Evening Star Newspaper, May 7, 1869, Page 4

EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. estes ae Amusements, &c., Te-Night. National TaeaTex.—Bryant’s Minstrets and Burlesque Opera Troupe. Prov. Suiru’s Art Gailery, 304 Pennsyl- vania avenue, a large number of new chromos just recerved. MeracrotrraN HALL AND VARtEry Tara- Pax. Pennsylvania avenue, between !1:h and 22th streets. Upea every night—with a first- elass entertainment. MAaRKRITER's, 4-6 7th street_—Fine pictares en exhibition. MurzenorT HaLt—The Pilgrims—Concert, Jecture and exnidition of a beautiful panoramt the benefit of the Protestant Orphan Assylum. Opp Fattows’ HALL.—The great Museum of ar 00 Lite-like Models, —o———_ Secord Ward Republican Mass Merting. The Citizens? Movement Dene — the Re pudii- san Party Responsible for tke Corporation bei ieemarks of Mr. W. A. Coot and Others. A weeting of the Second Ward Republicans was held last nigh: at the Presbyterian chure’, on Fitteenth street, tetwees I una K. Prest- H. Peters m the ch: ad ©. H. Bar- evgh srcretary. The hall wae erell filled, tne ompored of abouteven uum- colored mea. reeclutions Introduced by Mr. Henry ig coudeuming the ed psopie of the crtizens @ bat radie th » Were denated resolutions, . that f2 the app: Would be but two pa Publican and Citizens although in compsranve inf Mammoth growth. Deczuse it nad ya side; while the latter was simply ‘ue old Dem- oeratie pa hat been Worsted atall points, und now sough: 2 new nome, whereby to recuperate its fullen for- tunes. This party (the Citizons), he said, were thieves, murder iucendiarie:, and he could not believe that any colored man would be gulled into the suppori of He noped Ht was that struek tae shackles of s the race amd made tuem free and in. citvens Colonel William A. Cook was eailed on and ey Temarks favorable !> the possage resolution, and denouncing the Citizens ry which was now being formed in the city of Washington. He then took from hus pocket acopy of the Evmsixc Sra, containing the Proceedings of a citzens’ meeting beld im the Second Ward on Wednesday nigat, trom whieh be read copious extracts of the remarks he speskers.and severely criticised the same. 1m referring to that portion of the remarks of Jobn D. Clark, Presuient of the Citizens’ meeting, wherein he blames the Repubtican party of Washington for the heavy dev: which dens Mr. Cook Row bu the “ that the deb: of the suid tbat whoever city was made so great by the Republican ad- mumistration knew when he did se that the cebt_ was contracted before the Republi- can party came into power. He next quoted the sentence from Mr. Clarke's speech tnat it was God's eiict ae ue colored man Bis freedom, snd tha: Republican party Bad nothing to do with it, which he pro- Bounced faise in part; for while he (Uook) ac- Knowledged that nothing could be done with. out the aid of GoJ, yet man did bave some band it the good worli,for i: was Abraham Lin- coimand Pre-identGrant,the instruments of tae Abnigbty, who directly secured for the cotored man bis just rights. Next came the remarks of Mr. Hewett, that be bad mo interest in poli- es, and this was pronounced likewise false by Mr. Cook, ss he Knew that Mr. Hewett had made himself quite officiows avout Bis own ward. ‘cond Ward were then shown up, and the original manuscript record of the proceedings of their meeting, held on the ult., was read and sbarply criticised. After reading the document through, Mr. Cook proceeded to call over the signatures. and when he came tothe name of «Wasbington Ingraham,” that person, (black,) semped to bis feet and said he was at that BE ANd Went to sleep, but did not author- ize bis name to be put down on that paper, and wanted scratched off. right off now. uBcement was received with tre. and, flercely gesticulatin, + *Itis Ineky you dia f mduct be persisied im till the CRair demanced be should be put out if Re didn’t keep «miet. When order was restored Mr. Cook sii the dying thef got repentance at the last moment and went into Paradise. Lot the party named do likewise. Mr. Cook closed With an earnest appeal to the colored meu of the Second Ward to be true tothe pariy that had liberated ‘oem from the bondage of slavery and had elevated them to the richts and dignity Of citizensbip. iia Martin, pastor of the 15th-street Tian (colored) Church, was next called ‘ket was the cbost of the Democratic party, and the colored men would never be deceived by sny such movement. Some were anxions to murder the disloyal colored men, but they were very few compared with their white friends. je seit & peculiar pride im the fu @ single imstance since tne colored race had been se: free had th oven untrue to them- selves. The loyalty of the black man could be told by his skin and bar, but as much could Bot be said, be thougbt, for the professed friends of ‘be colored people. In ob:ainiag their tree- dom, Bowever, be said that he thought the colored people owed all praise to their Maker, their oppressed condition they Bad gone wer kuees to God and prayed to Him need teen non tn en and He bad i ibem from bondage of slavery. Ass race, the colored people had made politics their religion. and this was why now, while we Dave no White minister advocating politics ia meetings, yet there wasa - He believed that in this city great significance in the movements of the colored people, because they strength- «ued Senator Summer's bands and gave en- couragement and hope to all their friends in . For the recreant colored spirits who gompg with the Citizens’ party be bad of Anger, but felt a deep sorrew for hem. and would only recommend that they be regted with the deep silence of the grave. treatment should be bess to forsake the party which Lad given Je apd liberty. A Tesclution was adopted setting apart a ag Meeting. and re- Dall be seiected in ral part of the ward, aud eat- tty be given im order to have s rd andiere Hatton snd ting adjourned. mA r —Va Wed. wen Lieutenant Noonan being light was in progress at tue house f Favny A Cook. on €:h street, below Louts- ises and found George Hotuly, S ofareceat fight. Hu- © years past he has Deea with moury, and om that oveasi. alled Rim into the house from the street aud demanded $45 which he aeciined to g.ve, When a fight ensued. in which Re says by a map who was pres. Haguiy was ber friend eaious of @ Young man named star. wo Was visiting her, He Tim the house, became enraced, aud began to bea: ber. when Costar interfered redturned the jokeon him. The occurrence reibg made known to Major Richards he or- . be Bouse to betaken possession of by he Seven P; * police. Huguly got ont a act Fannie for keeping a bawdy Rouse Sud one against her and Costar for as- Ss coor ee mturn swore ow’ suns' Hoguly for assault and batte- = ‘Yesterday the cases t supplying Faanie a BoaRD or MBTrROrOoLITAN Povrce—at the sem)-monthly meetumg of the Hoard ‘afternoon, —_e—___ Tre National Waserncrom Mowrweyt AssOULATION, OD haba nakony 5 lected General Wilham T. Sherman Second Vice President of the association, vice Gen. U S.Grant Presie cent Grant Bow President +z oMfivio of tne sssocistion by virtue of bis office as President cf the Vaited States. |e sded to speak on the pruspects of Seventh Ward \e Canal end Market House Questions Again— The Coming Etection—Mem to be chosen wie «il! gict the Colored Men Work—Hangins 102 sont for Apostate Republicans— they should be Kick- ialroads Wenied— The Democrats Employ « Pop-corn Cancasser—Regisier Bowell mate? an Expianation. Last eveniog a rerular Seventh Ward Republican Isiand Hall at which there was a large number and it was remarked tha: there was a ‘oportion of whute citizens on hand been seen at 2 ward meetingany ume since Jone iast. Mr. F. A. Boswell, the Presi. dent, called the meeting to order, and Mr. J. S. N. Brown filled the position of Secretary. Mr. A. Watson AS DO One else seemed in- clined to speak that he had an important suo- ject to bring forward and that was the im- provement of the channei and canal, and mak. ing the city 8 commercial one. The chacnel of the river should be thorough: as is being done in other navi gable streams by Con- grees; Dut the city should commence the work as is done in Lown he had no doubt but that Congress will aid in it. It was ‘well known that by next fall anthracite coal from the Pennsylvania mines would be brought down the Chesapeake and Unio canal, and in view of the tact it was important that the canal should be cleaned and made ni ble, that coal, cement, grain, &o , could bi e¢ on its banks. He was oppesed to votiug away the market house sanre or the cunal, each worth a million of doslars; and as be b»- lieved the citizens were willing to be taxed for these improvements they should bo" throw o- stacks in the way by electing men who are op- poted to them Kev. Ant vase eady to Tepor: At the coming election. especially in th) The colored mea heve wort out t | destiny, and wantec geod and trae whu dtbhem. [her great waat is work | hoped that whatever men were sen | Councils would be good, true aad hone: provide work for the aboricg men, shou'd rot. when winter comes again. go oa harv'y of the Corporation. It was their accumulate Every man eb of the color he polls. stid that he did not consider it proper (o name the canvasser that those w! Teported to * meta colored man but Mr. John T. Costen, ot Georgii, was intro- duced and addressed the meeting, speaking of the importance of the Republicans carrying the election, for with a Republican Congress and Presid but little would be done towards improvieg the District if the Deocrats elected their ticket. He bad been pained to learn that some of bis color had sold out aud were emis- ‘saries of the Democrats. He would say that any man who sold himselt for office or mony deserved ‘Ranging, or as the Irishmau says banging is too good and he be Kicked. He argued that they be true to the Re; La party, who had given them their rights,and hot to listen to Democrats who had for years lived off their sweat and toil, and who would if they bad the power repeat all reconstruction acts and teem gaia in slavery. He alluded io the fact that gland was the first nation to put forth the ition doctrine, and yetduring the war showed that her sympaihies ‘Were with the slaveholders. The United States had a long account agains: England, and if war was declared he would in 24 hours raise a regi. ment againat er. Mr. Wm. Jones said that had the market- house and canal bills been passed, mauy col ored le would have had work; but after two years’ talk 1t bad been discovered that the canal did not belong to the city. (Mr. Watson— yw is it that it is p to vote away what does not belong to —) He charzed that Democratic infiuence bad defeated market. house bill, and a few ie ores Dave exercised the control of the city. Who 1s to blame! They should elect men who would give them work they did not want soup. If they hive work they can buy themselves homes. Railroads are Wanted, and if they had another one to Balti- more there would be thousands of people coming here spending their money, and the people would get some and be enabled to buy little places im the country, where they could sit under their own wine and a Mr. Joseph Williams said that whoever Teceives the nominations will be elected, and if they elect men who will support bills giving away the canal and market-house, Congress ‘Will be apt to take the eharter away. H2 urged that they should be true, ang then spoke of thr small number present compared with those attending the metings last year, and satd tha’ A cAMp Meeting oF Tevival effort was aeces- sary. They bad the mterial for such meeting. aud he would like to see Brother Bowen com- mene: assisted by ther Walker. who could baptize those Who preferred immersion. Mr. S. Nester, 98 oue of the canvassers, re- ported the prospect as cheeriag, notwithstand- ing that there were from four 19 five huadred absent; yet these will be here to vote if they bave to ¢ up their work. There were no dissensious im the ward, and it was probable that there would not be. With Mr. Boswell on the ticket, the colored pebpie woul! vote en 1. ©. Dyson said he bad heard of « case where politics was about to part man and wite, 8nd spoke of the Democrats having in their employ a man peddling pop-corm from house to house who was noting what colored men were absent from the city. He also reterred to tue promise made to a colored man las: Jun+ that if be voted the Democratic ticket, he woula have fish to sell all winter. but that he had that man caMing for soupsince. He cautioned is friends that the Democrats were no! their friends, and were only using them as «cat's ws. Mr Watson tuquired when the nominations Were to be made, and urged that they should be made in full meeting, after full notice. He had heard it intimated that last year some were nominated through fraud, and he hoped thai there would be no ground for even a suspicion this year. Mr. Boswell.after a collection had been taken up, briefly addressed the meeting, stating that his name had been used in the First Ward Club for the position of Coliector, and that it was used without bis knowledge or consent, and ne ‘Wished it understood that Whatever tne deci<- jon of the convention would be, he would abide by 1t, and was opposed to forestalling in any manner the action of that con vention. ee Cearcer or PERcRY.—Yesterday, Justice Goudard bad before him J. McUlary Perkins, on @ warrant charging bun with fulsely aad maliciously swearing before R. J. Meigs, clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of Colam- on oF about the ~th dayot April, isis, to imtormation charging R. iH. Marsh wi-b mal- feassuce in office Aud inthe county aforesaid. In this information it was charged taai Justice Mareh had in a numberof cases before im charged persons more money as fees than the oraer of Supreme Court of the District allows. Also, with rendermg jadgments in certain cases unlawfally, Also, with assault and battery upon Perkins. This tntormation was broaght tothe notice of the Sapreme Court in general term, who, at the request of the Distric’ Attor- jsmissed it. Justice Marsh weut Before tice Goddard and made au affidavit that these charges were maliciously false and cor- Tuptly maade for the purpose of effectiag the dismissal of Bim (said Marsh,) aad to fraudu- lently optaia the payment of money which be (Perkins) Bad already obtatned from sail Marsb. Upon this information Ju-tice God- dard issued a United States warrant, addressed to Ufticer John H. Wise, whoarrested Perkins. At the examination a number of witnesses ‘were sworn, and the ease further postponed. = Taw WasnIncton City P. E. Coxvoca. 72; from other —eo__ GLY™ont is BOW open for visitors, boats are running every Gay, leaving are ™.. retapains 7 p.m. ‘Mr. Sbafield's adver- roe Ward moora F- 'y Time—Proposition fora Prinary blece Tod oe te oe The regular weekly meeting of the Fitth Ward Clab was held last evening at their Rall on North Carolina avenue, vetween Istand 24 streets, the President, OC. H. Holden, im the caair, and J. HM. MoKaict epiner ples mertia opened with singin; er by ‘Wer Brow ‘Sr; after wun number of names were added to the roll. and a collection was taken ap to defray the mecessary ex- sen, reported back 1 Meeting providing for primary election on the 25m tmst. Mr. John R. Arrison hoped the resolution would be so modified as to provide that the person receiving the highest number of votes ‘would be the candidate for Alderman, and the three receiving the next highest number be de- clared the candidates for Common Ooancil. Mr. Atkinson was oppored to the resolutioa. D_ &K. Parker though. Mr Atkinson had talked the resolution to cienth in the execative committee twice, and now he wanted to talk it to death in the clup. Mr. Atkinson thought the adoptioa of the Tesolution would be detrimental to the inter- ests of the Repablican this ward. A great many could not read, and woald not know who they were voting for. 1f amanob- noxious to the Republicin party should get a nomination, it would be blamed on those who could not resd. He thouzht the ballot system dangerous to those whocould not read, Amin might have a right bailot. bat it migut be taken Sway from him and a wropg one put in his hands Durng the time Mr. Atkruson was speakmz there were frequent crivsof “that's so,” sthac's true,” and some contusion. When ne bad con. everal members endeavored ty ob-ain joor, but finally Wm. H. Hugaes was rec- ddressed the mr -tiag in favor of + Tfaman contd not read on tae hot May, he could not read on the first Mon- dav of Jane. hoped the resolution would [A voice—“We will keep you poping: sorder, order.) “The (hair gave no's that be wonld not entertain business aatil or- der was restored Mr. Hughes continued. He hoped those gen- Yemen who contd uot read would vote for the Tesolu;iou, aad thus show that they knew what they Were doing. He knew good wonta come out of the resolution. (A Voice —“Eyil wil come out of tt.") Wm. H. Brown, jr, said he was mortified. [A Voice.—ot is ie first time.”} Mr. Browu.— When toe rebel army was cap- tured every man signed bis mark. The |.atiot Was the palladiam of liberty. It was an insu’ to the intelligence of the colore’ man to they did vot know what they were doing be. canse they could not rend He came here to. night with the olive branch of peice. He thought at first he would have nothing to say, as he felt weak. {A Votce. ery weak.) Mr. Brown.—Tne Democrats Rad poisoued two Presidents; inaugurated the greatest rebel- lion that ever existed; and, lastly, assassinated the beloved Lincoin, He did not-want to be called a disorganizer, because he voted for the man he wanted elected. They called him 2 disorganizer now, but whea ‘hey had dirty work to do they esid «Brown, you had bater go and do that,” (A Voice.—“Ain’t the g: man’s time up I") Rev. Mr. Recd wasin favor of voting by the ballot sometimes. T' was great distinction between a written baliot and a printed oue. Many could read printing but could not rea writing. All that was wanting was @ fair chance, and the colored men had sense enough to know whoakey wanted to vote for. He worked m a public difice where ‘were employed, who were watching this ward with int:rest, and they said that it was the ‘woret disorganized ward in the oity. the voting would be viva voice. He resolution would not be . Mr McKoight said the resolution came up at the last meeting. [A voice.—“We know a Mr. McKnight proceeded to give a history of the origin of the resolution, and advocated th= ye thereof. Colored men always had voted right, and would do so now. Tue re<o- lution was for the benefit of the workingmen of the Fifth Ward. The polls would be oven from 9 8. m. to 9 p. m., and all could vote. The clerks would watch the judges and the judges would watch the clerks, and no one could be defrauded. There was more satety in the bal- Jot than in the teller system. The previous question was here callea, and great confusion ensued. The Chair put the vote upon ordering the Previous quesuon, and the vote thereupon seemed to be equal. A division was demanded and the Ciub retused to order the previous question. Mr N: niel Evans moved to lay the whole subject on tbe table; lost. Great confusion again ensued Mr. Charles Jones moved toat further con- sideration of the resolution be postpoard for one week, which was adopted bya small ma- jority. Adjourned. —_.—_—_ UNDER the management of President Riker, the Washington anu Georgetown Raiiroad (avenue route) is being placed in excellent con- dition. Over one bandred good horses have been purchased since the Ist of January, aud the stock of the road is held to be surpassed by none in the country. Nearly all tus curs «d those Gn the different eto be painted of different colors, that strargers may more easily distingmsh be- tween them. Those runnicg from (#eorge- towa to the Navy Yard are being painted red, aud the Baltimore ears a haudsome blue. A majority of the depot cars have already been renovaied. The cushioned seats and backg ot all the cars are being removed, and will be re- placed with black walnnt and ash sia’ seats during the summer months. These seats are quite as comfortable, and also possess the ad- vantage of being kept more easily free from cust and dirt. The number of carson the veri- ous lines are as follows: Georgetown and Navy Yard ', 18; Geergetown and Baltimore de- pot, 12; Seventh street, 10; Fourteenth street, 6 . AL 8 > —— Tug Potomac Front, To-Day.—Carters’ Wharf.—Arrived—Schrs. Julia Harris, from Havre-de-Grace, with Lykens Vriley coal, for Jobn B. Lord: Pearl, Williams, from the same ort, with 192,000 feet of lamber, for J. Kitch. Sailed—Schr. Argo, Carey, for James River, to load for A. J. Chiff. Mem.—Sailed from Havre-de-Grace, on the ith instant, schrs. Thomas J. Tull. Cooper, and Chas. Gaskill, Dutton, with Lykens Valley coal, for George us. Riley's Wharf. — Artived — Sloop Caroline Howard, Courtney, with oysters, tor Tarner & Son. Sailed—Schr. Foaming Sea, James, for Magathy, with fertilizers for tarmers. Eowler's Wharf—Arrived—Schr. JohnH. Slusmon, Weaver, from Jacksonville, Fh, a. w jamber, for Son. Fay's Wharf —Arrived—Steamer Thomas E. Canill, Fay, from Baltimore, with hay, tor the Government. SURRENDERED ON KEyuisIt1oN.—This morn- ing, a requisition was received from Governor Geary, of Pennsylvania, by Judge Cartier. fo & Man named Andrew J. Horst, whi arrested afew days ago by Officer Powell on suspicion of horse-stealing, and committed te jail to await a requisition. Horst is charge! with baying stolen a bay mare sud black hoi belonging to James Kendall and W.S. Nelso: of Ayr towuship, Fuiton county, Pa. necessary warrant was issued, and H delivered to Officer Houser to be Pennsyivania . ee eee SOLDIERS’ AND SaiLors’ Uston.—This or- Fanization met at Union League Hall bight. Major Morse presiding. Hugh Hart, jate 16th U.S, infantry: Henry Gervais. late Ist Vermont cavalry; and Wm. A Griswold, loch Vermont infan were admitted t. mem- bersbip. The resolution, passed two weeks since, that delinquents upon the rolls failing to pay their dues and flaes uo to Joly |, next, may be stricken from the roils after that date unless excused, was ordered to be published. Adjourned. —_———— May Festivat.—Prof. Sheldon’s Annual May Ball and Exhibition will be given at Car- roll Hall, on G street, between 9ta and th, on ‘Thursday evening next, and, judging from his previous entertainments. we have no doubt it ‘will be attended by the elite of Washinz- ton society. The cards, invitations, aud pro- grammes for the occasion are very next. We Fecommendall who are fond of terpsichorean Spectables, oF Who like to take part im them, to attend. —_+—_ Fisu.—The yield of fish m the Potomac is still very limited, and the knowing ones say it is doubtful whether the supply will again be ‘as plentiful this season as it has been. About five thoasand ehad were reported at Johnson's wharf to-day, which eld at $18 per hundred, and forty thousand herring, that brought $10 and $1] per thousand. Sturgeon are becoming more plentiful, and sell at from $2 to $2.50 apiece. ee Bryant's MovsTRaxs are still charming the largest houses of at the National hot.” ‘To-night vea very Sarkegan, Gr eke memseenae maa intee gen @’ ‘will again make ‘Sppearance. Mies Manis Vom Brewer, the juvenile song- stress, who is only twelve years old, called on the President last evening, and was very co: - dially received. After bemg shown through the bouse, she sang “Casta Diva,” I} Bacio,” and aa aria from “Robert le Diable” for the entertainment of the President and family. ——— en Carrrot Hitt Boripine TION. — ‘This association held its twen! een ‘monthly THE COURTS. CouRT IN Genexat TeeM.—Thts morning the following business was transacted: Parish sgt Peugh e: al: motion to affirm decree ofcourt below filed by Mr. Appl=by; a} dismissed. W. W. Boyce of the Soath fioa bar and bar of the Supreme Court of the United States Admitted to the bar without taking oath. Bevan & Co. agt. Sears & ——_e—_—__ Base Batt Irems.—The game between the mu com| ot New York and District base ball men, on the National Groands, will be played to-morrow afternoon, weather permit- ting. The nines will be composed of the fol- lowing well. wD Cee Sg New York Nine—Shelly, 2d b.; Forker Ist b.; Birdsall, c.;-Force, «. Cougblin, r. £.; Stu ley, 1. 1.; McLean, 3d b.; Fletcher, PR Fox, c. f. District Nine—Maloue, c., Wood, 1. t.; B3 Doyle, ist b.; Dennison, 3d b.; joyce, 1. f.; Robinson, F. t. ‘Tuesday nex: there game of base ball on the } s een & soldiers’ and citizens’ nine, for the ben- efit of the fund for decorating the graves of our Union soldiers on the 29th instant, which prom- ises to be ene of the best match games of the season. The following will probably be the contending nines : Pp; Birdsall,c; Mi by Mekers J Tr. £; Coa hel- db: Force, s. 3; § ; Robinson, 1. £; Joyce, ns" ist bs Gil , 5 Denison, c. mh Ata meeting of the Jeffrson Club, on Wed- Nesday night, eeveral persons ware admitted b veTship, and chaltenges {rom the Mary. lasd Chub, of Babumore, and Olympic Cluo, of ikis city, were accepted —_+——_ SALes or Near EstTats —Green & Williams have sold lot I1, in square 55, as follows: part. with frame howse,te H.C. B $1550; west part, with frame house, to Derrick, for $1,075; also, lot adjoining, 17 feat front,on 1. between 22d And 2d streets west, tO George Ouurchwell, for 164 ets. per square foot; also. the following lots iui, frontiug on Maryland avenue, betwren 6th and Tih sirests h, for Award man, east: Lot 4, to Peter C' for 12 cents p foot; lot 8, to John McE for 2¥ cents p foot.and lot 9, to George T. Bassett, for 11 cents per foot Messrs. Kitbourn & Latta, Real Estate Brokers, have sold lot 24, block 6. im Todd and Brown's sub-division of propecty. opposite the $1,140; also, the east 18x11) teet, offer 3i, in square 9, on M street, between 2th and 2ist sirret, to Jas. Kelley, for $600 cash. Fitch & Fox bave sold lots 68,69, and 71. in Pai n’s sub-division of squar- onting on ‘ce Place,” to B. H. Bartol, for . ——— + Tue Ercut-Hourn Movement at tHe NAVY Yarv.—The workmen at the Navy Yard pro. pose to hold a meeting on Saturday evening action towards forming a workingmen’ navy yard union league, which willl be a branch ef similar organizations now being or- gavized by the workmenin all the nay yards of the country. Theobject proposed is to contend for the eight-hour law as passed by Congress. Some weeks ago @ question was addressed to the Navy De) ment as to whether the recent decision of the Secretary of the Navy affected’ the pay of the master workmen of the yara, ‘and whether or not the twenty per cent. was to be deducted from their ily stipend. No avswer has as yet been received, snd the master workmen of the yard have not received their salaries for Iast month, as the paymaster is undecided as to whether they come under the terms of the order of the Secretary. ABBIVERSARY.—The Star of the West Lodge of Odd Fellows (colored) celebrated the first anniversary of their orzanization this after- noon in company with Eastern Star, Bloom of Youth and John F. N. Wiikiuson Lodges, The organizations formed at 2 o'clock ia full regalia at the lodge rooms, coruer of 10th street and Louisiana avenue, ana preceded by the Coimmbia brass band marched through the principal streets to Israel Church, south of the Capitol, where addresses were made by W. C. Marshall. Andrew Freeman and John A. Simms. The procession then reformed and re- turned to the lodge rooms. To-night they have & grand supper at Union Leaga» Hall. —_o—. CHARGE OF FALSE PRRTENCES AND For. Gxay.—Linus B. Bi nop, of Kemzucky was d yesterday by Detective Bigiey. on a ited States warrant, issued bv Justice Walter, upon the oath of Robert M. Drin=hard, Esq., (paying teller at it:teahonse, Fowler & Co.; The warrant charges that on or about the 1th of January. 1560, the accused upon Bim a forged check, which was paid, thereby obtaining, by false pretences. the 0. Bishop was brought before who held him to bail for a ._ The accused zave bail to-day fora further hearing. aa THE REGISTRATIO: ‘he result of the first day's registration in the Fifth Ward yesterday, exhibited a tots! of 63: names recorded; more than two hundred less than any one day's op- erations in either of the other wards. To-day at lz o'clock, the books of registration Were again opened for the Fifth Ward, at Car- Toli Hall, Russeli Barracks, at which ume a long line bad been formed, and an eunanced interest was manifested. At 2% o'clock the Board took & recess for lunch, after the regis- tration of about 2 about 100 of whom were whites. a GRAND LARCENY —Yesterday, Sergeant Taylor arrested Georgianna Jackson, a colored Fl of about 12 years, on the charge of gracd larceny of iewelry. &c., belonging to Michael Malian in whose house she had been employed, and Justice Drury committed her to jail for court. further hearing. —— Tae Orrnaxs’ Farr, at Carroll Hall, will no doubt be attended py a large crowd this evening, as a concert will be given by Profes- sor Ricbter, assisted by some of the best. musi- eal talent ef the city. The Fair will close on Tuesday evening next. WORK ORDERED—This morning Mayor Bowen directed Mr. Patrick Cullinane, the contractor, to execute so much of the contract for grading and graveling L street south, from 7th west to 2th east, as lies west of South Oap- itol s*reet. —+<+e-__ CITY ORDINANCES. Passed by the Sixty-sixth Council. AN AcT for the reliet of James Biggins. Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Beard of Common Council of theCity of Washington, ‘That the sum of =ixty dollars b=, and the same is berehy Spproprtted, payable out of the gererai fund, to enable the Mayor to pay to James Biggins the sum of sixty dollars, depos- ited by Dima in the First National Bank to the credit of this Corporation for a license which has been rejected. Approved, January !5, 1869, AN Act for the relief of Michael Donohoe. Re if enacted by the Roardof Aldermen ani Boart JS Comman Counct! of the City of Washington, ‘That the sum of sixty dollars be, and the sam> is hereby appropriated out of the general fund, toenable the Mayor to pay to Michael Donohoe the amount of sixty dollars. deposited by bim iu the First National Bank to the creait of thts Corporation for a license which has been re- jected. {Approved, January 18, 156 AN AcT to repair and retarnish the Mayor's office. Be it enacted by the Board of Auiermen and Board ¢ umon Council of the City of Washingtun, ‘That the sum of ome thousand dollars. or so much thereof as may be necessary, be, aud the same is hereby, uppropriated, payabl> out of the general fund, to enable the Mayor to cause the rooms now occupied by him and his clerks to be united in one by removing so much of th. partition wall as may be deemed necessary, and to refit and refurnish tbe room in a suitabi manner for the use of the Mayor. The work to be done under the direction of the Mayor. Approved, January 18, 1569, AN Act <a an &ppropriation to pay the jamp-ligbters. Re it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board Common Council of the City of Washington, Fkaed the pags! six thousand Po pear ol ee same reby, priated out of gas fund to pay the caiatice of the superintendent of lamps and moe ai for the fiscal year ending 30th June, Approved, January 12, 1569, Ax Act for the reliet of Martin Usd; He it enacted by the Beard of Aldermen ond Board Fnat'the IaSyor be, dad he ia hereby, author” | OIFY ITEMS, huetzen Park, to Joseph Wilmanns, for | ‘ork, at a large sale, 100 pairs woo! Spring Oseetmere Pants, st si30 and =! ir. They are cheap, as the material could Foe be bougbt for the money; at A. Strauss’, ular clothier, Pennsylvania avenue, three Goors east of 11th street. ———__ Jat Jewairy. French Jet Rubber Jewelry Teceived this morning at Prige’s One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 436 Pennsylvania avenue, | near 435 street. —_—~e— VERTICAL RAILWAYS have removed a great objection to otels. Une of the finest in the country is that in the American How: Hoston. Messrs. Rice have left nothing undone for the comfort of their patrons, ———ancee ‘To THE wRAK, the worn, and the weary, the editor of the Boston Reeorder says:—« We can most umhesitatingly recommend the Peruvian Syrup, a protected solution of the protoxide of iron, * the weak, the worn, and the weary, having richly experienced its benefits. It pos- sesses all the qualities claimed tor it by its Proprietor. SPring Svits. S10—s10-= 6 A New War or Dorne Busmvess.—Holtan- der Bros. will commence from this day to sell all iberr Gent's Farnishing Goods at five per cent. above cost. We ask all who are in need ft tDe above goods to patronize us as it will save considerable woney to the buyer and eas die ws to continue selling goods at these raves, HOLLANDER Bros , 210 Penna. avenue, 413d: bel ween 14th and I5th sts, chased an immense stock of Gen! Goods for the comin tention of the public to the following lis! Prices at which we are selling our goods | 2.0 dozen Waite Shirs 75c.aat: White Shirts for | fine article, warras and Drawers, of aii styles and 5 cents upwards: good Cotton Socks, three pairs tor 25 cents; Handkerchiefs, already hemmed, from 15 cents upward; the Royal Eagte P: Collar, the best fitting collar ever made, & box; a splendid Paper Cotlar, clott bu ton Bole, 10 cemts a box, Neckties, Scarts. of the latest designs, and im endiess vari- ety. Do not miss the pls is Franc © Gold. man’s, Marbie Hall, No. 45> 7ih street, opposite Patent Office. 421k INE FOLLOWING is the price list at the re- duced rates:—Good White Sairt, $1.25. $1.50; Rest Quality, $2.25; Undershirts for Spring, #0 cents; good Socks, 15, 20, snd 25 cents; Eng- lish Socks, 40 cents: Handkerchiefs, 15 cents, good Paper Uollars, 12 cents per box. Also, Ties, Bows, and all kinds of Gloves, at the lowest prices. HOLLANDER BRos., 210 Penna. avenue, 4,13): near i5th street. z LAIN LASTIN PINEMORALS. ] From $1.25 to Lois ln 302 7th street, under Odd Fellows’ tall, AST SLIPPERS. * = For House Wear. @1.1 Be SON'S. 552 7th street, ander Odd Fellows’ Hall. 7 IRST-CLASS BHOKB, bye ‘We are selling at very Small Profits. TLBON's. under Odd Bellows’ Hall, 7th street. ‘OB YOUR SBRSITIVE a3d ache! feet try Fr P< TENT LAST CONGRESS Boots end LOW SHOES. N's, Under Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street. FOB ALL STYLES. Are SHAPES, WEAR. fad PRICES, Goto N'5. 8p 90-2w* 502 7th ot. ,under Odd Fellows’ Hail. SALE OF BUILDINGS, Heapovantens Frac Mitttany Deernicr, ee TEF YU agT Nommoga, tar, ‘Will be sold at putiic anctio Dat. 1th test eee 2th testent no og at 10,0 the BUILDINGS AND CONTRNTS lates Bled by U.S he cl Ops, at the Post three miles west ‘amond, Va., Known as ‘amp Williams, con 1 Placksmith Shop 13x24 fe 1 Ga penters’ Bhop, 18x31 = = 3 Additions to do., 9x9 ft each ‘Will be allowed purchasers for removal ‘Term h, in Gevernment fund: By order of the Quartermaster Genera! G. CHANDLER. Bvt Colonel, Chtef Qnartermaster Firs: Milltery District. my7-4t Srynerca srowne. The MARYLAND FRER STONE COMPANY are prepared to farnish their Stone In dimensions and quantity required, BAWED TO ORDER. STEPS, PLATFORMS. WINDOW UAP& AND SILLS. WATER TABLES, COPING FLAGGING, RUBBLE OB ROUGH SOUND heayy macenry, im large quantities. O. W. HAYDEN. Secretary, ENT F streit. &c for warlé 6m V ICTOR HUGO'S NEW BOOK, THE MAN WHO LAUGHS. Part I. Right. By Victor Hugo...... BLACK FOREST VILL: STORIES Berthold Auerbach. ON | THE GIBLS OF FEVERSHAM. By Florence ‘Marryatt. seaman, 7 Sea and 0 OVER YONDER. By the Author of the «01 Maniselle Secret”... ee eS THAT BOY OF NORCOTT'S. By Chas Lever..25 REAKING A BUTTEBFLY. Br the Acthor 0’ “Guy Livingstone’ . ssa? Sb THE ELEMESTS OF THBORRTICAL AND <i s ASTEONOMY. B; stoner CBOQUET, in great variety, with all the improvements. PEILP & SOLOMONS, BOOK METROPOLITAN AND STAT/ON ai apwtt 33 LLo™zeR: Lumber! Lome d complete assortment of Bnild- i ‘ock Fencing. Oypras Shi: cles. iu ite Pine and Sprace Pickets, Cedar Posts, & o oF m rates Uy WILURT & BBDGRAVE. ites ti SLATE MANTELS. We defy competition in price and quality in these beautiful Mantels. We have been selling tham for the last ten years in this city, and bave latety es tablished a branch store for the sale and exhibition of the same at 243 Penney! vani: ‘lath and 18th streets, south side. 62 7th street. eae: Brectrrc. PLANT S FOR BEDDING OUT The undereiqued offers one, the most ex- tensive ns of rare and Plan i United States. planting out, te lowest tater ee ew th so Ponte: Recnuamttce’ doz.;, BS y, New 5 tions, 455 roe: iy Ting goat peop he ey Rae aa avenue, betweer ‘uchsias, 80 M-ectw* 446 7th st..op AXDERWERKEN. M.S. Yanwoop. POTOMAC BIVER BLUE STONE, (Gueiss Bock.) FOB BUILDINGS, ATIONS, WALLS, ‘ae. FOOTINGS, FLAG, AND’ CURB STONE: Delivered in Washington. or any accessible point B. ¥ 7058S ewey -AT-LAW AND COUNSSL IN PATENT CAsEs, Orrics:—No. 466 Stvexte ‘Street, P.O. Box 747. Wesnington, D. 0: For the nected gta F. J. has been con- and" Rxamioer in biel.” ap escent ap Saeett | WOOD AND GOAL. Coat: coat” coar Woop! Woop" Woop” SAR YOUR MONEY! BOW! jottos i 4 to and WOOD YARD. K stress, as Pitposes was rejected. Cot sroeen setivana sth streets ovis wear fies i: Pay for repairs on Greea an ‘Water streets ek street. mag Pe ywisee yoe saat yeu cnn covest least resolution passed April i6, 1862, tor the I: io : provement of High street’ aca ding a | cence toewing around the Circle end land int Resolution passed April 23. 180), confirming tae | ™? iia: ATOM. decision the jury of condemnauon 19 Im" K street, bet. eth and 2th ste. ‘Stoddara street were a joint resolution, which was passed, appro- $60,000 to reimburse the Register ot of the county of Washington for amount expended by bim im furnishing records and dockets tor the Orphans’ Court of said county, S. p. szowm 2 sox. Coxxes lore Steger « To « Avance GBBatT ana District; said amoun: being two-fifteeaths of the whole expense Council resolutions BEDUCTIORN yathorizing the Tax Collector to epforce taxes as recommended by jary of condemnation ot in Stoddard street, and for the improvement ot PRICE said street from Congress to High stree: were passed. Adjourned. Common Council.—Mt. Dunlop presented a Petition from the members o” the fire depsrt- ment, asking an increase of pay, referred Also, a resolution in favor of the Georgetowa | Courier; passed. Mr. Marbary reporie” au or- dipance relating to tbe duties of the night Scavenger, rejected. Mr. Harchins offered a | BD resolution to pay to the order of Messs. King & Newman, for improvements on Greea and Water streets, at Kiug street bridge, the sum $160.5"; passed. Also, a resolution relating to the grav-ling of theeast side of Higa street passed. Mr. Dunlop offrred a resolution for treet. betw TEETH extracted iveerted om Gold, Silver, of Babber and Billed in the best manner, on mederate ap tim the improvement of Stoddard street, from Congress to Washington Mr. Simms reported an ordna: opening of Stoddard st Congress and High streets; passed. Tue Board concurred in the Aldermen amend. ment relating to the exemption of St. Joba's Teh Property from taxation, y inserring jeciure room” in lieu of «school Rowse” A resviution, Inid over from fast meeting, grant. mg the use of new marke: baths. for reli Simms off howse dal for extenctt ate tusertac alhonen t will bemat relating to ine in ret, as fommthoriv the tx collector to epiorce taxes as recommended by the jury of condemna'ion- passed. The Commitee oa | Market House asked to be discharged from the Turther consideration of the petition for the use of the market-house hall for benevolent pur- pores; agreed to. Alderman resolution for the Teliei of the Register of Wills of Washington Was Teterred. Adjourued. CxanGp or Base.—Onr fellow-c 000 Dill, is to-day having bus fur: moved to bis new abode, Poin: on the Potomac, whe! since purchased a tarm Leet Will be required atieut PPCrOBALS FOR SEWER. Orricr Str. a img o! the Board of Police yexeraay, Mayor Sweeny presented to the Board of Police tae Sween: orth, plan of a station house proposed to be built oa rk avenne, to be pr. the site of the presentstructare. Tne plan was traps, and) mas-b. les - dro} ever deemed wm eS eae ews he work to be dome nuder the @irect Duilding Will be so constructed as to make the rew priton recently erected, join on to the pro- posed. station Bouse, atk writ be 32 feet nt by 3s feet deep. The plan contemplates s spacious cellar under the whole building. Oa ‘the first floor will be # large trial room, private Mayor. ‘Specifications may be seen at this of» Bia- ders will state the price per lineal foot for mais Office for the lieutenam: and a weil ventilated | Sewer ant letersia. each for traps. drops and man sitting room for the men. The BPper portion pele biden MATOr reserves the right to reject any of the building will be partitioned off tor sleep- Each bid must be accompanied with the writ: > ing rooms for the officere off duty. The Mayor | guarantee of a res; whe (kpown to be also submitted the plan for the inspection of the | sach,) that if vhe wiil exe ate Kimac- i’ thie bid, be accepted b> tor. tl v the. bidder will enter into % werk Couneil last evening and it was generally ap- Proved. It Bas been found impracticable to convert the present engine house into a police station, as prop ce the necessi'y for the erection of a new building. now P. B. DOREGan runni ly one trip each wa; + a8 the John Gibeom laid up for repatra. a the | mays see SUOt ORE Amapecter ot compary’ wi @ is being repainted | ee ——__| and repaired as far as practicable. Sne will Paenonate C remain here until the new boiler now being eyue BLA AY made for her at Chester, Pa, is completed, when she will proceed there to receive it. The Valley City left this morning with heavy freight for New York. and there is sufficien’ freight besides on hand, awaiting shipment, to load another steamer. MERCHANTS’ EXCHANGR.—The offerings on Change this morning were beavy, with light sales. We quote: Offerings—6.5u) bushels red ‘wheat aud 800 bushels corn: sales—350 bushels ‘wheat at $2.05; 350 bushels corn at~5 cents, and 450 bushels corn at Sv cents. Rivage Front—Entered and cleared— Steamer Express, Nickle, from sud to Baiti- more. Cleared—steamer Valiey City, Johnson, New York, snd Thomas E. Cahill, North, Balumore. r § the mos ay. either ta ation ‘iddere wi li -tate the price per sguare verd for craveling, the gravel to be of so trom stones of i of soot yuality. free T sine. to be nine inches jeep street and ing to tour tter line efter the same has earth. tncinding sand. cravel ant posited wherever the Ward Ooms rect No part of the propriation will be patd unt! the work has been approved by the (ty Sar . and the Commissioner of the First Ward end tis B-sistant Commiesicuers at to reyect any and all biés ie recery must be a com, with the orton a Georgetown Advertisements. ¥ THOS. DOWLING. Auctioneer: Georgetown. IMPROVED PROPERTY ON MARKET 5T.. GEORGETOWN. AT abctTtol Shee: stows feuting toons fee q a t on the of Mark x. between 34 and ade ‘oe Buadr. feet. iy © two-story Frame Dwelling Terma: One-third cash; balance im $ and it mouths, with interest. secured by adeed of trast et ; Conveyancing and stampe at the pro} cost of the purchasers. $50 will be required when the property is et. uck of. Bm THOS. DOWLI Avct. F INE GROCERIES AT LOW PRICES. Bost Waite SUGAR at 17 cents, Oroshed. Pow- ate « b streets. wit! proved Ly ‘The guarantee imust be in substamee as follow. La. aa sDtee. if this bid be acoepted by - Me that the tidacr will eater tuto a = the — — perform the om - he Tr yuirements tereo! ene me MOFSOLTUENRY Bue aps ' a Commi- oper P0Pos4i3 FoR ENvevores Post Orr ce Der, dered and Granulated at 15 ceuts. Very Fine | | Seale! Provosals wit! be received Canned TOMATORS, 2 pounds, st x0 cente. pay Soe May Si, at 5» clock. p. ng Envelopes for the official use "s Rounds, st 85 cepts. | Canned Gating aperiod of two years trom the Serer dots ; a i be estimated nul envelopes tha ot be required aupuall) ts as follows aGlse® Mo. 1, 1.000.000, more or less, 3, by 6i6 to Cises No. 2, 4,000,000, more or lees, 3\; by S's tn- 7 Clase No, 3, 780.000, more or less, Si by), is- WHREY At THREE DOL | (cet H°- 7400, more or tem, 4 ty 9 10 BS PES GALLON. Claes No. 6, 3,000, more or less, 4's by }0s tn- 1 will sell the celebrated STARK WHISKEY at | “**- only 93 warranted pare and of a very ‘or Class No.1, an ordinary quality of butt or fine guality. “Also. ERIS and other WHIS- | Fellow paper will auswer. The otter classes b+ XS. P. Giese, ti made from red. blue, - and bat or cream- Dis colored paper. as may be rejuired, of approve! 4 moderate. and terme “sch. Stable and Market streets, Georgetown, neat new Mar NOwRIS & etow on. ket. ‘8p26-Im* SPBine AND SUMMEB GOODS. ad's isrpe cosortcas of SEEING AMD re aac! EE GOODS com 0 of cack Strlee ct LAS LES DERSS HORE ee ake mustbe athe w: fection of an agent of the Department taper Black | | The envelopes musi be furnished in such guan- tide. Stik Shatlies. Bombazines, Mobairs, Pop. | tities as may from time to tim sired tone Bd ixtures for Suits, | Orders of Postmasters or by the Departent, art ed ble drese | be Geliverr] either at the post oo. iu the ctty - er Sh texan. | Where the accepted bidder resides, or wt the ent jear'eand other kid Gloves H- lope agenoy. or at this department, as the Po-t- master Geperal may dirsct, free of cost for pe he for 6.40 enve!. Ty. <c. Also. % complete a-sortment of House Furnishing Goods. Sheetines. Damasks, N Towelipss. Mattines and Uii Clothe. Bids are also invited stock of Gentleman e apd Bo: or ‘est, made {row the best jualtty of woh Se Gettons of i Baper.'s by 85-40 inches. and to te prict. ¢ attention of ra iamner pres ribed by tun Department. mers will find it to the the Dead Detter Ofi-r au lat the Stamnet gocds and prices. lope Aceney tm the city of RMOVAL —¥. THORSON wishes to intorm Customers : salir. that be'nae remeved Bie BlereBanc 256 Pennsylvania avente, to No SO iith,