Evening Star Newspaper, July 24, 1869, Page 4

j ; ! : See EVENING STAR. SATURDAY .....00ccc00eee-. JULY 24, 1°69. LOCAL NEWS. The Ward Officers—Recommendations to the Me yor—Commisstoner Crane Endorsed A mass meeting of the Republicans of the Fourh Ward was held last evening in the oencil Chamber, in obedience toa call “for the purpose of advising suitabie persons for onfice rs.” The room was crowded to overfiowing. Mr. J. H. Crossman caliea the to order, tating that baving sided President Grant in starting bis &dmini-tration by recommending yroper persons for the Offices, 1t was as appro- priate to @ct in the same way towards bis honor the Mayor, and for that pui be had at the quest of w voters calied the meeting. Me moved that Major W.S. Morse take the chair, whieD was agreed to. Msjor Morse made a brief but appropriate address on taking the chair, and Mr. S. O. Eepy was selected as secretary. =. A.M. Green offered a series < bmi the tions reaffirming those ad: pted b; Ward Cob on the 17th of June, i J. Craue for paign, kad niamissioner, ing him for reappointment to that po nd submitting names for the various ward offices. He asked that the resolations, cepting those recommending officers, be acted minediately. Mr. Marcellus West opposed the resolutions and favored Inying thein on the table. They bad elected their city officers and the appoint- ment of the others should be with the Mayor. }. H. Grane, the Commissioner of the Fourth Ward. bad attempted au outrage on the colored people of the Fourth Ward by urging tue pas- sage of a tll to open an alley for which there were Dut seven property owners interested, in fRyor of it, while twenty-four opposed 11 Mr. West was called to order oy the Caair. Who stated that the openimg of alleys had noth- tug to do with the duties of the chairman of the Exvcutive Committee. (Laugh: Mr. W. then offered as s substitute a resolu. tion that the appointment of Ward Commis- stoner belongs exclusively to the Mayor as a prerogative of his office, made. by law. and fe should be left free to mae -uch selection as ‘m bis judgment is proper, and no uttempt by the wuited ac-iom of clubs, caucuses or con- ventions should be tolerated by nim, or should be suffered to influence his action in the prem- res. ‘The Cbaur ruled this resolution out of order. sayiug that when the resolution endorsing Mr. Crane as Commissioner was disposed of, the other would be in order The first three resolutions offered by Mr. Green were then adopted. Mr. Green moved that the other resolutions (recommending ward officers) be laid on the tabie temporarily: carried. Dr. S.S. Bond offered 2 resolution that they Would not dictate to Mayor Bowen who he sball sppoint to positions in the Fourth Ward; that in the person of Sayles J. Bowen they have a Mayor competent to select bis officers sud that “any attempt, by mass meeting or vther wise, to coerce the Mayor to appoint the selections of Messrs. Holmes & Uo. against his melination, is showing a want of confidence a utive unwarranted by Dis past oF Present course.” The Ubair ruled the resolution out of order and Dr. B. appeaied from the decision of the Chair, and the Chair was sustained. The resolution recommending Mr. Crane for Teappomtment was read, when considerable contusion ensued, numbers attempting to get ‘Be attention of the Chair amid cries of «The Mayor can make bis appomtments without any beip.” Mr. Mason stid tbat he understood the Mayer bad mvited recommendations for the officers. The Chatr said that im every community in Which be bad lived the officers were regarded ae servants of the peopie, and the people had the reght te recommend ‘Mr. Crossman s: on the Mayor to that it was not obligatory pont whom they recom- mended, but it was Dis duty to treat the wishes of the people respectfully. Dr. Boud objected to any proceedings being taken, for to Bis personal knowledge during the Iast two days bad been going through the wards drumming up the friends of dir. Crane, who bad been in caucus with his tnend Mr. Crossman. {—A votce—~Who does not Own A cent’s worth of property in the ward.") There were men herr from all the other wards. | Voices_“Wh brought them The Chair ruled the remarks out of order. Mr. Isaiah Walden indorsed Mr. Crane in warm terms, saying that if ever a man had performed his dut; for Crane, wich some hisses | Dr. Bond moved to lay the resolution recom- mending Mr. Crame’s reappointment on the table. and the motion being put the Chair decided it lost, when there were cries for division, and the question was put a second lume. resulting as betore. ‘Mr. West here offered bis resolution as a substitute, when there Were several motions made to lay om the table—West saying that he Srished s vote taken on i:—and it was laid om the table. The Ubair here put the resolation endorsing Dir. Crane to vote, and it was carried with tremendous cheering, during which Mr. West mounted the table and sRonted “I'll bet $50 ‘hat be won't receive the nomination,” and Tom Bowie shouted +Go out Morse,” grabbing at Bim and danch roceedd to con- sider the names of candidates for other offices, ud if you want the proper men selected you should pay attention.” The recommendation of Dr. John H.Thomp- son for to the poor was endorsed. Dr. G. W. Wooley’s name was submitted for physician to the . {Mr. West—OUne-nalf of the people don’t know him.) Dr. Bond's mame ‘wassubmitted. Dr. B. declined. Dr. Wooley’s nomination was endorsed. Lafayette Jeffries, and David W. Dixon were recommended for jamp lighters. |Bowie—“Is that the white- washer Iizon! La‘ Je! he is too old.”] Robert ‘aorter, William Bowen, Conrad Storigal, and George Monroe were recommended for coliecters. When the vote was put on Mr, ‘Storigal some doubted whether it was carried, and the chair decid ng it was on the first vote, Bowie got up. exclaiming “By G—d if that’s carried you can carry all,” but on the vote being taken & second time there was no mistake that @ majority was clearly im favor of S. Paimer Briscoe and W.H. Edinboro were en- Gorsed for scavenzers, as also the name of W. 4. Bramhall for disbursing officer. Prot. Green offered resolutions reaffirming their adbesion to the present municipal admin- istration, and pledging support to all honest andard-bearere of the party ia future; which were adopted. Mr. CF. McGill offered a resolution thank- ing the Mayor and Board of Police Commis- sioners for their selection and appointment of colored citizens on the police force of this Dis- triet; adoptea. A committee, composed of Major W.S. Morse, Jobe P. Turney, aud Prof. Green, were ap. inted to wait upon the Mayor and infor: m of the action of the meeung, which then adjourned, with cheers for Crane, Mayor Bow- <p and others, interspersed with hisses and groans. MEETING OF (1 I0ANS.—Ata meeting of the citizens of (bio, sojourning in Wasbington, beld at Union League Hall yesterday, (Mr. A. M. Gangewer in the chair, ana Mr’ Han: num -ecr@tary,) Messrs. W.G. Finney, S. i 5 ¢ g F wnt ¢ z 3 ES £ BSem com: : be made with the railroads to convey members of che association, at reduced rates of fare, te ‘te Bryan made & siaiemest ranetnee ts tres the workings of the lilmois Association. Ad- journed. ——_-—__ Porst or Rooks RatLroap.—The Kock- ville (Md.) Sen‘inel of July Zid saye:—On Sat- urday Iast, 17th imstant, the ast rails were laid on this uy Toad from Washington city to Siver im this county. Work upon MADY of the heaviest sections between Gaith- er: burg amd Mosocac: Comey ee in work will Open at re ‘Devail’s five miles above this ‘and be rasecuted with the utmost vigor. Hence it the line, remown fears that were ‘eu about (be comsiructior of the road. ———— Aco: DEBT —About 7 o'clock rn noon, 2s Mr. J. W Hall, son of Mr. @. I. family excursion soG! i oTaly Jorn, i the mw ocemm FE the —_-—_—_ 4 Scrt—Mr. Jono H. Crane, Commis. the Fourth Ward. bas entered suit against Joba L. Hickman Sud Marcellus West for libel contained in the alleged repeated aseertions that 2ir. Crane “is a thief and druncard.” Messrs. Riddle, Browne, and Vasten ote t8ined as counsel for pluatim. was Mr. Crane. (Shouts | ‘a | though painful, were pronounced not ous. and Expen- je bave just ed from ie F. T. Layo a: tencent of Uetored Schoo's, a copy of statemen of the receiptsard expenditures of the Board of ‘Trustees of Colored Schools for the year endiog June: @b, 1-59. Mr. Cook bas wi! the past few days, at the request of the Board of Tras- tees, carefully examimed and compsred the books, vouchers, &c., of their Treasurer, and has found them ali correct. The Board ‘have Also presented to the Hoa. J. D. Cox, Secretary of the Interior, a detailed statement of the ex- penditures, covering the numerous it-ms for the year. The fcilowing is a condensed state. ment of (he receipts and expenditures for the year RECRIPTS. 1868, balance in treasury, (‘rom S. J. Noy. 1th,” from Corporation “ot Georgetown... seeve 809-78 Dec. 2d, from Corporation of Wash- July mgton.... 3,000 00 Dee. 5tb, do. . 4,020 89 Dec. 121b, di 4020 89 Jan. 772 2 1 2,073 10) 1,578 49 May ist, from ‘Corporation of Wash- ington .,, tees seseeee 11,935 00 Total receipt: NPENDITURES. For weachers’ salaries... For building Stevens ;scbool- For school For repairs of school property For fuel, sebool supplies rent, Total expencitures.. Excess of expenditures —— TRE PURCELL-SHEPABRD CasR—Jostpone- ment —After the reading of the alleged Libel- lous article in the Republican, which was in progress when our report closed yesterday. had been concladed, Judge Purcell procead ‘With bis statement, and in the course of it de- nounced the Kepublican article as false from be- ginning to esa, except the fact that he (Judge P.) was in Bladensburg on the day mentioned, Aud Was assaulted by some rowdies, who. he would add, were driven off by gentlemen who came to his reilef. He said he had not insalt- ed the women of the villuge, but did censure @ woman who had lived on his place with ber husband for improper conduct; that when at- tacked by rowdies Be wason bis own premises, and was robbed of $252. In regard to the se: ond attack, be said that he was struck a pow- erful blow, and sboved off the bridge. He di nied the insinuation tbat he was under the in- fuence of liquor, and stated that he was shoved off the porch at Hyattsville. The Judge then read adispatch trom R. J. Brent, Esq. of Bal- timore, one of his counsel, to the following ef- fect: “Impossible to come oefore Monday. It is clearly libelous and refers to you. Justice mnst hoid the party.” Mr. Murtagh, proprietor of the Republican, testified that be did not see the article com plained of until it was in print; never saw the manuscript, and didnot know who'wrote it. Mr 0. K. Harris, of the Republican, testified that manuscript for the paper was first sa mitted tohim; but this article was apparen‘ty bandwritings, and he tify by whom it was written. ‘The case was continued until Friday next. Yacutr 4 Direct Propozition—From tne 4 communication of Uspt. George A. st will be seen that there is a fairer Prospect for a first-class yacht race in this se. Uon than Ras heretofore been foreshadowed by any speculation which has occured on the sub~ ject. Should the oppcrtunity be availed of by the owners of the fast-sniling boa's of the Dis trict, who have hitherto boasted of their w mgness to enter into a test of sped. the race will certainly take piace, aod ample arrangements will be made for steam- boat accommodations to afford the public an oppcriunity to view the interesting sport. Ap- pended is the proposition To the Editors of the Star—Gentlemen: As there has been a great deal of talk about a boat Face in this viciaity, 1 maxe this proposition, which I bope will be acceptable to all yacht- men hereabouts. My proposition is to give a purse of $50, to be run for on Monday, the 9th of August, oy-en to all boats of twenty-five feet or less, owned in the District or Alexandria: entrance free, and entries to be made on or before August ist. The purse will be placed in the hands of any responsible person who | may be agreed upon by the captains or owners of the competing yachts; said competitors also to choose their own judges. The race is to be run to Fort Washington and return, and the first boat which returns, according to the rules governing the race, to win the purse. No allowance of time will be given: four or more | boats to enter to make the race, and the yachts | to start from the Potomac Ferry wharf at nine o’c1ock im the morning. Entries to be made at the Fulton Restaurant, 7th street whart Gro. A. SHEKELL, Proprietor. naar TuE Potomac Front.—Operations around the wharves to-day are light, with bu: tew veesels arriving. The steamer Arrow, Stack- ole, lett Galt’s wharf at ten o'clock for Mount yerion with a good number of passengers and mails tor Marshall's Landing, and the steamer Wawaset, Fowke, left Potomac Fer-y wharf atan early hour yesterday for Cone river and tutermediate landivgs. The steamer W. W. Coit, Capt. Ryther, of the Georgetown, Wash- ington, and Norfolk route, arrived at Galt's ‘wharf this morning at ten o'clock from Nor- folk, bringing sixty-five passengers and a beavy lot of freight, comprising fruit, vegeta- bles, fish, oysters, crabs, &c. The patronace extended to this line encourages the belief of Femunerative success. Appended is the reg. ular wharf reporte: Cart-r’s Wharf.—Artived—Scbr. Oliver Un- derwood, Trice, from Pohick, with wood for Harvey, Clark & Given. Sailed—Schr. Bsy Shore, Creighton, for Eastern Shore, Md. Johnson's Wharf —Arrived—Schrs. Samuel B. Grice, Taylor, from Lower Machodoc, with oak wood for Johnson, Jordan & Uo.; "Mary Rebecca, Faunce, from Chesapeake Bay, with an assorted lot fresh fish for Thos. Reagan. Riley's Wharf —Arrived—Schrs. Rob't Frank- lin, Glover, trom Havre-de-Grace, with 12) tons of coal for S. C. Magruder; Discovery, Bundict, from Cone river, with fruit for mar- ket; Empire, Faunce, from Chesapeake Bay. ‘with tresh fish for Knight. Sheriffs Wharf, (footot 6: street.)\—Arrived— U.S. steamer Hehotrope, Com'r McLean, 0: buoy duty and a general inspection of the Washington channel. —-——_ AccIDEN?.—A painfal and perhaps tatal ac- cideut cccusred about 3 o'clock yesterday to Berward Berzincer, a well-knowa butcher in the Centre Market and owner ot the Kimmel House on © street. While driving througn Georgetown in ght open wagon, on his re- turn from Drovers’ Rest, bis horse, when ararly opposite the Union Hotel, on Bridge stree’, slipped, and Mr. B. was thrown violently to the ground. resulting im a compound trac- ture ofthe left arm. The hamerus bone pro- truded through the sleeve ef bis cga!, and the blood flowed very rapidly. In this condition he was taken to the office of Dr. Tyler, who or- dered him to be immediately sent to Provi- dence Hospital. for tear mortstication might at Ouce ensue from exjweure of the broken limb. He was removed there accordingly and the broken limb was amputated at once. —o——. AN INTERESTING CASE —Yesterday Judge Uhn in the Equity Court, made a decree that certam property in the name of Jonn H. O'Brien be reconveyed to Mary Aun McUor- | mick and possession given ber. The bill in the ease sets forth that the plaintiff, Mary A. Mc- Cormick,fbad been living with the defendant, John HM. O'Brien, under & promise of marrisge from the latter, and that the property men- Uoned in the deed had been purchased with th= monies of the a The parties fell out and she remained im the house, when he com- menced proceedings under the landlord and tenant act, im which the pisintiff obtained a verdict. FRe case hae been pending some months. Mr. J. Bell Adams for plaintiff, and E. Swann for api, and the testimony was taken before A. T. Gray and M. ‘Ashford. es re medical and surgical treatment. His the pevenit of Tibray to the Isaac Lester Lite erary Associati boat leaves the whari at fot of 7th street at 7a. me, - : —_—_— To.MORROW’S I88UB of the Morning Gazette will furly maintain the high reputation ‘which that journal Bas Scquired. Everybody should read the Gazette. Grant tes of ¥: — CTB THANKS are dueto Mr. Thomas J. Uavis, clerk of the steamer W. W. Ooit, tor Norfolk Papers im advance of the mails. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE y Hall? EpiTor StaR:—In your description, yester- day, of the Old Assembly Rooms. (lately Can- terbury Hail,) just des-royed by fire, raterence ‘Was mage to a shooting affair whica occ: there. A Southern M. OC. was credited with firing the shot at the performer, «Jim Orow’ Rice. This is mistake. It was Senator Hal of Indiana, who fired the shot when om pieeatary —— was made t ing oO: rel rhymes. ‘Senator ee you and doubtless many of your readers will remember, was one of the most juent rs ever heard in this city, even im the old Senate Chamber, but be would drink. On the oceasion of the announcement of the death ot Senator Barrow. of Louisiana, Mr. Hannegan was suffering with a severe attack of gout, and bis feet were swollen to twice their usual size. He insisted, Bowever, on beiug carried to the Senate Chamber, and there de- livered a most touching tribute to the memory ot the young Creole. Stern Senators were thoroughly melted by the force of his elo- quence, and there was hardly a dry eye in the chamber when he concluded his eulogy. ee Taw Finst Case OF THE First CoLoRED Lawy8R IN WaseixoToN.—In the Cri.ainal Gourt this morning William Jone, indicted for the larceny 0: jewelry to the value of 86, was tried. The case went to the jurv ahou o’clock, but they! &1 not m turned @ verd P to the hour we go to press. George B. Vashon, colored, lately admitted to practice in the Crimma) Gourt by Judge Fisher, acted as counsel. This is the first case ever conducted before the Criminal Court bere by a colored lawyer. Ave es THE DELEGATES to the International Con- vention of Young Men’s Obristian Association: trom this city have returned, ana will make their report at the rooms of the association on Monday evening next at 4 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend thi meeting. — Horse ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.—This morn- ing, one of the horses in the gang used by Ad- ams’ Express Uompany, in drawmg their cars trom the Baltimore Depot to their office oppo- site, im pulling broke its back. SEE at, MINISTERIAL Catt.—The congregation of Shiloh (colored) Baptist Church have called Rev. William Walker, of Fredericksburg, Va., to the pastorship, aud be bas siguifled 313 in- tention of accepting it. pees RANGE oy TueRMomerer at Franklin & Co.'s, opticians, 244 Pennsylvania avenu in the sbade, to-day: 9 o'clock &. m , 76 degrees: 10, 705 My $8; 12 m., 55; 1p. m pests als sas ALEXANDRIA ITEMS.—Tke Gaztte of last evening bas the tollowing: Notirious Horse Thief —It 1s stated at Dum- fries, through which Village the thiet who stole Mr. Febrey’s bore from Fails Caurch on Sun- day last passed on the morning of the follow- wg Monday, that bis descripuon answers ex- actly to that of Granville Montelle, whose ex- ploits in horse stealing near Richmond 4 year OF so ago rendered him notorious. Grand Army of the Republic.—It 1s stated that a post of the Grand Army of the Republic is shortly to be estublished in'this city under a proper charter. Preparations have already made for this purpose, and the ne x or- ganization, itis said, will speedily be effected, Enlargement of the Water Works.—Noth wita- standing the completion of the sui veys and e=- timates, the proposed enlargement of the Moun! Cameron Water Works seems, for the present. to bave been xbandoned. Sanitary —The general health of the city is excellent. Tbe cholera infautum, which pre- vailed daring the heated term, bas almost dig appeared. “Sharon” —T his valuable estat» and residence of the Inte Commodore Ap. C. Jones, 1s otfered tor sule. Resigned.—O. ©. Whittlesey has resigned bis Position as Assistant Commi:sioner of Revenue for the county, AFPAIRS IN MONTGOMERY CouNTY, Mp.— The Rockville Sentine/ bas the following iten Painful Accident—We regret to learn that eo. Hagan, son of Mr. Wm. Hagan, residing near the old road to Georgetowr, aud about five miles from this place, met with quite a paintul acctdent on Tuesday morning last. He ‘was gathering pears, when the limb on which he was standing gave way, precipitating him to the ground with such violence as to break one of bis legs. Dr. Stonestreet was immedi- ately sent for, and promptly attended and set the fractured member. Harvest, Crops and Weather.—Wheat harvest over to the satistaction of our farmers, they are now in the midst of their oat and grass cutting, both of whieh promise a bountifal aie. The weather, though very hot, is highly favorable to the advancement of corm and other products yet to mature, and present indications point to the realization of an abundance of all tMe cereal aud vegetable necessaries of life for man and beast. AFFAIRS IN PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Mo. The Prince Geornan bas the following Railroad Merting.—Pursuant to the call of the county papers, the citizens assempled at the court house in tbis place on Wednesday, the 2ist instant, when ©. C. Magruder was called to the chair, and resolutions were adopied that the people of Prince George’s county are deeply interested in the early and efficient completion of the Baltimore and Potomac Rail- Toad, and in view of the great benefits to result to them by the construction of said road, they would regard any opposition to the construc. tion of the same, not fourded on the highest principles of self-protection, as unjust. incon- Siderate, and improper; that the charter con- ters on the said company the prerogative right of condemning lands which they may want for the purpose of locating the lines of said road, and although occasionally the right of way may be and ought to be granted, we advise the said company to proceed to execute their priv- ileged franchise, in such way as may Promote their own rights, and at the same time not unnecessarily impair the Tights of the adjacent laud-owners; that Upper Marlboro’, being one of the main stations of the road, and it being essential that A depot, accessible trom all ports, shouid be located “within the limits of one mile” of said town, we are in favor of the said depot beng situated im said town, or to the west of it, cou- venient and easy of approach ander ail cir- cumstances and wt all times: that this Couven- on views with much regret the efforts being made by persons in various parts of the county to thwart the contractors of the railroad in the completion of the:r work, and we can but hope that so great a blessing to us all as this enter- prise is, will be fally appreciated, and these attempts to embarrass the work finally aban- doned, Xe. The Turnpike, Real Estale Sales, &c —Richarad B. B. Chew, Esq., Trustee, bas disposed of, At private sale, the estate of the late Benjamin Berry, situated a few miles from Forestville, to James P. Armstrong, Esq.,ot Pennsylvania, At Sav per acre, the purchase amounting to about s6400 Mr. Armstrong has also pur- cbased trom William F. Berry, Esq, the old race track at Forestville for #20 per acre, and contemplates the erection of a fine dwelling and other improvements upon it. Both of these are adimirable sales aud indicate unmis- takeably the rich advantages which will Accrne” to us from the construction of the turnpike, the work upon which is Steadily progressing, aud the contractor is zeniously and faitbfaily doing bis duty. ‘The sale of the real estate of the late Dr. B. J. Gardiner, by Col. John . Brooke, trustee, on last, attracted considerable attention Kling WAS very spirited. Tae land ‘as sold in four parcels, The Mill Lot, con taping forty-eizht and one eigot acres, was — @ by Messrs. John H. Traband and james Fiint at $70.50 per acre. Lot No. 1, con- taining twenty-four and three-tenth acres, udjoining the village on the west side of the Washington Road, was parchased by Mr. Thomas E. Williamsfat ¢100 per acre.” Le! known &- the «Federal Spring Lot,” containin fourteen and one.quarter acres, was purchased by Messrs. Praband and Flint for 364 per acre. Lot No. 3, on the north side of the branch, con- taimingone hundred aud fifty-one acres, was purchased by Captain Levin Gardner at $10 Per acre. These are the best sales, we believe, that baye been made in the county since the war. with Pardined —Danie) Sallivav, who, — Kelly oy eg &. Ularxe, soldiers Of the garrison ‘asbington, was con- victed in the Circust Court here at April term, 1868, of wee on ee store of Wiiltam ‘Dy, Esq., near the and sentenced to Mtentiary for the term of three years, has b-en joned by the Governor upon condition of us leaving and out.of the State. Kelly, it will be remembered, was acquitted, and ‘ke, Who received a similar sentence to ‘Sulltvan, ts serving the same 07 A... & H. R. R.—The Hagerstown Mail says: “Whilst railroads are making rapid strides in the Valley of Virginia, we have the satisfaction to pole that 2 of the Blue Ridge they are rot idle. Winchester will foou te united iron bands with Alexan- =. ier ne Loudoun and {amp shire Rar 18 Progressing, ne: see signs of the pty horse driving reoge the mountaims. Speed the enterprise say we, with all ble diepateb, for it tk Uhques- Wonably one of Virgisia’s great works—a wor! tbat she will Pw Bo) compteted to the coal fie! 87 The Chicago Post says: “Ex-President Fillmore, the great American gopher, cum: oUt of his hole the other day, and with ridicu- lous Pom posity tbrew dirt at the Republican party, rui ‘his fair, round belly, and then ‘Went back into the same bole be came ont of, astonished that tne country ‘wage om just the same.” Marpanve Gaavrev.—Jadge Underwood Das awarded @ wrt of mandamus u petition of Turnbull & Co,, of Bal'imore, come pelling ihe judge of the Alexandria circuit co remove the cere of Turnbull & Co., from his court to Judge Underwood's court, ud of when Piiampanive. THE herbicide 7 CRIMINAL CouaT, Judge Fisher—Westeriay, Robert Ricbardeon. ‘Bob Rats,” indice: for assault with intent fo kill, was found guilty Of the sssamit snd senteaced to jail for four months. This morning, in the case of James Dickson, alias Distman, indicted for pe'tit larceny, a nolle pros, was entered. Jobo H Garrett, in- dicted ‘or the larceay of a coat aud a pair of boots from David hase, was found] .ot guilty. Messrs. McConnell and A. B. Williams for de- fence. Onrnans’ Covet, Judge Purce!l.—The will of Jenn Robi son filed for probate. He bequeathes all property, sbare and share alike, to Dis wife and children, and appoints Obaries H. Bowen and Aagosta M. Robinson executors. The will of Patrick Green was filed for probate, Te testator its bis sons-in- law, Peter McGiuness and Francis Armstrong his executors. The first and final account of Asny B. McNeill, executrix of Archibald McNeill, was fi led and passed. The Irish Church Bill—Surrender of the Peers—Trit ef the Commons—Speech of Mr. @! ‘There was fuli attendance of members and spectators in the House of Commons last eve- ning. When Mr. Gladstone arose to speak he Was greeted with great cheering. Under a heavy sense of the responsibility, bat with pro- found sstistaction, he moved that the House ngree to the amendments interted yesterday without exceptioa or reservation. Me called attention fo the excision from the preamble of the words specifying the appropriation cf the surplus, bui as the point was better indicated ap the bill, he thought it would be invidious and unnecessary to require a theoretical and Sbstract declaration in the preamble. The reine sertion of the date of i=71 wAs nota toxen of victory, but an indication of the joint and har- monions working of the Houses. He reviewed the other amendments which bad been met with objections, and said the substance of the government proposals bad remained virtually unaltered. He asked the House to discard every word that might have been uttered tend- ing to embitter the question, and he apologized for any warmth of feeling he might Rave shown. He congratulated the House on the satisfactory settlement wich had been arrived ch debates bave been conducted by Earl Granville and Lord Cairns. He hoped the disestablished church would develop in her qualities by whick ber great career would be marked out for ber, and that God would speed her op ber new career. Sir Roundall Palmer thougiit the compro- mise was substantially a concession to the church, and a settlement arrived at which was satisfactory and statesmanitke. Heconciuded bis speeeh with a compliment to Mr. Giad- stone on the tone and temper of the debate. Right Hon. Mr, Disraeli said that when the difference bet ween the houses was ouly a mat ter of detail he felt that delay in the settlemen’ was only a doubifal advantage, and might re- sult in Gieaster and difficulties of no inconsid- erable kind. Compromise was not umcondi- tional surrender. The most essential poiuts im the amendments had been assented to, and he thought the House and the conutry would deem the compromise fair and just. He ho} the present would be the ast occasion when political circumstance would be dealt with by abstract principles. We bad been on the eve of a collision occasioned by a misunderstand- ing between the two houses at a tmé when e: had deported itself in a manner to show the Possession of the confidence and satisfaction of the country. Surely all would hail it with sat isfaction and ratify it with pleasure. After the concinsion of Mr. Dis: the amepdments were agres sion. The result was ree cheering. Rescue of a White Woman After Bein: Two Years with the Red Sains. About four years since a family named Weigel removed from Ohio to Kadsas, and settled on a stream kuown as Solomon's Fork. The tamily consisted oi John Weigel and wite and three children, two boys and a girl, the former aged respectively, 10 and 12 year’, and the later three. A bomestead of eighty acres was taken up, and in two years was ali under cultivation. At that time, as our readers will remember from accounts published, the Crow Feet Indians made a raid througn that portion of Kansas, leaving death and destruction in their wake. The Weigel farm was attacked and tbe entire family except Mrs. Weigel butchered. That day was the last time she was seen until Sunday last_ when Gen. Carr on an Indian village near Platte ‘y Station. Two white women were seen by the soldiers in possession of the Indisns struggling a= if to make their way to the ranks of General (’arr’s command. An order was given to “charge” and rescue the women, which was obeyed with a will by the brave men, but before they could gain posses- sion of the women, a savage sunk his toma- awk into the bead of one of them, whose oniy known name is Susana, who tell to the earth. Another red devil fired a revolver at Mrs. ‘Weigel, but the shot fortunately struck a rib and glanced off, causing but a slight wound. Before any other murderous demons:rations could be made, a private soldier, whose name and company are at present unknown, put spurs to Bis horse and rushed gallantiy to the very heart of the Indian band, grasped Mrs. ‘Weigel by the waist, lifted ber on to his horse and galloped aw:y ‘o the wagon train, where all care and atten ton was given the untortu nate woman. Too much praise cannot be be- stowed upon this brave man, and was his name but known, it would be a pleasure to herald it forth tothe world. The battle soon atterwards came to a termination by the captare of the en- tre Indian outfit with the exception of those who fell early in the fight. Mrs, ated tu an officer that she had teen a prisoner among the Indians since the summer of 1567. Fora year she had been the forced mistress of aCrow Foot chief oamed “Butfalo Man,” who tired of her after a year and a half,and disposed of her to another chief, named “Tall Tree,’ the consideration being 2 couple of pomes. She has become very coarse of feature, caused by exposure. Her joy at being rescued was very great, but she Seems, after all discontented. and at times tired of life. At the time of first capture, she was tied hand and foot and forced to pander to the hellish desires of her captors. Mrs. Weigel bas rela- tives im Ohio, who have been notified of her Tecapture, and will immediately remove her to her old Ohio home.—Cmaha Herald. THe ELOPEMENT OF A WBALTHY 1sLanp HEIRESS WITH HER F Coacu- MAN.—About six months ago Jobn Corson, jearning that Mr. Jackson, of Glen Cove, reeded @coachman, presented himself at the gentleman's door. John was soon installed. He was greatly liked by all the tamily, put most of all by one of the daughters about twenty-two years of age, who by dexrees came to look upon him with an ardent aifec- tion, Jobn,on his side, had fallen deeply in love with the young woman, and they soon came to a recret_ understanding, which culmi- nated on Saturday last im their secret mar- Fiaze in the Episcopal church of the village. They returned home and assumed their daily duties as though nothing had happened, until Tuesday isst, when they departed with all their personal property to some region where parents cannot annoy them. All efforts to discover their whereabouts have so far proved futile. Mrs. Joun Carson, that is, is Said to be an heiress im her own right, haying inherited a large fortune by the death of a rich relat:ve; and, as she is beyond the age of par- ental interference, her lucky husband may snap his fingers at the old felks.—N. ¥. Sun, 23d. Lone Exgcution 1 St. Louis. tacle.— Will Edwa: victed of killing Lewis Wilson, another col- man. ata colored ball last ter, was executed in the jail yard in St. Louis yesterday afternoon. When the trap was sprung and the man di |, was discovered that the rope ‘was a little too long, allowing the culprit’s toes to touch theground. An awful scene then occurred. For 8 moment the body remained Perfectly still, after which violent contortions commenced, during ty pm and arms were swung au 0 rece tion. The rope was immediately shortened by drawing it up, bot the writhing of the poor retch continued for some minutes. and it was not until he had struggled fearfully for thir- teen minutes that ‘was pronounced dead. or ing the body, atter hanging twenty- ates, it was found that the neck was broken. A CONPIRMED DRUNKARD, living near Pitts- burg, Pa, bas tted suicide in the follow. mer: On Monday he into a violent but hife was extumct ‘The whole head was shattered to pieces. TUBSDAY Last was a bloody aay in and around Cincinnati. The Anquirer ef Wednes- dey reports that John Meagher kill bis wife with an axe, and afterwards drowned Rumseif in the river. Emil (ierowski, ing lover, shot himself ta Washington Park, leaving behind him the fo:lowing letter: “One Hou: r Before Death—My name is Emil Thave beem trying to Bill myselt for two weeks, and 1 regret exceedingly I ‘was not Killed while Mghting in the Union arm: Let none of Ly eye who np BE mention bow } died topmy er and sister. Adieu, dear ats POX pout twelve miles from Covington, on the same day, a man named William Bryan assaulted his brother Benjamin w.'b an axe and imficted wounds Upon bim which will probably prove fatal. di praised the ability and moderation with | CITY ITEMS. FREEDMAN'S SAVINGS AND TRUST Cour ANY. The bistory of the rise and p: of this company is quite remarkable. It was chartered by Congress in 1£65—its charter being among the last bills signed by the martyr President, Abraham Lincoln. Its first branches were established ir — ag Lrg neti ington, im 1865. tof its first deposits were from colored soldiers. At the end of Ise5 ithad only $208,074. At the end of 1567 it had reached $305,025. At the end of 183+ it had reached 3635,299, In July, 1569, at has $1,250,000. I deposits are now increasing at the rate of $43,000 per month. It is paying interest three times per year, at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum. It loans money only to the United States. Therefore its assets are sure. ——<———— ORoIDR BUTTONS. Scuds, Chains, Setts, and Cluster Stone Rings, a Received at Prigg’s One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. $36 Penna. avenue, between 4 Snd 6th streets. —_+—_ PLEASANT AND AGuegante—tIt has long been a desire tohave a tonic for invalids which is both pleasant and agreeable to the taste, This we have im the “Standard Wine Bitters” of ‘Mr. Alired Speer. Theireffect upon thesystem is mildly stimulating. diuretic. sudorific and tonic: beneficial in affections of the Kianers, Obronic diseases, with ceneral debility of the constitution. Sold by Droggists. Was peel Unat y Says A PROMINENT medics! man, Hof’: Malt Extract isa “natural enrichment of the materia med and be having seen it used in Europe in innumerable cases, spoxe con- sclentiously from personal experience, and his opinion bas been fully corroborated by the ob- servations of other American physicians. 6 —_-__ A_ New BRAvtirvinc AcENT.—All dentri- trices bad their drawbacks until the salubri- ous Bark of the Soap Pree was brought from the Chilian valleys. to perfect tue feacrant So- Zodont. the most wholesome. reliabls and de- lighttul article for the Teeth that a brush was ever dipped into. e203 ae THIS 18 TO NOTIFY THR PUnLIC that Geo. B. Wileon & Uo. can sell Sroes, Boots,&c . as chi | 88 apy person who advertisesin the Star. 7 pin ees Oak Hatt CLoruixe Horse.—Gents’, Boys’ and Childrens’ Clothing sod Farnisbing Me Goods, 460 Seventh street, opposite Post fice. z, White, Surgeon Uhiropodist, prac ical experience im the States and Canadas, and es'ablished at 424 Pennsylvania avenue, betwen i; and 6h streets, since I-61, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Cmildiains, Ciub and Ingrowing Nails, and other diseases of the feet, without Pain or mcon venience to the patient. The shoe can be worn with ease immediately after the operation. Refers to the many eminent physi- clans, surgeons and thousands of other respon- sible persons who patronize his establishment Hours from + a.m. to6 p.m. Owing to press of business at office, Ur White 1s unable to visit patients at their residences except between 6 and> p.m. ae Met Wry. ¢ Denying the Fact.”— Stevens, Proprietor of the Tea Hong, has Adopted a principle of selling Tea that’ must win, being sound and correct in every feature One pound as cheap as though you bought a thousand. “How b street, ——— CHEAreR FHAN THs CHRAPERST.— White Shirts, 75 cents, SI, $1 25, and upwards. Un- | dersbirts and Drawers, from 35 cen’ pwards. Good Cotton Socks, 3 pair for 25 cents. Hand- kerchiets, already Bemmed, 2 for 25 cents. The best Paper Coffs, 5 cents per pair, or 50 cents a dozen. Excellent Paper Collars, cloth-lined button-bole, 1 cents & box: and all other goods atequally low prices, at Franc & Goldman's, Marble Hall, No. 458 7th street, opposite Patent Office. ee 5 PIECES BEST AMERICAN PRI 30 or 12% CENTS PEK YARD. ane J. 5. MAY & O0., 30% Pa. avenue, between? bh end 10th streets, Are opening Sore 300 Pieces very beat quality AMERIUVAN CALICGEB, warranted fast colors, at 12), cents per yard. New York Milis. Wamautte, and other good brands of SHIBTING MUSLINS, at low prices Bs Closing ont at ureat sacri UMMER ginas an i Ve emd SUMMER DBESB s sc. Bee ied “3: May & Co. UE R2 Sit DEBICK FEMALB SARY, ao year, the FIRST MONDAY in ‘or Catslegues, containing view of buildings, Scvaddrest ey, THOMAS M. CANN. A. Mt Pres dent. 23 mt CST BECELVED. BARRELS ® eevee, PURE ULD OIDER VINEGAR. ime New York Fi aa ‘| REASURY DEPARTMENT, OFFicE oF ComPTROLL ENCY. Was 1359. Notice is hereby given to the holders’ of the gireul notes of “The First National Bank of Rocktord,” Lit. that such notes will be paid fn lawful money of the Enited States, upon presenta: tion of the same at the Treasury of the United States H.B.HULBUBD, SUMMER READING Select from the following list of Any book in the list can be recommentiel as nuter taining Orders by mat! promptly ‘illea at pab- lishers’ prices. Postage free. PHILP & SOLOMONS, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, 332 Penn. ave., bet. 9th and 10th sts. PAPER OOVEB: MARRIED AGAINST BEAbO} ton MacKenzit cations, by Mrs. Shel- 60 COLD AND © by “the “author of t “wodse Olub.”” 3) pages 5 LETTOE LISLE THE Drab et pst FOR B CLO’ HE KNEW BE W. ' COVE. i ‘8 BIGHT ope. 330 : pHlsxas "Fist Gi ‘athony Troilope. oat IRISIN:?: Tux GREAT VEGETABLE Blood Purifier. IRIisIn COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT OFTHE IRIS VERSICOLOR OR BLUE FLAG, The it erful, safe and reliable i agent discovered for toe healipg of mus. the wonderful properties of the iris Versicolor. liither- siscogtiotls Soot t is now tend as principal among the blessings ef; ine. : a = AN ALTER ATIVE, it acts directly upon blood | cleansing ‘the ‘all the bi Li wbsde tastes ot ntitloa tenet GonstMPrioy. ire the most virulent and UMATISM AND GOUT. Recrarcias Sek Ganache aed Makers Aor FRCTIONs, and in DISEASES OF WOMEN equal. Its action upom the Liver 7, and effective. and prey which renders it one ef the DYSPEPSIA ANDGENERAL DEBILITY. taking IBIGIN, the bic od— ‘ine tiaioes lis aa fi H i z i t foal ! GEORGETOWN. Affaire in Georg: CextRaL Rervniicax Cove.—This b Id @ meeting last evening £3 (Food Namari Hall on Herring Hill, tae Presid Le Davis, in the cdair,and JoRa Ferguson, Sec- retary. 20d Was opeaed with prayer by Ubap- tan Pipkine, Colonel J. B. Magrader, from the Executive Committee, announced t they Bad secured from the Attoroey General the 3 tment of Joba Connell as Ja the bere, and bad obtained positions for five colored men reasury Department, where be thought & few colored mechanics could be provided for. A number of perscus were propused and elected to mem- bersmip On motion, Mr. Enoch, first precinct Bevjamin Grandison and James Ferguson, seccnd precinct: George Riggs, third precinct, amd Albert Dodson, fourth precimc', were recommended to fill the positions secured by the Executive Committee at the Treasury De- —— The following Executive Commit were apnoupced:—Colonel James Magra- der, Dr. Charles Cragin, Heary D. Cooke, Esq., Levi Dav: James English, Alfred Pope. H. H. Dade, Joba Fergasoa, Willam H. Barker, Robert Hatton and Rev. Pipiins. The following statement was submited by Mr. Barker, but no action was taken on it «We earnestly call the attention of oar Repub- lican friends to certain LES of the s0- called “Grant and Colfax Clab ot George. OWN,” at its meeting oa Tuesday evening ins ‘he 2b instant, ia which we are charzed &s Wicked colored men, rauuing around amon. the difereut beads of departments wh a Per purporting to bea statement of facts, ke Also, & resolution wherein we are demoupord OF Conduct tending to create a dissension 1 be Republican ranks of the town. Of these proceedings Mr. J. Bell Adams eader of the Republican party of the own) was doubtiess the instigator, and we tak oc sion bere to pronounce the statement that we had been going around from department to department, with a view to ave Collins Cr soe and Edward Knowles removed trom posttions, false. Whilst we did, in a statement ) to General Crocker, comment se. but most tratbfully, ou the conduct of Srusce. Kuowles, and others, we have made no efforts agunst them elsewhere We here Assert that the paper referred to, signed by us, COIAIDS A statement of facts, which we are prepared to prove by the testimony of many ef the best Republicans in tbe town, aud that for said papers we alone are respousible, and not the “Republican Club of Georgetown.” Signed) John H. Ferguson, James Corneil William H. Barker, Thomas Lackey, William King, and Robert Wilson. After addresses by . H. Cragin, John Cornell, and others, the Siub adjourned Brexep To I TH.—On the 10th instant a little son ot Rix ‘dS. Cox, Esq., was burned to death at his father’s residence near Aldie, Loudon county, Va. It appears that the child was left alone in & chamber for a short time with a colored servant, who permitted a lighted candle and a box of matches to remain near him, in playing with which be set fire to bis clotbing and so severely burned as to cause his death within twelve bours OAL MENTS.—During the past week 3298 tons of Cumberland coal hive been <hip- d from this port as follows:—Borden Mining Cempany, 2,09 tons; Camberland Coal and Iron Company, “60 tons; Ray's docks, 5§ tons George's Creek Coal and Iron Company, 1,425 tons; Consolidation Coal Company, $,5-4 tons, MORDAX. of the Comri¢r, seems to bave played ont. much to the relief of the few patrons of that sprighty (1) sheet. ScnuooweR Srevck s¥ Ligarwing.—The schooner Jane Fisher, Captain Wilson, from this port to New York, with @ cargo of coal, put imto Norfolk on the 22d inst, having been etruck by lighwing im Chesapeate bay by which ber mast was injared. Au examination bowever, showed her injuries to be less se than was at first supposed, and she proceeded on her voyage. Drovers’ REST.—The sales st this mart yes- terday were very brisk and the attendance large, We quote sales of 20 head of cattle ‘were sold at $4 to $7 per HWiIbs_ gross: S00 aud Ismbs brought from $2 to 4.50 each: Cows and calves 25 to $10 each. Georgetown Advertisements. BY THOS. BOWLING, Auctioncer; Georgeto ‘D BFFECTS NG. Jaly 26th. at gell. in front of the auction 174 Bridge street. a general as sortment ef Honsebold Furalture ond Ei fects, of a family leaving the city, to wht tention of those in waat o! 2 TH BY THOMAS DOWLING, Auc’r; Georgetown TRUSTEES E€ALB OF VALUABLE ESTATE AT PUCLIC AUCTION. Jed of trast to the under- , ‘ay 12th, 1552, and corde) amot re the iand reco - ton couuty. A wit Sells tn trent of the Promises, on ®BIDAY AFTRENOON, July son, 1599, até © clock, part of Lot No. 23. frouting 38 feet on the f High street, (directiy ite the n of Sth street.) with a depth of 139 ved by @ substantial two story Frame House and necessary onthutidings. Terms cash, (i Sautiof the pur —" BEET KING. Trastes. isd THOS. DOWLING, Auct. B* THOMAS DowLixe, Auct.; Georgetown TBUSTEE'S SALB VALUABLE PRUP- ERTY IN GBORGETOWN. D. 0. Virtue of a deed of truat. dated Bovember th, A.D. ise? and recorded in Liber folios 180 6t aq _iyi2-eokae F, ™ bAzENey. . No. 124 Bridge st., Georgetown, D. 0. REFRIGERATORS! EF RIGERATORS” Six different varieties of Befriceraters can be seen in eperation at the above-named here apy information concerning them wi For -ale cheap for cash. F.M. LAZENBY, 136 No. 124 Bridge st.. Georgetown, D. The Cheap Place! BROWN STOUT. YOUNGER’S (English) ALE, PURE OLD RYE WHISKEY. PURE PORT WINE, ESSENCE OF JAMAICA GINGER, JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE B Cc. S. OHARE & SON, GROCERS, : 252 SEVENTH STREET, BETWEEN M AND N STREETS. ALSO, GREEN GINGER, MUSTARD SEED, PURE CIDER VINEGAR, WELC BEST FAMILY FLOUR aT $2.75 PER QUARTER BBL, SACK, A CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR aT 2.50 PER QUARTER BBL. Sack, BY C. s. @HARE & 808, Grocers, 252 SEVENTH STREET, BETWEEN M AND N STREET. jy wat S@xncaseonus woop Nn Pr <~ upply ood fer Prime OAK AND PINE WOOD. for GBAY & HUTCHINS Corner 1K atronte Ove square trom Northera Liberty asrart 319 tm + P. BROWN & SON, ConneR 1oTu Brewer «xo New To c Avansy Gaaat BEDUCTIOS iN Peics or oo ati-:- fers-tt PP°rosaLs Fou FRESH BEEF Scrserexck Orrice, 0.8.4, Bo. 31S. Buaks Stuer, Ba! amo nes Mi 1h te recetyed ESDAY. July tor furnishing to Recruiting Party aud ke tor United States army at Bi ore. Ma the Fresh Beet required by them for six monthe, ry Gen: 2. The Beef to b equal proporti: and hind heb. shank. and kidney tallow to 3. ‘The necke of the cattle siaughtored under thes Sercoment shall he cat o! at the fourth vertebral Joint, and the breast trimmed €owa | Thy ef fore quarters shall be cut off from three to four inches above the Kore joint. and of the ated ynar- tere trcin etx to eight inches above the gunbrel or hock jotut Wotcbers & tells in any of the city te Beef. to be called for at te may prope their stale om euch cave an those markets are * of the which mening Ragwet 1.19. or puch lees time eet: open, specifying the the week. and the hours of ars of this advertisement, to the mam oN puiders are requested to he present to respond fo thle Vide: and Uv prepared to give bonda for the Hliment of thelr comtract iit Proposals mest, br codoreed @letinct a for Preah Beet.” and eddrersed to the an reigted, who reverves the, FgbE to reest any, libids not to the interest of the United Staten ust 1, 1809. OF euch lowe 1 or Gepores of Bebateree The Beet to be deliver Nod suartine trorete Seine ~ gembrel or bock joint Bidders are requested to be present to reepond to their bids, and prepared to give bonds jor the falniment of their contract bid for good 1 Sonhtio orequitements, Payments, &c, as retoiore. General Canby. By command of Brevet Maver @ Conve ROPOSALS FOR FORAGE. Beane’ Min: Or RY © 5 Sealed ropes oe er cat, st this ry -% ', Aucast 6, 1889, for the dell “Forage Quarter”