Evening Star Newspaper, April 7, 1870, Page 4

EVENING STAR. FHURSDAY coysacorsnrsse APFIL 7, 1878. Grand Torehlight Demonstration. — LOCAL NEWs, |{moccatese held last night at the office of Mr. 0. D. Barrett, Amusements, £c, to make arrangements for a grand demonstra. NariowaL THmaTre—Letia in the “Little Detective.” ¢ Prize Pano- only. tion in honor of the fifteenth amendment and Warrescret GALLERY—Grand amic Exhibition, every evening, this week Surre’s Anr GALterr, M5 F ct. ‘MARERITER'S ART GALLERY, 466 Tth street. BaxLow's Aur Garczny, 21 Pa. avenue. ee. Taiom of the Presbyterics. PRESBSYTERY OF THE POTOMAC, (0. 8.) After our repori of yesterday closed, Rev. Mr. ‘Chester made an report of the state ©f prosperity in his church on Capitol Hill, fol- tion is Friday, the 15th general commending and’ com! ng mar- Suals. The following general order will explain sek South Washis street Churci Poe ee ha ince Wi ville, Falls Church, Mapes, gees at the last meeting of thé sbiigh thelr headquarters, and will keep them , in relation to the title of the church farshals are requested to invite all Republican —-_, Virginia, was taken up ypnisations in the District to participate. They at once assistant marshals, m The committee on the treasurer's accounts | requisitions suitable scaunparenainns lanterns, made a report, which was Leaves of absence were granted to Rev. Messrs. Fox and Moti ale be Bell, Bohrer to half- ast seven p.m. si Tig or 2 Foo —_ Teamsembled at 7 ¥ o’elock. Tetigion in the han &c.. and make all the arrangements necessary to wake the ‘@ success. the might of the ‘parade the division com mander and marshals wi pre to at the City Hall at eight oclock precisely. The pounted division will be formed fu front of the City The First Division Roys in Blue will form on Fifth fat reported on the narrative of of the Presbytery. street the right resting on Louisiana avenue. =] one BREE Tae introduced, reco $hat | egations will form on Fifth street upon thedeft of inee. ef tee Ceateh os ‘oa motion | “These cond ivision Boys in Bine, the delegs- ’ Bec u : Rev. Mr. Mitchell was chosen; ‘also, to preach a | lone ‘tom the county north and from the Third snd sermon on “ P ination.” ¥ a4 Wards will form in 5 named in ourth street. avenue. Pf mip was requested to com- | "The Thire Di the delegations agrintion for the support of can- ‘The committee appointed to and Sixth ave confer with iy ing on Fourth street. Presbytery of the District of C. bite dE eee delega: @ consolidation of the two reported | tions from the Seventh Ward will form on the south (by Kev. Mr. Tustin) that they been favor- | Side of Indiana avenue; right resting on Fourth ably teceived; that the consolidation was ac- cepted, and that the name of the anited fees ‘The line of march will be in the following order, vo tery be the Presb: of Washington City; also * "Detachment of Mounted Police, that they had ehoech the Birt reese, General | yanaing and Stat, borg gta place of meeting. re- Members of the E: tive Board and Citizens. ‘The Kev. Mr. E. P. Newton, of the Central, and Dr. Peter Parker, of the First Presbytery of Philadelphia, were vinited to act as corres- ponding members. ‘The statiseal report was read by the Clerk, and ordered to be sent to the General Assembly. Aninter then arose on “What is understood by the witness of the Spirit.” Mesers. Moffat, Nourse, Tustin and Mitchell Antes prayer and Deacdiction the Presbytepy After prayer iom the adjoarned. Detachment of hep ne Men under command Col, General Commanding. Fig vision Boys in Blue Band. Firat, Sec jad aad Toit Borimer Boys in Blue, ee 4 Ward Clubs ioe @i a1 Llube anc i Citizens, with. lanterns ~ppenrs General Commanding Second Division Boys.in. Blue een Boys in Blue, PRESEYTERY OF THE DISTRICT oF COLUMBIA. - nae a Yesterday, in this Presbytery Kevs. John F ~~ Qhester and . Fastin Were invited to sit as | Marshals and Aids with Ciubs and Delegations from corresponding members. re: ‘ ‘The Ju Co: ait de a report on the tan gtk Fourth . with lanterns. Division Boys io and c commission consisting of the members; adopt. | Fifth and Sixth Rents Boys in Blue, with mem! t- ed, and Kev. Messrs. ‘Noyes and Glovel, and Sgrebes. Bassett were appointed. Rey. Dr. Tustin, legate from the Potomac Presbytery, presented the following : Whereas, the condition of several chufches within our bounds require, and the interests or ail our churches would be Marshals and Aids bs th Delegations from the ide ith Dae ene and Stain Wee it etter Be ‘Biue, and Staff. ay, Baad. Seventh and Eighth Kegiments Boys im Blue, with Tromoted by, an i mediate reunion of the Presbytery with tip torches. Presbytery of the District ot Columbia; there- " rel ‘Marshals and Aids with Babe and Delegations from the orca ard. bments of Mounted Men. ‘move over the foil fore be it resolved, that the P: it Districtof co 'resbytery of the fumbia concurring, we ily r General Assembly to constinate the ministers and churches now embraced within ‘the territorial limits of the of Poto- mac, and the Presbytery of the ict of Columbia into ‘one very, to be called the reabytery and that irst_meeti of the new Pres! be held im the = Church in Wash: city, D. C., om the second vin June, 170, at 7 p. He stated that his Presbytery desired a joint and thathe had part of his Presbytery. committee to fill the been appointed on the Hes Py jobe &. Smith was appointed an the The Joint Committee | wengae Herpand ath e Connecticut avenuy. Vice President Colfax, thenee to the White Mouse, where the line will halt without massing while the chairman of the commit- See, of He citieane will sande to the Fi the ongrateh Procession. after which the line of march will be continned dein Pennsylvania avenue, ot © Le form of ble all its voters to en- : am the benefits of that great national bl q Lat the ‘comelusion of ‘the speeches, the partie will intnissed- A. Guat, Commanding. W. 8. Furrewen, Adjutant Geacral, of ‘the The | chairman Citizens’ Campaign Committee and Marshals of the several wards cemimy Session. —The Pres! resumed its session at7 o'clock. and a conversation | were empowered and instructed to superintend ) place ‘on the religious interests of the the prep aration of displays and transparencies es. The Fourth Church, First Constitu- tional, Western and Harmony churches were Teported as having a fine feeling pervading. ‘he Presbytery tof o'clock, of the 78th inst., at the Assembly's Church. on the occasion. ‘The general commanding was authorized to provide positions in the line for all industrial, educational, and other associa- tions, including the Mente and Meayorsof town and ton and the Levy Court of the District. The following committees were then ap- poted: On speakers and invitations to Con- gress, K. M. Hall, J. W. Green, and O. D. Bar- rett;on music, G. W. Hatton, A. D. Rocka- fellow, and Engene J. Johuson; on carriages, L. B. Cutier, D. M. Ketsey, J. W. Miller, A- C. Richards, and T.'T. Fowler; on fireworks and A. Grant, J. D. Cramer, and G. W. inting, O. D. Barrett, D. M. Kel- |. R. McConnell. lessrs. Col. D. L. Eaton, M. G. Emery and A. ‘ashing Poromac Freit Growers’ Assoctatiox.— ‘The regular monthly meeting of this association was heid yesterday at the Board of Trade rooms; Judge J. H. Gray, Vice President, in the chair. The resignation of J. T. Bramhsii, Ke- cording Secretary, was received, and P| H. Folsom was elected to fill the vacancy. John Hayward and M. Durkin were elected to mom- bership. Specimens ot the Grindstone, Lva- doun county pippin, and Wine Sap apple were exbibited, the two first by Mr. Douch, of Clearspring, Md., and the latter by Mr. Auck- | D. Rockafellow were appointed a committee to moody, of Falls Church, Va., and the merits of | extend an invitation to General Howard and \e various the faculty and pupils of Howard University to dein in the process: The marsbals were in- to rent baile im thoir t i ten dupe mi get., the approval of the cal an 0 were requested 10 call meetings aud procure An invitation was extended to all Republican and other associations in the District, and the Heads and employes of the several Executive Departments to take part in the demonstration, ‘be meeting then adjourned. Soest arena ‘The Registration. Continuation in the First Ward—Scenes and Inci- dents—Results of Three Days" Work. Yesterday afternoon the work of registration was resumed in the First Ward, and at ,three o'clock, when the commissioners, Messrs. Don- aldror, © Donovo and Booker, took thetr places with the clerks, Messrs. 8.1 Bait and J. were length, as also the keeping qualities of tache tae caren ence between the various kinds of soils border- ing on the Potomac and its estuaries were ex- plained at length by Messrs. Taylor, Saunders, ‘and others, when the fact was developed that the presence of excess of Was most likely the €ause of early decay in fruits. After further -fonversation on the subject, in accordance with @ resolution of last meeting the subject of small fruits was taken up. Kaspberries were first in grder, aud the debate on their cultuge ied to ‘the information that ap to a few years ago tine fruit of this kind was produced in the District vf Columbia and the contiguous counties of Virginia and M: than could be found in Ped northern State, but str: bo aay at pres- theré Was NOt 8” Kere of raspoerries in the mame extent of country. It had been noticed alo that with the decrease of tae Penmyenen'g ar wild species became more abundant; and that vines ‘were stronger and more hardy frem native than trom foreign seedlings. After further debate it was resolved to recommend the Philadelphia raspberry as the standard or best for general -growth in this region. ‘The strawberry was the E.V a line of about eight) nearly al cotorea, bad foeen formes. Tie engin of the line varied les than a Tate dese in f. ‘As ou negt subject of discussion, and, after 3 lengthy * t aged pr as ape knees subject, on motion | peared tu the’ fine ahd conse of Teen ae Col. Albany, for general eultivation and moe. wee settled upon as the ‘Dest in this amateurs the Agricul- Eliza, Chas. ith would not allow them to stand long were Slowed to register at once. |About halt-past Bye o'clock & group of mep, on the northwes corner of 190) and I streets, In which was ‘Sopmiosiones, Himber, William ers, at fessor Townsend Glo- Yer was invited to deliver a lecture on * Imseets and their relations to fruits.” = ° Pr 4 CONGREGATIONAL Tae oe an- society meeting Lengrega- tional Church, on Tuesday evening, re-cleeted Prender replied that he could. {A mew comes said, “Yes, mour’s r x Commisioner Himber.—“I know he got 8 ‘the officers gf the society, as follows :—Presi ” s dent, W.F. Bascom; ‘Treasurer, HT. Wiges | QASUaFe;y A reice Hare pou, bec, i, the Clerk, E. A. Pratt, Trustee, W. F. Bascom. | yoice.—“« 2” Himber, (emphati- ‘The society unanimously voted to increase its cally.)—‘The Urilted States army.” A\ © pastor's salary from to date | voice —Yes, you are true to your country, for The report of the trustees fought on sides.” “thenghter.) Hie says that the last annual of the society ber dexied anoment —_ —- — mselves, | there was exci in the and lace of wi an ui con- | crowd, Lieutenant Gessford dispatched dition. the present building | Sergeant & couple of en eee ee of it is now cleared the corner. im use. On the Zid of April last about 105 mam-"| Se Sittahoee | was at his office door, and bers and the pastor left the church. In the | an ‘the Fire. “ eleven months that have since intervened the ‘Ment was at hand ‘use of the sick and ‘attendance on the Sabbath, the scholars in the wounded; but the ambulance was sent home in Sabbath school, the resident members of the an hour or two. One of the licants for the eatin Wiehe rece a eens hans | or eadente terse gene Ne vanced frem $1,800 8 year 095,00, Twe col- had mand, UUnemmiapianen alee: Jections bave been taken up among themselves | ber’s Opposite, was as much o amounting to $11,600. center of ieee ot rene, pone sna Gen Erver FRroxt.—Crouch’s Wharf—The steam- Brown, ined $20 eseh, taking and. m sod he ter rin og, Gecko. | Bacay eats as Bia eae ey roe Gomi a | peas em a ee without © | concfatied Bot ts "sok Sunday, or e- yoy mp ene ‘act on SSae ond Eee on the above beta fm eaaeoquence ofan one fehorting that ‘Tickets to be had at the res of Messrs. Galt & & portion of the day, aad frets teats a Blanchard & » and Dempsey & there were about two colored te one white rog- O'Toole. fy - in the total phy make THE Wasmimqrox HESREW Conounoation, | an near as can be arrived at, Dol coioted aod fof ve erended ‘Sema ho De Hegioate The third day's reparation last your was “Ge adopted, ‘the Chair was to appoint the =z tees. ‘The Chair announced the committees as fol- lows:—Cam Cor art, Isaiah Ross, He bush, Marshall Brown, Jos. Brooks, Chase Waehington Waller, Nathan Tightman, Edward Laws, Anthony Banks, Kraucis Bro: Pollard, A. 'T. Moulding, Geo. Burgess, Miler, Hiram: Bail, Jolu ©. Cox, and Wood Dellard. Finance Uommittee—| ‘Wm. H. Chase, H. A. Hall, Gey. — Geniter. l. Keller asked how two vacancies im the Central Republican Executive Committee were occasioned. The Chatr replied that one was by the re- moval of Mr. S. McFariand to the Fifth Ward, ‘and the other by St. Clair Burley joining the so-called Keform Club. The meeting decided to fill the vacancies, tlm Stewart and ©. H. Peters were a ans nt re natated anes Bir. fies. Reale bed Te use of a horse a tion m that ward. = irs Isaiah Stewart and John Baker were elected challengers. Mr. tes Piper offered resolutions tenlering heartfelt thanks to Congress and the Republi- can Legislatures of twenty-nine States tor the parsage and ratification of the fifteenth amend- ment to the Constitution of the United States; and to our great Keneral and statoasian, Presi rant, for signature eproc- lamation whieh declares fitteenth d~ frank" sckngwiedgment of the Tights, of ail Ww] ni Fegardlessot their race, color ‘or previous condition. Also, “+ that the Dill in- troduced im the United States Senate some Hon. Charles Sumner, for the or- ¢f One common schoo] system for all children, is one that meets the hearty approval of all true Republicans who desire to see recon- struction fally consummated and the word white obliterated m all laws relating to the gov- erpment of the District of Columbia, thereby leaving no line of to be used by those who desire to keep up odious distinctions —. men on account of the color of their q Bn, Gam walets they are not responsible.” Teco! the government, as ——' been appointed, will be obliged estabiixh another West Point and another Naval Acad- emy. ions were adopted. Mr. iy os offered a Seeotutson deprecating the action of Hon. G. W. di ,0f Indiana, in proposing an amendment to the Constitution.of belleving th women shoufd epontt thelr bal! at women eir bal- Jots in Cod aia and around the family altar. in quick succession were made to te ‘Woman's Suffrage Association, ee ce committee, & Dr. ©. C. Purvis obtained the floor and ad- the meeting, saying that the success of the party depen on unity, and that all who were really to see the party succeed would unite with it. He wished the meeting to adopt the sentiment that there should be no distinct Republican organizations. reference to the so-cal cans,” but to the Irish Republican clubs. He did not believe in them, nor in Datch Republi- can clubs, nor in Black Kepublican cluberbut in one Kepublican club,and would say to all in such distinct clubs, ‘Come in and put your shoulders to the wheel.” If they are willi colored man his rights, and wou! be ager wo vindicate the cause of truth and justice, they would not remain out of #clubin which colored men are members. He held that if any man Tefuses to unite with a Republican club simply because he is an Irishman or Dutchman, he is a hypocrite and traitor. It was not long ago when every One of these Irwh voted against the col- ored men of the Republican party—two years ago they refused to vote for the mt Mayor. If this so-called Irish Republican movement Was not a Democratic he wanted to know it; he tn his heart belie it was, and he would warn them that they are seeking to take the bread out of their mouths, There could be but one Republican party,and 2 were equal— an man as asn black man, and rice versa. If they (the Irishmen) are really with us, let them come out to the meetings, and aid in the registrati He ottered a resolntion dis- countenancing any separate Republican organ- ization, which was adopted. Major W. 5. Morse next addressed the meet- ing on the cheerin ES i their chiidren woul in he hoped the nominatin, in their plattorm ic school system. convention would put Jniversal education—One pul He tor a few moments poke of the corporation tivances, saying that the depleted treasury they found on coming into wer Was owing to the rottenness of Dick Wal- Co administration. Attempts were being made to create dissension, and that monopoly, the Baltimore and Ohio Kailroad, was using money, for the purpose of the preside Mfapor, who had had the fesse ae sert the rights of the city against that road. [A voice—Talk about the market-house.} He would simply say, that if the market-house bill, passed by the House and now before the Senat, became a law, it would be an act of injustice to the city and the property holders. In conelu- sion, he urged them to work, and hoped that the old Second Ward would be sound on the goose. The elub then adjourned and formed into a mass meeting to elect a marshal, &c., for the proposed celebration of the adoption of the fir- teenth amendment, Dr. Purvis, chairman, and Mr. Henry Piper, secretary, and elected the fol- lowing officers for the ceiebration: Thomas W. Chase, chief marshal; Robert Beach and John Barker, assistant marshals. Delegates to the Conventlon—James A. Nelson "Thomas Chase, Joseph Brooks, Henry Beverly, and Washingtou Waller. Irish Republican Ci of the First rds. Mayor Bowen Their Choice at the Coming Election. A meeting of this Club was held last evening at Gréen’s Hall, on Pennsylvania avenue, near Mithi street west; Mr. C. E. St. Clair in the chair. Mr. Henry Himber was elected an honorary member. A communication was received from the Birst Ward Kepublican Club, inviting this Club fto act in barmony with them, and to participate in their meeting this (Thursday) evening. Invita- lion accept i. The Chair introduced a eyeors and resolu- conduct and pre- mev, claiming to be repre- ublicaus of Washing- ‘ho: at Will's ‘fan on last Tuesday ght, and constituted themselves the Irish Ite- Executive Committee.of this city, al- they represent only themselves and about sixty or seventy others out of the twent two hundred Irish Republicans of the eity; cau “the public to put no faith in their da body of men as tie Irish Mesut ‘and ited a men as ri pul Neandof this pane “the entire aier f i : into the Tighe sey tat it Bet eehcray wagner} Mr. M. J. Broderick had autnorized him (H.) thove charges and Mr. Himber : j 8 $ 2 5 2 [i if Lt i 2: 3 2 3 : 52 5 fr #8 A stated meeting of the Third. Ward Labor- ingmen’s Association was held last night at Wisewell B: George H. Boston in the jarracks, chair, and Gustavus Kuhn secretary. Mr. Robt. Green was appointed sergeant-at-arms. Nine enrolled. Sir. Freeman moved that the names of candi- dates be held over one week, and if they did aot come forwera and ir dues Bames be struck 0: withdrew it. there that their but after debate Henry Barty offered a resolution, ‘that the Feveived in the treasu: establish a grocery store for association;” reterred. shall'be used to denetit of this Geo. W.’ Brown offered’a resolution, which was adopted, that this association ‘receive the re] from the comunittee of the the convention which was held night, April 4th, 1870, to make for the celebration of the 16th of A) the association take proceedings on Monday ments weil, 1870." Mi ved that part in the celebration of the 16th instant; car- Brown offered @ resolution, which was adopted, that this —— “extend vi- No. 1, of , D. C., to take part with the Third Ward to make in the celebration on the 16th day of April, and that i a be following committee of seven’ wes, ap- The fe ‘in ited to e the Brean and ener ao expenses:—Messra. J. R.J. Bell, J. 0. Connolly, J R. B. Dietrick, D. Will was chosen Chief Marshal for this occasion. ir. ward on the Mr. Brown appointed R. Clark, Wm. Pe and G. W. and Perry Clark, L. West as foot marsh: Robert, Boe wvetercess Le ym anK als. Robert Johnson, Wm. Pesey, and David Harris were appointed a com- mittee to wait on the benevolent association, and ask them to co-operate mith the: John Freeman offered aresolut im. which was adopted, “that the Ward Commissioner, Join R. Wright, to use his influence with the May lew ae fe cumreeee ity Couneil fc Mr. R. said such a bill had by the lower Board some time ago; Deen passed but it went to the upper Board, and, for some reason, wa: suttered to lay there without action. ‘It was his honest conviction that the street work generally was better executed when done by SS work, but paving upon, is cause the tax is amsessed velling ean clearly be y they could not insist day's work; done by on the prop- itted. He said too much money had bec spent in adv ertising pro} Pakepa yposals in the news- This was the way the money of the ‘payers was «pent. Mr. Jonn R. Wright said it wasdue to the members of the lower Board from the Third Ward that it be known that they had tried to get uch a bill passed. As, to Bo street that ad been so much talked about, he would say that the work had been well performed—m uch 7 than if trouble was done by contract. The onl. that there was not money onongh appropriated for that purpose and the work had to stop. [A J Mr. that he had Dill into the CityfCouncil a prison in the Northe: had cost the city ninety dollars for for proposals. (Sensation.] Maroney said that Mayor ‘short co: of Aldermen is Was Tot » should be laid where it be! “ contract system prevailed the lal could not get justice. Sv long as things continued red herrings would up on the nails of the shanties of th ago to construct rn market-house, and it advertising Bowen was "blame long as the boring men this state of be hanging @ poor man. Introduce the day’s labor system and instead o! red herring, big fat hams would be seen hang- ing on the mails outside their shanties. [Laugli- ter. A vote of thanks was extended to ney for his address. - Bell, in reply to the remark rony, that were under the jurisdiction of Mr. Maro- of Mr. Ma- under the present laws they , and they had no power over the sewer or paying work. With reference to the contract work, iv said that such were the laws of the city (that work shall be given out to the lowest bidder and the contractor set the price of the day's labor) that the the price. But it men themselves to correct combine and set their own poration had price, BO power to set is in the hands of the tal borin; this; if they wi » NO matter what it is, the corporation must come to the terms prescribed by them. that the workingmen had if their Re- stood er on this and publican Counelts could Bot help them out he wished it to be known. Mr. Gordon moved that the committee to be inted be requested to inquire by whom the bal was introduced making work the days manner in which the gtading of New Jersey avenue should be done. Mr. John R. Wright said that Mr. ne ape? Board, was the man who Morsell, in introduced Mr. Gordon, Dr. Stringfield and John 8. rocker, Jr., were ap) wait on the Gity ils, ited @ committee to Geo. W. Brown moved that a committee of three be appointed to meet committees from other wards to regulate the price of labor on Corporation work. Mr. Boston offered a resolution that the labor- ance men of the Third Ward deno' the action of Mr. Peter McNamara in mpting to de- | canes the laboring men b; lucing the pay of nest labor; over next revenge oh The Secre! offered a resolution the laboring men send @ copy of the resist adopted to-night to every ward in peg Ap mpg greeted eflort to improve the condition 1g their tives to do min regard to evening in the Council chamber, Petr, Jd. . Wall thoi ———— Sees actin unison ‘this not here biicams.”” The New Party in the Fourth Ward—Who is the Coma -A Motion to Strike Out ‘‘Emery’” at the City i true Repubtican principles. 4. Which shall de~ clare in favor ot irores and economy, nore Ut good men tor office, the interests of edt and labor, and repudiate the presentetty adaiv istration as unworthy of the confidence and say~ Portof the peonie, 5. Whiehshall invite all woo can approve this declaration of principles to unite with us in the great reform metion and support the candidates chosen.” ‘The coneladiag resolution is— That we recognize in Matthew G-. Emery the most available and best candidst: w stand upon such a platform; that we believe he possesses in a high degree the respect ani confidence of honest men of all parties, ‘would aim to be not the Mayor of a class or a ', but of the whele people, promoting equa! the interests of all classes, and labori Se eae, OF ee at Sod ating ane hy iy ‘eedham was opposed to one word in the resolution, and that was * Matthew G. Emery.” He’ moved to substitute for that “ Major A. ©, Richards.” [Groans] Mr. Peachin argued in favor of his resola- tions. resented a communication from the Central Reform Republican n, inviting the elub to send five delegates, to con- stitute. with a similar number of delegates from each ward, a general committee of the Ketorm Republicans. Jerry Robinson offered a substitate to the first clanse of Mr. Peachin's resolutions, fixing the 16th day of May as the day for electing delegates to the nominating convention. The Chair thought the time could be fixed by the general committee, composed of delegates from each ward. Mr. Jas. Holmes was in favor of the resolu- tions, and hoded 4 parate nominating conven- tion would be held. After some further debate the resolutions were adopted, and Messrs. Crossman and Crane made short addresses. — -e The Fish Market. Quotations of new fish for this day. furnished for Tue EvEnino Stan by George W- Harrison & Co. Nos. 36 Kis rect, 50, 51, 56 Fish . Va., are as follows: Shad—Fresh, per i00, $23 to $24; Potomac Family, per bbl., $12 to $i4; Economy Family (Delaware,) per bbl, $14. Herring—Fresh, ,000, $16 ; Potomac, No. 1, per bb! Potomac Family, per bbl., $1.50; Potomac Fam- ily, per half Dbi, $4; Labrador Family, per bbl. extra, $6.50 to $7; Portland Gibbed, per Dbl., $5.50 to $6; Bay of Island, No. 1, (mew. $5.50 to $6; Bay of Island, Family Mess, Lake Herring. Ohicago, extra, $6. St. Johns Alewives, $6 to $7. Fresh fish scarce and high. eis Nake The Courts. CrimtvaL Court, Judge Fisher—This morn- ing, Laura Smith, indicted for petit larceny, plead guilty, and was sentenced to three dass jail. James Cropsey and John Robertson, charged with petit larceny, was found not > wis for defence. John Clauson was found seity, of assault. The jury in the case of yd, ch with manslaughter, who took case yesterday afternoon, were still out ‘at 2% o'clock to-day. OUTEKAGEOUS ASSAULT ON A LITTLE CHILD. case of William Koss, alias Del Range, colored, charged with an assault with imtent to commit a rape on the person of @ little white girl, aged about six years, on the Island was, placed on trial.” The Assistant District Attorney and R. Harrington for prosecution and Messrs. A K. Browne and D. E. Cahill for defence. Dr. J. E. Morgan was sworn and testified at considerable length as to the condition of the child when he was called in to attend her. The little girl was brought into court by her mother, who testified ax to the condition of the little one. Crrcvir Court, Judge Cartter—The case of Busey agt. Moore et al. is still ov trial, and was argued to-day. ——= BuILPING AssoctaTions.—The First Ci rative Building Association held its thirty meeting last Monday evening, when $13,800 ‘was sold at an average of 1.55, cancelling 13 8-100 ares. The First National ss Association held their fifty-sixth meeting last Friday night, when 16 shares were sold at an average of 24 per cent. ‘The Board of Directors have offered $35 per share premium for the stock, and stand ready to pay that amount per share. The Provident Building Association held] its thirty-third monthly meeting on Tuesday night last, when forty-six shares were sold, at an average of BK The National Union Builing Association held its thirty-fourth meeting on Friday night last, when $3,750 were sold, werage of 52}. es, Rear Estate Saces.—D. L. Wells, real es- tate broker, 7th and F streets, during ‘the past week has sold the following ‘described lots of property: One of those new brick houses, with stable, on G street, between 9th and 10th streets, to Hon. Lewis Porter, tor $17,500. Also, brick house on 1th street, between H_ and I, owned RR. Butler, to William Watson, of the it, for 85,500. Also, 19,594 of ground on 14th street, in square ohn Kendall and John G » 630 acres of tim! higan, for $5,000, to Mr. city. be as Pe Seventn Warp Poritics—The Pioneer Corps Endorse Mr. Bowen.—A meeting of the Pioneer 8, purchasers, A n the State of M. land, dohn W. Starr, of thi Corps was held last evening at Hyson’s Hall, E street south, at which Col. Perry Carson pre sided. Alderman Baker and Councilman Wil- liams were present and the latter being called on addressed the meeting, urging that they should see that no man was sent to the nomins ‘ing convention rho was not a reliable Bowen man. He detended Mayor Bowen’s administration yery warmly. Alderman Baker endorsed Mr. William+’ remarks earnestly, after which the meeting adjourned. oe ‘THE PUBLISHED STATEMENT that there has been no Corporation money deposited in the First National Bank since the departure form the city of Collector is incorrect. Mr. W. E SS ipo eer, has made th: ve! ‘posi! poration funds in that bank siuce the Collector has left. * —_—___ Setuixnc Liqvor sy tne SMatt—Ww. nl. Brown was arrested yesterday by Officer Yeat- man for selling liquor by the glass without a license, and after a heari before Justice Plant, was fined $20, which he paid and was SELUNG BY SampLe.—Otto Hinkel was ar- rested yesterday by Officer Sullivan for selling liquor by sample to the groceries and restau. rants, and after a hesring Before Justice Hur- Pere = fined $50, which paid and was dis- issed. GEORGETOWN. Ronpentes.— Yesterday afternoon, about half past three o’clock, two colored men entered the ary goods store of 'C. H. Demar, under pretense of making a purchase, and while there one of them abstracted a holt of cloth and left the store, followed by his companion. Chase Respivn by Mr. Demar, which was joined in by Mr. W. Allen, a clerk in Adams’ express office, who caught the man having the cloth in his but after a tussle the man , dropping the cloth on the pavement, and it was returned to the owner. r os oa colored, on = lapesd hee Ing pies this morning, and wal into "s Sakery, corner Potomac and Ponepnet creck, helped himself, for which he was arrested by icer Cunnin; . He didn’t care to go gb, and manfully, but he was taken before Justice Buckey, and in default of $5.50 went to the workhouse. on High street, j ? F H ; i ! i In E i i | i] st Belli i fh aH CITY ITEMS. Somx HANpsowe Blue, Green and Black Cloth ——— Coats, with vests roy od tor — TFOROE C. Hexstxa, M. i. Prrxcr, would inform his patrons, that hencetorth the Pawn Broking branch will be carried on second floor; entrance either through store or ball door. THE GREAT FALL IN GOLD is nowhere made more illustrating than wd a visit to Frane & Stores, No. 409 Seventh between D and E streets, and Marble Hall, No. 617 Seventh strect, opposite the Patent Office. These gentie- men, who have just now replenished their large stock of Pacubing Goods for the ‘and pony ocean ree hi uses East jo" pret ly the lead of other similar establish- ments here, and give to their patrons such in- ducements that cannot fail to please. Don’t forget the name and numbers. 3,30,1: o Prwwizs ror SaLe—Apply at the Star Office o eu Ispucentrt To Buy a Goop Szwixe Ma- CuINE.— Willcox & Gibbs’ Sewing Machine, the most simple and best constructed sewing ms- ili hereafter be sold on liberal terms. 1840 q TIME TESTS THE MERITS OF ALL THINGS. BF FOR THIRTY YEARS ‘a 1870 PERRY DAVIS’ PAIN KILLER Has been tested in every variety of climate, and by almost every nation known to Americans. it ix the Almost constant companion and inestimable friew the miseiorary aud the traveler.on sea and land, aod ho ope should travel on our Laks or RIVERS WiTlt- ovr it Tt it aspecdy and safe remedy for burns, scalds, cuts, bruises, wounds and various other. injuries. as dypente diarrhea, and bowel com Dlaintegencraliy-and Weadmirably eulted for every Face of men on the face of the globe. Bo sure yom call for and get the genuine Pain Killer, as many worthless nostrums are attempted to be sold on the Feputation of this valuable medicine. . 7. Dlrretions aecespany. each bout. ri cents, 0 cents. a1 bottle. Sold by all Medicine Dealers. inhdt-solm&w BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE. ‘This splendid Hair is the best in the world. Marmite, relisbie, Invtantansoue, eee not coetes serene tenis Prete parse Pg Moe OE op ot its tacegrl int reputation to Saat =“ the fect Hai jack or Brown. Bold y sit’ Brassiots applied ot" i Bond ‘street. CLOTHING; &c. N*®* SPRING SUITS! NEW SPRING SUITS" NEW SPRING SUITS © FINE DRESS SUITS! FINE DRESS SUITS" SINE DRESS SUITS" FINE BUSINESS SUITS! FINE BUSINESS SUITS FINE BUSINESS SUITS '" AT LOW GOLD BATES! AT LOW GOLD RATES "| AT LOW GOLD BATES" READY-MADE OR TO ORDER! BEADY-MADE OR TO ORDER"! BEADY-MADE OR TO ORDER At A, SAKS & ©0.'8, At A. SAKS 4 CO.'s, New No. 316 SEVENTH STEEET. New No. 316 SEVENTH STREET p™ters at a. STRAUS’ POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Between 10th and 1th streets, DBESS SUITS at $15, 1%, 20, 25 & 30. BUSINESS SUITS at » 20, 12.50, 15, 16 & 18. YOUTHS’ ba at . }, 10, 22, & 15. BOYS’ SUITS at " 84,5,6,7 88. DBESS PANTS at 94,5,6,7e8. jUSINESS PANTS at = 82, 2.50, 3, 3.50 & 4. when ABOVE one SELECTED PAT. NS AN STYLES. ? oF THE LATEST i 4 STRAUS’ POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENNSELVANIA AVENUE, Georgetown Advertisements, Auct'r, Georgetow LE OF A DestR. "h. NO. 54 PRos- and b> direction see aabecritvers will eo xt pe without reserve, to the hiehost bid ler ‘on 2 ni@AY, the Dd day ot A hat desirable cottage XY TUOMAS DOWLING, Auct'r, Georgotows VALUABLE IMPROV EP PROPERTY ON HIGH STREET AT AUCTION. = On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, April Teh, So'clock. I will sell, tn front of the prem ddivision of Lote No land 2. front ing £2 feet on the east side of High street. above Stoddart street. with adepth of 10 feet, improved bya well built teu story Brick Dwelling Hwee ‘erms: One third cach: balance in Sand If months, with interest, secured bya dent of trust on the prop erty. Couveyancive and stamps at the cost of Yee 100 wil: be required whee the property ap 1st THOS. DOWLING. Anct BY Mes bows Auct F BGecrgoown TRUSTEES SALE a By virtue of two deeds ively Jume 3, 1964. recorded respec res , folior folios 458, &e.. he rds of the County Washington. D.C. 1 will offer at suction, on W NESDAY., the th day of April, fustant, at 5 P. m.. that Valuable Property in Geergetown scribed as follows, viz: That Lot consisting of Lots One, Two, and Three, in Peter = . bounded as follows. viz: Beginning at the e = Jeet east trom High street,on the south wide of Briton Street, and rmnning thence svuth and parailel ei street 20 feet. an: ‘igh street G0 feet. t 5 hence east to the beginning. with the ft Bridge notiv Pais business stands in Georgetown, and the property in all respects desirable. It is now occupiel by J Adler, ax a hardware store ‘Terms of sale: One fifth of the purchase m and the residue in foar eq men 12, bs. and % months respects secured by deed of trast. The terms wf sal complied with tn one week after sal: may be resold. after one w noticn. at the rixk cost of the defaniting purchaser Conveyancing. and stamps at the cost of the + haser WALTERS. COX. Tr re RS apt ThSa.Tadw THUS. DOWLING, Av B* THOMAS DOWLING, Auctiourer. TRUSTEES SALE. By virtue of a deed of trust. dated 224. 1858, and recorded in Liber 4 174, folio 488. &c.. one of the the county of Washington, 1. C suction on THURSDAY . th - Premigrs. at So cle om 1. Part of lot 123 of Thomas Beal's first addition to Georgetown, at the northwest intersection of ms ot the proper Green and Duml h streets, fronting 31 feet 5 inches on the former and running beck of the same Width, 66 feet @ bundredths on the latter an: incled ing. on the rear, astrip4 feet 15 hundredths wide, from lot 126. 2. Alo, notes pt of said lot 126, beginning “at the distance of 61 feet 5 inches f Para brerteom, street. fronting Steet on Green street and running back 66 tect 40 hundredths am on the Fear, @ strip 4 teet 15 hundredths wide, 128. 3. Alse, the east balf ot 08» fronting 25 feet 55 hundredths arton street of the further width of 4 feet 15 hundredths to the additional depth of 90 feet 4. Also. the westernmost part of lot 127 fm anid ad- dition at the northeast interasction of said streets, fronting #6 feet on Dumbarton street and ranuing back, of the same width, binding on Green sire, SS feet, more por less. The bret lot bus a stable on the rear; the third is improved by a frame dwelling, and the fourth by « brick dwelling and store ‘Terms of sale: One-third of the purchass money to be pad = — and the resid: wo equal instal ¥y deed of trust. piled with in one w may be resold, after five day's and cost of the defaniting purchaser ‘Convey anc- ing and stamps at the purchaser's ALTER &. Cx Wh? eodbds THOMAS DOWL RY GUUDS AT GULD PRICES, The decline im gold les ws to ofter BARGAINS in ALL K ns Yard-wide Bleached Shirting Cotton, 12% ctx... very heap; yard-wide Bleached Shirting. erry ncary. IF eente—a special barcaim. Richardson's and makes, Irish Linens, ax cheap as before the large stock of Biack and Colored Al x centeup; Cassimers and Tweeds for Men and Boys, JETp Reap; besutitul Spring Delaines aud Armures 15. 30 and 2; 44e0 yards Spring 10 and 12 cents, (the best goods made i. a ‘of Gloves. Hosiery, Corsets, Skirts, dc pargaing may be expectel by all wh? favor BENJAMIN MILL 101 Bridge #t., Georget BANKERS, J. B. BRYAN, Pres. re WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK Corner of Seventh street and Louisiaus avenue, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITs. daily from 9:30 a.m. tos aed L - ORDAY EVENTNG trom éi Pim peat ro Jj** COUKE & vv., ~ BANKERS, Buy and sell at current market rates GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, GOLD AND SILVER. Orders for BSTUCKS, and BUND promptly exe- cuted >: peed BEVENUE STAMPS furnished GREAT con own, ‘° DENTISTRY. W4S8NcTON DENTAL PLACE. 1318 Mass. <erTs Av: 5 —— Sets Teeth. Sets Fall Upper and Lower Single Upper or Lower —— Be a = = Riracting by thetuss oi pare mba ind “A W. MEERILL. DENTIST, No, 1213 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Between 12th and Lith streets Rs ] AN Dental work doue in the beet manner, and af moderate prices Gas. Chioratorm or Rther tracting Teeth without pain Bras FROM THE NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA AUCTIONS DAILY, Just received, a large invoice of TOWELS. fon of goods eaved frum the rg lo Puted sed, if desired for exe ae: - «from 12t0 25c.. very cheap. Call and examine before buving elegy Au u cies HEMSTI' Dp FS. all cota batt tres mh35-tr P} 1920 Penn's avenoe. oe PPerosaLs FoR Ghai Mayor's Orry Bau ee ee br Lett = nee 15, 10, for MADING and GRAV the’ awed, ‘Twenty-sixth street aL Frota EB to K street Twenty-third Street west, from Canal to G street a north, from Boundary to Biateeath sireet SECOND WARD. i street north, from to Fourteenth street L street north, trom Tweifth to Fitteenth street 2 frem x " maton RE ew J ov ¥ lew York avenue te qigrta Gapast izes vas sire Berth to New Second street west, from D to H street north. SIXTH WARD. i XK street south. from to Beventh street cast. SE 'H WARD. C street south, from Jersey avenue to Third