Evening Star Newspaper, December 4, 1868, Page 4

eae ~~ ; \ 3 Ps « 2 s : Smu'b, when wil be presenied the comn-ly vf the + Fire Oid Englist Geatleman,” « 4 Loan of s Lover,” and « Love and Murder.” CATIONAL Te2aTRR—Benefit of the Wor. * time of Offenbach’s comic opera Opp Faetows’ Hat: MatcenoTT HAct. Clara Looisa Kelloggs Carnott Hatt.—Fair tor the benefit of St Domisick's Chareb. Prov. A. V. S. Swrrn’s Art Pecusyivanis avenue. tares op exhibition Freetrvat at the First Baptist Church, i3th Blind Tom concerts Last appearance of Miss Gallery, 304 A uubmer of tine pic- t, between G and I. ee CENTRAL GRAST aND oLrax Otrs.— Ma hoot Sufi vage— Dr. Boyd Detne> what Woman is and warts a Fifteenth Amending ut—This Club held a meeting Inst evening at Caton League Hai}, the V ice President, TH. N. McPherson tm the chair, M. B. Kelly Secrevary. The com- x arrangements for the inangora- ominued The resola- merting tostrike off was further post- to fi pestpeme the consideration of a resolution aa- borizing committee the sppointment of a of five to look after the interests of Re- publicans, py fiodiag ont what ecTats were bolding pe ons in the a Corporation oi Dvily was opposed to the movion. He Ww: cnved for the purpose men! in the resolution and for that purpose ‘There were not only Hemocrats im positions bere but bitter coppetheads also, and rebels were being appoinied every day. Lateiy the Maver had appointed an Inspector of Lamp- hght-rs who was @ bitter copperhead, not even 3 Demoerat. Mr. Kelly thought the lamp- lighting b belonged to the different wards, and should be attended to by them, and ater further discussion the subject was laid he movement of the Republicen party in fo ve then esme up. Capt. Garretsou suggested that the word “manhood” be substitated for «im- partial” -uffrage, 3 Tesclation now might be construed to endorse female suffiage. Mr. Gatehell made a moon sccordingiy, which wes cat offered as asub- statuie & resolution tvoring the passage of @ fifteenth amendment fo tbe Constitution, gnar- republican form of government to tates, securing manhcod suffrage in each without distinction of race or nationality Mr. Brown thought ihe resolution useless as 3 substitnie for the original resolution. id ob- jected to tbe word manhood therein. Dr. Boyd thovght the term manhood did not exclude the temale sex. It did not refer to them at all. Manhood mesnt all mankind. Women were Botbing more nor less than female men; they Were & species of men, and, like females of the apimal Kina, were of the same class: henc> the word manhood incinded them. Mr. Brown Still advocated the original resolution as a Measure of progressive republicanism. The substitute was then voted down aud Brown's resolution adopted. A vote of thapks was tendered the retiving officers of the clubs. Mu, Verable, Pres ¥itth and Sixth Werd Grant and Uolfax Was introduced aud related how Dem: Ney appoimied to pisces in the Sixth Ward by Mayor Bowen. Dr. Boyd then introduced & resclution censuring Mayor for his course im regard to the Washington canal, and Pledeimg the efforts of ali good citizens to- wards maxing the canal navigable throngh- ou Mr. Gutcheil movea to lay them on the Dr. Koyd said the motion was out of Mr. Gatchell tben moved that they be laid under the table. The resolution was laid the meeting adjourned. —_~—— 2TH WAREDS GRANT AND Cor- xO he regulat weekly meeting of the Fut and Sixth Wards Grant and Colftx Club Was heid last evening at the corner of 8th street east and G south; the President, Josiah L. Vensble, im the chair, and Henry Stewart Secretary. Mr. George S. Langley offered a p and resolutions deciuring that the Re; Voters of the Sixth Wara had slways de recure the true principles of the Ke party, snd to mocey monopolies, and City Hail ring; b there never was before such a corrupt City Hall ting as row—contraets having been given out to violent opposer of the Kepublican party eud further, that the Mayor, in the appoint. ment of lamp-lighters, bad appointed some of the most bitter enemies of the Republican party, especially in the Sixth Ward, while good and true Republicans bad to walk the streets; and resolving five be appointed to wai Mayor and request Lim to abate the above evils.” Mr. Beron hoped the club wonld not act hastily, but inquire into the matter thorouchly. ‘The resolutions were then referred to 4 com- mittee consisting of Messrs. James Fullalove, George S. Langley, and Josiah Gray, with in- structions to report at the pext meeting. Mr. George S. Langiey offered a series of res- olutions recently sdopted at the Fourth Ward meetng, relative te the improvement of the Wasb-neton Canal, and asking an appropria- ion of =ix'y or seventy-five thousand dollars for the seme. Referred 1o a committer consist- ing of Messrs. J. D. Boyd, G. S. Langley, and Henry Stewart. A letter was reod from Wm. J. Nichols,a Repebdlican elector of the State of Maryland, endorsing the Republicanism of Mr. R. ML Green, some one having made charges azainst tbat gentleman; referred to the Executive Com- mittee. Adjourned. ———«——— Boanp oF Portes.—The Board of Police, at i ng yestercay afternoon, disapproved of the applications of the tollowing persons for liquor licenses:—Wm. McCaw, J. Karusi, Lucy Heese, Thomas Green, Sykes, Uhadwick & Co, John Grotf, Jacob Rota, Dau'l J. Byrne, ‘Thomas Flynn, Thomas Powers, Thomas 8. Hurst, Nicholas Shea, M. B. Scanlon, Charles Godtrey, W.C. Mazer, s Ginity, Heury Wiseuborn, Owen Leddy. James H. Davidson, Joba Brewn, John Davidsor, Aug. Hosch, David Piel, Bo ward Abner, Edward Fitzge id. Michael Biggin, Jere. O'Connell, Andrew Faiew in. Juo. Corrigan, Wm. Henry, Matthew Pepper, Patrick McHugh, Barbara Waal, Dar- o James Hartgan, Mary McKinney. a james Hayes, Geo W. Kurd. d Holsten, Hugh Mansy, Jas. Keile- ick Hynes. Joho Feinhardt, James Lougblin, Thro. Pitt, Ber‘ram Leing, and Peter Schaffer. ivate Thornas M. Williams, charged with ‘mg the rules and regulations, was sen. tewced to be admonished by the Major. Pri- vate Jomes W. Atwell, charzed with intoxica- tron, dismissed the for The vame of Private W. H. Duffy was dropped trom the mble and resolotions complimenting the their course in rejecting liqnor lie ere received from Western M >pulitan Divisions, Sons of Tem ‘olumbia Temple of Horor No.1, znd ordered to be filed. ——_-—_—_ Boarn oF ear rday atternoom in the s Chamber, City Hall. Dr. Reyburn, im the cbair: ; Seven members - chairman of the committer on new presented a report cf rules aud regu- jor the government of the Board, which Teed, and after slight amendments, adepted. The roles adopted will be trans- d to the Councils for their action, with a view of haying the same enacted as a law. ‘The Secretary read 2 communication addressed to the Mayor ot ington, trom J. O. Lewis, pertaining to the health of the city the removal of night sotl. Accom. PePyibg the commumication was s resolauon passed by the City Councils refering the com- Muuication to the Board of Health, and re- questing the Board to examine into the matters Teferred toin it. After discussion. on motion, & committee of three was appotuted to take the MAtter IMT consideration Creuse, aud Uy. Kaight were appointed as the committee. The Board adjourved until Thurs- day, the 17th of De sake ca —The Protective Provision Purcbasing League, with & membership of ls, to Active Operation yesterday. It wns organized by Printing Office, with the object of procuring family svpplies at cheap rates, aud its direc. | tors Bave succeeded in making & coutract for the sppply of the members with family gro- ceries and provisions at rates which, itis as- |, save them at least ten cent. month- H. Forman. 227 and 229 7th street, is the tractor. fined, we learn. to employees of the above amed establishment, but the privileges of the Resoc@ation #re open to others. Certificates of membersbip are issued to the members, which entitle them, without farther circumlocution, to purchase supplies st the reduced rates. —_——e—— Harie & Uo. have just received at their branck house im this city, from their manutac- toring house in Baltimore, ® very large, varied, and superior stock of clothing, both as regards maierial sud workmanship. These goor sold at prices so low aa to sazpri in many instances. They beantiful hme of —— noe gle og So0ds so select from, when perseas or- dering their suits made. Their place of bust- **s is 408 Pennsylvania avenue, under the Vanuted States Hotel. —_—e—— Burp Tom's Concants.—Odd Fellows’ Hall was crowded last evening with a fashionable andivnce to listen to the wonderful rim. ances of Blind Tom. To-night he will play some entirely new pieces. To-morrow after- poon there will be s matinee at 2 o'clock. None should fail to see him during his stay here. ot impartial suitrage | . | As for work, G street is to be cut thre that | commitice of | —A meeting of the Baard | Dr. J. PF. Dex- | present. Dr. | Dr. Purvis, Dr. | employees of the Government | ‘Membership is not strictly con. | The Sevent Ward Repatiican €lab MR. TOSWELL'S RE-ELECTION AS PRESLDEST— THE 1 AND LAROK QUESTIONS, £0. At the mreting of the seventh Ward Repud- | licanCinb, beld in Hy-on's Hall, © street south | between 4 and 6th streets, Weduesday even. in ferred to in_ yesterday's Sian), Mr. | Joeph. Williams, "R2 a. Boswelly, Henry D. Gunnell, H. M. Knight. and W. J. Walker, were all nominated for President. Mr. Knigat declined. Mr Beswell said that hehad heard it whisp- | Ted around thathe would not be a candidate, sud he wished it understood that it was false, be w: candidal | Mr. Anthony Bowen said that he had nomi- | nated Mr. Williams because the present Presi- dent bad served years, and he was in favor of giving some oxe else a chance. Rey. J.J Waller declined the nomination. | Messrs. Hyson and Walker were appointad | tellers, aud the yote was takea on Mr. Wil- | liams first, two voting for him and passing out | the back door; those votmg for Mr. Boswell passing oUt next, amid cries of “Boswell,” “3.0 strong.” &c.. and it being evident that he was elected bis friends loudly cheered im the yard, im the rear of the building. Messrs. Green aad | Dyson were appointed tellers to take the vote for Mr. Gunuell at the front door. The tellers | reported as follows: Mr. Boswell, 205; Mr. Gvovell, Is; Mr. Williams, 2. The Secretary announced tbe vote amid applause. ‘The remaining officers were then elected as follows: Joseph Williams, Vice President: Jas. | LN. Bowen, Secretary; Rev. A. Bowen, | Treasurer. | _ Mr. Watson offered a resolution that here- er they will not vote for any officer of the Corporation who is not in fayor of cleaning out the canal, from end to end, for navigation, as also the James Creek canal, to drain the low grounds of the city; and proceeded to address the meeting, warmly urging the passage of his r swell said that he was not prepared to = this resolution; but he would say that While Mayor Nowen might differ with them as » the mode of improving the canal, yet he ba. jieved that the Mayor was worthy of the suif- Tage ot the colored people and the Repnbiicans of the city, and he believed that he would give lis sid to any well defined plan for the im- provementof the canal. He thanked the 1acet- sng for having again elected him anasimously to preside over the club. He had heard of a certain clique being at work, and was sorry to | hear it, for when the ward is to be ruled eo a chque, then farewell te the Republican party, at least in this ward. He bad stood the dire of the Democratic party, agaist which he would ever fight, but be was opposed to cliqnes, whether in or ont of his party. He bad heard of persons zoing to colored people and urging them to come to the meeting to vote against him, and predicung that if | was elected the club would be sundered. He would say to the colored people who wished to follow such leaders, go to the Democratic party, for they waut you. He believed that not iater than une it would be determined in this ward that tne black man is equally entitled to @ seat in the Councils with the white man. H» hoped that all factions would have been present He would say that he, perhaps, was too Kadical for certain persons: and he believed that in Jone, 1-6, those who had opposed him on se- count ot bis Radicalism would pe sorry that they had not ssid “Amen” to his doctrine. [Three cheers.] | Rev. A. Bowen followed Mr. Boswell, and spoke of the action of their representatives in the Councils, some of whom, in the joint con- yention, would not vote for the ablican nominees if they were black, because they were “niggers” ‘Tbe colored people were willing to trust a white man once, but they could not be fooled a second time. and they would try a new set. His impuises were towards the black man first, aud white mep next, and he would urge the white meu to do the fair thmg: work square! He believed that the Mayor would come out fair and square, and Mr. Gunnell would slso come out square, for necessity would force him He knew certain Kepub- licams in (ue Seventh Ward who, sPice June last, have changed their feelings, if not their principles, and now opposed men on the ground of color. He did not want to see men being made Democrats by necessity, as Was the case in the South. Stand true io yourselves, and white men will be true to you. What have | You done! Why, put @ lot of men in office Who, when you go to them for anything, will say they don't want to see niggers; they are too diziy. But wait untu you ugam get that | Lutte slip of paper in your hands, and they will | be willing to buy you. He was in favor now of | Putting good, sclid black men in the Councils— | of mixieg them in, and he believed that they would know their right hands {rom their left h. and e asked: Have you been paid off yet! { Voices— | “No, no."] Why ist? ‘The Chair (Mr. Boswell) explained that Mr. Gunnell had been requested to furnish bis pay- Toll over © Week previously, but it was only on the day beiore he manded it in, Mr. Bowen continued, saying it would not be so bad if they received the money; but in ntny cases they were paid off in orders. A Voice.“Paat’s bad enough, but the or- | ders are on a Democrat. too.” | Capt. Aoranam Dyson cemarked that the Tesclution meant well, but it adopted the Councilmen wouid put in their mad machines, with twelve men todo the work, and those whom it Was proposed to benefit would not be put to work. Kev. Mr. Green said af work was not pro- Vided three-fourths of their friends will have nothing todo. The Councils passed a bill to bulida briuge at Virginia avenue, which would Rave given some work, but the Mayor vetoed the bill, If the Mayor was opposed to giving Work to the people he would not give bim aa- other yote. Those men in Council were on probation fot twelve months, and some of them would be dropped. Rey. A. Bowen said he bad béen informed tha: the Mayor did not oppose the canal pro- He bad had an interview with nim in rence to giving those ont of employment Work. and heexpresced Bimself as very anxious to give them work. Mr. Watson asked if he (Mr. Bowen) had Tead the Mayor's veto ot the bridge bill, and suid the Mayor was opposed to improving the canal except by arching. Ivz. Boyd asked if there was nota paper be- fore tu» Councils asking the Corporation to give the canal to ® private company, and if Mayor Bowen was no! one of that compeuy. Key. A. Bowen said the men they had elected and June next would again be calling felow-citizens,”’ &c. Ifa dog bites bin once be would watch all dogs. Soume of these mien seemed to tuink that it wouldj be ensy to | get their suffrage, but be would saya little bit of whisky,and credit would not buy bim. Jr. Tompkins opposed the resolution, not on the ground of being opposed to work being giveh Out, but because there is pending in the Senate a bill to arch the canal; and if that measure passed, what work was done on the eanel would be lost to the Corporation. Mr. Watson said that he had not heard of su ba bill Mr. Tompkins replied that he had a copy of the bill at Bis home, and was proceeding, when there were cries of “Put him out,” “Set down,” The Chair cailed to order, when there were cries of “(Question-” and the vote was taken oc the passage of the resolutions, which Were sdcpted. Mr. Joveph Williams obtained the floor and addressed the meeting, saying that for several weeks be bad heard that Mr. Doswell mtended te ceclne a re-election and be was certain that micbinatiegs had been made by a tew men | wah view of breaking up the club. After speaking of the Severson plan for the smprove- ment ot the caual as being the most feasible onr—it having been approved by the District Comusitier of the House, after Messrs. Sever- son and Walker had each discussed their re- spective plans for ope hour—and one, which | Would secure to the city $1,000,000 im reclaimed land, Beasked what was the issue inthe last election—was it day's work or contract? [Voiees--“Day’s work.”"] Yes, day's work and it was it the square issue. How have they acted? Six mouths gone and but three bilis passed w!'b such @ provision? The Chair.—_Unly one is explicit that the | work shail be done by the day. | _ Mr, Williams continued, saying that the Re- publicans made nominations in caucus and nominated colored men, and yet but one was elected. They elected a Datchman—a hving lnger beor keg—as market master, defeating the caucus nominee—a colored man; and they gave the excuse that the colored inan did not have @ good character. He bad understood | that the market master voted against the party because it approved of keeping liquor shops open on Sunday This was not all. The lower Board, by refusing to acknowledge the validity of the acts of the upper Board, had | forced the Republicans in that Board to back down and elect Mr. Grinder President; he be- ing @ Conservative Republican, They had | elected a Board of Fire Commissioners, in Which it is claimed there is a Republican ma- jority, amd one of the Republicans has al! the work about the gas lamps. He voted to keep the colored men ont of the department; bat there were some Republicans in it. Mr. Arthur Pannell.The charges made against Mr. Goodall are untrue. _ A Voice.—“Oh, Mr. Goodall bas given youa job, and that makes it right.” Mr. Pannell.—I know that Mr. Goodall is a true man. ‘Mr. Williams continued, saying that he never quarrelled with a gentleman: but be would to their pi Department. The Hoare pgs ns there was a balance o! ion ot $30,000, whic! could ire expended on Lt 10 give the men work. Ithad been said that it would be useless, but he was in favor ef putting the men to work to dig out the canal, even if mrad improve it. Mr, Knight had introduced a pi Yor its improvement. and he thought that it would pass. He wanted to see it Pet that commerce would find its way so much nearer the beart of the city. Mr. Goodall bad discovered the mistake made we. the Fire Uommissioners, he attempted to rectify it moving a reconsideration, for which Mr. Bowen and he ‘voted. ‘Mr. Williams said that be could honor Mr. Goodall, and was glad the explanation bad beer made. Adjourned. ‘The Chair (Mr, Boswell) explained that after | The Congrezational Church Difficulty. Pditor Siar’ The proceedings ia an ecclesias. tical council lately held in the Congregational Church in this city, baving been misrepresented in the papers, will the Stag publich the correct result, in the langusge of the Coancil itself. The Council made an earnest appeal to Dr. Boynton and bis friends, to permit a mntuai Council. They asked him to allow them to ace a statement of their grievances before the Snuncil, which have been called to meet in January next, all of whose caurches had bem bamed by Dr. Boynton himself. He declined, He ‘was then asked On what terms and conditions A mutual Council might be granted. He re- plied that it was a fixed purpose that there should be no matual Couneil before which the minority should be allowed to appear, The Council then yoted “from the evidence before us, we must conclude that the minority are sincerely desirous of Baving all the difficul- ties in “the church submitted to a mutual Council. But thus far, they have been unable to get consent of the majority.” Evidence baying been presented of Dr. Boya- Mode of governing church meeting, it ‘Was voted that «we have had laid before us convincing evidence of hasty and irregular action on the part of the pastor and thechurch in the transnetion of the business of the church, endangering the character of the church as congregations! body, the moderator, while oc- copying the chair as presiding offieer, taking Partin the debute, and thus securing undue advantage, We think the action im the snm- mary removal of the deacons from their office, was, to speak in the mildest form, very inja- dicious, and that the action was both hasty and irregular in the summary suspension of one of the members of the church, before the Toper prelimiuary sieps in church’ discipline ad_been taken.” “We also believe that the repellant attitade in-which the church was placed toward our Ohristian bre.bren of the colored race by the manner in Which the examination of certaia persons of tbat race was conducted, and by some of the public utterances of the pastor af- terward, 1s in serious conflict with the expec- taiion of the Congregational Churches ai args.” Speaking of the advisability of the dissolution of the pastoral relation, the Council say “While, if compelied to judge solely by the evi- dence obtained by us, we should assign to the spirit and methods of the pastor so much re- sponsibility tor the troubles of the church as to make his withdrawal in our judgment expedi- ent, we are fuliy and emphatically of the opin- ion that the case is one that damands the advice of a mutual connet!, before which all the facts and cousiderations bearing upon it might de made the basis of examination and advice.” The publication of these utterances of the Council will show their deliberate decision. iH. ——— INprstTRIAL Howe Scwoor.—A regular monthiy meeting of the Industrial Home School ‘Was held at the News-boys’ Home last mht, Vice President A. M.Gangewer in the chair, and William L. Waller secretary. The Executive Commitiee reported that 1,252 meals were furnished during the month of No- vember; expenses, $112.76; also, a number of ar- cles ot clothing distributed, and a list of ‘Thanksgiving contributions left at the Home; £24.73 was collected by Mrs, Ular! The report from the Georgetown Auxiliary School shows that $154.60 was collected in joney, and a number of contributions ot pro- &e. Expenses, $156.13: bulls unpaid, 1,061. They have farnished eight suits of boys’ clothes, ten pairs of shoes, two bats, and three pairs of stockings, which were Paid for by the children trom their earnings. he corporation of Gerrgetown have appropri- Ated $30 per month to pay the teacher. The Vice President, A. M. Gangewer, re- ported than he had Teceiyed contributions amounting to #55 39. An appropriation of $167 was made to pay the expenses of the month of November. Ap- propriations were also made, ot $9.32 to pay &n indebtedness of the Clothing Commitee, and $24 to pay the indebteduess of the House- hold Committee. The thanks of the Association were tendered to those who haye contributed money or pro- visions in aid of the schools. Mrs. Richards paid over to the treasurer FS a thanksgiving collection at the F street Baptist Church; and A. M. Gangewer paid to the treasurer $43,(7, amount collected by hum: A preamble and resolutions were adopted sett- ing jorth that the number of children now in the Industrial School between the ages of Sand 5, i 21, who are unable, by reason of parenu- tal inability or neglect, to obtain suitable clothing avd other facilit'es to obtain admis- sion to the public schools of this city; children are now receiving clothing 4 from the Industrial Home School of Washing- ton, D.C, and are being educated in the wa: of usefniness and propriety; aud th cils of Georgetown have voted teacher of the Auxiliary Ludust that city $30 per month. said Tustitution in this needful work: there- fore resolving that the meeting urge upon the City Councils of Washington city the pro- priety of making a monthly appropriation for the school. Adjourned, feavis sa The Fmst Warp Sreeer Lanorers.—A meeting of the city employees in the First Ward, composed mostly of colored men, was called last bight, at the Quaker meeting house, cu isth and S streets,to inke into considera- tion & proposition oz redrice the wages on street work from Quite 2 crowe collected at the appointed piice. and amoug the humber a couple of teporcers, out during the day the hall which had been engaged for the Tieetipg was filled with old farniture and lom- ber, and could not be obtained for the parpose, Considerable “talk”? i the open air occurred among those assembled, the tenor of which in- dicated much warm teeing, und 4 determina. tion ou the part of the larger number to resist every effort at reduction of wages; while some few were non-committal and willmg to com- promise sooner than lose employment entirely. Pinsity the crowd dispersed. but when = bust. ber of them bad proceeded a short distance, they Balied and appointed Messrs. Lewis West, Charles Penny and Alex. Henderson acom- mittee to procure aball for this evening in Which to bold a meetin; for five mouths, to aid ——_e—_—_— IN A COLORED Joint Stock Com- ing at Hyson’s Ha Row YAN pany compcsed of colored men, was held, at which abe members expressed some doubts as to the honesty of Augustus W. Collius, the Chiet Clerk, Who conducts the store of the company, ard they resolved to wait on him in 8 body and request his attendance at the meet- ing.. Accordingly they marched down to the store and stated their object, when he denied their right to summon him, and said thut they could not rum themachine, but be would do it himself, atthe same time drawing a pistol; watchman John Brown came to his aid. Abcut this time Sergeant Ashton and Officer Boyle mace their appearance and demanded the preservation of the peace and took Collins and Provwn in custody and this moruing Jus- tice Walter fined each $20 for carrying deadly ‘weapons. ——p . POLICE A¥FAIRS.— Extension of Telegraph, &c. The Board ot Police contemplate extending the Police wires to Brightwood, to Tennallytown, d to the Government Hospital for the ‘The extension of the line to the Is place will be made immediately. This exten- sion Will increase the efficiency of the poli department, for these lines will extend to about ali the prominent points in the country suc- rounding Washington. ‘The Corporation's proportion of the pay of the Metropolitan police will be paid by the treasurer of the Board of Police hereafter, the Tequisitions to be drawn by bim for the whole amount, aud paid when theGoverniment salary is paid. The Corporatiow*will be ready to pay the police about the latter part of next week, when they will receive the full amount due them. ——_.——— Caritot HILL BvILprne AssoctaTion.— This sssociation held its second annual meet- ing lastevening at Dooeley’s Hall, corner 3d street east and Pennsylvania avenue, and $1,500 Were sold at an average of 53 percent. The following officers were then elected for the suing -year:—President, James A, Tait; V Presiden M. by Bo swig som. F. Gullick: Secretary, W. T. Johnson; Directors— W_O. O'Meara, J.M. Dalton. J.M. Shomo, J.S.Siatver, John Morris, Joseph Fry, J. H. Stailey, V. E. King, and E. Hergesheimer, a Tax Crry Hatt Gares.—There is some complaint on the part of persons who have been fined because of their cows trespassing on the grounds surroundirg the oe ‘Hall, that the gates, which should be always kept closed, are sometimes left open, when the cows have nothing todo but toenter and pasture oa the grounds. One of the parties, Mr. Killigan, has been fined on this account three times, and is mow up again. —_—_e Sages oF REAL Estate.—W. L. Wall & Co., auctioneers, have sold at auction part of lot street west by a depth o} by at A brick dwelling-bouse, to Jas. Morgan, for ‘Also, part of sim lot, fronting 25 feet on 22d street, by a depth of Sz feet on H street north, for 62 eents per foot, to James Biggins. Also, 2% feet adjoining same tw James Biggins for 28 cents per squaré foot. La Riba A ‘Vico. io Fong A made its rance in our city, an ladies wear- ne he Panier or Tornure Dress will find it to their benefit to examine this latest novelty so much a tashionables of New York. Itcan be had at Mr. Ohs. Baum’s Hoop Skirt and Corset Factory, 513 7th street, wtween Dand Ey wee is the only agent for its tale, Murrovotitax Cavace.— Bishop Ames nd Bishop Simpson, of the M. E. Church, are , and were yesterday in consultation with the trustees of the Mi jitan churcb, and with Rey. Mr. De Haas, the pastor, with Teference to the effective prosecution of the = iy the completion of the church at aa e 3 THE COURTS. Oreurr Court, Jude Cartter.—Yesterday, in the case of Williams act. Rutherford, a ver- dict was tonnd tor defeudant. This morniby the case of James Cramp act. Jaha Elliott was taken up. Plainti't wasin business im Alexandria and sold his store to da- fendant for $3,700, receiving $1,200 cash and promisory notes for the balance. Defendant claims that plaintiff represented the store was doing a business, but ins few weeks trade was so dull, as she alleges, that she was forced to sell out ata loss, and refnses to pay the notes, Messrs, Brent and Phillips for plaintiff and ‘Mesers. Carrington and Wilson for detendant, ‘Tue Potomac Frowt.—Around the wharyes this morning there is not much doing—most of the vessels recently arrived having discharged cargoes, and but few others imward bound. ‘The steamer Wawaset, Fawke, left a: her us hour for Cone River and way landings, with a heavy freight for country merchants, and large number of passengers. At ten o'clock the Steamer Arrow, Stackpole, made her trip to Mout Sv eraon and Marshail’s Landing, taking down a limited number of passengers and the is S. mails. Other matiers will be found be- low Carter's Wharf.—Arrived — Schr. America Hall. from Easterp Brancb, to load. Sailed— Schrs. Tropic, Banks, for Saulsbury, Ma., light; Jacob Kenzett, Stulman, light. Ruley’s Wharf.—Arrived—Steamers Virginia, Gregg, from Potomac Creek, with wood for market; Enterprise, Doaty, trom same place, With wood for market. Foy's Whorf.— Arrived — Steamer Pioneer, Olden, from Accotink, with hay for the Goy- ernment; schr. Mary E. Raukin, —, from Al. bany, with lumber for John G. Evans & Co. Sailed—Sehr. Union, Perry, down the river, light, Perry's Whorf. —-Arrived—Steamer Express, Mickle, from Kaitumore, with merchandise and passengers; Guiding Star, —, from \lexan- dria, with wood for Pest Office Department. Prown's Wharf —Atrived—Schooner Annie Hamilton, Jenkins, from Salisbury. Md., with lumber for S. P. Brown & Son. Sailed re James Bualey, Williams, down the river light. Foncler's Wharf —Suiled—Sebr. Clyde, Gage, for Georgetown, to load with coal for ac east- ern port. " Jolnsen’s Wharf—Arrived—Schr. Edward Thomas, Seward, from Norfolk, with iumber and shingles for Willett & Redgrave and McLean & Co. Clark's Wharf, (foot of 4h street east.)—Ar- Tived—Schrs, Lama, Qoomes, from Bangor, Me., with lumber for R. F. & A. Lands: Boters prise, Mulone. from Salisbury, with lumber for T. Edw. Clark & Oo. —_+_—_. THE THANKSGIVING Day Rrot.— George Dent, colored, charged with rioting on the 2th of November, was arraigned befcre Justice Waiter this morning, by Detectives Coombes and Miller. John W. Freeman, colored, testified that on Thavkegiving day, as a procession of colored people was passing east—along Pennsylvania ayenue—when near the Wallach ‘School Building, a riot ensued, and be sawthe ace cused rush atan officer, and endeayor to pres Vent him from maiang an arrest by striking at him. Thomas W. Holt deposed that he raw the ac- cused at the time of the riot, but it he did not see him take any part in it; on seeing that Deut was mad and excited he begged him to come away. "The case was postponed fora farther hearing ge A Nicnt ScHOOL FOR APPRENTICES AND O7nxees.—A communication haying been ad- dressed to the Board of School Trustees rela- tive to the establishment of night schools ter Apprentices and mechanics this winter, Mr. A. K. Browne has addressed a letter to the pres- ident of the Workingmen’s Assembly recom- mending that a petition be drafted tor presen. tation at the next meeting of the School Board, And indicating the number who will avail themeelyes of the privileges afforded by the sehools. In accordance with this communica- top, a petition has been left at No. 34 Mar- ket Space, where those who desire to attend the schools are requested to leave their names and places of residence before the 5th instant, ——— ee Howe Div1s10N, No. 15, Sons of Temperance. held their regular meeting lastevening. Under Good of the Order, a very animated discussion was had upon the question: “Phat the person who indulges in a moderate nse of mtoxicating liquors, as a beverage, exercises @ worse influ- ence wpon society than the drun| ” The debate was participated in by Messrs. Freeman, Moulden. and Biood upon the affirmative, and Messrs. Kidwell, Watkias, and Thayer upon the negative, and was decided by the audience in the azrmative. Thursday evening next there willbe a discussion upon the very prac- teal question: “Thats lnw prohibiting the sale of i ould be deleterious to the interes Alively time is expected. —e——— FUNEBAL.—Tbis afternoon, the funeral of the late Benjamin S. Bayly, whose death we noticed yesterday, took place from bis late res- idewee, on Sth sireet, and notwithstanding the storm it was larz tended, Columbian En- cam jolumbia Lodge of Odd Fel- lows, headed by Heuid’s Band, were present. ‘The services at the honse were conducted by Rey. W. Mend Addison, ot Trinity Church. ‘The coffin was of blick walunt, covered with cloth, trimmed inside with silk and merino, and on the breast was 4 silver plate, with the name and age of the deceased, The trimmings were silver, and the handles represented the three links, emblematic of the order. ‘The re- mains were, under the direction ot Mr. R. W. Barker, snterred at Congressional Cemetery, POU a PRET STREET FIGHT.—About 12 o'clock to-day, Charles Ellis alias Eiwood and Charles Birch met ina house en D, near 13th street, and while there some words passed between them, resnit- ing in Birch calling Eihs a har. Ellis replied *You are a gentleman,” aud called for drinks all around, after which the party left, but had not gone far up 13th street towards the avenue before Ellis approached Birch, gave him a blow over the eye and both clinched. Some friends were separating the parties when we police came up and carried the offenders be- fore Justice Clark, who fined them $5 eack. eeeggeneeas Horse STBALING.—At noon to-day the horse ot Mr. Caleb Moran, residing on Capito: Hill, Lincoln Depot, stolen from the cor- erof $ street and Virginia avenue, while standing there waiting for the return of the Moran bad only dismounted about five minutes before, and gone intoa store a few steps off to make some purchases, when the thief mounted the animal and rode him off, ——— —Ithas been snowing again to-day, hird time tbis season. Already the snow ig about an inch in depth, it is still coming down, and the indications are that i will “stiek.”? —e—— ExcerstioR BvivpinG AssOCTATION.—The fitty-first monthly meeting of this association was beid last mght at Temperanee Hail. ‘There were sold $2.70 at an average of 44 per cent., cancelling ¥5 shares of stock. CITY ITEMs. IT 1S SOMETHING MARVELOUS to notice bow Hable & Co., at 468 Pa. avenue, between 3d and 4g streets, manage to sell such excellent Cloth- jug for men and boys at such reasonable prices, ‘They defy competition, ——s—_—. Sratverts, Vases, WoRK Boxes, Companions, Writing Desks, Albums, Watch Stands, Jewelry, Stlver-Plated Ware, and Fancy Goods for the holiday presents, re- ceived this morningat Prigg’s One Dollar Jew- elry Store, No. 46 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4% street. —_e_—_. Just INTROMUCED INTO THE SALE Derarr- MENT—Gentlomen’s Beaver Frock Overcoats for fifteen and twenty-five dollars, Witue Beaver Overcoats in new colors for fifteen dol. lars, fine Melton Overcoats, good colorings, tor fifteen dollars, superfine Dahlia Esquimaux Overcoats for fifty dollars, and fine blue, black &nd brown Castor Overcoats for thirty dollars, at Geo. ©. Henning’s, No. 511 7th street, One Price in plain figures, Lae TBE APPROACH OF THE HOLIDAYS makes its essentially necessary, at east for a majority of Our citizens, to economize, as the arrival of this holy time 18 yery apt to make extra de- Tands upon our cash on hand. Taking this view of the matter we ought to make a dollar go as far as it possibly can; in otber words, we ought to ro tothe Original Franc, 494 7th street, be- tween Dand E, where Gent's Farnishing Goods are sold at prices to suit the most economical. For the benefit of strangers, we would say, that “the ai France's” store has a large Plate giass front; that he has no branch stores, ‘Sud bis stock is the finest in the city. 12,2)1: eit THat’s THE Ben Gent's Furnishing Goods for the million, at the most Popular, and known to be the cheapest store in this city, of Messrs, Frunc & Goldman, Marble Hall, No. 458 7th street, opposite Patent Office. Good Merino Undershircs and Drawers, for 50, 60and and 75 cents; a fine article, $1 and $1.25. White Shirts, $1, $1.95, $1.50, and $1.75; © splendid quslity, $2 and ‘$2.50. "Socks, 10, 15, 20, and 25 cents a pair. Handierchiefs, all ready femmed, 15 cents. Good heavy Gloves, from 25 cents upwards. Neck Ties, Scarfs, &c., of bt emd styles. and at low prices. Cail in and see, Oompare Goods ‘and’ Prices, and we are sure thet you will buy. The only agents tor the new Royal Engle Paper Oottar. UL AYPLiCaTIoNs ™ Baxxnvrrcy.—Personus Wishing to apply for the benefit of the Bank- chs Act, who cannot pay fifty cents on a doliar of their indebtedness, should apply becore ihe Ist of January, the thuge tO which the $e pontgR Sf Ihe Stty'per cent elena of the act 20. Maso¥, Attorney-at-Law, and Sohcitor in Baukrupicy, 7 Oity Hall, ne * GEORGETOWN. Affairs in Georgetown. Gor® TO THE Bic BRicK.—Michael Mannioc was this morning taken to the lnsane Asylum by officer Sebastian, of the Sauitary foros, janning, it will be remembered, has been here- tofore arrested on complaint of the faculty of Georgetown College. for lurking aronud that inetitation so much as to become an annoyance. He was then sent to the workhouse. but his imsanity being now apparent, he was committed aceordingly. reper Gram pF ecmeg —<. Boats E. B. Hartley, from Harper’ 3 Mu Boy, from Berlin, and Sallie Billmyer, from Shepherdstown, with wheat, for Georgetown merchants, Discontrxvasce oF Trirs.—The canal Pagar Minnesota bas discontinued her trips for the present, and is tied up, undergoing repairs. A CRUEL Hrsnaxp.—Hamilton Ballenger Was arrested last evening by officer Mastin for maitreating his wife. Ballenger has been be- fore arrested for the same offence, but general- ly got of easily. This time, however, he will hinve time to consider his misdeeds. as Justice Buckey committed him to jail for court, Tre CANAL.—Business is still dnil on the canal; the arrivals during the month now aum- ber 75, & few having arrived yesterday, which somewhat changes the appearance of the docks, Mencuants’ EXCHANGR.—Basiness epened lively on "Change to-day. We quote 10,45) bushels wheat off: red, with sales of 2.7.0 bush- ele at $2.52, and 149 bushels at $2.35, up to the closing of our report. RivkR Front.—Entered—Steamer Thomas E. Cahill, North, and Express, Nickel, Balti- more, Cleared—Steamer Empire, Price, and John Gibson Winters, New York. Schooner Thomas Miskimmon, Wyatt, Baltimore. GEORGETOWN FLOUR still Keeps up its repn- tation in the Northern markets, as the New York steamers sailed this morning with over two thousand barrels each. —— Georgetown Advertisements, Lape FUBS: Ss UB 6! For GREAT BARGAINS in GENUINE and FRESH FURS of the LATEST STYLES -all at the store (established tn 184) of SEYMOUR, in Georgetown de 3-6" BY¥ THOS. DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY ON STCDDABI 4 A Qh STCPEABD STREET, GEORGETOWN On FRIDAY, December 1h, 1383, at four Gig oclcck p m "I will eet, in’ fromt of the premises, part of Lot No. 27, fronting 3° fet on the sovth side of Studdard street, be- joon Congress and Washington streets, with a depth of 20 feet to a thirty foot alley, and immediately opposite the splendid resi: Gences_now teirg erected by Henry D Cooke, Req. | The improvements consist of @ first-class two-story Brick Wnilding and three stors Back Building, containing eight rooms bath: room, pantry and cellar. Water aad ges through the house, amd all medera improvements. Imme- diate possession given Terms: One third cash; balance in 6 and 12 months, with interest, sceured by a deed of trast cuthe property. Conveyancing and stampe at cost of the purchaser. $10) will be required when the property in struck off. de2-dade THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. S SOUDETFIN, LICENSED PAWNBROR RE, bh Ho. 73 Bridge street, Georgetown. D. Money advanced ov all kinds of Mer- chandiee, to avy smount. and for any time desired. at very reasonable rates Gocds Bonght and sold. Business strictly confidential. ni3-im Gbocenres AT REDUCED PRICES. For the convenience of my friends and the pub- lic in general. I wiilofter my large and well select. ed stock of choice Family Groceri in buyers at prices AS LOW AS ANY IN THE DISTRIOT. J particularly call attention to my Brown and White Sugars, Coftees. ground and roasted, white and green; Tens Diack een. Very Wines and Lignors, Whiskies, Chestnut Grove. Gricatal, snd Boker. at #3, 81-and @5 por gallon, equal te any whiskies in ‘the Distcict; Welsh's F kinds of Canned Goods, Drips, and other juxuries; Fancy and staple Goods W. iH. TENNEY, Bolf-Im Southeast cor. High and Bridge sts, D®9LINE IN DaEss vops. Just received at 101 Bridge st., Georgetown, ‘tor Knglish eid, rag doubie width, at #c., the September price was 7se ; Imperial 4 4:0. at filac {ue September price was $1; Beantifal Mohair Mixtures, fp all colors, at 81°, and 87h:c.; Merinoes, Hinpress Cle! Reps, very cha) A226. aud Cloaking Cloths, We invite exam- ng great bargaina AMIN MILLER. rior OAR HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPROT- fully call the attention ot the citizens of Washing- ton and Georgetown to the fact that they Baye this Gay opened an. INTELLIGENCE OFFICE, In rocm No. 31. east win; . -,,.. PAEMENT OF “CITY HALL,” Where they arc prepared to furnish te Honre Servants, and general on the shortest notioa. BF Satisfaction guarantied in all cases. Special Attention paid to the rental of houses aud collec: tien of rents 0 KIMMELL & CO. Wasuinetox. D.C., Dec. 1, 1358 BOs)-eolm™ LADIES, SENTLEMEN, and OBILDREN'E SEOOND-HAND CLOTHING, Underch 4 Boots and Shove, &e., Ae. Uensti by nae At 98424 7th street, tn the second sguare above Northern Liberty Market, jar 8 bet. L and Gs FIX7UBES AND UBANDELIRES. WM. WHELAN, No. 210 F street, near Treasury Buildin Extensive and Beautiful Stock of Chandeliers nd Gas Fixtures always on band. Daily in re. celpt of the latest and best styles, from the North- ern} Factories. Call and’eciect exactly what you Want. Prices ss low as in Philadelphia or New York. Ine 8-im*} Wi WHELAN. TM IN PARVO: Co) sotmal Foe D c oF GREEN & WILLIAM! At THE CORNER OF 77H AND D STREETS, N0,526 We should scarcely decm it necessary to adver fee our extensive assortment of Carpets, Furni- ture. and Houscfuruishing Gods to the citizens of Washington, Aivxandria, and Georgetown, at they lave already besu very kind Upon os a very liberal share of thei for which they will plone socept our & acknowledgment, apd” we will protuise in the future. as in the past. to strive to please, if they Will please to continue to as the'light of their countenance; but as there is s great number of strangers coming im to Washington daily. we Nonld very respectfully invite trem. as wall us our fellow-citizens of the District and surround ing country, to call and examine for themselves "We oul mention 14 part the ascortment, vi e ooly mention in sor: via: Fine Walout and other Parlor Suites. Fine Walnut Marbie-top, Painted Marble-top and other Chamber Suites Five Library, Hail, Dinieg Room, and Chamber Furniture of every description. top Centre, Hail, and other Tables. xtension and other Dining Tabies. Feather Bede. Bolsters, and Pillows; Hair, Gottos and Husk Mattresses, and Bedding of every de Carpetsin gr Tapestry, Brassele.Thr ar} —Tay » Brussels. iy, Iagrain, Dutch Wool Hemp. and e Oflclotbs of every varioty, frora 44, 6-4, 6-4, 8-4, 12-4, 164 rane styles of Matting, Hearth Rugs, and Door fats Large variety of Ornamented Window Shades and ixings; with all other necessary articles in she Hicuse Furnishing iine. Now we do not give the prices of our goods in our ad lsemeont, nor say that we have better than otl ; but there is ene thing that we do know: wr bought our goods for cash, and can sell as lot yd Beat in “the Tistrict.” Only gall ‘and nasal ent in 5 ne Wuitam in Parvo. LO, You will finds complete assortment of all the above Ben Foods at our BRANCH HOUSE, No. 406 SEVEN TREET w between G and i streets perth, in rae of Walter B. Williams. _Bo18 1m GREEN & WILLIAMS. Pence et TNT cmc: PANEER TA ase, ‘Will be sold in ‘any quantity to sult customers, a iipeboreeeate, Nay, asso ee FRUITS, 15 bhai! iy ny Se just jrecelved AL80, ORANGE COUNTY BUTTE: HAVANA ORANGES, BW BAIsINe, BEW SMYENA FIGS, very handsome, FRESH MALAGA GRAPES, NEW CANNED —_— geal AND FRUITS, Corner 14th and F streets, Under Bbbitt House,” Fuovs: an «__Piriinsatiaspe Vigo om oft st BANKERS, Trees, J.B. BRY. WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANS, (Cbarted by Congress.) ¥S INTEREST ON DEPOSITS. Bonds and Stocks, Gold and Silver bought and sold. Highest market prices paid for Laad Warrants. A full supply of Revenue Stumps kept constantly on hand. Jax cooxs a 00.. BApAS 5 PIvveeNTe Buy ard se atcurrent market rates, ang constantly on hand s fall euppiy of al! i @OVEKNMENT BONDs, SEVEN-TAIRTIES, ANDY OMPOURD INTEREST NOTES. Orders Jor ETOOKS, BONDE, de., execntes and coticctions made on all accessible pointe seit OF WASHINGTOR. HD OPOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Go WM. 8. RUNTINGT: GOVEBNMENT DEPOSITORY AnD FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UBIT! SLATES, LOte ooreet, oppostie the Treacury Deperiwent Government Securities with Tressarer Celts States, BT UNE MILLION DOLLARS ‘We boy aud sell all ciassesul GO VERNMESS SECURIT/ES at current market rates FUKNISH BXCHANGE ond make Coliesion, im 4LL THE PRINCIPAL CITIBS OF THE MITRD STATE We purchase Goverment Vouchers on the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, ond give care ful e:tention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINSS MEN and FIR: ‘and to any other business entrarted to us. | FULL INFORMATION tn regard to GOVEES | MBBT LOANS at all times cheerfally furnished. WM. 5. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. Fyast savionau ayn | LIST OF NEW BOOKS BECEIVED aT THE HUDSON TAYLOR BOOKSTORE. NEW JUVENILES. APPLRTONS: JUVENILE ANNUAL F “69. A Christmas aud New Year's Gitt tor Young People Hendsone!, sit ated, Spd .elrgantly Dound in cloth ‘Me, extn lume, 354 pp. Price... 92.5¢ LITTLE BOSY'S VOYAGE OF DISCOV ERY. Und in Oompasy with her Conrin Charicy. 1 volnmne. email to, Bean. Ufelly printe ., aud iustraced with 4s fa pase tiated avings by Loren: F 3.00 SHIPS_AND SAILO! MODERN. A sketc Naval art By ©. ©. Cotter: B.A. 1 volame, idmo. WHAT MAKES ME GROW: 0 s AND TALKS WITH AMY DU ey the Autbor of “Harry Lanton's Ad tres. “Good Dogs * et With tw ety Lorenc Fro c volume, izmo. Cloth. 22.00 THE STORY OF A ROUND LOAF. Thirty. two us. by E. Froment. in small quarto. Cloth. Price... one B.00 3 they @re admire jay feeling ond taste. The y Aud @ pleasant book has been. Journal, i an ‘Washington, March >, 18%. PROPOSALS. JPEOPOSALS FOR INDIAN GOODS Deranteant ov rue Itexion, i ge INDIAN Avram jovem! Sealed Proposals, endorsed °° Proposnis for in- Gien Goods,” will be reoeived at the oftee of in- the tit Buy ch Dscenber west fe huralenlngs fs jecember next, for ing, i the quantities therein given, ibe articles named in the following lit" . FIRST CLASS—MACKINAC BLANKETS. 1,10 pairs 3 point white Mackinac Blankets, to measure x72 inches, and 4 paire 35.-point white M. 5 moseure S66 inches, and weigh ¢ 100 pairs 2-point white Mackinac Blankets to measure 42x36 inches. aud weigh 54 poands. $0 pairs l's-point white Mackinac Blankets, to measure 36x50 inches. and weigh 4, pounds 300 paire S pointscarlet Mackinac Biankela, to. meagre 0x72 inches. aud weigh 600 pairs 2+, point scarlet Mackinac fo, weasure Six inches, W pairs 2 point scarlet Mackinac Plankets, fo maaeure wixdd inches, aud weigit 6 Pairs $-point indigo bine Mackinac Rian- kets. to measure wx72 inches, aod weigh 5 pounds. 600 Pairs 2°.-point indigo blue Mackinac Blan , and weigh 6 Bets, tu measure 54x06 inches. pounds. 80 ralrs1'-notut indigo blue Mackinac Blan- | Kets. to measure 33x80 inches, aud weigh 4, pounds. SECOND CLass—OLOTHS. Be yards Fancy List Glue Cloth, 24K0 yards Gray List Kine Cloth. 2.000 yards Saved List Fine 1,W0 yards Saved List Scuriot THIRD CLASS—DRY GOODS. 2 5-4 Woollen Sbawis, ‘ovlieu Bhawis, um Thread. fotton Thread. | 700 4.00 yards Turkey Ked Qu Oalleo. | 00 y ards C «standard prints ) 12.400 yards Bi iling 2 (00 yards Brown Prilitag. 7.400 yards Bed Licking. (red stripe.) ) Yaras Satinet. 6.00 yards Hickory Shirting ) yards Brown Sheeting, «44 for tents} Linseye. we Brows Shirting, (34) 4.00 yarus Fancy Checks Zo Jarue Tedigo Blue Flannel. 1 200 yards Ked aud Gray Flannel. ‘1.we yards Heavy Berseys. FOUBTH CLass—HARD WARE. ST doven beet Cast Bteel Axes, from 3 to 355 pounds, vith bendies 80 coven best Cast Steel Half Axes, from 2t- 5 nods, with bandles £00 Camp Kitties, asaor se 0 short Landie Fry Pay #0 dozen Tin Pans, 2 quantities, pressed. 6-quart, in eyual $80 aozen Iron Table Spoons. 680 deren Tin Cups 300 ¢ozen Butcher Kutves,(6-Inch blade,) 2.400 dozen Fish Hooks, (assorted ) #0 dozen Fish Lines, (assorted.) ‘The goods must, in be equal with the vernment «amples, which may De seen at any time at this office The right will be reserved greater or less juantity of any of the artici+a than that epecified iu the ahove schedule. if a greater quantity ts required, they are to be furnished at the prices pro, da ‘all bice for iaruishing #aid articles may be ro- to require none, or a B BOY'S HOLIDAY BOOK. Spocially Gerigned or Batertaiumeut 0. Boys tn herr Holiday Hours. With six tall page ovlored Engravings, and thirty-six other liastra tions. 1 volume, email §vo. Cloth, oxtra gilt... re cto 32.00 JACK THE CONQURBOR. Py the Author of “Dick and bit Domkey ” With twelve full-page Ljustrations. Stall quarto Clot! ‘With Liluminated panel. Price ANIMAL SAGACITY. A Felection of re markable Incidents, illustrative of the Sa- GY Faainats, pate so. all Iustratd after designs by Harri son Weir and others. Smal! jnarto ‘toth With tiluminated panel. Price... or etoricenbout Do: heya. Wita by Weir. Landscer, ‘erto. With tliumt : -=- $2.50 2.50 Stoal Dated panel, Price. OUR UBILDREN'S PETS. INostrated with seventy-five re by Birket Foster, Wrir, aud others, Small quarto, Clot With Muminated panei, Price. pol THE CHILDBEN'S ALBUM OF TTY PICTURES. with short stories, By Uncle John | Covtaiuing over three lundre: aol ity fail Illustrations. Printed im handecme style. Au cloth. gilt. Price 92.90 2.50 THE ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN NOVELS. THERESE; OR. THE VOLUN- ERS OF 92. Ove Volume, lamo. Ten full page Iiusirations on 1.50 Mavams Trenxse: on, THe Vorcsre 1792, is the story of @ rrrandrer in the army of Moselie—a division of the Bepubi can torcen—les> for dead on the battle Geld of Anstatt, rescned ana bronght back to life iy a brave German doctor. ‘The story abounds in graphic pictares of country life on the borders of France a4 is one of the most charming +f mo@era Bctittou. production DVENTURE? IN SC TERICA. TRAVELS AND ADVENTURES IN SOUTH AND CENTESL AMERICA. iy Dox Kamox Pasz. Iliustrated with thir teen full-page aud numerous smaller en graying. Use volume crown S70. $3.00 PBOGEESS OF NATIONS [Seco Seri ESSAYS vN THB P GiBss oF N TIONS IN CIVILIZATION. rhowU: INDUSTBY, WEALTH AND ry. ULATION. By Ez, © Lewwas. 01 june crown 8vo. Price... DR. 3. .G. HOLLANIVS (Timothy Titcemb’s SELECT WORKS, (Brightwoot vols ,16mo , Cabinet size, otype plates, Upon tinted Lote paper The continued demand for the more popular of ‘Dr. Holland's works bas fuduced the preparation of xn edition fo this unique and attractive form. It includes BITTER SWEET. KATHRINA LESSONS IN LIFE sits GOLD FOIL oe STS TITCOMB'S LETTERS ™ $180 PLAIN TALKS.......... a Silas NB —Waen prrchased separately the vol ef 22s gation will te eold w “ie 'prt ae above’ Ocmelete sets in @ ucat bor will te niabed for 3 ne x will be fer. PROF. PORTER'S MENTAL SCIENCE. THE BUMAN INTELLECT: with an Intro- guction upon Psychology @ud the Haman oul by Prof. Noah Porter. D. D., of Yale ‘ollege, One vol. 8¥e., nearly Tw pages..g5.00 Jected at the eption of the Department No bids for leas than an entire class of the arti cles spect ted will be considered. All articles furoisled under contract will be rig- idly iuspected and compared wih the samples by ‘0 Mg@nt or agents appointed for that purpose. is or articles ae may im any reepect fall to contorm to the samples i be resected, and in that care the contractor will be bound to furnish others of the required kind or Gays; or. if that be not done, chased at bis Eo Vayment will be made for Voices thereof, certified by the Pointed to inspect them No Lids will pe considered from persons who ied to comply with the requ' te contract. No propotal will be considered that does not STRICTLY COMPLY with the foMowing require- meu Propesals must embrace the articles, with the quantities thereof, as set forth in the abo ule, with the prices mmnexed te each, aad the amounts must be carried out end footed ap, each class io be separately stated and footed np.’ Sait prices and ap ounts must be so given without auy odification cr propored modification whatever Pre be sabs titted in the following form :—* 1(or we) hereby propose to furnisy the Indisn Department, according to the terms of tie recetvad on in- nt OF Ageuts wp- adverticement of the Commisstoner of Indian Af fai ed November M4, 1¥3. the following arti- he prices thereto atlixed: (Here t the ‘list prepared oa ind! iu the first para. raph of this advertiser at.) Said articles are to lelivered st New York ou or before the first (ist) day of February next. or at such time there- siter dvring the year 1539 as Le ordered by the Commissioner of Indiau Afisirs. and if this sal be accepted, T (or we) will, within five thereafter, execute @ couiract accordingly, ive security satisfactory wo the Uommissioner ian Adairs for the faithful performance of posal ist be acee Med ty; ni antes tar the following form ja uF io Tespot persons, whose sufficiency must be fertiied by # United States judge or district at TRey “We hereby jofutly and severally guarantees th: the above bidder (or bidders.)if & sontmact be awerded to bim (or them) according to their) bid or proposal, will execute a coutr: SLidinaiy. and wive tho teauisite wecurity for’ thr fu formance of the Bae, as prescribed i the edvertisement for Propeonts for leiies theca: Gated Movember 14, 1868, and in the event of his (gz fBeir) failure a0 to do, we herel'y agren and ind ourselves, our beirs, execators. and adminis trators, to forfeit and pay to the United States, as damages. a sum not less than fifteeu per cent. on the amount of anid bid oF pro posal.» ‘Will be regeired fu the amount of the bid for the faithful performance of the contract, with two or more sureties. whose sul dency mast certified to by @ Onited States j or district at- forney. wee TkYLon er. 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