Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1869, Page 2

EVENING STAR. __ FRIDAY. -December 17, 1869. LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, ae. wowaL THEATRE—Lucille Western in Tne Heart of the Stage” and “Handy Andy.” ‘WaiTEavunst’s GALLERY. Mammoth illumi- ated views of the war, &c., every evening. Lrscots Hatt—Lecture by Paul B. Du Shaillu. Dairy Excvrston to Mount Vernon, on the Gteamer , at 10 a. mm. Surrh & Staove’s Art Gatery, 245 F (MARKRITER’S ART GALLERY, 436 7th street. Bagtow’s ART GAtiery, 237 Pennsylvania Benue. —- e ‘Tae Levee or Wasnincton ComMANDzRY No. 1, KxionTs Txxrtar, last night, at Wil- Iards’ Hotel, was a great success, being equal Lo that of last year at the same place, which is hig) praise. The long dining room of the hotel was use J as the bal! room, and the parlors and rooms acent were used as reception rooms. Messrs. Dykes & Chadwick, the proprietors of the hotel, ‘were both present and personally supervised the arrangements, which were, in consequence, so Samplete as to add greatly to the pleasure of the ‘The Party commenced to assemble early, and ‘at nine o’clock the grand entree of the Comman- =F che, headed by Eminent Sir K took place. Soon afterwari's President Grant and Vice President Coltax made their appearance; the President escort-d Most Eminent Sir Knight B. B. French, and Vice President by E. Sir Knight J. B. Will. Com then went throagh the Sir Knights and ladies present ‘were presented to the President and Viee Presi- dent. Then commenced the dancing, which ‘Was kept Ripe until 12 o’clock, when the €urtain which divided the hall from the supper, oom was raised, and a magnificently cies, was fore an cnn whe teen tan te tee with a will, until the early hours this morning. ‘The Tmasie for the occasion was furnished by Weber's Ger- mania Band. Several distinguished Masons from other parts ©f the country were present, them Sir Knight B. P. Barlow, of Mici , and Deputy Priest Allen, of Nel and Hon. Sir Knight Keliogg. of Connecticut. Sw Knight ‘Will and the officers of the Co: were unremitting in their attentions to the guests Present, and all e: themselves iy Pleased with the reception. The programme embraced twenty-one dances, and was carried out to the letter. officers of Washington Commandery are as follows: J. B. ‘Will, Eminent Commander; J. ; R.A. Champion, Cl 5 ©. W. Bennett, Prelate; George D. Potter, jr., Senior Warden; J. W. McKee, Junior Warden, and W. P. Young, Warden. This is dest Commandery in the jurisdiction, and among its ‘members are some of our most respected citizens. ——_ “Lingrty Hatr.”—| This improve. ment was made by Dr. R. S. T. Cissell, former. ly of Georgetown and now of New York, at cost of about $40,000. The hall fronts 40 feet 7 inches on ith street with a depth of 50 feet on L street. The lowerstory of the front on 7th street is of granite and iron while the upper stories are faced with = brick and all windows the second story isa hall 38 by GF er 1 ory fe a feet, 173 fee: im_ height with a ladies pint, sijoie, img with water closets, &c., intended as a ball, concert or exhibition hall, and on the third tioor is another large hall, with two convenient dressing or ante-rooms, intended for meetings. The walls and ceilings are of hard finish plasicr, the halls having handsome centre pieces and cornices, and the walls have ‘Deen tinged for frescoing, and gas and water is introduced. The halls are reached by awide stairway rising from a double door on L street, near the eastern end of the bu:lding, only a few = —_ bony Some and ae likely that the will soon become a popular one, especially ‘tor balls and parties. ‘he contractors were Mesers. Jones & ‘ollins, who did the brick Fran the carpenters by gt eng & Brother; jorkers; Gray & Noyes, granite wo-k; mmeey a ae painter, B. H. Clements; lasterer. W. H. Hines; gas titters and plambe: Seen & Powers. _ nag — Perino Esterts gs Sg oe & complimentary supper to Mr. Fred. Ds . Sew ‘sand Sire’ of the Ccder of Gad Fellows, and se Repro ~‘atives to the Grand of the United States, in hono- their safe return from the Pacific coast, was given at Klotz’s, in the First Ward, at which about fifty gentlemen, prominent members of the Order, sat down. ' Past Grand Alfred H. Gawler presided, with Mr. Stuart on his right, and after the good things of life had been en- Joyed, the following toasts were and nded to:—The Deputy Grand Sire,” re- Fespor to by Mr. Stuart; “The Order,” Grand Chas. B. R. Colledge; “The States,” res} by responsé by Grand Representative John F. Havenner; «The Jurisdiction Hock tes response by Grand Latham, of Alexandria; “The Jui of Pennsylvania,” response P. bE gra bee of Sarg | City. evel iciends of P. G. Master B.A. Kidder, thre P. G. J Gi ns East Cartro. BUILDInG AssoctaTion—The twenty-fich monthly meeting of this Associa- , Francis Fry, B. L. ‘Nevins, J. C. Boomers Daniels, ke ses report was then presented, @eived from dues, advances, ‘the past year, —_-—_—_ ‘Tue THEATERS—This evening at the Na- tional is the benefit and last but one of Miss Wete: Heart of Andy,” Mr. Herne xt week at Wall's bs — y & — ae Burlesque ‘roupe. compan: now playi: ly successful en, ein 1 more, the irnals of which ci 5 als of city speak loudly in praise of fey peace a ee ‘TEMPERANCE ViSIT TO ALEXANDRIA—-On ‘Werdinesday evening a number of the temperance men of the District visited Alexandria to attend 2@ public jont ntinignringen the boat and re- pope Cote _ meeting was held builk on King street, which and Mr. {. ¢. ‘O'Neal presided. opened with by followed by ‘the’ song Remarks were made b loway, Aldcray Writ Ces ad daring ing th q a.5 ', am the evening the band of ‘the glee club of Hope vi~ sion and a@ lady of this Priate musical selections. 2 8"? Some appro- Laporn Coxvestion.— Assemb! Beatina! Labor Union for the District - Colne appointed by the trade associa eae, 1 be LIDAY GOODS. Where to Buy Them. ‘The Christmas holidays are rapidly approach- ing, and many of the stores have now opened their supplies of goods of all kinds for the gift season, and the display ts so far unusnally rich and attractive; while others are receiving and unpacking large and varied stocks of beautifal articles, in anticipation of the expected rush of custemers. Those who wish to make their pur- chases before the stores are thronged, and their stocks have becn picked over will find in Tax Stak, from day t day, advertisements of the leading establishinents where holiday goods are sol. One of the most hopefal sof the times is the growth .n our country anne for, and ay- preciation of, the beautiful in art. The ap- kearance of the savage criticisins oi some of the so-called works of art which ‘our pub- lie homer oy sort jua hemp of the ‘e- vel sound jus taste, which are not wanting ister ounenene have, many of them, beautitied their homes with gems of paint and statuary, which would be worthy a place in any collection. All who have helped the growth of this esthetic spirit are en- titled to credit, and among them BaRLow, who has on exhibition at his gallery, No. 257 Benn- sylvania avenue, soath side, near 13th strect, (over Lamb’s,) two hundred tine oil paintings, any one of which would make a most elegant anid suitable holiday present. N. W. Burcu, corner of 14th and F streets, under the Ebbitt House, has one of the most complete — stores in the cityand is pond receiving ‘ge lots of delicacies for the holi- days, to enumerate which would require too ich of our space. mA gentieman may still pass muster an such 1: his coat is shabby and his inexpressibles worn thin, but we defy him to preserve the ct of himself and his fellow men in soiled linen, a shocking bad hat or dilapidated boots. A shabby boot is the worst, and wi gaping toe or heel run down, has a dhsreputable look, which would neu- tralize a costume of purple ani fine linen. There- fore, if your foot gear is getting too demoralized for holiday wear, repair at once to HeiLercn & Buo.’s t and shoe exel », 506 Seventh street, one door north of Ould Fel Hall, and ta pair of his tine sti boots or gaiters. ‘ou can afford it, as you will see by his adver- tised prices for the articles named, which are vel and so they are for gentlemen’s slip- pens, ladies’ white fatin and “kid sli and gaiters, ladies’ Polish y and Sieecs bution gaiters, and children’s shoes. «Listen to the mocking bird.” He sings daily at S. Hartprecut’s, 74 Seventh street, be- tween L and M, where ing © birds canary also make sweet music. Call and purchase a ir of song as a ‘istmas gift for your Tite or sweetheart, or both. “« Shoe tiy! don’t bodder me” has no reference to the boot and shoe emporium of StRaAsBUR- GER Bros., 513 Seventh street, between I and K, who promise their customers a saving of 25 percent. Their price list will be found in an- other column, seems to them out in ir assertion. Their establishment is a very extensive one, comprising all styles of ladies’ and gentlemen’s and children’s boots, shoes, — and slippers, and ‘ing in large = ities direct from the manufacturers, and doing @ very beavy retail business, they can afford to make their prices to suit the times. Their ad- vertisement will repay a careful perusal by all who wish to make purchases in that line pre- vious to the holidays. It is not everybody who can present a lady with over a miilion dollars’ worth of diamonds, as the Viceroy of Egypt did to the Empress of France the other day, but most married ladies in this country be very well content with one of Singer's sewing machines for a Christmas gift. They can be had of Lewis Baar, No.32 ‘Market Space. “If your foot is pretty show it,” but even a pretty foot is distigured by an ugly or badly fit- ting shoe. Our ly res are all aware of this fact, and that isthe reason why they flock the establishment of H. Burns & Co., 340 Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street, where they fit themselves with those neat blue, pink, bronze er ———— = a pair of those natty toilet slippers. The same firm advertise gentle- men’s embroidered cloth, Turkey morocco, and other slippers, in at variety; also, a full line of infant's and children’s fancy shoes; youth's tent leather and top boots, all suitable for liday presents. There are numerous spots on the sun at this time, denoting atmospheric disturbances, and other signs it ate @ severe winter. Already they are cutting ice in the New England State: It some consolation, with these hard fac’ staring us in the face, to know that WALL, Rou- ISON & Co.,322 Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and lvth streets, have men’s overcoats in meitons, chinchtilas, and beavers, which the: ean afford to sell at from $12 to $49; youth’s overcoats, #8 to $30; and boys’ overcoats, 25 to’ $15; also, business suits, #15 to $50, and boys’ suits very cheap. Buy'a suit for the holidays. Wc don’t know yet who is to be At Gen- era!, but we do know that the NorTHERN PRo- pvcE ComPaxy, Pennsylvania avenue, between of roll butter, eggs, dried peaches and black- berries, and other substantials for Christmas. If you want wall papers, window shades, pic- ture frames, oil cloths, gilt cornices, or other decorations to make your houses attractive during the holidays, call at Kipwett & HEes- renson’s, No. 505 Ninth street, (Seaton Hall.) ~ Commer the Bow goer ith & new suit, tt wi ntial fur Your New Years’ calls, to Teginfwiths "A: Sans g {10"8 S17 Seventh street is a good place to suit yourse;:; ADU an early call should be made to avord the rush. We have heretofore had some’ to say about the beautiful works of art atJ. Marie RITER’S, 456 Seventh street, between D and E. He has since advertised some fine oil paintings whieh he will sell for low ar. nf art —— jo e * .” “Cypress Swamp,” “The Hescue,” “esfother’s Joy,” and “Dante and Beatrice.’ Elegant souvenirs as holiday presents may be obtained of Mus. Frias, 388 eo street, near 1, whose skill in ornamental hair work on glass or pearl has =< Peg jualled in tale s. Some specimens wor! for Drs. President Grant were noticed fedeacie afew days since. She also prepares wreat!:, boquets, and stars preserved or enam- Holiday for the million are received every day at Price's dollar jewelry store, 436 Pennsylvania avenue, between 4% and’ 6th streets. Wileox & Gibbs sewing machines, nice appro- Christmas, for indies ean pst c. Flour for Christmas baking at a low prices b; M. W. Galt & Co i pc ees Tre Prorosep New Jatt—Mr. Tanner, of New York, presented in the House yesterday a bill, which was referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, providing that the seiection of a site for the erection of a fail in the District of Columbia be susper and any ‘lan or plans heretofore a) ed by Secre- ary of the Interior Ley go for the same be dec! mail eled in'wax. adoption of plans and the execution of for the aforesaid . it authorizes the Com- con » to select a site upon some of the public grounds,and 01 —y no —— le site can be upon public grow are to Teport to Ls houses, with id the officer of the Engineer De, tin i of the Public Bi and Grounds, to p1 e suitable plans and for Rall of nanan undred, and so desi; hi rit — 5 80 that it incterehiocmeateeascraser aie wi ony of t! general design of the bui . Ti > plane a] tions are to be submitted to the two if wed by them their aj cuiaese ao he med aahae the are cne-half of ‘whieh is to be refunded before tx: A eg a ee July, 1872, as follows - by the exty of by the count of Wahine * eer 5 a BS. Fry, Secretary; John T. Clements, treasurer. Lodge, No. elected the follow- ng: Gouge B. Clark, W. MH. A- Whitney, 8. Sereraigecedag- Bivs FOR Stanowgry for the <i year-to Sune 90, lna_were received ng hen, French, Langran & Ogiivie SG Parte, b 4 Devon & Waterson, of New Y¢ nad Eee Ineturing Company, of Puadeineg oo? MAnU- foes ilar? arenes. Boys in Blue. Torchlight Procession of the A. Grant Wi Speeches of View President Colfax and r laine. The long-talked-of procession of the Boys in Blue, for the purpose of paying a compliment- ary visit te the President, Vice President, and Speaker Bhaine, came off last evening. There were about four to five hundred men in the ranks, each bearing a torch, and the line of march, after assembling at the City Hall, was taken along Pennsylvania avenue to the White following order :—First division, C. B. Fisher in command—ist regiment, Colonel Allen; 2d and 3d regiments, under Major Moul- lin; Queen's Band. Second division, Hatton—3d and 4th regiments, under Colonel Wesley Miller; National Band. Third divi- ‘ion, Allen A. Grant in command—Pioneer Corps; Sth regiment, under Wm. Wayne; 6th regiment, James Young; Sonth Washington Band. Fourth division, I. M. icnight—tthregi- ment, D.T. Trevor. The whole command was the executive arrangements, and the ‘General commanding,” A. Grant, with his staff. The procession passed around under the por- tico of the White House, and while there the President returned from a ride, and as he passed into the Mansion was received with tremendous chee From there the ion moved to the nce of Vice President Colfax, on Ith street, where Mr. O. D. Barrett in a few words explained that the serenude was meant as a welcome to the Vice President, and introduced Mr. Colfax, who spoke as tolluws : VICE PRESIDENT COLPAX’S SPEECH. - “<FellowCitizens :—I am glad to meet so many of you t, the more so because it is from the heart. m I rode with tho President a few moments ago through your line, I was sur- rised at the number of citizens who had assem- Blea to do honor to the President of the nation. In the darkest hours of the rebellion, when even the firmest faltered, and doubts and desponden- cy hovered over the good old flag, to you, the ys in Blue, the nation looked with hope, and that was notin vain. Through sutterings, hardships and bloodshed, the Boys in Blue ac compli the nation’s salvation. I congratulate you upon an administration whose policy is retrenchment and reform. I congratulate = upon an administration that has reduced public debt at the rate of $100,000,000 per annum. I con; you upon an administration which has ‘the \ sem debt, and lessened the burden of taxation. congratulate Zou, BREN an adininistration, which, looking to the body politic, insures the boon of political freedom to each and every in- dividual of whatever race or color under its broad a. Finally, I congratulate you upon the adoption of the 15th amendment, the most important measure since the organization ofthe republic. I bear gn gentlemen, for the compliment paid me as the second officer of the Government, and I hope that my acts while in this position will never cause to regret having extended to me your ger, sare The procession then procee: to the resi- denee of 5; er Blaine, on 15th street, where the Sarine band ployed some of their choicest selections. REMARKS OF COLLECTOR BOSWELL. Collector F. A. Boswell, in behalf of the Boys in Blue, addressed Mr. Blaine as follows: “On behalf of the Boys in Blue I am deputed to ten- der to you,and through you, as the honored Speaker of the House to the Congress of thi United States, a cordial welcome back to tl Capital of thenation. In doi }, permit me SS this is a demonstration in which the hearts of the participants are fully enlisted, and ‘in exp to you, honored sir, the feelings of those participating in the demonstration, I assure you that the welcome is the more hearty because it is extended to a Congress composed of in ve Representatives known to be loyal to the interest of the great Republican party. It me at pleasure to introduce you to the Boys in ue of the District of Columbia, who, notwith- standing the effort made on the part of city au- thorities, high in official position, to keep back the a ae. eee Pombo rege ees unanimously responded to the to participate in this ‘spontaneous outburst.’ ” ai SPEECH OF SPEAKER BLAINE. Hon. J. G. Blaine, Speaker of the House of ‘esentatives, responded as follows : “Gentlemen of the Boys in Bluc:—I extend you my heartfelt thanks for the compliment you have paid me here to-night. It would indeed be great vanity on Tay part were I to assume it as Personal to myself. 1 could not so consider it; ut I accept it_asacompliment to that great branch of the National Legislatare—that pop- ular branch which most directly represents the populace. t the close of the war there were three great uestions for Congress to settle :—The claims of the soldiers who fought for the preservation of the Union; the rights of the colored men whose emancipation was a necessity and involved as one of the great issues of the war; and, thirdly, the maintenance of our public credit ‘at home and abroad. With regard to the claims of the soldiers, no one will deny that Congress liberally recognized the valor of the troops composing the army. Not that the bounties giv a tit- ng 7 Compensation for the services |. fom 1am free to say, the Treasury would have to be drained of its last dollar were it attempted to set @ pecuniary value upon their heroism; but asa recognition, Congress did testify by its legisla- lation that the services of those composing the Union army were not forgotten. Through the fourteenth amendment the eol- men of the country have secured their re ition as citizens, and the ratification of the ith amendment insures them the priv- ileges to which their emancipation was but a precursor. In reference to the payment of the public debt, Iam glad to say there is but one opinion. This very aiternoon, in the House of Represent- atives, both parties, the Republicans and Dem- ocrats, united, with but on dissenting vote, in favor of aresofution condemning repudiation. With these three great obligations dischar, can it not be justly elaimed that Congress sealed by its legislation the faith phighted by the people; may they not justly claim a share in the ionor of those who won their laurels on the Ls goto on - congratulate you that to-day a SEN J a SSE ter represents a nation undivided aud prosperous. = a a that our Cty bn wie waped ‘at the military chieftain of yesterday ma come the Chief Magistrate of the nation foley, Again ———_ you for the compliment, I bid you good nig! ‘The procession then marched to the Ci = the different divisions were aie n were in ny de pase kanes THe Grrwan VeTzrax Uston held their Tegular meeting on Wednesday evening, Cay tabs doun denis te the chen sergeant Jona society. Communications from Rear Admiral Dahlgren, United States Navy, Sigel and F. T. Dent were read accepting hon- orary membership. A resolution thank’ comr: a t= ing bureau of the ‘Treasury: Departineat, mes Dey ria ty he eae aih tens ee ie' ul Sist inst., at ‘Trades’ Union Hall, ‘and a suitable = ‘Was appointed to take the matter in —_e——_. Gorxe Into THE CoaL Bustwess.—Yester- La Officer Heffner arrested Frank Gant, a colored employe of Messrs. Gray & Hutchins, on the of the grand larceny of coal. Gant is employed on the wharf of the firm, and rep- resented that he had the selling of the coal, two tons of which he had sold to a retailer, and the fact coming to the knowledge of his emplo; ers, pos arrested and comunitted to fail’ for arte Larceny.— Browne was arrested by Officer Nokes for the larceny of clothing from the r: Mosher, on ene acne some of the Frown property, a 101 Justice Maryman. - ere dressed, and after had been taken home Dr. R. Croggon amputated th attain, mapeentes 10. Fe Be Ochna te EE cam] |. O. O. F.. jo. tl lowing officers for the énauing'term at thels req. ular meeting on Bele a er _ ik W. Ourand, 8. W.; J. Burroughs, J. Wi TW. Fowler, 8.; J.T. Given, T. wee gE ex. ageless Arten Rorz.—Yesterday, Officer Fleet rested Buck Taylor, colored, ‘the "of the larceny of from the store ‘Faglor, and dustice Weaver held hina to bail for Speaks ta ed No Rior—The published statement that a division of the in Blue was attacked and routed inthe Binth Ward last evening te taco: —_»_ ‘Tre Navy Yarp LOT! on the 234 EBMPLOTERS are to be paid ‘The Courts. es Crirsat Court, Judge Fisher—The trial of the case of Schureman, charged with passing counterfe it money, was He ve os curr CouRT, Judye Cartter—' case Hivteanones, Fowler & Co. vs. Davis was argued before the jury to-day. Equity Court, Judge Wylie —To-day, in the case of Mary Summers vs. He: ation tor ) res et civorce,) J. J. le, of » Appoi commissioner to take testimony. Poromac Front—Carter’s Wharf —Arrived— Schr. J.D, McCarthy, from Philadelphia, with ‘V1 tons coal for J. B. Lord and E. Faulkner. Riley's Wharves.—Arrived—Schrs. —- w. Krebs, —_— from Philadel » with 120 tons for A. Fowler; Bee “4! Gilmore, from Port ena white pine lumber for oer gg ocahontas, Smith, with eak wood for W. H. Marlow; J. H. D. Smoot, Dyer. oak hn Cameron & Tue Reception Rooms at THE WaITE Hovse.—The beautiful carpets furnish :d ex- lahn A. ‘wlins suspended in the Green room, and in the Red room the pew the President's family by Coggswell FIFTEEN PHYSICIANS have published a card Fb juesting all regular physicians in the District of Columbia to meet on Saturday to take action = Fe ap Ke = formation of & medical ie and exten eq rights ivi- Teges to rey ular mractfione ra ot medicine and surgery. movement is nt Medical Society, which has excluded colored doctors from membership. —— CHARGE oF STEALING Stver WARE—Alfred Snowden, a young man about twenty years old, was arrested last night by officer Clawson, charged with stealing two silver pitchers from the Owen House and offering them for sale. After a hearing this morning before Justice Harper, he was sent to jail for court. ee Tue Inrsn RnPusiican AssoctaTion held a cial meeting last night, J. D. O’Leary in the chair, and R. Coleman tary pro tem., when & resolution was adopted heartily endorsing the Mayor in the position which ke has taken against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- pany. ee eee SovTn Draw or Lone BrivGE Ovt or Re- PAIR.—Une of the gy, rods of the south draw of the Long Bridge broke yesterday, making it necessary to suspend the travel for a day or two. It will probably be in working order again to- morrow, as a large force is to-day employed in making the repairs. Sates op Rear Estatx.—Green & Williams, auctioners, have sold lot 41, fronting 32 feet on H street north, to J. B. Adams, for 40 cents per mare foot; also, lot 28 in square 534, fronting on 3d street west, between B and C streets sonth, to James Kane, at $350. Aes SS ARRESTED.—Yesterday Major J. H. Hennes- sey Was arrested on a warrant issued by Chief Justice Cartter, on the charge of having ac- cepted a bribe while acting ax Assistant U.S. Attorney at Richmond, Va., and he was released on giving bail. — River STEaMwERS—The steamer Wawaset, Fonlke, left here this morning for Cone river, with heavy freight of general merchandise for river landings. The Isaac P. Smith has been taken off the line for the season. oasis See THE WesTeRN Union TELEGAPH Comrany have decided to extend their line to the Potomac Ferry Wharf, toot of Seventh street. This has nm needed, and no doubt will pay well for jay. GEORGETOWN. gas ty fons tant THE Covncits.—Board of Aldermen.—The Board met last evening at the usualhour. Com- mon Council resolutions fer the relief of Mc- Nerhaney & Waters, Wm. C. Hazel, J. L. Park- hurst, and Wm. A. Herron; also, to pay bill of Evenine Star, were taken up and passed. A resolution providing for repairs to 2d street, be- tween Fayette and Warren streets, was passed. ‘The report of the Board of School Guardians for the past year was read and referred to the Common Council. [The report exhibits the school fund as follows: Receipts, $7,656.25; ex- penditures, $5,615.28; balance on hand August 31, 1869, $2,007.91.) Common Council bill pro- viding for laying certain tlagways was pass 1, after being amended by Mr. Davis by inciudi, ws street, at the m on Tine of Bri strect. A communication from Di ue corporation was received, stat- ing that mtingent fund was exhausted,and a resolution was passed appropriating the s7m of $29 therefor for the ensu’ ng ear. Common Council bit! for the relief of L. P. 1 was passed. Adjourned. Common Council.—The Chair munications from the Mayor as follows :—One enclosing bill of Meem & Simms for extra work done on new station-house, ($29;) referred. One notifying the boards of the completion of the new station-hous¢, and inviting the members to inspect the Samé; referred to Board of Al- dermen. Mr. Simms presented petition of Francis Wheatley, wring exemption from a cer- tain tax; referred. Mr. Clabaugh offered a res- olution authorizing the Mayor to sell to L. P. Hazel the butchers’ stall now oceupied by him in the town market; passed. Mr. Clabangh pre- sented bill of J. F. Burch for coffins furnished paupers, (#142;) referred. Resolutions laid over at last meeting for the relief of Wm. C. Hazel, J. L. Parkhurst and Wm. A. Herron were taken bp and passed. Mr. Clabaugh presented a res- olation authorizing J. L. Savage to 0) the street in front of his premises, corner of Potomac and Water streets, for the Bt nrnd of intro- long the ited com- ducing water; passed. te reported a resolution ‘providing for the laying of flag footways along Co: street, on ‘no! line of Beall and Water streets; passed. The yo yeiadhgivareninay Guardians of the Public Schools was received from the Board of Alder- men, and on motion of Mr. Simms, 250 copies Suen teiacenl meee me! ing for re; t, ‘and appropriating the stra of $200 for the contingent fund of the Corporation clerk were passed. Adjor Tae ELECTION oF Town Orricens for the ensuing year, by the Councils in Jam next, is already beginning to excite the ambition of the many who desire to serve the town, and is uite a general topic of conversation. The Tax Colteetérship is the most important office, but seems to be @ foregone conclusion, as the man- tle of the present incumbent, it is ‘thought, will fall on the shoulders of a worthy member of the Common Council, who is ‘going one eye on it.” It is understood there will be a new deal al- ‘atted gitt will likel; most stir, that of Messenger to Boards. John Ferguson, the present incumbent, holds that = 1» besides being Messenger to the Col- of Customs, and present appearances that his yenerable pi 4 the Custom House and find quarters elsewhere, as he cannot, consistently with duty, leave the keys of the building at aight ie ‘any other than a sworn officer of the United States reve~ “Tar Stax reach its Tue Star failed by accident to nu- Lote) asnaveriers Hof last evening, much to r «tisappointment, inquiries for the “ "by those who said they nae ata coakitys wan "yivER Fie and cleared—Steamer River Frowr.—Entered }, Nickle, from and to Baltimore. ALEXANDRIA. _o—— john Robinson, alias Jackson, the and Kili and > the Almshouse, i § s 3 Ty i i ig : H Ft Fi 5 i sf r Eggs, E ¥, i Hideed i Msttly eee HH i Fe oe é ratte CITY ITEMS. i Salk Scere ALAska Dramonps, det x Oroide Jeweirs Silyer-plated Ware, By Dolls, Received every day at Paioc's ‘One Dollar Jew- Store, No. Pennsylvania avenue, be- pot dr ‘and 6th streets. eae WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE—I ‘will sell Wi , Jewelry Ware, 30 per Jess than any other establishment. Goods war- as represented. J. ALEXANDER, 212 J. Pennsylvania avenue, near 13th street. pidertendt as -doueny Witcox & Gr {| : i i ll le 3 i § i ee BE; of business at office. Dr. visit at tween 6 and 8 p. m Hourpay LUXUBIES aT THOMAS RUSSELL’S, 256 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Sie ts eins the favorite Wine of L. Delmonico, New York. cu. GNE IN HALF PINTS, ame ape lore ‘i ALs0, & 00.’3 and L. ROEDERER’S CABINET. CARTE BLANCHE. HOLIDAY WINES, LIQUORS, CORDIALS. FRESH HAVANA, And the Popular Brand of LITLE BELT SEGARS. BOOTH & CO.’S CELEBRATED OLD TOM GIN. OLD RYE and BOURBON WHISKIES. FINE OLD COGNAC BRANDIES of guaranteed purity. JAMAICA and ST. CROIX RUM. SCOTCH and IRISH WHISKIES. STANDARD SHEBRIES. SUPERIOR OLD PORTS. CHOICE CLARET and RHINE WINES. SPARKLING and STILL BUBGUNDIES. SCOTCH and ENGLISH ALES. CLOTHING, &c. LARGEST STOCK or FIRST CLASS READY-MADE GARMENTS, aT 4. SAKES & CO., “ONE PRICE” CLOTHING HOUSE, 617 SEVENTH STEEET, S7 TAILORING DEPARTMENT, SE©OND FLOOR. ° delé-tf REDUCTION IN PRICES at A.sTRavUsS? POPULAR CLOTHING HOUSE, Penn. Avenue, 3 Doors East of Lith St. BUSINESS SUITS, Sack style.............$10 to $18 BUSINESS SUITS, Frock style............912 to 822 DRESS SUITS.. $15 to $30 OVERCOATS AT...88, $1) 15,815, BOYS’ OVERCOATS f10M...eeamereene GS to $10 4. STRAUS, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, THIRD DOOR EAST OF ELEVENTH STREET. Noa WALEEER & CO., 386 Penn’a avenue, between 6th and 7th streets. CLOTHING FOR MEN AND Boys. LONDON and DUBLIN PORTER. | BUSINESS SPITS, of Melton. Scotch and ENGLISH PICKLES and SAUCES. OLIVE OIL, SARDINES, PEAS, MUSHROOMS, ‘ ETc. ETC. THOMAS RUSSELL. 2566 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, al7-tJal Between 12th and 13th streets. FALL AND WINTER ° CLOTHING. AN EXTENSIVE ASSORTMENT. Low Prices-— Fit Guaranteed. GOODS AND PRICES: Fi CA PEB se eeeerenesrs resennvessscs OVEBCOATS....ssoseessereeses seseeeesmeeeee DRESS BUITS.....u--..0.-- * B15 to$75 BUSINESS SUITS. weseesnneee “* $10 to $35 BOYS’ AND YOUTHS’ CLOTHING ALL SIZES, QUALITIES AND PRICES. GENTLEMEN'S BELONGINGS, ALL STYLES AND PRICES. S7 REMEMBER THE NAME AND PLACES HABLE & Co., 468 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, wl Ee UNITED STATES HOTEL.) Coarse Saar a7 Sata Wt 22 eri ed and attended Dz. BICHAU’S D. A. BROSNAN. GOLDEN BEMEDIZ3. Ask for no other, take ne other, and you will save Sour Acnner Fos paw best Custom Work. and fully 20 per cont cont. ALL, OVERCOATS, at reduced pr three years and ties and. wie. BOYS OVERCOATS MEN'S OV. gun eararcar nen be en's ye’ Us Gloves, Ti ec, ke. ‘ies, Scaris, oie FRANCIS, " i. BAR’s CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, CORNER SEVENTH AND E STREETS, WASHINGTON, D. v. THE LARGEST STOCK OF MEN’, YOUTNS’ AND BOYS’ CLOTHING IN THE CITY. NFW GOODS RECEIVED EVERY DAY!3 NEW STYLES EVERY DAY! ALL OF MY OWN MAKE! ALL OF MY OWN MAKE! ME LIGHT COLO! ee COATS, JUBE MRCRIVED o OVEE- ONE BU; Bat A ied or bewulickot guarantee hat ins AD PRICES wit CORNER OF SEVENTH AND E STREETS In the best place in the Distric’ to buy T PER GOOD CLOTHING 43,4 favine Or 25 BUSINESS CLOSED STL eaggTUBDarS Ui F. J. HEIBERGER, (Successor te H. F. Lovpox & Co.,) % CITIZENS, ARMY AND NAVY, MERCHANT TAILOR, tymet f Penn arenee Washington. > Mi. WILLIAN ©” BAS A HANDSOME STOCK OF BEAL LACES, CLOAK VELVETS, BATINS, BLACK SILKS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, BORNETS, FLATS, ‘TRIMMINGS, and ali kinds of Parisian Neveltics, Also the celebrated J. P. B. FRENCH domestic equal to the cheaper. HOOL and ‘DRESS SUITS, in ages from upwards, in great variety of quali- and TOGAS. ERCUATS of various fabrice, adapted to and the same SHIRTS, of say rawers, Georgetown Advertisements, ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auctwoncer. STEERS SALE OF VALUABLE REA - TRUSITE NEAR TESNALLYE TOW ae of a deed uni or ot Decoamtr, premiers. near Ten Land. being part hereby. the da COME AND SEE FOR YOURSELF, THE HANDSOME PRESENTS. A choice selection of MERSHAUM an? FANCY PIPES: sly ail fine brands of SMOKING AND CHEWING TOBA can be had P. C. ALBRECHT'S, Cor. of Bridge and High sts., Georgetowa, Cigars by the box at wholesale prices. dell 26° determined to wit PRESS GOODS, Blankets, Cloths, Caw Goods. We are ale selling all kimee PRCEESSOR soLomox S_INSTITUTE—Dwy ‘and Evening Ciassrs—Also private lew French, English. Spanish and Cyphering and Book-keeping.. Pri 7 ~~ street. up aoree Georgetown 2 de 9 en” Veuvers: VELVETS!! VELVETS!(1 Superior Quality of BLACK SILK VELVETS FOR CLOAKING, from $7 to $5.50, worth $12 and $14. Also, some elegant BROUCHE SHAW will be sold at great sacrifice, suit Presents, at b ded tdecas 117 Bridge strect, Georgetown. 1840 ESTABLISHED a Furs: Furst Fars: All the NEW STYLES OF CHOICE AND ELE GANT FURS, for Ladies and Children. SFA large assortment to select from. BF Prices M: . Bo article ‘ joderate. wery warranted great bargains call at the old established = ry. SEYMOUR. prgete PREMIUM AWakpED IN 1857, | H. WHEATLEY’ Ww. PREMIUM STEAM DYEING CLEANS! Post Orrick DeraTMENt, : a0. ‘Ks new for are a the Le Ls “ rat for the Locks Key rs Used on the United States mails. will now * be Pia uutil $ o'clock a.m. the 3d day of ABY, i570. It is desirable to Locks and Keys of a new construct amen tor che f Siero rere ey ; ror, the mails, the Department pres: it~ ‘del bidders, but relies for its sel=-tion on the, speci of mechanical skill and ineenuity which @ fair tore hereiy invited, may de inch of iron, different in exterior form and interior con- struction or are required: and propo- ly eoparately the price of each brass k, each Rey for saune,each iron and for uit P=) Jpouale: ono of wach Lock t Be riveted up aud huishel, and another te be apes oe riveted wf dha ite ntcrinaletpneture gent may easily be examined. kvery sainpis cho plainly = withthe tte ames Bod it cho ‘ny part of it be covered by a patent, the date of such ‘patent nna thn ‘nase Bigtt alee be attached there. ns ee ‘The internal plan or arrangement of the fered, and the particular shape of the eyo fo open them, must not be like any uow of erect. in use, me i Tucy hinst be warranted not to in! on oF conilict with any patented Invention of with thes bidder is not the Prelereuce will be civea observ: or ; patentee. toa Lock the Key of which has not been euposal a or becu publicly describe od, dis 4 E> is 8 ayer Allee § al t i 7 2 it H Bt i t i I tie te AG i EF Hi ‘4 FREE ae die Topp oh. he Keys ized in each to same from < eee Ryerss a the fe read tt eatin a contract, either as to vpecus a ores the = stg ie maa Coner ry AT 10 CENTS PER BUSHEL. Orders for COKE are vow received at the follow