Evening Star Newspaper, July 31, 1868, Page 4

EVENING. STAR.. LOCAL NEWS. Nics, Excursions, &e. mnval excursion down the Potomac of St. Paul's English Lutheran Church, will take place on Tuesday next, on the steamer Wawa- set, which leaves her wharf foet of 7th street, at 5 o'clock p. m. The Potomac Ferry Company issue round trip tickets between this city aud Alexandria tor fifteen cents; persons holding them not to Jeave tbe bost. This presents an excellent op- portunity for parents to take their childwen on ashortexctrsion. Steamers can also be chr tered for excursion partes from the company. The excursion to Fredericksburg on the steamer Express to aid in the erection of an Episcopal church at Uniontown, D.C., will be given on Wecnesday nex:,and will no doubt bea pleasantaffuir, asthe geotlemen having the matter in charge are determined that the’ trip sball bernjoyrd. e excursion to G!: it under theauspices ef the Young Catholic Friends’ Society on aoe next, the procerds of which will be Gevoted to the benefit of the Catholic free seBools, will be one of the most pleasant affairs of season, A” extensive arraucement= are bemg made for the pirasure of the guests. ———— JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION. The Wigwam Question—Exciting Speech of General Tyler. Last evening a reguist meeting of the Jack_ som Demceratie Asrociatuien wis held at Magee's Apollo Hall, E street. at which there were some 75 or 60 prevent: among others Messrs. Wm. Flinn. F. onmrgeg f ~ an Tolson, Captain J. E. Stewart, H. A: Clark, A. Dodge, J. E. Baroes, R. S. Davis, Dr. Alles, Harry Gorbutt, aod B. F. Boers. e moetin; was called to order by the President, Mr. BY T_Swar:, Mr. V. C. Clayton « cvetary, The following person~ wers nowniaated and eleewd members:—Jobn Jobn-on, John A J. Brothe-ton, Samuel Brere:on, Wm. J. Donoho, Roya! E. Miller, 1. S. Gray. Joseph P. Shil- en, T. E. Grant, [a voice—Is he related ‘Be General! Ano.her voice.—That’s noth. ing; the General may come over before he is through. A third voice.—This 1s not the Use- less Grant, but a beter men. a Wrcchans} Bas- rick Curtin, Jno. W. Haward, Frank E. Riley. On motion of Mr. R.S. Davi-, G: Tyler, of Va., wax elected an honor Der of the Assoc.ation. Dr. Allen, trom the Committee on Hall, re- perted that a majori.y of the commitiee had Sgteed to recommend the old Canterbury, but be did not azree with them, being in favor of erecting a wirwam. Mr. Davis exid that it wes nseless to speak ef a wigwam when they were S50 in debt for the ratification meeting. This ball they could not fill, and it would answer their purposes, As for Canterbury Hall, the price was too great. Mr. L. P. Moses snid that he had had some conversation with Mr. Wall in refereace to Tenttng the Opera House, which he thought might be procured for 100 per month, and the Conrervan Tmy and Navy Union and the ‘mourand Blair Club woald and the expenses couid be divid' d. Dr. Allen thought tbat the debt for the rati- m meeting W2s not more than half the amount stated, Mr. H. A. Clark said that the Committee, by their action, bad insulted the Association. and as they were not ready to report be moved that ey be di-charged. Several motions to increase the Committee, appoint another Chairman, &c., intervened. Mr. Moses, in reply to th emeat that the Association was in dent, said that the Radicals were two or three thousand dollars in debt tor expenses of the Inst inauguration, and for quite as large amount for the grand ovation to the Radical Congre-s. Postpone the further con- ral John ‘y mem- Dr Allen mowed to sideration of the subject for one week; which was azre'd to. General Tyler wes called on and addressed the ascociation. He said that he hardly knew bow to begin, for the prosiration of the indus« ‘tial interests, &c., is umiversally felt. Take Washington. and look at the sp-ctacle; see the despotism and tyranny over the people: such as seventy-five or eighty years azo would have caused every man to rive and shake it off. To- day seventy thousand white men here were submitting themselys to te crushed under the heel of a negro — ‘That they sub- mitt-d one single honr is amazing! Why have they been placed under this rale? They were hot treitors, bat all during the war they were joval, some of them fighting under that fiaz to which b had renew-d his fealty. hey were uniaithfn)? No; but it is y are Democrats. They should Whether Unionists or not, if they (the Radicals) should continue mm power they will be prescribed. Why they have de- graded you and inilicted om you the punish. ments they inflict om the ‘disloyal States. Who sré your Ward Commissioners ? Look atthe First Ward. But one white man is employed on the street, and he works prob- ‘Was it ably becuse of his extreme necensity. Great — to what depths of dezredation have you talien? It is better for you to fall into re=pec- be so degraded. Look at the © of Weshiwgton and other States. What s the spectrcle! Two Senators and seven Representatives, representing 163 white men im Alabama, have ‘boon elected That State has been made equal to New York with her four m'lltons of people. Une of the Senators, named Phelps, lived on Twentieth street as Inte %3 ‘0 or "6l; got to be 8 wazon-master, and the negroes have elected bim 9s msster to play the part of a tyrant. Look at Arkansas: nod witbstending there was evidence that an in- dictment was pending sgainst Rice in Kentucky tor swindling orphan children out of money, he waselected Senator. Of the delegation irom. Seuth Carolina there are not a dozen who pay taxes, and one carpet-bag will Bold all ir Property. In view of common decency, are these things to be tolerated by the American people! Are the white mem so abject as te look om these things with complacency? Look at the West, and you will find army and navy unions spreading: in the North 6,000,000 banded etber, and i the South 3,000,000 standing gether, determinea that they will not submit jonger to, nor look upon, such degradation Appian In one solid body they are de- termined to look no lopger on the shame of bei race, and will elect Horatio Seymour and Frask P. Blair by -such majori- es as bave not been heard of of Franklin Pierce. Here they should bot be apathetic, but should act: the hall should he fliled as also the street outside. The time for ree .on is over. for to reason with no reason ‘sto reason with lunacy. He claimed that the elect ot Radical rule was ceen in New York $4,600,000 0 He refer- 2 idler, Dis- triet Attorney for Virginia, who said he was gind that William and Mary College hed been destroy 4, to which he (Gen. T.) replied tha: it ause from it such men as Jefferson, hers come. He also referred ncient and modern history, here the perpetrators of and closed ders of the fortieth irexample. (Ap. & instances Congress should profit by piause.) On motion of R.S. Davis,a vote of thanks was terdere Gen Tyler. was started by Mr. A Sod seventy dollars was subscrib. ome other unimportant business ed the meeting adjourned. —_——__ Sopa Forxtaix Exrrosion—Two 7 Z st two o'clock y ccidemt oceurred at th ef Mr E G. Stephens & Co, corner nd H streews, whereby Mr. Wm. Web- white man, and William Smith, colore ured by the bursting of da fowuiein. Mr. Webster, assisted by Smith, sengaged in chargivg a number of copper tains m the cellar. Tbey had succeeded in charging received from Tutt’s manuinc were im the act of Whrn ihe new one exploded With @ loud noise, and a piece of the fountain about twelve inches square struck Mr. Web- ster on the inside of one of his legs, just above the knee, causing an ugly sud severe woand. ‘The explosion forced the fountain against a el cop and dsshing the rcit over b, the colored man. burning Bis clothes trom his body and horribly bufninz bis head, tace and sheaiders. A small boy who was called down to render assistance «scny |, fortunately, loss of some of bis ¢lotuine. antains were floating in ster succeeded in sec ther accident. It is thatexploded centaiv the accident. The wounded partes promptly aisend-d to by Dr. Les, Sr. ‘Wm. Laver. mith’s sufferings are very ¢x- erucinting, th: A having eaten into his head and sboulde is idered in a critical condiuon. —-+ -—— PRESENTATION.—Mr. J. B. Patterson, im ebarge of the Property Branch, Auditor's Office, wes the recipient y of & magnificent foki headed cane, for. i the clerks comuected with that division, Be testimonial of their high « teem and regard b gentleman andachief. This is but many testimonials received by Mr. P. curing bis connection with the Second Au- Mice, ard many who have business mt Department will regret the resigna- so efficient ar officer and courteous a —__-—___ Work G1vEx UUT— Yesterday afternoon the bands on the Congressional Globe finished up the securaulated work of the last Congress, and Were suspended till the expiration of the recess, the 2ist of Bext September. By thes ar- rangement between flity and sixty composiwors, pressmen and other) are thrown wut of om: ployment. Upon a rough estimate the quanti- ty of work done at the Glute oflice this session will revcR mpwards ot two hundred and fifty thousand pares of foolscap manuscript, an sessions” amount greatly in excess of previous siming sulpburic acid, breaking it | } daily adding to the beauty *#d ornamentation of Washington, may be classed “lugie Place,” & Tow of sixteen idsome three-story and basement poildings. oa the corner of C street south Ist east, Tuaping over balf way to 24 street, Capitol Hill. These tenements will, when finished, contain ten Tooms each. inciuding the kitchen and wash- veom, which will be in the basement, and will be supplied with hot a4 cold non’ vee a4 cooking ranges, laundry, &c. and dinin -Foom on the first floor, over base- wide hal} running the whole length ai the tenements. The second and third stories will contain three chambers each, with bath- rooms, and gas and water throughout the Dulding. The Bouses ate bailt ot the best brick, with marble front wimmings und, having been already roofed in, present a fine Ps yao Each house fronts nineteen feet and runs back fifty feet. They were ori= are contracted for by Messrs. Alex. Shep- Td and Chas. Just; but since their commence- ment & number of them other! m chanical services rendered a Mr. Charles Just is the general contractor for their erectiom, and has the carpenter work done by his own hands; Legg armas brick work; Fenwick & Siewart, plasterers; Walter & Hendrick, painters; A. R. Shepherd & Bro., fas-fitters. Sewers will ran through the entire premises, so that'the houses Will be perfectly dry, and, in tact, nothing will be lett undone to make the row one of the most desirable for iamily recidences in the city. Eleven bave been sold, as follows:—No. 1, ©. P. Elackmor; No. 2. to Mr. Bowns, of the Coast Survey Bureau; No. ¢, toWy. Hodges; io. 5, to Miss Caney; No. 6,to Mr. Rovinson; 7, to Mr. J. J. Helsted; Nos. 4,9, and 10. to the Ingle estate: and No. 11, to Rey. Father Boyle, ot St. Peter's Catholic Church, to be oce cupied as a Cathohe Female Seminary of high order, over which three highly educated nuns will have control. This row of buildings stands on the opposite corner trom Mr. Alex- ander Shephera’s fine block of brick buildings, eleven in number.) culled “Duddington Place,” situated on Ist, between B and © streets. Their Sggregate cost will pot fall tar short of $30,000, perhaps more, Atanearly day Messrs, Shep- erd & Co. propose building a row of hand- some houses on the north side of © street, im- mediately opposite the improvements noticed. On East Capitol street, between First and Second streets, Messrs. Austin and Hueston are erecting tor Mr. Nathan Sergeant a stylish three-story and basement French roof resi- dence, built of coperete substance, with mas- tic outside coatii The building will be rat, roach, and vermin proof,and contain seven- teen rooms, besides halis, bath-rooms, closets, ec. Dimensions of maim building, 25 by 31 fret, with a ten feetconnection back building, 16 by 2% ieet. The rooms will be finely con- structed and well ventilated, having pitch of ceiling im esch story, respectively of 104, 9X, and 4 feet. with 8 tet pitch in the basement. It will be supplied with eas and water thronghs out, bath-rooms, kitchen ranges, dumb waiters, &c. In style itis rather unusual and unique; and, situated upon a spacious lot, 4 by 129 feet, will, when ready for occupancy, be one of the mest commodious and comfortable residences in the city. Its cost, when finished, will amount to about $11,000, A few coors west of Mr. Sergeant's resi- dence, Mr. D. Hepburn is making handsome improvements to an old brick residence owned by him, which was erected about the time that the Old Capitol was built. From an unsightly, old-iashioned structure, he has converted it into a most comfortable, well-ventileted build- ing, comprising fiiteen rooms, halls, gas, water, marble mantels, and other modern ‘conve- niences. The house is built of brick, with mas- tie side and tront coating, is three stories high, with six rooms in first and second stories, and three rooms in the third story. Mr. Hepburn is superintending his own improvements, and a to have them completed in a few weeks. At the corner of Ist and A streets south, the Already handsome brick re-idence of Gen N. P. Chipman is being remodeled and enlarged with an acdiion, which will make it about double the size as formerly, It is three stories high above the basement, and in front a hand- some bay window has been inserted in the sce of the ordinary one originally in use. +, water and aj! other conveniences will be distributed throughout, and neither pains nor expense wil! be spared to make it a first-class residence. The improvements are being exe- euted under the superintendence and direction of Mr. H. U. Keirle, carpenter and builder. ‘On the ecst siae of Ist street south, between A and Beast, Mr. John Rumsey is putting up & neat and convenient brick cottage tor Mr. George Searle, of this city. It will contain seven rooms and bath-room, and be supplied ‘with gas and water. Mz. Searle purpoes occu. Pying this cottage as his family residence. Ten new six-room frame tenements are in cource of erection on B street south, between 6th and 7th streets east, which, when finished, Will form comfortable habitations for small families. These tenements will front 14 feet and rum back 49 feet, with a depth of lot 136 feet. They will be supplied with gas and water, neatly built, and have a brick paved rece.s in rear. Four of these tenements belong to Mr. I. S. Barker. four to Mr. Wm. H. Campbell, and two to Mr.M.G. Copeland. Mr. I. 5. Barker is the contractor and builder. improvements are going on in this sec- tion of the city, which will soon make it, if it is pot now, one of the most desirable localities in the city for family residences. ———_e-——_—. MuErixe OF THE GRANT AND CoLPAx Re- LIgy AssociaTionw.—This association adver- tised a meeting to be held last evening at the corner of dd street west and B street north; but it appears the ball could not be obtained. and the assoc: met in the second story of the old “Washington Honce,” corner North Capi- tol nd O streets. About 90’clock, Mr. Horatio Me President after which the President ex- the meeting, and read the constitution of the association for the informa- tion of the members, The substance of the con- nd of brothers, for their mutual protection; sick members to Teceive $4 per week; members out of employment to receive $3 per week; forersl expenses of deceased members to paid by the association, and no female to be permitted to joi offered & resolution that the A member th name of George Humphreys be stricken from the roll. seying thatany man who wonld go back on his brother wonld go back on his par- ty. Mr. Taylor didn’t think it right to strike man’s his absence. of “that’s off. in his . (ries right, that’s right.”) After debate the question was put by the esident and Humphreys name was stricken Mr. Gaines moved amendment to the constitution, striking out the clause prohibiting females from mem! ip. The President re- ceived the proposition smilingly and put the juestion. Mr. Parker said he had no wife by ¢ will of God, and praised his colored sisters, who he said, were working hard while the men were idle and being supported by the Freedmen’s Burean. Mr. Gale wanted to know if he wasn’t 8s good as any other man if he paid his 25 cents a month. He was opposed to admitting women. After further debate the nément was carried, and the meeting ad- urned. Yor ne ——_o—_—_ ‘EyYMOUR AND Brarr Civa.— ord meeting of the Young Men's Sey- ¥ + Club was beld last night at the <ervative Army and Navy rooms, 397 Ponusylvania avenue—the President, Mr. Jos. H. iradiey, Jr. im the chair, and Major B. Naar, secretary. On taking the chair, the President took occasion to acknowledge the compliment which had been conferred on him in bis absence, by his election as presiding offi- cer of the cla his best efforts Promote its wi ary; Di and Mr. ant recording secretary. A resolution offered by Mr. J. Q. Riehmond, that a commit. tee ot three be appointed to purchasea flag, wok the names of Seymourand Blar inscribed thereon, said flag to be suspended across the site, was adopted: and the Chair appointed Mrssts. J. (. Richmond, Asbury Lloyd, and T. F. Browning as said committee. Adjourned PP ta at WrsTerx STaTES ANTI-RADICAL CivB.— xecutive Committee of the Western Radical Club met last eveniug, at their Tooms m Marble Building, on 71b street, site the Patent Office, General Cameron in the chair, and Colonel Wing acting as % On motion of Colenel Frometh, Colonel R. +H. Wing was elected a member of the execn- tive committee from the State of Ohio, and Jobn F. Kelly, Esq., from the State of Mis- | souri. Mr. Wing was chosen secretary of the exeentive committee, vice H. Cox, Fesigned; ud Mr. Kelly, corresponding secretary of the club, vice Major Warner resigned. —_—___ Sci? FoR ASSaULT aND Battery —Mr. M. Thempson, for Michael Gavin, has instituted su.tagainst Daniel Hannan for injuries received by reason of The defendant assaulting and in- urmg ham on the 23d of June Inst, laying the dam*ees at $5,044. Mr. Mannan was tried in the Criminal Court a tew days ago on this charge, and was found guilty and sentenced to pay a fine of $50. NovTarigs Puntio.—Congress having, recent act, limited the number of noiaries pub- he in the District to and there being at present about 49 who hold office for life theré is nO prospect of any appoimtments being made for Buch peeition for years to come. —_e——_ Quva.irizp.—Mr, Richard H. Mane resatty inted Justice of the Peace, to-day qual re filimg the usual oath of office in the bile of the Uleri of the Cowra = beas Corpus—The Chi tealing Case This morasmg the case of the ‘Writ of A-as orpus, issued by Judge Fisher to Ella MeCal! d Clara Fravklin forthe jpetion ot the bite Cora Berna pines nasa vote ‘was published ‘AR Of yesterday) ein? ‘atone him im the Circuit Court pe lle the ties being Stongat lato court by Builift raves, in whose the writ been wi the the first named re- whom Mr. E. E. states Teposeess obtained —_- it, and en pane titioner was allowed to retain possession of tre child only by the consent of the respon- dent. Mr. J.E. Norris, for the itiower, flied a ication to the return to im the return are itis not a fit and service of the writ, within the the court, but in the en 1966, trom Mrs. turned to her, to t dated June, asking that Cora be ret Mr. Norris contended that when the mother of a child was unfit to have the custody of the child, it was the duty of the Chaacery Court to step in and proiect the child, and also asked thutan order Lod ggvagicherng the said Ellen Mc- Calitwe reqnired to produce ihe body of the chiffon the —— day of Angust before one of the justices of the court, and that she be re- quired to take into re ince with surety faittful comph- in the penalty of $500 for the ance with this order. Judge Fisher said he did mot think the order an unreasonable one, was better than proceeding by attachment, and he would make such order, fixing the tme at August 14th, (to-day two weeks.) ———— THE River FRONT, July 31.—Harery’s Wharf. cog ouad Richard Lacy, Reagan, for Au3- ink, light. Carter's Wharf.—Arrived—Schooner Flying Cloud, Parks, from Somerset county, Md., with wood for Jobn B. Lord. Sailed—Schrs Wil- linm Kennedy, Terreli, light: Mariner, Thomas, for Alexandria, light: Flying Cloud, Parks, for Eastern Shore, Md., hght Riley's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr J.J. Maypole, Bundick, from Cove river, with watermelons for market; steamer Thomas E. Cahill, May, from Baltimore, with merchandise for District merchants. Sailed—Steamer Thomas E. Cahill, May, for Baltimore, with freight. Johnson's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr Isabell, Granger, trom Havre-de-Grace, with 175 tons of Lyken’s valley coal tor George L. Sneriff. Sailed—Schrs Mayflower, Ohris. Faunce; Re- becea, Conrad Faunce, and John Camberiand, Cramp, for the fishing crounds. Erown's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr L. P. Faro, Collins, from Philadelphia, with 300 tons of coal for S. P. Brown & Son. Fay's Wharf.—Arrived—Schooner Kate, Reid, from Cone River, with wood, for Henderson & Fowler. Sailed—Schooner Annie, ‘Skinner, down the river, light. G Street: Wharf.—Arrived—Brig Union T., with stone, for the Treasury; Schooners Wild Pigeon. with coal, to Gleason & Glenn; Hop- kinson, witn coal, to do.; barge Missouri, with 70 cords of wood, to do. Potomac Ferry Wharf_—The steamer Wawaset, lett her whart this morning tor Cone River, ‘with merchandise and passengers, To-morrow afternoon, at 71; o’cloc’, the stenmer Thomas Collyer wil! repeat the excur. sion of last Saturday to Piney Point. Her pas- sengers will breakfast at Leonardtown on San- cay morning, dineand supat Piney Point, and returd to Washington Monday morning ai six o'clock. Guinand’s Wharf—Artived—Schrs. Sallie, Pow'r, wood for Windsor & Ford: Regulator, Gurrison. wood do.: Sarah Lavinia, Mardock, eed tor Plant; Constitution, Gilroy, wood for Guinand; 1. and C. McShane, Gibbs, coal for do.; Wm. Thomar, Bradshaw, white a for do.; Wm. Donelly, Hanter, coal forGovern- ment: Samnel Mairs, Garrett, wood to market; Ben Cox, Franklin, wood to market. Sailed— Sehrs. Sallie, Bowie, light: Sarah Lavin Murdock, light: Regulator, Garrison, ligh' Seeriatios, ee light; Wm. Thomas, =! ight. Willioms & Joily's Wharf—Arrived—Scbrs, James Gorham, Ashton, wood for JE Her. ner: Great Pirate, King, wood to Williams & Joliy: Protector, Smart, wood to market, S dled—Schrs. Gorhom, Ashton, hght; Great Pirate, King, light. —e—_—. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.—Abont one o’elock yesterday morning, Private Doyle, of the fourth Precinct, while, patrolling his beat, in Pissing the corner of 23d street and Pennsyl- Vania averue, discovered a black man trying to pry open the cellar door of John H. Cnld well, a butter dealer. When the thief disco: ered the officer be started to run, but wa: or. dered to halt. He refused to do so, and was pur- sued by Officer Doyle, who fired at him twice, but missed bim each time—the thief making good his escape. The officer returned to the Premises, and found a jimmy which the burg- jar bad left in his flight Porice IreMs.—Wm. Lancaster alias Jack- ron. laborer, was before Justice Lynch chargad with petty lareeny. and was committed to jail fcr court. Jobn Harris, laborer, for assault and battery on Mrs. Jane Northridge, was be- fore Justice Lynch also, and gave bail for court. Tim McCormick. grocer. for selling liquor in small quantities, was arrested by Oficer Peareou and brought before Instice Morsell, who fined him £20, when he appealed tocourt. John Casey, David and Agnes Red- m&p, were arrested on a bench warrant by Offcer Gunnell and delivered to the United States marshal. —-—__. A Pio wits Two Extra Leas. the Northern Liberty Market, this mornin; old man bad for sale a remarkable specimen of the Porcine raee, in the shape of a six-legged pig. it was about three weeks old, and, with the exeeption of the multiplicity of propellers, resented nothing pecniiar in other respects he pig was born on the farm of Mr. Jonathn Whyte. of Montgomery county, Md.. and is one of a litter of thirteen, all the others of which are perfectly formed and healthy. —_-——_ ‘Sun Stroxe.—At half past twelve o'clock to-day, as Mr. Patrick Tooney, a laborer, was preceeding to his home, he was overcome by the excessive beat, near the corner of 4th and L streets, and fell to the pavementin an in- seusible condition. Some workmen near by conveyed him to a shady spot, where, by timely application of the usual remedies in such cases he was inashort while restored sufficiently to be assisted home, ——_o—__ ALEXANDRIA CouxTy Covrt.—The August term of the County Court for this conaty will commence on Monday next Among the cases to be disposed of at the approaching term are those of Alfred Lane, colored, for the murder of Patrick Gatney: C. W. DeWitt, for receiving stolen goods}(in which trial a jury from Fuir- fax county has been snmmoned,) Henry Red, colored, for horse stealing, and several others tor petty offence: are ELEcTION or OFF1 RS.—At the regular meeting, of Minnehaha Lodge, No.1, I. 0. G. T., held is-t evening, the following officers Were elected for the ensuing quarter!:—J. F Darnell. W.C.T.; Eva Dickinson, W. A. J. Gilmore, W.S.; G. C. Finney, W. L. E. Ross. W.T.; J.T. Angell, W. M.; S. W. Pearson, W.C.; Mary A. Darnell, W.1.G.; M. Mowry, W. —_——e— , DEATH OF AN AGED MimistER.—Rev. Mr Mackenheimer, who was for more than fi years pastor of the Brick Church (Protestant Episcopal) of the Forest, Prince George's Co. id, died im this city yesterday at an advanced old age, and bis funeral will ‘ake place from Christ Church, Ale: ia, WO-morrow after- noon. —-—_—_. WE Have received from John F. Ellis, music dealer and publisher, 306 Pennsylvania avenue, near 10th street: “Polka Redowa,” trom Offen- back’s Opera of La Lelle Helene; “Not tor Joseph.” Galoy by Arthur Lloyd: and «U.S. ba ade an,” sopg to suit times by J. —_e——_ Hor.—The following is the range of the ther- Mometer at the store of Franklin & Uo., op- cians, 244 Pannsylvaniaavenne, to-day, in ped oo. aa se a.m. 82 su tat mS .; 11a.m., 8 deg; 12, noon, 89 deg.; 1p. m., ov deg.;2 p. m., 91 deg. 4 —e Carr, Guaun—This gentleman, Who was so seriously injured on Friday night last, as stated in the STAR, we ate glad to learn, is much bet- ter. and there are fair prospects for his nlti- Portcr Boarp.—The Board of a gi at Boon yeste: Prt j Young, Flared with Momduel OnbeecnTOg ae onlcee was dismis-ed the foree, The applications of Joby H, Pstkharet, John W. Kelly, and Rob. ¢'\ Arlow, of Georgetown, for the approval of bear Licenses to:sell spirituous Rquors were feyrcted. Joba J Hil! was reappoiated an ad~ Givonal private for stx months todo daty at Northern Liberties Market. L to be ore careful in benlberen a pg I Aon Borden charsea violating rules and irobedience of orders and conduct unbecom- img an officer, was dismiteed the force. 4 Hayvsoms Iurrovenent.—Mr. Wm. F MPR 5 ma. Given, grocer, is making & very handsome im- vement on lth street, above L, attera plan Brrntebed by John ©. Harkness, Esq., archn. tect. Un the ground floor will be the store, 42 by 25 feet, with high ceiling, and open front; dwell pte ver died up throughout wit ing above, fit up througho the yrements. It will be an ac- oe ap ee and coutrastors: Wine i. MeOutlom, brick ‘Veibmeyer, stone worker; E, Zachary & Godfrey, 5 ' ? yer; — son, Pp Map Does.— Yesterday officer W. H. Evans killed 8 mad Gog near #3 and L streets south. Officer Boyle killed one this morning on 2d street between I and K. Officer Dunington killed one to-day on 4th street east near G street south, and acitizen one near the gate of the Capitol. —_-—_—_— SUFFERING witu Fits.—Abont half-past o’clock last night the officers of cinct, while relieving, found named Albert Whri bis homeon © street, near 34. and proper res- toratives applied. -—__—_e——__ ConvyIRuEp —Edgar H. Bates, of ‘was confirmed by the Senate on Saturday to ben Justice of the Peace in and for the Dis- trict of Columbia. THE COURTS. Crrmimat Court, Judge Wyli¢—This morn- ing, Lizzie Tilghma ‘walctea for pettit lar- cepy, was convicted, Sud & new trial bei: granted, a nolle . Was entered. Robert Gi more, indicted for an assault and battery, was found guilty, and received a n sen! ‘Thomas H. Hintom and James H. Jones, in- dicted for an assault and ba: on Butman, was convicted and sentenced to pay fine of $30. Alice Gordon. colored, indicted for murder, in ee ry. fasion iene hours old, on the of July, by strangulation im tying a cord or handkerchief around the neck, was peice gl pee not guilty, and the pid fs meagre 1 September next. Na- thaniel T. Imley, indicted for keeping a bawdy- house on I street, in the First Ward, was found not guilty. Andrew Bombey, Henry H. Green, Edward Tasco, indicted for riot and al ) Were rcquitted. In the case of John Casey, indicted for an assault and nolle pros. was entered. i TAYLOR—OCART! . Dr. Hill, Mr. Einiay to ‘Miss EL ‘ashington city. . Bo: ‘LL—TROOK. July 30th, 1958. by the * Mr. BUGENE A. Foewm L toMies AMANDA TBUOK, both of thiscity. * DIED. In Gocractome, on the S0th in- McCOBMICK tally invited e family are ree] funeral from his late residence, No. £0 Gay street. Georgetown, day afternoon, at five o'clock p. m ° WOODWARD. In Georgetown, D. O.. Jniy 31, at5 o'clock a. m.. THOMAS WOOD D. age’ of this District for the last '5 ears. 7Funeral st his residence on to-:oorrow (Satur- day) afternoon at 6 o'clock. ASTIN On the 30h instant st9o'elock p. a Mrs. THERESA MASTIN. wife of the late Wm, Mestin, Her relatives nested to atte oO years and 10 months. id friends are resvectfully re- the fanerai irom her late in street. south of Bridge street. +n to-morrow (Saturday) at 3 MACHENHEIMER. On the ith instant, at the repidence of his son-in-law, “apt John W. Baton, on K atresg south. between Sth and oth «treets cast, the Rev. GRORGH L. MACHENHEIMBS, in the 63th year of his age. His frnerat will take place at Christ Chureh, Al- cyandria. Va . on Saturday. Aacust Ist, at twelve evclock | Rovatives and friends of the family are invited to attend. [Alexandria Gazette please copy ] LE PANIER BUSTLE, FOUE DIFFERENT STYLES. LE PANIER ELIPTIC SKIRTS, FROM $1 UP TO 91.50, aT BAUM'S, COBSET FACTORY, 49 LOUISIANA AVENUE, iy ott between 6th and 7th streets, EACH BLOW POTATOES. ‘Wisconsin Peach Blows at low rates. ge mae Wild. GALT & 00.. Soe 8 enn near the Pepe jestf Boverss D’EGLISE. a —a | mn Cand) Sires quality. Twill sell at New bat -k wholesale prices if takea Age. York wholesale prices TW BURCHELL, pi Hose. ‘Undor Bobbitt Inpontant xaws. C. B. JEWELS PREMIUM SOAPS are acknowledged to be THE BEST SOAPS FOR THE LEAST MONEY in the market. ‘They sre made on the old fashion plan by boil- ing, and are free from all injurious Chemical adulterations. The premium ORIENTAL SOAP, The “ NEW YORK CITY 80aP, Ti CHEMIOAL OLIVE BuAP, ‘The LAUNDRY S0aP, Are brands of saperior quality, and ere gaaran- ed to give perfect satisfaction. ASK YOUR GROCER for any of these and take Bo other. oft tle by ail of the BEST GROCERS in the ity Manufactory, Nos. 500 and 502 G street north Between 4th and sth, Washington, DB. C. Milburn’s Polar Soda. jy 4-tf THE COLDEST AND THE BEST. Ho. 480 FIFTZENTH STREET, Oprosits TazascRY, iN ATEBS ON DBAUGHT wy TEAL Ww i wee ANDLEEW J. JUYUE 4 00., OABRIAGE WANUFAOTUBER 47 aod 479 lth street. Particular attention given to repairing. dolé-1im SORNcE as TRIUMPHED. Gentlemen may now be cared by jiances wnout pain, injury. r va baat of otra wasing Sy over Indulgence op secret habits, and the habit itself provent- ed. No medicine required. ApDTO' eminent jens. Infallibie in effect. A late invention. Pa nt applied for. Forwarded by mail, with fali rections fer use, ina sealed ‘upon the Feeeiat of 86. Scud for s.clret cnx je16-ly*___Lock-box 48, Washinaton, D.'0.. '3..T. FRED! Ee rr ? TRUNKS. GR... MoMurray's Paten our MD withont extra charge. TRAVELING Bags, LADIES’ AND MEN'S SATOHELS, THE LARGEST STOCK AND GREATEST VARIETY IN THE DISTRIOT, AT THR PBACTIOAL MANUFACTORY OF JAMES 8. ‘HAM & CO., BEV! M) REPAIRING—Trunks, &o., thoroughly an¢ "Berrie ad Get del Taw Pr R#®*® ovati WILLET & BEDGEAVE, LUMBER DEAULBBS, Havo romoved to the corner of Rew Yous Avercg axpSixts Staret, Ope Sauare from Northern Liberty CITY EBM Re: | Cuma? CxRrers.—Notwithgtasding tt re. it advance in the of Carpets, ths, Se RES 3 “present at for twenty days. We advise all in want ti Hgnee Fornbohine Dry Goods fo cive them Fee zecel’ at pear dg t , oer pe OW nthe late enna 1 ‘urpishing Goods at and below cost. rena arene, iat TS avenue, opposite Harvey’s Saloon. Hun’ ——_—_ f -tpied oat 4 gpd as such he Well Known in every sec- fete Oo. street, between Pa. ave. and | ton of the District. He was a gen! “4 ~ —— sy the old eer = famewhes old- Tow.s’s New TER? SHOULDER Brace | fshioned in habits; bat there were dup Usarunnonnonees to be the best arti. | few men who made as man: Triends dle of the kind ~ow in use—s new supply just | 80d retained them longer Pad Teceived. T. S. Burr, 355 F street, between —aeneee batben ee abe _—. | core 3 | Bis seltow men. ‘He was, we believe, a soldier in the war of 1812, and was one of the oldest members of the Methodist Church in the Dis- triet, and in that especially jnauon, among the older members, he was well and fa- vorably known. EXCITEMENT ABOUT 4 BaskeT.—Quite an excitement was caused the Dorhood of Brace’s drug store, corner and Washiogton streets. The facts, “SPALDING’s GLUE,” always up to the stick- | 8 faras we » that ing point. ————— To Bravtiry AND Dress THE HAIR, and re- store it to its color, and impart that | ment, peor the corner above mentioned. It beautiful gloss, odor, etc.. us" Mrs S.A. Al- | seemed to have no owner at the time, but was len’s Improved (mew style) Hair Restorer or | subsequently carried off by some one unknown. Dressing, (in ‘one bottle.) Every Druggist sells | The passers-by were dis.nclined to investigate it. Price Dollar. eo the matter, fr they might get mixed up in a“ baby oa-e,” Gnd the occurrence gave ue to ——_»—___ Corrs, Bustons, Bap ‘Natrs, and all dis- | numerous reports of a basket copia‘ning & baby eases of the feet, successtully treated by Dr. Sre ft at some one's di rat at Was b Lowe: Surgeon ‘Chiropodist, 424 Pennsy! vania | evidently left there temporarily by a servant, enue, between 4% and 6th streets. Office | who may attribute ius recovery to Dg hours from Sa. m.to6 p.m. No charge for | more nor less than &« baby scure.” consultation. Established 1961. Frrerat or Dr. McCommick.—The faneral ——_-—_—_ of Dr. Chas. McCormick, who died ay THERE 18 A Ting FOR EvERYTUING, but it | morring, will take p! trom bis lodg- ig getting high time for you to save your mosey, | ings, No. 8 Gay str-et, to-morrow evening at ana ean doo by going to the original | five o'clock. Religious services will be held Franc, 'venth street. between D and E, | at the house, amd the interment will take place and buy your grate Fornisaing Goots,0 per | in Oak Hil 5 it. any other store in city. River Frowr—Entered and Cleared—Str. jemember the place—495; with large plategiss | Express, Nickle, from front, & Cleared—Brig, “Union Prrox Lisr of Gent's Furnishing Goods at | JurecS Green the original Franc, 494 Seventh street, (large yes glass front,) between Dand E streets:— | | AX AcED Lapy Goxm To Hen Rest.—We Whi learn that Mrs. Maston, a lady over 70 years of pe orapw a Sete Snirts: | age, and one of the oldest residence of Ueorece ; Good Sammer Dra‘ ‘50, 75, $1 | ‘Wn, died yesterday evening at ber residence on Washington street, between Bridge street and the Canal. Tne Canat.—Business dull, very few boats arriving. Advices received here from Cam- berland state that matters have beeu satisfac- torily arrenged with the strikers, and boats are on the way down, MERCHANTS’ ExcHamGm—Sales dull, and Prices merely nominal. PoLice ITEMs.—The blank condition of the slate at the police station this morning shows the effects of the salutary administration of Justice in Gcorgetown. GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. BY THOMAS DOWLING, Auc’r.; Georgetow a: MOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS ‘On BAT! PRORSING it Ist, 1858, at . August Ist, 1858, go clock. X will sell. in -s tore, tot the auctt 74 Bridge strect. a general sssor f a id Furnitare and effec ay i THOS. DOWLING, Aa For Corns, Bunions, BAD NAtis, &o., visit Dr. White's rooms, No. 424 Penusylyauia Svenue, between 44 and 6th streets, ‘Will please leave heir ord: at No. 122 East tol street, between 4th and 5th. Joux Cogenis, Agent. ‘Wrarrive Paruar for Office. sale. Apply at th yee ¥ THOS. DOWLING, Auctioneer Georgetown. TRUSTRE'S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED Rg M. WILLIAN, hel PROUSELY ON BKIDGE STRERT, GEOBGE IMPORTEE OF by virtue of a deed of trust, bearing date the 31 day of Diormter, 13:7, ano duly recorded in Liver B. O. B.. No. 23. at follo 229, and at the reues the persop secured thereby, I will sell, on WEDNESDAY, the sth day of '& yh Bes 6. PABISIAN FANCY GOODs, 336 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB, At 6 o'clock Pp. m.. at the premines, irty two (8) fect front of Let No ecel Ving New Goods, h as His Mantilne, Bitte set in conatantly Fr. special nt in Paris. ton to Georgetown, havi ine, Bivbous, Feathers, Heal Laces, Trimmings, | vue hundred aud twenty) fect Fai oo) "Under Garments, Bonnets, Hair | The property ts on Bridge street. near the bridge, Braide, Lubin’s Perfumery, Kid Gloves, ote. etc. | and is improved with accmfortatic brick dwelteg cannot be surpassed by sny other housein qualisy | house. The Lot is an excellent one. = Mantilias sperder. Bai = “ eh. Gls oo ae = eaves made ited at time o! residue ia two equal Orders for Goods frem Paris taken.” mb24-17 Daents at six sud twelve monthe: to be senses r ey Ly aoe trast upon the caver, Joun azar 200., Gucene nok to. coe in ive days, the the complied deposit to be forteited and the pro; aeyTiak gf celinquent par- DowL' net. MANUPACTURERS AND DEALERS IN WOOD AND WILLOW Wak BEOOMB, five daya’ notice, chaser. TWINES, TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED PROP. compacz. aca: | FETE IN GRORCETOWM, OPPOSITE, THE 16 FULTON AND 202 FRONT 8TRERTS, NEW YoRK. gy td BEATS. WILLIAM A.GBA lo 8-om FPFFPPPPPPEPEr PPP PP re aly re the reyuest of tle persons secarad thereby. I will sell, at puulic auction, to the hich ett bidder, on the fremises, on the oth day of An UST, 1858. at 6 o'clock p.m’, the eastern one-half of Beatty, Deakins cot Peover, to Georgetown, front iridge street, and binding o and twenty (12) feet, | 4 erect oneistt: we a7 THOMASH. BARRON, <n The property is weil located, wd ie , ew | itereasing in value Fapldly. and will prove a good SS Burper, conrractor, axQ on PS arpa "PERLN ¢ = Tins of sale: 81) 5 0 - zis minbeing <4 ihig = 1 be paid at time of wale, the feeidue ia three evual mech ‘Offer ite at 4, 8, and 2 mouths. eecal oe ween PR sect te fe Coe Bp Property. Usavesancing contract for all hi work con es | Bnd stamps at theexpense of tho purchaser. Should Le a the ert ot building; superintend yy ul . “ER | the bopemp yas ot Rae geee Meeps fa a eave. tee, oo Kinds ot Work’ at a neq per conta poe Bye notice at the Hak of delioguent archaser, and re drawt od. A . . Tru 5 PS citations with outcbarge., Oluaaddt ea | _jva3dte THOS: DowLisiG. Act, lapideted builaines remo ied and tT = ailvost a8 good an when eels ball Tg SANOBABLE OPPORTUNITY TO. BUY CHEAP DEY GOODS.—We aro about having prepara rawings : “oe Bz prreitcations, thal any mecharlccanwork-em | Py Sire Room enlarged aud redited. aod lu rio wq7from, st prices to sult the applicants, and~wg J Of this wl BENJAMIN MILLER, Parrant satisfaction, or no charges matey | G1 tril moe Lee edge agreeable in busi tens Bs oe nea relations, and preeipt ia meting rad 85.000 GeARTED TO BCT Al kinds ot SF my obligations, fr * men’s and ies’ 8T-sume from tho abe | Hag HOTHING. Also. all kinds of FURNI- ao their ag" » for wi ir ice wi paid, 'e. Beference is iwade to the following wolles | street. Georgeto' fos shorn eliza: —John | ittlo, David Wee | apementemenetn eee eee, os. F. Brown, a. yo APSE eae d residence. I street ‘south, near BANKRUPTOY NOTICES, commu # thron, post of mxfice will meet with Immediate attention. ey | JS wanoenagee ae RSG ddddddddddaddedadddd Atthe ig" of Washington. on the 13th ot uly, 186s. The undersigned hereby gives notice om Of ifs appointment a assignee of AN J DOWS. Hg oa. Wastiostn —- said Dis- Suzets max 70 oxvze, Ht own Tetition: bathe eee “Court oteniat : . a b MA! Attorney -at-| . AND WABRANTED To FIT. ‘fy 2-lacse meses “ye WALL, ROBINSON & CO., [S Basancrrer, aces e or . 23. «32 PENNSYL VANIA AVENUE. At the city of Washington, on the Ith day ot a nm Juiz, 188: The undersigned hereby tyes notice o intment ee N oH. WHITE FINE SHIRTS, Socitn Pin vibe ith ot Wastington: wits striet, ‘been adjudged'a ‘Ban LINEN BOSOMs, pen bia own petition, by the Supreme Court of AT O1.60, Na District £0. MASON, Attornes-at-Law. ‘ WALL, BOEINSON & 00. ie-waw City Hall, Assignee, 322 Pennsylvania avon eee me jes-tf day of f Bet. Nistb and Teuth streets. RR BlerxatoRs AT Cost. At the City of Washington.on the 2th day of 1868. The undersigned here by sixes notiog oft intment as assignee of WM. J. DOCKSTADE: in the City of Washington within said District,who has beep adjudged a Bank his own peti- by the Su iv. ‘ap. In order to Stoves. 2 will seli iby ATOBS and CA YOCLERS st cost g 1G B GEO. ono CBRE: jy 20-law3w (\CTURE N BANKRUPTCY, We bave jnst received iarge t the Cit of Washington, on tbe 30 tay of TUBE FRAME MOULDINGS of July. ‘isese The’ underianed hereby gives notice ‘which we offer to the trade nt reason: his appointment as assignee of CHAULES A. H.W. HAMILTON & 00, OW AED. in the City of ington within eaid iy tw Builders’ Depot. 562 7th st. iatrict. who bas been aijndeed ukrapt, - ; Be preition of Gustave > Emilie Sutro and Hee ree oo cop acwvaans oF BatrO. BeO. MASON, Atorear a paariet. 4 . ewe ICE CREAM, WATER ICES, AND FROZEB | 17 3-103s~ y Hall, Assignes | bal BANKBUPTCY, ‘At the City of Washington o Soe Jaly.'tss he i on tl 4 udersigued hereby gives notice of nimeat as Assignes of JOSE °HINE SANF 1m the City of Washington, within sai District, who has been ® Bankrept yj petition art of suid Dis: by the on eee: MASO) "ot May ‘La * I BUPTCY, A th iy of whinge tio Same, 1808. The hereby xives notice a ntment as ot CHARLES Pitviet who has bean atjadged ® Bankrupt 4; gw pattign by the Supreme Gourt of etic Biv iySiswaw “City Hall. Assignee, GARR ravnx warencons. GR ‘Travelers are invited to call and select TRUNKS, VALISES, AND SATOHELS, Lat Ei opuste ba dee estset thence bys bes, graded Turn ‘ 3 Seo Ban BANKERS. Jax OOOKE & 00., ANKE + Fivraenrn StReet, Orros-rs Taxasvay Buy end se atcarrent market rates, and eonstantly on hand a full eapply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIZTIES, ARDY OMPOUND INTEREST BOTES. end collections made on all accessible polnts. eol-tt F; IBST BATIONAL BARK OF WASHINGTON. B. D COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) President, WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Ossbier, GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY aND FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE URITR: STATES, ‘160d strect, apposite the Treasury Depertmens. Government Securities with Treasurer Unites Btates, GP ONE MILLION DOLLARS..@ ‘We bay and sell all classesof GOVEKNMENS SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNIEH EXCHANGE and make Coliechons ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THB UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, avd give care- ful attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN end FIRMS and to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION tc regard to GOVERN- MENT LUANS at all times cheerfully furnished, ‘WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Onshier. ‘Washington, March 3), 1565. =n INSURANCE. M. HANSON'S INSURANCE OFFICE, ETNA INSURANCE CO! HABTFORD, 00! sO CHaaE, ad HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, SN a 7. Ho. Sie Beveuth Rerest. SPRINGFIELD F. AND M. INSURANCE COMPANY. ASSETS awed 72. EDM. FESEMAW, Pres. 3" . Seo. 7 yt. HANSON, Agent. ieee 0. 98S Sevens Divert. Issuer AT HOME. NATIONAL UNION INSURANCE COM- PANY OF WASHINGTON. THE ONLY COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT THAT DOES NOT CHARGE ITS Pa- TBONS WITH THR Gov. RBNMENT STAMPS. OFFICE No. 71 LOUISIANA AVENUE, First door cast of Seventh street. Birks taken at the Lowest Bates, and Losses promptly paid. guanies EBe%, President. EO BIGGS, Vice President. D. LAB! retary. iy 16-e03w DENTISTRY. a fe chaakial fo appY to see ends and all persons that may favor him with charge will be made where Ar tihcial Teeth are tarerged. although the Paticut will be Teaxired t0, pay hes | cal operation whem ‘which, Revoctats 7 A mat * Golds Sliver snd Bel a and Pri cos work cone can bave uamed cities, All work and best manner, end eat . Persons PAWNBROKERS. STABLISHED 1852, BERZBERG'S LOAN OFFIOR, between 43s and eth streste s,medtntiy to rear of