Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1869, Page 4

EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, ke , To-Night. Navionst THeatag.—-o.abontas™ and “Jenny Lind * Waits UreRa Hover —Complimen terimevial to J. Henry Ratbone, = Cantekrery Hatt.—M'le Ronzati, the eb: rope performer, ag other attractions. Prop. Surrn’s Art Gallery, 304 Pennsylya- Bin avenue. New pictures on exhibition. Uxee ArRc. Twentieth street.—Paacra- ud the Holy Land. —_.+_—_. Provident Ald Society. A reguiar mreting of the Board of Directors and officers of the Provident Aid Society was Deld lastevening at the society's rooms, Dr. Peer Parker in the chair, and Gol. James R ma of is t , free of charze, a quantit ef dessicated vegetables, on motion of Mr. J. H. Jobuson, the offer of Gea. Eatoa was ac- cepied. The Chaif, trom the covumittee ap- Pomnied to wait upoa the Mayor wich rezard Tibation of the $3,000 ap) agtess for the poor of the Distr. an interview with (he Mayor that gen- bs abili'y to “ive an: the bill which had been yetbeen signed by the Presi and it would be premature to take an; on in the matter wuts) the act became a law. He (the (air) took plessure, however, in say_ he Mayor had expressed bis friend- the Provident would place a reasovable ef the sppropyation at its disposal. Mr. Alexander KR. Shepherd inqnired wha! re- Port the committer appointed to whit upon the Maycr to ascertain the mames of the parties who, it nd been alleged, bad been guilty of cb. eet cnable condact. had to make. Mr. J. H. cbnsow replied that the committee had waited on the Mayor, who stated that the facts of the ase were well known to the President and ral Agent of the society, ‘Ihe President staced that the Mayor was eniurely in error as regarded bis (the Caair's) knowledge of any Gereliction of duty aud improper conduc ike part of any member of the society. Hehad beard it rumored th: 2 guilty of bad conduct: but there had been no teetimoay produced by which either of them could be convicted of any off court of — justice. ry Mr. A. K. Browne, said 1 com plaints, which principally concerned some of the visitors of the society, but even these could not be regarded as offences; they were merely errors of judgment. The Unair stated tha: be did not tlimk it worth while to pursue the subject any further, and then said that the urs on to be considered was whether Provident Aid Society would continue its ex- isience any lopger. Mr. Shepherd, treasurer, replied that he did tbinx it could, as there was barely evough money in the treasury to mee: the demands against the society. Mr. Solomon the aght that. in view of the early prospect of a division of the appropriation made by Congress for the relief of the poor of the District, the so- jety should be continued; and sooner ‘than its operauons should now be suspended, he would Bimselt be responsible for the ex: for one Week. The President also hoped that the so- @iety would not suspend, and expressed his ‘Willingness to share the responsibility of ex- pense with Mr. Solomons to keep it going an- orber week. On motion of Mr. Solomons, the by mons were adopted. that m view of the low condition of the funds in the treasury the visitors are re- quested to be very discreet in their distribu- tions Of aid to the poor hereatier, and that un- til further notice they be requested not to issue amy recommendations for groceries to the Di- rectors except im cases of great infirmity and old age. The General Agent said that it would not be necessary to make any appropriation for groceries as the Mayor would furnish the Amount required for that object. Mr. Shep- bera ae bers it rel; too much upon appropriation by Comgress. ‘The amount donated would have to be divided tetwcen the Corporations of Washington, Georgetown, and the county of Washington Besides. the intenuon of the appropriation was than by being given away. He moved that the General Agent be instructed to send writien circulars to the mimsters of all cenominations in the city, esting them to make =pecial m behalf of the Pooron next Sabbath: carried On motion Mr. J. H. Johnson, the Agent was also omstructed to have public notice in- serted im the papers that these colle would ve taken up in the different church ‘The General Ageut announced that the €3,20; bad been expended in groceries, wood, &c., sad also that the Mayor had requested ‘thers ould be no more issues until the bill making An appropriation for the poor was signed by the President of the United States. Adjourned. ——— Tar Prete Warp Rervsticans.—Lasteve- ying ove ot the Republican Clubs of the Fifth Ward (the Maryman wimg, as it is called.) eld a meeting at the colored Beptist Churco, cn 4th street east. Capitol Hill—Horatio R! Baryman im “be chair, amd William H. Browm cretary. Mr. Sidney Herbert explained that be Lad been misrepresented oy members of this club. He bad never eslied the members of this club ragamuifius. «Name tbe man who said you did.” Mr. Her- bert —His rome is Wm.H. Brown,” and he (Herbert) come there to get Mr. Brown to aver i: before the meeting, or retract it. Mr. Brown +xplained that be referred to Mr. Auanias Her- beri, of Andrew Johnson's bread and butter brigade. Mr. Joseph Nicholson, chairman of me Vigilance Committee, submitted a resolu- fon, which was adopted, affirming tha: this was the recularly organized club of the ward; tbat Horauw Maryman bad been legally elected president of the club, and it was therefore aduty fo support him. snd protesting agains? the set- tlement of any difficulties outside the club room. ‘When the resolutions were about to b> put toa vote a member objecte?. Wm. H. Browa— « There goes a firebrand from an office-holder.” He then proceeded to haul over th> coals the ward representatives ia the Councils, who had lett out the colored schools in the appropri- ations, and bad voted with the Democrats and no man could depy it. Authority being aske< for this statement, Mr. Brown produced bound copies of the debates of the Councils to sustain bis posiuon. He then spoke of the meeting in Brown’s Hail the other night, when club offi- cers were elected, and if fifteen men could do that, why certainly two hundred and fifty men could do the same thing. The ether party wanted to rule or ruin, but they were so dead that God Almighty would have to make a spe- cis] resurrection m their bebalf. While the members of the original club were fighting for their country, the men who compose the City Hall ring were here in the city with packs of cards ip their pockets, cheating honorably dis- eBarged soldiers out of their money. The extracts from the Council debates which Mr. Brown bad read were ordered to be printed. A proposition to sppotmt a committee of three t@ confer with the other clubs was voted down. The following delegates were appoimted to attend the Workingmen’s Convention at Union League Hall this evening Wm. H. Brown, James Slowen. D. R. Parker, R. J. Nicheison, ané Jobn D). Shields. A motion tuatall present should sign the constitution of the club in orcer to bee me members caused a lengthy debate and great confusion. which was calmed by ibe entrance of Colonel Venable of the Sixth Ward. who baving just entered the room was called on to address the meeting, which he did counseling harmony of action. A delegation from the other club appeared in fro: of the church about 10 o'clock with focehes snd drum and fife, causing some little commotion but ail passed off quietly. —_-—_—__ CesTRaL Comwrrres.—The can General Committee of this city met last evening at the office of Col. W. A. Cook, No. 407 F street, Colonel W. A. Cook, Chair- man and Benjamin N. Meeds, Sec: - Resolutions were d recommending t! Ward Clubs to take part in the inaugural pro- Dering the eveniug Judge Muller. of the James. FW: (Connor, Attorney General ef the State, Sea- ator Hartan, Captain Day General Chip- Beaman and Hon. ae Colones Clarke, J Alfred ‘Thomas U; of Michigan; Capiaia Thomas. General Cavenaugh, of Montana, Colonel Clark, and others. — ing been overcrat sted por Mayor Bowen yesterday, who informed them that he thought!’ possible to raise the necessary funds about the latter part of the commissioners wa: present ment. hight Tope, attracted a recerved With great applause. TRe original Can-Cap 18 of course also presented. i f ; Mr. Wiliam H. Brown — | The Board of Trade. THR POINT OF KOCKS RAILROAD, ETC. Ata meeting of the Boara of Trade, Reid las; night at the rooms of the association, on Murket _ Spece. the chair, Mr. Joum T. Mitchell, stated that tbe meeting was called was for the purpose of discussing certain projects now before Con- gress louking to increased railroad facilities to and frm this city. The matter was one alike iteresting tothe members of the Board both as citizens and business wen. Mr F. B. MeGusre, treasurer, submitted his report, which shows that there are in the treasury at this time $839.50, The report was accepted. and & resolution (offered by Mr. amuel Bacon.) adopted remitiing the dues of members for the year ending November. Si because of the healthy fir ancial condition o: the society. Mr. Alexander R. Shepherd offered a res lu- tion appeimting Messr . John T. Mitchell, B B Swrevy,aud Wilham A. Cook, (Corpora- tow Attormey,) & committee to urge upon Con- gress he importance of the passage of a law to modify or the us iaws of now exist- ing im the District, epherd stated tha: if the Corporation Attorney could be interested in thie matter he thought it highly probable passed that a law of this kind could be by Con- Eres this session, (On motion of Mr. Bacon, the Finance Com- Mittee were instructed to surrender the lease of the rooms of the Board to Messrs. Clagett & Sweeney, the proprieto ‘all offered @ preamble and resolo- tion, which sets forth t the property-owners and business men’ of the District take immediate action. the Southern Maryland Railroad wiil be diverted to B: more mstead of being built from here to Point Lookout, as it should be, a committee of five be apponted by the Board, who shall wait on the proper'y-owners and business men of the Dis- riet, with the agent of the company, and im press on them the necessity of taking stock in sa d road, with the proviso that the building o: the road shall commence at Washington; hat the committee of the Bosra betore € gress, in conjunction with the Mayor and uncile, asks that body to empower the Cor- poration ot Washington to make a subscription to the stock of the road, provided its building as commenced from the Washington terminu-. and that immediate actior be urged to prevent this road from being diverted from its natural Toute. Mr. Hutchins, the agent of the road men- tioned in the above resolution, being present by invitation, addressed the Board, giving # history of the road, and stated that the ron'+ propored was from Wasuingtou through Prince George, Charles and Si. Mary’s counties to Pomt Lookout. He stated that having been appointed to wait on Mr. Garrett, of the Bal- timore and Obio Railread, and Gov. Bowis, of the Potomac Rallroad, he called on those gen- tlemen, when the former said that he was en gaged im too many enterprises to go into au: others, while the latter expressed his good will for the road, bat could nothing for its ad vance- ment. He now came to Washington at the re- quest of many of the prominent citizens, and urged upon them the propriety of subscribing to have it brought here, as he thonght it w.is the Proper route, and would prove of incaiculable advantage to this section. Mr. Garrett had d road that we could grade our road the money raised among the citizens of Mary- Jand, and could them mortgage the road for the iron, when, if they would carry it to Laurel. he (Mr. G.) would furnish the rolling stock. In view of this es: Mr. Hatchins thought that if the citizens of the District did not tale some immediate act . the road would be diverted from its natural Samos. He hoped they would promptly respond, an: the stockbolders ta complete it to Washington. Foac could be easily constructed, for there ‘was nota strem along the whole route which ‘would require any construction that could be dignified with the name of a bridge. necting Washington with Point Lookout, and the latter point with Norfolk, it would be one of the best investments in the country. The route from Point Lookout to Norfolk was not over 119 miles, and the amount now needed WSs about $500,000. Mr. Shepherd recognized the importance of some such scheme as was pro} ‘The great agricultural fields of the adjsining counties ‘would be opened up to this city, and would. beyon ta doubt, increase trade. Care should be tak«n, however, te see that the Washington subs ribers should have a say in the workings ofthe road. To such wise foresight. Baltimore owed the greater portion of its prosperity. Colonel Wall spoke of the taet that already one half of the funds sufficient to construet the Toad had been raised in Maryland, aad it war highly desirable that the Corporation and bu ness men of the city should work azainst Proposed efforts which were being mude to Givert its course. Mr. Metzgerott «aid that Mr. Garrett had offered to equip the road and lay the track for the purpose of showing his vindictiveness He (Mr. Garrett) did not want this road to come to Washington because it would injure the trade of Baltimore. Mr. K. M. Hall said that when Mr. Garrett pted to carry ® point he generally suc- ceeded: and if he bad determ: to divert the course ofthis road from We do it, unless extraordinary eit he people of this Dist Dr. Morgan said he ba number of ihe directors and stockholders of the road, and they are all very well satisfied that the building of the road should be com- enced from Washington, and as the guarantee would be given that it would be started trom this city, he thought the people of Washington ‘would go into the matter cheerfully. Mr. Jobn T. Mitchell here vacated the Chair aud addressed the meeting in behalf of the pro- posed route. He thought it desirable that the Toad should terminate here, but the question ‘was how to accomplish tba: object; how could the money be obiaii He was opposed to subscribing (0 any stock im any road which could not consent io come under the control of Washing.on. Mr. Hutchins had already stated that there were $450,000 worth of steck taken and came here for more. Now, what could be expected of the ciizens here? There are ° very few who would not expect a Teturn im interest to some extent. He did not believe it would cost less than 8 millon and 8 quarter of dollars to briug the Toad trom the Patoxent to Washington, snd upon this there could not be expected more than a yield of six per cent. premium upon stock subscribed. But while the interest w tockholders would not exceed six per yet it would be worth twenty cent. to the business interest of the c i For bimeeis, be was Willing to tales stock tn the road sud give it to the com) it should be brought here, for ic poe pn him mo: than six per cent. im the increase of his busi- ness. By private subscription, the fruits of the enterprise, cessful, would be reaped by parties who bad not a dollar invested. In orcer to complete the road here, the company Would want $150,000 from the citizens of Wash- ington and $200,000 from the Corporation to begin with. Where would the balance neces- sary to finish it come from; and, in fact, was there apy assurauce that that $150,000 could be obtained from the citizens? Mr. Shepberd.—No. Let the Corporation subscribe $500,(00, which was the valy way to carry out the work, Mr. Mitchell, continuing, said he did no: think, after all, that Mr. Hutchins could that there were twenty-five men he: Wonld take $500 or $1,000 in stock apiece, Like Mr. Shepherd, he thought the preper way was through the Corporation, which should sub- scribe at least $30,060. The best plan was for the committee to procure an appropriation from the Corporation, and if five or six b drrd thousand could be obtained ‘o start wil he believed the road could be run into Was! conclusion, be again repeated b: scribe and ask for no divi- but thought private subscription not the per way to begin. Mr. Shepherd suggested that as there wa- now 4 bill before Congress to allow this road ntrance imto tbe city, it would be a { 2 clause was inserted granting the city it to subseribe for the amount of stock necessary. Mr. Orme moved to strike out of the resolu- tion everything im regard to the Corporation taking stock inthe road. He was op; wo at. If the citizens wanted to subscribe let the: dot. He spoke of Point Look: nus of the ‘bat the the fact t great Rap g country were sand beaches, ing country sterile, but the construction of railroads to these points had built up and en- Tiched the country cent He alluded to the SEconp Warp Rervntican CLUB —A meet- ivg of this club was held last evening at the 15th-street Presbyterian Church, and wag called oe by the President, Mr. C. Pe. . A. Hall was elected secretary. Toe Chair stated that he did not know the specitic object of the: ‘when a diseussion ensued Qs to the manner in which the Executive Com- mittee had performed its duties. some asserting ‘Snd otbers that thet that they bad been remiss, v had performed their whole duty. Major . A Hall moved that a committee of five beappoint- ed to confer with the committees of the other wards in relation to the reception of Senator Brownlow; which was adopted, and Messrs. William H. Chase, Henry Piper, Heary Bev- erly, H. A. Hall. and William Rutherford were appointed the committee. Mr. W. H. Chase said he had been at the meeting of the general committee, and they had adopted a resolution that the wards be requested to join in the inau- ural procession as ward organizations, he offered a resolution that this ward unite ia the procession; agreed to. Mr. Chase also stated that the Grand Marshal, Gen. Webb, had determined on buving one hundred marshals, and the committee Tequest that three names be seat in as candidates for marshal that the club send in three names as req Mr. C. H. Peters was elected by nc mested: and & vote was taken and resuled as John Barker. @3; John L. Pfau, 5 Crocker, 31; John” H. Brown, 10. Barker and Pfao were deciared elected. Peters declined, and John H. Brown ws elected in bis ‘piace. Joseph Brooks was ected marshal of the Ward organization Mr. Sidney McFarland read the proceesings of ree Alcermen in retation to the amendment of the charter erasing the word “white” and of- terred a resolution exprewing the heartfelt ervitude of the memoers to Gen. Joun S. Crocker, for the resolusiows in fayor of we equality of all mea before the law, repor'ed cated by him in the Board 0: y evening last. Tue Caair >poke of the course of Gen. Crocker as a credit himeelf aud the Ward, and dopted. Mr. John Carr position as secretar, ct elected im bis ph ‘ reolwion thatthe Second Ward Republi Club respecttully protest against the transfer Jentre Market franchise to the Washing- ton Market Company, or any other monopoly, believing tha the franchise and the large in- come therefrom should rest with the city, which was adopted. While Mr. P. was pre- paring this resolution au inquiry was made as to Who were the representatives of the Ward in the general committee, when a number talk- ing at once made considerable of a hub-buab, and when it was discovered that then was adcpted, Mr. Piper asked that aguin, but the Chair decided that late. ‘The meeting adjourned subje of the executive committee, .- Boanp or Figg Commisstoners.—A special meeting of the Board was held yesterday after- noon. Commissioner Thompson sated that the object of the meeting was to make arrange- ments for the reception of visitiag firemen, and to participate in the procession on the occasion ofthe inauguration of General Grant. It was moved and carried that the committee on the fire department in bot branches of the Councils urge the passage of a resolution making an ap- Propriation for the avove objects. C. T. El- ‘wood Was confirmed as foreman of engine No. 1. Lt was ordered that Union aad Columbia engine hou-es be thoroughly whitewashed and otherwise cleansed. It was resoived that in the event of a parade on thesth of March th+ Chief Marshal be empowered to select bis as- sistant marshals from the ranks of the depart~ ment. Alderman Larman being present, was asked @ «juestion, relative to an sppropriation by the Councils to the firemen to participate in the inaugural ceremontes, and he expressed his confidence that the Courcils would make the appropriation. ax he thougut nomoney could be disbursed by the corporation to a better advantage, as it would yield the citizens ten times the amountin sales. The Bowrd there- upon requested Mr. Larman to renew his endeavors to pass the resolution introduced in, the Board of Aldermen by him a few weeks siner, oF one similar thereto, and recommended tha $1,200 be asked for instead of S100). The charges of intoxication against Phomas Finley, foreman of Hoo and Ladder company, were not sustained, bot he was Uisimissed for ineffict- ency. Julins Strobel was nominated as fore- man cf Hook and Ladder company, and coa- firmed. to the eali eee Tue KeROsENE (QresTiON.—F litor Your correspondent in last mglcs paper as! “ls there any such article be had as Kerosene ofl which will not ignite, je lamp containing ithe overturned or broken!" 1 beg to answer that I bave for about ten years past used kero- Sene for illuminating purposes, and having been from the first acqu nted with its dan- gerous qualities. and the still greater danger of ng AN impure article, T wave always been careful to buy none { nest to be had of Tehable dealers. 1 have never met with any which would not iguite aud consume all away it touched by a lighted march. [ feel certain none would bear the tes’ he inquires about. A kerosene ofl “eqaally sate with sperm oil.” May be produced by mice diqrtilation in the Chemist's laboratory in suficieat quantity to Prove its existence, but unfortunately we have no such proof merce, or at One fertile can use of x im the kerosene of com- jeast 1 have seen none of “kerosene accidents” is the ss lamps, more especially the pressed s ones, which. by the rapiiity of the cool- ing process employed im their manuticture, are rendered so very brittle tha: ance +Rovld be placed on them as ol. We frequentl mon g Ts ephit trom wp to botiom bY pou rT into themona hot day: is it t ed arthata lamp formed of jns. giass on being removed froma hot room to a celd ore, or still wo se, exwused to the cold draught of air through a pas ATC 4se. should <plit too, and keroseae get blamed for it. The best plan is to use a copy jt metal Inmp: see that itis a the wick fitthe burner closely. and then the best oi! we can ge, even if it was dropped. the cha tive result, Yours, kc, Ww. F. Tectox, Chemist Wasmncton, D.C, f Paris, is now ‘ joses to deliver course of popular lectares on human comoara- tive anatomy and the stractare and phys of fruit, flowers and plants. illustraved classic models. These models exbibit the structure of mon. the gorilla, the horse, bos constrictor, turkey, fishes, bees, viper’s head bretle, snail, leech, flowers, traits. and a mal tituge of separate organs oa 4 greaily magpifie | del of the human fieure is made shows un tot Colambia interesting and i ba ve been laigely atteud im this country or Earope a Wherever deliv MR. Munpow’s Keapines.—A ject and fashionable aud. e gren! ‘ain Mardoch. = before a Washington audi- ill be varied ings nex y the programe similar to that given » ball ip the city is to bold eople that flock to ‘and those ious to secure good seats. USt apply at once at Metzerott’s music store. The lecture is given tor the henefit o! the wounded and disabled soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic. a ee SIXTH WARD (RANT AND CoL- FAN CLUB.—Tbe regular weekly meenng of the Fitth and Sixth ward Grant and Coltey club was held Inst evening, Josiah Venable. preeident, in the chair, when Messrs. Beron, Dobbins, and Getzendaner were appointed as & committee to act in conjunetion with similar committees to make arrangements for the tion of Governer Brownlow. Mr. Frauk Gaines, ofthe Fifth ward Republican c! was called on and made an explanvion in regard to the supposed difficulties existing be- tween the ward club and the Grant and Colfax club. Adjourned. Firtn axp ——_o—__ TRE GERGORY BROTHERS Intely associated with the Hanlon troupe, will becin an engage- ment at Wall's Opera House on Monday next. ‘The entertainment they will give will be of a pew and novel character, among the features of w are the acts calied “the triple horizon- tal bar” ‘the three flying men of the air,” and other daring feats. Young Ethardo will pers form @ very @ifficult, and thrillmg act call “the spiral ssconsion. ‘A number of perform. ing dogs, monkeys, and ponies w to the nterest of the entertainment. fap So aa Canco SaveD.—The cargo of coal which nas been submerged under water for the past two weeks by the runing on a stone and sinking of the schooner Problem, opposite (+ ‘wharf, baving been taken out by the use of oyster tones and transferred to the yard of Messrs. Gleason & Glenn, the owners, an effort will be made to raive the vessel. It is believed that the “Problem” is considerably damaged, though barring the im havi the use of ber cargo, Messrs, G. & G. have sustained but slight loss. —e——— Nor Sotp—This morning, the Government barge “Det Hymes,” was offered at public sale at6th-street wharf: but the Righest bid made betng #350, she was withdrawn. The craft is espacious and substantially built, and valaed at more than double the price offered for her. —+—_<«——- Watt's Orzra Hoves.—J. Henry Rathbone, the author of a new burlesque entitled “Poca. hoptas in Black.” will have a penefit this ev: ning. He will be assisted by the WasRington Dramatic Company, and in addition p *-Poca- hontas,”’ will play “The Limezick al FALsm PRETENCES.—Last eveni Charles Johnson, a young colored man, was arrested by officer Offutt, charged by W. G. Wheatley with obtain! ® pair ot shues by false pre- tenees, and he Was committed for court by Jus- tice Lynca. THE COURTS. Crimimat Court, Judge Fisher—The argu- ment of Mr. Barrett on the part of the defence jn the care of Michael Nash, for the murder of 'm. Shaunessey, was concluded in this court this morwing. He was followed by Mr. Rich'd Harrington, who closes the case on their side. District Atcorney Carrington will make the closmg @teumeni for the prozecation, and it is te the case will be given to the jury to. y. Crrncurr Cour, Chicf Justice Cartter—In the Cireutt Court, the trief im the case of the Rich. mond and York River Railroad Company act the National Bauk of the Metropolis was cou- Unued, but not concluded. . Man suffrage held a meeting last evening upon the third floor of the Union League Hall, which was largely attended by ns of both sexes, aud the devate took & Wide aud exten- sive range. ()uitea number Of speakers took fart in the discussion that ensued. Mrs. Dr ‘alker condemning the use of tobacco. She faid there bad been a law in Boston imposing a fine for smoking in the streets, but that it had become obsolete Decanse the women did not 4 band in the framing and the execution laws. She spoke of the indelicate lan- guage that was formerly used xt medical lec- tures by physicians, which was now but hitle heard in consequence of women deing admitted to the lecture rooms. — CRARGE oF THREATS.—This morning, J.C Rumsey was before Justice Walter, having heen arrested by Officer Hopkins on a charge of making threa's of personal violence towards Mary F. Wright, and he was held to bail to keep tbe peace. Dr. Heron Hali was before the Justice at the same tne on a similar charge and betoo was held to bail. It is al- leced that Rumsey 1s the husband ot the com- plainent, who is <eparated from her, and she takes bes maiden name; that she came here for the purpose of getting employment and used his name, and ke and Barber went to her board- tug bouse threatening ber th violence. Rumsey alleges that he is not married to the woman, and the charge is made te injure him. peta Tena MORE Ligut NBgpED.—A committee of citi- zens and steamboat men contemplite @ visit at ‘an early day to General Ramsay, commanding the Arsenal, for the purpose of presenting to that officer a petition fer a light on that most important point, the Arsenal wharf. It is ear- nestly hoped that the General will give a fa- vorable consideration of the petition, involving ‘s It does the safety of the traveling public and the very great comfort of the pilots on the Po- tomac, who in thick and dark weather are now | compelled to grope their way in the dark down the narrow channel of the river. ———>—___ Suppen DRaTH ‘PROM UvsTERs AND Ice CuRam.—Last night, about 12 o’ctock, Vincenzo Abbico, an Italian harpist, died very sud- at his residence, corner Ist street west and B street north. It appears that on his return home he stopped into an esting Ronse nad ate ice cream and oyster and drauk excessively of cold water, He soon after was taken with cramps, but mauaged to get home, and Doctor Dove was sent for. He, however, ex- ired before the Doctor's arnval. Sergeant ierce toek charge of bis effects and summoned the coroner to hold an inquest. pation ra ee FURTHER FXTENSION OF THE Potice Taue- Gkark.—The recent extension of the police telegiaph to the Insane Asylum has proved so satisfactory to the Board of Police that it is their intention at once to extend their lines to Brightwood and Tennallytown station, as these points will epable the police to operate with Much more facility in the suporession of crime in the county by enabling them to communi. cate with the city stations, and becoming ad- vised of the movement of any suspicious char- Scters and to intercept guilty parties who may have escaped arrest at their hands. —————— WE UNDERSTAND that Cooper & Latimer will have an extevsive sale of English cutlery and plated ware about the Ist of March, and would Sdvise parties im want of such articles to wait before purchasing else wh EAUTIFUL PICTURE! ex- z lady, going up Seventh street. beauriful store 1s this!” Over he door she saw the sign of J. Markriter, who as still leit & beatiful collection of choice uuntings and Chromos at prices to suit the mes. Among them we notice « The Swing,” fac similix Of &n orginal by Birket Foster, Id for 800 guineas: «Beatrice Cenci” and + chromo of a statuette, repre: is favitless, ui Purity.” Go to Markricer’s and see his col- lection of pictures, = sore. CITY ITEMS, —s JeweLRy.—Prigg’sOneDoLar No. 46 Penn venue, wear 4d THE rec ‘TRUCTION of individuals is at. tended to at sort notice at Geo. ©. Henning’s, No. 511 7th street. ——_e—__.. St. bowixic’s New Cavrca.—A_ meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, Feoraary 16th, at 74 o’ctozk, in St Yomimie’s Church, corner of (th and F sreete, uth Washington, for the purpose of taking'steps to resame the werk op the new church. The friends of the Underttking ar- earnestly imvited to be present, ‘The work bas already progressed so far that it 's boped and believed that a united effort on be part of the triends of religion in this city would close it in during the present seasoa, The appeal is made, anc itis to be hoped it will uot be in vain, The church, when fiatshod, will be a credit to the city aud an honor to res hgion. Come then, friends, and meet in coun- elon Tu ad let it be sea what a united effort can do towards itseom- pletion 3 ———— “TRAMP, TRAMP, the boys ere marching” ap and down Pennsylvauia avenue, centering at itt, where they purchase one of those neat and heap suits of fue Clothing now on exbibition aud sale ty Hable & Co. ——_.__ Doctor J. H. THOMPSON EAS REMOVED his office ana residence from the Furst Ward to Massachusetts avenue, between Thirteenth and Fourwenth streets, immediately east of Four- tenth street. Office hours before 10a. m., and from 4to7 p.m. Hours of attendance at the Hoeput Woman's al, from lty 2p. m. every day, Suncays excepted. 10,3 - GEORGETOWN. ——_e—___ Affairs in Geergetown. Fimk.About three o'clock ums morning, flames were seen issuing from a trame building on Bridge street, above the Aqueduct Bridge, occupied as a junk shop by Mr. f. Brewer, and owned by Mrs. Catharine Dyer. The alarm Was promptly given, and the steamer Henry Acdison was On the spot as quickly 4s possible, bur the fire had at‘aived such headway as to communicate te the xdyoming Bouse, owned and occupied by Mrs. Dyer, and both the build- ings were destroyed, Mrs. Dyer's loss was about $1,000, and bo insurance, and Mr. Brew- ers about $150 worth of stoci. The fice Is sup- Posed to bave been the work of an incendiary. Ihe Hibernia and Union steamers and the Hook and Ladder truck, of Washington, were on the ground. Tue MvniciraL Camraiex.—The Repub- Liean pomivations for Council have not yet been made public. Two of the members of the Present Council have, it 1s stated, declined to Tun, but it is probable that the rest of the mem- bers will be rrnominated, with the exception of perbaps one or two, TBE JUDGES OF ELECTION met to-day to re- vise the registration lists, aud errors have been discovered already, which are being corrected, Up to noon about a dozea new nemes had been added to the lists, ReTvuRNep.—Fernando B, Poe, Esq, re- turned this morning, after & visit to Ecrope. It will be rememberet that Mr. Poe was. pas- senger on the steamship Pereire, which en- countered such a violent storm, dunng which Rev. Father O'Callaghan, S. J., of Lown College, was killed. He states that the death of Father O'Callaghan was caused by a table falling on him and crushing in nis breast. Rivzz Front.—Entered — Schr. W. Kent Hail, Coleman, Baltimere, with 550 sacks of salt to I. Thomas Davis. Cleared—Steamers Jobn Gibson, Winters, and Virginia, Dre New York. Georgetown Advertisements. REGISTEY NOTICE. attention of all whe may be entitled to vote St the upprosching election for Mayor aud m: bers of Boa Common Couscil, larly called to the poll, ifet ‘oar fret «abd now in the four different Pre cinete Market. House, and Post Offies. hold our seatic from sam to3p m@ pc J We berel ti cation of Uh vonscesed voting ts en a toa 8 to. or re Ti) JOBN GEvBGs | QrorcEtown, DO, Feb 9.11 6 je ond . Sod Bartilinerae’ F780 The irteen nduet- edi Be beatnesa for the pest thi years co: by me bas been cS by Messre Furoughe @ Dougal. a or isily commend the tm to my coatomers #0 ems Dawey, fe2um "6 Water et, DO. NEW FACTS IN THE THEORY OF LIFE DR. RADWAY'S SARSAPARILLIAN RESOLVENT Betablishes a gu Seeez ct Oure, and Prolonge N. B—Bvery ounce of the SARSAPARIL~ LIAN, PAREIRA BRAVA, and other foreign roots, yitiding the extracts that enter in'o the composition of the Sarsaparittian Rrsolvent, are thered under the supervision of intelligent Spent. employed exclustecly by Dr. Radway @ Co. for this purpose, s0 that no spurious admiz- tured or worthless roots(as will be found in moet of the imported Sarsaparillas) can, by mistake.be re~ ceived. Noother chemists o medicine makers en the world take this precaution to secure genuine roots. \t princt jel to the Important chemical L srlottines suppl THROUGH THE SABSAPARILLIAN RESOL- Pplies the blosd with nourishment. COMIGiMS issue MAKINE Gnd Mesh marine gual on ‘ppties the system with caloric or heat-mahing ops all crc sen the repaii dimbuiehes the wastes, It exterminates the products of decay It resotves tumors poder, bard lamps It makes the skin clear and besutifa! It heals fever sores and ulcers. it core it mak are Cefcient or ¢xbaasted. Tr rescnes woman from the perils incident tochange vl lite—cessation of menses. TO THOSE WHO 8) ‘There is rot s man, woman, or chi or weeted by disease. if their systems are still iam ce ton to receive norri-tment. their LUNGS. LIVER. KIDNEYS. an? other vital or EAbs Dot wasted beyord the process of repair or if capable of sustaining the r-pararrr: process of BALWAY'S SABSAPARILLIAN RESOLVENT, but can br ed to, he aud cecom etopr decay thet pow exit Extreme cues. where apd cther organs are Wasted. ulcerated, ap! their fonctions interrupted aud eecretions altered tem can be bronght a: sueand flesh makine medic wastes, and’ t high dey Mf ets 5 rity, aad Sourishment thewatio it ta slate wcalthial sole tion all ile constituents, and stop the process of de- cay and decomposition. CONSUMPTION. 8c; of tee K isow of venereal. are de’ Beas of depoaite irom tbe vice Shin, Kidue bare’ elicited letters ef irauity re elic! inquiry profession ali over the country. said inyuirtes, cern. that erery drop of the solvent communicates + rine. snd Tr ieides ricor of life for it repairs the wastes of qth gow and svand material, The on the system with any making | comstitm- ‘com’ to BI ‘specific action when enterii in the circulation, it exterminates every atom virnk from the blood, and resolrss away all deposits cansed by the . that may have run throug! gel rations ®CKOFULA, COBSUMPTION SYPHILIS, UN- CUBED BADLY TBEATED VENEBEAL IN 17! Toene, GLANDULAB DI EAS IN THE TROAT. MOUTH, OrneR bast :, STKU MOUs DISCHARS AND THE WORST EASES, ERUPTION: READ, BINGWOB: SIPELAB. AONE. B THE PLE! TUM vo ALL BGES, DA! ARE THIS AND nd the lose of wi it re 5 -y day the patient wil nig better ana stronger, the food pects mp ving. pairs will be rap: feel lamself grow: ligesring bette iS me Sz: ¢ bd ‘3 Z, > Pees 7) mi een = Sese' oeS) Ky ae Rice i ae >, i lodat ems i e BENJ. BRODIE, DESCORTEL, HUCK NER, and many otber eminent medical inen, used th ite of barsapariliien Re ‘as a speciality in all state, and eulo- gized fi charges and Womb Gifficulties, and asa lithontrip tic in Calculous diseases. and it is no eon me va, &c .a8 Diuretic. buih 7 superior to Buchu, Juniper, Cudebs, Digitalis, Turpentine, Gin, in England and F; bie a ge by ibe true curatt Principle of Pareira Brava, called Ciseampeline. is secured and com hMned with tarsapariiiian and other associates in the Sarespariliian Resolvent, its power in thes: diseases is a fixed fact. THE PERILS OF WOMANHOOD. Barsaparilli Dr. Badway's lan Res .lvent coniers upon the female sex th atest of earthly bless ‘vee; it reacues her from the perile end dange+ 1 at threaten during the most critical period of her existence, generally called = THE CHANGE OF LIFE. bo use it at pericd will be conducted often tatal lod ence, to become settled in ber physical i the Lalance ef ter te sith xieties. and perils ‘pec u of medical eet ipg remedial agents to protect the sraipat the scrious consequences ‘TION OF THE MENSES Zpie aces I~ place between Organic. er other diseases exist in the tem during the time of her menstrual Tecate » ‘A DgR iy thet ina ec tn pt veers. yEuaLD Frem the of froublay and diseases of the a fie CLOTHING, dc. 1869 PETE FEETREE GE uae 1869 NB PRICE ONLY, ORE PRICE ONLY, DIN PLAIN FIGURES MAERED IN Poaly FlCUnES. EDUCED DUCED rt ¥ g & 5 bf ” ue a LOTHING. BOYS’ CLOTHIN HILDREN'S CLOTHING, HILDREN S CLOTHING jals-tr > J. BRIBERGER, * (geecessor to H. F. Lovvo & Ce. ), CITIZENS. ARMY AND NAVY 3 MEBCHANT TAILOR, Metropolitan Hotel, (late Brown's.) is18-tf _No. 362 Penn. avenue, Washington. WOOD AND OOAL, ‘OTIOE —As 1 am about to change butiness, I Ncgiry mee Soak Bi . L je vaLbEy Hise ub: ary cere eee eae WED ont SFLiF: WOU0 Fa! TUBES FOR SALB and PLA and oth and M streets: felz COAL! Coan: GEEAT REDUCTION IN PRICE! 1H, Reg and Sto’ ash ‘NUT. ue 8. P. BROWN & SONS, aM tf Corner New York avenue and isth st. 1,000 TONS OF ANTHRACITE COAL, FOR SALE AT REDUCED PRICES FOR CASH. The undersigned will sell from this date. his en. tire stock ef COAL at geoatly reduced prices, for BED ann Poaere ‘The above Coal is of the very best quality and in soot condition. Delivered 1 any part uf the city tree of extra cl be Aic, HIOKORY, OAK, and PINE WOOD, sawed and split, or in the stick. MoT. NTY. pring Term of this institation Asth inet. For Koard #. Fuel, and Lig! oases, «rire my oop AROLINS HALLOWELL MILLER, fel0 71° Principal. P ICE 25 CENTS. SENT SBALED BY PosT. **MANHOOD, One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Edition of thie gives aclearaynopsis of the impediments te mar- riage, and the remedies therefor. ADDRESS THE a OB. No. 6s. CHABLES STREET, BALTIMORE, Meee ‘ a) i i E id a HE pe op a Ovaris 01 = DE. CURTIS may be comsuited upon all cesses of GEMIBAL ond PHYSICA DEBILITY, 8PER- MATORREBA,and ait abuses of the naturel fesetions, at bis residence So. 68 NORTH CHARLES , BALTI- MORE, where all communicetions should be ed. houre—20 to 4,andStodp.m. comeny KEAFFT, FAMILY BREAD BAKERY, Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th st., ya eetgee PCar as 1s ha INSURANCE, Nariowat UNION F INSURANCE 00 OF WASHINGTON | CAPITAL ae eel 990,000 | Offce—No. 71 Lowtelans avenne, one door east o Seventh street BO CHARGE FOR POLICIES OR BEVENUE eTamrs ‘BisBs taken om the most reasonable terms, an’ | leases promptly paid. monn p. Peon Mth, Vice Proniont pecretary 2m GUY & PHELPS, W.8.oLMsTEAD President. Secretary. CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INSUR. ANCE COMPANY or ABTFORD, OONN Amets over TWENTY FIVE MILLIOW DOLLAaKs @EOBOE F MARBLE, age: Federal Biock, Reom 9, ' Opposite Post (Mice Bepartmnnt, com-tt Corner 7th and © streene | THE RATICNAL LIFE INSURARCE Company | or rus | OMITED STATES OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, D. c., | Chartered by Special Act of © . preved July 23, 1800" 4“? CASH CAPITAL... eee ne eel OOO, OH: LZ ERS: OCLABE, Philadelphia, President OOK rman Finance aod Br--n! GENERAL aGencY FoR WEST VIRGINIA. OF COLU at THE OFFICE oF JAY COOKE & Co., YIVTERNTH STRERT, OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPAR TMEN?, yy WASHINGTON D. 0. | | MOST WONDERFUL MEDICAL DISCOV: SINCE THE CBEATION OF MAN. PURELY VEGETABLE. BUNIONS: BUNIONS:: CHILLBLANES: Persons thus aficted can bave ‘end per- fect cure warranted cr money refunaed? TESTIMONIALS. This ts to certify thet I bad two Bi three geandtng, alse Chuloiaine & 5 : ce TG Pes 3; aie fe a Se Ga of Jennery, SA wARTIM, 3. P. ae es Tn aud Yor Wasbiagion ase Rare “TPR ary Sas, pr iebane, eee Per Bottle; 6 Bottles Beat to all parts by express, on receipt of money. 5.8. DEAPER, (Ofiice Ho. 1 Washington Building, corner Po. avense end 7th st..2d Seor, from 90. m.to3 p,m. Beard at the Kirkwood House. R®tuovar. LU x 8. phere :