Evening Star Newspaper, April 29, 1869, Page 4

LOCAL NEWs. _ Amtsrments, &c., To-WVight. National Teeatar —- 1 ole Tom's Cabin’ Watt's Orana Huvse.—Kover: Nicale, the great Prestidignteur CasTeRscry H4it.—Pantomime, balletand ether attraction POLITAN HALL AND VARIgTY Tuga- ‘Tas, Peonsyivacia avenue, between ith aed Ith streets. Opeu every mighi—wiih @ first- lass entertainment. Lusr's New Youx Crmcvs, 11th street, near Penpsyivauia avenue MARERITER'S, i~6 2th stree: en exbibition. Wasisy Czarai.-Concert by Philip Phil- Lips. St. Sterszs’s Carecn—L E. Boyle, on Irish Affair+ —— Finer Warp Rarvscican OLvB.—A regu! meeting of this ciub, was Deld iast evening at the Building Isteiy occupied by the Shilow st comgregation, L street, between i6th and 17th streets—Mr. Jerome Jobnso: ehair. Mr. Kodert Thompson moved baec stare by Rev. Under the an=pices of the club, that che peopie may be informed of the designs of the enemy and enligh:ened as to their ™ duty. He understood that some colored Were engaged in getting up a citizen's He recognized bat one quali ip. It was to the Kepnoiican parry tbat the colored race owed aliegiauce Mr. Harrisoa offered a resolution denouncing tn movement As ap inventiou of tue enemy, aud | tmey are pledced Repudiicam ticket without abwement 0 change. The motion of Mr. Thompsoa and th- resolution of Mr. Harrison were both adopted witout further debate. Mr. Alfred Day Dreefly Addressed the merting upuu the subject of regmtration, and earnestiy exhorted mis teow Republicans to awake to the tmportauce of registering. He was satisiind Would t=! sbert this yrar, and Severe struggle t overcome the en-my a: tne coming a, umlessevery man did bis duty Mr. Jobu F. Cook staied that the full Republican vote bad not yer deen brougnt ont. but be hoped they would yet be brouzh: up, and believed another day Would be given for the work of registration. He baa no misgiv- inge of success, as be beleved the Democrat: were siready discouraged aud about giving up the contest. While there were avout five hun- dreé Repubdlicans who had not registered to this ume, be thought, also, taat there were many Democrats who bat failed todo so. Un motion of Mr Cook, the Executive Committee ‘were authorized to inaugurate a series of mass meetings for speech-making and the genera good of the canse. On motion of Mr. Taver: S@subscripiion list was openrd fur contriba. tions to defray the expenses of the approach. img campaign, to be kept open till the day of election, A number of ms subscribed. Mr Davis. rman of the Fiance Commit- tee, Made a statement concernivg the finances teh showra a deplorable lack at isle fands. An inef- Made to recomsider Mr. Taverns’ motion providing for & mass meet- ing. Mr. Watson offered & resolution that Bereaiter no person be admitted to the basiness mee ings of the club uniess they are members thereot. He did this in order not to expose their doings to the enemy, as be thought there ‘were many things done in tMe business meet- which eBould not be made puslic. x. Himber favored the adoption of the res- olution. For bimsel:, be did not care how much of their proceedings was made known, for heenterta:ued no doubt of the success of the Repubiican ticket, even should the work- ings of the Repubiican party be made known to the enemy through the public press. Would move, as an amendment, however, that the secrctary be instructed to prepare for the daily press such business trausactions as it ‘was proper to make thought, did not always make up strictly cor- eet accounts. ‘Mr. Walker White doubted whether the res- olution would have the desired eff-ct. At the last meeting of the club, he said, a personal matter came up after it was ascertained that there was no reporter in the room. and yet the STaR newspaper of we next afternoon came out with a to adhere to the straight all of it was uot correct. Now, ow how the reporter got his Proceedings! Im bis opinion it showed that there were traitors in the camp. For himself, Be bad always beeo, aud should ever be, a Re- Publican, notwithstanding he Rad been “as- satied in all quarters of the glob=,"" and every- thing had been said about him, except that Was agentieman. He was us Democrat, (al- though he had been accused of be.pg one.) nor ‘Was he one of the citizens’ party, except in 0 far as baving becomes citizen ai the time when the colored people sli became citizens. Again be repeated his adbesion to Republican prin- ciples, notwithstanding whatever was done and said by and about old citizens, carpet- Daggers, “squalishaggers,” or what no. Al- though no “polititioner.” he was a Republican citizen, and in pisive of bimeelf said that when the club“lost Walker White they lost a zood man.” “All that apy oue Lad to do who called um a traitor was to follow bim to his den, where would not only find « plenty of nits, bat would find tall zrown —.” | Whi'e’s Femsrks were trequentiy imrruptea during their delivery, aud at their conclusion were fellowes by Vocit-rous applause, in (be midst of which be gyrated about {or a second or so, and then vaulted tuto his seat | ‘Mr Watson's resolution as amended by Mr. Himber was then adopted Dr. Pardon being calied for, addressed the club at some length. The Republican part he said, was bound to succeed at tue approac apg election, and the gtvat wsue was Istion of the contract work on cit ments and the adc prion of day's iabor. Day's Isbor WSs ibe oviy fair and equitable way to do Corporation work. and shou demauded bereatter. The speaker referrea to bis fre- ‘St attendance upon the meetings of the puBeils, and said that on one cccasion, while at the Board of Aldermen, be beard utterances from the lips of a member, (Mr. Morsell,) for which be should «ver despise the very grand Be walked op. That geulieman, he iid. ar- ued im favor of the cont if the work was done by day’: labor, it would cost the Corporation two dollars per day for each band employed. whereas, let the work to improve. tors, and they would get bands for | “B&ll be presepted tothe churen. Sa: seventy-five cents per day. He (Pardon) was 19 favor of Gay's labor. and then if the city city “could not be rue upon this principle, fet us sell owt to the General Goverameat.” {Loud appinuse} The Democrats ot Wa-5- spgton, Be said. bad learned to be good pol by meansof low trickery, and to become such at thi firg om slong face “from wh: ; Mr. Williams bere offered a resolution en- dorsing Walker White as « tru: bepudlican, and ‘ho was in every respect Worth; coufitence of the party. A lou ee ed Mr. ilimber noped the resolu- Goa would be adopted. It was proper taat sucha step should be taken, in order to re teve Bim from the odinm east upon him at a pre- Yious meeting when a resolution was off-red by cne man, (though written in a drug store.) whose object it was to put White down by ex- Priuog liom. At this poist Mr. Day said that be bad off-red the resolution, (though It was ‘WSs oue of consure,) when Mr. Himber replied that if be did Pe did not writs it. for it was ritten ina drug store. Great uproar ensue, id with Day om the floor demanding the right to be Beard. the previous question was de- manded and the resolution of eulogy was . Mr. Day hera@demanded of Mr. Him er’ Strecraction: when that gentleman stated Al some MisappréLension existed bevween a Day, inasmuch as Mr. Day’s Tesolution was simply one of censure upon ‘White, while the resolution of expulsion which Be bad in bis mind's eye, crigiusted from Mr. bt 2 wo the arent Here he (limber) appealed ‘AR Teporter as to tbe sc. uracy of Bis statement; but the recollec. —_+— ‘Tes Lectvrs of Rev. F. E Bo: at St Swepher's church, First Ward, thi; evening, «Irist Affairs,” will be 9 rick 1 efit of their Sunday pa ic! erary sne pictares | Minutes of the previous meeting, Dr. ublic. Tha reporters, he | 202! | | eform and Equal Rights Association. Dr Lydia Saver Hestreok gives im ter Expert ¢—Ihe Saver@ Pashion—Strons- min led Wontm Gad \ewspupt! ine — L'a ysical Drvel~ op mems of Wices and Horses—Fancy Stock, coume Gnd humon—Dr. Mary Walver Heart From—Sh- Neter Cated on President Grant— She Did Cali on President Lincoln—He Refused te Se Her—Said he was Afraid gf Women in A weerng of this Association was held last ing st Union League Hall, Dr. Mary E, Walker im the chair, ana Dr. Lydia Sayer Has, brook secretary. These two, with the busband of the Intter, appeared as the only advocates of ress reform present, although the hal! was weil filled with ladies sad gentlemen S-veral benches near the door were filled with young wen, who seemed to enjoy the proceedings so mech, and evino-d their approbation by ap- pisuse so frequently, as to become obnoxious to Dr. Walker and the janitor of the hall, who wae acting 28a kind of sergeant-at-arms, bat without Muck effect. Alter the of the ralker ssid that many speakers who were ¢: bad not strived, and after some farther re- marks mounced that this evening there would be lectures by Dr. Etlen Beard Harmon, Upon ancient costumes, illustrated by pat iug-, sbowing the cosiumes of different ti countries, an4 py Dr. Susan Way Dodds, “pen the effect of the present style of dress Duman system, accompanied y asfomicsl iltustrations. She then iuwouned Dr. Lydia Sayer Hasbrook, who that she had years ago ts of fashionable 1h! all ber energies to th mandequalmghts, Thir- the War against megro slavery im earmest, and by perseverance and epergy the same bad been abolishea But ther species of slavery that was »xious, and that was a <b © the fashions of seciety im regard to The object of ali should be now to tizut The +peaker then r-viewed the per- ces of the present style of female ke of the Imte i eres that evil. | nictows infiu | as (Le addition ef gymnasiums, bilhard rooms, ling alleys, d&c., and advocated the pli oth sexts under one roof for educ: 4 claiming that thea the temales would go for:b after graduation with purer minds than if edu- cated m xm exclusively female school. Tae spesker claimed that uo greater compliment could be paid her than to cail her « strong Minded woman, notwithstanding the news- paper squids im ridicule of the term. F twelve years she bad worked side by side wi ber nusband im the printing office and tue editcrial room, and she bad tried: to get dress reform women as co - laborers w Bone except those with the long dresses, whom ber husband would not Rave about bim. Si then referred to the great mania existing in the present age for fine horses and fancy stock, aad Ssked if there was any man present who would pay asimuch for a well dressed wife as he would for a horse that might happen to pieas- bis fancy! Referring then to the needed re- Torm in Giet, she said bat many parents, who woudered why their children were so much wenker and more sickly than they were at the same age, would be astonished to flad out that besides other drinks the quantities of strong tea and coffee imbived by them were the rel source of imyury to their transmitting powers. Te real, gemuiae way for men to assist the few who are now struggling for dress reform. would be to place the ballot in the womens’ band. Political equality was the it reme- dy. She said that she saw by the New York apers that President Grant had sunt word to Doctor Walker that Be would see ber when she came sn permease suitable to her sex. But she belie (giving @ severe look st the re. ier’ that the Washington pi. pers were ble for that report. She then criticisea che action of the President 4n Tegard to dress reform, as reported in the newspapers, and hoped that the day would soon come when this woula be a Government of truth and justice, and mot one of idews formed in the tumes of tobacco smoke. Dr. Walker ther denied the report that sne had ever called on President Grant. since his ir suguration. She had called on President Li: coin several times, but was refused ao inter- view; the President saying that he was afraid of women in House; % The doce ter then read several extracts, showing that dress reform, which had beem instituted in tne world, bad met with serious opposition. The docter’s remarks were frequently interrupted with applause, which, however. finally be- came so continued as to be obnoxious to ber. and sbe reproved the crowd in the rear of the account of what bad caken | Dall in very severe terms for the interruption, and the meeting adjourned. — Tae CencrrcationaL Cavrcn Divricci- TY—Oryanization of @ New Church.—A meetung of the seceding members of the First Von tional Church was held last evening at the rooms of the Young Mea’s Christian Associa- he = Metzerott Hall, and was called to order by ev. Dr. Boynton, who was elected moderator. esoluuon offered by Dr. Boynton, tha: the mi pret with each otter as a Church of Ci wit certain doctrinal principles and rules, was adop.ed. Mr. T. P. Keene was then elected clerk. The matter of the name of the chu: J. it was referred te a committee. The tul- sowing articles were read and agreed to : Eccles «| Character.—This church is an independent cRarch of Chiist, comple’e in it- lf nd amenable to no other organization or external autbority, except that of the Lord ¢-us Corist, and it receives the Holy Scrip:- ures as the only infallible guide im matiers of ia th, order, and desetiption. Lelataons to © Churcacs.—This charch will extend to other Evangelical charches, and will seek from them that fellowship which shoald “mite all trae followers of Christ. ‘octrinal Relicf —As we believe that Carist intends that all bis true followers shali be one in Him, the articles of faith of this Gaurch are designed toexpress only the doctrines accepted by ibe Evangelical churches. ‘The arsicles of taith are similar to thoze of the First Oongregational Church. The follow- ing articles was (Den read and adopted Ogvers—The officers shall be 4 pastor, dea- cous, clerk, easurer, pradential committee, five trustees, superintendent, assistant sup-r- intendent, and hozarian of the Sabbath school. Four members of the chureh shall be chosen anunally, who with te pastor and deacons, shall constitute the prudential committee. tpplicatwms for Mem'ership.—Applications for system, because, | Membership mast be made to the prudential committees, who shail examiue the candidates im regard to their Christian experience, life, and doctrinal beiief, and such as are approved as are .pproved by the church shail be propounded from the pulpit at least one week before the communion. They shall become members by ¥ote of the church and on giving public assent to the articles of faith and con venants, the ordi- wance of baptism having b.en administ-red in such mode ss the can+idates not previously baptized may re=pectively prefer. Privileges of Membe —All the members of 'y of Contributing. ye the dn'y of ‘bh member of thy ehmreb to coutriby tet its Port iD proportion as eacd 1s prospered by Messts. H. A. Brewster, Charles Ly maa, Bartlett, and L. Holtzlaacer were ele serve as Deacons nntil the next anuaal eeung. Messrs. J. W. Rumsey, H Barber, H.C. Spencer, E. L. Stevens, and J. S$ Velxno were elected Trustees, Mr T.L Sturtevant was elected Trensurer. Messrs. R.H. Stevens. B Morse, J. B. Woodraff, aud A. G. M. vost were elected to serve om the Prudeutiai Committee. The pastor, deacons, and Messrs. |. B. Woodraf, N. J. Downing. and J. C. Kim. belt were elected @ committee tg prepare a manual. Messrs. L. Barthes, J.C. S:roat, aud E. M. Burchard were elected to ¢ ustitute the Audiung Committee. An for pastor then resulted 1m the unanimous choice of Rey Dr. Boy ntom, who stated that he would make s tail reply wnen be received the formal cali. The question of pastor was refer. red to the Trustees. The tollowing oiticers of tbe scbool were elected: Saperimtendent. Charles Lyman: Assistant intendent, A. T. Longley; Librarian, J. ©. Strout; Secretary and Treasurer, E.M. Burchard. It was an- pounced that the Society woutd meet in the fbirteenth street Baptist Church until the completion of the Young Men’s Obristian As- sociation building, the hall of which bas been leased by the Trustees for the year with a priv- ilege of extension. Adjourned. ese aa ‘TIONAL Division S. T.—On Wednesday, June 9th, the National Division of the Sons of is abauel eosnsn ta iat cee Doe ‘and Territory inti H F 5 H a ig f : Fourtn Warp Rervsiican C_c8—4 Lively Time— Personal Discustions.—& regular mect- ing of the Fourth Ward Repubdlicaa Ciub was Held in the lecture roomot Rev J. Bouldia Church last evening, a oked to i'8 utmost capacity. Mr. Beayamia M-oy occapied toe chair. Mr. J.H.Crase moved that the cb ap Porat & commirtee of six to act as challengers at the registration; agreed to, Pointed the following gemtiemes: W. G. W. Hatton, Samuel C. Espey, Paimer Briscoe, George F. NeedRam, and William wen. oar Lewis Hickman addreseed the meeting. Feferring to reflections having been, ata former meeting, cast on Republicans who were old eitizens. Mr. G. W. Hatton said that his re- marks bad reference to the propoted “citizens ticket dodge,” in which @ small number of Ke- pubiicans were engaged, 8nd such were traitors to the cause. Major Morse baving been called, addressed the club, Saying that the party was Detrer organized mow than ever before, and their majority im June would be counted by thou:aods. Mr. John H Crane icted that the Fourth Ward would go ublican in June, &s there were more white ablicans in the Feurth Ward now than there had been the whole city two years ago. He referred to am advertisement im the Srar reflecting upon the board of said, bad already proved ‘hat they were as capable of regis’ering voters as the old board, as was proved by the tact of registering a8 many or more men in a given time than was done Inet year. Mr. Marcellus West sent to the Secretary's desk a resolution, (understood to recite that J. H. Crane bad made an assertion ona jury ot the Criminal Court that colored women geueral- ly were not virtuous.) and that officer baying ead «Whervas rane,” he was Stepped by the President, Mr. Joba H. Cross- man, remarking “That is out of order; will allow no persovalines.” Mr. West demanded that the resolation be read. [Cries of “It's not seconued.” Yes itis.""] The Chairstated that the resolution attacked one of the members about a maiter which should not be brought into a political meeting. Mr. Crane obtained the tloor and satd be was willing in the proper Pisce to meet any charge, but he objected to the ume of the meeting being occupted by res- lutions offered to gratify the spite of disap- pointed men. Th» Chair repeared that theres. clu 100 was out of order and ne would not read i. Palmer Briscoe said that it snould be read, that the meting could judge whether or not it was in order. Any man who used the jan- guage recited in the resolution vs an unmiti- gated scoundrel. Mr. Crane said be would ntion to resolations brought in oy and men of no character. Mr. “I bave as much character as you.” Palmer Briscoe said that the languace siid to Rave been used by Mr. Crane made their wives. mothers and sisters prostitates. The Chair yemarked that the meeting was not the placs to raise such questions. [Voices “You are backing Crane up.) No, be said,no more than be wouls any Republican. Mr. Craue here. amid some corfasion, said he was willing the Fesolation ebould be read. The Chair (Mr. Crossman) refused to read itand called on Mr ‘Hatton to take the chair, when there were loud cries of “no.” “Mr. MeClary should take it.” ‘The last named therefore assumed the daties of the cbair, when Major Morse addressed the meeting, saying that the resolution was not in proper form; and after urgiug good feeling h= Maeved to refer the subject to the Execa‘ive Committee. Prof. Green offered an amend. ment that it be referred to a committee of seven, which was agreed to and the following were appoipted : W. H. Smith, Prof Greer, La‘ay- ette Jeffries, Major Morse, D. W. Dixon, Major Doughty and Martin Cronin. [ Mr. Smith sud. sequently declined to serve and Mr. James Talley was appointed. Mr. Crane asked to make a personal expianation and stated thathe ‘was astonished at the position taken in referring the resolu! that the clubin consequence laughing stock. H+ bad the he pleased about individual iy or otherwise, and the proper place for those who denied his stat to goto the courts. T! mn on other po! cal matters should not be brought into it. He understood what the resolutions charged, and he pronounced it an unmiti Even if he had used the language nesbould not be called toaccount tor it in the club, especially after what he bad said had been told oats.de the jury box bya poltroon, and added to by scamps. Considerable commotion here en. sued, the Wests, Bowie and others making to- rds the stand, exclaiming, « Who do you call scam: “Our churac‘ers are as good as yours “Thief! &., during which the back doors were opened to let in fresh air, and mapy walked out, but after considerable com- Mohon comparative order was restored. and Mr. Brown, Prof. Green and others essayed to pour oil on the troubled waters: after which, the meeting adjourned. Tux Potomac Frowt.—A brisk northwest Wind prevails this morning, the tendency of which is to retard navigation of eatlinz ves- sels and somewhat obstruct fishing opera’ ns. The steamer Wawaset, Fawke, from Currio- man, with country produce, fish and oysters and passengers. arrived last night at Potom ic ferry wharf, and thesteamer Express. Nicxel bas ed at Berry’s wharf, trom Baltimore, with merchandize and passengers. Carter's Wharf —Saiied—Schre. Eleanor T., Rnea, and Saco, Wilkinson, for Havre-e Grace, hight. Riley's Wharf —Arrived—Scbr. Dove, Beit- zell, from Pot Lookout, with oysters for Tur- ner & Son, ——_-—__ Sincvtar HALLucimaTion.—’ Spaniard calling himself Jose Francisco G. Guesado. has lately been at the War and State Depar mente, and at the President's Mansion, in quest of some information respecting two daughters andason. He speaks but little English, and it very broken, but has a paper with him whieh states that his daughter Sophia is mar- ried to President Fillmore, his daughter Alide tc General Robert Anderson, and his son Mi- geet Antonia toa danghter of Vice President lamlin. He appears quite rational, has no sign of insanity about Dim, and he appears greatly distressed at his failure in obtaining in- formation in regard to bis children. —_.__ ASSAULT AND BATTERY —Yesterday, Wn Whales, arrested on the previous day by of- ficer Barnes for committing an assault nod batvery on Pat'k Cullimane,bad a hearing before Justice Bates, and was held to security to keep the yeace. Officer Cross arrested A. J. Wneat. ley tor an assault on Theodore Myers, and Justice Clark fined bim 35, and the last-named in the same am-unt for disorderly conduct Frank Breshanino was arrestad by off-er Smith foran assault on Rosa Briso'nds, aud Justice Walter held him to bail to keep the peace. —o—__ Mx. Ronert Nickie, now giving exhibitions of the magic art at Wall's Opera Hoase, is equal in one reepect, if not superior, to any performer we have hitherto bad here. His sleight-of-hand tricks, without the aid of ma- chinery. are wonderful. time in Washington. he w: brated East Indian basket He apparen'iy murders a boy in a basket, by seeming to him through and through with a sword, ‘wards resurrects him “alive < May Fastivat of Prof L G. which takes place at the National Theatre on Monday evening next, will b> one of the finest affairs of the kind ever witnessed ix. this city. The President and family will oceupy one of the boxes, and « large number of distinguished persons are expected to be present. ‘The retreshment department will be under the direction of J. H. Shaffie! ‘who will furnish suitable refreshments, Ro reguiar supper table will be spread. . Esa. bougo —__e—__ GeemMaw VaTeRa® Union —This German Union beld a meeting at Will's Hall, on ith street, last night and consideravie business ted. A report was received that the President Cabinet and Gen. Sherman would participate in the ceremony of decura- ting the wes of our soldiers on the ith of May,and the Union resolved to tarn on’ ep oasee upon that occasion. The secretary was ordered netify the command! the Grand Army of the Rep: ——_e——_ Guanp Division Sons or Temrerance tm poraril. the May: a and Lominsted for the position, and it is likely jegal ‘will be taken against ———— Laxt’s New Yorx Crrovs, which is at Present giving entertainments here Ei the atternone and rie sare. the THE COURTS. ! CIRCUIT Count, Judge Cartter—Keener agt. Waiker; jesymens set aside and @ new trial awarded. Cropiy & Sons agt. Paillips et al,; yodement by defaal agt Powell sad Huaton. Rider agt. M finding of court i: dee Hayes; motion for new trial with. wn. Hugues agt. Eschbach: bill of excep. filed Davis agt. Lows; new trial granted, Moore agt. Woolen; Kennedy, receiver, agt. Navonal Bank of the Metropolis; Hughes agt. Eschbach, and Smith agt. Paul; motions for bew trial overruled Finx Picturza.— on their purse strings. Tie will be stood, almost without seeing the paintings, when it is stated that they are by such favorite Eastman Johnsoa, Gigaoux aud T gentleman confessediy at the head of yeure painters in America, is represent- ed by three characteristic pictures—«Devyo- Knitting,” and a “Sayoyard Boy.” ‘We bave not space for a lengtay notice of the character or merits of each; but we cannot say Jess than that they are all admirably designed, expressive im character, rich and mellow im nd finely harmonized throughout. Con- ig the reputation of the artist and the quabty of his work, a collection of American Pictures can not now be regarded complete witbout at least one from the easel of Mr. Jobneon; and his efforts have a double vaiue bere im Wasbingion, where the distinguished artist spent so many of ots earlier years. We judge, therefore, that the little gms under notice will not remain cnappropriated for any considerable length of time. The picture by Gignoux isa fair specimen of ‘hat great modern master ef color. Less care- fully painted than many of his more notable works, it yet presents all his best effects. The scene portrayed is @ spacious and magnificent ball room, with the maskers in the height ot their wild revelry,—a subject which, with its attractive accessories Of lights, flowers, and draperies, affords an unusually fine fleld for the rigorous handling and rich and luminous displays of color fer which Mr. Gignoux is so much admired, snd which bring him, also, such remunerative prices for all he can do. Not so well known as the Mr. Johnson and Mr. Gignoux, Mr. Sinsenach’s “Suylock and Jessica,” will nevercnless attract favorable Rotice on its honest and apparent merits. In- deed. we are not sure butit will compare fa- | vorably in the generaleye with einer of the ictures under notice. To say the least. ‘wing. grouping. coloring, and general Shakespeare's old but never-tiresome story is very sweetly told. —_.___ Tue Rect®rRaTIon.—The work of registra- tion iu the First Ward yesterday was conun- ued till sundown, when everything passed off quietly, and nothing worthy of note occurred beyond what was published in the Srar yes- terday afternoon. Thenumber of yoters regis- tered during the day was 997, and the whole number registered in the ward during the three days foots up 2,176. Second Ward.—The Board of Registration eonvened again in the Second Ward to day, at Union Hall, on 14th street, between G and H. The registration commenced at 12 o'clock. The fame challengers of both parties who acted on the first day (last Frida: } in this ward | again peared to-day,except Mr. Thomas Stewart, wae took some offence at the admission of a colored man at that time out of his turn, and resigned his post. He has been succaed- ed by Mr. Jacob Vollandier, who looks atcer the interests of th ative party. party Rezistration was progressing briskly bu: quietly at the close of our report. (3 o'c:0ck,) the pumber registered reaching upwards of 300, about two-thirds of whom were colored. Sassi Fish axp OveTERs.—At Johnson's wharf, since our last, the receipts of fish, as reported by the Superintendent, Mr. Harn: 18,000 herring, which sold at prices ranging trom 86 to $8 per thousand. and about 12,00) shad. tbat were sold at from $10 to $\i per hundred. Market well supplied, with pric-s firm. The oyster season is very much on tbe decline, only one vessel having arrived since our last, with six huodred bush- els for Turner & Son. Prices range from 5.) cents to $1.50 per bushel. The prices of fish At Alexandria, as quoted by the Gazette, are, for shad, trom $10 to $14 per huudred, and Jor herring, at from $6.50 to $6.50 per thousand, Ie both cities packers are bnying largely and Putting fish up for who esale dealers. WORKI*GMEN AT THE TREasURY.—Ia con- sequence of the completion of all the work on the Treasury extension, with the exception of some of the marble work, all the mechinics and laborers employed on the same will be discharged on Satutday next, except a f-w of the marble workers. This discharge will em- brace nearly one hundred and fitty workmen. Prior to the closing of the Department on Tuesday there were thirty-five applications for the vacancy caused by the sudden dexth of the colored laporer, Robert Ford, who died at 2 o’clock that afternoon. £8, situated about halfa mite east of bridge, were destroyed by firr, 02- casioning @ loss of about $1,000. The fire had. its origin im the barn, (on which there was a small insuran overseer was p —_e——_. Rucrrtion.—Rev. Dr. Drinkhouse and his bride, having returned from a short bridal trip, bad a reception at the parsonage yester- day. and were called on by the members of the congregation and numerous friends, — Tae NoetTH WING OP THE TREASURY.—The f-ame werks preventing access to the first floor of the Treasury Extension were to-day re- Moved and the entire floor, containing the beautiful cash room, is now open to the public. —_.—__ SALE or Rear Estats.—Kilbourn & Latta, Teal estate brokers. have sold lo: 8, sqaure 44 iromting on 24th street, between E and F. to Wm. H. Chappetere, for ten cents per square toot. ——_.___ insamz.—Wiham B. Lattelle, of Newark, . who a'tempted to force his way into ‘he Presidint's room, yesterday. and was turned over to the police by General Dent, was to-day sent to the Asylum for the Insane. OITY ITEMS. Jzwetry.—Prigg’s One Dollar Jewelry — No. 436 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4\ street, GENTLEMEN'S WALKING Coats for $10, $11, $'2 and $15, with Vests to match. Gentle- men’s Walking Coat Suits tor equally low prices. Gentlemen's Pantaloons, with Vests ‘omatch. Gentlemen's Sack Coat Suits, from #12. One Price Oniv. 2 Gro. C. HENNING, No. 511 7th street. ——— A TEETH-PRESERVING TREE —This name is fairly due to the Soap Tree of the Chilian Cor. dilleras,:be bark of which cor fers on the world- Tenowned Sozodont its purifying quaiities. ‘ocont is the only dentrifice in which this and invaluable vegetable antiseptic has been incorporated. a De. H. Axpgrs’ loping WaTse is a most Powerful vitalizing agent and restorative. 1t Das effected some of the most remarkable cures of serofula and consumption on record. Ky inbaling it consumption has been cured aiter the longs were partially destroyea, Pam- phiets sent free by J. P. Dinsmore, 36 Dey etreet, New York. ne Panama Hats cleaned snd trimmed to look ‘as well as new, at A. T. Whiting’s, 393 Penn. Vania avenue, south side, between 9th and 10th 35 —-—_ Not to be Outdone.—Having pur- immenee stock of Gents’ Farnishi: Goods for the com! vento! otter othe following list of Erices at which we are selling our goods now: vasagi-30, large lot Shirss, for Ls. a very Sv, Undershirts ‘and sizes, from 25 2; oe eee name 2 box’ splendid Collar, cloth, 78 button hole, 10 cents a box; ‘Neckties, Scarts, &c., of the latest designs, aud in endless man’s, Marble Hall, No. street, | Clerk 1 GEORGETOWN, Affairs in Georgetown. List OF La Ts aRs remaining tm the Post Office Georgetown, D. C., Apri! 29, 1s89: Ladvs’ Lust._—Brown Miss Nancy: Berry Miss Bacnab; Collins Mrs: Dunaidem Mrs Mury O; Evans liza; Firteher Miss Oxtheri Jobuson Miss Elizabeth ty M-ss Emma M; Maria Mrs BF; Potter Mis Alme- ass Julia (cdl) Steward Miss Mi Ela a; Wallis Mrs iss 5 ‘© List—Alexinder Joka _(co!:) Bowker Capt Earl P; Bixler Emory; Browa cet eo, Barnes Wm: Boswouth Wm; Bilke Wm; ant wr Dorsey Geo (-ol;) Evers Wm; Ernest Wm H; Ford Henry; Grady Jas: John 8; Tar ILD ATTACKED RY & HOG.—This morn- & severe accident happened to a little @anghter of Officer Grafton Harper near his residence, on Water street. The child was Outside the premises with some other childrea engaged in piay, when a large hog rashed fiercely at her, throwing her on the ground. and wasonly prevented from fatally injuring ber by the timely appearance of Mrs. Harper. As it was the animai Lad bitten a piece out of the child’s ear and made several quite severe cuts on Der head and back. Mugcn ants’ EXonanos.—The following bi finess was transacted on ‘Change this mor ing: Offering—2.300 busheis wheat bushels white corn. Sales—Wheat, 75 bu At $1.50. 1.075 bushels at $2.15, 432 bushels af 1.0 bushels at $212, After "Change 250 bushels white corn sold at ©2 cents River F: 'T.—Entered—Steamer Thoma: E. Cabill, Msith, Balumor GEORGETOWN CORPORATION LAWS. A_RRSoLvTIoN providing a contingent faced for the repair of breaches and holes in the streets and gutters of the town. Resclved by the Board of Aliermen and Board of Common Council of tie Corporation Qe ton, That thesum of two hundred dollars be, and the same is hereby appropriated to be pai! by the the order ot Commissioner of Stree's. on presenta‘ion of proper vouchers, to be by him expended in accordance with the provi sions of the Ist sectioa of the resolation emtitied “A resoluti nm providing a contingent fand for the S'reet Commissioner, approved March 29, 136 {Approved, April 9, 1569. A RESOLUTION In relation to the Mayor's office Resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Commen Council of the Corporation of Georgetown, That the sum of twenty-five doliars, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, and the same is bereby, appropriated, to be expended by the Clerk of the Corporation for procuring a lamp tor the Mayor's office. Approved, April 9, 1°69, A ResoLurioy for repairing public pumps. Kesolved by the Board of Aldermen and Roard of Common Council of the Corp2ration of Georgetown, ‘That the Mayor be. and he is hereby, authorized and directed to repair such of the public pumps Of the town as may from trme to time be a and fifty dollars be, and is hereby, appropriat fcr that par, and that the Clerk of the Corporation is hereby authorized to pay that sum to the order of the Mayor, at such time as the same may be needed, and on the tion of proper vouchers approved by a ot the Committee on Pumps of the Uommou Council: And provided, moreover, That none of the said pumps shall be repaired unless a majority of said committee shall approve of and sanction sueh repairs in writing. Approved, April 9, 1569, A Resotvriow to pay bill of Evening Star. Resolved by the Board of Aldermenand Board of Common Council of the Corporation o) That the Clerk pay to the order of the Even: Star Company twenty-six dollars and fifty cents, as per corrected bill of March 30, 156%, for bill advertising. Approved, April 9, 1869. fe __) Georgetown Advertisements. BY THOS. DOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown. UNCLAIMED PACK AGER, BY ORDER OF THE ata is EXPRESS COMPANY, aT AUU- On ms SATURDAY MOBHING, May 1, at 11 o'clock, I willpell, at the Auction Btore, No 174 Bridge cereet by oy med the Adams Express (i Fy Tinsel “fHOS. DOWLING et. [3* THOS. DOWLING. Auctioneer; Georgetown OLD FUBNITtBE AND EFFEOTS, TS AND SHORB, &c.. AT aAUOTIU, On SATURDAY MORNING, May 1, at 16 clock in vaY Mowing "May 1 No street, a geseral assortment of ouseheid Furniture. boots and Shore extra choice ing Plants. Ornamental shrabs. &c , Ladies are reepectfally invited to attend the A. JaBDIN ALso, At 5o’clock in the afternoon, I will sell, atmy suction rooms ftwenty (20) th as Lt, LJYEBY. S4L8. HBING aND Hack 4 BLE.—We respectfally mform the cit izens of Weshington, Ge strangers generally, thet we we, end i was ah on band tor hire fineHorses andBucgies (arriages. Hacks, Saddi jesiring” ae te Persons to jes. Ohar= moderate. and terme cash. Steble corner of Briige and Market streets, Georgetown, near new Mar 5 NUBRIS & GLADMON, ap2s In jet BY THOS. FOWLIN For sale. at Public Auction,on MONDAY, May 3.at5 p.m on the premises, 0} wie THE of Tador Place It is located T trees upoe it, and is & most Qcsirable situation for the location of one or more modern dwellings, being accessible to water aat an This property will be offered first as s whole, and if no saleis effected it will be put apin lots, as inia out by ir voters subdivistor can be seer = One-third cash, and t'e balarice Years. with interest, secared by » deed of trast on the property. Converancing and revenue stampe at cost of purchaser $30) sold as a wnole, or if sold by the lot $10. e 4 CR. ap 231d 210 F strect, between ith and isth. BBX 780mM48 DOWLING, auct.; Georgetown, TBUSTEE’S SALE OF IMPROVED PROP- ERTY ON BRALL STREET. 1s ORUBGE. By virtue of « deed of tenst from Hezekiab Butler to the undersigned, bearing date the Ist of Beptember. 1865, and recorded in Liber felio 488 of the land records for this couaty Iwillsell at public auctiun,on FRIDAY Apri ‘Seth. at 4o’clock p m., in front of the premises. co he bichbest bidder. all that lot ef ground. being a Holmead’s addition to George orth side of Besl! ttreet, and baving a depth of 92 fect, improvou “ithe debt for s Bick chi property i aa jebt for wi property is now adver fieed to be sold is $20, with Interest from Sept 1, Terme of sale caab. of which $3) mast be ae ‘when the rock olf; the resi ‘within five dave. Should the terme of esie be complied with. the property is to be resol: ‘and after such as the tra-tee ‘at the risk wnd cost of the de CLOTHING, &c. Large Stock. New Goods. BOYS' SCH@OL sUITs, KBT AND PANTS, 95, @6, 87. To ft Boye $to ld yeare of age. BOYS’ DRESS SUITS, JACKBT AND PANTS, BOYS’ PRESs SUITs, COAT, PANTS AND VEST, For Boys9 to 14 years of age, 912, 913, @14, 915 YOUTHS’ SCHOOL SUITS, COAT, PANTS AND VEST, $10. YOUTHS’ DRESS SUITS, $13, 915, $17, g20, SACK OR FROUK CoAT. CHILDREN'S SUITS, $4 to $12—All Styles, tivo, & PARENTS DESIRING WHITE SUITS FOR MAY BALL PUBPOSES, WILL FIND OUB STOCK COMPLETE A. SAHS & CO., $17 SEVENTH STBEET, Adjoining National Bank of the Republic. ap 2s-tr DEVLIN & CoO., New York Clothiers, 276 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, HAVE THE LARGEST AND FINES! STOCK or CLOTHS, COATINGS, CMEVIOTS, and CASSIMERES, IN THIS COUNTRY. THE FINEST LINE OF MADE UP CLOTHING EVER SHOWN IN WASHINGTON. NEW STYLES OF YOUTHS and CHILDREN’S CLOTHI FURNISHING GOODs, WHITE AND COLOR: SHIRTS, MADE TO ORDER. ap l6 om” Boys: CLOTHING. Three Hundred end Fifty 8PRING SUITS re- ceived this morning at the celebrated Oak HAabL, 464 SEVENTH STREET, ma S-tf Opposite Post Otice. M EN’s OLOTHING, Two dred and fity SPRING SUITS received this morning. at the tamous OAK BALL, 404 SEVENTH STREET. opposite Post Office, f IBEBGER, (Buccessor to BH. F. Lovnon & Co. ), CITIZENS, ABMY AND NAVY t MERCHANT TAILOR, Hot STEAMBOAT LINES, Ne NES Lg ry Willard’s Hotel. Mazcaasts: LINE OF STEAMSHIPS BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK, Hereafter the Fine Steamshi; JOBN GIBSON. and VALLE of the ME RUBAN' Wot EL SEIBOE'S 200 14 Horta Wasreee "Paltasel re SEW RXPRESS LINE. "FelSN VATS HULA ego st. op i}im* | | | WOOD AND OOAL Cc AL! COAL OOAL WOOD! Woop’ Woon” SAVE TOUR MONEY Bow: Come to my COAL and WOOD TARD. K between 26 hend Sth streets weet, Bear the street, and I will of Or on that Fou can sa Saduce Soevtng croned aoe Guns one ce wey Coal and Wood Yard. Oak 4 P. BROWN & SON, CoRNrR LSru Oraeet ann Bew Vo « Avewrs GEBAT BEDUOTIOR oo PRics or coat: BENTISTRY. o DONTISI. No. mm Ly best MABMEF, on me's: ni Pintes. and Siled in the terme. DES ade BUE. between i rs stantly on band for exiractin ‘We euarantec to 8! office satiefaction tn TEETH EXTRACTED WITHOUT P4Ain No charger w tittcial Tecth pat will be rean t surgical operation wben perf will be deducted whon the te As-ocistion is BOW Prepared om Gold. Stlwer.and Robber st New ¥: phi. and Bow aod best manver, and satisfaction Persons will do A amine our work before gating It elsewhere PP0PosaLs For starioneny. — Drrartwesr ASMINGTON BD « THE ExveRron. “ Prepesals for tarnistd om: be requir: April ith. nie articles uf Stat jecal year ending Jane th 189 will be Mi io clock M.,of SATURDAY, May Beeb p I must be sigued by the indi situal or frm making it. and be accompanied b) aentie- ‘ evarantes that the Will executes contract @1 Ader 6 aod thei bonds t tid is sccepted for ar or all arth test —_ les. of articles furnished must be of the hest yaality pd with approved security will | regained of the party to e bem the contract be awarded ‘On failore to forpish aay arvicle When required, ip @ reasonable time. the right Ie reserved of par chasing $0 open market. or of Grciaring the ten tract forfeited; and if ice than the on id for such article, the ditereace the com or it reserves the richt to reject or accept the bid on all or ticles singty OF colieettyel: B estimate of wantities which wil needed. apd blank for blading. couteining fail teformat ‘ith this edver- jon. in tierment. wil! be furnished on application. ¥ sper- antees will not he considered. and contracts will be awarded only t» established manutactarers or Geaicra in the aiticies Bidders will Le required So contre their bids to the specifications faruished. and ‘failure te d- so cause the rejection of any bid 2.26 ,29,6t PBoProsats FOR Woop. ‘Apruai is, Fealed Prop: ite) will be recel “for the delivery of good. mercher bard. body WOOD at the . the First Min ie a) i] is pe kop eee) pee53 {het me oe a <>, lela Sm 6 be delivered at «nch times and fies ae may be required in each mon! Proposals may be of the uch juentt- enti Jone made for the whole or any part od required re 9 mest bo guarante:d by responsthie Parties in the usual form, and made sulyect tothe {cr@itions mentioned im previous advertisements office. By order of the Quart lermaster General U. Army. J.G CHaNDLER Bvt. Colonel ani Chief Quartermaster Military District. ROPOBALS FOR PAVING ABP GRADING BEA RL 8 ; } NEW JERSE VENUE. OrricR OF BUrERINTENDENT AND Insrac SEWweRe, Commiacewais Oity Batt mans se fice until 12 0 clock proximo, for Pa\ north , betw Rue. with stone Portions of the street, also, setting ol jong the line pavement. The work to be dome to the «a! isfaction of the Superintendent ane Inspector of Btvects tne Ward Commiestopere. and the Assistant Gomul-sionere: -and in conformity with ations. aches and pot less than seven iaches deep, on evnalating of sigh” tmeh tree from clay or =m. ee@ four best T stone. in pieces pot less than three fect long. twelve taches wide end wot loos than fear fnuches thick. the top n dressed be jew. Ting footways to be ot slaty 6 New York fiacging, in pieces not lees than feet in length. 9 “1 Yn or lipea! feet for setting mew cart- foot tor resetting old curb ber tqtare foot for laying new flag footwaye. square foot for relasine old fac footware Phe f-endation of sand and gravel to be incinded nthe vite a raat 1 surpins earth to be ¢: ve risls ard sur 0 ‘the Ward Commissione' tay ited in much place direct. Mold materiais to be the property of the @or- pypetion or the property owners xpense to be defrayed by assessment, ae cording t tig laws ont TEBE is reserved lyy the Mayor to reject any Bact 3 most be accompanied wit! the rm aren! ‘® responsi! own to be Sick that ie accepted. the Bidder wilt execute @ IC Srelqurentanbarslchy . per » Ber lineal