Evening Star Newspaper, May 15, 1868, Page 4

As ee: THE EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. ‘The National Deal Mave Conference. ‘Yesterday afterncon the Conference re-as- sembled at 3 o'clock, baving, during the recess, ‘With a number of .he ladies counected with the Institute, former. a group in front of the instie tution, of whica Gardner, photographer, se- cured « cap.’s. pieture. ‘The Qharr stated that the topics contained in the geper of Mr. Gallaudet, on “Phe Inciden- tal fects ef the American System,” wereopen Ser aiscussion. Mr. Gallaudet ‘stated boat several present bad visited the Northampton ted that they first give their Prof. Gillet, of Ill, said that he had Rad great prejudice against the articulaung sebools, and s' views system, but hrs views had changed, as in Bo-- ton he bad seen children converse by articn— jation, and one young lady who had learned to ix converse by this system intelligently months. Prof. Talbet, of lowa, remarked he bad found that the natural mute could be taught to articulate, but he did not believe aa this Mil. they could be taught any further by method than by the present system. Prof. Ligan, Wis., said that until he went to North- ampton he had disbelieved this doctrine, Rev. Mr. Turner, of Connecticut, approved m the time to bring them ont. He weuld like to see them @iscourse Latin fluently, as also foreign lan- Mr. Wells expressed in attempting articalation was lost. allaudet made an estimate that all the could be taught bj years—one hours practice per day. He modi- fied bis resolution offered atthe morcing ses- sion, and after some discussion it was adopted, The resolution is that, in the opinion of the conference, the educa ion of the deaf and dumb, to provide adequate means for imparting instractioa in articulation in pupils as may be able to engage with profit in exercises of this nature. Rev. Collins Stone offered a resolution, which was sSemi-mutes and semi-deaf children every fa- cility for retaining and improving any power of articuiate speech which they may possess, it is not protitable except in promising cases discovered after fair experiment to teach conge- nital mutes articulation. A resolution offered by Mr. Gallandet «that to attain success in this department of instruc- tion an added torce of instructors will pe ne. cessary, and this Conference hereby recom. mends to boards of directors of institutions for the deaf and dumb.in this country that speedy measures be taken to provide the funds needed for the prosecution of this work,” was adopt- ed; after which the meeting adjourned until this morning. The Conference reassembied at 9 o'clock this Morning, with Dr. Peet ia the chair. There esent & number of visitors, among them Col. clerk in the Treasury Department, several la- ches, and a number of the more advanced stu- denis of the Institution; the latter, by means of signs by one of the members, being made ac. quainted with the proceedings, in which they appeared to tabe great intere: ‘he consideraiion of a resolution offered yes- terday, endorsing the American system of deaf Mate instruction as one in which au experience of fifty years has been shown to be the true basis of instruction, was resumed. Several amendments were offered, and it was discussed At considerable length, during which Rey ‘Collims Stone said that in Europe he bad never seen anything to compare with the results ar- rived at im our iustitution, and which were | oeing shown year after year: and he referred to | the exhibition given by the students of the in- stitution last evening (reported elsewhere in our paper to-day) as an exaiople. It was finally referred to s committee composed of Messrs. Gallaudet, D. C., Stone, Gonn., and McIntire, Ill. Rev. Mr. Turner read a paper on “Heredi- tary Deafness.” im which be takes the ground that deafness can be trausmilted by parents, as the peculiarities of parents are often transmit. | ted. He noticed a number of cases, among oth- ers that of a slave in Missouri, who became deat. and his children and grandchildren to the mumber of nine after ward became deaf. A deaf man married a hearing woman; taey had two children, both deai and dumb; one of them mar- Tied a hearing Woman and Lad (wo children— the son being deaf aud the daughter nearing. ‘He maintains thai deafuess is hereditary, and is often caused by diseases—searlet fever, cers and slight colds. Alter giving tables showing one child of every ten of parents of whom one or the other or both are deaf, are also deat, he discussed the question whether it ‘Was not the duty of instructors of the deal and dumb two discourage them from marrying, tak- ing the affirmative view as tocongenital mutes: for he had found no deat and dumb offspring of those who bad lost their hearing afver birth. Those who lose their hearing. in his opinion. may marry, but those congenitally deaf aud duinb should not marry. During the reading of the paper the students Psid more than usual attention, watching the Signs made to them by one of the professors, | and at ifs conclusion, at their request, the pro: fessor was asked, what then were they to do! and snother suggested. in answer, that General Garfield bad been understood to say, in bis address the previous evening, that there should be more deaf mutes, that similar institutions to the Columbian should be provided. Mr. 1. L. Peet, of the New York imstitation, Tead & paper on initial sigas, which was re- ceived with marked attenticn- eeeome aes Seetvow’s GRaxp May FEstrrat—Last evening Carnsi’s Saloon was the scene of an elegant entertainment. We refer to Professor Sheldon’s May Festival. which was a grand success, the house being beautifully decorated, and the costumes and dances all of th brilhant character. The assemblage was a very large and fasbionable one. Among those pres ent we noticed Secretary McCulloch and many Senators and Represeniati ves. ‘The exhibition programme was all that could be desired, and its rendition perfect. As spe- cially attractive we cannot fail to mention the g of the May (jueen, Miss Rose Uter- meble, Pas de Militaire and other fancy dances By aaclty Bertie Plant: La Polka Baden, by isses Lizuie Johnson and Josephine ‘The Grand Medley and otber dances, by Miss Minerva Sheldon. daughter of Prof. Sheldon, about five years of age, who danced with the greatest grace and perfection; La Sylphide, by Miss May Brook: « Clog dance, by Master Wilhe Howard, and the grand Pas de Deux, by Professor Sheldon and Miss Odessa Pierce. ‘The Marches, by the young ladies, were per- fect, not 2 single error having been made. The wusic was furnished by the Holy Hill band, and as usual was excellent. Ai 1-3) o'clock the exhibition programme was com. pleted and recess taken. after which the sound cro by of music was heard. and soon the lovers of dance were enjoying themselves to their hearts content, and Poika, Redowa, Lanciers, Waltz, and Schottische were the order. warercoms of W.B. Moses, and was courte- ously loaned tor the occasion. The supper was served by Jos. H. Shaffield. and was as usual gotten up in elegant style, —_.__. Fetsn Fise.—Continued curtailment in the Teceipts of fish at John-on's wharf (tbe princi- pel Beadquarters of this city) still exists, and the prices are ruling high. Shad have been deposed of since our last report at per hundred, and herring at $14 to $15.25 per thousand, in small lots. So long as the heavy current im the river, which now prevails, lasts, the market will be comparatively bare of ali kinds of fresh fish which are indigenous to this latitude. Apropos to this subject, fishermen would do well to acquaint themselves with the artificial process of hatching from the spawn the various varieties of the finny tribe, as di covered and introduced recently by Gree, of Mumford, Monroe county, N comininsioner of that State, who is at present in Washington for the purpose of replenishing our waters, which bave been gradually failing im yields for 8 number of years past. From the pawn of a single shad of each species, (male d female.) by artificial means, five to six hundred young ones will be propagated, while the fish themselves may be used when first caught and the roe take: Tue Rervericay Rativication Meerinc To-Nieut.—The committee of arrangemen s for the mass meeting in fron! of the City Hall to-night, to ratify the rominatien of Hon. Sayles J. Bowen for Mayor, bave completed their arrangements. A plattorm has been erected tor the accommodation of the of the various ward Of the press, and Cen Brass Banc will farnish music from the Among the speakers expected to address the meeuung are Hou. Henry Wilson, Hon. W. T. Willey, Hon.G. W. Julian, Hon. E. C. Inger: soll, Hon. Martin Welker, Hon. E. R. Ee ley, How. A. G. Riddle, Hot F fa ge Wall's pera esday night. The tableau Tepeacert were rendered more perfectly, afd the Rew scenes were “Ruth and Boaz.” fine. “The Enchanted Hall,” and ““Mercy's Dreams,” were all excellent, the latter tah fey re sembling Huntingdon’s celebrated picture. Ii will be 5 long before on. such bt rte sright again. It is suppose the of representation ‘will amount to ver. ents for taying the corner-stone their Temple, at the corner of F and Ninth streets, on Wednesday afternoon next—an oc. casion which will doubtless bring member of the order in the Grand Lodge bave es: this occ: jm ther gow uuilerm, in, the paper of Mr. Gallaudet. Tne lowed to deat mutes was not sufficient @ opinion that is the duty of all institutions tor to such of their pted, that while it is desirable to give |. B. French, Mr. Compton, a deaf mute | | ter on the book concern, Piant. | held, was conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. | Jones, who commenced by reading the dedi nen, of Syracuse, N. T., delivered discourse in John Wesley cherea, First Ward BCowmrrey vor Court.--W. J. Stated, was committ speakers, the dele. gates to the late Mayoralty Von veoton, officers izations, members Committee. Heald's stand | tractiveness of the exhibition, Heald's band for sop, when they will make their debut Baptist Free Mission Society. The meeting of the ‘was continued yesterday afternoon at 2 o’cloek, Rev. ©. P. Grosvenor in the chair. . W. J. Wilson, colored,) cashier ot the {Siok ofthis city, Sven addieased the at length upon the of the bank. In the course of b.s remarks he stated thata bad been applied tor to institute & ie in Winchester, Va. The of it, tee om the State of the Co izations The of the Committee oa 5 'y Messrs. Troy and A! the last-named stating that he meant to put forth bis endeavors to have the Africans ag ores The Irishmen did so, and he believed © people could be moralizedand civilized best by bringing them to this country. The re- = was unanimously adopted. At the eyen- ig session religious exercises were had, and were ‘and disposed of. Evening Setsion.—The society met last even- ing at eight o'clock. The meeting was opened with singing, and prayer by Rey. Mr. Hutch. ins; after which Rey. Dr. Troy pi eloquent sermon from the 3d verse of Ecclesiastics: «I enow that whatso- ever God doeth shall be for ever.” Rey. T. P. Childs spoke of the early organi- zation of the society, twenty-five years ago, May 4; after which @ collection was taken up, amounting to $25,67; and the society adjourned. Taird Day.—The society met this morning at nine o'clock, Rev. C. P. Glosvenar, vice presi- dent, in the chair. After singing, wae prares by Rev. H. Chamberlin, Rev. T. P. Childs of- fered the following: “Resolved, That we regret the present crisis in the history of the American nation as one of overwhelming importance, and that the destiny of 4.000,000 of freedinen, and other millions of lovers of human freedom and justice, hanzs trembling on the decision of the Senate now setting on the greatest trial ever held ia these United States, “Resolved, That we now kneel in solemn prayer before the great God, and in the name of Jesus Christ invoke his grace to rest upon the Senate, that that vody may act in view of the temporal and spiritual well-being of the vast myriads now hoping and praying that the great centralizing, vitalizing, crystalizing prin. ciple of buman rights upon which the Gov- ernment was founded may be fully vindicated and established.” ‘The resolutions were adopted, and Rey. N. Brown and L. Alexander were appoiuted a committee to have the resolutions printed in the city papers. Gen. Alvord, Pi nt of the Freedmen’s Saving Bank. was int oduced to the meeting, and addressed them relating to schools. On motion, a vote of thanks was ten dered to Gen. Alvord. The Committee on Foreign Missions reported, and taeir report was adopted. The Committee on next place of meeting reported in favor of holding the next meeting in the 2d Baptist Church, Richmond, Va_ The report wasadopted. Remarks were made by Mrs. Haviland. Rev. C. Gibbs, Rev Mr. Young.and Rev. Mr. Reed. Mr. Wright offered a resolution for the appomtment of a committee to collect facts for publication re- ating to the relations of the ministers of the | Bapust Church of the North to the subject of slavery. The resolution was passed, and M. | V. Wright and T. P. Childs were appointed as the committee. Mr. Brown offered a resolution of thanks to the isth street Baptist Church for their hospi- | tality; which was adopted, Mr. Brown offered @ resolution of thanks to the ministers who had preached; which was adopted. Mr. Brown ef- fered a resolution of thanks to the reporters of the Star and Republican; which was adopted. Dr. Brown offered a resolution that W. Troy, M. V. Wright, D. W. Anderson, H. L. Sunpson, H. W. Reed, and R KR. Whittier be appointed delegates tothe Consolidated Convention at Savannah in August next; adopted. A collec- tion of the Second Baptist Church in Richmond. A resolution that Rey ‘Troy, and Rev. H. W. Read, be appointed a Committee to prepare and present a petition to Congress for s grant of land on Arlington Heights for the gurpose of a Theological and 25 was taken up towards rebuilding D. Anderson, Rev. W. Literary Institute, Was passed. Adjourned. Billa f <2 acts The A. M. E. General Conference. In the afternoon session of this body yester- gay, an address to the Senate of the United States was adopted, setting forth that the Con- ference, representing 200,50) church members, residing in sll the States of the Union, believe that the President may be legally and consti- tutionally convicted of the caarges preferred against him: aad shonld be convicted, because it would be just; because the public interest demands thé same. The address appeals, «io the Senate of the nited States, in the name of God, to think well, to deliberate fally and con- scientiously, in view of the solemn and special | oath taken before the people and the Almiguty Judge, before it shall give judgment on the 1s- sue above alluded to.’ A resolution «that a jay be set apart by the General Conterence for of asting, humiliation, | and prayer, whereby we may implore the mer. cies of Almighty God in behalt of eur land and uation,” was referred to the Committee on the © Conference” met at 9 ing, Bishop Payne in the Chair. After the opening exercises, the Rev. J.R. Thomas asked leave to read a proposed new chapter to the discipline, relative to pro- tationers in the Church, wnich was referred to the Committee on the revision of the disci- phne. ‘The unfinished business, relating te a cha) was taken up, the chapter was adopted with an amen.tinent The Committee on Missions made their port, wuich was read and laid on the table for | the time being. Un motion it was decided that the Board on Missions meet Saturday morning at 10 | Oelock. Tae Committee on Sabbath Schools made their report, which was received and adopted by sections. Adjourned to meet at © o'clock in secret ses. sion. pees Fasting AND PRAYER ny THE A. M. E. Zio GENERAL CoNPERENCE—Agreeable to arrangements, this Conference observed to-day as one of fasting and prayer to God for the peace and prosperity of the nation. Prayer meetings were held in the several churches of this body in this city, commencing at 9 o'clock a.m. The meeting in the Wesley Zion Church (Island,) in which the Conterence is being % atory prayer of King Solomon: he remarked that the impression had gone abroad that we | intended to pray for the removal of the Presi. dent, but that such was not the fact, we are | here continued the speaker, to pray neither for The furniture on the stage was from the | the removal or rejection of any one, bnt that God in mercy may so influence ‘and guide the Senate of the United States that all undue in- fluences sought to be employed may prove fruitless to swerve Senators frem their houest convicuions, and that their final verdict may be such as will secure pence, harmony, and pros- penty to the whole couniry: if that peace can best secured by the removal of the Presi dent, amen—if by his retention, amen. Earnest prayers were then offered in keepitg with these sentiments intersperced with -ing- ing. At llo’clock the regular service com- menced, Rev. J. N.Gloscester, of Newark, N_ d., delivering an appropriate course from Jon 1, 3 verse. “What is Truth.” Rey. J. Log- similar Lee, the Agent of the Southern mail from this city, who was arrested by Detectives McDevitt and Thompson for robbing the mails, as already for court by Major Richards, Lee being unable to procure security for his appearance. Thomas Baker, Thomas Bennett and Henry Lash, arrested a few days since by Detectives Coomes and Miller, and Sergeant Clements, for larceny of @ trunk and clothing from the ‘ding-house of Mrs. Smith on Pennsyl- vania avenue, the property of Dr. Lorry, had 3 final hearing betore Justice Smith, and was committed te jail tor court, —_——— Prors HASELMAYER 1s nightly surprising the andiences of the National Theater. Dis- Ppenting almost entirely with the machinery used by sleight-of-haud performers generally, this gentleman, standing among his audience, and while chatting familiarly wi |) does | Bis wonde-fal tricks without any apparent aid from contederates. Mr. Haselmayer has the bappy faculty of appearing to disconnect him- self trom participation in the perform- ance, aud this feature ndae greatly to the at- Among the most inexplicable of his tricks, we may men- tion the magic drum and the instantaneou: flower garden. No one should fail to see bin. AR’ Rorsrry anv onthe corner and arrested a colored named bah og ora of being the thief. The ac- eused will have a bearing before Justice Haxz- ard this afternoon at 5 o'clock. ® pair of boots from Peter were taken before Justice Thompson, who commit- ted them all to jail for a further hearing. Soy ean fined €2 cat “seating Lyuch for Mones in thentrecie. "We bope to see more fined for the saine offence. pk Collins, B. F. Morsell, Le Mr. expressed the hope that Mr. Cul ' REST-—Some time t | night the residenes of Mr. Martin Van He 9 The First Ward A of this” Carter a. Club. ' > was Reld last night, ) President, ia Soc" Ge ight a: the last meeting, and denied that be sary arrangements for the tion was carried. Mr. Qook moved tha: a com- mitiee be ited to collect funds to defray the expenses of the occasion; carried; Alfred Day ana Cornelies Olark were appointed as Executive om Sa canoe in aia ecutive Committee be reques' confer with the Seeond Ward Club, relative to pro- curimg a band jointly; carned. The Chair said he was instructed to say that the Neminating Committee would neport at the next meeting Professor Green, of Philadel was then in- troduced and addressed the Club. Adjourned. peers cearan Second Ward Anti-Radical Meeting. THE WARD TICKET. The Anti-Radical citizens of the Second Ward met last evening at German Hall, on Lith street; Mr. R. T. Moreell in the chair and O. K. Harris secretary, The Chair announced the object of the meeting to_be for the purpose of nominating candidaces for the Board of Alder. men and Common Council. Messrs. J. W. Barker and Charles I. Ca id were nom: nated for the Board of Aldermen. George E. Jillard and Samuel Lewis were appointed wellers, and the vote being taken resulted: Ounfield, 70; Barker, 57. Om motion the nomi- nation Was made unanimous. Messrs{Francis Muller, John Chapman, B. Henze, Allison Nailor, jr., George Jillard, Thomas Miller, R. T. Morsell, Jos. H. Hilton, James W. Barker, and S. P. Robertson were nominated a¢ candi- dates for the Board of Common Council. Mesers. Jillard, Thos. Miller, yand Robertson declined. The vote being taken resulted — Nailor, 88 Henze, 81; F. Miller, 63; Chapman, 54; Mor. sell, 36; Hilton, 4; Barker, 27, Messrs. Miller, Henze, and Nailor, haying received the highest number of votes, were declared to be the nomi- nees, and the nominations were made unani- mous. Mr. Thomas Stewart moved that two delegates be elected to a city convention to elect delegates to the New York Convention. Mr. Jillara moved the matter be left with the ‘Ward Executive Coinmittee; adopted: and the meeting adjourned with cheers for the candi- dates and cheers for President Johnson. —— Anti-Radical Meeting in the Third Ward. NOMINATION OF WARD TICKET. Last evening a meeting of the Anti-Radical voters of the Third Ward was held at Trades’ Union Hall, which was very numerously ac. tended. The meeting was called to order by Mr. 5. . Fague, president of the Ward Clab, ted the object of the meeting.) Mr. R. kinhorn acted as secretary. Major M ihe moved that nommations be receiv h was agreed to, and the following were d in nomination for Aldermen:—John R. W. Fenwick, Thos. is, John S. Hollingshead, ¢ id Wm Orme Collins asked to decline Mr. Fenw! ns vould al- low his name to stand. Mr. \Jollins replied that he would prefer some oldes citizen of the ward should be nominated, an he would be allowed to withdraw his name, ‘The following were nominated for Council:—N. Sardo, A Shepherd, Joseph Prather, W. T. Langley, 8. J. Fague, John Collins, Jos. R! Cas-in,and'W.N Dalton. Mr. Cassin declined. B. Downing, J. C. Griffin and R. T. Hum: pbries were named for the Assessorship, and the last-named declined. Messrs. Z. Jones, Major McConibe, Edward Harris and R.T Humphries were appoiuied tellers. Majut McConihe moved that the jerson receiving the largest number of votes tr Alderman be the nominee for the long term. Mr. Worthington suggested that it was possible that Mr. Elvans would withdraw his resignation. The Ohair answered that in that case the person chosen a= candidate for the short term would not stand. The motion of Major McConihe was adopted. Mr, W. H. Young moved the ap- pointment of six persons to superinteud tue alloting. which Was agreed to: and Messrs. 1. W. Worthington, Frank Gibson, W. H. Young. Jackson Edmenston, F. A. A. and J. 0. Gibson were appointed. Mr. Z. Jones moved that no printed tickets be received. Mr. F. A. Aken arose to the point that a man could yote any ticket he pleased. The motion was laid on the table. The balloting commenced and resulted as follows Aldermen—B, F. Morsell, 134; R. W. Fi ne wick. $1; John S, Hollingshead, 15; William Orme, 1. Council—N. Sardo, 98. A. Shepherd. 61; Jos. Prather, 4; W. E. Brown, 146; Geo. ley, 16; S. J. Fague, 29: John Collins, N. Dalton, 1S; James F. Hodgson, 1) Assessor—W. B. Downing, 10; J. e . Griftin, 13, The Chair announced the ticket as follows For Aldermen—B. F. W. Fenwick, (short tern E. Brown, Jobn Collin: N. Sardo, As- sessor—W. B. Downing. Calls were made tor the nominees. and each of them responded Morsell, (long term,) R. jouncilmen—W. —e——. EXxnipition or THE COLUMBIA DEAF AND Dunn Institute. —Last evening, an exhibition of the students of this Institute, was held in the ebapel of the primary department of the ln- stitution. Original essays were delivered by signs (beg read at the same time for the ben fit of those present not familiar signs, the following students of the college: ist, The language of Signs, by W. L. Bird, of Nau tuck, Conn.; 2d. Air Castles, by D. H. Carroll, ot New Lexington. Ohio; 3d, Body and Mind, by J. G. Logan, of Milton, Vt.; 4th, Physical Science, by J. H. Logan. of Alleghany Ci Pa.: 5th, Witand Wisdom, by J. B. Hoichk of Seymour, Conn. ‘These essays were listened to, and the deliv- ery Witnessed with great interest. and were Freeted with great applause, All of them ex. ibited mature thought, and a style of writing as graceful and finished as would be found in students of any college in the country, The essay of Mr. Logan, comparing the advantages | of the classics and the physical sciences in a course of education, and advocating the sub- stitution of the latter in our colleges, was ver) able, and attracted much attention. A recita- ton im signs of the poem of Rey. Ralph Hoyt. “The World for Sa! by S. T. Green, of Wa- terford, Maine, revealed the beanty and ex- pressiveness of the language of signs that sur- prised and delighted the audience. Among the visitors present, iu addition tothe members of the Conference, we observed Hous. J. A. Garfield, B. B. French, Rey. Drs. Sun- derland and Samson, and Dr. ©. H. Nichols. Superintendent of the Government Asylum for the Insane. A spirited addrpss, expressive of his interest and ne. was delivered by Gen. Garfield, He was followed by Rey Dr. Samson, President of Columbian Colle: and Dr. H. P. Puet, President of the Confer- ence. —_—_——. Tue Firry-SeconD ANNIVERSARY of the Wasbington City Orphan Asylum takes place this evening, at 7:30 0 clock, at the New York Avenue Chuich. The programme to be pre- sented to the audience on this eccasion ix an excellent one, and no pains has been spared by the superintendent and musical director to Wake the occasion pleasant and profitable ‘The httle orphans will favor the audience with recitations, choruses, solos, dialogues, &c. The canse of feeding and clothing the orphans should ensure a large audience and liberal con- tributions, the stream as to carr, with her ‘8 couple of vessels, which were dri ven agroand, where they still lie. The ti now lies along- sice the Bridge. pear southern draw, in comipg in contact with which, she recetved sust o consheen asto knock a large hole in T side. tae SBT TEES ccm ip, sg pated aera rpetoned — ‘anaugh, assell. Hei rvey, the workn Yesterday om yes Ko ‘workhouse justice Tucker, as charge of being sus} iclous charac. a white, 9% days in BF fine was im) Sestcereel s pest Louis Gessulting a LL iligite | a AT THE TuIRD Warp Meeting ight. it will de seen, mae ISral Biy So lent member, STEAMBOAT LINES. TATION LINE. Jimes om the Posemec ome at the Richmond. Eredettsbwrgy Raviread 38, A. ©. Bickle wilt crery TUREDAT st the 6th =. 'TREDA V. to deliver be given when the other the route. ixbt received all, steamer leaves ITEMB. '&: Od."w may be the “Mecen” bat “Mecca” of Was! Young Men... Their location is at 5.7 7th street, A. T. STEW. of 5 Pr pny og a Phere cbangts to note im the movements of yes. 8 Wharf. Ari - ace a Riley Last eveniog about 8 o'clock Sergeant ted & man named James H. a committing an assault upon a sattaoay W. ¥. Dowling. Ld Lj , and Under. ——_— Mem's, Yours’ anp Boys’ Reapy-Ma’ CLorurne, all kinds, ice selection A Tue Boat SuNK—Men Supposed to be Lovt ‘The water im the river is still very ing up into the cellars of the houses on Brown's Wha: Capt. McCar! ‘Staves and hogsheads for 5S. —The er avwke, sahed from this. wuxet is aud intermediate lan— freight. $ street, and even flooding eral points, Abont il o'clock last n| Jerry King, wth red Man named John Vincent on board, together with two schoon broke loose trom Wheatley carried by the current down the river. The schooners cast anchor, and dragg long distance, while the tug-biat, which was laden with drift wood collected striking in some manner against the current against the Long Bridge, Water street at sev- for Cone river dings, with passengers —$o—— Go To HABLE & Co.'s, 468 Pennsylvania ay- ‘s wharf and were enue, between 3d and 4% streets, and examine f Congress from the first dis. of Péansylvania, and ex-Governor Ham. taking offence at language struck the Jatter over the head several times with a heavy; arties were separate dall is not dangerously t the circumstances whic! ait were as follows: Hon : Senator Cameron, who met him in the hall, The two gentlemen had nearly concinded their Hon. Samuel Randall, of Pennsylvania, en- tered the hall, and aj asked, “Is your name son eer Teplied in the amvasti ve sere, upon Ran Imquired, “Are you Governor ot vi hs lied that be had “You area G—d —__.+—___ Awnines axp Tents, for Fishing, Gun- Camp Meeting Parties, for rale at P ADamson’s, 506 Ninth street. pot tink | For Comms or other complaints of the feet, visit Dr. White's rooms, 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4% and 6th streets. Barsro. LINE and his family, on Jefferson street, below the canal, hearing nothing from him, are dee) concerned about him, fearing he is lest, Was aman about (years old. Rumor has it | that the captain was heard to shout for bel the tug wassinking. The steam on tog had been let off from the wharf, | ENTERep— The steamer Thos. E Can ill has | with nerebandise from Baltimore. { Tae AQvEovet.—The wexser in the new aqueduct was let off yesterday, in comsequence | of the leaks, and workmen ars engaged to. in trying to make it water tight, GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. Pinte heel md meer onl. JB™ THOS. DOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown. AES RUHL DINGS pa nell “ga ‘the premises. NEW YORK AND BOSTON, VIA BRISTOL Hamilton called 2 For PROVIDENCE. TAUNT NEW, pe CAPR COB. nts of teil picatic Bast and North. ny Cmmenication! gd aplend:A steamers BRISTOL an of Canal street, adjoinioy ‘HITE, Surgeon sylvanta avenue, between conversation when | established 1861 te ing Hamilton, with ease immediately after the operation. Hours from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. put of Laprea, try the choicest Perfume in the world. Burnett's Florimel the odor of a rare and delicate flowers, and in this respect is unri y few drops will leave its peculiar and delight. fal fragrance upon the handkerchief for many eo before the boat broke loose | d—d scoundrel.” ++ YAcuTING.—The storm yesterday afternoon created considerable commotion among toe “sailing craft” in Watt's bay. The John H. Seseford parted her cableand was blown ashore, some damage. her boats also Travellers for that point can make a Siem wy way of Providence te rooms and Tickets ©. BRIGGS, Gen” Manager. COLU! TA has resumed her SORE Ba tetihe et every EDN: ING at 6 0c! and r, APTEROON oat (0 and Greiahe more or less injury. The new yac! Witch of the Wave, built by Mr. Smithson, will be launched some day next week. She is doubtedly the prettiest looking craft in the bay, and has been built upon entirely new princi: ples. Her owners expect her sailin, toexcel all former models. in the Greyhound belonging to Mr. J. C. Stone bas been purchased by his former partner, Dr, L. E. Rauterberg. It will be remembered that ¢ figured conspicuously in the races last sea- son, The Doctor will have her entirely refit- ted, and prepared to participate in the coming AT AUCTION. ‘at 6 o'clock p.m Bri street, + above ‘ket-house, one Frame Storehouse an] “ THOS. DOWLIN Auction MA ESSENGER SBLYIO® 5. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. 0 Dgrar y xy D.O-. March 16, 1558. rill be received at the Contract Six. the eocvicg comes bueee for four years from July Messenger service in the city of Philadelphia, 2515 From the post officeto the New York depot atk miles, two tripe °: ¥ THOS. DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS IN GEORGE TOWN AT kvct v. May 20th, at 6 o'clock p. m., a the preinises. part of Lote 25 and 21, at 67 feet on the ont side of Prospect depth of 120 feet on Market strect. | ne-third casb; bal Eleventh street ‘A Ww EXP LINE THe MEW OBWEEN NEW YORK, ALEX 1A. WASHINGTO ger es D GEORGETOWN. DEs!RABLE PROPERTY oN OHIO AVENUE.— ‘We call the special attention of those desiring to invest in desirable real estate to the adver- tisement of sale on Monday next, at § o'clock p. m., by Jos. F. Kelley, auctioneer, of three two story frame houses ‘and lots on the north side of Ohio avenue, between 13% and Lith streets west. Good judges of real estate be- 7 pak in this locality will soon zo gure. 4 yy ust veyancing and stamps at THOS. DOWLING, Anct. Y THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown 'S SALE OF HOUSEHOLD E. GROCERIBS, &c ILING DAYS, FROM GRORCETOWN, FRIDAY, aT 18 M. FROM NEW YORK, SATURDAY, AT 12 M For freight, apply to JOEN B. DAYIDSO! 63 Water street New York depot at 4, miles, four trips New Y, phia,< miles, one tr lay. post office to the Baltimore depot, 2 ips daily, except 8 Post office to the Penut tral depot, 2 miles, five trips Sunday; two on Sunder. West Ohester and lepot, 2 miles »two trips daily, except m the post office to the Nor jaily, except 8 fi the No ADMINISTRATOR —-— 1 will sell. at the i th street, ren rt he Household Furniture and Savep Prom Drownrs o'clock yesterday afternoon a boy, named Al- bert Thornton, about flye years of age, while at play with other boys, fell into the canal at street, and would probably havs ad it not been ror the timely aseist- ance of Geo, Smith, who happened to be near at hand, and rescued him at 1 He was carried to his home, in the vicini- ty, by officer John J. Hill. —_o—— Surenn Correr.—That specimen of tresh roasted coffee from A. Stoddart & Co., “Pekin 459 9th street. is delictous- ‘We don’t wonder —About half-past 5 ¢r beds, Bedsteads, Chairs. and Taoles |, Ollcloth, and Matt Glass Ware iy other articles too numerous to men Mahogany Sofa, ‘all street, New York. ALso A lot of Groceries and Varieties. BUCKEY, Adminstrator THOMAS DOWLING, Avct. '¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auc’r., Georgetow 0 ABLE PROPERTY IN gootarrows = AT PUBLIC #, . rtue of a decree of the Bapreme Court of peril of hisown AVIDSON, Agent. winter months be- ‘eshing- a post, office to the New York and Washington Through Line depot. 2% miles, four trips daily, except Sunday; two on Sun- 3 From the post office to the Reading depot,1°< 'wo.trips duly, except Sunday. ‘0 post office to the Vamden and Atlan- us depot, % miles, two trips daily, except Sum. a) ¥Frcm the post ofce to the Havana steamers, 1 as often as required From the New York & Yeddo Tea Store, ly tragiant and tempting. that housekeepers in quest of something nice, | in the way of tea or coffee, frequent this estab. ina ase of Bawkins and ocber u ¢ Said court, the subscriber, a6 trustee mblic sale. onthe premises.ou FEI hour of 6 o'clock | P Jo. 8. in Beatty and Hawkins addition to Georgetown. fronting feet on the enst side of High street and ranni pth of 130 fort, with the Frame Building upon the same; being bounded by the premises of Presley Dor- by the warehouse ocoupied perty is situated in the heart of High is oneof the moat valuable business For freight or A Re BES company. corner of low DRowwep.—It is rumored, just as we go to press, that a colored man and white boy hay been drowned at Long Bridge while catching drift wood inthe Potomac. was Gilman Tabler. area YELLING THE TREASURY. treasury were swelled yesterday to the |, collected in fines from parties guilty of various offences against the laws. ay. >, jepok at Walnut street cé, 32 mile, two trips it at West Philadelphia Va the post office, 2 miles, one trip daily, except ay n the Baltimore depot to the pest office, 2 . two trips daily. exce pt Su From the Pennsylvania c ost office, 2 miles, six trips daily, except Sun- ay; three on Sunday rom'the West Chester and Oxford depot to the t office, 2 miles, two trips daily, except unday. From the Norristown depot to the daily, except Sunday th Pennsylvania depot to the post ¢ miles, four tri n daily, except Sunday. From the New York de RAILROADS, BE AND OHIO BAILKO: WaskinoTon, May 5,8 ‘sine between WASH end are DOW run as follows. FOR BALTIMORE. pt Sunday, at 7. he coffers of | ING’ AND BALTI- ot HE WEET rms of sale. One-third cash; the residue of the purchase money in six and ving his notes, w ry yy the trustee, bearing inter urchase money may be paid on uu the ratification of the nal payment of the purchase money, the title will be conveyed to the purchaser. All Tevenue stamps at the co eens THE COURTS. Court IN GunznraL TeRM.—To-day, the ar- gument in the case of Harris v: & Ohio Railroad Co. was resumed. Wm. R. Jones, John F. Kelly, ana John M. Oyrus ‘were admitted to the bar. examined by @ committee, and being recom- mended, was admitted to the bar, cation of auctioneers for an increase of fees was overruled. _—_—_— eee the Baltimore John M. Cyrus was ost office, Zz miles Feya@ncing aud FOR WAY STATION S€UTH Of ANNAPO- Lis JUNCTION three trips dali m., and st 200 and 48 JACKSCN. T: ny 8 Sta O08. DOWLING, Auct PEING AND 6UMMEE GOODS. BN H. SMOUT, 119 Bridge st., Georgetown .. has received snd now offers to purchasers » and Summer Staple an’ A general variety light Chene. Mobair paces. for walking yy, except Sunday. Atlantic depot to the pont office, % mile, two trips dally. except ay. Leave st 6:00 and 7. ».m. to the post office, 1 mile, as often as The hour of arrival at ont office to be at ment of Spring Fancy OE eee, LADIES a eling suits; Grenadi Piques, Jaconets, Lawns. Chintz Prints, French and other Muslins. ce sooks. Jaconets, Dimities. Linen Cambric Bandker. chiefs and Irish Lg A \der's and other Kid and Silk Bosie: Boop Skirts. best make and styles: MSDON —Snddenly. in Georgetown, on the th instant, Rev. WILLIAM © LUMSDUN, M. ; aged 63) ears. His triends and the friends of the family are re- spectfully invited to attend his fune street, Georgetown, Saturé ed. a departure fr | times ander the di ¢ postmaster: thy mai delivered into the pos ‘e be carried in substantial one or two-horee wazous capacity for the entire mail, well pr ible water-proof covering fr from depred: Lesve at S008, 0} AY STATION: d 4:30 and 6. residence, 31 Ga) aiternoon, at 40°C! Qn the lath instant. at 11 0% months, fafant son of W ‘The funeral will take place to-morrow evenin, x No. 350 7th strect. between I nue. to which the la and p and when carried inthe 1 nied by at least one guard to be subject at control and approval aT at 2o'clock from N. Maseachueetts ave iriends of the family are Invi vice are tecover all tr: tter to or from the Philadel- m Ticket Office at ai) houre . So new ates. S06 Peon enue. where arrangements check baggage st boteis or private reai- is, and Boston, we of Transportation, CONTE: kecuts Weshinr ik tap ew TORE ee ES ee Wasnineron, Jan. 6, 1867. Detwren Wi = follows: ean ene New York ere NEW YORK. withowt change of cars daily (cxoept Sunday) ac 5.0v a. m., 12:98 ros — except Sunday and 1: Dm. toDAdes 4 end Boys’ wear Having but fewold goods, cus Se a RK wre ad Bew stock. tthe lowest poss “epz-im JOMN H. SMOOT. MMER GOODS.—We b WILU of Ssmuel and Christiana Halde- years and ¢ months y name or nature; and food that .the contractor f compensation dur. rvice, nor for any re of the mails to idder will be required to enter Int contract and bend. with two sureties of le sufficiency \ tobe cei ful performance of the ser contract will also provide that the contractor all be answerable all commit the trai ‘mece must be distinctly will not receive any increa the contract term for suc uence ofthe fai fend the funeral from 492 north E street, ne: SPRING AND sv: SS jest o) morrow (Saturday) a jerning at 10 o'clock. STAPLE DB Beautifal Dress Goods for from 25 cents to Ld per yas arrive on sched gp} ified to as such To mY PAYSUMT EEE LADIES IN GEN- ‘saving imported one of the 1 tock of FRENCH CO! adies to call at my Establish also fi ice in every respect | Table Linens. id Goods for men and FOSS ew JAMIN MILLER, 101 Bridge street, Georgetow FCrexitupeg: rsons to whom ‘ lon of the mail ETS, 8! BBA‘ ES, ‘the latest novelty in HOOP manufactured of the very best materials, not to be surpassed by any one. Skirts w for six months. CHS. BAUM, MANUFACTURER, 49 LOUISIANA AVERUR, between 7th and (th rs Neary opposite Bank of Washington. T° THE LADIES. have received and ope: utiful assortment of FBENCH GE! 2SET8, to which we i expecial attention. You will own make BRIRTS AND ¢ in FUBNITUBE reeeege ad .formauce of the service: and that the contract may e ADR jares, for viulating the led for repeated fai 1 PIA. pest office laws, or diregarding the i st5.00 end 1215 p, 6 SUNDAY. Leave for New Yor sua Philadelphiaat 7:00 we [PING CARS tor New York on 7:00 p-m. the rr a K of selected tock DO RNITUBE, ‘OR PARLORS, = AND DINING he public patronage will eid ic best to please. mt. ae of failure of the accepted bidder to exe- udonment of service contract. or ef the ned for your ina ‘can be had at the day, as well as at the new office, 400 ylvania avenue, where arrangements can bo baggage at hotels and private edvertisement Ao possible increase or reduction of the See Baltimore and tein their bids the sums for which they agree to perform each trip in each direction as advertised. and will be made in accordan The sum total for al! the ser in the body of the bid. ‘The Postmaster General reserves the right to cnr- tail or add to the service fn accordance with above leo reserves the right to reject all deemed extravagant. : Ssom failing bidders or contractors will er yuld be sealed, superacribed ‘* Pro We nee i Philadelphia,” Sod adddrersed “ Necond Assistant Postmaster Gei- a Aa PRONE EXANDER W. RANDALL, SRB Me TRUNKS, dad Patent Stays. EN’S SATCHELS, THE LABGEST STOCK AND GREATEST VARIETY IN THE DISTRICT, at THE PRACTICAL MANUFACTORY OF JaMES 8. TORR AM. #£00., 00 SEVENTH &' One Dect above Oda F REPAIRING.—Tra: mptly repaired, at wo. P. S.—A Fine Assortment ofLouNGns. ap 7-im 1 Weakington rease and reduction with these figeres ice will alse be stated Manufactarers, apz 503 rest, bet. D and B, ‘QR SALES A, pair of ver ress or inquire of W. 0. HAR! Tennallytown, D.C. 2 , fal THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS- TRICT OF CO! » icket, OONTZ. Agent. Washington ures PIFEN TS. rey This Francis Wheatley vs Eliza M. Clam ‘On moti hls Bellcitors Ite ordered that lampitt. canse bi tered herein on or bet Ting forty daye after will be - i 1235 Equity Doc. 8. D**579533 bids which may be re the fret rule day occur- ‘wise the cause i a GEO. P. FISHER, Jus. 8.0. D.0. B. J. MEIGS, Clerk. ON OF Waite CLOVER MOUNTA apis At rt which takes place on ¢ ce ee A troe copy—Test wh2s-lawt! Patent Office on MONDA’ Fierzents StReet, Orros-ts Treasury, next, at 12 o'clock Buy and sell atcurrent market rates, and keep eonstantly on hand a fall supply of all Trict of CoLusia, WasHixcton Countt canse. if. it:—An the case of Margaret & ane, of Frederick without extra chi TRAVELING BaGs. LADIES’ AND M Es SEVEN-THIBTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &0., executed and collections made on all accessible points. appointed iy settlement and distribution of th. reonal es. fate. Geccased. und of the aasete te fonds Finsr NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON, . D COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President, WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier, GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY inks, &c.. thoroughly and Tuos. BIF 5 356 SEVENTH STREET, BETWEEN | STREBT AND Mass. AVENUE, vx Morr0.—Geed Work and Low Prices, ‘ASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Corner of 7th street amd Louisiana avenue, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS, BUYS ond SELLS all kinds of BONDS aw STOCKS, GOLD and SILVER. Highest prices paid for LAND WARRANTS. y J. B. BLVAMB, President, Pyne AF AP ae! a FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, aren BAER BFE e exasons, YINGS, een, AE F Fug Wad'ar'tver Soe Mierscrongan posure age ‘15th street, opposite the Treasury Departmens, Government Securities with Treasurer Uniter from 3 feet to 13 feet cy NT Sih roche hanging Paper, S7-ONE MILLION DOLLARS es ‘We buy and sell all classes of GOVERNMEN} SECURITIES at current market rates, FURNISH EXCHANGE and mace Collection: im ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF TH} UNITED STATES. ‘We purchase Government Vouchers on thr MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give care- fal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN ond FIRM? ‘and to any other business entrusted to us. en FULL INFORMATSDW in regard to GOVERN: | Dorin’ MENT LOANS at all ttmes cheerfully to al ‘WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Washington, March 30, 1865, mai-t ac. iL Pal NGS. oll ’ J. A. BUFF, Treasurer. Ant BBORSS PRAM: Sracer Waser, | Proprietor, ANDREW J. J0TOR £08... 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