Evening Star Newspaper, July 25, 1868, Page 4

_EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. of the City Counci: ELECTION OF CORPORATION OFFICERS ‘The members of the Beards of Aldermen and Common Counci? met last evening (with the Maycr) in convention, for the purpose o: Mnamg the selection : oasis Mayor Bowes Teached relating to the cers, Messrs. Bates and Sardo objected, and asked taat an amendment be made, striking out the fictitious names. Mr. Arison Doped. ine joursal would remain as read, use the citizens could see the re of those composing the cunvention. Mr. Dalton was also in favor of the journal re- maining as read, that the We might see the effect of the present state of affairs. Mr. Sardo moved that in place of the objectionable words that “seatteriug,” &c , be used: agreed to. When abe Bad read the proceedings up to the meeting on Tuesday evening Inst, Mr. Kei sey moved tha‘ the further reading be dispensed with, which was agreed to; and on his motion jhe Proceedings as Tead were approved. Mr. Sardo made the inquiry as to whether the of- vers elected had been notified: and the Mayor ABs wered that it was the duty of the Secret to notify those elected within five days, and be had no doubt but that duty would be attended te ‘The President stated that the first business in oTder was the elecuon of Commissioners of the Water Board, and at the last session Messrs. Jobn L. Pfau, Charles Handley, J. Sayles Brown, and Wm. B. Todd were nominar d. Mr. Taylor moved that the Water Commi: syoners be elected together; which was agreed to. (Mr. Moore desired to settle a question of dis. pute at the Iast meeting, and bad brought a copy of the Congressional Globe with him. The question of dispute was whether a motion to adjourn could imtervene after the previous question bad been ordered. He bad no doubt that the Mayor had intended Bis decision to be conscientiogs and im He read from the proceedings of the House of Representa tives to show that the practice of the House bad been to put metions toadjourn and motions to lay on the table Bad been entertained after ibe main question had been ordered. The Mayor replied that he had learned since bis decision that it had been the practice of the Honee, during this session and the last, toallow she motions as stated by Alderman Moere: put previous to that it had not been done. Under the parliamentary law it could not be done. Mr. Moore replied that the convention was aeting under the rules of the House of Repre- sentatives.) Mr. Lioyd nominated John H. Semmes, W G_ Moore, Jonas B. Ellis, and Ed. C. Eckloff, tor Waier Commissioner. The ballot resulted: Ptau, 2, Handley, 20; Brown. 2; Todd, 20: Semmes, 15: Moore, 15: Ellis, 5: Hoff, 15; and the first r were declared elected. The Camp Meeting Seasen. A meeting of the mumsters and lay members of the Methodist Church of Washington and Georgetown was beid last might at Foundry Church, ee St Wun ee SE for = ur pose o' ing arrangement frand camp meeting of the denominations ot Washington and District maerals. Rev. W. S. Halliday, presided, and Mr. E. F. Sunpson acted as secretary. Rev Mr. Brown. pastor of Foundry Caarch, stated the object of tae meeting wasto bring abouts more general acquaintance and socia- Dility between the members of the Methodist Shureb, and with this idea in view it had been agreed to bold a Bion camp ‘whereat 1 the ‘churches could assemble. fe had, in comnection with a frend ot some time in selecting a site. which been chosen in Howard county, Md., about one and a quarter mile from Anpapolis Junction, where there ‘Was an abundance of good light Water aud pure auirtobe bad. It was pi that the meet- ing would be under the auspices of the Wash- ington churches, but resentatives of Anne Arunde}. Howard, ana Prince (#eorge’s coun+ ties, and the of Baltimore, wonld be in attendance. ‘pon conference with the Presidents of the raslronds, he had secured 25 free pastes for such ministers as might be specially invited, and tickets for persons de- sirous of going at aif price—say round trips from Baltimore at 70 cents and from Washing- tom at~0 cents. Arrangements could also made with Mr. Crawford for board at gi per day, but parties desirous of spending their whole time on the ground would have to pro- vide lodging. To secomplish this tents conld be obtsined im Baltimore at $10 each, to be re- ‘urned, capable of accommodating a sufficient number to make the lodging mot more than one dollar each. The tickets would be good for six days. Some difficulty had origina'ed with re gard to s camp tent. Canvass would bave been preferable, but as one of that character would be expensive,as wellas difficult to obtain,it was deemed expedient to build one oftimber. This he supposed could be accom- plished at a cost not exceeding $25 for its erec- tion, even supposing that enough mechanics, members of the church, could not be found to put ap che stracture for noth- ing. The timber this purpose would be furnished by the Baltimore & Obio Railroad Company at a halt cent per foot, to be returued at the expiration of the meeting in good order. There would be but one worshipping tent, ca- pable of Bolding all the district members, one «ining table, all in one row. Freight transpor- tation would be furnished at half price. Six- teen cars, he thonght, would be sufficient t> transport all the baggage, tents, &c. All these arramgements had been made, and now only re- mained fer the Committee to ascertain how many persons would atiend. It was necessa- ry that repor:s should be made as early as pos- sible so that Mr. Crawford would know how many to provide for: the Kailroad Compan to know how many tickets to issue, and the Tent Committee to know how many of them to pro- cure. b Church shovic immediately hold meetings to ascertain these facts, and commnu- nicave with the Committee, so that every pre- parauon could be made betore the arrival of the ume for the holding of the meeting. The For Commissioners of the A=yIum—The Mayor nommated G. A. Hall, James Thomp- son. James Kelly: Mr. Moore nominated G. R Ruf, Jobu McDevitt, and S. E. Douglas; Mr. Ratherford nominated M. Duffey: Mr. Clark nominated F. R. Dorsey; Mr. Ke Isey nominated Sidney McFarland, Mr. Bartleit nominated Peter F. Bacon; Mr. nom- pogo M.Slowen. The first ballot result. ed: Hall “Fr 3: Bacon, Mr. Thomp-on being elec resulted : Hadi, 1: Kelly, 2. Dorsett. : McFarland, 2: Duffey,3, Mr. Kel- ley being elected. The fourth ballot resulted: Hall, 12: Ruff. 2: Dorsett, 16: McFarland, 1. Mr. Dorsett being elected. For Commissioners of the Western Burial ~43;ound—Mr. Moore nomimated Dr. A. J. Bor- isnd and Wm. Wilson; Mayor Bower nom:- wen, The third ballot Roft, 14; Bacon. nated Joseph Borrows and Rob’t Booker. Tae allot resulted :—Borland. 13: Wilson, IJ: Bor- ows, 19; Booker, i; Sholes, 1. Messrs. Bor- ws and Booker were de :lared elected. For Commussionets of the Eastern Barial ound—The Mayor nominated R. Rothwell, Henry ©. Stoles: Mr. Dalton 1 omit: edt George M. Oyster and John D. Brand? ‘The ballot resulted —R, Hi, 2° Sholes, 19: Oyster, H 14) and the tw first were Grclured ele A Metlon te adjorrn to Thesday evening next Wes lost For Commissioners of the Centre Market ‘The Mayor nominated Jos. F. Robinson, P. Crowley and Dr. Hiram Barber, Mr. Morseli peminated W. L. Wall. Henry Lyle Riley. The ballot resulted: Robinson. oO > 2: Barber. 2: Wall. 14: Lyte, The first three were dec iar to adjourn was Jost. 13: | aley. Another moon as | ler moved 10 suspend the opetarors of the fire-alarm -yens, 19; nays, 15; a two-thirds Vote being required For Co.nmissiouers of the Northerm Marzet— ‘The Mayor nominated Thomas Phillips, Joba H. Scrivener, aud Wm. Helmick; Mr. Moore sominated James Bowen and Jerry Matlock: Mr. Serdo nomimated C. E. Thompson. The ballot resnited:—Phillips,iz; Seriveuer,i6; Hel- Bowen, 14; Matlock, 10: Thompson, ring, 3. Messrs. Helmick and Scrive- her were declared elected. A second ballot was bad for the remaining Commissioner, ch resulted :—Phillips, 12: Bowen, 3; ‘Thompson, 10, and the last named was declared elected. For Commissioners of the Eastern Market— Mr. Dalton nomiuated L. A. Tnell and James Marcerou: Mayor Bowen nominated Charles B m aud © W. White, (the Iast name was withdraws ) Mr. Kelsey nominated George S. Jey. The ballot resulted:—Tvell, 12: Mar. ‘on. Hi: Brown. I=; Langley. 18; White, » Messrs. Brown and ‘Langiey were declared elected. Betore the vote was an: Dalen said that Mr. Taw bis pame. For Commissioners of the Western Market— The Mayor nominated Aitred Jones and Pat- rick Murray: Mr. Morseil nominated Samuel Duvall and B. H. Clemeuis. The bailot result. vd Jones, 18: Murray, 1% Duvall, 13; Clem- euts, Li: blank, 1. Mestrs Jones and Murray were elected. For Operators of the Fire-Alarn:—The Mayor aH. R. Miles and H. H. Biswop: Mr. Nalley nominated L. P. Seibold and George H. Noyes. The bailot resulted: Bishop, I~: Miles, in: Seibold, 12 Noyes. ti: and the two first mm of privilege, following the adoption ot majority rule, as expressed m the fourth section of ‘the act by which it is convened, Which deciared that all questions arising in the some «shall be determined by a majority of the of the members thereof present at any of meetings: and whereas. in like manner, this convention, by adopting the rules of the Honse of Representatives of the United States, has imposed upon all its members present the obligation to wore when their names are called, unless regularly excused by the convention: and whereas a majority of all such members, cording to the aforesaid rules, is required to @ candidate; therefore, eb Resolert, That ‘the election of tax clerk, last Tuesday evening, by © vote of 17, being lees than a m: a then prpeeat, three of whom did not vote 3 called, is bereby declared to be an election entrary to the aforesaid rules. and therefore avahd, and that we immediately proceed to ibe nomination and election of a candidate to | All the? os Mr. Moore and others objected to its recep. nen, Dut were willing that it should be read tor Information, and after it had been read, Mr. Kelsey proceeded to speak. Mr McUath- ram rose to & point of order. that the resolution was not before the house. Mr. L. B.S. Miller moved Wat (he resolution be received and the opventuen adjeurn. Dit. Moore sai that tue har bac ruled that the convention could not zo bebind 2 ballot, and held that under the ules the resolution could only be received by a two third vou Mayor replied that he | ad so decided 85 to the ballot, but this seemed | im tobe a diffe question. Dat the motiou toreceive was there was nothing } the convention. On | motion of Mr. Moore the convention, at 11:20, cjourned to next Friday evening. a | Sav ACCIDENT—A Seldier Killed by the Faulting | ¢ Honk —Aunccident happened near Lincoln Depot yesterday morning ¥ U.S. wnfantry, lost bis lite. Lt appears that a ty of soldiers were procuring gravel for the purpose of improving the ground in the imme- hate vieimity of their quarters, aud while dig. ing Mm & gravel bank near Lincoln Depot for ¢ purpose, ‘he bank fell m, completely bury- ™) corris. He was dug out, however, by lis panions, and taken to their quarters, where he died m about fifteen minutes. Justice Lynch was sent forto hold an inquest, but deemed ope Bpnecessary under beep ao deceased was 32 years of age, an American worth, and very mach liked by his comrades, ————— Roprery op a Sox Store. —Last night the shoe store of Mr. Young, om the south side of Ly street, between “th and 9th streets, was en- vered by burglars and about $20) worth of new- About 1 o'clock, by | Jobn H. Kennedy. » Lyman Morns, private company B.39th | vi cost trom the jametion to the camp ground Would not exceed 25 cents if the attendants rode, but the distance was so short that Any one might walk it. The speaker, atier re- citing these deta‘ls, iaunched forth in'a zeneral exbortation m favor of carmp-meetings, and advocated an awakening of iresh the cause. Circuses and theatres is: tional handbills and paraded fancy What the church wanted was earnest efforts: something to bring the subject before the pudlic eye. The church seemed to be asleep. It must awake and get out of the way, or it would be run over. Everything with regard to the meet- ing should be done in order; and as only four Weeks elapsed before the time of its meeting, meetings ought to be immediately inaugurated to take the matter into consideration. He moved that sl] present who intended going should rise im their seate, and that representatives from other churches should stare how the work pro- gressed im their congregations. The motion ‘Was put, when about fitty responded by stand- ing. In order to pay the expenses of erecting & meeting-tent, Mr. Brown pledged <> for Foundry church. Kev. Mr. Halliday, of the East Washington Church, represented’ ‘he camp-meeting fever as bigh in his congregation, and he thought a good unmber would be in ‘attendancs. Meet ings with this object in view. should be imme- diately held, and r arations made for a grand (arn-ont. He tully endorsed the good results which accrued from camp-meeting, Dr, Worthington, of M:Kendree Chay’, the absence of the pastor, pledged bis chure for s respectabie turn-out, though as yct the camp-meeling fever was not very high, Six years ago he arvended camp-meeting. an nine years simce was comverted ai one. He favored the plan of organizing 4 Washington Union camp-meeting, and thought much good would accrue from the approaching one. The spint of (Jod, he doubted not, would be there, ‘Mr. B.N. Brown felta interest in the approaching meeting. ‘The resul's would extend far beyond the preseut seasop. As to water and healthful location, 10 more torta- nate place could be selected, in these repects. A member from Union Chapel would pledge from forty to fif:y, but his congrezation would £0 as 2 distinct body, and required a separate t. Upon this subject some discussion en- sued, when the party representing the Chapel withdrew the statement and said that be thought Bis congregation would waite with tbe Mr. Bates, of Georgetown. thought gnits a nomber of Methodists would attend trom that p!sce—certimly more than were then present. Camp-mneetings were good plac been a blessing to him. Mr. Keene advocated the general good of mp-meetings, Christian Associ member—would a y. 3 young in the cause, and had first found salya- tion in Christ at a camp-meeting. Mr. Henpmg moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Brown, of Foundry Chureh, for bis earnes! zeal in maxing arrangements for the approach- Ing mecting. ‘He also urged the importance of cM })-Meetin, Aud seconded the wish tor a large attendanc Mr. McGlur, of Union Chapel, secundéd the motion for a vote of thanks to Rev. Mr. Brown, and «mended the saine by adding that he hoped the prayers of the Churches would be rendered for his spiritual blessing. The speaker then became earnest in his recommeadations of cRmp-meetings: said he was a shoatiag Metbo- dist. aud related, among other interesting inci- den’s of camp-meeting conversions, tha’ of his brother. who, when converted, was so moved by the spirit of God as to run same distance and then roll down a steep" bill. ‘The vote was then taken and unanimously adopted Some other remarks were made, aiter which the Secretary anmounced the following com- mittee of arrangements, to whom all reports ‘om churches should be made —Foundr; burch, Mr. Steimmetz; McKendree Chapel, Mr. Worthington: Wesley Chapel, Mr, Wood: ward: Ryland Chapel, Mr. Hall; Georgetown, Mr. Bates: Eust Washington, Mr. Some.ville. Fletcher Chapel, Mr. Collison; Union Chanel, Mr. Worth: Hamim, Mr. Langley, Wes: Georgetuwn, Mr. Fry; Gorsuch, Mr. Hant Ninth-street’ Mission, Mr. Riggles: Rev. B. Peyton Brown, Chairman. The ‘committee War requested to meet at Foundry Chmrch on Friday night two weeks, and one week from that time at the camp ground, to complete all arrangements. Adjourned. a oe Tab CREW OF THE RAM STONEWALL AT 0 From some of the crew of the ram Stonewall, who have returned te their homes im this city, we learn that they were all dis- arged at Yokohama, Japan, Juue 2d, except muel B. Ellis, (son of Jonas Etlis, Esq., ot this eity,) Who remains on board as engineer. Capt. Brown 1s stil in command, and bas a Tew of tem men detailed from the steam sloop Mouocacy to keep the ship in order. Many of the ew determined to remain in Yokohama, and some of them Dave already opened restaurants, barber shops, &c., whiek are mostly patronized by the foreigners, as there is always a great deal of shipping im the harbor. The crew. when diseatg |, were pald off in Mexican dollars, Which they souverted into bills of ex- change on London. Besides. they were al- lowed forty-five days extra pay, and given free passage bome—cabm passage to the of- ficers and steerage e tothe men. The jetollowing are the names of the Washingtonians who took passage in the steamer China from Yokohama to San Francisco, June 5:—White— John Reed, John Smoet, Joseph Fugitt, David Chapman, Stephen Cawood, Wm. Quigley, A. J. Langley, John Hitchcock, and John Caspa- ris; colored—Isaac B. Barton, D. W. Baker, | Wm. Brooks, € © Bean, Daniel Bying. and They arrived in San Fran. o June 2th, and Casparis, Langley, and Hy k were so well pleased with the Golden City, that they decided to remain there. ‘The rest started June 30th tor New York via. Panama, arriving there on the 2d instant, anc are now with their relatives and friends | thus city. They are all loud in they praises of Captain Brown, both as an ot anda gentlenizu, and state that with such an officer an Commend the trip could not have been other- wise than delightful, Every one of them have brought nome lots of Jay = srprve ance as one would imagine were at prices; | burt they were mostly obtained by trading therefor surplus clothing, blankets, &c. We were shown & most Deautiful writing-desk, snisid with silver, which was gotten in trade for an old coat, the — of which seemed [opertectly satisfied with bis bargain. The “Stonewall Ys still im custody of the American ly made boots carried off. The entrance was flected by means of a jimmy, “bout three feet an length, which was left on the premises, as also quite 8 quantity of boots which they had bundled up—baving probably got trightened. ‘The stolen boots wil! do them but little good a8 they are all for the left foot. Minister. who awaits the issne now pending | between the rival factions of the Japanese Government. ee eee SPIRIT ALism.—Ii will be seen from our ad- vertising columns to-day that the Lee oa Spir- Union Hall, corner of Eighth and E streets, to-morrow evening. | is vote for . t or ten years connected Board, and is a hard worker, much of his time io vi: resided ly the educational. He is a fine scholar, and im early life was a successful teacher, (which accept a where he ition he left to Mace in the Six at present head of a division.) Brown is well Known in this Union Hal Gen- pened J employed mm the fice. Mr. A. K. suas asa made eee bis first appearance as a member. isa lawyer here, and was tor some time the Soli- citor in this District for the Freedmen’s Bu- Tean. and as such the counsel for friendless freedmen who were before the courts. He is prominent member of the Young Men's Curis- tian Association, ind in almostevery Christian or charitable work he has taken 2 prominent part sinee he came here a few years ago. Mr. T. C. Connolly, elected one of the Trus- tees of the second district, is an old resident of thecity, and formerly a’ brilliant journalist, but fora number of years past has Occupied a position in the Patent Office. Although he has not taken an active part in city affairs until within a few years, le bas been a close ob- server of the needs of the city, aud during the last Council was one of the leading msmbers, and Was specially active in promoting ednca- ticnal interests. {t is to be regretted that he has declined to serve as a Trustee. Mr. George F. McLellan is a member of the firm ot Dodge & McLellan, claim agents, oppo- site the Trvasury, and a son of the Postmaster General. He is a young mun of some expe- Tience in education, we hear, and having per- manentiy located here, takes great interest in school matters. Mr. George Mason, also in the 24 district, is & member of the bar here, and bas amextensive practice in the Bankruptey Court. He is a Tesident of the Third Ward. Mr. W. B. Moore has resided here several years past, and recently in Philadelphia row, on lith street east. He is a native of Ohic. and Al present occupies the position of Chief Clerk of the Fourth Anditor’s office. In his own State, for a long time, he was at the head of an academy, and is a firm friend to the cause of education, Mr. N. A. West is * clerk inthe Treasury Department, and resides on East Capitol street, haying come here about five years since. He Is by profession a veacher, aud was so engaged for many years in bis native State (Maine) and elsewhere, aud bas been identified with educa. tional mterests all his life, J. C. Dulin has been a resident of the Sixth Ward since boyhood, and is much esteemed by all who know him. For some years he was employed as clerk in the Navy Yard, but for several years past has filled a clerkship in the Navy Department. He was sent to the Board of Common Council last year, and eleciet President of that body by a large majority, Ai the last election he was a candidate for Alder- man, but was defeated by Mr. McUathran. Mr. in is a warm friend to the public schools, and will no doubt make an efficient trastee. Edward Champlin 1s well known among our builders as the book-keeper in Messrs, Draj & Co.'s planing mill and sash factory. He native of New York. and has resided here se y- eral years, on 12th street, near C street soath. itis bardly necessary tospeak of Mr. Wm. J. urtagh, as he has frequently served mosteffi- ciently &s a member of the board, and bas also represented the Seventh Ward in the Board of Common Council, He is the proprieior of the Republicen of this city, is & native of the Dis- trict, and ever bas been a zealous advocate of Sil measares tending to increase the efficiency of the schools. Mr. C. M. Laurence has resited here sinc: he breaking out of the rebellion, in the Sey- enth Ward, and ist present emy Treasury Depariment. He is a graduate of the Academy of the celebrated Dr. Bullion, of Albany, N. Y., and an experienced teacher, having been employed mob in his own State and also in Mississippi, leaving the lat. ter State at the ontbrenk of the rebell ion. —_»—_= tre Market To-day. Mate, &c.—Beel, hest cuts, 25a3ve. per Ib, 20c; spring Lamb, 225°. per I gaWe. Per Ib.:Pork, We. per Ib te. per Ib; Smoked Beef, tic.; : Bacon meat, 17 sty ; Sausage, 2 Lard, We. per Ib. Eggs, 25a3ic. per ; Head Cheese, 2c. per lb.; Philadelphia Butter, 6c. per ib. Pe Game, & Per pair: Ducks, $1.25 per pair. Vegetables, &e.—New Potatces, sve. per pook: new Onions. Sac. per banch: old Onions. Cabbage, Salve. hend: Deets 3e5e ‘ucumpers, Jue. per doz.: Tomatoer. r peck; Cymblins, 20c. per doz.: 25e. per peck.; Green Peas, 2 Picks Squash, 20e. per doz: Lettuce ead; Carrots, 4a5c. per bunch; S} Nt pring Chickens, $1.00 per pk.: Sprouts, 3c. per peck: Radishes, 4c. per buncn; Watermelons, 20aftic. each: Onnielopes, very small, ‘ty cents each: Rhubard, | Sv. “per bunch: Asparagus, Walde. per bunch; Dried Appies, Wc. per qt; Dried. Pr we. per Ib; Dried Currants, ve. per Ib; Raisins, 2c. per pound: Dried Cherries, 35 cents; Dried Peachesy 15430 cents Preserved Citron, Sic. per Ib; Dried ckberries, We: Dried Whortlebernies, 25¢.: Blackberries, isc. per quart; Gooseberries. We, per quart; Whortleberries, 20c, per quart: Raspberries. Ste. per qt.; Currants, . per at Egg Plants, lc. each; Vermicells, 2¢. per Tb: Honey, 25aWc. per Ib.:Apples, qWe.per peck: Peaches, €1.50 per peck: TS, 80¢. per peck: Janned Peaches, 30a5ve. per can: Pine Apples, zoasve each; Banannas, We. each: Mint, 5c. per bunch; Mustard, per jar: Sage, 5c. We. * per’ bunch: doz. Cocoan uts, Hiai5e, each: Shipsteff, ;_Brownstuff, 40a60c ; Mid- dimg, ‘age Shorts, 40c.; Corn, shelled, #1.15081.35; Corn. by ear, $6.50a87 per bbl: eC Corn Meal, $1.20a$1.25 per bushel; Oats, We.a #1 per bushel; Hay, 75c.a81.25 per cwt.; Straw, $1.50 per owt. Fish, &e.—Halibut, 2c. per Ib.; Rock, 40n50c. per bunch; Perch, sa3tc. per bunch; Sheep- head. 75¢.981.50 each; Cat Fish, 25c. per bunch: Bunch Fish, 530e. ‘i Trout, Svc. per bunch; Lob- Blers, Ie. b.; Crabs, 40c. per dezen; Mackerel, 1c, per Ib. Salmon, 5c. Bass, 15¢_ per Ib, Wwe. Yb: Turtles, 50, each: per doz; Herrings, 0c, bunch. REAL EsTaT® Satus.—Messrs. Kilbourn é& Latta, Keal Estate Brokers, corner 7th and F streets, Baye inade the following sales of real estate:—On E street, corner 2d street west, subs W and 11, square 570, t0 Major J. U. Cash, for =, 7, on Washington sireet, between 4th and 5th ‘West, subs. 22, 24, aud 24, square 581, to Benedict Milburn, for $900; on’ O street, bet. wh and loth west, sud. B, square 399.and frame house, to J. W. Robinson, for 22,500: on street, between L and M north, lot 4, square ¢ to Starr & Metcalf, for $335; ou H street, tween 21st and 2ud west, of lot 16, square 7%, to Messrs. McGill & Witherow. for $2,155.55; on Defrees street, between North Capitol and Ist street, subd. 86, square 623, te Jas Byrnes, for $450; on H street, between i7th and Isth west, subs. 14, 15, 16, 17, and 1%, square 166, and I brick house, to Vice Admiral D. Porter, for $0,000; on 1/th street, corner of R steeets, lot 3, square 335, to J. W. Alvord, for $2,400; on Massachusetts ave., between 17th and 18th sts., subs. 23, 24, 3 4, 35, 96, and 37, square 15>, to D. L. Morrison, for #1,505.25; on G street, between 2ist and 22d, sub. B, square 8), anda three-story brick house, to H. Parker, for 36,000; on G st., bet. 2uth aud ist, sub, A, sq. 1, to Jobu De ia Vamp, for $1,600; on Massa- chusetts Ave., bet. 17th and ISth, ste, subs, 35 and 36, sq. 15%, to J. H. Payne, for $450.35, on J street, between 1th and 15th streets, lot 4 square 218 and three-story brick house. to J.- W. Starr, for $12.00; on //th street, between L And M sts., sub. 52, square 153, 19.)-12%73.3-12, to Wim. Marshall, tor 8406.27; on 17th street, be- tween L and M streets, sub. 63, square 18) 19.9-12x04.6-12, to Dr. A. H. Lee, for 613; on K street, between i4th and Vt avenue, subs. 1 42, square 217, #-x1%5, to Paymaster General B. W. Brice, for #0,100; on K sireet, between 14th and ‘Vit. avenue, subs. 344. square 217, 46x135, to Surgeon General J. K. Barnes, for 84,100; on K street, between ith and Vt. avenue, subs. 546, square 217, &x135, to General N. L. J for $5100, on K street, between lith and Vt. avenue, subs. 7 & =, square 217, 45x135, to Sma- tor H. W. Corbeti, for 55,10; om K street, be- tween lua and Vt. avenue, sub. 9, square 217, ‘street, 24x135, to J. O. Evans, for $4,050; on between lth and Vt. avenue, sub. I), square 217, 246x135, to Col. T. L. Casey, for $5,050; street, between 1th and Vt avenue, subs. 11 & 12, square 217, $>x135, to Col. J. L. Hodge, for 0; om 14th street, between K and L “then adjourned to next Fri Redtery and Attempt te Murder. A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR—DESPERATE ASSAULT WITH KNIVES AND RAORS—PROBABLE DRATH OF TRE Victim. § | ‘Ths mornmg, abont six o'clock, two boys— James Stephens and Joha Lanahao—in pass- {ng through the White Lot, in the rear of the President's House, discovered ® man lying on Bis face im a pool of blood in ® pine grove rear the stone-ontters’ sheds. They feported fact to Bolice officer Smith, ef the Aftu pre- Cinch, who. om proceediae to the designated s with the information fo be correct. There w g | j a irradi and residence—No. 572 H street, between 4th and 5 said that about nine o'clock Inst night, as he was passing through the White Jot, and justas he bad reached the new elevated Toad near the stonecutters’ sheds, he was at- tacked by one white man and two colored men. One colored man held him, .uif® the other ‘with a ravorand the white man witha knife —, him, gashi: the attack being first made on the hill and end- ing near the hollow where he was found: ‘The ground bears traces of this scufile. They lett Bim very weak and hel; from the efforts he made to resist them, the loss of blood. The officers had him conveyed to his resi- dence this morning, where he is mach prostrated. It seems sg leg such a des. Pperate struggle could take place so short a dis- tance off Pennsylvania avenue and in the im- mediate vieimity of the camp of the 44th in- fantry, and the stone sheds where sentries and rivate watchmen are always on duty, without ir attention being attracted. Dr. Elliot is attending Capt. Queen, and has seWed up the wounds, the principal one being & gash from one ear under the throat, extending seven mches in length, which, however, is not deep. Althongh he lost a large quantity of blood and is very weak and feeble, there are bat little fears put that he will recover. Capt. ‘Queen not long since was married to a daugh- ter of Mr. Thomas Noyes, of the city post office, at whose residence, on H street, he is now liv- amg with his wife. He bas a host of friends in this city. He was, we understand, during the wara captain in the Commissary Department Sfwrwaris cashier in Col. Ludington’s oii And is stil. we believe, a clerk in the Quarter- master’s Department. GERMAX SOLDIERS AND SalLoRs’ Uxton.— This association held its regular weekly meet- ing last evening at Will’s Hall, Mr. Charles Damm, president, in the chair. ‘Several per- sons were admitted as members. The secret: was ordered to prepare suitable by-laws a: rules of order for the government of the Union, and report at the next meeting. Teport, the liability of members being discharged foe the liability of members being di their itfons for affiliating with the Union was discussed at length by Mr. Damm, Lieut. Young, Mr. |. and @aptain Benter, and the conclusion Was arrived at that such fears were groundless. A resolution was Proponed by Capt. Benter, and adopted, that publicity be given to the fact that this Union Is not parti- san, butestablished to aid our comrades and their widows and orphans, and to promote the objects for which we fought. The meeting day. Tue River Front, July 25.—Hareey's Wharf. Sailed—Schr. Emma P. Douglas, Ellis, for to Ni ht. Rikey's Wrais— Arrived—Sehr. Fligh from ‘Spesertia Island. with coal, for S. C. Magruder. Sailed—Scbrs. Remedy, DeShiel, Eastern Shore, Md., light; Patriot, Taylor. the river, light: sloop Blue Belle, Adams, Mary's river, | 5 ler's: Wharf.—Arrived — Brigs Josie A. Devereux, Clark, and Haze, Hall, from Boston, with cargoes of ice, for the Washington and Georgetown Ice Company, and furniture tor city merchants; schr. William Thomas, wood. fer H. Fowler Fey's Wharf.—Artived—Sehr. Grace Girdler, Smith, from Boston, light. Brown's Wharf.—Arrived—Sehr. Joseph Bid- Punter, 3 Shore, Md., with from Eastern Shore 0 eet of one meh flooring boards. Sailed— Sebr. Arthur, Andrews, for Georgetown, to toad for an eastern port vita ee BrRGLARY.—Last night, between 12 and 1 "elcck, some burglars entered the house of Mrs. Bonner, at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 2d street, Capitol Hill, and carried off about #200 worth of clothing, ac. Tbe dogs gnye an alarm, but the inmates ef the house ‘apposed it was 4 false one, and they soon eased barking. The burglars did not seem to beed them, but eutered through the kitchen window, and ransacked the house; atter which, they cleaned ont a small up stairs room in which were quite a large quantity ot winter. clothing belonging to the young men of the family, “peppered and salted” for winter, with which ihey got off'safely. - ae Annest FoR RourEry.—On Thursday De- tectives Richards and Brant, of Baltimore were here searching for a party who committed 4 roobery op the Noriolk steamer, taking from A chrizen of Baltimore $35 m money and prom. isory notes to the Amount of §v5i. Being an- successful, they left 2 deseription of the party With Detectives Coomes and Miller, and they this morning, with Officer Dubois, went to Lincoln Depot. where they arrested a man Bamed James Frederick answering the descrip- fion, and took him to headquarters, and on bis person found two ef the missing notes. He is held for a requisition from the Baltimore an- thorities. agg ate DFAD.—It is with regret that we are called upon to chronicle the death of Mrs. Cornelia Proyn Munson, (widow of the late Dr. Owen Manson,) who died on the 234 inst. at her Tesidence, 442 9th street, after a long aid pain- fot illness. During the war, Mrs. Munson tendered valuable assistance to the sick and wounded soldiers m our bospitals, She was for many years an act!ve member ofthe Fourth Presbyterian Church, and ber loss wi deeply felt thronghont the community. tuperai will take place this afternoon. peek Sersir icmbie be Her Worxine UNSER THE Eront-novr Rute — On Monday morning last all the stone-cutters Qu the marble yards and elsewhere) in the city struck for the eight-hour rule, and by Tuesday morning all of them were at work, the bosses having acquiesced, though, in some tastances, reluctantly. We believe this is the only trade im the eity that bas fully accem- Plished this point. It is inferred that other (ade organizations will soon make the at- tempt, eee Format Reorente.—The repairs and im- provements on Fletcher chapel M. E. church, corner of Fourth street ahd New York avenue, having been completed, that church will be formally reopened on to-morrow (Sunday.) There will be services at 11 a. m., 3.30,and5 Peyton duct TO. . Dr. Hamilton, Rev. B. owarend B. Newton Brown will co: the services. ——_ Mr. Levtze.—Mr. Blackford, agent here ot the Mutaal Life Insurance Company af Now York, has received a certific: - dent of the bmn eg A that Mr. Leutze had an insurance upon his life for $15,000, We believe this will be the bulk of bis estate. —\_e—_ TRANaFERS or Real EstTaTe made by McLellan, Davneille & Co, Real Estate Ex- change, No, 44> 15th street, between G and F: Two lots on Chestnut street, at $1,000 cash,and one frame house on S street, between 17th and sth, at $2,100, ——--—_ 4 Her FaTHER.— Yesterday re Nee adultery with John O. Jast, left the city with her father, for his home near Oswego, New York. —_——_e—— —" thermometer, at Frank. ua a ay 244 Pennsylvania ave- bue, ranged to-day, in the shade, as follows: Aty o'clock, & deg.: 10, 8 deg.: 11, 84 deg.; 12 Boon, & deg.;, Lp. m., 99 deg.” 2 p. m., 87 deg. Sarre maps ro onpzs. AMD WARBARTED 70 FIT. WALL, ROBINSON & 00 " NSYLVANIA AVENUB. > » plead guiliy,and was sen- guilty to a charge of pettit larceny, jail. In Tob. tf Be gE / & G i allt i and battery with intent guilty and sentenced to five tentiary. In the case of Ri Cookly, indicted tor larceny, a nolle pros, entered. The same party was convicted cbarge of pettit larceny. ORPRANS' Count, Jude Purcell.—To-day letters of administration -. t.a. on the estate ot y Downey were issued to Patrick Do j—bond, $400. Jane McKeever was ap- fren yver—bond, 85.000. "Tous! ne T. Slade savant Slade—bond. $2,000. to the orphans ot Wm. We to orphans of ©. G. Stolpp— bond, $1,500. Letiers of ministration on the estate of ‘were issned to Sal- ie M. Whitney—bond, $1,000, and to F. W. Stolpp on estateof C.G. Stolpp—bond, 83.00. Equity Court, Judge Fisher.—To-day, the fm ag tend go ‘Was transacted : Lag ef decrees aj D. M. Magen 5. tear eae re.—Josepn Ci ; Order deancting issue of whit de Iunatico inquirendo. CITY ITEMS. ee JEZWELRY.—Silver-plaied Ware and Fancy is, new styles, received this morning, at Pnrge’s One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. $36 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4}; street. —_.—_—. A SUPERIOR quALity Lixen Dusters, for $1.75; and a complete line of other Linens, at A. Sake & Co.'s, 517 7th street, between Penn. Ave. and D street. —.——. GENTLEMEN'S FINE WHITE SHIRTS, $15 per half doxen; the finest do., $21 per dozen; the best Linen Collars, $2 and $2.56 per dozen; the finest Paper Collars known to the trade are at Geo. C. Henning’s, No. 511 7th street. —e—_—_. To Beavtiry anv Dress Tae Hair, and re- Store it to its matural color, and impart that beautiful gloss, odor, etc., use Mrs. S. A. Al- i Improved (new style) Hair Restorer or Dressing, (1n one bottle.) Every Druggist sells it. Price One Dollarg eo —_e—— Corns, Buntons, Bap Naits, and all dis- eases of the feet, successtully treated Zz Dr. ‘White, Surgeon Chi: Pennsylvania avenue, between 44 and 6th streets. Office hours from Sa.m.to6 p.m. No charge for consultation. THERE 18 4 Tre EVERYTRING, but it is getting high ip aagt ee tosave your 4 sand this yon can ing to i Franc, 404 Seventh street, between D and and buy your gent’s cent. Jess than im any other store im this city. Remember the place—49$; with large plate, — front. —o—— Price List of Gent's Fornishing Goods at the origmal Franc, 49% Seventh street, (inrge plate giass front,) between I) and E streets:— Good White Shirts,#1—s1.50;Fine White Shirts, ¥2.00—2 60; Good Summer Under Shirts, 50, 75. $1; Good Summer Drawers, 50, 75, $1 Good Cotton Socks, 1”, 15, 20 cents; Paper: Collars, 10, 15, 12, 25 cents per box: Handker- chiefs and Suspenders, Ties and Scarfs, in end- less variety, at popular prices. P.S.—I have No branch stores. 1 eee meres TENTS, AWSINGS AND RUBRER CLOTH, for camp meetings and fishing parties; for sale at Adamson’s, 506 Ninth street. 6 ——_o——_—. Look at Tue Rurns !—Aye, look at the Tuins of what were once magnificent sets of teeth, to be seen everywhere in society. Look at them, and ask yourself if it is net marvelous that such destruction is permitted, when, by simply using SoZODONT, any teeth, howerer fra- gu¢, MAv be preserved from decay or blemish ‘as long 4s life Insts? “SPALDING's GLUE” useful in every bonse, —_-—_ Lavige, the choicest fm the ‘world. Barseti'e Florime! closely resembies the odor of a rare and delicate boquet of flowers, and in this respect is unrivalled. A few drops will leave its and ht ful fragrance upon the handkerchief for many hours. eo —_e—__. For Corns, Bunions, Bap NalLs, &c., visit Dr. White’s rooms, No. #24 Pennsylvania avenue, between 44 and 6th streets. ——_o—_— Persons wishing to subscribe for Tus STAR Who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard se Please Jonve thecr ondees at No. 122 East itol street, between 4th an . Joux Cocems, Agent. —_2—__. Wearrine Parse for sale. Apply at th Srax Office. DIED. CATON. On the 24th instant, Mra. SABAH CATON. wife of Michael “atou, aged 69 years. The fi tances are reapectfally invited ittend the w afer neral. to-morro' noon. at 3 o'clock, from her late residence, No. 361 thstreet. * Es ALLEN. Atthe residence of his sop. Dr. Chas. Allen. on the 234 instant, of disease of the heart. Rev. RD ALLEN, of Norfolk, Va., in the fefriends of the {amily are invited to attend the faneral, from the Second Baptist Chnreh. nluavenneand 4th street east, oF loc! Sunday next a ik rf Papers please copy. | 3 REIDY. the 24th inst, DANIEL REIDY, aged 37 yearn. ‘Hi morrow. at three take place to- is residence, No. 4™0 F street, be- tween 2d ang 3d. 5. Lucy Ryrne. aged fifteen mouths. tH ®. m.. wand ‘The fnueral will take irom the residence ot her parents, 14th and D streets, to-morrow (Sun- day) afte at three o'clock, : GABRETSON. On the morning of ths 25th in- stant, at her late residence in this city. Ni atreet. of dyspepsia and general deb JULIA A.. wife of Joseph Gar etson be en lt be conveyed to York, Pi age ‘in! . for Fay jonda; Lateran gw ohg a bd KEEFER. On the morning of the 2:th instant, at one o'clock, ABRAHAM KEEFER, aged Gi Seare. lis relatives and friends are res\uested to attend bin funeral from’ Providence Hospital, Capitol 5 the 2th instant, JOBN LAaw- RENCE HAYES, infant son of Soha aad wane ‘weeks and one day. rai it, ix of her husband. in New York city, siter a long illness, ELIZABETH, wife of ras Corbin, bows bd formerly of this city Mer remains were conveyed to St. Louts for in ferment. Her loge will be seriously felt by @ large relatives: 8. circle ¢C bron. and Intel, please copy. | ic LE PARIER BUSTLE, FOUR DIFFERENT STYLES. LE PANIER ELIPTIC SKIRTS, FEOM @1 UP TO $1.50, _ ar BAUM'S, OORSET FACTORY, 49 LOUISIANA AVERUE, jy ott Detween 6th and 7th streets, er-pze’s HABDWARE. in store a tall assortment of jUILDEB’S HABDWARE, ut we in connection with our large stock My T 5627th street. iy 22W ~ HAMILTON & CO. Jou oxar 800. _ MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN WOOD AND WILLOW Wars BROOMS, ‘TWINES, OORDAGE, ae., as 26 FULTON AND 203 FRONT STREBTS, Se and fell, cuvtin to gankrylonss of Wien the front ran- Fatuixe 1x ov A SEWER.—The hea in caused & sewer to fall in tbe ises of Mrs. Jones. No. 45 t street, and High street. sewer is damaged for a distance of tweuty feet, and it fer: bas bad the effect of almost completely = ing the foundations of the dwelling house on the premises. s mune o” Coal. 7_Dari she week ana ing to-day shipments of ‘were made as fol- lows Ganoany. 2.400 tons; Consolidated Ceal ee ge tons; Uen- tral Coal Company, tons; from Ray's docks, 298 toms; total, 9,187 tons. Drovers’ Rest.—The sales yesterday were very dull: 550 head of cattle, at Sa$7.25 per 100 pounds gress; 1,200 and lambs, 8: sa$s.25 Per bead; 20 cows and calves, at Bas70. CANAL Arrarn«.—Business very brisk; s:moce the Ist instant 329 boats have arrived to date, Ate meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake canal, Springs, om the 1th end 17th instants, the canal was divided into three divisions, under the following names and superinten 1y-— Georgetown division, jivision, 4 <5 mn ‘Spates B.— Very few sales to- ong. 6) bushels common wheai sold for 2.25" ‘€2.90 per bushel, and 30 bushels inferior white corn oF $1.20 per bushel. GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. Fo a nent nn BX 7808. DOWLING, Avct.; Georgetown. CHANCERY ALE 0) ‘Mm PRO ay vine atein GuokuTOWR. Beat Di tot Cs be in Canse 1s Esso Depart nly of ae Bool yremises, » to a ‘at Semen ae bot Mo. 22. St Beatty & Hawkin wi, fronting feat on the sont TRUSTEES SALE OF VALU. IMPROVED PROPERTY ON SHIDGE STREET. GRUDGE y virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 31 7 of, » 187, ane duly jed in Liber 0. att 229, aud et the near the bridge, le dwelling terms not be is deposit to be forteited Snd the Broperty resold at FREOCW SoNmS. Traste TRUSTEES SALE OF PROVED PROP. ELTY in CROBUETOWN, OPPOSITE THE AG By virtue of two decas of trust to the under- sig@hd, bearing date reapactively the Ith ins rt February and the Sth of April, 1367. and dels corded, and at the tt ay of AG ‘eastern one-half P Be ins, and elkeld's addition to’ Georgetown, fronting hirty (30) feet on Bricce street, and binding on red and twenty (129) fect, {ne improvements thereon. cousisting of tws frame houses. The property is well located, and is }percasing in value rapidly, and will prove'a good investment. Terms of sale: $1,000 cash; of which $10) must be paid at time of sale, the residue in three ejual ‘ments at 4, 8, and '2 months, to be secured b) of trust upon the and stamps the terms osit to be forfeited, and the ye notice at the ris! FRED, W. aydts TT. HOS. DOWLING. Auct._ '¥. THOS. BOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown VALUABLE IMPROVED FRO ERTY IN GEORGETOWN AT PUBLIC AUCTION. By virtue of @ deed of trast to the unders! of the — eee gee gramme | roel of grou ‘Aud situate in Georgetown. in mabia, kewn aa and being all dered ten, (20.) in Beatty and . contained within 1e iollowing metes and bounda, viz: ingon the cast side of High street fifty one (51) feet two (2) iuches south from Beall street, and oo runping northerly on Hi Beall street, thence easterly on hundred and, twenty-nine (1%) fect seven 7) inches, thence south parallel big! fest wee pence ae it o inping. rt nal satisfaction of Trustee. $100 to close of saic. veyancing snd stamp< at Shascr's cost. If terme are spot complied with is Sve days from day of wale. reserves rigut to re-sell at 1's Titk. on five days’ not sons = LON ASHE .. Trustee. _1928-eohds THOMAS DO LING, Auct. A OBABLE ©PPORTUNITY TO BUY CHEAP DBY GOUDS.—We are about ha our Store Boom en! and refitted. and of this will run off our Stock of Summer Goods at sreatly redweed prices. BENJAMIN MILLER, 101 Eridge at., Georgetown, D. 0. jy 3 im" $5,000, caste 70, BUr aN we band CLOTHING. Also, all kinds of FUBNI- TURE, for which s fair ‘Will be paid, at No, 44 Bridge street, fels-iy BANKRUPTCY NOTICES, PF BANKE! CY. gue ane Jane. tBm. Poe undersigned herekt cite aries mes y of his appointment ss amignes of CHAELES F »_ip the City of Washington, within said ist has been a4; a PPPPPEPPPPPPPPPORE rer THOMAS H. BARRON, ™‘~ BUILDER, conTRacToR, aD 3S SUPERINTENDENT. = 1 offer mie a Milburn’s Polar Soda. THE COLDEST AND THE BEST. ROSADALIS. The Greal American Wealth Bestores. ‘The Best Wieod Purifier m the World DR. LAWRENCE'S COMPOUND EXTRACT 0: ROSADALIS: 4 B4FE AND CERTAIN CURB (AND TBE OFBY ORK VET DISCOVERED) OR SCROFULA, IK ITS VARIOUS Fox™ soem as onsumption, tn its Karly Stages; Bolargemen And Ulceration of the Glands, Joints, Bones, Kidpeys. and Uterus, Chronte Bbeumatiem. Eruptions Of the Skin, Chronic Sore Byes, &c. ‘ALsu, SYPHILIS, TH ALL ITS VARIOUS FORMS, DISEASES OF WOMEN, wot te Sick Headache, Liver Com| Wain inthe Beck: Impradence Sen Life, Gravel, GENERAL ILL HEALTH, Avs all Diseases of BLOOD, LIVER. AND BLA. eradicates every kind of bum< bed taiut,and restores the entire system to oe it Seaithy condition. iS PERFECTLY HARMLESS, never pro- olan the slightest injury. ai G7” Used and endorsed oy the Leading Pays: Gians everywhere ui 1s known. The following, among many bundreds of our te«? Citizens, testify to its wonderful efBcacy: CERTIFICATES FROM PHYSICIANS. Lbctieve Dr. Lawicace’s, “RUSADALIS te i . Lawrence DALES tin the Best ActinaTive iN Gan, and therefore fells reoommend such. THOMAS J. BOYKIN, Mv. ROSADALIS WILL € CASES OF St BEAD THE STATEMENTS BE) ND Despaik Nor. wOW E THE WORST FULA. WtsoN Countt, September 10.807 Pirat.x ik Wp roanget Ganghaer. ogee ® eax Sik: My youngest danghter, Ive years bas Locu dreadfully alficted with Serofule ceselt Silber life. 1 tried agrest many Physicians, bat Without relieving ber mack; i tact. said there was uo bope of cure. Dari Spring she was worse than ever. ber mbs being covered with sores and biotches—w: face and eyes badly ulcerated and swollen In this condition. I was advised by Dr. L. to try your I at once procu: dotties, and commenced giving it to her. WSs maciral des Betonishmen BUSADALI8 CURES ALL SKIN DISEASES Witsom, §. ©., Sept. 35, iss De. Bra 6.x —In 18? my son was, Seccitated! with "wiiat jprovea.o | ter, which. deatr de hens, je has been at@icted ‘with we de: bed bye muy’ aumily physi Dr my. fasly pe Oo! After takive ite few weeks, mm came aud remains entirely well > my fon be. Yours trut; 4. B. DANIEL BUSADALIS 18 A POTENT REMEDY IN Au CHBONIO DISEASES. W. BLOUET, ESG., ATTORNEY af Law, wr NOKTH CAROLINA. Lhave been cured of Obronic Inflammstic the 7 ‘end Partial DE. FROM 6 ot of ten year Guo. W. BLocaT . The articles from whtcu ed Sround each i. endt ‘mc Liver . after having been confined to my bed sud iowes for 8 loi Sod Liying various medicines-with- ont benefit. I know of several others im this connty curet h the use of Rosadalis, and tt ‘can be tonnd ip nearly every house in my neigh! ory ‘Ubey all praise it as 8 grea: ae rave: VMAS TRUA) GREENE CounTY August is lse7. 2 ¥ which Bese, nod fd it an xcellent compound of ai” ve fugrediente. Youre traly. We knew Dr. Law dannary 7, 1868. 1 bereb; that T i ep hrensiee A Jam Personally acqnaiutes gen of reapectability and January TM, 1808. BOSADALS WILL CASES OF ©! PREPARED ORLY 3Y Serena. br. Wencton B-0. So as j d