Evening Star Newspaper, May 5, 1868, Page 4

NG STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Night. National TieaTeR —Bateman’s French pera Troupe in «La Grande Duchesse.” Opp Friiows’ Hatt.—Grand Fair for the Benefit of Columbia Lying-in Hospital still in Progress. Tee Prie-wte of the Radiant Star Cind, at Pih-street Park, to-day, will no doubt be a Pleasant affair. —_.—_—_. The American Medical Assec ‘The nineteenth annual meeting of the Amer- vean Medical Association was held this morn- img 8: Carroll Hall, on G street. Delegates m all parts of the ceuntry began to arrive city yesterday, and by the tume the Uon- vention met this morning, about 450 had re- ported and registered, among whom were many ef the most prominent physicians of the coun- try, and nearly all of the prominent physicians ef the District of Columbia. A large number of ladies were present and occupied seats in the gallery, the floor being reserved for the dele- gates.” The Convention will remamn in session watil Friday,and during the sessions the fol- lowing committees are expected to report, throngh their respective chairmen, as follows: On imology—Jos. S. Hildreth, Li. the Cinchona Tree—J. M. Sargical Diseases of Women— Parvin, Ind. Rank of Medical “N.S. Davis. Il. Ineani- ty—C. A. Lee, N. Y. American Medical Ne- erology—C. U. Cox, Md. Leakage of Gas Pipes—J. O. Draper,N.Y Pian of Organiza- tien—C. C. Cox, Md. Provision for the In- sane—C. A. Lee, N. ¥ Climatology and Epi- demics—One trom each State and Dr. T. An- fisell for the District of Columbia. Clinical ‘Thermometry in Dipbtheria—Jos. G. Richard- son, N. ¥. Treatment of Disease by Atomized Substances—A G. Field, lowa. Litigation of Arteries—Benj. Howard, N. Club-Foot without Tenotomy—L. A. Sayre, N. ¥. Radical Cure of Hernia-G. CG. Blackman, Ob:o. Operations for Hare Lip—Hammer, Mo. Errors of Diagnosis in Aodominal Tumors—G. ©, E. Weber, Ohio. Prize Essays—Chas. Woodward, Ohio. Medical Education—A. B. Palmer, Mich. Medical Literature—Geo. ‘Mendenhall, Onio. ‘The general meetings of the association will be restricted to the morning sessions, and the ‘afternoon sessions, commencing at three o'clock, will be devoted to the bearing of reports and papers, and their consideration, in the follow- sections:—1. Chemistry and materia medica; 2 tical medicine and obstetrics: 3. Surgery and anatomy: 4. Meteorology, medical topogra- phy, and epidemic diseases: 5. Medical uri: prudence, hygiene and physiology; 6. Pay- chology. At Il o’clock. Dr. S. D. Gross, of Philadel- phia, called the Convention to order, and ter- vent prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Pinckney, of this city. Dr. W. B. Atkinson, of Philadel: phia, the Secretary, was at bis post. Dr. Grafton Tyler, of this city, then made the ‘welcome address, stating that the poysicians of this city had anticipated the arrival of the dele- gates, and provided for their welfare, and now greeted one and all with the earnest welcome of their hearts. As he saw before him delegates from the East, West, North and the South [ap- plause] it caused him joy and happiness, Tu city, founded by Washington, bearing his im- mortal name. is the home of all our country. men. The purpeses of our profession are not less important than any which op- erate near the central power of a great nation. What more proper place than this for the depository of the archives and transaction of the business of the Association. Just ten years ago you honored our city with your Convention. “Since then much has been accomplished to promote the profession. You are assembled here to-day to consider the most important imterests confided to man, the health, the comfort, the social order of ‘com- munities, of nations, of the world. I say the world, because all mankind has received and acknowledged the blessings of American medi- cal science. (Applause.} In all the et. forts of man. nothing has coxtributed to success more than the formation of societies and associations. [ see now beture me the dis- tirguished representatives of the universities, hospitals, societies, and associations of nearly every State. I see representatives of the re- liant, self-sacrificing, country practicioner: the Fepresentatives of the army and navy whose achievements of &ience cannot be eclipsed by the glory of war: tor twenty-one years you hava thus met together at great personal sacrifice, The history of medicine in this country affords no‘hing compared with these annual meetings of this association which has accomplished -o much. Well may the founders of this associa- uion be proud of its record:under the guidance of ‘Well disciplined minds this association has sin- gularly preserved its integrity. 1t has givenan ¢xample worthy of imitation. It is composed of the young and the old, the great, the wise and the ‘illustrious. Though representing dists ‘States with clashing opinions: though divided in religious and political sentiment; yet coming together asa common brotherhood in science, uniting in one grand concert to celebrate hi truths. While we feel the spirit of thi« «nb. lime inspiration, we bid you again, one and ali, the earnest welcome of our nearts. [Ap-| plause.) Dr. Tyler, from the Committee on Arrange- | Ments, Anneunced the programme, which, afier stating where the various sections would meet at three o'clock p. m., proceeded to announce the following as the manner in which the dele- gates will epjoy themselves in the evening: To-night, between = and 9 o'clock, the asso- ciation will pay their respects to President Jobnson. At 9 o’clock Chief Justice Chase and Spesker Colfax will bold receptions in Ronor of the distinguished visitors. ‘On Wednesday evening. trom 6 to 10 o'clock, Mere will be ap exhibition of microscopic views at the Army Medics! Sinsenm, Tenth strret, This entertainment is expected to be ome of Breat interest to the professional gentlemen. At 9 oclock Wednesday evening Senator ‘Morgan, of New York, will entertain the visit- ors at bis mansion. On Thursday evening. from 8 to 9 o'clock, it Bas been arranged to have the Capitol buriding lighted, and the dome brilliantly illuminated. ‘At $ o'ch ck the delegates wili be entertained by Mayor Wallach at his residence. ‘On motion of Dr. Arnold, Dr. Percival. of Aiken, S.C., was received as a delegate from that county. Dr. Samuel D. Jones then arose and read his aanual address. The reading oc-upied about fifty-five minutes in its delivery, and would fill about five columns of the STAR. It 1s con- sidered an able document, and treats generally Of all diseases and (their treatments. which fail under the practice and observation of the med- ical profession. During its detivery the re- spectable audience present frequently inter. Yupted the orator with applause. Teports of the various above mentioned committees were then submitted by their chair- men, (named above,) and appropriate action taken on the same, after which the association urned until to-morrow. mong the Present we noticed Drs_W. P. Johnson, Har- ¥ey Lindsey, Grafton Tyler, G. M. Dove, F. Howard. Noble Young, J.T. Young, R. Rey- = — Craigen, J.C. Riley, and Joshua Ki- REGISTRATION IN THE SevextH Wanp.— ‘The registration of the voters of tne Seventh Ward was commenced yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the corner of Virginia svenue and Sth street. The whole number registered up to the time of the closing of the books was 1.255. 750 colored and i white, this being the largest murober registered in the city during any one day this year. The number registered during the first day in this Ward last year was 664, 4 colored and 116 white. An Irishman named Daniel Hartlet was challenged, his name ap- PEATE Spon 2 printed list which was ex. ibited as mong those who claimed protection from foreign Governments to avoid the dratt. He was sworn, and said be never nad claimed Protection from a foreign Goverament, and he | did not know how it was that his name got on the list. He was received. One Columbus Beech was challenged. it being asserted that he bad been in the rebel army. He was sworn, and said he bad not been in the rebel army. and Bis name was received. Among the names Tegistered yesterday were John Tyler. two George Washingtons. Battle Ware. Edward Slaughter and Wm. Fractious. Tincupalley and Fighting alleys, No. i and No. 2, were fully Tepresented. —_-+—__. Boarp oF Fine Com™issiovers.—Aat a ‘monthly meeting of this boerd, heid last even- ing. with Mr. E. C. Eckloff as secretary, the board arranged for the negotiations to purchase the right and title to the Columb.a Engine- house. The board also arranged to atterd in a body the dedication of the Greenup monument tomorrow. Jacob O'Neil was appointed a = ume? of Engine Company No. 2, vice Sire er ee nee ares fae was a ted supernumerary of No. 1, vice Jacob Turner, promot'd. Several bills were | taken up and Gisposec of, when the board adjourned. —e Te teen ed Monumest.—The fremen are to-day makiag prepsrations to participate in the crremonivs of dedicating the fnonutment erected in Glenwood Cemetery bia Fire Company, to Ue memory of Benjamin ©. Greenup. who was x lied in the discharge of us duty: May 6tb, 1-46, and the &c., isexpected, will he quite a success. To ace commodate those wo may desire to ride wo the Cemetery omnybrases will be run from the Northe:n market daring the afternoon, | AsSAULT wits IyrewrtT To Krtt.—Last “ considerable excitement took place in ‘be uelfnomnead of the Park, owing to the w rest of Maggie Brown. for disorder!, by Otome Baines, and 0 little T. Bradford fired a shot at Saretenn (but fortunately without effect, iT wi! was aereied. 97. Officer Poole. Justice u first named held Brad- rt, and ned ‘Turner $5 for : E z i ysicians from this District | by the Volam- | TRE ANTI- RADICAL CONVENTIO The Fourth Ward Deiegations—“Five and Five are Five’’—The Nomination Post- pened. Last evening, the Anti-Radical delegates to the Nominating Convention to select a candi- cate for Mayor, assembled at Trades’*Union Hall, pursuant to the call of the Democratic and Conservative Exect tive Committee. There ‘Was much interest manifested, and by seven o'clock some of the delegates and friends of ‘those whose names had been suggested began to assemble adout the corner of Sth and E street, ‘and in little knots the questions likely to come forward were discussed. The hall was lighted up by 7 o'clock, and the first delegate who took his seat was Dr. Wm. B. Magruder, of the First Ward. n Among the spectators who were early on the ground were Dr. T. G. Clayton. Wm Viyan, Zeph. Jones, J. E. F. Holmead, J. L. Barbour, ‘Wm. J. Donoho, R. J. McHenry, Frank Mohun. Th Donoho, ©. B. Ciuskey, and Jas. L. Bar- bour. The O'Beirne deb es from the Fourth Ward were present in the hall, but remained the outsiders until the meeting was called to ord The Convention was dalled to order at eight o'clock by J. W. Barker, Esq., chairman of the Executive Committee. Mr. Jos, F. Hodgson neminated Col. James A. Tait as temporary chairman. Mr. J. W. Dalton arose at the same time and nominated Dr. Wm. B. Magruder as chairman. Mr. Hodgson said his motion was first made. Mr. Dalton said the gentleman did not address the Chair, and his motion was first Tecognized by the Chair. Dr. Magruder de. clined to act Js temporary chairman, and stated he did not waut to see any feeling exhibited so tly im the Convention. Mr. Daiton then sec- guded the motion of Mr. Hoagson, that Col Tait take the chair, Col. Tait declined. Mr. Jno. Collins moved that Mr. J. W. Barker act as temporary chairman. Dr. Chas. Allen in- quired if a committee had been appointed to nominate permanent officers. Col. Tait moved Dr. Magruder act as tempo: chairman, which motion was adopted, and Dr. Magruder took the chair, amid applause. Dr. Magrader said be did not deem it to say any- thing, and wonld not say anything had there not been a disposition to “make a muss”—to use a Democratic phrase. He desired every gentleman present to throw all feelings aside, and go in with sleeves rolled up, determined to win. He did not come here to make any conflict, and he trusted that every gentleman would get rid of any such po ‘and each one have his whole soul bent upon the busi- ness which they come here to maintain, and that was true liberty. Mr. Bardett nominated Jos. F. Hodgson as secretary. Mr. Hodgson declined. Dr. Allen nominated Jos. F. Hodgson as temporary sec- retary, and he was eleeted, Mr. Dalton said he did not come here to raise any conflict. “All he wanted was to beat rad- icalism and niggerism. He moved that the delegates present hand in their credentials; which was adopted, and the credentials were handed in, Mr. J. W. Barker moved that a committee on permanent organization be appointed, to con- sist of one from each ward. Mr. Dalton moved that a committee on cre- denials be appointed first, to consist of one from each ward. Dr. Allen moved te amend by leaving out the Fourth Ward, as he understood there were two sets of delegates from that ward. ‘There being some noise in the room, Dr. Ma- gruder requested the gentlemen to keep order, and wanted it understood that he was tempo- rary chairman, and order must be preserved, r. R. W. Fenwick moved that each delega- tion nominate itsown member of the committee on credent! ‘The question being put, there seemed to be an.equal number yoting for and against the motion; and a division was called for. when the amendment wag adopted by a vote of nineteen. and the motion as amended was adopted, and the tollowing-named gentle- men appointed as 8 committee on credentials :— Andrew Carroll, J. W. Barker, F. J. Bartlett, Wm. Notungham, James Boissean and George Wright. Mr. Savage, one of the O'Beirne delegates. from the Fourth Ward. here banded in the pro- | test, am abstract of which was published in the | Star of Friday last. Accompanying the pro- | test is an affidavit of A. F. Randolph, made be- fore Justice Smith, to the effect that his vote was refused in the primary election, because his name appeared as A. R. Randolph. Also | of James Turney, taken betore Justice Smith, to the effect that he was debarred from the priv- ilege of voting for George Savage and others, without just cause, &c. One name appears to have been torn from the bottom of tiais affida vit. Also, a communication signed by Thos. Shea- han, E. D. Rice, Patrick Lynch, James Specky, Martin Connor and Johu McNamara, saying that they presented themselves at the polls of the primary election, and being duly qualfied voters and registered. were refused privilege of voting without just canse. | _ The commit.ee retired toa small room at the south end of the hall at at =:15, and the assem- | blage, after waiting for halt an hour, became | impauent, and attempts were made to get a | speech by calling on various parties, among | them Dr. Allen, Mr. Dalton, and several rep- resentatives of the press, the former not being inclined to make speeches. and the latter being proverbially mod*st mep, the cries did not avail much. The Chair was called ou several times, and finally arose amid much applause, saying that “the most agreeable speech he could make was that the committee were nearly Teady to report.” ‘The Committee on Credentials retarned to the Teom At quarter past nine o'clock, when Dr. Magruder called the convention to order. and requested all except members of the conven- tion and reporters to retire outside the ber, Mr. George Wright said he bad been ins structed by the Committee on Credentials (> ri port the following names as qualified delegates to the convention, all of which were found to be correct except the credentials of Mr. John J. McDermott, of the First Ward, which was missing. and it was for the convention to sa; {f Mr. McDermott should act. As to the Four! Wand. the committee had agreed to Admit both { Sete Of delegaces, each set to have the lege of casting tWe votes, and the ten delegates to decide the fifth vote. He therefore reported the following names as qualified delegates: First Ward—R. A. Waters, Walter T. Drury. Andrew Carrell,and Dr. William B, Magru- der. Second Ward—Charles I. Cunfield, Allison Nailor jr.. George Jillard, S. P. Robertson, and JW. Barker. Third Ward—Jobn Collins, E. Harris, R. W. | Fenwick. Joseph F. Hodgson, and F. J. Bari- | ters. Fourth Ward—Jos. Platz, Nicholas Acker, AVYORALTY Wm. Hussey. C. H. Anderson, Wm. H. Jobnu- som, Geo. Savage, D. Connell, M. Fitzgerald, A. Gleason, and T. Reagan. Fifth Ward—George F. Gulick, Colonel Jas. Offenstein, Henry M. Teachem, and ottingham. Sixth Ward—James Boisean, James Fitz- atrick. J. Bowie, Henry Young. and James i Dalton. Seventh Ward—H. A. Clark, Dr. Chas, Al- | len, G. A. Sheckelis, F. D. Dowling, and Geo. | Wright. 7 Accompanying the,report of the Commiitee was the following resolution, which, together with the report, was unanimously adopted : ‘Rendeed, Phat the Convention admit bo sets of delegates from the Fourth Ward with the privilege of each set casting two votes and the 5th vote to be determined by majority of the two seis of delegates Mr. Wright also stated that at the meeting in the Seventh Ward to elect delegates, a re-olu- | tion was adopted «uthorizing the delegates elec | ted to fill any vacancy which might occur, A vacancy had occurred, and Dr, Chas, Allen had | been chosen as a delegate in place of Mr. J. A. Stephenson. Dr. Magruder, aud other delegates from the First Ward, stated that Mr. McDermoi had been duly elected a delegate, but his credentials | had been misiaid. ‘Mr. McDermott was therefore admitted as a | delegate. | The roll was then called and the delegates all answered. ‘The Chair announced that the next business in order was the permanent organization. | Mr. Dalton moved thats committee of one from each ward be appoiated to nominate per- manent officers. Mr. Barker suggested an amendment that { one be appointed trom each of the Fourth Ward delegations. | Mr. Jillard moved that the present officers be declared nent. Mr. Dalton said that as far ashe was con- cerned he would much rather an election be had. ; Mr. Jillard’s motion was adopted. | Mr. Wright asked that the list of delegates be called, and this being done it was found that every one was present. The Chair stated his readiness to receive any motion. Mr. Wright moved that the nomination be postponed one Week, stating that doubtless the otject is apparent, for the registration is not over yet in his ward, and with some, if their particular friends are not nominated, they ‘will not register. Mr. Fenwick called for the ayes and noes. | Mr. Dalton said that the Central Club at its | Inst meeting sees s resolution requesting that the nomination be postponed until after the registration is completed. is not yet complete. and, as he wished the | Seventh Ward to have the same privileges as other wards, he would second the motion. | Mr. Fenwick said that, in his opinion, every ithin him will register, whether the nomina- | Son ‘be made t0-Bi ht or not. He thought it all important to put their man in the field, and that | to-night. (Applause. Mr. Jillard the gy rope and asked what surety there was the parties Teferred to will vote if they do register. tion had in six wards, and he Seventh it had just i and, once registered, they may be induced to vote. ty fake Collins said Lome mre ys Tred to bad been adopted en’ ful but he was to-night in favor of making the nomination, Tne mover of the resolution had since changed bis views on the subject. ‘Mr. Barker said that the question under dis- cpasion had been duly discussed by the Execu- tive Committee, and he personally thought that the nomination should be made at once, ‘The question tha: when the Convention ad- journ it be to Tuesday of next week (Mr. ‘Wright having modified his motion to that ef- fect) was put, whem the ayes appeared to have the majority. The yeas and nays were called, and resulted as tollows -— Feas—Messrs, Car- roll, McDermott, Magruder, Hodgson, Platz, Acker, Hussey, Anderson, Johnson, Savage, Conneli, Fi }d, Gleason, Boisean, Tic wie, Dalton, Clarke, Allen, Sheckell=, Dowling, and Wright—23.' Nay;— Messrs. Waters, Drary, Canfield, Nailor, Ju- lard, Robertson, Barker, Collins, Harris, Fea- wick, Bartlett, Gulick, Tait, Offenstein, Teach- am, Nottingham, Young—17. : The Fourth Ward i entitled to bat five yotes,and both delegations voting in the —e the vote was announced yeas 18, nays IT. Mr. Dalton, when his name was called, said that he voted as an act of courtesy to the gen- ——— of the Seventh Ward. He gave each ward— The Chair—You can’t make a speech. [Laughter.) ‘The meeting adjourned, and th@crowd quiet- ly dispersed. ———— ir pol ym Affair: Boar or ALDERMEN, May 4.—The Chair laid betore the Board two communications from the Mayor announcing bis approval of several acts originating in this d. Also, a communication trom the Mayor transmitting one from the Wood and Coal merchants of this city, calling “attention to the condition of Canal street, between Lith and 17th streets, as itis almost impossible to remove wood axd coal from the wharves borderimg on said street,” and requesting to have it “put ima proper pas- sable condition”; referred to lmprovemenis Committee. Also, the report of the Intendant of the Washington Asylum for the month of April; referred. Also, a communication from the Mayor transmitting one from the Secretar: of the Board of Health etating that in accord- ance with directions of the Mayor he had ex- amined K street south, bet. 4% and 7th streets west, and found that it was much below the grade, particularly from th to 7th streets, and 't it has been for a long time so filled with stagnant water as to be absolutel: impassable. Further, that quantities of fith of every description are being constantly thrown ‘into this pond, giving rise to foul smells which certainly annoy the neighbo: and must be highly detrimental to the public health. In fact, the nuisance is of a very grave ebaracter, and it is important that measures for its immediate abatement should be adopted, and this could be safely effected by at once au- thorizing the property-holders on the squares to lay afoot pavement, after which an incon- siderable amount of filling in the street would effectually remedy the evil;” referred to Health Committee. Also, report from the Surveyor in answer to the resolution of this Board of Apri xith. The Surveyor reports: “Cost of grading and graveling 13th street east, from bry K street south, $1,537.28: also, cost of grading and graveling K treet south, from ith to 1th street east, $1,080.70; and adds: “There is no S street south, from 1ith to 13th street east; re- ferred to Commitiee on Improvements, Mr. Richards arose and said all the teachers of this city were unpaid for two months, and many of them for three months, and that there ‘Was great suffering among them on account of the failure of the City Government to provide funds for the purpose, and introduced a resolution which he hoped would be immedi- ately considered. The preamble to the reso_ Tution sets forth the facts in the case, and the resolutions wuthorize the Trustees of Public Schools to “borrow $15,000, at the rate of six per cent. per annum, and use the same to pay teacher's salaries and school expenses, in ac- cordance with the laws of Congress and of this Corporation,” and ix payment of said loan “be authorized to draw the above sum out of any fuyjds credited, or which ought to be credited to the appropriation for public schools for the year ending June 30th, 1-68." He stated that the suffering so great that the teachers were now considering whether they would not be compelled to withdraw from the schools in a body. and thus suspend the public schools in this city. He referred to the case of a kidy teacher in distressing circumstances, who had been obliged to sell her salary ata ruinous dis count of 5per cent @ month, and would be com- polled to do so again if relief was not give! Mr. McCathran suggested that the resolution should be soamended as to authorize the Mayor to borrew the necessary mount. Mr. Richards again advocated the passage of his resolution without amendment, saying that the trustees would be able to raise the necessary amount if the resolution was passed. Mr. Noyes said that from facts within bis knowledge he was satisfied tha: the embar- rassed condition of the teachers was not over- colored by the gentleman from the Secona Ward, and a remedy must be promptly applied, or the schools must close. He doubted, how. ever, whether they could authorize the Board of Trustees to borrow money. Mr, Elvans said be not only doubted the pro- priety Dut the legality of authorizing the Board of Trustees of Public Schools to contract a debt in the name of the Corporation. But, be said, on the other hand, we all know bow Ivi- ten the financial system of the city is: and if the Mayor is authorized to borrow this money for a specific purpose. there will be a pressure on hita from all other creditors of the Corpo- ration. There might beanother dead-lock Lu fact, the question was surrounded with dif. ficulties, Mr. Richards again urged that the priation had been already made for ® which one-half only lad been expended. The stees now owe $2048, and they can, he Was informed, borrow the amount of $15,000 on the unexpended balance of appropriation. ‘Mr. Moore seid that the resolution was im- practicable and illegal. The city cannot bor- Yow more than $10,000 without the authority of Congress, and the Trustees of Public Schools cannot be authorized to contract a debt for any amount. The Mayor is the executive oificer of the Corporation, and he only could bind the Corporation in making a loan. If the money is borrowed fora specéfic purpose it must be de- posited in bank, and if warrants are presented on it for other purposes, it will be drawn ont. He recognized the necessity of keeping the rious tunds separate, but as matters now stood it could not be done, and the money would be used to pay outstanding warrants. He in- stanced the bounty fund and other special fands used to pay the general indebteduess of the Corporation. Mr. Richards said he had framed the resolu- tion io meet this very difficulty. It does not Propose to make a new debt. The Corporation already owes the money, and should make arrangements to pay it. Any man whose cred- itors were suffering, and who would not raise money at six per cent, to relieve the suffering if his credit was good, would be setylown a= a rascal ‘Mr. Moore moved to reter the resolution :o the Finance Committee, ‘Mr. Noyes asked if the committee could re- port to-night. Mr. Moore thought not. They would wish to consult about the matter. Mr. Noyes said he trusted, then, that the mo- tion io refer would not prevail. “It was nec sary to take immediate action, as the teachers were now in & pecuniary condition that they could not go on, tnd would hold « meeting this week to suspend work unless they were paid. They bad better amend the resolution and pass it to-night; and where somany hungryt chers had their pay at stake, they would belis ly to look after the money when it got in bai ~ as promptly as any other creditors of the Co. po- ration. Mr. Elvans thought there was a way out of the difficulty to-night, and that was by taking up his resolution vetoed by te Mayor. for keeping separate funds, and passing it over the veto. {t bad been objected that its passage would affect the ward funds unfavorably, pot that objection covld be overcome by an amend- ment. This would solye the difficulty, and untie the knot at once. It would bea kindness to the Mayor to relieve his human nature from the pressure which would be brought to bear upon him between now and election, by credi- tors whe are voters, which would be done by passing this resolution. Mr. MeCathran thought the Mayor had too much honor to misappropriatea fund of $15.00) raised to pay the teachers, by using it to pay contractors or others, neither did he believe that we had no authority to borrow the amount for this specific purpose. The charter limited the amount we could borrow at $10,000, but precedent was establisbed for raising larger ‘amounts, without authority from Congress Mr. Richards said he bad used the word “borrow” in the resolution, but it was not for the making of a new debt Mr. Moore withdrew his motion to refer and offered a substitute as an ameudmeut author- izing the Mayor “to anticipate the revenue to the amount of $15,000 for the purpose of pay- ing the salaries of the teachers of the public schools, the said sum to be repaid in six months ‘With interest at the rate of six per cent; and that the sum thus borrowed shal! be made pay- able to the Treasurer of the Trustees of the pub- lic schools to be disbursed by the Trustees in payment of the salaries of the teachers afore- said.” ‘The substitute was accepted by Mr. Rich- ards. Mr. Moore then moye to strike outa por- tion of she preamble; not agreed to. The reso- lution as amended was then passed. Mr. Elvane presented thi ‘ition of J. B. Os- good and others for the of a portion of jm Loree west: gay Wy ig fe assed a Tesolution requesting T tO furnish this board at its cot ee ear a wt ‘city, &e. 7 M ai ry im this city, de; ir. re- sented the petitions of A: Chinn Lewis pag ee bod remission of fines; referred. Also, luced a resolution instructing Im- provements Committee to inquire into the pro- riety of opening E street north east of fena ‘avenue, building a Bcross thy “iver for the continuation said strees; adopted. Moore presented the petition Wm. J. McDonald, asking the privilege of erecting 0.stone wall in front of hie property to Protect the same; referred. Mr. Noyes pre- rented the petition of Jas H. Birch and others, asking the privilege of erecting a wharf on the south side of I street south and the west side of Sth street west; reterred. Also, peti- tion-of Thomas Carraher for the erection of a frame building near his brick house; referred, Presented the petition of E. H. Miller and others, tor sewer; referred. Also, introduced bills to set the curbstones and la) e foot ways and gutters on the south side of treet north, from 12h to 13th streets west, nd on the south side of Boundary street, from 6th to 7th streets west; Teferred. Mr. Turton introduced a bill for construction of & sewer in front of the south and east fronts of square 167; passed. Moore, trom Im- provements Committee, re} to set the curbstones and pave the footways and gutters on the north side of N street south, from New Jersey avenue to South Capitol street; on north side of K street south, between th and 11th streets east; on west side of 9th street, from I to M streets south; and on north side of Virginia Avenue, from 3d to 6th streets east; all of which ‘were passed. Also, reported back Council bill appropriating $500 to take up and relay the avements and make other repairs at the estern market-house, with an amendment striking out from the clause providing for giving the work to the lowest responsible bid- der the words «irrespective of race or color.” {The bill was substantially the same as that passed by the Aldermen a werk or two ago except the insertion of the above words,—Kep. Mr. Elvans said that he, as a member of the committee, did not agree to that report. He did not see the necessity of incorporating those words in the bill, but as they had been put in, he did not see the harm of letting them rémain, Mr. Moore said there was no necessity for the Words in the bill. There was no law of the ae Making any distinction between bidders as to race or color. The contracts were now and bad always been open to everybody. Thi se words were put in now for partisan pur- pores; but he never would, by his vote here, s: this bill virtually did, that persons of any race or color had been, under the existing laws of this Corporation, ‘prohibited trom taking contracts. It would be placing the Board and the city in @ false position. The words were merely interpolated for party purposes, just on the eve of an election. Mr. Elvans said he had some time since in- troduced a bill here to carry out this idea, ing Corporation contracts to all, irrespective of Tace or color, but it was voted down. He now doubted the expediency and propriety of inter- polating any words making these distinctions of race and color, but the lower Board had | thought proper to introduce these words in the Dill, and they could do no harm, if they did no good. Mr. McCathran was in favor of sending the bill back to the lower board, because in keep- ing the bill from this board and sending back A new one, they had not treated this board with | courtesy. Mr, Richards could not see any insult to this | board in the action of the lower board. Mr. Elvans said he supposed the words were put in by the lower board because the election Was approaching, and certain persons had votes, aud it was ‘therefore a good time to in- corporate the words in the bill. He thought it rather hard for members of this board to ‘wish to take the pegs from under gentlemen who desired re-election. It might do those gentle. men some good. and ceuld do nobody else any Mr. Noyes asked if there was ever any cage of a colored man who was the lowest re- | spousible bidder for Corporation work and who failed to get iv? | Mr. Elvans said a constituent of his (a col- | ored man) had failed to get a contract for which he bid, and felt very much aggrieved. galt: Noyes asked if he was the lowest bid- er! Mr. Elvans said no; he thought he was one of the highest, The question was then taken on striking out the words + irrespective of race or color,” and they were stricken ont by the following yote:—Yeas—Messrs. Grinder, Larman, Lloyd, McCathran, Moore, Noyes, Talbert and the President, (Barr)—~. Nays—Messrs. Elvans | vidin, and Richards—2. The bill was then passed by & unanimens vote. Mr. Moore, trom Improvements Committee, reported Council resolution for the erection of 4 pump on the northwest corner of Colfax and | north M streets, with recommendation that it | be referred to tue Mayor who had power under | existing laws to erect said pump: agreed to. Also, reported back Counci! bill to grade and | gravel Zist street, with amendments striking out | the words “irrespective of race or color,” and to place the work under the supervision of the | Commissioner of the First Ward and two as. | sistant commissioners to be appointed by the Mayor instead of under the Surveyor as pro- Vided in the bill. Mr. Elvans said he thought | no such bills ought to be brought in for oue | month before an election. They gave the Mayor consideraole patronage, and gentlemen here Wished to deprive other parties of their litle dodges to affect the election, and should expect to have their own dodges opposed. Mr. Mvore said this was no dodge, existing laws provide for the supervision of street improvements in the manner proposed by the committee. The billas it came from the lower board changed the practice under the law. Mr. Elvans moved to amend theamendment by providing that the work shall be done under the superintendence aud in the manner provided by law, adopted: and the amendments as amenaed were adopted, yeas 7, nays 2, (Messrs. Richards and Elvans,} 2nd the til passed. Mr. Turton, from the Health Committee, re- ited & bill for the reliet of Mr. George J. usser, apothecary, for medicme furnished the our-door poor in'the Third Ward: passed. Mr. Richards, from the Police Commitiee, re- ported a bill allowing Mr. J. O. Armes to erect & picket fence in front of his premises five feet from the building line; reeommitted. Mr. Mc- Catbran, from Claims Commitee, reported bill for the relief of Henry Gumpert, assignee of Thomas Helmuth; passed. Mr. Lloyd, from Claims Committee, reported back Council bill x y the publisher of Chronicle for publishing draft no- n isé4. With an amendment striking out $616.03 and inserting $500, the proprietor having agreed to take for his claim $400 and interest, which altogether would arnovnt to about $45 passed. Mr. Lloyd, from the Claims Comm: tee, reported bills for the relief of Michael Donohoo and Mary Keyes: which were passed. Also, bill far the relief of Thomas Croggan: Postponed for two weeks. Mr, Elvans, from. Claims Committee, reported a bill for the relief of John Burnside; passed. Mr. Moore called up the bill relating fo the erection and lighting of street lamps: which was discuesed and passed, and ordered to be printed with the pro- Several bills from the lower Board e referred. Council bill, appropriating $2,000 for grading and graveling K street north, from 1ith to with streets west; passed, Council bill granting certain privileges to H. V. Cote E. Baldwin, were laid on the table. Coun- cil bill authorizing the Water Register to make certain connections with Gevernment water mains; passed. Council bill to lay water mains in 9th’ and Q streets: passed. Council bill to set the curb-stones and pave the foot-ways and gutters on the ast side of 9th street east, be- tween IT and M streets south; passed. ‘Ad- journed. ComMON CoUNciL.—The President laid be- fore the Councila message from the Mayor, announcing bis approval of an act granting n to Wm. H. Hoover to erect an iron and an act granting permission to H. Syphoid to erect an iron railing Petitions, &c., were then presented as follows: By Mr. O. S. Baker—A petition from Moses Merishner, for the remission of a fine; referred. By Mr. Tiliey—A petition from M. L. Noehrr, for grading and graveling 23d street west, from Pennsylvania avenue to L street north; re- ferred) By Mr. N. B. Clark—A petition to set the curbstones and pave the footways on the north side of N street north, between New Jer- sey New York avenues; |. By Mr. petition of Wm. Lord and others, for G street north, from 7th street west to New Jersey avenue: referred. By Mr. Ball—A resolution calling upon the City Surveyor to furnish an estimate of the cost of grading and graveling Ist street east, from G to H street north; passed. By Mr. Nalley—A resolution calling upon the Surveyor to furnish an esti- mate of the cost of grading and graveling 4th street east, frem D street north to K street north: passed. By Mr. Crocker—An act to gravel izth street west, from N to R street sed. Also,a petition from Dr. D. ; referred, Mr. Connolly, trom Way; and Means Committee, reported favorably upon the bill appropriating $500 to enable the Sur- yeyor to make subdivisions of certain squares; ssed. By Mr. Clarke—A bill authorizing the jayor to cause curbstones and footways to be ‘ton the west side of Sth street west, between Q street add the Boundary; passed. ‘Mr. Arrison, from Committee on Improye- ments, reported favorably on the following bills 11 to get the curbstone and pave the footway on the east side of New Hampshire avenue, between I street north and the Circle; passed.’ Also, to set the curbstone and pave the tootway on both sides of E street north, be- tween Isth and 2th streets west; passed. | Also, to set the curbstone and pave footway on. the south side of F street south, between sth and 11th streets west: passed. Also, to set the curbstone and pave the footway on the north side of F street south, between Sth and 11th streets passed. Also, to set the curostone and pave the footway on the west side of 334 street west, between I street north and the Circle: vaseed. Also, to set the curbstone and ve the footway on the east and west side of Bib street west between Land M etrects north; assed. Also, to set the curbstone and pave the footway on both sides of K street south, be- tween Oth and 7th streets west; passed. Also, to set the curbstone and pave footway on the north side of A street north, between 4th and 6th streets west: | with this school passed. Also, an act to grade and gravel the carriageway of I street north, to the west side of 6th ‘west, to the west side of 13th street west. Pending discussion apon a motion to post- me this dill, Mr. Slowen moved that the yancil adjourn. The chair refused to enter- tain the motion, the same not being in order while Mr. Arrison, from the Improvements Committe, was on the floor, in prosecntion of business. Mr. Slowen.—«I' am in order and ‘will appeal from the decision of the chair” Mr. Arrison.—--Why, what's that tor!” The fe py Pag ordered to call the roll, and on cS . Arrison’s name, that genileman remarked “1 decline to vote onany such jack- assical questions.” Subsequently, however, Mr. Arrison voted to sustain the chair, when the call of the roll was proceeded wif to its conclusion and the chair was sustained. Mr. Slowen (soto voce.)—1t is false that the motion tw adjourn is out of order.” Mr. Arrison re- ported a bill to set and pave the curbstone and footway on the east side of Lith etreet west, be- tween E and streets; passed. Also, & bill to grade E street north, between 18th and 24th streete west. Mr. Arrison was proceeding to report other bills, when Mr. Slowen -ailed atiention to the fact that Mr. L. B.S, Miller was in the chair, and the Council had no right to pursue its business while the President and vice president were in the room and neither conducting the meeting. No business was in order. No notice was taken of Mr. Slowen’s objection, however, and Mr Arrison next re- ported a bill making an appropriation of $50 toenanle the Commissioner ef Public Build- ings to pay the expenses of hiring carts to grade and gravel Georgia avenue, from Sth street east to Virginia avenue, This bill was discussed by Mr. O. S. Baker and othe-s. Mr. B. used some very disparaging language about the Irish laborers, and especially those employed on Massachusetts avenue. He had, also, Serious objections to the improvements being under the direction of General Micaler, Commissioner of Public Grounds, because he did not think that that officer would do justice to the people. Another objection was the fact that but hittle improvements could be obtained tor the First Ward, while large and frequent appropriations were voted for other wards. The bill was further discussed and then passed. Mr. Crocker offered a bill providing for the ap- pointment of two competent clerks for each election precinct, and designating $3 per day each for their services. On motion of Mr. Slowen, the bill was amended by inserting $5 per day for each clerk instead of $3, and then loses Mr. Arrison, from the Committee on mprovements, reported a bill to grade and pave the alley in square No. 266: which was post] for two weeks. Mr. Connolly, from the ittee of Ways and Means, reported a vill, Accompanied with a communication, pro- for the compensation of assessors, and for other purposes; which was postponed for future action. Also, a joint resolution author- izing the Mayor to have twenty-five copies of Webb's Digest of the laws of the Corporation substantially bound for the use of the Corpora- tion: passed. Mr. Pfau, from the Committee on Drainage, reported a bill to construct cer- tain sewers in the First Ward; which was post- poned ‘and ordered to be printed. Also. a to construct a sewer in Square No. 167; passed. Also, a bill to construct « sewer on I street north, between 1sth streets west; passed.” Mr. Crocker, from the Committe en ‘Claims, reported a bill remit- ting fines imposed on Chas. Waters, James Shields, John Pollard and Archie Williams; Passed. Mr. U. S. Baker, from the Police Com- mittee, reported a bill to prevent goats from running at large within the Corporation limits ostponed. Also, bills granting permussion to vid Hunter and L ©. and Edward Wroe to erect iron railings; passed. Also, a bill to re- air the Eighth and Fourth precinct station ouses of the Metropolitan Police; passed. Also, a bill granting permission to Dr. Henry T. Condict to erect a bath room; passed. Also. & bill to reduce the license for pedlers of char- coal to $10; passed. A bill in relation to badges for hackmen: passed. Also, a bill granting 12th and certain privileges to Charles Hartel; passed. Also, @ Dill to revive an act approved June 3, 1553, Telation to hegs, geese and goats run- ning at large: passed. A bill to prevent the sale of unsound meats, &c.; passed. The Chair notified the Council that carriagés would be in Waiting at the City Hall, at 2 o'clock p. m., on Wednesday, to convey members to the dedica- | Yon of the Greenup Monument. The joint resolution (B. A.) authorizing the Mayor to an- ticipate the revenue to the amount of $15,044) to pay the salaries of teachers of public schools was Tead twice. Mr. A. P. Clark moved to amend by providing thatcne-fifth of the amount be plaged to the credit of the trustees of colored schools, and four-fifths to the Board of Trus- tees on Public Schools. Mr. Crocker moved to amend by substituting one-third for the colored schools; which was accepted by Mr. Clark. Mr. Parker hoped something would be done matter, for be had been fre. quently visited of late by female teachers and others, who wished to know when they were to be paid, and suey had complained that un- Jess paid the schools must stop, Mr. Pfau said that not veingas good looking a man as Mr. Parker, nor perbaps as popular as that gentle. man with the ladies, he could not say that he had been much annoyed by the ladies about the matter. He did know, however, that the school fund bad been improperly kept back, when overa half million of dojlars had been paid out for other purposes. The Mayor was the respon-ible party; and should be held ac- couvtable for the non-disposition of this school fund. Mr. Crocker moved to postpone the bill for one week. Mr. Slowen opposed the motion to postpone, and hoped the Council would pass the bill to-night, so that it could go to the Buard of Aldermen. and let that body be responsible for its further disposition. Mr. Pfau—Throw the trsponsibility on the Mayor. where it be- longs.’ The motion to postpone was then lost; When the question recurring on the motion to lace one-third of the fund to the credit of the Trustees of the Colored Schools, and two-thirds to the Board of Trustees of Public Schoo! was carried in the affirmative by the following vote: Yeus—Messrs. Arrison, O. S. Baker, S. S. Baker, A. P. Clark, N. B. Clarke, Crocker, Knight, L. B. 8, Miller, Parker, Pfau, Ruther- ford, Slowen, Tilley, and the President—t4. Nays—Messrs. Ball and Nalley. On motion of Mr. O. S. Baker, the joint reso- lution was referred to the Committee on Pub- lic Schools. Mr. Parker, from the Committee on Wharves, reported a bill granting permis - sion to George L. Sheriff to construct a wharf on the Potomac river, between 9th and 10th streets west, at au annual rent of $100. Mr. Crocker moved to amend by imserting $250. Mr. Baker opposed the consideration of the Dill at this time. He thought it unusual legis- lation to permit Mr. Sheriff to erect a wharf for his exclusive useat the nominal rent of $250 per annum, when Mr. Johnson was pay- ing $1,000 per year for the same privilege for ten years, at the end of which time property Would revert back to the city valued at $10.00). ‘The proper way would be to put the privilege up at auction. Mr. Parker replied that John- son's wharf was for speculating purposes, while Mr. Sheriff only proposed to use his wharf for his own business. Mr. Crocker's amendment was then adopted and the bill passed, Adjourned. ie Tue River Frost, May 5—Harery’s Whacf.— Arrived—Schooner Alexandria, Capt. West- cott, from Philadelphia, with 189 tons of coal, for Harvey, Clarke & Given. Carter's: Wharf.—Arrived—Schooners Horne, Bailey, from Hayre-de-Grace. with coal, for S. C. Magrnder: N. Tyler, Capt. Owens, from Philadelphis, with 1°2 tons of coal, for John B. Lord: Mariner, Capt. Thomas, from Chap- awamsick, Va., with lumber, for G. W. Lin- ville & Co.; John Thomas, Capt. Smith, from Philadelphia, with coal, for Henry Jones. Sailed—Schooner Lady Emma, Capt. Snedecor. for Georgetown, to load with coal for Derby: sloop Rose, Capt. Rellins. down the river, light. : Facter’s Wharf.—Arrived—Schooner_ James Guthrie, Capt. West, with sand, for John B. Lord and others. Brown's Wharf-—Arrived—Schooner Swan. Capt. Collins, from Calais, Me., with 1,000 bau rels of plaster, 200,000 shingles, and 100,0¢ lathes, for 8. P. Brown & Son. ‘The steamer Wawaset, it. Fowke, leftsthe Potomac Ferry wharf this morning on ‘her regular semi- weekly trip to Cone river and in- termediate landings, having on board a henvy freight and full list of passengers. The steamer Arrow leit her wharf at the usual hour (10 o'clock) for Mt. Vernon, taking down a gay party of citizens and strangers. —_-___ MEETING OF THE PRESHYTERY OF THE Dis- crictT or Cotvmpia.—The examination of Mr. N. B.Remick, which was in progress at the time our report closed yesterday afternoon, was concluded, and he was unanimously accepted as a liceneed preacher, whereupon be returned thanks to the members, and ho} it would be in his power as a minister the Gospel “to ment the high honor which had been con- ferred on him. Rey. George H. Smyth, who conducted the examination, paid a ‘com. pliment to Mr. Remick, and said that had Lever met with a young candidate for the ministry of greater promise for futare useful- nessand distinction. At 6 o'clock p. m., the Presbytery took a recess till @ quarter to = i z £ i Fy g F rc! ‘The lith General Conference of this Ohureh met yesterday at Israel Church, mear the Capi- lyn and W. 8S. Lankford were appointed Sec- reraries. The Conference at once proceeded business by appointing committees which occu- pied most of the day. cond Day.—The Conference met a9 o'clock, and was opened by Rev. J. Mitchell, of Phils. delphis, Bishop presiding. There was a full attendance of the delezates of the 13th Conference of the United States in this city, about 160 present. Bishop Payne who has just arrived from Europe, is expected at the Con- ference to-day. Quite a number of delegates have not yet arrived, but age on the way, The Zonference will probably be in session from ree to four weeks. After the transaction of some preliminary business the Bishop au- nounced the committees; that on the state of the country being composed of Revs. Joshua P. Eddy, of Philadelphia: Jas. A Handy, of Bal- timore; G. H. Graham, Ohio; Wm. Jackson, Indians; and Thomas A. Cuff, of Philadelphia Conferences. The Committee on Rules made their report, Which was adopted. Rev .Mesers. Carroll and Johnson were introduced and {40k sents in the Conference. Rev. G. Wi “editor of the Christian Recorder, hand ia.) addressed the Conference in reference to the publication business. A resolution was introdneed in reia- tion to the pnblacatior of the minutes, and atter considerable diseu: it was adopted. Rear Estate Sauus.—Mesers. Cooper & Latimer, auctioncers, yesterday sold lot 12, in square No. 616, on the east side of ist street west, between O and P streets north, to Web- ster Scott, tor $175. Also, lots 12 and 13, in sub- division of square No. 310, between Rhode Island avenue and Q street, 3,990 feet, to Pat- rick Murphy, for 41 cents per square foot— $1,635.50, lessrs. Green & Williams, auctioneers, yes- terday sold lot No. 1, im_ square 26, ac the cor- ner of 24th street which was subdivided building lots. into two handsome One, 37 feet 6 inches front, was sold to J. A. Newhonse for 8 cents per square | foot; the ad. ining lot, 1S feet front, was sold to Franklin rrett for 30 cents per square foot Messrs. John B. Wheeler & Co. yesterday | sold lot No. 16, in S. P. Brown's subdivision of partof Pleasant Plai near Columbia College, said lot being 100 feet front by 270 feet deep, to Dr. F. Howard, fer $1,215. —_-—— Tue Tarey CoLonep Barrist Cavrce Drr- Fievity.—In our report in reference to the ‘withdrawing of the band of fellowship by the council convened at the above church from the Rev. W. J. Walter, D. W. Anderson, L. V. Wright, G. W. Parker and 8, Alexander, whom | it isalieged have been counseling with ex- cluded members of the church, we inadver- tently stated that it was done by the council, when we should have stated that it was done by the church organization itself, peat Fair at Opp Fetiow’s HALL.—This fair for the benefit of the Columbia Hospital, conducted by ladies of different churcies, is being liberal- ly patronized. The hespital is a noble institu- tion, which has accomplished great good in our midst; and, this fair, in its behalf, deserves, as it receives, the earnest sympathy snd cordial support of our citizens. Aaa AUCTION SALE OF STOcK.—Messrs. Green & Williams, auctioneers, yesterday sold $1,400 in Corporation stock, at ‘auction, at 91} the dollar. The same auctioneers t ingsold Mr. F. Kroeger’s restaurant, on 7th street, near G stree, to Mr. John Voight, for $1,159.25. —_ THE SALE OF PAINI'WrS by Messrs. Cooper & Latimer, advertised to take place on the 7th and Sth inst., will be held at some hall in this city to be announced to-morrow. The paint- ings are now on exbibition in their store, cor- ner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania ave- nue. THE COURTS. OovrT in General Term.—This morning, the case of Thos. J. Hughes, habeas corpus, motion to discharge from the military custcdy on the ground of bis being 4 minor, was argued by Messrs. Appleby and Merrick, for peti- tioner, and Wilson for United States, decision reserved. A favorable report was made by the committee to examine Q. Ross Perry. for ad- mission to the bar, and he was admitted. B. G. Lovejoy was appointed additional ex- amuiner. Resolutios of respect to the memories of Thos. H. Ford and P. R- Fendall were presented by Mesers. A. K. Brown and W. F, Mattingly were ordered to be jomruslized. ORPHANS’ COURT, Judge Purcell—To-day, the will of George F. Hartshorn was filed. M E. Billis was appointed guardiay to the orphan of G. C. Wilson, late of the United States army. —_-re-___ ALEXAN ND Vicimity.—The Journ of thie morning says: Patrick Gafney, living on the farm of W. M Brown. on the Wasbington Pike, was assaul ed ai his own bouse Sunday night, by t! men and nearly beaten to death with clubs A meeting held at Fairfax. H. Saturday mg pointed J. Hawxhurst and J. Ransel, delegates to the State Republican Convention and instructed them to vote for Hawxburst for Governor and Tucker for Congre CITY ITEMS. Boys’ Brack ALPacca JACKETS, at Geo. ©. Henning’s, No. 511 7th street. Frve $5 Bors’ Suits are just the thing f6r school wear, at Saks & Co., 517 7th street. piematie eee cad Do xot PAU TO Stor atS. D, Marlow & Co.’s Shirt Manufactory, 262 Pennsyilvaria ave nue, nesr 12th street, and have your shirts mace to erder at prices less than any other house iu the city, demeeaieeiemet WE YESTERDAY NOTICED at Mr. Prigg’s Jew- elry Store, No. 436 Pennsylvania avenue, pear 4% street, several new designs in jewelry, in rubber, coral, fuchsia, brilliant, jet, emerald: carbuncle, gilt, and steel sets, and a magnificent line of plated ware, consisting of ice pitchers beautifully ornamented, silver cups of the finest patterns we have ever seen, castors, forks and spoons. It tier of surprise how Mr. Prigg can aflord to sell his splendid articles of jewelry and plated ware at such moderat+ prices: but the fact that he dixposes of <uch quantities may be a solution to the problem. Aeanksiae consis Granp Concert—The new church on the coruerjof G and Tenth streets will be opened for the first time this evening by a Grand Com- plimentary Concert, tendered to the Ladies Aid Society by Prof. Muller, the Organist of Rev. H.W Beecher's Church, Brooklyn, as- sisted by several members of his Choir.’ By reference to the Programme in another column it will be seen that a choice selection of Music Will be given. Mrs. Towle. (formerly Miss Rumsey.) well known here during the war by her efforts in behalf of sick and wounded soi- diers. will sing some patriotic airs. The Band of the 12th Regiment will also perform. ene Dpretesti BLUE FLANNEL AND CASsIMERE SUITS of the finest quality, just the thing for the season, can be found at Hable & Co.'s, 463 Penna. avenue, between 3d and 4); streets! 2 ——_o—_—_ For Corns or other complaints of the feet, visit Dr. White’s rooms, 424 Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4% and sth streets. pete a Dx. Waite, Surgeon Chiropodist, 424 Penn- sylvania avenue, between 4 and 6th streets; established 156i.’ Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails, Enlarged Joints, Warts, Moles, &c.,saccessfully treated without pain. The shoe can be worn with ease immediately after the operation. Hours from § a. m. to 6 p. m. palace aera A FULL Lig of Spring and Summer Cloth- ing opening at Smith's, 460 Seventh street, op- posite Post Office. 6 i Laptes, try the choicest Perfume in the world. Burnett's Florimel closely resembles the odor of a rare and delicate boguet of flowers, and in this respect is unri A few drops will leave its peculiar and delight-. ful fragrance upon the handkerchief for many hours. 0 ee ‘Wrarrrxe Parer for sale. Apply at the Strap Office. es Prnsone wishing to subscribe for Tas Star who reside tol Hill and the Navy Yard, i lease leave orders at No. East Capit MARRIED. ENTWISLE_DEWDNEY. On the 13th day of Father McNally. CHARLES J F iri Eto Miss JULIA DEWDNEY. both of this city. PURCELL—BUNDICE. In this city, on eo Sen ea ed DICK, both of N jumberland county, Ve. * DIE! CLARK. onthe 4th inst.. CHARL¥S ALRERT. atmo ek F.and Mary C. Clark, aged eight months. ‘Lhe funeral will take place on Wednesday ,<th inst.. at }00'chck a. m. - nd Pennsylvania avenue, | and Lamar’s Outlet, | GEORGETOWN, aoe Affairs im Georgetown. Mancnanre’ Excuanon The transacted on ‘Change thix morning was a va et ‘0 bushels wheat, {> be els corn 1.409 bosbels white « it “6 #00 bushels yellow at $1.13, = aie Fren.— About 30,000 berring were reesei: the fir w barf this morning. which sold a, trom $6 to $> per thousand. Fiontixe.—A boatman named Edward p. ouley was before Justice Buckey yesie- evening, arrested by Officer Martin: with fighting, for which he was fined ® THE Canal.—There are a mumber of coat boats in, ‘waiting to be unloaded. No Lickxsx.— A confectioner named George Loppes was before Justice Buckry yr afternoon. charged with violatin ¥ ton ordinance by domg business withon: ale conse, He was fined $5.50. ‘Tur Port. —The « er John Gibeon, Cape tain Winters, of the Merchavts’ line between this pot and New York, bas entered w. cargo of Assorted Merchandier for Distr). mere chants. The steamer New York, Capt. Jones, is in with merchandise from New York. The steamer Columbia, Captain Harper, bas arrived with merchandise from Baltimore. DANckKous.—There are three or four plans torn up on the foot bridge across the canai « Potomac street, near the fish market, so that foot passengers crossing the bridge at might could not help falling below unto the tow ' nea or into the canal. On Satarday evening a lady passing over the bridge came near falling through, but caught toone of the plad saved herself from probableinjury. 1! be attended to. Ruy Away.—This morning, the horses of Mr. J. Magruder, of Maryland, attached wo a Wagon. became frightened while standing on the fish wharf at a passing tag bon!, and start ed off at a toll speed up through am alley and into Water street, where they were brought to | & stand still by running against a telegraph | pole. The wagon struck the pole with snch force as to snap the harness of the horses in | several piaces, thus detaching the horses from | the wagon. r GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. | JY THOS. DOWLING. Auctioneer: Georgetown, GROCERIES. PLATFORM SCALES. woUsE- BOLD FURNITURE. &c AT AUCTION. On WEDNESDAY MORNING, May 6,558. at 10 g'elock, 1 will sell. in front of Auction Store. No. 174 Bridge street ralamortment of bold Furniture, Groceies, Platform Scales my 4d THOMAS DOWLING. A J5* THOMAS DOWLING, Anct.; Goorgeto IMPROVED PROPE! 6B rey roles BOBGETOWN | a0, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, May ith. 1553, ore! Twill sell, im front ‘of the premircs, part of abou’ 54 feet on Monroe street 4 fect on Beall <treet, im Proved wo story Frame Dwriling House Terms at sale: All conveyaucing and stamps at the purchaser mya THOMAS DOWLING, Avct. Srrixe AND SUMMER GOODS. JOBN H. SMOOUT, 119 Bridge at, PC. hae feceived sind now oer ts aed arge asnostiwent of Spring and Summer Staple Dry Goods, embracing « general vantety of DIES KRESS GOODS tnlicht Chen Mohair Sik Mixtures apd Alpeces, for walking and tr Sling suits, Grenadines, Mobair Chec Pigues. Jaconets, Lawne, Okints Prints, Porcnies French ‘apd other Musiine. best Cambri sooks. Jaconets, Dimitice, Linen Cambric Bandker- chiefs and Irish’Linens. Parasols. Alexander's and | giher Kia and Silk Gloves, "Hosiery of all Kinde, Joop Skirts, best make and styles: with «full sup= BY of Table Linens, Spreads. Naphine. Shontings, birtings. Matting. Toweling, &c. Aiso, Clot, Camsimeres. Twveds, Jeans, Driliings, Checked Linens. Cottonades Drills and Duck. for Gent and Boys’ wear Having but few old’ goods. ru toesors wilt be shown an elmost entire DEW stock, AL the lowest possible cash prices ‘ep22-Im JON H. SMOOT. ING AND SUMMER GOODS.—W. 2 assortment of FANCY) ana DS, embracing 10) pieces Goods for 3 80, and t peoched ond eutisnshed Oetsees good yard wide 19.000 yards bleached cotton iby Feather proof Tic ‘king, Table Linens "Large stock of Cnsaltners abd otbag Seods for mee end © EERIAMIN MILLE Bridge street. Georget URNITU Having eplarge’ my Ware Rooms. which civow Me increased facilities, T beg leave to offer to the public my Jarge and well; selected stock of FURBNITCR Comprisine— AND DI In soliciting asbare of th con caly say f will try pay boot go 141 Bridge Street, P. S.—A Fine Assortment of LOUNG a OLL CLOTHS, MATTINGS, AND OURTAINS, LTTING G ROOMS. fe, F BNITURE CARPETS, A large and stock cf the above goots can be found at or 969 Seventh street, K all M. WILLIAN, IMPORTER OF PARISIAN FANCY GooDs, 336 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, And 7 Cite Trevise, Paris, Bompaatty forivins Yew Qoote, selected by big Opec ‘ntin Paris. Bis ‘tks, Bat Hee taf, Renate, et Leg, Tine ‘nder Bonnets, Hair Wins P Kid Gloves, etc., etc. fitect be borptesd Oyo oes hoc tag and price. resses and Mantfllas made to order, Orders for Goods trem Paris takes Papgis SEAMLESS KID GLOVES. THE LATEST NOVELTY OF THE Day. FULL STOCK ON HAND, OF EVERY SHADE AND vOLOR, SUPERIOR TO ANY GLOVE IN THE MARKET. WALL, BOBINSON & 00., 322 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, mbé-tf Manufectorer's Agents, UTTER. BUTTER. receiving « fall supply in half tubs and Srkine-of une cholcest new ant old New ¥ BUTTER” Also, the pails of fine now Western Beserve Butte nd with & better grade of Bi cee, than ‘can be found claewhere RTHERN PRODUCE STORE, Penna. ave., bet. 10th and lth Tow 10-tf Joux GRAY 2 00., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN WOOD AND WILLOW WaB BROOMS, ‘IWINES, OOBDAGE, &c., ac, 16 FULTON AND 202 FRONT STREETS, NEW YORE. 4+ aad BEAT! WILLIAM A.GRA , ©: ¥, PRERIE, 1 MoPRRSON Rout Ferrie.) McPherson & Ferguson.) Cc. F PERRIE & CO., DEALERS IN INE PAMILY GROCERIES, TEAS, WINES, LIQUOBS, CIGARS, TOBACCO, AND CALIFORNIA WINES ANB BEANDIES, CORNER OF NINTH AND I STREETS. ap 2-6 FrOEeT VEGA RATING IN SMALL FLAT es we have over seen, Sent to ne direct wieeeeen them in Spain, on iad Gotu Veranont ave. abe 16th 3 UBNITURE, FURNITURE, FUBNITUBE. ‘Now eelling at greatly reduced price for cash to reduce stock. JOHN Q. WILLEON, _op is-im southeast cormer sth and D streets BOWLING SALOON, Se ea ee ee