Evening Star Newspaper, October 2, 1868, Page 4

EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Joint Convention of the City Councils. The joint convention of the Mayor and City Wouncils met inst evening in the Council Chamber, and was called to order by the ‘Mayer, all the members presentexcep: Messrs, zn wick, Lloyd, Richards, Brown, Chase and av is. The journals of the last two meetings were vesd an the first was approved. — IF, she last meeting reading: “The Secretary called the merting to order,” and stated thar it was not true; the Secretary had or was abuut to rap when he (Mr. M.) called the meeting to order. He denied that the Secretary was the proper ‘eificer to call the convention, and did not wish st to appear so in the journal. Mr. Cook took the ground that the Secretary was the pro F officer under eee a House 6: Fesentatives, which 2 adopted. ’ ¥. Crocker raised the point that uo quoram Raving been present at the last meeting, the convention hae died out, and it was necessary Bow that the Mayor should call the a together again. No person a right toc: the meet‘ng to order except the Mayor or the President of the Aldermen. tol. Mr. Arrison moved to adjourn; lost—yeas 7, (Messrs. Arrison, Baker, Cook. Crocker, Hine, jutherford, amd the President,) nays 2. ‘Mr. Moore called attention to the fact that at previous meeting a committer had been ap- Pointed to consider the question of the selection ofa bank, and for regulating the receiving and paying out of deposits, kc. which he deemed to be the most important business claiming ine attention of the convention, and stated that ne bad prepared a bili for that purpose, which met the approbation of another of the members of the committee. Mr. Kelsey rose toa point of order, that he had a report from the majority of the committee to submit, and that Mr. Moore could only pre- sent his bill as a minority report. ‘The Mayor suggested that differences should be settled in committee, and not be brought be- fote the convention. ‘Mr. Moore replied that there had been no meeting of the committee. The members had ¥eet casvally and conversed on the subject, and the main features were explained to the mem. ber nearest him, (Br. Kelsey,) and be bad con- curred. After further debate between Messrs Creck- er, Moore, and heisey—Mr. Kelsey, from the committe, submiticd rescintions designating the First National Bank ot this city as the bank in which to deposit the various moneys of the corporation, and specifying the regula- tions for keeping and paying out the same as follows: That the more effectually to secnre ‘the separation and prompt application to their appropriate purposes of the moneys belonging to certain funds of this Corporation, viz: the water fund, the school fund, the police fund, the redemption fund, the sinking fand, the special tax fund, the surplus fund, the gas fund, and any otter fund already or hereafter to be created, the bank designated in the first Section of this act, or which may here-fter be designated as ‘pository of this Corpora- tion shall be required to keep separate sc. counts of the deposits to these several funds, Tegarding each one of them as a distinct and special 1; @ud it shali not be lawfal for e said bank to pay cut or charge to either of the special funds atot any warrant or check ‘hat shall not specify upon its face the particular tund te which itis chargeabie, and then such warrant or cheek shall be paid only ‘out of the funds thus specified. ‘That the special funds named in the second section of this act shall in no manner be affected by an over-draft upon the credit of any ober fund or funds, nor shall it be lawful for the said bank to refase the payment of auy warrant drawn by the Mayor and counter- signed by the Register upon any special tund s0 loug as there sbal! ne money to the credit of such fund. Thatany and all moneys dueand payable to the Corporatien shall be paid or deposited in the bank herrinoefore designated or herea.ter to be designated in pursuance of the provisions herein set forth, or a: conformity withexisting Jaws, ot inconsistent With the provisions of this ac ball be the duty of the Mayor, imme- diately aiter the passaze of this act, te obtain the consent m writing of the bank designated by the first section thereof, to hold or here uter by law ‘> hold the moneys and financial ace counts of this Corporaion, to the provisions of this act. a3 a partand parcel ot the coniract Let wren the Corporation and said bani, c. The Mayor sta'rd that tne quesuom was on the reception of the report. Mr. Cvok ob} cted to its Teception, as it had been dthatihere had heen no meeting of the committee. and a question of such import- ance should receive the mo3t mature cousidera- tie Mr. MeCathran denounced the report as a Jegisiative humbug, and would be ashamed, as dittie as he knew of legislation, to father such resolutions. He it would be referr.d back to the commit’ e. ‘Mr. Moore inquired, should the report be re- ceived, whether be could move bis bill as au amendment from the minority of the commit- tee, sud receiving am affirmative answer, be submited bis report, assigning the First Na- tional &s the depository. providing that m and after the possage of this act all mon. eys due, secrumg, or receivable by this corpo- Falion, except moneys due for taxes upon real and personal property and for wharfage, shall be paid by the person makiug the payment di- rectly into the said bank, which shail ivsue to the person a ceriificate therefor, and no license shall be issued or credit given by any officer of tbe corporation for a payment made unless upon a surrender of such certificaie of deposit as 18 beretabefore provided for. Anu the teces- sary Blank certificates for depo-its shall be far- ed to the bank by the Register of the Cor- Porauon, bound in books, coutamng @ margin ‘whereon to enter, and on whick shall be en- tered by the bank in each case, in correspond- ang entries, the number, da‘e, amount deposit. 4. and the name of the person making the de~ posi’, which margins be preserved for abe uve of the corporation. ‘That it shall be, and is hereby, made the duty of the Collector of Taxes, the Water Reg- astrar, the Commissioner of the Uanal, the Har- Dormaster, the Commissioners aud Cicrks of Markets, the Intendant of the Washington Asylum, and of each and every officer or agent of the Corporation who shali receive moneys ©B account thereof, to deposit the same in the said bank to the cre f the Corpor:tion. ‘That the said bank shall be, and js hereby, Tequired to open separate and distinct accounts for the various moneys of the Corporation, ‘which may be deposited therein: that is to say, that itshall open a separate account for the general fund, wbich shall be credited with all veral ra funds, each of which shall be credited with all Moneys accruing aud reeeived for ward pur} ses with such ward: and, also, @ separate count for each of the special funds, viz. The ‘water fund, the schoo! fund, the polic# fund, the gas func, the interest fund, be redemption fund, the special tax fand, the ..nking fund, and ofany other special fund which has been or may hereafter be created. ‘That the said bank shall pay out the moueys ‘of this Corporation deposited therein on war- ran’ tersigned by the Kezister, who = ‘warrant or check for the payment U draw no money on Recount of rhe Corporation, unless sucn pay- | ment shall bave been previously authorized by | an act of the City Councils. ‘That, the more effectually to secure the sep. | aration and prompt application to their appro- priate purposes of the moneys belonging to the | Several “special fundy”—namely, the water fund, the school fund, the police fund, the gas fund, the interest fund,the redemption fund, the special tax fund, the sinking fund, &e.—it shall not be Inwful ter the said bank to Pay out of or charge to, either of .he sp cial funds or Accounts sforrsaid any warrant or check that shball not specify upon its face the particular fund or account to which it is chargeable; and then such warrants or ch:cks shall be only out of the iand oraccount thus specified ‘wpon its face; and neither of the special funds named in this section sball be in any way af- fected by an over-draft upon the credits to any | other spenel fund, or upon the credits to the ral 01 F ward funds; nor shall it be lawful | r the suid bank to refuse payment of any rants legally drawn upon either of the sud special fands so long as there shall be money to the credit of such fund, notwithstanding that a general average of all the funds ot the jon as shown upon the books of the faid benk, there may appear to be an excess of | -warrants paid over amouanis deposited to the eredit of the Corporation. That no payment shail be made by the said bank on account of this corporation, and wu: 0 yment shall be made by this co: or — the agency of any officer thereof, un- 2itu ‘Samy, signed and. countersigned a» afore- coun! ~ nk Warrants to be used shall ; and fe tound in books, with @ sufficient margin ‘whereon to enter, in corresponding entries ‘with the warrant, the and to whom bead of ex] ire, &s Authorized by act of the corporation: and the Register, by whom these | entries are to be made, shall preserve the mar- gins for the use and reterence of the officers of | the corporation, and of committees of either of the two boards. ‘That the corporation account with the afore- | seid bank shail be settled quarterly, and all canceled or crossed warrants returned to the Register by the bank, and all certificates of de- port left with the Register shall be filed and the tion. bstitute tor the amend- ment providing the funds shall be de- ied in the First National Bank under ex- ing regulations, and disbursed as now pro- vided by law. ‘Mr. Taylor moved that the pr meeting, which was agreed to. Mr. Morsell asxed for informatioa in rerard tb Tequired of the officers elected by e convention. The Mayor. replied that it bad entirely shipped his memory, but he would have the in- formation at the next meeting. He would state, however, that the same bond was required as jon of Dr. Harve r of the Fourth Ward, her gee and the Mayor a. ns to fill the ey nominated Dr. A. J The ballot reeulted: Robbins Is, Saddart 10, blank 1; so Dr. Robbins was de- ‘The resignation ot Dr. S. A. H. M-Kim, as Physician to the poor of the Sixin Ward. was ted, and the Mayor nomi- ms to fill the vacancy, and Mr. La. oan nominated Dr. Lee Adams. ballot resalied: Dr. E. A. Adams 2%, Dr. J. so Dr. E. A. Adams was deciared elected. Mr. Clark moved to proceed to the elec- tion of Clerk to the agreed to; one Mr. Clark nominated Mr. A. E. was ae elected. Proceed to election of s Lumber Inspector, in place of E. A. Ad- Ams, resigned; which was actred to; and tae Mayor nominated L. B. La Rue,and Mr. Bart- leg, J.G. Robinson. The ballot resulted—La Rue, 19; Robinson, 6; blank, i; so Mr. La Rue Mr, Fowler stated that 1t had been currently reported that some member or members of this convention bad, in the election of some of the officers, corruptly sold their votes. He ot call attention to it because he credited such report, but he wes unwilling that such a foul aspersion saould pass unuozice: held that any man who would basely barter for money the rights of his constituents was unwortby of a seat in this convent either branch of the city government; und in order that the convention might purge itseif of such an imputation, he offered a resolution, which, afler reciting that such reports had rovides that a committee of three be appointed by the President of this conven- tion to investigate and report to this conven- tion all the facts relative to such reports resolution was unanimously agreed to. The convention proceeded to the ele, an Inspector of Lumber in the place of Michael |. Mr. Crocker nominated Edward Ambnsh. The Mayor nominated A H. Parry. Mr. Ball nominated James H. Bos and the ballot resulted: Ambush received and aceap' vacancy, and Mr. dart Moore called atiention to the journal of received and avi pad Dr. E. A. A Isey moved to J. Quigley, resigned. For Inspector of Lumber in place ot St. . resigned, Mr. Crocker nominated bush. Mr. Moore nominated John G. Robinson. The ballot resulted: Ambush, hie oes 12; Boss, 1; so Mr. Ambush was ‘The Mayor appointed as the committee un- der Councilman Fowler's resoulution, Coun. cilman Fowler, Alderman Moore, and Coun- cilman Chase. Mr. Cook stated that as Mr. Fowler was the mover of the resolution, the Mayor might Waive the courtesy of appointing him chair- man, as he might be one of the aggrieved mem- Mr. Fowler replied that he was not one of the ed inembers, and was not anxious to be plac don the committee: but as reports were in tion in regard to the should be inves - ‘Mr. Bartlett moved that the meeting adjourn 0 o'clock; which was ae ee MATRIMONIAL. Afternoon a Iarge crowd assem Fourth Presbyterian church (Rev. J. tor,) to witness the marriage ot ML. the beautiful daughter of Charles 1. Cantieid, E city, and Mr. J. M. Harmon, former! ton, but for some time past 2 resident of Was! ington. Precisely at the hour bride and groom elect entered the caurch, pre- ceded by tbe bridesmaid, Miss and the groomsman, Mr. Hoard father and mother of the bride. friends walking behind. aisle to the altar, a Wedding } cuted in fine style upon th clusion of which formed the appropriate marriage © the Church: and, after being con the parties left the church withon! returned to the residence of Mr the corner of Eleventh and 1 < bject, the matter to Wednesday week at relock yesterday among frien bridegroom two! to Baltimore, the bride and evening train from this cit thence to Boston direct, where they will sj» & month with Mr. then return to Washington, attired in a purely white t . term nating in along trail with aceries of rail ~ and wore on her head blossoms, appended to which wasa flowint bi veil, reaching nearly the length of ‘he . The groom was att black, with white kid clo: a groomsman, while Miss Bovs bridesmaid, was dressed in pure whit » with a Gelicare wreath around her head. May they live longand prosper. At ll o'clock yesterday morning, the mar- riage nuptials between Frederick Koehler and Miss Matilda Angermann, took place c residence of the bride’s father, on 7th strve between D and E_ stree: were conducted by Rev. German Evangelical Oia of a large and select party of i men, intimate tgiends Of the happy couple. After marriage Tites, the assemblage was in- vited to a sumptuous retreshment table, where was distributed to all ‘The bride and groom were the re. eipients of hearty congratuln o'clock they took Harmon's reiat eath of orange ta fall suit oF fhe ceremonies Finckel, of the in the presence “weading cake” ation: the traiu for Phi patente ebay DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION. Tegular meeting of the Jackson Democratic As- sociation was held last night at their head- qrarters, Carust’s Hall, on which occasion the building was well filled, owing to the previous that distinguished speakers After the trans- announcement Were expected to be present. action of some routine business, the President wart) introduced Mr. John E. Nor- ris, who declined making @ set speech, but said he wished to state that the pros at the coming election were je bad bac an interview with Frank P. Blair, and from him learned that the trimmphant election of S-) mour and Blair was beyond ali doubt. From the reports obtsined trom Mr. Blair, the speaker also said the Pemocrai Western State, Although Peunsylyania was the battle-ground of the campaign, yet there need be uo doubt of the result. was followed by Hons, Joseph H. R. T. Merrick, each of Whom spoke for over and were frequentl At half{-past 10 o'clock Mr. Merri cy Would carry every but, as the crowd were leaving ball, Mr. John O'Donovan ascended the ros. Teading a document, durin which time the assemblage dispersed. trom and be; —e— Rovsp Tair Tickers.—The following ar- Yangememt bas been made for the benefit ot two-e wishing to participate in the coming State and Presidential elections, at the follow- ing rates for round trip tickets, to be cood for fifteen days:—From Washington to Wheeling or Parkersburg, $11.25; from Washiagton to Zanesville, Newark, and Columbus. S1i-3; from Weshington to Cincinnati, via Parker: gion to’ Indianapol. S21: from Washington to Cleveland, $11.50. Tickets good from October 1 to N ‘Washington to New Yor to Philadelphia, $8.75. from Baltimore to points in Penusyivania m Central Railroad, 8? r ten days trom date of > from Wasbiny or checks signed by the Mayor and coun. | from Washin, tg Norther ts good to! —__s—_—__ Nationat MgpicaL CoLtteck—Intropve- tory LuctuRe—The introductory to course of lectures in the National Medical Cc | lege was given last evening by Professor a. P. tiding, on H street, Fourteenth, in the presence of a brilliant audience of ladies and those present were the lege, G. W. Samson. Ong president of Columbia Coll . D.; Drs. Miller, Hall, Dov Lincoln, aod Th. Rev. Dr. Samson, Professor Gai ‘roduced to the assembiage in a few | appropriate remarks, and was greeted with ry He was listened to at tively throughont, and his address was an able and masterly production ——o—— Firta axp SIxTH WARD GRANT AND UOL- Fax Civn.—This club held a meeting in corner Sth street east and G street south, last 5 Cowan in the chair, and Alexander McKenzie. Several candidates for membership Boyd stated that the officers of the two companies of Boys in Blue would be missioned at the meeting on M. evening next. It was hereatte the stated meetings of the glub be advertised in the STAR, Republican, apd Chronicle. Spirited | addresses were made by Colonel S. H | land and ethers; after which the meeting ad- ——-—_ TouRNAMENT in Custody.—Y esterda: Springs ce Were elected. Mr. YARD—Kaights ‘ome of the Maryland the late on their way fit on Sth street east, much to thi one of whom com. ae whole Barty arrested nad taken to the eighth’ precinct station. were only detained there a short while, b | ever, as no one appeared to sustain thecharges. —_o—_ Carito. HILL BuriLpine Association. "The twenty-second monthly meeting of this association was held Iastevening over Dooley’s drug store, corner Pa. ayenue and %1 st-eet east, and the cum of $6,500 satistying 72 shares, was sold at an average of 54 per cent. nce of , and had the Excrreron: BUILDING AssociaTion.—Ta> 1 meeting beld jast might at Tempera There were quite @ Insge number of stockholders present, The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: T. M. Hanson, President; James st me % os) Towles, Vice jent; B. Rovinson, Treas- aren; O. B. Maker, Secretary; and “Messrs, Pealcxs Prather, Marbury, F is, Powell, Nal- ley, Brown, and Miller, Directors, ‘The fourth annual report of the financial condition of the association to October tst, 1-65, was read by the Secretary. 1t states the Breas. arer’s account as follows: Dr. To balance in Treasurer's hands, as per last Teport sae S220 13 To smount received from dues 26,037 00 To amount received from advances. 12,779 To amount received from fines. . Pn To amount received from Harvey’s elaim...... 500 00 $39,918 13 cr. Py amount paid on advances. $37,442 0 By amount paid on expenses "B25 29 By balance in Treasurer's han: 1,950 St Total... ae $39,915 13 Assere. bonds in Treasurer's hands on 1,132 jisies actually advanced upon $97,352 00 fy amount due the associatio dues, fines, &c.. 518 10 By balance in Treasurer's hand: 1,950 Total value of 942 shares Actual value of one share. $105 963, Number of shares advanced upon during the year... 36 Remaming shares not advanced apo: It will be seen by this report that tl ‘one of the most flourishing associations in the city. ‘Over $2,000 was sold at au average of 39 per cent. last night. a -s THE Potomac Front.—The steamer Wa- waset, Fawke, left Potomac Ferry Wharf this morning on her regular trip to Cone River and way landints ba ving on board a number of passengers and heavy freight, Harvey's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr. John ©. Millburn, Frayser, from Havre-de-Grace, with 96 tons of coal for Harvey, Clarke & Given. Carter's — Wha: Arrived—Schrs. Julia, Harris, from Spesutia Island, with 120 tons of coal for Wilson E, Brown; Eleanor T. Rhea, from below. to take im cargo of manure. Sailed—schr. Annie Gibson, Brown, with fara. iture, &c., for Gibsou’s farm, Va. Memoran- dum—The scbr. Charles Gaskell, Dutton, sailed from Havre-de-Grace on the ith of September, with 115 tons of coal for R. W. Barnaclo, Riley's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr. Salisbury, Parks. from Hayre-de-Grace, with 100 tons of goal for Wm. H. Campbell & Son. Sailed— Schrs. James Gallagher, Gallazher, for Georgetown, to load coal'for Philadelphia; ‘Wm. Kounds, Washington, for Mathias’ Point, Iygnts stenmer Virginia, Gregg, for Mathias’ oi ight. er's Whavf.—Sailed—Schr. Morr ing Star, Lynch, light, Fay's Wharf.—Sailed—Long boat Missouri, Ceyes, for Machodoc, light. Brown's Wharf—Arrived—Schrs. Armada, Palmer, from Havre-de-Grace. with 139 tons of coal for S.P. Brown & So . RK. Whit more, Lemmon. from Philadalphia, with 277 tons ot Iump coal for _S.P. Brown & Son. Sailed—Schr. Elleanor T. Rhea, light. —e-— TRE ATTACK ON THE WASHINGTON Bors IN BLUR.—Arrest of Baltimoreans in. Philadel phia.—An Associated Press dispatch from Phil- adelphia last night says: mbers of the Washington delegation state that when about ten miles north of Baltimore a party of men entered the car where they were singing Grant campaign songs and mad» an attack on a col- ored man who cheered for Grant. The Boys in Blue resisted the attack, when they where in turn assaulted and several injured, but they finally succeeded in driving the roughs from the car, when one of the latter fell between the cars aud was probably killed. The following are the names of Baltimoreans arrested on their arrival last night and this morning: James Stanton, armed with a revolver; Thomas Sul- livan, armed with a revolver; Conly Huggeus, Robert Wise, Joseph Peters, James Higcins, Wm. Evans, Lewis H. Miller, Joseph W. Mor- rison, James Smythe, John Denny, George Shat Daniel Murray, Jacob’ Brown, Michnel Murray, Wm. Brown, John Miller, and George Shumack. A number of other rom Baltimore who were not arrested 2 tc Baltimore, a: Rrver [MPROVENENTS.—The Great Falls Tea Compan, in order to increase their accommo. ons for the trade next season, are about ng erected, on the north side of Water au exteusive ice house, fifty fret wide by sixty fret m length. It will be built in the Most substantial manner, and adorned with a French roof. in addition’ to other features of modern architecture of agreguble appearance, At Rile ‘y's wharf, Messrs Turner & Eisen- ive oyster dealers, are having built spacious frame building for tbe accommods- tion of the numerous hands employed by them in bucking and measuring oysters. The honse is built thus bandy so that the various cargoes of oysters consigied to this firm can be trans. fersed from te vessels and dealt out in lots as purebasers may desire. ‘The frame tenement located on the north side ot Water street, below 7th, and used by Mr. Charles Willey as a restaurant and bar-room, which was recently destroyed by fire, has been rebuilt, preparatory to the resumption of busie ness by the proprietor. ——————— APMITTED TO Bait,—The Alexandria Journal of this morning says: A week or more since a colored woman named Margaret Helmsford, rrsident at the Freedmen’s Village, was arrest- ed thes cons*tble O'Neil, of this city, on some accusation of petty theft, alleged to have been committed in Washington, D. ©. At the, time, the arrest of the Wwomau was violently resisted by her friends, and ber attendance be- fore & justice of the peace of the county was only ceeured by one of ber would-be captors giving bail for her appearance before the tunc- tionary im question. Her friends contended that the charge was a trumped up one and could not hold water if properly investigated, On her examination before the justice, Mr. Johnson of Alexandria county, Helmstord. in detanit of nominal bail to answer when eailed for, was placed in jail, Yesverday, at the sug- gestion of anumber of her friends, she was rried before Judge Under wood, of the United States Cirenlt’ Court, and admitted to bail in the sum of S100, toappear ir Washinzton when called tor. ——_e—____ The MepICcaAL DEvaRTMENT oF G: he first lecture of the and students of the National (Medical Departinent of orgetown College) was delivered last evan- ang by Prot fessor of descriptive regional” and surgical anatomy. (Quite a large number of the studen's Were present, and the lecture was listened to with interest. ‘The faculty took possession, for the first time, of the building arranged lately for the uses of the department, which is located Al the northeast corner of E and Tenth streets, This building is familiar to many of our citi: zens as the “Oid Medical College” it having been used for these purposes some years ago. ‘The lecture last evening wasn general iniro. ductory to the course, and after to-day the daily lectures will commence, the tine of lec turing being fixed at5\ p. m., this hour being considered the most convenient and acceptable lo the students, ASSAULT AND BaTreey.—This morning of- ficer Offutt arrested James Gardner, on the charge of assault and battery on Robert Mair, and he was taken before Justice J.T. K. Plant, when E. C. Ingersoll ap) for the p: cution, and J. E. Williams for the defence. The prosecuting witness testified that on Wea- nesday as he was entering his room, Gardner charged that he had an improper character in the house, and witness retorted that he was a lim, and G strack him, Witness went off, bu: afterwards returned, when G puiled ‘him down staivs, and kicked him, injuring him so bad that be is unable to rise without help. Quite a number of witnesses was sworn, and the fact came out in evidence that in the ‘ficht the prosecuting witness got the accused out of the window, when some of the women separa. ted them. The Justice held Gardner to bail in $500 to appear at court. ee HANDSOME BANNER.—A new banner or- dered by pig Union, No. 1, and made by Sisco, of Baltimore, was received a few days since, and is now ina handsome glass case in the Trades’ Union Hall. The material is silk and satin, and ona large white satin ground is painted in arustic style a journey man bricklayer, with trowel in band, in the act of topping out a wallof a building. The 1s surmounted with folds of rich blue sick. heavily fringed with gold bullion, tue ends oj the folds containing large and costly gold tas- sels, The cost of the banner was $300. —__-—_— THE ScnURTZEN “GERMANIA.”—Last even- ing Abner’s Park, where the Fest of the Schuet- zen Verein Germania was im progress, was Again crowded to overflowing, and every one seemed to be in the height of enjoyment. The pavillion, bowhng alleys, swings, &c., were ‘well patronized, and the concert music of the 41th Infantry Band and the singing of the several musical societies attracted attention. The Germania determined to keep up the Fest until (2 o'clock to-night, and the prizes will be awarded at 7 o'clock. i eed i Sisters or Caanity.—Sisiers Colambia, Cecelia. Aloysia, and Philomena, arrived io this city from St. Mary’s Academy, near Qv- lombus, Ohio, yesterday aiternoon, for the par- pose of taking charge of the parochial school ®nd the select school attached to St. Dominick's Catholic churen. nee Sena TriaLor Fine Exeixvgs.—There will be efficiency of the Alexandria Fire Dé- nt to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. Cnet Engineer Ellwood, Commissioner <+or- butt, and others of the Department ot Wash- ington, Will be preseut og the occasion. The Breach of Promise Case. ‘Yesterday, after our report of the trial of Oraseman sgt, Liens, an the Circuit Court, Judge Fisher, closed— Julius Liens, son of the defendant, was sworn, 2nd corroburated the testimony of bis sister, Henry Striker was sworn, and testified to knowing the plaintiff, and being asked if he had had a conversation with Mrs. Beyer in re. lation to this snit, objection was made. Pend. ing e discussion ‘on the question, the court ad- ura d. att morning, the crunsel occupied the at- tention of the courtin discussing the law points connected with the case. Tue Late Dr. Guatey.—The funeral of the late Rev. Phi venue Presbyteria>) of which he was so lovg the pastor. The collin will be placed in Judge Casey’s (383 C street,) parlor to-morrow about ten o'clock, and at eleven o'clock short services will be held, ia which Rev, Drs. Smith (and Nourse will officiate. Itis &xpected that none will be present beside the immediate family and 1 ‘and the offi- cial members of the church. ‘The funeral services at the church will be of a very impressive character, &nd it 1s expected that the funeral discourse will be delivered by Rev. Dr. W.S. Edwards. At the conclusion, the cortege will to Gi the Tremaine will be interred. Mr. Anthony Buchley is the undertaker, and has prepared & bandsome coffin for the remains Jt is of fine nt, covered with broadcloth, lined inside ‘With white merino trimmed with silk, and has the breast a silver plate, inscribe Vv. Pi eas D. Gurley, D.'D.. bora Nov. 12, 116, died Sept. 30th, 1-68." ‘Ata meeting of the official body of the church last evening a committee was appointed to s Tintd:d the arrangements of tke fuceral ‘he route of the corteze from Judge Casey Tesidence will be along Cstreet to 43s, to Louis- iana avenne, to 5th strect, to F, to th, to H. to Lith, to New York avenue, to the church, and from thence to Glenwood by New York ave. —_-——_ Porice Irems.—First Precinet:—Moses Alex- ander, assauitand battery; fined $). Joseph Gilchrist, do.: fined $3. "Bridget Fitzgerald, ; fined $3. Susie Carter, do.; fined ol Cannon, drunk and disorderly; fined $3, Mark Scott disorderly and profane: fined $5. James Goldsborough, do.; fined $3. Nelly Shepherd, Henrietta Jonnson, Ubristiana Wells, James Cavanaugh, disorderly; tined $3. Jerry obn.on, }-ettit larceny: jail. Second Precinct:—Dan: tewart,* assault and battery: bail for hearing. John Thompson, Reuben Brown, Robert McUleiland, exhibiting ol ne cards; held for hearing. W.H. Hobbs, drunk and disorderly; George Casey, fighting: fined $5. ‘Theo. Shater, disorderly; do. Fourth Anthony, drunk and Fifth Preeinct:—John T. Sugert, selling liquor without license; fined #2», John yan, drunk aud disorderly; ined $5. James Mc indecent jamin Holmes, do.; fined Seventh Precinct:—Jobn White, drunk; fined 1. st. Eighth Precinct:—Wm. Southron and Cath. erine Southron. thre.ts; security to keep the peace. Henry Lancrster, pettit larceny; jail for court, Charles Atkinson, drank and dis- orderly; workhouse. . Shorter, do.: flned #3. Jobn Smith and Wm. Jordan, disorderly; workhouse. ———_—_ SUKKOTH OR THE Feast ov Tants —This Jewish festival, the third of the “holy month,” commenced Wednesday evening, and will Jast eight di It commemorates the fraternal care bestowed by Invine Provi- dence on the pilgrims while sojourning in the Desert of Arabia. It is now cele- brated, first, as the feast of thank=giving for the blessing of the harvest bestowed on the country: second, as the feast of humanity, hoping that all nations will be united in works of brotherly love, justice, and benevolence, ‘This feast is one of rejoicing, intimating that man, after having made peace with his God. his conscience, and bis fellow-man, shall eajoy the bi zs of God and the beouties of his nature, and not indulge in & stern, gloomy as- pect of lite, —-+—__ Base BAtt,—The National Cind of this city visit Baltimore to-day to play a match game of base bull with the Maryland, :he champions of the State. The first game, played here, was won by the Maryland, with a very close se and an interesting game msy be anticip: this afternoon. Tt is expected that the return game between the National and Olympic Clubs will take place on the White Lot on Wednesday, the 7th instant. During the present month work will be com menerd on the grounds of the National with view of converting the same into a skating park, —Ata stated meet- - A. T. J. Brashears, R.S.: J. H 5 D. W. Irving, ‘Treasurer: R. S. Bayne, Chaplain: A. R. Jon.; 3.8. Wanton, A. Con.; OU. ©. Moore, 1. ©. Speake, O. S. This Division is obtaining large acee=siong at esch meeting, and is smong the most active in the city Ju addi. tion tothe wsnal attractions of the meetings, it is the purpoe to introduce during the ap- proaching winter months dramutic exbibi- tons, lectures, &e. ——_e—_—_ A Youre Brcinngr.—s ys ago Mr. J. W. Fitzhugh had stolen from his coat pocket at his residence, on (ch street. between H and I, his pocket-book. containing $3. The case was taken in hand by Detectives Coomes and Mul- jer, who srrrsted George Anderson, alias “Codger,” a colored boy, agéd about thirteen, and he was taken to heady uarters last evening. He acknowledges sneaking of with the “sugar, and says tha: be went to the theatre, whe: some one robbed him of all the money except ‘$20 and tuat be destroyed. On account of bis youth the offcers are in a quandary as to what to do with him. —_o——__ Youns Mey’s Seyvounr anD Brarr Crvn, The regular weekly meeting of the Young ‘Meu’s Seymour and Blair Club was held last evening, at their rooms or: Peensylvauia ave- nue, the president, Jos. H. Bradley jr., Esq., in the chair, and Benjamin Naar, jr. Dr. Busey, chairman of the executi tee, reported that a large number of cumpaten documents had been sent out during the past ‘Week, and called apon the members to do all in their power toaid the cause by contributing means and furnithing documents. After some routine business,’he club adjourned to attend ‘the meeting at Ctrusi’s Hall. —_o__ A TRIAL Tri.—Yesterday afternoon the little steam yacht Mollie, Captain Samuel Kel- ler—recentiy puthased at Buifalo, New York, by Col. Alberger,ot this city—made a trial trip down the Potormc as tar as the White House and retnrn. Abmt twenty persons were on board, including the owner, Col. Huntington, and others, and, being amply provided with refreshments, &c. the time was spent in a most agreeable mannet The steamer made a good rum from poivt b point, reaching here at 1) o'clock in good caidition. Lerrer Cat Rev. —Mr. James E. Bell, superimtendmnt of letter carriers, inakes the following repmrt tor the month of Septem- ber:—Uarriers eaployed, 30; delivery trips daily, 4; collectio} trips, 5; mail letters deliy- |, 118,000; locg letters, 9,496; newspapers, 25,208; letters colléted, 72,405; newspapers col- lected, 3,071; and for the quarter ending Sep- tember 30th, mail btters delivered, 340,057; local letters, 26,571; meyepapers, 108, lected, 226, ————— Dxctiwgp.—Sidey McFarland, (colored,) ‘who was awardedthe contract for grading and gravelling 9th stretfrom N to P strevts, has declined to do the work, and the Commission- er of the Third. Ward with the assent of the Mayor, has awarded the contract to David S. Blue, whose bid was 13 cents per cubic yard for grading and iscents per square yard for sravelling. ——_-——- DEATH OF AN OD CITIZES.. tain John Reagan, late of de schooner Richard Lacy, and an’ old and well known citizen of the Seventh Ward, didi last night at his residence on D street, betwen 13th and 13 ay seco, ‘achington. tor m: in the river trade, fad had ‘won around ina a large circle ot iriemis, —_-——_ Sates or Reau Esrats.—Green & Wil- lisms, Auctioneers, yesterday sold a three-story brick house on the orner of E street north and 5th street west, to Win. Tucker, Esq., tor £7,5:0, ‘am( attic brick dwelling on tween 4 and 6th streets, 500, letters col- Maryland avenue, toDavid Hepburn, RELIGIOUS.—A serts of meetings are in pro- ney, 1, (M. E. Church South,) on G street, between! ‘and 7th streets, South Washington, under th leadership of Rey. Mr. ‘Tudor. “Much interet is taken 1m these mest ings, aad they will ppbably be continued next wei, ee eS Prreowat.—Mr. E,Franklin, the talented Young reader of lef: this morning 00 an extensive trip Est and West. Mr. Alexander Villiamson, & respected citizen of Washingtos bos retarned from his date visit to Seotiand a renewed health and spirits, —r — Jon Wxxcu (or Were) will find an advor- ticement of intefest to Ain, Buder the head of “Personal,” in anotber columa. ———_-re---_—_ e San Francisec Herald charges that re. ath th: tor tic if in Alaska has dueed ite people Yo ‘condition worse than very. - FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. The New York money market is exceedingly active at seven per ceat.on the best selecied collateral, while on railway shares this rate in coin is charged. It is reperted that the compi- nation to whose efforts the present arti stringeney is principally due, are checking out gTeenbacks from the banks anid depositing them im the vaults. This direct attack on the legal tender reserve of the banks if persisted im, caa Serious results, as the banks willot course be compelled to reduce their loans four times the amount takea from tender reserve. The rates of dis- count on all grades of commercial paper have been advanced. Good sixty-day at? per cent: that remniog from four months at 7\a8 per cent. while prime acceptances running from four to are quoted at7 a9 per cent. This advance in Tates is not on account of any distrust of mer- cantile credits, as was the case a year ago, but is attributable entirely to the activity in The dealings ia government bonds ‘n about the average amo’ tone of the market heavy. sellers are ‘operators who rely on a stri money market to bring down prices. leading dealers are quietly buying, but offer no marked resistance to the decline. but be followed by The principal Wasnineton, Oct. 2, 1868.—Jay Uoone & Co. farnish the following quotations of Gov- ernment securities: U. S, 6's, 1881...... Five Twenties, 1802. Five Twenties, 1864 Five Twenties, 1565. Five Twenties, Jan. & July, Five Twenties, Jan. & July, '67. Five Twenties, Jan. & July, ‘6. Ten Forties.. 2g $.20°s, Jn de Ty, 67... MU2\ $.20's,In & Jy, 68 100% Ten Forues. 19% Gold... Ww 5.20's, In& Sy, "65, aes [By Bankers’ and Brokers’ Telegraph.) Lewis Johnson & Oo. quote stocks and bonds in home and foreign markets as follows : New Yor, Oct 2.—First Board—vU. 8.6’s 124; 6.20's, 1862, conpons, 1864, coupon, 109%, ; 1 coupon, new, 17: 6.20's, 1562, co 4 coupons, 14%, fic Mail ‘Ue : igan eia, £37; Tlinois ral, ii Cleveland and Pittsburg, 85; Northwest, {sy £9; Cleveland and Toledo, 101; inion, 233; Chicago & Preferred, 161.’ Market strong. ‘By Cal Lowpor, Oct. Fae Par Bonds, 73%; Illinois, 96: a. aoe sols, 9455 FRANKPORT, 11:15 Is, 76. —Votton maiteet ad- 000 bales. Mid- yancing and active. dling Uplands, 10%; Orleans, 103. Circular gives sales for week 95,000 bales, and 9,000 for spec- #000 bales, of which Mlirois, 964; E i FRANKFORT, 1.20 p. m.—No quotations. Liverroot, 1:20 p. m.—Cotion market buoy- ‘Middling Uplands, \. Stock afloat consigned here, 00 bales, of which 6,00) are from the United P. m.—Cotton buoyant; is leans, 103; Uplands to arrive, ‘Yarns and .abrics at Manchester quiet. ——— ee Baltimore Steck Market, To-day. BAttimore, Oct, 2.— seribed, 455 bid; do. 1 614 bid. 66 as: fi pare @s, old, Baltimore, Oct. 2—Cottoa very firm, with rie-> advancing, Middling Uplands Tour dull, with prices no Corn firm: White 1.20aL.: Oats firm; sales at 7275 cents, Seeds unchanged. firm; Pork $30.50; B .con, rib sides, 184; cle.., shoulders, 134/a13; nams, 2ia2%’ Lard ; do. yellow i —e——_. Wall Street To-day. Stock market strong. Sterling Ex- 's, 1882, coupon, Do. coupon, 44. Virginia 6"s, ex- ex-coupon, new, 6). ket ‘Fe-day. F dull and Wars h prices in fa- vor of buyers. Corn heavy and | cent lower. CITY ITEMS. JEWELRY.—Jet Sets, Battons, Studs Chains, snd Bracelets, to match, received this morninz at Prige’s One Doilar Jewelry Store, No. 435 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4% street, New Yorx, Oct. Money active at 0-"0 8, Tegistered North Carolina 6's, new, & coupon 53. Tennessee New Yerk Grain New Yorg, Oct. 2 GENTLEMEN who want to purchase elegant Suits, ready made, and those who preter them made 1» order can do co, at & Co’s., 468 Pennsylvania avenue, under U ted States Hotel a Gro. C. Hew 7th street, is en- gnved in manu.acturing suits for small boys which he is able to offer almost as low »3 New York whol’sale price. He bas them made here, and sells very neat suits for boys three to eight years old tor $5, $6, $7 —_s——. Messrs. Hane & Co , proprietors of the fashionable Clothing House, 468 Pennsylvania Aveaue, between 3d and 4% streets, have se- cured the services of Mr. P. H. DoNELAN, one of the moct experienced and popular of s.iles- Tae Retort Covergovs.—“You're a dall Sozodont said to the neglected shall soon improve under as the neglected teeth said to Sozo- “ SPALDING'’B Gus,” with brash, usefol and indispensable im every well-regulated eet HEAR YR, Porte, anp LisTEN To THE Those in want of Gents’ ood goods at low prices, RANC. 494 Seventh street, between D and E, where you will find a spi did assortment twent: in ns aed establis! Voicg or Wispom. Furnishing Goods, fo to the ORIGTNA’ per cent, cheaper than “A quick penny is better than a slow Remember the place—494 Seventh ‘ge plate-glass front, six doors E street. No branch store. orders at Ni 1 street, between 4:h and Sth. Joun Coaeines, Agent. MARRIED. oe Washington city. egy folk ‘papers copy.| DIED. Sei FUGITT—WOBTE. Alexanoria and Ne tember 10th, ANNIE FLO- ‘take piace at the residi Bente era Tc! PBUETT. On the 24 1: infant ton ef Wm. F. T° DEALERS IN TOBACCO. Tem recefvis sound ium TOBAOCUs which I'cen sell St St wholesale, at 53. High #1 Georgetown br oe 1s WALLACE. STALL No. 88. TALL No. $8. -FLOUB.—A full essortment aligrade Se ee SESH BOOKS GEORGETOWN Affairs in Georgetown. A Drxonatizen PoLITICIAN.—This morn- ing 8 D+ mocratic procession on a small scale PATAded the streets of Georgetown im the wd of & discharged sailor, who f livery of Uncle Sam, and is 5 ting bis arrival on shore by numerous “quatt= of the flowing bowl. miniature fiag on which ingly. GRORGETOWN DeMocRaTiC ASSOCLATION.— ‘This association held a meeting inst evening at Forrest Hall, the Presicent, Mr. J. L. Sims in the chair,and Mr. J. J. Kane secretary. The Chair stated that in consequence of the slim attendance it was necless to attempt to trans- act any business, the absentees no doubt having gone to Washington to attend a meeting of the Jackson Democratic Association. The meet- ing was accordingly adjourned till next Thurs. day evening. Tux CaNat.—Bnut tew boats are arriving, and business is consequently dull on the canal. Ten boats arrived yesterday. It is reported that a collision of boats occurred yes. terday on the seven mile level, near Point of Rocks, and one of them was sunk. If so, navigation will be necessarilygmpeded for a few days, as the water will ha¥e to be drawu eff the level. Mzrcuaxts’ Pxcnaxon—Ofterings: 1,351 bushels red wheat, and 2,90) bushels corn. Sales: Wheat, $25 bushels at $2.00; corn, bushels (damaged) at $1.05, $00 bushels at $1.13, and 1,00 bushels at $ ARRIVALS OF GRAIN BY CANAL.—Arrived boats, Mill Boy, from Berlin, and Mediey from White's Ferry, with wheat and corn. FLOATING PorvLaTion.—Georgetowa, like other cities, is more or less infested with a floating population, or in other words vag. rants, the number of which class was reduced esterday oy officer Harper, who arrested Maggie Hughes, and the result ‘of her appear ance before Justice Buckey wasa trip to the workhovse. Decxk Aaxp DrsorpeRty.—Thomas Mur- phy, by bis drunken and disorderly conduct last evening, attracted the attention of officer Sherwood who carried him before Justice Buckey, where he swelled the Corporation cot- fers to the tune of $2.50, . River Froxt.—Entered—Steamer Thomas E.Cabill, Maith, Baltimore. Cleared—Steamers E.C. Koight, Denty, and James reen, In- man, for New York. Entered and cleared— Steamer Express, Nickle, from and to Balti- more. MEMORANDA.—The steamer E. ©. Knight, which leit to-day for New York took out 2,2) barrels Georgetown flour. Georgetown Advertisements. ¥ THOS. FOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. AND EFFECTS On SATURPBAY MOKNING, October sa, 1868, at 9 o'clock, I will sell, in front of the jeuction store, No. 174 Bridge street. a gen PA eral assortment of Household Furaitare snd pi THOMAS DOWLING, Anct._ Bp* THOMAS DOWLING, Auor.; Georgetown. HANDSOME AND DESIRABLE RESIDENCE BOTION. ATA On FRIDAY, October 2, 1848, at 5 o'clock - TU will sell, in front of the premises, hat handsome an very destrable residenc=, No. 72 Congress street, houce contains eight s improvements. Bantry, closets, and all i ‘be Jot fronts ¥) feet. by @ depth of 121 feet é inches. The location ts one of the mos: desirable tn the town. T be ear the Post Office The ms. besides bath room Conveyancing and stamps at cost of 100 down when the property is kp THOMAS DOWLING, 8e25-td Auctioneer. 351 icvgiuenyonie ae AVENUE, 351 received the most complete assort DP DOUBLE BARREL GUNS, BAGS.SHOT BAGS. “CHES, POWDER FLASKS, D PAPER WADS, iG BODS, ag fc. Re 351 P ney lvania aveune wo 4 Ot Fourth door from 6th street Oe Niw FALL Goobs, FULL STOCK, JUST OPENED. iS. W. BG 8. HOUSE LINENS. BLANKETS. PLANN Ls rth ate CASSIMERES. italia JM ARLBY & 00., 23 Penne -— Be 23 Ot = itt South ‘Stie. BEG FLIX BENKEBT, ted the rivitg Merc tiem ts pleneed RS eal community that he Is now prepared to re- Seive a number of &cbrlarsonthe PLANO, and in the various branches of Musical snowledgo. each as LARMONY COUNTER POINT. OOM POSITION, TNSTRUMENTATION® ac, &c., &c, which will be tangbt cither reparat in ox Dection with the Plane lestug ny OF (BOB Beth Classic and Modern style: Will be at the discretion of the sobo! sto. as the point considered T coy known rEvebe ete ers 267 F street, or at M uerott & Co. Piano Music jar; Rxrkes of Music, being always the main Groxzcrtows COLLEGE, D. 0. NINETEENTH MEDICAL SESSION—186$--9 College Building, Corner Tenth and E streets, CITY OF WASHINGTON. The Regnlar Course of Lectares October i r 1 1y, commencing at Sh o'clock pm Th" time of lecturing has been customary in this imsiitution store its foundation, end eo preved Mos: 8 ceptable to the stadents of this city. BLE YOUNG. MAD) Prof 0! NG. M.D, Professor of Principles and of jedicine, General . and Medical Ethics, iii FLODOARDO HOWARD. D.. Professor of Ob stetrica and Diseases o! omen and Children. = corn weil get a ge hed Principi s actice coe Fractures, and Dirl Mita ia! JAMES E. MORGAN, M. D., Professor of Mate Medica, Therapeutics, aid Medical Juriapra, Ree. a ions. THOMAS ANTISELL, M. D.. Professor of Physi- ology, Hygiene. Physiological Chemistry, Uri- nary Therapeutics and Pathology. MONTGOMERY JOHNS, M. D., Professor of Anatomy, Descriptive, Regional,tnd Surgical. EB. FOREMAB, M. D., Professor of Chemistry and Toxicology. J. BARRY THOMPSON. M. D,, Professor of Op- erative Sargery. Histolozy, Microscopic end and logical Anatomy, NIEL R. HAGNER, M. D., Profe ‘Clin- = D., Professor of Clin. J. HABRY THOMPSON, M_D., Professor of Cl ico-Surgical Diseases of Woman. WABWICK EVANS. STUABT ELDRIDGE, Mi. ‘The regular course of Lectures will commence October ist, and terminate ihe following Mares, Bitf Demonstrators. FEES: For the full course of Lectures,........ Matriculation... on address JOHNGON ELIOT, M. D., Drax, setcolm No. 408 F street, Washington. D.C. pe Locke Bo. S08 F stroct, Washington. D.C._ MARLOW & CO.’s PERFECT FITTING SHIRTS MADE TO ORD) MANUFACTORY, 262 PENNSYLVANIA AVBRUB. E Leo LINGSSON FAMILY FLOUB. ALL OTHBE GRADES o a FAMILY AND EXTRA FLOUR, For sale low in lots to suit, by W. M. GALT & 00., avenue and ist street, eels-tf pear Balt and Ohio NO. say mackemac. EDUCATIONAL. TRENCH LANGUAGE Pelle Hoeven Lnstitete, Alexandr: 4 to take charge of the Frenc! Mcboel in Was L. FELIX Con b oage . ton, and give instructions. tc Pile at their residences Mt F. CONFORT 3 on is: Q&T. MATTNEW Henction of the THE MOLY CROSS, Fifteenth at-eet, nex MATTHEWS CH Ma be resumed in thie Institattos Eptrance Fee Tatton, per eancm, _ 10 00. Phynician's Pee. eo Siasic end Baws 4D) ~ ra. BO. BETTBLIN , Pres DENTISTRY. AST iciaL TELTH INSERTED To GIVE SATISF ac Tio: FULL SETs FROM 810 TO 940. Teeth extracted: ain. Teeth carefully filled Le tant practice enables apder- to the most difficult caste. PR. PETTINGILL. Dayis® Foy DENTAL ASBOULA 260 TENN'A AVE... oon I2it sad 18th streets. TESTH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAIR. Bo charge will be made tfcial Teeth are ti x ‘ur niture. Lads and Gentlemen's Weartny and Gize of ali description and sold uy [)STABLISUED ERZBERG 8 LO. 341 NORTH © 8TR! between 4): and 6th streets, i BF Highest as Hig! advances T' E OLD EST. unesialely in rear made. Btrictly confiden- a7 Ti tn 34 FOUB-AND-A. JUst BEorry AT NO. 4 KET N EL CK OF ENGLIS! 5 |) THEER-PLY, and INGRAIN CARPET among which ‘are beantiful a iti se, All selling at the =: teh Brossels as low as nels ICME B.DODBON. the late Parts Ex) A CERTAIN CUBE POS OVEE-DRINKING. DOCTOR VON K@RE'S ANTIIN AND PROPHYLACTIO EXTRACT. Attention Is called to this invalnabie remeay cases of over Ipc ulgenoe tn etimulante and nervous Cleeases general!) rely & Feretable the discoverer f of the past eleven rears itis of fee District. in fall now o@ered 9. 8 y cacy. at For sale by sll dreggists and st Boom No. 10, Mecneer Bal ia VOR KURB & Co, Parsyt PANTALOON DBAWEBS. The nest fitting DRAWEBS ts the world are tho PATENT PANTALOON DRAWERS, FISK, CLARK & FLAGG, Patentece and Mauufacterers, No. 5% Whitestr WELCE’S NEW W OLY.GO es VHITS HONEY .(in the com>) YORK AND PHILADSLPLA BUT. nth and F strooks, Under Ebbitt House. IT MAY OONCEER. DEPARTNENT oF Application having been made Seetp tens