Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1869, Page 4

---APRIL 2, 1969, LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To- Night. Natrowal TRRAT&R.— Joe Jefferson as «Rip Van Winkie.” ‘Watts Orema Hoves—Kelly & Leon's Minstrels im “Barber Blu,” and an olio entey- tainment. Carrzracry HaLG—A new and splendid Programme this week. Puor. Suiru’s Art Gallery, 30) Pennsyl- vania avenue. Muxtrorourra™ Hatt i> VARIETY Tama- and Ladies tair every even: ConeRBoaTIONAL URURCH. —Select Reading by Jas. E. Murdoch. ‘St. MaTTHew's lnstiture, K sireet.—Grand Stereopticon Exbibiuon. Trapes’ Usion HaLt.—Grand Ball of Metropolis Lodge I. O. O. F., for charitabie parpores. sige Tae MacteTates Nomis ati Yesterday, the homimatvons of Freaerick A. Boswell, D. W. Anderson. EL. Schmidt, 0.8 B. Wali, ana Arnold B Johnson, for Justices of the Peace. were sent to the Serate, as stated in the the present Oity Register, and formerly held a commission and served as the corporation snd police magis- trate im tbe Seventh Ward, where be has re sided for along time. Ernest L. Sebmidt was formerly « dealer im trimmings and notious on Pennsylvania avenue, wear “th street, and bas been for some years ergeg-d as ac insura agent. Hess looked on as au excellent citizen aga bis confirmation will be highly appreci. ated by his fellow couutrymen in (his city—toe Germa Mr. Johnson is, we believe, a na- tise of Massachusetts, and has resided here nearly bis whole life. He is at present a clerk m the Internal Revenue Bureau, and is regarded as a reliable and efficient officer. Mr. Anderson isa colored man, the well kaowa pastor of the Colored Baptist Church, corner ot i9th and I streets. He is well and favorably known by the peopie of the District and expec ially by the colored citizens of the First Ward, among whom be bas visited for several years past. Captain Wall is a native of Onio, aud. We believe, a graduate of Wilberforce Univer- sity. m that State. During the war he was iu the service at the South, for a time in charge of x colored troops at Beaufort, S.C.,and was employment agent under the reedmen’s Bureau, and superintendent of Cawpbell and Lincoln Barracks. He, too, is saad to be 8 man of much ability. ———>— Fite awp Sixt Warps GRaxt ANpCot- vax CLUB— The Eight Hour Law—Workingmen's &-.—The regular week! was beld last evening att 5 oe orth and E streets, Navy Yard. J.L: Venable, Esq., in the chair, and James Fulia- lowe, Secretary. On motion of Mr. Charles Osborn, it was agreed that when the clab ad- the ‘who should call a meeting at the re- Mr. Fallaiove moved organized. Thair stated that he was sorry toamnounce that an order reducin= the pay of the work- men in the Yard had been issued, but he un- Gerstood that the order would be revoked by Secretary Borie. The club then adjourned, 1 & Workipgmen’s meeting was organized with Mr. Charles Usborn in the chair, who stated that s com: orkingmen, ap- pointed at a meeting on Wednesday evening. bad waited on several members of the House Naval Committee and received the assurance quest of five members ot be alarmed, as the oraer reducing pay weuld be revaked The Committee had interviews General Bavks, Messrs. Stevens and Archer, | all of whom said Congress had no idea of re- pealing the eight-hour law or reducing pa; Adjourned. by General Thayer. who referred m: er to the valuable services performed by Murdoch during the Iaie war, and com ded bim to recognition now at the hands of those who saved their country in the hour of ee per Mr. Murdoch will read to-night at the Uon- jomal Church, as stated elsewhere, and will given final reading next Sunday evening, at the National Theatre, confining bis*selec- tors there to Scriptural and Sacred poetry and literature. This reading is given in aid of the charity fi of the ten posts, Grand Army of the Republic, in this city, and being ior saeh & noble object it is hoped every person Will parchaseticketsat Freneb & Richard-on + bookstore before that day. Woman Srrrrace. Bpon this subject took place last evening in Upion League Hall. There was a very large rowd in attendance, including the Georgia Gelegation, who were apparently interested in the discussion. Mrs. Josephine Griffing pre- sided, and the debate, which Iasted some hours, was very spicy, Messrs. Wilcox, Cunningham, snd olier masculines, taking part, and Mr=, Dr. Mary Walker pitched into the gentleman who bad preceded her in the negative, saying, «What does he know about woman's necess! ues?” “Noman understands them,” she con- tinued, “and when the gentleman speaks of the ‘tuition of woman it shows be knows nothing sbout ber.” The meeting adjourned at a late beur, ther disenssion g Of this cluo was held last night at Odd Fel- s” Hall, when officers for the ensuing term months were elected, as follows :—P: Col M. Alexander: Record: Derragh: Corresponding Secretary, LG. Martin: Treasurer. N. E. Young: Scorer, F. Allen; Board of Directors, the President, ‘Mills. G. A. C. Smith, H.'O. Hoyt, O. D. Madge. The election ot Vice President was, by order of the meeting, deterred until two weeks from the day of meeting, to which dat tbe transaction of other business, in- tt appointment of a committee to se- lect a new club uniform. themeeting adjourned. ——-———— First Warp Emawcivation MzetTine —At & meeting of the colored citizens of the First id last night at John Wesley Charel, ider the best manner of celebrating the cipaton prociamaticn im the District of y in the chair, George rrett moved that their delegates be iastru:t- he adjourned meeting of the convention «parade; which was short time was settling up the affairs of last year's cele. 10 and Teceivivg reports of committee. | which the meeting adjourned. ene Saat: St. ANDREW’s CHURCH.—At an election held on Easter Monday, March 27, 1-69, the follow- ‘pg gentlemen were elected as vestrymen to serve the ensuing year. Dr. A. T. usta, Fred. ©. Revells, Jobn F. Cook, Henry Jonn- sep. Joba H Brooks, Solomon Johason, D. M Davis, Lewss Bell. This is a new enterprise sn (be worth west section of the city, and it is *xpecied that a lot will be purchased ana the burch erected during the present season. There }0 distinction as to color made in this parish, those baving the matter in hand calculate ‘© soon gather a large congregation. SET aaa T Ss OF MICHIGAN.—A meeting of this association was held Iast night at the Law Building, on Sth street, a: which the newly- ected jeut (Mr. Higgins) presided, and acknowledged tbe compliment in remarks of some lepgth. The Executive Committee, ap- ted at A previous meeting to present a pro- | .. por gramme for the regular social reunions of the | society, submitted & report. which, smonz other things, proposes that au imauguratory re- enion take place at the United States Hovel on the Sth imstamt. Adjourned. —_.__. Waker Warts awp Janome Jousson 1x Coxytict.—This morning Walker Waite went to the store of Jerome Johnson, corner of L. and 2d streets, and accused the latter of having ited bis wife,and said he was going to wbipbim. Jobnson was, however, too quick and struck White in the mouth, cutting his hp. Officer Koontz was on the spot promptly and prevented further damage. The parties are ‘well-Enown colored politicians of the First ‘ward ang the sffair created considerable com- motion. Revival — of Lod hearing before Justce J. _—_ Clarke, who cumenetiod im to jeil for coor. ——-—___ AN AGED Crtizas Gows —Eawara 1) ola and bigh! Wi - a ene pening ee a ag. Deceased was a bootbinder trade, bad boon a Teerdent Of this city for eoeet afeee years. im Councit— Tae Government of he Boye in Blue—Recommen (a ce Com fgumners to be mode to by ‘eventh Ward Men iu the LK. A ing in reference to the Emancipation Celebration. A meeting of the Republican Club of the Seventh Ward was held last evening at Hy- son's Hall, E street south. Mr. Joerph Williams (Vice President) in thee ar, aod Mr. J. LN. Bowen, Secretary pro tem. After sme preinminary remarks by the Ubair, in which he urged the lmporiance of the wort before them necessity of doing election, Mi here pees ney ae Sees, | . Providing for the seboners ‘Marshall spoke potmtment of om! togovern the Dis. citizens, anu trict as being to Hl should not be passed. thought such a Mr. A. Watson said that in 18 opinion this bili was only & mater of form. and i: would doubtless be stowed away witR cords of other bills im the Capitol. It would mot do harm, however, to pass a resolution protesting against the passage of such a bill Rev. Apthopy Bowen suggested that this bi!l was a warning to ail good Republicans. Hr was sorry to say that some of the colored men bad proved- false to their duties, as was in- stanced iu the last campaign in Georgetown and it bad been said that the defeat there wa- caused by a certain colored man who had been disapp:inted in reference to an office If be could get i: down on ths party he wonld let bis name be known throughout the District. He offered resuiuiions that as the object for wuich the Boys in Blue was organized has no existence, in fact aside from the principles of the grea’ Republican party, im the opinion ot ‘bis meeting the organization should be dis- banded, as ‘no doubt it is the desizn of some persc ns to destroy ‘he harmony that now exists among the Kepablicans of the ward as well as inthe other ward= of the city,” and that as “col red men it would be highly imprudent to suter themselves to be led away from the great bulk of the friends who stood im solid colamns lof cur salvation ig our dark hour of trial,” aed that they will die rather than t™rn traitors to the cause of liberty. Mr. Bowen said that if colored men could not get employment under the Republican party they could not get 1: through the Boys im Blne, and while he did not attribate any dishonest motives to the Uotored Boys 1a Blue, he believed that in that organization the-e was deep laid scheme to disorganize the Repa! ty. He offered bis resolutioas more as of warning, caring little whether they Adoptrd or pot, and while he was not op- posed © the Boys in Blue parad-ng, &c., he was opposed to the organization being weed for the purpose of leading Repuolicans estr Mr. Arthur Pannell endorsed the resolution, ‘wilbout condemning the Colored Boysin Blue, because he was opposed to cliques, and he be- lieved that some of the white officers of that organization were attempting to use it in ob- taining positions. The Boys in Biue defeated the party in Georgetown, and if not careful the same result would (ake place bere. Col. A. Dyson detended the organization as far as be was concerned as not being 1 manner op posed to the Republican party. He "poke of the effort made to procure arms for the imauguration, which was di by * Moses” poc! the bill, and then the of- ficers precered flags, for which the several Teg iments were to pay five cents apiece. y charged Bim $15 on this account, and a day @ sent @ man to headquarters for & recommendation, and word was sent to bim that the fiegs mast be paid for, or, in other words, they would give @ recommendation worth nothing if the money was paid. Atter some turther debate, Mr. Bowen with- to disbandmen:, opposition to the resolution, clarming that the Boys in Blue bad done great good in keepiag the men together, and thereby strengthening the party, and if there were persons in the or- } Sapization not acting square, they could be re moved. ‘The resolution was laid on the table. Chas. H. Marshall offered a resolution pro testing t the passage of the bill for placing the municipal government under the controi of commi:= ers, for which, some debate, Mr. Tomp.:+4 offered & tutute requesting the member of the Councils to present a reso- lotion asking Congress not to pass such a bill; ‘which was accepted and adopted. Mr. A. Watson offered a resolution that ai the ext meeting the club select a name to be pre- sented to the President for appomtment a< Police Commissioner: and that each of the other ward clubs be requested to submit a name. He that the club should have as much right in suggesting parties for these places as a few individuals. The resolution was adopted. Mr. Marshal rose to a personal explanation, statimg that he hed been informed that some men from the ward bad joined the Irish Re- publican Ascociatian, and the objec: was to deteat Mr. Boswell; and it had be id that be (Mr. M.) was with them. He wished it distinctly understood that any min who as- seried that Le was opposed to Mr. Boswell lied. He was perfectly well satisflea with Mr. B.'s course. Dr. Boyd moved the appointment of a commission to take the ra.ues and resi- dences of parties who have lett the city, with their present Jocation, preparatory to getting them up to the registry and the polls; adopted and Dr Boyd, A. Pannel, James Bowen, Rev Green. and Mr. Johason, (of Fredericxsburg,) Were appointed The club bere adjourned, and the mass meet- ing im reference to emancipation celebration ‘was called to order by Mr. S. Netter, president, (Gol. A. Dyson, secretary ) The Chair stated What had been done iu the convention on Taes- day night last, and Mr. Tompkins moved tha: the club endorse the resolution offered in con- ven'ion by Mr. G. W. Hatton, providing for the celebrasion being held in the churches; laid on the table. Mr. Panuel moved that the delegates be in- structed to vote for a public demonstration similar to thore held last year and the year pre- vious. siderable debate was had, and the motion a 8 of Mr. Pannell was adopted. Soprers’ axD Sar.ogs’ Union.—A meeting of tbe Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Union (Major Morse im the chair) was beld last nigat at Union \l,when addresses were made by Hon. John Hill, member ot Congress from New Jersey, Mr. Mc Watter, of New York, and others. Mr. McWatter spoke in fd to the soldiers’ bounty clatm-agent swindling in dif. ferent parts of the country, and advocated th changing of the law to make the bounties pay- _— = pension Gy 5 = nar ae of the Society opposed the suggestions of Mr ‘McWatter, thinktog them impracticable, aud saying that the postmasters would be miore likely to meet the masses of the soldiers: bat that the better way would have been, when the law was first |, to have sent the paymas- ters through the country to pay the ex-soldiers their bounty by regiments. As the matter siands now, the only remedy 1s to send swia- dling claim agents to the penitentiary, instead of fining them a few hundred dollars. A reso. lution was adopted, inviting Hon. Thos. Fi Nevada, to address the ety at its m Meeting; after which the meeting adjourned. sportation by canal . The Hamp-tire and jes were ready to begin shipping on Monday, bat the bigh stage ot ‘water prevented. It will probably hav: sufficiently to allow the passage of bouts he- tween the river wharf and the canal to day. ced rate of freighis asked bas, we not been acceded Ww, and boating ces at the old Hgures. 1t is givem ont that the remaining companies will not resuine operstions until the 1th inst. Emp*y bouts becioning to arrive in considerable nam- , apd & brisk trade may be expected assoou as navigation fairly sets in.—Cumberland All-~ ghonian. Kewa & Lion's MixeTeets bad another crowded bouse last night, mane ot the audi ence being compeiled to stand throughout th Leon was immense in ‘+L Beil be equaliy comic to-night in ch is auld to be one of the this excellent eompany. There will be am entire change of programme to-night. Secure your seats early to-night and to-morrow night. “Grand Dutch S” matinee {ternoon ASSAULT AND Barrer! Boon, Mr. John S. Waugh, in passing the cor- ner of 2th and I up semail pongnenproed ay by Wm. 5 7 jeig: ore ‘was stopped that the cane belonged to a cbila: ‘Bir, ‘Waugh banded it to rhen Sweeny sid he must ryt augh su on which officer Kuease beld to bail for court by -Yesterday atter- ier eee Cuaniras.e Bact.—To-night be caps ned Lodge, No. 16, 1. 0. % F., wil s Bredee, Unie Hal, he’ pr see o several cases of destitution. ikke CoLumntan Inewrurion vom THe Dea’ a¥D DUMB.—The eleventh annual repor: ot tu+ Columon: for the Deaf sud Dum». ‘natitation for the year ending June 3, 1963, with aa ap. Pendix containing @ great deal ct iaterestia matter, bas just been published. The report of the worthy and efficient President of tae [us tunon, E. Bt. rebenet 20, etions since July 1, 186: w—toral, 122. Of these, ported by the Siave |. 33; ported by the city of Hal- ‘be Institution Was remarkably y during the year. ‘The following chavges of officers are report- ed:—“lp March last, Mr.Wam. L. Gallaudet, o New York city, was appointed to fill the post tion of family supervisor. Miss Aut. A. Pratt. former assistant matron, bas been appointed matron. Mrs. E. L. Denison, who has for some time been 8 successtul teacher of a class in the primary department, bas been appointed assistant matron.” In reference to the progress of the buildings, the President reports: « The president's dwelling-house, alluded to im our Inst report as being under rvof, is now nearly complet-d, and will be habitabie im the course of s few weeks. The completion of thr main central building, which we Dope to eff-c' during i869, will leave only the college exten sion indicated on the plans sapmitted ninth report to be constructed, aud the bi ings needed for the accommodation of all « partments of the instituusn will be provided An extension of the shop, and other dwelling Reusrs for the professors, may in ‘ature year~ be required, but the cost of these wi'l be smu compared with the expenditures of the las", th- present, or the next year. We may theretor: point to atime in the near future when ou’ demands on the public treasury will be limited te 8 provision for current expenses and re- pairs. Attention bas been called in Congress And by yourself to the fact that the title to real estate purchased and buildings erected oat of appropriations made by the General Govern. ment should be vested in the Vaited States, and Rot in an incorporated body.”” For support of the institution during the year the receipts were $12,604.12; expenditares, Z Erection of butidings—receipts from appropria ton, $54,685; expended by the Pres. ident, $56,616.95. Increased supply of Poro- Mac water—receipts, £5, 0: disbursed, #2,565.10 18 56; pay! of Maryland. more, 19. Enlargement and improvement of grounds— Teceipts, $11,253.24; disbursements, $11,462.79. The estimates for next year are For the support of the institution, in- cluding $1.00 fer books ard illustrative appa- Tatus, $31,500, 2. For continuing the work ou the buildings in accordance with plans here. tofore submitted to Congress, 865,00). 3. Fur continuing the work on the eaclosure and im- provement of the grounds of the institution, $000, President Gallandet sa: “In 1966 there ‘Were twenty-seven United States beneficiaries 1n the institution, and the amouat provided by Congress for the support of the institntion wa> $15,137.50, while last year the number of : ‘States pupils bad to forty-on @ the Amount appropriated was $20,634.14. For the Present year, from the action of Congress itself im the sct of July 27, 1865, and by the regula accessions frem the District of Columbia, our number will be increased to upwards ot six'y The namber of sixty Government pupils fur whose support and instraction we are called upon to provide the present year wi v the scale of allowances proposed in the amend- ment, call for an expenditure of 35,000. We however, estimate that by the exercise of rigid economy we shall be able to meet the curren: burdens of the year with $30.00. Twelve thousand five hundred dollars having been adpropriated, the sum of $17,500 will ba needea to meet the expenses of the year ending Jene W. 1569. The following estimate submitted: For the su tor the year ending ——_o—_— Tue erent Hour Law.—Attorney Genera! Hoar bas reversed the decision of Attorney Genera! Evarts im regard to the Inw makinz eight hoursa day’# inbor in the navy yar: when this law went into effect the question arose #s to whether a rednetion of the aumb-r of honrs’ Iabor did not carry with ita reduc tion of wages, Mr. Evarts decided that it did rot, Now Attorney General Hoar reverse that decision and decides that persons working only eight bours in the navy yards shouid Teetiveonly eight tenths of the wages paid to Persons outside who work 10 hours per day n view of the above decision an order is Accordance therewith bas been promulgated. Yesterday committee from the Washington Navy Yard and other Government workshops Waited upon the sub-committee on Naval Affairs, and urged action to prevent the enforce- ment of the order. Gen. Banks, the author of the eight-hour Iaw, in answer to questions, stated thet when the law passed it was not con- templated to reduce the pay while reducing the houts of Inbor. There is a law upon the statute-book which provides that the pay of navy-yard avd Government workshop em- Ployees sbull be the same as that paid by pri @ establishments m the neighborhood 1p view of this statute, it is claimed that Secretary of the Navy has ne legal anthority to order th: au mn of wages. The Committee on Naval 18 will probably consider this subject and Teport upon it during the present session. Sargs or Rear Estate.—W. L. Wall & Co.: auctioneers, have sold east half of lot Square 107, with improvements, consis: @ three-story brick house, fronting on K north, between iSth and 19th streets, to S. D. Castleman, for $3, Also, lot 26, 33, on 24th street west, between E and F sts, to the swne purchaser, for 6 cents per square foot. Green & Williams, auctioneers, have sold lo. in square 504, improved by @ three-story brick house, corner of 4 and © street streets south, to Jobn B. Abell, for $2,500. Al a J, im square 96, fronting 56 feet on Georgia epue, corner of 12th street east. provements, consisting of a two-story frame ovse, to Mrs. Harriet U. Marsh, for 11 cents Per square foot. Also, lots 1, 2, and 14, in Square 1,136, tothe same purchaser, for % cent per square foot. —_-—__. Fish axp OvsTmes.—Abont three thousand shad were received at Johnson's wharf from the Potomac fisheries to-day, which sold in lots at from =20 to S22 per hundred; and between 11,000 any 12,000 herring were received at the same time and disposed of at prices ranging from *i1 to #15 per thousand. ‘The water is becoming mucb clearer, and soon the fi:her- men will reap such harvests as they have apxiously hoped for. The oyster market is well supplied with interior and medium lots, though very superior qualities are scarce. At Ruley’s whart there have been three arriva Is since our last; with oysters of various grades for Turner and Son. Prices range from 40 cts. to 1.50 per bushel; box oysters scarce at ~? per bushel. BS pee, TrinvTe TOGeERAL HowaRrv.—Yesterday morning the clerks in General Howard's offft led upon him ja a body and ted him ‘with a beautiful memento, ta finely executed piece of pen p band- somely framed, expressive of their sorrow at his retirement from the Commissionership of the Bureau. The work was executet by Prot W.F.M. Leman, in his usval artistic style, Major Beam, on behalf of the clerks, presented the memento and General H., briefly and aj:- Fropriately responded. a ‘Aums E. MUnvoce will give select for the benefit of Howard Divisioo, em ce, this evening, at the Uon- tional atten ance, #8 the proceeds of the readings are for a worthy object. ————— Sats oy Cavrca Epirton —The trustees of the Southern Methodist Church have sold their Sesecade Sieae aera eats the i Church cong: . been worshipping at the City Hall months past. The Methodist comgregation are erecting 8 fine brick church on the corner of they expect to occupy by the frst of Sely, nad ey ex: occu having ro use tor the former ‘ehurc die} of it with the ‘Will give possession 3 el REGISTER ‘who bas been quite ill for some time bas improved ‘past, greatly dur- ngs week. and expects to be abie to gi wo to-morrow. —_e—_ Caritot HILL BUILDING ABSOCIATION.—A' mecting of the Cap. atol Hill Bi iE last evening $25,000 were sold at & preminm ef 96 per cent. — Five Bawanat.—From Mr. J. Pearson, hotesale dealers in -foreign fruits, 491 Su Breet, ‘we have some magnificent Danceas ‘just imported by bim. ——_e— RTERBURY holds its own this week, tv in Sena aiaee nineteen: ment. There is a capital bill to-night. ‘THECOURTS. CRIMINAL Court, Judge Wylie—This morn- ing We case of Micharl Hreen, charged with PASsiDE counterfeit mousy Was resumed. Mr, Hine for defence, Equity Court, Judge Olin.—To-day, Me- Cartter act. McUartter; order to take testimony. Provist ag:. Winter et al.; order trnstee to loan money. order to take testumony- Crrowir Court Judge Cartter. Ine the case of Bell sgt. Taorn.o1 bill of exchange was resumed. OITY ITEMS. “Wiwrer lingers in the lap of Spring,” notwiDstanding which there is @ great rash to 468 Pennsylvania avenue, to examine the ex. tensive and bevutifal assortment of Spring Clothing sud Gent's Furombing Goods Hanie & Co. have on exhibition at their store under the United States Hotei. 2 peace THR Poor Man’s Frtenv.— Doctor's bills are too long for a poor man’s pocket, but many ef them may be avoided by Keeping Grace's Salve im the cupboard. It is tne «precious pet of ointment,” curing Burns,Cats, Scalds, Wounds, C-lidlains, Ohxpped Hands, &c | Pradent Rourewives will save their husbands” hard- earned money by purchasing @ box of tuis salve. —.2——_ Five THOUSAND (85.000) DOLLARS REWARD ‘eal and Nervous Weakarss, that [-Binge's Vegrtable Extract Viafoga, will not cure, To be had of all Druggists. 3 —_+—_ For Covcus and Throat Disorders, use + Browa’s Broncial Troches.” having proved their efficiency by a test of many years. “Lbave never changed my mind respecting them from the first, excenting to think = ter of that which I began thinking well of. 203 Rev. Henry Warp Bracase —— «---—_ 1 sow orrer for sale a line ot Umbrellas, of cotton snd gingham, that are warranted net to fade or run. besides being rep-llant. 1 have tested these umbrellas and find them as claim- ed, and recommen: color and non-liability to soil the garments. « quality particularly desirable for spring and summer use. In order to close ont, | offer my Previous stock of umbre! t redazed prices, and a lot of English silk umbrellas for §5 each. 3 Gxo. C, Hamnino,No, 511 Seventh street. THE PRETTIEST. most select, and tashionable stock of Gents’ Fornishing Goods in this city is undoubtedly to be found at the Uriginal street, between D and E, wao bas just returned from New York, where he bas purehased some of the latest novelties Ties. Bows, and Scarfs, together with a fall Assortment of new goods in bis line. As to quality and prices, we can only say that Re is in the habit of selling the best guslity poet and cheaper than any other house in this city. For the benefit of persons who have no m: to throw away, we would 0 to the Orig- inal Franc, and buy your ats’ Furnishing Goods, as will save money by so doi! Kemember the nd ince,” The Original ber the nam Franc,” 494 7th street, between E. notice the large plate glass window. 3,27, > Price List of Gents’ Furnishing Goods at the inal Franc.” 494 7th street, between :—Good White Shirts, $1 to $125 e White Shirts, $1.75 to $2.50: Good Merino irts and Drawers, 75 cents each; Good White ton Socks, ty 15, My 35 conte per pain Pact 8, 10, coats per pair; en Lal! 18, 25 emul? ool as cents per pair, or 50 cents pel Sars, Gloves, Ties, Bows, very other article in the gents’ furnish. line, cheaper than the cheapest. Remem. ‘er the name and place, «The Original Franc, 494 7th street, between D and E. Also notice the large plate gl window. Bk: Peper er Gea twelve years’ ioe preven ‘mited States Bonadas, established at om ylvania avenue, between 4x and 6th cceasfully treats Uorns, Ciab and ingrowing of the feet without pain of inconvenience to the patient. The shoe can be worn with ease immediately operation: Hefers to the _— eminent physicians, surgeons and thousan of other responsible persons who patronize husestablishment. Hours from 8 a m. to 6 p. 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. sceny ama Prim® Ping Woop, fall length, at $5 per cord, delivered free of cost, may be had at the E! yard, Second etreet west, between D ai Streets north 5 Feercofit NERS KITCHEN,’ stored for the the premises of Mrs JANE Atreet. between M and N street. Nosice ro nouseKeErers. GLEASON & GLENN, to close out their present stock of HARD COAL, Offer ites Red Ath $5.25 2,210 Ibs. to BN CABRIAGI DB c= he ton. mads-10t THE BRST, BECAUSE THEY SAVE TIME, LABOR AND NEY. AND MAKE THR’ CLOTHES MONEY Gite AND CLEA = Ssuperior quality, and are guar- t satisfaction. TAKE NOTICE. The name 0. B SEWaLL, and ‘also the quality, ‘on every bar. deh your gre iy of these, and be sure you wl ant eB sctory—500 and 56% @ street north. be- tweenith and Sti, Weshingtan tO ne fe ip Tue IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH. blessing know and totter. ineases, c: When the blood is impure, w, oe : rf ity by purifying the ONSISRITAN'S BOOT AND HERB JUICES, Defore Scrofala takes 8 firm hold. How many } fem. and tu th of these immparl | Sct ene Cin many casts is berecitary fo th oustitutin,) before yoa Bring misery on yoursel Sod osspe us Price $1 25 per bottle. SAMARITAN'’S GIFT only real care for Gonorrhea, Gleet and ‘Only ten pills, pat harftul foe treuble. expownreyand the extortion of FORD, matly 915 Bace street, Philedel; Hor rss” MALT EXTRACT, @RRAT ERDUCTION IM PRICE. QUALITYand PROPERTIES UNIMPAIRED, A Délithtful, Nutritious BEVERAGE, 4 Pleasant Invisorating TONIC. A Subssituss for ALE and Alcohols DRINKS. oat 4 STRENGTHENER for ths DEBILITATED, Cesrrciariy nvesise morusns } DS aad for Disorders of the THROM * EN DNGS AND STUMAOB. the Bold by Drugsists and Grocers. Jos. 8. PEDERSEN, yor Phys. | id them for thor enduring | llsws -—Nutt, $7; White Ash, gS; N Bw Gronertows Covaci.s—Boarvor Atoms. ‘The Board mrt iast ever'og; Recorder eck io the chair. Mr. Davis offered a resolu- on, Which was adopted, iastractiag tne joint commie representing 'ne tnerests of the town before Cong.ess to urge that section 1 of Senate bill No. 183, now before the Commitice on the District of Columbia. be eo amended as to anthorize the corporate authorities of Georgetown to im addition to the provisions of that Dill, such amouat, nut ex- ceeding $100,000, to the capital stock of such other railroad company or companies enteriag the town as may Geem advisapie. Cont ctl resolution in relation to tax sales was amended 0 as to take effect from the present promt d emo tion providing fer re Pairing ofan archon Water street; and Resol tion providing for the cleaning of the streets. pasced. Resole leagi ‘K, Was amended by striking ont the words “stone bridge,” and passed. ation Providing jor the enlargement of the limits of . Resolution prov the payment of judges of election: Re-olujion providing tor the Mayor's contin- gent fund; passed, A resolution offered by | Recorder Peck, providing for the lighting o | be Mayor's office and appropriating $25 there- T, Was parsed. Resolution amendatory of an Daner approved August 3, 1-67; passed. solution (C. C.) providing for the relief of | George Kran, was lost. Adjourned. | Common NCIL.—A message from th- | Mayor, relating to the dangerous condition o! | Hredge street bridge over Rock creek. was re- ferred. Mr Reiiley presentea th= petition of | sundry citizens asking the repair of a pamp | referred. Mr Jones pré-vuted the petition of Mark Young;referred. Mr. Clabsugh presant- | eda yesolution in fav r of the Evening Star | reterred. Mc. Cox prese: t zens relating to swine ra: | terred. Mr. Reilly reported | viding tor the repair of pum: | appropriating 200 therefo1 ry ng at large: re- resolution pro if the towa and reterred. Mr rom Police Committee, asked to be dis- ctofswine running at large: agreed to Mr. Clabangh presented a single resol ution re- questing the Recorder to prepare a bill reist- ivg to swine ranning at large; adopted. Mir. Dunlop offered c the lowering of water mains on Road and Moa. gomery streets. Also, a resolution relating to | the rising of the grade on Green and Water | seen at K_ street bridge; passed. Mr. ‘ar a ing t Irland; Mr. Jopes submitted a report and resolution Telating to the jocation of a part of Lingan street, leased to Mark Young: reterred. Mr. Sims offered a reeolution providing fo! tingen: fund for the use of the Commissioner of Streets; referred. Mr. Reily offered a resol tion relating to the poor: referred. A resol; tion relating to the footways of the tow: passed. A resolution for the relief of George Croft was # follo ‘men, With an amendmen s ‘was referred co the Committee on Ways aud Mean: tion relating to tax sales, with of the Board of Aldermen, was concui red in Adjourned. Tax Canal.—The arrivals during the past month, or since the opening of navigation, numbereighty-four, and the receipis of tolls during the same period amounted to =2,~00 Navigation 1s now nded, howev as dnring the recent freshet a sand bar was washed into the canai on the Seneca level. from which the water has been drawn off until | the bar can be removed. Tue DoG Law —The police are making ar- Tangements to enforce the dog law, and have already booked quite a rumber of persons for Keeping dogs without license. As soon as the lists are complete then comes the imposition of fines; so owners of the canine species should | give the matter attention at once. | _ River Froxt.—Entered—Steamer Thoma< | E. Cabill, Maith, Battimore. Eutered anid clvarrd—Steamer Express, Nickle, from and to Baltimore. Clearcd—Steamer E. C. Knight, Denty, from New York. ee | Georgetown Advertisements. ¥ THOMAS DOWLING. D NBA NEW HOUSE NITURKE AT AUCTION. NDAY MORNING. April sth. 1 will sell, with: t treet, the Hous tleman declining hamber Buite it ‘ing seat Chairs and Sofe bie-top sad other Tables as BOOKS AUBBBACHS NEW BOOK—VILLA EDEN The Cor 'y House on the Rhine. Sy Berthol! Auerbach, enthor of ‘Oa the Heights, A Bomance TWO LIFE PATHS. jublbach, r VIRGINIA GRABA! s f the Grand Army By Justin Jones eres THE GEN: L’S DAUGHTER. A Romance o' History. By Anne Argyle. 7 HANS BEEITMANN'S PHILOSOPEDE. 7m BE KNEW HE WAS BIGHT. By Anthos, Trollope ...e.eec- ssssseneensssenetcessteeanareensmames, 3 DS. By Mrs. Hoey... 7 THR WIFE'S MESCENGERS. By Mrs. Hor ton ~seeceeeeee G1 75 'RIBUNE ESSAYS _ By Chas. T. Co: with ‘Thi letroduction Uy Horace Gresiey: ee" © IBI8H ODE! VETO,...seee. som cement scree By ary Ss COREYB' E & BOWS0N’S LIFE AND EPIS TLES OF BY. PAUL. Unabridged... 3 00 PAILP & SOLOMON: METROPOL TAM BUOK! fone AND STATIONERY ESTABLISHMENT, mad 332 Pa. ave. bet. sth and loth sts. M. WILLIAN’S | Hi} ES AND uy ber ite ACK SHAW a1BB: . Ii ee ey ““DBEGDBS ond OLOAKS mode in the latest Pa 7 Oite Trevise, Paris. A ity le. g36 Pouca. ave, feu Bo’ pueressts FoR LAYING WATER MAINS. Mazon's Orrice, Quy Raia, § SHLING TON. Mare! foaled Proposals for Laying Water be the ‘il fats ofice until noon ou the &h day'ot Soci sos mea of the , and east of nort we OUYe PHELPS. W.8.QumsTEan CONNECTICUT MUTUAL 1 rec ANCK COMP. & .eHINo TO! Sat, WaSBiNOTUON ¥ we Wasnt . = and wie is et ad anpD a weet UB 7 senno TRA ETE ORITED STATES OF AMERICA, WASHINGTON, D. C., Chartered by Special Congress. ash CAPITAt............... 1,000,000 bs a fod York, Philadelphia. and Boston, exe es Regence a mt of F =F + Philadelphia, Secretary wo SR enarecaT Se” | eae, eetnens Aten Sree MEDICAL aDvin x Nae. ® SORY BOARD: 2. areeon mere how, oy Statec Wasa: }. 1. 7 * J i between WASHINGTON AND BBW Fan 2 OBS, Matta Deparcme, now ran as follows, vis IW YORK, without bs cent’ Bunday) et @ A. Si. ane D. W. BLIG6,M. D.: Washingtex. Advantages onéin" Dy this Compan: Rational Company, “bartered Ur specia: ‘Trains YORK ar DI Om SUNDAY Leave for How York at 5:40 P. M.,and Pails its terms. “Gheping : Zeteckmest. to the insured remta ms, decrease om the IN BYERY 2 par PAWNBROKERS. T= iD FIRM OF GENERAL AGENCY eveane., a a + ad Foe OO) RLS == oash ond old et petvatecate, av TUE OFFICE oF = JAY COOKE & Co., = TRUNK waREROOMS. SREB WALL, BOBINSON & vO., FIVTEBETH STEEBT. OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPAR TMEN?, mabe ‘WASHINGTON D. 0. | BANK J Fes boie, Genteecs Seeds BIEN reour PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, CORNER 10rx b York ~~ goes Ba’ oR is G a = en AS ay DOMBSTIO EIGN BXOHANGE. case 3 bunches BAN ANAS—fine large frait. song Yernment and Corporation Bonds bought »> ‘or sale by the ‘ . NORTHERN PRODUCE 00m sther Marketable Secarities sold oF ame: mh Between J 6 | AY COOKE 8 00. , | Firvasrve StReey, Orroe-vs Tesasvey Buy ond sell et current market rates, ard i. | constantly on band 8 fell supply of all GOVERNMENT BONDs, ‘THIBTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for BTOOKS, BONDS, &e., sxeons | and ccllectious made op all ecceestbie points. solu a.a. RUFF, ‘Tres. J.B. BRYAN. Pree’. KEGULAR PHICES, WINDOW SHADES, ASD TABSELE. we ‘TED EXTRACT Scott's Extract of Ginger.ard ha: itneased the jon being thor- jo foreign matter enters into | (Obarted by Congress.) A SNOWDEN PIGGOTT, PAYS INTEEEST UB DBPOSITs. alytical and «% iting Chemist, Laboratory: 398 Gey street, Balint cna nie ant Soothe, Gets enh Meer eaghs om Manufactured and setd 1a any quantity. deaired py Snietared and oe pe CUE. Cosme, complete, Ni ite composition, Corver Pratt and High street, Baltimore. Highest market prices paid tor Land Warrants. s CALVERT, FORD. Agent Tor W hi _ | _ A full eupply of Revenue Stamps kept constanti:; RITCHIE 4 CAUSTIN fer Georgetown, aek for onbent. sale at Drug Btores generally. ‘ma 15 3m, DR. MAURY’S PATENT =” Gn ene ay Cosas @ Ue.,) Preacéent uN MMPROVED TOOTH BRUSHES. | we" Sinemrmmae COMMENDED FY TBE ACULTY OF THE @OVBENWEST DEPOSITORY PALTIMORE SoLeES? OF DENTAI am FISABUIAL AGENT OF THE UBTTED STATES, 1666 streat, eppossis the Treasury Deperenen:. Government Securities with Treasurer Uatt: tates, SP ONB MILLION DOLLARS. ‘We bay and sell all classesof GOTERNMEN SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNISH BICHANGE ond abs Goliesions WALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIBS OF THE UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vouchers on sre MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and give care- ‘fal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MBN ona FIR end to any ofber busines entrusted to ws FULL INFORMATION tn regard to COVERE- MBUNT LOABS ot all times cheerfully furnished. ‘WM. 5. HUNTINGTON, Cosh ‘Weshtngton, March ®, 185. Battimone, a 1380. ‘The members of the agen ad timore certain @Ur- hb 1 ds senponaible te jar edges ss liable to abrasion, them te recede F.1 § GOBGAS. D.DS.mD, Dean of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Om GALE AT FEE ‘ 24 pout street, Baltimore, Ma for vania, ‘Maryland. the District of Columbia, and Virion t be! E VINES 20.000 GBAP: Guz gpch as Concord, Galawbe, Dlaaas Dele Also, 100,600 Cuttings of the above sorts. ¥. FELGEE, fell-2m* _630 Sth street east, bet. TBREE-PLY CARPETS st $1.90. Ez . TAPESTRY -d_ BRUSS&LS CAB. GLIBH, TAP TE elite ‘AU bandsome te re and just recei ved. wer 1. . 4 Market cor. 9h st Canprrs, CURTAINS, &c. HE LARGEST STOCK: THE NEWEST AnD BEST +A RK ‘ONAB. was. mais-colm i < Proposals geil apeti Sia to Sab tu E iperreenon with ‘XO tone as of To » Fort Bansom.D T., with 10 tons Bad rarity? Tne to tonn ot | To ‘ea 7. Minn., tone P pier, Mina. THE MOST | BR ‘up ‘Fort Wadewoith. D.T ‘ith 290 tons ° Tw ay | oer cords of Woed. To iy Fort Abercrombie, D. T., with 2 tops of Bay end 1.000 cords of Wood To supply Fort Bo: be free caret be rly cared—oll fo) . tolbe éritvered, by Januar? 15, 1510, unless other” ‘The Hay and Wood all to be deli eres BT “Brasie were QT a — oe h