Evening Star Newspaper, March 29, 1870, Page 4

_ EVENING STAR. ‘TUESDAY. . LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, ac. Nartrowat TaxaTER.—Joe Jefferson in “Heir- at-Law” and “Lend Me Five Shillings.” Ena Horse—Allen & Pettingill’s “Shoo Fly,” and “Bad Dickey.’ ST GALLERY.—(Grand Prize Pano- tamic Exhibition,every evening, this week only. Suits & Srrowe’s Art Gattgry, 245 F st. MARERITER’S ART GALLERY, 436 7th street. Baxlow’s ART Gai err, 237 Pa. avenue. ee TRE Diermert ty Coxcress.—In the House yesterday Mr. Williams introduced a bill, whieh ‘was read and referred to the Lp peo —. tee, to simplify the conveyance of real es' | the Dette Cotsebien which provides that conveyance of lands worded in sabstance as follows:—“A. B. conveys and warrants to C. D. (describe the premises) for the sum of (insert the said consideration.) the said conveyance being dated and daly signed, sealed and acksow ledged by the granter, shall be deemed and held to be in fee simple to the grantee, his heirs and assigns forever, provided the granter will warrant the same to be free from all in- cumbrances. Ar veyance worded “A. B. quit claims to C. D).,”° with deseription of prem- ises and sums mentioned as above stated, and duly signed, &c.. shall be deemed a age and sufficient conveyance in quit claim to the gran- tee, his heirs and assigns. It shall not neces- Sary to nse the words “heirs and assigns of the Pantce” to create in the grantee an estate of heritance, bnt if the granter so intends he shall so exprese of lands worded to ©. PD. (with di nowtedged. shall be deemed sufficient mortgage. And if the word warrant be emitted, the mo shall still be good without warranting. All conveyances, mort- gages and every lease for more than three years shall be recorded in the office of Kegister of Deeds of the District of Columbia; and if not recorded within ninety days after execution thereof the same shall be void. in the deed. Any mortgage B. mortgages and warrants pres ane Correnia Hosritat ror WowEx.—A meet- ing of the Board of Directors of the Columbia Hospital, located in the old Maynard residence. lately oveupled by the British Minister, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 25th and atireets, was held last evening at the Hospital, Surgeon General Barnes in the chair, and Kev. J_N. Coombs Secretary. essts. N. P. Chipman, A. R. Shepherd, 1. D. Hoover, J. T. Mitchell, and W. J. Murtagh baving been nominated at a previous meeting were elected Directors of the Hospital. _Mr. A. S. Solomons offered a resoiution pro- ¥iding for the appointment ef a committee of three to seck out and recommend the pur- ahace or lease of suttabie ground for the erec- thereon of a plain and substantial main building for a hospital. Dr. Young offered an amendment that the committee shall first endeavor to procure the 7 lation fer turn’ over to the Directors of the Columbia Hospital for Women the sorrament building Known as the Armory, on (th street, south of the canal. ‘The resolution was adopted, and the amend- ment was rejected. The Chair appointed as the ittee Messrs. A. S. Solomons, Wm. Stick- and Dr. J. H. Thompson. - Young offered a resolution that a commit- tee be appointed to mature a plan for the cstab- lishment of dispensaries in different parts of abe city, in connection with the Columbia Hos- pital: which was adopted, and the Chair ap- pointed Drs. ¥ : & fee. advo td and Cragin as the commit- = ——s. River Matrers—The steamer Cyrus P. Smith has been refitted and refurnished throughout for the accommodation of passen- gers and freight. Ber cabin has been tastefully carpeted, curtamed, cushioned, and, with new furniture, compares favorably with any boaton the river. She commenced her regular trips to- ¥. _ The steamer Wawaset, now on thé Cone river line, has been handsomely rebuilt and refur- in command, nished throughout. Capt. Folk atates that she is more subst ever. Her cabin has been repainted and gilded. new furniture supplied, carpets, curtains and ether Sxtures for the convenience of passengers Et in. and she is now in fine trim for the river usivess. She will hereafter make two trips a week as tar as Cone river. stopping at interme- diate landings. The travel on this line has been Steadily increasing the last two or three yeai and a large business is anticipated by the supe intendent, Capt. Gedney. Farmers and traders the vicinity of landings on the river find this “e to them in sending the iv Ss. 0 our market, In ¢ change tor groceries, dry goods, and other com- mouitis. — ConTRAcTs Awa De jayor Bowen has mara the contracts he carriageway of 4 avenue. from New Jersey avenue to 4 New -lersey avenue, from B to stree! worth, North Capitol street, from B to D north: street, from North Capitol to id street west. ‘These are the heaviest contracts ever given out iu this city, amounting to over $175,000, aud Mr. BicNamara will in less than a week put ou the work 160 men, 4@ horses and carts, and 30 wag- ons. and expects to complete it this season. Mr. McN. is a well-known contractor, and wili doubtless complete the work to the satisfaction of the property-holders. Mr. McNamara’s fig- ares foot up over $7,000 less than the next lowest bidder. ‘TRE COLORED citizens of the First Ward held a meeting last night for the purpose of ar- ranging for a proper celebration of the léth of April. Cornelius Clark presided, with Altred May secretary. The Chairman there was soon to be a central meeting of all the wards, and delegates should be soqotated for that meeting. ‘Thos. Martin moved that a commit- tee of seven be appointed to represent the First Ward in the mass - ‘The motion was adepted, and Messrs. Alfred Jones, William Sehouler, Jas. Green, Sandy Lacy, ‘Phos. Har- ris, Perry Wilson and Thomas Martin were ap- uted. A tinamce committee of fourteen was m appointed to raise funds to detray the ex- Ppenses of the celebration. ° ‘THE MONTHLY MEETING of the Washington City Bible Society was held iast night, Dr. Par- ker in the chair. Dr. Parker made a report in Yeference to the anniversary meeting, recom- me’ that it be held in the Foundry church, on Sabbath evening, May Ist, and that the ches in that section of the city be requested to unite in this service; that there be two speak- ers, one lay and one clerical, which will enable them to treat the subject fully. Wm. Ballan- tyne, treasurer, reported contributions since the last meeting:— McKendree chapel, $30; Central ‘ian church, $16; First Presbyterian chureb, $101.07; Sixth-st. Presbyterian chureh, BS We Curren oF THe Eriraaxy of the m of the Chur last vestrymen, to BH vacancies caused by several members rv_ moving trom the city. The morning services during the season lent, will hereafter be ai #:15, and the m service at 5:15. This change kas been made to accommodate the busines men and these in public positions who are members of the co tion. Kev. Dr. Starke, the esteemed reetor of this charch, at ‘the earnest solicitation of his parishioners, has ‘withdrawn his resignatio: < +——— ATTENTION.—We call the attention of lovers of art to the sale of quite a number of paintings, such asnever Lave before been offered at auc- ton in this city. Among them is I. Wieser's juite 4 seusation for the last morth, as also his tea holy sp: and many others. Sale come of at Wall's auction house, corner of 9th and Pennsylvania avenue, Tucs_ day, ist of A; at 44 o'clock p. m. ep meena ect for family supplicenaed which of them iq not?—should ‘consult the advertisement of Messrs. ©". een their large stock and es they will be able to meet TY One. reasonable wants of ae A CHEEEY SvsaN.—Susan Cheeks, colored, ‘wae Arrested yesterday by Officer Brelsford, on the charge of jing’ various articles of Jewelry and ‘rom, < 292, smiiunting fo asuticient value to constitate tug Liteon} P dn held for a hear- - ——— Petit LaRceny.—Yesterda: ‘aiternson Henry by officer J. I. Davis, colored, was arr larceny of $3 from ER ciietg te hore fed him tojail for court” a ° ASSAULT AND BATTERY —Last ni Chase bate yn ; charged with arsau cor; Justice Wall held him to bail fos'a - CotLector Bosw11 has left th few days, and rumor bas it that in he will lead a charming daughter o land to the altar. hearing. city for a lay or two New Eug- CORPORATION AFFAIRS. Board of Aldermen, March 29th. Communications were received from the Mayor, announcing his approval Of certain acts. Also, one enclosing —— reage page of jollows, from Jul eee et, te ee ist, i é; expenditures, 29,996.38. Norther arket, :eceipts to March Ist, 1870, @8.141; ex- yonditures, © to January Ist, 1870, expenditurcs, $202. Also, one transmittin, Copies of contracts with Arthur Pannell and Ie Jeffries for improvement of Center Market, amounting to $5,000. Also, statement of account ot the Corperation with the First National Bank, showing a balance due from Corporation of $24,575.44. Also, one Saclosing: 0 statement trom the Register, in detail, of the contingent expenses of the two Boards since the second Monday in June, 1868, showing the expenses of the Board of Aldermen to have been $4,170.42; and those of the Common Council to have been 5.27. allof which were referred. The City Surveyor submitted an estimate fot grading and graveling north F street: Grading 95,72 ‘ds, at Tr cents per yard, $16,275 35,298 square yards, at 1X cents per total, $22,655.72. Fourth street east: Grading 30, yard, $5.225.0%—gra) 15 cents per var: street: cubic yards, at 17 cents 8 Ney yards, at 18 cents per var total, =10,102.62. Thir- teenth street west: at WT cents, $1.24) gr at IS cents, $001.50; ‘tewart presented petition of John Wil- son, praying that certain moneys pa d for sewer- age taxes be refunded; referred. . Mr. Davis offered a resolution requesting the Mayor to furnish this Board with a report of the amount of money expended during his term for building school-louses, fire-engine ‘and sta- tion houses, repairing market buildings, clean- ing streets and alleys; also, to furnish a detailed statement of the amount of work done in t! Seeral wards in grading and graveling str building sewers, bridges ani ts, arches, laying | 32, to be used for the Water pipes and mains, paving streets and al- ley . side-walks and gutters, laying flag foot- s, and tostate what number of street lamps > been erected within that time. Mr. Moore ed to add the words *‘and also expenditures on all other accounts;"” which was agreed to and the resolution was . Mr. Davis introduced an act authorizing the Mayor to erect a public scale in the vicinity of the Western Market; referred. Mr. Chase presented petition of W. C. God- dard for the remission of a fine; also, remon- strance of citizens residing on L street north- west against the construction of a sewer in that vicinity; also, remonstrance of property-holders on South Capitol street against the proposed change in the grade of said street; all of which were referred. Mr. Moore offered a resolution requesting the Mayor to inform this Board under what au- thority of law Sidney McFarland, clerk of the Centey Market, made the contract with La- fayette Jeffries, submitted to the Board this day, for certain improvements recently made in | possessed, we have, said market, and also whether said contracts were approved by the Mayor; adopted. He also | our meetings, moved to reconsider the vote Board passed Common Council bill to set the curbstones and pave the footways and gutters on the south side of Boundary street, from cu street westward to P street; but, upon ascer- taining that the bill had become a law. he intro- ducéa an act repealing that bill; which was passed. ‘Mr. Emery presented petitions of A. 0. Daily for rehet, amounting to $162.75, for use of his wall; and of J. C. Lewis and others for exemp- tion from taxes on certain property belonging to the National Theological Institute; referred. ‘Mr. Clark presented petition of Wm. Notting- ham and others for the of fa bill for the construction of a sea-wall trom the west side of the canal to Bartholow’s wharf. Also,an act making an appropriation forthe publication of the laws of the Sixty-fifth Council; both of which were referred. He offered a resolu- tion appropriating $419.79 to cover deficiency m appropriation fer construction of a sewer in sauares 5M and 336; passed. ase am r. Champion presented a bill to grade and gravel south A street, between 6th” and 7th streets east; reterred. Also, resolution asking certain information of the City Surveyor in re- gard to his scheme of sewerage, ps some time since and embodied in a bill now pending m the lower Board; laid on the table. Also, resolution requesting the Mayor to furnish this Board with a copy of all the bids made for the setting of curbstones, paving of tootways and gutters for the Sixth Ward. i Mr. Emery moved to amend by making the resolution cover all the wards of the city tor the bate by Messrs. Stewart, Somcig | Mehra and emery tor Chai Meer 5 B the reatitinne Str. Connolly moved. to “provided that said information shall not prejudicial to the public welfare; which was adopted, and the resolution was lost by the fol- lowing vote: Yeas—Messrs. Champion, Emery, Knight, Moore, Morsell, McCathran, and the President. Nays—Mesrs. Baker, Chase, Clark, Connolly, Davis, Stewart, and Slater—7 Mr. Baker introduced an act to authorize the erection of lamp-posts and iamps wherever, in the judgment of the Mayor, he may deem it necessary. provided said streets are first graded and sidewalks laid; referred. Also. an act to authorize the erection of lamp-posts and lam wherever, in the judgment of the Mayor, he may deem it necessary, provided said streets are first graded and graveled and the sidewalks are paved, and repealing ali acts or parts of ante inoomsintamt with nf referred. The Chair announce ie Committee oF this Board on the erection of the school-house in the Seventh Ward: Messrs. Baker, Knight, and Clark. ‘The special order—bili making an appropri tion to pay for extra work Incidental to grading and graveling certain ted parts of K, G, and M streets north, and P street east, known as the Donovan contract, was taken up, and Mr. Moore spoke at length against the bill, de- nouncing the same as an imposture, claiming that Donovan was disinterested in the matter except so far as he was a laborer employed by the real contractors, Gleason, O’Beirne, and also spoke at length Fry. Mr. against referred. By Mr. Williams—Bill providing that after the clese of the present municipal year the salary of the Mayor be $5,000 per ana referred. HARGE OF BRINERY AGAUNST THE CORPO- THB CHARGE CATION ATYORERY, | = Browne, from the Committee on fice, connie a report on the resolutions offered by Mr. Gaines on the 28th of February. [The reso- lations recite that the House of Representa- | tives bas impeached or driven from ( three membets for receiving bt!bes, and {s in- vestigating other cases of bribery and frand on the part of members and officers of the govern- ment, an action page Lp me iemrenaey whether in national, State or city legislature; that Wm. A. Cook, Corporation “or gy Soma = wo bis own testimony, accepted a bribe of to induce the Mayor to pay a bill just due Mr. ; that McClelland, which act was highly crim | the Mayor beauthorised and Girseted to remove Wm. A. Cook from office, and appoint an honest man in his place; and it the Mayor shail wilfully refuse to cemipy with this request, then Con- as the supreme law-making power of this District is requested te pass a joint resolution dishonest Cot removing this poration Attorney from office. ‘The committee, after giving the evidence of John McClelland, Mr. Wm. A. Cook, Mayor Bowen. Benjamin Meeds, and Councilman Frank D, Gaines, conclude as follows: From the evidence heretofore attached, it ap- pears— the claim of Mr. McClelland was on: 1. 7 which was undisputed, and certified to be cor- rect by the Water Registrar, and one with which Mr. Cook, as Corporation ttorney, had nothing to do. 2. That although repeatediy urged to act ax attorney for Mr. MeCleiland and accept a e therefor, Mr. Cook as often as asked refuses 80 to do. | 3. That without any tee, and after several re- fusals to accept any compensation for his ser vices, he consented, as a trien/l ot Mr. } land, to try to hasten the payment of said claim trom the city, or to endeavor to arrange with the First National Bank for its payma 4, That Mr. McClelland voluntart out any exaction or demand, gave Mr. Cook, chairman of the Republican General Commit- tee, a donation amounting (at cash value) to republican party of Washington. 5. That Mr. Cook as chairman of the Repub- licaw General Committee of the city was author ized to collect, receive and expend money for campaign pur] that he announced to said committee the receipt of said contribution, withholding the mame of the donor in accor- dance with Mr. McClelland’s wishes—that Mr. Cook paid out more than the amount of money received from Mr. McClelland for the benetit of the Republican party of this city, £317 being paid tor printing tickets alone. In the investigation of the serions inquiry imposed upon your committee we wer: iesolved from the first not to falter inour stern duty no matter who was burt, no matter what might be the political position or jintiuence of the jarty or parties implicated, no matter how kreat their party services, but so far as we were concerned the por ete honor and respect of this Council should be vindicated, and pursuing this inquiry with this spirit and determination, and with ‘all the ability and vigilance we after repeated sessions, Foes due and repeated notices of n unable to find in this whole after haying which this | transaction anything in the conduct of Mr. Cook that can be constructed into bribery or corra) ,or that he has abused his gmctai position for publi. gain. . Tn conclusion, your committee eannot sufti- ciently express their disapprovation of the rep- rehensible practice of members introducing reumbles and resolutions of inquiry into this Board unaccompanied by affidavits of respon- sible persons, with the apparent purpose of in- juring and maliciously maligning the charac-ers of the officers of this Darperation and members of this Board; yet in the present instance we find from the testimony and acknowledgment of Mr. Gaines that the preamble and resolutions effered by him were handed to him by one who has ‘ly received the censure of this Board for a similar offence; that he (Mr. Gaines) did not, at the time of presenting the same to this Bo: ully comprehend their import, and is therefore, insome degree, excusable. Mr. Gaines said that i” Mr. Cook received the Money as stated, it was not bribery, and he cane for the reading of the evidence of Mr. Coo ‘On motion of Mr. Venable, the committee was dischar~ed, the report adopted, and the report ordere: o be printed in the Journal by the fol- lowing vote:—Yeas 14; nays, Messrs. Gaines, Hatton, Holmes and Simms, 4. REPORTS OF COMMITTE Mr. Detrick, from the Comuittee on Health, ported bill tor the relief of D. 1. FE late otheeary of the Second W: Mr. Hall, from the tee on Ways and Means, reported bill iating $3,500 to pay for placing the names on the street corners and lamp: Mr. Hatton objected to the passage of the bill, | charging that abig piece of imposition, | and it was in th eTest of men who are men bers of the Board. Why, his friend (Mr. Boyd, who had been clerking for that tirm, knew that members of the Board were contractors. Mr. Boyd—The gentleman states what is a confounced lie. To say that | know that is the case is to bark up the Wrong tree. Mr. Hatton said he would take it back; per- — his friend could not see well. Phe bill was passed—veas IV Gaines, Hatto: lolmes, Simms. Dill making an appr cover a deficiene 34 aud nays Messrs. Taylor—5 priation ts n constructing drains through § was passed. Adjourned. ota sto MARGARET oN THE KAMPaGE.—Last night, about seven o'clock, a colored virago, nawed Margaret Brown, was arrested by officer Brown, Of the #ixth Preeimet, tor boing drunk, profane, and disorderly in the street. She ‘was also charged with indecent exposure. Justice Thompson fined her $5, and in default of pey- ment comzitted the prisoner to the workhouse tor sixty days. On hearing the sentence she b came quite outrageous, defying the police, cursing the justice, and resisting the officers. It required three officers to secure her, and on: of them was bitten in the scuttie by the vir: Finally,a cart being procured, she was con: veyed to and lodged for the night m the Central Guard-house. ———— Watt's Orrra Hovse.—One of the best com- Ty the bill, and offered a resolution requesting | panies of Ethiopian an’ minstrel performers General Michler to detail two competent engi- neers to measure the work done under the Donovan contract, but afterwards withdrew the same, and the bill was not ordered to a third | new and very la reading by the following vote :—Nays—Mesers. Baker, Champion, Clark, Emery, Knight, Moore, Morsell, McCathran, and the Presi- dent—3. “Yeas—none. Mr. Moore then moved to reconsider that vote, which was lost. The Board then adjourned. Beard of Common Council. President Williams in the chair, and all the members present except Mr. Holden. A message was received from the Mayor an- ning about nouncing his approval of certain acts. Also, estimates of the Surveyor, as follows:—For erecting a sea wall from Canal street to Halt street, on south side of Georgia avenue, ten feet im height, five feet thick the bottom, and three and a half at the top, $25,000; grading and veling 10th street west, from ©’ street to the org $5,469.99, Vermont avenue, from © street avenue to Georgia avenue, $3, 53.70. BUSINESS FROM THE ALDERMEN. wi The following from the Aldermen were passed: | and on Bills for footways and gutters on the outer side of the carriageway around the Circle at the in- tersection of Connecticut, Masrachusetts and New avenues and northwest; west side of 2d street west, between F and H south; west side of 19th street west, be- tween N and S sonth; east side of 19th street Fest: between N and T north; north side of | TION—In the Circuit Court, streets Maryland sreenes between 4', pig te + to pave o1 street west, between H coat uenns curb and pave the east side T The joint resolution argue authorize the Corporation itimore | foutid a verdict for plaintiff for «300. and Potomac Baliroad was teceiyed from the fond. nar awaten StEMBoat Linz.—The Lady of the Lake ALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD. ot M Fardon, and eas 1, oan pene —-: nay | (Mr. Brown.) f § i that has visited Washington for many a day, appeare: at this theater last nigut. Their sing- ing is good, and their olios and comic scenes ylaughable. Allen and Pettingill are themselves a host, and are supported by Se. Bideaux, Edwards, Jackson, Kaymond, Ty- rel, and others of equal merit, in most admir- able style. The theater was well filled, and almost every piece encored. They appear again this evening. en gears A Gimt AstRar.—A young girl named May Dunegan, about eleven vears old, who s in Georgetown, is in the habit says she of ran- in the northern part of the city, and nes seeks ings in the station-houses or sleeps in the stable ot the Washington and Georgetown Hailroad Company at the Seventh- street terminus. This girl, though of tender years, is going to the bad pretty rapidiv, and her friends in Georgetown should look ‘atter her before she is utterly ruined. games Acts STRUCK WITH a Hauer RY A FRIEND, AND i dary, $11,531.91; trimming and | Drpx’r Lixg1T.Bernard Dasenbrock was ar- graveling Sd street east, from South Carolina Sotod seeernay arieencee, id Ty ini officer Nokes for aésault and bai mt to kill Courad r. These pi been old friends, meeting ind in some jocular con- versation, which ly led to a quarrel, when Dasenbrock caught up a hammer and struck ‘Wagner on the forehead, fracturing his skull. 19th and P streets | After a pearing, Justice Handy committed him to jail for TN THE Case or Hunt act. THE Corrora- Judge Cartter, morning, the case of Amos Hunt ags. the mn mages alleged to ed by the construetion of a purchased by 8. P. Brown & Son and to run between this point and give them pen zor Wuarr a J. Wall y auctioneers, sol eight Roe ae mi * P. Hoover, for $7,096. ~ Re aa tina Os Bat.—Yesterday, Jon: arihan, was arrested on a bench warrancuee eipaiitien to jail, was taken before Judge Fisher and gave in $700 for bis appearance. —-— oy ~ Passed. Bill to build | Lapies, posrmvesie’ by gentlemen, will be ia, froi Admitted ‘tree to the Whitehurst Galle: rection: Soeee te A Uition every evening this week. ny exhi: e t, Venable seas et ictncis By Mr. Venable—Bili | —Ioxatres MILLER was evening Ninth street, from jeer ‘ks for assault and battery on Ji S.E-; passed, | Mashauer, and fined #3 by Justice hap For Curar Woop axp Coat, call at Ni 172 Pennsylvania avenue, See advertisement, Fourth Ward Working Republicans. Mr. Ned Scanion Persuaded to Leave by Mr. Tim Hurlihy— What the Club Proposes te do. A meeting of the Workingmen’s Republican Club of the Fourth Ward was held last night at the corner of New Jersey avenue and First street, the president, J.C. Wall, in the chair. and D. Keppel secretary. After the readin of the minutes and calling the roll was ane ee vitation was given for present Gab sea. fourteen recruits were added to the Mr. Edward Seanlon desired the constitution and by-laws to be read for information. Ubjec- tions were made by several tnat Edward Sean Jon had no to , not being’a member of the ub. the Chair sustained the objection and ordered Scanion to take bis seat, whi rg reluctantly fg dag Sa seein in ute, contending consti n laws should be read. The Chair called the at- attempt it; if § Speco eee he tened by such as jon attemperd to reply to the chairman, but » general ery was made to si out. ‘The Chair appointed a sergesut-at-arms, Mr. Timothy Hurli , to act for the night. Mr. Scanlon declared he would speak and be d—d to them. A motion was made that he be lowed to speak, and was voted down. Tu Chair ealled Mr. Scanlon to order, an stated to him that be most publicly withdraw from the club to which he belen; beiore hy would be allowed to address the workingm n+ club. This did not suit Mr. Scanlon, and he commenced: to say something, whon Sergeant- at-arms Hurlihy persuaded him out of the door by the coat colla~, Seanion cursing and resistin _ the best he could, but the arguments of tha oTicer were irresistible. Seanlon was in again na twinkling after the door was closed, talking and earsing In a most excited manner, when Hurlihy, this time grasping hold of him, oust-d him agam with increased ¥' ds, keeping sentinel at the door: viewing the situation of things through the glass» door and concluding the odds were against him, started away, mnttering as he disappeared. The Chair called some one in his place and addressed the meeting at some length, ur, the members to bring up recruits with them at the next meeting. Some good speakers would likely be invited t dress them on that oeca- sion. The prospects were that they would have a very large club—one creditable to the Fourth ard—and put to blush the other ba’f dozen now struggling for existence. ‘They must hay. a voice in the convention, and put in nomina- tion a man who would do the faborers justice by % them employment and paying them promptly afterwards, so that they would not be compelled to hawk their cc rtiticates aboat the streets, nor work for Tsou grocerivs and meat shops. [Applause. ‘The constitution and by-laws were read agai for information of new-comers. A motion was made that fag wierd not members of the club be invited to withdraw from the meeting. This was opposed by Mr. John Barton in very perti- nent remarks; after which a vote was taken and the motion lost. Mr. Barton said there was wisdom ina multitude of counsellors, and he hoped at the next meeting all would’ expre=~ themselves freely on the i ad of labor and er capital, as well as local politics. ‘The meeting adjourned. The Courts. A GOOSE CASE. CrimtnaL Court, Judge Fisher.—This morn- ing the first case call was Michael Long. charged with having committed an assault and batt ‘on Mrs. Winifred Kelly. The named picked up a goose egg which the latter claimed was laid by one of her geese, and she alleges that Long assaulted her, knocking her down. This trial occasioned much iment, Mrs. Kelley testifying that the had eggs in them when they ieft heme, and that the eggs was hers. The defense called witnesses to prove that white geese ran from the clump of bushes in which the egg was found, when Mrs, eo! testified that her geese were gray or blue. Judge Fisher said that the question of property was not in- volved. Mr. Burgess said that if the jary be- lieved that the | hai at the bar believed that his goose laid the egg he had a right to take the egg away from the woman, even if he had to use rome force. Mr. Harrington, tor the prisoner, agreed that the evidence showed that a white goose laid the egg and not a gray goose, and had there been such an assault as has been described the egg would have been shattered. Mr. B. G. Lovejoy, Assistant District Attorney, closed the argument, claiming that they were entitled toa verdict, and that tals was not the first time that geese had entered the court. Judge Fisher charged the jury that the goose egg should not have been brought into the case, and that ad- mitting the egg was laid by Long’s goose he sheuld have replevied. The jury was simply to tind whether an offence had been committed. The jury retired, and in fifteen minutes re- turned, ‘With a verdict of guilty, and he was sentenced to pay a tine of $5. ORPHAN’S CouRT, Judge Purcell.—The will of the late A. W. Granger, filed in August | was admitted to probate, and letters were issue to the executor, John V. MeDutile—bond $50. The will of the late Thomas Picken was filed, fully proven, and admitted to probate. He leaves property to his step-daughter and grand- children during lite, and nominates Jolin and Keuben Collins executors, to whom letters tes- tamentary were issued—bond 86,000. W. B. 5 Cross was appointed guardian to his intant i—bond $5,000. The will of the late Mary FE. Greentield was filed. For the purpose of considerin, cases, the court will hold a speci: o'clock on ‘Thursday contested term at i! — Bap Boy.—Henry Davis, a news vender, was yesterday brought before ’ Justice Thompson, charged with stealing about $% from Richard Henry Holland. The young offender protested his innocence most emphatically last night; but this morning he made a voluntary confession of lis guilt to the examining magistrate, who, thereupon, fally committed the prisoner for court. a Fast Darvixe.—Yeserday, Andrew Jones was fined $20 for fast and dangerous driving a horse and carton 7th street. Officer Stewart, who made the arrest, testified betore Justice ‘Thompson that Jones, when called upon to stay his horse, disregarded the call of the oftieer. ‘The tine was superseded. ‘GEORGETOWN. OUR WHARVES are still submerged, as the Po- tomac is on the rampage. The different ves- sels lying at the wharves have been moved out and sately moored. The New York steainer, E. C. Knight, due to-day, has not yet arrived, on oa of either the storm or the freshet in the river. MERCHANTS” Excnance—Nearly five thous- and bushels wheat were offered on boron. gerd morning, and sold rapidly. We quote of 800 bushels ordinary at $1.28; 3,000 good at $1.31; and 320 prime at $1.33. CoxriRMATION—No little interest is felt in the confirmation to take at St. John’s church, in this city, (Geo wn) to~ night, at which the Fgeto' ‘morrow t. Rey. John Johns, D. De the venerable Bishop of Virginia, will offici- ate. Dnoven’s REst.—The attendance at the Rest esterday was quite large, and the stock all of- tered, ‘sold 'as follows: Teo head of cent 5 precedented Sanitary apd whe in internally a6 nally. ‘A teaspoonful for an adult, before breakfast, taken, jlespoonful taken ten minutes after dinner, 3 ‘eanpyonfal taken at night 3 a1 one week vat iy Stall eho it. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING Wee ales Phariacy’ and ie iiss "sh gear ‘ com at re, shes, L‘quors, for medicinal purposes. Cigars wd "Tobecco, choice urande. bbe i mt 23-tm 3: B-corner Le. ose tae De EDOM SE ay WilE PAY OW WREK: Bz Putticulat attention to Mosie vout out, avis 1 TO MAKE ROOM FOR ax noses araise eTocs PAS STRASBURGER BEOS. ‘WILL SELL BOOTS, SHOES AND GAITERS of ‘all kinds cheaper than the cheapest, Give them a call, at 906 SEVENTH STREET. fest Old number 373 , between 1 and CITY ITEMS. Al ‘nce Dr. Warre, Surgeon Ohér after Mi his 0, located in the more eligible rooms, No. 535 15th street, opposite U.S. Treasury. He. sueceasfully Bunions, Chilbiains, Club and in- the feet, growing Nails, and other diseases of without pam ment. sernen ss a eee. Owing te of business at office. Dr. ite is patients at ‘except be 6and% p.m NOTICE —Wee to at.. eo i) attention of dealers ané others the Assignee’ssale of Groceries at 360 7th ove L.on WEDNESDAY next. The stock is large and embraces a fine assortment of le, mh WL, WALL & CO. Atcts, Rv! ow vem goods; ton, 2 Percall at great bargains: BI Bleached Cotton. 6 cent its. up: Calicoes. 6 cen! Ginghams, Lawns, Delaines, ful styles and colors, and at aud examine our new _mh2s-3t ce DHEAD & G08 ELEGANT STOCK OF SPRING GOOPS open—prices very much reduced: Ladies’ Kid at 75 cents, Gent s do. do., at @ Coats’ Spool Catton. 7 conty: Wamentta cent japanese Popline: me at cents i's Cambrics, and a host of oth: r Drese Goods lack Silks, from $1.0 ap bieached do. 6 12% cents. &c..&e., all in beanti gold basis prices. Call i BRODHEAD & C0. 1128 F street, corner 13th stree GREAT REDUCTION LN PRICES oF DECORATED DINNER, TEA AND CHAMBER SETS, TED WARE PUATABLE CUULERY. VASES. GL PARIAN GOODs, JW. Importers of Chi kinds of House Pe N to Hel at OGDEN 8 HOUSE- FURNISHING STORE. iow a il find catalogae of lee ticles uecfal ta, housskeep. e. mahgs-3t* DisseLction. ‘The co- heretofore existi Inder the firm of BARNES SURCRELI ie cs Ags solved by mutual consent. Ly dis OHN R. MITCHELL is authorized to settle the business of the late firm. THOMAS T BARNES. JOHN B. MITCHELL. Maxcx 22, 1570. NOTICE. Having bought ut the steck of Dry Goods and al! debts due the late firm of Barnes & Mitchell, the undersigned will continne the business at the old ayments of all debts due «aid firm witl be made to and receipted for by him, and all liabilities Present Maw ted to him for payment. oH 22, 1570. JOHN B. MITCHELL. In view cf the above change it becomes absolutely neceseas be clo estly request all that the business of the late firin shou! at the earliest momeat. I therefore ear raons indebted to the old firm to blige me by settling their accounts a1 Mar tonce. JOHN T. MITCHELL. cu 22, ISTO, m 25-3t Wasnixotes, D.C. March th. tau, qj D. 3 Tae em known as FOWLER & NORBECK has this day been dissolved, by mutual consent mh 25-6" . P. FOWLER. GEO.'F. NORBECK BABGAINS FROM THE NEW YORK AND Just artic HILADELPHIA AUCTIONS DAILY, received. a large invoice of TOWRLS. bei of goods saved from the fire in Phi adelphis inst week. Fringed Towels, 30 inches long, Ie. 3 Jyard | 12r. oad from 12to 25c.. very cheap. Call and examine before buving elsewhere A large sarcortment of Ladies LIN KERCHIEFS. cheaper than before the w Striped and Plaid MUSLIN, 2) and 25. per yard worth 37¢. Bird E. e LINEN Sic. the. Le: dies HEMSTITOHED HANDRERCHIEFS, ‘ati Tinen, Ic. to CUBTAINS, tion called to B! mest Boys , from whl2-colm 1. A Or iI Rn rery Ss ine quality very cheap. Special ates LACK AL PACA RE ge worth ‘we. 0) r [Rep} 1920 Penn SHIRTS, WARRANTED EQUAL. if not superior, to any Shirt in the coun try for ease of fit, durability, and prices. A complete assorunent now on hand in great variety of styles. ‘ntlemen's, from § 1.50 to $3 each; $1.25 to $2 each. GEORGE ©. HENNING, No. 410 7th street, Northwest. A™=* 8. SHEPHERD & 3208, HAVING REMOVED TO THEIR NEW IRON WAREHOUSE, 910 PENNA. AV., BET. STH AND 10TH 8TS., (sovTH siDE,) Respectfully call attention to their assortment of GAS FIXTURES, comprising ALL PATTERNs MANUFACTURED BY THE Tucker Manufacturing Co, New York also those of Mitchell, Vance & Co, New York, WHICH ABE SOLD AT MANUFACTURERS PRICES. ‘The Largest Stock of BRONZES, CLOCKS, and MANTEL ORNAMENTS ever exhibited in Washington, and at the LOWEST BATES. Every Variety of SLATE MANTELS manufactared, of style and finish equal to the finest TEREA OOTTA AND LRON W. ARE, CHIMNBY TOPS, EARTHEN FLUES, VASES, DRAIN TILE, STATUES, BIDGE TILE, SEWER PIPES, &. Sole Agency for MOULE’S PATENT EARTH CLOSETS. ry ge ee PABLO! gee hee Ane ES, FURNACE: comprising all the most improved varictics, FOUNTAIN JETS of every style. PLUMBING, GAS and STEAM FITTING, of moat character desertp- ray ‘a reasomable rates ond ta tes, oe pre ] Be THOMAS DOWLING, Auctioncer. SE ees yer | D.C 1 will ofer at Bhat day of April, > “s ‘Thomas, Beall’: frat addition Rorthwest intersnctton »f Fanning Nockof ihe ‘same Width, Of feet #0 bubdredthe ou ‘ire jarter ant toad op the rear,s strip ¢ feet. 15 tha wide, 135. 2. Also, another part of said lot TD, beeinning * the distance of 61 feet 5 inches from Street. fronting 3 feet om Green street a: 6 tect 40 i back handredtbs Fear, a strip 4 feet 15 hundredths wide, fram lt 125 a Al half of lot 125 in ‘said addition front) % hundredths on Dumbarton str ¢ and ronning back of that width 91 feet 3 inches the further width of 4 feet 15 hundredths to itional depth of 30 feet. 4. Also, the westernmost part of jot 127 in said ad dition at the mortheast intersction of amid strnote Dumbartop street ani running | same width, bindimg on Green street 85 fect. more or less. ‘The ‘iret lot has a stable on the rear; the third ix improved by a frame dwelling, and the fourth bya | ck dwelling and store. ‘Terms of sale -third of the purchase money t be in cash. and the residue in two equal iosia! ments at © and 12 months, with interest, ta be secure! by deed of trust. The terms of sale must be com pile! with inons week after sale. or the property | may be resold, after five day's motice, at the risk | and coat of the defaulting purchaser Conveyanc. | ing and stamps at the purchaser s ¢ * ALTER § COX. Trustee MhRcodbds THUMAS DOWLING, Auct. | BX GOUDS AT GOLD PRICES. | The decline in euables us to ofer GREAT BARGAINS in ALL KINDS OF DRY GOUDS Yard-wide Bleached Sbirting Cotton, I's cts. very cheap; yard wide Bleached urting. tery heey. 1S @ special barcain: Richardson's and other ce, Lrich Linens, 92 cheap as before the war: a stock of Black and C. Al from 25 conteup; Cacsimere and Tweeds for Men abd Bove, STZ Ceay, beautiful Spring Delaines and Armures: 15, 30 and 25: 4.000 yards Spring Calicoes, 8. 0 and 1244 conte. (the beet goods made at 125 conta; also, a full stock of Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, Skirts, &c. Special may be expected by all who favor C BENJAMIN MILLER, 101 Bridge st., Georgetown, us Wil Esrasursnep IN 1834, PREMIUM AWARDED IN 1857, W. iH. WHEATLEYS | PREMIUM STEAM DYEING } | AND ANSING ESTABLISHMENT, —_ 49 JEFFERSON 5 skill to be ob- tained, ih attention on the part _ District te bere’ ah entae is bis tins eet ns | | BANKERS, J. B. BRYAN, Pres. _— sy a. BUFF, Treas WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANE | Corner of Seventh street and Louisiana avenue, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS. j @aily {rom 9:30 a. m. : ORDAY EVENING. trom 650 Wi 'wipe ae, ASAT JA¥ Cone & co., BANKERS, Bay and sell st current market rates GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, GOLD AND SILVER. Orders for STUCKS, and BONDS promptly exe- Pe fERNAL BEVENUE STAMPS furnished. DENTISTRY. W. MERRILL. 5: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Mo. 18a eteege Tash ad Lith severe, es All Dental work dope in the best manner, and at Gar, © or Ether used, if desired for ex- tracting Teeth without pain. - ited ({EEAT REDUCTION IN PRICES | | or FANCY AND MILLINERY Goops, | | AT DAVIS, $01 MARKET SPACE, CORNER EIGHTH STREET. STOCK ON HAND MARKED DOWN, ‘We are now receiv! the Snest assortment ot FANCY and MILLINERY G00! offered i thismarket, and at prices that defy competition Special attention is called to a few leading articles. STRAW HATS and BONNETS, in all the latest shapes. Fine FRENCH FLOWERS. unsurpassed oad quality, sul at greatiy reduced princes = a7 PLAIN, PLAID, GRUS GRAIN AND MAN SASHES, in all colors. . - PLAIN Fancy 5 Ry AND BIBBONS, all colors and . — LACES, LACE COLLARS, &c., HEMSTITCH 5 5 Py ot PASPRER CHIEFS, all ttnen, Pes: seem SATIN, at $2, $2.25,92.50 Best COLORED SATIN. Good + * BEST SPOOL COTTON... JOUVIN'S KID GLOVES. LUBLN'S GENUINE EXTRACTS. imevery S27” Particular is called HOSIERY, ane the rertoee Soe f° eer 304 4 . woe ow “ sow « © ttmeen FOS Other makes in proportion. — FRILLING BROAD Way CARES, COV ‘4 ALE’ AND FRILLINGS, have all bese iereetiy BUCK AND LISLE THREAD GAUNTLETs, TUCKED AND REVERE MUSLINS, PUFFINGS, MARSEILLES TRIMMING and FRINGES, BUTTONS, NOTIONS, &c., of every description, AT LOWEST PRICES, AT DAVI’ 801 MARKET SPACE, etepn Dow Beaten. - white IN BOO Butlders and contractors are advised that . dersigned ts prepared todo TiN KUOBING ua the dest manner. SIMPSON. Qo oF AVEN) and Lith Sign of Stewart’ ‘None but good x 1005 PEN} r ‘Breuied, ‘and 7th’ streets, z. 's Stoves. Bees anv Jos waay "Di | BM. Bencmarn | FINE DEMERARA SUGARS FAMILY SUPPLIES, ETO. Eirmexro ¥ ELPHONZO YOUNGS & CO Grocers, $44 PENNSYLVANTA AVEN Comsen Four axd a vate Steerer GOOD BROWN SUGAR. 19 tbs HARD SUGARS SOPT SUGARS, best “~ 18 GOOD FAMILY FLOUR WELCH BEST CHOICE EXTRA FLOUR AT STEWART'S WHITE DRIP syRU pr TEAS OF ALL KINDS CANNED GOODS OF ALL KINDS TRY THE EXCELSIOR YEAST POWDER warranted the best in the market WE SELL EVERYTHING aT THE LOWEST CASH PRivcE*< ELPHONZO YOUNGS 4 Co. GROCERS, 364 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CoRNER FoUR-AND-A-BALP STREET. F.M. Brecnarp mhz tr TRE CHEAP PLACE! Evruexze Tors DOWN WITH HIGH PRICES: Cc. 8. "HARE & SON, GROCERS, 1913 SEVENTH STREET N.W., Br: SUGARS DOWN! SUGARS DOWN Crashed, Granulated and Powdered Sagara ai cents per poun A Caffe 13 cfm: Excellent Brown Sugar. Ui «is. FLOUR! FLOUR: 7 ar fe sade from elected TEAS’ TEAS: Execllent Imperial and Gunpowder Teas, 1.25 5 ‘Tealas low 0075 cemte per pound, All grades and ‘all prices, CANNED FRUITS, VEGETABLES. & Peaches. Green Peas, Pitie Apples. Green Corn. rawberries, Tomales STAB BRAND OF LOBSTERS’ CONDENSED MILK C. 5S. @HARE 4 SON, 1213 SEVENTH STREET § Ww, mb?-tr Between Mann N "yfo, 981 Scott Square, bet, Tend K ste, weet. COMPA: PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Betwree Joh and Lith streets, Froun: FLocss ~— direet from the mill, with orders to sell #* Marke: ATTENTION 9 ow! TU, A. 5 wh 2, cctm Connectiout avenue and M strect.