Evening Star Newspaper, May 12, 1869, Page 4

tints eo — ' ' : “Citizens? ** Meeting im the Second Ward. Nesse and ‘onfusion— The Poli-e Restore Orier. A meeting of Citizens” of the Second Ward ‘was held last evening at Union Hall, on stm street, near New York avenue, at which, on tion of Mr. D. Brown (colored), Mr. Charies Stuart presided. Henry Webster was chosen secretary. ‘The Chair stated that he wished it under- Stood that this wae a meeting many of whom in the past were true to the principles of Art Gallery, 304 Peunsyl- | ibe Re arty, bat who now saw the arge mamoer of new chromos | necessity of s reform, and their odject was to effect a reform in the management of our mu- nicipal affire. It Rad beea charged that be was an aspirant for ® posiuon at the jail, and be challenged any one to bring the proof of that charge; and it Bad also been c! that he bat been a candidate for Commissioner of the Ward, which he also desird, and he would like Mr. Boewn to show any papers to prove m } it. Last year he had voted for and earnestly advocated the election of Mr. Bowen, aad Would just as earnestly work against him this year. (Applause) He wished it to go forth is Meeting was not a Democratic one, but that it was simply a reform meeting, and many of those who took part in it were as rad- puDLCANS a5 Any; Out deeming it neces- _EVENING STAR. SDA ...000----..-. MAY 12, 1869, LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Night. Nattowal Teea?er —Mrs. Seott-Siddons in Romec and Jul received. Mersorotiras HALL AWD Vagtery Tusza- Pas, Pennsylvania aveaue, between ith and ‘Tith streets. Open every night—with s first. ertwinment. MARKaRITER’s, $6 7th street—Fine pietares en exhibition. Oop Fattows’ HALL.—The great Ma of Art. Watt's Ormgra Hover.— of Miss Ciara Louise Kellogg. —————— Tae LoTeEnax Synop—The opening exer- ses or the Geueral Synod of the Evangelical ‘beran Church will take place in St Paal’s | ‘cal ‘arewell concert sary that a reform should be made in regard to cur municipal affairs, they had entered in this movement. Lotheran Church at eight o'clock to-night. ‘This Syncd will be composed of sometwo bun. dred or more members. clerical and lay dei- erates. These gentlemen come from as far we-tas Kapeas, and represent the Northwest- ¢rm apd Middle States chiefly. The charches ef this derominstion tm the Svathern States bave withdrawa from the Geveral Sysod. and organized x Synod m the South. This large body represents largely the pro- gfessive amd liberal school of Lutherans, so Taptd|y growiog ip the United Stat-s. ‘0-m.0TTOW Morning at 9 o’clack. the synod. Fmom will be delivered by Rev Dr. Pobi mar.of Albany, and on Sanday atternovn at so 'cloek @ Sabba’h school meeting will be het at the Con, ti 3 " Tapermienden of St Paar Savoie Seueny | “ht ded for big aud ‘be (J. told bi that he — ‘cas.es ter, | 38 8 d—d war. Mr. J." was about to quote ane pre nO eCennION an Intee| SOG cheneual Lak bathe wes interrupted. and During the session of the Synod in this city, | / ding 1 impossible to continue, he vacated the tollowing topics for prayer and remaik | ‘Be floo-, when Mr John D. Clare mounted ‘wii be uaneeueen the «tard and endeavored to restore order. Fi- I. The baptism ot the Holy Ghost upon the | UAlly succeedinr, he stated that this was aclud arethsen ant ehurebes reprevented oF association mee‘ing, aud the ball havng Il. The shedding abroad ¢f the love of Christ pageant Leva! — pad —— 4 ought not to be im the whole heart of the church, that our di- | ‘1 by ow siders. EMDR Ge BOOs Tek een ChAAea: | Tim Chun Sr anaaaTy nots Sted thi See: Catholic mny come to the oneness, for Which she | *'STy & writtem paper to read, but that officer Redeemer payed. bot waking mu-b headway, Mr. Hiaton was Mil. Tor ‘he blessing of God upon ourra- | called op, and read it. lets aud Ge yerumen', in Whose capital we are | Mr. Stuart eavein bis documeat thit he had astembiec. and (bat righteousness mtyadound | Fed ihe synopsis of speech in the Repubia- and the sation be exalted: that Christ may 2 ee NS ore ee — - ~ pown v. W. A. Cook, W. A. Esa. Sa re umes tard and wersbippes 90 | Co rporation. ‘Alsstacy, How. Wem Goes 4 os i President of the Board of Registration; br. Sata Warp Rervetican Grvn.—This | Cook. spiritual and temporal adviser’ and club beld & meeting last evening in the Masonic | CoUSStller to Dis Majesty Kimg Bowen. In Chaped on ivth sweet east; Cuaries Champion | ‘be sperch which was delivered by him in the ig the chair. Several uames were proposed for | '5'D-street Presbyterian caurch, Rs ref-rs par- membership, when some oue said, “Mr. Presi. | ‘icularly to bim, (Stuart) and dispar. dent, does not this memoersbip business call | “*ingly of the course pursued by a large aud for stamps!” Tne President.—Yes sir; ten | Tespectacle body of colored citizens who have omenhents from the varions com. | "be courage, firmness and independence to Mitiees were them presented. James E- differ with him and the one man power he r-p- ‘That the Republic: resents in connection with the affairs of the city the Sixth Ward piedge themselves to vote for | ¢overmment. Mr. Stuart said that the colored Ro ope Who wouid not agree to the repeal ofthe | ©!izens Rave suificient virtue, judgment, aad aa imereasing the poy of the City Coun. | imteliigence to enable them to manage tbeir to S600 per annum. A motion to lay it | OWD affairs, witbout the interference of Mr ‘the table prevailed, there being only two issenting voices, James Edwards and Clar- ence M. Karion. The name of Wm. L. Cowan ‘Was suggested to be voted for as a candidate on the ward ticket, and strenuous objections were made. The Obair was about to explain that Mr. Cow: good blican, when some one asked, “Who wus the quarterman under him in the Navy Yard!” to which a voice replied, “An Eighth mauckey. P. Hilton was called on, and en- t the chairman had said He was « Republican, but favored a reform as necrs- Sary, for the party iu power now bad imcrensed thr debt of the city £100,000, and the citizens #+re groaning ander the taxes; and he wisned the movement “dod speed,” pledging bis in. livence and meaus to farther it. [Appiause.) Mr. Sam Johnson commenced to speak, say- ing (hac tue other day man had asked him who be was going to vote for, and it ne was going to vote the Democratic ticket, to which he Tesponded that he would vote right, and “cbe reller” then said that he Bad fought, bled vance the interest of Mr. ce has taught him that Cooke and hie e: crrtsin white men who attend their meetings aud make large professions have for their sole object and aim the securing of power, ani they carry out their base and seifish pur, atthe expense and cost of the unfortunate uegro. He was notwilling to be enslaved by either the present City Hall ring, or any clique oF faction, but el the right of voting for the best man, according to bis judgment. He would vete for the man who bas ved both ‘is con ver- sation apd conduct bis fitness for office, his love of principle and bis regard for the wel- fare sad beg pinces of the people generally, ir Tespectiv and the advancement of the true interests of the city. The present city admiuistration. mismamed * Republican,” he in tbe meanwhile, however, some one «thd ont «Here is my money,” when several jumped wp with propositions to invest the same +m four barrels of lager. SOF be tokes mone ballot On motion, the club endorsed Mr. Alfred Faurall for the position of ‘the ment . | aseerted was ore of the greatest afilictio: er Mr Socian ‘a Snares j omen Spe virlted on the people, its extravagance aad didate for the of Assessor. The names of | W78'e being unexempled, its favoritism aad Henry Better, George Lee, Joha E. Herretl, L. Frost and George H. oe were with- George LacecaIrane Stings Tasooe RanSE | driven away many of ile but eds, a4 James Edwards, George H. | brought do pon it the maledictions of an McReynolds, William James and J. H. Mar- | 0t\Taged community. As they now have the phy were appointed a committee to bring out | *b#ckles of slavery Knocked off. they ehould ms for registration. After an address by | 2°t is acmnen henry nygemnee doer ni oe greets wad duce Feats or deceit conclasion, ne a = stated that if Mr Oook «would attend to ‘his duties as a member of the Board of Registra- Hon, and not leave it to discuss politics and to make political harangues in the house of God to the colored the effect would be to elevate bim in ie estimation, and redound to the benefit and advantage of the celored citi- zens of Wasbington generally.” Mr. Chase moved a vote of thanks to the man who got up the document, and another motion was made to the document; which was carried—the Chair to pat the other motion, a8 bein; Mr. T. H.C. general attention, and i:s wanton abuse of power and arbitrary and tyrannical conduct having. disgusted and Jar meeting of club was held last nignt at Witte’ church, Fourteenth street, near the ana), Mr. Charles H. Peters im the chair and Mr. Burleigh secretary. An organization was effected about J o'clock, at which time about one hundred had assembled, including six or eight white men. The proc-edings, which consisted almost entirely of speech- making were harmonious and everything passed off without a ripple to disturn the good feelmgs A communication was received from the secretary of the Kepublican Generali Gom- mittee transmitting | resolution which they bad ted, recommending that the several wards postpone their ward nominations to as late a period as possible, the exact day to be made public by the committee in time wo allow the several clube an opportunity to select dele- gates te the nomumating The Fesolution was adopted. ches were then made by General J. Crocker, Major H. A. Hall, Couscilman Chase, and Bir. Jenifer. all of whom spoke id severe terms of the “Citizens” or Democratic Patiy, And exhorted the colored meu lo stand y the Republican cause as one, roug’ the sBecess of w! equal justice would be meted Don’t arse! out to all persons without regard to raze or | Mises) a Te color. The Citizens’ ticket, it was alleged,-was | Gries were here made for Chase and others, = of weak-Kuced Democrats, wd, | and considerable confusion ensued, during ‘oring that their case ander their true mames | which the straight Republicans present st- S5_Demoerats is hopeless, assamed this cozno- | tempted to get Obase’ to speak, and being men to attempt to make their false doctrines | answered that he was not & member, a motion more paiatad! The success of the R-puvlican | was made that he be made a member pro /+.a. party at the ¢ election was cisimed beyond | An invitation was given to the members to dow of doubt, wile at was confidently | gather about the desk, and those of the other ed that the Citizens’ ticket, whica Geng | ride Were also walked up, while some one get- made by an outsider. come together to take measares for the pro’ec- tion af . [A volce—“Turn your face, Himes.s] He would when he was ready to talk te cattle. (Laughter) When they received work under the ration, what did they y! No. but orders on a grocery. i in the substitute business a: He was then trying to make a 1 5 Bis barner shop, where be shaved for i ed cut hair for & quarter. (Laughter, zed as composed of “rrg- thé Shgprd ides that the reporters were SETRCTig Ta sats | wey ama he a, vt. a © SS | there was no dauger, as te were aty no oe ‘Was taken up and the meeting ad- | policemen ‘about, Finally ‘Mr. Tom Bowie go: Pa a the floor, and said . tbat he would re thea to Tespect him: that they did not go to these ( publican) meetings and Kick’ ap &row, and they shouldn't do ithere. He moved that a —__+—_ Bast Batt.—A match game was played on the National grounds yesierdsy between the ‘Citizens’ and Soldiers’ nines. The contest be- | communis be Ar pointed to keep order, kc. The gan ata quarier past four o'clock, in the after- | Chair put the question, when 1. 4% voted noon, st which time a jarge pumber Of persons | down by the outsiders, and Bowie as! fthey ere in Sttendance, and h interest was | thoy ‘chi that the party who paid forthe bail manifested. The Soldiers’ won the toss | was gcing to let the opposite party talk ai! and sent their opponents to the bat, Shel jeadimg off with a fine bit. upon whicb he made bis third. Force {oll ensuing between some of the *Oitizen’s party” and the oat- = siders, Mr, Hilton mounted the stand aad quichty Seidea Fl urged that the Iatver have the house; that it was x not fair nor just to attempt to disturb them. lowed with good hits, but Joyce aud Shelley | Mr. Clark also were the next unfortunates, leaving “Miley” | 4 time the pon bis base, and putting the side out with runs scored. Muione was ti t to lead off for the Soldiers’ nine, but took bis base on cailed balls. Urell tollowed, securta, base, | engeyer, rushed im, and in a little time order but the next three were disposed of in order, | was again restored. Malone getting in and earnicg an0. Score7 to The motion of Mr. Bowie was adopted and “ oF of the civilisns. Ilo the second in- g- ‘be civilians were quickly disposed ot tor ©. McLean, however, etting hut base by a good bit. The soldiers’ scored 2 im this inntags, Birdsall making a splendid hit well to left, out of rexch of “Miley.” Both es played well, Suc bome ruas were made by Force, Joyce, Alden, and Leach, amidst the cheering of the maltitude. There were nie imaings played, meeting. Several m ‘wan carried, that ‘with the follow 347uN 5 finally one, by Mr. Hin’ Soldiers...........1 2 0 1 0 2 2 0 3-10 | theetub go into executive session, when Mr. Time of game—two hours. Vo a a Clark urged that all not favorable to Gunnesey, of Niagara B. B.C. of Buffalo, N. | the meeting should leave, and proceeded to re- Y¥. Seorers— Messrs. Potts and Miller. ply to the remarks made by Mr. Oook in refer- parmesan The Races Yesterday Won by the @shington.—A large as- Messrs. Bowne, Sorrell, and Catler were ap- pointed to wait omvand reqaest those wilo did not sympathize to leave the room, and at once entered on that duty. Most of the opposite party here left the room, but one refused to obey. and Bowie attempting to coax him abot scrimmage took place, when the polic+ were requested to take the manont but decliued todo so,om the ground that it was pablic ence to himself: first relating the anecdete of a raccoon finding another animal in the tree who at frem the Democratic party. and bad got his first heaton Monday in v.45, mare bad won the two Beats Boaxpor Tavstass or Pustic Sosoors— Report on the Spell A stated meeting of the Board of Trastees of Pablie Schools was eld last @t the Uity Hall, William R. the chairaad Dr. A. P. Fardoa time business bad ee ap) img comt-st of the medal, submt ted the following repart, stow= & the per of words missed by each scholar, whlch was read and accepted First Dietrict—F-male Grammar School.— Emma Swallow, 0; Sarab O iphant, i: Mary McGill, 1; Ells Brug, 2; M Sbarraite, 7 Hattie Gove, 7; total, 15. Grammar Schoo! aorge Jobn y. 19: atal, 33. Second District—Femal» Grammar S2hool. Inez Goodrich, 0; Amsnda East, i;Eama L Bond,3; Antonia Roeser. 5; Hortense Frevil, 14; Lizzie Prather, 14; total, 3°. Third District—Female Grammar Sctool.— Jessie Brown, 1; Marion Pyles, 1; Susie Lang- i 3; total 5. Male Grimmar S-hool. Obarles Barrick, 13; James Brown, 16; Wilham R. Smith, 87; total, 116 Fourth District—Female Grammar Schoo!.— Annie V. Regan, |: Laura Mitchell, 3; Louisa Stroebel, 3; Jeapte McCanty, 3; Sophie Allen, 5; Camailia Bailey, 9; tow), 21. Male Grammar School.James Sayers, |; Willie A. Jonnson, 2 Frederick @. Strowell, 2; Willie F. Dan 4; Willie Brock, 5; Oharies Wricht, 8; total, It will be seen (as bas been stated im th- STaR) that out of 200 words written dowa by the pupils, Emma Swailow, of the Femail+ Grammar ‘School, (Miss Aunie E Eva teache:,) Ist district, and Iuez? Goodri Female Grammar School, (Miss Georgia L: teacher,) 2d district, missed not one word; bi the representatives of the first-named school missed enly eighteen words, while those of un+ otuer school misspelled thirty seven word hence the committee awarded the medal to t ist district, to be presented to Miss Swallow Mr. Dulin remarked that the slim attendance of representatives from the Jd disteiet : because the schools did not desire to compe for ihe prize, but that it was caused by not be- ine uolifled at what time the contest would ake place. Mr. Murtagh announced that the new school burlding erected on 4% street, Island, had ben completed, in=pected and accepted. ‘Tne coa- iractors, he said. bad faithfully faifilled their contract and deserved the thanks ot the board. Mr. Woodward announced the following ap- poitments and transfers of teachers in the 2d district since the ist of January last: Georgia Lane, to Femule Grammar; Elizabeth Dunbar, Primary No. 1: Jalia Moran, Primiry 2; Jennie Boss, Primary No. 3; "Mary A. avitt, Primary No. 13; Mary Wilson, Pris ary No. 16: Emily Robinson, irom ist district to Primary No. 14: (the Jast three named are tr is:) Lizzie Haistup, from Primary No. 1 to No. 5; Adele Tait, from Secoadary No | to Mate Intermediate No.2; Mary E. Rowe, from Secondary No. & to Secondary No. | Mary Cbapia. from S-condary No. 7 to No. 5: Eliza Caten, from Primary No. 5 to Secondary No.7. Adjourned. Tux Potomac Fronmt.—A refreshing breeze from the south makes matters rather pleasant sround the front, and drives inwards a num- ber of vessels which would otherwise be di layed om the route. The stesmer Arrow, ackpole, left her wharf for Mount Vernoa a Ma 's di tais morning, with a large list of passengers and heavy mails. Ap — isa list of arrivals and departures of vessels : Carter's Wharf.—Arrived—Schooner Charles Gaskell, Dutton, trom Havre-de-Grace, with for John Lowrie and Geo Wa. H. Rowe, White- Fgetown, te load coal for an east- . J. Tull, Cooper, for the same Port, to load coal for Rieumond, Va. lley's Wharf.—Arrived—Sehrs. L. A. Hugh- jorkran, from Havre-de-Grace, with coil tor C. H. Burgess & Co.; Eclipse. Corsey, from Baltimore, with 100,000 feet of lamber for Mo- bun & Son; J. H. Stone, Brannock, from Bal- timore, with Inmber for Mohun & Son Willett — grave: Ameri Wi, Marcella Anne. Justus, from ting Creek, with produce from mark ‘Satled—Steamer Columbia, —— for Balti more, with merchandize’ an gers; schooners Commodore Connor, Gilmore, for Port Deposit, light; Brave, Vincent, down the river, ligi Fowler's Wharf—Arrived—Schooners W. W Marcey, Champion, from Boston: Jane L. Newton, Ritch, from same port, with ive for the Washington and Georgetown Ice Com- ny. ress Wiarf.—Arrivea—Schrs. Brooklyn. Hoe, trom Baltimore, with lumber for Willet & Redgrave; Deffie, Duff, from the Lower Po- tomac, with sand. Mem.— schooner Laura A. Webb, Hatch, left Bangor, Me., on the 7:n upstant for this wharf, with 475,000 laths tor market. rs (Siath Street) Wharf — Arrived —Sobr. ans, Kade, from Port Deposit, with pine lumber for Willet & ve. Berry's Wharf.—Arrived—Schr. Union, John- son, from the Lower Potomac, with wood for market. — es A RED SHAWL AND A STAMrEDE—As th faithinl of the congregation of St. Peter's (Ca-h- lic) Church, Capitol Hill, were wending their ‘way tothe May devotions last evening,an amus- img incident occurred. Five or more young ladies while en route had arrived front of Providence Hespital where there is a large pat of green, and were walking along quietiy, when suddenly one of a herd of cows uear by Tushed atone of the party wearing a red shaw. Of course there & general scattering of i @ red shawl being pur-ued by the cow. while her companions scattered in various directions. Several men passing cried out “drop the shawl,’ which the fright- ened lady did, but by that time the irate bovine bad probably seen enougn of the fan, and bad given up the pursuit. The bevy y Scattered of females gathered from all points like 8 cove} of partridges, and after a good laugh over the effair the party proceeded to church, — Is VRLOCIPEDESTRIAWISM ON THE STREETS A VioLation oF Lawt—Last night, thiee young men mousted on bycicles essayed to make the neguborhood of 4} street aud Pean. sylvania avenue a ground on which to exercise their machines, and consequently were arres’ ed for disorderly condact, by Ufficer Meo! gan. This morning they had a hearing before Justice Walter, and gave their names as James Gaither, Charies Clark, aud Joba W. Clark, and were hned S3each. The Justice, it 1s un- derstood, holds that the running of bycicles on the pavements cannot be permitted, and if young men want such exercise they must go in street; while others not on the judicial bench declare that it cannot be regarded as an Obstruction, nor yet js {ta nuisance. ——— Crurce Dapicatio’.—Thé new English Latberan chapel,cn ist st.east,between © and D south, was dedicated last evening ——— re riate services by Rev. J. Butler, assisted by Rev. Mr. Grossman, of this city, and Rev. Mr. Thomas, of southern Illinois. Upwards ot $00 was raised by subscription. Natural flowers, tastefully arranged, and the anthems rendered by the Memorial c' Ih choir added greatly to the pleasure of the large audience pre-ent. Altogether the occasion was a pleas- ant and profitable one. The chapel is built on leased ground and cost about $1,500. J. Eb enderie is the superintendent of the Sund: hool aud the services sre condnc’ed on 5: — Wednesday pvenings by Kev. D-. jutler. Rvssxty’s May BaLi.—The annual Miy ball of Prof. Russell took place last eveutng at Bis academy, on Pennsylvania avenae, near 17th street, and was a very pleasant affair. Among the most notab! cers were Misses Blanche Eliwood, daughter of Chiet Ellwood, Fire Department, tn J Borapipe: Neanie Parkouret, in Highland Fig, L1 nola and La Obacbuca; Miss Brown and Mu ter Elton, in Pas Styrian and tte; Mi Dixon, in Scoteh Dence. The Flag Dance by the school was much admired. After the exhi- bition by the scholars the cempany generally partici in the dance, which was kept up un-il a iste bour, when all departed weil pleased with the evening’s entertainment. —_.—_—— PAINFUL ACCIDENT.— Yesterday afternoon, while the family of Hon. C. 0, Ex. > missiover of Patents, were riding into the city reen the horse mates, 9 seriously injared ‘Mine Cox, the eldest daughter rf, had ber arm badly tractured, otherwise hurt.and @ lady accom. her was badly cut bout the face and Lt eg ty sufferers were kindly cared for ate house until conveyed to the fami- Messrs. John D. Tus Recieraation.—The clerks of the aetri Boa the registered 8:9 two-thirds colored Men, and when the polls closed there were about Persons iu the jine awaiting regis- tration. Work progressed quietly to the close, and no uni interest was manifested. busted Sweethoim, Lioyd Smiler, and Jonn 5 caniep ‘Were among the curious names regis- tere At 12 o'clock to.day the work of registration for the Seventh Ward was resumed. Up to the close of our report, (2 o’clock,) Messrs. Cook and Crossman, members of the Board of Registration, were absent, thereby devolving the duties of the board upon Messrs. Doi son, Donohu and Booker. The rale of leged classes is to-day more rigidly euforced than on any previous occasion, and particu. larly vigilant 1s Major Donaldson, who care- fully scrativises the countenances of all who ick hist About 2 o'clock a cal- med Norton Adams, appeared, with bis head bound up and leaning@pon the arm of atriend. Major Donaldsomquestioned the sincerity of his statement, an@ seizing his the quickness of pi might have been produced trom strong drink, &s such precedents had occurred. » No! would be always his vote, the thing had played out, and hereafter, unless in- Gubitable —proo! adduced that parties’ statements were worthy of creden, he sbould not consent to granting exemption Dr. Wm. Boyd, a Republican challenger, thea felt Adams’ pulse, and gave his opinion that the party was siek. Soon Wart jet-colored man, aa was admitted om the sic s Fegistered under that list against the pro- of Major Donaldson, who expressed nis ingmess to forfert $4,00°,000 If th i ick. played out,” and hereafter he ould protest against the admission ot par. ward Cooper, colored, did not know his age and Was rejected. At 2» o'clock 2i7 names were registered, with the same ratio (four to one) in favor of colored applicants as was Kotived yesterd: SALES or ReaL Estate.—Uooper & Lati- mer, Auctioneers, have sold part of tot 3, in square 534, on 31 street, between © and B streets south. with improvements, consisting rame dwelling, to Albert Qamberland for rt of square 111, with improve- ments, consisting of a frame house, at the cor- ner of north P and 20th streets, to UO. B. Chareh for $2,220. Green & Williams have sold lot 6, in square 168, fronting on north G, between 17th and isth streets, to Joseph Redfern, for 69 cents per square toot; also, part lot 4, in square 113, with frame house, fronting on M street north, be- 14th and 15th streets west, to Joseph Edwards, for $925; also, lot 17, in square 456, with frame house, fronting on 6th street, near H, to Joseph B. Bryan, for $6,500. Kilbourn & Latta, Real Estate Brokers, have So:d subdivision 33, Te 158, on N street, corner 17th, to Mrs. 8. E. Hampton, at 35 cena He reiterated his opimion that | ties not properly entitled to exception. ‘Fa. | equare foot: also, sub-division ‘A, square Tz, on I street between 17th and i8th, to! Mrs. E. S. Van Wyck, at $1.50 per square foot, amounting to $3,4 Tue ComorgcaTiowal Cuurca.—The Build- ing Committee of this Church have determined on completing the strecture, which in its pres- ent unfinished condition is about as great a drawback to the appearance of the neighbor- hood as —_ completed) it will be an orna- e original contract was to complete the building in April, 1867, but for various causes, several months since it was left in its present unfinished condition. On Friday ® notice was served on the contractor that the committe had taken ion of the church and material on the ground, and int nded to go on and complete the building; but on the fol- lowing day the contractor replevied the cut stone prepared for the ‘building, and com- menced its removal. The trustees have re- tained Messrs. A. G. Riddle and Thomas Wil- 80B, and it is ex that the stone will soon be recovered for use in the building, or that the contractor will give security for the early completion of the building. eet InrzexaL REVENUE MATTERS IN THIS DistRict —Mr. Flynt, the Oollector of Inter- nal Revenue tor this District, is now ial licerses for tax: should see to it that they are Paid the present month, that trouble ex- pence be saved. Mr. H.C. A mn, Who, for eeveral years past, has occupied the position ot Deputy Collector under Mr. Bowen and Mr. Clephane, has been recommissioned by Mr. Flynt. (Quite anomber of persons have failed to make their income retarns this year, anda unless they are willing to pay the addi- tonal costs which will be assessed on them, they should make their returns at once. ——_o—_— Rossiyw.—At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Alexandria Uanal Company yesterday, L. B. Taylor, Esq., was appoiated attorney for the company, and a resolution was adopted confirming all building leases, &c., ranted at Roselyn, opposite Georgetown, on the land of the company, by the lessees of the 5 96 providing that if, by reason of non- payment of rent or otherwise, the lessees of the capal should forfeit their rights and the canal company re-enter upon their propert yt the canai_ company would respect the leases made at Rosslyn by the present lessees. a REMEMBER the anniversary of Christian A: Men st . al Baptist Church, this evening at 7 The President of the Association, O. Howard, will read the snuual report. dresses will be delivered by Dr. J.P. Newman and Rev. Prof Pratt. It is expected that Rev. A. A. E. Taylor, who will soon remove from this vicinity, will deliver a parting address. ‘The exercises will no doubt be very interesting. . though prices are n’s wharf, Si shad, which dred. and 10,000 herring, that ‘were disposed of at @10 per thousand. Buyers purchase with avi ni willingly pay good figures for large ——_-—__ ow heey Bak a oo-peon to <o= in Stackpole, e steamer Arrow, aT ime White House, ‘Var on last Frigay. will take place to-morrow, (Thursday,) 1: inst, The steamer will leave her wharf, foot of 7th t, at 10 o’clock a. m., and return between 6and 7p. m. iso a in coon cannes hed H. Jones, and erection rani the repair of the same throughout the city to Mr. Daniel Hannan. Oe CENTRAL BUILDING Assocrarion.—At the sale of money, at the forty-fourth monthly ‘Meeting of this Association, Reld last evening, atthe Ceuncil chamber, City Hall. fifty-nioe shares were advanced om at an average of twenty-five per cent, premit glasses nse A Gueat Convartznce—The merchants of the District will be glad to know that the K street bridge is now Svailabie for travel. The work of raising the streets on both sides is practically completed, and to-day teams are passing over in great numbers. a No MORE PALATABLE, cooling and bealthy beverage for bot Twouiber cap be found than the celebratea Yeatman & Graham brand of Catawba wine. Burchell has just received a fresh consignment. ‘ITED TO JaIL.— Yesterday George apeaee: ‘was arrested by Officer ‘Anderson in the county for Set Alfred Smith ana Justice Smith commi' him for court. ASTING om woes <a eam, Tm 8139 Ft 502 7th street, ander Odd Fellows’ Ltt Ser ier Hlouse Wear, @1,00 @. B. WIL8OR's, 5527th street, ‘04d Fellows’ Heil. -OLASS BH 5 it ite. BPE oe tr ellie at vorr rom ‘under Odd Fellows’ Hall, Tth street. panier eae Fellows AX? FOR AU ETT waaay Brice. i OITY ITEMS. penta are SrRive CLoTETRe! ‘The Best and the Cheapest ' Hasie& Oo., 46 Penn’ 2 under United S:ates Juwe Malachite and Etruscan Sects, received this morning, at Prigg’s One Dollar Jeweiry Store, No. 436 Pennsylvania aven' near 4% street. —_»—_—_ Bavers.—Mr. J. E. Prizz, at No. 435 Penns. Syenue, near $55 streci, has K. of P. badges, in silver for $1, Sia in gold for $2. He has alxo a large assortment of Alaska Diamonds, Studs and Hand Pins, set im gold, —_——)>—— CELEBRATED BUOK AND Laosr Berr.—We called := yesterday at the well known Restau- Tantof John Beck, and were showx a sampie Of this delicious beverage, which he bad jus: Teceryed direct from Cnicago. Those who would enjoy a glass of this popular drink will find it in ail its purity and fresparss at Mr. Beck's, on D street, adjoining the office of the Nationa! Intelligencer. 12,6 THE WAY “to minister toa mind diseased” »« to take Peravian Syrup, a protected solution of the protozide of iron, which gives strength and vigor to the whole system, restores ihe di- gestive organs to perfec: he: thereby re- s-oritg the mind to its natural vigor. sisi sininey WANT OF Enmroy is one great cause of mis- fortune in business, as household daties. The use ot Spee: ard Wine Bitters,” will effectually give tone and energy to the ‘physical powers of the srs tem, and remove lassi:ude The Peravisn Bark contained in them, will also cure ague. ts BRST CE Lrxex Collars and Cafts go to th Orizi- nal Franc, 494 7th street. between D aad FE. ———— Pawama Hats cleaned and trimmed at A. T. Whiting’s, 293 Penna avenne, south side, between 9b and 1th streets, wa? ——. For Fixe WAITE Sarrts go to the Orizinal Franc, (987th street, between Dand E. Prices 75, $1, $1,25 and upward. ce FOR ALT. S¥YLEs of Paper Coltars go to the Original Frame, 491 7ch street. Prices 10, 15, i> and 5c. per box. —— For Finz White Pocket Handkerchiefs go to the Orginal Franc, 491 7th street, between D and E. Prices 15, 20, 2c. and upward. sisal e oe CLorarnc! CLorHixe! Coruna!!! For Gents., Boys’ and Ohildren. Alsc, a fine assortment of piece goods for those preterring to have their garments made toorder. Prices unusaally low at Uak Hall, 460 7th street, opposite Post Office. e —— For Goop CoTTon Socks go to the Original Franc, 49 7th street, between D and E. Prices &, 10, 15, 20c. and upward, —_——— For SUMMER UNDERSHIRTS go to the Uriginal Franc, 494 7th street, between D and E. Prices 25, 50, 75¢., $1 and upward. S11: —\_o—_—_. A New War or Dorne Buermess.—Holl: der Bres. will commence from this day to sell all their Gent's Furnishing Goods at five per cent. above cost. We ask all whoare in need of the above goods to patronize us as it will save consideratle money to the buyer and ena- ble us to conti selling goods at these rates. HOLLANDER Bros , 210 Penna. A: between 14th and 15th sts. ——_-—_—__ FoR ScmMER Deawsges go to the Original Franc, 494 7th street, between D and E. Prices 38, 50, 75¢., $1 and upward. —e——_. IHE FOLLOWING is the price list at the re- duced rates:—Good White Shirt, $1.25. $1.50; Best Quality, $2.25; Undershirts for cents per box. Also, all & of Gloves, at the lowest prices, HOLLaxpge BRos., 210 Penna. avenue, 4,131: near 15th street, For ALL xrmps of Gents’ Furnishing Goods £0 to the Original Franc, 49 7th street, between D and E, three doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall, &s his is the cheapest store in che District. Also bear in mind that he has no branch stores. peorosars FOR SUPPLIES. Guanvenusoren’s Orvice. 7s. ASHINGTON, 18859. Sach clase 80) Sealed Proposals. for ‘Separately. wil be received at this offi 2 0% THURSDAY, the 21th day of May seen Jor"tar- aly 11 AY, the to the U. 8. OLAB8 No. 1. 12,000 yards of sky blue Kersey. sil wool, i fate 58 inches wide: to walel Sones ae yard, (indigo wool dyed.) 5,000 yards of dark blue Kersey. all wool, free from on Si oe ie whey eo weigh 22 ounces to tne rds dark Dine Tentied Oloth. sil wool, free mb hes to weigh 22 ounc« wool,(cocbineal dyed.) 16 Ounces per yard. CLABS Ro. 2. 4 000 yards 6-4 dark blue Fisnnel, for oversac! Wool, (incico woul dyed,) #4 inches sine, ie ms jelzh 13 ognces per 7: ‘ ue Flannel f 5 {digo wool dyed.) 27 inches wits, 62 OURCeS le Blankets, all wool, to weigh 434 pow arte, be, 7, feet long ‘and & feet wide, aud ‘Woolen Rocks, three sizes, ‘operi: fleece wool, with double sad Pounds per dozen ard. garde Oanton Piaukel for drawers, 27 inches x r 3,200 yards cotton Ticking for bedssck OLASS Mo, 4. 650 Uniform Caps, complete, except pompons. ts Yetoue te oral bal ago aE acta 2,400 ptigue Cape. wit is clothe LF ats wy tobe made of blue 6. votees, iufantry CLASS No, 7. {io weyonet Beabbaras, wite xo Bercussion Uap Pouches. ABS No s. For making and trimming tho following articles, 4 0Cartric Bexaten rat Flannel books, for boys. Mod and Bine Jackets for boy they will be rejected, and the be to of the kind fie be ordered at ber = feat vd ey ai cle oe under ati V~~h ry ul . to the a pa lewiw 0. 8M. 0, WOOD AND OOAL Coat: coar coat: WOOD’ Woop woop : SAVE YOUR MONEY Hew GEORGETOWN. —The receat reports | prospective «mash-up ia Po'omac | olor (S of fF) were without suv | foundation im fact, but che same can not besud | of the Temp: rance Cadets or Potomac Divisioa | In view of the various cgatlicting | ors, the fact can be statedas follows Poto- | } ' about a Divison zeae Division has always deen an7 is of the most flourishing organ zaciéis in the Thstrict, and Iately increased its members to | % per cent by pore! of me, Now is soar such an extent that under its aurpices an png chapee to ewi: aened .* maple ond jens ine wization ot Temperauce Cadets was tormed to | ™? ‘onl and Wood ¥: 4 00d be known as Potomac Division Sanior. This | ap y9 1m- K otrest, bet. Seth and 2th ete. division was taken tn charge by a prominent men ber of the Senior Division, wader whose ~ directions the affairs of the Juniors were oon. | 3+ ducted. The Juniors for some t.me have stated unreservedly that their foances were in vist Pr. BROWN & SON, RSER 13eu Staser avy New Yo « Avervs and without sid the organizatioa would «go | up,’ saying at the same time that the promi- Senior division who bad GREAT nent member of the - been their mainstay Spectres in them since they ing freely about their misfortune, some Juniors are to be brought up before ‘he Grand Division which meets (o right, nod i! is uader- stord they intend to make those who brough: the charges prove them. SOLLEGE SOCIETY CRLEBRATION.—The an- nual celebration of the Philonomasian S ciety of Georgetown College took place at hait-pas’ 2 o'clock this afternoon, in the large stu:ly hail of that institution. There was quite a lirce audience present, ameng whom there was quite a sprinkling of the fair sex, who -eeme delighted with the exercises, as was evinced | by the number of boquets received by the dif- ferent 6) kers. The exercises were as tollows Grand March, Weber: O:le to Liber: . A. Badeaux, La.; Pot Pourri, Frs Diayolo: Tt Foture of onr Country, G. Gordon P. RAILROADS, LTIMOBB AND OHIO BAILEOAD, Wasnrvoron lea Trains between WASHINGTON 4\> Haury | MORE and WASHINGTON OND TUB 5 ac.. are Dow ran as follows, vis: FOR BALTIMORE Leave daily “ Sunday at ante» Miss.: Telegram Walty, Strauss; hivairr, | q re rar) . G@lyudon Brown, D. C.; Pot Pourm, Bohearan | pg?! Po PEE Ta ed ae) and 345 Girl; Ballad Pov n by Dennis | FOR ALL WAY STATIONS Sheridan, Md.; Polks, Weber; ~The Demoa Leave dni comp? Suuday,at Tand 9 10 a Yager," reading by A. W. Madigan, Me. e Galop, Ladies’ Galop. EscaPr.—About five o'clock yesterday after- Boon & boy. about tweive years old, named Maypadier Gates, while fishing at the whart near the foot ot High street m. and would bave been drowned but ior mely aid rendered by one of his companions, named Thos Trun- nel. As it happened. the only damage wa. a thorough wetting. Officer Myles sprang in the river to the rescue of the boy, who, by that ume, was beyond danger. Boarp oF HeaLtu.—This Board met inst evening; all the members present. The Secre- Isry WAS directed to confer with the owners of the property corner Kock and Bridge streets the removal of the buildymg on which was heretofore ordered. The Mayor reported that the building corner Cecil alley aud Water street bad been removed. Severai petty nuisances were reported on and ordwred to be abated; after which the Board adjourned. MEETING.—As will be seen elsewhere, a meetnz of the lot holders of Vak Hill Urm- etery bas been called tor Tuesday, 25th So train to nd or from ABBapolis on Sunday ON SUNDAY FOR BALTIMO! A.M ,and 12°15, 2 50, 3:40, an@ WAS STATIONS Mend 2.50 and 745 P. m, LL PARTS OF THE Warr. isily, except a 30, and P ay Stat traios from Baki- Wore to Wheeling, Parkersburg, &o. ot oe * to Cated Tor end checked nt toetr ‘to the depot. and pat in the bag™ car York. Phitndet ‘ Fee Ber Tora, tutearigtin end Bowen, oe to hear the report of the committee appoiated | nos» two months since to investigate the manage- —— = — ment of the affairs of the cemetery for the past ROUGH ETWEEN WASHINGTON few years. LINE 2 ILADELPUIA;AMD ‘EW YORK. eae Waenr \. aes. Trains between WASHINGTON Aa YORK 'hre'now ren sefollows, vis: sdneead FOR SEW YORK, wi ef cars. Lea ity , - a great Sunday) et Sx. a ane FOR PHILADBLPE} att bai K 5 User te MERCHANTS’ EXcHANG®.—Business was morning, the offerings being 1. 2 bushels white and ‘Sat br cents and 959 bushels yellow at $0. Entered—Str. E. C. Knight, ork, with merchandise for Dis- Georgetown Advertisements, i — OF. REPUBLICAN wEETING IN GEORGE- re will be @ meetin, of the Republicans Georgetown, FRIDAY BV SNING sext, ttn stant. atSe'clock p m,in Good Same: Hall,"'on North street, between West ana Sion, asineas of liaportauce will ee preestee eee _ ibe pr 4 12a Many Reruptioan Y THOMAS DOWLING, HANDSOME AND EXOELLENT Hous! SUMBITURE, 7 OCTA TE MOSEWOOD cake 0, &c.' kc. THE EFFECTS OF THE ~&T AUCTION. rites | o'r; Georgeto: PPorcsars FOR STATIONERY. ee Ee ngascay Deraatwent, May 10, 1889. tof Household Furnitareand effects, | ,S°0e-. cor Sermehing Pretionsry Sor ne year June 30,1370, will be rece! ved Qne Ror Care Piano,7 octave, this Department antil the 10th ay of June, 1505, One Weinut Parlor Suits in green ~— ‘ciock =. Bs ‘Lace Curtains . of the articles and quantities re- rt 5 oy red, and bleak forme for bicding. contaluing Walnut Martie Top Ohsater Bette, tm oft a formation, will be furuished upon applics Two fine Cot re Suit -« > ee ‘The bids will be considered. accepted bo Entra wit Ss exacted by sy ene must be ex bidders within ten days atter being called upon so on ee a a be furnished 0 the. 18 quae! reuant to orders from: ne the ‘tment. tities in the schedule will, however, be 5 Plated Frerch Walout Extensio: other Ti Excellent Brussels, Three-Ply, ana Ingrain Oar- te Ballon Cloth and Straw Matting Cene Seat, Arm, Dining. and other Chatrs Befricerator, Uooking and other Stoves, with many other arti Bumerous t- mention myl-a (intel. } THOS. DOWLING. Auct. U NPRECDENTED XCITEMENT IN GT oRGKTUWS: nT Bi on 8 to be farniahed by the merineny conaitionsd opm the cuezwtion 8 eb snch portion of the ‘articte as at be ft he eubject to {nsrection by an Purpose by the Secretary and the delivery of an inferior sufficient cause to anna! the sacrines, in order to arain fit op a! once and avail yourselves 0° for bargains. Prices aad goois sere. Do not forget tho plece. 117 Bri ¥ THOS. DOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown IMPROVED PROPERTY 0} OO EORGETOW Na peas WEDNES ly the deficiency caused wy euch Ure, an to the ity per c-ntam of the price waich it shall be found asoseeary te Puy for euch articles ae ‘Unaccompanied by a satisfactory ‘Sill pot be considered ontrects will be oply to established menefactarers of or rs dealers in the articies Bidders will be 10 copform their bide to I wiil sell of Lot No 179 ton feet. between 3d pth of one hundred (100) story Frame Dwelling Ove-third cash; balance in 6 and 12 secured by adeed of trast aes months, with interest property. Conveyanciug aud atampe at the | the aprcifications . and failure to doso cont of the purchasers. $20 will be required whos Will Cease the rejection of auy bi the proj is et uck o! SEO 8 BOUTWELL, wyé THOS. DOWLING, Auct. my 10 im Sec.etery of the Treasury. Finr onocrnrss at Low PhIOES Best Whi:, A dered and Granulated at Canned TOMATORS, 2. pou P20P0s4L8 FoR ENVELOPES Post Orrick De t Bealed wil Be reces s Depart a itey ata by my for fare Dae. ment until Mey $1. at S¢'clock, ». m Beans. “Qornous, pee ing Envelopes for the official use of’ postmas WELCH SF Eee m5 Guring a period of two years fromthe ist«! Jaly ine BLAOK aud JAP. 1869 "The esitmated namber of envelopes that will be required annually te as follows Class 1, 1,000,600, more or less, 3:, by 5% in- the quality as ny stere bes. ap cede or Bride ay BEN NEY;, | _sOisas No. 2, 4,000,000, more or logs, 3's by 8% t- may 3-1m Georgetown ues B 3. 780,000, more or lees, 355 by 6% in- cabianinien ts poe ry XTBA FINE WHISKEY AT THREE DOL . 750,000, . a E** NE WHISKEY AT THREE DO Class Bo. 4, 750,000, more or less, 4 by 9 in. b. <\Ciass No. 8, 390,000, more or lesa, 4°; by 20% tu chee: For Ciess No.1, an will answer. Ti er classes te red, blue, 5 ol tigselt the celebrated STAR WAISKEY at w re ay ine Ca Pe ae othe, wai «in Gass i the District and over twelve 7 ‘2% per ING AND HAGK 6TA- oy Dwe ke a~ are printing © v LADMON, Proprietors SPeiie AND SUMMER GOODs. JOBN H. sMOOT, 119 id Z ly 1 D.C. rection must he placed soerceh tt eraser WBLEASY agp | Sommemamris See LENE eerLseves paneerettin tage aes | "trace it : The envelopes must be 1B each Bilds, Sik Shallies, Bombasineg: Monee, Bee | tide ‘ime be. reasired Sa Huettes, end xt ord: yA] La "6 ao ‘olenrs Ichie. department. os, ae ‘Fost- parniehi a8 eh — oe ine 5 le My envel + mere Stock of Ucntlonay hana t C3 wales or tg oe ‘will find it to = and prices. JEWELL'S PRIZE 80aP. *USERT ASS RTIN ea”