Evening Star Newspaper, April 7, 1869, Page 4

EVENING STAR. : ‘WEDNESDAY.............APRIL 7, 1869. LOCAL NEWS. arIOwAL and the grea: gymosst, Pia. Waii's Orsna Horen—The Imperial Jap- anese Troupe. Camransrey HaLt.—A new programme this week, with lots of novelties. Prov. Surra’s Art Gallery, 303 Pemusyl- vamia s veo ne. avn, Pennsylvania avenur, between awh streets. Open every night—with « first- assentertalnment. Ree eee ares Spee or weeur colored sppoia' Beef pardwontnet or air aay Presbyterian Charch—President Charles H- Peters im the chaur and Wa. H. Lewis Secre- ‘J. David K. Parker offered a resolution that the Com tention reserve to tiself the selection of the place where the stand for public speaking on emancipation day should be erected U this a pretracted debate ensued, after which the resolution was withdrawn. ‘Wm H. Brown offered & resolution, which Was adopted, askivx the beads of the Pepart- ments where colored men are emploved, to grant them leave of absence on emancipacion dey. 16th of April Jerome Jobuson srose to & personal explana- ten, to which objec don Wi Bt first made; bat feslly permission was givea him to make bis statement. He then produced a copy of the STaR containing the proceedings ct the Inst meeting, in which he (Johnson) was reported | as Daving said that he “had fought, bled, and died tor bis counz Immediately epon reading the words witbim quotations there was general Inugbter, and over two-thirds of those present cried out, “Yes, you did no one believed you!” «It " wThe Stag is right!” &c. son further proceeded to read the briei synopsis made of bis remarks, where it was alcovaid that be “dealt in severe persousiivies towards Mr. George Hatton.” [Here again the Bouse became convulsed, and loud cries were Beard in every direction, of “You did, too!” “You know you did. Johnson’; If, in the confusion which prevailed at the last meeting, he said, the reporter understood bim to say ished, it was a mistake, as Dehaved gallantly, and some had “fought, bled and died” With reference to the strictures which he applied to Mr. Hatton, he wished to diseiaim any intention of reflecting upon rivase character or motives. Whar be stid ‘was. he thought, within the scope of legitimate debat te. G Hatton replied that the personalities indulged im towaree bim by Jobuson at the last meeting did not disturb him in the least, forthe source from which it came was too small and trifimmg tor him to notice. The Finance Commitwe appointed at the last meeting was read as follows: Alex. Thomas, chairmai Beverly, W. F Thomas. W. Scott. D. R. Parker. Mich’! Shiner, Rev. J. H. Green, A. L. Brown, and Wm. Delany. Ad- yourned. —————— Mugtine or CoLonsp PREACEERS.—A the report of the committee appointed on the Sist of March to consider the ‘political situa. uon, condition and wants of the colored people of the Umited States. and who should be their proper guides or representatives politically as well as spiritually. The report of the com- mittee Wos discussed at considerable lenzth, and then sdopted. It makes certain inquiries | as o Who are the representatives of the people of color of the United States, and what has been done by the members of the late National Convention, the self-styled leaders and guides WAS to ches were of people wants and wishes known. A umber of colored men have been named as fit jor positions, and im every case those named are far bebind others who are as yet not known —men who Bave labored silently, yet earnest- ty. tor r the welfare of the colored race. ould be brourht torward, and if positions are io be given they should Dave them. Adjourned. ye ——-—__ Warpv Rerretican = : Mr. Charles Champion (President) in the bair. The Chair submitted the following Pames as commitsioners of election —(jrorge ¢ Shiner. Ualeb Hughes, George Walter Middleto: Riley, cobs. J. J. . James Smith. Mr. A. McKenzie offered a series§ of resolutions, which were adopted, commenting severely on the Board of Navai officers, now im session at the Navy Yard for urpose of examining candidates for posi- tions, reciting the fact that Democrats are still employed m the Yard to the excinsion of Grout men. and entreating the Secretary of the Navy to provide some means whereby true Republicans can get work. A discussion bere ensued regarding the vacancy in the Board of Fire Commissioners, caused by the resigbation of Mr. J. W. Thompson, wheu it Was moved tbat the ward recommend & person to fill the vacancy. It was announerd that the Mayor had filied the vacancy by appointing a gentleman from the Third Ward—Caas. King. Adjourned — Mepicat.— The following named gentlemen | ave been selected as delegates trom the Wash- ington Medics Soctety to attend the National Medical Association, which meets in New Orleans on the $th of May next:—L. Ritchie, 3. K Walsh. J. Eli J. M. M Ford, N. Young, ¥F. W. Marbory. G.R. Muller, G. M. Nalley and H. Lind<ty. nducement to seeure a large atten- dance. the coust line route between tbis city and New Orleans will selt round trip tickets for the low price of $51.00. The following officers of the Washington Society Dave been elected for th- ensain. President, Dr. Noble Young; Vice President, Dr. Grafton Tyler; Secretary, Dr. J. WH. Lovejoy: Treasurer, Dr. J. M.'Touer: Councii- lors—Dr. Charles H. Leihermsa, Dr. F. How- are. Dr. Lovis Mackall, Jr. Dr. WP Jonas. ton and Dr. William Marbory ——_e— Sty Pee Cex? Beiiy The first meeting of thi« ceos'iturion was held Inst eveni: Jowwng officers were elected: —George H. Plant President: Kervard Hayes. V P esident; H. B. Woite. Treasurer; W. P. Toury, Secre: The threctors are-— J G_ Jada, H C.Gull, AB. Burt, Heary Polaiwhorn. R. W. Brot. | Jobn F. Cailan, ¢ N. P. Can-in, | and AK. Perris. abares were txken. snd i is expect pamber (20/0) will be taken before the fir-t regular meting. — The Prasrs or Lire Ths ofa leeture to be delivered by the Sunderland a: the First Presbyterian (4s Street) on Thorsday evening, ih Lt was delivered before the faculty Of Middleburg College inst samni a large audience in New York je subject Appro. D, from all who bad the pleasure of bear- sng it. ‘The press was Iavieh in praise of its merits -——-___ A SENSATION [TE SpoiLep.—A morning comtemporary has a fanciful murrative abou’ & farnttore sale of Messrs. Cooper & Latimer Fst describing ‘be articles as having m the etects of a noted baguio om 13: street. vem 38 doubtless “<picy” reading, bui lacks the element of fact as che furuitate ta question Bappened to be that of a respeciable family in the rorthern partof the city declining housekeeping. —_.—___ Quick Work —Detective CW. Thompson Shcereded in recovering the harness. < Property stolen from the stable of ©. S. | Noyes, South Washington, on Monday night. Withip a few boars of the theft. The thief. a tto, offered the harn-ss for . ich of the officer took leg wail With,sucB speed that pursuit was inuffece tual. pee ees assemble in Wesley Zion church, Seventh Ward, on Weduesday, April lith, at 4 o'clock i P. 1a. Bishop S. G. Jones Preside. —_o——_ —Mr. J.G. » Carpe. ‘er and centractor, is about se ccmmeeeticns erection of eleven first-class remdeuces on G Saree Sarees eh and 10m sretts, Sot 2 ean. -KRown citizens, among others Mr. Se The cost ot = Bouse wil! t$i3.eu. and chi 4 poeee g Tow will greatly im. —_-—___ ee 12TH UNITED Srares invantey, which been ordered to California. will leave kere WO to-morrow and 400 Friday eu route West, via the Baltimore and Ohio ——-—___. HONORARY MANHER —Gen. Angustus Wil- | hours, left with ber tor Baltia heb bas been elected an ‘member the German Veteras Tason, not Gon wie ten se published, | Tax Reroztxo Evorax For several days pa-t ther been eonsider- able talk th: the city. yon Capitol Hill, as to, tbe * ent of Miss Emma Torrey, aaughter of Mr. Turner ‘worthy cibsem, who served in the bt be silt Rita We oe ook tol, wich position he 111! le is asa 8 city coppcuman, representing the Fifth Ward. Miss Torrey, whe is ® rather lookiag: New Engisnd girl, quite young, (about 16 or 17 years 014.) some since made the a:- quaintasce in this city of Thoma: W: zon, a sprighUy looking colored youth, 1s said tobes waiter ina in New York eity, and sbe eoutis ued to correspond with him.noi with- standing tbe remonstrances of her fa:her. Wasbiigton, who was recently on a visit here, left this city im the’ early t of last day morning inquiry was made for ber, and it was ascertained that a girl answering h-r de- scription had left the eity in ove of the trains on Friday afternoon, and the family discovered hat a smat! sum of money (about $%.) bad been taken trom the house. Mr. Torrey, on carving ‘bese facts, informed the polics aa- horiths, aud Major Richards has gone on to cok after the girl, bur itis not yet certain that he bes found her, althongb {t is ramored here tbat Wasbingion wag found and Dad mae au Affidavit that he bed not seem her. Another ory is that the couple were marrie1 in New York city on Sunday evening, and had teft to “pend the honeymoen with Miss Torrey’s rela- tives in Massachusetts. ‘The affair is a very unpirarant one, and much sympathy is felt for Mr. Torrey and bis family. —_—_s— PRESEY TERY OF THE DistRIeT.—The Pres- byvers of the District of Columbia met im the Vesterm Presbyterian Church, H street, near goth street. last evening, and after devotional > P. Glover, of Mount Airy, Md , (Moderator,) delivered the usual opening sermon, Teview!pe the work of the churches. after which. Rev. Mr. Noyes, cf Baitimcre, was elected Moderator, and an adjournment was had upul this morning. The Presvytery was called to order tnis morning at ¥ o'clock, by the Moderator, Rev. Stephen D. Noyes— Rev. H. Smytn, stated clerk—wben the following Churches Were represented:—Fourth Caurch, Wasting- ington, Rey. John C. Smith, DD. First, Rev B. Sunderland, D. D; Assembly's, Rev. Wm. Hart, Western, Rev. J. N. Coomds; Sixth, Rev. George H. Smyth; 15th-street, (colored,) Rev. J. Sella: Marsten; First Constitutional, Balti- more, Rev. S. D. Noy: Rev. ©. P. Glover. Quar: Rogers. Reports from thr Churches, showing them in & prosperous condition, were made to the Presbytery, The Fourth church (oth street) was reported free from deht, and the Sixth church, (Rev. G. H. Smith's. Island) was re. orted to have nearly paid off its indebtedness. be Assembly Church reports 140 members, with Sunday School of 16: First Constitu- 262; Fourth—6v7, 425; 15th-<treet— Sixth, 51, 130; 300. The Com- hurch narrative submitted a report showing s total membership of 1,57. and San- day Schools numbering 1.717 teachers and scholars. Rev. Jason Rodgers, a licentiate, was ex- amined on the doctrines of the church, his character passed, after which the reumon question was discussed. ees RETURN OF ARNOLD AND SPANGLER FROM THE Dey TorTuGas —Samuel B. A: noid ard Edwin Spangler, the prisoners receatly re- leased from the Dry Tortagas, under pardon of = ider.t Johnson, the former having been sea- ced for live, and the latver six years, by the military com mission 1bat tried the assassination conspirators, reached Baltimore yesterday on the steamsbip Cubs, from Key West. Arnold appears in rather delicate health, but Spangler 1g well, and both seem in good spirits. After their trial and sentence. they reached the Dry Tortugas with Dr. Muda, their late fellow- Prisoner and OU Laughlin, who died during imprisopment, on the 2th of July, 1-5, and were released on the Yd of March, | 1569. During the rage of yellow fever in '867 ai the fort, they state that nearly all the troops had been atiacked and either recovered or died. Dr. Madd, who bad labored among the sick. was taken dowm with the disease, and there being no medict! man lett fit for duty, was nnr-ed by them, (Laughlin baving previously died. During its prevalence there were thirty seven deaths, two of whom were prisoners and the balance officers and soldiers. They received a telegram on the 6th of March in- forming them of their pardon and on the zist, Aruold’s father reached there with the par- dons. Arnold was employed as clerk at head- quarters, and Spangler as @ carpenter —$<»— '® Potomac Froyt.—Head winds stiil i and wharf matters gradnaily di-ninish- The steamer W. W. Cott, due here on Srnday evening from Baltiinore, sti!) removing aground off Lodge Landing, in comico tiver. The Arrow carried down to Mount Vernon. st ber usual bour this morning, a gaod | lot of passengers and mails for Marshall's Landing. Cortr's Whorf—Arrived—Steamer Guiding Siar, Wilson, (rom Alexardria, with wood for Glesson & Glenn Sale t—Scbrs. Live Rock, Riecbmap, for the Kappshansock Tiver, heat; - A. Commins, Woislow, for Elizabeth river, Va.. with fernlizers for M Joinson's Wharf —The recaipts of fish at this Potwt to-dRy were 5.000 shad, which sold at $15 apd S20 per hundred, ard about 10,0: herring, at $13 per thousand—an advance. Riley's Wharf —Tbe only woticeable ferture arrival of a half dozen oyster and potato vessels, with assorted qualities. Last quotations unchanged, though a fine lot of box oysters, consigned to Messrs. Turner & Son, were disposed of in port at 82 per bushel. pie Usiow War Parr BES ASSOCIATION. This association held its regular meeting I night, General Laseelle presiding. A commit- we consisting of Major Van Buren, Captain Milcher and Captain Hugo Kandler, was ap. pointed to make arrangements for a'social re- uvion of all war prisoners now sojourning in the city. Major L. P. Williams, from the com- m tree appointed some time since to cunsider the subject of the erection ef a monument in this city to the memory of those who perished m rebel prisoms, reporied that the prospect of securing Inree contributions tor that ohj=ct was very flattering. Oolonel Emeric Szabad de- livered sm address, which was followed by in teresting reminiscenees of prison experionc- by Dr. W. J Cragen, Cant. W. H Partridge. Captain L “Weiser ay d oters, atter whicn the astocistion adjourned. ae oF Orricers.—R MW. G. Cox. ImsTartatr Master Keese, Fi Israel Holtzman, W. V. G- George E el. W. Chaplain; A. A. Bishop. WR. S : Heinsley. Treasurer: T. Hamphreys Warden. J.M.P. Hough, W. Jr. Warden; G M. Moore, Tyler; H. Berger, Jr. Tyler. ie ink IN THE CovsTay.—Last eventug, 2 bt ight worth of the city caused one or two he fire compauies to ran out with their ap- PATALus in that direction, it having the appear- ance of being but & short distance trom the city. but after going to the Nortnern Liberties they found that it was much further. The | light was cansed by the-burning of woods on the farm of Mr. Oliver Clark, about ten miles distant, in Montgomery county, Md. ge Rav. J. Vavens Lewis, rector of St. Joba's (Episcopal) Church, im this city, Bas received acall to the church in Cleveland, Obio, mate vacant by the acceptance of Dr. Starkie of tne of the Oharcn of the hany, uw Hall. It ts not yet known tf Mr. Lewis will accept. Dr. Starke will assame charge of the Church of the EpipBany on the 15eR instant. ——_—— Vi0LaTine TuB LN TERNAL Revenues Laws. To-day, Mr. L. M. Graves, of the ('. 5. Mar- shal’s office, served warrants, tsened by Commissioner R. D. Mussey, on eight parties doing business in the city for violations of the Tevenue laws, in receiving and baving in their possession oarrels of meer bees tera enue stamps were not properly cancelled, the cases win be heard (his afternoon pee Fratsexat Visit.. Damon ya Mondsy evening, thas, accom terdoy her father came id calhog c teetive Thompson, the Mier and ber $00) Wbrreabouts. and the tather, ore. Tue Fine CommissronEn- hes not yet filled tRe vacancy iu ire Commussiogers, caused by the Silneererihad wer nf the appo:ntmen: step ——_e—__. Prorzsson Mamini's last soiree bat two of the preremt season will come off at his Acad- ry tertainments, And sre attended best tamilies. vila’ mgred. MMP. Dillon fowven arm inthe lata war THE CouRTs. RcvIT Court, Judge Cartter.—To-avy, Jobveon, executor. agt. Uasbemas; jutcm-nt default, Merrick d Sone * Mat ingley sgt, Law: toned id tule. Py weit apt. W: verdict for plant — one cent camages. Cabill agt. Mv2us; oa triat Wyite —This morn- neta for was fond gi ty, in jail Phillip Wiokfield, indicted for Equity Qvumt, Judge Giin—To-day, McUar- thy agt. McOarwy, order referring comptain- ants peution for rule to auditor. Hieston et al. sgt Devall et ai; ofder extending time to answer. in Re.—! of Oatheriae Noonan; order nisi ratifying resale of commissioners. Brent et al. »gt. McSherry: order into commissioners to procure answer of intant. Jn Re.— Wm. Brown's estate; decree confirming proceedings of Or; s’ Court, Amyortant Decision in @ Patent Case—“ The Re- eolving Diamond Cutting Tool.”—Gilmore agt. Golay et.al: Jadge ‘On Tendered @ decree declaring the le ters patent of the United States No. 73,542—granted to Samuel Golay on the 2Iet of January, 1986—1or improvemen: I stone dressing, Invalid. imperative and void, as to that part of the all-ged invention set forth in the specifica tion in the following words: “T. main feature of my invention consi ni tool armed with a diamond or rather hard stone, aud so constracted and operating as to pick or cut grooves in millstones by a series ot blows delivered in quick 3 claimed tn the int and 3d cl ings m this case were in by James T. Gilmore agai Henry B. Sears (as-igore) and Sewell Broth (licensee’s uvder Golay's patent)—claiming that sid Golay’s nt should be declared it interteres with letters Gilmore on the 233 of May, 1863, abot five years previous to Golay’s patent. Mesers. Riddle and Leski tor com piainant; Gitford and Bradley for defendants. es CoxTRACT FoR PAINTING THE UITY HALL.— To-dsy, Mayor Bowen awarded the contract for painting the City Hall to Mr. W. S. Cham~ berlain, whose bid was $6Mi, the party bidding $5.) having, when notified of the acceptance of bis bid, declined to enter into contract. The entire outside of the building, with the excep- tion of the north walls,is to be painted, tag sandstone and rough casting with four coats of ‘white lead and oil, and the exterior wood work two coats, the doors to be grained, and the tin roof, &c.,10 have one coat of + iron-clad roof- ing pain€’—the paint. oil and putty to bs tar. nisbed by the Govyerument and Gorporation. ——_— saat Tue HANLON Brotuers and their pupils are attracting fine audiences to the National Theater every eveni: ‘The feats of Pfau, the young Russian athiete, on the flying trapeze, far exceed anything of the kind ever seen here, and be is enthusiastically npplanded every night. The + Little Midgets” have already es- tablished themselves in popular favor, ard Biamphin’s harp solos delight all overs of music. Miss Emily Thorne sings baliads style that delights all who hear her, gether, the entertainments of the ‘very pleasing. ——_.—__ Pastor CALLED.—The Cincignati papers re- port that the Mount Aubura Presbyterina Courch of that city has extended a uaanimous call to Rev A. A.E. Taylor, of the Bridge- street Presbyterian Church in Geergetown, to become their pastor at a salary of 3,5") a year. Mr. Taylor has quite a wide-spread repata- tion as an able and earnest preacher, and 1s very popular with hie George‘own congrega- tion. Itis not known if be will accept the cali to Cincinnati. Ss Gergrat Joun B. Macaupgr’s Lectcrs.— Upon the invitation of a number of distin- guisbed residents and sojourners in Washing- ton, General John Bankbead Magruder has consented to deliver, at Metzerott's Hall, at eight o'clock to-morrow evening bis lecture upon “Mexico, Maximilian, Carlotta, Spain, and Cuba;" and series of subjects. The press generally speak in very complimentary terms of this lecture wherever it has been delivered. aeaenL phtcktnes Messrs. Coopze & LATIMER, auctioneers Star Buildings. 10 o’clock to-morrow moru- ing an) the evening, will sell, at vablic auction uable collection of ot) paintings, compri-ing many rare and beautiful pieces by celebrated artists. The pictures are nuw on exhibition at their sales room. No Mestinc.—it was announced that the First Ward Republican Club would hold a the barracks cormer of 17th and I 8 last evening, and a number gathered there about § o'clock, but the officers did not think it advisable to call the meeting to order. ee Sare or Rear Estate —Fitch & Fox, real estate brokers and auctionsers, have sold’ part of lot No. 5, in subdivision of square I<., front ing 2% feet on 16th street. between I and’ K sts., and 10 feet deep, to Dickson & King, ior 6} cents per square foot. —— Tre JaPanrse are drawing fall houses at Wall's Opera House. Little «AII-R ght” is as bright and clever as upon his first appearance herr, and the whole troupe acquit themselves to the delight and admiration of the andience every evening. ramen sterday afternoon one of the ver” boats was upset while on tts way from Stick Landing fishing groonds tothis city. ‘The boat was loaded with fish, lost; but two white men on board escaped. 2 Tue Fancy DREAS AND Mask Batt at the F-untain Hotel, to-morrow evening, will bea grand affair. —_——_ BURY draws excellent audiences ing. The attractions this week are of an uncommon order. ——_e—_—_ THE CONCERT AND Exarnition at Gorsach Chapel, to-morrow evening. by the Sunday School, will be very interesting. — ral F LOOB OILOLOTHS. A few beautiful patterns of Medium and Low Priced just received. L. F CLARK, No. 245 Penneylvapia avenue, opset (iut'} t. Lath and 1th acs Norice ro HoUSEKEEPERs. GLEABON & GLENB, to close ont their present stock of HABD COAL, Offer it on follews :-—Nutt. $7; White Ash, ss: Rel Ash, $%.25 2,240 lbs to the ton. ma%10t Dasint Ratcuire Warren B. Retcuirr DANIEL BATCLIFF & SUN, ATTORNEYS ATLAW, OFFICE No ma2t-tf TWO LIFE PATHS. A Romance Py Lontes Mublbach, author of*‘Joseph 24 anid his Cor et - THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER. A Bomance of History ABBE ATKIIO i cence csereeere 75 HANS BREITMANN’S PHILOSOPEDE_ 7m E KW Ww. BIGHT, By A: BFrollcpe seas atlas AHOUSE OFCARDS. By Mrs Hovy...... 7 THE WIFE'S MESOENGERS. By Mrs. © - 9175 bab my mt rh Chas. T. Congton, with 18H ODES, end other Poems. BygELonae oot coe Peep Br sngargp REY BEARE & HOWSON' ke oon OF BT. PAUL. Unabtiagea segs bo BILP & 80! a. AB . meg” ote wort 90 So 1a wei snes OPAOTUS- R Sh ee lee at bes ‘and ¢ ite See DEN 5 otreet. Ore. SOUR, Onemisty ‘streets, Raltimore. gees Rearconge” es . Sat 7» weet deren bth ant inh, OITY ITEMS. THoFe who age ConTEErEsaepe the par. chase of Clothing will do ‘to inspect the Stock at Uak LL. which embraces every jariety of dente’, Boys’ and Youths’ Garmeuts and Garthaidis for the little ones. Oak Hatt, No_'60 7th street, L. D. Barsour, Proprietor, N. T. Jupp, Mauagiug Salesman. No Matter now OaBAT THE Bi for the denutful Spring Suits tor Gentlemen now oa exbibition at 46s Penusylvania @venue, the ea- terpriving proprietors have made such ar. Ta: gements as will enable all to be suited with- ont unnecessary de! Remember—Hable & Oo., under United Statee Howl. 2 oe Omn oF Tam Latast Novstrine is thi _— bouquet and fan ad's by ‘ige, at Store, 436 Feaseyivania avenue, three doors from 435 etree —__s-———_ 1 aM Now nIsPLayIne for sale a large and of Half Hose for Geatiemen ‘85 and $6 per doz.: a low erade Engish anda fair domestic Half Hose for #3 er dozen. Fine Bleached and Dark Brown ialf Hose, and a very fine article of English Merino Half Hose for $9 Sand dozen. English and Domestic Halt Hose for Boys, of various izes, Guo. C. HENNING. 2 No Sil Seventh street. — TARR Ane suits in the law, there arasui's in the fair, And rach (unencesssfal) occasion de=pair Jbvt the enits now admitted the best suits of all Ate the suits you can gain at the famous Oas Al Yee, all admit the superiority of the Oak Hall suits, which are almost namberless ia varivty and style, embracing (Heats, Boys’, Youths’, and Obildrens’, aud the low prices at which th+y are sold causes much comment. Oak Hart Clothing and Furnishing Goods, 480 7th. L. 8. BaRBour, Proprietor; N. T. Jupp, Managing Salesman, ——_»—_—_. Tre Fiveet GRAPS IN AMBSICA —Mr. Alfred Speer, the maker of the celebrated Port Grape Wine, says, it is about the size of the Isabella, and that it is the finest on the conti- nent. He bas refused thousands ot applica- tions tor the plant, as he requires all ayailiole cutings fcr the extension of his vineyards, He bas orders for ns wine from Europe. Our druggists have procured some tour years old. pte eer Dr. WieTaR’s BALSAM OF WILD CaReEy is “a combination and a form indeed” for heal- ing and curing diseases of the throat, lungs, and chest. it cures & cough by loosening, and cleansing the Jungs, and allaying irritation: thas removing the cause, instead of drying the cough and leaving the disease behind. ——_—.——— 4 THE PRBTTIReT, Most select, and tashionable stock of Gents’ Furnishing Goods in this city is undoubtedly to be found at the Original 4 7th street, between D and E, who returned from New York, where he bas purchased some of the latest novelties in ‘ies, Kows, and Scarfs, together with a fall Assortment of new goods ia his line. As to quality and prices, we can only say that me is in the habit of selling the best quality goods, and cheaper than any other house im this city. For the benefit of persons who bave no money to throw away, we would say go to the Orig- inal Franc, and buy your ts’ Furnishing oods, as ‘you will save money by £0 doing. Remember the name and place, “The Origii t, between Dand E. Also notice the large plate glass window. 3,27,1: —__>-——_ Price List of Gents’ Farnishing Goods at the “Urigimal Franc.” 494 7th street, between D and E:—Good White Shirts, $1 to $125 Fine White Shirts, $1.75 to $2.50: Merino Shirts and Drawers, 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 box; Paper Cutts, 5 cents per pair, or 50 cents per dozen, Lanen Collars and Caffs, Gloves, Ties, Bows, and every other arucle in the gents’ farnish- ing live, cheaper than the cheapest. Remem ber the name and place, Original Franc,” 44 7th street, between D and E. Also notice the large plate glaes window. B27: Oonns, &0.—Dr. White, Si ‘Obiropodist, of twelve years’ practical experience in the United States and and established at 424 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4% and 6th Streets, since 1561, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Obilblams, Ciub and ingrowing Nails, and other diseases of the feet without pain or inconvenience to the patient. The shoe can be worn with ease immediately fer the operation: Hefere to the many eminent physicians, surgeons and thousands of other responsible persons who patronize hisestablishment. Hours from 8 a.m. to6 p. ™. 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. PROPOSAL? FOR ENVELOPES. Post Orrick DarartMent. } April 5, 1559.4 Seated Proposals will be received at thie Depart ment until May $1. at Se’clock, p. m_, for far pes for the oficial use of postmasters siod of two years fromthe Ist: f Jaly. mated number of envelopes that red anpuaily ts as follows: + 1.000, or lesa, 3), by 543 in 990,000, more or less,3'4 by Ste fa- reor leas, by 6% ine ore or less, 4 by 9 ia - 5, 201,000, more or less, 4, by 10'. in che For Class No.1. an ordinary iuality of buff or yellow paper will other classes t+ be made from red, blue, green. and ba‘ or cream: colored paper. a may be required, of approved quality. "All the abc ve-mentioned envelopes must be made in the most thorough manne sealing upon the entire length of the jock printing @ ed by the Postmaster @ banded in parcels of twent: boara or straw boxes. placed upon each package b: the contractor, the whole to be done ander the di- rection of Department pted bidder Fee enve lope areney. or at thin department, as the Post- mafter tseueral may direct, free ot edet for pack tn ide are also invited for 6) O60 enrel-pee, mare ot iene, made {rom the Dest quality of white or uu:l Peper. iby 89-10 inches. and to be printed in the mapner prescribed hy tmeat, for nee in the Dead Detter Offive and at the ptagnet Bave- lope Agency in the city.of New York. en- velopes to be delivered. in good order, fr-e of cost for packing, poth at the Agency fa New York wud ibe Department at Washington, D C., in quan- trom time 10 time may be ‘onde I wll be considered for tarnish. ot im re oF 1oa, ‘Val or Mabilla pape peiusing ¥ buf or Manilla paper. sue on fe eas may be required VAS ostmaster 1, and STRIP: BOT AND BACK. L' ame to be putup ia containing 20 ie tities of 4.000 or 6, beh ee for peck it ‘cted. free of charge for ing braced Allenvelopes in Sivertisament re- anired for deli partmen livery at the e onveyed an freight free of coat for transporte Hon those for delivery to #ostmasters to pass as ‘The Brat delivery slo) ified bemade on er about the Site ot zai oe: hahidad mhlen peopees.cre Invited Gat vamee cpa are > cation at the principal post offices or at the be: ders are required to fursish specimens of the velopes tinz,Brovote to sapply ood uo 14d will considered en! offered pe i neral reserves th: to ieet SIL hideif'acemea sompacibie with tno Bi " Returuen Letacr Muvsiopeor bons or, Pevpossis ‘3 ES ree Fhivd Aectvtant Posts . Li 5 2008 4 SEER, at 2 iB t iH i & Orph: 3 | PE pam Caanrzre, CURTAINS, &e. HEATER irene GEORGETOWN. Aftairs Guarpians’ OF Pu rs! Aast stated reuing, Present q Banger, Denia gad Newmun.” Tue repart of seversl teachers were received and ap- ved, and various bills for current #xpenses mad pasced, after S1xTa Burtpine Assootation.._The twen- Monthly meeting of this association held last evening and fbirty.three ‘Were retired at ap average cost to the associa- tion of $95 per share. election ‘the epswing year was then had, and resulted 10 the re-election of the present incumbents, were sudited Board adjourn ‘of officers for jOUS PROPEssion.—At the Cocvent of the Visitation on Monday, the Sth inst, Suter are! and Sister Mary Froratrs anv Evaexay.—What deaatifal Bames, but not more beautifal than the flour of either of those brands. The demand caa herdiy be supplied at Wm. Clabaagn's flour igh and Water streets, George- Quick Worx —Henry A. Jones and Sem Lemetord, who were arreswa by Officer Myles on the th of February for assaulting and rob- Henry Clay, have been tried, toand guilty. and were on Mouday last sentencad to seven years at hard labor in e Albany pen ~ Maxcuawrs’ Basiness on | ‘Change this morning was dull, consisting of offermes of 300 bushels of red wheat, for which there was no sale. Free Fiont.—At tbe preliminary meeting, beid on Monday night to arrange for the eman- cipation celebration, quite a row occurred, and warrants have since beep tssned for the at of the part cipants therein. of them—Charles Williams and Richard T.—Entered— Steamers Joba jeorge H. Stout, Ford, Philadel- Georgetown Advertisements. TBUSTEE’S SALE OP VALUABLE REAL Ea a EAL HS. bts Honor aS re" e stamps, e re ‘will be required when it WILLIAM D CAgsIN. ‘THOS. Du BL —We are now selling GREaT se acta a i bh pepe ate stick. BENS MILLEG, rect, Georgetown '¥ THOS. BOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetows. AND WHESI. TRON, FRAME BUILDING A LY a MONDAY MORNING. April izth, ‘at 10 o'clock. T establishment on High ‘atreet, bet Bridge street and ri iG _— ‘op and no Top B: —s heelwriehis® Tools jot Lamber. Paints. Iron, & . & steat many articles, too numerous to mon ositive, without recaré to weathe: THOS DOWLIN BX THOS. DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. LD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS OF fue PECLINING HOUSBKEBPING, DAY MORNING. Aj hall sell, with = jo. — Frederick street, between ral ure, consisiing of— Chairs and Sofa plete mand other Tables ne-seat Bocking ard Dining Chatre dateads, Hair and Feather Pillows ani Bol sters Hair and Shuck M: « Cooki 2d and Household Far: it ir-elor! jove and Fiatores, with many umerous to mentioa. HOMAS DOWLING, Ancet'r TRE VALUABLE N GEORGETOWN Ci IMPEGVED PROPERTY T DL C..OF THE LATE ALFRED Lis, Da By virtue of the last will of Alfred Le the undersica-d te estate to carry out ofthe premives att! sale, the following vain neti our designated pril 27, 1869. at 4 bundged and ab of b o0(106) one bei red and anes own, fronting eixty (0) feet «: the north side o Bd thirty 3) feet ast side of Montgomery street, improved send of Lotone ham call addition to Georgeto (ao feet on the weataige of Gr red and twenty sixy 125 of lots one unde “three «Ik3) aad one hundred and eigh: jeall’s additions ounded as follows: Begiu: corner of Bridge and Gi g thence on the ac street west twenty-four (24) feet, thence south anv Green street ninety (9) fret to a ten t-wide alley opening into Green street; thence 'y east teenty four (24) nd thence with the west ine of Gre-n (90) fect to the place of begin y & large Lew two-story an: ‘Terme of sale: Ove third een -treets line of Bridge ) feet to Green tan (12) and sightee: balance to bear ii be secured by deed of trast on ‘Bon each piece of prop. 8) months: Gav of sale. and to dollars dow ben the same fs bid JOB: ON . Bx: WaBB.BS a 00 , auct'rs. 7 Olte Trovise, Paris. TENT OFFIOE, bused FOw Len, “a sr fownme. l HITED STATES Pa’ MANHOOD In the young acd rising the body Consumption is talked of, and perbep the youth is removed from schvol ani sent into thecountry. This fs ome of the worst movements, too much enfeebled to give zest to healthial ané rural exercises, thoughts are tarned inwards upon themselves. If the patient be s female, the approach of the menses fe looked for with anxiety.as the firet symptom im which Natore ts to show ber saving Dower in diffusing the circulation and visiting the cheek witb the bloom of health. Alas! increase o appetite has grown by what it fed on; the energics the system are prostrated.a dthe whole econo. my is deranged. The besutifal aud wonderful pe riod im which Body and mind undergo eo fascinating © change from child to woman, ts looked for in vain; the parent's heart bleeds in anxiety. sud ancies the grave but waiting for its victim. HELMBOLD EXTRACT BUCHT, For Weakness arising trom Excesses or Barly In discretion, attended with the following symptoms Indisposition to Exertion, Lous of Power, Lose of Memory, Difficulty of Breatbing, General Weak- ness, Horror of Disease, Weak Nerves, Trembling, Dreadfal Herror of Death, Night Sweats, Void Feet, Wakefulness, Dirness of Vision, Languor, Universal Lassitude of the Muscular 8yetem, Often Enormous Appetite with Pyepeptic Bymptoms. Hot Hands, Flushing of the Rody, Dryness of the Skin, Pailid Oountenance and Ei Attention, Grest Mobility, Restless, with Horror Of Society. Nothing ie more desirable to such patients then Solitude, and nothing they more dread, for Fear of Themselves; ne Repose of Man- ner, no Speculation, but ® hurried Transition rom one question to another. ‘Thee symptoms, if allowed to go on—which this Medicine invariably removes—soon follow Loss o Power, Fatuity. and Bpileptic Fits, in one of which the patient may expire. During the euperintendence of Dr. Wilson at the Bloomingdale Asylum, this sad result occurred to two patients; reason had for a time left them, and beth died of eptiepsy. They were of both sexes, and about twenty years of age. Who can say that these excesses are not fre- quently followed by those direfal diseases, Insan ity and Consumption’ The records of the I Asyloms, and the meleacholy deaths by Uors: tion, bear ample witness to the trath of th sertions. In Lunatic Asylame the most choly exbibition appears. he countenance is ac tually sodden and quite destitate—neither Mirth or Grief ever visits it. Should a sound of the voice occur, it is rarely articul “With woful measures wan Despair Low sullen sounds their grief beguiled While we regret the existence of the above dis- eases and symptoms we are prepared to offer an invaluable gitt of chemistry for the removal of the consequences HELMBOLD'S HIGHLY CONCENTRA- TED FLUID EXTRACT OF BUCHL. There is ne other Tonic like it. It isan anchor of hope te the surgeon and pati: nt, and this t« the testimony of all who have used or prescribes it. Bold by Draggists and Beslers ever) where PREPARED aT HM. T. HELMBOLD's, DAUG AND CHEMICAL WAREHOUSE 394 BEOADWAY, NEW YORK. ane RECOMMENDATIO: A Case of Twenty Years’ Standing. Pur aDeLrnia, Peni H.T Brimso.o, Drageist 1 suferer for twenty kt ney affectious. Beet various medict preparations, aud been under the treatment of th mest eminent physicians, experiencing vat Lite «i during which time a ha: to use it about eight momths ago, at ime 1 wae confined tp my reom From the first bottle I was astonish d and grati- fied at the beneficial effect, and after meing it three ecks was able to walk out. I felt much like Hs sc Chenght may hmaprovemmnt ta tosste tent , but my improvement to be on 4 Wegiat anos weetees Gare ee * fect & cure, knowing that would beof greater value to you aud morc astie. fectory to me. 1 am now able to report that a core is effected aft. r osing the remedy for five mouths. Ri ea ee eel as " Buchu being devord of any unpivasant taste as Hoe tonic aud jucigorator ef thears: “MHiop. Fis Levis, Judge, Philadelphia Hon C Grier suc; pited States Conrt Hon. @ W. Wocdward. Judge. PhilaleIn-ia Poe. 7, A porter, ity Boll race tphta : er, x Governe! torn Hon. “i Benks, Auditor General, Wass Aud many others, if necessary mate by Dr. Ephraim McDowell, « cel- |. and publis! in the wane ‘King and Queen's Journal. ants Sroverss Bellow of Mayel Oalens ot Bar: SBot mon ot the late Standard Works on Medi- MELMBOLD’S EXTRACT BUCHU, ESTABLISHED UPWARDS OF 1° YgaRs, Propared by B. T. SELMBOLD, Dreggist, 596 BBOAWAY, BEW YORK, anD 304BOUTE TENTHS?.. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. per bottle, or siz bottles for 96.20, soemaag envatiens, Bold by Drucrists every. ‘Hese ere geunine unless arn? up tu stest aa generation, (he vegeta- tive powers of life are strong. but ina few years how eften the pallid bue, the leck lustre eye, end oma- clated form. and the impoesibitity of application © mental effort, show its beneful infuence. It soon becomes evident to the observer that some de- pressing influence is checking the devolopment of } OBITED STATES OF AMERICA, ‘WaShINeTon, BD. C., Chartered dy Special Cong Z prevea daly ias, henseeree™ AP 81,000 cvo HENRY D, OCOOKR, Washington, Vice Pres! Asstetant Secretary + Medical Director. VISORY BOARD General United tote bed ny thts Company » Company. chartered by se-cle 7 paid op coplial of ©1000 % ral of $1 St Sere fow rates of premian It forniahes larger toe Paries for the fame mor It Se definite and certain io tt terms Tins home company !mev ry) ocality te poilctes are exempt from attachment bere are no Guaestacns) restrichonsts the pot ‘Every polloy t# non-torfeitable Policies may be taken wBICh pay to the toeurec their fall amownt and retorn al! the premiums. thet the insurance costs only the decreesr on tbe oon =p ~ im goons, dividends, bat ot so low pb aesnr is fee for suck wit enitadie Sheald be to the Genera “Greta Fe ray reeves tive dntricts rex cA ‘the Oflce of the Gompan; fu ti. SEN ERAL AGENCY roR MARYLAN DELAWAR: vi WEST VIRGINIA, AND DISTR! OF COLUM av THE OFFICS oF JAY COOKE & Co., FIFTEENTH STREST. OPPOSITE TREASURY DEPAR TMENY, WASHINGTOR D. 0. BANKERS. Lewis JOHNSON & CO OORNEB 10rr DEALERS Im DOMBSTIC AND FOREIGN BXOCBANG! PO temceemeed and Corporation Bonds bought ac other Marketable Securities soid or bonct on commisstou. fe init J ¥ COOKE 2 00., BaukeeE, Fivvannes STREEr, Orro--vs Tasaseey Buy and sel! at current market rates, constantly on band @ full euppiy of e!! GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVRS-THIBTIES, AND COMPUi Np INTEREST SUTES. Orders for BTOOKS, BONDS, &o.. execur nd collections made on all soorsatbie Bo in. 3.4. BUFF, Trees. J.B. BEYAN. Pree. WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK, (Cbarted by Uongrem) PAYS INTBBEST ON DSPOSITE Bonds and Stocks, Gold and Silver Bougat a: sold j Highest market prices paid for Land Warrants A full supply of Revenge Stempe kept constant» onband. - Finer BaTional BANE or WASHINGTON. D CANE Gotan On. Prewier WM. 8. HUNTINGTON Cescter SOVEENMENT DEPOSITORY am VINANOIAL AGENT OF THE STATES, 1610 street, oppostis the Theaswry Deparies ons Government Becurities with Tresearer © ptie ‘Btates, S7-ONB MILLION DOLLARS We buy and sell all cisesesof GOYA IFN SECURITIES et current market zatce FURNISH BICHANGE ond mate Co...ct00m 9 ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIBS OF TH & UNITED STATES. We purchase Govermment Voucher ox the MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, and wre 5:5. fal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN ana £1K end to any other bustues ectrasted tc us FULL INFORMATION th regard to GOV BAP MBHT LOABS at all times cheerfully te-u!e>cc BrsD 20.000 GRAPB VINES tor Concord, Ustex ba, Diens, Dele oe * Of the above sorts ‘Also, 100,000Duttings of the shore sorte, fell-tm* _ $0 Sth street eset, bet. X and @ ROPOSALS FOR REMOVING BLOSSO™ Sealed Pro} duplicate, will be receive? by the bis office. Bo 209 Kearny ‘unders! ‘at street. Ban Frapcison, til 12 e%eck no. April 15, 1899. when they will be opened aud ! ders are inv, 1 Riossom Kock pth of twon! whieh is the zero | ee ae ere ee Searing Ail bideare \o be made io United Statescnrrency apd the pay mst 1s to be mate on the eatisfactor pletion of the work. siter Bamination byt Suthoriced agent of the Gc: - ‘Bex el ANA (ber X mark) HODGE, Test_JAMES B. OBEINNBS ee bios ity peaches fe hewse Buovatn. veoeo