Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1868, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS, Amusements, &c., To-Nigut. Nationac Taearee—Prof. Haselmayer's Mesical and magical soiree. Wasnixeron Crty GAuDEN.—Sixth Grand Pic-auc ef the Friendship Club, No. | Pic-Nic of the Silver Star Club this evening. —.—— Corporation Affai: Beary er ALvsRu: y 1€.—The Chair Jaid before the Board a communication from ‘the Mayor announcing his approval of acts making appropriation for the repair of the s:h and 4th precinct station-houses, and authoris- ing the ccnstrnction of a wharf on the Potomac raver, between Sth and lth streets west. Also, &@ communication from the Mayor transmitting tition of Lena Heitinger, for remission of & ¢: referred. Aiso, a communication from ty Surveyor, saying tnat itis positively Recessary for the proper discharge of his oifi- vial duties that he be authorized to purchase one transit, one level, ove rod, Lure tapes, €:c., which will cost about $15; referred to Com- mittee on Finance. Also, a commanication from the Mayor, transmitting ove from the Register, in which that officer says he finds that the «ulver-plated” badges for hackney carriages, &c., which he ts required by the act of May «, )t, to issne with licenses, will cost $5 each, when, in retarn, the city will only re- © $2, a total loss of $3 on each badge; also, the tin badges for carts, wagons, drays, will cost $1 each, for which the Corpora- tion will receive only i0 cents: making a loss of 9% cents on each such badge. He therefore Fecommends amendments of the law by strik- ing out the words “silver-plated,” and insert- ing “metal” badges, leaving the’ size the same &8 BOW and to reduce the size of the tin badges, And provide that the owner or owners of vehicles shall pay the actual cost of having Said badges made; referred to Committee on . Elvans presented the petition of M. E. Draper & Co., asking the privilege of laying plank footway: referred. Mr. Moore arose and faid he bod in bis hand for the consideration of the Board a petition of Mr. Sayles J. Bowen to the colored people of Washington. (The pa- Per in question was a printed document head- ¢d “A few words to the Republican voters of the erty of Washington with reference to Mr. Sayles J. Bowen as a candidate for the effice of Mayor.” [This document has been heretofore Feterred to in the columns of the STAR im a re- port of the proceedings ot a Republican meet- ang in the First Ward.] Mr. Moore proceeded to read a written speech on this paper whic he termed “a petition of a peculiar character,” Addressed “to the colored people of the city upon whose shoulders he hopes to climb to the summit of bis vaniting ambition.” and sug. gested that “the appropriate disposition of the per would probably be its reference to the jommittee representing the interests of this Gorpora*ion before Congress.” as it appeared from statements in it that the petitions of our le and the City Councils to Congress “should have beet. addressed to Mr. Sayles J. Bowen, who, according to his own statemen', possesses almost omnipotent power” with Con- gress. Mr. Moore then proceeded to notice the claims of Mr. Bowen on the colored people tot > forts in behalf of the colored schools, and said those schools were established in !862, and that Mr. Bowen was by his own act placed at their head, and has always been the treasurer. “It | is evident from his recent proclamation that Congress cannot possibly mistrust him.” Why, then, did he not “exert his all-powerful influ- euce on Congress to obtain a just proportion of the proffered material aid for the benefit of that Class of schools, of which he professes to be the Originator, and was and still is the anager ? Those six years have been irre- trievably lost to large numbers of this unfortu- nate people, in consequence of the ine: this professed friend and benefactor.” Mr. Moore enlarged on this subject at some length, quoting what is said of the claim made for Mz. Bowen, that he has lived to see ike object for which he penned an article in the Chronicie— universal manhood suffrage—estabhished in | the District. Mr. Moore said there was not | a shadow of foundation for that claim o pre-eminence in the inauguration of univer Msnhood suffrage. On the contrary. his (1 B.'s) influence was cast against it mm question was devoted mainly to abuse of the people of Washing: nd inci- dentally advocating the conferring of the right it of suftrage only upon colored soldiers. Mr. Moore quoted the article in question to prove the correctness bis in referen it advo- eating universal manhood suffrage. He (M M.) then proceeded to notice the speech of M: Bowen at a ser ade got up by him “in honor on of sad Mr. Moore, he (Mr. Bowen) «discarded the | colored soldiers altogether, and proposed to confer the elective iranchi:e only upon etu. cated colored persons. He entirely repudiated universal manhood suffrage.” Mr. Moore then quoted from the speech in question to sustain his pomtion in reference to Mr. Bowen's views then expr <sed, saying: «Educated suffrage Was the extent to which Mr. Bowen was then willing to co im this direction. He specially Tepudiated the idea cf conierring suffrage upon the ignorant masses or upon the ‘contrabands. ‘They were co bide their time until qualified by education. Mr. Richards interrupted the reading of the | sperch to ask if it w: The Chair decided t the soatleman (Mr. M. seat ‘ the Board. M-. Richards boped. there hemg much more impovtant busme-s to attend to. that the rend. | ang of the remainder would be postponed to mext Monday evening. or t! would b ad at the ratification meetrg eu next Friday might, which would be a more appropriate Place for it Mr. MeCatbran suggested that the (Mr. Kicbaré=) would not be at the tion meeting to bear it. Mr. Elvans toped the gentleman (Mr. Moo Would te allowed to proceed, and be allowed do print his speech. as it would be an excellent campsien docement for the poriy of which he hhad the henor to he a m n order, atit wee in erder, as | Lad a petition to pre. After a few more remarks, Mr. Moore was allowed to pr At the conclusion of his speech, Mr. Elvan: moved the reference of the tition of Mr. Eowen to his colleague, (Mr. ven.) Mr. Given said the gentleman was witty as | ‘Well ss complimentary: if the paper was re- ferred to bim he wou'd certainly use it again=t bis opponent. ‘The motion to refer was lust, and the paper Wes laid on the table. Mr. Noyes presented the petition of Patrick Wullsnane, to erect a wharf on the Potomac Fiver: referred. The special order, beg the bill Making appropriation for making tae svh divisions ot property om the as ‘Was referred to Finance Comm 2 ¥ans introduced a resolution appropriating ‘EKO ont of the contingent fund ss extra com- pensation for the secretary of the Board of Al- dermen: adopted. Mr. Larmau introduced a Dill appropriating $400 to compensate the four commissioners of Washington for services yendered: passed. Mr. Given. from Finan Committee, reported a bill appropriating $1.00 to make ceriain necessary changes in the fire plugs recommended by ihe Mayor and Fire Commissio; sed. Mr. Moore. from Im- provements Committee, reported a bill for ang T street north, from 1th street wi Teet: passed. Also, bill to grade and gravel ( street south. from Ist to 7th West: passed. Also, Council bills t stones and pave footway= and gutters on south side of F street south, from 8th to 1th sts. west; | nerth side of M street north, from New York avenue to New Jersey avenue: and on the north side of A street norch. between 4th and | Guth streets east: all ot which were passed. | Also, bill to gravel [2th street west, from N to | HR streets north: passed. Also, bills to set the | curbstones and pave the footways and gutters | a both sides of 24th street west, from M to N streets north: and on the cast cide of 2d street, from C to D) streets south: passed. Also, bills to grade and gravel Lith street east, from E to | K streets south; and K street south, from [Ith fo 15th streets east; passed, Also, reported un- favorably on ceriain petitions for strset im- provements, becsuse of defects in the same. Sud the committee was discharged trom tur. ther consideration of said peritions. Also, from the Committee on Finance, reported substitute for Council bill to pay the teachers | ©f public schools (The substitute bill authorizes and requests oF to negotiate with the First National | Bank of this city, the depository of the funds | of Corporation for the placing to the eredit @ this Corporation, to pay certain school ex ges for which the Corporation is lable, in ticipation of the collection of the revenue o/the prevent yeur. the sum of $50,356.11, of which ‘sum $30,585 shall be placed to the credit of (he ‘Treasurer of the Public Schools of the Uorpo- Pay the salaries of the © «aid public schools for the pres- ent scholastic year, ending with the Ist of Sep- tember next: and #21.550.54 to the credit of the ‘Trustees of Colored Sebools, appoi nted by au- thority of act of Congress, in order to pay a heck tor said amount drawn on the th d y January, I; and $801.57 2 said Trustees of red Schools appointed wander act of Congress as aforesaid, being the amount alleged te be due them ‘under the Assessment 0! orperaion ‘schoo! fund up to the Ist of March, 145%: and that the said several sums paid by the said Bank on the duly authorized checks of the officers above-named, and that the said Bank Feimburse it-elf out of the incoming revenues of the Corporation the present yeur.” ft is also enacted that “the ceveral amounis aforesaid be | deemed and charged upon the books ef this jon as & part of the moneys appro. priated for the ssid by the acten- tuted “An act making appropriations for the support of the Public Schools of the Corpora- ton for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1864,” and ier payment of monsys assessed by acts ef Congress for the benefit of colored schools ot | Trustees declined or made any object 4 organized under its authority, app’ cember 26th, 1867.) The bill was passed, The Chair then jaid before the Board a com- munication from the Mayor transiting. in compliance with & request of this Boxrd, copies of all the cerrespondence had by him ia relation to payments of monies to the Trustees of Colored Schools. The correspondence in question embraced the following communica- tens A letter from Mr. John R. Eivaie tone Mayer, dated February 26th, 1568, aski rerarn to him of @ check. dated Januare ath, is6e, in favor of “S. J. Bowen by John R. El: vans,” for €2)000.54, “with the understanding that the said check shall remain in my hands, to be returned to you when notified by you that the Corporation is in funds to pay the same or ” Next comes a commu- 1 Elvans to the Mayor, dated February 2th, in which be ac- knowledges the receipt, thgough Mr. Noyes, of the check om the Bank of Washington for $21,500.54. Dated January 4, | earn 9 for the custody and responsibility of whic! check | was held, under an agreement between A. G. Hall, Exq., Mr. Kimball, and the Regis- ter of the city, (the two former officially, and the latter in @ private capacity,) acting for the colored schools of Washington, and assented to by the Mayor. Such agreement or understand- ingaleo provided that the said check should not be presented for payment until the expira- tion of forty-five days. (say not before Febra- ary itth instant) Having assumed the trast thus imposed upon me, by virtue of the discre- tion allowed me and in deference to your wishes, and as a subsequent condition Spon which you consented to sign the check, I re- in your hands, (in your pri- vate and unofficial capacity,) leaving the con- structive jon aud the fall compliance with the terms of the general agreement with myself, and resolving the actual understand- ing betwren yourself and myself into one of Personal honor. I made the request for the de- livery of the check for the first time oa yester- day, (6th inst.,) at your office, and I beg to thank you for pose compliance with the terms of our verbal assarance as the one to the other. Permit me now to say that while I am im honor bound to comply with every under- standing had by all parties to the questioa which bas been at issue, aud wil! doso without regard to fear or favor, I cannot refrain, and with no attempt to dictate, frora asking that no cheek be drawn by the Mayor or countersigned by the Register for any Purpose until such tme as the accumulation of funds in bank, de- ted by the Collecior or other officer having ge of the collection of funds of the Cor- 10m, will have rendered available th= Amount for which the check calls.” Mr. El- vans proceeds to give bis reasons at length for making this request. Next comes a communication from the Mayor, ds'ed March 16th, 1%, addressed to Messrs. S. J. Bowen. A. G. Hall, H. Jones, Trustees of Colored Schools, returning their requisition for $5,493.51, the proportinal amount due them under act approved December 26th, 1567. The Mayor says: «1 shall be pleased to honor in heu of the one returned your requisition for the sum of $5,000 to be paid tinder the act above referred to." The next docurrent is a letterfrom the Mayor to Mr. Elvans, dated March 24th, 168, in which the Mayor says: “Near, if not over two weeks since, I approved the requisition for aud directed a check to be drawn under the act approved Decen.ber 26th, 1» Tustees of Colored Schools for $5,000, vod Dem This check, I am however intormed, the Register persistently refuses to draw, I therefore, wriie to you to say that the difficulty occasioned by | the Register’s retusal to give the check as di- rected can be readily obviated, and the Tr tees of Colored Schools can obtain the mone: necessary Upon your Tetaruing as agreed upon between us, the cheek you now hold.” Mr. Elvans answers, same dat pared to receive the § i you are ready to pay, and to hand you a check for an endorsement of the amouat thereon.” Mr. Elvans agam beseeches full payment of the check, speedily, as an act of justice, saying — ‘I am in receipt of an urgent appeal from the Treasurer of Colored Schools for funds, in which the statement 1s made (and I have per- sonal knowledge of the correctness) that some of the teachers will close their schools unless they receive their money on the 3ist instant.” Mr. Elvans adds. that in a letter to the Trustees of Colored Schools he was compelled to decline their demand for the possession of the check for $21,559, saying, “This refusal was based | upon what I considered to be & question of honor as io strict compliance with an under- standing between the Mayor and myself. Mr. Eivans preceeds to give bis views at length of the situation, and his reported de- md [for payment’ of the check, sayinz notified the Mayor to-day and’ on two cther oceasions, that I would use my commer- cial reputation with the Bark of Washingioa to obtain a small portion of the check, (ihus getting over the difficulty occasioned by th refusal of the Register to Sign a new check.) if he would consent. The on am willing to give you $5100, but it must on a new check, on the Bank of Washingto: Now, Mr. Mayor, in view of my earnest Proper request, under date of February ultimo, that no checks be drawn on funds in bauk until the particular check be made available, in view of the further fact that claims have been paid and are being paid without regard to the outstanfing check in my hands, and that no efforts are being made to cancel it; in view of the fact of positive prom- ise of tbe Mayor in presence of many wil- nesses 10 Dave paid at least $5,000 on this ac- count long since: in view of the fact that I am being held to an sgreement, the terms of which require certain specific and reasonable action on the part of the Mayor. with which he declines or neglects to comply, in view of the fact chat (hese colored schools. soou prob- ably to be closed, sre being excluded from their Just dues (from the course being now pursued) for sll time to come, I beg to now formally no- tity the Mayer that unless 1 am placed m pos- session Of ai leagt $5,000 on account of the checl: held by me in trust on or before 10 o'clock on the morning of the 30th instant, 1 will turn over the said check tothe trustees of colored schools, to be used as they may determine, Lwill deem myself relieved and exoneraced from any and ail existing agreements,” To which the Mayor replies, March 25th, giving his version of the understanding. He 53 1 most positively and distinctively re- tnsed to fx any definite time for the payine undertaking or promising only to pay it in .he sum of $5,(00 at atime, and only as the exigen- cies of the Corporation woul’ permit. Wat L proposed and offered te do will appear by my letter to you of yesterday: and how far the exigencies of the Corporation will permit to be done. you must know from the statement of the accounts of the Corporation sent weekly to the Board of Aldermen, as no one would tor 4 moment suppose, that did the trustees of the colored schools so desire, the Register would <0 persistently refuse to give the warrant already directed (o be drawn. The pretence set up by them that they caunet get money to pay salar: is simply absurd. Permit me. in conclusion, to remind you that generously devlining to avail myself of your proffer to give boat to auy Amount, or of your affidavit to tha: effect, and relying implhicity on your own and the a-- stances ot Mr.S. V. Noyes, that it would be returned as stipulated im your note of February 26th, the check was entrusted to you that you might be enabled to say to the trustees of the colored sehools that it was still in yeur possesion.” Here follows a let date. 7 from the Mayor, same to A. G. Kall, Trustee Colored Schools. saying: “I again request that a Tequisition may be drawn on this Corporation as suggested in my letter to the Trustees of Colored Schools of March lth. I do this that if any reliance 1s to be placed in the statement of Mr. Elvans that teachers are suffering for their salaries, the respensibility may rest where it properly belong: Tiis was followed the uext day by another note from the Mayor to Mr. Hall, in which he asks to be informed “Which of your receiving that check or warrant for $5,000 Mr. Elvans presented some communications, which he sad Ought to make a part of the record, and which he proceede Tead. Among them the note of Mr. Bowen to Mr. Elvans, February 27th, requesting the check tor $21,550.64; Mr. Elvans’ answer of the next day. declining to give up the check, because of bis agreement with the Mayor; another demand ot Mr. Bowen's for the check, March 23d; Mr. Elvans' answer next day, enclosing nis pote to the Mayor. saying he would surrender the check tothe Trustees of Public Schools if not paid before the Juth; Mr. Bow u's last demand for the check, March 30th, anc Mr. Elvans? note enclosing it, same date. MeCathran moved that the. orrespon- dence be placed on the files. Mr. Moore thought stought to be printed. Mr. Given hoped not. Mr. Elvans said be bad been hounded on oue tide and the other; by one party being charged with keeping the money the teachers of the colored schools, and by the other side with defeating the payment of the teachers of the white schoo! fe hoped the correspondence pao Printed. The motion to print was Mr. Turton. trom x tae tripe ee? Committee, re- north, trom 2d to Jd st north, from 4th to 6th street south, from 3d street east to G, ue: - Also, bill for relfet of Lucas; passed. Also, introduced bull for of grade of M street a from :referred. Mr. Tait, trom Osage tee on Pol e ce, repors be bia Fire Company No. }; passed. Teport. voral on the Mayor’s nomuation Georee T. Yames for sexton of the Western duced a bill allowing Messrs. Draper & Ce. to lay a wooden pavement; passed. Mr. Noyes, from the Committee on’Electiens, Feported adversely on Council amendments to Aldermen's bill nya J additional sa reciacts. The biil ef the Aldermen provi for six or eight precamets in each ward. Coun- cil amendments cut down the number of pra- cincts to five and provide for the appoint- ment of two clerks in each precinct to assist the commissioners and receive $5 per day for their services. Mr. Noyes stated that the pro- vision for appointment of said clerks is con- trary to law, not being in accordance with the act of Congress, which enioms the duty of re- cerving and counting the votes upon the three spegial commissioners under said law, and does not authorize the corporaiion to appoiat clerks. Five voting precincts to each ward would be entirely inadequate, especially un- der the provisions of the act of Congress jast passed, by which the challenging of voters ‘will be transferred from the places of registra- tion to the polling places, causing delay. Mr. Richards contended that the Corporation had power to appoint the clerks. Mr. Moore sustained Mr. Noyes in his views, and said that the present iaw of Congress did not give the power to appoint clerks, as was clearly shown by a special provision in the law of Con; now in the bands of the Presi- dent of the United States for such appointment. Such power not having been granted by the tormer act of Congress, Rot exist. After further debate, the question was taken on the Council amendments, and they were not agreed to. Mr. Tait moved a committee of con- ference with the Board of Common Council on the bill; agreed to; and the Chair appointed Mess: Tait, Elvans, and McCathran. Mr. McCathran presented petition of George A. Bobrer a others, with a bill; referred. Adjourned. _ Common Councit.—-President Dulin in the chair, and all the members preseat excep Messrs. 0.S. Bekerand Pfau. A message was Tecrived from the Mayor Lecy pain, ord ap- proval of acts for the relief of Conrad Rath and ter Gibbon, and to pay a judgment against the Corporation in favor of Naomi Utermehle. A communication was received from the City Surveyor. enclosing an estimate of $949.66 tor grading and graveling ist street east, from G to H streets; referred The following were introduced:—By Mr. Crocker—Bill for relief of Abner Gay for re- mission of a fine; passed. By Mr. N. B.Clarke— Bll for footways on erst sdeot New Jersey avenue, a ei Die avenue and Fag street north; passed. making appropri tion to enable the Mayor to hire horses and caris to aid the Commissioner of Public Build- ings to grade and gravel New Jersey avenue, trom New York avenue to © street; referred. By Mr. Connolly—Bill granting permission to Robert S. Jordan to enlarge a frame house next toa brick house on L street, between Sth and 9th: passed. Also, bill with peiition for the res liet of the Washington Homoepathic Dispen- sary, appropriating $500. Mr. Slowen said that a bill for the same pur- pose was before the Committee on Health from the Goard of Aldermen, but it wae not ac- companied by the vouchers. Mr. Crocker said that the bill was very fully discussed in the |. He had recently visited the estab- lishment and was agreeably foal Siro finding that they were dispensing medicines gratu- itously, and during the past year upwards of 1,500 patients had been treated. It bad been urged that only white persons were treated, but such was not ihe case. It had been = orted heretofore by p ‘ le Was in iavor of giving (hem the small help asked for. The question of suspending the rules was not agreed to, and on motion of Mr. Tilley, the Committee on Health were di charzed from the consideration of the Alder- men’s bill. After some discu-sion the bill was made the special order for Monday next. By Mr. Bali—Bill for tootway on the west cide of isi street, between G and H streets north: re- ferred. Mr. A. P. Clark, under a suspension of the rules, reporied bill to maintain and increase the efficiency of the publig schools, with a report. Mr. Crocker moved ‘hat 259 copies of the re- port be printed. Mr. Connolly moved that the amendment of the Aldermon te concurred in, which was agreed to, and the bill now only awaits the signature of the Mayor to become a law. (The bill as it has passed both Boerds en- acts: That the sslary of the principal male teacher of each of the male grammar schools of this city shall be $1.60) per annum. And if the some perso! ined as ieecher his salory hall. be increased anuually $50, unil it emount to $1.~10 per aumum, which sum it shall not exceed. That the salary of the prin- cipal teacher of each of the female grammar schools shall be $1,040 a year, and if the same person be coutinued as teacher, shall be- in- cressed at the rate of $50 per year, until it shall smount to $1,200 a year, which sum it shall not exceed. The saliry of the principal teach- er in eech ci the male intermediate schools shall be increased $50 annually, until the emount shail reach $1,000. The ealary of the prin cher of each of the female inter- mediate schools shall be $000 year, and if the same person be continued as teacher shall be increased at the rate of $50 a year, until it amount too. The salary of the principal teacher of each of the secondary shall be $700 a year, ond iftve same teacher shall be contin- ted shall be increased $50 per annum, until it Teaches “Xi year, The salary of all teachers ofthe primary schools shall begin with $350 per annum, and if the same teachers continue, shall be increased $50 per annum until the; amount to $650 per annum; but if any eocepted candidate ‘or a primary or secondary school can present satisfactory credentials of haying pussed succesfully through a special course of professional training in a normal sohool, or if satisiactory proof of bigh Waining and suc- ce-sful experience as a primary or secondary teacher be given, such teacher, on being em. ploye primary teacher shail receive ® and as 4 secondary tencher, $700 per anu mncreasirg annually $50, if the same pei atin ws until the salary shall be &75: The compensation of all teachers of night school sball be $3 per teacher each evening employed, The salary of the music teacher shall be $1.20 a year. This act shall take of- fect from and after April 1, 1565, and there is appropriated out of the school fund a sum sut- ficient to carry it into effect. In order to secure the best talent, qualifications and experience on the part of all teachers to be employed bere. aiter, the trustees of public schools are required to appoint at their earliest convenience a spe- cial board of exsmination from their own num- ber, Who, before any of the teachers now em- ployed shall be re-engaged for another year, shall visit every school, observe the order, mode of ins'ruction and’ practical qualifica: Mons of each teacher, and give appropriate cers tificates to such as furnish evidence of proper quahificatians which shall qualify them for r+. election if everything else is «satisfactory, an furthermore, every oew applicant hereat for any position in addition to the usual oral and written examination, sI factory demonstration before of bis or her ability to conw sehocl before receiving @ certificate of full qualifications, preference to be given in the selection of teachers in all cases to the grad- lates of our own schools, provided the quali. fications be equal. The salary of no teacher sball be deducted on account of sickness tor Jess than one {ull month, and if any such de- ductions have been made since the Ist of Jan- uary last, the same shall be refunded, previded the teacher to be benefitted by this section, shows a certificate of such sickness from a Physician. All acts or parts of acts inconsist- ent with the provisions of this act are reperiiay’ Mr. A. P. Clark reported bill tor paying ten equal parte; passed. The bill te enable the Mayor to bire horses and carts to aid the Com. missioner of Publiic Buildings in grading New Jersey avenue, was received from the Aldvr- mer with amendments: which, on notion of Mr. Dulin, was concurred in. ’ Also, bill (B. A.) for pavement, &c., ou north side of K street, between 9th and 11th streets; passed. @n motion of Mr. Dalton, bill for pavement, &¢., on south side of A sireet south, between 6ib and 7th east, was passed. Mr. Tilley imtroduced a bill tor the employment of a drawing master in the schools: referred. Bill for paying the Chronivie for advertising was rec:ived trom ‘he Alder- men, with an amendment: which was con- curred in. On motion of Mr. S.S. Baker, pill from the Aldermea for paving alley in square 265, was taken up and passed. A number of bills from the Aldermen were referred. Bull tor the relief of Mary Keyes was passed. Bili for the appointment of Commitee to inquire inte the expediency of improving the west wing of the City Hall was Teceived with an amendment which was con- curred in. The bill giviug additional compen- sation to the tax clerk, &c., was referred. Mr. Crocker offered resolution to pay the Secretary: $00 for extra services: passed. Mr. Knight called up bill (B. A.) to pay the Commissioners of the Fire Department; passed. On motion of Mr. Connolly, the bill to pay the Board of As- sessors for extra services was taken up, and after some debate it was recommitied. | Mr. Ball introduced bill for paving north side of E street, between New Jersey avenue and North Capitol street; referred. . Daiton called up Substitute of Aldermen bill for pavement on the east side of Sth street east, from B street south to Maryland avenue; wlich was passed. At 10 o'clock the Board adjourned. Anti-Radical Meeting in the Seventh Ward | A The Anti-Radical citizens of the Seventh Ward met last evening at Island Hall for the purpose of nominating @ ward ticket. The bail was crowded, about three dred per- being present, among whom were many old and prominent citzens of the ward. The meeting was called to order by E.S. Allen, upon whose motion Thos. E. Lloyd, Esq., was called to the chair. Mr. D. F. was chosen sec: a Chair stated there were two Aldermen, three Councilmen, and one As- sessor to elect. Messrs. Crosby S. Noyes, Jonas B. Elli, George Wright, Charles B. Gharch, Dr. Chas, Allen, Robert H. Graham, ana Thos. E. Lioyd were nominated as candidates for the Board of Aldermen. Messrs. Allen, Graham, and Lloyd declined. Mr.Graham also pre- sented the following letter from Mr. Ne 3 Tue Evenine Star Orrice, Wasutnaton, D. C., May 1, 868.—Robert H. Exq. My Dear Sir: In case my name should be pro- posed at the meeting to-night, for renomination as Alderman for the Seventh Ward, I will thank you tosay for me, what I have hereto- fore stated to you and others, that 1am not a candidate for re-election. The engrossing nature of my business would not permit me, if elected, to give proper atten- tion tothe duties of the position, and I could not, therefore, conscientiously undertake their performance. I shall always foel most sensibly and grate- fully the honor shown me, and the confidence given me by the citizens ot the Seveath Ward with such unanimity for many consecutive years; and most especially shail I always cher- ish the remembrance of the warm personal friendship that has sustained me with sach heartimess and good will. Faithfully yout: , Crosny S. Noyes. Nominations tot the Board ot Common Uoun- cil being next in order, the following-named gentlemen were nominated: Robert V. God- man, George Bauer, Antoine Grinder, Benja- min F. Lloyd, Wm. Barnes, and Joseph A. Mr Gill declined. Mr. John H. Bird was unanimously nominated for assessor by acclam: . Metsrs. Jackson Yates, John Wise, George Sheckells, and F. D. Dowling ‘were appointed tellers, and the vote taken. ‘While the tellers were counting the yotes, the Chair introduced Hon. A. G. Burr, of Illinois. Mr. B. said although there were but three in the House of Representatives from his State who stood aha doctrines of the illustrious Stephen A. Douglas, he was confident that in the next Congress there would be nine. It would make the heart of Webster bleed and Henry Clay turn in his coffin with indignation to see the state of things to-day. Without the consent of the people of this District, even against their protest, eight or tea thonsand ne- groes had been given the elective franchise, seventeen hundred of whom were in this ward alone. What was this for? [A Voice—To | carry the election.”} Mr. Burr.—Yes, that is so. The men who bestowed the elective franchise upon the pocr negro would atthe same time rob him of the pennies placed on’his eyes when 8 corpse. It was for the purpose of keeping in power this infamous faction, which for the past eight years been mistuling our country. A few years ago they held dominion in the North by the ballot box and in the South ob bayonets: but to-day they conid not fihd a single Radical city in the North large enough to accommodate a convention in which to hold their nominating convention; and they had to go to the magnificent Queen City of the West, which was Democratic to the heart, which he knew Washington would be if white men were not overridden by negroes, They would not dare to put in their platform what they had forced upon the people of this District and the South; yet the man whom they nomi- nated would be held responsible® for all such acts. If the negroes carried Washing- ton this June, the white people here ard of the whole country would never hear the end of the rejoicings sent off by Dead Duck Forney and his revolutionary’ party. It would be Washington city loyal tothe core, endorsement of impeachment; the people of Washington want the Tennessee traitor re- | moveé from the White House; and such senti- ments spread over the whole land. This beau- tiful city could be redeemed from negre rue and white men placed in pewer. the white people of this District to accomplish, and by doing so they would help the white vople ofthe country to sustain those noble Republican Senators who had the bravery to vote their honest sentiments. If Andrew Jonn- son was guilty of bigh crimes and misdemean~ ors, then his persecutors were guilty of such bieck and damning crimes as would hang them high as Haman. [A voice.—“You would not hang Stevens!”] | Mr. B.—No, I would not hang him, I would not cheat the areh fiend and send one to him who would not be there twenty minutes before he wouid attem pt to disentbrone him. [A voice.—“How about Butler!”) Mr. B.—It is said that men are often punished in this world for their sins. If that 1s true, Butler ought to live here a nd years. He next spoke ot the impeachment, and predicted that new Senaters would be ad- mitted and new articles of impeachment brought in by the House. He spoke of Senator Trum- bull as the giant intellect of the Senate, and declared they could never get whippers-in enough at Chicago to force him to vote against his conscience. If the Radicals read Trumbull, Fessenden, Grimes, Fowler and those men out of tbe party. they Fead out the brains of the party, and ziter they were out the guts would not be worth much. He urged the white peo- ple of this city to buckle on their armor, and go to work fo redcem the city from Radical misrule, and hoped that twelye months hence the whole country would be redeemed. Mr. Burr was listened to with great attention, and Tupted by appleuse, and reported the vote as follows :—For Aldermep—Geo. Wright, 1 . B, Charch, 9; J. B. Ellis,“4. ForCounci! R.V B. F. Lloyd, 152; George Baver, 61; Wm. Barnes, 4. Mr. Wright wes declared the candidate tor the Al- dermensbip for the long ‘erm and Mr. Church for the short term; and Messrs. Lloyd, God- man ard Bauer declered the candidates for the Board of Common Council. After an address by Dr. Allen, the meeting adjourned, SLES Tue IMPROVEMENT OF THE PoToMAC Ri\ ER.—The Secretary of War yesterday trans- mitted to the House the report of General Michier on the examination and survey of the Potomac river, made in accordance with the actof March 2, 187. In a letter written by General Humphreys, commanding the engi- neers, is contained a condensed statement of the means necessary for the inprovement of the river as recommended in the report re- ferred to. General Humphreys says: “The re- moval of the causeway of the Long bridge is deemed of the first importance for its injurious effect upon the Washington channel of the river. It should for the present be replaced by a roadway upon piles, that being the least ex- pensive and most suitable, until the expected advantage of such removal is fully proved. This causeway begiv= near the Washington shore and extends more than half way across the nver. The effect of this dam, in certain stages of the floods of the river, has formed the chief cause of the Alling up of the lower por- tions of the former Washington and middle channels. The effect of the same structure pon the tidal currents and tidal action bas been aiso am active agentin the filling up of those channels, It isalso important that the bar in the Virgin channel should be dredged to of twelve feet, but to a width than that estimated by General say two hundred feet; and also the Washington channel be deepened to the same depth wherever needed between the bridge and the mouth of the Eastern Branch. General Michler’s recommendation of new cut between Easbey’s whart and the Maryland draw of the Long Bridge. is deemed essential # * * to restore & hear 48 may be the former navigable conditiun of the river. * * # A depth of eight feet at low water would be sufficient for the first work. The obstructions in the vicinity et Easbey’s front should be removed, bat it ia not deemed advisable to construct a breakwater or deflector across the Virginia channel. The effects of dredging should be tested Lefore any dykes are resorted to. It is therefore re. om- mended that an appropriation be asked for, to be expended for the improvement of the river, as tollows:—For the removal of the causeway of the Long ae and to replace the same by & bridge upon piles, $25,000; for dredging the Virginia and Washington channels, $5,000; for dredging a channel eight feet deep and from two hundred and fifty to three hundred feet wide, between Easby’s front and the eastern draw of the Long Bridge, about three hundred thousand cubic yards, $105,000; total, $138,000. oe Tard WARD Anti-RapicaL Meetixc.— A meeting of the Anti-Radical voters was held at Trades’ Union Hall last night, with Mr. S. J. Fague, president, in the and R. Polkinborn = seere Collins moved that the treasurer of one-seventh of the expenses of the Club: agreed to. Mr. Fenwick said he would like to see some action in relation to a ratifica- tion meeting. Mr. Collins thought it unneces- sary to take action in such matters, as the ex- ecutive committee wonld regulate the holding Mr. Third ward club, pa; Central ofa mass meeting. Mr. W. E. Brown thoi each ward could the mony Soe L. ing meetings therein Bight to it, Sm kers be invited to address them. Mr. Col- ssuggested tbat it was the duty of all to Tnonter to sceeeds and. Bot to object to le oF order to sué an that one on pereaual grounds eere te Barton, Will R. Sa’ . O. Bolkinhorn, and R. T. Humphrey were appoint: d a committee for ward purposes. Youre MEn’s It was for | dical Meeting in the First Ward. A meeting of the Democrats, Conservatives, and Anti-Radicals of the First Ward was held last evening, forthe purpose of making nomi- nations for ward officers. Col. Jas. O'boirne resided. Mr.N. Callan moved that Dr. lared the derman by acclamation. The Chair was not able to decide the question, and it was decided to take the vote on the candidates regularity, ‘The following nominations for Alderman were then made Ww B. Magruder, Joho B, ‘W, Emerson. The followi: Rowinations were made for Assessor: F. Denham and John McDermott. While the votes were being counted Peter O'Day and a colored man named Daniel Corbett, presented themselves to vote. The question whether they should be allowed to vote was pat to the house and was carried, and they deposited their batlots. The vote stood as follows: For Alderman— S. V. Niles, 96; R. A. Waters, 9; Dr. Wm. B. ‘Magrader, 126; John B. Tarton, 67; w. Emerson, 48; scattering 6. For Council—R. A. Waters, 110; Andrew ny V. Niles, 49; Wm. Wilson, 21; J. B. Moore, 22; Samuel Wroe, Ram ex; Sea MeDermott, My scattering john Me! scattering 6. The ‘chair announced that the following were the nominees: For Aldermen—Dr. Wm. B. Magruder, and S. V. Niles; for Council—R. A. Waters, Andrew Carroli, and Samuel Wroe; fer Aseessor—Chas, F. Denham. The meeting then adjourned. pn al Fifth Ward Anti-Radical Meeting. A meeting of the Fifth Ward Anti-Radicals was held last night at St. Peters’ school-house, on E street south, between Third and Fourth streets east, (Uapitol Hill;) the object ot which Was tonominate candidates for the Coancil Boards and Assessor. The spacious school- Toom was well filled and the utmost harmony prevailed thronghout the brief proceedings, which were conducted under the presidency of William J. Malloy, and J.S. Devlin secretary. Mr. George F. Gulick submitted the follow- ing ,ferolution, which was unanimously Eten: pted : Resolved, That we heartily endorse the nomi- nation of John T. Given. Esq., as our candi- date for Mayor in the ensuing election, and that we xy pledge ourselves to use all hon- orable means to secure his election. ‘On motion, it was agreed to go into the nomi- nation of candidates to represent the ward in the municipal government, and, further, (with & View to expedite the same,) that each man de- posit the ballot for his tavorites and then pass out of the hall. Messrs. A. P. McKenna, G. Krafft, E. Barnes, J. Dooley, G. Simons, and Frank Sage, were appointed tellers. Mr. Geo. F. Gulick was put in nomination for Alder- man, and there being no opposition, he was unanimously elected. The foliowing gentle- ™men were then put in nomination for the Board of Common Council, when the ballot was pro- ceeded with, and the three first named were elected, #8 the vote appended will indicate: Jobn O'Meara, 224; John R. Zimmerman, 164: William P. Ferguson, 155; A. Dodge, 70; and E, Frederick, 60. Mr. John’ Meads was nomi- nated for Assessor by a vote of 165 over Mr. Francis Obold, who received 13 ballots. O: motion, the nominations were then made unan. imous, and thereupon the meeting adjourned. —e—— Tue Recatta.—The approaching regatta season bids fair to be one of the most extensive, es well as interesting, which has been wit- nessed in this section for a number of years ast, Already there are anchored in Watts’ 'y, the selected entrepot of the National Yacht Club, a large number of handsomely-finished and neatly-designed sail boats, which will be maierially added to in afew days by others from home and abroad. This morning. at eleven o'clock, the sylph-like Whitehall tow boat, owned by Capt. Flannagan—measuring 24 feet length, 2). beam, tapering off to needle- int ends, and drawing 2 inches water when jaden with her crew of two oarsmen—was iced on the specially-constructed ways and aunched, amid the cheers and congratulations of friends and a large crowd of persons gath- ered along the wharf. She is the same little crait noticed in the STAR about two weeks since as having been purchased by Capt. Flanuagau, who was paving her fitted up preparatory for work. Since then she has been painted a sky- blue with cream-colored deck, and a pink rim eround her circular reception works. Her name (formerly the Kate) has been changed to Annie; and should there be any other contest. ants fer the row-boat prize, she will enter the list. To-morrow, between 10 and 12 o'clock, the “Witch of the Wave,” a new and peculiarly- modeled sailing yacht, just completed, and owned by Messrs. Smithson and others, will be launched at Watt's bay. This craft measures 25 feet 6 inches keel, 1 feet beam, and 2 feet + inches depth of hold. She was built py Messrs. Smithson & Barron, painted by Wm Davis. ornamental painting by Chas. Con drattea by Jas. Talbott, and rigged by Win. Gilmore of the navy. “Her adornments are quite elaborate, consisting, among others, of exquisite painting of a female adritt at s aconk-shell. The “Witch of the Way pronounced by nautical men a superior yacht, and will take @ prominent position in the first boat race, Wharf—Arrived from Havre-de. Hervey, Clark and Given. Cart:r's Wharf—Memorandum—The schoon- ers A. Corson, Dorsey, with coal for R. W. Barraclo, and Altred E, Smyrk, Jones. with coal for D. W. Fowler, sailed irom Havre. de-Grace on the 12th inst. and on the lth, the schooner John Thomrs, Smith. with coal for A. Wood & Co., all bound to this wharf, Riley's Wharf—Arrived—Schrs. Problem.Cor- nell, trom Jaines river, with 70,000 feet of lum~ ber and 20.000 laths for William McLean: two sloops from Cone river, with oysters for ma: ket: one sloop from the Lower Potomec, with 1440 dozen eggs for Brisco & Co.: long boat Cumberland, Smoot, from Alexandria, with ‘wood for Burgess & Co. Sailed—Schrs. Mary Augusta, Wroton, for Norfolk, light: Benjamin F. Reeves, Braunin, for Georgetown, to load with coal for North river; boa:s Greyhound, Champ, for Quantico, light: Mary Elizaveth, down the river, light. Fowler's Wharf. —Arrived—Schr. Salisbury, Tyler, from Richmond, Va., with lumber for the (QQuartermaster’s Department and slate for G. B. Clark. Potomac Ferry Wharf —The steamer Wawaset, Fawke, left her wharf this morning for Cone river and intermediate landings, having on soors: quite a number of passengers and a large reight. oe ACCIDENTALLY ImgURED.—Yesterday ev ing, as Cay R. G. Hill, with bis wife ard small child,and an aged Indy, named Mrs. Hines, was crossing Seventh street, at I street, in a light carriage, they were run into by a two- horse team, which was passing down Seventh street. the pe of the wagon to which the team , Tuning into the bind wheel of the carriage, upsetting it, which caused the horse to startto run, but he was caught by ne Mr. Perry, grocer. Mrs. Hull was badly hurt, Tecei ving a diagonal cut on her nose and mauy bruises about the face. She was cat into the drug store of Dr. George M. Howard, near by, who dressed her wounds, after which she was conveyed to her home on Eighth street, near Massachusetts avenue. eee Tax District 1x Coxgress.—Mr. Sumner yesterday laid before the Senate a petition of Albert Bouiden, John Thomas Johnson, snd other colored citizeus of Washington, praying the appointment of a colored committer or board of supervisors, to be composed of intelli- gent resident citizens of Washington, to act iv concert with the present board of school com- missioners. Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. Mr. Ingersoll, of Illi- nois, presented in tl e House yesterday a mem- ortal irom the Universal Franchise Associa- tion, signed by a committee of twenty-two well known residents, asking the enfranchise- ment of women in the District. It was referred to [the Committee for the District of Columbia, eee RECOVERY OP STOLEN Goops.—A few days since the house of Mr. Charles Henert, better known as Capt. Rip, who resides upon the island at the mouth of the canal, was robbed of about $200 worth of + consisting of cloth. ingand fur goods. The case was put in the hands of officer Charies Kemble, independent detective, who succeeded in recovering all the goods, and this merning returned them to the owner. Caroline Williams, white, was ar- rested this morning by detective Chas. Kemble on the charge of stealing the above goods from Chas. Henert, aden a oye | before Jus- tice Hazard, was itted to bail for further appearance before court, Tae FisHixG SEAsON.—A number of the jower fishermen have alread; the time is near at hand w! will be taken by those “eut out,” wale nthe same step our last editien, thousand at fig Will find this a n. hay Paras a cldre rls oth. ‘on grt attend, lect iw ‘the that deser Object the “Industrial Home Schoo!,”’ a —$— ‘SHoT.—' R Clem ot the 24 Tacks,’ stccldentally test committee subsequently prepared and read to the Conference the following draft of a reply that was concurred in, and thereupon they retired in the performance of their duty: “To the General Conference of the A. M. B. Church —We bave been appointed as a com- mittee to inform your honorable body that, ac cording to the aciion of your body on the sub- ject of consolidation, on Saturday last, (which is herewith presented.) our body most respectfully declines to take any further action on the subject at the present time. ‘The Committee on Nominations made their Teport on nominations for bishops, which was read, received, and after considerable discus- sion, unanimously adopted. {The report em- races the following hames, out of which six are to be elected, viz:—J. J. Moore, 8. T. Jones, J.J. Clinton, Jobn D. Brooks, Sampson Tal- bott, Ji P. Thom Jacob Thomas, John A. Williams, J.B. Tracty, George H. Washington, A. Cole, and D. B. Matthews.) The Committee on Temperance made their Teport, which was received. An adverse re- port was submitted by the Committee on Ore- dentials of the delegate from Kainesville, N. J and the delegate was accordingly rejected. The Conference then took a recess till 2); o'clock. paseacat: ee say A. M. E. Conference. Fourteenth Day.—Con ference reassembled this morning, Bishop Wayman in the chair. After devotional exercises the report of the Commit- tee on Episcopacy, recommending that two ad- ditional bishops be appointed, was taken ap, | and the report of a minority, recommending | one additional bi ‘The latter was laid on the table. The majority report was considered by sections, and the first was adopted. The clause relating to Bishop Quinn being placed on supernumerary, but not being objected to by the birhop, it was stricken out and the t adopted. Tne question arose as to calling | Bi! Payne Wilberforce University. and v.G.H. Graham moved that Bishop Payne be permitted to regulate his own ar- rangements with Wilberforce; carried A motion was made to go into an election tor two bishops: lost. A proposition was made to elect a special bishop: lost after considerable debate. Rev. G. RK. Grabam submitted a reply to the address of the Canadian Conference, which was adopted. Rey. E. Weaver. trom | the Committee on Lay Delegation, submitted a report on the subject, recommending it= intro- duction: pending the consideration of which, | Rev. Mr. Butler, of Zion Conference, made « report that that conference declined to take further action in reference to consolidation Adjourned. . a SHOOTING AFFRAY ON ITH DTREET—Ezcit:- ‘ment —This afternoon, shortly after one o'clock & report of a pistol on i4th street, below the avenue, occasioned considerable excitement. and im ashort time a large crowd had gathered. It appears that two young men, William H. Robbins, known as Squirrely Robbins, pro- rietor of 2 restaurant on the avenue, opposite Witlards, and Win. P. James, beter Kapen a Jimmy James, between whom it is said an old feud has existed for some time, met at that | point, and some angry words passed, when 11 is alleged that Robbins drew a pistol and fired at James, but missed him, and they then closed, when Robbins struck James with the muzzle of the pistol, cutting his left temple severely They then seized each other by the hair, bu! ‘were soon separated. ‘The affair drew together « large crowd and the police were early on the ground; officer T M. Williams taking Rocbins in custody, Ser- ‘azieT Was also present and took seve: Tal parties in custody as witnesses, Robbins wes locked up at the Central Guard House for a bearing and James atter bathing bi- wound was taken to a physician to have it dressed, ——_s—__— CELERRATION.—The East Washington Meth- | odist Protesiant Sunday School did not parti- cipatem the parade yesterday, owning to the | length of the march, but in lieu thereof held a interesting meeting at the church, where ad dresses were made by Rey. T. Remick, late ot | Georgetown, and Rey. U. Cox, and several pieces were sung with flue effect by the school A pleasant incident oceurred, not down on the | programme—the baptizing of a couple of chil- | dren by Rev. J. W. Charlton. After which they repaired to the basement of the church. where a bountiful supply of reireshtments were provided, of which the school and visitors pa:- | took: after which they adjourned, ail well pleased with the entertainment pitics ainseeeaieny WAS seen Iss “4 Waverly hotel, on Eighth street. between F | and F streets, occasioned by the acciden’ taking fire of some clothes in the attic story used by the servants. The fire departm was promptly on the spot, but a section or two of hose from the Chronicle office were brought first into requisition, and did good service extinguishing the fire. The roof was partial burned off, and the damage sustained by water and fire is estima ed by Col. Langley, the pro- prietor. at about $1,0, which is fully covered by insurance. ——— FESTIVAL Or ST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOLS —Ar. rangemenis bave been made for a grard pro- cession of the schools attached to St. Aloysius Church, with a May play at the Seventh street Park, on Thursday e 28th. The children of other schools are to be invited, those taking part in the procession being admitted to the park tree of charge. The display will no doubt be brilliant, and to say that the children will enjoy themselves, is superfluous. EES aS CHARGE OF LaRcENY.—Yesterday, George Livingston was arrested by officer Fainter, of the second precinct, on the charge of the iar. ceny of Sil from Teresa Hamson and J. A. Saur. and he was committed to jail for cour? by Justice Kean. The complainants were en- gaged in selling country producs. and the the Accused pretending to want to buy asked for Sli change tor a note which it is alleged was not handed over. a Brps OrgNep.—At noon, to-day, bids were opened at Mayor's office for trimming and gravelling L street north, irom 23d to 2éch streets, as follows: Patrick Sullivan, 14 cents per yard; John Holiend, 10; Hugh Murry 13 homas Joyce, 12: David Grege, Fletcher, 20: Cook and O'Dea, Uy; Ji Stafford, 13%. —— Sriuixe Li eHT BREAD.—Yesterday Officers Parker and Boylearrested Henry Och- ershsusea and F. Defosse, bakers, on the charge of selling bread light of weight. and Justice Clark, in view of the many complaints on this ground made recently, imposed a fine of $2 for each loaf, the being required to pay $=. and the latter $68. a Tue Recnanites.—Columbia District Tent composed of delegate= from eleven subordinat+ ients of the jurisdiction held a session at Laurel, and elected Mr. T. B. Marche, of this city, delegate to the High Tent of North America, which meets on the 2d Tuesday in October next. ——_o_—__ Examine Conrsgs.—Mr. Frank Sands, nn- dertaker, 1s now engaged in removing the re- reains from the old St. Peter's burying ground. on H street west, to Mount Olivet cemetery, id those who can identify the graves of de- Praced Telatives and friends, can bave them re- faterred in such cemeterie: as they may name. ipa Oxprxrance Viotation.—Jeremiah ‘mech and Thomas Donovan were each fined $5 this morning by Justice for permuting the existence of unclean premises, and Thoma: Mitchell and Philip Dimes were mulcted by the same Justice iu the sum of $2 each for ob- structing the streets. pana Coe DisoRDERLY Conpuct.—Daniel Kramer and Frank Waller, whites, were arrested this morn. ing by Sergeant Grier. of the Metropolitan Po. ~ meer conduct in eg terms Mar- et. They had a before Justice Clark, and were fined 82 each. —.——. ‘WE CALL the attention to the sale which takes place by Green & Williams, Auctioneers, on Thursday, the 2ist instant, at 6 o'clock p.m. at the corer of 5th and E streets north. For particulars see advertisement. —_-+__ Fink aT Lavre..—Yesterday afternoon, about 5 o'clock, the stone school house in nad took fire, and burned most of the root —_—.—___ Cuanox ov Timx.—The train for Washing- ton. which formerly left Baltimore at Sa. m. Dow leaves at 20a. ted SEE ADVERTISEMENT elsewhere of gold and pencil Jost. a” BOGAN—! sae ae onan instant. by th, Eiied Sas | Officer M: | ™an named Battle Johnson, who was ar- | of the 44th infantry, | town, while sitting im trout of bis quarters THE COURTS. Crmcurr Court —The May term of this court convened yesterdsy, Jutee Fisher on oh bench. amd ater the’ willing of the jury.ace journed to Monday nex" Covert rm Gaerrnat Teex.—Thix mornty the case of Allman agt. Hunity Western mee contract case—was taken up and argued Onrnmars’ Count, Judge Purce The wit of Timothy Downey was partiaily prov: The will of Primus Leman was filed and » ally proven. ne A Taylor was a pied administratrix w. a, of the estar Son PTaylor, late ot Wash ton © ceased trick Sullivan Was appointed guarnian to the orphans of John and Johan. Abera, late of Washingtor city. 1 Bord $500. The first and final accourt of Joba B. Huten. inson, executor of the estate of Jacob Lowen - thal, deceased: the distribution account of the personal estate of the same: the first acconnt ot Alex. H. Loughborough, executor of Ha: Longhborongh; the distribution accoun personal estate of the same, the account of Jr A. Raff, executor of Andrew Small, decease: the distribution account of the persomal estas of the same; and the first and final acconnt Michael F. Moran, executor of John Met Vey, deceased, were approved and passed. —_- 2ee--___ CITY ITEMS. A $10 Greemmack will parchase a gen man's Walking Coat, at Geo. C. Hennin, No. 511 7th street nty For nEacry in style, workmanshyp, and fi:, leave your orders at A. Saks & Oo.'s, 5I7 7a street. — en For Corxe or other complaints of the feet, it Dr, White's rooms, 42 Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4) and 6th streets. men i ~erlnsemtiony DR. Wurre, Surgeon Cbiropodist, 42% Penn - Sylvania avenue, between 4% And 6th streeis established 1561. Corns, Buniens, Bad Nau Enlarged Joinis, Warts, Moles, &c..saccrssfully treated without pain. The shoe can be word With ease immediately after the operation Hours from 5 a. m. to 6 p. m. Lapres, try the choicest Perfume in the world. Burnett's Florimel closely resembire the odor of a rare and delical met of flowers, and in this respeci is ourivailed. few drops will leave its peculiar and dedig! Be fragrance upon the handkerchief for mang urs. eo — Wrarrive Parse for sale. Apply at wm Stake Office. ce GEORGETOWN. Affairs Rrorgetown. Merenayts’ Excnaxor.—The low inc Was thé business transacted on ‘Change in@ orning —Offerings—1.40 bushels of whe irs—1,500 bushels of wheat at $3.05; 273 bush els do. at $3, and 327 bushels of inferior whea at $2.-0. Rvuwwsine A WA Wirnort a License. tin yesterday arrested a colored reigned before Justice Buckey, for running « Wagon without a Ifcense, and fined $5.5) there- tor. Srreer Watkrve.—Catherine Welch, ar- Tested by officer Noble, was before Justice Buckey this morning to answer for walking the streets last night at au unseasonable hour, And accosting those of the opposite sex. She Was fined $2.59, and ‘n deieuit of payment com mitted to the workhouse. RESISTING AN OvricER.—Officer Sherwood yeverdsy afternoon arrested a colored man named Henry Perry, who was arraigned before Justice Buckey, charged with disorderly cou - uct. and resisting a police officer in the di-- charge of his duty. The justice fined him @5.. It appears that there was a ball given evening at the New Market House by s« colored citizens, and ‘hat as the ball was abo to break up considerable disturbance ensued caused by disorderly parties. Perry being « of the chief instigators of Ukr affair, the office proceeded to arrest him, and Le resisted oT LDENTIFIED.—T! Lynch. who did at th Ago were, exhumed yesterday afte identification, but proved not to be th: of the bushand of Mrs. Lynch of W biagion, whose busband left her about two years a7 Tue Port.—The steamer John G ibsc tam Win bas entered w a fall ¢ irom New York, as also the stexmer James 5, Green, Capt. Inman. The steamer Colambia, Capt. Harper, bas entered and cleared from and to Baltimore” ‘The steamer ‘New York, Cap. Jones, Las cleared for Philadelphia Poverty Sate —J. J. Bogue, Real B: Broker, has sold to Gro. W. ¢ story trame house, No. on the north side of Du street, betwee: Congress and Washington streets, for $3,059 cash. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. —Capit. Geo, Clements, and a citizen of George- yesterday evening, was accidentally shot, by the discharge of a pistol in the bands of a ser- eant. the ball passing through his abdomen. owas taken to the residence of his father, on Prospect. between Market and Frederick streets, ond this morning was doing as well as | id be expected. REE STORY BBICK OUSE AT AUCTION jay 26. at 6 o clock I m8. SUBSTANTIAL DWELLING AY. Mi tof the ‘routing 24 son greet. by a de: improvements com nes on the th of 115 feet to an alley st of @ substantial 2 (No. 35,) tin roof, conta: 7 rooms and celisr, nd in exceltent condition Terms: One-half cash, balance in 6 and it mouths. with interest. ee ured by a deed of trost ont perty. Conveyancing and stamps at Cost of the purchaser * A deporit of aired as soon as the property is struck off. = ‘Tith fect. ny ise THOS. DOWLING. Avct ‘Y¥ THOS. DOWLING. Auct., Georgetown. VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS IN GE a TOWN AT AUCTION. 2208 On WEDNESDAY. May 20th. at 6 o’clook p. jC on the 5 of Lots 3 and ; balance in 12 months secured by 0 iced of trust on the operty. Conveyancing and stamps cos ofthe purchase my id (Iut] THOS. DOWLING, Auct SPRING AND SCMMEE GOODs. JOBN H. SMOOT. 119 Bridge st, D.C., hae received aud now offers to purchasers large assortment of Spring and Summer Staple ani Fang Dry grmbractug a general variety of LaD BESS GOODS. in licht Chene. Mobair Silk Mixtures and Alpacas, for walking and tr elivg suits; Grenadines. Mohair Checks ques. Jaconets. Lawns. Chintz " rench ‘and otber ine. best Cambrics. Na.: spoke. Jaconets. Dimitice. Linen Cembric Banik. chiefs and Irish Linens, Parasols, Alexander's an other Kid and Silk Gloves. Hosiery of all kinds, Boop Skirts, best make and styles: with @ fall sup- iy of Table Linens, Spreads, Napkins. Sbectines, eerimerse, Tracie, eanee Delile Obes eres. Tweeds, Jeans, ngs. el Linens. Cottonades Drills snd Duck. for Gent's end a 1 good: ty roe with interest, an almost « at ths — ‘possible cash prices: pal JOHN B. SMOOT. URNITOBE! peeetTe FURNITURE | Bavive enlery my Ware Booms, whic! mr incrensed facilitice, "f beg heave te offer to the public my large and well telected stock o' ‘i inet CRNITURE, compre Ts FOR PARLORS. 7 Bap BOOMS, SITTIN AND DINING . eo. In soliciting asbare of the public patronage can only say f will try guy best 40 9 BOW. 141 —« ~ Street, orgetown P. 8 —A Fine Assortment of LOUNGES. _sP. PATRONS AND LADII 1 is To mY z 4 ADIES Heving imported one of the and best thez will. cusp Bod aidereser stein eh ees a ‘own mak CORSETS, Ladies and Gent's, SHOCLDEE ES, ‘the Istest vovelty in HOOP SKIRTS. to be ed ee, er created sul one. forsiz monte CHS. BAUM, MANUFACTURER, LOUISIANA AVENUE, between 7th and 6th apl3-tf Neary opposite Bank of Washington. ‘We have received and opened assortment of aa alae a ee ‘Also, waplendid sclection of BUGS, MATS, ac. 8 feet to 18 feet wide. een <_