Evening Star Newspaper, February 5, 1870, Page 4

EVENING STAR. _ February 5, 1870. SATURDAY. Amusements, dc. Natrowat TeeatTen.—Last night of Kelly & Leon's Minstrels. Watt's Orzrs Hovse—Laura Keeno in the “ School for Scandal.” RROLL Hatt—Fair for St. Patrick's Charch. Warrracvrst GaLtery—Mammoth [lami- pated War Views, and other Magnificent Repre- Sentations, every evening at 7% o'clock. Suita & StRone’s Agt Gatieny, 45 F street. MARKRITER’s ART GALLERY, 43 7th street. Bagiow’s Ant Gatcery, 27 Pennsylvania avenue. na Tux Late Joux F. Exxis—The faneral of the late John F. Ellis took place this morning from St. Patrick's Church, and was very largely attended, moet of our business men as well as a large number of the lovers of music being pre- ‘The body was encased in a beaatiful wal- ‘overed with black cloth and lined cent’s Asyizms. to whom he had always been a friend, cailed and took a last look at the features: ef one they loved so well. The coffin was laden down with flowers and was placed in the hearse about I % o’clock, Messrs. F. Clark, W. H. john W. Koteler, Jas. L. Barbour, McLaughlin being the and was taken to the church, where it was placed ‘on a catafaique erected in front of the altar. A Fequiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Walter, assisted by the Kev. Fathers Kane as deacon and Berrotti as sub-deacon after which F. E. Boyle, of St. Pete Chureh, deli discourse, taking for text the last verse of the 16th chapter of Matthew. Father Boyle spoke of the life und character of the deceased, ani alluded to his charities, urging his hearers to follow his exemple in good deeds. The choir under the lead of Miss Mary Murray —Prof. Carl Riehter organist—sang the regotian Mass. Miss Murray sang beautifull ““Kest spirit, rest,” and Madam Kretchmar ful- lowed with “Angels ever bright and fair.” In € the above, were (ol. Seligson, s nea, and Mise Soran, andothers. ‘The & n Oeterte Club were’ present at the ch sing velunteered to sing @ mass, rehearsed fer the purpose Lutz's, Re- as a mark of respect to the , but their offer was At the conclusion remains were again placed berne to Mt. Olivet Ceme- tery where they were interred. Messrs. Harvey and Marr were the undertake: , former Register of Wills, din answer to inquiries as to the nature of his claims before Congress for $2,000 t he simply asks it te and money ex- iby him whilst he was Register of Wills tis county, viz = the wills fied and ad payment; and for a furnishing all ord books and stationery used in the omce of Reg or Wills “during the trme « pancy of said office. Me turther says:—The law requices the Levy Court for the county of Washington, in the Dis- trict of Columbia, to furnish the needed record hooks end stationery for the office of the Regis- ter of Wills of said county, and the said court Cie -o furnish my predecessors in the office; but when I entered the office, under the plea that it Was unjust that this expense, which innred to the henetit of the entire District of Columbia, should be borne by the small proportion of ti Feople and property represented by the Levy ‘ curt, the said court refused to furnish the office ith either record books or stationery. You will refor perceive that I now simply desire to be for work performed and articles furnished sme whilst Iwas Kegister of Wills that the iw did not require me to perform and furnish, and that I have conferred “extra benente ed the people of of this tnstrict, for the payment of qhich is ‘equitable and Just they should be is NatioxaL GUARD or IxprsTRY—At the meeting of this organization, held at their hail Friday evening, February ith, a cuarter was granted to a portion of the members to organiz= A workshop in th h Ward, to be known ax “Workshop Ne A recess was taken, and the new workshop organized. The following gentlemen were elected as officers for the cur Fent term: x Perry; Accountant, Chas. E James Hatiaway; Usher, ant Usher, Richard A. Door H. Neal." The new work:hep enters upon its career under flattering auspices, and its officers are gentlemen of character its name indicates, this organi: in its character, and calculated to uni boring men who “earn their bread by tae sweat of their brow.” without regard to oceapation, Face. or complexion of the skin. It is equally agzpted to the manufacturing ti North, or the plantation pursuits of tae South. Teachers’ IxstirrTe.—The meetings of the ‘Teachers’ Institute at the Miller school building ‘was well attended this morning, and the follow- was the order ot exercises:—Miss Noyes’ elas. in the object method of teaching arithme- tie; Mr. McKee, of the First District Grammar, Drought in a class, which was drilled in read and exercises for developing the power and u=: ©f the lungs. The subject and methods of teaching reading were discussed, yarticulariy articulation and enunciation. A conversational debate followed, on the habits of children in att ting and holding books in the school, during which Bir. Richards said ne had no doubt but that much of the nearsightedness was caused by ing their books too close to their md he noticed the fact that but few if any os those who are not in the habit of reading are nearsighted. —. Store Hrs Morn EWING MACHINE. folored lad named W. Thomas was arrested ‘Thursday night by Officer Ostenhout while at- tempting to sell a sewing machine which he had in his possession. On taking him before Justice hompson. of the sixth preeinct, the boy stated * that bis mother had sent him with it to sell for her, she needing the money. The officer was then sent to the residence of his mother, where it was found that his story was false. The mother, when asked by the officer if she had a Sewing machine, replied that she iad, but o gping to look for it she found it had ben take he boy was committed for a further hearin; o— THERE WAS a delightful entert Feunion on dnesday evening, rehcol rooms of Trinity ner C and 2d streets, r e, magic lan- tern views, Xc., followed by refreshments. It ‘wax 2 very enjoyable affair, and all present were highly entertained. Much praise E due to Mr. Evaugh, the superintendent, and to the ladies and tesehers who assisted him, for the pleasant manner in which the evening was spent, ——-— ‘ThE PLate Prrstens’ Ustox ANNUAL Batt, at Carusi’s Hall, on Monday evening next, will be a recherche affair, if the elegantly engraved tickets and invitation ecards are to be taken as an index of itp character. The gentlemen's — are — on glazed ecards, and bear a inely engraved vignette of an cagle aud shield, with the Capitol in the distance, and beneath the whol seroll, with the legend Vice la Dance. ‘The ladies’ invitations are printed on colored Paper, and bear the monogram of the Union, ‘with a large and handsome vignette, with two demale figures, Freedom and Peace. ——— entertained a num- ber of last ing at his residence, corner of L street and mnecticut avenue. Among the were several of the young merchants of this city and representatives frou: the city press, personal friends of the host. The Wit S. Sueruzxp, ki Passed very pleasantly, and the occasion wall long be remembered b: i- mg be re yy those who partici . —e.—_ ‘THe Masquerave Batt of the Arion tette Club is to given at Marini’s Hall, on Bon day evening next, and, like all their entertain- ments, will be of a very select ‘ mer of & very character. and at are ble affair. El: ‘who intend to pate. The tickets are pretty and unig colors. petnsotit? soleriit ‘Tue Farr at Carroll Hall, for the Bt Patrick’s church, is just a os visit benefit of & i EH to spend an evening ‘Tue Pcoric Scnoous—Yesterda; ers of the maie and female schools were holding a: ination of their ith the view to a more perfect of grade. Boys in Blue. ¢ Proposed Ci Government Discussed— ™ The Boys pay oe & Favor of a Change. Im accordance with an order issued by A. Grant, a meetizg of the officers of the Boys in Blue was held last night at Union Leaga? Hall, to discuss the proj change of government in the District of Columbia. The was largely attended, and good order was maintained throughout. A. Grant presided and W, 5. Fletcher acted as Secretary. After prayer by Chaplain J. H. Green, B. Cramer, chairman of the committer to Obtain speakers, read let- ters from several gentlemen who had been invited to be present, them one from Hon. Wim. B. Stokes and from Gen. B. F. Whitmore, oe ae inability to be present. Col. Cramer oi ® resolution for the appointment of a committee of five to draft resolutions in favor of the proposed territorial form of government, and to extend another in- vitation to the Hon. W. B. Stokes to address the Boysin Bine. A. Watson asked what are the features Es posed in this change of government which makes this subject so alluring to the people. He should like to be informed. Was it simply to adopt a government similar to the Terrscuries of the West? It was a question in his tind whether Congress has the power to giving up the authority over this District. 4 change was needed, the affairs of our cliy are in a hopeless muddie, and are constantly grow- ing worse. A consolidation ought to be made, preserving the municipal form of government, wever, giving the fullest power to legislating for the District, thereby saving the delays now experienced. W. H. Huestis remarked that by the pyssing of the bili now before Congress, things could be no worse. He favored a plan of government for this District, as neara State government as possible, with a governor and legisiature, Con- gress retaining power to restrict legislation when not good for the interests of the people. A delegate in Congress should be given us, and the right to vote for President. He desired laws here that world invite capital here to beautify and improve the city. He was in favor of the resolutions, and of haying the eommittee ap- ife woult not fight Sayles J. cn in him too mean to to bis own statement he had kept 50,0 appropriated by last Congress for the poor, and it would no doubt be spent in the campaign coming this spring to re~ elect him-el!. ‘T. T. Fowler then addressed the meeting. The people were talking about matters they did not seem to unserstaud; many were deceived on these matters, and he thought it time they were informing themselves. ‘There was a new bill in course of preparation that he thought would give entire satisfaction. {The persons opposeil to any change were the contractors and place men under the Corporation. This could be seen at the Lincoln Hall meeting. A. Grant addressed the meeting, saying it was true the people were deceived by office holders and contractors who were declaring the change unconstitational. Mr. Cook denounced all who were in favor of a change as rebels and seceders. It was a question for the people, and not for the Corporation place men to decide. Cook said that A. Grant had never registered or voted in Washington. Cook was the man who registesed his (G.’s) name on the books of registration him- self, and when he (Cook) asserted that he never voted he lied, and he knew it when he lied, and he wished the reporters to put down. [Laughter.} Such men as Cook were the men who dared not come ont until they saw which was going to be th ular side of a question. Cook ha paid a dollar of taxes in his life until h: fastened on to the corporation, but he would put him down and take up the Ward Commis- sioners. The first man appointed by Bowen was a rebel, and one who had served in the rebel army; others were Andrew Johnson men. All these'men cared for was tokeep their places, they cared nothing about the manufacturing in- terests or city improvements, their object being to put the corporation money into their own pockets. [Voices—That’sso."} He then dwelt on the advantages that would ensue t masses if this change takes place. He be! it would come about when it was di cided by the people th was desira- ble, as members of the District Committee be- fore Congress had promised to recommend it. He closed by urging the Boys in Blne to unite on this bill now before Congress, and when it passed they would elect the best Republicans to office, and turn ont ail the Bowen time servers. Kev. J. W. Green said that he at first opposed the change, as he thought it was a dodge to abridge the franchise, but he had learned better, and he heartily favored it now. [Applause.] ‘The franchise would be extended to our bretii- ren in the county, who had no vote now. Bowen had at first favored the bill, until he found the offices were to be electiv seavengers, and pla erally, which Was of itself a recommendation that the bill Was a good one, for these men cared for nothing Dut their places. [A hese me: put the colored man the election, and afte suddenly stiff and dista if ored men not to be deceived by them any longer. [Applause. Wm. H. Brown next spoke, favoring the ap- pointment of the Committee on Resoluti ‘The vote was then taken on the adoption of the resolution; which was passed, and the fol- tee was chosen :—Messrs. J. B. isher, W. H. Brown, A. Watson her then offered a resolution for ent of a commitice to act in con- i dred citi meeting at Lincoln Hall to of the territorial bill bef nd the f ing were chose . Ward v W. S. Fletcher d, ©. M. Seventh Ward, T. T. Fow- ler; Georgetown, B. Tucker; Uniontown, J. 8. ‘oung. ‘The committee were notified to meet to-night, (Saturday,) at No. 375 E street, to make ar- Tangements to meet the committee of one hun- d. Adjourned. a BUILDING AssociaTIoNs.—At the sixty-titth monthly meeting of the Excelsior Building As- sociation. Thursday evening, 2} shares were sold at an average of Nix. Atthe thirty-tirst meeting of the Providen 50 shares were retired at an average of 50 pe The thirty-second monthly meeting of National Association was held last evening, and 4 shares. representing 3,600, were canceled at an average of 54 per cent. At the annual mecting of the Columbia Co- operative Building Association, held on Thurs- day evening last, the report of the Finance Committee Was pt nted and approved, show- disbursements to balance umber of shares, 1,435; 13; number on roll per redeemed, 347; can- fer non-payment, 165, by sale of property, tlement of advances, 9; not advanced 43 shares advanced On, sixty-seven and @ quarter; at present on rolls, 1,191\. Average rate of premium, 170.5; cash value of one share of capital stock, $33.57. ‘The election of oflicers for the ensuing year then resulted as follows:—President, Zephaniah Jones; Vice President, W. H. Wetzel; Treasurer, John ". Given; Secretary, F. D. Whitney; Directors, ne ‘Thomas Norfect, A.G. Hall, W. L. Bramhall, . E. Jewell, W. NX. Dalton, B. F. Burns, John ‘T. Hoover, John W. Simms, John W. Drane. Portce Irems.—Henry Beachman, a colored man, was arrested by Officer Anderson, of the county, for stealing two pigs from Benjamin Cox, inthe county, and taking them to Union- town, where he sold them. Held for a hearing be‘ore Justice Schmidt. James Hogan ard George Good were arrested ‘day evening, by Officers Roderick and Cathran, for Sighting in the streets, and were fined $19 each by Justice Harper. Henry Shadwell and John Sasky, cl d with knocking down and robbing John H. John- son on the 29th of January, and Thomas Hurst, charged with being accessory to the garroting and robbing, had a ing before Justice Wal- ter this morning, and were |, there be- ing no positive Proof against them. rederick Freund, a baker, was day ar- read below Cramp for selli neds by Justice reight, and was fi; , Second Ward Politics. iassdiag of a> Bek Megedaianed”—- Tas wisciacens of OS Socotiee Dioueed. A meeting of the “Trae Republican Club” of the Second Ward was held at Union Hall, 1ith street, last evening: Vice ident D. M. Kel- sit Baker, ‘. icton, From the Excouth port, that they bas st . witnertord as chairman, and G:M. secretary. Mr. David T. ry oftere 1 his resignation as a Leper ed the ope seocmnaa' Se a2 count of business, it was ace; fe. I. Wi 1on was selected in his place. offered a resolution, reciting “that , has and is compelled to sacritice twenty, and in some instances forty per cent. of their pay in order to procure the necessaries of life; denouncing the withholding of their money d pledging themselves to use their influence have these evils remedied by a system to pay the laborer monthly for his work. Ado Mr. John H. Browg offered @ resolution, that the Executive Cor ittee consist of fifteen in- stead of seven members. Laid over. Col. Geo. Dyer was called on and addressed ‘Mr. Curry the laborer the meeting, taying that in the city government they asked’ a change, [A voice.—‘And will have it, too!) and they had aright to make that change if they could. The rule of rotation in office wax a very good one, a8 men are apt to think that offices are made for them if they are to remain in too long. [A me “) He next spoke of the disgraceful scenes which had recently taken place here, Corporation employes having been drummed up and marched intoa mecting to overawe those who were friendly to the objects of the mecting, and thus denied those who did not agree with them the right of free speech. In regard to the territorial scheme, there were some good fea- tures in it, especially ax to representation in Congress. The citizens of the District have no influence now, and if a committee of citizens ask the passage of a bill, another dele- ation will come forward ‘and oppose it. ut if they had a delegate in Congress he would know whether or not such bill would be an advantage to the people, and act accordingly. it is claimed that immediate prosperity wonid follow the consolidation, and he did not doubt it, for with a delegate in Congress, and the Terri- torial Legislature or Council clothed with power, many of the old oppressive laws—which have naities payable in tobacco preseribed—would De repeated or amended. The usury law—which he had no doubt had much to do with the ditti- culty of obtaining money—would receive atten- tien, and capital now locked up would be placed in eirculation, and we would have a code of laws @ credit to us, and not as now, about a dozen or two passed by Congress and the remainder the old Maryland laws, some of which are obsolete. ‘There has been much personal. feeling on this subject, especially by those in otlice, who charged the advocates of the measare with per- sonal motives. He recognized the right of those in office to keepin if they could by obtaining the votes of a majority. It may be that the charges of personal motives aro true, but what of it; a man in trying to benefit himself will benefit his neighbor, and if they secure usa they wi < overnment il benefit the community. Exppiause:} . St. Clair Burley offered a resolution of thanks to the reporters, which was adopted; and Stated that there were now 432 names on the roll. The meeting adjourned, an the members left the room, notwithstanding an individual was very anxious to address them in favor of “let- ting the barn we built stay, and not pull it down to build another.” BS gia Count ty GENERAL TeRM.—To-day, on mo- tion of J. H. Bradiey, Jr., Lester L. Bond, of Supreme Court U. S.. was admitted to this bar. ‘The application of W. S. Boseman for admis- sion was referred to the committee. The Com- mittee on Examination, through Mr. Webb, re- xted in favor of the aImission of George R. ‘dwards and I. W. Hobbs, and they were or- dered to be admitted. In tle case of Boyle vs. O'Leary, the Chief Justice delivered the opinion of the Court, setting the sale aside. Hennelly et al. vs. Kittenhouse; Judge Wylie delivered the opinion, reversing judgment below, and or- dering a new trial. Robey agt. Prout; Judge Wylie delivered majority opinion, remaning ease to'conrt below to have decree modified. Wal- lach agt. Wallach; Chief Justice Cartter an- yuces conclusions of Court dismissing bill. Mr. ile files motion for leave to amend and to make new parties. Dyer agt. Harmon; motion for new trial overruled; opinion by Judge Fish- er. Wilson agt. Wilsan; by reason of divided Court, decree below sustained. Daniel Me- Laugnlin was appomted County Constable. Willard vs. Tayloe; mandate ordered to be tiled and furthor proceedings to be had in special term, &e. OnrHan’s Court, Judge Purcell.—To-day, Richard ‘I. Morseil obtained letters of adminis- tration on the estate of Louisa C. Adams—bon¢ Baie “The will of the tate "A “Alexander was fled. Notrrxc is mor t property in one quarter of the city ease in value for want of proper enterprise and attention on the party of holders, while it is constantly in- creasing in value in other quarters, where a different and more liberal spirit prevails. An evidence of this is furnished by the fact that a desirable piece of property adjoining the United States Hotel, on Pennsylvania avenue, which under favorable auspices would have sold fur at least £30,009, brought at auction on Thursday last only £16,500. “Property owners in that and every Other locality ought to profit by the lesson. Q. cer =p ‘Tue Marner Hovse QuEsTION.—See notice of mass meet:ng on Monday afternoon. CITY ITEMS. Tne CextRat Doutar Storr, D. Jewelry, Fans, Vases, Plated Wa Market Space, betwee i Also, Agent for Florence Sewing Machine. 2,5, eady made or to order. Brack Dress Scrr Ready made from Made to order fromm 340. Workmanshi style of the highest order. Price Onl: Go. C. Hexstxo, No. 419 Seventh street, N. W. o— Moss AGATE, Buttons, Studs, Rings, Alaska Diaznonds, det Jewelry, received this morning at, Prigg’s One Dollar deweiry Store, No. 407 Pennsylvania avenue, between 44 and 6th streets. ee Coveus.—As a Soothing Pectoral, Brown’s Bronchial Troches are givantageously employed to alleviate Coughs, Sore Throat, and Bronchial aifections. Those exposed to sudden changes of weather should have them, as they can be caried in the pocket and takenas oceasion requires upon the first appearance of a Cold or Cough. a THE WasHincton City SAvinos BANK, cor- ner of 7th street and Louisiana avenue, is open from 6:30 to 7:30 o'clock every Saturday evening, in addition to its regular ‘bauking hours. it pays interest on deposits. 8 PENNIES FOR SALE.—Apply at the Star Office. passe cubes ImrorTANT Por Laprxs.—By a su} rT pro- cess and short notice, I clean ladies’ valuable dresses of velvet, silk, etc., thoroughly, without being ripped. is take out stains,’ without cleaning the whol ni loves cleansed without an unpleasant odor, | © Aron Fister, First-class Scourer, and agent for the Staten Island, New York, reing Establishment, 435 9th street, opposite Patent Office. - 1,23,5 —-e—- F Smrrcz, Norsevess, AnD NEVER GET OUT oF Oxper.—Parties wanting to buy a sewing ma- chine should not fail to see Willcox & Gibbs’ In F senapres at the agent’s, C. Baum, Corset and meant manufacturer, 7th a city for 2 TER mater ae news fhe td pds ead ho fe3-lw = 0. we. Ws FILTEREES! WATER 1 every | feat Se each JW. Spree a fel-3¢ between 9b and 0th streets, of proper, it shall cause @ causes of disease to be publ Papers ot the city, tegether with a notice that all persons in any mauner creating or continu- ing any of them shall forthwith cause their re- moval. retary of the least ‘one hour each day for the purpose of re- ceiving complaints as to the existence of any nuisance or cause of disease; and if any com- plaint shall appear to him to be of a character requiring immediate action, he shall without delay notify the Board to meet for the purpose of considering the same; but if Scomplaint shall not require immediate action, he shall retain it, and present it to the Board at its first regular meeting after its reception by him. Suc. 4. And be it further enacted, That any member of the Board may receive complaints and present them to the Board for action at any of its mectings, or present complaints on his motion or knowledge; and that all complaints shall be entered by the Secretary on his books, and a record be kept of the proceedings in rela- tion thereto. Sxc. 5. And be it further enacted, That when- ever the Board of Health shall determine to abate or remove any nuisance or cause of disease, they shall in ordinary cases issue an order therefor, signed by the President of the Board and the Secretary thereof, and the Sec- retary shall immediately place the said order in the hands of the Commissioner of the ward where the nuisance or cause of disease may exist, who shall execute the same in the manner des- ignated by the Board, and report his action thereon to the Secretary thereof; and whenever the Commissioner shall be unable to execute the said order, or find it difficult to do so, he shall call on the. Commissioners of Police, or the Superintendent thereof, for such aid as may be requisit therefor. Ifin any case the Commis- sioner shall fail, neglect, or refuse to execute the order of the Board, the President or Secre- tary thereof shall report the fact to the Mayor for such action as he may deem proper. SEC. 6. And be it further enacted, That when- ever the Board may desire the aid of the Sar- veyor of the city or Supermtendent of Carriage- s, itshall be their duty to render the same, the direction of the Mayor. See. 7. And be it further enacted, That the Board shall have fulf power to adopt such regu- lations not inconsistent herewith or with the charter of the city as may be by it deemed ne- cessary for its efticient action, and to enable it to accomplish the purpose for which it was created. Seo. 8. And be it further enacted, That so much of “An act creating the office of the Secretary of the Board of Health,” approved March 2i, 1862, as is inconsistent herewith, as well as all other acts not in accordance with the provisions of this act, be, and the same are hereby, repealed. (Approved, January 10, 1570. AN Act supvlemtary to an act entitled “An act for renumbering the houses and buildings in the city of Washington,” approved Novem- ber 29, 1869. Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the City of Washington, That itshall not be lawful for any person or persons, after th of this bill, to designate any y dwelling-house or houses in this , except the Corporation contractor, Samuel ng, or his agents. Suc. 2. And be it further enacied, That any son or persons violating this act’ shall be fined twenty dollars for each and every offense; the same to be collected as other tines are collected. SEC. 3. And be ti further enacted, That all acts inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed. Approved, Januar. AN Act for the relief of L. Jeffries. it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board ‘ommon Council of the City of Washington, That the sum of fifteen hundred and fitty-nine dollars and seventy-five cents ($1,589.75) be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the general fund for the reliet of L.. Jeffries : Provided, That no part of said amount appropriated shall be paid in bonds ot this Corporation. Approved, damuary 8, 1870. Aw Act making an appropriation tr pay a_defi- ciency for grading S street west, from Four- teenth street. Be itenacted by the Board of Atterman and Board of Common Council of the City of Wasirington, That the sum of seventeen hundred and fifty-four dollars and ninety-four cents be, and the same is hereby, appropriated out of the fundsof the First and Second Wards to enable the Mayor for grading S street, from Fourteenth to ary street. Approved, December 28, 1869, »LUTION anthorizing the sale of school se and lot in the First School District. Be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen and Beerd of Common Council of the City of Washing- ten, That 7, in conjunction with the Sub-Board of Trustees of Public Schools for the First district, be, and they are hereby, authorlzed to and conyey to the highest bidder, at public sale, after dae adver tiscment, the kchool-house, out-buildings, and lot situated at the corner of Twenty-second street west and E street north, being a part of lot one in square No. 59,in the First Ward of this city, the same being no longer servicea! for the use of the public schools: Provided, That the proceeds shall be placed to the eredit of th school-house fund, to be used in the procure- ment of more suitable school accommodations in the same district. Approved January 22, 1870. ae ae ELECTRICITY AS A Cune For THRoaT DIs- Fases.—Electricity, as a remedy for fat hoarseness, sore throat, and other ailments from which vocalists snffer so severely, has recently been recommended by the physician attached to the Paris Opera-house. He asserts that tive pupils of the Conservatory, who came to him to be treated for hoarseness, loss of voice and affection of the larynx, were electrified and cured. The patients were required to sing both bofore and after treatment, and the difference between the respective conditions ot the voice was very remarkable. After having been elec- trified, the respiration of the patienis was bet- ter and deeper, and their voices stronger, fuller and more pure. The same treatment was made use of to remedy the hoarseness of an eminent male opera singer, who was, in consequence, enabled the same evening to perform a difficult, part with triumphant and unexpected success. —_——__es.______ EF Night-schools tor colored children have been established in Camden, New Jersey. 8&7 The New York police made a descent upon a cock pit in that city on Tuesday night and ar- rested irteen spectators and cight game roos- fers. BF Sewing machines are being introduced in- to the femaie high schools in this country, to let the girls know what they may have to come to when they get married. 87-McFarland, the killer of Richardson, was visited in the Tombs on Thursday by a Mr. Rogers, of Philadelphia, who proffered 8500 to the fund for his defence. &7Some rash fellow says that the giving of the ballot to women would not amount to much, for none of them would admit that they were old enough to vote until they were too old to take any interest in politics. &7-A number of the working girls of Cincin- nati have become asl ot work, and carry books in their hands when street, in order to create an impression are attending school. SF Members of thi thought they dida big out that they had the small-pox lobby members, but the lobby all and are worse than eve ‘the they pealed the act it has taken Lamy a oo leaving it in force on. (MANTELS! MANTEGEN MANTELS 11 Persons ang ‘and repairing houses would fiatof allthe leading, styles now ie two. of and Wood. Sete a RE ee i bs hd Young Men's UMBEB! LUMBER {1 LUMBER \ ae Reese Wee of all kinds on and for a ame Te aie ioe, one square a og eeny W. W. POTTER'S OFFICE wi ‘zy ‘Georgetown Advertisements. Eooranzemrn 15 1028, «= 0, BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c. P c: WAR IN AMERICA. D*4 ERSCIVIL 87.00 DRAPER'S INTELLECTUAL DEVEL- OPMENT OF EUROPE... DRAPER SHUMAN PHYSIOLOGY... DRAPEE'S CIVIL POLICY OF AMERICA DRAPER®S TEXT-BUOK PHYSIOLOGY... LADY BYRON VINDICAT™D — Mrs, Stowe. Price. PUCK -Ouida. BIRDS AND REPTILES—Lewis Figuier....... 5.00 5.00 2.50 1.50 FOR SALE BY BLANCHARD & HOHUN, COR. PENNSYLVANIAAVENUEAND lita 7 ‘8 AND MAGAZI ais BOOKS FOR SAL! SHILLINGTON’S BOOKSTORE, CoRNER 454 STREET anp Pa. Av. jngal Sins against the Laws of Life and Health, Rog er ee ety iy ion Gardoer, M.D. Fallerton Medora Leigh. Pri x “Cheap edition of Thackeray's Book of Snobs, ALL THE MAGAZINES FOR FEBRUARY. a lectic Mi "4 Catholic World, Eclectic Magacine, London Society, Overland Monthly, Old. and New, Lippi it's Magazine, Godey agacine, icy A aa Good Words, Harper's Maiazine, ali a's Magazine, ‘The Nineteenth Century The Trae Story of Mrs. Shakepeare’s Lite. Tribune, World, and Democratic Almanacs for ‘Letter, Note, Cap Paper, and Envelopes at the prices. very lowest For sale at SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE, Corner 43% street and Pent jaz Looxour FOR THE HOLIDAY DAYS. ‘Avery fine and large assortment of HOLIDAY PRESENTS. consisting of FAMILY BIBLES, KET BIBLES, WRITING DESK: WOPORTFULTOS FINE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS. JUVENILE BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, BOOKS, t variety of FANCY GUODS. Selling very SHANE aia Ghamins tor yourseht At J.C, PARKERS | BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE, Post Office, de 20-tf Corner ith and F Streets, DENTISTRY. WELLS @ BRIGHTWELL, es DENTISTS, Removen From F St., Ber. 97m aNp 10TH To No 1223 Pexnsvivanta AVENUE, BETWEEN jat-Im* 121m axp 131TH Sts. DENTAL as TATION. DRS. LEWIE & DAVIS, No. 260 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, TELTH EXTRACTED WITHOUT PAlN By, the use of N and with Chlorofor will be deducted whem invert a full upper and lower set of teeth permanent, on American Rubber, at New York rates, and @ splendid sot of upper and lower teeth permanent, on Fngiish Rubber, at €25,(and all partial sets at these rates,) for which the usnal charge for English Bub: ber being from $30 to £35. Filing and Krexiating, and all other branches of Operative Dentistry attended to aud performed in the very best manner at moderate prices. You are requested to call and see specimens st our office be tore engaging elsewhere. N..—Old gold plates taken in exchan at full gold valuation for every (above specified) class of work. det D*%. W. AND H. A. MERRILL, DENTIST! No. 266 PENNSYLVANIA AVE- NUR. between 12th and Lith streets, ARTIFICIAL TEETH on any kind of Plate’ desired. Pure Netrors Orde Gasconstantly on hand for extracting teeth without pain. We guarantes to all those having work done at our effice satiefaction no 25-ly in every particular. PAINTING, &e. | 0.627.) ESTABLISHED 1541. [Oxp No. 35. #21 PADDLE MY OWN CANUE."a M.7., PARKER No, 627 Lonisiana avenne, (old No.5o.) HOUSE, SIGN and DECOBATIVE PAIN TER—doing, in thort, all that any painting estab lishment can do, and A ng no partner to divide his profits—challenges any fair and honorable competi tion. Asan old citizen of Washington of fifty years standing, exrrying on business on Louisiana avenue. between Kixth and Seventh streets, for thirty he is thankful for past favors, and solicits a continu ance of the eame, M. 'T. PARKER, fel-1¥ No. 627 Louisiana avenue. 923 : PAINTING. 92. 3 Dbrmeer.’ ri. DSrnesr. MACNICHOL & BRENNAN’S PAINTING ESTABLISHMENT, 923 D strect, between 9th and 10th. Painting, Glazing, Graining, Gilling, Brovzing. Marbling,” Calcimining, Wall ting Integior Decoratichs and every variety of HOUSE and sien NICHOL & BRENNAN being practical workmen and workers shemsclves, employing the Dest hands and using the purest maierial they ar prepared to exeente every description of paiutin. PrCmptly and #6 low as good work ean be done fn thes District. Kvery job entrusted to them, smail cr large, will receive personal. attention. Contracts for new or old houses so.icited, and satistaction guaranteed. jam "923 D street, between 9th and 10th LOAN OFFICES. A. SQHEN'S NEW LOAN oFFice, +1031 7th st..3d door from L. Money icaned on ‘Watches, Jewe Irs. Diamon: ering Apparel, and Merchandise of all Uni, onthe most liberal terme." 103 Su” (CHARLES BERZBERG'S LOAN OFFICE, ee 1552,) 351, &. T NoxTH, oe ‘National Hotel) @ Fear Jewel, biveranre: Wemnen Avatches Di “4 hiture and Merchandise of every description, ‘The most liberal terms guaranteed." Foe dealing and just treatment refer to, any ment in the city. "New number, 472. NOTicgs. ie We offer the highest cash advances on all. kinds of GOLD and SILVER WAR! DIAMONDS, ‘WATCHES, ‘All such are and ‘and ar Aire are too well tagwe ta tule Stes merlin than to say: We do |. GOLDSTEIN & €0., acne _*: COMDSTENN half st. NAz0x. AL LOAN OFFICE, 61: mz. WOOD AND COAL. (COAL AT REDUCED PRICE. Bot wishing to carry over my large stock of Coal — greatly the price for the next thirty A lot BOG COAD. L wil sol very ows of BED ASE aarti 4. CLAY STEWART a, Wweo> AND COAL. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE, of220 FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETC. ELPHONZO YOUNGS & CO., i ROCERS, 334 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, CORNER FOUB-AND-A-HALF 8T. BEST KEW LoaF, PO 16 cents. “A” COFFEE, 15 cents. do. = ont commonly sold as beet N, OOLONG, IMPERIAL. All grades and prices, guaranteed AS LOW as any house in thecity. ‘are Fresh every dav nd we Grind them for our customers WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. ILVER and WHITE DRIPS,and STEWART'S SI! : other brands, which can only be apy y ox mining price, quality and favor. A gennine article wayson hand; as also other lower grades, of choice NEW ORLEANS al 3 prices low Several brands of A: ABBIT'S in SOAP. C.B_JEWELL'S. DOBBINS ELEC W. in fact twenty-five kinds or more, al! at the lowat prices. several brands STRIC. KEYS PRUNES, FIGs. of RAISINS, PAPER SHELL ALMONDS. 'S of all kinds, APPLES. Several choice varieties, by the barrel or busiiel. POTATOES. Reveral choice varieties, by the barrel or bushel. «from to the Tact we give our epecial au. his one article im pplied with ew York Sta 4 und! vided attention FAMILY TRADE. And make it our whole etndy tofursish the VERY BEST of everythin Eynone and Our facilities for pe pe, RGA e . ‘we guarantee to reli as tnd quantity a3 reproscated: PI uantity a8 : trial at least. in the way of Family Supplies 354 PENNSYLNANIA AVENCE, jad3-dtt CoRNER FovR-aXD-a-MAL¥ STREET. DOWN WITH THE HIGH PRICES! Cc. 8. O° HARE & SON, GROCERS, ° 1913 SEVENTH STREET WEST, Brrwrex M anv N. CHOICE BUTTER: A LARGE BUTTER, AT UANTITY OF CHOICE NORTHERN OUR USUAL LUW PRICEs, SUGARS: GRANULATED, AND EREL CENTS PER ‘ial OFFER SUGAR, GOOD BRUWN 12, 13,AND "POUND. 1 SPRTS EST 14 CENTS FLOUR: AMIL: FAMILY FLOUR, 89.31 PEE SUPERIOR SOUTHERN FAMILY FLOUR PER BARREL. 50 3 CcHOK ‘HERN SUPER F, oO O1CE sobraiy pabnes. ‘LOUB, $5.5 TE: AS! TEAS! THE VERY BEST JAPAN TEA, $1.10 PER POUND. GUNPOWDER TEA. TEEN CHOP TEA. ExTEh FINEST YONG LAI CHOP OOLONG TEA. CHOICE IMPERIAL AND ENGLIs| EAK FAST TEAS. == COFFEES: PURE ARTICLE OF ENMENT JAVA CONFER Ss ASTED DU., 40 CENTS. SUPERIOR LIQUORS: GENUINE OLD TOM GIN BRAND: jan24-tr Borts: BUTTER! Constantly Recetving, PRIME x. ¥. STATE BUTTER, yang tn half bacrela ‘nd Darrelec WHISKY. EK BOTTLE. OLD BAKER 25 P IES AND WINES. . Also, CHOICE ROLL BUTTER, i . BROWN SCO 1007 Pennsylvania avenus. Pails 0! 100 bap IO APPLE BUTTER, just received. Leas Dessert Rusks, uiTs, consisting of: sara caroon, Caskets, ‘Bogel Domert, ° Lemon Edenbargh ou jase. Cor. Ae Snider Ebbitt House, cor. 4th and F'sts. Biscuit; + also, Fists. Ca0lcE FAMILY FLOUR, $8.00; BESTEXTRA do. 96.50; ‘Warranted to give satisfaction. BEST OOLONG, ENGLISH FAST, AND JAPAN TEAS, $1.25. 7 Neue DRIPS, $1.20 BROW? SUNY ADVEUTISED Raga’ 2OW jall-tt Cc. WITHER, FAMILY GROCER, Fre BI FLOUBL NSUBANCE BR ‘T. M. HANSON & B. LEWIS BLACK FoKD [A FIRE INSURANC! os 0 Tap SE: Ss. URANCE ©O., of Hart Cash asecte. EK HARTFORD FILE INSURANCE CO. Ay Teen Ba230-000, ao NKLIN FL phi. Assets, THE GPRINSPIELD FIRE, Ixer 500 CO_ct England and State ITISH AND MERCANTH = ni 4 15.000 KE INST) RAN . Ps! CE ©O., of NCE Oo, 008 G00 TRE FOTRaN ty ~eeaied O0., of Bart bet Mee 3 hie FIRE INSURANCE METROPOLITAN THEo Mot New York. And that old and excellent H. ar Lae iy ed INSERAS| TRE INSURANCE jome Company — ICE ©0., of George. CEERI Sen THE ETNA 11 factory. jao BEST ANT ESTMENT FOK ice Pee ATIONAL NATO SE IT. 062—F rem te $08 —From West River ts ME—From Philopelis, by Carmel, Black . IT miles and back. twic Philopolis Wednesday aud Saturday at Dpperco by 1PM. Leave Upperco We org, Cone 265—Frem Laura: Jerusalem " For forms of and also for i prerosats FOR CLOTHING. Wow Inave Bie! | the mavy Day, i f f ! ly an aggregate mane of perience INSURANCE CO. ford. Awets, $12,500,000. Our Companies have ball « centery of ony known ‘to reutire comment. Our own ex; > - in the case of Mr. Hanson. thrown twenty consecative in this city) is ample, and 1 have = been Ts B.LEWIs Bi » of Hart them more than They ae too OWNERS OF PROPERTY, A few dotiars pard 10 4.8. PRATT € SON, Jor wmsurance in the PHOENIX, of Hartford, the HOME, or YONK BRS, or FIREMEN’S, af New York INSURE NOW, to-morrow may be ‘00 lair Pre, FIRE LNs! OF WASHINGTON. A. Buriding, corner 9th mt CU RANCE OOM- D. LARNER, Secretary. Usttep STATES MA MARYLAND. Post Orrict DeraRTweNt ment Sair until So'clock P.M. of of depart) Mill Croek, (n. 0.) Wimiles ords Saturday reck by 4 P. April 27) for carryin ee trom July 1, 1570, to Jane em in the State ot Ma ures and J Hilt Saturday at i Ao aneville by 1 A.M. for more trequent service invited Leonards, by Lisby * Store.cn Dac March ™, the ck. once t1P.M once a week Leave West River Saturday at 4 P.M. Arrive at Shepherd perc 2AM. Arrive at U week. ‘cmupkins at 12 M Newburgh Saturday at 1 A.M. = T ins Saturday at 9 A.M x fewburgh by 19 A Boltasy, Bat nd Trent Arrive at Philopolis by 6PM Proposals invited fur three times a week ser- vice. le. ils, 26 miles and f by Hatberton, ler, Mount m. to Up awe eeday and Satorday at 2 in. 0.) to hack. ono Leave Lanraville Saturday at $ A.M. Arrive at J Arrive at Lauravilic by 5 P. 907—From West River to Lai snd back, twi West River Wedne Smiles aN 3P.M. Arrive at 8 Arrive at U Leave Uni P.M Leave Sudley ¥ PM er waalem Mill caster (8) mle by Pnion Bridge by 12 IP” Mey PL a werk sday and Saturday at PM sday and Saturday at 1 at West River by 2P. M. 268—From Frederick, by P jown, and Johneville, miles and back, six timer a woek Leave, Frederick daily, except Siunday, a! ™. om Bridge daily, except Sunday. a 1 Arrive at Frederick by 5 P.M and three tines aaave Bidgeley daily Arrive at Denton by 11.90 A.M Den ily. € Stadia) tye 2 + Thursday, day, atlP. M Arrive at Barreville by 3 Pa Leave Burrevil urday at GA. Arrive at Denton by 8 A.M. Bureau oF Provisions ay yard, and sixty dave. and the balance wit the date ef the oo Sic ent wake Phitedetpiia Tie flanne! sad Bost: Hi 3020—From Federalsi Dock ‘ » the post offices. uesday, Thursday, and 8 -atao A sats AM. + and Satur- to Suutthville.€% miles and fnctory to the postmaster at Sinithvilics ory t sstimaster at ville Proposals invited for more frequent service Teensborough to Whiteleysbareh. ¢ hailes and back, once a wock. by a sched tre satiefuctory to te Jeyeburgh. Pro yporals invited for more frequent service. osal, guarantee, and cert: Tnekractions ‘as tothe condition embraced in the contract, &¢., ave adi sealed envelopes, sper land,” nad ary. Second Amistant Postmaster Gen - 380.4. 9. CRESWELL, vetmaster General Navy Deranrur: " ry, 170, “3 Canvass Duck T: ; Cloth Gaps re amount br st be the be delivered. ome t omtract. and must t ‘egual in quality of material pattern, the Now York, ion wavy yards, and at this nankin collars of the and the cloth for « indi i . The nankin collars of the same quality aud to the sumplos at of the ov orehirte. articles and ech, ¥ ~ Proposals for is Bureau until 90: shertin, ‘one or more articles, option of the bilder. and in case more than ou is the offer. the Chief of the Bi ft OMe OF more of the ‘+ and reyectethe re- oti tock, forthe sap wired of each of the above livered at the New je to be delivered. at the Boston and Philaiciph aire we frocks ist be dark tale of izes to the laspectors of the navy is or thoir within tee jarutel ctiee, to fi .