Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1870, Page 4

LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, ae. : Natrowat Teeatex—E. L. Davenport in “Macbeth.” Watt's Orzra Hoves—Laura Keene in Dreams of Delusion,” “Matrimony,” and “Actress by Daylight.” Lrxcory Hatt. — Lecture ‘Travels im Central Asia, &e. Carnot, Hatt—Fair for St. Patrick's Church. Waven Cuaret—Fair and Festival. WarresvrstT GALLERY—Mammoth I[lumi- mated War Views, and other Magnificent Repre- sentations, every evening at 74 o'clock. Surra & Staone’s Ant Gatery, 215 F st. MARERITER’s Ani GaLienr, 48 7th street. Bagilow’s AgT Gat_ery, 31 Pa. avenue. ilo DESTRECTION OF GOVERNMENT Bowps,NoTes awp Currency PLaTEs.—Yesterday morning Senator Thayer, Ex-Congresman Halsey of Now sJersey; I). Hammond, of the Secretary of the Treasury's office; S. Guthrie, of the Treasurer's office; L. D. Moore, of the Register’s office; W. P Sherman, of the Internal Revenue Burcan, and A. S. Pratt, of this city, the ¢mmittee ap- pointed by the Secretary of the Treasury to de- Stroy a number of currency, bond, stamp and other plates, of no further use to the Depart- ment, assembled for that purpose in the foundry of the Navy Yard, , contained in thirty-four boxes and wi nearly tive ton: were melted in abont tw rs and rim out in’ pigs.- The plates of bonds and currency we from the American, Nation: ik Note Companies: 113 were of reven stamps, and had previously been canceled at t! Department in the presence of the committe: the engraving beim, totally obliterated. A fu and complete schedule of the denominat number and letter of the plates was made, to filed at the Department. ENTERESTING IvetRANCE in the Ci by Dr. Davis. pbell ‘opuiar Life Insurance Compa: This is an action to recover the ife policy in the American Popular for $5,000 on the life of Nath. Fudge Cart clause in the policy which referred to the sur- geon of the company a question of fact as to the cause of the death of the insured, was void by reason of public policy, whieh referred such {{testions to the courts, and not to an official of the corporation interested. Before the close of the testimony the court adjourned. scuinslites “cago Basser Presentation.—Sysacusan Lodge No. 10, Knights of Pythias, ‘were last night presented with a banner by the ladies of this city. The exercises took place at their hallon Seventh and Dstreets. The presentation speech was made by Mrs. Nellie King, and responded to on the part of the lodge by P. C. Donald McCathran. Speeches were also male by P. C. A. T. Cavis, P. 5. C., C. M. Barton, G. C. Fred. G. Calvert, and Supreme Chancellor Samuel Read, after which refreshments were served. ‘United we stand,” “Grand Fallying song, losin, ode.” The banner is made of red and blue sil trimmed with gold fringe. Upon it is painted the picture of a Knight in armor with a child in his arms, and the motto «Trust me in F. C.and B.” On the reverse, the inscription, the date, and by whom presented. a Mary Lex, the colored woman who was so badly injured a few nights si knocked down and robbed, lies in a very dar: gerous condition. Yesterday morning the phy- sicians in charge of Campbell Hospital per- formed an operation on he’ hen it was found that her skull is badly fractured. She has not been ina condition to confront the colored man, Geo. Slim, charged with assauiting her. He Femains in’ custody until further developments im the case. ne Tue Mrcwanics’ Stare Covscrt met last night, P. Corcoran president and J.D. Bontz secretary. Delegates and cr Is were re- ceived from various trade organizations. Se ral letters of encouragement from trade s cic ties in Baltimore and other places were re ‘The secretary was instructed to correspon with the different trade associations not represented, and request them to senddeiegates to the Coun- Adjourned. th cil. © mi inercased facilities for ruling paper at ernment printing office, four new machiucs have just been erected, aud it is understood that Su- perintendent Clapp proposes to work them with colored women. Already two colored females have entered upon their dutics aud two moré will soon be employed. Tue Bat p'EXraxt’s Costes of Prof. L. G. Marini to Lis pupils, on Tuesday evening next, will be one of the most attractive affairs of the season, and a novel sight, Every arrangement is being made by the Professor for the comfort and pleasure of all who attend, and no doubt the hail will be well filled by older persons to see the fancy costumes of the little ones, and bow they enjoy themselves. ee MiscrcENatios.—Vesterday, John R. Graves, awhite man, from Virginia, : clerk's office of the court with'a mulatto woman, who gave her name as Lucy Jane Poindexter, and asked for a license to marry her, which was given him. He stated that he had ‘been living with the woman several years, and she had six children whom he desired to legitimize, and therefore had concluded to marry their mother. a, SAVE THE Asnes.—Now that the cold weather is upon us, we hope every housekeeper will take care to save all wood ashes that come from the fires of the house. If there are any now at hand, put them around the fruit treesor fpon the wiil serve a good purpose in either Place. Even coal ashes are worth saving; they are good around apple trees and upon the gar- den walks. ee SUYENILE Pirers Arni kins, Wm. Holmes, Josep gelored boys, were arrested last ick, Jail and Fitzpatrick, for larceny of lead wo for a hearing by Justice boys were canght with a quantity of pipe in their possession, which they had beat up so as to destroy the original shape. Fs gs Tue Visrr ov “Tae Moyarca.”—Admiral Dahigren, commandant of the N; Yard, yes- terday issued orders that the tugs Mercury and ‘Triana, Mate Lomax and Master Buck, be put im readiness and leave here to-morrow for Rn napolis, to act as tenders to the British war steamer Monarch, which is expected to anchor off the Naval Academy about ‘Thareday next. = —— Ix OUR REPORT of the reg lar monthly meet- ing of the board of trustees of the Freedmen's Savings Bank in yesterday's Stan, the net gain the month was erroncously given in the statement sent to us as $015.20, Instead of SH. 948.29, as it should have been, as shown by sub- tracting the total of drafts from the total of de- posits. - - ‘Tue Farr aT CARRote HALL, for the benefit of St. Patrick’s church, will be continued until next Thursday evening, in order to dispose of many useful and ornamental articies w which the tables are filled. E ‘ing is done to make the fair room attractive, and a visit thereto will not be by any one. Mx. M.L. Hitenos, for several years past t with the telegraph line of the Balti- more and Ohio railroad, OUR FUN-LovING crTIzENS will be glad to Jearn that the grand comic panorama of the re- moval of the capital commences at the White- hurst Gallery this evening. This is an enter- tainment which Washington re will of course take particular interest a Sate or Reat Estate.—Fitch & Fox, real estate broil and auctioneers here for tod. 0. A SPECIAL MEETING of the Wisconsin Repub- lean was held op Thursday evening, when were made for a sociable on the 2d, for which tickets can be procured of W. E. Spencer, of the office of the of the Senate. pe ith BR and to el with using Wim. Linkins, who had presented to hiea a bill Justice Prury until Monday next ~ ——s_—___ ATTEMPT TO ComMir Sricrog.—As the 11:30 : > was leaving Baltimor. a - “ Here's Your Mvute!”—Joseph G. Stodk- y by Ont be eg ant gen cer Nokes, }, for the larceny of a amule gS Clinket, and held for @ hearing by ice Smith. paces epee THE MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY of Ryland Chapel (South Washington) will be held to- morrow, and the exercises will be interes:- ing. Sce advertisement, overflowing. A: others Fowler, CEaplain Green, Ww: Ces Stebbarn, 0.8. Bates, L. Cicphane, aud W. Penn Clarke. mays pny Chaplain’ Green o: F from the Committee on Resolu- tions, reported the following: Whereas rights of one the thousand people in this District they have wo power to manag ailairs, as guaranteed to all ¢ y the Declara tion of Independence, exe ny £9 8 very linn ited extent Toa vg . = of boven : = Georgetown, leaving nearly sixty thoasand. people in the county of Washingt m without frances ee the shadow of political privileges: aud whereas we fully believe that the time has come for a chan ro of ment for ad nish employment, and tend to build up manufactur ing ard commercial industry. as well as simplits croncmize, and consolidate owe local government: ‘TLerefore, be it Kevoived. That the Boys Colum’ wi Biue of the District of rial in overmmnait ht of Ly for fi oan the Goverbor, Secret legate in Congress, both branches of the Legisia- ture, Treasurer, Attorney General, Surveyor Gen of Wills, Assessor y ugner deena Police, School Com Water ov. Comméssione i by the Governor subject to the approval and y the upper house of the Territorial ; That the Boys in Bine fally concur in, sot of the mass meeting of zens, irre spective of party. ce, or colur, held at In Hall. on the 2 «nd that we instruct ary tt e hundres’ tof the resolntions. and to urge yngtess that the aame, with as little delay as e, be enacted into a law. Meeting, on # new gove J. B. West moved the adoption of the resolu- tions. Mr. 0. D. Barrett was called on, and addressed the meeting, saying that the question was one of importance, and he believed that the success of the city was involved in it. The citizens with whom he had conversed seemed to be In favor of the project, except afew. He believed our wise fathers had made some mistakes, one of them, in relation to the District. The ancients improved their capitals, and the citizens of the als were clothed with more privileges than 's, but it was not so here, for we were with- out the privileges enjoyed by the citizens of the States. It was because of the privileges enjoyed in the capitals of other countries that the best citizens made their residence there, and if we had the same privile, the best citizens of the Republic oe sett saeco Rehsecge ores in = city a little party op] to any change, an like the little party m Ephesus who made the ornaments for the goddess, they sing praises to the Diana of Ephesus to whose existence they owe their living, and will continue to sing while they make their bread and butter off of her, or rather him, fur this Diana isof the other sex. {Laughter and applause.) Mr. Barrett said it had been charged that this move- ment would abridge the rights of the col- ored people, but he denied it. They real- ly bad no rights of franchise the City Hall is bound to respect, fare .J and no rights such as belong to the tizens of arepublic. (A voice—“The right to be a contracter.”} No not that right except by the will of a certain man. He claimed if the same its were en- joyed here as by citizens in other parts of the country, capital would come here, and along the banks ‘of Potomac another Lowell would grow up, and their would not be as to day 1,500 families begging bread. He not only thought that we should have a delegatein Congress, but one who can vote; our interests will be represented, our river improved,for as at present when each member of Congress has looked after the interests of his constitutents he has little time to look to the interest of the District. In conclusion he alluded to the small number or Jaws affecting the District passed by Cor 5 andsome of the old Maryland laws which are still in force, and would bid those engaged in the moveme jod speed.” fApplause} Hon. W. B. Stokes, of Tenn., was introduced and received with loud applause. He said it Was a pleasure for him to meet with the citizens ot Washington, for he claimed them as friends. ‘The resolutions were in relation to a question of great magnitude, and he was not prepared to speak on them as fully as he would like, for there was a constitutional question involved which he had lege of electing a delegate; but it was not his Jace to make suggestions, for the members ave their constituents to look after, their inter- ests and the attairs of the General Government and their respective sections taking precedence, there is little time left to attend to the interests or wants of the District of Colum! If the people had a delegate in Congress it ald be is duty to look after the imterest<of the Dis- trict; and so far as giving the District the right presentation by a delegate is concerned, be could go that far without hesitation. [Ap- plause.) There are portions of the resolu- tion, however, which he had his doubts about; he would advise them to ask for all they ed, and he believed that Congress would be able to start them off with a deleyate at least. [Applause.] He was satistied that something should be done here. He was not here to make war on any man, but in his Judge- ment there was a screw loose Somewhere. [Ap- plause.] Here he saw, day after day, persons Sean work, — 100 paripg hon the Belong ing for work, and not aday passing bat males and females, white and colored, come to him and ask ‘In the name of God why can’t we get employment.” There should be manufac- ries here to employ the people, and if the fault is in the municipa: government they should gtridof it.. He would-make nocharges. The people of the ict were, he was sure, willing to work, and were not, as had been charged, a set of loafers. [Veices.—“No. No. Give us work and we will do it.) Cor had been called on to aid the District by an appropriation for the poor. There were two propositions— one to appropriate 330,000, to be expended im relief, and one to issue rations, and he ferred the latter. He did not attack any ’s honesty, but wanted to be sure that the suffering people would get the benefit. It had been said that it could not be to issue rations; but those who had been in the army, who had seen how relief was given to refugees, knew better. He wanted to teed the tooo and bett 1 therefore concluded that it would be better to issue rations. [A voice—“1 doubt it.”] And they would be issued by Governme: who, if they did not come up tothe scratch, would be made ‘to dust;” but it placed in the hands of others Congress would have no control ot matter. They could rest assured that when the subject of a change of government comes up in Congress, he would go as far as the Constitution and his oath would allow him to go. If they could have achange he believed that manufactures would be brought here, and tie city would soon become as it was intended to be—a magnificent eity—and the everlasting how! about the removal of the capital would be stopped. He was opposed, under all circum- stamces. to a removal’ of the capital from this District, and by the way the agitation of this question had damaged the Distriet somewhat, for he had heard men say that they could not invest their money here while the agitation was kept up. It would be cruel and unjust to the citizens to remove the Capital; and under the compact by which the District was ceded to the Government, Congress has no right to remove it. As he had befure stated, he would not make war on any one, but uld only say that, as Republicans, they should elect their delegates to the convention, make their nom! + and then vote for them. Harmonize and ‘do not let the party lit. He knew in his own State to what diesen m had led—the overthrow ot the party. men had been ostracised, an they now 2298 cried 2? by PH fl : i E : E i F g Hi f H ft f Hi i fe i tt i ! ! ie iis i Hy g i ee Faee im the franchises fon! bat crease them. He preferred that ail the oilice: id be el ; but if they could not elect a Governor, be was willing to trust the selection with Gen: Grant. Tappiene} Charles wn, in a few remarks, urged the a Chaplain Green said this Htarmyres! was not one of Party, but affected the w! proceeded to ar, Proval of the resolutions, said that did not fully comprehend the situation if he thought that the would harmonize with the party at the City Hall. He would say no compromise or union with robbers. He thought that any fair minded man could sez the fraud in “ thering,” and said that a bill was now pending in the Councils which, if passed, will cover them with infamy. He aliuded to a few having read him out of the party, and said he was not ashamed of his record. He had more respect for Capt. Moore than he had for some pretended Republicans in the Councils, for he (Capt. M.) 1s honest. A. Grant remarked that most of the members of Con he had talked with had satisfied themselves as to the constitutional question which Mr. Stokes has not satistied himself upon, and they had but little doubt but that a bill could be passed. We had not the rights here accorded to subjects of despotic governments in Europe. Mr. W. H. Brown, of the Fifth Ward, sup- rted the resolutions, saying they could not, ve amore tyranical governient than that of the City Hall oligarchy. ‘'T. T. Fowler and Moses Madry made afew remarks, and the resolutions were then adopted unanimotsly. Brown offered a resolution ‘irecting the division Generals of the Boys in Blue to issue orders for mecting twice a month; adopted. Ad- journed. Pease aS School Discipline. Mn. Eprron: The subject of discipline in our public schools, is one of great importance, and L suppose that there is nowe less understood by those so directly interested as are the parents of the pupils attending them. Lapprehend that the chief difiiculty lies with the parents themselves, who are oftentimes unable to control their own children, but expect the teacher to do so without using any means distateful to the most indul- gent parent. A moment's reflection, 1 think, will convince any interested person’ that the abolition of corporal punishment in our schools is a step in the right direction toward securing not only better discipline, but_ more Knowledge for the pupil. I said, 1 thought the chief diffi- culty lies with the parent; and the more I thintk of it the more convinced I am that the con sion is a correct one. Hear how they agree: “If my boy does not behave himself I want you to punish him—give him a good whipping, aind tell me and I will give him another;” “I don’t want him whipped, but punish him’ by keeping him ‘Do not keep him in, but let me know and 1 will punish him;” “Give him an extra task to do in schoul,” says another. “My boy is a l boy, and 1 know the teacher is to blam ie is nothing but a girl, and is uniit,” &¢. prefer a male teacher, as they ean coutrol bet- r.” “I prefer a female teacher, as they are more kind,” &c. ‘ Punish him,” says another, “by making him write a thousand words er so.” “Never keep my boy from his dinner.” “I never knew my boy to tell a story.” “I know my boy is not very good, but I think the teacher is to blame in this evse.” In fact, Mr. Editor, 1 could fill a column of your paper with the various views of parents in regard to discipline. Now what is to be done, in view of these facta, by superintendent, trustee, or teacher? Can they please a few or more than one of those ename- rated? Do Sa begin to see the difficulties which hedge the path of those who have to do with the discipline of the public schools? Very well. In your issue of the 10th instant appears a communication from “Julia Archibald Holm in which she sets forth “ @ case” which vo st now come to her knowledge of a boy who had been sent home (suspended) for * some inatten- tion to his lesson—play: ith a string”? “Play- ing with a string,” Mr. itor; is a very trivial in itself considered, bat sappose it was the hair that broke the camel's back, how Tat that be understood. ease i.e parent requested the teacher to flog the pupil, and J understand offered to furnish for the purpose, ion, Mr. Editor ? In the communication above mentioned, it is set forth at length by th e child * is more than ordinarily well behaved, and (a) well-governed boy; lus been carefully trained by a Christian mother, and is entirely tree from the vices of swearing, using tobacco, lying, speaking impudently,” &c. I aia inclined to think, r, thisa rather mized case, for we ha @ paragon of a boy with a cow- hiding Christian mother. It 18 a misrepresented case, sir, and the lady above named has been grossly imposed on, especially so when she makes the statement that “the mother has, al- together, spent about three weeks in obtaining permits for her children to attend school.” One thing more, Mr. Editor, I want io quote the conelnding Peragraph of the communica- tion and make a brief explanation : “The prac- tice of turning children out of school is wrong in principle, as well as pernicious and altogether deplorable in its results, both toward the child and the ccmmunity.” A pupil is suspended (in one of the districts) for repeated and persistent disobedience or misconduct and the parent re- ceives a notice, as does one or more of the trus- tees of the fact. What is the first impression on the wind of the pupil ?—that his conduct will be brought to the notice of both parent and trustee, and that ample separation must be made before he can re- tion here, uter the school,—no cowhide exhibi- presence of the school with the teacher on one end and the pupil on the other— often. No indignant parent putting in an appearance with the teacher, in pres- ence of the school, and expressing a desire to “tear every hair out of her head,” for daring to “lay her hand on her ‘boy,” but usually the greatest anxiety of the pu make proper amends to the teacher and come back again,—mcral suasion I eall it, Mr. Editor, more laborious to the trustee I'll admit, but more effectual in maintaining discipline J Enow. How long, Mr. Editor, before parents will inform themselves concerning the rules and regulations governing the public schools? | How long before ‘hey will take as much interest in the education ot their own children as is now taken by those who have the matter in charge? How long be- fore they will sympathise and appreciate the efforts made by teachers in —— whose behalf? I here present the few somewhat disconnected ideas on this all important subject, written has- tily, but nevertheless “business is meant.” Fovrtu Districr. The Canal Question. Epiror Stan:—I noticed in the proceedings of the Councii on last Monday evening, thas tor the first time, to my knowledge, has any thing tangible been offered for the improvement of the canal, and that was the substitute offered by Mr, Davis to the bill offered by Mr. Emery. Mr. Davis’ bill, as L understand it, provides for the appointment of a board, composed of ability, free and unbiased in political matters, to determine what shall be done with the canal: it invites the best talent and ability of our civil engineers to a thorough completion of whatever may be commen without swam the Corporation by bp yet appropri to commence work, and when the money is all ex- pended, as heretofore been the case, to be no better off than when commenced. There To this plea the plain ‘this deme filed @ demurrer wurrer is being argued. Messrs. Kiddle and Miller for plaintiff, Merrick and Ennis for defendant. Crreurr Court, Judge Carter. the case of Campbell agt. Ameri Life Insurance Company wasresumed. _ Ouruans’ Count. Judge Purcell To-day, letters of administration, with the will annexed, on of the late Gen Maria B. C to probate. Andrew Fitzsimmons obtained let- ters of administration on the estate ot Hugh Fit 3 bond, $500. alr THE VENERABLE Dr. TyNG, of New York, will preach to-morrow at St. John’s Church Georgetown, (Dr. Atkins.) This distinguisi clergyman was rector of St. John's Pa-t Georgetown, forty-seven years ago, and he de: sires to speak from its pulpit once more before he leaves the scenes of earth. The occasion will be one of much interest. —o— REMOVAL.—By the announcement elsewhere, it will be seen that Mrs. A. G. Gaston has re- moved her fashionable millinery establishment to the very eligible position, number 123 F street, immediately opposite her late stand. GEORGETOWN. FIRk NEAR TENNALLYTOWN.—The light seen. in the oom paige of Tennallytown on Wed- nesday night last was caused by the burning of the smoke house and meat house on the prem- ises of John Cu , in that vicinity. The buildings with their contents were destroyed, together with the entire carcass of a bullock which had been killed the afternoon previous. Mortuary Rerort.—The deaths for the month of January, as reported to the Board of Health, were as follows:—Whole number 26— Males 14, females 12, of which7 were colored. Causes of death—Consumption 5, ithisis 3, erysipelas 1 tit deeny cress" Pl jan rave! : eon- vulsions 1, congestion’ £ chronic dysentery 1, » cancer 1, paralysis 1, disease of heart 1, old 1, inanition 2, unkown 4. Ages of decease: Under ten years 9, between ten and twenty — 2, between twenty and cord 4, between forty and sixty 3, between sixty and eighty & Drovens’ Rest.—The market yesterday was dull; 300 head of cattle sold at $4.50a33.50 per 100 Ibs. gross; 650 sheep at Gat cents per’ Ib. gross; veal culyes 74a8% cents per Ib. gross; cows and calves each. ALEXANDRIA. Pitot Laws—At a meeting of merchants, agents of coal companies, and pilots, held here to consider the proposition latel 4 made by the Potomac river pilots to amend the pilot la committee, consisting of Messrs. F. A. Reed, B. Hooe, and Geo. Y. Worthington, was pointed to draft a bill Lompege | the required provisions, to be submitted to a future meeting, and if approved to be forwarded to the delegates to the Legislature from this city. with a rejuest that they use their etforts to have it passe by that body. IMPROVEMENT.—Mr. John Harlow will early next week commence removing the old frame building on the northwest corner of Royal and Cameron streets, diagonally opposite the Mar- ket House, preparatory to the immediate erec- tion on the site of a handsome three-story brick store-house. Tue Late Fine.—It 's not yet known whether the late fire at the office of the freight agents of the O.,A. & M. R. R. depot, was accidental or caused by an incendiary CITY ITEMS. Errvecay Jeweury, Etruscan Necklaces, . Oroide Buttons, Uroide Studs, set Jewelry, Received this morning at Prigg’s Dollar Jewel- ry Store, No. 457 Pennsylvania avenue, between 43 and 6th street a “THE BUMGARDNER.”—The advent in Wash- ington of so many Virginians has created a de- mand at the saloons for the celebrated brand of 4 Bumgardner Whiskey, of which Messrs. Lips- comb & Brother, Richmond, are the agents. ‘This whisky, pure in all respects, took the 1 e miums at irginia and North Carolina Stat Fairs this year, and the wish has been frequent- ly expressed that the Messrs. Lipscomb should open an agency here. Licut Havana Brown Melton, suitable for — Overcoats, for ordered work, just re- ceived. Other shades light and dark Goods, suitable for the same or similar garments. Light colored Cassimeres for early spring pan- taloons. Fine Blacl®and Blue Doeskins for pantaloons. Gro. C. HEXNtNa, No. 410 7th street N. W. pees hse PREMATURE Loss or THE Hair, which is 0 common now-a-days, may be entirely prevented by the use of Burnett's Cocosine, Tt har toce used in thousands of cases where the hair was coming out in handsful, and has never failed to arrest its decay, and to promote a healthy and — growth. It isat the same time unri- valled as a dressing for the hair. A single ap- plication will render it soft and glossy for sev- eral days. 83 ee Ts 18 TO CERTIFY that I have obtained es- sential relief from the “Analytic Physician,” Dr. B. W. Klein, No. 514 west 12th street, frem nervous derangement of my hand and arm, tending to, if not incipient had no symptom of the di wip 4 weeks. He also essentially relieved, if not entirely cured, a spinal disease of my wife, of long standing, and we hesitate not to recom. mend him to all who are suffering and in need of treatment, as a reliable and successful mag- netic operator. Gro. Wnts, corner G and 8th streets, Washington. eee Koren & McLean (“Headquarters,” 411 Seventh street, eight doors below Odd Fellows’ Hall,) have the finest assortment of Cigars, To- bacco, &c., in the city. Give them a call. meg ee PENNIES FOR SALE.—Apply at the Star Office. NOTWITHSTANDING our heavy sales, we have stilla few heavy Business Coats and Overcoats left, which we are selling far below the actual cost, to clear our counters for the Spring trade. Oak Hall, 525 7th st., opposite Post Office. 6 reeks asad Tue CexTrat Dotan Stone, D. Beck, Jewelry, Fans, Vases, Plated Ware, No. 803 Market Space, between sth and Sth streets. Also, Agent tur Florence Sewing Machine. 2,5,1: pander OFFICIAL. Laws Passed by the Council of Washington Clty, D-C- AN Act for the relief of William Day. Be itenacted ty the Board of Alderman and Board of Common Council ye City of Washington, That the sum of five dollars be, and the same is hereby, Fegan of the ge enable the Mayor to reimburse William Day for @ fine impesed upon him by Justice Charles Walter, for an all violation of law; and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized and Tequested to cause the same to be paid. Approved, January 29, 1870. AN Act authorizing the Board of Trustees of Fublic Schools to sell lots 10 and 11, in square iss, and purchase a more suitable building site, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Cousicil of the City of Washington, the Board of Trustees of Pattie Schosts be, and they are hereby guthorized to sell at public sale Jot Nos. 10 and Ti, in square 78S, with the build ing thereon now in use for school purposes, to purchase with the proceeds of said sale a more suitable site in that Vicinity, for the purpose, of erecting thereon a school ‘building, and that there be, and hereby is, appropriated out of the school building fund the sum of twelve thou- sand dollars, or so much thereof as may be necessary to defray the cost of erecting the said school building, which shall be of sufficient es- pacity to accomodate six schools: the said school building to be crected ander the super- vision and direction of the Mayor and tue su- Board of Trustees of Public Schools of the Third Schoci District. Approved, January 29, 1570. AN act making an additional appropriation to grade aad gravel L street svath, between Seventh street west and Secow | street east. Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen ana Board of Common Council of the City of Washington, That the sum of eight thousand on hundred and twelve dollars and twenty-six cents ($3,112.26) be, and the same is hereby, appropriated oat of the Fifth and Seventh Ward fands, being a de- ficiency in the i Set heel tor grading and graveling L street south, between Seventh street west and Second street cast. Approved, January 2, 1570. AN AcT allowing a measurement of six feet for bluestone in laying tlag footways. Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the City of Washington, That for all work done under existing contracts fur laying flag footways, the contractors shall be allowed a measurement of six feet for blue- stone, in accordance with the practice which has prevailed for years past. Sec. 2 And be it further enacted, That from and after the passage of this act all six-foot # ways shall be paid for for four feet of flagging and two feet or cobble stone, and all four-toot flagway shall be paid fur for thirty-two inches of flagging and sixteen inches of cobble ston SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That all acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the above act be, and the same are hereby, repealed, Approved, January 2, Isi0. AN Acr authorizing the erection of telegraph les by the National Telegraph Compan. fe at enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the Cityof Washington, That so far as this Corporation has any authority in the case permission be, and is hereby, given to the National Telegraph Company to erect poles for telegraphic wires from the track of the Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, where it intersects H street, westward- ly along said street to its intersection witt Elev- enth, Twelfth, or Thirteenth street, as may be selected by the said company, and thence south- erly along such street as may be selected to Pennsylvania avenue: Provided, The poles so erected shall be dressed and painted within thirty days, and wherever the pavement be dis- turbed it shall be returned without delay to its former condition: And provided further, That the privilege herein shall continue during the pleas- ure of this Corporation. Approved, January 25, 1870. Aw Act to postpone the advertisement of tax sales and for other purposes. Whereas by reason of the non-payment of a large amount of taxes due the Corporation of Washington for the year 1869, the said Corpora tion is embarrassed by the pressure of clainis it cannot meet; And whereas the stagnation of business - craily throughout the country has so affected the interests of the people of Washington as to cail for the exercise of the utmost possible clemency on the part of this Corporation toward its delin- quent debtors; And whereas the expenses incident to the sale of real estate for taxes according to the require- ments of the charter of the city—regarded by these Councils as at times severe—would at { moment weigh heavily upon a large mum of people Whose desires and purposes are just and honorable, but whose mcans are now re- stricted: therefore, Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the City of Washington, That the advertisement of the sale of real proper! for taxes due on the Ist day of January, 1379, be, and the same hereby is, deterred witil the jonday in March, 1870. BS And be it further enacted, That th Mayor be, and he hereby is, anthorized and e venue dite as afur nuary,1870,from time egate of which shall ed $250,000), at the rate of interest not exceeding six per centum. the said money or moneys to be deposi ed in the First National Bank ofthe city of W whington to the eredit of the Corporation of said to enable the Mayor to pay such debts and current expenses for the present fiscal year as haye been or shall hereafter be authorized by these Boards to paid, ang that the amount of money so antic pated or borrowed shall be paid out of the incom- ie revenue of the present fiscal year. pproved, February 1, 1870, JonT RESOLUTION to urge Congress to pass an | act to arch Tiber creek, from Peansylyania avenue to Massachusetts avenue. Be it resolved by the Board of Aldermen ana Boar Common Council of the City of Washington, That e committee to attend to the interest of the Corporation before Congress be requested to use their influence to cause Congress to pass a bill arching Tiber creek, from Pennsylvania avenue to Massachusetts avenue. Approved, February 7, 1870, Aw Act for the relief of C. B. Church & Co. Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen and Board of Common Council of the City of Washington, That the sum of two hundred and four dollars and eighty-two cents (S204 82-1) be, and the same is hereby, appropriated, payable out of the general ind, to enable the Mayor to pay C. B. hurch & Co., the said sum of two handred and four dollars andjeighty-two cents, ($204 82-100,) the ameunt of a certain bill rendered under date b+ ei eenpona 15, _ on eopiery of the Center ‘arket-house,and approved by a majority of the Commissioners of said Concer Markets Approved, February 7, 1570. Joint REso.cTion, inviting the Commissioner of Public Buildings and an officer of the Coast Survey to act with the City Surveyor in ascertaining what modifications are 1 in the grade of North Capitol, L street north, ‘Third street east, uundary street, stating their reasons. 2 Resolved by the Board of Alderman and Board Common Council of the City of Washington, That Mayor be, and he is hereby, authorized requested to invite the Commissioner of Public Buildings and an officer of the Coast Survey to act in conjunction with the City Surveyor as a Sw rece toed ae of ween what modifications, if any, in th> 01 streets lying between and includfag North Capitol » Tiird street ez and ecernpe | street, would conduce most to in- ferestsot the city and the adjacent property, sta- ir reasons for any recommended change. ‘pproved, February 7, 18% wnepeag KIERSTEADS D* UNTPRELEp REmevy, THE KING@F-ALL PAIN, THE GREAT IN’ AND ‘ERN. MEDIC! 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RUFF, Treas WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK Corner of Seventh street and Lonisiana avenue, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS. daily from 9:30 }. to 3 » - chPay EVENING. from 6501079) pom, Sabye JAY COOKE « co, BANKERS, Buy and sell at current market rates GUVERNMENT SECURITIES, GOLD AND SILVER. Orders for STUCKS, and BUNDS promptly exe- cured. oe REVENUE STAMPS furnished. ja 3: LEW!S Jonsson & co., BANKERS, NSYLY, AVENUE, CORNER TENTB PEN. ANIA AVENUE, DEALERS 1 DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE. echgrernment and Corporation Bonds bought an¢ Allother Marketable Securities sold or bonght ox DENTISTRY. W. MERRILL. DENTIST. No. 1213 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Sopp Between 12th and 13th streets. All Dental work done in the best manner, and at me yy peices. Gas. Chloroform or Ether used, if desired for ex- tracting Teeth without pain. fell ENTAL ASSOCIATION, ie under Tis ae give oT UCR, The te mbar : of Wash- ay eg heat re pe FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETC, ELPHONZO YOUNGS & ©0., GROCERS, 354 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, COBNER FOUR AND A-HALF 8T. SUGARS, BEST NEW VORK BRANDS. —. WDERED, AND GRANULATED, con “A” COFFEE, 35 conte. ig cc hite: and commonly sold aa Bost BROWN, 12 and 13 conte; best, M conte. TEAS. GUNPOWDER, JAPAN. COLONG, IMPE: . ENGLISH BREAKFAST. ae ab All grades and prices, gua-antecd AS LOW as an house in the city . erument, Toasted... 80 can’ green dF * @ conta pasted Vresh every day or tw and we Grind them for our customers WITHOUS EXTRA CHARGE. SYRUPS. STEWART'S SILVER and WITTE DRIPS.ana ther brands, which can only be appreciate! by ex aimining price, quality and flavor MOLASSES, A genuine artic! hoice NEW ORLEANS ways on hand, we also other lower grades, pricow FLOUR. WELCH'S BEST FAMILY, ©2.31 por «nck. CE FAMILY, 278 per om . 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