Evening Star Newspaper, May 8, 1868, Page 4

may gr et you with dings I bid youa ¢ ate farewell. The Convention then adjourned sir @ !ir. ——— General M. E. Conferenge. P th Day.—The Conference reassembled this mor ning, Bishop Wayman presiamg; and after T ligiousexercises tr was decided that the reso- 1 sterday by Rev. H, M. Tara F, therm, ore ot pe 28 ference of the A. M. E. Zi rdistand affe ctiva- os THE EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Night. NaTiovaL TueaTe®.— Bateman Opera Troupe in “La Belle Helens.” Opp Fetrows’ Ha Benefit of Columb: New Cosonxoatiox ar Coercn, th and G John B. Gough wi Denrtit of the Ladie this evening, subject: “Eloquence and Ura- torr. reassembled yester- burch, and Saperin- ed the session with eommittae on rules er. Ge thelr report. which was téecived and adonted, The essions (f conferences to open na edyoarn ot 3. terol friendly zreeting Conference, sitting at read their report, which was received, T considerable discussion, was adopted; to forward it. The prine pal seeretary, Elder Batler, resizned the secr: Eider J. A. Joves was ‘or the conference. At5 o’ck the conférence adjourned to mest at 10 o'clock this morning. The conference is sitting with 0; €m doors, and thepublicis iavited. present from most of the Northera and Southern States and th Phir ssion opened with tures by the seperinten exercises by Elder Pitts, of the Virginia Conference, On. motion, Elders Butler and Davis were nd_as tecrettries, W. P. Rider, of Wesley Zion Chureh, . Chase, of Galhreach z-in Hospital. referred. Rev. Mr. McIntosh, of Ind, offered a resotn- tion setting forth that there seems to be some asiness among the Suuthern delegates that guaranteed, and wel- ‘oming those delegates as honorary delegates, the Committee on the Revision ine to provide for giving the Conterenees fall Pending the consideration of this resolution— ua, De betoll ev. UF. Stibbens, Rev. Mr. Drew. of Boston, and Rev. Baltimore, were introduced. Hor. Mr. Elliott addressed the Confrence. were here as a delegation trom the National Unitarian Association to see if there is not a common as Methodists and «and carry om a work which will re- dound to the giory of ta-ir common father. Lhere was, it was true, a diviaing line as to christian work they did not aliow @ line of doctrine to be in the were here to see if they could not ach holding fist to their faith, ther asking the other to give up his doc- The question they wonld ask was: if uid not find a cominon ground to work ther it they (the Unitarians) farnished the meons, a christian work could not be earried ea jointly, They (the colored Methodists) could work better than the Unitarians, and Propose to place a fund of money st the disposal of a committee on which they shobid have a representative, Rey. Dr. Ware folio wed, statmg that they a better eduexted ministry, and they to tender their assistance to Phey bad nothing be- and it was decided of the Charch ev ighis will not be The America Last evening ¢ to witness the ill 1,300 burners therein being lighted by elec! r. The Rotunda was den-ely crowded before eight © clock, the thoius and lights above the pictures been lighted shortiy aiter «eyen o'clock. it the gas was turned o: Rotunda in total darkness, and thereafter the illumination of the dome took First the jets in the under Brum ed, showing the picture in is time was given te examine the same beto Temaining burners were lighted by sections, and soon the entire dome was illuminated, pre- senting a magnificent scene, which drew warm applause from the 5 Sam'l Gardner, the electrician, and his Assist. ss hen escorted the v the battery and lectrical encine rooms, where ined the workings ct the machinery, showing the manner of light Pleased with the ex nine o'clock. The Capitol police we: attentive to the Visitors, potuting o: various objrots of interest ia the building. The members of the Convention then proceeded to residence of Chiet Justice Chase, corner of th and E strecte, where shey were received by the Chief Justice, and partook Medical Convent and instructin{ of the Disciplt Tepresentition ~ Dr, Ware, of saying that the: ad oa which itarians, could ye of the dome. im- picture, were ught- of Washington, D. C.. B. c Wm, Iny delegates, were ad- A number of letters were read from the feurih for the election aud return of Superintendent Chflton to said district. Elder ©. Cruson, lay delegate from Union’ Wesley Church, of Washington, was admitted toa sent within the bar. An address was read to the Conference from. the Society of Friends. by Elder Jonathan Den- nis, of Washington, D. ©., and a committer was appointed to prepare a reply to the oame, ‘Some inguiry Baving been made with refer- ence to certain absent books of record of th» proceedings of the Conference, Elder Butler. ove of the secretaries, replied that he knew whire the books were, and would have given the information before had he been permitted to do so. Subsequently he stated that the rea- son why the books had not been forthcemiag was because Mrs, Grimes held them in her pos- session till the Conference cancelled a debt which was due her busband for printing. Eiders Moore and others boped a committee of imvestigation would be appointed to ine Chee why Mr. Butler had not told them of this fore, Mr. Butler wished to know how he could give the information while Mr, Moore occupied nd suid, «I'm from Kentucky, aad the whole Confe-ence can't move me.” Rev. Mr. Washington claimed the right of defence. and was proceeding to vindicate the course ct Mr. Butler, wuen several members demanded sm investigation, and subsequently & resolution was adopted calling upon Mr. Butler for informaiion. After its i: “When do you want the informa. veral members. doctrine, but f district, askii large assembia; © parlor chan- All were much tion, and retired about were bere to-da: ¢ducate that ministry. hind this offer, and did novask or pro tuey should make ‘Unitarians, or that ¢ should give up a single article of tnith. believed that the Roman Catholic Convocation | in Baltimore, some months ago, was for the Purpose of catholocizing the colored people, and that the only body ou this continent which could work against that Charch was this Rev. Mr. Lowe next addressed the Conter- - | ence, stating that Mr. Brown and Mr, Mat- en North asking money for the work, and the Churches had been appeated to by them. They were everywhere well re- ceived. The committee present were anthor- | ted to increase tue amount those two collected | to $4.00, provided that the money be expend- ed und: F a joint committee. Mathews, agent of the missionary work, Wade a statement of his work in the stated that of the $6,000 be collected in the past eighteen months the most of it came from the Unitarians. They did not denominational tracts, but ry ach, on I sirect, and were re- ceived by that gentleman in his usual style of rty, genial hospitality. A splendid coila- tion Was spread, and the lime passed most en- joyably. The visitor-, numbering between tour aud five hundred, spent some hours here, and ht before the guests had ali re- expressed themselves greatly entertainments of the evening. FOURTH DAY—FaIDar. The Convention resumed its session this Morving at nine o’clocs. Ir. Gross in the chair. Dr. Tyler read an invitation inviting the Convention to non at 11 o'clock, or. hig eteainer: aeerpted. He also read an invitation from Mr. King requesting that hd be allowed photograph of the Con vention cepted. and atten o'clock th im front of the ball Dr. Martin, of Mass., offered ihe following, Which was adopted « It seems proper that this association should not be without a commit:es om a subject so transcendantly important as 1 tien, therefore, solred, That & standing committer of one be appointed upon the whole subject, from time to time on With vaccination as shall. such committer. appear of chief practical in- nee to the profession Dr. Antisell, of this city, was appointed as the committee. The Committee on Nominations made the following report, which was Assistant Secretary, Dr. A from Mr. Sykes “Right away. Well, youl have to bide my time. I want three hours.” A ment! ‘ou twe hours.” Mr, Butler. must bave three hours.” Thereupon a motion was mede and carried, that the Conyen- tion take a reces: North, in whieh | ask him to ca | sald they honored the Afric:in ion now come as j) the A. M. E. Church nd asking to aid in it. The Gon- | ierence would be wise not to allow narrow + | Sectarian bigotry to break the friendship now existing between these bod! Rev. Henry J. Young offered a resolution for ‘he appointment of a commmittee of five to cou- fer with the delegation, and report on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. B. T. Tanner, of Baltimore, said he knew the sincerity of Dr. Ware, but he was op- the formation ef a committee looking | to any alliance with the Unitarian Church. It was (rue that they said each should have his own doctrine. but sooner or later the stroazest would prevail. Shonld they cut themselves off from the orthodox churches of the land: and sball it be said the; mthe Unitarian canoe taught that the Unitarians had befriended them y would be Unitarians, and they could ‘op it. He opposed this offer. A feligion enly Could reach the rich was one of error. ‘Was not the first time the Unitariaas had made their appearance on this earth, and every | time they battled with orthodoxy the gown. Should we link our fortunes witl and go down too! Hev. Henry J. Young wished it understood that he was & Methodist, and was not com musing bis religion when he offered the 1 tion. He could not see much in his friend’s ar- He believed io getting milk where it cowid be had, goats milk if they could not get Wm. Moors, of Philadelphia, said they pre toconsider the offer as christians. ould ask where is the danger! Nam the ~ charci: more friendly than the breth- What liad they most to fear irom (Referring to the Methodist A_voice.—Colonization. looked up to them in days past for a kindly greeting, he found none. Mr. Tanner.— What side are you on, Brother Mr. Moore—On the side of truth and right. There was no more danger of their children being Unitarians than there was of their by He was im favor of the appoint | The delegat | believing th: & good work, ven Front, May §, W harf.—Sailed—Sebrs. Isaac Van Gifford, for Havre-de-Grace, light: N. Tyler, Captain Owens, to Georgetown, light Thomas, Capt. Smith, and Pandora, Captain Mrmorandum.—The schooner E. Patterson, Capt. Corson, sailed trom Philadelphia on the 2th of April last, pound to this wharf, with 250 tons of coul for Messrs. Fish Wharf—The arrivals of fish to-day are merely of a nominal character, and consist of but hundreds,where, had the weather been otherwise, they would have numbered Shad were disposed of at from $13 to $15 per hundred, an berring at $9 to $10 per thousand. A number of fine sturgeon, weigh- ing from 150 to 90 snd odd pounds each, have been reported, and found ready sale at $3 to $5 ‘a the estimation of | Lankford. light. terest and impor's were going to paddle Let the children bs is, Tebu.; and S. H. Pennington, ‘The steamer Arrow, having on board over a hundred members of the Medical Association of the United Stetes, propri tives of the Metropolitan, Natio’ lard’s hotels, anda large number of citize lett her wharf at 11¥ o'clock this morning Preparations for a pleass tne were made, and the excursionists will return till Iste this afternoon. At Sixth-street'wharf, the schooner Lochiel, % skell, is leading with 1. Commitiee cn Necrology.—Di Md; E. B. Stevens, Ohio: W H. Van Dusen, Wis. =, t J. M. Tones, D.C. P and strangers Henry Brons 1.8. Navy; T. Parvin, Ind; J.C Maaran, R. 1; J. M. Vt; H. J. Olark, Mount Vernon — Steware ; Hy. Mich. Jno Biaine, for United States quai and ordnance stor Weich, Texas; 1. M. Logan, Cai Sovrn Wasnixoton IMrrovENEnts iz improvements is now! more lively than in that seetioa of the caual known as Sonth Washing most every street and avenue ne: ces and basiness houses have bee) while a number b have already be spirit of buildin; Drs. Ed. Warren, Nashville: El. Andrews, J.J. Woodward. U.S. great church! recently ervcted and occ of others (many of whic noticed in the STAR) are in rapid process only need a few finish the desirability of the w b completion, and E. K. Hunt. Coun.: W.T. Thomas, N.Y Db. T. Condre, P: J. Harris. Ga Eu R. FP. Michel, Ala.; ‘T. J. 3 Hammell, Lii.: J. F. Hibbard, Ind.: T. Aat ». Hughes, lowa: ‘Abrabam § F. W. Hatch, E. A. Hildreth, W. V. Sami Willey. Mina. G. W. Lawrence, Ark ; —— Compton, | Louis Pim. La. Comunitiee on Prize Exsay-.. Seott, W. Brickle, S. A. Smich, C. Beard. Special Committee on Alcohol and its BR: tions to Medicine —Jobn Bell, J. K. Luabar | and Richard McSherry E. Hunt. N.¥ borhoots in w h, three neat woo: tenements are about being comp! erty of Capt. Lewis Connors, and bach timing six comfortabl They front eighteen eet, with a rear ki urteen feet depth. The carpenters’ work was dore by Mr. Murphy, the plasterers’ work by Messrs. Taylor & Bros.,and painting by Wm. M. Davis. ished about the Ist of Joue, ° fortable habitations for whoever occupies them The Lincoin building, on 7th sireet, be:ween 1 and E streets, (a notice of which has appeared in the Stan) is going ahead, and will nement to this business portion of the Rey. Mr. Graham, of Ohio, said they could | bave their opinions as to right doctrines, but they had friends among the Unitarians. honored the Unitarians, for years ago they took was wrong, while,with exception of the Friends, all the other de- nations upheld slavery, ev. James A. Shorter move Tooms and passaz Mich ; T. L. Nesi, Obi ereb, and run W. Avent, Tenn the ground that slaver Somes A, Handy, Wm, Moore, Stephen Smitn. Rey. Mr. Grimes, of Philadelphia, moved to On Crypwgamic Orgin of Disease, with | lay the motion of Mr. Shorter on tne table: pecial reference to recent Microscopic Inves- | !0-:. tigations on that Subject.—Dr. Cartis, U ‘Sees of the Comea.—Dr. The motion wus adop ed and the resolu- tion as amended was adopted. Rev. Mr, Lowe, said that | himself had been is colleagnes and pleased with the discussion and he believed that the christian dedormina- tions, sooner or later, would stand on common platform. The Unitarian delegation reured, and the Committee was allowed to withdraw to consult with them on MEETING OF THE MasTER Buitpens’ Union. At the meeting of the Master Builders’ Uo held on Wednesday night, at Trades’ Un Hall, Wm. Hines, Wm. H. Johnson, Heary Delinger and Robert Pierce were admitted to A communication was received jovrmeymen Carpenters requesting that the bosses grant them eight hours as a day's work on Satarday, the samme to go into ef imamediately: and upon a motion of Mr. Job Angus to lay the document on the table Messre, S. J. Fague, W. E. Brown, and — Kirk ob- jected. A resolation was offered to the that the Chair request a meeting of the boss Carpenters to take the matter under considera- tion. Mr. John Stewart expressed surprise at seeing statements made in the papers that the terer’s Were receiving 35 per day. This, he said, was not the fact, for the bosses had as many bands as they wanted, and were only paying $4 per day for them. could not see where the report originated, un- Jess it came trom the fact that one or two Jour- neymen had taken work on their own account, and had employed help at $5 per day. pam Series Marrni’s May Festr approaching May festival of Protessor LG. arini will probably surpass anything of thus kind that has heretolore been preseuted to th: Washington public. The theater will be traus- formed into a magnificent garden and ball-room. Tabicous rivante. poses plastique, ballet divertise- ments, crowning the May Queen, Flora, &c.. will fill in the commencing of the performance: after which dances of all nations, ‘with appropriate costumes, gotten up under the immediate supervision of embracing the court dances of Loni panish, Sicilian, Scotch, Greek, Tryo- , in fact, national dences of all conn. tries, in all their different phases. The tickers for this festival are eagerly sought after, and Teserved seats are being secured rapidly at Gn Excision of Joints for Injuries. —Dr. J. B_ Read, of Savannah. They also reported the following resolution which was adopted Kesolerd, That thoee gentlemen who desire to report on special subjects. and will pledge themselves to port atthe next meeting, be ° Tequested to send their names and the subjects | At a large meeting they desire to report upon to the secretary of the association Dr A. Lee, of New York, was appointed a delegate trom the con veation to the meetiag of Wintendents of ineane asylums. Smithser tan Institate, OUR ComMUsiCaT! 1TH Uxiontows.— citizens convened in Uniontown, on Wednesday evening, for the purpose of considering what could be done to improve the communications between Union- town apd Wasbington. Dr. Nichols was called to the chair, and Oapt. J. R. Mc secretary @n motion of Col. J. H. Wheeler, a memorial present -d by him was adopted, ask- ing Congress to order the coastruction of 2 pradence. ard Hygiene Physiology, made re. | bridze at the present location, commensurate ‘with the growiug interests of the county, The owing committer was ap charge of the memorial, circulate it for signa~ tures, and present it to Congress:—Dr. C. H. Nicbols, J.B. Met J.H. Wheeler, J..N. Bi On motion of J. R. McConnell, tion was adopted, that a committee of flye be | appointed to wait on the officers of the Metro- | politan Street Railroad Company, and urze upon them to complete their road io the bridge, | And to assure them of the support of the citi- zens of Uniontown in extending it across the bridge into the county. Sonnell made was invited to 4 seat on the > Medical Jaris- Journeymen F ports which were adopted. ‘Tae paper submitted by Dr. Joseph Jones on | fol! Albin im in the negro race, was recommended .blication trom the Smithsonian Institute ‘The thanks of the Convention were returned to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, Philadel- phia, Wilmington and Baltimore road, Orange | and Alexandria, and other rail oads, for facili. tes shown to the members of the Conveation ‘The thanks of the Convention were also ten- ident of the United - : inted to take J.F. Young, Col Joseph Worthing- L AND Batt,—The dered to the Speaker Colse . Richard Wallach, Prof. Samuel Garduer, elec- tricixn United States Capitol. Dr. Woodward, dical Museum; the Committee | F. Ferris, William F. of which Dr. Tyler is chair- Morgan, for their po- he association. the correct repurts of J.R. McConnell, F. rish, Henry Hardy, and J. McLaine were appointed a committee to carry this resolution into effect. The meet- ing then adjourned. of the Army Mi Hiteness and courtesies the press of the et ——-— the proceedings of the MEETING oF THE Board oP Poin The President appointed the following gen- | Board of Police, at its meeting yesterdi d accepted the resignation of Private H. Voss, of the Sanitary Company The resignation of Private Fenton D. Paxson cepted. The applica- tb for a liquor license temen as delegates to foreiy: medical societies: £ Obicago:G. O. Blackms0, vee Harker. of New York: © Dr. Gross, president of the m, was added. nt read a letter from Hon. Geo. erat Berlin, reintive w Prof.Aaron Burke, the great microecopist, who Gross, the Pres- ident, was authorised to -end a letter on behalf merican Mevical Association, compli- | of Prof. Burke. joward and Dunbar. of Baltimore, and . H. Nichols, of this Distriet, ed as & committee on the subject of Marine | also received and of Augustus H was received and agai rejected. Dixon wes reappointed an additional private for ninety days, to do duty at Wisewell Bar- racks; John D. Kidwell was reappointed an additional private for ninety days,.to do dut on Pennsylvania avenue and 12th and 11) | streets; F.L. Payne was reappointed an addi- tional ‘private for ninety days, to de duty on were ap- | the squares bounded by 9th and 1ith streets and Pennsylvania avenue and (street Thomas L. Saikeld was appointed a private on the force. Seine, ———— Save or Mongy.—At the 44th monthly moet- ing of the Excelsior Building Association, held last night at Temperance Hall, $3,422 were sold at the following rates, viz: 10 shares at 48y; 10 WL 45 jg; 4 at dC; and 6 at 40¢—being au average is now bind. On motion, Dr ¢ 17th monthly meeting ot the Hill Building Associztion 2,060 were sol an average of 58% premium Atthe 26th monthly meeting of the First Ward Building Association Tuesday evening thirteen shares of stock sold at an average of 48 Dr. Wetherty, meeting of the Co he bad no doubt the m spoke of the next vention, and declared bers would be gladly eleomed and as hospitably entertained in any place where they bad Rerrverican Ger committee met last evenin HH. Miller; Maj bs dentials of the delegates vention were received from the various wards and referred to the secretary, and the officers were instructed to make arrangements for the meeting of the Nominating Convention, to be held this afternoon, at four o’clock p.m. . —_. DisorvErty GATHERINGS. ing along O street, between 4th and 5th, com- iain of the conduct of a number of colored in that section every afternoon. afternoon one of the gang knocked apy boy ‘ith stone because ive spa bunch of roses and struck him again after he was down, and on the ly im the neighborhood was RAL ComMiTter.—This at the office of N. ‘all, president, in the to the Mayoralty Con- New Orleans « a Larcexy or Monxy.—George Washington Rernes, was before Justice 33m.’ ing, charged by Jobn O'Mera, with sicaling from his premises, No. 566 Pennsylvania ave- nue, on the sd day of May, S11, dence went against the accused, who informed on his accomplice, Julius Williams, who, it was shown, went into Mr. O’Mera’s stor? and Barnes stood ou'sice and ‘watched, and received his share of the plun- Barnes and Williams were both sent to Dr. Gross then arose and spoke as follows: Before the question of tual adjoarameat be °F you my cordial ac. kinduess and courtesy ch you bave extended to me as your pre- Gratitude and good taste alike of my feelings. How me to tet sading officer. prompt the expression everything I did J felt that { bad your generous support sud sympathy; whatever ezrors ave berm committed were errors of the and not of the heart, and are, I am sure, already I congratulate you apoa the manner in which you have conducted he would p your proceedings. It ts questionable whether ever was « deliberative body of such mag- nitude in whieh there was so little discord, OF +o little said and done of an objectionable | character, harmony cordial and complete | fromthe beginning to theend. There | of the extent of travel over the War indeed notone word uttered thatany one, We bave been even the most fastidious, might wish tw recall; | particulars, A ciTeUmstance (he more surprising when it is | days) 6,46 Teeollected tbat men in the beat of debate often | weys; horse and rider, give way fo heedless and unguarded sions calculated to ruMe the feeling and w en- | :outh draw ist! gender unpleasant remisgiscences. We have | sels accomplished vot @ little work, and above all dan oppor‘unity of reviving friend. ly feeling; of ex ing OUF sequaintance with ouch other, and of interchanging sentiments in | was before Jestice Hazard yester: ourbe- | by Antoni Peter with conspiring 4 Michalouskt, obtaining from on ap altered aud ittem ud him ont of $475 by reserve Persons resid- | took the money ys who gather jail for court. ——_e——— OPENING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Under this heading Mr. Sher wood—who is nn- be one of the many candidates for eney—adyertises in another column that be willaddress the citizens of Washington, Hall, to-morrow ev: - forgotien by you. came afternoon a Ind: siruek with a stone, yee gts 2¥) ne eee tere emare | ning, nud invites all rhished with . ing the last week ( pres- | 2600; team and 0. ‘The water in feet. "The number of ves. down each day we bave hadan ea CHARGED wiTH SwrxotimG.—J. Jackson yogand to matters of Sital importance to F loved profession. I am sure that every one will | B. say, as he leaves this ball, that it was for bim to have been here and that ne will re- | ome with new resolves and deter. | | $199, and traudolest! Pic-Nte_ Postrowzo.—’ ple-mic of the Holy Hill Band which was to bave taken place great principles and that abar dong al! otber pursuits by will worship medicine a= the only Goddess of bis idolatry vil may befall youer your —— WE TAKE PLBASURE toe of We it Analvsian nar, . Tus Co OATIONAL Cuvnrcit.—The First | Congregational Church of this city, at its ehurch meeting on Mouday evening, removed thors office its whole board of deacons, three out of four ot whom were epposed to Dr. Boyn- ton’s views about the « # diaeks to | the communion, by deelarii office va- | cant. and then +lected a new "oa c jog was a very stormy one, the pa ing to put a motion of adjoutmment until the election of cexcons Ww&S ‘concluded. ‘This church will hoid its first meeting in their new house on Sunday morning next; im the atter. noon the communion service will be celobrated. Prcvurian Peorie.—Last ning Mr. John B, Gough deliverpd his leétmré upon “Pecaliar People.” in the First Congregational Ch tor the benetit of the Young Men’s Obristian Associstion. Notwithstanding) the very un- favorable weather, the Church was comfort- ably filled, and the Association will realize ubout three hundred dollars, This was the closing lecture of the season. It occupied two hours in delivery, and was hichly appreciated. This evening Me. Gough. will lecture upon “Orstors and Eloquence,” for the benefit of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the First Congrega- tional Chureh. Tux StoRM YesteRDAY APTERNOON.—The weather, which has been of a. murky, iower- ing character for the past few days, culminated yesterday in a heavy hail storm, the severity of Which was purti bere ee arte ia the'ex- treme southern borders of the city. At this point quantities of glass were broken by the size and force of the huil stOnes, besides which, &pumber of young chickens, the property of various Seventh Warders, were killed ‘he storm south of Washington.it is said, lasted for some minutes, and did materiul damage to glowing vegetables and crops. ree SrExt ULAD.—Passing along Louisiana ave- nue yesterday, we were astouished to see a tall man, dressed in white, well armed with steels, Approaching him closet, we found he was no. 8 steel-claa knight, but the bearer of a circalar from the well-known hoop-skirt factory of Charles Baum, introducing the ne w cant-break- ‘em corset steel, which is becoming popular With the ladies. ——— oe THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION to nominats @ candidate for the Mayoralty. (composed of fttech delegates from each ward.) which was called to mect at Union League Hall this after- noon at 4 o'clock.is acsembling as we goto press, The indications are that Mr. Sayles J. jowen will be the nominee. pease oa usteh &, Tue FEET.—On account of the frequent and extreme atmospheric changes of this cli- | mate, our feet need roguiar attention, As at a | certain state of the atmosphere the shoe con- tracts, while at the same tme the footexpands, cavsing 8 great amount of friction, and pres. | sure, against the prominent parts, in conse- quence of which corns, bunions, and other complaints arise, makirg it a necessity with us to occasionally submit our feet to the inepec- tion of the Surgeon who makes it a speciality of treating such complamts. The feet having to do such « great amount of duty,nerd occasional aitention, even with proper fitting shoes, but ill-fitting ones, upon disordered feet, totally unfit'us for the duties of life. A shoe that laces or ties upon the instep, is best, it can be tight- ened, or loosened, a8 occasion requires. The heel shout be broad and iow: the cole should be thick, in orderto protect the foot from damp | aad bot pavements, long, that the ends of the toes should be free from pressure, and it should | be conformed to the shape of the foot. Straight ana narrow soles are always dangerous, aud never beauti In neglecting our feet we not | only conduc: our own discomfort,but entail a great amouuWof suffering upon our descend. | @ ants. By keeping our feet comfortable, and | walking frequently in the open air and’ sun. shine, health, strength, and beauty, will be pre- serve 1 the deterioration of the race will | cease. ‘We will gain in both physical and men. | tal healih, ———— | ALEX/NDIIA 1TEMS.—The Journal of this | morning has the following items: Murderers Arrested. Sheri Steuart, and Con- stables Eidiin and Burnett arreswd lave last | ii four colored men and one white man the murder of Patrick Ly bt onthe Washington road. 1 committed to jail in this city. ite man it is said plotted it, and the oth carsied it into effect. ff t Horse Stolen —A dark roan mare, about 5 | years old, with black legs and brown eyes, Was stolen Wednesday night trom E. F. Acams, Living at Farmingtog, Md Accident—Juo H. Duffey had the sinews of his mghtarm badly lacerated at O. & A. R.R ops, by getting it drawn in the boring ine Wednesday. of Monry.—The German Co-operative | ion Lave sold $2,000 for ten years at | T cent. j iucal ailairs in Alexandria are just now a a stand | MARRIED. | EPMONSTON— REDSTBARE. Oa Tucstay. | ay ith, by Bev. J. M. Johns: OHABL EDMUNSTON to Miss CLARA D. BEDSTRAKE, | both of this city. No cards. “"] HOWLAND. On Shu: LAND. of the former plac DIED. EATON. At Washington. D.O.. May sth, 1833, Mre BLIZALETH SEVEN EATON, wite of Rv 1 Amos B Karon, Cominis ary sat the house of Prof. Daniel 0. Haven, Connecticut, on Tuesday, Baton at New the 101 in taut. OFENSTEIN. On tho 7th inst.,at hisresitence, corner of G street north aud 11) OPENS TEIN. aged 75 years ‘Bis friends and relations are requoated to attend his tuneral. from St. Mary’s Church, sth street, be- tween G and 1, on to-morrow, (Saturday,) the yth t o'clock @. m. - Deperted this life, ou the morn- BEBNERD FLANAGAA. In ud the friends of the family are in- bfs faneral, on Suud ‘eet cast, JOAN to atien the loth in stant, at20’clock. from his late residence, on oth street eust bet. Aacd tol Hill." at* Bai | altimore Sun please copy.} PARKEK. On the morning of the 2th instant. FLORA AUGUSTA PARKER, davghter of Johu F. and Charlotte 4. Parker, departed this life a bort aud painfal illness, aged 6 year, 4 mou! and 13 cays ‘The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the faneral. at 4 0’clock. to. morrow aicer- noon, the $th in the residence of her 226 G street. r tae, rents, To my patnons aNd Lapigs IN GEN- s EBAL. Having {imported one of the Inrgest_and bent collected Stork of FRENCH CORSETS. 1 would invite al! Ladies to call at my Establishment, where they will also find different styles of own make CORSETS, Ladies’ and Gent’s, SHOULDER BRA ES, ‘the latest novelty in HOOP SK(RTS. man “cthred of the very best materials, and gd not ty be surpassed by any one, Skirts warran! for six montis CHS. BAUM, MANUFACTURER, 49 LOUISIANA AVENUE, between 7th and 6th ree apis-tf Neary opposite Bank of Washington. T° THE LADIES. ived and opened for your Inspec- sate Mie et tat ct al Real a GEEMAN CORSEILS, to which we tuavite your empecialattention. ¥: DS udueey examine our own make SKIRTS AnD CORSETS. warranted svperior instyle, firish and material, to any in the Pare, oe wT heareer tnteset coe i aed CE, ie8 AD lesen, at fet i Sree aatitbs ODESSA COLLAPSING SKIRT. of 6 80 5 BO, facturern, Bh atieet, bet, D and B. s[ 85 NEW PATENT ConseT STEELS. At BAUM’S, (General Agent.) HOOP SKIRT AND CORSET FACTORY, my7 49 LOUISIANA AVENUE. PRIGHT PIANOS. Six for Sale or Beatie ay terms. as 3 ELLIS, 306 Pennsylv: a av RNC, Wr. of working MARES ON and HARNESS. Apply be. WA tween Gand7 p.m my 46t £ CUTLERY. AND iL LR A SEACKEMIThe: MARDWARM. TOOLS “RE 913 7th street, InteMigencer Building. ap 13-1m | ANDREW J. JOYOE & C0., CABBIAGE MANUFACTURERS 477 and 679 léth street. Particular attentiongivento repairing. de Quen yes atc a to CHABD BERBY, 50. Budge treet, Georgetown. ING CLOCK pier is CRYSTats, All kind of REPATRING on nd Watches done fatisfact aod Ww ited, No, 337 Feuns rani ¥en athe ‘an? Bevouth ine3 prices ol THE COURTS. COURT IN GuNERaL Turm.—Yesterday, the argument in the esse of Johnson vs. Bi Anyunction to restrain fish on the f CITY ITEMS. de ee GENTLEMEN’s RUSINESS SUITS for $12, good and durable, at George ©. Henning’s, No. 511 7th GEORGETOWN, from cleaning ant—was con- ey, admini-tra- ; Judgment be- MEncRANTS’ sacted oa "Change this morning wa ee Ses IF VOU WAT to purchase elegant new Spring Suits at the very lowest & Co.'s, 468 Peansylyania avenue, between 3d and 4} streets. ee eters JEWELRY,—Slerye Buttons, Stnds, Rings and Chains, Silver-plated Tee Pite Bells, received this ‘morning at Prigg’s One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 436 Pennsylvania avent¢, near 4\ street. ——_ pra va. Stont; rls on Acting bushel: white aryland 6 Commissioner of Patents to show cause \why wit of white, Ascension 5 appeal from de. of court below on the eopetometion ofa case argued; |, held under advisement. Mien Strert.— Workmen have Feparring High ‘Stor streets, under (he directo is portion of this st long time badly needed ry pure. Tue Port. The sienmer Express, © bus entered, with merch Ka\timore. The © } ors, Caps, Gob- eet has fora For Conna or otlier compiaints of ihe feet, visit Dr. White's rooms, avenue, between 4jj and 6th streets. —.———— Dr. Waite, Surgeon Chiropodist, 424 Penn- syivania avenue, oetween $4 and 6b porreacan a S61. w larged Joints, Warts, treated without pain. The shoe can be worn ith ease immrdiniely after the operation. Hours from & a. m. to 6 p. SPECIAL. NOTICES, HALLS VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR eA SR The steamer Thomas sone out for Haid Banieos, Bad Nails, aid contains no inja- loins, &o.,successfully ut é prisiaat color. sie Makes ‘bai soft, lus. eset 5 iid fail to use tt ye | le for sale by sil druggists. cleanses the scalp Piowk —The flour market is steady and firn world, Burcctt forty sesembion ent extra, Sri due the odor of & rare ane ih ani tl tis unr ‘Grops will leave its pecaliar aud Gedight- { for ful fragrance upon the handkerchie! — S1v.5ta$1"; family Fisit.— About 25,000 herniag were rece ver this morning, which sold a: from $9.25 tw $0.50 per thousand. Moxtatity Re of deaths for the 1 made by the ondertakers to Wm. I Seeretary of the Board of b der of dentbs, 7; male, 39h ere uuder Six years one 9 years of age, and Wo died of cousampuon, of water on the brain, ous ' the fish wharf —_—_.—__ ABSA ‘Wrarrtxe Parzsg for eale. Apply at the FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD, Ofiice. tation this excellent enjove ie of which are traly a entarated wi corrap” zy ove of dropsy, ad GEORGETOWN ADYKRTISEMENTS. Y THOS. KOWLIN EXECUTOR'S #4 ¥ TUBE, FAMILY CaBBiaca. On THURSDAY MORNING. May lath. at 10 gvelock. Twill sell, at he rostde Bctloneer , Georgetown, Firreesra Sraeer, Orros-rs Tarasvey, Buy and ecll atcurrent market rates, and kee) ‘eonstantly on hand e fall supply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIRTIES, ARD COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., executes and collections made on 8!) accessible potats. moe of the late ough, wear Tenosilytewo, « we panes uenet, of ne Furniture, asid 1 Py toe anit Carag: ane wernee, ‘ithout regard to weather. at BOROUGH. Ex vs Dow Line. : ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auc'r , Georgetown tome 0) with the follows find fmmediate the use - of ‘ire. iveum Beald) Heads and, at length. a, care Fist NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTOR. D COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Oo.,) President. WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY ‘hingworm. Sore Eyes, Sore visible forme of fet of. Columbl y the more concested Eoeity. passed tn ve Mery & rine a docket of the said court wi the subscriber, a tru blic sal- on the premiecs. on at the hour of 6 o'clock DAY, the De day ef aby ik though a long time i reqeired for sabe 2 rah ein reau au a ol inate maladies ei. med: corrghars or whites, Uterine are ition to Grorgetow n. fronting fide of High street aud ranaing th of 15° feet, with op the same, Leing bounded ises Of Presley Dor- ‘warehonse necupied feet_op the east back the wame wid the Frame Bulla: the north - Bere TSS wath by street, and ie gue of Terms of sale” One third cash, the residue of tho parchese money in six and twelve months, the FINANCIAL =r OF THE UNITED iT. 15th street, opposite the Treasury Deparimens. Government Securities with Treasurer Unttec ism Accumulations of extrancour yield quickly to it in blood. Liver Comepninty Tor- ort indice, when arising. as they often do, from sons inthe blood. This SARSA vigor of the * Shsecwheere beareia and the eystem. who are . Littiess, Despopdent. Sleepless, ad troutied with Nervous Apprehensions or Bears fections 8s mptomatic of ate relfef and con vincl STONE MILLION DOLLARS..g We bay and sell all classes of GOVERNMEN? SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collection, im ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. We purchase Government V. MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, ond give care fal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN and FIRM! ‘end to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION tv regard to GOVERN MENT LOANS ot all times cheerfully furnished. WM. 6. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. _Washington, March 2, 1868, W4suixcTon city SAVINGS BARE, Corner of 7th street and Louisiane svenue, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS, BUYS and SELLS all kinds of BOKDS anc STOCKS, GOLD and SILVER. ‘Highest prices paid for LAND WARRANTS. J. B. ELVANS, President. cs is the strength anc eves fe © a1 De the of the sale by the court. th yed to the purchaser veySucing and revenue stamps et th Mays sawie Y¥ THOS. DOWLI , oF any of the at- Weakness, will find imme- ng evidence of its restora. tive power upon DR. J.C. AYER &0O., Lowert. Mass., PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL OHEMISTS. Sold by all Druggists Everywhere. 4. D. GILMAN, Agent. Washington. MABBIAGE AND CELIBACY. AN Essay ror Youre nd Di Pa T BOS. DOWLING, Auct. Auctioneer, Georgetown &ERY AND CK OF CRO ARE AT AUCTI IA May vith. at 0 ‘clock, T street. and streets, the entire stock of Crockery and Glassw: cash THOMAr pe tt ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auct; Georgetown. TY IN GEORGETOWN RNOON, May qaz Oniwx oF EL wed IMPROVED PROPER A of relief. Sent in sealed On TUESDAY ArTE 3K sociation. Philadelphia. Pa. ja 29-tm RAILROADS, & AND OHIO KAlLBua Wasnineton, May 5, Ni, nt Of Che premises y Banton THOMAS DOWLING, Avot. @QPRING AND SUM NH. SMOOT.1 ‘Trains between WASHT: MOBX. and WASHINGTON AN are now rum as follows. viz: AND BALTL THE WEST PAWNBROKERS. LICENSED BY AUTHORITY. 'B. BURNSTINE’S LOAN OFFICE. 5 Thiru enth street, 3d oO hand other Muslin Jaconet=. Dimition. ed Irish Linens ? other Kid and Silk Gloves xcept Sunday, at7:00a m.,and 2:00 FOR WAY STATION SOUTH @F ANNAPO- pisgave at 6:00 cnt 7"00 8 m end at 2:00 and 4:3 FOR ANNAPOLIS. and 4:30p.m. No trains to junday. bes, Diamonds. Jew Leave at 7:00 a. 1. Liners, Cottonades Dril Hoving but few rid et ill be shown an altnost entire pew stock, JOMN BH. SMOOT. RING AND SUMMER GOODS —We bave ree assortment of FANCY/an4 embracing 100 pieces ON SUNDAY. FOR BALTIMORE. Leave at $:008.1n.. and 4:30 aud 8:45 FOR WAY STATIONS. and 4:30 ana 8:45 FOB ALL PARTS OF THE WEST. | Azcent Saturday and Sunday, at's: _ ani m. CITY LOAN OFFIC: at the lowest possible ‘apz2-Im GHISELIN & CO. Leave at 8:00 a m. square from Pennsylvania avenue. exiring can be attended to at the lence by addressing the above erks Accounts purchased ness is conducted on the Parisian style~ 10 depesite are forfeited entirely, ra jaturday at 3.00 Sunday at 4:30 and olay Station with trains from Wheeling, Parkersburg, &c. CGH TICKETS to the West can be had ai ington Btation taped Office at all hour: in the day, as well as at the new office, 406 oy! avenue, where arrangements to check baggage at hotels or private resi and Boston, se , Master of Transportation bite Micneral Tekst it. KOONTZ. Agent, Washington. EEN aE SRgTOR cott ‘able Linens | Large stock of Caveimers and other for men and BJAMIN MILLE! street. Georcetown. u ESTABLISHED FIRM OF | Dee ee GOLDSTEIN & CO ces. For New York, FUBNITUBE advertisement of FORsi3ceei ‘are Rooms. which gives [ beg leave to mtn es my large and well, seivcieg OEP URNITURE, rates. ‘sume creatly reduced. bought for cagh and sola st private sale. as Interest on ta} BROCGH LINE BETW: PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YOR WAsHINGTON. Jan. ‘Trains between Washi, now run as follows, viz; eo) ond Now York are ‘OB NEW YORK. without change of cars. daily (except Sunday) at 4:00 a. m. ‘OR PHILADELPHIA. nday)ats:Q0 and 12:15 p SILK Hats. THE TIME, and CCNNING AND DI In soliciting ssbare of th: will try my best te glonse. best Hut made to erder at P. os Fine Assortment of LOUNGES. SEAMLESS KID GLOVES. ON SUNDAY. Leave for New York and Philadelphia st 7:00 > ® M. ween ‘only. woke PING CABS for New York on 7:00 p.m ‘Tickets to Philadelphia, Rew York, or oatonecan ‘be bal at the Selon Ocy at at hours in the day, as well as at the new office, 406 Pepreyivania avenue. where arrangements can be pete to cneck baggage at hotels and private fe itimore and Ohio Railroad advertisement ule between Washingtot d the West ee WILSON, Master of Transportation NTE Agee ‘Washington WOOD AND COAL, WOOD AND Coan. If you want the very best WOOD and COAL at the lowest price, go to Corner H an¢ 12th streote. A. P. BROWN 8. P. BROWN & SON, WHOLESALE AND BETAIL DEALEES, THE LATEST NOVELTY OF THE Day. FULL STOCK ON HAND, OF EVERY SHADE AND COLOR. SUPERIOR TO ANY GLOVE IN THE MARKET. WALL, BOBINSON & CO., 322 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Manufacturer BUTTER y fait i Wea ore daily receiving e full eupply 3 end Grbins, of the choicest edi Also, ‘the pails of 336 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, And % Cite Trevise, Paris, ith; ivi iow Is constantly recefving ¥ special t io the. Ribbons. F 's Pe cannot be surpassed by any other price. nd Mantillas made to order. “Sassi Goods trem Paris taken.” mb24ly_ ONAL SAFE. DE! Ly D.O, mate Spa of Valuables eathers, Boal Laces, T: - COLE. 8. KOONTS, Tet POSIT OOM ine new Western Font. ot, Dealers will find with usa better grade of But ter,at lower prices, tual ‘can be found claewhere in thi PRODUCE sToB! -; bet. 10th and Lith ste. 1A HOSPITAL FOR W LYING-IN-HOSPITA! Patients desirii atients deatris WOMEN AND a ~~ po 3 : : . Snyder? . BROWN. % Ss. = to avail themselves of the ad- the comforts of home. 7 ais Relates Boast’ Nat Sie aaETe = this soaks pris for cam iAgRy to 8 D™*2085 SEP On the petition of EUWARD WB ™ 7 BITUMINOUS OOAL, ANTHRACITE bad et itd LIME, OEMENT, STONE, SLATE, &c. A large stock constantly on hand. tone and F. end at our of Se’ th street = mb 18-tf HE NEW PATENT CORSET STEELS, At BAUM’S. (General Agent.) Ss HIBTS. OENTLEMEN’S DBESS SHIRTS. {S.¥-BOXD, BM. HIULMAN, ALEX, BOYD . BOYD, HILLMAN & CO., Asents for sale of FLOUBI Frederick and es 6un STBEET WHARF. © asfhINcToS, Sa RO QUERMOTS HONS