Evening Star Newspaper, October 13, 1868, Page 4

OOS OE ee Paes TE Ne a Le ee ST ow legamn Solita Tena amy) ev ewan | omen i ene eee 1 6ceOes penne etn see eee ey RN a ee en OER IRTO'O? 8 EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWs. Watis Orewa House —The gre: @fama of «Uncle Tom's Cavin” is still draw Kocd Douses. Secure yous seats im advance. —_o——— THE CITY COUNOTLS. Boarv or Atverwen, Oct. 3th, 13° The Board met last evening, all the mem ers pres- emt except Mr. Lioyd. ‘The following petition: were presented and referred:—By Mr. Larman > Petunen of James Hays for lamp-post ota. jet street west and F street north. By Mr. Fenwick— Petitions of Sumuel S. Hoover for & PUMP on Sth street, between O aud P streets; and tor paving an alley in square sii. By Mr. Clark—Petition of Wm. Eb-rt and others for abatement of a nuisance. By Mr. Kuight—Pe- tition of Charles Cumberland and others for wmprovement in square 264, in the Seventh Ward. By Mr. Baker— Petitions, accompanied ‘With bills, for setting the curbstones and la; ang the footways and gutters on the north side of Water street, between [3th and lth streets ‘west, on the west side of 2h stree:, from E street south to Water street; and on the west side of Sth street west, from B street south to D street south. Mr. Richards, from Committee on Improve Ments, reported Back 4 petitioa of J. B. Frea- man fora sewer on L street between 6th and 7th streets, and it was referred to Drainage Commit. Mr. Crocker, from Finance Committee, re- ted a bl for the relief of F Eity ‘Register, reimbursing him 8050 tore penses incurred by him im employing an addi- tional cleric in bis office for the fiscal year ei ing June 3, 19%. Mr. Mo« re opposed the bill. as being for the payment of au officer who should not have been emploved except with the consent of tha Councils. Neither the Mayor, City ter, nor any other official of the Corporatioa should be allowed to appointoflicers uot recognized by Jaw. He had always opposed heretofore, and should always oppose hereafter, every such assumption of power. Mr. Crocker advocated the prcsage of the Dill, because the laborer was worthy of his hire. ‘The work of the office was very much behind- band. and some one had to be appointed. The claim was a just one, and should be pai. Mr. Fenwick said it was not a question of jastice, but of the right of any officer of tais corporation to employ clerks to be paid by the tion. 'F. Moore.—The right to create a clerk. Mr. Richards said the creating of « clerk was & new idea. No officer of this corporation could create a clerk. Mr. Fenwick said this xas a mere play upon words; but the simple questiva which they were called upon to consider was, shall we al- Jow this usurpation of power by the Register ? Mr. Cook spoke of the great increase of work im the Register's office in the a=: year, and the necessity fur emp'oying additocaltlp, and thought partisan views should not interfere ‘With the payment of a just claim. Mr. Mocre again upposed tLe bill. and moved ‘& proviso “that the cierk herein provided for, not having been anthorized by law, should ed_ by the foll>w- srs. Fenwick, Larman, Morsell, Talbert, and the President—> Nays—Mesets. Paker, Ob-rk, ork Crovxer, Knight, and Richards—6. The Dill ther pisord. Mr. Crocker, from Finance Committee, in- troduced a bill authorizing the Mayor to fit ap City Hall tor the Sealer of and Measnres. The prea-nble recites that the United Sfates is, aud bas been ° 7 Orth OS 0K, to this corporation and that it 1s important they should have them, and Provide a safe place for their keeping. ‘The bi'l passed. | SIF. Crocker. trom same committee, reported | the followipe -ubstitate tor the joint resolution of the Couneil on the same subject - |) the gentleman from the Foarth Ward was ¢x- be - The debt was. by ernuemen's friends, who had Bad the admio~ istrativa of the for six years past. The present adminis wi to pay the men fo whom the money wae due, It was ashame, ard adisgrace to the city that mea rarned their money honestly should not be Pod, and it was arjast and as not to pay them. The late Mayor ogo Repl Topoed deot, he debt. ‘This ill prop iuclomia! fm tee Sixch Ward (Mr. McCathran) correctly Stated the facts in Felation to the $300,000 ap- priated by Congress, which had been used ler to pay con:ractors whom the ould have had to pay if the Gov- riation. The ‘@ cent of that money. In reference to wi! the gentleman (Mr. Moore) said of mot seeing the bill, he might not have seep this particalar bill, but its provisions had been before the people for months, and Congress had been impor:uned to pass a law authorizing the issue of bonds, which sachority they had granted. He then read the act of Congress to show that the bill wtroduced by bim was in strict accordance with that act. The bill was introduced im the Board of Common Council weeks ago, and published in all the papers, and it was strange ifa gentleman so prominent in corporation affairs as the gentleman {rom the Fourth Ward (Mr. Moore) bad not seen it. Tr. Moore repeated that he had not seen the bill nor the act of Congress. ‘Mr. Crocker said it was very remarkable thet such an important measure had eseaped the notice of the gentleman. Mr. Moore said be did not read all the laws, but only Kept them near him for reference in case they came up here for consideration. Mr. Crocker proceeded with bis review of the act of Congress and tre bill ander consider- ation, which sunply provides for payment of such indrbwdness as exists, whether ic amounts to $00,000 or less. Mayor canuet issue bond: for one cent more than is due. If the debt should be less he issues bonds only to the amoun'!. If itshouid exceed $30,000 be can- not issue beyonc that. The gentleman (Mr. Moore) who wants the Mayor to inform this Heard of the amount of the debt knows he not estimate the debt. The Mayor kno’ nothimg more of it than any member of this I | General Ma ‘orpora' eromem: had not made the: leity government did not | | Mr. Moore wanted to know where the mem- ber bad the mformsa tion. Mr. Crocker said im the acts of the Uorpora- tinn for the Last six years. ‘Mr. Moore said some of the acts had not been executed. Some appropriations had not been expended. Bir. Urocker said that was a very good rea- son why the Mayor could uot furnish the data ‘Mr. Moote said he couid furnish the data if | he was in the Mayor's office balfa day. Mr. Crocker spoke of the loosemess of the financial management ot the Corporation for six years past, but said he did not eharge cor- ruption of chicanery upon the officers of the Corporation. This bill provided the only feas- ible pian upon which the claims could be ealied in and andited by the present Mayor, whose integrity had never been questioned. ‘Hie financial abthcy made him the right person to audit ihe accounts, and he could do the work, and do it properly, which this Woard cculd not do. He understood the gentleman (Air. Moore) to say the bill was iiegal. Mr. Moore said be asserted that the ill was extravagant. ‘Mr. Crocker said he understood him to say it was remarkable for its extravagance, and some of its provisions were illegal and could not be enforced. He (Mr. Crocker) defied any gentleman to show that the bill reported by him departed from the act of Congress. He continued to review the bill at considerable length and defend its provisions. If the indebi- edness should turn out to be $500,000, the inter- est to be paid would only be $30,000 a year, and not $9',C0, as staied by the gentleman, (Mr. .) If the iedebtedness should be 880,010 the interest would be $48,0Wa year, aud The bonds would only be i: Giscretion of the Mayor, and the sion to They are not to gobezsing in the market at 60 and 70 and cents, as the city serip mow does, to the di grace of the Corporation aud the shame ot those who have managed the affairs of the city tor ‘Whereas, om the 1ith day of April, 18#7, an act Was passed oy ihe sourd of Aldermen and Board of Cor of tue Uity of Washington, | ance was made of fifty thou- | sand doulas of the stock of this Corporation for | fifty thons.nd dollars of the first mortga re bonds of ‘ue Ches" peake and Oluw Canal com- ; Pany beating imierest At the rate of 5 per cent. | yavle semis aanaally. shis Corporation i = ing 7 per cent. per annum upon the stock of } this Corporation so issued amounting to $1(KK) Per year and no ace ant baseven bc *n reudered | upon the bonds, or the i.terest thereon, due from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal company. | ere fore, Re soloed, fe. Theat the Mayor he, hereoy requ’ sted ') asc-rtain who has the session of the said $5°,000 in bonds of the Chessyeake ar¢ Obio Company, what ar of ipterest bus bren paid thereon and the mark. | ¢t value of the same, and report to this boord | at its regular meeting.” ‘The sab:titute resolu | tion was agr ed to and passed. Mr. Crocker, from tne same Committee. re. | Ported favorably on Council bill providing for | the issue of coupon bonds to liquidate the | floating debt of the Corporation. {The bill is thesame which was published +m full im our report of the proccedings of the Boord of Common Council a few weeks since.) | Mr. Moore stated that he, as a minority of the committee, objected tw the bill. Asa financial measure. des gerd to afford temporary reiiet eight of debt banging on the Corpo- ration, It Wee the most @xtrayagant plan which | gould be designed. die bad asked tue commit. | tee Bot to report th¢ bill this evemmg, but to = alittle more time for its consi 100 Mayor should barequested to send in an exhibit of these fi debts, whieh it is claimed amount ‘o double what the late Mayor ‘The data should be sent to the boaris. Tne Register haa made up this list, Le discuscge ) ing per- ‘was apt to assume power. Ji 2s pow stated the yernse of Pare | pitifon of doliars. What wes the use ot pay. sng interest Gy $300.08, 88 provided for in this brit, when the debt was estimated at $55,000. and Congress appropriated $20,000, which Would leave only 4 quarter ofa million. Some of the claims presented may have been paid: | some may have been rejected by the Corpera- tion. If the debt exceedd what he bad stated, ithad been contracted without authority, and if they made arrangements to pay ihis without inqmiry. other debts may be coptracted without warramt of law. He argued that putting #500, worth of bonds in market would depreciate them. and snid it provided for bonds of as small a de. Romunation as $50, Which was absurd. What did they intend to do with such small denomi- | nacione! Pay the laborers tu these depreciated | sbouds! He bad not seen the bill until Iast Sat- urday. and yet wilbout consideration itis to be rusLed through: abilf which would neces. sitate the levying annua)! fond and interest of $4,000, being 20 cents addi- tivpal to the assessment. A, the expiration of ve for this passing relief, it would cost the Oorporation 81.3780, as follows: Prinel- }, $560.4), interest, $450,000; loss on accumu. Hen, $4 2 Bo shat the end of the rake gt po much in debt 1s now. The Mayor estirates the debt, he was informed, at @55u,00. Why not provide fot only that amount, and relieve ourselves of the necessity of issuing the greater amount of SH0uCo By late act of S300.(¢@ was appropriated to indemnify us tor | expenditures incurred on Government prop- — ‘What bas become of this sum, er what is to become of it? If deducted, it will leave a debt, according to tue Mayor's estimate, of on! S2siJuun. Why should $500,000 bouds be issued. and run .se assessiaent, for ue present and Sueceeding years, to $1.60 or $170 on the $100! ‘He objected to pressing this measure through am all its detormity and extravagance. Here ‘Was an item of $10,000 for iseuing these bonds. He bad once bonds of the denomina- ton of $100, and to the amount of $50,000, and the wi cost of the issue was jnst $162.50. Section 3 was illegal, he held, m taxing meral fund, to be contributed pro rata by all = wards, when some of the wards—his ward, for imstance—were out of debt. It woula be unfair to tax such wards to pay the interest on debts contracted by other wards. He bad no desire w cramp the preseat administration of the city, because évery propertyholde~ was in- | pered—that the | ail around but not touched the main print. » for the sinking | the | the last few years. The Mayor cannot sell the bends, uor apply them to any other purp. than the pavinent of the debt specified. The provisions of the bill are carefully guarded. Such a debt should never have been sccuma- lated. The gentleman (Mr. Moore) says he has been told—he has found some gentleman who bas putafies in bis ear—he has heard wais- nt city government wishes to pay off the old debt, to that they can pay uo their lusbilities im cash. Mr. Moore said he stated that he had heard that they intended to pay the old deb: in bonds, and their creditors in cash. ‘Mr. Crocker said he saw no difference. He then spoke of the system of favoritism which had prevailed, by which certam parties who had influence in high quarters could get their money, while others without such iufluence could not get a cent. He s; of what the present city government hoped to do if this biil Was passed, in puying promptly the tenchers, the police, tne firemen, and the laborers, who needed the means they earned from day to day. In conclusion he made a strong appeal tor the pessaze of the bill to-night. Mr. Moore ssid the gentleman had es t We pass this bill we must make an a/lditional assesment to meet the principal and intere: These bonds should be issted tor one-tenth nar to Te oture every yerr, so 45 to save the interes on the whole amount for the period of ten years. The gentleman (Mr. Crocker) said the 1.1 Was stricily im accordance with the law of Covgress. Where did be find in the act of Con- gress apy such provision as that im the bill vejure the Board, which makes the interes: ‘able out of the general fund, thus making wards which are clear of debt pay the in erest due on the liabilities ef the wards which in debt. The Mayor advertised for creditors the Corporation to present their claims. It Was to be presomed they had dome so. If suy failed it was their own iauli, aud they could be provided for hereafter, Why cannot he send in the list of the claims presented? The i«sue of this large amonnt of stock will necessarily depr eiatg 11° yolue, and is it fair to pay off the old cxeditors, those whu bave waited the longest, with ‘depreciated stock, and the usw ones witb onsb] Mr. McCatbran said the gentieman trom the Second Ward (Mr. Crocker, had been at pains to reiterate all the statements made at Repub- licar meetings before the election, where men Who had intely ccme here, and who were ApxXious to fake part in Corporttion affurs— but he prayed God they never would b= able to—distorted the facts tor party purposes. Gen- tlemen stood on the street corners, aud by thew talk on Corporation affairs were depre- ciating the cit . What would be the fate of them if $0,000 more should be lexued | It gentlemen were not without sin themselves they should qu:t throwing stones at others. He spoke of the legislation of Congress to over- throw the will of the people, and asked, «What more do you (the favorites ot Congress) want!” He, ope man at least, could rise above politics here, and would act to serve the intere: te people. Every man, black and wi in bis ward was his constituent, and be could take bis political opponedts as cordially by the band as his political friends. He reviewed at length the messages of ex-Mayor Wailach in | relation to the city debt, and sald “su much for the charges of s windli Mr. Crocker said be bad taken particular pains to disclaim charging auy former oficer of the tion with corruption, but be aid | say that it they wished to encourage fraud | they could not Bave done it better than by ee of this loose ment of the finances. Mr. | McCathran, im continuution, enlarged upon the fact that the ter—a pet of the other side— bad to countersign all warrants for money signed by the Mayor, during the last fiscal | year, ama bore down bard on “pot-house poli- tucimns.” He then continued bis Teview and | eulogy of Mayor Wallach’s last annual m | sage, and contrasted it with Mayor Bowen’ inaugural, saying be was sorry that gentleman | had used ‘the language be ‘Congress | whose will he bowed with loyal submission — (A yoice.—Ubm—m—m.} | Sumixg, said yes! loyal, and service with the army, after which he spoke of the expense of the Metropolitan Police, the | colored schools, &c., saddled on the people of | the District by Congress, which he said made the mecessity for an increase of the debt he | then of the efforts to save our citizens from the draft by buying substitutes as another expense, which practice we borrowed trom Massachusett-—irom Boston. terested t this bill makes the the HOM is to pay for that time, with the money o- part of it in bank, perhaps, yt on which the bank gets interest. the Corpo- ration, by paying iterest and Joslag interest. actually pays 12 per cent. on part of it. He had beard it stafed that it was the intention of the present city government to this measure, so that the old creditors would have to take the bonds while the new creditors would get the cas. bends would surely ate in value. Pe ur ond = oe ~ ned until ‘would receive 7 Baton from the Mayor that they need, and poved its EET Morell said the bill povided $200,000 to pay S61 £60 of 4 ir. Moore called attention to the ap- bg tom PoE hoped the bill would be r. P and its consideration postponed two Weeks up order to give members time to make = to be Paid, 1G tbe contractors jone work on the stresteand avennes. He did not think there was any one who really knew | whet the debt of tbe city was; bat be was sat- | isfied there were stems in the estimate made by the Mavor which have beea paid alread, Ms. Crogker deemed it proper to explaim that the bill provided for paying so much of the flo debt of the city as existed on the jutn of Jane No portion of the debt was con- tracted by the present administration of the qty government, The assauit on the bill from ibemselves acquainted with its itiogs. | nées. ‘The $900,000 ipcken of ss approprialed by Cou: ‘would do mo good. It had been or Mr. Fenwick.—Yes, Massachusetts got them joltand. from Hi . Mr. McCathran then spoke of Mr, Elvans’ efforts im the Inst Board of Aldermen to fasten traud on the officers of the C ‘ation, and Ris failare to babes find prout. ‘Mr. Richards moved to strike out $5,000 aud imsert $500,000. 4 Mr. Moore opposed im- mediate action on the bill, Mr. Moore said if bis motion for ement was on the Maj he ior in- it, which led, failed by the fol. rs. Fenwick. Lar- man, Moor, Morsel! and l= bert6. Nays—Sesere. Baker, Clark Gren Crocker, Ki Richards and the President, (Grimder)—7. Mr. Baker moved the previous question, on which motuon Mr. Moore called the ayes aud . The previous question was ofdered by j the following vole —Yeas—Messrs. Bakr, Kotght, Larmag, (Grinder)—-. tran, Moore, Morse | Clark, Cook, Crocker, | ards and the Presid | Messrs. Fenwick, Mc | and Tatvers—s, Mr. Crocker called ibe ayes and noes ye | passage of the Dill, and it passed by the | Towing. vote Yeas —Mesert. Baker, C | Cook, Crocker, Kmght, Larman, Richards j President, (Grinder)—s. Nays—Messrs. | Fenwick, McOataran, Moore, Morsell and Tal. beri—s. ‘Mr. Crocker moved to reconmier the your and to lay that motion on the tabie, Mr. Moore moved to’ f Yotion. Lost “folio: abe: tee enere. Feawle Vari M:Oathran, ‘Messrs. Bx- 1 Mor-ell.Talbert. 6. | tery Olask. Oook, Crocker, Noten Riehard-, and the President, (Grind The motion to lay the motion © Teoonsider on the table was then carried withaat oppost- | on. . Mr. Crocker introdaced abil) sarisiag the Register to employ a clerk; referred. Also,a bill to anthorize the Mayor to raise money to the Fi Jarmaa pay re i. Mr hoped the bill would pass to-night. Mr. McUsthran Objected to ite present tion and the bill was referre 5 Mr. Baker, from Drainage Committee, re- ported favorably om biil to lay certain waier maii the Sixth Ward 6th street east ub: Also, bill author- or to recoustract reet north, between 10th and 11th streets west, and to extend the same to the resent terminds of the 10:b street sewer. Mr. loore objected to the passage ef the bill; and moved to strike out so much of it as provided for doing the work by day’s labor. Lost b: the following vote: Moore, Moreell, Tali (Grinder,) 5. Uook, Richardse—t, . Mr. Hine thought this commumeation was more dis fai than the former, and moved to lay iton the table; yeas 11, nays ¥. Chief Eugmeer of the Eire Department faent'to tara: Uhief Exguneer ard ish the Board witha copy of the list of men recommended by him for the appointment in the Fire Department, and wi rhe turnish- eda list im which were the names of white persons excinsively, which was adopted. ‘Mr. Hine offered # resoiution requesting the ‘Mayor to borrow 87,00, with which to pay the firemen. Mr. red an amendment, that the Mayor also borrow $15,000 to pay the Jaborers under the Ward Commissioners, which was accepted by Mr. Hine, aud as amended the bill passed. Mr. Ball offered a resolution requesting the Mayor to inform the Board what number of ersons, horses, and carts have been employed uring his administration to work on the streets in the several wards, what amount is due them, &c.: which was adopted. The bill fer the relief of F. A. Boswell, ap- propriating $900 to pay for an additional clerk in his office, was received from the Aldermen and passed. Mr. Keisey, {rem the Committee on Drainage, reported a bill to construct a sewer in New York avenue along 4th street west to I street |. Also, for a sewer in M. street tween 6th aud 7th streets west; which, atter a lengthy debate, was passed—yeas 10, mays 8. 'r. Taylor, from the Committee on Improve- ments, reported # bill to grade and gravel 16th street west, between (2 street north and Boun- dary street; bill to grade G street south, from Ist ‘to 11th’ streets west; a bill to repair the alleys in square No. 456; to grade and pave the alleys in square 365: (o grade and gravel B street south, between 7th and [th streets east: which were passed. Mr. L. B.S. Miller moved to suspend the rules for the purpose ot taking up the amend. ments of the Board of Aldermen to the bond bill, fixing the amount at $510,000; which was agreed to, and the amendment was concurred in. Mr. L. B. S. Miller moved to take up the bill (B. A-) to lay a water main on érh street east, rom Pennsylvania avenue to B street south, and from B_ etreet south to 7th street east. passed. The Aldermen bill to reconstruct the sewer in] street north, between lth and 12th streets east, was passed. Mr. Taylor, from the Committee on Improve- ments, reported & bill to pave around square 48, on which the Naval Hospital stands: which was recommitted. Also, bills to paye the foot- Way on the south side ot C street north, be- tween and Mth streets west: passed.” On the west side of 3d street west, between E and H streets north: recommitted. “Biil for widen- ing and deepening the gutters on Virginia ave- nue, between 6th street and the canal: passed. Bill to cause lamp-posts to b+ erected ou sth street west, trom G 10 (2 streets north, L street north, between Sth and 10:h ‘West; recommitted. On motion of Mr Ball, at 11); o'clock the Board adjourned. Conmon Covneit.—The bourd met at the usual hour. Mr. Sardo, President pro tem in the chair, aud ali‘he members present except the President. Mr. Fowler laid before the Board a messnge from the Mayor inclosing a petition of the Superior of St. Vincent's Or- phan Asylum, praying thatthe tax on tne prop- erty of the asylum for constrncting a sewer 10 Tenth street may be remitted, and as the insti- totion is a great public charity, supported by individual contributions, and its usefalness may be impaired by compelling the payment, he earnestly recommends favorable action. Also, a cowinunication from the Register re- commending the repeal of that portion of th laws rela ing to dealers in rags, boxes, bones, barrels, pawn-brokers, livery stables, aad auc. Houeers, waick provides that tae license isstted uuder the several acts shall expire in one year therefrom, and to insert in lieu a section that they shal! expire on the first Monday in each year. He says that this will save the Corpor- ation some thousands of doliars, and under the pt) Sent law ft is imporsible to keep the run of persons having such licenses. Aleo, commun- ication of B. Severson, Engineer of the Wash- ington Canal, stating that the bridge over the canal on Virginia uvenue is too much decayed lu tumber .o admit of repair, and that a new bridge is necessary, and r commending that 4 new oue be built. Gue on the plan whieh he is preparing wils not exceed im cost $2,004. Also, of the Intendant of the Washington Asylum. Also, an estimate of the Caty Sur- veyor, sttling that to grede E street north, be- tween Second and Fifth streets east, wall ‘cust 2,00; Teterred. Also, communicition trom the City Surveyor, recommending thar ¢he grade of the gutter, at the intersection of L. street north and Seventeenth sirvet west, be de. prested about two feet, and that the gatter be widened six feet, &c , and that the act be pass. ed for the pul 1 of which now approved. Us moticn of Mr. L. B.S. Miller. une sprees order—the General ‘Appropriation bill—was taken up, and he offered amendments as ful- lows, which were ageeed to :—Lusert, for com- ensation to the Inspector oi Sewers, for the year 1°67; strike out clanse 1m Teger. to inspector of’ sewers, “providing that be shall first obtain the decision of the courts that such office exists,” insert, “sz,s00 for con- Ungent expenses of the Board of Aldermen, and $3,500 for contingentexpenses of the Bowrd of Comraon Council; “tusert, as compensation for the Water Registrar, “82.200;" iasert, “fur repairing water pipes, &c., $2,000, and for in- cidertal expenses and laying water mains, 21,000.” insert, “for compensation of the Clerk Water Board, $1.00; msert, “tor com. usition to the Physician of the smait-pox ospital, $600." Mr. Kelsey moved to amend the clause in relation to the salary of the Surveyor, so as tu read, ‘for compensation to the Surveyor, $2,4h', provided he employs an assistant.” which was hot agreed to—yeas %, nays 10. Mr. Kelsey moved to insert, for the expenses of the office of the Superintendent of Sewers. &¢., 850; for mathematical instroments, $100; for turnitur’, &c., and for stationery, $300—total, $1,200). Mc. Atrison moved to strike out the whole section. believing that no such office exists. Mr. Brown moved to amend the amendment of Mr. Kelsey by inserting $500. Mr. Arrison moved to lay the motion on the table: which was agreed to— yeal, nays 19, and the motion of Mr. Brown ‘was agreed to—yeas 13 nays?. Mr.L BS. Miller moved the previous question; which ‘was agreed to, and the bill was read the third time. Mr. Kelsey inquired whether the salary of the Engineer of the Wasbington Canal was omitted by inadvertercy. Mr L. B.S. Miller said he knew of no such office, and therefore could not fix the salary. Mr. Brown said that there was $23,000 remaining unexpended to the credit of the appropristion for cleaning out the canal, and Dis salary was provided for im the act of April, 1866, Mr. Kelsey moved to re- consider the vote ordering the previous ques- uon. Mr. L. B.S. Miller moved to lay the motion of Mr. Kelsey on the table; which was not agreed to—yens 10, nays 10, ‘The motion to reconsider the Yote ordering the previous ques- tion was not agreed to. Yeas—Messrs. Bites, Brown, Chase, Davis, Hine, Kelsey, Rather. ford, Stewart, and Taylor—9; nays 1!, and the bill was passed. On motion of Mr. L. B.S. Miller, the bill to create the Street Department was made the special order tor Monday next. ‘Mr. Taylor presented @ communication from Ray of hope Lodge, No. 5, Order of Good Templars, inclosing ‘the following preamble and resolutions: ‘Whereas on the 14th instant, in the Board of Common Conneil of this city, George Juenne- man, A member of that body, representing the Fourth Ward thereo!, did offer the following preamble and resolution, and support it by the appended remarks, as appears from the public newspapers; [here follows the resolutions, &c.;) snd whereas said Juenneman was on the ith instant convieted of a violation of the law ‘and intended to protect the sanctity of the Sabbath by the sale of mtoxicating drinks on that day, thus desecrating that holy day by a crime against humanity, the deliberate sale of that which, asa can do evil and only evil; and whereas all temperance organizations known to us bave for one of their laws the rigid exclusion of partizan politics from their councils, debates, and proceedings, as is well kmown to all who take the trouble to inform Seen We opinin of tt Len, sald George Juenneman bas bimselt unfit to fill the have elected him, morally, socially, and au- thentically, and that the said Honorable Board Owe it \o their own dignity and the best inter- ests of their constituents to expel said Juenne- ran from th ition he diseraces. [Signed TS Gourlay WC. Ta Win, Mokau, W. Is Secretary. fl Ag the S had read as far as the s Clause of the reciting that Mr. Juenneman baa td dee Mr. Hine moved that the further feading of the paper be dispensed with, ad it be te- turned to the member presenting it as disre- spectful to the Board. Messrs. L. B.S. Miller, Rutherford, and ‘thers said LRAt 4) WAS gui Bow thai the tem~ ved q tion to which the people \Nalley sat bat beliewrd enough Bad been ject. The following were wnted:—By Mr Tay- Jor—Petition 10F waver masin on Q street. be- on this sad- for resurvey of Cedar street from 28th to. 19th streets weet. By Mr. Stewart—Petition for bridge across Rock creek at N street orth. By Mr. Kelsey—Bull for s¢wer on 4th street wesi, from F street north to New York avenue, with Hom; referred. sewer street to connect With sewer in 6th street ‘To construct a sewer om south 222. Water main in M street, dary. To purchase For footway on weet side of 10tD street west detween W and V; with petition: Water main on 4th street ‘from ia avenue to @ street soathe ‘By Mr. Bartlett—Petition remonstrating against sewer on M street, be- twren 6th and 7h. By Mr. Brown—Petition for water main on 5th street, between 0 and P. By Mr. Nally—Petition for foot pavement on D sireet north from ist to Mass. avenue. By Mr. Ba}l—Bills to pave the way of D street north, bet ween 2d street west and New Jersey avenue, grade and pave alley in square No. 29; grade’ and pave alley in square No. 529. By Mr. Juenemann—Petition of J. G. Stock. By Mr. L. B.S. Miller—Bills to pave 1 street east, between G etieet north and Pean- rylvania avenue. and south side of © street north, between Ist street east and Delaware ay- en By Mr. Arrison—Bill to repair the gut- ter at C street south and 2d street east: petition of Conrad Garst for the remission of 2 fine, By Mr. Hine—Bills to grade H etreet south, be- tween 6th and 7th streets weet; to grade K street south, between 6tt and 7th streets west; for the Telief of Perrie Carson; to the flag foot- way on C street south, at the imterseetion of O street south and Maryland avenue. By Mr. Bates—Bills to pave the south side of G street south, between Jd and 4% streets west: to grade F street south, between 11th and 13th streets ‘West; to gravel F street south, between 6th aud 1 ‘streets west; to repair the gutter on Gtk street west, between Mary and and Virginia Avenues; all of which were referred. Mr. Hine presented bill to lay a footway at the intersecuon of C street south and 9th street Mr. Chase mnted the following resolu- one adopted by U jars : ‘Whereas at a regular meeting of the Board of Comenon Oouncil, held September 13th, 136-. reamble and resolutions were offered’ by 0 Jienemann,& member of that body. to forbid temperance speaking in the market houses and other public places in our city; and whereas the manifest object of said preamble and re= lutions was to counteract and destroy the i fluence exerted by the so-called temper- ance preachers upon the minds of our citizens: thereby leaving himself with others of his craft to pursue without molestation or re. buke their nefarious business of poisoning our fellow citizens; and whereas said preamble and resolutions contain language of the most indecent and vulgar character, and seriou-ly reflects upon the character and standing of some of our most respectable citizens and able detenders of the principles of total abstitence: and whereas at & lute date said Juenemenon was arrested and fined for violating the law by selling his poison (so called lager beer) on Si day, thereby violating the law as well as gracing bimeelf and the honorable body of which he is a member; therefore Kesolved, That this ‘lodge, m general with other lodges and temperance organizations throughout the District, join iu the general «x- pression of condemnation and contempt for the act of said Juenneman Resolved further, That the thaaks of this lodge are due and are hereby tendered tothe Board for their promptaction in having the matier disposed of, Resolved, That the thanks of this lodge are due and are hereby tendered to Councilman Xutherford for bis promptness in moving to table said preambie and resolutions. Keselved, Thas inasmuch as said Juenneman has, by offeriug said preamble and resolutions, manifested his hostility toa cause that has as its object the salvation of our fellow-men from the curse of strong drink, this lodge recom- mends the speeay expulsior of said Juenns- man as one Lot ‘fit to occupy the position h- now does. Respectfully suomitted. Dennis Fi » W.C.T., Unior. Lodge, No. 5, 1. 0.@. T. Also, reported favorably on bill to lay water mains in Li street and Defrees street north, and in North Capitol street; passed. Also, bill to construct a sewer in 12th street west; passed. Mr. Larman, from Claims Committe, re- Ported bills for reet ot Joun C, Pfeter, Mar- garet Gorman, William Schooler, Jos. Spear, and M. F. Daily: passed. Also, bill for relief ot George Dawson; referred back to committee. Mr. Clark, from the Committee on Public hools, reported favorably on the bill to es- hsu ‘twelve additional ‘primary schools— three im each school district; passed: Also, bill to establish four additional’ male intermediate schoo!s—one in each school district; passed. Mr. Richards. from Improvements Commit- tee. reported bill to open, grade, and gravel F street south, from 11th to [2th street west. Mr. Moore moved to strike out the clause in rence to doing the work by day's labor. + considerable debate, the motion to strike out was lost, as follows: Yeas—Messrs. Fen- wick, Moore. Morsell, Talbert—i. Nays— Messrs. Baker, Oiark, Qook, Crocker, Knight, Larman, McCathran, Richards, and the Presi: dent (Grinder)—9, Mr. Moore offered as an amendment, a pro- viso that the amount expended shall not ex. ceed the appropriation; which was agreed to, and the bill passed. Mr. Richards,from Improvement Committee, also reported bill to take up and repair gutter on south side of Maryland avenue, between 13th and 13% streets, West, to be relaid: passed. Also, bill to set the curbstone and pave th: qitters on the east side of 134 street. west, tween Marylaud avenue and Water sir passed. : Mr. McCathran, from Police Committee, re- ported bill authorizing the Board of Metropoli- tan Police to take possession of the premises and property on the east side of square 372, corner of ti street and New York avenue, for a police station; postponed for one week. Also, reported adversely on the petition of G. T. Gibbon; and the Committee was discharged from its further consideration. Also, reported substitute for Council bill providing for ap- poinime:t of aspecial committee on the sub- ject of lighting the city. The substitute in- crenses the committee from four (as provided in the original bill) to five. After discussion the bill was amended and passed. ‘On motion of Mr. Crocker, Council bill an- thorizing the Mayor to borrow 87,000 to pay the officers and men of the Fire De; it, Up to October ist; also, to borrow imu to pay the men employed by the commissioners of im- provements, was taken up and led to consider- able discussion, Mr. McOathran contending that the men employed by the former commis- stoners of improvements should be paid also, and moved an amendment to that effect. Mesers. Orocker and Richards said the meu employed by the former commissioners should be paid, but the Council haying adjourned, it would keep the parties provided for in the bill a week longer out of their money to make such an amendment. They would yote for a separ- ate bill for the men employed by the tormer commissioners. Mr. Moore said they could that clause for the payment of the firemen, ut not that for payment of the laborers, as for the Intter pi $15,000 was required, und the Corporation had xot power to borrow. over S11.000. Mr. Morsell offered an amendment Providing that the firemen of the old depart- ment be first paid out of the amount borrowed; which was a) to. Mr. Moore offered au amendment providing that the money borrowed must be retunded out of the income of the pres- ent year, and to strike out the clause to borrow $15,000 for Inborers; agreed to, and the bill parted. Mr. Cook, from Committee on Markets, re. Ported favorably on a bill to fix the days and hours of holding markets, which provides that the hours shall be from the Ist day of May to the Ist day of October until 1! a. m., and from the ist day of October to the Ist day of May until 12m. On Saturday evenings until 11 p. m.. from the Ist ot May to the Ist of October, and until lv p. m. from the Ist of October ts the Ist day of May. Mr. Crocker moved to amend by inserting the words “shall commence at daylight and continue until —;” adopted. Mr. Baker moved to make the hours for closing 12 Gclock m. in summer, and 1 o'clock p. m. in ‘winter; adopted. ‘The Chair appointed Mr. Baker on the joint Cami to supervise the erection of K street ridge. ‘On motion, at 12:07 o'clock this morning, the Board adjourned. 5 ———— MARIN1's CLasses.—This evening, it will be seen, Prof. Marini, the eocent or tiie will open a class exclust for la- dies. The opportunity will a be «agerly embraced to learn the graceful art, by jciniug this class. —_————_ Poritical Rients or Woxsx.—A national convention of the advocates of net rights of women is called to meet sity next December. The call is issued by the Uni- ise Comaitiee, and is intended to Police foroe, eetimates that he will require for the next fiseal Year S211, of which $144.00 ts tor the pay of the police officers. ——.—— ‘Tne Totter Wartina Fevip, sent us by French & Richardson, 33¢ Pennsylvania ave. nue. is the best ink we have lately seep, It flows freely, and does not injure steel peas, It is excellent, aleo, for copying purposes. tween 15th and i6th. By Mr. Davis—Pecition | nion Lodge of Good Temp- | i | | Tar ALtEscation Betwarx tae Merro- POLITAN AND UaPiToL PoLice—Hearing of the ‘ase before, Ju Waker.—On Sunday after- =, wi ‘Walling, of the Metro- politan Police, was sitting on the stone np god ‘which supporis the eastern front railing of the Capitol square, on Ist street east, he was or- dered away Py, Joseph soe cena of the Cap- Hol polles, which orders Walling declining to obey, Stephenson attempted to arrest him, when 2 idditle ensued, daring which Walltag’s’ cost ‘was badiy torn. ' Stephenson in the m=ler also drew a pistol, but inthe meanwhile Walling. by blowing bis whistle, had summoned some of his brother officers, who came promptly and arrested Stephemsom, and carried him, the eighth precinct station, where he was held to bail in the eum of $500 to appear yesterday evening at six o'clock to answer three charges of arswult and battery, resisting an officer and Carrying concealed weapons. Justice Walter was selecved to try the case, in’ place of Justice Lymch. who was expected to testify, having been in company with Ser- eant Walling ct the time of the occurrence, ‘here Was a large crowd of witnesses and spectators present, among whom were George 1. Brown, Esq. Sergeant-at-Arms of the Uni- ted States Senate; Major Richards, Superia- tendent Metropolitan Police; and numerous officers of both the Metropolitan and Capitol Police. John E. Norriz, Esq. appeared as counsel for Nergeant Wailing and soon afer Justice Walter took his Richards, Mr. Brown, and Sergeant ng with his counsel, retired to an adjoining room. After a few moments’ conference they returned, and Mr. Norris stated that, speaking in behalf of his chent, be thonght 1t better, on the principle of public policy, that the matter should be dropped, and the case not be prosecuted fur- e he Proposed the Sergeant Walling (interrupting) objected to the summary dismissal of the ease without some investigation, lead the public to whereas in bis opinion he had acted as a gen- tlernan on the occasion of the difficulties. He would agree not to prosecute the case further, but objected to its dismirsal. Justice Waiter here inquired what was pro- Posed to be done in the matter if the case was not dismissed. Such a course would be the best, as these two police organizations should wo-k in unison for mslic good. Mr. Norris coincided in the views of Justice W., but would explain for the benefit of those resent that the ity had sprang up in 2 asty moment; that both parties were acting (as they theught) in accordance with the in- structions ot their superior officers, each think. ing that be was right, and as both had suffered somewhat on account of the publicity given to the occurence, he thought the best plan was to drop the case without prejudice to either par- ty, there or thereafter, and he new proposed its withdrawal. He was satisfied, however, he could prove his client was in the Tight. Major Richards said that the proposition te drop the case met his entire approbation. His instructions and wishes were always that the Metropolitan and Capitol police should act to- gether, as far as possible, for the public good, and he would say that his wiches in this re- spect, and regarding the withdrawal of the case also, were sbared by Mr. Brown, Ser- geant-at-Arms of the Senaie. case was then withdrawn, in accord- ance with Sergean* Walling’s request. ——»—____ MEETING OF THE SKATING CLUR.—At an adjourned meeting of the Washington Skating Club. held last night, at the Board ot Trade rooms, the Chair (Mr. Wm. HH. Clagett) stated the object to be the election of officers, and as a preliminary thereto he would say that their nancial affairs were in a healthy condition, and their enterprise in a fair way of complete success The grounds upon which their park ated had been purchase at 86,000, of ich sum $1,500 had already been paid, ana the next payment was dae im February, ‘The whole amount would have to be Paid in three years from the date of the purchase, but he had no doubt that it could be met much sooner ix the xpproaching season met their expec'ations The club now numbered four hundred mem- bers, with additional recruits regularly en- rolling themselves. The election of officers was then Proceeded With, and resulted as follows: President, W H. Clagett; Vice Presidents, Dr. Thomas 0 Hills and William N. Roach; Secretary, hh. A. A. Moore; Treasurer, W.C. Bestor; Divectors. Thomas E. Wagzaman, D. W. Middleton, sc. Richard S. Smith, Harry Whiting, and Capt S. Fillebrown, A_resolutioa was adopted amending th ‘twelfth article of the constitution so as to reduce the number which constitutes a quoram from fifty to twenty. Article second was so amended as to read The stock of the club shall consist of five han- dred shares, at twenty dollars each, which shail constitute the original stock. Adjourned. TUE WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA Ralt- ROAD BrivGx..-Yesierday im the Equity Court, Judge Wylie, Mr. J. H. Lathrop, re- ceiver of the Wasbington, Alexandria aad Georgetown Railroad, made a to the fect that part of the bridge over tbe Long Bridge showing evidences of decay, he in co: nection with the receivers appointed hy the Court in Alexandria, bad caused an examina- tion to be made by competent engineers, and the reports made by them as to its condition. show that immediaie np must be taken to replace five spans of sud bridge and the south draw, the length of which will be about 760 feet: and also that extensive repairs are nesded on the piers supporting said spans. The estima ed cost of erecting five spans and Tepairs of the piers will be abou: $10,000, and i° has been proposed to the receivers by resp sible parties to advance the money to make the suid Tepairs, provided they are secured by pledging the revenues of the road for iis rep-ty- ment, and also the structure itself. The Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. SUNDAY Scnoor Usrox.— The regular monthly meenng of the Washington City day School Union was held last evening the Thirteenth street Baptist churca; Mr. A. K Browne, Vice President, in the chair, and Mr. J.G. Judd Secretary. The meeting was op-n- ed with praver, The resignation of Mr. B. B johnson as President was read and accepird, A. K. Browne elected to fill the vacancy. invitation was extended to the members of the Union to attend the Sunday School No: mal Class to be held soon at the Foundry chapel. The topic “The best system of secur- ing Tegular attendance of teachers and schol- ars” was discussed by Messrs. Hall, Himrod. Judd, Mason, Frank, and Wright, and on mo- tion, the same topic continued for the next meeting, to be held the first Monday evening of November, at the New York Avenue Pres- byterian church, —_——_.—_—_ GRANT AND CoLrax CaMPaiGN POL‘s.— The Grant and Colfax Club of the First Ward have erected a fine pole, 135 feet high, on the triangular reservation at the intersection of 1 street and Penusylvania avenue (south side.) The aedication will take place on Tuesday eve~ ning next The Fifth Ward Grant and Colfax pole, on Capitol Hill, of which the halliards were cut some nights since, is again in working order, as last evening some nimble and fearless individ- ual climbed to the mast-head and ran through & new set of Lalliaras. SOLpIERs’ AND Saiiors ‘NION.—This or- jon held a meeting tasteveming at Union Halil, jor W. S. Morse, President, in the chair. Several gentlemen were elected members of the Union, The second Company of the Ist regiment, Boys m Blue, was then ganized, W. Bartlett, Captain, and 5. G. rill, ist Lieutenant. Stirring addresses were made by Capt. Batler. of Texas, and Major W. 'S. Morse, after which the meeting ad- journed, —.—_—_. Tus Sorprers AND Sarons Orraans’ Home.—We see it stated that Horatio Ward, a banker in London, buta uative of New York, has bequeathed $200,000 to the Soldiers and Urphans’ Homes in the United States. Of tus amount one-half goes to an institution in Wash ington city, and the other half is to be divided among the Orphans* Homes mustence in the loyal States, within one year from the death of the testator, As he died in April 1867, xpplica- tion — be made forthwith by the above ii stitutions. —_———_ THE CAPITOL AND PaTENT Orrice.—Mr. E Clark, architect of the Extension, esti- mates the sum of 3117,000 for the Capitol aud Patent Office, the items being as follows: For completing the work on the Cay Extension, $74,000; for completing new dome, 85,000; for annual repairs of the Oapitol, $10,000; tor heat- ing and rotunda, $15,000; and tor completing the Patent Office building, NoRTHEEN LISERTIES SEYMOUR AND BLA’ CLvB.—A meeting of this club was held last evening at Wills’ Hall, 7th street, near H, and addresses were made by Messrs. McNerhany, Davis and Schmidt. Arrangements were made to receive and read dispatehes to-night at their hall relative to the and the clubagreed to attend the dedication of a Democratic pole in the Fourth Ward on Thursday evening next. —_—_e—___ Tae First Dierricr 100L_HousE,.—The correspondent of the Baltimore Gazette writes: ~“Negouations are now on hand here forthe purchase of the new public school buildi b ing deemet unnecessary. Lace CUBTAINS. A very beautiful assortment of LaAO® OUBTAIN to $25 per window, } ; matiassene i‘ darket Boece, ee L-eotl CITY ITEMS. ——_o—__. Heavy Bie Uoats io suits of Moth, Beaver, Flannel, Cassumere, can be had (coat, sack, or frock styles,) at A. Saks & Oo., S17 7th street. Ee wee er teat THE TRAVELER'S FRIEWD, On Pataloons, at Henning’s One Price Ciothing Store, No. 51! ‘71h street, Intelligencer Building. ——_o—__ Goode, received this mersings st Press Ou is, Teces: m at fo One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 436 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4 street. ——_o A Getz Warergr To Motwers.—tf, un- fortunately, you have fost your own teeth by neglect or mi magrment, take care that your daughters do not the same penalty from the same cause. their Sozodon'. teeth regularly and thereby you will imsure them sound and serviceable sets as long as they live. “SPALpINe's Guve” bandy and useful. —_.—_—_ Batrmor® Daily Sux.—Persons wishing tosubscribe for the Baltimore Daily San cau leave their orders at the office of the Evening Star, or at 592 N street north, between 6th and 7. The paper has been enlarged, and will me selivenst at an early hot yasetts aven! Fourteenth streets, teenth street. Office hours before 10 a. m., and from 4 to7 B2; Hours of attendance at the Woman's Hospital, from i to 2p. m. every day, Sundays excepted. 0,3 Bear Ys, Proru Vor ce Wispom.—' Furnishing Goods, £0 to the ORGINAL between D AND LISTEN To THE pan — of Gens’ Is, at low prices, ‘RASC. 408 Seventh street os and E, where you will find a spien- Assortment twenty per cent. cheaper than in any similar establishment in the ee motto Is, “A quick pet dollar.” Remember the piace — 4% Sev street, large piate-glass front, six doors belew E street. No branch store. 99.1: op COREE kO.—DE. White, On twelve years’ eal ex; United Statte and Canadas, and ‘eetabl 424 Pennsylvania avenue, Washi D. ‘since 1-61, removes Corns, Bunions, Nails, &c., and successtuily treats all diseases of the plete pain or inconvenience to the patient. The shoe can be worn with ease im- after the operation. Refers to the many eminent physicians, surgeons and thou. sands of etber responsible persons who pa- tronize his establishment. Hours from 5 a m. to6 p.m. No charge for consultation at office, made at residences from 6 to 5 p. m. ——— Paicz List of Gents’ Furnishing Goods st the ORIGINAL FRANC'S, 494 Seventh street, be- tween D and E streets: Good White Shirts, Sia $1.50; Fine White Shirts, @2asv.50; geod Un er- shirts and Drawers, Sic., 5c, and $1; A No.1 fine Merino Shirts and Drawers, $1.50, $1.75: food Cotton Socks, 10, 15, 0, and 25 cents: best English Half-Hose, $5 and $5.50 per dozn; good Paper Collars, three boxes fer 25 cents: White Handkerchiefs, 15, 20, snd 25cents: Licen Ooliars, Cuif Ties, Bows, Toilet Articles, etc, at popular prices. Remember the place—i9i Seventh street, iste-glass front, six doors below E street. No branch stores. Bat: WHAT MAEPs your hair so besutifal? Mrs. S.A. Allen's Lmproved (new style) Hair Re- storer or Dressing, (in one bottle.) Prove (xe Dollar. Every draggist selis it. eo Wrarrine Parmg for sale. Apply at th Sraz Offc>. 4 —— i Punsore wishirg to suecribe for Tas Star Who reside on Will please leave their orders at No. il2 East Capitol street, between 4th and 5th. Jou Cooarse. Agent. EEE MARRIED. JORDON LAWS. On, the 12th instant.at the h of the Bj » by the Rev. Dr. Add ARELBERT, EORIBON: 2 es iy, to Mis DES t fe merly of ik papers please copy | tol Hilland the Navy Yard, | be JONES On the morning of the 13th. after a lone ard paticnt suffering, MARGARET, the belovad of Levi Jones, 1d children to mourn their irreparable loss. H chiléren bi Her faneral will take place on the lth, from her ate residence. No 19 L street, et} th etreets, South Washington. ai three o’c!ock » m. The friends of the family are invited to attend. SPices love Yor gs tows siot San know; care he leaves a Cisconsolate Busband and five small er raest of mothers. Ap! now rejoieirgly she wears a The grows of a her former toil, as end to pain and tears, In Heaven rich with a mother spoil She's gone, but in our hearts sball live As long as memory holds its place; No other love euch pleasnre give, Noone so dear in former face.” _ ° { ndria papers please copy. j BICH. On the 13th inst... at 12m , JOMN Fd ged ss poors cents at Germany. e last So years a resident of the city of jashington. D. U. ‘The relatives and friends are requested to attend the funeral, from the residence of h « son-in law, Lautner G street north, between i? 3d street Wednesday, the lith instant, FULLALOVE On the morni: {the ith of Octoler, THOMAS C. FULLALOVE, in the slot 7s faneral will take place from hfs Ja' ‘Thursday evectae’ where Retain sesnd ekae rureday eventue. of the family‘are fuivited to attend without furthe® MBRAD. On the 12th instant, BERTHA the youngest dsughter of James H. Julia aged 19 monthe. SSS EEE Cc. BAUM. Removed. Lreapectfally call the attention of the Ladies that I have this day REMOVED my HOOPSKiBT (and CORSET FACTORY to the store, | 513 7th street, Intelligencer Building. ‘Thanking forthe patronage of the past! will or to please in the future; always selling ‘the best goods and guaranteeing @ good fit. ‘B71 am the only suthorized sgent fu this city of KBLLEY'S PANIER snd BUSSEL SKIRT; the most fashionable adapted for the present style of Dress. ©. BAUM, 613 SBVENTH STREET, oc 0 Intelligencer Building. Trw-vean sx pee cent. GOLD BEARING BONDS. A limited issue of the Bonds of the MASONIO HALL ABS00I1ATION ov THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Is now ready at the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON, where subscriptions will be received, and informa- tion im regard to them cheerfvily furnished. ‘These Bonds ere a first-class security im every re secured: SIX PBR CENT. IN GOLD. B. B. FRENOH, Pres't. B. D. BARNER, Bec’y. eon-tt WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Treas. MRS. A. G. GASTON 20O., & MODES DE #alson, 25 F STREET, 2°35 F srRecr, Between itth and 18th streets. GEORGETOWN. Atfeirs in Grergctown. Kow om Burpee Street. — (esterday afer Poon a difficulty of long standing was settled between E Barwaid, doing a Bridge street. Gutman accused Barwaid of inducing a girt to leave bis (G.« Of business xo esulted in ategular mill, AR Teceived & black eye Guner delivered by Barwald im pugilistc style. Omicer Volkman came threw up the sponge, and appointed Buckey referee, who fined the contest- So each Meacnayts’ Exchawoe —Prices still rule high om ‘Change,and the market is firm and active. Offerings of 2,500 bushels whea:. sales of 20 Dushels at ®2.60 and - bushels at #2 Telegraphic communication between the Ex. change and the other markets was reopened this morning by Mr. Wm. O'Neil, operator of the Western Union Telegraph Company. TRANRSACTING BUSINESS WITHODT Licewen, A wholesnie haul of parties transacting ou. ness without corporation license was” mai yesterday by the police. and the following pe: sons were fined $1.50 each therefor —Thom: Turry. R. H. Hunter, Wm. Appleby. J Foster, Wm. Balgell, J.J. Rolles. Adolphus Herdman, H. A. Kaiser, George 8. Byng, Ellen Collins, and Harriet Burroughs. Baxk oP Cosmmncr.—It has been romored for some day's that this bank had changed hands. but we learn that no formal chamge will take place until January Ist, when the pres dency of the bank will be assumed by A Vance rowm, Esq., now President of the Exchange Bank in Richmond, Va. Save or Rear Estat2.—Mr. John J. Bogue, Teal estate agent, Das sold the flare brick dwe ing, with the spacious grounds attached, the N. E. corner of 3d and Fayette streets, E. B. Barrett, Esq., for $20,000. SUDDEN DEATE.—Wiliiam R. Edes. a well- ° known flour merchant, of Georgetown, died suddenly iu Philadelphia yesverday, and his t home for inverment remai Ll be bro’ Georgetown Advertisements, at tele aaa —e a Fe nol HOUSE AND FURNITURE, e Bee Bdge see" sre bone eouintnn 4 oclt tw* JEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS Jon IN epeordslorgertoct tebnsine Pontos et . Empress Clo'hs, Mouseline. Alpage. Reps, French Alpacas, Romberines. French: Cicake, Fianacis, Bi . Under cheage and ot her be , Casstimeren. Vir: nets.” A larce eto k of Domestics very ‘ yards Calicos from x ap. good yard Wide Bleached Muslin 125c.. Wamentte 25: , Sheetings & ctr. Alexandre # and J. Gloves. Hosiery Notions, &c ; Osrpetinos. Droe pete ana Otlcl i We see all who may fa: oc 81m" Sealed Proposals directed to the m ed) wil be: ceived until Octobe roth. for the erection ef s Public School-Howse in Georectown, D.C., accoruing to the plan and speci ications therefor to be seen at tue office of the Clerk of the Oor of Geor s town—the right te select ove Bld or renee M. b. DUNLOP, Secretary Board of Guardians, 13.36 Georgetown Schools EDUCATIONAL. A SEaDUATE OF A ETBST CLASS COL. of i > Frenchsan* Greek i arout ts cee an Evening Clase, at 393, corner of loth aud Pate the hours and7. Ti i ST “sTrEw ss BOOL FOR GIRLS SIFTERS OF THE MOLY CROSS Pifteents street. pext to poseentn’ MATTHEWS CHUBCH. M®52,2,c8)Dy; TEACHER OF GUyrAR and .CCOM Pan mente nee. ine few leesons. Terni scale: Levon Siltix Leone. $8. Twetts lewwce to recei == leas: pianos. New and beautiful 7 octave P: for $200 and ward, to. tale on ann OD “PARLOR AND CRUBCH Ci UH ORG YROANS, new and . + Gand upwards, for ssic or rent ov tock inrgest in the cit; cz "JOHN F. oc 10-3¢ nn. avenue, SE BATS. 2 tos toe! co adea.) pad RAILS, ily recel; Daily and BULIS. mb near 0th et on Factory resgh. By 83 ana Bo Lor sinen an « 5 oc 8 eot [Sanday Chron Poromac BOE HERRING. POTOMAC SHAD. All selected and in fine order. Cuxaresr BOOKS BVEE PUBLISHED, For sale by FRENCH & RICHARDSON, BOOKSELLERS, ENGRAVERS, AND PRINT EBS. 334 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, amp 479 NINTH STREET. DICK 'S BRITISH DRAMA, 4 vol. S200 SHAKESPEAB’S WORKS, POEMS, & 30 PETER SIMPLE, by Capt. Marry. “o BURN'S PORTICAL WORKS... so SOOTT, DANTE, TASSO, end other ofthe Posts at 50 cents eval cal Comt Sette of DICK! $4.50 (with @ portrait of the WAVEBLY NOVELS, at 25 couts a volame. PCNOK 8 POCKET BOOK OF FUN, 25 cents oc 8 tf Jvsr BECE:VED— A large assortment of the TUCK EB MANUFACTOBING ©O.'8 Celebrated OHANDBLIFRS, BE* CKETS, And other GAB FIXTU. 5 Also. the largeet in Fixtures from OOR- US & BAK i oe» aS Cag RD & BRO. 269 Pennsylvania avenur. ut = Rep ivi oc Iw tel. 4 Re szovwat o +> ALS L BEE ER a8 s. Hew Yous A’ anv Sixre Oraerr, ort Buc HAMBUBG GRAPES! BLACK HAMBURG GRAPES! B..A0K HAMBURG GRaPgs 3. W. BURCHELL, ons sander Ebbitt House. HA AND 8TAIB OILCLOTA&B. Jam justin of freeh on: of HALL and Fl o1 tomers st the Pai wpe ate age wome as low as S65 conte per eqaare " aeecrimer OlL CLOTS sa d se 11-20tt Bs. Ae ReeracEAST I $07 NINTH STREET. Refitted and making ft one of ey | AND AGENT FOR THE STATEN ISLAND(H.¥.) DYEING ESTABLISH- MEST, Established 1819. NEW PABISIAW PROCESS, By which T enabled to Siuvvat Detng taken, sparts apote talen Sar Sen? esha ie ae ge 208 LUMBER. OF ALL Kins. o INGLES. call on T RUWAED . at low on ‘aveuor. ‘OF At their oc 88 eat Hat made t order at §5: second Gi. 3465 Mb strect, Leteeee Tae ois colmai