Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1868, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. The Largest Cireulation im the District. | CROSBY S. NOYES. -Editer. WASHINGTON OITY: FRIDAY..... UARY 7, 1568. “GF READING MATTER ON RVERY PAGE. SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. RECEPTIONS, We 48 AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNOE that the Ladies of the Executive Mansion. Mrs. Patter. | over, Will be at home on Mon- day evenings, after seven o'clock. Theeven- ing bas been fixed upon for the drawing-room receptions of the ladies in liew of the afternoon 8s during Inst season, and they will receive son sad Mrs. s every Monday evening until further notice. Mas. Postmaster Gewerat RANDALL will bold receptions on Wedmesday afternoons of each week. Tre Lapies oF Secretary BRowstxa's FAaMity will receive their friends, as usual, on Wednesday's, from 12 to 4o’clock, p.m. Resi- dence on Montgomery street, Georgetown Heights. Srmaken Corvax's Recxrtions are to be every Friday evening, from S¥ to 11 p. m. The receptions of the Speaker's mother and sister, Mre and Miss Matthews, for ladies, and jemen accompenying them, will be every e Wednesday afterncon, from 1 to4 p. m. ————<re-__ Serrarasios or Pi These bratal eneonnte LisM. has recetved a check in Californi been giver that all fs not sous who in any w: encourage or have to do with a fistic encounter tor money will be indicted, and if caught, tried i punished. As several fights have taken place in New Jersey, the Hudson county grand jury have found imdictments against the prin- ¢\paisengazed in fights in that county since May last. The number of parties indicted is | = thirty-tour. Those two light-weight pugilis th of November last in Ch: ivania, which ficht was won by Collyer, h: noted pr camght, they WHI 1 penalty of the law. SELP-DISPRANCHISEMENT.—A writer in the New York Sun recontly endeavored to show that our really «Dangerous she franchise is not more injurious to the int ernment, than its disuse. It is certainly questionable whether voting too seldom is not | 3 grave fault as voting wo frequently. fa this city, from vurious causes, a considerable Proportion of our population have for yr rs Absented themselves frum the polls. Many of dese are Govern. nt employes, who deciine voting here, lest they should invalidate their right to vote at home, but by far the larger sumber of our son-voters are substantial citi- zens who, baving lost faith in popular sutfrag, as exercised in our large cities, decline to 1 eh they have by far the most at class in the community. Tur Anysstntan XPEDITION.—“So far,” s8ys the correspondent of the London Tuncs with the Abys+inian expedition, writing on | Obristmas the only sufferers are mules, the muleteers and the British tax. payer.” Since then the condition of the animals bas improved. but not that of the tax-payur, Nevertheless, the Times, in a review of the situ- ation, is filled with encouragement as to the Prospects of the final success of the expedition, Soe certainly with the friendiy services of the Patives, the favorable climate, the inereased knowledge of the country, and the condition of Theodorus, harassed by his own subjects, the 300d promise for the future. Perhaps conclusion of the Times may be accepted. «The | ‘Abyssinian penhy.’ we fear, will have to be multiplied, bat the Ayssinian expedition, so far ae we can yet discern, will cost us neither lives Bor credit.” 4& WorkING Proriy.—On Tuesday. in a autbonzed by an eminent business firm in the Way of iron manufactories, which informed the Workingmen im their ne that foor of their pro- feston were wanted. Before the hour of ten O'clock. no Tees than between four and five bundred persons had applied for the positi aad the proprietors then were of the opinto ‘hat the namber would increase to one thous and before the day closed. The iaborers e:m- ployed by Cornelius Vanderbilt, President of the New York Central Railroad, recently ap phed to bave their time reduced to the igh hour system. He has ordered their time re duced to seven hours, but Pro rata, MaxkiLaxp Minitis.—From Annapolis we have an abstract of the report of the Adjutant General in relation to the organization and equipment of the State Militia. From the re. Port it appears thar the State owes for arms $113.1, for aniforms, @113,200—total @211.441. There has also been an expenditure of $34,565 to enrolling officers aud examining physicians, making the total cost of the organization so far $26,009. The Legisinture ws asked to make an appropriation to pay what is owing, ana to Provide for the full organization of the Secoud and Third Di Prompt Communication ay Cantu—at twelveo’clocis yesterday Mr. Dolby telegraphed to his family to inquire after the health of his Wife and bey bany, and to-day at eleven o'clock he received the followimg gratifying intelligence: “Mother and boy doing well.” The extraordinary part of this commanication is that Mr. Dolby’s country residence is on the borders cf Wales, where telegraphic inter. course is not frequent except when Dolby is wat home. Natiowat THEATER. A crowded house last evening assembled to sentation in this city “Faust in English. by the Richings Troupe. ‘The performance was entirely satisfactory, even to those who bad seen the German com- pany in the same opera. “The Crown Dis. monds” bas been selected for this evening, which opera is sung by this company 1m exce lent style. There will be a matinee perfor ance to-morrow of the “Daughter of the Reg Ment.” MARvr AND Puntic Scuoois.—In the Mary- Iand House of Delegates yesterday Mr. Browa presented an order providing for tne appoint- ment of a committre of three to investigate and report the reasons for the probable suxpension Of some of the public schools at an early pe- Tiod, om account of scarcity of funds, aud to consider with the Treasurer as the remedy for such 4 state of affairs. A New Eriscorat Bisnor.—Kev. Benjamin H. Paddock, of Detroit, Michigan, wason Wed- neadsy elected by the Protestant Episcopal Bisbop-, now in convention in New York, as the Missionary Basbop of Oregon. There sre twenty Bishops im atiendance at the Conven- tion, including Bishop Whittingham, of Mary- dand. Dickes@ will read from «Nicholas Nickle- by” (at Squeers’ School) and « Roots at Holly Tree Ina,” at Carroll Hall, this evening. ee ‘Tex WEEKLY Stax, now ov our counter for sale and in wrappers ready for the mails, cou- tains the interesting story of “The Hundred Pound Note;* the Grant and Johnson cor- respondence in fall; the Consolidation meet. ings in Georgetown; the Prize Fight in New York city; the Fashions; Reconstruc- Uon: the Universal Peace Couveution; the Q urs- ou of Renewing the Charter; the Rights of American Citizens abroad; Ki during the week: Movements for Relief of the Poor; Society News; Washington News Gos. sip; the Conrls; Movements of the Workiag People; Usefal Items of Domestic Economy, Humorous Sketches: with apenas, Local News; Agricultural Housekeeping Miscellany, nd the latest 7 patches. 2 CONGRESSIONAL. aferacoa— ‘or Mr. Drakes argument . Harlan obtai FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Money contine © wery abundant in Now York, and the banks find it dificult to use all their balamces at 5 per cont.; in apme oases, round balances are left with brokers at 4 per geet. on Mock collaterals, tse preeent gaining funds on accountof Iai = Bee Re Seven-tirt = te Bre still easy at ‘7 good paper is weston, “Gold is dedly firm in sympathy with the steps taken by the Reconstruction Comatities look- ing toimpeacbment. There is no excitement, and no expecial effort is mace to engineer a rise in the prrmium, but under ths of affairs in this city, and the firmness in ex- ‘Appear to be steadily, from day, advancing their views as to the of gold. —_o—_—_ Government Sec Feb, 7, 1868.—Jay Cooke & Co. furnish the following quotations of Gov- ernment securities : . §. 6s Coupon, 1881. S. Five Twenties, i Five Twenties, 1364, . Five Twenties, 1865, Five Twenties, JanaJ fed Fee sas ven Thirties, Seven Thirties, July NEW YORK FIRST BOARD SALES. At the ciose of Troomstruction bt! | floor, but yielded to On Mr. Sumner's motion the joint resol ation for sending one or more aaval officers | Havre maritime exhibition was taken up, Mr. Converse’s amendment prov: attending expense was adopted, ‘hich it passed by a vote of Zito 19, ate adjourned. Hover.— Yesterday, after our repo: ‘The House, in Committees of the Whole, pro- ceeded with the comsideration of the legisia- tive, executive, aad judicial appropriation The Banke ate at ry the Government. A joiat influsace ‘The first item—for compensation and milwage | SPADE”, Operators ve rise to @ running discussion, involving the question of compensation of Senators and members, the 20 per ent. allow- ance to Congressional employes, and the gene- Tal questions of econom: Wasninero! aad extravaganos. is item the committee House adjourned. RECONSTRUCTION. Lovrstana.—In the Convention couple of resolutions were offered by colored members legalizing the living togethet of par- ties ax man and wife, and legitimatizing their were voted down by large cle 147, which was adopted, is: ‘The ordinance of secession of the State of Lou- isiana, passed January 2, 1561, is horevy de- clared to be null and void. The constiiution adopted during 1864, and all previous constitu- tions in the State of Louisiana, are declared to be superseded by this constitation, Street Commissioner Baker. of New Orleans, refused to give up his office yesterday morning when he was presented with a copy of Gen his successor, saying he did offspring. The: x WSR 1.30", Sd series. 107% Sk Gold .., 6.20's, Jn &Jy, Lewis Johnson & Co. quote stecks and bonds in home and foreign markets ax follows : New York, Feb. 7. | Hancock's order by not recognize the force of the order. ever, recognized its force when an officer was to enforce it, CaRoLtva.—The Norih Reconstruction Convention yesicrday passed tax bill for the payment of ihe per diem, &c. and also a resolution reque maby to issue au order prohibi ting the sale and sacrifice of property now ua- The articles of the constitution on Governor and State executive officers was amended so as to require their election for a term of four years. The Conservative Convention was largely at- tended yesterday. The for the organization of the Conservatives in the ections was adop is confined to living issues, | Position to umiversal negro suffrage, were appointed to —First Board—v. S. 6's, Lt, coupon, 111%; 5.20's, 1862, coupons, 111%: 1864, coupon, 10s coupon, new, 10 10.40's, coupons, 10135 107%; Pacific coupon, 107%; 's, second, 107% jail, 119; Atlantic Mail, ‘anton, 59%; Cumberland, 36; Western 4; Quicksilver, 244; Mari- Boston Water Power, Jentral, 128%; Erie, 74; do. p'd, 814; Michigan Centrai, {3 Linois Central, eland and Pittsborg, 97; North west- do. pref'd, 744; Cleveland and Toledo, Ts known as prize-fights are now af- | fairs of almost daily occurrence, but we are glad to see that a reaction has commenced. and that in some of the States there are signs of a detwrmination®o put a stop to the practice. It rhs | of the member ing General Cs der execution. 7nOt 46; Reading, 94 gan Southern, port of the committee press, 424; Merchant's Union, ; American Express, ‘64%; United States 8, 73; Ohio and Miss, Certificates, 32%; The platform the National Derveratic 5p. m., Feb. 6.—Consols for mon ey tea; Bonds, 71% 1 BT ‘ORT, 5 p. m.—Bonds, 75% a75% Livrrroot, 5 p,m. in prices since noon, reached 20,000 bales, Middling Upland Middling Urlean: tonsols for account 7% Erie, 47; Illinois Cen Groneta—A motion to reconsider the yotes taken on relirf, and another to substitute the | constitution of 1565, with amendment, for the commitice’s reports, were tabled im the conyen- Pending the discussion of the reports on the executive department, Richardson, delegate from Baldwin county, Whereupon the Convention €. Richardson, « delegate to the mn the Twentieth district, was shot on Monday by Captain Tiinc i and died at 1:30 p.un. W In the Convention yesterday a clause relating to the eligibility of Governor, requtring him to be a citizen of the United ates for ten years, and a citizen of Virginia for three years, was adopted. An amendinent to declare any person ineligibl who had aided or abetted the rebellion was ya decided majorit insert the word “white” in the clause Tom Keily and Sam Collyer, who fought on the | ter county, Penn- ve ‘td by the authorities of the Key- ,and warrants issned for their ar- rest. It will seem, therefore, that both these ilists will have to give the above @ & Widgymargin, for, should either be doubt have to suffer the | the death of Mr, | To arrive, 7440 Was aunounerd, adjourned. C. Convention fr Baltimore Markets. Flour.—The market is rather more active, though sales for the most part = small lots. We note transi: tions as follows: termes; 200 Ibs. fine Northwestern Super at #50. There is an ac- tive jobbing demand for good Supers. Grain—W heat—Recei and 2080 bnshels red. The market is steady at about previou= rates, And command tall pri and 19) bbls, 100 bushels white * is #0 from franchisement by their own action, or rather snaction. The position is taken that misuse of to the office 70 bushels yel- "= of the people, and the character of the 5 cents for up town de- strPt.—The Reconstraction Conven- to 11> cents for up town, and tion again gave way yesterday to the nomina- ting convention. livery; yellow 1 120 cents for Point delivery. A lot of very The followin, nominated :—Governor, B. D. Ezglest Lieutenant Governor, A. P. Jamison: Sec tary of State, R. J. Alcour; Treasures Williams; Auditor, Wm. J. Morga Commissioner, C. W. Clarke; Attorn Morns, all whites. colored, received twenty-five votes for auditor, «a eloguent appeal by Mr. alf, on the ground of policy. The conyen- tion is’ still in session. Western mixed sold at 122 cenix de- Receipts 319 bush. livered at the Point. Market dull, Sales: 125 bush. at 74 cents, Butter, Ponltry, &c.—All deacriptions of Butter are in ver, active demand prices are yery jirmly main- tained. New York State 45a5) o: nis for fresh kegs; fair gri Howard and Fr Sat) cents tor tinues xearce and p sed Turkeys 20a73 eents, and Chickens lia nts per pound, by the package. T. M. Siringer, —_—_—__ THE NaTIONAL CommenetaL ComvENTION — cts have been under R¥ention now in session in iform measure of grain transporta- ‘mh commerce; national chamber of the taxation of agricultural and manufacturing mterests; a reduction of the tax- ation, and @ memorial ‘to Congress urging the h reduction; a sliding scale, by which the duties on all foreign productions tli be augmented pari passu with the decline of gold premiums; a free bankiny tion to be based of national secu: ber of banks an: The following su sideration in tbis ¢ ‘The market is very firm, with bing at IT yall rib Sides, and 13 4:15 s. for Shoulders; 1234. 4 cts. for clear Fi | importance of» quite active, with an upward tendency. to-day of 10,00 Ibs. rib law, circula- ties, and the the amount of banking capital to be regulaved by the national law of supply and demand. the details to be the samr jose of the national banking law, with such iinprovements as experience may suggest; that Congress be requested to pas an act declaring all contracts, which are specifically in writing, and made payable in gold coin by the purtis | thereto, payable in gold according to the terms that no revise system of the United Stat does not involve an adjust mpo-ed under ( tariff of duties and imports, and | adjustment should be made for the pury securing the largest revenue from such 4 tariif, tinjustice to the productive powers Prime Mess $20) team and ketth Holders very lish Island vac. pan s. fair to good refining 114 a) fair to good. aly ets; prime to ra vac pan Hija- ns I3yaldyy cts, for fair to eget New York Markets. By Telegraph.} Feb. 7.—Flour Sat cts W heat dul! and drooping. Corn a shade lower, Uaus dull and heavy. taxes which a Barley steady, Peas nom. ‘ctton firmer at 19(ai9% cts. for Mid- Freights quiet. x, At GiaGl cts. Rosin in good demand at $3.i0a$J. 124 for strained common wmnati paper, appeared an advertisement, | dling Uplands. pentine advance From Mexico.—The been received from the miterior of Mexico: ‘There were rumors at Vera Cruz that several Generals in the Mexican army bad pronounced Against the Goverument, and fears were enter- tained that an attempt would be made by thei It is reported that Gen Portiero Diaz would -oon be appointed Minia- Inthe Mexican Congress a bill to | Sbolish the death penalty was defeate ral Escobedo had arrived at the capits Tumored that he intended to resign bi | mand of the third divu A project for uniting) by & system of railroads has been in the bands ofa commission, who are to « amine the plan aed report on ite feasibuity. following news has by taker Bese (a orare iH. SHAFFIELD, FRENCH CONFECTIONERY LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN'S REFECTORY, 246 Pennsylvanis aven' ‘hirteenth streets. MEALS SERVED AT ALL HOURS 0} es 3 ape EVEBING, FROM 7 A. Game. Oysters, &.. lo cleats a revolution. between Twelfth and on of the Mexican arm ico with the Ui ‘ways on band. ed es reduced their pay | joing and Fan Rerorten Discovery ov Pere Jellies, Charlot inthe London Grocer 2 found within the past ighborhood of Brostley, * shaft ina field sd- he men employed nA Tock only a few 2 quantity of tar, some ney of treacle, about half s mile from the out-crop of the coal ensures, immediately below which, on the ndsidein deseending the hill, limestone appears. The coal stratum there is considerably destroyed nthe city and from the countr: nd promptly attended ‘| Thave no connection or interest in any other Confectionery Establishment in this city, er JOS. H. SHAFFI -MEDIOATED VAPOR BATHS CAN. recently in char; icity and Medicated Vavor Baths ast the various United States corner of ith street and Peons. ave., ruptions of the Skin, Golds, Gout, Debility. Affection of Paralysis, of Mercury,and Female Complaints. that petroteam bi joining the turny yards trom the surtse Scricipe OF A MARYLANDER.—A man by the name of Davis, a shoemaker, a native of Mary- land, who resided on Lina -treet, near Clark, committed suicide this morning by taking for- ty-seven grains of morphine. taker, but had been out of employment since Christmas, became depressed embsrrassments, which was the cause of the suicide, It is the fifth attempt made to destroy He was over sixty years old, and had several children, most of whom have arrived at incinnati Enquirer, Feb. 3. tie = SURVEY oF 4 Misi OB SALE—A Si cheap. at 8. GO! AT? W- SELBY & CO. STORE. Continuation of the Annual Closing out sale of FALL AND WINTER Guops. at cheap rates. BLACK SILKS AND FANCY Goops. IMPORTED DRESS GOObs, VELVETS, &o. Medium DRESS GOODS, at half price, SHAWLS, very chen) CLOAKING, CLOTHS, CASSKMERES, ac. 323 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, South side, near 7th street. SEWING MACHINE, EIN’S.34 4% st fe7-3 He was a shoe- from pecuniary years of maturity — DsrKICT.—Oflicial re- turns have been made to the Commissioner of the General Land Office of the survey of the “Shaft Lode” in the Nevada Mining District, in Gilpin County, Colorado, containing three and third acres. The returns show that improve- ments have been made on said lode to the exteut one thousand dollars as required by the act of | Congress July 26, (56. The vein is gold bear- ing quartz, the assay being $216.07 per ton, COP oars. ‘POTATOES, AnD at COUNTRY PRODUCE ¥.—GRAND LODGE id on MORDA Meeting will be hel oth Instant, at7% 0% we: F.o 347 ANS EXTENSIVE BOOT AND SHOR HOUSE, Where the public may find, ‘and that of the best quality SEVENTH STREET, og south of K and Northern Market, . BAKEB. L WanEHOUSE, UISIANA AVENUE, between 9th and 0th streots. V ALENTINES. = JNO. AGRICULT =, TH STREET, always, © what they _YALENTINES, ‘We have just received s consignment of BEAUTIFUL VALENTINES, (No Comic Trash) hich t * Papo bs ects nd ve ate them at Reduced For sale at the HUDSON TAYLOR BOOKSTORE, FRENCH & RICHARDSON, 334 Pennsylvania avenue. D*ENR SE. UILDING AND DE- No. 2.—The third ar monthly meeting of this Association will id at the Germs and G. on FRI 7 Tbe Hall will be open for the rec mle 8 PERATIVE BUILDING GIVEN, Presitent. View President. Thal Newr fy Bt worn Y street. FRED HALL, &-c'y, LUMBIA CO-01 AND DEPOSI ‘Phe next x jon of u T for stock will of the above te COURSE OF THREE LECTUBES a. Pobraser Bev, AB. WANTS. Ww ID—A neat WHITE GIRL rboat ther aa t a e 1) Apply ea 3 biena St reat, Hi of Fer7 roo~s, Wire roravte viclaley ot 'M strech gore ‘Stating terms, “RENTER c eT , Felinbie Wi A cy Ge be 8 £0'd cook, washer. An | rt aired. A. at 185 Sth strest, betwen Oran Petreets, Py food A WHITE WOMAN Ina mall fun. W457 os 'b vecet north. cornar oF Beret weet. A NTE! FHITE WOMAN t Wash ond Aone ned tn tenet at orher dutite, ¢34 itt street, between Fama sircets, feb 3" revpectable ctrl a SIrUaTtion a+ Chambermaid or Nar+: so aesiet ty 1 "Apply st 159 Latract, nea: Fiatbing and lroviag, Apply nt 1s a "tess War det ort onecrubspeidon a ce * : hotel “Addread BA Ml Noo 202% weat 31 bet. K and Lats 3 GOOD SERVANTS ther bet. 7th and a AGENTS WANTED FoR THE ian “LIFE OF JEFERNSON DAVIS, By FRANK H. ALFRIEND, of Richmond This isafull and authentic history of the Lif: and Public Services of the great Southern lea fer Mr. Alfriend hag enjoyed unusual advantages io the preparation of this work, as will be arent to an bode Bend for peocimen page set circulars, wi ma 8, Ls PUBLISHING CO. Richmond, Va fe5-ImDa W* FRENCH GENTLEMA 3 YEARS OF the English language. who ha: been the French army. is de<irous of L TTUATION asa bert ee} the French anguage. in a college. pul ac or fomily, where his tuition would be acc compensation for his board. An extensi in teaching his native Ianguage in several large cities of the Union, on & new method adapted to foreigners. and the best city references entitie him to the full confidence of the public. Private les sons given to ladies and ae on the best term Ploase address A. BON, 253 Penn p stairs. ui ANTED-NEW AND OAST-OFF CLOTH W Abbr Watters, pismrods Gage haveiven oF any article of valu Id-eatablished firm of B. FULTON & CO bro! S11 Ninth street, near Pennsylvania avouue, Singer Sewing Machine Agency. ja 2-15" NTRLLIGENCE OFFICE, 479 117 STREET. ‘and Laundressce.. Kx ursen, dc, Also, Wood K NE WANTED! By drmoet comnpelck French Waiters, and Coachmen. jais-eoly ANTED TO BUY—By KS. JUSTH, Latin’ and Gentlemen's SECONDHAND ULOTI ING. UNLERCLOTHING, BEDDING, BOOTS. and SHOES. & . &c , at 2843 7th street betwoer L and M streets north. N.B.—No matter how much they have been worn. jasiy” ANTED—OLD BOOKS in large and small quantitics at the Cheap Book and Station+ ty Store, No. 275 F street, near 13th. Call ne Ree us. jat-an LOST AND FOUND. LOST At Gen Grant's reception. on tact W Peaay poeening @ POINT LAGE HAND KEBCHIEF, Tho findor will be liberally. ce warded by leaving it at FRENCH & RICHARD BON'S, 334 Ps i feT 3 OST—On Wednesday evening, the 5th instant 4 in or near the Patent Office, x MOKOU) 0 POCKET-BOOK . containing about $i and valus Ile papers The finder will be liberally rewarded by leaving it at room 48, Pension Office. fe6-20" E. M. GIBSON Q@TRAYED AWAY —Taken upon t SS on my premises. nine head of BEEF ( ‘The owner of them is requested tw coma f Prove property, pay charges, and take th st PERSONAL, RSONAL —T! 1745 to 1801, may rec sending s copy of thelr family 1 tage stamp, to B. V. FU, $ Olsego siroat Pulinlerpin. woo: SORABLK GENTLEMAN who pro “Old Dr. DARBY'S” medicines (instead of stationery) can rely upon secrecy as all ty tor Viewr with gents or ladies are confidential at h rooms, opposite Odd Fel 1 ts LA DIES WHO RE: RE THE SERVICES a skillful and reliable Physician should consw DK. HENRY, at 502 wth street west, betwen € street and Louisiana avenue,on and after fursday February 4th. Dr. Henry makes it his «perial prac tice to cure all Female Complaints, Uffic# from 9 to 9p. m Ja3i-im* COxSCLT DR. LEON Penn ‘Organic, fections thoroughly curc treatment will find him very akilfull tn the plaints. IRREGULARITIES, from whatevi cause, fully relieved. ga ls-1y* have in t habits. from the Ll or othe: causes. feel a debilit helt years Before placing themecives under the treatment ot any one, should first road “The Secret Friend.” Married Indies will learn something of importance by perusing “The Secret Frivut Senet) any address, in @ sealed envelope, on receipt of % Gate, Address Du. CHARLES 4. 8TUART & Cc Bova ‘TO MY HUSBAND. Well, George, I want to get hatr dressed { Ham’ Fenty that cests so muse On T No. lr. itdges wot cost mare than yon spond ina Barber shop. Hee Madame Demongeot's prices ‘Haw Bhort hai 25 | Out for ladies or gent,, 90.5 Long hair, 20|Shampooing short hair, 6 Gateldethe door, 188 | Shamnpootug lou alr, Flower & Curls, 2.00] and dressing it, mt of Perfomery, Long tra color, Braids, Ourls. Inviet on hand cr mads ‘to order At DEMON. GkOT'S HUMAN HAIR STORK, 875 Penu. wv. bet. 10th and Lith sts., south sido se 28-6r0 Mhros 3. sarroup, (Kormerly of Monteomery, Alasama,) ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOB-AT-LAW WASHINGTON, D. ©. Office No. 425 B Btrect, Opposite the City Hall, Will practice in the Buprome Qourt of the Dnitee States, Court of Claims, and the Courts of the Dis trict of Columbia, Claims ond Department business will’ recetve rompt Attention, 0 18-6 Jvsr uxceiyen, ALL THK LATEST NOVELTIES In FANCY GOODS, at DAVIS & GAITHEB'S. HANDSOMEST LINE OF T = SASH BIBBONS In the District, at DAVIS & GAITHEL'S, New coons PIER eUoLE TRIMMINGS, = ‘DAVIS & GAITHER'S, fe 6-3 20 Market Space. Folrreco., AUCTIONKERS, No. 34435 and 394% Seventh st., bet. H and I sts. Wishes to call attention to the public that they are now prepared to receive all descriptions of mer. gaandine on on ‘none or i oy bo t ves that we give special fo the sale o Personal Real Estat. Parties decltuing housekeeping will always find ready sale for thet Furniture at cur salerooms. F tatenmlar sale, days overs MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, at 104. M.; also; every Evening st 7 P. Open every day for private sales. Always on hand s large stock of Furnitare of every deueript! FOLEY & CO.. Au fe 6-dtf Seventh Stre jeeaer"Bevecith strest._ (ig) *s +3. MAY & Co. a) PARIS KID GLOVE DEPOT. 308 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUK. Between Ninth and Tenth streets. FULL SUPPLY OF ALL THE BEST MAKES. 87 TWO, THBER and FIVE BUTTON GLOVES, just received. © LADIES’, GENTLEMEN'S and MISSES GLOVES, in all sizes. fe5-2tif W" "FSS EEERU EPEAT foot o ‘ashi 5 - B~Bepaeise old Boots rompdy ettgaded 3 aL a ONLY 6120, ATG. L, WILD - 3 an pod Ry ey fof eee stone now Black Walnut PAR. 4 with two stops and orgen swell: warranted perfect. Fignos for sale and rent, tuned and repaired. | Wi BANKEBS, BANKEES, Fierwewrn Sreaer, Orros te TREASCRT, rremt market rates, and keep eonstantiy ov band a fall supply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, *, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTKS. Orders for STOOKS, and colisctions made om all accessible pointe. ‘FOR SALE AND RENT. wudtabietor an erimise:, SA7 Pen s. Willard’s Hota ter WILL BUY A COPART Nem: in one of tha bes: lecatal Dry Goode | Buy and seif ax D ROOM KOITAR SEVEN THIET! i at S26 Massschucstio ‘OR RENT—Two-story press BRICK HOUSK, BONDS, &e., exrouted HORT Wh ons syuere frome iuutes’ walk from Depart come and large cloaet, nem!) ted; perfectly clean, back bad Kent reduged to $22 6 DB advanoe. Apply on the premises, 61 F street « street ones. fi mente; contai Pepered and F past satrosat BANK OF WASEINGTON. H. D. COORK, (of Jay Cooke & Oo.,) President WM. S HUNTINGTON, Cashior. GOVERSM ENT DEPOSITORY OR SALE OR RENT—A threeetory an! basen USE on tith treat wos CO etresta near the Agron! 0p, with cae, bot tween South P th brick «table Apply to CHAKL ney at lew, No 445, FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED x HOUSE, contairing + ‘y Frames. situated on avenue and nortan E atry m Let No S.in Squary for $30 per month Pr One-holf cash, balance iv three 15th street, opposite the Treaswry Department. ® The property 92.00 Taras apd six mon’ hs BROWN & SUN. Government Securitie with Tressarer United 87 ONE MILLION DOLLARS.2@ and sell ail classesof GOTERNMENT E ITIRS st current market rates FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections in ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give care- ful attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN and FIRMS and to any other business entrusted to us, FULL INFORMATION ip regard to GOVEBN MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished, WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. Washington, March 2), 18%. INSURANCE. PNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE OOM. a gitees ANY, of New York. Paid up capital, $200 000. Board of Directors, men of undoubted reaponsi- Ti floor, Colon! mail GROORRY -10Re ROW 80, 817. corns VOR BALK—Cheap, a LIGHT RUSINE ART: bot perfactiy new Inquire cor 4, st.'and » CK HOUSE FOR RENT—Apply at E STOOK and FINTORE Tuquire south eas: corner OOK RENT—A mi h modern conve: located; terms eany OR RENT—PRICK HOUSE, water. on 18th atreet, near K corner i8th and K «1 eets, north side. 12 per month enng four room Sth street east. between © arr, avenue, Apply to Mr. WEBB, centrs house af the {OR RENT—A fine on Sd at, between AVEnnER, Opporite the terms apply at No. 52 Miss, Botanical Garden: Bates much less than motual Companics, Policies non-forfeitable after two sunual pay- ALBERT W. PAINE, General Agent for t Ofice with DODGE & McLELLAN, Next door to Cooke's Bat fi ‘a rooms, with brick basement, dining room, and kitchen; water in the rnerof 24th and T strects Ton reliable and yard; witumted on thi one square xouth of the Circle ALE—One hun. Nationa CAPITOU LIFE INSUBARCE It is seven. miler f antria, and five fm ton. eix from Al: OHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF COB ed bearing Pe apes, Strawberries. Currants Land lies well CAPITAL STOCK CASH CAPITAL Lite and Accident Policie an be obtained. + 500 9th street, PAWNBROKERS. PAWN-BROK ER. ‘treet, three doors PT Ww FENWICK wood PLANO. SOR RENT—That fi + 8TINB.ATS sth of Pennsylvania ces on Gold and vds, Jewelry, Pi 2th street. near Penne. avenge Also.asix-room FRAME Hi west, near Smithsonian Gro STARR & ME Wearlng Apparel “‘Gid Gold and Silver bought. Business Pare OR SALE—A two uated oo the wonthweat 52. BELG'S LOAN OFFICE, between Os and 6th # Immecistely in rear of Nath J Advances wade iu all sums on mercbandige at the nost reseouavle rates, and for any length of time. toneera, south wow OFFICE BOOMS For rent in my new build Toth atrewt, wey: for offices oF ate corner New York For further par .HE OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM 0} OSTRIN & CO. VAWNBROK ERS, 34 FOUK-AND A-HALF STRERT WEST, bear Pennsylvania avenue. Offers the highest cash advances on all ki rehmudise.toany amount and for any time desired at reasonable rates large sume ere rletly confidential ‘ J Longit for cash and sold at private sale. ticulars ingeire of jant'* Builting ‘end 15th street ire at O17 Ith wt. Lwat Pa. avout (OR RENT—Nicely furnished PARLORS ant hor without Be 485 6th st. bet, Cand La. ave AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATRE. THE RICHINGS: FENOLISG OPREA TROUPE To NIGHT, THE CROWN DIAMONDS Caeenour HALL BR. ORARLES DICK ENS: LAST KEA DING IN WASHINGTOW THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING. PER 7. tage NICHOLAS MICKLRny (At Mr Bqueers? Beboo) > . AnD BOOTS AT THE HOLLEY TERK 1 ‘The Readines will commence at 8 o'clock. ant be Comprined with, eo houn The - wdience earnestly requested & be « ton Ganutes before thr commenrom ot of tb. ie. ever vel monte, @3each A sirable srate romain unsold and hed at Philp & Solomons. ss? Po. ave. fror hy {04 ©. and at the box office of Carroll Hall trom 7 to 8 p.m. this event: SEATING TOURNAMENT AND The Ditectors beg he: FIRST GRAND SKATI NAMENT CARNIVAL combined. will take place TO M BOM (Saturday) AFTERNOON. commen o'clock The arrangements are compirts and the grandest tacie on ice ever produced w iil be prearntad o@ occasion The Knights will appear im full ‘The tilting arena will be immediately im platforms so that thos» mot skatine i tilting the anos that Lampe. colored inntorns successful Knight will crown t 4 Reanty, ani select her at Honor Jwho will be piaerd in am rated sleigh, end amictst gorgeous ti works will be drawn by the Kuight= Procession around the Park Iu addition to the a String Band bas bern engage: for the vapocial enjoyment of the visiters Bot skating. The Indies’ room will be geed for dancing. ao that while the skaters are enliven! by stirring strains of « fail Brass Hand, those to Birict order will be secured by the sufficient police force Ry order of the DIRECTORS it [Chron , Rep. Intel. | FORREST HALL, GEORGETOWN SATURDAY EVENING FRE. = 1505, Beneht of Miss MOLE CRYSTAL, “TOOPLE Graud Olio “WHY DON'T SHE MARRY.” A boat of Volomterrs Besorve Seats 50 Cente, fo 6-3" N46484 BY MOONLIGHT Painted by C. L. BROWN, Bize of Picture, ten fect by fi six inches, a. 237 Penney lvania avenue near ig WITH OVER 100 OTHER PAINTINGS. By Native and Foreign Artiste ‘The Falls ty Moontirbt is allowed to be the fmest Moonlight Painting in America. Mr GL stands onrivalled in acenes of this kind. Mr. i Bar). tr calli: tes ention of the a@mirers af Artetothie TR RAND PAINTING howe leave to say U the ¢ Py curieal rem will or or Om cht. 26 Conte, ¢ mouth. admitting two, +6 Conta each The Opening Night will be MONDAY. Frenvany 3%. commencing at 6 » Ticket the principal Book and 4 Store me Beason Ticket f Cents: Children Hot zorott's, F mon '®. French & Richardson's, Oort 6 It & Brothers . & Li corenre cans IVAL. BAL MASQUE, To Ue piven at MARINI ASSEMBLY BOOMS, EK street, near Niwth, on ter EVE OF WASBINGTON’S BIRTEDaY, FEBRUARY 21, Ender the Dircetion of PROFESSOR L. G. MARL SF Future advertisements will furnish fell pae- ticulars of the coming Csrnival jatat OR RENT—Thag beautiful apd desirable RES. CE on the Heights of Georgetown, for- merly occupied by Lieut. ¢ It is only deemed necéssary to eay that Ht sesses all the requisites which make it one o most desirableresidences in the District. ticulara inquire of 1cF cree ULAR. IINGTON AND GEORGRTOW Neot Warhinete TLankiul to the peo most ubivereni patronage they bave given, we again solicit their Invors for the present ¥ We shali distribute omly the bes JOHN J. BOGUE, Real Katate Agent Corner High and Bridge street CLOTHING, &c. STEPHENS & CO (Late Wail, Stephens & Co.,) MEKCHANT TAILORS, 310 Pa. avenus, between 9th and 10th stroets. pe CLOTHS, CASSIM ER) tlemen & Dress Bi We eubmit the following rules for our drivers early in the day assistants to use the most ce to every customer. «full weight, and where a ticket calls fore umber of pownds, aay len. give elev 4 Give your customers no reason whatever t hall enforce these n strance with ¢r rging them at NEW STORE AND NEW GOuDs 1th amd F ats. e and Wiliards: ute only Northern Ice, our as high as Inst year, wh G. F. McLELLAN, President W. and G. Loe Compa: W4s8iNeron crrx SAVINGS BANE, Corner of 7th etreet and TLoniets: EST ON DEPOSITS, BUYS and SELLS all kinds of BONDS and STOCKS, GOLD and SILVER. Highest prices paid for LAND WAREANTS. J. B. ELVANS, President. J. A. RUFF. Treasurer. ASSORTNENT OF ARDS, just 1 ceivi " “Onn RUPEE BTS “loths. Doeskins an ote Furnish ne Goode of an) boxes for Holiday Pr: told at rednee Please give us acell. F. 4. HEIBERGEB, * (Bucceasor to H. F. Lownon & o.,) CITIZENS, ABMY AND NAVE MEKCHANT TAILOR. Hotel, (iste Brown's,) Penn. avenue, Washington. WOOD AND COAL. VAL AND WOOD. ADVANCE IN PRIOFS IN CONS FIGHTS AND TOLLS HA Goons rox EvENING AND PASTY PRESSES Piety Cathe AUiTArR ports U! 8 PLINS and MERTNOS party dresses. t Summer Booking Cou! Gamberland Bun of Mine. umberiaud Lamy OAK AND P We are the sole brated Baltimore bared to furnish it in any ana 465 Ninth street, a EandF asseeee stock of Heavy BLACK and COLORED k of atl kinds of MOURNING GooDs £ out our stock #f Reps. Poplins A. nts for the sale of the cele ‘company’s Coal, and Merinos, (asta oF ™ ot. be een 7th and Sth streets. ae Wat MILE & BROTHER W CO-OPERATIY! Ne NINTH STEEET, sae const toot Grocorin in the Market. NEW GOODS EVERY Dav. Byrupe, Sugars, Canned and Dried Fraite at Cranberries, Nate GAR CURB! ama nw YORK BUCK’ SHARES $10 EACH. RAB OPPORTUN ITY. More readily to reduce oar extensive atock of all for ® limited time reduce ‘ices upon Foreign luxuries to cost for cash BETWEEN D AND B. Terely met with themselves with « superior clase of articl: 1-6 Corner Vermont ave, PpoTes 1B’s ©) eived to di Bec civ pref of all different ety or’s prices, at the Ea? FLovn. by steamer Union OPERA GLASSES: lea and hp ad sale at import. G.METZEROTT & OO. BEAT DISCOVERY. His OWN ARTIST. TIFIC WONDER An instrument by which correct Likenewses or PI ment with full instructions went by mail B AMES 4 00., 1) ton, and Georgetown, as follows: URDAY, ata of High stree! For freight or f, New Work avec ‘i°W THOMPSON Pree’t. Ypbt and ROBERT Pins ht dase vement im Machines for ‘which ake place on the way, New York. NB. SEWER . iz OBIENTAL 8 D*GNire: On the petition of J G. EUNSON, of New ‘extension of @ patent Bourdes be. ure and Unadalterateg * CHEMIOAL OLI SOAP. maaroM Hew TRA SiN Pedldy soar sea On. Em Sera, ‘bet. «th and sth, |ANOS that have been used. und corner @bickering a)- ee | jo ns METZEROTT a : its of Steinway ‘a Plane, BFORE TAKING 8TOC! OSE OUT AT SOM ANTS ted BOILED PLEC SaeRtbs, ‘swiss La famity eee ‘One7 octave, four ro new 7 octave. Boardman + ‘cotave, Dar ley.t beet enone Are ve Rosewood Spee ener monthly rciuprNal aR "git ssiaae Comulisionsr ot Fosse —_ Mewaeper ae, Sarma saieen. ae ae am lits Sreznr Wust, rene nek el BALL WILL BE EFIT OF A WibowW T of Istand BE street 7th, admitting » gentleman apt Ladies, fe 6 BALLS, PARTIES, &e. ASS iV ERSARY BALL. ‘The thirty third A : f the JOURNKY- MEN BOO BIN TY will be celebrated by @ Ball. to be given at UDD FELLOWS’ BALL Seveuth strect. on THURSDAY “EVENING. Feb a5.» We would refer to the former bale Rociety as guaranter as to what ot thie Tickete, admitting » g-uthe man Raliet Master—T. O'Neil Mw Committee of Arrangements—John A. Land- yoict. VR. Bishop. W. EK. Bradiey, J.T. Mouow E. Trettier t 4 DENTISTRY. IAL TEETH INSERTED TO GIVE FACTION. — Du. PRETIN- emmy 20. DENTISTS, “late of Philm t! =] arnounce to the citirsss of ton and vicinity that the, ar sow perms nently loeated at 364 sth surcet, between Han? t Tooth extracted without pain. Teeth earefaliy filed. Long exper ant practice ea. alfles the above to ad, some ult cases. Call and be couvi eoth insert 1 on any barerequired. Prices moderate. dels ee" {STE TEY —pr LOOMIS, at No. 339 Penna avenne. att ds to all brancl Maifurmations of the mouth remedied with the skill of long expe- rience: sn D* "rau DENTIST, Bo. 310 Puxsevivanta Avance, All operati formed julng to the ART OF DENTAL SURGERY. oe 46a" D* LEWIE @ DAVI= DENTAL AS8O: TION No 260 PENNA AY Betwoen 13th and 13th wirects TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. No charge will be made for extracting where Ar- pon pee! A iuserted, although oe paticnt fired 13 pay ior wu ra, o ration whee oy weed which be deducted when the Teeth are mete. The ssociation is now prepared to make Teath on —= eS ae = i New Sam, Fenee ie ton prices reoms Ral'work done cam have it as chenp as inthe whore muned cities. All work will be done in the neatest id best manner. and warranted give entire satisfaction. Persons will do well to call and ex- amine our work before getting It cleewhere. jy 1s —— GOVERNMENT SALES, SAUE OF HoRsks. Of: Chief Quarsermascer Fourth aft tary Dy street. Vicxswens Mixes dam. 29. 158 The undersigned will sell wt public auction at 12 o'clock m., on SATURDAY. the 15th day of F-h- Tuary . 1868, at thy office of thy Post Quartermaster, et Holly Spri: Miesinni, seve HORSES. iT) CAV: Ordered sold by the Inspector General Fourth Mile itary District. ‘Terms. Oash,on day of sale pitery District © wm? Obie s4 OF PUBLIC ANIMALS” cw q ater"s Ofer, “oS Frost Miluery Dreriet, Wit be cota St patil cere not too Goverpeeat i) be sold at public auction. verneann| Stables, in ae chy on SATURDAY, February 5, ‘clock ». 2: ‘The ati farmers and ip want of means of transportation i invited to the wale. ‘The animals are sound and in ee