chil perha And much Funeral will tak: r grandfath idence, on G street, between 22d and 23d, 3 at 3eclock Wednesday evening. ‘ow (Wednes r late resi clock, from h WE streets, Tus UNDERSIGNED HAS SOLD HIS STOCK OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY AND BUSINES To MR. RB. B. MOHUN, Whom he begs leave to recommend heartily to all his customers busines correspondents. FRANCK TAYLOR, Bookseller. The undersigned having purchased from Mr. FRANCK TAYLOR hisstock in trade in his BOOK 402 Pennsylvania avenue, between id Bixth streets will coutinue the business as heretofore, as a FIRST CLASS BOOK AND STATIONERY ESTABLISHMENT In afew daya will announce new srrangement: when will be opened = complete assortment of id American Books. all the new and best together with a lirge stock of Banc 1 Counting: House Stationery. SICHARD B. MOHUN, Successor to FRANCK TAYLOR, 402 Pennsylvania avenue, oc ll Between 454 and 6th streets. QRIENTAL PERPETCAL BASE BURNER, ILLUMINATOR, AND COAL ECONOMIZER, In all its glory. Morning, Noon, and Night. A full supply at SIBLEY & GUYS Well known Btove-rooms, oc 12-3t Pa. ave., bet. 10th and lth streets. NT OF THE INTERIOR DP inirep, STATES, FATENT OFFICE, ING TON. . On the petition of VOSEPH MASON, of N, York, New York, praying for the extension of tent granted to him the 3d day of January. las, feretENGE beac ae Rn inte mn “ot sald. ‘pageng, which takes place on the ad ry ay . int the sald petition be heard at the pain dared Git tei he loth day of D ber,next, af #2 o'eloc ‘and. all 2 it OITY ITEMS. ———_ (_ EXCELLERT WHITE SHIRTS, made'to order: for $15 per half dozen, at Hennin; ‘7th street, near Maryland avenue. celebrated Extracts tor flavoring. ‘We Apvisg ovr Reapers to call at A. Ad- amson’s, 506 Ninth street, ene door from Penn- sylvania avenue, and examine his large and well-selected stock of Carpets, Draggets, O! cloths, Rugs and Mats of sil kinds, Blankets of all colors, ready-made Sheets and Pillow Cases, Bed Clothing of all descriptions, Hair and Shuck Mattresses, Hair and Feather Pil- lows, a large assortment of Gilt Window Sbadee, Linens and Fixtures, Table Uovers of sll kinds, all of the first quality, and at the lowest cash prices. Remember 53 9ch street. ——.—_—_ GOVERNMEXT SaLzs.—I would cali the at- tention of dealers and others to a large lot of new Cavalry Jackets, Coats, Pants, Shirts, Blankets, &c. A. Adamson, 506 Ninth street, one door from Pennsylvania avenue. tf ge: JATECRISM FOR WASHINGTONIANS.—Q.— Who buys the cheapest Gents’ Furcishing Goods? A—rranc. Q —Who sells the cheap- est Gents’ Furnishing Goods? A.—Franc. Q.—Who buys the most Gents’ Furnishing joods? A.—Franc. (.—Who has the great- Tash for Gents’ Goods? A.—Franc; 4% Seventh street, between D and E, three doors above Udd-Fellows’ Hall 95, eh eee Tue Fset—vr. White, Obiropodist, 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four-and-a- halfand Sixth streets, removes Uorns, Bunions, Bad Nails, &c., without pain. Office hours from 88.m. to6 p.m. ee Corset STERLs at 5 centsa pair, at Charle: Haum’s celebrated Hoop Skirt and Uorset man- ufactory, 49 Louisiana avenue, near Seventh street. tt —— Pewntes can be bad in any quantities at the Star office counter. SS FRANC’8—The Cheapest. Gents’ Furnishing Store in the City—Good Merino Undershirts 75 cts.. W cts., Sl: good Merino Drawers 75 cts., 90 cts. $1: A No. 1 Undershirts, $1.25, $1.50. $175; A No. 1. Drawers, $1.25, $1.50 $1.75; good white Shirts, $1.25, $1.50, $1.7: A No. 1 White Shirts, $2.50; good Cotton Socks, 81 per dozen: best English (double heels and toes) $5.50 per dozen: Paper Collars from 10 cts. per box up: Ties. Gloves, Handker- chiefs. &c., cheap, 44 Seventh street. between D and E. three doors above Odd-Fellows’ Hall. 95,1 ——— WARTS, MOLES, VASOULAR EXCRESENCES, &e., cured by Dr. White, Chiropodist, 424 Pennsylvania avenue, betweeu Four-aud-a- balf and Sixth streets. EN FSR ESHRRESSASES ETS ASS aadadaasadadedadadd CHILDREN CLOTHING GARIBALDI AND ZOUAVE SUITS FROM $6 PLALN AND FA SUITS 0" to $ Th Y CHILDREN'S F OVERCOATS. FINE BLACK CLOTH Biack Cloth Frov Black Cloth Fro 1. Cloth Sacks, $3. 5, $10. * Boys’ COLL ND WHITE ¥ st = rom $Ltoe $2. CHILDREN’S SHIRT WAISTS. 2. Faney.and Embroi Double an Standard x Good Tinsiness nits. $ Kentucky Jeans Suit Good Heays Overcoat Waterproof Tweed Ove THE FIN ECTION GOODS to "WORK, LOW PRICES, EDWARD HARRIS”. yeh, Aust At my usually Domestic neres < PRICES. HEAVY RIBBED AND FINE PLAIN MERINO SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, LAMBS- WOOL $ SAND DRAWERS, Fi Very tine White ang Merino Shirts _ Country Warranted oy Beaver Pants. $10. Heavy Blu Youth: Children Fancy Velv Beay lack Cloth Sacks. Black Suits. Vests. n Silk Vests. Boys, Boys Boys Boys Vi Boys’ Water-proot ONE PRICE ASKED. S TAKEN. : BSSSESSEEEEE orl quently Tuner uner of STEIN WAY tts Mu Affairs in/Georgetewn. A Heavy Dar's Work.—The police yester- day made 23 arrests, 4 for disorderly conduct, 1 for sleeping on the street, 16 for @ violation of Corporation ord:nances, | for varrancy,and 1 for indecent exposure, tice Buckey im- Poeed fines amounting to $52 50. No License.—Officer Volkman yesterday afternoon arrested R. H. Germaney, a mer chant, whom he arraigned before Jus- tice Buckey, charging bim with soliciting trade witbout @ license. Tne Justice heard vidence in the case, and required the cused to tarn over to the credit of the Corpo- ration £20.50. NEGLectixG TO Take OvT A License. — Fourteen persons, doing business in town, were yesterday tined by Justice Buckey $2 50 each for negiecting to renew their licenses, Drsorpee.y.—Perer Klaine, bar-tender, and Barbara Pfeifer, housewife, arrested’ last evening about 10 o'clock, by otlicers Green and Harper, for disorderly conduct in Peifer's restaurant, Market Space, were taken to the station-honse, where they were obliged to take | lodgings for the night, and appearing before Jus ice Buckey this morning, they were fined #2.50each. John Pfeiter, the divorced hus- | band of Barbara Pfeifer, was this morning arrested ny officer Noble, and arraigned betore Justice Buckey, charged by officer Green with being concerning in the difficulty of last even. | ing, but the charge not being sustained, he was | dismiesed. CENTRAL BUILDING ASsOCIATION.—Ait the | twentieth monthly meeting of this association held last evening at Lang’s Hotel, Mr. Cla- baugh, President, in the chair, twenty-six | res were sold, at the follewing rates :—3 at Te; OALNTH: Wats: Tat Sy — ) sell ing at an average of 97 91-100 net to the stock- holders THe Port.—The steamer New York, Uap- tain Jones, has arrived from Philadelphia with a cargo of general merchandise for Dis- trict merchants. The steamer Kennebec. Cap- tain Tolbert, bas arrived from Baltimore: also, the steamer Columbia, Harper master, trom Satire Place. FANNIE WANTS TOGO HoME.—Fannie War- rep, &n abandoned character, destitute ot morals or manners, was yesterday afternoon arrested by Officer Robey and taken before Justice Buckey, cbarged with vagrancy. The Justice dismissed her, saying that if she did not leave the town before nine o'clock the next morning, he would send her to the work- house. Being intoxicated, she was again ar- Tested by the same officer’ tnis morning, and placed in the cell at the station-house to await a bearing betore the magistrate. She became impatient and called upon every passing po- | liceman to come and take her up to «the | farm,” saying that the work-hougs was her | home, and that she was ready to go there any time, where sbe could get plenty to eat. Al- together, she rather likes the treatment she receives from the hands of Superintendent | Stephens. The Justice made bis appearance, and finally committed her to the work. house for thirty days. | BuRuind Tine—The steamers John Gibson | and James S. Green, due at their wharves in Georgetown this morning, from New York, | hud not arrived at noon to-day, in consequence, | it is thought, of adverse winds: while, on the | contrary, the steamer New York. from Phila- delphia, arrived at her waarf yesterday, being a day abead of ber time, she having met with favorable winds. DvtL.—No_ business “Change this morning. THe Canat.—Business on the canal contin- | nes brisk. About the usual number of boats are coming down the canal every day, with coal for the different coal companies. | No Bevter —Mr Wm. B. Moore, residing on the corner of Green and Dunbarton streets, | who was badly injured on Saturday afternoon by the falling of a building on “th street, Washington, appears to be no better; he has not spoken since receiving bis injuries, which are principally about the head, the skull being fractured. Iceis kept to his bead constantly to prevent mortification, nd the doctors at- tending upon him are of the opinion that ould he recover from his injuries, he wiil the use of bis mental facilities | THY TOURNAMENT.—A toarnament gotten up by the “Orion Association,” of Georgetown, tor the relict of those suffering from yellow fever in the South, is in progress on Anslostoa, having commenced at} o'clock CLOTHING, &c. | MES® FUR 1 . AT WM.S. TE i 32M PENNSYLVANIA AVE Between Ninth and was transacted on | NISHING GOODS ‘enth streets, White Dress Shirts Sik Shirts and Drawers. 9.12. 16 and 20 thre White Merino Shirts aud Drawers 5 Nand) Shirts and Drawers | ering Shirts and Brawers hirts and Drawers hirts and Drawers and Drawers draw ish Hosiery ; ilk and Linen Handkerchiefs | Revnier's Dogskin Glo . Reynier’s Dozskin G lamb lined) Calfskin Glo edd) Chosson’s oF Glove | Colored and Black Cloth Gloves (full assortmeat Rich stock of Silk Scarfs and Ties | Scarf Rings. Scart Pins. Sleeve Buttons, Spiral Studs, kc. atest Style.) - Taving just returned from New York. Lhaye a full line of Staple and Fancy Guods, (as above.) to which L solicit an inspection oc 51m J. ITZKY | . MERCHANT TAILOR, i 242 Penn. ave., between 12th and 13th sts. Feeling gratified that Tcan once more deal with mY customers in my individual capacity, I \ respectfully announce to them and the pub. lic generally that-having jnst returned from New York with a fine assortment of French and English Cloths and Cassimeres, I am now | prepared to furnish the latest style of Gentlemen's dress, both in cut and material, at the shortest no- tice. and on most reasonable terms. A fine stock H of Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods always on hand se 30-1m J. U. RIBNITZK ARDO: ISANO & TI . | se MERCHANT TAILO: CORNER 91 AND D STR 1 Having. Just purchased a very choice se- ction of GOODS FOR THE PRESENT SEAS‘ nvi ur fri nt. hoping that ach may fir mong: our LARGE AND VARIED STOCK something to | suit their faney gelt-lm™ | | BY THOMAS DowLiNt | Three large re AMUSEMENTS. HAMPION TROUPE OF AMERICA RAN'S MIANTONOMAN MINS) at ODD FELLOW S HALL, 7th nights only eo cing WE “Don’t fail to seo them NATIONAL THEATER. MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Ot. 1¢and If, 1377, FS. CHANFRAU DUNDREARY AND SAM OUR AMERICAN COUSIN AT HOME WEDNESDAY, OCTORER 15 BY ERQt Pst, THE TICKET-OF LEAVE-M At ocls-2t PIC NICS, EXCURSIONS, &e. RNAMENT AT CARLIN TRAND TOURNAMENT will given at CARLIN SPRINGS by a @ Ae Fairfax ais and Pionecr® Kall Club xa alm prongh train to W trance fee for knights $8, Tickets 75 < ack person, including fare from Alexandria to Springs aut return pittance to riding and dancing Tickets for sale at Crouin’s Base Ball Emporium, oc e2t ad MM ABINRS EASTIONABCE DANOTS AD- EMY.EST., BET. 9111 ano LOTH The above Academy ix now open for the Tecoption of Pupils. For particulars circulars, to be land at the music stores and a. the Academy oc Lim H ACADEMY will +0) ESDAY, September 18th, and continue during the season Days of tnition, Wednesdays and Fridaya. Ladies and Masters in the after jemen at night, on the N.E. corner of senet DEMY, Pena, Hotel. “Ladies, aturday aft met, yesd Dovclock.” The hail can be rented for Balls. Soi GEORGETOWN ADVER MTS. BY Hes. bowLiNne Auct b.@. Georgetown envs. Waring and rat auction,on WE: Novembes Brick Dw ss stree| ; sbintely Post OMic outing forty feet on nd rimming back, of that width, oue hau twenty-o 1 Six inches, ore 10 be paid in cast stalments. at xix ‘and twelve m d by approved note oa The terms must be co the prop tamps One-third of the pur and the residue in tye money asl in ths, With inter and a cesery od plied ancing at the pur at B'S. COX. Trustee DOWLING, Auct. wads {lutel.| “AND CHEAP 1 GouDS. ased tay the His ing yaks ynare sling 8. rece imers and Ch Merino under Vs mings. Gloves, H great inducen: and Gents’ Dress Trin ery. and Notions. We offer to purchasers. Give as aeall, BENJAMIN: MILLER. Y THOMAS BY IMPROVED A orgs VERTY D_UNIMPROV IN GEORGETOWN. AT ACOTIO: On MONDAY AFTERNOON. October ooleck, L wil! sell. in front of the pr t No. 192. fronting 0 feet on ath Market and Frederick strevt tat ¢ nines part of Part of Lo street. between 1 Of 6 feet Sale to commenc Terms cash. ¢ sth stre veyancing r AS DOWLIN VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED P ON BRIDGE On TUESDAY AF foclock, Twill sell in Lot No. 46. fron: oP PAT AUCTION DON, Octot the pre toon the ae and Potori improvemen Wings oceu uting for S y perty being situate lonses makes it the mo=t +38 purposes in Town rims: One-third cash: balance in 6,12, and 18 with interest secured by a deed of trast om perty Veyancing aud stamps at the oftwo new tel and Stor: num, This two Market sirable cost of the purch ee MAS DOWLING, Aucts BY THOMAS DOWLING Georgetown VALUBLE PROPERTY F SOAP AND CANDLE WORKS AND ALL THE TURES AT AUCTION On THURSDAY, October 17th. at 3 o'clock p.m. 1 will sell that valuable preperty, on the new road kuown asthe Union Soap and Candle Works, com if a large, convenient. and well built one story Frame Factory, recently built, 122 containing two large Soap Kettles. capa FIX tw by 25 fee Me of making Thirty Thonsand pounds per week an dering Kettles. capable of render | ing Five Thousand ponnds daily, Five Humie ton’s Patent Candle Machines. together with all the necessary fixtures, in pertaining the ements and appurte- manufacturing RSATY nild- it st of the purchaser : THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. EIVED @ large and well selected stock ck ‘and Colored VELVET RIB BONS, BUTTONS, and ‘TRIMMIN Which’ wor are selling at greatly red Tices, at the New Fancy Store o! u YOUNG & BEHREND, 120 Bridge atreet, next to National oc 4-Im* Bauk of Commerce. (Buccessor to H. F. Lounon & Co., CITIZENS, ARMY AND NAVY F 2: SEODERGER, | MERCHANT TATLOR. Metropolitan Hotel, (late Brown’s,) Jy10-tf No. 362 Penn. avenue, Washington. nes. Parlor Orzans. and other Instruments, ian and other strings, always for sale at very : se 25-1 SEVENTH STREET. 486 Ze 486 FINE OIL PAINTING, : Representing the “Barefoot Boy” of J.G. Whi crt Porm, painted by Leopold de Mouiiginen aale a exhibition abi MARKRITERS No. 456 Seventh stro oe 3-8t" Between D aud E'stre ALE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, t creat #Ancans FPP Before moving to our new store. HN F. ELLIS. 306 Pennsylvania avenue. rPMOROUGM MUSICAL INSTRUCTION FoR $5 PER QUARTER.—Prof. JOHN ES oc 10-3t PUTA respectfully announces that he is about, fo forma CLASS IN MUSIC. He will give a thorough Musical Education at the low price of 86 er quarter. Call for one of his circulars, Resi- ence, 013 8th street eaxt, Navy Yard. JOHN ESPUTA, Professor of Music. Or at Metzerott’s Music Store, 31% Pa-ay. vcl?-I1a* HE “GOLD MEDAL” SEWING MACHINES. ‘These Machines make Double-lock Elastic Stitch, and while they are sold from fifteen to twenty dol- lars less than the other first-class machines. warrant them in every way as good ag the best, nd to work with more beauty and certainty than ‘r machine known. Call and test theia RSE & CO., Agents. No. 19 434 street. FALL STOCK. 452 Orrostts Patent Orrice. Tru sr. Trespeotfally announce to my customers and the ublic that my Fall Stock of Foreign and Domestic HANGINGS, WINDOW. SHADES. D, CORDS, TASSELS. and is now very complete, to eir attention. OTURE FRAMES ‘AND, LOOKING GLASSES. My stock of the, re will be found supe- rior In quality. ity. Trust. ‘ -dganllty nd. prices aa low as aay every description made 18 order, and PICTURES: DRAWINGS, PHOTO. RAPHS. &c.. carefully framed. bk ORING-GLABS PLATES, of all sizes, reset in ol TERMS acai 450 and 452 ‘ SM Opponite Patent Ofte. OPERT OF FRENCH BboDs, teceived and FRENCH. BONRETO? SLATE: “FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBONS. ViuvEts, CLOARS: ies, HAN agers: ‘KID GLOVES: ‘AN HAIB' ) LUBIN'S PEE: ¥ .ete., ete. 3 the Jadies to e iis strut reaucrt th adie to examina my oc 5-49 GLOARS, DRENSES and BORRETE made to oe TTA - ‘ "3 AN, ¢ one 396 Pennsylvania avenuo. EDUCATIONAL. WIESER'S PAINTING AND DRAWING SCHOOL, i For LADIES’ and GENT’S, | OVER METZEROTT HALL, | Open every day from 9 to 12 and 23, toGo'elock. — j oc 4-Im* { VENING COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 594 7th street, between Gand H, Navy Yard. Young Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfally in- Fited to attend; hours of instruction from 7,tu 9p. | m. oc 3-1m) LANDSOAPE PAINTING. R. WM. MACLEOD Has formed a class in the above art at hia residence. 441 I street, betwoen 9th and 10th. The class being limited, the lessons are equivalent to private ones. Schiols also at- tended. #0 19-1m OCK HILL GOLLEGE. ELLICOTT CITY, MD. ndies will be resumed in this Institution on MONDAY, September 2. RMS: Board, Washing, and Tuition, $260; Entrance feo. 85; Physician's feo, $8. Music and Drawing oan 29-5w BRO. BETTELIN, President. THE POTOMAC FERRY CO., SEvENTH STREET WHARE Wasuine ton. October 9th, 1857. CHANGE OF HOUR: On andafter MONDAY, the i4t! OFFICE oF PereeCompat will leave WASH: will leave INGTON Pa) ALEXANDEIA EVERY Hon, t . iD. . 2. from 7 8. m. until 6 p ati tee oc 10-10t President P. F. Co. v UCK WHEAT FLOUR, NEW oe Best Pe and new. WELSH PREMIUM, FAMILY FLOU, at mili prices for seven- Tots. COFFER, Green or Roasted, TEA of nice qualify at Yery low price, and pica. OLIVE Oh aivect from Bordeste ly name on cach ote a antes ET FUBNITUBE, : = : __FUBNITUBE. | ‘offer to those _omamperiic tines PRUE RE ae largest and. bese Cory are ee etn (rem ths Bacat porior aul down to the cheapest ‘We earnestly solicit #,call from those who are abou ‘exanaine cur vast collection, sieve teat marmentcd br earch examining our-stock. cent. cheaper than {0 rices af leat Per TON OW ILLGON E. cornet 9th and D vie. J “HENRY WILSON, = MERCHANT TAILOR, (0. 116 Bridge Street. Georgetmen, D. Cy Nert Door to Bank of Commerce, Invites the attention of bis patrons and the public to his large and well selected assortment of French English, and American CLOTHS, CASSIMERES VESTINGS, of the latest importations, whic vis prepared to make up (having faithfai work. wn) in the best manner, and In the, highest atyte Mt the art Also, a good assortment of Gent's Furnishing ods, such as SHIRTS. DRAWERS, SOCKS+ LOVES, COLLARS, SUSPENDERS, CRAVA’ NDKERCHIEFS, &c.. to all of which he i ites personal inspection before purchasing else- where, ouble to show goods, and all garments war- ranted to fit. se 30-1m EORGE W. BEALL, I MERCHANT TAILOR, No. 103 Bridge street, nearly opposite the Ni tional Bank of Commerce, Has resumed business, and is now pre | Pared to see his old friends and customers, te assortment of and the public general Just received, a com French, English and Domestic GOUDS for Gea- tlemen’s we In ali cases well-fitting garments are cuaranteed, of the best material and workmanship. WANTED—Two first-class COAT HANDS, to whom the best prices will be paid. Also, No.2 Be 24 eo9t Yest and Pantaloon Makers. NEW, FURNITURE STORE = BRIDGE STREET, | Few Doors West of High, SIGN OF THE BIG FLAG. The undersigned wish and “public ganerally. tl on, to inform hig friend now open for inspect FURNITURE ie nd is confident he cam show, ee esl; COMPLETE assortwent to be jound in Georgetown, i" Flease call and get his prices before purchasing elsewhere, J.B. WELLS, i-im* 148 Bridge st., Georgetown, D. @. ‘M. H, WHEATLEY’S PREMIUM STEAM W G AND CLEANS! Ba EA se D.O. pee onl prea ae Paes the id most completo establishment of in this section of country. #86 yeing and Scouring of al kinds done in the best manner. ‘Traly thankful for past favors, the subscriber heits the continued custom of the wy sitsrecelrod abd ‘by express with the itmost, and des; be Px restore rete act tt eeloved at 836 p.m. pie EAL ESTATE AGEN ‘The subscribe “this method of f theti friends tod the subtie ties they have opened, an office at No. 61 LOUISIANA AVENUE. (UP STAIBS,) ‘will cl and sale of were they REAL EOF ARE, THE PAYMENT OF TAXES EXAMINATION OF TAX TITLES: Having had o number of years’ exporicnce in the above busi: onnection With real ostate wae tees Tp conn Their patrons the fie ud on rows Shie ten Fee are TON £ CROSS. 61 Louisiens avenus Be ae terms. cs) AM RAND BUILDER, OH FOR BUILDIRUS. euu'Se EW HONFY- . very 6 N Punts Flower nad white icv Honey te vend eek ~_ BING Place