Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1869, Page 4

EVENING STAR NEWS. Amusements, &c., Te-Night. National TusaTar—Last jar dra Watt's Orera Hovse.—Mrs. Scott Siddons, =: by her New York Company, in “Romeo and Jalie:.” CAnTARBURY HaLt.—The great Frevch Can- Cap, with Mons. Adrien’s ballet troupe. Pror. A.V. S. Surra’s AxT GALLERY, 303 Pennsy vania avenue. Carver's Saroox.—Grand juerade and Orvic Ball of Damon Conclave,S P. K. Fretival sy Ressxa® Droree Associa- LOCAL ‘rion, No. 3. tor the benefit of Eastern Lodge, I. . O. F., 8t Potomac Hail, corner of ilth street and Maryland aven' —s—__- CORPORATION AFFAIRS. Boary oF ALDERMEN.—The Chair laid be- fore the Board a communication from the Mayor, announcing his approval of certain acts, Also, & communtestion transmitting the monthly reportot the Intendant of the Asyiam for the month of December. ‘The Mayor also returned the bill for opening and trading L street south, from 7th street West to 2d street east. witb the following en- dorsement: “No part of L street, between 7th street west and 2d street east, is in the Sixth Ward. The work should be done under the superintendence of the Commissioners of the Filth and Seventh Wards. S.J. B.” Mr. Richards explained that there was an error in the bill passed at the inst meeting to R street south, and upon motion the Lower Board was requested to return the bill, im order that it migbt be corrected. ‘Mr. Fenwick presented @ petition trom a pumber of bakers holding stalls m the Centre Market, asking the passage of a law to prevent other bakers trom peddling bread im the mar- ket who hold no stalls and pay no license. Re- ferred to the Committee on Markets. Mr. Crocker introduced a bill appropriating $1,000 from the general fund to enlarge and re- furnish the Mayor's office by throwing that ©ffice and the adjoining room into one. Mr. Crocker explained that an appropnation of $350 had been given to enlarge the Mayor's office, but the amount had been expended in Tepairmg the Register’s office. Mr. Moore thought it was never ttended to destroy the Register’s vanit, and he thought it rather an assumption of authority to remove the vaalt where the archives of the Corporation should be kept. Mr. Cook explained that the vault would be im another place and the archives preserved therein. The bill was then passed ‘Mr. Crocker introduced a bill making so ad- ditional appropriation to grade 15th street west, from M to Q street north; Committee on Im- Tov Mr. Fenwick presented petition ‘S. S. Hoover and others, asking that the alley in square 5!1 be graded; Committee on Improvements. ir. Clarke introduced a resolution tendering the use of the Aldermen's Chaimber te the Board of Public School Trustees for the pur- pose of holding their meetings, until more suit- able quarters be provided; passed. Mr. Mor- sell introduced & resolution instructing the Committee on Finance to inquire into the ex- pediency of making the C: tion bonds re- ceivable by the Collector of Taxes for taxes due the Corporation; referred to Committee on Fimance. Mr. McCathran introduced a bill authorizing the Mayer to cause lamp posts and ps to be erected, heginning at the southwest corner of the Wallach scbool house and run- ming on D street to 9th street east, ap 9th to B street south. along B street to 1ith street east, ‘and up lth street to East Capitol street; pessoa. Mir. McCathran Presented & petition of Pete: Lynch and others, asking that the pavement on the east side of 7th street east, in front of square #7, be lowered two feet: Committee on Im- provements. Mr. Knight presented the petition of Daniel Stewart, for the remission of a fine; Commitire on Claims. Mr. Richards intro- duced @ bill autboriziug the Mayor to pay the publisher of the Chronicle for publishing the Journal of the Sixty-sixth Council for six months; Committee on Finance. Mr. Cook introduced a bill to psy deficiency in appropri- ation for improving Itth street west. from K to Q street north. Committee on Improvements. r. Richards, from the Imprevements Com- ‘tee, reported favorably on the bill to extend culvert and erect stone abutments at the aptersection of 2d street east and F ctreet north; ‘Withdrawn by the committe. Mr. Kichards also reported back the bill appropriating $2,044 to pay Andrew <ileason a deficiency in the appropristion for grading and graveling V street north, from the east side of 1ith street West to the west side of \ ermontavenue; passed. Mr. McCathran, from the Police Committes, reported back the bi!! allowing Mesers. Armour, Good, Davis, and Mahon to retain ornamental fences in front of their premises on 19th street, between ( and K streets; laid over. ‘Mr. Clark, from the School Pportea back the bill to increase the efficiency ot tbe Board. of Trustees of Public Schools by dividing the Board into three classes—the first cils had no right to pass it, as the law of C fess prescribed that all Oorporation officers Should be elected for one year. He thought ‘the last Board was an able one. Messrs. Wil- eon, Brown, Rheee, and Woodward were effici- ent trustees, and ail Republicans. He desired to bave them retained, bat one Republican only voted for them. He was giad to see these gentlemen were now dis! to correct the error, and retain able trustees, no matter ‘What their politics might be, but he thought this bill an absurdity, as the Councils had no right under the law of Congress to elect for a longer than one year. Mr. Fenwick moved to lay the bill on the table. by the following vote:-—Yeas— Messrs. Cook, Fen wick, Moore, Morsell, Tal- bert and the President—6. Nays—Messrs. Ba- ker. Clark, Urocker, Knight, Larman, McUath- ran and Ricbards—7. Mr. Richards stated that the bill did not con- tempiate any change in the board this year. T. Moore said the convention had no power Inst July to elect for a longer, period than one year, and certainly they could not doit next July under the present law. He did not think the gentleman proposed to act outside of law how, and get Congress to legalize it hereafter. Mr. Richards moved that the bill be recom- ted, adopted. ine bilt trom the lower board, granting per- wussion to Wm. Stickney to erect bay windows At bis bouse on 6th street, was passed. The Dill from the lower board, appropriating $6,000 to enable the Mayor to pay the superintendent ef lamps and the iamp lighters. was taken up. Mr. Moore was opposed to the bill, as the Councils bad never created the office of lamp- ligbcers, but the bill tor that purpose was now im the bands of the committeg, but it had been impossible to have a meeting of the committee, as it was alarge one and no qnorum had beeu Present. He was opposed to giving so much power to the Mayor. Tne lamp-lighters had served but one mouth and be thought they might wait until next meeting, by which time the bil! would be perfected. Mr. Crocker explained that the Mayor had appointed fourteen lamp-lighters at a sainry of $40 per month, which was less compensa. ton than that named in the bill before the com- mittee. The bili was then passed by 'he following vote:—Yeus— Messrs. Baker, Clark, (ook Crocker, Krugat, Larman, Richards. and the President—-. Nays—Messrs. Fenwick, Me- Cathran, Moore. and Morsell—4, ‘Mr. McCathran introduced a resolution pro- viding that the Committee on Gas Lights should hereafter consist of Messrs. Moore, Larman, and Fenwick. ‘Mr. Moore hoped that be would not be on the committee. ‘Mr. Crocker thought the committee shoatd remain present—one member from each ward—but he hoped that Bir. Moore would still be chairman of the committee. The resolution was withdrawa. Mr. Fenwick asked to be excused from serv- img onthe Auditing Committee, as be could NOt give proper attention to it. The gentleman was excused. and Mr. Mc Cathran was appointed in his place. Ad- journed. ConMox Counct: —President Fowler in the ghair, and all the members present except Mz. * A was received from the Mayor, announcing hix approval of act to establish ‘and open alley in square 333, Also, inclosing account of kK. C. Dineweayer, apothecary of the Sixth Ward, ‘Also, in answer to a resolution asking by what authority a contract has been awarded stating that “ample authority exists in the act sews said school building t» be erected, that tRe contract was made on the recom- amendation of all the members of the building committee. If the building is to be completed tall for the purpose for which it was origin- ally imtended, no time should be lost im getting ready for occupation. for two reasons: first, @ save the exorbitant rents now paid for build- \g8 used for schools; and secondly, to save the vacture from damage in its present exposed ‘diuon.” . answer to 8 resolution requesting whether payment has peen of the destkute poor. Also, resolation t fara ish Webb's Digest toeach of the S:hovl Cras. tees, Ward Commissioners, and Secretirivs of Boards. the ‘The Council resolution requesting the Mayor to apply to the President for a detail of one or more competent engineers wo examine into the drainage of the city, and rt a general pian, was received com u Aldermen with ay ab- stitute. The substitute of the Aldermen was non concurred in. The following were iutrodaced:—By Mr. Davis:— Bill tor relief of W. M. Slowen, apoth- ecary of First Ward; referred. By wr art:—Resolution that a committee of be Sppointed to examine into the cause of the falling of the wails of the medicol d: ‘tment of Howard University, with a view rt ing whether such material— American building blocks—is, proper to be used within the city limits; adopted, and Mesers as, and M Mr Ruthertord:—Petition of Herman Smith; dittoof Michael Daffey. By Mr. Chase:—Resolution granting the ase of the Council Chamber to a citizens’ meeting in ref- erence to the canal pro; By Mr. brown:— Resolution requesting the Mayor to farnish the Board with all the in_ his posses- sion relative to the erection of the Franklin school building, and the architect to furnisn the amount paid on the building, to whom the balance is due, and the ammount of money ap- Topriated for the erection of the same; agreed to. Fy ‘Mr. Nalley—Petition of W. H. Jones, for the o y in square 1,015; referred. By Mr. Ball—Bill to grade and gravel 2d street east, from D street north to Boundary, to extend gutter on Ist streeteast across D street north, extead brick culvert on 2d street east to the building line; referred. Bill (and petition) giving certain privileges to Wm. Stickney; assed. Mr. Arrison—Petition of Davia jepburn, for rent of room for election; referred. By Mr. L. B. 8, Miller—Bill appropriating $6,000 to pay the lamp lighters; passed. Bill for the relief of Rovert F. Martin; referred. By Mr. Dalton—Bill tor gas lamps on 4th street east, from Pennsylvania to Georgia avenues; referred. Also, bill to erect gas lamps in certain streets of the Sixth Ward: passed. By Mr. Hine—bill for footway on south side of F sireet south, between \ and $i 5 Bill to pay the Chronicle tor print Petition of Edward Voight, for remission of a fine; referred. By Mr. Bates—Petition of J. T. Tippett, for do; referred. Tr. Hine introduced the following: Whereas on the 3ist dayof August, ata joint con- vention of the Mayor, the Board of Aldermen, and Board of Common Council of the city of ‘Washington, Benjamin Severson was elected Engineer of the Washington canal, and received & commiseien certifying that fact, dated Sep- tember 1, 1665, and signed by S. J. Bowen, President, and H. A. Hall and 0. S. Baker, Sec- Tetaries: and whereas on the faith of said elee- tion acd certificate the said Benjamin Severson assumed the duties of said office, and has de- voted bis time and attention to the performance thereof; and whereas in the general appropria- tion which passed both Boards and was ap. proved by the Mayor the sum of $2,/00 was ap- propriate to pay the salary of said Engineer lor the current year; and wherens, notwith- standing the taith of the Corporation wae pledged by the enid election, certificate, and be conte ing oe to pay said Engineer for his ser- vices, the Mayor has refused to allow said En- gineer to be paid for services already rendered, and has this evening notified this Vouncil of his said refusal: therefore be it— Resolved, €c., That the Mayor be most earn- estly requested to cause Benjamin Severson to be psid the amount ot his accrued salary. A lengthy discussion took place on this bill, in which nearly all the members took part— Messrs. Hine, Brown, and Sardo taking the ground that it was a simple act of justice to the amount due. Messrs. Nalley, Stewart, , and Arrison opposed the passuge of the resolution. Mr. Arrison moved to amend by substituting “That from and after the Ist day of February, 1869, the office of Engineer of the Canal be, and the same is hereby, abolished; and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized to pay Benj. Severson the proportionate part of a salary of $2,000 per annnm for the portion of the year which shall have elapsed up te Feb- ruary 1, ir69,” and repeals all acts inconsistent therewith, but withdrew it after giving notice that he would at the next meeting offer a bill to abolish the office. ‘The resolution was adopted: Yeas—Messrs. es, Brown, Chase, ton, Davis, ‘i Juenemann, G. W. Miller, Rutherford, Sardo, Fowler—13. Nays—Messrs.” Arris Bartlett, Nalley, Stewart, and Terry—6. Mr. Davis, @ Special Committee, re- ported that they had found the charges made Against the Commissioner of the First Ward unfounded, and that the rolls were correct; re- port adopted. ecial order—the bill amending the act in relation to the harbor master—was taker up and passed. ‘The following were reported from _gommit- tees —By Mr. L. B.S. M lior, (Ways and Means)—Biil making appropria:ion to bury the outdoor poor; to transfer au appropriation ‘0 cover a deficiency in appropriation for far. nishing medicines to outdoor poor; to pay the ward physicians; to pay for the use of the Evening Ezpress office on election day; which were . Also, joint resolution of Mr. Fowler for the reliet of the poor, authorizing the commissioners of wards to pay hands fifty per cent. of the present wages. and employ twice the usual number withoat recommenda- tion. Mr, Stewart offered an amendment that £2 per day be paid, as now provided by law. Mr. Fowier urged the adoption of his resolu- tion, stating that be had been beseiged by men anxious for work at any price, that they might be kept from relying on charity. Mf. Taylor opposed the resolution, because the weather ‘was such that men could make but three or four daysin the week. Mr. Fowler said that the opposition came principally trom a ward where but few men under the Corporation earned fifty cents per Mr. Davis said that he was surprised that this bill emanated trom such a source as the head of the board, and it ‘was unjust for such insinuations to be thrown out. Davis moved that the whole subject be Iaid on the table; which was not agreed to— yeas §, nays 8. Mr. Stewart withdrew his amendment, and Mr. Fowler asked | to withdraw bis brll and enter upon the journai his reasons therefor; which was agreed to. By Mr. Hine, (Police.)—Bill for the sup- pression of farcy and gianders; ordered to be printed. By Mr. Taylor, ({mprovement.)— Bill for footways, &c., on north side of C street north, between ist street west and New Jersey avenue: do. to west side of Ist street west, be- tween B street north and Indiana avenue; to open and grade ist street east, from treet south to New Jersey avenue, by day’s work. which were passed. Mr. Stewart rose toa personal explanation, and asked if the explanation of Mr. Fowler ‘was to go on the minutes. He thought it un- manly, and the rights of members should be Tespected. Mr. Fowler said that be bad withdrawn the bill with the express understanding that his reasons therefore shouid go on the minutes, and suggested that Mr. S. did not fuliy understand bis reasons. His only object in offering the bill was to relieve the suffering poor men who wanted work atany price. He withdrew the bill because of the opposition from the First Ward. ‘The reasons he desired to be entered athe Journal were that the bill was offered * the suggestion of a Ward Commissioner, and ‘as some interpreted his motive as hostile te the laboring men's interest, he withdrew it. At 10:30 the Board adjourned. ——— PROVIDENT Atp Socrery —Yesterday at 12 o'clock proposals were received at the General Agent's (Mr. A. K. Browne) office for the fur- nishing of bread and beef tor the use of this society. with the following result: Geo. Seitz, 100 leaves per month, free ot charge; Geo. W. Hughes, whatever bread they may want, $5 50 er hundred loaves; John F. Seitz, 16 ounce ‘caves, at five cents per loaf; James H. Simp- son, for one or more soup-houses, fi nts per leaf, or $450 per hundred for the entre quantity required. For beef: James H. Birdsall, at $1250 per i pounds, best quality, or inferior quality at reduced price; Messrs. Vennell & Myers. 4 cents tor all required, including 50 cents worth of soup shins. Mr. Browne also received yes- terday a contribution of $100 from Mr. Jos. T. Fales, Esq. —_—_-—— Tue P. A, or D. C.—Several years since the druggists of this District an associa- tion, under the title of the tical Association of the District ot Columbia, and several attempts have been made by it to obtain & charter from Congress, without success. For Several mouths past the meetings haye been alt ly Aiteaded, many of the monbere little or no interest im it. One of the of this association —.—__. Mernopist Rztics.—The new Nationa! —- in m tata city, built by the ‘with its wood from Lebanon and marbie Mysterious Case. TWO COLORED MEN FOUND DBAD AT THE RBSi- DENCE OF TAS PREXCH MINISTE! This morning information wis received at Police Headquarters that two colored men, employed atthe residence ef M. J. Berthemy, the French Minister, corner of 15th and H sts. bad peen found in their bed there, and Lieut. Noonan, of the Sanitary cone: aad officer Reed, immediately invest gate the affair. On entering the roomin the northeast corner of the basement the bodies of both themen (Sandy Diggs, who wasem) as® messenger or porter, and Lewis Pay . employed as a waiter about the bouse,) were found ix bed. Taylor was a tall, dark complexioned man, about twenty-four years of ae te died without pain. dy Digges than Tayh a had apparen lor, an ap) Teached, ladlcating that his deeth bad not been clenched, not been socalm. He was found by the officers lying face downwards, but some of the servants had turned him over, es oe in their attempts to arouse him. The officers made a very care- fulexamination of the room, and the articles im it, to get a clue, and Detectives Olarvoe and Bigley deeming the case worth a close investi- gation, also took the matter in band. It was at first thought by some that death was caused by suffocation by gas escaping from the pipe of the furnace, (by which the house is heated,) running through the room near the ceiling: And by others that it was caused by this and the dampness of the room together; put as there was a hole through the partition iato an adjoining room, in which there is plenty of air,and it appearing that the parties had slept in the room for the past two years, without any damage to either of them. there must of course be some other cause assigned for these deaths. ‘There was nothing whatever found in the room which would [ead to the belief that their decease was the result ot their own nands, and, indeed, trom the characters given them by the other employees a: the house, and maby of their friends, such a thought would be the last to be entertained. It was atver nine o'clock when the discovery of their death was mage by forcing the door and shaking them, several attempts having been previously made to awaken them by rapping at the door, which was locked, and by forcing open a small win- dow looking into the yard, and throwing clods ofdirtat them, As soon as it was found that they were dead, information was sent to head- quarters immediately. ‘The fact soon became known outside, and Jarge numbers of persons gathered about the house, but few gained admittanc:, other than the relatives and immediate friends of the de- ceased men, among whom was the fater of Taylor, who resides near the Church of the Epiphany, on G street, and the mother and sisters of Diggs, who reside on i3th street, above N. Both partes appeared to be in their usual good health yesterday, excepting slight colds. Diggs eat supper as usual last evening, and remained ap until near twelve o’clock, when Taylor, having attended a meeting at Asbury Church, on the corner of 1#thand K streets returned, and as usual both retired together. The theory among many of the colored people, is that when Taylor was out some one gave him some edible or coufec- tion with poison in it, which he on arriving e shared with Digges,but the appea: ance of the body of Taylor, at least does not support this theory,and itis likelythatthe cause jeath will be only known after a yer; thorough post mortem examination is had. The cordner, Dr. W. W. Potter was informed ofthe affair, and is this afternoon holding an imquest, The following jury was sworn:—Jobn P. Hilton, J.T. Lenman, A.C. Plant, Wm. Mick- eal, S.T. Tune, Wm. Loring, John Myers, A M. Brook, Patrick O'Hare, Chas. Birch, A. A. Fowler and Peter D. Weicker: the first-named as foreman. In order to give an opportunity to the physi- cians to make a thorough post mortem exami- nation the jury was adjourned until to-morrow, when the evidence will be taken. It is under- stood that the post mortem examination will be made this afternoon by Drs. Bentiey and Verdi. —e——— MEETING OF THE FinE CoMMISSIONERS.— The Board of Commissioners of the Fire De. partment held their regular monthly meeting a: their room, at the City Hall, last evening. Mayor Bowen presiding, and all the members Present; also, the chief engineer of the depart- ment. Mr. Johnson offered a resolution requesting the Councils to pass an act requiring the sec- retary of the board to give bonds in the sum of $10,000, to be approved by the Mayor, tor the faithful performance of his duty. Adopted. Mr. Gorbutt offered the following, after debate, in which the chiefen; iueer participated, denying the charges of intoxication ou the part of members of the department, it was adopted, and ordered to be posted in each engine house: Resolved, That hereafter it any member of the department be found intoxicated, or shall be babitually addicted to the use of intoxicating liguors as a beverage. either on or off duty, he shall be promptly suspended, and such s pension shail be reported to the board at its ext meeting. Mr. Thompson offered a resolution which was adopted: That when any Commissioner shall witness any violation of rules and regu- lations of the department, he shall bave the power to suspend, whether in his district or not; and it shall be the duty of the Chief Engi- neer to report such suspension to the com- missioner of the district of which said person or persons may be members, for his approval Chief Engineer Elwood nominated for ap- intment by the board Thomas Sorrell as jostler of the Hook and Ladder Company. Mr. Thompson nominated Themas Frazier. ‘The vote stood—Sorreil, 3; Frazier, 2. The Chief Engineer nominated John Brent as fireman of No.1. Engine. Mr. Gorbutt nomi- nated James Edmonson. A vote was taken, and Mr. Brent received 3 votes: m, 1; Mr. Thompson declining to vote. The resignation of John F. Bailey, extraman No.1 emgine, was received, and being consid- ered disrespectful in its language, it was laid on the table, and, on motion of Mr. Gorbutt, Bailey was dismissed from the department. In reply to a question by Mr. Toompson, the chief eugiveer stated that his brother Thomas Elwood bad by his appointment acted as fore- man of No. 1 engine since the death of Mr. ‘Trembte, and asked that the board take action in the matier. The subject was laid over until the next meeting. After the transaction of some other unim- portant business, the board adjourned. pov ase Comtabeasg Tae NATIONAL SUFFRAGE CONVENTION OF COLORED Mzgn.—The colored men ofthe Sec- ond Ward last evening held a meeting in Brooks’ church, on Vermont avenue, between Q and R streets, Joseph Brooks presiding and Jobu M. Brown secretary. The Chair stated that the object of the was tochoose two delegates to represent this ward in the mational convention to be held in this city on the 13th instant, for the purpose of taking measures to petition Congress for the privile; ofthe ballot for colored men throughout ti United States. Sidney McFarland, John Curry, Charles Jones, Frank Fitzhugh, and Heury Beverly were appointed a committee to select two names tor nomination. They subse- quently reported the names of Oharles Peters and Henry Piper. The report was received, and Peters elected; Piper was rejected. Jo- reph Brooks, Edward Ambush, Frank Posey. Jobo H. ks, Prof. George D. Vashon and Dr. Augusta were then nominated from the floor. The yote was taken on the name of Joseph Brooks, and there being a decided ma- jority in the affirmative, he was declared elect- ed. Professor Vashon addressed the meeting atsome length, And it then adjourned for the purpose of organizing ® Second-ward work. ingmen’s associat Joseph Brooks was chosen temporary chairman, and John M. Brown, secretary pro tem , aud steps taken to effect a permanent organization, after which the meeting adjourned. FAIRFAX AND GRORGETOWN TURNPIKE MEETING.—At a meeting of the board of direc tors of the above work, hela at the house of Mr. Allen Pierce, in Alexandria county, on Satar- day last, the report ot the engineer was receiy- ed, and the line of road as Teported adopted, and the engineer was directed to proceed ii mediately to prepare the road to be put under coutract. A forge portion of the stock has been subscribed, and this work will, it is expected, be completed early in the summer. The road starts near the Aqueduct bridge, which is now open tor travel, follows up a ravine to the top of the bigh lands, atan easy grade, thus making at one of the most delightful drives out of our city. The road crosses the Alexandria and Leesburg pike at the store of Mr. W. D. herd, at that point. The surveyors have also been directed to immediately on to eb bon vad House with Legler m= bope at an early day to see ole line completed for travel. Fi TREMEN'S INSURANCE UOMPANY.—At & Meeting of the stockholders of the Firemen’s Insurance Com; , the fol- 'Y, held yes lowing were e! to compose Board et Directors for the ensuing twelve mouths:— James Adams, T. Edward (lark, Andrew , Samnel Cropley, Robert White, Thomas T, B.B. French, Wiitiam Wil- son, J.D. Barclay. W.¥. Howard, W. Davis, Eeau Pickerell, Lewis Jonneon, ——e—__** PROHIDITION.At & recent meeting of the State Temperance Alliance ot i fos te New York 6 Sekiug Congress to pass a prohil wad Jaw for the District of ese ae ——--—_ jopted, Boxorary.—Some time last nighs x, corner of ot Mr. George F. Gui south B street, was bur Pabererbe a glariow: entered Tobbed @ quantity off, a box of ten. SE Oe. ‘ bri hn ATTEBTION is directed to the notice of poard ‘wanted, by ‘-Siran, "im Auother column of to-day's E Setiitn ta bes pent that ad- reas’ at dBi otic. RAM a Mn. 3. pig Bat orteatea the corner ot %h ‘ved another supply ct ou pagne ger, GRawp Mernopret Eriscorat Misstowany | DEMONSTRATION.—The following is the pro- gramme for Sunday next:—Foundry Obarch. ia. m., Bi Amee will preach. Afternoon, Sunday school eegeceng Eveniag, p! meeting, at which Hon. Judge Fisber will pre- side, ana deliver the ine lam ‘oe Mitchell. ef ‘Wasbington.—Dr. 11 a, m., and in the Rey. Mr. . East D. Foss, of New York, at evening Rev. Dr. Chap- janes. Even- speakers are ted tor the aaalve ex meeting on Monday next — ——— eas THE Potomac RaitRoaD.—This road is now all under contract for grading, and con- tractors have workmen engaged along tire length. Messrs. Patrick Crowley & Co. bave the division nearest the city. ie land bas been condemned, but bas not_been paid tor, and Messrs. Crowley & Co. are prosecu- ting the work simply by the sufferanee of the owners. They are now in the vicinity of Mr. Louis and Fielder Magrader's. Messrs. Barron & Co, Mr. Riley has the next division under way, and Mr. Smith the next. ‘The contractors confidently expect to have the Toad completed by the Ist of January, S70. ee “Ropgrt Burns, THE PORT AND THE Maw,” is the subject of a lecture prepared by Hoa. U. ©. Cox, Commissioner of Pensions, while traveling in Scotland. It will be delivered at the Congregational Church, on Thursday, January 7, for the benefit of the Ladies’ Aid Society. The lectare is very popular, and con. sidering the charitable object for which itis given there should be a large audience present on the occasion. — SMALz-Pox.— Mr. William B. Donaldson, residing on New Jersey avenue, between M and N streets, yesterday reported to Lieutenant Noonan, of the Sanitary foree, that his servant girl, Mary Pierce, was afllicted with the small- pox. A medical examination of the case is to be made, and should the report prove correct she will be sent to the asylum. This is the first case reported this season. ——_e—__ OasrersuRy HALL.—The French and other features on the excellent pri of Canterbury Hall continue to attr: audiences every evening, and mons seems to have made a great hit. prbinta: atic THE DAVENPORT BROTHERS appear at Met- zerott Hall to-morrow night, and are an- nounced for six nightsonly. Their feats are extraordinary, and they will no doubt draw crowded houses during their stay here, SPECIAL NOTIOES, HALL’S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR BENEWE HALL’S VEGETABLE SICILIAN H, RENEWER. -_ Benows the Hair! Restores Gray Hair to its Orisinal Color? Prevents ite falling off! Makes the Hair Smooth and Glossy! It does not statn the skin! Ithas ved itself the best preparation ever pre Proved tented to the putin. . Give it a trial. Price 1.00, B. P. HALL &00., Nashau, 8. H., Proprictors, For sale by all droggists. nem eozm MEDICAL NOTICE. Medical Mecnys on Martiage hoe Bees is on ." &o.. Ro. netify his Washington vente, that owing to bis extensive ice in timore, he will in future be able to ote enly the following dai to their interests, and will attend on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS from 6 to 9 p. m., and SUNDAYS from 10 te 4 and 6 to 8p. the offi of the Manhattan Kelief Association, No. in rear of Willard’s Hotel. Other dence, 5% North Charles street, SreciaLity —Treatment and curc of ne - bility, and all diseases arising from abuses of tne ‘oc 28-6m0 ABVICE TO YOUNG IN ABOUT TO MABBY, Besays for Y: on the Errers, and Diseases, incident to Youth and Barly Man- hood, jumane of tri ire, sent by mail in sealed le:ter envelo of char; ress, Box P, 88 Add: HOWABD ASSOCIATION, ‘biladelphia, Pa. ee 21-3m BATOHELOB’S HAIB DYE. anes BEAUTIFYING THE. MOVES ALL SIMPLES. MOTH, Ig AND COMPLEX- HORE, FREOESES for LADIES in the NURSERY it is invaluable. For GENTLEMEN after SHAVING it has noequal “PAPHIAN LOTION” is the enly reliable rem- ody for discases and blemishes of the GRIN, forthe TOILET: NURSERY aad BATE. will not iF the TOT! and BA’ 5 chap the BKIN. Price 26 cents per cake. “FLOR DE MAYO.” FLOR ‘AYO HE HANDK: BLIOATE, LASTL FEAGEANCK. aaa HALON 8 80N, Now York. BANKERS. 3. A. BUFF, Trees. J.B. WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, (Onarted by Oongress,) PAYS INTBEREST ON DEPOLITS. Bonds and Stocks, Gold and Bilver bought and wold. » Highest market prices paid for Land Warrants. A full supply of Revenue Stempe kept constantly ‘op band. 1s-st Jax 0008 a 00., BABEB 3 Fivvesnrs SrRusy, Orros'ys Taxa: Buy and ee atcurrent market rates, ang constantly on Band e fall supply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, THIBTIRG, ANDY OMPOURD INTEBEST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c., excented and coliections made on all acocasibie pointe, sol-tt Finsr BATIONAL BANE OF WASHINGTON. B.D OGOKS, (of Jny Cooke & Co.,) President. WM. 8. EONTINGTON, Ossbter, GOVEENMENT DEPOSITO! anD FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, YAN. Pree’t. SEV! ‘LGth strest, opposite the Treasury Department. Government Seouritics with Treasurer Unit States, MONE MILLION DOLLARS.g ‘We bay and sell all classes of GOVERNMEN) SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNISH BICHANGE and mabe Collection, tm ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. ‘We purchase Government Vouchers on th: MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, nd give care ful attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN end FIRM end to any other business entrusted to us. FULL INFORMATION fu regard to @OVEEH MBNT LUANG at all times cBeerfully furnished, WM. 5. HUNTINGTON, Cash ‘Washington, March 20, 1868. EL*OLISH AND BUROPEAN BREWS. “THE MAIL: tl 1s ‘wook, under the titie of Rew ovat. STE AAEIOREg L wee removed te the New Youn Avexcs Sixtm ‘Northors Liberty ae & OITY ITEMS. “SPALvrne’s Give” is indispensable in every well regulated household. ——.—_——— Brows’s Broxcutat Taocums, for Pulmo- nary and Asthmatic disorders, have proved their efficacy by atest of many years, and have re- ceived testimonials trom eminent mea who | Dave used them. Those wheare suffering trom Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, ete , should ‘try “The rocker,” & simple remedy whieh is in almost every case effectual. CoMMENCE TH w YEAR WITH A Diary, companion for registering Shillington’s Bookstore, corner of 4 street and Pennsvivania avenue, has one hua- dred different kinds. in various styles of binding. 3 ——--_— CARRIAGE SLIPPERS AND SOCKS, to keep the feet warm when riding, only 20 and 25 vents a ADamson’s, 506 Sth si., next to Pa. avenue, —_—e—_—— CoRws, &0.—Dr, White, Surgeon Obi! st, of twelve years’ practical ex the United States and Canadas, established at 42% Penusylvania avenue, between 4 and 6th streets, since 1°61, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Ciub and mgrowing Nails, and other diseases of the feet without pain or inconvenience to the patieut. The sboe canbe worn with ease 1 ™m. Owing to press of business at office Dr. White is unable to visit patients at their resi- dences except between 6 and 8 p. m. —_o—__ TEE APPROACH OF THE HOLIDAYS makes its essentially , @t least for a majority of our citizens, to economize, as the arri of this holy time 1s very apt to make extra de- man¢s upon our cash on hand. this view of the matter we ought to make a dollar go as Ser as it poembly can; in other words, we ought tw go to Original Franc, 494 7th street, be- tween Dand E, where Gent's Furnishing Goods are sold at prices to suit the most economical. For the benefit of strangers, we would say, that “the Original Franc’s” store has a large place glass tront; that he has no branch stores, aad his stock is the finest in the city. 12,2,1: Soiree esses el Docror J. H. THOMPSON HAS REWOVED his office ana residence from the First Ward to usetis avenue, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, immediately east of Four- teenth street. Office hours before 10a. m., and from 4to7 p.m. Hours of attendance at the ‘Woman's Hospital, from 1 to 2p. m. every day, Sundays excepted. a (XEAND MUSICAL CONORET BY G" ae wa ese diay off the cone th atest: music o Baptiol Oburch. “corner ‘and Gay streets, Georgetown, D. C., WEDNESDAY EVENING. 2iSiek "Nantes 0 conn’ Sattaias ine o'clock. n Fifty centa” i kindly furnished by John F. Ellis. ee 3 43 Tosacco, SNUFF, SBGABS AND PIPES. SMOKING . wt 6.00 prunds in Bales of Socioas sine, 0 pact of ic a stamped acm Guirements of the late li of Comtesse = NUPP. 1,500 pounds of W. TF Garrett h, Son's Beotch, in bottles, 1 Ib ‘wages, » he te end . tuftable for retailing = 00 S0-vand 202 156,000. (various brands.) at $10, $15, 920, 930, 940, 900 and $0 per ia. a 160 boxes Scotch snd other Pipes, different styles. at $2, $3 and 75 pee pom a of which gre offcred fcr ale at £3 High stre@t, (under the de 18-Im* JAMES WALLACE. SEL ING OFF AT REDUCED PRICES TO = CHANGE BUSINESS. ere Flannels. fancy anlicieg; eopettoe’ with at gros ie a : found iu s'Dry Good Store; willbe oftred at edtoed prices ¢ \d examine for irsel 5 canes MAYFIELD ® BROWN, de 12-Im__ No. 121 Bridge st., Georgetown, D.O = GOLDSTEIN, LICE: ‘Bo. 73 Bridge Bought 216 3m |. Goods iness strictly confidential. H. &« H. W. CATHERWOOD, DEALER IN FINE OLD RYE WHISKIES, BO. 114 SOUTH FRONT STEEET, PHILADELPHIA. Extra Fine OLD ONGAHELA K WHISEB Frtra Fine Old xx * L-cra Choice Old XXX * Extra Obotce Old ~< KXXX bed Extra Superior OLD NECTAB WHISKIES Very Scyerior OLD CABINET = Onur stock of OLD WHISK 188 is anuscally large and highly improved by age, and our customer: may confide in ps that the uurivalled gualtt) everywhere acknowledged of our Old Monongabels ‘Whiskice shall be faily maintained by us. oc9-Sm VOR SALE— si ASTER, Cie eee LUTED oxuzat st or 7 Fins varrele ned PLASTER; LE OEMENT; Fens eer PCR MTEm. for ar. nse. y quantity to suit customers, at . P. BROWN & BON, 8. P. B 4 ¥. 466 9th strost, between E and ¥, and Wharf and Yard. foot of 7th st. 1 S- Young men who mon, acrid tis fice ef 70 mand ok Gg 336 PENMSYLVANIA AVEND: And 7 Cite Troviss, Paris. me Card Engraving. Cara Engraving. Card Engraving. nena STATIONERS, AND ENGRAVERS ON STEEL, COPPER, STONE, AND WOOD, Bave rae Beet Kixos or Lorees FOR 6. - wINVITAT) AND CARD ENGRAVING. CARD PLATBS BNGRAVED AND PRINTED at the shortest notice. PATRONIZE HOME ENTERPISE. Becoilect all CARD ENGRAVING, LITHOGRA ING, And anything in thet line ef business, is done in OUR OWN ESTABLISHMENT, under the supervision of WILLIAM LANGBAU. For samples and styles THB PUBLIC are in vitea to call at eur Store, 334 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, OR 479 NINTH STREE’ BETWEEN D AND E STREETS. WE ALSO ENGRAVE AND PRINT BONDS, CHECKS, LETTER HEADS, ILL HEADS, ENVELOPES, &C. jOGRAMS DESIGNED AND EN- GRAVED, FOR EMBOSSING ANB COLOR STAMPING. MAPS ENGRAVED AND PRINTED, EITHBE PLAIN OR IN COLORS. WEALEO MAKE ALL KINDS © FIRST-CLASB BLANK BOOKS. BINDING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, ALSO ON HAND A LARGE STOCK OF EXTRA FINE, FIRST CLASS AMERICAN ENGLISH AND FRENCH PAPEB. ALL SIZES aND EVERY DESCRIPTION COUNTING HOUSE STATIONEB ‘The Public are invited to CALL AND BXAMINE OUR £TOCK AND PRICES, HUDSON TAYLOR BOOK AND STATIONERY jeb-tr 70 MIRTH STREBT. and impartial Boards, Eng George’ | | | GEORGETOWN. sete nar na thd ELBcTION OF CORPORATION OFFICERS. The Boards met iast evening i jount comyen tonsa accordance with the charter, to elec thon efficers for the ensuing year. the Board of Aldermen, Teassembied, and, without transacting any bas- aness adjourned. 2 the Board of Common Council, afer the @lchange ual messages ween tw Mr. Collins “x —< ms to the Comnei! Chamber, witch And ‘be Chair appoiuird Messrs Collins, Peck and English as the Commitier, and they soon afterwards retarned with the Aldermen, when the joimt convention assembled, and baving trapsacted 1's business dissol ved, aud the Boar of Common Council was again called to order mod a yu 20UNT CONVENTION. The members ot the Board of Aldermen having entered, the Boards met in Joumt Gov- on, Mr. Davie in the chair, who stated in Ofder was the election of officers for the ensuing year Record r.—The Obast reaa a communication from Charles M. Mattbews, Esq. offers, bimerlf as a candidate for reelection Mr English nominated Oharies FP - Bronaugh aad Collins were appointed ‘eliers for the evening, ana 15 votes Were cast. of which Mr. Peck received 10. a Mr Mat. thews 6. The osth of office was adminisiered to Mr. Peck by Mr. Thomas, and the newly elected recorder took the chair Clerk of the Com 4a motion of Mr English, Mr. Newman was aathoriznd + cast the ballot of the Convention for Watiiam Laud, Exq.. Clerk of the Oorpo: was declared unanimously re-elec: Flour Inspe:tor.—T tions from Messrs. J.D. Robunson (the presen incumbent) and Z. Baker offering themselves as candicates. Also one fcom merchants in town, Tecommending Mr. J.D. Robi son for re-election. Mr. lavis nomianted ©. T. Edmonston. The ballot resuited—Ea- monston, 13, Robimson, 3; 69 Mr. C. T. Edmon- ston was declared elected. Geuger and Inspector of Spe Liquors.— Mr Darby nominated i + Jobusve (the present incumbent), and cn motion, Mr. Saoe- Waker cast the unanimous ballot of the Con vention for Mr. T.C. Johnson, who was de- clared elected. Taz Colle-tor—The Ohair read a commani: tion from R.A. Edmonston (the present cumbent), offering bimself as a candidate nominated George W. Beall Teeul: 1, 10; Edmonston, Beail was deciared elected Market Master —The Cbair read a commu: cation from A. 1. Grimes, H. D. Waiker, and H. Reynolds (the present incumbent), Offering themselves as caudidates, anda com- mupication from dealers im the market recom. mending the re-election ot Mr. 3. H. Reynold» A ballot resulted: Grimes ti, Reynolds 5, ir. A. L.. Grimes was declared elected. candidate; Georgetown recommending theeleetion of Mr Simi Mr. Hill nominated Mr. M. Wingave. Sixteen votes were cast on the first ballot, resulting. Simms», Wingate &, which being a te vote, & second ballot was Teewicing Simms 9, Wingate 7, and Mr. Simms was de- i ng H The Chai Weighrr of Hoy. ir read a comman:- cation trom H. G. Ritter, ofering himseif a= candidate. On motion of Mr. Eagtish, Mr. bi- ston cAst the unAMIMOUS ballot of the con- tion of Mr. Ritter, who was deciared elected. Wood Corder and Mraswrer.The Chair read commenications from Joseph B. Merritt and Henry Burrows, offering themselves as candi- dates. Mr. Thomas nominated D O'Leary, the Present incumbent. A bailo’ resulted: Bor- rows 14, O'Leary 2; and Mr. Burrows was de- clared elected Trusters of the Poor.—Mr. Thomas nominated M.V. Buckey (the present incambent ) M+ ish regaested Mr. Thomas to withdraw the nomimation tn order to allow Bim to move 8 postponement of the election of a Trustee of the Poor, in view of a bill for the better goy- eTnment of the poor aud workhouse now pend- img im thetwo Boards. Mr. Thomas opposed the motion, and thought tt aimed at the person in charge of Pogrhouse: and. besides, be was toail the offices going into the bands of the members of the two Boards. Mr English thought the centlemaa was unduly excited. Mr. Hill stated that Mr. Thomas ap- proved the report of the committee favoring an increase of the number of Trustees for the Poor, when it Aldermen. M: the Was reported in the Board of r Thomas did not think his vo- ting to receive the report of @ committee obli_ gated bim to vote forsny recomme: tation made by that committee afterwards. Mr. Dovis was astonished at the course of Mr. Thomas in ab- Saturday evening, the bill in question might have been if be bad rot mi to leave the without a quorum. Mr. iT]; thought that the elestion of a Trustee for the Poor now would not prevent the election of another one in case the Dill in questien passed. Mr. English called for the qn-stion OB postponement and it was lost by & tie vote, 88 follows Ayse—Macare. Hil, = Bro- naugh, Cragin, Collins, English, Edmonston, and J. H. Newman. Noes—Messrs. T A. Newman, Thomas, Clements, Darby, Peck, Ramsburg, Shoemaker, and Welles. Qu mo- tion of Mr. Davis, Mr. Welles cast the anani- Mons vote of the Convention for M. V. Buckey, Harbor Master.—Mr, English nominated S. H Sherman. Mr.Thomas nominated E.G. Brown. {ghe Present umcambent ) A ballot reaulted— , 12; Brown;4; and Mr. Sherman was declared elected. Chimney Swrrp.—The Chair read a commani- cation from Samuel Trexler, the present incu candidate for re- George when bent, offering himself ax — =. A. —— Bominated - Chamberinin. Mr. English nominated Charles H. Lemon, colored. A ballot resulted— Lemon, 13; Chamberiawm, 2; Trexler, 1. So Lemon was declared elected. Surveyor—The Chair read @ communication from W.H. Brewer, (the present mcumbent,) offering himself a: 8 candidate for re-election. Mr. Davis nominated Col. T.B. Samo. A ballot resulted—Sam, Bre’ Se Mr. Samo was declared elected rr. Commissioner of Streeis.—The communication from Basil M. Barrows, offering himselt as a candidate, and also one trom one hundred and thirty-four colored citi- zens, Tecommending tbe eiecuion of Joba H. Newman. A t resulted — Newman, |, Burrows, 6. So Mr. Newman was declarea elected. Police Magistrate.—The Cbair read coi cation from M. V. Buckey (the present incum- bent,) ofering himself asa candidate for re- election, and on motion of Mr. Thomas, Mr. ‘Clements cast the ballot of the Gouvention for M.V. Buckey, who was deciared elected. Messenger J the Board and Mayor. — Tead communication of Issac Bitch, white, (the present incumbent,) aud George F. Conice- ley, colored, offering’ themselves as candidates - Brovaugh nominated Jobn H. Ferguson, A ball lored. lot resulued Ferguson, 9, Bireb, 9 Coakel;, Mr. Ferguson was declared elected. Guardians f the Publi nominated for re-elec George S. Ramsburg, W. 5 ia Wilson, A. Hyde, and T. A. Newman, and on motion Mr. Thomas cast the ballot of the Con- vention for those gentlemen. So they were declared elected. Small Pox Physician. East District.—The Chair Tead communications trom Dre. G. W. Webb, A. Kliveschmidt and A.B. Shekell, offering themecives as candidates. A ballot Fesulted Webb, 13; Kliveschmidt, 2; Shekell, 1. Webb was deciared elgcted _-PPPFPPPPFPFFPFPPREDEB = * THOMAS BH. BARRON, S sings, arressare “7?