Evening Star Newspaper, August 11, 1868, Page 4

a re, el ‘EVENING STAR. - “DOCAL NEWS. — Pic Nice, Excursions, &e. mperance excarsion to Giy- Gy the Equal Temperance Associauon, ‘cok place to-day. The srcond boat leaves Seveuth-sitwer wharf ai 7p. m, and returas about M2 o'clock. ‘The pic-nrc at Abmer’s Seventh-ctreet park thie eleoing ler the benef of the suilbeon by the Is flood m Maryland will no doubt be = very pleasant affair. 85 the committee ha’ the m eball ne comp! he pie-nic of the Capitol Hill Preebyterian bured to Carlin Springs takes place 4 Wed nesday bext. Trains leaye Macyiand avenue fei StS 6 clook a 11 rons to Mount Bon, as Will be seen by the adveriisemeni. Meeting of the Democrats ef the Fifth Ward. A meeting of the Democrats of the Fifth ‘Ward took pirce inst evening at Hickey’s Hall; Mr. b.@atiaban im the cha'r, and Mr. Goorge W. Durbam s:eretary. The mi ms ~ were Ted and approved. The Com- mittee ou Ci Biair” Assoc ation of the Futh Ward, and ly the latter appellaton was edopid. Aa Jobn Mead was uranmmousiy chosen. Mr. Misd preside pro: s¢ from Dis cruise on the “Stonewall. Smoot rep comp'iment by a speech, in which he compared bis ova financial Views with tho-e of Secre- tary MeCuiloch’s, and stated that bis davies would be discharged with equal fidelity, followime Exccutive Committee w: thea elecd: A, Dodge, John O'Meora, Geo. Krati, ' Jno. W Smoot and Jno. R. Zimmerman. Mr. Dodg-—I hope the gentleman, Mr. © Mesra. wi!l retura ihevks io the meeting. Mr. O'Mrsra_then thsnked the Democra- of the Fisth Ward for the honor, as well as the Mr. ‘hen support be received inthe laie election. Musioy was glad that the time had come Democrat: covid ¢. Jor yeste; thar they could nuw proclaim them- selves such without .ear. (Applause.| It it be to meet on Tuesday evening. Ish iast. Mr. Mulloy moved that eli bunds meet here on ‘Tbursda: te. Mr. Malloy ot be a Biskr fing: agreed to,end the Chair Simonds and 8. B. Erglish Mr. Marceron moved that Dr. Charles Allen, resent, be invited to address the x. Dr. Aliew was invited to the stand, id he was glad to meet the citizens of the Furth Ward: he then reterred to the statue ou the dome of the Capitol as symbolical of tyranny anst:d of liberty: characterized the public debt 2sa greut burden. for which the Republi- can party was responsible, and they would be removid stom power it the people were true to their interests. ‘The Republican party had done Je. Duvis failed to_do, legislated eleven States outof the Union. He spoke of the effects of Congressional action on commerce gene- rally. and advocated the restoration of the Southern people to the rights of citizenship and representation. Negro suffrage would never be univers..l. He then praiced the financial , mend of tbe Tammany platform, eulogized the Democratic nominees, aud predict d their sac- cess by an overwhelming majority in Novem- ber. A vete of thanks was then exterded to the speaker, and the meeting then adjourned. pes wc iian Taz Scrreer Ai |a.—Rev. Father 4iey, a French missionary pric st from Algeria, 1s HOW On a Visit to this rity soliciting aid for ibe unfortunate sufferers in Algeria. Daring the receut pest drought, aud earthquakes iu that country, over 160,000 persons have been © and over 4,100 orphaps thrown upon the care of the Catholic church there. His de- #ctipsiou of the sufferings of the people there 1s truly b art-rending and strongly appoals to our charity. The Holy Father at Kome con- cibuted 5.00 frames towards the sufferers. and requested the Archbishop of Algeria to send a delegate to the United States, remarking «I am ure your appeal will be most cheeriully re- sponded to, tor of ali my children the people of that country are always foremost in their generous comributions.” The Catholics throughout Europe have b en very liberal towards the cause, and Father Gey bas been very successful in th’s country. A large num- ber of Sisters of Charity have gone to Algeria tocare jor the suffering people there. Father Gey us at present the guest of Father Walter, of St. Patrick's parish, and will remain im the city several days, jee ARISES SS =r. Josmra’s Gemma CaTHoLic Catur- DRAL.— The work of digging the foundation of Si. Joseph's German Catholic Church, which ss to be erected at the corner of © street north and 2d s:Teet east, Capiiol Hull, was commenc=d moreips. This edifice will bea gem of ar- being tnken from & poriion of the world-re. powned ural at Cologne, where the ar- cbivect. Mr. Stegmeyer, speat a good portion wf bes hfe. The building will bave a iront of 7S fret, length 145 tvet, the spire 200 feet high. It w \o be erect d by the German Cu.Bolics of the Cuited Staves, aud will cost not less than S510. ft is expected the church will be finisb dt im the summer of 1870, aad the Na- uonat German Catholic Verein, which met in New York ciy this y Will_asemble in Wa-hin<on for that occasion. The projector of this memor.al eaterprice is Rev. B. F. Wizet, / president of Gonzaga College. As siated, ihe desiga ts borrowed from that grand architec. tural struciure, the Cathedral at Cologne, aud this s.rucvure wall be the cathedral of the Ger- man Catholics of the United States. SOLDIERS” AND SAILORS be U pion Beld last night, at Union League Mr. H. G. Otis, Chairman of the Commit- alry overcoat Cape, with the words “Grant and Coliax” in white letters on the rigtt and left corps bedges in red; below, the recros-ed arms and naval imsiemia. On the back of the cape will be placed the figure of a knapsack, with skillet, &c., hanging thereto, The outer bor- der to be composed of thirteen white stars, while a red band will be Tb be of oi} cloth, military; the torch the same a3 used in Inéi by the Wide-awakes. A sampje of the uniform will be presented to the Union at om Monday night next. —— eee BcTIOUT AVENUE AND Park Ratt- books of subscription to the capital stk of this company were opened a few days 2go, aod since that time nearly ten thousand sol Wor of (be stock has been taken K. wetl, Jobm Latile, Major Bell, and others. Asi! will require only about eighteen thousand dollars to build and equip the road, there is every prospect of the same becoming a saccess, and beg pushed to a speedy completion. The propet ‘y in the immediate vieinity of the pro- posed terminus of tbe railway is mostly owned by weal'by men, who no dou! own interests, will sub-cribe largely, as the enbancemeut in value of their property will coeval with the snecess and prosperity of the propo’ d railway The books are open for <utseriptions at Kidwell’s Drog Store and at M. Hall's Keal Estate Office, corner 718 and | ——— —About 11 o'clock yesterday morning, While Mr. Jo-eph W. M SevERE Fat jeyers was engaged in shingling a house for Mr. Kattle- | man. 7th street. between G avd H streets, he | tally slipped fom the roof with an | Of Shingles a distance of twenty-two | feet. hurtipg Bis back and neck severely. Drs. | Eliot and Lee were called to his assistance and Teaderrd ail the aid im their power. He was | badly brais: d, but escaped serious injury, Rervex Tickers To Derecares.—The range and Alexondria Raflroad Company, eatew t the Nationa! Teachers’ Con- ote held at Nasbville on ‘xe 17h in- x'nnt, whowpass over tho-e roads. Al! who at- tend the comvention will “eport te Z. Richards, Esq, of this ety. at Nashville, —-+ Comnten rs Devave Caries Kufin. George aylenson, Marion Carter, Mary Jane 3 . Wm. Sidney, and Rover! Kicbardson alias “Bob liars.” colon reste | on Sunday night in thé bawdy house. of Sophia Lee. colorrd, wee eed 5 yesterday by Justice Walter. ‘The first four uid Ro! rais* the amoant and were, sept to the Workhouse for sixty days. vt cer in charge are determined that alt * poe th the pleasure of the guesis sutution and By-laws made a re. rt, Wich wer rdopied. Considerable debate to wheiter they should be koown as he jack.on Domocralic” or “Seymonr lection then took piece for president, and Mr. nk d the meeting for their kindness, a boprd they would work im Barmony. The n cailed for nomioa.ions for the vice 'y" several gentlemen were nominated and d chord. apd mong them Jno. W. Smoot, When some member inquired if Mr. Smoot was citizen, as he bad probably become a Ja- ed be was stillan American citizen. C. Farres wes nominated and elec«d. He alvo thanked those present for the enor: be ed not expect to be culled om, but woula never refuse tu serve in ary caprcily. on of Secretary then took place, aud m of P. Hicky, George W. Durham was unanimously ek cted. Mr. Durham—Gen- tiemen. I sm tbabkiul to you all for the honor conierrd upon me. Mr Deauis Callaghan was then elected Treasurer. nd rcknowledged the Ux together for the first time resolved that when this meeting adjourn evening rext and proceed to the Democ.atic Association Tooms, agreed l-O moved that a committee Ppointed to collect funds for the We and the purchase ofa Sey- d Jobn W. Smoot, Geo. Kraft, George biteccure. ot pure Gothic design, the idea | specively, surrovuded by the old | £ over ‘he list of sub-cribers, we noticed | the names of How. Robert J. Wailer, Jobn L. | *, uf alive to their | = Ay same may ue and be | aforeesid bonds shall not be sold for leas {also ibe company of the Lynchburg ro., | 1. we ace nformed, give recorn tickets to Heury Snisn | CORFORATION AFFAIRS. Proceedings ef the City Councils. BOARD OF ALDEARMEN.—At 8 o'clock Inst evening. the Board Warder by tue President, Sea voce 1 Mésers. Baker, Clark, Cook, Grooker, Grinder, Knight, the President, (Richards,) atid’ Ssctetary, (Hall.) The President said that there were sppareatly no quorum present, whea Mr. Balter moved to take & recess Of fifteen Minutes, which was Sgrevd to. The Board was again called to or- derat a quarter before nine, when the Presi- dent said they stil seemed tobe without a quo- Tum. Mr. Croeker moved to ‘Mr, Riebards said that before putting that motion he wished to make a statement. The people of Washingten were looking with inter- est, 21 great deal of interest to the proceed- ings bere, aud there was great complaint by men of both parties of the state of affairs which now prevailed. Those whe sympruthived with either ome of the political lmd_ the biame oa the other party in Board. This being the case Be wished to make staument, particularly rs the questions at 18- sue DOW seemed to be Barro: down to & per- so matter—narrowed down ripe oe question whether he (Mr. R.) Tesiga his po-ition as Presiden: of the Board or not. tion in the Board of Aldermen. | His habits, tastes amd feelings were all against it, aud be ‘would greatly prefer so far as he was person- ally concerned, to.fill a private station, but his constituents had elecved him as an Alder been properly and legally chosen for that po- sition: be hed been recognized by the Mayor as Pres deat of the Board: and he had consulted the bet legal advisers with whom he was ac- qurinted. and those members of Congreas most coptervent with the law aud with affairs in the District of Columbia, and all agreed with him thst he bad been legaily elected, that he was tight, and that be ought to maiutain his povi- tion. fhe should consent to resign uncondi- Copally, then such a resignation would result 1m brenking up all that bad been done <o far. It Would bean acknowledgment that the or- gavization of the Board wa illegal; that all their sub equent legislation so .ar was illegal; and the joint convention which inangurated the Mayor, and over which he (Mr. R.) pre- sided was also illegal. But the Bourd w°s ie- sally organized, aud he waselected President of the Board in accoruance with the law. He Would state for the benefit of those who bad not read bis former statements that on the Monday when this board convened, there were present thirteen legally elected members. Of these, mine had been sworn in, And fovr were waiting to be sworn in. Not un- til it Was seen that au effort was to be made to swe: rin Mr. Gulick, of the Fitth Ward, who had no ceruficate, did they (the Republicans) tink if necessary to go into ap election, which they proceeded to do. Seven members out of the nine voted for him (Mr. R.,) the others standing right there. (pointing to the floor within the rail, and near the platform.) Let those who deemed he was not legally elected make the issue before the Court in banc. He wontd join that issue, and if the decision inst bim would govern himeelf ly. It was not tor him who elected and recognized as President of the Board to make that issue but for them, and be would cberriully abide by the result He thought ihat proposition a periectly fair one, and all he could do. 1f they refused to accede to it, then the tault would 1all upon them and not upon us. ‘The Board ther. sdjournea. Common CounciL.— President Fowler m the cetved from tbe Mayor in ans ton of inquiry as to “by what authority hogs aud gf-se were ‘aken up on Sunday, fib and nh of July. inthe Fourth Ward,” stating that “the laws of the Corporation require police ‘S$ and authorize others to seize and take up and convey to the Asylum all hogs and gz cre going OF ronczing at large, and that it was in accordance with this requirement, I pre- sume, that the hogs and ce rere taker. up the days named.” refers to pages + 2S, and 22%, Webb’s Digest: referred. Also, one encio-iag & communication from the Maryland Free Stone Mining and Manuiacturiug Company, asking a trial of their stone for paving purposes: Teferied. Also que transmiting a transcript of the judgment against the Corporation in favor of Margaret Gamon: referred. Also one trans- Witting accounts of the ay ie* of the Third and Seventh Wards; referred. Also one | 1m answer to a resolution of the Board in rela- tion to & house at the corner of 9th and K street, inclosing a letter trom J. R. Wright, Gommis- sioner of the Third Ward, stating that the house was renird as a dwelling by bis SOF At 50 dollars per month, and he paid ir 45 dollars to the Corporation, retaining 5 dollars tor per centage: aud that the house is now vacant. Also communications from the Surveyor in an- swer to a resolution of inquiry, stating that the overflow of water on 9th street, between Mas-achusetts Avenue and NewYork Avenue iseaused by deficient surtace drainage and he Tecommends the construction of a sewer; also one enclosing am esumate for grading, gravel- ling and bridging 19th street trom H street to Boundary. at $12,145.40. The following were presented: By Mr. Tay- Jor—Petiucn of H. B. James, asking authority to erect « fence; also, Fyix Defosee, for the re- Missien of a fine. By’ Mr. Davis—Peution of Jos. Spear and M. F. Dayley, tor remission of fines. By Mr. Stewart—Petition for pavement on 20th street. Communication from the Com. missioners of the West Market. By Mr. Kel- sey—Biil directing the Surveyor to examine and designate the proper course of Slash Ran, so@s to drain the upper portion of the First and Second Wards, ill to take up and re- ave alley between I and K and 14th and 1sth. ill Lo change days and heurs of market. Bili to grade Chesnut street, between Hth and isth streets. By Mr. Brown—Bill authorizing the Surveyor to change the grade ot I6th street, be- tween Rand T streets north. By Mr. Juene- man—Petution of M.Kelly, N.Acker, and others, for foot pavement on north side of D north. between New Jersey avenue and Ist street improvement on the east, between Massacha- setts avenue and E street north. By Mr. L B. S. Muller—Bill appropmat: $8,000 to build a bridge acro s the capal at 6th street west By Mr. fline—Petation of L. Oppenheimer for the remission of a fine. All the above were re- ferred. Ey Mr. Taylor—Resolution for the purch: ‘of blanks for the use of the board; -. Juenemann—Resolution in- passed. quiring of the Mayor why the work of paving the carrisgeway of 7th street has not been com- leted. Pr Sardo said that the contractors for that work had been stopped by th: Commissioner of the Second Ward, who insists that they shall Put in gravel at $1 per load for which they bad paid previously fifty cents. Mr. Kelsey spoke of the work as not having been well done. and he bad no doubt but the commissioner of the ward was doing his duty. Mr. L. B.S. Miller said he bad lately seen the work, and it was well done according to bis view of the subject. ‘Mr. Hine moved as an amendment a substi- tute, referting the subject to the Corporution Averney. Mr. Sardo inquired if the Attorney wasa paver. After some debate, m the course of which Mr. Arnison suggested an amendment, that ai thority te givem to send for persons and pa. pers, on motion of Mr. Kelsey the subject was Teferred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Mr. L. B.S. Miller, from the Committee on Ways snd Means, reported bill for the issuing of bonds to liquidate the floating debt ot the Corporation. The bill is as follows : Be it enacted. dc, That the Mayor, ander the roy isions of “An act to authorize the city of ‘asbingion to issue bonds oper the floating debt of the city,” approved July 27, 1x68, be, And be is hereby, authorised and empowered, mn behalf of the corporation, to issue. or cause | to be issued, registered or coupon bonds to an amount no" exceeding $800,000, in tions of $54, $100, $500, and $1,000, payable in ten years from the date of hae ter d the whe principal of the same. The Derein ‘described shait be issurd by the Mayor and countersigned by the Register of the city: both the interest and the principal of which shall be paid at the bank im nich the funds to be raised and set_ aside yurpose, or various funds of the corporation may be deposited: nt the time fet their par value in lawful mo. States or in hqnidated Se he exchange debtedness of the corporation. 4 7 Ly § 4 & 2c le ten per cent. amount of bonds issued, which small constitute a sinking fund tor the payment of the aforesaid bonds at their maturity; said sinking fund shall be created the assessment and collection of sufficien' ad. ditional taxes, levied, and other regular taxes, to be exelinl tain sone fi for Neti! go in the manner herein set forth. ‘Sec, 3. That the accrued an. inter. eston the bonds authorized to ye tooued bg tna ee ee ot ee same is | hereby. reqpt on' general fund, and autbority ‘ts hereb; ven for the as- sessment and collection, in of whatever additional tax nece: for the purpose. Bec. 4. arthe ister 1s hereby a anc requir d to Keep an accurate accountaf the number, cenomt ) smounts, and date of bdouds issued by the coun See. 5. Shat the sum of $10,000, or so be tor is Teby. appropriated oup of Se¢. 6. That all acts or parts fe nie ath halter cepa. the same are hereby, Tepeaird. Mr, Obase Provided sor in @ that Mr. Brown denied thar Aldermen on the commitier was as he understood, these were but six Aldermen present when the com: before the boa. id that the bill Mr. Russell objected to the passage of the bill to-night, #s the bill bad not been Mr. Brown moved that it be inted, and its consideration po-t) weeks. e! poned for two said that this bill was a very volving as it does $90),00), should be well considered. or tponement was a reasonadlé one under the circumstances, but he suggested that one h hfs inotion by making Tr, imporiant one, im’ ‘week would be long en « Mr. Brown modi it read one wrek, and it was adopted. Mr. L. B.S. Miller aiso reported without recommendation, resolution Arrison, in relation to making irom the contingent fund; recommitt d. ‘Webb's Digest; committee discharged. Mr. Sordo, trom the special commi.tre on the K street bridge across Rock Creek, submiticd the following report, which was adopted: pecial committe beg leave to report thar they bave exemined, as far incts regarding the copstraction tero:s Rrock creek at the wresiern terminus ot K street north, and respecttully submit the fol- It sppears that onthe 17th of January, 1366, the Oity Counciis passed a joint resolution re- questing the Mayor to adverse tor p! ifcations, and proposal or wooden bridge of 75 feet span te cross Rock ervek at the western ter minus of K street north. ‘The pious offerea under the adveriisemeat of Yor not being satisivetory, and it beinz deemed imprudent to contraet the width of 1he stream to 75 ieet, the Mayor and others appli-d to Mr. B. Severson, who, t that time, was en. gaged on the city canal, and/requested him prepare a plan for #n iron uridge of 112% fcet to span the whole width of Moy “8, I-67, when tha’ gentlemen was about to commence the pian, cis eet appropriating $10,000 for the bridge of en- Jarged span, and authorizing ibe Mayor and a commitire of one member of euch Board to ob- toin # suitable plan. ‘Soon aater fhe passaze of this act it was con- eludea by the committer to again advertise for Mr. Severson Bed commence: d his plan while in the employ of the cicy, and bad explained it 'o the Mayor and others, he felt it would be improper fer him to become a competitor against (hove who wignt offer plans under the advertisement. As provided in the advertisement the plans were 6th of August, 1567, but as none of them were satisiactory none were tee then appeais io have sough laas, 3; is to build an tron an Bock creek. Oo plans, and as bad a pian made to cost $23,000. This they sub- Jounails in January last, and asked for such iurther appropriation as would cover i's cost. together with some $500 for rais- mg the abutments ot the bridge. Mr. Severson, seeing that the ommitt-e had Tejected all the competaiive plans offered under the advertisement, and had procured a plan at Balt more, felt bimselt at liberty io bring for- ward his plan, the cost of which is e-umated , OF one-fourth les than the Baltimore ut as there srems to be a strong desire to conhine tbe cost of a bridge at K sireet within the sum of $1(,(\ 0, already appropriated, your committee would respect. ull poss. ge of the following resolution : Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Common Council, That the Mayor be requested to !m- mediately invite proporals and plans for the construction of 8 wroughi-iron or heavy ber and iron bridge to span Rock creek at the western terminus of K¥sireet north, tbe plans to be approved by the Mayor, a struction of the bridge to be under his direction, and superiniended by a com; Provided, The cost of said br ceed the ‘sum of $10,(U0 already appropriated Tecommend the tent engineer: ige shall not ex- ‘om the Committee on Improve- be discharged from the consid- { «petition for a pump at the corner and I streets, Also, reported bill 10F pavement on west side of Ist street east, between I and K streets north; passed. Bill for do. on the south side of C street south, between 2d and 3d streets west; passed. Bill for do. on east ana weet sides of 19th street Lend M streets north; passed. Bill and pave alley in square 957; passed. repair bridge On 5th street west, between () and R street north; presed. im the course of alley Billallowing a change quare 4): passed. ely on act to repeal the act cre- of inspector of sewers, carriage- ‘work, ond asked to be Seetetnes: Agreed to. Also, bill for ging, grvding, and graveling Boundary; pas.ed, ey moved to reconsider the vote by ‘which the bill for foot-pavements on 19th strcer, between L and M, was pressed, statiog that it fmpo-sible tor curb-siones fo be laid there. ion was lost—yeas 6—Messrs. Arrison, Bortlet, Bates, Brown, Kelsey, and Russell; . Arrison introduced resolution inquiring or the cost of opening 1 t street south to New Jersey Mr. Keleey, from the Drainage Committee, reported bilis for repair culvert and for sewer in 2d street east, at D street 01 water main in 19th street, irom L hb stieet, from uare: passed. Also, irom the Committee on y the rpothecaries of the First and Second Mr-1,. B. S. Miller presented bill to create e department, Lo be called the Street Depariment; reierred. S. Bate. irom the Committee on Claims, reported bills for the remission of fines Schooler and John ©. impoed on Wm. Pieiffer; passed adversely on Draper and Wm. Edwards; Also. from Committee on Canals, commani- ricatioms in reference to a dred Commisiee discharged. Adjourned at 10 o'clock, mumittee dis- ging machine; Howarp Universiry.—The Howard Uni- versity, chartered by the Thirty-Ninth Gon- gres*, 20d pmiewded for the education of persons of every class, without distinction of race, has, by the action of it trustees, been pieced upon such a footing as to justify.an appeal to the friends of education for liberal contributions towards iis complete endowment, which appeal they make in a circular, in which it is stated that one hundred and fisty acres of land, form- ing & benutitul site adjoining 7th street. in this a-ed, and the sale of a part bes already nearly covered the price of the whole estate. On the reservations, exceeding ‘acres, & university buildisg with dormi. 's is in proces of erection, aud when com. pleted tbe collegiate department will be opened for the reception of students. A preparatory depariment, including a normal school, has i rented for the urpose, for the last four months. upils bave been mm attendance. men’s Burean a ance in the way of building-and other hel much if ap ‘as the Conn cee can render under the law of Congress, F: necessary to rstablieh scholarships and profes. corsbips. It is believed that scholarships are indispensable in kis mnkveraiey, ‘Owing to the Each should be not one hundred and fifty dollars a year, —__o—__ ExtEmsiOn OF ProvipENce Hosritar.— Workmen commenced wn the old building corner of and D street souib, posed extersion of Pro will consist of a new corridor and city, has been purchi esent poverty hefitied by ite to make room for the pro- Providence Hospital. The Tux Potomac Front.—The steamer Wawa- I Paw! eterrsion this ‘Captain ‘made ae seeping 6 Glyn carrying down tie mem- bere and friends ot Equal Spreivion Soms ot Temperance, The excursionists were accom- ere by sn gueniinnt a [eee ed — the arscter af those ing the party inter. oes a than that they will igh ttal day's enjoymen: Wharf — Selle ‘Steamer Hi Livings- . for Baltumore and river landiugs, ton, Dougias, oats, 8nd curn for the Government. Pahey’s Wharf —Arrived—Schr. Wm. Bond, fenyh or With wood for market. 's Wharf — ridge, for Georgetown to discharge cargo; Ex- — , Simpkins, light; Fair, Wm. Simpkins, it Fowler's Wharf. — Arrived —Sehrs, Frober. Cobb, from Boston, with ice and merchandise for Washington and Georgetown Ice Compa. ny; Flounder, Skinner, with wood for the same company. Sailed—Sebr. Gaskill, Datton, light, Noey's Wharf. — Arrived —Schrs. Union Derry, wood for W. H. Marlow; Robert James, Sears, from Tocomico, with fruit for market; Regulator, Garrixon, with watermelons for R. Golden; sloopr River Q Davis, irom Giy- mont, do. do.; Mary Eliza, Davis, trom Chap- man’s Point; Re:ndcer, Johnson, from Gler- den’s wharf, melons for Golden; Americin Eagle, Cramp, with fish for Gibron. Suiled— Schre. Foaming Sea, Jame*, tor Havre-de. Grace, light: J. J. Barnell, Perry, light. Carter's Wharf. — Sailed —Schrs. Tropic, Eanks, to Riley's to fivish discharging cargo; Commodore Conner, Gilmore. to Alexandria, to finish discharging carg@ of lumber; Sea Lion, James, for Eastern Shore, light; States. man, Malone, for Salisbury, Mass., li Guinand’s Wharf,— Arrived — Schr. Sallie, Bowie, with wood, to Castell & Evans; scl Sareh Lavinia, Murdock, with wood, to Plant; schr. Annie, Edwards, with coal, to Guinand; schr, Aun McCarty,’ Hatton, with 1. tO Windsor & Ford; scar. James Gorham, Ashton, with wood, to Guinand. _ Willams @ Joliy's Wharf.—Arrived— Schr. Farmers’ Friend, —, coul, to McElroy; schr. Martba Ann, Medley, with coal, to Williams « Joly; schr. Pilot, Foxwell, with wood, to market. Green's Wharf—Arrived — Schr, Lawrence, Hicks, with coal, to Wm. H. Barbour. Clark's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr. Ocean, Shan- nell, with white pine lumber, for T. Edward & Co, Sailed — Schr. Enterprise, Shorter, to Georgetown to load with coal for Norfolk, Va. —_o—__ CosTRinvTions POR THE ELLIcoT?T MtL Surrerers.—Among the latest contributior receiv:d by Mr. Augustus E. Perry, treasurer ot the relief committee of this city for the suf- ferers at Ellicott Mills by the late flood, are $50 trom Mecsrs. Potts, Shelley & Co., of the Metropolitan Hoivi; $50 from Messrs. Jackson, Bro. & Co., merchants of this city; from Wes- ley Obapel, $21, and $75 from the Foundry M. E. church. The whole amount of tunds re- ceived on Saturday was $150, and on Monday $67. The treasurer, in addition to sums ai- Teady remitted, ex] to forward to-morrow «00 to Mr. William H. Gibbons, of Ellicott ils, treasurer of the rehef committee at that piace. Contributions are coming in daily, but when the great distress and destitution which affects the ple of Ellicott Mills are taken. *Bto consideration, our citizens will see the necessity of civing to the exrent of their abil- ity, We publish the following: ABRINGTON, Aug. 11, 1568.—Auguatus F. Perry Esq, Treosurer—Dear Sir: 1 have the Pleasare to enclose you check for $75, being proceec's of collection medeat Foundry M. E. Choreb on Sabbath last to aid the sufferers at Ellicott City, Md. Please acknowledge the Teceipt of it, sud oblige, yours truly, E. F. Simpson, Treasurer. Wasntxeton, D. D., Ang. 11, 1968—F. F. Simpson, Esq. Treasurer Foundry M. E. Church In the nam’s of the citizens of this city and the sufferers by the Late flood in Maryland, I thank you for the kind, Iéber.l aud prompt contribu- tion from the Foundry M. E. Church. Respect- sully, your ob dient -ervant, Ave’ ‘ouRT.—Henry Weaver gave aM Of $41) 15 “Administrator of Thomas Weaver end Theodore securities. Maria A. Munson gave bond in the of $5,000 8 administratrix of Owen Munson: Charles H. Townsend aad Tho-. M. Shepherd, ie. The wills of Jamey Chapman, Ann Crown, and Lewis Beard were fully proven and ad- mitted to probate. ‘The will of Samuel Brown was filed and partially proven. He appoints his wife, Lina Brown, sole edministratrix, who gave bond in the sum of $5,000; John Anderson and J. C. sureties, Laura Pickens gave bond in the sum of $100 © guardian to the orphans of Lafayeie aud Laura Cameron, Samuel Pickens, ©. H. Os- borne and E, McKenney sureties. The »rgument mm the Miller will case was continued by Mr. Thompson for the Cayeators, and Judge Leech in opposition. ——_o-——— KNIGHTS oF PyTHIas.—The Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythies, compo-ed of delezat=s from ihe Grard “Lodges of the various States, met this morning at their new bell, corner of Seventh and D stree’s. The following officers were elected:—Supreme Past Chancellor and Founder, J. H. Rathbone, of District of Colum- ia; Supreme Past Chancellor, W. P. West- ‘wood, pf District of Columbia; Supreme Vi erable Patriarch. Wilbur H.' Myers, of Supreme Chancellor, (presiding officer.) Sam- uel Read, of N. J Supreue Vice Chancellor, James P. Hayes, of De'.; Supreme Recording and Cmr-ponding Scribe, Clarence M. Ba-~ ton. of District of Columbia; Supreme Banker, William A. Por.er, of Rau, a. ¥. Abbot, of Md.; Supreme [rver Sieward, H. Kronbeimer, of Di. trict of Columbia; Supreme Ourter Steward, Frederick Coppes, of Pa. pace eainidt 1. U. R. M.—At an adjourned session of the Grand Coupeil of the Distret ot Columbia, 1, O. R. M., béld on the 7th of the Scurgeon Moon, G.S. D. 377, (August i Logan Wigwam, Georgetown, D. C., the following Grend Chiefs were tastalled by J. Marr, Mo-t Worthy Grand Incobonee of the Grand Coun- cil of the United States:—W.G. Foopeets P. A. Cawood; W. G. Sachem, A.C. T; W. G. Sen Sag., John F. Whitemore; W. G. Jun. Sog.. R, A. Basford; W.G. C. of R., James E. Dement; W.G. K. of W., M. L. Merrill: W.G. Sapnap. H Pettit; W.G.G. of Wigwam, F. A Lowe; W. G. G. of Forrest. James Small. BRS Sit Cnixp ResToreD To 178 PaRewrs—About eight o’clock last evening, a little girl, avout three years old, named Lucretia McCoy, was brought to the Station-housein Precinct No. s, y & boy named George Rabey. The child was kept about an hour. After which she was turned over to ber father, H. C. McOoy, on Third street east, between M and N sireets south, —-——— ACCIDENT—A Boy Run Over.—A little son of officer Lawler was run over by a hack, this morning about nine o'clock, and officer Fox convey’d bim to his home, on @d sireet west, between Land K streets north. His injaries ‘were slight. Fai. YRom a Roor.—About noon to-day a carpenter named Myers sell from the roof of a three-story hovse on Seveath street west, be- tween @ and H etreets, and was bruised and cut considerably. Dr. Elliot was called in and Grecsed the wounds of the injured man, whe ‘was atterwards conveyed home by his trieuds, —s——_ ‘Walker White, col- bas e war her trial before court, by Jus- tice Bates, He was released on bail for his appearance. —-——— THE SEYMOUR AND BLAIR cli Ward will shortly erect a vast, ‘om a aie ivet Rigb, and from east, which wall te ni! which will be ene the br-eze a large streamer bearing the names of the candidates. ees Wastery -RADICAL GLU; bier 3 held a nig! BA meung of this Clb ht at far! it and ® campaign delivered by Gennen Uesosren. ot Kansas. No business was transacted. ——_.__ Tax Last Cuance.—The final sale of lots on the famed Hill is to take place on Thursday the Toth at 3 o'clock on uu 5, o'clock, sar ae gnats jon 2 Saig cst 1 ae Right, aged ‘one month is aud rela:ives of the Syaily are re- be from fee ROIS m1 : place on the 12th. ane tenn Oe one a ee CITY ITEMS. pues eee will, ee Bre ot Bbw deveer a “Hawrsnten R, R. ‘ a wpents to soit them at Tiox.—The Jomt Committee of Ine Cow ¢ Price Stare, Me, 511 7th street. ‘ SARS SPARIELIGN, enrm < Steen avondanie'| teres This sum ; wor ‘Dat $35. We should think | Ham oad persons who rent Rouses would go to the great sale of lots by Hall & Ross on Ti y mext. = 37S POWERITL CURATIVE assoclaTEe Paxie-Stavrck Buavry.—it ts a terrible | 12 m. train to re’ shock to a charming womun—indeed, to any | remain over till ‘woman—io find that her teeth are “bezinning | at togo.” Never will any batman dein who formabay or u i male tha: discov- most _ he tragramt Sosodoni, iP — PBEPARED UNDE! NEWLY-DISCOVERED PROCESS FOB BXTRACTIVG THE OU- RATIVE PROPERTIES FROM VEGB- TABLE SUBSTANCES. EXTERS INTO THE COMPOSITION 4 “SPALDING’s @iug"—No weil regulated family will be without it. —o——. ‘Wat waxzs ir hair so beautiful? Mrs. | nite action was taken,every one pre: S. A. Alien’s Improved (new style) Hair Re- | to be fully aware of the advantages which storer or Dressing, (in one bottle.) Price One | would accrue .rom the or . Every sells it, eo and the point at issne ————e—_—__ simply as to where wot he p DR RADWAY'Ss Taxaa w 4 Trt yoR LvERYTHING, but it | to make tbe comnection with the Lo . is igh time for you to save your mosey, Mature an: pac lg Ed nexovarine Posed connection have grown much any other store m this city. | since the visit of yesterday, and that there will Remember the place—4%; with large plategiass | be no obs'acle to carry ont the project. (We front, = rt have recetyrd from an intelligent corres. Pondent a graphic — of the Corns, Bumions, BaD Naixs, and all dis- | py St Le sburg, at by Dr. | ijate for i son Lo-dav, bat yivania | pear to-morrow.—Ep. STAR.) CETOWN S oR. Ff Sate ioe ig my ‘or GEORGETOWN SkyYMOUR AND BLATR OL! tation. Established 1561. RESOLVENT. axrw “ A meting of the friends of Seymour and Biair INCIPLE DISCOVERED orG pa pe od the = of —- Guat Farad tiop, was callcd Inst might; but some misuuder- ae Te eae Eevaiening Goods at | ang cocerring tet which taey were dr~ dna plaas drone} betwemn aed wy on privec of the use of the hall which nad been Good White Shirie.st—sis0 Fine Whive Shirts, | BEAK", a postponement was agreed Upon. .00—2.50; Good Summer Under Shirts, 50,75, | CENTRAL BviLprne Associa TioN.—This as- & Good’ Sommer Drawers, 50, 75, $i | sociation held its thirtietn monthly meeting Good Cotton Socks, 10, 15, 20 cents: Paper. | Inst evening, 9nd twenty-four sb re, repre. Collars, 10, 15, 18,25 cents per box: Handker- $2,206, Were sold at an averaze of $1.24 chiefs and Suspenders, Ties and Scarfe, in end- . less variety, at popular prices. P.S—I have THE CANAL.—Busines= is becoming rather Ro branch stores. r lively. To thie dais, trom the Ist instant, 157 ee hots have arrived, most of which have down to Alexandria. There i= a large fl et on the way down, which will probubly arrive to- morrow. Tre Aguepvct—A quantity of heay: lumber bas arrived in Aickanarig, which intend d to strengthen the Aqueduct, It is eae NS bak ey propo sd to place arches under present For Corns, Bunions, Bab Nara, xo., | ‘Pans in order to make them more secure. ‘visit Dr. White’s rooms, No. 424 Penns MERCHANTS’ ONE BOTTLE OF RESOLVENT iS BETTER THAN TEN LARGE BOTTLES OF THs ADVERTISED SARSPARILLAS, OR Di RECT DIURETIC REMEDIES. Physicians wonder at the extraordinary power of RADWAY'’S BENOVATING RESOLVENT ic curing the worst forms of Scrofelows. Syphiloid Chronic Skin Diseases, and its marvelous power io fesolving calculous concretions, affording imme hate relie and consequest cure of Diseases of the Kidney. Bladder, Liver, Lungs, Pancreas, Spleen Ite rapid influence in thecure of Diabetes, Lnconts Bence oF scanty, turbid. albuminous, cloody urine ‘te almost instant efficacy in stopping itching painfal discharge of urine, and its singelar iu curing discharges from the Uterus and Urethra Leacorrhea. Bloody Urine, amd other nbealth, and weakening discharges;—end inquire wher in the BARSAPABILLIAN used in the Renov Resolvent differs from ordinary Sersaper Bareaparillian is the only principle in Sarsapari!\s that possesses curative properties: ail other parte of the root are inett and useless. One ounce of ¢). Who reside on Capitol Hilland the Navy Yard, | Kivee Front.—Entercd—Steamer John Pint peed leave their orders at No. 122 East | (ib en, Winters, New York; steamer Colum. Capitol street, between 4th and Sth. bea. Hrrper, Baltimore; schooners Martha Joun Coecine, Agent. ‘ ollins, Graves, Balumore: A. Heaton, Doug- — tas, Ne Yi wll it » Waymark, Wrarriwe Paras for sale. Apply atm | 18°) Nur York: loops. Kitty Ann, Way: Braz Office. BartizinG aT TENNALLYTOWN—On Sun- res | ag, airernovn quite a crowd emembied tr ae tng B E : — extract obtained under Dr. Radway's new process AN creek near Texsaliytowa, % wit s for extracting the curative properties from vogeta- KERS. izing. “The oficiating clergyman was. the bie substances, contains more of the trne principle Rev. Mahlon Austin, bat the ceremonies were | Cr cure than 30 ibe. of the ordinary reore Jax cooxs 8 00., short, as there was only one candidate. BANKE ; BARSAPARILLIAN js only one of the ingredi ents that forms this truly wonderful medicine; and it ie the omly compenseting remedy that communi - cates ite purifying. cleansing and reinvigorating properties through the BLOOD, SWEAT, URINE, end other secretions, securing 8 harmontous fun. - tional action of every depraved organ and gland If the blood is corrupt. the Resolw it pure. If the Lungs are ulcerated an. sore, secreting thick phlegm. and proreient matter the Resolvent will loosen this deposit and repair the wasting lung with sound and healthy material If the Bkin is covered With pimples, spets. pustules sores, ulcers, &c., the Besolvent will quickly re- move these annoyances. If mercery is deposited i: Frvrgenya Stexzr, Orrorrs Taxasvay Buy andee sseurrent market rates, ang constantly on hand s fell supply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIRTIES, ANDY OMPOURD INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., executes end collections made on all acccasible points, we 1-tf Fist BATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON, GEORGETOWN ABVERTISEMERTS. BB* THOMAS DOWLING. Aucrr.; Georgetown. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC AUC- The undersigned, trustees in the tr case 8. Jones. in bankruptcy, will sell, at tion. on TURSDAY AFTERNUO land. and improved by » new aud substenti Frame Dwelling o! eight rooms. Jot there is a large and conveniently ar: frame building. suitable for acandle or soap fac- tory. or distillery. Ti is beantifaily a — on a fine public road. near the the bones apd has sccamuiated fn the system. th: H. D OC@OKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co..) Presidens. and within fifteen mi Besolvent will drive it out. If the throa. or Brow WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. chial Glands are wicerated, the Resolvont will cuss — these signs of an early waste. Direct remedies pos- GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY scesing only exclusive properties, are burtfal. a» aD they increase the fuactional secretions of one orga by suspending the constituent secretions of ethers a WR Pr ha ee hence, a compensating remedy like the Kesolwen: ts the only means of & permanent cure BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY DROP oF BLOOD impregnated with the Resolvent and at sorbed to supply the waste of the body. will make pare. sonnd and healthy @eshand Gbre. The firet dose that is taken commences ite Work of purifica: tion and increasing the appetite and flesh. A REMARKABLE CURE! ‘16: strect, opposite the Treasury Department, Government Securities with Treasurer Unite Btates, S7-ONE MILLION DOLLARS.p ‘We buy and sell all classesof GOVERNMEN} SECURITIES st current market rates. FURNISH EXCHANGE and make Collections fm ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THB UNITEP STATES. We purchase Government Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TEEMS, ond give care ful attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN end FIR and to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERE- MENT LOANS ot all times cheerfully furnished. WH. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. Washington, March 30, 1865. anh mac ki at the time of sale. Terms ie known WM D GASSia, WM. B. WOODWARD, B. WoouD’ y bi THOS. DOWLING. aucis. A EAVOBARLE OPPORTUNITY enlt of Summe! ly reduced prices BEND AM. 101 Bridge st. Georgetown, DLO SORES ON THE TONGUE, ULCER® IN THE THROAT, SORE GUMS, SORE MOUTH, SOKES IN THE “NOSE AROUND THE EYES, €c. recently exhibited, a few bottles will cure. i Fouie, or through the effects of Meroury. Potas Gm, Corrosive Sublimate, from six to one dozen Dactles may be required to make @ permanent curs INSURANCE OFFICE, FIRE AND LIFE, No. 516 SEVENTH STREET, Suuurs MADE TO ORDER, AND WABBARTED TO FIT. WALL, ROBINSON & CO., 4ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY, OF HARTFORD, OONH. a Instance of personal beanty re stored t aLed: red of an ly disfigured by the ravages . AR From the advanced sheets ef anew Medical work o3-___ 3¥2PBNNSYLVANIA AVENUB. oumes SAG BASKETS “FALSE AND TRUE.” P — Bac i KETSI! a ani BY JOHN RADWAY, M. D. 7100 Dosen PEACH BASKETS, all sizes, “OS ciaaa, ae ans or Be contains valusble inf ana 25rP, BABTHOLOW, Ko. mation for the tencht of tie etek Liteeteened eis POY sae Fe a Sg re HOME INSURANCE COMPANY, Sgares of the Liver, Langa, higueye and other or ~~ Ak DU - . Every ip of: feud desr- aE D — Pe 3,823,896. | conor prancrving the same; aboula cor, THE NEW STORE OF rs ——, a ened oie ones oo ot ie. Se a - B.W. BERD & SONS, ‘i -" cent stamp Postage, to Badway & Oo., No. 293 F street, assortment of choice . ies jew York. mn, where a gener: 18, ith JAPANE: ODS. &c., ya be obtained, wholessie and retali. ber virensth- appctita and eptetis were terppeae ! wed, and'the small Dlotches, pustules, disap- peared ne Lever the eurfacr ftchi served ase rebate Srtaemtc ry cleansing and purifying the flesh. SECOND BOTTLE.—At the end of the secon ottle, sigue of wement in the discharges shated. the chin greatly Improving, the ores pone tng brighter, strength and appetite increasing. D BOTTLE.—Dry scabs on the TURD BOTTLE ey coinen te cate tat leeonned’ weser’ tocomlng these ted Enieate wet FIFTH BOTTLE 1 ails crowing, hand and arms clear and ) hair growing'on the scalp, bowels regular, and ekin free from irritation, face clear of sores. SIXTH AND SEVENTH BOTTLES —Uices on the neck, y leucorrhes dire 4 Is now GROC) can al y 29. SPLLING OFF’ SELLING orn ina Insure AT HOME. NATIONAL UNION INSURANCE Com. PANY OF WASHINGTON. CAPITAL. net $3,000,000 THE ONLY COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT THAT DOES NOT CHARGE ITS Pa- TBONS WITH THE GOV- RBENMENT STAMPS. OFFICE No 71 LOUISIANA AVENUK, Firat door east ef Seventh street. Bitks taken at the Lowest Bates, and Losses Promptly paid. te fantooks, Cambrice. Linen Cambric H.tkfe, Table ie Cloths, jas, s a ‘Great Dargeine ‘may be nad | xin ‘next thirty mn iy29 6t ‘ear 7th street. south sido. JO LOE AND Hare pi |ALERS AND ON TO! Ww ave for sale prime Lone BAIR, or Pie Pepa SIDR Eat Sats w et -H. GRUPY & O0., em-2m No 428. Calveristy Baliisory, ha. S ste ‘We have now in store for exhibition. the Int varie! ‘Of SLATE to Ceti ever econ to tote Fulda Srate'g exer “i Belinore . gees areca hie OF Mee TED POT. GEO wr e10de: Vics Pecan . face clear of all spots, bair cor } higee ye 5 ore NOBLE D.LARNEB. Secretary. jy sreet inareane : Spirits buoyant, step po Be A ARIETON 8 C0. parictdaasir aad NINTH BOTTLE —Aul of disease gradu HEESE! CHEESETI PAWNBROKERS. pls disappearing. freauept in the Park, Just received Fifty Boxes best provement , hair 4 ESt48Liseep 1352. ERZBERGS LOAN OF; ee streete. skin smooth and clear, and 2% NEW YORK FACTORY CHEESE. the ulcer in the neck Fo ale atlowest New York prices, < TWELFTH BOTTLE. the Resotv- THE NORTHERN PRODUCE CO. ean Be : iu rear | {hitter all eruptions iki diengpenred se gehaed Pe 10th and 1th sts. eotpgunaes Ao fn flesh and Deanty. more trouble in 87 Highest ly copfidea- tial, ig ‘Sdvances nade. Strict! ri FFICE. Pm im. ete organs regular, b! re, ber nalls perfect, lair f it. it. For siz months efter the use ofthe twelfth bottie, ‘she continued Gree fesspoonstel of che Be solvens per day, times & In this ANDBEW J. 10YvC¥ @co., CABRIAGE VANUPFACTUBE a7 sod 479 Lith street, Particular atten! PABISIAN FANOY GOODs, 338 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB, | Amd 7% Cite Trevise, Paris, bs receiving How by, fe ae 0} 4 for cngh apd colt 8t private eile. Joun GRAY 20O., eater awe ‘ WOOD AND WILLOW wags, BROOMS. he