Evening Star Newspaper, September 7, 1868, Page 4

EVENING STAR. | LOCAL NEWS. The Levy Court. The regular mouthly meeting of the Levy | Court of Washington county was held in the Aldermen's chamber, City Hail, to-day. at which there were present Messrs. Magruder, «president,) Blagden, Shepherd, Bett, Plant, Nichols, and Mr. Callan, clerk. Mr. Shepherd presented a petition ot Messrs, teen, Bradley and others, asking that Wood- ley Lave road be continued and improved, which they represent to be of great import- ance, connecting, as it does, the city of Wasb- ington with the Rockville pike, with a resota- tion that the petition be referred to the Com- mittee on Roads, with instructions to examine the proposed line, have it surveyed and subd- mst an estimate, which was agrerd to. Mr. Blagden offered s petition asking that a bridge be erected over 2 stream crossing the Milkhouse Ford road. sigued by J. D. Hoover and others, citizens of Washington. Mr. Saep- herd presented a petition ot A ©. P. Shoe- ‘Waker and other citizens of the county, asking the same improvement. Mr. Shephera said the bridge could be erected for 100; and the peti- ons were referred, with insiructioas to wave the bridge elected ‘The Chair Inid before the Court a petition of ‘Mrs. Gales, calling attention to an vrroaeous aseessment, referred to the Commitee on ry 3 Miso, one trom Wm. H. Wheatley, asking an abatement of assessinent, referred. ‘Aleo, one from the Commissioners of Primary Renools, asking that a portion of the amoua* sppropriated by Congress be allowedto be used im the purchase of site: and the erection of Bouses for colorrd schoois im the Sth aad 7th districts. Referrea. Also, & petition trom Wm. Prather, porter of te court, asking an increase of compensation. Referred. Also, a letter from J. A. Middleton ana T.W. Berry, trustees of the Metropolis View prop- erty, making inquiry as to the condemnation of & portion of the land. Referred. Also, a letter from Mr. Pilling. Tax Collec- tor, stntimg that by seizivg the wagon of Leon. ‘due for land by, im lying iu the county. Also, the 1B. T. Swart, Superintendent of Roads, number of bills. Referred. bills of Noyes, Baker & Co., for adver- tising in the Star. Ordered to be paid. Mr. Shepherd presented petiuon of D. Ge- nau, for the remission of a tine, accompanied by a resolutien referring the petition to the Committee on Police, with power to remit the fine if they find it in.proper. ‘Dr. Plant, from the Committee on Roads, re- Berea adversely on the resolution of Dr. iebols in reference to a road through the Barry farm and near the Insane Asylum, be- cause of :ts close proximity to the Insane Asy- Jum road and the scarcity of funds; report adopted Also, survey of a portion of the Distcict line, eight and nine miles: which was ordered to be Tecorded. Mr. Plant offered resolution appropriating Siz5 for the main road, aud $5y for the Caapel Toad, for repairs: adopted. Dr. Nichols, from the Committee o1 hools, reported a resolution requesting the Commis. sioners of Schools to furnish a schedule em- bracimg the purposes, in their opiuion. the $10,000 appropriated by Congress should be devoted to, not including the past or current expenses. Adopted. iso, that the School Commissioners be au- thorized (im accordance with these commauni- ations) to purchase sites for school houses for colored schools im the Sth and 7th districts, if they cannot procure them by donation. and build thereon schoo! houses, presenting esti- mates fer the same. Mr. Shepherd suggested am amendment, that the Seeretary of the Inte- rior first give his assent thereto, which was aecepted and the resolution was adopted. The chair laid before the court a petition of Edward Swann, complaining of excessive as~ sessment; referred. Adjourned. —s—_— REOPENING OF THE ScHUETZEN Festivat. As beretotore announced, the grounds at the splendid park of the Washington Schuetzen Verein were thrown open to the public ag: to-day. and the sports of the Schuetzenf: ard Jobns he had made tue tax owned Wet weather Irst week were unable to be p ent and participate in the festivities. The members of the association have done all in their power to present to their patrons to-day | and {o-morrow such an entertainment as it will be pleasing to attend, and the extension of time hes been made more especially for the American trends. To-day aboni sli in Prizes im addition co the beautiful gan valued | At $125 presented by the Burge. Corps, was shot for, and about =200 worth of bowling prizes, | meluding those rolled for Friday, will be | arded. To-morrowa greased Pig, presented | by Mr. Jobusor, wiil be jet loose, and a num- ber of boys will enter for the Prize. This morning the members of the Washing- tom Schuetzeu Vereim, with members of the S. V. Germania, assembled at the Victoria Hotel, and headed by the Tzth infantry band pro- ceeded to the Park, when the festivities were again inaugurated. The prizes will be awardee to-morrow afternoon, and the festivi- hes will be kept up until midnight of Tuesday. in ing to-day and to-morrow Messrs. Stove, Gitungs and Knight will continue running four Isrge coaches from the city railway tu the grounds. —_.—___ Po.ice Irems.—First Precinct—Washi Hawkins, Geo. W. Turner, fighting: fined #3. Oliver Crawford, disorderly: $1. ington Hawkins, threats; security for peace. Mary Sullivan, drunk and disorderly; fined $1. Seeond Precmet—W.H. Bowne, drunk and disorderly; fined $1. Chas. Long, Louisa An- derson, Anna Houston, disord flaed $5. Fourth Precinct—Andrew Hillery, disor- deriy: fined $2. H.L. Harns, drunk and dis- orderly; fined $2. ‘Seventh Precinct—Martin Geary, assaultand pea. Eighth Precinct—James Graham, playing cards on Sunday: workhouse Thomas Short, do.: fined $5. John Sheehy, drunk and disor- derly: do. a ‘Tue ExTENstve Cracus of Maginley and Carroll will exbibit in Georgetown to-day and im this city on Tuesday and Wednesday, at the toot of Eleventh street. We hope the proprie- tors will be induced to prolong their stay ia this city beyond the two days now announced to constitute the “season.” Mr. Maginley will be remembered as a comedian of great humor, Who, a fow years ago. was one of the managers of the old Washington Theater. As a clown he is without « superior. CowTRactT AWARDED. —The contract for erecting a stone and brick wall thirteen hun- red feet long, on the north front of the Arsenal grounds, has been awarded by General Kam. sy, to Mr. F. Reeside, at the lowing rates: For foundation excavation, 12 cents per cubic yar. perch, $2.25; bric! coping, 15 cents per work. A sufficient force has been Mr. R. commenced work this morning. santa ses tains ATTEMPTED Svuicive.—Last evenii 6o'clock, a man named Joba Smith,” on Van street, between jd and ¢: Island, attempted to committ suicide by taking Jaudanum. Fortunately, the fact was dis covered eg after,and the services of Drs. Ricord and ‘Williams were called into re- | quisition, who, by the prompt administering of strong emetics, relieved the man of a portion of the narcotic, and they think he will recover. Family difficulties are said to have been the cause of the rasb ac’ —_—_¢—_ Ixcress ov Forcy ar THE Navy Yarp— ‘The force in the Naval Construction Depart- ment of the navy yard bas been increased by taking on nearly oue hundred additional bands; calkers, carpenters, and joiners, for the pur- ot completing the reflitting of the United steamer Neipsic, Which the Government Bas ordered to be finished by the first proximo. peas sale Bopy Ipmnririzp.—The body of the youth who was drowned off Biackstone’s Isian, from the deck of the steamer Fairy, on her wa) ry ‘to the late prize t between and Ei- wards, hes been, Identified as thal of Charite Campbell, a brother-in-Iaw of a soldier arthe | arsenal. His brother left Washington. th: morning to bring the remains to this city for interment. Park, he female trapezesis:, Md’lle Tournaur, in difficult positions on the trapeze, & number of groups of officers aud | members of severa) booths, and theiratvendants. | ——_-—__. ELEcTION oF Orricens.—At the meeting of the Young Catholi Yan, Secretary: Jos. Oarter, Book-keeper, Savage, Treasurer, and J: Se iar Scams Ix A Bap Conpiriox.—Jessie Lee, the col- ored man who bad his throat cut on Friday night, hes very iow at the residence of Mr. St. Clair, or © street, between th and ‘Thirteenth-and-s-balf. Little hopes areenter- | tamed of his recovery. ee Furtor Guep—Thirty-twocom were “oes trom the Government Printing Office on Saturday evening. It ts ex] that | 85 many more will be furloughed if Congress sould ‘si1 10 meet this month. ——— as To PwysictaNs.—Andrew J. Joyce & 477 and 470 140) street, advertive for eule cheap one physician's chaise of superior makeand but used. Pbysicians in need veni- Cle wal) do weil to cAll 00 the Blecsre, Sayes The Public Scheeo! The public schools of the city opened this Morning, after thé usual two months’ sammer ‘vacation, and the teachers and hundreds of pus yuls were at the appoiated heurs present at the school rooms maKiug preparations to enter on ‘Ube duties of the year. The sub-boards of each district were also on duty. and the t-eusurer, Mr. J. C. Proctor, was kept busily engaged at his office from 9 to 12 o'clock im furnishing the necessary supplies. a the Furst District, Messrs, Judson S. Brown, J. O. Wilson, and O, K. Browne were At the school house.corner of 1ith and G streets, issuing tickets of admission. In this District the grammar and intermediate schools were toon filled, the secondaries were overflowing, and some will have to remain on the list of ap- plicants, while nearly every primary school was filled speedily with the exception ot two which commence with short numbers, but will donbi less be filled up to-morro' In the Second District, Messrs, Woodward, Mason, and McLellan were kept busy at the Miller school-boute in issuing the requisite trekets of admission and examining applicants, &s also in making transfers, and. tery soon each school bad its full complement, and others ‘were unprovided for Messrs. Dulin, Moore, and West were at ne Wallach School House superintending the transfer and admission of scholars in the schools of the Third District, and until noon they were busily engaged in this work. All the schools were filled, and numbers of apoli- camts were obliged to be refused. Mr. Wm. Myrick baving ted a position in the ‘Treasury Department, resigned his position of pru.cipal of the Male Grammar school, and the $nb-board appointed his brother, Rev. Stephen Myrick. ® minister of the Baptist Church, and an old teacher, who comes very highly recom- mended to filt the position, and he immediate- ly entered upon his duties. In the Fourth District, Messrs, Murtau; and Champler organized the 21 schools of the Seventh Ward, being kept very busy until af- ter 12 o'clock. ‘The pressure was very great and Jarge numbers could not be admitted. Daring the morning and interesting affair took place at Secondary School No. 3. Mrs. McLeod, the teacher, through Mr. Murtaugh, presenting medais and premiums to the scholars entitled to them. It is understood that the young married female tenchers will have an opportunity to Tesign, and most of them were notified of the action of the Board this morning. It is probable that at the next meeting of the Board the resignations of most if not all such will be Teceived nd accepted, and other teachers elected in their places ——»——__ MEETING OF THE PRINTERS’ GRANT AND CoLFax CLUB.—At a meeting of this acsocia- tion, held Saturday night, Mr. Otis, from the committee appointed to ‘an address to the workingmen ot the country. reported that Inbor performed, and his suggestion it was ordered that 25,00) copies be printed and circu- Iated throughout the country. A letter was read from the Secretary of State of Pennsylva- nia, imparting information concerning citizen- sbip, assessment, and other matters. The con- stitution was so amend@l as to admit to mem- bership any bookbinders desirons of joining the club. eral Carl Schurz, General Franz Sigel, M. Herman Roster, Edward Abend. Oar Heinzen, Hon. Mr. Harsaneck, Hon. Mr. Rapp, Hon. H. Letcher, Hon. J. W. Hunnicut, Gov. H.H.Wells, Dr. Newman,and Marcus L.Ward were elected honorary members. Letters were read from Hon. Simon Cameror, Col. J. W. Forney, and Hons. B. R. Cowing, Wm. Law- rence. and J.H. Caldwell, acknowledging in complimentary terms their election as honorary members. Messrs. Scriver, A.D. Brock, and A N. Thompson were appointed a committee to urge upon General Schenck and Hon E. D. Morgan the necessity of convening Congress in this month. Addresses were delivered by the Chair and Col. Hinton; after which the “Glee Club” attached to the club sang “We'll vote for Grant and Colfax,” amd then the club ai- journed. Evgrett Ly M.—(Quite a large and fash- jonable 2udience assembled at Union League Hall las: Saturday evening to greet tne second public entertainmentof this prominent literary society, The exercises were prefaced by a faw appropriate remarks by the president. Mr. Farnham then introduced Mr. J. R. Imbrie, who, in a well-delvered essay, demonstrated ably the fact that “men die but glory lives.” He was followed in a declamation by Mr. L M. Seper on «the duty of literary men to their country." The Republican party was elo- juently defended by Mr. J. H. G. Wilson, of | Lowa, ‘who was succeeded by Mr. Spates in be- half of the Democratic party. Mr. E. M. Gib- son pronounced an oration on “ Thaddeus Stevens.” Declamations were heard from Mesers. Fullerand Cleary. Prof. F. M. Clarke furnisged most excellent piano music on the occasion, and at the request of the audience gave the “Heart Howed Down.” Capt. McMa- hon gave a gem of true Irish eloquence in poem of “Shamus O’Brien.” The exerci closed with the comic scene of Daniel vs. Dish- cloth, and the assembled audience dispersed with many pleasant thoughts of an mteresting entertamment. The critic. Mr. Glen Medary in a happy vein of humor, glanced at the forts of ambitious members. —»——. x1c Deap-Lock.—The fol- lowing is 4 copy of a note sent to each of the Democrati¢é members of the Board of Alder- men by Z. Richards, Esq., president of the oard: ber 5, WASHINGTON, Moore, Esq, R. Ashury Lloyd, Wm. Sirs'—Being anxious to aid in effecting a set- tlement of the difficulty existing in the Board of Aldermen. and being willing to sacrifice all personal feeling for the interests of the c:ty, I ‘wish to say to you, and to each of the mem- bers of the Hoard who thinks that it has not been legally organized, that | am willing (and ig the views of those members who c t» be Republican) to submit all differences to th» judges of the Supreme Court for their de- cision, snd_that I will cheerfully abide their aecision. Yours, respectfully, Z. RieHarps. —_.-—_—_ SCPREME CIRCLE BRoTHERHooD or TaE Union.—The Supreme Circle of this order will hold its annual session here, commencing on the first Monday im October, (5th,) and con- tinue four or five da: The sessions will be held = in K. of P. Hall. (fourth story of the Intelligencer Building, 7th and D D streets.) and while the members are here there will be a grand procession of the order, bow numbering five circles in the District, an excursion to Mount Vernon and down the Potomac, and a grand banquet. The Supreme Washington of the order is Mr. J. Martin McFarland, of this city, whose address is looked tor with much interest by the members, ‘35 it will show that the order ae onpens making consi progress during year, the circles increasing their membership and’ new circles having been formed in different States. —-—__. A TRIP.—This morning the following Wash- ingtonians left with = supply of tenting, fish- ing, and gunning jus for a two weeks time om West river, Anne Arandel county, Md. B.O. Sheckell, Andrew Hancock, Wm. Donoho, James M. Towers, Samuel Bacon, Wm. H. Prentice, John Hancock, Dr. R. F. Hunt, Phil. Beale, Joseph Gedney, Dr. A. D. Davis, and Henry Lyles. Col. Lem. Towers ‘was booked but owing to having ‘y | Aaron's Benesit.—Old Canterbury was crowded on Saturday evea- ing, the ocension of Barney Aaron's benefit. The exercises consisted of sparring, club- Swinging, and negro minstrels, and were ‘wound up with a set-to between Butt Riley and the beneficiary, which was an excellent display of the maaly art. During the eveoiog & young novice, of this city, made his first ap- pearance on the boards, and lost claret on —.—_—_. Bopy R&cOVERED.—The body of James Dun- nington, aged seven years, son of Mrs, Mary Donuington,residing on I street south, bet ween 7th snd Sth streets west, (South Washington,) terda, on the Beach oer tvesian ie f if sy evening last for the purpose of gettin; chips at Brown's wharf, ame it wa cape yceed that be accidentally fell into the Potomac and was drowned. BALTIMORE AND RalLRoaD.—The —_——o-———— A Row.—About 3 o’clock ber of colored le SS m fo nag y+ Tt. bes ‘and some fine playing may be Letters from the People. Epitor StaR:—It the boys who sell the San- day papers would not cry them quite so early in the morning on Sth street, in the vicinity of the City Bath they would oblige those who do not cate to be roused at 4 or 5a.m. by their startling and persisient shou's. A Laby Supsoriser. eae ‘THe River Front.—The steamer Wawase, Fraume a. ae ee ee Wharf this morning for Glymoxt, with the congregation of Fifteenth-street Catholic Church; also, steamer Hi Livingston. for Fredericksburg, with a colored association from Washington. ‘The regular report will be tound 5 Harvey's Wharf.—Arrived—Schrs. Qaarles D. Milburn, Fraiser, from Havre-de-Grace, with coal, for Harvey, Clark & Given; Potomac, Eldridge, from Philadelphia, with coal for Harvey, Clark & Given. Carter's Wharf —Arrived—Schrs. Mary Pris- cilia. Tyler, from Havre-de-Grace, with coal for Wilson E. Brown: Home, Bailey. from the fame port, with ken’s Valley coal for Geo. L. Sheriff. Sailed—Schr. Hannah Warwick, Spedden, for Elizabeth river, Va., with manure toH. Kern. Riiyey’s _—Arrived—Schrs. Hersheba, Gilmote, from Port Deposit, with lumber, fer B. Ward; Salisbury. Parks, from Havre-de- Grace, for Wm. H. Campbell & Son; Cooper, Lowe, from Hayre-de-Grace, with coal, for W. ; Ann Jane, from Mathias’ Point, with wood. for Wm. H. Campbell & Son; Harverter, Butler, from Mathias’ Point, ‘with wood, for market; Kate, Reed, ffom Ma- chodoc, with wood, for Briscoe, Ludlow & Co.; sloop John Harding, Friend, from Machodoc, with wood, for market; Harper, from Baltimore, with merchandise and ssengers; schrs, Six Sons, Smith; Susan ‘wn, Johnson; Rough, Johnson; all with ‘watermelons, for marke’. Foy's Wharf.—Arrived—Scbrs. Jennie Baker, Hendley, with wood, tor E. L. Fay; Missouri, Keys, from Quantico, with wooa, Mr. Fowler's Wharf.—Arrived—Schrs. Chieftain, Jones, from ‘vre-de-Grace, with 100 tons of coal for the Washington and Georgetown Ice Company; Hamburg, Lari¢, from Pailadel- phia, with 200 tons of coal for the same firm. Berry's Wharf.—Arrived—Steamer Hi Liv- ingston. Wilson, trom Baltimore, with passea- rs and freight. Sailed—Steamer Express, iekall, for Baltimore, with merchanize and ngers. Guinand’s Wharf—Arrived—Scbrs. Sallie, Queen, with woud to market; D. S. Paize Deat- Jey, with wood to market: Pilot, Norris, with ‘woed to market; Benjamin Cox,Franklia, with — to market. Sailed—Schr. Sallie, Queen, ight. —— IMPROVEMENTS.—Grant street, intersecting §th and 10th and G and H, is at this time be- coming among the most convensent to business and fashionable in the centre section of Wash- ington: At this time, besides the handsome briek residences already finished, Mr. J.G. Meyers, carpenter and builder, has in process of erection three fime brick dwellings on the south side, owned and occupied respective! by himself, Mr. E. L. Gilh .. brick, will be three stories and a basement hight with pitch of ceiling, eight, eleven. ten, and nine feet. They will ftont gach twenty feet, run back thirty-eight feet, contain twelve rooms, with marble man- tele, bath rooms, balls, gas and water, and all other modern improvements. Coal ‘cellar in front, vegetable cellar im rear, and cast-iron trimmings to building in front. Depth of lots eighty-six feet, with an eight-foot brick will feparating each tenement. Gost of construction, 7.500 apiece. The buildings are erected under the general direction of Mr. Myers, who is having the carpenters’ work done from his establishment; brick work by H. Conradis lastering, King & Siatford: plumbing and gas iting, McClinton & Eckloff; tinning, D. Pfiel: and painting by A. Wheelan. Opposite, on the north side, the same par. ties are putting up a handsome brick residence, of the same dimensions and accommodations, with marble trimmings intended for Dr. Good- win. On 12th and I streets, Mr. Myers is building a first-class brown-stone residence for Dr. A. H. Lee, to contain fifteen rooms, and possess ail ihe improvements which will goto make up an elegant establishrrent. When finished the building will cost upwards of $17,000. ————_o——— Natiowat Ux1on BUILDING ASSOCTATION.— This association beld a —— Friday eve- bing at the National Union Building, No. 71 Louisiana avenue, and the following officers Were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Semuel Bacon; Vice President, Noble D. Lar- ner; Treasurer, B. G. Morsell; Secretary, W. T. Johnson; Directors—H. O. Hood, W. M. Barry, Joseph Fry, Wm. Lord, J. H. Stailey, Samuel Stailey, KR. T. Morsell, H. M. Detlin- ger, Wm. H. Bailey. Twenty-five hundred dollars were sold at an average of 58 per cent. ‘The secretary then presented the first annual Teport; which was adopted, and from which we glean the following :—Amount received from dues, ndvances and fines. $24,356 60; Amount paid on advances, stock withdrawn, expenses, and deposited with secretary and in treasurer's hands, $24,355.60. Assets—Amount secured by bords upon 255 shares, $21,293.75; ue the association for dues, advances and fines, $159.50; in secretary's hands, $25; in tressurer’s bands, $750.05; total value of 1.522 shares, $22,267.30; total value of one share, 814.63. Stock withdrawn during the year, 237 shares; stock advanced upon during the year, 255 shares; stock not advanced upon, 1,52) snares: amount of stock issued, 2.014 shares: average amount realized upon 255 shares, average sale of money, 53% per cent. —_.—_—_. FIFTH AND SIxTH Warps GRANT AND CoL- yax CLUB.—A meeting of the Grant and Uol- fax Ciub of the Fifth and Sixth Waras was held Saturday eveving at their hall. near the Navy-yard. Some 150 or 200 persons were present. Mr. M. Dufty. chairman of the Ex- ecutive Committee of the Grant and Colfax Republican eens Clad of owen a ington, presented a paper which was adopted. extendiay ‘am invitation to all the ublican clubs and associations, the Boys in Blue, and also the ublicans of Georgetown, Alexan- dria, and land, © participate in the grand demonstration, to be held at the Navy-yard on the 17th of September, instant, if the day is Bee fair; if not, the next fair evening, at 7X o'clock. Speeches were made by Messrs. Daily, of the Third Ward, Richard Emmons, and 'C. W. White, Some fifty persons were elected mem- bers of the club, “Adjourned. Tae Temrerance Cause.—Yesterday the temperance folks held meetings at the North. ern market, where a large crowd listened to addresses by Messrs, J. Is. Kidwell, John Goldin, W. P. Drew. Dr. T. G. Clayton, Mr. Cathell, W.G Finney and J, H. Thompson, the president of the association. At Island Hall, South Washington. addresses were delivered by Messrs. H. N. Rothery, ). H. Thornburg, Judze Blood, and J. L, ° well, and the number of the roll of member- ship was increased by several signatures. At night a meeting was held under the ans. pices of the Washington City Temperance Society at T mace Hall, Mr. J. H. Thompson presiding. Among those who ad- dressed the Audience were Mesers. John Lee, Worthy Patriarch of Potomac Division, Georgetown; Cot. H. D. Tyler, O. K. Harris, W. P. Drew, Mr. Smith, F. A. Aiken and J H. Thompson. ee Cuurch MATTEgs.—Yesterday afternoon love Srast was held st th > Hamline Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. Mr. Hoover, pastor, and in the evening their protracted ‘meeting ‘was begun with every prospect of being both interesting and spiritually profitable. Next Wednesday evening the Methodist con- gregations of the District of Comumbia will hold & great reunion meeting ia Foundry church. William R. Woodward, Esq., will preside, Several addresses will be delivered. On next Sunday, at three in the afternoon, their great re-union love-feast will take place in the same church. The Ninth street Methodist Protestant ‘Cbureh is now closed for repairs and will prob. ably be reopened in the early part of next month. 1n the meantime the congregation will ee ‘Sunday mornings in Udd Fellows’ —-— OPENING OF COLORED ScHOOLS.—The col- ored day schools will be ed for duty on Monday, the 14th instant. On Thursday last an examination of teachers for the schools was bad in the M-street school building, near 16th street, in the presence rs. Rich- ards, McLelland, and’ jor Vashon, the superimtendent, c Cook,) and the board of trustees. None competent teachers have been selected to take charge, and it is expected the coming year will witness @ more decided improvement in the studies of the children than has yet been had. : ! Equity Court, Judge Fister.—To-day the following business was done: Davis vs. Virtc |; decree for purchasers to pay—otherwise resa’e —and for cistribaten. | Alimon vs. Huntly; order reinstating bi vs. Upper- man: order apnoimting David R. Brown to take testimony in Baltimore. Hilton vs. Hilton; or- der rescinding order pro confesso, and grant. ing leave to file answer. Kendal ve Gaynor et al.; decree ratifying trustee’s sale and for reference to auditor. — REV. Dn. BYRON SUNDERLAND, of this city is making a brief visit in Rutland, Vermont. pbb ners esas ALEXANDRIA ANDVICINITY.—The following are from the Alexandria Garette of Saturday evening: Church Di, ity Settled —It was stated some tthe difficulty existing between the Radical and Conservative members of the ‘Salem Methodist Church, at Nearsville a short distance from Hamilton, in Loudoun county, ‘Va, about the occupancy of the Church build. ing bad been definitely settled.—The settlement prrhggem epee through the agency of an incsn- 0 diary, who succeeded in effectually preventing either from using the church hereafter, K. notices have been made » K.- onal of what is calied the Klu Klux in Fairfax and Alexandria counties. We that the name is only weed in sport, and as a piece of fun, and that there is no such association. But, ‘We see no fan, or wit even, in the name. Property Saie.—Green and Wise, real estate agents. sold to-day by auction the farm called the “Meadows,” containing 185 acres, situated 3% miles west of this city, on the little river turnpike, to Mr. A. Barber, of New York, for $27 per acre. SIMMONS—CHAMBERLIN. On Sunday,the ¢th instant. af a the Wi wn . BE Par: sonage WICLIAM SIMMONS of Dee io VUSE LINE OHAMBEBLIN Balt mere {Baltimore papere please cop: DIED. BOWLES. On the 6th instant. at 9 0’clock a, LY Mak, fer an Sliness of tem weeks, L the youngest dangnter of Rowwell 0. and Mary a: o Bowles, aged 15 mont ‘Her fancral will take place from the residence of 494 Sth atreet cast,on Tuesday, the sth t's o'clock. p. m. Tnichmon 4, Dam ville and Baleigh papers please copy LEE. On_the 6th instent, Mrs. ALIOER LEE daughter of Theopilis Howard, and wile of Geo. W: Lee, in the 19th year of her age ‘The funeral will take place to-morrow (Tues- day) the sth instant, at 3 o'clock, from her father's residence. south B strect, between sth and 7th, Capital Bin. ionds and family are tnvited to attend. " Dearest wife, thon hast left ‘We thy loss most deeply fee! Bug "tis God that hath bereft fe can all our sorrows heal. ° FRY. On the evening of the 6th inst., SYDNSY VIOLA. aged 5 years and 2 months, eldest dangh ter of Jance T. and Sarab &. Bry. ‘The fancral will take place this (Monday) eve- ning, at4o’cleck. = SJ AN. On Monday, the 7th inst.. st o’clk. RURERT ALEXANDER, tutont con of and Martha A Jordan. The friends and relatives of the family are in- vited to attend the fureral from No. 326 9th st., bet id M sts. a Bineatioorlock am. wesy morning, Bept CENT CANTBREAKEM EVERLASTING CORSET STEELS. aT BAUM’S, HOOPSKIET AND CORSET FACTORY, 49 LOUISIANA AVENUE, between 6th and7th streets, 10 10 PEBA GLASSES. A large assortment of Pearl, Iv: + and En- amelied OPERA GLASSES of our own direct im tion. portato ww. W. GALT & BRO.. Jewelers, WEW STORE, 250 Ps, avenne, sed St bet. Eleventh an relfth sts. : AT LOCUST POINT STEAM FORGE 45 COTIMOEE CIty, MD., NS & Proprietors Jon i ‘Orders solicited for Machine Forgi Shafting, Smith's Moulds. Plow Plates. Anchors, Oar Axles &c. We offer superior HAMMERED BAR of ali sizes, at @ fraction above the cost of Rolled Iron. sep 3-colm* = Gronertows COLLEGE, D. Cc. NINETEENTH MEDICAL SESSION—1565-"9. College Building, Corner Tenth and E streets, CITY OF WASHINGTON. FACULTY: NOB YOUNG. M.D , President and Professor of Principles and Practice of Medicine, Genet Pathology, and Medical Etuices ne’ ceneral FLODOABDO HOWARD, M. D., Treasurer and uprotesar of Obatetrice and Disoanse of Womes JOHNSON ELIOT, M. »., Dean, and Professor of Principles and’ Practice of Surgery. Military argery. Fractures, and Dislocutions. JAMES BE. MORGAN, M.D. Professor of Materia aes Therapeutics, and Medical Jurispra- THOMAS ANFISELL, M. D.. Professor of Physi- ploy . Physiological Chemistry, 4 anny therspocitce wad Pexsologe” or MONTGOMERY JOHNS, M. D., Professor of Anatomy, Descriptive, Regionsl.and Surgical. ROBERT BEYBURN. M. D , Professor of Ope. rative Surgery, Histology, Microscopic and Pathological Anatomy. DANIEL B. HAGNER, M. D., Professor of Clin- cal Medicine. J. HABBY THOMPSON, M_D., Professor of Clin- ico-Surgical Diseases of Woman. WARWICK EVANS, M. D., STUART ELDRIDOE, Mi. D'1} Demonstrators, ‘The reenlar course of Lectures will commence October ist, and terminate the following March. FEES: For the full course of Lectures. For further information address JOHNSON ELIOT, M. D., Dexx, sesecolm No. 40% F street, Washington, D.C. THE T BALTIMORE FIRE PLACE HEATERS. BINB’S “GEM” ILLUMINATED GAS BUBNER FIBRE PLACE STOVE, AND BIBB’S “DIAMOND” ILLUMINATED Gas BUBNEB FIBE PLACE STOVE. | Row tthe time to supply yourselves with the ay be had of all the we dealers in asi * Georgetown and Alexandria, Parent PANTALOON DBAWEBS, ‘We are now preparing @ full stock of the above celebrated DBAWEBS, in materials suitable for all climates. Also our new styles of MEN’S FUBNISHING GOODS now ready fer Fall and Winter of 1838. FISK, CLARK & FLAGG, eu29 colt No. 5% White street, New York Boys: axp youras’ DBESS AND SCHOOL CLOTHING, A large stock just received for FALL ABD WINTER WEAB. STEPHENS & CO., 310 Pennsylvania avenue, jeu et det. 9th and 10th streets. STAIR OILCLOTHE AND STAIR BODs.— m sale, © lot of beantifal Sieg es etait: Carpeting, and hot ost one-4 ‘as much. BZ" Alss, an extenatve and varied assortment of 8Tal DB, im athe adapted to Carpotings of all widths, 82- REMNANTS OF FLOOB OILCLOTHS, of itm Troy: Gnuavp orzmine oF BOY» ,vUTH’S AND CHILDEBR’S FALL OLOTHIM' pa cmpeneyspee yas fae Pi would do to ia a ae “ Orry. ITEMS. R THE FINEST LIFE-LIKE PHOTOGRAPHY, at branches, at the west ial its very rates, all the late improvements, goto WHITs- 424-6 Pennsylvania avenue, between and 6th streets. 0 Pictares and all stylesand sizes, from 25 cents standing circular below, in this col- umn. —o—_ JEWELRY.—Silver-piated Ware and Fancy Goods received this morning. at Prigg's Ove Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 436 Pennsy!vania avente, near 4\ street. ee ES GENTLEMEN'S FINE BLACK CLOTH FROCK coats, from $18 to $35. Black cloth walking coats, $15 and $20. Black cloth sack coats, $13 and $15. Fine black vests, at Geo. 0. Hea- mine’s one price clothing store, No. 511 Seventh street. Proper dental s in do not Keep your a] = oe trim, itis your own fault, knows that "you might do 80 by using that matchiess vegetable tifrice, SozopoNT. “SPALDING’s GLUEB.’—Chear, Convenient, and Useful. Mends everything. atest te cl Baines thie fl Keffer the us of Se See jou 8. Cord, Tacks, Roller Ends, Wedge Racks, Oii ‘Tabie Linens, ‘Spi Cloth, Carpets, reads, &c. Small dealers and others are respectfully invited betere purchasing else where. 820-2; A. ADAMSON, 506 9th street. —eo—— ‘HERE 18 4 TIME FOR LVERYTHING, but it is getting high time for you to save your money, and this you can do ing to the original Franc, 40% ‘Seventh PaSg- EE D and E, and ba; Furnisning Goods, 2) per any other store in this city. }; With large plate glass ee Corus, Bunions, Bap Natts, and all dis- eases of the feet, succeastully treated by Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropodist, 424 Pennsylvania. avenue, between 4% and 6th streets. Office hours Sa,m.to6 p.m. No charge for consultation, Established 1961. —_+— Puvos Lier of Gent's Furnishing Goods at the original Franc, 494 Seventh street, (large hate front,) between Dand E streets:. Gooa ‘nite Shirte,S1—$1.50-Fine White Shirts, $72.50; Good Summer ‘Under Shirts, 50, 75, 1; Good Summer Dra: 7 $l Good Cotton less variety, at popular prices. P.S.—I have no branch sicres. iL ——e—— For hed og Bap Natta, &o., ‘visit Dr, ite’s rooms, No, 424 Pennsylvania Avenue, between 4 and 6th streets, ‘WHAT MAREs your hair so beautifal? Mrs. S. A. Alien’s Improved (new style) Hair Re- storer or (in one bottle.) Price One Dollar, Every druggist sells it. €0 —_.__ wot to subscribe for Tas Stan ‘who reside on Hill and the Navy Yard, ‘will please leave their orders at No. Th East street, between éth and Sth. Jous Coser, Agent. THE WHITEHURST PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, Nos. 424-6 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, between 434 and 6th streete. This Establishment, founded in this city 1n 1380, ‘and embracing among its hundreds of thousands of negatives and specimens, PORTRAITS FROM LIFE of all the Celebrities that have been on the stage of action since ber time, — — been thoroughly reorganized, the direction of = fine ig fy “Artist, aud, with {ts rare old Tnstraments.and new, end all the iat vements in fe read: hotographic Grork in ail its branches. In style thet commer os surpassed, and at uniform low rates that cannot beunderbia. G Ambrot; }, Porcelaines—al! ‘les and sizee'ards, Imperial Cards, Bour-Fourn Batre Four-Fours, Eight: Fours. Cabinet, Imperial, Life size—plain and colored—from 24 cents up, Gem Likenesses for Lockets, Watches, and all other miniature purposes. 5 5 wi Pict: x pat nats pdelnn ings, Sketches, ares. thing taken or and uf any shze. Old Deaseciostyase. Pictures, Paintings, &c., hen desired. _ dered fresh tnd ite ake pian Pictures taken a all Kinds of weather. Facilities unsurpassed. Ovr motto in the picture line, is, “The finest Ufe'like likenesses st the lowest pricce,”™ ‘Nos. 424-6 Penna. Ave., bet. 4% and 6th gts. Cut this out for a Memorandum. 90 12-im* Scuoot sooxs, SCHOOL STATIONERY, &c., &c. ‘We would call attention to our Large Stock of SCHOOL BOOks, Embracing Books in every branch of learning. Parents and Teachers are invited to examine this ASSORTMENT before their purchases, as we are pre- making uh the , LARGEST STOCK AND LOWEST PBICES, To satisfy all. TO DEALERS IN SCHOOL BOOKS, SLATES, &c., we offer Splendid Inducements this year, hav- ing determined that our WHOLESALE RATES TO THE TRADE ‘shall be as low as any houses North, BLANCHARD & MOHUN, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c., Corner Penna. ave, and 11th street, Orders by mail promptly sttended to. Satisfac- tion guaranteed in every case. 22 24-0088 DRY @ooDs at Low PBions. BOGAN & WYLIE, ‘Ho, 389 SEVENTH STRERT, got ree How Teck avenue ond Keteoss. MARLOW & CO. PERFECT FITTING SHIATS MADE TO ORDRE. MANUFACTORY, 269 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUB. Larosrant maws. ©. B. JBWELL’S PREMIUM SOAP are acknowledged to be THE BEST SOAPS FOR THE LEAST MOEBY in the market. ‘They are made on the old fashion plam by boll- ing, and are free from all injurious Obemical edulterations. | et Core | offgr sale br ait of 6 BERT GROOERS ‘tm mmo GEORGETOWN. Affairs in Georgetown. Dzata or a Cewreeaktax.—One of oldest citzens,Wm. Remington, Esq_, died 1Q0FRINg at the Fesidence of his son-in-law Mr. Z M. Offutt. No. 64 Second street. M and the jast mayoralty election he walked to the polls unassisted, and deposited his vote. eyesight was) unimpaired, he never ocea- les of any kind. During the war of 1S!2 he was for awhile in the rank, until relieved by his brother-in-law, Stephen who became his substitute. Hus fuseral will take piace from Trinity church on Wednesaay morning at 9 o'clock Poricz Ratp.— Yesterday morning the police madea raid on the ment ot Michael Gaui near Rock Creek and arrested Ty 7 the yi Will Peter Ons Soba O' Mauer, vali r O'Hare, P =, james Williams, ; Jobn McDan: Me- Edwards, Thomas Coa- — vd cach keeping a disorderly house, an: others $2 for disorderly conduct. Sevarsty InsvRup.—On Saturday after. Boon, about 2 o'clock, colored man named Edward Brown, empl W. G. Bussey's guano mills, was hurt by a bag of caano. which fell on his back, and injured bis spine very mi He was removed to his home on Market street, and Dr. Richie called in, who furnisbed medical aid and pronounced the sufferer to be in a very critical condition. ATTENTION is called to the meeting of Deca- tur Lodge, Knights ef Pythias, this evening, where interesting services may be expecied Exposition or a Coat Ort Lamr.—On Sat- urday night a colored boy emp! om the ca- malf{boat Yonkers, lying near aqueduct, was badly burned, in the followmg manner. He was ling a fire m the cabin stove and to hasten matfors commenced pouring coal oil from a lamp upon the fire, when the lamp ex ploded, setting fire to his pantaloons. He mediately ran out of the cabin, all ablaze, an: jumped on the canal bank, when be endeavor- ed to extipguish the but finding bis ef- forts ineffectual, he quickly relied himself in- tothe canal. He was rescued some of the boat hands, who applied remedies, and this morning he is better, though suffering very much. THE CANaL.—Business is orisk ‘and boats are arriving rapidly, pumbering 166 from Ist instant to date. It is ‘ted that the trestle ‘work between the mines and the canal at Cum- berland was broken last week, which caused so few arrivals of boats here daring that time. Itis, howeyey repaired now, and in perfect order. MERCHANTS’ Excsanos.—Business on Change this morning was very lively. Good Tices being readily obtained. Offerings—S,1=3 ushels wheat, 6 bushels corn. Sales— Wheat, 350 bushels, at $2.50; 440 bushels, at £2.66; 300 bushels, at 100 bushels, at $2.68 ‘Corn, 2,000 bushels white, at $1.23: 1,200 bushels white, at $1.25. River Frort.—Entered—Schooner Elia Hay, Coggins, trom Jacksonville, with lamber for Wheatley & Son. Tue Cracts.—Much to the delight of the ju- venile population, and the circus goers of Georgetown generally, the fine circusof Ma- ginley & Carroll entered to-day, and will give exhibitions on Market Space this afteraoon and evening. GEORGETOWN COLLEGE AND THE ACADEMY oF THE VisiTaTioN.—T! two popular in- stitutions this morning resumed the duties of the scholastic year with over one hundred scholars each, and the numbers are increasing daily. Lrrrovine.—We are glad to learn that ex- mayor Addison is somewhat betier to-day, and hopes are now entertained of his recovery on account of his vigorous constitution which may yet bring him safely through the crisis of his disease. THE PvuBLic ScHOOLS.—The Public Schools were opened this morning by the trustees with avery large attendance of pupils. ARRIVALS oF G RaIN.—Arrived this morning boats J. N. Thomas, from Point of Rocks. aud Maryland, from Edward's Ferry, with grain. SHIPMENT oF FLOUR.—The schooner Jaseph Baxter is loadimg with flour at Davidson's mills. Georgetown Advertisements. Knights of LB LODGE, you are Nomtila at your Lelre oom of MONDAY. Teh se4st* J.M. PALMER, Worthy Chancellor. MAesoriar macyorran A full supply of this cheice EXTRA FLOUB on band aud for sale by manufacturur’s Ageut BEN). DARB No. 77 Water street, Georgetown, D. su 22-colm KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, ATTENTION Cm DECaT ¥. N OTICE TO A! PE! NS BUILDING ©. SCHNEIDER, PRACTICAL BELL HANG- ER, 271 Pennsylvania avenue, between ith and ha the most iopeeret with . ANNUN- vv ie a Private ie end est on eee Rin Acie ed Prices. ‘au 33m @ wwii, & IMPORTER OF Fiowers, Plumes he : Bolas, aw LaDigs’ Hats We offer the largest tha best seoeed Steck t offer the oq the United States.com| ‘ail the latest Parisien Noveltice, and cuequalled Ia choice werictr nea a BMSTRONG OATOR & CO., 237 Baltimore street. Baitimore. Moe CHEAP CARPETINGS. ‘With the view of making room for new fail winter subscriber tinue to ist “a Commer rine 1a HOsP! Patients to avail themselves vantage efvtata Lowetnton can abate Sees sant AND COLLAR 4 Pr aa cums EDUCATIONAL. oud G A to H. MASSON. room 2 artment, or through Past ORice Lal ee c-< may Sys cere ‘wishing to art upon or address ber at No let w rk ut aennee. Sane the date ab. ve- st : THE ACADEMY WILL AX. September 7. For formation at the Convent, on I 5 Cs 5 cota ae > th etreete. £, between 9th and oth ot sof the © th will be resumed on For farther particulars ‘apply to fel im Bet BF. WIGET-S 3. President 1 wu ES eR ™ ncat extra charge. . or Mrs. seenat their ome baee. corner: Jeth street and New Vork avenue, on . ae and Satarday of the present week. between dandé p.m. se 1-6t" OCK HILL COLERGE, nae ST eOTr CITY. MD. Studies wil teresomed tn this Inet’ Monésy, September ‘th, 15*. ue Board, Washing and Tuition. per annum, 30 0. Entrance Fee, $100. Physician's Fee. lusic and D. MAGRUDE: tae Rittenb: eB Seog. reece, iF ists AWD - party hosts 188 JENNIE BHAW'S KCHOUL for iri only, will reopen om September ‘28th. in the south Circulars at corner of D and MBS, BOBE wi reopen ber SCHOOL. DAY. September 28th, H street. between streets 13th 1 and lath 2n29-votOcl™ HE UNION EVANGELICAL 1 for young ladies and misses will ou MON the reception of day pupils. September. 1958, at the resi Mrs. ANGELO JACKSO! avenue, between 9th ond ‘ limited number of boarding pupils will ceived. For circulars apply to the principal. eu S1-eolm™ ont. 8 be re ‘UNG LADIES’ BOBOOL ON CAPITOL 1 DUDDINGTON PLACE, isT ‘WEEN B AND CSTS SOUTH Verpon Dorsey will reeame, Se MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 771 su%-eodim GPORGETOWN COLLEGE ee HILL, No. STREET. BET Da MAGUIRE, 8.3 ce President eu 2l-im SS", VINCENT’S SCHOOL, corner © streets. under the care of Sisters of Charity ‘Will open on MONDAY, August Sist. Parents are requested to be prompt in sending their dren. an 19. tm F. ESPUTA'S MUSICAL ACADEMY ‘This Academy wil! n for instraction on the Bist of August, 1536. ‘Peenty-iour lessons “Primery Clam G2 per Quarter f 3 oe i Be ~i4 Class, sr @ = 3 oh Private Tuition from a ai Tessonabie terms. Competent ie! for Semisarics. Behools, Ace! call 913 8th street east, or at the fe au 18-im BEDEKICK FEMALE SEMINARY. F REDERICR, MARYLAND. Possessing full col powers. will commence its twenty-sixth fret in Be; year 5 INSURANCE. T. M. HANSON’S INSURANCE OFFICE, FIRE AND LIFE, Bo. $16 SEVENTH STREET. Between D and E Streets. AXTNA INSURANCE COMPANY, OF HARTFORD, OW: =} ROR. eea nS GOVERNMENT BONDe, INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., exscume end collections made on all ecovesibie pointe, wei-tt bi sede AS Ea SS vine Finsr sationat saw OF WASHINGTON. Hi. D O8OKR, (of Jay Cooke DOOKR, (of Jay : 2 0o..) Presigens. S7-ONE MILLION DOLLARS. gp ‘We buy and sell all classes of GOVEENMEKS SECURITIES ot current market rates. FURNJEH BICHANGE ond mass ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIBS OF UNITED STATES. THR ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN one FiRRS nd to any other business entrusted to es. FULL INFORMATION tn regard to GOVERE- MBNT LOANO ot all times cheerfully ferstened. WH. 5. HUNTineTOR, 5 ey ‘Ueabier