Evening Star Newspaper, April 9, 1870, Page 4

‘LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, ae. 3 \TIOWAL THEATER.—Lotta in the “Pet of we Petiroate,” and “Nan, the Good For Noth- "Garremvner GALLERY—Grand Prize Pano- ramic Exhibition, every evening, this week only. Surrn’s Ant GaLLeny, 245 F st. Maecnuirue’s ART GaLiuar, 466 Tth street. Baxlow’s Ant Gatcurr, 231 Pa. avenue. i The Life of » Nobie Woman. MARGARET MILBURN-AMIDON. ‘We have received a copy of the “Proceedings Commemorative of the Life and Services of Mrs. ‘Margaret Milburn-Amidon, late Principal of the Female Grammer School in the Foarth District, jasbington, D. C.' - “one little work embraces the commemorative ings in South Washington, the admir- memorial address on the life and services of Mrs. Amidon by Samuel Yorke AtLee Esy., and remarks on the same occasion by Kev. Dr. Sameon, O. C- Wight, and J. 0. Wilson. ‘The pamphlet is issued in excellent style by Jon. L. Pearson, and has a photograph portrait t Mrs. Amidon, affording a good remembrance of ber pleasant, thoughtful face. From Mr. AtLee’s bi hical sketch of Mrs. Amidon we take the fo! jing interesting par- jars: “Margaret Agnes, the dau; and Alice Milburn, was the fi ter of George h of seven chil- and was born in Alexandria, Va., on the ist day of vanuary, Her father, George Milburn, a native of Dumfries, Scotland, came to this country when a boy. and settled in Alex- ria. Her mother, Alice Milburn, was aiso a resident in A’ and a descendant of an English tamily which’ came to Virginia soon after the Kevolutionary war. Her parents were @f the same name, but neither could trace any eousa inity between their families. Marga- vet lost mother soon after her sixth year, and she became fatherless tive years afterwards. Meanwhile her father’s second marriage gave Margaret a new mother, so that, at his death, she did not consider herself an orphan. Be- tween this mother and herself there was always the most — Bear toony a Named after her then aunt, at her baptism inte the New Jerusa- Jem (Swedenborgian) Church, Margaret learned toexpect her caresses, and to calor her love from her earliest remembrance unti! this earthly relationship was severed by her decease, on the 3d of December last, a period of nearly forty- ease first placed ander instr i was un ‘uction in an infant school at four S Jearned duity,and by aloud to her from the New ‘Testament at her bedside. She was next a pupil of Mrs. Hunt; and, afterwards, of Mrs. Thomp- son, whose son, John E. Thompson, tuates ‘the family usetulness, and bas, tor near! ly twen- five years, been a teacher in our publi ag Margaret and Mr. Thom; vere ‘ pson thus schoolmates; and, in after life, occupied the same building as teachers for fifteen years. They were each emulous of the other, but their had no enmity in ft; and, not for au hour, in all that time, was their friendship in- d. Her last preceptor was Mr. Wilson, who became afterwards a teacher in the public schools, and was favorably known by many of eur old citizens. Soon after leaving Mr. W.’s school she opened school herself. Young asshe was at that time, about sixteen years, see had th. euring the respect of her pupil of order and gentle manners won their obe- dience and affection. Her success im her pro- fession soon obtained general commendation, and by the advice of her friends she offered — no ty as for employ public se! passed the exai fore the Board of Trustees, and was 1849 to the charge of a primary school in the fourth district. it on she remained, enhancing Ler reputation, until her promotion, im 1854, to the grammar school of the same dis. 'h she oceupied until her decease. In December, 1862, she was married to Mr. Hollis Amidon, of this city, a gentleman who v0 truly appreciated her character that he never it to ade her from a vocation that had ind her love nt in our pation be- elected in quietly put aside all such solicitations and severed in her prescribed duty: for her labor ‘was a labor of love. A friend of hers was once wishing aloud that she were rich enough toretire from the of teaching. She thanked him for bis good will, but aswured him that, ne matter how rich she might be, she would com. tinue to teach. Engrossing as were her daily cares, she was not content to take her ease on the day of rest. She was attracted to the worship of God by the mipistrations of the Kev. Dr. Samson, and on the 4th of March, 1549, beeame a member of the ee Church. She soon volunteered to take a charge in the Sunday school, and a class was accordingly assigned to ber. ' How faithfally and conscientiously she fulfilled her duty let the tears of her little scholars attest! When her health began to fail, she was expostalated with by a friend, who urged that, weak as she was, it per- Pleasure. It was in May, 1568, that latent consump- tion began to manifest itself. But she strug- gied against the disease, and, with brief inter- vals of exbaustion, attended her school, bat iu about a year she was compelled to forego the labors she delighted in. The trustees, with considerate kindness, anticipated the usual time for holding her annual examination, and yee the mouth of May for what was then w her last performance of that duty. Her pallid tace anting utterance betrayed her waning lite, and tears were seen on the cheeks of her pupils. She was exhorted to set out for a more genial climate, and a committee of the city authorities waited upon her, offering her a "s leave of absence with continued salary. but she could not reconcile her conscience to the acceptance of the kind offer. and she calm!y prepared for the inevitable result. Most sohei- tous friends ministered to her, and the Rev. Mr. Sam-on and the Kev. Mr. Fox imparted ali the conselations of religion and of personal friend- he Dngered without complaint until the third ©f last December, when she departed, calinly and humbly, but with a diffident trust that she aight be received into one of the many man- sions prepared by the Lord for those who love ‘Him and obey His commandments.” —— « Tre ReoistRatioN—Firta Day ix THe Finst Wanp—The work of yesterday was to have concluded the registration inthe First Ward; but in order to give ample time notice was given that the judges of election would sit to-day also. At the opening of the books, at 3 o’elock, p. m., there was not 4 candidate on hand, and but very dew for about half an hour. At40’clock one bondred had registered, and at the close of the polls, at 7 p. m., the total number of Folled was 315, of which 145 were lored, already Tesult of the first session of tue this ward last year, and to-day no hundred or two more will be added to the list. The only person of note registered yesterday was Jolin Wilkes Booth, colored. Ut wourse, registration couldn't goon without yome- g fanny transpiring. Outnide the office there were about fifty persons (mostly colored) scat- about in groups, discussing political topics, while Henry Himber, with his hick- stick, lay around loose. Once he got into ‘a kornet’s nest, though, where Walker White, Cornelius Clark, and about piled on bim at Once with questions, and for a time he was outwitted. Some colored individ- ualsaid he bad the day before sent bis horse and cart to work on 19th street, and that Mr. Himber's assistant told bim “ No! 2 work carts.” wes ae or not ? when be replied emphatically, “No, sir; Beveral ev thei: Temarked that it was the ever heard him say it. of the about six o'clock, loaded f both colors, high above who! Excelsior Building Association, = _ atan average of 2S Prather, under the pro of the night, = w from on ad- The Coter aay ser4 ee Shall the Colored People Have at Liberty Hall—How the Colorea Knygats Templar Hed & Levee and Ball There Under Difficulties—Legat Proceedings Threatenrd. ‘The vicinity of Liberty Hall, at the corner of ith and L streets, was the scene of considerable excitement yesterday afternoon and evening. ‘The Hall was leased, some time ago, by the pro- prietor, Mr. Zeph. Jones, to the New York, New Jersey, Iowa. Obio, New England, Illinois, In- diana ‘aud Pennsylvania State Associations, with the understanding, he alleges, that it should not be let to colored associations or as semblages. The State Associations appotnted a janitor, Mr. S. D. Williams. Almost nightly, for some months past, the hall has been oce: pied by State Associations, &c.. for social en- tertainments, meetings, &e. Some days ae janitor was applied to by a committee of the colored Knights Templar, representing Geth- semane Commandery, for the use of the secoul story saloon for a levee torent it to them. M of his . him not to violate his (Jones) contract with the A-- sociations, by allowing its use for such a pur- pose. and to inform the committee that they could not have it. This he promised to do; and the committee called on him (Jones) and were informed that they could not have this room. Thev stated that they had cngaged the ball from Mr. Williams, and id for it, and Mr. Jones thereupon ‘requ Mr. Wile liams to return the money. Mr. W. subsequent! stated that he went to the committee and offer: the money; which they retused to receive. The hall -was found locked yesterday morning, and during the day some one entered the store-room on the ground tioor and barricaded the entrance door to the halls above, and also turned off the gas., A committee of the Commandery yester- day attempted to enter the bail to prepare the rom, and failed, but between 4 and 5 o'clock one of the ladders of the Hook and Ladder Com- pany Was brought to the ball and ran up toa second story window, which was raised, and an entrance thus eifected and the door opened. ‘The committee remained in charge of the hall, and about dusk attempted to light the gas, but failed. A board covering an opening to the cel- lar, in which is the meter, was then pulled up, and a small boy being let down turned on the gas. The committee were in high glee at their suecsxs, but only for a few minutes, for in @ very short time the lights flickered and went out; because, ‘as some allege, the gas was again shut off at the meter. A couple of candles a for each end of the saloon—dimly lighting the it until the time for opening the ball approached, when a quantity of candles were procured by the committee, with which the hall was lighted, and about nine o’clock the Tem- plars, with their friends, to arrive, bana nd withect = cae they =e pg aI ig) were - rently enjoying chemmuivex granite, notwith- — the excitement ay 2 the crowd gathered outside the building. Lieut. Ecklof, Of the sixth recinct police, was apprised of the trouble was anticipatcl, Bergesst Perion ike uble was icipated, ‘a Oficers Columbus, Robinson, ‘4 Shep- herd and others, were ordered Prevent to prevent a breach of the peace. The boy who turned on the gas was taken to the stationhouse for tre: on Mr. Jones’ yng set The kept the pavements clear nt of the 1, and ordered off all who seemed disposed to be disorderly. Early in the evening the repre- sentatives of the State associations meeting in the building being apprised of the state of ‘things, met in one of the ante-rooms and ac- knowledged to Mr. Jones that Williams had violated agreement, and dismissed him from their employ. Mr. Jones will serve a legal notice on Williams to-day to give up possession at the end of his month. P. S.—Atter the above was in type we re- ceived a communication trom a member of the Pennsylvania m stating that ‘a num- ber of State Associations contracted with Mr. Jones, the paige of the building, for the upper one of the two balls it contain” In’ this contract there is no stipulation forbiding the bona the hall to colored persons or any one else. ¢ janitor of tue upper hall unfortunate- ly became proprietor of the lower one, and in doing so bronght his own pecuni interests in collision with those of the consolidated organi- zation, for which he was acting as agent. To correct this abuse and sundry other little irreg- ularities on his part the dents of the several State Associations convened at Linceln Hall lasteyening. After a spn investigation of the ease they unanimously agreed to t his resignation as janitor. ‘Subsequent to the adjournment of the meeting alluded to they learned of a misunde: between the pro- jetor of the buildi and the lessee of the lower ball in regard to its oeeupancy by a body oft colored Masons. About the merits of the controversy they knew nothing then and know nothing now, but it had nothing to do with the disunissal of their late janitor. i Tae EMANCIPATION CELERRATION.—The ex- eeutive committee havi - nm celebration, which is Place on Wednesday next. held a meeting at the office of the Commissioner fur the Second Ward yesterday afternvon at four o'clock. The line of march was discussed and the programme agreed upon. The following committee was appointed to engage speakers tor the occasion: Chas. H. Peters, president of the convention; Collins Crusor, vice president, and Anthony Bowen, chief marshal. A com. mittee to precure music was also appointed. A meeting of the citizens of the Seventh Ward was held yesterday evening, at five o'clock, at the Wesley church, on D street, between 2d and 3d, Island, to make further arrangements for the emancipation celebration, Sampson Nutte: in the chair. An executive ward committee was ™ as were also tive committee were instru vention to a the celebration until the With; and were further instructed to invite all ‘the male societies and organizations in the Sev- enth Ward to participate therein. eS Turrp Warp Lanortsc MEN—Day's Wori: versus Contract Work.—The Third Ward Labor- ingmen’s Association met at Wisewell Barracks last evening, Mr. George H. Boston president, and Mr. Gustavus Kuhn secretary. A resolu: tion was ted that the association meet at 8 o'clock on Wednesday next, to join in the eman- cipaton celebration, and that each member wear a rosette of red, white and blue. Phe execn- to urge the con- ‘A pe- tition to the Councils was presented, asidng that the bills for grading and graveling certain streets in the ward be modified so that the work may be done by the day and not by contract, viz:—New Jersey avenue, from New York ave- nue to Boundary street; Sth street from H to N. and trom P te Boundary, which was adopted for presentation. A committee consisting of Alfred Hill, Wm. Posey and Kobert Green was appointed to arrange with the Fourth Ward in regard to their — with the Third Ward in the emancipation celebration. mada FASHIONADLE Weppine.—The wedding of Lieut. James Barns, of the 5th cavalry, and Miss Annie C, Morgan, daughter of William E. Morgan, Es., which took place at the Metro. potan M.E. Church on Monday, was attended yy a large and fashionable assemblage. The bride was attired in arich white gros grain silk, with train and low corsage, trimmings ot point applique. A rich white veil, surmounted by wreath of orange blossoms, completed an gant and tasteful toilet. The ym Was attired esi pecanicoe After the ipo hood newly married coup! repaired to the residence of the bride’s father, on 3d street, where they received their many friends during the » and left on the evening train for a bridal tour North. Lieut. Burns has been on duty in Vir; tor seme time past, having been asui; to that assist the revenne officers in breaking up illieit stills, in which he has been very suce cessful. eR Pee REPURLICAN MEETING IN THE CouNTY.—An ef the Republicans of the south andeast of the Eastern last evening, at which Mr. Hj i fi ill i it | i I 2 af Fe, 1 Pot“n Bi ‘The Politica! wa: “ Republicans” Organize am Assetation— ae ae jor Euery— Dont Betwcen Han and | erry Carson- A meeting of some of the citizens of the Sev- enth Ward Was held last night at island Hall for the purpose of organizing a “Republican Ke- form Amociation” tur the ward. L. G. Hine, Esq., was called to the chair, and Mr. George Holmes wag chosen Secretary. ‘Mr. Hine on taking the chair thanked the meet- ing for electing bum to preside, aud said it oc- curred to bim that any change they could effect im the officers of the Curporation would be mos: desirable. “Keterm”™ was the word that best expressed the views of the people now. meeting to-night was a mete nucleus would grow to large dimensions very svon, out of which will spring impurtaat result they did that which as intelligent™men they ought to de. Pride, obstinacy and dishonesty must take a back seat. Great numbers give eclat to events, but though the meeting was gl small they had it in their hearts te do right and retorm mast fullow. {Applanse,) Mr. Holmes nominated Mr. G. Hine for President uf the new association and he was ananimoustly elected. - Mr. W. B. Jones was elected Vice President, George Holmes Secretary and Captain J. Kk. McConnell Treasurer. Mr. A. Watson read the reportof the action taken by the Central Association, asking that delegates be sent to the Central organization at Union League Hall to-morrow” (Saturday) night. He moved that five delegates be ap- eintea, carried, and the Chair appointed Geo. vimes, Wm. Jones, Francis Keeside, KR. D. Parris, and J. K. Pierce. Mr. Holmes offered a preamble and resolu- tions, which were adopted, setting forth that * The time is now at hand when it becomes our duty t put ip nomination « suable man for Mayor of thie sity;and as the corruut Uity Hall ring under the lesd ot "Mayor Bowen are making desperate of forta to again force him upon the poopie through the eftorts of dishouest contractors. flauky officials and A.COrrupt press; and us we eit to be the duty of ali true Republicans, as well as good citizens of all parties, to unite for the Purpose of placing men if power who have the goud of the city at heart, aud Whose past lives will be a guarantee of official in tegrity : therefore be it retulved, That we recom mend the calling of a convention at an early day to putin nemivation # gentleman who represents the opposition to the present misrule in our city gov ernment; that in Sbatthew G. Emery we h: who truly representa the nivral, material interests of thie city, as one who c the confidence and to Reet Mr. Watson referred in his remarks to what he called the many short comings of Bowen, beget] to squetch the reform movement at the start by sending his strikers to break up their meeting, which had attracted the atten- tion of Congress and of the loss of confidence in him by that body, they refasing to permit him to handle the ,000 voted fur the poor. He asked, in view of these facts if the voters of 1d entrust $2,000,000 of the poo by re-electin im dec! their jayor. cholee—let the Seventh Ward do the same at Onee—it was their duty todos. Some were for Richards, [applause] some for Emery, [ap- plause} but thought Mr. — was the right one as he was a man familiar with public work an mai [Appianse.} ‘A practical man was what was wanted, not a lawyer, doctor or clergyman who knew nothing of public work Councilman Geo. W. Hatton was introdaced, and said he was glad to meet them, but was sorry that there was any cause for these kind of mee os a That there was a cause no one doubted, and it was the duty of every citizen to remove it. In looking over the journals of the Councils since the rule of Bowen*began to the present time he found material cnougk to speak upon for several weeks. It was a big job. ie had brought a copy of the journal along to ‘use as a text to-night which contained the first message of “‘S.J.” in the first place, he would state causes which led to his separating from the City Hall ring. He had been regularly ini- tiated into the grips amd pass-words of the City Hail ring, and felt well terry two _— on the subject. ‘This ring had taught him that a negro Was as good asa white man within the bounda- Bies of the city, but when they got into the State of Maryland somehow the white man soared above the negro. All were familiar with the snubbing he got at Gettysburg, and he thought he was right in publishing what he did. Mr. H. then took up the first message of the Mayor, = ae out gtle ger gen about the ves bt 01 e city and o1 recommendations that it was to be jomemeey soonest betore creating more. Bonds were issued to cover the floating debt. Hereatter “pay ae you go” was to be the motto. Now look at the state of things. Go ask the laborers if he has lived up to bis promise. He also says in reference to the public schools that some advocated mixing the white and colored children—he (Bowen) opposed it, feeling of prejudice had been engendered by the institution ot slavery, which would render it im- possible for this mizing of. schools. He now ad- vocates their being mixed. The city is now in debt two millions of dollars, notwithstanding the. policy Bowen started out on of redeeming it. In this message he also tells the people that they are to have a fine market house at once; the ca- nal nuisance was to be got rid of, and the filthy ditch either covered up or cleaned out, but the festering nuisance was there yet, almost as dirty as the other festering nuisance, the City Halli. [Applause.| Every project started in the cls to abate this nuisance hi be posed by Bowen. This w: Another favorite policy of away with the contract system—it was a vile system, taking bread from the honest laborer and giving it to contractors. Now look at our pers—fall to overtiowing with proposals for bide! He has just given out a contract to Peter amarg to the extent of oply $175.000! dis inan Bowen was opposed to" the. eon system! atton then read trom the message of the Mayor the description of the shocking condition of all our streets, which were attrib- uted to the contract system. He (Hatton) bad been called upon to examine some of the streets which were recently graveled by contract, to be covered nine inches deep with gravel; and he asserted from his own knowledge that he could scrape it up with his finger nail clean off the durt bed, which had hardly been covered over with it. It had been accepted Col ey for, and the laborers had got their grocery orders. [Laugh- ter.) The bakers and groccries had benetitted by this prompt system of payment, the Mayor had inaugurated. So The speaker thought this message would be a good campaign docu- ment to have published. What is the reason that the City Hall is draped in midnight dark- ness during these beautiful sun light days? Was it not becanse of these promises of Mayor Bow- en to employ laborers to do the corporation work and pay them promptly? [Voices—“Thut’s s0.”) Honest men oppose present occupant: of the City Hall, and are determined to rid the “west wing” of the vindictive autocrat. Bowen is a chronic office-holder. He must have been born in office. The Mayor had changed his pol- icy on this centract system because he found the contractors could aid him more than the laborers could by the corporation money, and it as Sere = hes oS ee contractors w: onesty. [Langhter.| The speaker then referred to aioe man—a smal) man named Cook—a lawyer, minister, Judge, Corporation Attorney; a man who never did a wr ng act, ones. pure and immaculate, who ae eS in malicious ee were brought agat him, defended himself with the plea it was for the good of the received ie ty was to do at ‘act iy Ly a + i : sotiit le ip [ H : 5E it iq i ‘men who be! tothe City Councils as well toner oem! i an tape; no a8 a white Bing ridiceie eae ea Quite a rich now ensued between Hatton and ee a constituents, who Bs a gad he ‘direct from owing Peery had been w& growing he was Hatwn thought be was & man when he went to Gettysburg, and bad ulet ,coact as gach apd be theses Se owl aa ‘M ger Bowen did not u bim a man. pple’ ge. ar Stephens mn Kev. 3-07. Green followed; after whieh M Be ed offered @ resolution that a committee of five, he to draft a constitution and by-l? ws carried; and R. A. aim J. Ke, “BeeComnetl, Rev. J. W. fo" J, and George H. Johnson commi! be tion f om the in Blue to the club to be presen’, at their t light procession on the evening 0f the 15th, iu honvr of the rati- fication of the Gfteenth ndment, and ex- pressive of th: ir approval of the bit now before Congress for. a change of government for this District, was aci mre ——_—»———_ Seeand Ward “trae Mepublican ” Clap. Richards Endorsed fore Mayor. The “Second Ward True Republican Club” met last night, at Union Hall, on 14th street; the President, C. B. Fisher, in the chair, and St. Clair Burley, Secretary. The invitation from General 7 Grant, commanding Boys in Blue. and K. M. Hall chairman Citizens’ Cam; Committee, inviting the Club to participatg in the celebration next Friday eve! Was wo cepted Mr. Kutherford, chairman of the Ex- ecutive Committee, stated that a request had been received from the ‘Central Reform Re- publican Association” tor this Club to elect tive legates to constitute, with a similar number from ether wards, the General Committee of the Reform Republicans. Mr. Kelsey desired to make a personal expla- nation, as he had accused in another ward of selling out. He did not think it necessary to hold a separate nominating convention, as the First, Fifth, Sixth, at Sore Lakai — send delegates opposed present oceupan’ of the mayor's ping If it should be discovered that the present corporation officials should nse f<vud end corruption, then the Reform Repub- licans could withdraw, and cali another conven tion. He believed that a majority of the hor og lican voters of this ward were in favor of A. C. Richards. He moved that the subject of elect- ing delegates be referred to the Executive Com- mitee, who could elect the delegates at the proper time, should it be necessary to call a separate nominating convention. Agreed to. G. M. Lankton thought the Reform Republi- na did not de-ire to create a division in the ublican party. He therefore offered a pre- amble, to the effect that the administration of the present Mayor had proved a lamentable failure, meeting the disapprobation of all true Republicans. and citizens generally, creating distrust in the minds of all who have at heart the best interests, growth, and prosperity of the national capital; and that it is advisable at an early day to nominate an honest and efficient candidate for the mayoralty, who, actuated by true Republican principles, will heal party di- visions, and receive the support of all good citi- zens who are in favor of reform in the govern- ment of the city and District. This preamble was followed by resolutions: “ That in Major A.C. Richards, the able and effic- ient Superintendent of the Metropolitan police, - e are persuaded, be fyund the qualities requisite for an excellent Mayor. That his honor as a private citizen, his integrity and efficioucy as a public off ¢ impeachment. or suspicion, and that he 18 pre-eminently fit to become the Standard bearer uf Republican, aid all who ate te favor of reform; that while we thus express our prot efor Major Richards as the coming Mayor, we ‘anc revere principlesmore than men, but con rv honest men the instraments by which correct principles are established and maintained.” Mr, Belsey moyed the adoption of the prgam- bie and résé.ations, with three cheers for r Richards; carried. Mr. Kelsey desired to read portions of Mayor Bowen’s message of June, 1868, endorsing Major A. C. Richards, A voice.—* We don’t want his endorsement.” ge encorlng Majer Richarin i on eae sage eni r Ric as an up! conscientious public officer, but was interrupted by cries of “Let's adjourn!” * Don’t want to hear it!” “I move to adjourn,” &c. Mr. Walker White, of the First Ward, was called upon, and addressed the meeting. He was not a Himber man. The way things were c= now in the District of Columbia could it be endured, and would not be. He heard the Commissioner of the First Ward refuse men work because they were not Bewen men. When they went to the polls they should not scratel the tickets of such names as were objectionable, but take their knives out and cut the names out, because the Judges of Election might count them if only scratched. He was a Michards = and would do all in his power to elect Henry Johnson, of the First Ward, expressed his pleasure at this club endorsing A. C. Kich- ards, es he @ good and true Republican. He protested against good Republics being dis- charged by the corporate authorities to make room for men who were opposed to them last year. i Mr. H. B. Philbrook was an anti-Bowen man, and did not care what Kepublican should be nominated and elected, so it was not Bowen. He was in favor of @ se) nominating con- crowd would resort a cer, are at thistime vention, as Bowen bis to all sorts of trickery in the convention. Wm. A. Freeman, of the First Ward, was opposed to any independent ticket. He believed A.C. Richards could be nominated and elected. It was an absurdity to dread Mr. Bowen because he was a corporation official and had a lot of men employed. He had not paid those men yet, and could not until June, and by that time the Invincible clubs throughout the city would be so full that Bowen would “‘ have no chance to r. Lewis Clephane said he had not yet made up his mind whom he would support before the convention. He had heped that as Republicans they would have nothing to do with the Bowen party, but hold their convention, nominate their man, and elect him. A Voice.—“Did you allow your name to be used by the Democratic convention last = Mr. Clephane.—"No, sir, 1 did not.” He went on to say that his name had been used by a con- vention of citizens of all parties, but he dis- tinctly told them that it was to be used as a Republican only. He was one of the oldest Kepublicans in the District, but would not sup- port Mr. Bowen under any circumstances. Mr. O. D. Barrett was next called upon, and addressed the meeting at some length in favor of an honest government for the city and a reform in municipal affairs. Adjourned. i THE Bo Po. AP’ILIN’ IN THE SIXTH VaRrp.—Republican Meeting—Mai Bowen En- dorsed—Mr. Brazil and His Cork Arm Last even- ing meeting of Republicans of the Sixth Ward triends of Maret Bowen was held at Howard's Buildings. Mr. McGill Pierce was called to the chair, and Mr.&. T. Johnson acted as secretary. - Mr. Pierce pened the ball by giving the litical hi of —_ Bowen, speaking in i terms of pi of the course he has pursued in his administration of municipal affairs. He was repeatedly cheered during his remarks. ‘Mr. Venable followed in the same strain, and ‘was also frequently applauded. Michael Skinner was called wpon, and said he did not like a deceitful colored man or a deceit- ful white man. ‘There were men of both colors going, around trying to deceive the it and © pull the wool over their eyes. [' cheers tor Mayor Bowen.) A yoice—‘‘How are you Gaines? How are bad Poaines, during the speaking, becam: re , ing the ing, 6 very excited, and exclaimed “Don't believe them; they came out here to fool you!” ‘Gries of “Set down, Gaines; you are gone overboard long “noe 8. F r offered a resolution, which Mr. was that , a8 colored men, belie: Jord Ma: bowen te dons past and gone, en tme SzRieve Accipant sT THE Marine Bar- Rat Ye » Henry Besant, employed carrying erine Derracks, ¥ yee op ihe wang os ued tal feet, breaking one of his @ms in two places, and Sis ieee SN ioe ea to his | » 3 was ‘It is thought employed in the Ms a benefit Lincoin Literary sass large, nd Yio. seats ulon Gen. 0. by Miss 0. at the or a ‘The Courts. THE END OY THE HOURIHAN CASRs. R Hom was conviceed of the larceny oC at fren rn, and sentenced to the for R. Brown, sve pA one xr und guilty of » Charles White was ere Jail for twenty CITY ITEMS. Srrixe Corrine, 0 eetien ant tar Cath, At Hable & Co.'s, 335 Pennsylvania avenue, (U. 8. Hotel.) esarimad ma Bors’ Surrs. Drane and George W. McElfresh, of the’ police force, and in thecase of Eljah Williams, in= ois a aerial for larceny, the District Attorney en- tered a nolle pros. A CORPORATION CASE. Cracuit Court, Judge Cartter.—Yesterday, in the case of True against the Corporation, the pS mgr made by Mesars. Moore and Miller for plaintiff and Merrick and Coates fur Coat, Vest and Pans from $10. Childrens’ Suits. Three to six years, from $4. A large Gronox C. Henxtes. 410 7th street, Northwes’. defendant. Drscnarers from the ear and partial deafness eee od Aly ruled been Fosgy city is re- | successfull; Sant. Dr. lempry Aya = sponsible for damages resul anol uc stopping sre tion in the streets, notice of the existenes of such seis card in another column. is Ruisance must be brought home to the city. = ° — ‘Where the nuisance was the direct result of the M.H. Prrsce, would i his patrons, that action of the ¢ity officials that would amount to Presumption of notice, but where it was the work of a private citizen, notice must be shown, except perbaps that where a nuixance was of such long standing that the longer continuance -— oe THE GREAT PALLIN GOLD is would be presumed to be notice to the city. In | more illustrating than by a visit to Franc & acase where a private citizen did not couferm Goldman's Pi % Goods: to the city law in reference to satety of passage | Stores, No. 409 Se’ D and along the street, he was responsible for any in- | E streets, and Marble Hall, No. 67 Seventh jury caused thereby. strect, opposite the Patent Office. These gentie- follow: instruction was ited : -If | men, who have just now replenished their large the jury find ‘that the obstruction in the street | stock of ing Goods for the by means of which the plaintiff claims to have been injured was not made by the corporation or its servants, then the defendant is entitled to ‘a verdict, unless the jury find that the corpora- | ments bert, and give to tion had notice of cae a nce of such obstruc- | ducements that cannot failto please. Don’t tion and failed to remove the same within area- | forget the name numbers. sonable time after receiving such notice. seine JPY thls morning foind a verdict for de- fem it. ir. ler gave notice 1 wou! move for a new trial most simple and best ORrgaxs’ Court, Judge Purcell.—To-day | J, letters of administration were granted to Ham- ilton G. Fant on the extate of Ellwood Fisher— | and E. 20 bond £350. Letters of administration on the —_o——_—_ estates of about 30 soldiers were | ‘Tre Wasnrxeton City Savrees BANK, cor- granted to Liewellyn Washington. ner of 7th street and Louisiana avenue, is open AN INTERESTING Cask. from 6:30 tp 7:30 0’elock every Saturday evening, ‘The ar, i it s — e INDUCEMENT TO BUY A Goop Szwiwe Ma- cutne.— Willcox & Gibbs’ Sewing Machine, the ment of the case of Wra. N. Dalton | in addition to its regular ing hours. against Mrs. V. A. Abell, administratrix of pays interest on deposits. ‘Wa. H. Williams, |, and guardian for mS PENNIEA POR SALF.— Apply at the Star Office Sls her minor children, was resumed. This case CLOTHING, &o. arises out of the failure of the administratrix to sell, in obedience to the order of the Orphans’ Court, made in 1859, certain slaves of the value of $12,000 or $15,000, belonging to the Seed te eno afterwards emancij , the petitioner m~ ing that the ‘administratrix should be charged with the appraised value of those slaves. is and other minor matters by way of surcharging the accounts of the administratrix and guardiau, are the a of the petitioner. Judge Leach and Mr. Edwards argued for the peti- tioner, and Mr. McPherson and Mr. J. E. Wii- ee liams for Mrs. Abell. ———— CHARGE or BURGLARY.—On the morning of the 25th of March, the room of Miss Fraucis Taylor, at the residence of Dr. Cuthbert on New York avenue, was entered and a velvet sacque and some money taken. This morning, Oliver Brice, colored, learning that he was sus of the burglary went to the sixth Precinct sta- tion and gave himself up, and gave bail for a 2 hearing, —-#—-—- SALE oF A SPLENDID Resrpence.—Fiteh & Kennedy, ete the thrcesstony brick. dwelling Kenn ® ick dwelling adjoin ig the Tesidence of Hon. I. B. Bryait “Highland Place”—the lot having a frentage of 4334 feet on Massachusetts avenue, between 1sth and 15th streets, and running back an aver- age depth of 200 feet—tor the sum of $21,500. N= SPRING SUITS! NEW SPRING SUITS" NEW SPRUNG SUITS"! FINE DRESS SUITS! FINE DRESS SUITS" FINE DRESS SUITS '!! FINE BUSINESS SUITS! FLNE BUSINESS SUITS"! FINE BUSINESS SUITS '"! oe - CuowpER.—This morning, some of the water pipes in the City Hall were found to be ob- hance ad allsubechuentiy Samsod throtgh the mes juent pay ie faucets, suggesting ‘the idea that free lunes chowder could easily be made of the water. geen lint) sere AccripEnt.—Last night an intoxicated man, named Detlein, fell into the area on the south- east corner of 11th and F streets, and was se- verelydnjured. He was taken to his home by Captisn Brock and Private Moore. ie anc Sars THE Scxpay HERALD to-morrow will con- tain, in addition to the latest news and much other interesting reading matter, a speciai re- ri ot the Army of the Potomac Reunion in hiladelphia par. bes giving full particalars. AT LOW GOLD RATES! AT LOW GOLD BATES AT LOW GOLD RATES" READY-MADE OR TO ORDER! BEADY-MADE OR TO ORD! BEADY MADE OB TO ©) dent Grant, Jay Cook & Go., W- W, Corcoran, aud G. W. Riggs & Co. _— PATENT Casx.—To-day, Judge Fisher had before him an interference case—Doud agt. Cole—appeal from the Patent Oitice. The patent is for an improvement in propeller whee). hh cnt Restcxep.—Mr. James Donaldson this morn- ing resigned his position as Secretary to the ers. At A. SAKS & CO.’S, At A. SAKS & CO-S, New No. 316 SEVENTH STREET New No. 316 SEVENTH STREET. Board of Fire Commissi signers. pRices Fisu MaRket.—Prices same as yesterday. GEORGETOWN. Boarp oF ALDERMEN.—The Board met las! the Recorder in the chair. Mr. Peck resolution “That the Mayor, H. |) jos. L. Simms, and Wm. L. Dunlop, be continued a committee, with al. the authority conferred on them by various ordinances, in re gard to the extension of West street and the construction of a bridge at the terminus there- of;” referred to the Kecorder. Common Coun- cil resolutions, asking certain information of the Engineer of the Potomac Water Works, and to: the relief of purchasers of stalls in the market house; and for the relief of Kidwell & Hender- on, were passed. An invitation of Kepablican organizations in Washington to the members of the two Boards to participate in the proposed celebration of the ratification of the fifteent!: amendment on the 13th inst. was accepted, and Messrs. Magruder and Fisher were appointed committee on the part of the Board of Alde:- men to make arrangements, Common Covxctt.—The Chair laid before the 7 < Board a communication from the Mayor inclos- ing the accounts of the Fire Department for the last quarter; referred. Also, a bill from the Levy Court for repairs of county roads; re- ferred. Also, a bill of Joseph L. Simms for oval furnished the ‘cored house ($103;) re- FOR SPRING AT A. STRAUS’ POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUK, Between th and Mth streets DBEESS SUITS at $15, 15, 20,25 2 30. BUSINESS SUITS at $5, 10, 12.50, 15, 16 & 18, YOUTHS’ SUITS at $7.90, $.50, 10, 12, & 15 BOYS’ SUITS at $4,5,6,7 45, Mr. Dunlop presented pe- tition of Samuel Cropley &Son asking the pie. | | DRESS PANTS at pool ct ped $4,5,6,7a58. Pe BUSINESS PANTS at of stalls in Mr. Pickrell, from $2, 2.50, 3.3.50 84. arged 7 tion of the petiti it THE ABOVE GOODS ABE SELECTED PAT. , and Mr. Berry, trom Marker. ZEESSAND GoT UP IN THE atest 4. STRAUS’ POPULAR CLOTHIER, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ification and congratulation at the of the fifteenthamendment The third mb29-12t Between 10th and 1ith streets. read fr cas obigcted to by Mr. Pickrell, and it | _ Se i a over. Mr. Casilear offered a resolution BIN 7 ‘ALKINe Coat asking certain information of the engineer of | S9' BING STYLES OF WALKING Coats the Potomac Water Works, relative to a more OF CASHMERE, PIQUES, abundant and euppl water; dl. Mr. Casilear 2 TRICOT AND CASSIMERE, a committee TS TO MATCH, Tege and well Sevier, Mamechnestn “Boson res ces Oreimane;ikay amp BAvT, a Beer aaah Rae | maT RA Mzncuaxre’ # hundred bushels River Express, Ni ALEXANDRIA. ctv fect in Fs MPROV ROPERTY oN asd ALUABLE ea erent ON HiGR A On THURSDAY AY TERNOON, Apri AtSo'clock, I will sell, im froat of te subdivivien of ote a ‘on the «ust side SiSadars strect. with adepeh ‘of 1m tert. a well built t <o story Dwelior crus: Ove third ca: ne a SP AG aS Receakeedie ant toon +. : peta, Sa wl be required whew the proper.y — THOS. DOWLING. ave: 87 THE ABOVE SALE IS TNAVOUDARL y port | MONDAY. April th. game bor ‘pet — Tas bo LiNG. « B* THOMAS DOWLING, Auct F; Georgetows UsSTEES: FOU ED SALE OF A DEw i Cort a RE-IDENCK. NO. 34 Phe GETOWN ribers will eel! at to the hichest bidder. on RIDAY. the 2M day of A, hie cottage. o'clock p m.. that desire’ rest. md bes wee The terms ot sale are. One S10 wet be paid at ine the and nal the re-idne in equal sums in I T* mont! interest from the day of salr. for which the aser's note will be re the purchaser's cost i». CLEMR Trustees apy TROMAS ‘pOWwLING Auctionser BBX THOS. DOWLING. Auctr.: Georgetown TRUSTEER'S SALE. By virtue of two deeds of uust Teepectively June 3, D4, and € r record: tively in Liber Ne NESDAV the th dasa Apel a il, insta im, that Valushle Presets’ tenth as tol follow: ‘That 1 orthward! feet: 1 ‘snd liek wi orth ith High street 20 f Bris meet WOfest. ts ereet, thenee east to the i ts, consisting of a story Brick Warebouse.cr imposed ing~ connected fronting one Ri his streete, with cellars in Georgetown, and the property .« It i@ now occupied by M re 12,18. and 24 months respectively srcared by deed of trust. The terms ol ante m complied with in one week after sale, or the pooperts Teseld. after one week's woiice, ai the ret vat of the defaulting parchaser a stomps at the coat of the Wa Tens OVX . Trvater apt ThSa.Tuse = THOS DOWLING. Au B* THOMAS DUWLING, Auctioneer TEE 'S SALE. TRUS’ By virtue of a deed of trust. dated September 22d, 1568. and recorded in LiberJ A. S., Ne 174, folio 4%, &e.. one of the the county of Washington, D.C. suction the 2iet day of April, fronting 4 feet on barton back, cf the same width, binding & fect, more or tess ree! ou leon the rear: the third is Hing, and the fourth uy « plied with inone week after sale, or the property may be resold, after five day's potion, at the risk and coat of the defaulting purchaser. 'Conveyanc ing and stamps at the purchaser's cost ALTER 8 OO7X. Troster Mheeokhds THOMAS DOWLING, anct EY GOUDs AT GULD PRICES. The dectine in gold enables us to ofer GREAT BARGAINS in ALL KINDS OF DkY GUOD= Yard-wide Bleached Shirting Cotton, 12% cts.. very yard-wide Bleached Shitting: rery aeary, 16 ‘a Sper tartan, Kichardeon s and other Lriah Linene, as cheap aa before the war large stock of Black’ and_( cents up. Camimers and Twerds for Men aid B- pergchean, benutital Spring Deinines and Armurrs, 1.2 and 25; 4460 » is Spring Oaticoss, 8.0 and 285 cents, (the beat goods made at 12% conta; alan, a full stock of Gloves. Hosier: Special Ye may pected by all wh: favor ue ith 201 Bre AM IN MILL % BANKERS, J, B: BRYAN, Pres. 3. A. BUFF, Treat WASHINGTON CITY SAVINGS BANK Corner of Beventh street and Lonisiann aveuue, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS from okbat EVENING tia J2¥ COOKE & v0, BANKERS, Buy and sell at current market rare GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, GOLD AND SLLVER. Be + hd for STOCKS, aud BONDS promptly exe- PyeEa REVENUE STAMPS furvished. eT ___ DENTISTRY. : W4*"1NcToN Deyrai Lace. . 131 Maseacnuserrs Avewoe. FOURTEESTA Stance. ™ Enll Upper and ower Sets Teeth... ingle or Lower Sets Partial Retg frome Extracti the use of pure za MRSS EE OY The use of pure gan. W. MERRILL, we No. 1213 pat OL EN All Dental oe done in the best J.P. GRIFFITH: P = Didi nS URELUS oe ood BE land avenue, near Wth street, Island Female aud Chronic diseases a speciatity. Mercury and other mineral poisons @iscarded Office hours 7 to mI9-colm” P®°PosaLs For SEADING AND GraveL- Mayor's OF: a Wasnineton DCs wet ki GRADING and URAVELING the Iollowiar towek ‘ FIRST WARD Twenty-sixth street west, from E to K street pageants thi Td street west, f20m Canal to ( street RB sireet north, from Boundary to Sixteenth street, EECOND w, x X street north, from Twellth ty Ponrteuth sreet wuatreet orth, from Tweifth to Fifteenth street Binth street west. frem I to N si TS weet. 8 a street north. and THIED + ew Jerecy avenue, from York avenne te oe he kere Capel street, from L strest north to New Second surest west, from D to H street north. SIXTH Wamp. SSS iskercs C street south, New Jersey avenne to Third