Evening Star Newspaper, March 23, 1868, Page 4

‘THE EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, ke., To- Night. NATIONAL ‘TREATER. — First night «Enech Arden, or Saved froma Wreck. Watt's Orera Hovse.—Professor Hasel- mayer's first pertorman. f his wonderful ais of prestidigntation, &c. Ovp Fetrows’ Hatr.—Blind Tom. night but two. —s— Storey Sworp—ir ts Recovergn.— on jurday afternoon, detectives Clarvoe and Bigley recovered the gold-hilted sword which was stolen from one of the cases of the Patent Office on Monday afternoon or evening last, and placed it in the hands ef Superintendent Richards. The information of the robbery was given to the police on Tues- day, snd the case was assigned to detectives Claryoe and Bigley, who at once entered on the work, and the case being one which, ifsuc- eesstully worked, would be a cap to the su cesstul party, other detectives entered om the work, including some of the secret service men of the Treasury Department. It_was first Stated that the sword was taken en Monday night, but from facts ascertained by the detectives it is clear that it was taken in the afternoon of that d2y. These facts are as follows :—On Monday night a mysterious per- sen went toamerchant of this city aad offer the stolen property as collateral for a loan, which was refused, apd be banded the me ebant a leifer purporting to be from Gen, Grant to Mr. Stanton, asking an appointmentin the War Department. He also said if the merchant would oblige him with the loan of a hundred dollars he would give as security a sword which had been presented to his grandfather by the Duke of Cambridge, and the merchant finally agreed, and the party went off and re- turned with the sword, saying that he would not bring the scabbard, as it was too valuable. Having satisfied themselves that the sword was safe, the next question was who was the guigty party, and they scon came to the con- Sree thal on employe of the office, who had appeared greatly agitated when the officers commenced their mqviries, Kaew something of it, and they took measwres i) secure his ar- rest, but he had left the efty ‘The thiet, the detectives are satisfied, is 2 young men who gees by the names of Lewis and Capt. W.N. Murph;, who was appointed about weeks str:c° une of the doorkeepers atthe museum room. He walked away from the city,-and took the cars ata station twelve or fifteen mules Crom here, zoing eastward, and is not yet im custody. These officers have worked this case with great skill, and have added to their many laure of Last proucdeonsann AywUAL MEETING OF Youre Men's Onnis- TIAN ‘ABSOCTATION.—At an adjourned méeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association, held on Saturday night, Mr. A. S. Pract was re-elected General Secretary, and the folléwing gentlemen were appointed Chairmen of Com- juittees: On finance, A. S. Pratt: on lectures, N. B. Devereux: on churches, taimments, J. kK. P. Gleeson; ox building, Gen. J. A. Ein. Important changes were made in the constitution, by which the president, five vice presidents, the corresponding and workir g secretaries, the treasmrer, librarian, register, and the Chairmen of the Standing Committees are constituied a board of managers. To this board is entrusted the supervision of all the affairs of the society, except the election of offi- cers and new members. and action on amend- ments to the constitution. The action of the board is final, except when five of its members may appeal to the association. The fatter can then Teverse the decision of the board. The association may, at any time, convey its views, by resolution, om any subject: but such action except in the case specified, is to be regarded as recommendatory. The president and secretary of the society have, er oficie, the sume position in the bourd, and it is duty of the latter to in- form the association. xt its regular meetings, of the proceedings of 1 ~ The Chairmen of the Standing Committers are to appointed by - president, with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the officers. They are monthly and annus the congtit mak the officers of the association personally sponsible for expenses incurred without the of the board. The time of js changed to 3d Monday in May To Farwers ax busy season for those and horticulture, and their suecess will ¢ in a great measure on what is done now the best fertiliz and proper care, eu!tiv tt P. Bartho- mie Market; of must supply them the other two, cultiva! selves. Bartholow is so well known in t section of country that it is not ne ything of bis rliable charac’ man. We only desire to call > fact that he advertises this spring: ¢ fteld. herb, fruit, flower. and grass serds, of every kind and variety, from the most reliable grow- ers im this country and Europe: peas, beans, onion setis. &c.. &e.: clover and timothy, erebard and herb and yards. Seed Harrison, Early Goodrich, ¢ * Cuzco, and all other choice varieties; bone dust, plaster, Barthol prepared guano, Peruvian guano, “Thirme, very highly recommended,) and allother stand: ard fertilizers: plows, barrows, cultivators, gar- den and field rotiers, garden hoes, garden rakes, spades, shovels, pruning knives, pruning saws, pruning tools of all kinds: and every other im_ plement and tool in use for the farmer and gar- dener. ———_o—_—. DeatH oF B.Ocie Taytor.—We regret to Announce the death of an old and esteemed citi- zen, Benjamin Ogle T Rome, Italy, on the 25th of Febraary last. ‘Tayloe wos the eldest surviving son of the Colonel Jobn Taylor, of Mount Airy. Virgix and Washington city, and was born at Annap- 76, in’ the house of his maternal grandfather, Governor Ogle, of Maryland. He ed his preliminary acudemical education Phillips’ Exeter Acidemy. and was gradu- ed at Harvard University in I-14. In 1417 he visited Europe as an aftecie of the American Ambassador to the Court of St. James, the Hon. Richard Rush. In 4 Mr. Tayloe married Miss Julia Dickinson, of Troy, N. ¥., the daughter of Hon. John M. Dickinson, of that city, and for many years the Representative of the Renneselaer District in_ the Cougress of the United States. In 1846 Mr. Tayloe lost his wife, and after several years married Miss Phirbe Warren, of Troy, N. Y., a lady of great beanty On the breaking outof the war he owned a lar, ‘amount of rea} and personal estate in the Sou ates, and his losses were enormous. In secompanied by his wife and son, he sailed for Europe, where he remained until his death. Mr. Tayloe was a frequent contributor to the journals of the day. —~ Retro10vs.—At the church of the Arsembly, (Presbyterian) corner of Sth and I streets, yes terday, the Rev. Wm. Hart, the new pastor, preached in the morning and evening. ‘In the morning from the 9h chapter of Proverbs and F thyself: but if thon scornest thou alone shall bear it.” At Union Chapel, ¥ith street, near Pennsyl- Vania avenne, the newly appointed pastor, Rev. W. T. Weech, preached yesterday morn. ing. The Rey. thas. W. Boldin, newly appointed reets south, was expected to preach to his w charge yesterday morning, but was pre. vented from doing so by a sore throat. The Rev. Dr. Hamilton appeared in the pulpit and, afte gation present, made a few remarks as to his ministry and his associations in this District, which were of a most affecting character, and | crew tears from the eyes of many of bis audi- tors. THE Wasuincrox City Temrerance So- CIETY—A reguiar meeting of this society was held last night at Temperance Hall, on Estreet. at which a large number of persons were pres- t and the c-remonies were of an interesting ebaracter. The President and Vice President being absent, Mr. T. G. Clayton took the chair and opened the meeting by Tending the pledge of the society. Messrs. John Goldin, MePhee- ters, Blood of Mass., Bolster, and O.K. Har- after which a the pledge, and large number of persons then the meeting adjourn, A large temperance meeting was held last night at Reynold barracks, when addresses were by Hon. S_ ©. Fessenden, ex-mem- ber of Congress from Maine, Dr. F. iH. Watts, and I. 8. Johnson. Several names were added to the temperance pledge. paces oan MNMONARY A¥NIvERSAEY—The sixteenth anni ve: of the Missionary Society con- hected with the E strect Baptict church ‘was held last evening. The president, Mr. Chas. E. Fraser, stated the object of the meeting, and the exercises were opened with an invocation | Dy the pastor. The school then sang the new song, entitled “I love tne name of A short portion of the scriptures were then read, aiter which the president announced the i Wilson, of the Dr. Gray, end Roor O7r —Un Satarday abont one o'clock, ® whirl wind struck the two buildings im course of constiuetion on 9th street, above P, for Messrs. and » and took off a or the Producer, (a new fertilizer, | toe. which occurred at | Mr. | 1 a, | th verse, “If thou be wise thon shalt be wise | pastor of Ryland Chapel, corner of 10th and D | Announcing this fact to the large congre- | ~tement of the Tus PLastenxe’s STRIKE.—Sto. Union—Action of the Bo. Walte. + men plasterers got $8 per would strike for $6 per day.” "They say that steh astatement places the bricklayers’ in a false position; that Mr. ‘was not justi- fied in making such an n; that the standard of wages of bricklayers’ in this city is fixed at $4.50 per day the same as last season, when more of their merubers received over that per diem than were according to the standard; that they on the demand and compitition of employers to raise wages over the standard ef the Uuion this year as last; | and that there need be no apprehension of a er's strike. In conctusion, they test against being dragzed into the ings of the Builders Union by parties not connected with their business, and against all efforts to precipitate a conflict between them and their employers. ‘The Journeymen Bookbinders’ Society, at | their meeting on Saturday night, adopted Teso- lations heartily endorsing the action of the | journeymen plasterers; appropriating $50 for their benefit, and recommending a meeting of the Workingmen’s Assembly to devise ways aad means to enable the plasterers to hold out, A copy of the preamble and resolutions will be found elsewhere in our paper, PRESS S nateds ‘Tue Rrver FRONT.—The schoonr John W. Capt Faunce, left Harvey, Clarke and "s wharf this morning for the fishing shores, haying on board stores and fishing ap- paratus, Aticy? Wherf.—Artived—Sebrs, Amenean, Coaster, Sane Evens, from Nanticoke; Rein- dier, Capt James, from Mosquito aes | Paxe, Capt. D’Adly, from Rappahannock, all with oysters tor Turner & .; also, sehr. Dart, pt. Sbreeves, trom Tangers, with do, ow Wharf.—Arrived—Sebrs. K#@e, Capt Frese, from the lower river, with a istze lot of fresh ish for city dealers; Flounde, Captain Skinner, with wood for market. arf.—Arrived=Sehr. G. C from PhRadelphia, with toms of coal for the govers rent. At the Potomac ferry wharf, the steamer Wawaset, Capt. Fawke, arrived late Sunday might, about four hours behind time. The steamer Columbia, due from Baltimore at six o'clock Sunday afternoon, had not arrived at noon to-day, her detention owimg, no doubt, to the severe gale which prevaited on Friday and Saturday. No tidings have yet been recetved from the steamer Arrow, chartered for daily trips to Mount Vernon, which was to have left Baltimore on Friday or Saturday for this city, to commence her regular trips this morning. —_-———— A New YacuT Cicp.—A new yacht club, bearing the name ofg-Benjamin Franklin,” has recently been formed in this city, composed, rincipally, of printers. Their names are Messrs E.'S. Bortel, SP. Robertson, P. W, Hay, E. Hall, R. L. Jones, M. J. Bidgeway. Jobn F. Maddox, J. R. Stevens, and J.W. Carr, the last named of the firm of Carr & Col- lyer, painters, This club has recently had built beautiful little craft, named the John R. Sessford, (of which a description has al- ready appeared in the Star.) which was Jauuched on Saturday afternoon in the river in rear of the Washington Monument. Atter the boat was cast upon the waters, all hands repaired to the club house. near at hand, and did ample justice foa bountiful repast, which had been furnished by the club, The «Sess ford” will enter for the first yacht race of the | season. ee Proressor HASELMAYER, the preceptor of Hermans and other well-known prestidigita- $-urs, makes his first appearance in Washing- ton this evening, and will give six entertain- | ments at Wall's Opera House. He is consider- the most skillful of illustonists and . George B. Hudson, the Professor’ ising business agent, desires us to st that among the wonderful teats to be performed this evening is the “Patent Paper Mill, or | Treasury Department Outdone,” ; | greenbacks may be burned to | as good as new again. The which raps out a number in the audience, which the w and the twenty-four trained canary birds, in- «ling the extraordinary litle “All Right,” 1 will be exhibited F. Eckloff, an old leading merchant tailors, died on the rf rashort illness at bis resi- street, at the advanced age ot ame to this city im 1st cutter for his brother. and since that tr actively en his profession, Were interred yesterday His in the Con- 1 Cemetery, Rev. Dr. Finckel, of the German Lutheran’ Church, officiating. The ere Col. Sampson Folsom, Col. Batice, Rev. 1 “olsom. Dr. Thomas 1 of the Cho. ion of Indians, Those Indians were inti- ted with the deceased and often Col. P. P. Pitchlynn, of the a son-in-law of the deceased, | ——_.—__ | c —The schooner G. C. Morris, s, from Philadelphia, loaded with 1, was run into on Satur about eleven jock. off Bluff Point, a short distance below Alexandrin. hy the coal schooner Job Kingle: tom Philadelphia, having her jib boom brol ip two and ber cutwater somewhat damaged. | The Morris had jnst backed out from a pomt | at which she had been aground, and before she | could be gotten into a manageable position the | Kingtey. which was beating up to the city, tacked about and ran into her with the result as above described. The damaged vessel was | Griven ashore by the accident, and still further | delayed in her arrival. | Exectiox or evening, Columbia Ty phograp held a seeting On Saturday ical Union, No. in the Council Chamber, ir delegates he National Typo- raphical Vnion, to be held in thi 2 4 = & =) a zg = & ty in June 1, with the following result: T. M Maher. > voles: G@ A. R MeNeir, 199: A. Vis, 157 | CB. Hough, 1 arniard, 45: 0-8. Jones, 14; 3 Maher, | MeNeir, and Cavis having received the highest number of voles were declared delegates. Nuin- ber of ballots cast, Ixsvxetion A This morning Ju granted a tempo: G /lin, in the Equity Co: ¥ injunction in the case of W. Riggs against the Corporation of Wash- ton, restraining the latter from o} ing his property for unpaid taxes. Mr. cs holds bends oi the Alexandria railroad guaranteed by the city, and offered a portion of them in payment of his taxes, which was re- fused, and by his bill he asks that the Corpora- jon may be compelled to receive such bouds in paymmnt, and ‘an injunction issue to prevent is property being advertised for sale for taxes. peehee-ankirm permet SEASONARLE.--April is almost here. The blue birds are sioging, and the Indies looking aiter spring bonnets, etc. All of our fair read- ers who want spring dress goods, parasols, sun umbrellas, light kid gloves, and other essenti- als for this season, will find a full stock at Wm. R. Riley & ‘Brother's, No. 36, Central Stores, opposite Center Market. Burxp Tom will remain here three days lon. ger, and give eoncerts at Gdd Fellows’ Hall on to-day, to-morrow, and Wednesday, and a | matinee on Wednesday afternoon. need only be heard to be appreciated, and those who have not attended his concerts ehould not fail to do so. —_.——. Mocxt Vernoy.—By advertisement else- where, it will be seen that the steamer Arrow, Captain Thomas Stackpole, commences this day to make daily trips to the tomb of Wash- ington at Mount Vernon, stoppingen route at | Alexandria, Fort Foote, and Fort Washington, Stee sy agate Kirkwoop Hovss.—Mr. H. I. King, for- merly proprietor of the “Avenue House,” is re- fitting the Kirkwood House, of this city, of | which he is the lessee. He knows how to keep | a hotel. a ALEXANDRIA ITEMS.—We clip the following from the Gazette of Saturday night: Cumberiand Coal.—The resumption of navi- gation baving created a much greater demand tor Cumberland coal, the supply of that article nearly exhausted, and until the resumption of canal navigation there must be a continued searcity. There is scarcely any here. The Alexandria Canal—The canal has been putin splendid boating ord r, the bed cleaned out, locks repaired. and new gates put in many of them, flood gates renewed, the leak at the bridge over the turnpike effectually stopped, and everything ready for the epring trade. Deserter Arrested,— William serter from the 5th U.S. Cavalry, was arrested in this city last night by two members of his company, and this morning taken to Wash. ae. ¥. Fish. — Boswell, a de- few fisn are coming uy the weather ls, just now unfav Fe ing operations, The supply in the market this morning was small, and prices have not declined. Stramtug to be Sold.—The beautiful and swift little steamtug Ariel will, it is said, be offered for sale at auction on the 30th instant, —————————— E®tas issn 2833, JUST RECEIVED, the Goleman indicted for larceny, a molle pros was entered. Cincurt Court, Judge Wlir.—This morning, the caseot G. W. Utermehle agt. 0. H. Uter- meble’s administrators—Norris, Brent and Merrick, Carusi, Davidge and Cvok—action ~ replevin, was resumed, ittenhouse, Fant & Co. agt. Erriogt, jnage- ment by detanlt final. O. U. Cox agt. J.C. Pugh, continued with lear to amend deciara- tion. Equity Court, Judge Olin —On Saturday, the argument im the case of Hessler agt. Dix un was concluded. Ridgway agt. Curtis; order ot publication. Appnrzss TO THE LADIES, The only pice to find ‘ge largert and cheapest CHS "BAUMS CF LERRaTED moOPSKIRT. “CORBET, eRe LDER BRACE é 49 LOUISIANA AVENU ‘between 6th and 7th sire’ le Cor hn fit is always warranted. No meg ae ay fax opessa PatENt CULLAPSING SKIRT, DOUGLASS & BROTHER, 503 NINTH STRERT. miSQLE AGENTS FOR THE DISTRICT si GAPPER, SEEPS p. BARTHOLOW'S icaltural Warehouse, MhOtw 558 7thetreet, opp. Centre Market, {;OR MOUNT VERNON. ‘The swift. commodious ana staunch Passenger Bt ARROW, Captain Thomas Berckpals Oreoaaoker seit Tone IRIN [<3 ‘harf, foot of Seventh street. 3 ‘ J. Ai ally. (Sunday xcapeey ioe MOENT am jundays. excepted.) tor MOUN ven th ib of W. shington. it NON, the Tom! ‘ashiny a ALEXANDRIA, FORT FOOT, and FORT WASH- INGTON. Keturning, the Steamer will arrive at Washington about 4 p.m. yiving ample time for Parsengers who wish to leave the city the same evening to take the cars for the North, Weat, and Fare to Mount Vernon and return, including admission to the Mansion and Grounds, $1.50. Tickets fer sale at all the principal Hotels. and at tne SIRMES SYCEB, General Superintendent k ; General Su j Im ‘Office, Willards? Hot, mh 20 Kennebec Ice. THE WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN ICE COMPANY IS THE ONLY COMPANY IN THE DISTRICT THAT SELLS BOSTON AND KENNEBEJ ICE. LOOKOUT FOR IMPOSITION | Other parties reprosent themselves as Ice. Every Wagon has * Washington and George- town Ice Go.” plaiuly lettered on them. Look at the ice and judge. One pound of our ice will la longer than two pounds of Potomac ice, Our ive is pure and health giving. We sell Twenty Tickers oLLAR. Send to the Office, CORNER 12TH ReuTS, and get Tickets, and thus avoid 10N ling our wh) tf Int.. Con. Union, Chron., Herald.) FrouR! FhovrR Frederick and Washington County Flonr. all Virginia Flour, all grad Mill feed, Ba Straw, &: he prod to us, hence e to conciliate, We sell cu small margins: Ke al rade specially solicited Groce d dealers supplied on liberal margins. For saic in quantities to suit. we san mh 2-tf near the Depot. FFICE OF THE POTOMAO FERRY CO., Seventa Street WHare Wasuixcton. March 19, 1848. The Ladies’ Mount Vernon Assoct- tion having made other arrange ments for thelr accommsdation, the trips of the steamer Wawaset to Mount Vernon will be discontinued hereafter mh 19st W. D. ¢ President P. F. Co. pias New and second hand PIANOS, ORGANS, and MELODEONS, for sale and rent. Alec. GUITARS. VIOLINS, HARMONIAS. MUSIC BOXES, ACCOR-' DEONS, | CONCERTINAS, | INSTRUCTION SHEET MUSIC. &c", &c., for sale at ver Sole Agency of Win. Kuabe & Uo. ost. Six octave Pianos from $4 to No. 49% ith street. above Pennsylvania (hls am*j_ FR OC. REICHENBACH. Pp*ts BERRY, COMMISSION MERCHANT, 6TH STREET WHARF, WASHINGTON, D. C. Large storage and wharfage accommodations for loading and unloading vessel mb 19-3m_ TAKE NOTICE! Repairs for all kins STOVES, BAN can be found at BOY HARDWARE, 479 9th street. Bring pame and yamber of BOBERT BOYD. 4 2 Sth, ber ml avenue ‘PHE KIRKWOOD HOUSE » FO last two weeks, been undergoing « thorough renovation ALL 8 improvement on the Ist rders, at ntlemen preferred. H. I. KING, mh 19 3t* Proprietor. a CHOOL BOOKS AND SCHOOL STATIONERY in large quantities, bk 3 ale eth DSON TAYLOR BOOKSTORE. ¥ N & RICHARDSON, RENCH mh 35 tf 334 Pennsylvania avenue. Chow SUGAR CURED HAMS. i" and will be oj gene: ‘We are gelling the best Baltimore Bugar-cnred BAMB at lowest Baltimore cash prices. by tierce 10., Wood! orcwt. BROWN & © ward Building mb: Penn. ave., bet. 10th and lith sts. (CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES | J CHILDREN’S CARRIA: GES! CHILDREN 4 CARRIAGES! A very large assortment of Children’s Carriages of the latest stvle and finest finish juat recelved at CHR RUPPERT’S. No. 522 7th strest, near D. at priees lower than they can be obtained else where, mh 17 lin New CO-OPEBATIVE STORE, 487 NINTH STREET, BETWEEN D AND E Keeps constantly on hand the finest Groceries 11 the Market, at New York Prices. ‘The onty Btore in the Vity of Washi: dneted strictly upon the trac Co-operativ. viz: «mutual Benefit and Protection.” Others use the Naxx only to catch the trade, de3i-ly_ SHARES ONLY 810 RACH. ICE EDITION OF WAVERL s A ee er eee Oe (with a Steel Portrait of Walter Scott.) for $610, For sale sti “FRENCH & RICHARDSON’S, “wh 18 334 Penns: fa ayente, CABD —J.T. DYER & CO. would fall: inform thetr friends and the public generat, that they have connected the ‘Auction Busi their Real Estate ae & Strict attention paid t gales of Furnit owners’ residences, a1 o to sales of Beal Estat “ae panlic auction. Yooes negotiated with des) lected.” All kinds of office, 71 Lovisians me ber—71 Louisiana avenue, t Costs nothing to call on us, mh 16-1m S#ratTs. GENTLEMEN'S DRESS SHIRTS. A fall supply constantly on hand and made to or- der in superior style, at WEW YORK PBIcEs. 310 Peun tite ase nnsylyania aven; between 9th and ior m_con- Plan. J.T. DYER & 00. mb 1-iftt U PHAM’S FRESH MEAT CURE. TURNER'S NEURALGIA PILLS. BIOK RENE, or LIFE REJUVENATOR. TRUSSES of all sizes. AT SIMMS’ PHARMAOY, fe20-1m__ Corner New York avenue and lithst. Mince MEAT. Domestis of superior quality, just made aad forscle at KING PLACE, Goo ms ecrner Vermont avenue and 1sthget. NEW CHROMO LITHOGRAPHS. CITY ITEMS. pa THEE RESOLUTION, es To “Henning’s One Price Clothing Store.” sine Ona On Prep fale r of ter wre ; vi of ren years’ Practice at the business, and will open the sec_ ond floorof the building we now occupy asa je Me it Tailoting department, on ednesday, ch 25th. : ‘A. Saxe & Co., 517 7th st, —_-——_ Firty Dorars 1n a PAPER OF ToRAcco.. ‘We ing tole that Loril ot tures the “Cen: ” places ineach: packing One ‘MondedDollare. Col. Marsh, of Alabama, yesterday purchased of the well known Cigar and Tobacco house ot George W. Cochran & Co. a dime of “Century,” on unrolting of which he a fifty doliar bill, which goes to contirm what the manufacturer promises As Messrs. Cochran & Oo. are large dealers in “Century Tobacco” those looking for greenbacks in their tobacco had better give them a call, 3 es FOR THE Next TareTy DAYS I will sell my large and well-selected stock of Olothing and Gent's Furnisbing Goods less of cost. P.S.—A discount of 10 per cent. on all pur- chases of five dollars and upward. A. STRAUS, 3 Pa. ave., bet. 10th and 11th sts. —e—— Tre HvuMAN Harr.—They plaster the hair rug. “Known and celebrated throughout the « ¥. Times. eo Bi v6 NS, won ‘Burgeon Chi mouian am pa Ret hite, o iro] ist avenue, between 44 and 6th streets; established 1561. Corns, Buniens, Bad Nails, Enlarged Joints, Vascular excrescences, and all diseases of the feet relieved, and often entirely cured withont pain or inconvenience tothe patient. Many eminent Physicians, Surgeons and otler responsible residents and visitors of the Dis- trict certify to the above, Hours from 8a. m. to6 p. m. ee ty Mz. Jupp’sGreat Book Avorion ‘will re- nin Washington, at 370 Penna. ave., under M litan Hotel, this cro hoes continued a few evenings. There is large and select assortment of the most valuable Books; which must be sold. ees ‘Wrarrrne Parse for sale. Apply at the Star Office. pee WHat MAKES YOUR Hair 80 ge 7 Mrs. 8. A, Allen's i (meso lair Restorer or Dressing,in one Toth PrickOue Dol- lar. Every Druggist sells it, eo ——_o__—_ PERSONS wishing to subscribe for Taz Stan who reside on Capitol Hilland pple! Ree will please leave their orders at No. East Capitol street, between 4th and Sth. Joun Cocerrs, Agent. B i, 726.) ¥ THE PRE SiIDENTO#S THE UNITED STATES, PROCLAMATION For the Sale of Valuable Lands in the State of Kan- sasand within the Limits of the Osage Indian Cessions under Treaty of September 29th, 1565, With the Great and Little Osage Indians. In pursuance of Law, I, AxpREw Jouxson, President of the United States of America, do hereby declare and make known that public sales will be held at the under mentioned land office in the State of Kansas, at the periods hereinafter designated, to wit : st. As to the Public Lands at the Land Office at HUMBOLBT KANSAS, commencingon FRIDAY, the first day of May nezt, he disposal of the ng designated of townships lying within the jon under the first article of the aforesaid treaty, viz: South of the base line and east of the sizth principal meridian. Fractional townships 25,24, 28, 29, 39, 31, 32,33. 34, ‘and 35 of range 17 tional townshi 31.32, 3, and 4, ani 2%, townships 27, 28 fractional township 35 of range 18. Fractional townships 25, townships 27, 28, 29, 30, 31.92, 33. lonal townships 36of range 19: 28, townships 27, 28. 29, 3), Frac 31, 82, 83, M4, and fractional township 35, of range Fractional townshiye 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, $2, 33, 34, 2 jeseribed trust landsat the same place ng on SATOB- DAY. the lth day of May next. for the disposal of certa in the foliowing ownsbipe and part of townships lying within the limits of the cession in trnst, under the Second ticle of the aforementioned treaty. ith of the base line and east of the 6th principal eridan. 27, 28. 20. of range}. townships 27, 23, and 29, uship 39, of range 2. Fractional township 26, ownsitips 1, Band 2, id fractional township 30, of range 3. Fractional township 26 townships, 27, 28 and 29, and fractional township 30, of range 4. Fractional township 26, townships 27, 28, 29, and fractional township 3%, of range 5. Fractional pay 6, townships 27, 28, 29, and fractional township 30, of range 6. Fractional township 2%, townships 27, 23, 29, and fractional township 30, of range Fractional township 26. townships 27, 23, 29, and fractional township of range 8. Fractional townsbip 25, townships 27, 23, 29, and 30, of ran, ip 36, townships 27, 28, 29, and ‘Shof'range 10. up 2 townships 27, 28, 29, and . of ran) fractional township 3 actional township 25, townships 27, 28, 29, and nr ange 12, 26, townships 27, 28, 29, and fractional township 30, of range 13. Fractional township 25, townships 27, 28, 29, and fractional township 30, of range 14, Fractional town hip 26 hipe 27, 28, 29, and fractional township %, of range 15 erbinctional township 2s, townships 27,28, 29, and fractional township 30, of ran, } Fractional townships 25, 2, 28, 29 and 30, of VW. "the rollowing designated townships being south rob ioe base line and west of the sixth principal mo- "Fractional townships 26 and 27, of range 1. ‘The Rake of the lands above be commen atthe dates ne indicated, and will proeeed in the order in which they are advertised uptil the whole shall have been. offered and the sale thus closed; but the sale shall pot be kept open longer than two weeks for elther the public lands or trust lands, and no private ene try of any of the. will be ‘admitted until after the expiration of the two weeks, nor will tracts be bftered which may be withdrawn before the day of aye y the trainer on account of railroacs er other purposes. Given under my band at the City of Washington this twentieth day of January, Anno Domiul one thousand eight huudred and ai3ty eight By the President: ANDREW JOHNSON. 508.8. WILSON, ‘Con-missioner of the Geveral Land Office. Norx.—Under the regulations of the Department and now existing. no payment can be ia -lawl3w ARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, D®?4UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, WasninaTon, March 3, 1808. petition of CALEB SWAN. execator entate of Daniel Hayward, deceased of of a mt vant ward Prasat ay of foe cages gs oe for_an impro: mentin the manufactare of “4 On the of th be Otice' en, MONDAY, the 34 ‘day’ of xt, at 1¥o‘clock m.; abd ail persons are eat eti de cuaht apt to be giatet 2 jon 0 4 the extension are required to nice vheir objections specially forth in writing, at last twenty days before the day 5 all my Gled by either party. to be uned at the said bea ng. tanat be taken and tranmmftted in accordance with the rales of the office, which w Il be furnished on application. ‘Depositions and lied me! ny F papers. upon testimony, must be filed ih the office twenty daye before the day of hearing; nts, if any, Tithin con dave after Bit te testimony spe(ltepubifcan end tue utelligencer, Waablugton, nd in the Post. Boston,’ Mass,. ‘once f\ ® week for th i Ks id ablications to be at least rixty day to 6 day of ing. mh Acting Commissioner . ‘man; finance committee, M. Murphy, P. Me re bay Ca baad M. Haney, R. Merideth, ‘ins; visiti committee, Ist precinct, F7;ward Green and M. Murphy; 2d preeingt, O. ; 3d pre~ + Goss; 4th and curtain were consumed by the fire. No other loss was sustained. DetaiLep.—Seyen of the police of the town ‘Were to-day detailed to assist at the Capitol in maintaining order. Tue Port.—The schooner Marcessa, Capt. Jobn Janes, has entered from Baltimore with cargo of guano. The schooner American, pt. C. J. Paul, bas entered with 50,000 feet of bumber for Meesrs. Pickrel & Co., from Batti- re. The echooner J.J. Barrell, Capt. D. Berry, has entered with sixty cords of wood from Maryland Point for Dickson & King. The schooner Lavid E. Streeker, Capt. Frank Van Gilden, bas entered with 311 tons of coal trom Philadelphia for Mr. Jobn Tartin. Tux Concress STREET Cavncu—aAt this church, yesterday morning, Rev. D. A. Sher- mer, before the delivery of his sermon, an- nounced that his discourse on that occasion would Probably bo bis farewell worsadn: to the congregation of that church, as another had been appointed in his stead, It seems that some time since this con; jon_yoted a re- quest to the Conference Mr. Shermer be lowed to remam another ‘as their pastor, and itis said that parties went to the Confer- ence and mace statements derogatory to the reverend gentlemen, which caused him to be appointed to the charge of another church, and the Rey. L. W. Bates ay ted in his stead. A meeting of the co1 n is announced for this evening for the purpose of an expression of their views, to be laid before the President of the Conference. GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. Y¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auc’r , Georgetown VALUABLE BUILDING LOT IN GEORGE- ; TOWN, AT AUCTION. On WEDNESDAY, March 25, at 434 0’clock p.m., I will sell, in front of the premises, part of lot No 72. fronting 2 feet on Frederick street, between Prospect and Ist streets, by a depth of 96 feet. Terms at sale. Convereaeing. and stemps at the ny eerie as eee a — ne A Lacey it of a6 soon a8 the pro rack o Bhs THOS. DOWLING, Auct, FRX THOMAS DOWLING, Anct.; Georgetown. ALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN VERY VOEORGETOWN AT AC On WEDNESDAY, March 25th, at 4 o'clock p. m., I will sell, in front ef the premises. the undivided one half part of Lot No. lv in Beatt; Hawkins’ sddition to Georgetown, fronting 51 feet 2inches on High street and 129 feet on Beall atreet impreved La and back buildi ing, formerly used a8 a Hotel. 80. ALSO, LOT fronting 48 feet inches on Market street, between Prospect and First streets, ranning back $2 feet; improved with # large Frame Dweiling- ouse, &c. Terme: @ne-third cash; balance in 6 and 12 months. with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the property. Conveyancing ‘and stamps at the cost of the purchaser. A deposit of $100 will be re quired as socn as the property ts struck off F.W. JONES. Attorney for Owners. mh 16d THOMAS DOWLING, Anct, three-story brick building — ———_,_ AT COOKE 2 o¢., BaNKexps, Virreenre {8227 Orros-re Taxasvay, Buy and eel) St CRrrent market rates, and Keep eonstantly on bond «full supply of al! GOVERNMENT BONDS, EN-THIRTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &0., execotes and collections made on all accessible points. . oon Fussr BATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON, BH. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cook Ww HUNTW@OCTO: GOVEBNMENT DEPOSITORY AND FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Oo.) President. Cashier. Sth street, opposite the Treasury Deportmens, Government Securities with Tresemrer Uniteg States, S7ONE MILLION DOLLARS = We buy and sell all classesof GOVERNMENT SECURITIES ot current market rates. FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections tm ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVQRABLE TERMS, and give care- ful attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN ond FIRMS and to any other busioess entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN - MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully furnished, WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. _Washington, March 2, 1865. matt W 4suineron crrr SAVINGS BANK, Corner of 7th street and Lou)s:ana svenue, PAYS INTBREST ON DEPOSITS, BUYS and BELLS all Kinds of BONDS ang STOCKS, GOLD and SILVER. Highest prices paid for LAND WARRANTS. J. BR. ELVANS, President SOR py nye! OR IN@ONTI- WENce or rine, Irritation, inflammation or leeration of the bladder er Kidneys, diseases of the prostrate glands, stone in the biadder, calen lus. pravelor brick dast deposits. and diseases of the , kidneys and dropsical swellings CBE HEMBOLD'S FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU J. CLOTHING, &c. bo 304m = Sreruzyxs co. (Late of Wall, Stephens & Co..) 310 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Between 9th and loth streets, MERCHANT TAILORS. i NEW SPRING CLOTHS. CASSIMERES, AND VESTINGS, JUST RECEIVED. At moderate prices. MFEEBLED AND DELICATE COSTITU TIONS, of both EXTRAC getic feelings, ‘exes, ure HEEMBOLD'S UCHU. It will giv briek and ener- and enable you to rleep well. smbil-tf N, =ee VASHIONARLE T. " 286 Pennsylvania avenue. between Nth and Lath streets, over Ford's Drug@tore. 1 Mr. THORSON begs leave to call the at- ope) of the Gentlemen of Washington te ishment. where can be found a larco assortment of SPBING STYLES of French and English Cioths and Uassimeres. te 22-lm* F.* Siisencrs. * (@accessor to H. F. Lownon & Oo...) CITIZENS, ABMY AND NAVY MERCHANT TAILOB. Metropolitan Hotel, (late Brown's.) wth 369 Penn avenue, Washington PLEASANT AND UN- Le ENTRACT Be ‘ED BOSE WASH. EE? STOCK OF DRY GOOU0S, VERY CHEAP —i500 yards Bleached and Un- bleached Cottons. embracing Yard wide Bleached Cotton at 10, 1236. 18, 18% cents. Grovcoggin Bleached Muslin. York Mille and other beat makes, Pillow Case and Sheeting Cottons and Linens, Irish Linen. Shirt Fronts, Linen Camb. Handkerebiefs. 12,000 yards Spring Calicoes. Including good makes, at 125 Beautiful Spring Delaines. Black and color Al reces. Blan , Napkins, Doylies, Hoop- skirts, Corsets, & The above goods were purchased while they were down at the lowest rates. and we are now and in some cases lower. than New prices. ENJ. MILLER, 101 Bridge st , Georgetown. YANARBY BIRDS | CANARY BIRDS !! Cc CANARY BIRDS |" A importation of C: Birds just! chat CHE: RUPPERT'S, No. 522 7th Street. They are the finest singers ever offered in this market. ICKENS’ WORKS: IN SEVENTEEN VOLS. (with a Steel Portrait of Dickens,) for $48. For sale at FRENCH & RICHARDSON’. mh 18 tf 33: h 7-1 4 Pennsylvania avenue. A FEW FINE DRESSES, For sale st. PRINCE’S LOAN OFFICE, el9-ly 277 Pe.ave., bet. Wth and 11th ats GAPDEN SEEDS, FRESH AND GENUINE, AMERICAN AND IMPORTED. “CARACTACUS.” “DILESTONE’S EXTRA EARLY PEAS,” Imported frem England one week earlier than the earliest known. Daniel O'Rourke, Landreth’s Extra Impey, Tom Thomb. Dwarf Biue mperiate and other varieties Peas. RLY BEANS, LIMAS, ONION SETS, CAB- PADAGE LETTUCE CORN. TOMATO. EGG I other Seeds tn PLANT, and ll variety, Licts forwarded on application. LAWN GRASS. enty, different, varietion of imported Roglish ng rasses, mixed for Lawns, accord! to Flint’s Formula, FLOWER SEEDS In full variety. BIRD SEED. Canary, Hemp, Rape, Maw. &c. FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES, PLANTS, ETO. Kentucky Blue Grass, White Clover, Sweet- scented Vernal, and other varieties of Grasses, SEED OATS AND CORN. “EARLY GOODRICH” and “HARRISON” SEED POTATOES, and many other varieties. Acomplete assortment of HORTICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Hoes, Rakes, Pruning Saws and Knives, Avaran- tators, Hedge Shears, &c., &c. A full stock of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND FEB TILIZEKS. Guano, Bonedust, Plaster, &c., &c. NA AKER, Woerehouse 8% and 90 Lonisians avenue, Between $th and 10th streets, mh J-eolm Washington, D.C EPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE, ASHINGTON. March 6. 1868. On the trator of the estate of A. B Cincinnati, Obio, praying for ion of & tent granted to the saia AB. Latta on the oth lay of June, 184, for an improvement in Steam Generators, for seven years from expiration of seid }) Which place on the 6th day of ition be heard at thr 18th day of May and all persons ar show canse, if any they have it not to be granted. Umice their ‘objections specials get (orth im writing atleast tnenty days” before th of Dg ‘testimony 6 by either part; pay SIE office, which will be fornia on. spplicatios ‘Depositions and other pay Telied upen Today of tearing: tae screener ton days after fling the ny. Ordered, also, that thie notice be eet & i mh i6-wow rere AND FLOWES SEEDS. he subscriber calls the attention of market Fdeners and otherg in want of fresh. FeUlable seeds, ical ris fen Mae the aie focicines of which are —— vei = Titaes an go Early Tomatoes, poss. Be }) with a general dana the Cotinent swith many 4 " rich collection of florist STEAMBOAT LIN HE NEW EXPRESS LB TWEEN ‘ YORE, ALEXANDRIA. WASHINGTON —= BEASD GEORGETOWN. OLD LINE. Fess BEGULAB SAILING DAYs, FEOM GEOKGETOWS, FRIDAY. AT 12 M FROM NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AT 12 M For freight, apply to JOHN B. DAVIDSON, Agent, 63 Water street. Georgetown, DO. M. ELDRIDGE & 00, Agents, Prince street wharf, Alexandria, JAMES HAND, Agent, 104 Wall street, New York. Freight received constantly and forwarded to all th des; A 'B. DAVIDSON, Agent HE GLORY OF MAN IS STRENGTH. ‘Therefore the nervous'and debilitated shon! Serotiately use HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BU D AND YOUTHFUL VIGOR ARE ny oi Mteced vy UELMBOLD'S EXTMACT EC fn Se GHZ. and 2UEM OIBS0R tween New York. ton, and ‘Leave New York, from Pier River, at the foot of Roosevelt atreet, every SAT- URDAY, at4 P. M.; Georgetown. from wharf foot of High street, every THUBSDAY, and Alexan dria every FRIDAY. at 12 M. For freight or passage apply at the office of the company. corner of Ne ork sverue sud Ith street. teiow Navy De} dest DENTISPRY. eee eT DENTISTRY —Dr, M. LOOMIS. at No 358 in Pe branch- SHATTERED CONSTITUTIONS RESTOR! S' BY HELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU. - NN'A AY reen 12th and 13th st: TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIN. No charge will be made forextracting where Ar- tifcial Teeth ‘ are inserted, although the, Paticnt will be required to pay for bs — ] furpical operation when performed. which will be jucted when ti Teeth are made. The Ansociation is. no% to make Teeth on Gold, Silver and Rubber, wt New York, Philadel- bia and Boston pri AN pervons de ork done can bave it ne cheap asin th named cities. All teat ud to give entire satisfaction. Pere iil do well 0 satiefaction. Persons will do well to call and ex. ine our work before getting it cleewhere iy 18° Hi®EMPCEDs EXTRACT BUCHU and IM PROVED ROBE WASH cures secret and delicate disorders in all their at little ex nse, little or no change in diet, no inconve. — Biencoandmo exposure. It in pledaant in taste | [)®- MERRILL, DENTIST, ant ofr ae sen Ste ection, ant tres from Bo. 310 Pexxevivania Avance, all injurious properties. le Pans : an rmed jm x.) the A. NTAL SUncene oc t-em™ DENSED MILK, DESSICATED COCUANUTS. udding, &e., &e. FROMAGE Bk NW. BURCHELL. under Ebbitt He corner Mth and F HELMBOLD’S FLUID EXTRACT BUCHU, BLADDER WIDNET, GRAVEL. DROPS GANIC WEAENRSS, FEMALE CO PLAINTS, GENERAL DEBILITY, And all disease CINARY ORGANS whether existingin : mh 11 tf Ss BIBRTS. OER- FINE WHITE AND FANGY SHIRTS from whatever cause criginting abd no matter | mAde to measure at the shortest notice, and war- ‘OF HOW LONG STANDING. ranted ® perfect St at aibizenses of thew organs require the ese of @ If no treatment {* submitted to, Consumption or Insanity may ensue. Our flesh and are #1p- ported from these sources, and the HEALTH AND HAPPINESS, that of Posterity depends upon prompt use of a re- Hable remedy. OLDS EXTRACT BUCHU, Established u; ed Ne Tears D by of * DBUGG r. “ BUILDING STONE, Booth labels Philadephia, Penn, | for Foundations, Footing Stone, Fisgging, &e., from the above quarries, The attention of builders and others contem- plating building is called to the certain prevention of dampness, and to the durability and cheapness of the Blue Stone. ‘ Also, for sale, a very superior quality of Paving Stone, from the quarries on Foundry Branck W. G. RIDGRLY, mb 2-Jaw4 N lat street, Georgetown. Forrr a2oco., AUCTIONEERS, No. 384% and 384 Seventh st., bet. H and I ets, attention to the public that they aro tereceive al tacript ‘ot mere REDUCED PRICES. WALL, ROBINSON & 00., fe 221m 332 Ponneslvanta avenue. LL FALts quannie: The undersigned is prepared to fornish all sizes = ANDBEW J. JOYCE & 00., QOABBIAGE MANUFACTURE 477 and 479 14th street. ‘Pertiqules ettenton given to repeising, Ge =: