Evening Star Newspaper, May 29, 1869, Page 4

ve EVENING STAR. SATURDAY. «MAY 2 LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Night. NATIONAL T#BATRE—Ben fi: of the em- ployees. A grea: bill Mernorovitan Halt arp VARIaTY Tus. vas, Pennsylyavin avenue, between iith 12th streets. Open every night—with a iss entertainment. Prov. Surra’s Art Gallery, 4 P syl- W& Bvenue, a large number of uew chromos Tecerved. MARKEITER's, 496 7th street_—Fine pictures ¥ en exhibition. NatiowaL HALt.—Master Frank 1). jg Bis remarkable seances. BaRiow Gatiery.—-Exhbibition of paintings. o—— Scrcrp® oF a PRINTER.—This morn’ about > o'clock’. a well known printer of ety Bamed Kobert Penman, committed su cade by drowning himself i the caral. about eoxty yards west of its intersec ton with oth street. It appears that deceased liad seen drinwing excessively for some weeks past, hut yesterday swore off for one year. He left his bosrdirg house, om 6:h street, between G and bis morning at half-past six, and meeting afrend on the street was assed by Bim to be feit. He replied, “Very well, wish T confa take a drink.” seen t cross $54 sions the sout b eireet «anal turns port es who saw Lim go bat go: mired ape man was fir. foaming Bimself of assistance. A board wis plac-d heat above water, under bis chin to keep = ben he was hear gtheey - by drown! a Soot Deceased w: Tied, and was about been a residen Which time be ba save charge by well as Union, and Gecessed was a membe} pets STENES Tae Sreriine Contests —The result of the spelling match for the Intermediate Public Sepools No.2, is as follows: Female ist Dis- trret, © errors; Female 3d. 15; Female ith, 27; Male. 5d, 47; Female 2d, 69: Male 2d, 71; Mate 4th, 3, Male Ist, 277. The medal is therefore awarded to the Female Ist Iistrict, and to Miss Virginia Marr in that school, who did not miss & single word. Fhe best spellers or those deserving special praise are Libbie Winn 1 error, Katie Shields |, Norton 2, Aanie Sey mocr 2, Annie Wilson 5, of the Ist District: Elia Stratton 6, Emma Ruhards 7, of the 2d MMstrict: Emma Little 2, Mollie Frost 2, Katie Lusby 2%, Mary Thomas », Arnie Schafer 3. Kiinehance 4, Walter McFariand i, Wm. Milhgan 6, of the 3d District; Clara Murray 1, Sophie Davidson 2. Emma Hanbert 3, Kate Mitchell 5, Julia Miller 7, Wm. Harman 2, James King 3, of the 4th District. Only 1 nad no mistakes, 18 RSd less than 5, 12 had between Sand lo mistakes, 7 bad less than 20, and 5 had More than W, one hoy having 6), and two other dvys over 50 mistakes. The greatest number of errors occurred in spelling Valise 19, Allege I=, Vestige 13, Veneer 13,Squalid 12, Exorbitant 32, Garmut 12, Macaroni 11, Gambol 1!, Cansey 11, Paucity 10, Conduit 10, Ferule 10. —__.—__ Boat Kace—The first race of the senson, under the auspices of the Aualosian Boat Club, took place yesterday afternoon on the Potomac between their eight and four-osred boats, Falcon and Lightfoot, each manned by members of the club. The race was witnessed by many spectators, among which were a goodly number of Indies. AtGo’clock the boats took their positions, and at the given sigual ef- fected ® very good start, the Lightfoot crew taking thendvance. Before reaching the axj ue- duet bridge the Faleom gained, and passed the buoy opposite the «+ Sisters” fully one length in advance. and mainiaming that position until reaching the pince of starting, making the entire distance im twenty-two minutes and forty seconds. The time made is considered Yery good, the distance being three miles. The composed tbe crews of the bouts -— ess: coxswain; Sort, Studley, Moore, Cook yle, Lagsion and Powell. Lightfoot—Messrs. Richardson, cox- =warn: Patten. Krown. Corson ana T. Tilley. Judges—B. B French, F. A. Willis, J. W. Glenn, Geo. A. McEthany and Wm. S. Smith. Reteree—Orson Bestor. Umpire—W. McPher- son. Starter—A.H.G. Richardson. REPrecicaN GeNgRaL ComMMitres.—The welegates to the Republicar General Committee recently elected at the various ward meetings met at 407 F street last might and organized by ting the following ofivers: President. Col Wiiham A. Cook: Treasurer, Jacob H. Cross- “ '. Meeds; Assistant Thomssom. A resolution to bold amass meeting on Wednesday nex: was ted and the following were appciuted a a Committee of Arrangements for that oc- casion:—(). S. Baker, Colonel Kasper Keller, J. K Wrigbt, JH. Orane. E. S. Atkinson, J Venable and W. A. Taliaferro. The following ‘Were appointed & Finance Committee to collect funds tor the General Committee in their res- etive wards:—Robert = Sidney Farland, W.A.Cook, J. H. Crossman, A. P. Clerke, Michael Shinar and OUnarles H. Marsbail. The following were appointed to Provide speakers tor the campaign meeting-— (artr A Stewart, Colonel A. H. Hall, Golonel W Cock, Dr. J. F. Snodgrass, Colonel ©. H Holden, Cbaries Champion and L. G. Hine. ‘The several wards were recommended to hold mass meetings im their respective wards on Friday evening. 4, and as often at other times as possible. journed. —_o—__ TEMPERANCE Ov artER The last meeting of Equal Division, No. % Sons of Temperance, was held at their ball. corner of 7thand D streets, last evening, and by @ umanimous vote its charter was surren- dered. The cause which led to this step oy ene of the largest and most influential of the temperance sssociations in this District ts, we uncerst & diffieut'y which occurred at the iast meeting of the Grand Division tu regard to the workings of Equal Division. Although its charter was surrendered. the membership of the divieion have by no means concluded to give up their labors in the great temperance reform, ard the preliminary steps were taken » Organize & Rew association, to he known as r of which was administered to about five Indies and gentlemen jast night and efficiency displayed by the x: Bn eom- posing Equal Division during its existence ample assurames that Equal Tribe will so take & prominent place in the temperance or- ganizations in the ht aaa KEwoart Garey Branca Fovera Warp K eLIcas CLvn.—This club held its reguiar meeting at Kendall Green barracks iast eve. ning. Prof. Green im the chair. Tne meeting was opened with praver by Mr. Robert Terrell ud Prot. (treen briefly addressed the meeting. J.-M. Dalron addressed the club, stating uring tae past year be Dad learged that The zat the party to which he belouged had forsaken the <ardinai principles which Bad actuated hima to become 4 member of, and now he bad fallen ante the Aepublican ranks, and would support tha* pare: course. so long Ss it maintained its present ‘srs. A. Gleason, I Waldea. G. W. K. Browne, Rev. D. B. Nichols, P +H. Ford and others addressed the Meeting. A company ef the Grant Zoutves, on the Catheart pattern, of two hundred tons See ee eens ont nae power, turned out trom the irom foundry of Messrs. Dalton & Co., be ready to launch abouthe With of July. ——_e——_ Tae imex RerUnicas AssoctaTion—At ‘& meeung of this » held at Willis’ assoctation Hail Jast evening, Mr. C.F. McGill was chosen | pe oop A me ‘of the election of the Rape: vocacy - dean candidates. when Mr. Thomas Curraher Offered a resolution that they pledge themse| yas severally and collectively to seen honorable Means to secure the election of the nominees of | the Republican Convention, which was adopted, and Mr. ©. F. McGill made some ap- ch to become ‘° Of the hrst Sap. A Tale OF TRE Borven.—See che Sen Morning Gaseke to-morrow. ts) 1869, jusl Tribe, No. 1, of Jonadab, the oblization | seventy- | and | Tae Rercecicaw NOMtwaws— TR) ane +r new ‘Aer.—The Fifth Ward Repav- licaps. sccompanted by King’s brass band, and large number cf citizens of the sam & couapli- Republican canditares | nominated on Wednesday last as the ataniard- | ears i the party at the comiag municipal o The procession was furmed a! ciae %, and marched to the residence ot Mr. street, between D and E. F | gSout ) waere they drew up in | bine, amd, after several fine airs by the ound. Mr. Boswell appeared, when be was addressed by Mr. William Brown, Jr.. who sated that ¢ th regiment of Boys in Bine. and others of fought the Democra:s fields daring the war, aad ed and firm ranks they were a: ie work agaim. Mr. Boswell replica 18 Occ@sion As 1 am always glad ‘Al citizens of this city, T accept mination of cagdidate tor Coli: by ihe help of God, the R. n coeme fu the oppe beaa of eatth and inflcen The is a man of And ts h.ghly respected zens. Wave l thiag to feud my dowa the amoug the old bona respect ail citizens, Dam n aia ic gens Ubat endeavor to t hinerty, I stand upon the pla form 1 righ's, andam in favor of the workingmen of the city, and will always be fund on the side of labor against capiial | We base before us a glorious recor, tb © satisfaction of knowing that +. ard-bearer upon our tirkets during Sys of the revellion gave his ni hearty support to the Government. There ss:rength enough left in the Kepaolicws Y. thank GOa, (© beat down that party Teta party.” The chairman ot ou vention lef? this city at ihe threak of the rebellion, and a: - sed. The Irishman, tha Ge ed. and white Americans | ove common cause—the sntety of the mations apitat. 1 will not speak iil of the candidates upon the opposition ticket, yet it isa fact well mown by the poor men of thi leader of that ticket is po true frivw tender to you again my beartte the honor You bave conferred upon me. will, af elected, discharge the duties of the office | fu btully and feartessiy as becomes : prbhean. Letevery maa in the ranks of fre# dom do bis whole daty on election day and ai! will be Well. 1 uow bid you a hearty good night | Major Morse was then calted on and made « efspee-b. paying a igh tribute to the tes, And prophesying the success of the en ire ticket on election day. After music by the band, the procession marched to the residence ot Mr. Donegan. 1 Pennsyivania ave. mear och stres', wuere ‘he baud pertormed seversi airs, and Mr. Done. 1b. MAKE DAS Appearance, Was grertet with appiause. After tae cheering bad subsided be spoke as tollows <PEECH OF MR. DONEGAN. Feliow-Citizens and Republicans:—I fe thankful to you for this evidence of your friendship and esteem. It appears tbat you are fully prepared to re-echo the victories of the Republican party that bave recently swept over the country. With General Grant in the Presidential chair, Mayor Bowen at the head of municipal affairs, and a loyal Oongress ix your midst, you are protected, and it oaly re- Mains for you to shove the “Oitizens”’ into their Jast ditch—the canal. I trust youare confident that you bave placed faithfal men upon your ticket. I bave made the subdect of surveys, &c., my study for several years, and am thor. oughly satished that if elected I will be bled to discharge the daties of the office ina proper manner, and feel cnfident that your confidence will not be misplaced, either politi- cally or professionally. We have upon our ticket elements that represent universality and true republicanism, and it shall be my daty to help, with the Boys in Blue and the Boys in Green, to defeat a party that has always ozen ‘So Ditterly opposed to freedom and progress. I again thank you for this manifestation of your approval, and shall be as true to you as you bave been to me At the conclusion of Mr. Donegan’s remarks the visitors were invited to partake of a fine collation, and after a few well-timed remarks trom Mayor Morse and music by the band, the Proces-ion took the line of march for the resi. dence of the candidate tor Register. Alderman Jobu F. Cook, of the First Ward. | _ The procession reached the residence of Mr. Cook about | o'clock, and atter several airs by the band, that gentlemen appeared on the porch. and was addressed by Mr. Wiilitin Brown. who said that on behalf of the 5th regiment of Boys in Blue ke would state that they bat | cailea on bim tor the purpose of tenderiag him & serenade in hovor of his nomination for tur | important office of R-gister. Though he had | Rot Deen the preference of all present, they | Would support him en masse, and be (tne | speaker) felt that he expressed the opinion of | all present in saying that he kmew no better | k aan ticket than Boswell, Cock, and Donegs Cheers | Mr. Ceok rephed as follows : SPERCH OF MR. JOHN ¥. COOK. Gentlemen of the Fitth Regimeat Boys ic Biue and the Pioneer Corps:—I retura my hearty thanks for this compliment. Tne du- bes of the office for which you have nominated me for your saWrages shall be exercised. if 1 am elecied, to your satisfaction and to the istaction. if the ability isin me, of the postie generally. Every effort of mine shall b+ for you men, who compose the majority of the Ke. publican party her®, to the end that hereaft-r in the District ot Columbia a man shal! not be know for his color, but for his ability and chsracter, [Cheers.} On this] have labored, and every act of mine for twenty years pst has been to this end. J Imbored to secure the emancipation proclamation, and I bawe an au- tocraph letter President Lincoln showing that, with others, 1 called on taai good man to have the men of our race attorded a chance to enter the army as suldiers, knowing full well were this gained, the ‘Way to citizenship was clear. That has coms. We now have the baliot, and I hope we will exercise it so that our friends may uot be ashamed of us, and so that our acts may result in the fifteeuth amendment becoming a part of tbe organic law of the nation. This gained. We can never be divested of the ballot. I hold that the title deeds of citizenship is the ballet (Cheers.) Thanking you for the compliment you have paid me, I bid = good night. Addresses were also delivered by Mr. Robert Thompson and others, and after partaking of Tefresbments the assemblage dispersed. The Independent Battalion, usder the command of Capt. James Jobason and Lieut. Betler, formed part of the procession. ——_e—__. A New FraTvurs.—On Sabba:h morning a new feature im religious services will be inau- gurated at the Methodist Protestant Onurea, ‘th street—a children’s charch service—which will be conducted by the pastor. Rev. Dr Drinkbouse, who wiil deliver a sermon on “Wisdom’s Choice.” The growing school of this chureh will be present and take part in singing, Tecitation, and responsive reading ‘The ‘children’s church” will take place ou the jast Sabbath in each month. Childreu, with their parents, are particularly invited to attend this service. | a | ,.NationaL Institute axp Ustversiry. The apnea! examination of m WAS concluded yesterday. CO} sn theology, arithmetic, grammar. aud bis pal, Rev. G. M he several reci- ‘ations by the scholars were very creditaple. At the conclusion, interesting addresses were Gelivered by Rev. Drs. Gray aud Saimpson, Geveral EF. Whittlesey, T. Richards, and a. K Browne —— MvcH INTRREST is fel! 1p South Washington im the exhibition to be given at Isiand Hall on Wednesday night aext for the benefit of Grace Church Sumday School. The exercises will consist of vocal music, declamations, dialogues Snd otber teatures of interest, and from the rehearsals it is certain that the affair will go oif ‘With great spirit. — Opp Fa.tows’ FuNERAL.— Yesterday i noon Metropolis Lodge, No. 16, 1.0. 0. F., at- tended the funeral of Joseph Siiher, a native of France, trom the undertaking establishment of J. W. Plant. The remains were juterred in the Congressional > Where the sere vices of the Urder were conductea by Mr. Frank E. Grant, chapliain of the Lodge. —— Katty & Leow’s Missteecs.—Our masic and tan loving citizens will ve glad to hear that Kelly & 's Minstrels, who sttract-d = crowds on their last ean here, will commence an engagement at the National Theater om Monday evening, June7in. M: Caries Metvii their popular agent, isin town, making the necessary arrangements. ——_—_ MerxoniaL Discoursss.—Rev. Dr. Butler, of the Lutherag ‘Church, corner of Eleventh d H streets, will deliver memorial dis- , Course to-morrow . Rev. Dr. Shar- ee also deliver asermon on the same Ciitarian Gburch, Se 2 pastor te over this church, the hay —_—e——. Fins? CoxcracaTiowaL OnURCE — Sabbath services will be conducted by such ministers as may be temporarily engaged, | Kev. W. D. Lovey of Milwaukes, will seen every Sunday during the month of June. | INTO THE WN: is ToC wheter iz Men’s Convention, | the “linton Democrat ot | Will aseume the | On the first of July mext, ——— Deats ov a¥ OLD Waseinotonian.— regret we sunouncethe ot aaaaee , Jona : Sain tame be Ks teen dentine Sich aus inter control of that paper Ter or teen y-seventa TU sion, 16 take pine ‘ator, 0. 8 as follows: Tre thes Tespective and proce arshalled by‘heirown off -ré. to the groands sontn of the Executive M: Where they willreport at 10 o"¢lock 3 ty to General George W. Balloch, or his aid=, ho will po: at r gtounds, Order of ayer: svaging second hymp on mustcal me; xddress by Hon. SS. Fisher, (ten } singing third hymn on programm Grand review of the San o will leave the grounds at of the Treasnry Depariment in upbroken ramks. Arriving on Pennsylvania avenue each scho! will select its own ronte nome. Chief Marshal—ce: Ralicch: sids—R. A. Slater, S. Early, D. A. Burr, and William Stickney. eae NS TRE CHARGES AGAINST Ma, Crane.—The committee appointed a: a recent meetiag of the Republican Olub of the Fourth Ward to inves. tigate the charges preferred by Marcellus West and others against the official coadact of Mr. Jonn H. Crane, Commissioner of the Fourth Ward, have made their report, in which they say “that after ctrefully examine jag the books and Accounts of said Commis. sioner. after baving heard and extmined th+ stwements of various porsous, several on oath, whose affidaviis are herewith attached, tmeluding one witness imirodaced by Messe Briscoe and West against Mr. Crane, they have been unanie ‘o discover anythiug im- proper or dishonorable ial conduct d Crane: os the baliags * Phe rar ts 1, W. HL. Nalley, se. NG oF Re TRA- Board Yabors at the ths list et voters, 48 far as made out, and receive tne umes of those entitled to vote who have failed record. Up te one o'clock anout 175 regiz- tered vouTs bad been recorded, by tur the larger Proportion of whom were colored. The Board were all present, thouga Mr Cook was mate. inily in¢isposed, and tor a portion of the ume Was necessarily absen’. Challenging repre. sentatives for botu parties were present (rom every ward, and the lines of legality were more slostly drawn than heretofore, though every one at all entitled to the privilege were record- ed. Major Donoho attended to the corre tion cf names, and Messr-. Crossman and Don- aldson to the registration. o'loe’s, their The WAYLAND THROLOGK AL SEMINARY.— The annual exhibition of this iustintion came Off yecterda: The object of the institution, Which is locate I, tween 19th agi Qth streets, 1s to prepare yonng colored men for ministers of ‘he gospel. It is 4 Baptist inscitu- ‘ion, and numbers at this time about twenty students. The exercises, which consistad ot recitations, original e-says, and singing, were very interesting, and passed off with’ high credit both to the pupils and 1astractors. peers Rrotovs PRockEDINGs.—Abont two o'clock this morning a party of young men passed up 1th street and from the noise made it ap that they were engaged in a fight, using sticks, &c. Itis stated that when they reached the neighborhood of I street pistols were used and several shots were fired. The police did not succeed in arresting any of the parties, or as- certaining who they were. — + ‘bout 12 o'clock m. to-day, mall boy, aged 14, fell from the corner of Pennsylvania nd 7th street, and thecart passed over of his back, seriously injuring him. He was taken tothe American Hotel until be could be removed to bis nome on G street south, between 3d and 44, streets, ———— FATAL ACCIDENT.—On the passage from New York of the schooner Jane Emerson, Captain Van Oleaf, for this port. one of the crew, named William Schmidt, a seaman, fell from the foremast and was instaatly killed. ‘The accident ovcurred on the instant, and the unfortunate man was interred at Fortress Monroe. pate 2s | & HALL, corner 4% street and yivania Avenue.—Master Frankie D. Gunnell, in bis wonderful exhihitions, | Monday evening, 29th instan’. They ha: Witbstood the most severe investigation, and as yet are inexplicable and undefinabie. CITY ITEMS. peel abs Bry yorr Hats, Flowers, Ribbons, &c., Davis’, 20 Market Space eer For tHe nest Fancy and Millinery (Goods. at lowest prices, go to Davis’, Market Space. 3 Jeweury. Prige’s Oar Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 4:6 Penesylvania avenn: Hetween $i and 6th —— Ir you wANT the beet Family sewing Machines m the world, buy the Cel-hraed Grover and Baker. Agency No. 20 Marke: Space. 5 ELRGANCE AND Comvort exist. thronghout the American Honse, Boston. The Hotel is still kept by the veteran host Lewis Kice, whoee supervision for a quarter of a century has rendered this house so popular. Biden! english Socks, double heels and jozen, or 35 cents per pair, just recetved at Marble Hall, No. 455 7th street, op- posite Patent Office. 6 ——— THEY ARE ALL THR Go.—Having just re- celved another assortment ot thos+ handsome Scotch Chevoit Suits, four different styles, from $15 to#2), at A. Strauss’ Popular Clothing House, Pennsylvania ave., between lth and 11th streets, 3d door from 1ith street, 2 —_—_.—___ CuRarerR Tuan THE Shirts. 75 cents. $1, $1.25, and upwards. Un. dershirts and Drawers, from 35 cents upwards. Good Cotton Socks, 3 pair for 25 cents. Hand. kercbiefs, already hemmed. 2 for 25 cents. The best Paner Cuffs, 5 cents per pir, or 50 cents a dozen. Excellent Paper Collars, cloth-lined Button hole, 10 cents a bux; and all other goods at be ong A low prices, at Franc & Goldman's, le Hall, No. 458 7th street, opposite Pat- ice. CuEarEst —White ———————e WE ARE SELDOM CALLED UPON tochronicle a thing so worthy of notice as Hoff’s Malt Ex- tract. It is just the thing the public have long needed. Itisa fluid resembling beer. and Ras been proved by analysis to contain certain in- gredients of v-getable origin. to which it owes its beueficial and powerful effects as a remedy aipke— THE DISCRIMINATING P c show, by the immense patronage which they are bestowing, that they fully appreciate the advantage: Which are offered at Oak Hall, i and Fashienable Spring Attire—gent’s, boys’, and children’s Clothing—Alpaca, Drap d’ete, and Linen Duck Coats, Pants and Vests, Oak Halt, 160 7th street, opposite Post Omics. 6 — -e—— Buve FLayyet Suits, All sizes, styles, and prices, At Hable & Co.’s, 3 i> Penn's ave., under U.S. Hotel. ——___e—_ Fer Lingn Collars and Cuffs go to tha Origi- nal Franc, 494 7th street, between D and E. ee Pavama Hats cleaned and trimmed at A. T. Whitng’s, 203 Penna avenue, south side, between sth and 1th streets. Li? —— -—_—_ For Fink Waite Sutrts go to the Uriginal Franc, 194 7tb street, between D and E. Prices 75, $1, $1,25 and upward. WHAT 18 QUILLAYA SarowaRia?—It is a tree, the bark of @ Chilian tree, which yields, when macerated, a fragrant vegetable soap ey women Ray antiputrescent properties Not possessed by any other vegetable produc. tion. This Bark is a prominent constituent of the celebrated Sozodont. the most popular den- tal preparation ever introduced in America. eo FOR ALL STYLES of Paper Collars go to the Original Franc, 49 7tm street. Prices 10, 15, 18 ‘and 25c. per box. - ial upon the human system. The “Standard Wine Bittera” are made of his pure wie as a base, with Peravian , Chamomile Flowers, Wild Cherry Bark, and such other herbs apd roots as and tone to the va eI ETS FoR FInz White Pocket Handkerchrefs go to the Orginal Franc, 494 7th street, between. D and E. Prices 15, 20, 25c. and upward. pera Farms Bs For Goon VerTon Socgs go to the Origina 494 7th street, between D and E. 8, 10, 15, 20c, and upward, sik ed SR For Summer Unvrrsaiets go to the Uri: Franc, 404 7h street, between Bend te, Prine, 25, 50, 75c., $1 and upward. SM re im the District bear in mind ‘hat be bas no branch stores, GEORGETOWN, which was ady had den referre be Lim to preseut the claim: Y SewRSt the C we cS ed. Negman of- av tne east side 0 street, and providing (me manner 0; hand mode of payment of the same; The Recorder, to whom Vouncil resolution testruct- of the Corpora- u ie amd Obio Canal Gompauy for the cos: of raising of Wacer and Attaira in Georsesewn. REIOWN CoUNCILa—S ard acu.—At 8 vegular merung ob Tharsaay nigh’, Mr. Iption to lay pavem of A a reso- Greeu st¥eets, to meet the increased height ot nily erected across Rock Creek the bridge reo and known adversely to its passage; whi ace, the K street oridge, reported Teport was pied aud the resolution was rejected. Mr Davis offered a resolution suspending the license in Was paseed, Telation to ‘ances to accommodate persons desirous ef visiting the mauonal cemeteries the days set apart for their decorat Ceancil resolution on tion: which im Telauon to the improvement of the Potomac river and harbor and chanpel of Georgetowm, was amended, om motion of Mr. Newman, so as to strike out “corpora‘e authorities” and inser: ‘he Mayors or Washington and Georgetown,” and farther amended by Mr. Davis by adding thereto Mr. Henry 9 Cooke on the part of ths Bosrd of Aldermen and the chairman of the Common Council Committee and Channel; after whieh the on Harbor resolution was adopted. Council resolution concerning the exp Aldermen. Counc Addison market Board, it Wses of master, and passed. however, S Teported back to tue Board ot Alder- n, appointed, the Mayo’ ce rase se of the sataries of disagreed Wa fanding The thereto, the Poor and Workhouses nded by the Board and passed: but the Council voncurring th ©. nference was M+ sets. Simms and Hutchinson on the tower Board, and Mr, Hill, of the B The commitiee, after a sho: failed to agree, and were discharged. jons from i Chief Eaginver of the Thing the bigh-ser and referred to (b resolution appropriating $3 cure a map and pl ‘Mr. Hill, referred to the sts Jntion providing for amitive of wsisting of the part of rd of on- rvoir, were nd come. 20 the engineer Henry ollice of lower and men, which body refused to recede from its amendment, and the matter here rests. Thi following Gouncil resolations wore passed :— Resolution to pay claim of thorizing the sale of « bri euthorizing @ wal stree Donohue; an- ouse ow S'oddard main to be b div Stoddard street, between Congress aud Wash- ington streets: appropriating ey to dredge the channel of the Potomac river, now under Way; to repair an arch on Green street, be- tween Bridge street and the canal, and appro- Priating € 50 there! r; Authorizing the clerk te Sell $2,000 of U.S. 5-20 bonds, now in his hands Adjourned. Common Coun il.—A communication was re- ceived from the Mayor recommending the sale of $2,000 im United States 5-20 bonds in the bands of the corporation, as their present pre- Mium would justify the sale: referred. Sub- sequently Mr. Mitchell offered a resolution authorizing the clerk of the corporation to sell the same, and invest the roceeds in the pur- chase of corporation stoc’; which was passed. Also, one relating to the building of the new station-bouse; referred, Also, one relating to @ bydrant on the corner of Eiguth and Fayette M streets, needing repairs; reterred. Ty reported a resolution relatt ing of the Georgetown channel, propriation therefor. considerable amended by debate, Mr. Mite Marba- dredg- iz an ap- The resolution elicited was ell, by finally inserting $2,500" in lieu of +85,000,"” and then Fw vothers, mted & petition o' Temonstrating against the laying of a water main on Frederick street, between th and Hutchins offered a resol repair of an arch on 5th treets; referred. Mr. ion relating to the Teen street; passed. Council resolution relating to the increase of the salary of the members of the Fire 1 Depart. ment, amended by the Board of Aldermen, in- cluding the Market Master, was taken up and the amendment non-concurred in. Aldermen resolution suspending the licenses of hackney coaches on the 29th and 30th instant, to enable persons desiring to visit the national cemeteries on decoration days, provided the charge for each passenger to visi ach of the cemeteries shall not exceed twenty-five cents, was passed. A committee of conference was appointed re- lating to the increase of salary for the Market Master and the poor and work ay ard expen ses for the jouse for the Jast quarter. Aldermen amendment relating to the Potomac riverand channel ot Gieorgetown, was tempo- rarily Intd over. Aldermen resol ution to lay & paymert on the east side ot Lingan street, was referred. Council reslution relating to the sale of $2.00) of 5-20 bonds, was returned trom the Board of Aldermen with an amendment: which was concurred tn. A message was re. ceived from the Aldermen announcing the ap- pointment, on the part of that Board, of acom- mittee of conference in Teference to the expense. of the poor and workhouse. Messrs. Simms and Hutchins were appointed on the part of this Board, and atter conference reported that the committee bad failed to agree, aad asked a continvance of the committee; granted. A conference committee was ap- pointed om the part of this Board (Messrs. { abangh and Dunlop) in relation to the raising Of the grade at the K street bridge. Adjourned. which was ‘in DesTH FROM Locksaw.—The faneral of George B. Crople: Cropley, took place aged 13, son of Horatio ‘sterday from the Metho- dist church, The deceased was in the employ of Mr. Whelan, plumber, and while engaged at work in Washingt mn about two weeks since, struck a nail in bis foot, Hs applied the ordi- nary remedies, and thought no more cf the wound, ull a rew days since he was attacke; with lockjaw, aud died on Thursday, A Dovnrz Team.—Mr. F. W, Catton, the clerk to the Collector of tells on the canal, has Teturned trom a short visit to his home, in Howard county, Md, where he went to re- cruit. He did recruit, listing an accompli 1 ebanging her name. (ood luck to the couple, & youn ith @ vengeance, by en- lady, and ‘THe Crrizen. a semi-weekly journal, recent- ly stablished bere, has given up the OBL. __ Georgetown Advertisements, f COK®B.—Orders for COKE will prompt attention if lefc at the ADUINGTON CBOPLEY. Congrets streets, Georgetown. receive drag store of [BX THOS. MOWLING, Auctioncer; Georgetown PRBEMPTOBY BAL! JENNY LIND BUGGIES AT AU TION. OF NEW OARBIAGES ARBIAGES, AND NO. fuP y virtue of a decree of the Suprome urt 0: the District of Columbia, will sell, June 20,1569. at 10 District Court of o1 Store. 174 Bridge street— 2new riages 2 pew Jenny Lind Carriages Thew Ne top Bogey H 1 Upfi ‘Terma cash mara ished Carriaze. & hold the Cuited NG, ¥ MOBNL "clock, in front of the Auction THOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. x F INE GROCEBIES AT LOW PRICES. Best Whi AR at 17 conte, Orushed, Pow- snaed 2 pou 3 conte. Vanued PEAS. LIMA CTsOES” PRARS and DAMSENS. aale by _may 3-Im XTBA FINE WHISKEY AT THREE L E LABS PEB GALLON. me 1 will sell t! lebrated STAR WHISKEY at ly Sper onlice wrareauned ure and of may 1-Im Cor. Bigh and Bridge scrests. STS4weeE BRIES. BERBIES. fresh from Ripe STRAW! jarsery, can Pe had daily at ei fers. desing the sonsexe commencing Saturday, May 29. Pitt SAUL +s 5 my 27 4t™ opposite Pateot 340 reunsrivania avanun, 340 Naan Ninru Sraget. H. BURNS & CO. BOOTS AND 8HO Just Received, ¥ STYL fot Ladicon Geta Wissel ea Gates are? From Peal Wee Tocetiey Sot Rurene ie Paul de Kock—On Hom! Cspensa * | JUST IMPORTED MOKUN & BENTO Emported to Or PAEIS.- FRENOH NOVELS. ‘BY PRECINCT. conformity to Streets. for Collector. for two y: myt8 ;IRST WARD SECOND VOTING PRE Lara CT Motioe ts Bereby iva toad tat oe forn.it; arter of the city be fn the Weyor, to ser’ twe years: Board of Aldermen, to serve two years. end three members et the Board of Common Gouucil. to serve one year; said Prectoct ths votes of all registered in the said First Ward of the city of Washington. the initial letter of whose names {trom K to H inclusive. will be receive. “Poll: open at7 a.m , and close aon TiLuey. WM A. WORMLEY, HENRY BIRUE. mimi ssioners WIKRD VOTING PRECINCT Notice Is herety given that in conformity +o the provisions. 1 the Charter of the city of Wash- Deton. an election wil! pe held inthe third Votius Precinc: of the First Ward, on MONDAY. the 7.0 day of Jure next. at the the soath sid streets. fort two sem the Board of Common Uontctl, to serve one ¥ Mt which esid Prectuct the votes of al) who ar ret im the eaid First Ward of the «ity ot t it trerof whose st wil be received 7 m2. ‘ E OUIGLEY, JOHN A. @ AY EDMUND HANDLEY Coma sei VOTIN siren th) mys Fisst WARD—40L CINCT —Notice ts b fcormity 10 the provisions e! the of Wasbingtou. an elcetion i be ia the Fourth Voting Precinct of the First ward. on MONDAY, the 71h day of June next, at th: hours ot Ge, ‘T. McGlue, on the north side of I street h and 20th streets. for Collector, is irveyor to serve two years. oue memb.sr Board of Aldermen, to serve two years, and members of the Board of Commou Council to serve one year; at which aaid Preciuet the vot of all who are registered in the First Ward ef ¢ city of Washington, the initial jetter of whose pames is trom N to g. Inclusive. will be received olls oprn at? a. m. aud clone at r si JAMES BELL m2 Commissioners. FURST WARD- FIFTH VOTING PRECIVCT Notice is hereby given that tn conformity to ‘th el, barter of Ls ‘ash for Collecter. Register ana Surveyor. to serve t years: che member ‘of he Board of Alderman. te fy the anid Fics Wardelts ocity x initial letter of whose bames sive. will be received, Polls el at7 p.m, CHAS. H WarteR mys = SECOND WARD FIRST VOTING PRECINCT S' Notice 1s hereby yn that 4) fc ity to Se ernest ne oe eee mS eleetion wi rat Voutpe precinct of ihe Becrnd Wards on MONDAY. te aud au As- ail Preciuct who are registered in the said Sec Sernor, to serve two years; at wi the votes of © w the city of Washtagton, the initis! ietier Of whore mea from ‘A to Inclustee. Will be received. open at7 a.m and close at Tp.m. “BEHNARD BRENDAN, SINCLAIE BURLEY, . PETTIBONE. _my28 Commissioners. SECON) WABD—SECOND YOTING PRE SS CINCT —Not ven that in cou fermity to the jones of the Charter of the city of W. election will be held in th: Preciuctof the Becond Ward, on DAY, the 7th day of Jane next, at the hous on the northeast corner of L and for Coll Prect f ho are Tegimtered in the said Second Ward of th- city of Washington. the initial letter of whose names 14 from to fi, inclusive. wi ® m | and close open and close, ill be received. Polis m. t ud Wi of Jane nest. at the dao slop, corner of Massachusetts avenas an Mt street. for Collector, Register. aud Surveyor, tc tof the Bonrd of ‘Al and three mem ers 0. cil. to serve 07 an Assessor, to serve two years; at which id Precinct the votes of all wo &fe regis*are in the said Second Ward of the city of Washi; he snitial letter of whose names ts from ft received. Polis open ati a M, inc! Iusive, will m . and close at7 p. m. my? SECOND WaRD—FOUKTH VOTING PRE CINCT.—Notice is hereby given that. in con formity to the provisions of the (barter of ‘the city of Wasbington. an election will be held in the Voting Preciuct of the Second Ward, on atthe hous: of Charles’ Robinsot, weet side ‘Thirteortl, be L strecte, for Collector, Register and Sorveyor, to serve two years; one member the Bosra of Aldermen to serve two years; and three ambers of the of Council t Serve one year; ano an Assessor to at which said ‘Precinct the votes of ‘all who ar tered in the said ‘ard of the city ot jugton. the initial letter of whose names ir ctusive, will be received. Polls open at7 a m. and close at 7 pom -C WEAVER, pg — ‘Commissioners. Se1¥e two years; ND WARB- FIFTH VOTING; PRE- “* CINCT —Notive is hereby given that. ia con formity to the provisions of the Ubarter of tire city of Washington av election will be held in the Fifth Voting Precinct of the Secoud Wart, on MONDAY, the 7th day of June next. at the she of Mr. Mason, on the west side of Thirteent! street. between G and H streets, for Collector Register, and Surveyor, to serve two years; oue mewber ‘of the Board of A. to serve tw. years; three members of the Bowd of Common Council te serve one year; and two years; at which my 28 shop » servetwo lermen te the + Moulton’s shoe Eighth street, between Land M tor Collector, Begister and Bur veyor, t years; one member of the of Ai i) a afi i eee. 4352! ; i ri is two pot sald names is from ive. ed. Wi ot di T JO! TH Este y harain gion Ie he mentees f Oommen Ustnctl. te eee year; nich faid Pre-inct the votes Ofall whoarereaioseree in i . HIRD WARD—FIPTH VOTING °REO NCCT my2s ‘ Notior is hereby civen that io coe! rm ty t ATH WaRp- he provisions of the Gharter ot th. City of Wesh CANT —Shotice vs * wt “ Ty an election wil! ne beid im the F v formisy to the prow. oft Precinct of the Third Ward.on MONDAY ef Washington electic day cf J of Ni Fe Votteg Precio t « Nol AY. th "th dey o and of Peter Fox.cn & f ne Cewactt to Which said preciget the votes . fered inthe wala Trtrd’ wack or ington. the tnttial letter of wise Tt 2 ve. wil Yeyor, to rerve Beard of be received. Dich eaté Prectmct the vor 4 « - Ted in the anid Sixth Word fugton. the initial \etter of ATH WARD rr Botice ts Rereby gt m that. in t Visions ef the Obarter of the ington, au election will ve held | ting Pre f the Siath Ward the Tth @ay of June next at the hows m Sight> Tet & = “4 ‘Oc mmissioners ECOND VOTING PRE hereoy civen tuar, tac oft F CINCT —Notioe formity to the provi et Washing on, an Becoud Vet! Jott tor C Mector. Regist: rand Surveyor twe years one member of the Board of Aldermen t serve two years, and three mempers of the 8 Commo upcil, t a First Voting MONDAY. ch ore pames oe ob ine Polls open at7 a.m and «} OP PRRDRRICK IDDINS PALMER A BRISC ‘Commissioners OUBTH WARD-THIAD VOTING P CINCT —Notice ts herehy given that, inc Sores to the provis — : fth een ot asbin AB election wi lad tog Precinct ot the Bosrth 0 Be ° Teeeived ey 14 inthe Ward on DAY, the 7th day of « of JK. Norris, No. iz Louie for Collector, Re sand Survey dof two years; one member of the B. Hermen, to serve two years; and three members of the Boerd of Common C‘wnell, to serve one year, mi an Assessor, to serve two years. at which saud Precinet the votes of all who are rexis':red in the said Fourth Ward of cW inittal letter of wh ive will img Preckoct the 7th city of Washington my28 P= rpbed from B oH > ‘olls open at 7 ®. m.. 8nd 108: FOURTH Wan - FA CINCT —Notic THO! fermity to the provisions of the Charter of ty ‘ mys n SEVENTH Ww. SNe citv of Washington, an elcction will be held in the cpath Voting Erecinct of the Pour.h Ward on JONDAY. the 7th day of June Bee att the office y Hal Commins: ‘were of Justice Walter, opposite the Cit: for Val Motice te hereby civen chet in lector, Becister and Surveyor, to serve two years; | ! er mehe - ibe Chari one member of the Board of Aldermen, to serve | fit) of Washiug two years: aud three members of of | Thr Voting 5 “ Common Council. to serve ove year; and an MUNDAY. thotth day of June nemo! 8 two at which said Prectuct | Pouter shop «' Mr Jackson rey. eonth #te fe vetre of all whe gro registered ta the eeid | Sf 2 street couth, betwesn ss one a e. Fourth Ward of she city of Washington. the sul: streot i en ar veyor, to serve two years; Board of Aldermen, to verve t Board from } oon at7 » m andcloseat Lis. Commint vers )URTH VOTING PRE jotice is hereby given that, in* wn provisions «1 Charter of tne city an election will be beld in the bg Precinct of the Seventh W: os ol | bein three Coancil to Serve Oe yer; and one Assess ith dey of Jove next, a which said Precinet the votes of all wh. re shop. the southwest corner tered in the #ai@ Fourth Ward of the city! ar th an rand ® half etree: wor E street sou for Collector, Register, and Surveyor. to sery. te years; one of the Board of Aldermen t> serve two years: and three members of the Goard of Ocmmon Council to ser. said Precinct the votes of all the seid Bevertn Ward cf Washington. the initi from T to Z. incla open al and cl my 23 the initial letter of whose tree 1TH tnd close st? p.m. THOS E SMITHSON 7 at? p.m 4 » Noti ee te BNEW MAN the prov JOHN a. PEAKS ington: ms Decne recip day of J mext at SEVENTH WARD PTH FOTIN« ver, ‘on be north side Ss CINCT — Notice ts bereby given that Pepneyivenia a t to the provisions of th» charte: tor: of Washington, an election will b ‘ of the Seventh Wi between 45. and 6th streets w, Ward of the efty hous’, for Ooilecto= ster"and Moreeyor of whose names is from At: D, serve two ) eats; one Member of the Bose) Fecelvel, Polls open at 7, m and “ lermen. to FV" tw an ABDaRW. the oard of Gommon ¢ . i. te at which esid ‘Pacvip.t the vites of si) whe in the sant Seventh Ward of the-iiy 2 Atha! letter ve ntl be reve: at? re Washington. the from T to % ime! at7e m and cl wy:8 : : FT RD—SECOND 1 CINCT —Noticn te hereby give = auitr to the provistone of the Obs: of Washi ston sath of toe Fae Tin f ond Voting Preciuct ol ifth Ward, DAY. ‘X. th day of June next. at the kcuee of how = 96 0) velba, on Penusylraute avenne, moar Seeni | —————— ireet east for Collecto: ter, And Surveyor. D to serve two yeare, one membet of ths Board of RESS GOODS men, te serve two years, and three members of the Board of Common neil, to serve one FROM — i seta —_ - tee votes of ai) who Sre r. cistered in the ‘ard of 5 Washlugton, tho ettial bettas of han ne ctty of THE NEW YORK AUCTIONS po ving deloee bhT b.e, eemtved. Polle | Our stock is oneet the largest and co , Aw KER. the District, and, having perchased = la lot of . BATON. DERES (-UUBS very receatiy at action iu Now Pe GATCHELL, York, we ere prepared to offer @ great many ar my2s ‘Commissioners: Uclesfor less than the asnal price, We acts ie Part. the following destratie goods WHITE AND COLORED GROUND SATIN STRIPED POPLINS, in b- nee Blog jn Tikes GBAY mix for en! Furs WARD—THIRDVOTING PRECINCT. ven that in conformity als, a erate pi for Traveli: Walking Dresses 100 pices BRUCHE GRENADINES, to white ‘and colored grounds, at very moderate pri. os, and aresome of the pew cst ead freshest goods the market for uke present season UES. GRENADINES, ode, 25 to Pai ornts x: NCH PERCALES, just received enti at T. cents ard. p' styles. tn the fot, at the same Brice” = 50 diese ot PRINTED ORG AN- eed Honers._ DIRS and JACUNBTS we have cyer wir purts WA8D-#OURTH VOTING Pi: for sale CLNCT Notice given that in con. | One lot CRGANDIE ROBES. tm black ani white is here! ons Fourth voting Pocctnctst ‘ourth Voting, Precinct of tt: N DAY, the 7th day i June corber of Collect be ‘Which we are selling at ubowt bat ne Be | 2s Picces eleasut PRINTED PICt indeome les. and at a very lo 10 plecss WHITE PIUCE PRENOB CODDS 25 oh <es LUPIN'S MODE LOBED PLAIN RRNADINES. in beautiter risier chee 10 pisc-s handsome Plaid and Check J&VANESE PLINS ats low pri ell tifal colors, 100 picces PRINTED Li Ly ny ™m Dito Wcente per yard. Dress «sods, too bumerous ALSO, ON HAND. OF COLORED aN K Of every grade. aod «sch ap a0 thor cam bo Som id iu any «ity in the very next ‘ird street east and ‘A stront on. to serve two Years, mem, of the Board of Common Qouncil. to : at which said Precinct the votes of all Feristered in the sald Fitth Ward of the city ashington, the initial letter of who's names ie N to B, inclusive. will be received. Polls pac at 7 9 wat’ S. lemmission ra or m arn’ . ———— - ol NG Gn0D. the city «| Wash UB that are to be foun’ in this marke, the Frith Vor those in want of scarce and #esirals Mocks be more likely 1 an at any other. i. Dat opened FIN'S BLACK TAMISE. alt qnatiti PIN S BLACK BOMBAZINES ail guint - “ © Bame the follow - . + 20 Serve two year 1 Alder ma, to ser LU re: and three members ae . | et i Council 'toserve one yout atebich mid pretact Lupin’ BLagk DE Laines semen Ward of the cit) o1 W ashi wae nice ble width 8, eincle and dou nm, the t of whose pames is from T r recelved. Pulls open ris oh ed S!STH WARD_FInST VOTING PRECINCT. th 2 cou! te 9 aleck, Gree ochamne, - Calicors. Biack and other Mournine Goode Notice is hereby givem that i ortrati jon tow lot of bean of of the city ‘ash 'S. jast, ‘St old prices. Iezton, on election wil be held in the First Vo- OUR 8HAWL ROOM at sown t> Ot the very lowes: ONE PRIOE ONLY, IN PLAIN FIGURES. NO DEVIATION ALLOWED. W. M. SHUSTER 2 BRO., No. 394 Pennsylvania avenue, MyN-ThABt Between Hh and 10h streets. “Tus cugar eiace» \ ten PEST FAMILY FLOUR. ¢3.05 Dw CBorat Mills) PAMILY.$2 55. varret Sieh cee PPL c.3.0 2 8ON'S. 252 eb ot, weet, Det, Mand