Evening Star Newspaper, April 1, 1870, Page 4

~~ LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, ac. Natrowat THeaTeRr—Lenctit of Joe Jetfer- Spittire,” “A Regular Fix,” and “Spectre Brideg War's Orera Hovse—Alien & Pettinzill’s Minstrels. Lrscoux HALt.—-Old Folks Concert. Coankk SEVENTH AND D Steeers.—“ Wicked Ben,” the educated hog. Warrenvest GaLtery.—Grand Prize Pano- ramic Exhibition, every evening, this week only. Sirsa & Sraoi Agr Gatianr, 265 F xt. MASKRITER’S ART GALLERrT, 446 7th «treet. Baklow’s Agr Gatien, 237 Pa.» — Att Foors’ Day—Every langh is said to Ww anailont of one’s ceftin. If this be true, genius who first institated the April Fool's Festival deserves to be immortalized, for he was jor to his kind, since on no other ear is laughter so prevalent. Of enjey the sports of this day, de- the urchins in the street are the hiy alive to its pleasures, I night they are never done with Madam, your dress Nowhere! “April fi something is out of your pocket. “ Your haw of course! April foo you are losing your waterfa! id as the ter. tified lady grasps the back of her head, there is laughter, and “ April fool!” greets her on every side. Small parcels are dropped in the street, which the finder hastily opens, to discover a quanty of sand, or some other worth- less stuit. alks on briskly, thinking to con- cal bis mortification, but immediately his ears are tilled with a horrid din, and all the world is tol 00k at the April fool. Trains, not at all J to ladies's dresses, or to gen- glee is expressed as the unsus- ‘oudly on. ™ ject of it all walk om of making Apel Fools is said to ated with the Persians, when they with festal rites the beginning of their new year, or the period of the vernal equinex. fn Britain, they send a person from place to place on “a fool's errand” by means of a letter, which, somehow, never reaches its des- tipation. The Swedes also have their April fools, their humorous pranks and laughter-pro- voking follies; and if we go further sonth in Ea- Tope, the same hilarity _prexails at this season of the year. Among the lively French the April Fool is called “un poisson d’ Avril,” which trams lated literally, means an April fish. It may be that this odd sobriquet is derived from the fact that the sun now enters the sign Pisces (the Fishes) instead of Aries, at the time of the ver- nal equinox. Napoleon i married Maria Louisa, Arch hess of Austria, on the Ist of April, i810; whereupon the waggish Parisians dubbed — o ; veson d Avril.” Future events proved m to ve been more than half in the right. SERS PROVIDENT Arp SocteTy.—The Board of Di- rectors of the Washington for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor, met last evening: Mr. J. P. Tustin in the chair, and W. B. Wedgewood as Secretary. Mr. A. S. Solomons stated that on account of the impov- eriched condition of the treasury he was unable to meet a bill of $250 due to the Gas Company for hauling of coke, and moved that a commit- tee be appointed to’ wait on the Mayor, and re- juest his oe ment of the same; adopted, and lessrs. A. P. Clark and A, Hart were appointed. Mr. Solomons offered a resolution, which was unanimously adopted, that the "Association discontinue active operations for the season on after the ith of April next. Mr. J. W. Clark, from the committee on cloth- ing for women and children, made a report that there had been distributed Slie.15. The committee requested to be author- ized to continue the distribution of garments until the amounts reeeived by each ward shall be equal. and they receive the amount of $56 each, and to make orders on Capt. Bridges for such amount of dry goods as will enable thee to carry out this object. The report was agreed fo, and the ccmmittee was authorized to con- tinue the di Mr. Solomons stated he Mr. Henry Piper $4.65, being ion from the Bureau of En- aving and Printing, Treasury Department. r. Solomons submitted his financial report as freasurcr of the association, accompanied with the necessary vouehers; which were referred to the auditing committee. of which Mr. Fitch is ghairman, to report at the next meeting. Ad- jour —— ORS TOTHE MEMORY oF THB LATE GEN. OM AS.— Th of arrangements to ‘The committee agreed on gramme, which will be meeting of officers :—C. retary of the Interior; residents, er Colfax. Hon. dames G. Blaine: P Dr. Newman; Music, Marine Band; ra tien, Gen. Betkna tary of War; Music Marine Band; tions, Gen. Edward M mM A y Adopt The committee will en- of the Hall of the es wherem to hold the ting. which will take place on Tuesday eve- ning next. rising vote. « to obtain the ° ‘ DrATH OF SERGEANT WALKER,—Sergeant George H. Walker, who since the organization of the Metropolitan Police has been one of its most eflicient officers, and for some time past Sergeant in the Fitth precinct, died, at one o'clock to-day, at his late residence, on E street, near 15th, of dropsy on the chest. Sergeant Walker was a man of many good qualities, and bad many friends througheat the District. He was a native of Loudoun county, Va., but had resided M Chapter, No. 1, and 2, Knights Templar: and an active (dd Fellow. belonging to Friendship , No. 12, and Kidgely Encampment, No. 5. - ° Ravivication CELERRATIO! —A. Grant, the Boys in Blue, has just for- structions to the marshals of the wards to get their ticipate in the grand ight thortly to take place in honor of the ratification of the fifteenth amendment. At the same time it is recommended that all those citizens in favor of a territorial form of government for the District take part in the proceedipgs. The pro- gramme of the procession will be announced in a few days. ee A MEETING OF THE PlonzER GUARDS was held at Hyson’s Hall, E street south, Wednes- day night, Col. Carson presiding, and the doors were closed until 80'clock, when they resolved themselves into 4 Bowen meeting, and were made by A.M. Green, S.A. Douglas, P. Cullinane and Col. Carson, each of them warm ly supporting the present municipal administra. tion. Mr. Douglas, Assistant Commissioner or the Seventh Ward. offered a long series of ress. lutions endorsing the Mayor, which were adopted. zs CELERRATION oF THE EMANCIPATION. —At a mass meeting of the citizens of the Fourth Ward. for the purpose of electii A. Green, lary. mi ebosen vi resident, Geor unre treas- urer. The following wea del wo , Fe committee:—Wm. Edinbero, Kev. A. in, Wm, A. Scott, and George Shanklin. ’ Macisrmarn's Dacis- 1om.—Mary Burgess before ice Giark and charged Robert Brown with being the father of her illegitimate child. Brown de- Senses bic own case pretty ably, but after hear- img the evidence in ease. Justice Clark held Lim to security in the sum of $80 Ly of the child. Brown appealed from the decision of the , and started out with an offi- cer to obtain security for his appearance at court. a Reed, in the county, and after a hearing before Justice Walter, at Police Headquarters, was committed to jail for court in defanit of se- SS ee LARCENY ANP ARREST ox A Bexonw Wan- eant—Wm. Harris, colored, wus arrested yes. terday morning by Officer Leiscombe, on the of larceny of lumber, and Justice Har- per committed him to jail for court, aud be was also committed on a bench warrant. ° ‘WashIsctontas ADMITTED TO TRE ST. Louw Bax—Among the graduates of the St. Louis Law Schoo! on Saturday lest, was Mr. Silas W. Dooley, formerly of this city. of the First Ward, in mass pA desire at this time to show ‘of the action of the President ‘States, and the noble action of the and ight States ratt- iment; that a com- mittee of five be appointed to make ments se eercsede. ite President and other noble actors in this notable event,” &c. ndersen moved to amend that the ‘heraksgiei Aimighty y God h the T ing or ees 4 conferred on us as ole a Non Vocoasan, oan < caoee farther, that we renew our devotion to the Republican party which has elevated us to the proud position we First Ward Politics. MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN CLUB, Whos Mei ‘ ‘ A meeting of the First Ward Republican Cinb was held last night at the Stevens School House; the President, Henry Himber, in the chair, and Wom. Prender secretary. ‘The Chair stated that the Board of Registra- tion were to commence ther work in the First Ward on Monday next, and it was necessary for the club to appoint two challengers te attend their sittings. A motion was made to elect them, but the Chair decided that it was ‘the Preroga: tive of the Chair to int. Alfred Day oceupy in the body politic. that the meeting be al to choose its own ar ndmanis to, and the challengers forthe oceasion. “Mr. Carter A. | atl, amendments were agi = Stewart moved that the Chair appoint the chal- Chair announced the committee of five Alfred lengers; carried. Mr. Day moved a reconsid- follows :—James Wormley, Day, eration .of the vote just taken. The Chair— | Henry Himber, Sandy Lacy, ‘and Alfred Jones. “How did the gentleman vote ?” Day.—“ Didn't Three cheers were then given for President vote at all.” Chair—*Then he cannot move @ Grant, the Senate and House ef Representa- "Str, Aitred Day offered’ resolution ‘that this | Vet and “the ‘next pal ih lern per club resolve itself into @ mans fnew | eee ee i showing ou appreciation of tre grand setion of peg namcer showing our m of action of this nation.” Phe Chair ruled it consideration The Irish Republi: out of order until the business of the meeting was over. Mr. Day appealed. A vote was taken, and the Chair surtained. Mr. C. A. Stewart moved that the Campaign Fifth Ward—The Irish Republican Club of the Fifth Ward met last evening, the President, Jobn O'Meara, in the chair, and Jas. Quigley, Several new members were elected, r two car- | after which Mr. John O'Meara, Chairman of sieges Gurion tent aitenge of the Boaril of Regis. | the Committee to procure employment for the up voters; ied. Also, moved | members, rey he bad seen Mayor thal Bowen, who had informed him that the works would be opened about Monday next, and he would see that a fair proportion of the work was ven to the Fifth Ward Irish Republican Club. ‘he Ward Commissioner bad also promised that ter-,to bri carri that the Irish Republican Club of this ward be invited te co-operate with this club, in order to carry out the work for the good of all the Ke- publicans of the ward. Carrie Mr. Day called up his resolution again, but ee fused it yet. he would give employment to as many members bag we “Go ahead with your dirty work.” | ashe peasy in Susties to the other Republicans ‘The Chair called Day to order, and said he | ot the ward. Mr. Quigley moved that the (the Chair) would not allow any one present to | names of persons on the roll who insult him. Voices.— Sit down,” and “Dry up.” Wan. Prender offered a resolution, that they view with disapprobation the conduct of certain individuals, whose sole purpose in coming tw this hall is to create disorder, by interrupting the legitimate business of the clab; that snen conduct brings discredit on our people in the minds of our fellow-citizens; that a repetition of it will make the offenders liable to expulsion from this halt. Mr. John Meany said he had no doubt that unity of action would be brought about and the diferent factions in this district come together in time for the election in June. ‘The Chair was about to reply, when Couneil- man Thompson said he thought it an an. usual thing to see the chairman of a meeting oceupy so much of the time in debating ques- tions himself, and he protested against it. [Ap- lause. Piste: Hlimber then called someone to his place, had not signed the constitution and paid the initiation fee be stricken off. Several members op} the motion, after some debate it was laid over until next week. TLe President, as chairman of the delegation to ‘he Central Club, rej the action which had been taken there Kelly thought the idea of endorsing May Bowen tor his success(ul fight agai itimore and Ohio Railroad Was very foolish. He could not see that the Railroad Company had been compelled te move their depot or anything else, but were going on the same asever. Mr. Sullivan thought Mayor Bowen was the man who ever took any steps against the Railroad Company on behalt of the city, and he deserved to be thanked for that. The Chair stated that the Fifth Ward Republican Club was insession, and the Irish Republican Club having been invited to that meeting he hoy all would attend. The Club ww to attend the meeting of the ‘ard republican Club. Sizth Ward,—The regular meeting of the Irish Republican Club of the Sixth Ward was held last evening at their hall, corner Virginia ave- nue and &th street east, the President, Andrew Neville, in the chair. The delegates to the Central Executive Committee explained their action im voting against the resolutions offered at the meeting of that committee on the 29th instant, and on motion of Mr. Geo. Thompson a resolution was adopted heartily endorsing their action, after which the meeting sajeerned. — Tairp WARD “Reronm REPURLICANS.”—A meeting of the Third Ward Keform Republican Association was held last evening, Mr. A. H Mr. and took the floor, denouncing those who came here to disturb the meeting. They were few, thank , and were all wellknown. He moved the adoption of the resolutions. After resuming his seat, he recognized Mr. Brown, who said he had nothing to say. The Chair —* Thank God for that.” [Lai TJ Mr. Wm. Schooler spoke in favor of the res- olations, but some means would be taken to get rid of the disturbers of harmony, and a:!- vocated putting them ont of the room. Alfred Day said he thought the resolutions showed some malice, course pursued. which the devil had put into some of their heads, would lead them to ruin. Mr. Schulze rose to a point of order, that the poor Kinney in the chair, and Mr. W. H. Stewart —— S hate concierge Cece secretary pro tem. A’ letter was read from B. fir: Meany-— Does not Mr, Day belong to the | McCoy, secretary of the Central Association, Invincible Glab?” The Chair-"I recotnine ne enclosing a resslution Fetuesting the election o ” gates ative * such organization as the Invincibles.” [Laugh- | Tiittee. “Tite Chait wes on motion, authorized to appoint the delegates, and he announced the following: C. L. Bart, James Reynolds, John W. Hunter, Thomas Lewis, and Edward Allen. The Chair, after urging the necessity of a tho- rough canvass of the Ward prior to the regis- for new members to ir names, and the roll was increased by fifteen or twenty names. Mr. W. H. Stewart was elected permanent secretary, and ina few well-timed remarks returned’ his thanks. The following were appointed the finance com- mittee: F. W. Sellhausen, Jos. Gerhardt, W. H. Simpson, C. F. Behrens. Mr. Jacob H. Crossman said that the Board of Registration Proposed to give ample time for the registration and for that purpose they would give tive days in each ward, ter. Mr. Day said he was astonished at*such ac- tion on the part of this club. Such a resolution was never known before, and he warned them ainst the way they were preeetae: {Ap- fause. vine Chair called the meeting to order, as the confusion pretty general, everybody talking at once; but Mr. Day continued to de- nounce the resotutions. Jerome Johnson advised Mr. Day to come into the ranks of the First Ward Republican Club if he ¢esired to see things in their right light,yet he (Johnson) was o} to the resolutions, be- cause they savored of a sprit ot vindictiveness, and there was no necessity for them. He, for one, recognized the right of every one to go into such organizations as suited them. Sandy Laey said the course pursued by this meeting would drive all respectable Republi- cans away from the Club. ‘Mr. Prender said the resolutions were not in- tended to apply toany respectable man. (Laugh- ter. ‘Mr. Lacy moved to lay the reslations on the table; carried. Henry Johnson wished to know if this meeting was not called for the purpose of meeting the Irish Club, and if this Club had expressed its Wishes in any manner. He had just come an, and he <i for forme" a The Chale salt WOE nothing had been done as yet. \ Alderman Stewart said be had been intormed by the Board of Registration that they had con- cluded to allow two challengers for each party, the Kepublicans two and the Democrats two, and he thought alternates should be chosen, but he desired to offer a resolution now that’ the Central Committee be requested to call a mass meeting in all the wards on Thursday, the 2Ist of April, for the purpose of electi nm del- egates to the Nominating Convention. Afr. S. suid there had been a great deal said about vostponing the nominations till a later day, but he"'advocating the policy of a change In'this matter. He wished the nominations made carly, sothat if there were any flaws to find in their Gandidate a plenty of time would be allowed te dor. am Der CANTIGRtCS hed been mon tioned for the Mayoralty, among whom were Mayor Bowen, Matthew U. Emery, and Major A ichards. ; hen the name of Richards was mentioned by the speaker a shont of applause burst out, lasting for several minutes. Mr. Steward then proceeded,and said the name of Gen. Crocker had been mentioned, and he believed a man should be nominated early this year; and one sbould be selected whose charac- ter would stand rubbing. [Applause] | If it could not stand rubbing they did not want isim. [Applause and laughter.] “No one, at least, should be nominated who did not stand square on radical issues. If itwas Bowen, or Emery. or Crocker, or Richards, (great applause,) the nomination should be ‘at once. A delegation trom the Irish Club here entered the room, and were received with cheers. They were invited to take front seats, when they came and if more time is required they would gi He had no doubt but that th Board would give ample facilities for challeng- ing. Mr. A. Watson made a few remarks, in which he said the whole system of registration was an imposture on the people, which should not be tolerated. Mr. Crane next addressed the meeting, brietiy referring to the “ring,” and expressing his surprise at the forbearance of the citizens. “He noticed the fact that one of the Board of Registration had recently been ap- pointed to a corporation office, he be- jieved that the Mayor had an’ object in it. Mr. N. H. Miller said that although the party d to had been appointed to a corporation , he did not believe that he could be bought by it, and that Bowen could not corrupt him. He said that the colored citizens should Ve interested in this movement, and he thought that they had seen enough in the conduct of the present municipal administration te make them sick of it, for there were more laboring men now walking about than ever before. The other side were working very cautiously, a heard it intimated that at the Third W Republican meeting at Wisewell Barracks to- night they intended to place in the chair a s0- called anti-Bowen man. One of Bowen's friends had attempted to defend him, saying that he was not dishonesi, but that he had dishonest men around him. ‘He asked this party it Bowen did not know before he took those referred to into his confidence that they were dishonest. Why, Buwen would wut keep an benert man shout bim. He concluded by saying that if they ali worked together they would put Bowen in a pot and Ccok him out. Mr. W. H. Stewart offered a resolution that the association attend en masse the celebration of the adoption of the fifteenth amendment, which is soorf to take place, and that a committee of three be appointed to carry the object of this resolution into effect. Adopted, and Messrs. William H. Stewart, General Joseph Gerhardt and .James Hays were appointed the committee. Adjourned. > Firta Warp Repvsrican CLcn.—A_meet- px bed this club was held last evening at Mission Schoal-house, First street east; the president, . H. Holden, in the chair, and J. W. McKnight secretary. e Chair stated the object of the meeting to be the appointment of several com- mittees and to preparations for the coming forward and gave three cheers for the First | campaign. Mr. Jas. Searles was elected finan. Ward Republican Club. After quiet was re- | cial secretary. Mr.J.L. Gatchell moved tuat siored, the resolutions were adopted. Several bills were presented, and Henry Jobnsen said that he did not see why these bills were presented here, as Mr. Cook had $600 for campaign purposes, which was unexpended. (Laughter. ‘The Chair said the Irish club was present, and he invited their spokesman to express the of the club. Mr. Powell, on behalf of the Irish Club, said that their President was absent on account of sickness, and he desired a postponement of any expression until the next meeting. Nicholas Oliver offered the foliowing : Resolved, That we sustain the course pursued a committee on resolations be appointed, and the question was about to be put when Wm. H. Brown rose and characterized the motion as full of perjury and fraud, as it was intended to act as a gag law, and he be; them not to pass it, in these words: ‘ Oh! tell it not in Gath; ery it not out in the streets of Askalon, that in the sombre hour of midnight, when darkness hung like a pall over the earth, any such iniqui- tous measure”— and here he was called toorder, when several members made as many different motions; in the attempt to entertain which, Mr. Gatchell’s motion was entirely forgotten, and finally all of them were laid on the table. ’ Mr. Atkinson offered a resolution, which was adopt- by Mayor Bowen im managing the affairs of this | ed, requesting the members of the two Boards a. ot tue City Council to wait on the heads of the Henry Johnson moved to lay it on the table. nts in behalf of the employes dis- Alderman Stewart opposed the motion. chi the Navy Yard. The Chair then Councilman Thom said the motion was | announced the fo! ing Executive Committee: not in order, as it seco! mid. Mr. Johnson renewed his motion, but no one seconded it. Mr. Prender moved the adoption of the reso- Ghate’ declared it adopted, amidst statin eatns chair . considerable dissatisfaction and confusion. A large number attempted to get the floor, 4 i i = hea pe anh » Which was nt, and that vo wn amid great confusion. actio: BS Dey called for the consideration of his | Mr. Arrison moved thet a cent ed of five be Councilman Thompson moved their reference = to the Executive Committee. Mr. Da; that he had a right to speak, myn cxeited ma , Was referring Fifteenth Amendment by the Po pin Yoking hima that he waasbort 1ootnisfr manner on Grant, which a the police made thetr the police Just in time to the peace, the excitemedt = Eimmered down.” Mr. Day then pacesinaly | So duty in William ary Inbar yard A. rating, th the rules of the Private A. D. Chase = to take effect im- jution manner ‘pplications of Mr. for liquor licenses Henry Jobnson secretary of the mass meeting. SF gt, Wiliam, Dustin, Thos. McCormick, emt ting inappropriate chair addressed Henry a Moi “We i, ecards enema | narocs apr cree ored race were made Henry Himber, | etm Branch.) wife and Jerry Kobert.‘Thompaon Ritred Jones, "Freeman Sweeny andy ‘got ints a dispute abou tio While Mr. Jones was 9 one of the Irish Sweeny seized s wtick. and struck Wotine Tg him charging him with Keeping more colored sera tescgich tigane bas baencomfaniy le in slavery than any other man in the Sg ye Jerry Sweeny also other exciting neone ohnage Har, and an- | Lee: gamer Andeeiye ac heaving by Dustles kept auice Pulled down by the coat tail and ‘n old colored man named Shadrack ‘agent, LECT. Ovvicens.—Exceisior, nearly a ‘hundred sears old) ey ten made arvibe of Sonsbat has elootg fig ot? ome remarks, saying he was a small boy when | cers: Chief iN. Funke ye os. bis old master, Geo. Grough, was a lieutenant in Smith; 8. BB nts, Recorder, Cat- ington's wart of ha ruulery Compan; in Wash- | tell, F.8., J. L. ington’s war of Revolution, and he never init eaeyment or ttactama, aryes and | Wetac man, he thanked his Godthat oh Regt? permitted to live to see this day. His remarks were listened to with great and at their conclusion Mr. Thompson three cheers for President Grant, the of the Gian aidan Sigua sainae een wis a will, Mr. Alfred Day offered resolutions «that we, transfers of 3 ‘been Cover, Cartier —Yesterday, pe in the Frei) of in the case of Page agt. Stewart, the jury were cinee “report: unal agree, were te ¥ Denn! jagra “ CASE” RE- arch Todd is Mi der | SUIT FOR LIBEL—THE “BARNEY Ps part square aa08 W. Brown toJ.W. | DivIVUS—A NEW PHASE OF AN OLD CONTRO- Barker, part 4, square 344, $2,400; R.T. Morsell | vensy. CaS. to same, 26,'square 101, $3,190; James I. | To-day, im the Cirenit Court, Jadge arttery Darity to John C. Proctor, sub 16, square Zi, | the case of 5. Chase Barney agt. Harvey Linds $2,000: Mary Fuller et al. to Thomas T. Buck- | ley was taken up—Mesars. K. J. Brent and It. ley, sub A and part sub 5, square 235; J. C. L. | Harri for plaintiff, and Fare Schelin to Elizabeth M. Murdock, part sul) (9) | de, KD. Musey and W. ¥- Eendall for defen t- 8000; Arriso1 . Brown, | ant. The plaintiff sues Spee “Lo yon J. Rye to John T: Vand maliciously wrote and published jnare 302, $300. “Wrareh 23. a. K. Shepherd to Jerome F. John- m, part sub 12, square 372, $2,500, W. H. Phil - son, J. . Bailey, square 126, $3.00; St Sate to Nancy Gorbin, sub 25 equare 3, $250; John A. Weidersheim to Emily§B. Hatch~ ins, sub 34, square 623, $5,500; Maria Louisa Downing to J: yh Ant east }, 8, square 2 ‘Sop! Berger to Wm. Berger, parts Starch “od. —Musee Kelly to R. I. Stevens, sub. 44, square 625, one . J. Gre; to B. FP. Fuller, east half sub. L, ii. Hittyard, subs 18, . Sai M: . Hillyard, 1 Myuake di, shco00; Joseph. Baker to Lizzie 1. T, parts 10 and 11, square 733, $1,650; D. L. sustead, sub. 43, square 500, 24.000; A. J. Olmstead to H. N. Copp, 5 $350. March 2ith—John Holroyd to ichael Crane, = £30, £4,000; Thos. Young to « W. Ghee, suet nd 8, square 180, $1,359; T B. Bryan to John W. Ramsey, parts subs. 11, 12 and ware 283, $3,500; 3 J.F.D. Lanier, subs. 14, 15 wal 36 andl parts 16, 17_and 18, square 728, $24,500. March 25.—Jared Mead to A. T. Skinner, sub. 8, 180, S84. March 26th.—T. H. Barron to Alice R. Brown, sub. 18 and 19, square 499, $3,000; Caroline Cox to T. H. Barron, sub. 19, do., $800; J. B. Ken- nard to Martha A. Salter, ——, square 2, (500; A. Nailor to S. Huntress, sub. 1 000; W. H. Williams to Alonza A. , Square 571, $4,000; John 0. Paine et al rown, et al. trustees, part 6, square #7 March 28th._Moses Kelly to M. G. Marini, sub. §, square 623, $9,000; J. L. Kidwell to S. Garrett, part 5, square 40, $462.90; ‘ al. to G. Bergling, south part 32, square 436, 1,400; Lucinda Trimble et al. to A. Flynn, —, part square 906, $1,200. ‘March 29.—Lawrence Daily to Martha Mor- mn, pt. 7, sq. 715, $1,000; G. Mattingly to An- lerson Johnson, sub. 30, sq. 471, & H. N. Wadsworth to T. Tiverney, sub. 44, sq. 774, $252; ©. H. Tucker to A. A. Trausel, pt. 23, sq. 515, 500. F. Mohun et ‘March 30.—S. D. Castleman to C. M. Castle- ub. 6, 4, 208, sub, 13 and 14, sa. 339, 25,000; same te D. J. <o w e ene half 6, sq. 107, $5,600; John E. Kendall to Chas. Stott, and part 3, sq. 436; W. H. C. Thom line D. Mockenber, sub. 8, north £8,000; A. K. Shepherd to W. H. Godey, loses Kelley to same. , do., $2,400; H. A. Sauter et al. to Ma: ©. Sauter, (daughter, E. Clary to Amanda C. B. Bayle: 46s, $1,000; James E. Waugh, east pt. 15,99. 235, $5,000. March 3ist—S. Eslir to W. Reed, 11, square 1, 8750;_M. Diggins to John Shanahan, sub. 29, square 176, $200; F. Scmidt et al., trustees, to F. Denmead, 1, 2, 18, 19, 20, square 924, $12,500; 1. B. Wright to T. Dunovan, lots in Mt. Pleas- ant, $750; Moses Kelly to Harriet M. Tastet, 58, sub. square 623, $2,400; Isaac Hill to R. F. King, lot 12, square '402, $350; Eli Beers to J. i. Hawes, 10 acres in the county, $1,000; Catharine A. Stubbs to D. 8. Walker, 13, square 488, (quit ;) W. F. Holtzman, trustee, to W. W- Met- calf, 11, square 1,033; G. 'W. Murray to Thomas Droney, sub. 14, square 806, 8425. mn half, ‘Tne Cororen May IN NaTIONAt Potitics.— The Georgia Question Again— The Fifteenth Ameni- ment, &¢., déc.—A meeting of prominent colored men was held last evening, at No. 46 North B street, Capitol Hill, for the purpose of hearin a statement of the Georgia delegation, whi. Was represented by Simon Beard, chairman, Alfred Ketchum, secretary, J. G. Campbell, Abraham Colby, &. Moore, Abram Smith, John J. Costin, and J: G. Campbell, Jr. There were present Senator Revels, Professors Vashon, .angston and A. M. Green, Geo. T. Downing, Rev. Sella Martin, Mr. Barbadoes, E. F. Cook, and others. ‘The meeting was called to order by Mr. Down- ing, president of the Colored Men's Nationa! Executive Committee. Key. J. Sella Martin in- troduced resolutions, which were unanimously adopted, recognizing, in the of the tit- teenth amendment, the crowning of the Repub- lican editice of the United States; acknowledg- img the gratitude of the colored race to Cou- ess, and their especial obligations to President Grant for his message announcing the ratitica- tion, and hailing with p! his recommenda- tion that a national system of education be adopted; providing that measuresfbe taken for the firing of a national salute in honor of the event, and requesting the National Executive Committee to select one of their number to de- liver an address in honor of the occasion. A communication was received from Wm. A. Cook requesting them to assist in a proposed celebration of the ratification of the fifteenth amendment to take place next week, and Prot Vashon and Messrs. Douglas and Barbadoes were appointed to make all necessary arrange- ments. ‘The chairman of the Georgia delegation, Mr. Simon Beard, then addressed the meetin length in opposition to the Bingham am ment, and was followed in the saine strain Mr. A. Colby, of Green county, Mr. R. Moore, of Columbia county, Mr. Costin, of Talbot county, and Mr. A. Smith, of Muscogee county; after which Mr. George T. Downing offered reso- lutions requesting the Senate to strike the Bingham amendment from the Georgia bill, as a measure of justice to the law-abiding people of that State. “The resolutions were unanimous- ly adopted. and after a few remarks by Major 5. K. Plumley, of Texas, the mecting ad- journed. LEBRATING THE RATIFICATION—S¢renad- (o President Grant—This morning the following committee, appointed at the meeting of the First Ward Republican Club last night—-Messrs. dames Wormley, Altred Day, Sandy Lacy. Alfred Jones, and Henry Himber—waited on President Grant and tendered him thanks, on behalf of the colored people, for proclamation ———— e Tatifi . Messrs. Himber and the President on behalf of the colored people, and, at the conclusion, tendered him a serenade, to take place to-night at eight o'clock. The President t em, and stated that it would give him pleasure to receive them to-night. King’s band has been engaged for the occasion, and Gen. Howard, Col. Forney, and Mayor Bowen are expected to be present. —— PoTomac TRAVEL. ers. The new steamer roy cently purchased by Messrs. G. itis of the Lake, re- H. Plant and 8. P. Brown & Son for the Norfolk trade, is now having a thorough overhauling, and will be ready for the service in about a week. The veteran steamboat man, Joe Denty, will be placed in of her, and he has, we hear, already enj acrew. About the Ist of May the Bi % ickeburg & Potomac Railroad Com will &. on new boats be- tween Aquia and this city, in the place of steamers Vanderbilt and Keyport. ee ‘Tux Hangas Conrvs Case.—Yesterday after- Fisher noon, Wm. who was before Judge on a writ of corpus, was di Diggs was committed to jail, about two since. for failing to give to support the bastard twin children of Steward, (he acknowledging himself to be the father.) account of his it _cireul having M.G, Samuel Norment, Thos. M. Plow- man, John Purdy, N. Acker, F, Howard, cr it, pant, Aa E. dL Crophane Thos. John A: Rui, Joseph L. Pearson. —o__ CuILpREn Brrren By Dous.—A child streets, S.E was bitten by @ vielous dog lacerated. Dr. Jos, dressed the wound. was‘ate itis throat ‘Wash- and op neta ieaen ence eera gi took th ered the Sane {2 hand, and this morning recoy- ing falsely and a q dated the 25th of November, 1597, ad- dressed and delivered to the Hon. James Har- lan, containing among other things fol that is to say ‘the peti loner (mean- ing acon of the plat , pamed Samael Chase Barney, jr., who was then a petitioner to Con- Yor the a of a law authori. his name to be changed) in this case is my ward and is anxious to have his name changed. on account of the bad character of his father, (meaning the plaintift,who is the father of the petitioner, )and an uncle, (meaning a brother of the plaintitt,) who have brought disgrace, as he thinks, on the name.” Also, that he another letter, dated November 25, in which he es a similar statement. Barney claims damages to the amouut of $20,000. In the return of Senator Harlan to a subpena duces tecum to luce in court a copy of the letter read by him to the Senate on the 26th of November, 1567, Senator Harlan answers that at the time of the application fora ot name, be was chairman of the Committes on the District of Columbia; that the committee acted favorably on ee yy and reported & bill, which passed houses of Congress; that the letter in question was sent with the bilf to the House and not returned to the files of the Senate; that he never had in his possession any etter for Dr. Lindsley other than as a member of the Senate; that such communication became the cing | of the Cy mm that commant- cations lressed Congress are privileged, and that their production in evidence nat the parties making them is not required by law, and would be a subversion of the right of peti- tion, thau which no right is more precious to the American people. Mr. Harrington moved an attachment for Senator Harlan, and the Court overruled the motion, stating that under the Constitution the Court had no power to arrest or attach a mem- ber of Con; during its session: ‘Mr. Harrington opened the case ‘or the plain tiff, stating that they expected to prove the alle- gations of the bill are true, and tl the piain- tiff is entitled to large dam: , Teading the letter on which the suit is CRIMINAL CouRT, Judge Fisher—To-day, Essick Vinegar, indicted for stealing a horse from Dr. Laub, at the Soldiers Home, was found guilty and sentenced to Albany penitentiary for two years. He was also found guilty of petit larceny and sentenced to jail for five days. Jas. Brown, indicted — larceny, pleaded guilty, and was convicted and sentenced to thirty days in jail. CASE OF FALSE PRETENCES. The case of the United States agt. Antonio Pelletier, indicted for obtaining property from Ezra L. Stevens under false pretences, was taken up, B. P. Lovejoy, Esq., assisted by A. A. Riddle and F. Miller, Esqs., appearing for the United States, and F. P. Stanton, B. H. Webb and i. A- Pierce, Fags., for the defence. it appears that Stevens, the prosecat it- ness, and Pelletier, the defendant, wens en- gaged in buying and selling horses. Stevens making the purchases at Oberlin, Ohio, where he was residing, and giving drafts on Pelletier, at Washinzton, in Ue Sse) It is contended by the prosecution that Pelletier, by falsely repre- senting himself as aman of eawiety induced Stevens to purchase the horses give his drafts in = The drafts were not hon- ored by Pel , and the consequence was Stevens had to pay them. The case will prob- ably occupy se" days. pease a ‘THe FIPTEENTH AMENDMENT—Demonstration of the Fire Department-—Yesterday afternoon, about 4 o’clock, a general was struck, by order of the Chief of the Fire Department, from box 34, (Bank of Washington,) which brought out the Fire Department for the pur; o parade in honor of the ratitication o: Fi teenth Amendment. The line was formed, No. pee iamee me gg Ladder Company bri up the rear. The men were infull wnitorm, and. presented a fine appear- ance. Chief Engineer Martin Cronin gave the signal for the start, and the ion, pre- ceded by him, moved past Police Headquarters, where t! y were reviewed by Mayor Bowen and the Board of Fire Commissioners. The line then moved down 4% street to Pennsylvania avenue, and thence to the Executive Mansion. President and Mrs. Grant appeared at the open window and returned the compliment of the department by bows of acknowledgment. The department passed the residence of Vice P: dent Colfax, the engines saluting by blowi ale wheties, and, Ce aang. the signi Was given for arun, an jepartment dl through the President's grounds at full speed, the men cheering as they passed the Mansion. +o = OrFicer A. D. Cuase, of the second precine: tendered his resignation to the Board of Poli yesterday, and was accepted. GEORGETOWN. PoLice STATISTICS.—The police report of the third precinct for the quarter ending March Bist, shows the following particulars: Numi of arrests 257, of which 100 were white and 1 were black, and 24 males and 43 femal Amount of tines imposed and collected, $598.5), valued of property received and turned over to owners, $1,676.35; value of property turned over to property clerk, © Frovr Ixsrectioxs.—Mr. Jacob Staub, tlour inspector, reports 10,523 barrels of flour inspected during the month of March of the following ‘ades: Family 4,586, extra 5, Ine 192, Ist middlings 28, broad v2, rye 25, making a total for the quarter just ended of 3 . zn FRONT Entered and Cleared — Steamer Express, Nickle, from and to Balti- more. Entered—Sloop Seaman, King, Alexan- dria, with wheat for Hartley & Bro. ALEXANDRIA. PRiira Gazette of last evening has the following mn : RAILROAD I BROGLIO.—It was mentioned in orters Gazette that an injunction had been sued by Judge BU enjoining the ** Shoe- maker” com mm re! Possession of the ‘Alexandria sad Washington ‘Ratiroad, "and ot the circuit court for this county in obedience it an execution, and the sheriff at a jorning executed the writ by placing ae oat H. Robinson, Nathaniel Boush and T. T. = directors ——_ “ French” com- Ys 01 pany nm © road and all its was reading to men mentioned the wwritof habere facing Ceepaionens, a2 they sted w nm the railroad in front of the ail, and’ han to Mr. Hill vel tras t Me. the 10 0'clock train trom that me » and was for some hours in consul itation Shoemaker with the “French” «lirectory. 5 arrived here soon after Tom Bi with Messrs. Stevens and ag too was stopped » and no trains have been running since, the locomotives cars being stationary st ho St Asaph street depot Notice ‘was served the « ” directory this pe hin in chambers to Gesolve the infuse, oft mad Gnd nares ee cy HTS.—A colorea uni- form of the Howard ‘Washiegan being prevented from with the Sepa of te Sekai aegt he ing the ladies’ car on that road tals Faxsx Fiss.—The Fishtown this increase sito herring at $14 ad thon. incest sssns St from Sito 81a. 2 Py bi Dollar Jew- lvauia avenue, be~ Gro. No. 410 Seventh street N. W. e - . >. HEN, Goon Goons vor Sprive Wear. assortment of for custom work at Hable & Co., 335 Pennsylvania avenve, (U.S. Hotel,) canrot be exeelled by any in the mar- ket. = = “ Goop MEasuRE AND RUNNtne Over.” Dooley’s Baking Powder has already taken the precedent over others, from its well known strength and purity; but aside from these facts, SS a ae resented, which is rarely the case with ordipary manufacture. Dooley’s Baking Powder is the best, purest, stro: ‘aud cheap- est ever offered to the consumer, and every ‘one who has used it will readily testify to this assertion. ed ao THE GREAT FALL IN GOLD is nowhere made more illustrating than by a visit to Frane & Goldman's Popular Gent's Furnishing Goods Stores, No. 409 Seventh street, between D ant E streets, and Marble Hall, No. 61 Seventh street, opposite the Patent Office. These gentle- men, who have just now replenished theif large stock of Furnishing Goods for the spring and snmmer season from the large and best whole- sale houses East at the lowest Gold Kates, bi again taken the lead of other similar establis! ments here, and give to their patrons such in- ducements that cannot fail to please. forget the name and numbers. amet sii ae PxExxrEs yor SALE—A pply at the Star Office Georgetown Advertisements, ‘REPUBLICAN MEETING, meeting of the Re licans of Geors Co will be held at Good. Samaritan i DAY EVESI apl 3t ni an Re m BX THOMAS DOWLING, Anct'r; Georgetown. VALUABLE ArROVED PROPERTY ON HIGH STREBT AT AUCTION. On THURSDAY A¥TERNOON, April Teh, tS o'clock. I will sell, in front of the prem. ines, subdivision of No. tt and 22, front ing 52 feet on the east side High street, above Stoddart street, with adepth of 19 foot, improved by_a well built t#o story Dvelling House ‘erms: One third I2monthr, with interest, secured by a deed of trust on the pros - erty. Ce the cost of the ‘ome and Bt: a urchaner ry, O00 wit be requifed when the property Eistrack off, api st THOS. DOWLING, Anct. X GOODS AT GOLD PRICES. in to ofer GREAT OF DRY Goops jon, 125 Ete. vi ‘ipectal bargains saay be expected by, ait cto te be expected by us witha BENJAMIN MILLER, Mhll ir" 101 Bridge st., Georgetown, DU. Esrasuisnxp IN 1834, PREMIUM AWARDED IN 1857, EATLEY'’S EAM DYEING AND iG ESTABLISHMENT, CLEANSI No, 49 JEFFERSON ST., . D. with ‘desirabl tea sraeee: of the’ proprietor, Prompy oxectted® peeves FOR SPRING OF 1870! AT A. STRAUS’ POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Between lth and Uth streets. DBESS SUITS at S15, 15, 20,25 & 30. BUSINESS SUITS at $5, 10, 12.50, 15, 16 & 18, YOUTHS’ SUITS at $7.50, 5.50, 10, 12, & 15. BOYS SUITS at $41,5,6,7 45. DRESS PANTS at 34,5,.6.7 458. BUSINESS PANTS at $2.2 3, 3508 4. ABOVE GOODS ABE SELECTED PAT AND GUT UP IN THE LATEST A. STRAUS’ POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, wh29-2t Between th and lth streets. A. Saks & C TAILORING DEPARTMENT (SECOND FLOOK.) WE HAVE JUST OPENED, FOE SPEING WEAK, FINE ENGLISH AND FRENCH CASSIM ERES FINE BANNOCK BURN CHEVIOTS, DIAGONAL COATINGS, FANCY COLORED CLOTHS, BLACK CLOTHS AND DOESKLN3, SILK AND SCOTCH VESTINGS. advh. CUABANTEE A PERFECT FIT OB NO oie BGK Maree seer PEDAUSTSGEEE OF PRICE sanaey us A. Saks & Co., . BEIBERGER, (Successor te H. F. Lovpon & Oo...) CITIZENS, ARMY AND NAVY, eS a FAMILY SUPPLI s * palea. ~ 709 MARKET SPACE | Berweex Sevewres avd Erorte Steerer. Don't | Has reduced the prices of Groceries, Wines, ant Liquors in proportion to decline in gold tes the TR ice Gov Java COFFER...330.. Roasted, 400 Manilla B0c, 3s Maracaibo ” Bae 3ee “Btadsc FRUITS and VEGETABLES canned, creat ya- riety. B. Youngus Hibbett + Lo: 3 don Sidon Sparkling Bdinbar, ¥ nion PORTE et AEE ‘Cross & Blackwell's CHOW Chow. te. 2 ao Mushroom and Waters CATSUP. pis. 75 do Prince Wales SAL SAUCE. pt. oo Lacca, Italian. and Virgin OLIVE O1L Bost brands of FLOUR, quality guarantesd Fies UTS, ALMONDS. PECAN NUTS. ot ORANGES. DATES. NUTS, BRAZI freeh roasted PEA NUTS Hyson, @1 pound anf Choice Sugar Cured HAMS. «Sis Beker worlebrated pure Old Rye WHISKY. Heo- Imperial Cabinet WHISK ¥. with mortment of Forcign aud Demonic WiNKR, TigooRs, SEGARS, fancy aud staple Ohe b: ‘wh tt EB. M. Boremary, Evrnoxze Your ELPHONZO YOUNGS & €O., Grecers, 354 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CommER FOUR-AND-a-HALY STREET | GOOD BROWN SUGAR, 10 Ibs for.$1.00 BARD SUGARS. SOFT SUGARS, best “A”. FINE DEMERARA SUGARS. GOOD FAMILY FLOUR... 82 00 per sack WELCH'S BEST —— 218 CHOICE EXTRA .. —— 180 FLOUB AT 120 STEWART'S WHITE DRIP SYRUP. CHOICE OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEE 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 PRICES ELPHONZO YOUNGS 4 ©0., GROCERS, 364 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE CORNER FOUR-AND-a-MALF STREET. E. M. Bercwanp. NZO Younes. eae ee RUSHED, POW si 3 tf Cc SUGARS: ie DERED, and GEANULATED CLARIFIED, 13c. BEST NEW YORK BUTTER, éc. WELCH'S FLOUR as low as any advertived raiet. J. MALL SEMMESs. Northwest corner of 12h and ii sis __ bee. Exoovnace noms mancractunss: and PURGE LANGON, Say fe