Evening Star Newspaper, March 31, 1869, Page 4

lee a EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Vight. Natiosat TH@aTER.—Joe Jefferson as “Rip Van Wi "6 Watt's Orena Horem—Kelly & Leoa's Minstrels in “La Bell L. N.” &. new and splendid week Art Gallery, 308 Peunsyi- Mertrorotitas Hatt awe VaRtery Taea- ‘Fee, Pennsylvania avenu, be:weea 11th ant IED streets. Open every might—with a first- Glass entertainment St. Magtin’s Hatt, corner 15th and M streets. Lacies tair every evening this week. CucRcs oF THE IncaxwaTion.—Keadings and Reeita ions by Mrs. Pet igrae King jand other Indy readers, also vocal and instromental Buric. ae Horrreie Ratt roan Accrpest.—Last night as the train bound North on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomxc Railroad, which Jeft Richmond at &15 p.m, wis approaching Chesterfield Station, sbout \y between Fredericksburg and Richmond, the engive-r Giscovered in tbe distance a man lying across the track. and whistled down brakes. pu: be. fore the train could be stopped ft had entirely Pasred over the spot. ‘The train being stopped as soon as possible,a search was made by the conductor, Cup:ain Pendleton, and toon it Was discovered that the Wheels bad passed over the middle of the body of the unfortunate man, cutting it in two. The Bame of the deceased was Haiors, snd ve bad Enfil recently been employed on the ra.lroad. Near by the track a msn, suppos-d to b= a com. pavion of Hsines, was found, half clothed and very much mtoxicated, with an empty whisky jug by his side. Captain Pendle‘on bad the mutilated body of tRe deceased taken toa Douse near by, and the tain started on. No cine could be obtained as to whether the | Wan laid down on the track himself or was Placed there by others. aa Se MystzRiocs Data oF 4 Colors Wo- Max—Last evening, about 9% o'clock, Sarak A. Gaines, colored dress-maxer, residing at 268 I street. was found lying on the pavement, in front of the bouse in an insensible condition, and was immediately taken into the house, and Reyourn, Norris, and Augusta ng been summoned, found on examination that ber skull was trac’ured, and notwithstanding they did everything in their power to resture Ber to consciousness, she am an in- sensible condi tom until her death, at 7 o'clock this morning. ‘ment of the sitic, lighted by a dormer window, and retired tobed at 8 o'clock. leaving her sis- ter and others in the sitting room on the first floor. Shortly after 9 o'clock those down ard & noise Sbove, and her sis- it up, when she heard her voice from inside Toom, screaming and beseech- ing whoever was 5) ing to opem the door, but ina few moments the noise , and ® young man coming up foreed the door Open, (it having been locked on the izside.) and found the room deserted. He immediately Tam to the pavement and found her in her t clothes, and a stick which hsd been used keep the sash raised, laying near by. The bouse ie an old-fashioned brick of two storie:, With dormer windows in the attic, aud the dis- tance she fell is over twenty fe-t. The police of the First Ward were at once notified, and Dr. Potter, the coroner, was summoned. Io view of the circamstances related anove, and ‘the tact that the family is desirous that an in- Piston should ve bad, an inquest will be eid Surgeon Norris, Dr. Parker, G. S. Wormly, Dr. Augusta, Thomas S. Boston, Mary Jones and Anvie M. Wilson gave their testimony before the jury of inquest (which is im pro- grees this atternoon) and it was testified in ad- dition to the above, that the key of the room of the deceased was found in a skirt lying on the floor. The supposition is that +h- from some ca ‘obs bly a dream,became frightened and beimg upable to find the key of the door, she got out of the window upon the roof, which Being very steep, she slipped off. The decessed’ was a well-known dress maker, and had many friends among the white People cf that section, as well as among her ows color. ——— Sixte Warp Rervericam CLur —The reg- wlar weekly meeting of this club was Deld last evening at the Mission Chapel, loth street east and B sireet south, the ident, Charles Cbempion im the chair, who stated tat toe committee was wot prepared to report on the selection of names to be repored to the Su- tr Court as suitable for judges of election. r. Jsecbs offered @ Tesoluiion adopting the Policy that to the “victors belong the spoi!s,” and re ¢ co-operation of the Central ‘olfax Club to lovk to the interests Republican werkmen in the navy yard and eisewhere. Michael Shiver said prompt should be taken while Uongress was is the Secretary of the Navy was cou- trolled by Admiral Porter. A member here stated that Admiral Poor, in oharge of the yard, is opposed to employing darkies or their ite frends. Mr G. Hughes said the S:cre- Posters up to the effect that po changes would be made. He pi tbat the club demand that changes b» made aad made atonce. F.T. Gaines advocated the f the names of those who bavy yard and were of the Republican ate, the resolution a % "Reniwouly adopted sud the club ai- popraed. —_<_—_—. A Comber. .— Messrs. Editors of tee Wash- ington Star —Will you have the kindness to correct 8 statement (bat a lady bas been refased an interview with President Grant on acceunt of the style of “the covering of the mortal te” coyle. [a justice to the Ubief Magistrate of the & not the Republican country, beast of—no, mot even the half coun'ry, which we are in reality. Youre, pairictieally, Maky E Water, M. D. <> Magey 3ist, in6g. £0 proudly Republican Washington, D. ——_>——— Hickway Roprery.—Last night, Mr. Joba B. Leonard, on bis way heme and passiag slong the north side of the avenue, mearly op- poite the west gave of the President's Mansion, was stopped by two eoldiers who grabbed bem, #ua searching Dim ran off with bis bat. > Bowever, greppled with them, and rarson coming Up took ‘They gnve their names as 4 Jobn Donubue, of the fifth is morking Jastice Morseli ex- amined the case and committed them for court. Another man WAs attacked just previous to the aeseult cp Mr. L by two soldiers in the same horbood. and it is supposed it was by the me Pawies, but they have not been identified as tueb. ———— Fiem axp (ysTExs.— At Jobnson’s fish f this morning. the schedule book of Uperviscr. shows receipts of bd ebed, which were sold at Tapging from $15 fo $17 per buodred, five bourand berring, at $10 acd $(2 ‘The former exhipits a decline ever previous quotations. while prices for the later are somewhat enhanced. The recent f winds will keep back the fish from this o marerial change need be looked supply or price, ull the wind rplus of water passesdown. The cyster market remains uucbanged aud supply ma, tained. Two arrivais, assigu-dto Purner Riley's wharf to-day. for tickets to bear Mr. Murdoch, are nearly all sold at Metzerott’s a Ut resereed seats will be anc only & few of these can now be ob- ped. The inst ume M I. To prevent this occurring to- 1. Ob|y reserved seats are sold. and ery one will be sure of the seat pur- hose who have already secured their tickets are the wealthiest aud most fash- fopsbie people im the city, who always turn @ut to bear the great American elocutionist, ees — More Avence ImrRovemEuTs.—Mr. Thos. Herry is about to erect at the southwest corner of Pevnsyivania avenue and 9th street a first- clase butiding, in place of that now Known as the Fletcher House, the lower floor of which fe occu; Messrs. Wall & Uo., auction- errs. building wiil be of four stories, (in- ding Mansard root,) with marbie fronts on i Penveyivenia ‘Wait & Uo., and 'e upper portion probably us ——— Deav Inrant.—Yesterda; infant was tou a ni A meourg of colored delegate ita the vari- us wards of this city aud from Georg-towa, Was brid Inst mgnt at Bouldin’s Charen, ¢ or. ucr of 4h and L streets, for we purpose of Ab iog SIrawgeMents to lusUre @ Pr por cal. Dration of toe sevrath auBiversary of thee aa. cipation of slsvee im the District of Colam>i4. on be btbof April. The bail was well Mtied With deb gales aud spectators, aad ihe meeiaz was called to urder by Ubaries H. Peters, waa Wa: Suber quently, alter the examination of wiuted for thar creevatinle by & committer Ui pore, erected perinspent Poutrotion. Gaseaway Waters Vice President; Aaron Russell, Sec An Dory Bowen, Ereasurer. one from exch dietnet represes' pouted to examine credentials, Lr, ailer a short sbeence, re armed tito bail. aud reported that ibere w-re preseut iiel- centes trom every ward iu the city, (except tn- Statb) aud ‘rom Georgetown; the Seveata Ward Laving selected two deleg out any autbority for su doing Tae co: tee therefore rroummended that they be ruled eur of the convention. The report, afer some contention, was adopted. ‘Mr. Brown. the newly eleced treasurer, then toult the floor and descantea upon the destinies of the colored race and other matters irrel-vaat to the business under considera'ion ull he was Temiuded toat the hour was gro sing iate, aad tbat there was no time to permi: such dig stor. Gorge W. Hatton introduced a prevnnl Sng Te-olutions recummening to the “cul red prepie of the District the propricty of dispen. sig Wit the former mode of ceiebr sting the ich of April, and that they assemble at their Tespective huremes aud give thauks to What He Gas gone tor them,and pray ¢ Will continue to carry on the work tha: was commenced by Him ia this city. uutil our p-- Pie throusbout all the land shall be ites from slavery, igporagce Sud s@persti 100; also. 104 the pastors of the several ches be reqaes'. ed to call toeir congregations togecber on that day for divine service.” T pon the above resolutions quite s spirited d+bate ensued, in whica a large number of the delegates participated. Samuel Hoyes said that he had, for forty beeu “S participant im public meet- nd bad been «considerable of a demi. gogue,” but that be now concluded that th mAnner set forth in the resolutions was the most Proper way to celebrate the great day. Aaron Russell rose to speak in opposition, but bis remarks were so incoherent as to excite impatience among his anditors,and a voice was beard to exclaim “whistett.”” Russell tarned bis gaze in the direction trom whence the inter- Tup ion proceeded and, with mauifestatious of Gisgus@ and indignation, sat down. ‘nelius Clark took George W. Hatton to task for not being so zealous in behalf of Cari-- usu observance until he himself bad “received some good out of Nazareth.” He (Oiark) hoped the resolutions would be withdrawn, aad the celebration would be in the usual way. George W. Hat‘on replied with some warmta, } that Mr. Clark was mistaken, as nota day nad Basred for the Inst two years that b+ had aot id not had “one or more communications each day trom apove.” Samuel Williams me sarge the resolations, ‘and did not thick much of the id-a that psalm singing and prayer should govern the ap- proaching cel uon. Young Americs, Said, baa always celebrated the th of July by parades and the rattling of drums, and the coi- ored youth of the present day would not be satisfird with anything less than a similar demonstration over their declaration of inde. pendence. Charles Nicholas replied, sustaining the res- olutions, and ridiculed the great “huliabaloo™ Over so-called patriotism. Such ceiebraious Were more for drink and fan than for patriot- fem. He hoped the celebration would con-ist im returning thanks to God and contribating Telief to the poor. Mr. Freeman favored a national parade, &c a mighty good thing. he said, in Dut was it prayer that prevaled when Lee and his hosts were around Wash- ington! Like Napoleon, be thongnt + God was on the tide of the heaviest artillery,” and so it was that the musket secured the freedom of the colored race. Mr. Brown, of Georgetown, advocated the ge of the resolutions, and thought they approval of ail his peuple over 0, that the pastors of all tue charches would accede to the request to throw them oy er for public worship. Joseph Brooks also endorsed the reselu-ions, 8nd th- ugh: that much good would result from their adoption. ore good to the colored people would result frem sermous and prayer than all the horseback riding, watsky-drin ing and peanut eating whict couid be hat. [Applause. | Mr. Jobnston, of Georgetown, could not con- change in the manunerot celebratiog tuat ‘Those who did not «hose to j ria in the parade coul. goto church if they wanted to, but for his part he preferred auother style of demonstration Henry ©, Jobnstom tavored the resolution, and said although a r himself he felt mo: convinced of tbe propriety of such @ celepr: tion as that proposed every minute be ‘nougat ever it He was in favor of giving whar inyu-y could be raised for the purpose to the pour ot the city. Samuel Brown, sotto voce, said tha: re-olutions were adopted the F jd bave a celebration by parrade anyhow, even should there not be over six mea iu te He bad then $3) in bis pock- £ the pocket-bo t be spent im thar way ¢ to the con vention to be governed by it= Gec'sions, yet if the proceedings fuied tw piease Lo» gard” im respect to the celebration, ta-ir delegates would abid us question excited grest uproar and objection, which was con- tinued til firall Exgction oF Orricers.—Last evening the foiiowing officers of Metrop»litan, Hope, and Good eeeene Diesiote, Sors of Tempsr- ance, were elected: Me!ropolitan Diyision—W. P, R. O. Polkin bern; W. A. John Donaldson; KR. S..' Durwin; A_R-S., H. C. Tempieto: B. Kowpp; Treasurer, J. G. Adams: Casp: H.H No: throp; Con., Hepry Brewer: A. Con Thomas Fitch; 1. §, Bryon S. Adams: 0, . ion—W. P., James Kelley; ap itiams; R.S, George Simmeins. A.R OS. Hepry Marmaduke; Treasurer, w.H H. Kia Chaplain, Jobn Coorey: Uon . Taylor Ratclifte: A. Con., Jeffereon Norris: 1 &., Jobp Henderson; O S., Jerry S. Kidwell: F_S., Tiomas Morrison. Gcod Samaritan Diviston—W. P., E Hey; W. A., William H. Hazird: R. B. Gove; A.R.S, William J. Hay; F _ H H. Hazare; Treasurer, John Jobnson; Chap- Jain, F M- Bradley; Con., William Acker; A Con. L. F. Bergeman: 1.'S., Henry Acker, 0. S.. E W. Roach. ——-— - = Masonic Mutvar Retier Aessocration.— The Hoard of Directors of this association held ‘& Meeting &: the Bali, corner of 19th street and Pennsylvania avenue, Iast evening, aod afier ® discussion, in which it was stated that a charter having been obtained from Congress, it would be necessary toetect offi 7 orcered that the election take pla Meeting. The resignations ot H. Cole, Dickson and James U. Lee. charter met'wrs, were Tecetved and acerpted, and J. E Raw- ath tings, J E. F. Holmead and W. Morris were elected to fill the vacancies. A comm: consisting of Messrs. Campbell, Ball aad Wat son WAs sppointed to prepare a notice to bx read before the different Masonic bodies of ‘ne District, stating the objects and benefits of the institution. —_+—__ ASSAULT AND BatTseey.—Yesterday, Thos. ‘Short was arrested by (Officer Arnold, in the county, for an assault and battery ou J. 7. Lawson. and committed to jail for court by Justice Lynch. Bemjamin Worden was arrested by Officer Howe for an arsanit on George Bat- ler, and also for threats, and he was Drid to bail for court and to keep the Jas‘ice Walter Molly Fiber was arrested by Uificer Stevens for assault apd battery co Anna Long- ley, and beld to bail by Justice Waiter to keep the peace. Officer Doyle, of the fourth pre. cinct, arrested Michael Joyce om the charge of 8p assault and battery on Lf Wedlock, and was fined $3 by Justice Moreeii. PES ea a in THE TeNT AND FLAG BustnEss.—Some was orted at Police Headquart. alaed a ree of the larceny. They also recoverrd the tenting and arrested Thomas Lucas for purchasing it, Kaowing it to be stolen. mesanlt abd Cattery and titce erases ut battery on s German. THE coURts. CaminaL Court, Judge Wylie.—To.day. Thomas Luckett, indicted for burglary, wis foun” not guilty, Adams for @efence. ‘Sally Skeiton, indvcted ‘for aveaait and battery. wis copvicted, James Henry, James ani Aadrew Toppin, indicted tor assault aud batrery, jary out. Craceyr Coprt —To-day, the Downing will case ts being argued. Equity Court, Judge Olin.—To-day, Mary Susan Jones agt. Lovert Jones; oraer to place ca>r on calender, snd decree of divorce rin culo matrimomst. Shinn agt, Yonge et al.; deoree appointing F. W. te to convey ir odiag order orde y. Coltagt. Oo of ratification of trustees report —_-——— KeLlLy amp Leons MiseTests.—Wall's Opera House was again crowded last evediag. Net oniy were the seats all occupied, but the standing room was filled. We noticed among tbe audience several prominent military of- cers, and many other distinguished personages. Leon's singing of “On the beach at Long Branch,” in his stylish make-up with bl nde buir, punier, and other fastiousble f»male adornments, was capital, and her—we beg par- don, his—dancing and singing in “Twice Mar- ried” was immense. But “the Grand Datch S” was the fcature of the evening's entertain- ment; and Leon, Pardy, and the other stars ali appesred at their best. The whole programme, including many local hits, were thoroughly Appreciated, as shown by the repeated encores of the evening To-night there will be au ea- tre change of programme —the burlesqae, +L Bell LN,” being the principal attraction. a SoctaBLe oF THe New ExGuaxoears. Lastevening a sociable of the New Eugiaad Astociation took place at Odd Feilows’ Hal and was attended by about two huadred ladies and gentlemen. A fine entertainmentarr ing by the Executive Committee was given und-r the superintendence of (Fen. Massey consisiing of vocal music by Messrs. Joho Parsons, H Tiliston, Chas. Adams, Gea. Halioca and M Cbaries Misses Bi Andrews; recitaitons by Alisses nd Bertie Fisber aud Mr. H. H Tilley. A violin solo py Protessor Wm. B. Dyer and a whistling solo with piano accom Ppaniement by Mr. King, (son of Hon. Horatio King) and two or three pretty tableaus after w he floor was cleared aud danciag kept up with spirit. — THE Potomac he river to-day present: ance, under the infil northwest wiod which prevails Strckpole, made her a non and Marshall's Landing with and mi Passengers he steamer Uoiumbia, Harp-r. ture at ai ly boar tor s way of arrivals, that of the schooner Odd Fellow, trom Nantic rie, at Fay’s wharf, with wood tor W. H. Mariow, forms the only report. —_—__. Tue K Street Betvoe.—Tois bridge, which has been in course of erection tor the past few weeks, is now Learly completed, and will be a besuuful structure as well asa great couveni- ence. It is built of wrought and cast iron, ba= two carriageways, fifteen reet wide, on either side of which is a well protected path for fo xt assepgers. As the bridge Is somewhat above its former elevation, for the convenience ot boats , the streets at each end of fe to be raised accordingly. ——_.—__ CENY OF WHIsky.—Yesterday, detec- Coomes and Miller arrested Edw'd Dor- sey. colored, on the charge of the larceny of a wantity of ky from Isaac Connel. of the irkwood Ho He was taken before Jus- tice Walter, and after hearing the case, he was dismissed. Decree ov Divorce.—This morning Judge Olin. in the Equity Court, made a decree di- yorcing Susan Jones trom the bonds of matri mony with Robert Jones, and vesting in her the title of the property, on the groand of adulter, B THE PEOPLES eiuicert STORE L. H HOPKINS, Ro 309 AVE, WASHINGTON, D.O, Has on hands supe for assortment of CoaCH, CABINET. & BUILDING HARD WARE, viz: WAGON COVER®. BOLTS. &. “HAYR CANE, REPP & HAIR CLOTH.” Te uOCKS, HINGES, BOLTS, eo 7 Yarwo.p. POTOMAG RIVER BLUE STONE, (Gneiss Rock.) FOR BUILDINGS, FOUNDATIONS, WALLS, ke. . ALSO, FOOTINGS, FLAG, AND CURB STOWE; Delivered in Washington, or any a:cesstble point on the Potomac VANDERWERKEN & ©. Washington Office. N: Mi tropolitan Botel Bridge st , corner of Norice ro HovusexEErers. GLEASON & GLENN, to close ont their ent stock of BARD COaL, Offer it es follews -—Natt, 97; White Ach, g> Bea Ash. §%.25- 2,240 Ibs tothe ton. ma% 10t Dasiay Bates Warrer B. Barcuire DANIEL RATCLIFF & 89N, ATTORNEYS AT-LAW, OFFICE No. 395 D STRERT. OPPOSITE CITY HALL. TRUNK WAREROOMS. WALL, BOBISSON & CO., ma tf $22 Penn's Avence, 9h and loth Streets. Linzstose: LIMESTONE! LIMESTONE ‘AK LOADS of the favorite and well-known brand of LIMESTONE FAMILY FLOUR, Jest received and for sale 6 . ERN EXTBASB, bee tT) " ja19-2m Boatreet, between il! SEVENTA STREET FOR ONE WEEK LONGER, AT LESS TH OUB BEGULAB PSICES, to clear ap for Bi stock, PARESHANGINGS. W OVAL AND SQUARE PICTURE FRAME: AINTINGS. ENGRAV o PICTURE NAILS BINGS. &c member the wut ad auinter (MB Please renen Tak Eiten, mad-6t* No 46 7th street, bet. D and Bate ‘algabie pro perties © inger. the exbaustion being thor- ouch and complete. No foreigu matter enters into ite composition. SNOWDEN PrgoorT. Analytical “ourulting Chemist, ieee: bd! Gay str Bal act ‘a rr P. 8CUdT, Canmtst, High streets, Baltimor@, Corner Pratt and Y D, Agent for Washington; ‘DR. MAURY’S PATENT IMPROVED TOOTH BRUSHES. BECOMMBNDED BY THE FAOULTY OF THE BALTIMORE LLEGS OF D&NTAL Schonny. petructi ‘The of bristles bel: Symtcd and ylirhd the lruoved Brash sete faces of the teeth which tt is f ap th ts tanpessitle. te peach i . ar a Sue chy ecetnary bras All ap, gen ad sare less liable to abrasion UpEaeerasne, o. causes them te recede timore ital Burgery. De iD, STORES 1 Bluimore. Dean of District of a8 M. 1d subscribe tothe MER- OANTILE AGENCY." Ome’ seo Te between Dand B. 29 St BELMICE 2 CO. feet long, six yired to . two D the remainder it im Washtngto ie eee, the Oom- Ret'and tres from eenmas, Fron wed at the ofice of the andes goed ey Mpekscrst ipreseatelt deaked es more puannlmen Commitice of Improvements. OITY ITEMS ; Money by giving ws 8 oul Purchasing. W- have now & eomplete of Business and Dress Saits, eomprisiag all fabrics, im. before stock assortment of Boys aed Store will be closed on ¥E OF LITTLE Pats! by calling you can be convinced of the trath of the assertion that and greatest variety of in the city is to Co.'s, 408 Pennsylvania nue, under United States Hotel. Tore Your Svsram.—The tonic properties Speer's “Standard Wine Bitters” are sach can use them withont receiving os. sential benefit. The effect will be to maiutai the a and vigor of the system. im of Wild Cherry. and experience has Proved the correctness of his opinion. Seas Gate I Now orrmR for sale a line ot Umbrellas, of cotton and gingham, that are warranted net t fade or rup, besides being repoliant. 1 have tested these ambrellas and find them as cla ed, and recommend them for their enduring color and non-liability to soil the zarmenta, a quality particulary desirable for spring and summer use. In order to close out, | off-r my Previcus stock of umbrellas at reduced prices, ‘and a lot of English silk umbrellas for 5 each. | 3 Gro. C. Harm 5Lt Seventh street. ——_—_—_— THE PRETtiRer, mest select. aad tashionable | Stock of Gents’ Farnishing Goods in this city is andoubtedly to be found at the Original Franc’s, 494 7th street, between D and E, woo bas just returned from New York, where he bas purchased some of the latest novelties in Ties. Kows, and Scarfs, together with a fall Assortment of new goods in bis line. wo quality and prices, we can only say that be is in the habit of selling ‘le best quality goods, and cheaper than any other house im this city. For the benefit of persons who have no money to throw away, we would say go to the Orig- inal Franc, and buy your Gents’ Furnishing Goods, as 'you will save money by 90 doing Remember the name and place, “The Origiaal Franc,” 491 7th street, between D and E. Also notice the large plate glass window. 3.27,1 MiLxI10: eir beauty and purity, and millions of breaths their fragrance, to the Bark of the Soap Tree, from the moun- tains of Chili, which forms one of the important ingredients of Sozodont, the most wholesome nd delicious dentrifice in the world. The Bark of the Chilian Soap Tree is used by tne natives to clean the mos: delicate silks, aud is noted throughout South America for its pre- servative properties, €0 —e—__ TuRoat ArPEcTioNs.—A physician writing from Newfane, New York, speaking of the beneficial effects resulting trom the use of “Brown's Bronchial 1 roches," says: “For alle. viating that horrid irritation only felt by those who have suffered from any Bronchial Affec- tion, and for Hoarseness an 1 am free to confess —- I am an M.D.) they answer all you claim for them.” To avoia disappotntment, be sure to obtain the genuine “Brown's Bronchial Troches. 0 —o—_—. Price List of Gents’ Farnishing Goods at the “Original Franc.” 494 7th street, between D and E:—Good White Shirts, $1 to $125; Fine White Shirts, $1.75 to $2.50: Good Merino Shirts and Drawere, 75 cen's each; Good White Pocket Handkerchiefs, 20 cents each; Good Cot- ton Secks, 10, 15, 20, 25 cents per pair; Paper Collars, 10, 15, 18, 25 cents per pox; Paper | Cuffs, Scents per pair, or 50 cents per dozen, Linen Collars and Caffe, Gloves, Ties, Bows, and every other article in the gents’ farnish- ing line, cheaper than the cheapest. Remem ber the name and place, «The Original Franc,” 494 7th street, between D and E. Also notice the large plate glass window. Bik: pte etl Corns, &0.—Dr. White, Surgeon Satropedint, of twelve years’ tical Tience in the United States and adas, and eatablished at 4% Pennsylvania avenue, between 4% and 6th streets, since 161, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Ciub and ingrowing Nails, and other diseases of the feet without Psin oF inconvenience to the patient The shoe can be worn with ease immediately after the operation: Refers to the eminent physicians, surgeons and thousan of other responsible persons who patronize sestablishment. Hours from 8 a.m. to6 p. 1G. Owing to press of business at office Dr. Whiw is unabte to visit patients at their reai- dences except between 6 and ¥ p. m. ee, Prixz Prxe Woop, full length, at 5 per cord, delivered free of cost, may be had at the yard, Second street west, between D and E streets north, Syl UNDREDS OF DOLLABS the Futecribers of ihe WA: CANTILE AGENCY Uffice 4' Dand {ma 29-3t) HELMI a7 SPRCIAL NOTICE. To make room for ry BOOTS AND SHOR! we shall allow adiscount of 10 per cent. on all sale of $10 pwarde. antil tho fret of aext mouth Bericen this ind: jucement, we | still continas to tell at wholesale prices! "Having the largest ae sortment of fire BOOTS, 840£8 AND GAITERS for ladies, geatlemen’s and children’s | ta branches, this in achance ‘novons shagid mist ou will savemoncy. All we osk ing elaewhere, and con- ° have been saved to SHINGTUN MBK 99 7th at. betw: nif ot tas low paleo we aoe Vince youreclf of the low prices mt forget name and numba é Cc. B. JEWELL’S PRIZE 80aP. THE BEST, AU: EY SAVE TIME, LABOR AND PEMONEY A On AND MAKE THE CL. ES WHITE AND CLEAN. ar for aig of these, and be sure you ‘ake no other. tory--500 and 502 G street north. be- Sth, Washington. Je few OPOSALS FOR QUARTERMASTER’S ROPOSALS FOR” Qo Beav'gus Minitary Dr Missount, wick CRIEF TER MASTER cd Propossla Wiil'ba tain tales Scaled Proposals ‘will ‘oftice unt iy o'clock M., on SATURDAY. the 34 day ot Ap ying the United Btates at this By @ large veo cae . Nermasior Btoree, comprising Haro- Stoves, Satdlery, Building Materials Paluts, Bix Hore ticles and blank forms &c., can be of ‘ob- ‘The Go oral bids Prozosals should be Quartermaster’s Stores, ba tant termaster General U it Quart chi Geena master Military Div. ma 29 tt Prorcea Beales Pro} by the under at street. Ban Francisco, April 15, 18% reper, All bids. t made in United States currenoy, sasuia aie sae meee lon » etter * ‘udersigned or other suiborized agent of the Gov: croment. be required, befor the time . file in thie ng of ‘the bide. fo, Sie in thie x com willexs conditioned teat if be aired; +i subject to the approval of E; Veerdsa to the lowest re- but the right t reject any or all eeeatr ee this afvertisoment must be attachet Bids that do not comply with the above require- and B. sushi.” Pe ok = MES AN ADIRG. GENTLE i recoup wawo Bet | Denty, New York, with mercnantise for Di: GEORGETOWN. Affairs in Georgetown. Fesats Putex F.guters Coxe 1oGaiar.— Mary Qonnel ana Kate Davis, wno freqaenily Bred the attention of the police, were setting «WA differences last evening according to the Feiee cf the prize ring, and were arrested by Officers Cunningham and Swindel and brought before Justice Ruckey, who imposed a fine of S5o0n each of them. This they strongly refaced to pay, aithough they bad the wherewith, giving as arenson that money did not crow on cross, and Doth went to the workhouse in t. COLLISION OF THE Rivar.— Yesterday afte ere ring to make fast to the ‘whart shove High street, the vessel was staried off by the tres The steam tug Ari, Rowever, was sent after the rai nooeer and soon brought her back to th rf. Drav mm Ricumoxp.— Wm. Rind, tormeriy a citizen of Georgetown, died in Richmond on Thursday last of consumption. He was a clerk in the Treasury Department at the commence- ment of the war, when he lett Washington ani went to Richmond. He was appointed chief clerk in the qnartermaster's department in the hen Southern Contateracy, which po=ition be held until the close of the war. Mencuants’ ExcHance.—Tne transactions on “Change to-day amounted to offering: of 1,200 bushels red wheat, which met with ready sale, 600 bushels at $208, and 60 b $2.13. After the closing of the sales a held, the President, Evan Lyons, e chair, and the financial condition of the ociation bemg under consideration, arra ve: ments were made for the payment of al! on standing debts, after which the meeting ad- journed. River Frowt.—Entered—Str F.C. Kaieh:, trict merebants; schrs. Asa Eldridge, H man, New York, with cargoof phosphat= gina Dare, Johnson, with salt to J Davis. Entered and cleared—Str. Harper, from and to Baltimore. GEORGETOWN PORATION LAWs. A RESOLUTION to Rey, bill of McNerbany & ‘aters. Resolved by the Board of Aliermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Geeryetoun, That the Clerk pay to the order of MeNerhany one & Waters the red and twenty. two dollars lating to the Water Department, from Decem- ber 11th, 1568, to February 26th, 1869, inclasive. Approved, March ivth. 1869. A RESOLUTION authorizing Chas. Homiller to resumé rk on Back street Resolved by the Roard of Aldermen and Roard of Common Council of the Corporation o That Charles Homiller be, and is hereby, Authorized to resume work on Back street, ac- cording toa resolution approved Febraary 20in, 1868: Provided, The cut said street shall not exceed sixteen feet in width. Resolved further, That all ordinances and res. lutions inconsisteat herewith be,and thesame is bereby, repeale. Approved, Maren 19th, 1869. A RRSOLUTION providing for the sale of cer. tain stalls in the Resolved by the Board of Aldermenand Board of Lemmon Council of the Corporation of Georgeuwa, ‘That the Mayor be, and he is hereby, autnor- ized to make sale at public anction of such stalls in the market-house which were sold only until the first day of April, 1969, at such a time and for such terms as he may deem expe- dient, not less than one vear. Approved, March 19, 1560. A Resorvtion ia favor of Wm. ©. Hazel. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board « Common Couneil of the Corporation of Georgetown, ‘That the Clerk pay to the order of William U Hazel the sum of one hundred dollars, im payment of his bill dated March 4th, 1 pbroved, March 19, 1569. A REsoLvurion instructing the Commission-r Streets. o Resolved by the Board of Aldermen ana Board of mon Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, t the Commiesioner of Streets be, and be is hereby, instruc’ed to repair the broken place in Potomac etreet, atthe end of the bridge sou'b of the canal, and to pay the same out of nis contingent fund. (Approved, March 19, 1859, A Rgsotvtion providirg for a Digest of the General Ordinances of the Town. Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Corporation of Georyetown. That C.F. Peck, of the Board of Aidermea, and F. W. Jones, W.8. Dunlop, of the Board of Common Council. be, and they are hereny, appointed a Joint Committee to examiue into tbe propriety of causing a suitable digest of all the ordinances and resolutions of a general character aow in force, to be made and p Ushed in a convenient and ruitable form. Also, the charter of the town, with its amendmeats. Approved, March 19th, 1569. GTON MER USN st .bet D aod E. HELMICK & Go. RIAGES | Cee bes NS CARRIAGES CHILDEEN'D CAER, AGES" A very large assortment of Ohildren’s Carri of the latest style and Snest fi CBB. RUPP; OBS BREW BOOK-—VILLA EDES 'y House on the Rhine. By Ber:b vid hor the Heights,” «te VIRGINIA GRAHAM, the Spy of the Grand Army By Justis JOmes......cecceessveeenceenesnenenens onset cc THE GENBRAL’S DAUGHT! History. By Anna Argyle... HANS BREITMANN’S PHILOSOPEDE. ™% BE KNEW BE WA8s BIGHT. By Anthooy Trollope. ve 80 4 HOUSE 0} BDS. 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Washington, The edvantages onétea ny this Company are I » ebartered OF opel ceant am javurence than other com. jn tte terme, from attachme: restrictions par to the” of one tenth for riske upon thelivos thet ivigende wi te) * ~aaeshone tothe General atonal ‘the O@ce of the Company JAY COOKE & Co., FIVTEESTH . OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPAR TMEN?, WASHINGTON D. 0. counts and enve 00 pounds | ad Lopes of various colors: . quantity, 38 ; tity , 1,000 ry Ke oe mepepers: estimated quantity poun T must be removed Generel Fost Ber buliding at the cost of the ac * in cepted bidder, i. Telreguin: d'by the Postmaster — bese . Le yy ane T will be weighed a wok a e552 |S a ‘are invited for ove year. commencing om the and will be recetved watt! WED. ¥F T au | Orrics oF Paymaster Unite arr of April next. ‘spa¥.t vust specify « price per pound for eech from the cellar of the bags. as often as may Ge peral for this purpose. ty for on ROP ©8ALS FOR NAVAL SUPPLIES Proponais. se at this office enti P m..to be rn. ich interest of the Govern me: t opened immed ame’ do i THUBST Al) the articles must be of the best quality b ject to. the veal tered att 4 pense to the Goverament P ecu BS BOPOSALS ipepec'ton and delivered at the Yard immediately. free ot! x FOR Ha¥Y AND Woop Beary v ro} ditions. are in: tea. Bntii April 2. 1869 10 ing reason 208. Bay end? e% Durantunwt oF Dakota, TER. jerch 21. isi oN be osuel form with the eustoms ary to be received at this offce Fort Totten the com- Xe tuslot Hey aud ie cords ei ly Fort Ransom. D T., with 10) tons ot of Wood onde ‘° Fort kipley. Minn, tons of sarply Fort kipley. Minn, with 90 tons ‘To supply Fort pdeworth. DT , with 20 tone of Hoy and 1.0 cords of W Wise Buthorived he Hay and Wood all to De isliverea ist the it 1 A re. is to be cut when green and 7 ed—eilto be delivered by Beptember ‘erable by weight J ‘ood to be sonnd to be delivered by Jauaary 15. 120. jerchantable Oak Wood, lows 8B fea » ate ‘5 - Deputy Quartermaster General © 8. Army WI ot ir the heat imatity an: BOPCSALS FO. PORTATION the Bevy Vara. inspection thereat, to 1 600 gallons: ox Karat to { SUPPTIES AND TRANS- FOR THE U.S Nav doreed on the envelope tation 10, for the follo Ftavien..” Supplice to. be of delivered free of em st New York, subject to the asual about gallons each. Burcam of Promision: and Cotbine . security required for the prompt. Sesto See Tetdieement and’ bienk forme turuisbed, wil Ret gis tog bour tied above wha tage masst = Paymaster, /BOPOSALS FOR OIL. pe oe b