Evening Star Newspaper, July 16, 1870, Page 4

_EVENING STAR. SATURDAY.........00+--.Jaly 16, 1870. LOCAL NEWS. Amasements, de. Dariy Excursions to Glymont on the steamer ©. P. Smith. Datty Excursion of the steamer Arrow to Mount Vernon. Surru’s Ar Gatiuer, 45 F street. Maxxnirar’s AxT GALLERY, 488 7th street. Baxiow’s Ast GALLERY, 75] Pa. avenues, ates A Railroad Project of Great Magui- tude to the People of the District of Colambia, The undersigned, citizens of the Distriet of Columbia, respectfully invite public attention to the following charter, granted by the Legu- Jature of Virginia, to build a railroad from a Fan a southwesterly directich thecegh te Sore a te Ly i pimcmeiona at, bs vir ‘eee nt em cont in ment wii di- rect communication between the Federal Cap- ital and the south, southwest, and western por- srootip auuanter sgcinteee tocar nee Ly suj a fa imate, an advan’ , in point of distance, over Balt’ more city of at least fifty miles. “ win suck Increased >" a tion con! <--scies for transporta- ton, er" _.omtty believed that a large cot- ay er <ae National is, mm expanded by thedevelopiment of our well-1 and unsurpassed water power. ‘The beautiful and fertile region of country through which this road is to pass, in the coun- ties of Loudoun, Fanquier, Rappahannock. Page, Rockingham, and Augusta, will, in addi- tion to @ very extensive grain supply, furnish this community with a superabundauce of those fruits, and dairy products, for which we have hitherto been mainly dependent upom the distant north and west. In brief, after a careful examination of the map of the proposed route, it will require but a moment's reflection to satisfy any intelligent mind of the varied and obvious benefits to from this great and laudable enterprise. tzerott, W. B. Todd, Jno. Hitz, Nicholas Acker, Wm. Urme, Blanchard & Mo- Bacon, Hee rng ae ly ag ame om, uy Y , James 3 ‘ader, Herr & W ron Ty: ler, George R. Fisher, William D. Cassin, A. B. Mullett, Josiah Dent, Wm. King. I. Ti Davis & Co., Charles 'H. Cragin, D. L. Shoe- maker, George W. Beall, W Clabangh 3 Hill, Jr., Hartley’ & rell & Go., J. C. Johnson & Co., Wi incorporate the Piedmont and Poto- AN Act to ec it and Pot msc Railroad Company, in furce June 2, 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Vir- ginia, That it shail be lawrul to ke of ‘becription or the capital stock of = and Potomac Railroad Company, for the pur- yes of constructing a railroad from a point on My F the Aqueduct Bridge 4 or at or near 4 , OF Wy some te one of them, to ‘Aldie, in the county of Loudon; thence to connect with the (1 , Alexandria and Manassas Railroad at or near Rectortown, in the county of Fau- «quier, and thence to or near Luray, in the coun- ty ef Page, to connect with the Shenandoah Valley Railroad or the Luray Valley Ratiroad. 2 the following persons are appointed commissigners to receive such su ptions, namely: R. 8. Cox, B. P. Noland, Wm. N. Berkeley, Henry D. Cooke, Wm. W. Corcoran, J.W.T! peon. J.G. Vials and 8. A. Buckner, to open books and receive subscriptions at Aldie, Loudoun county; Robert Bererly, E. C. Turner, KR. H. Carter, Alfred Glascock and John Mar- shall, to open books and receive subscriptions at Rectortown, Fauquier connty; Hoary 2 Thomas, F. A. Dicki J. P. Machin, R. W. N. Noland, Wm. Ayre, W.T. Rumsey, 8. Can- fleid and E.R. Ford, to open books and receive su! at Fairfax Courthouse; D. Budd, Hamilton Rodgers, Hugh Henry M. » Chas. H. .M.D., a A. ‘Magrader one a HF] i tilted ih iE t i i i Ete} ath Fu ki Hi E i : i Fg e§ : i si | | : t H it i F iff +; i or upon some once toone of them, to any of the points named fp the first section of Suis act, they are hereby authorized to work the nome 0 ene Provided, That the onstruction section of the said road ‘which lies between Aldie and the at which i if A: : Ef H i iL He i tl it are iy i ile & 3H | F and afew nae ya read Mr. Cortland, father ceeded to the Cemetery” —— ——_ A BROWN Sr: We have the following from Mr. Judson S. Brown, recently a ‘Trastee of the Public Rebools Wasurnoton, D. C., July 15, 1870. Easter of Star —In yout istue of July’ 2d you publish @ perported speech which you state was made by me at the cluse of the Male Grammar The fact® are, that I had hastily sketched what you published, merely as an outline of what I had intended to prepare im regard to the Uistory of ‘the Pabile schools in the First Dis- trict past year, but not vi sufficient time to rewrite 1,1 did not ri : ~yaen! you will do methe = aaa nai ‘uly, It is the mission of all independent newspa- pers to set everybody right, and we very cheer- fully poblish Mr. Brown's explanation. At the at , we think, he designates the ‘‘cheek” of Mr. Brown in stating the things he states. Our reporter avers that 80 far from “insisting” upon the use of the document he was not even aware of its existence until Mr. B. prodaced it and voluntarily gave it to him for yablication. There was not only no “dis- imet understanding” that the article was met to be published, but Mr. Brown seemed exceedingly anxious to see his bantling in wint. Our reporter told him that he would im e it to Tue Stax office, but did not know if it could be used. But it proved to be a rather curious and interesting document, and it was used, and, as he says, verbatim, for it would have been becca | courteous to a School Trus- tee to tamper wil material alterations in his orthography, syntax, punctuation, use of capital letters, &¢., to inti- mate that he was an us. Had re- markal and tax now in use, appeared in the Production of an unleciored mnant heme revision —_ have been ventured upon; but when a School Trustee of the prominence of Mr. Jud- son S. Brown } all it, especially when there {s any danger that a newspaper reporter may force his production from his coy, reluctant hands. a" eee The Boys in Blue. Proscription of Preachers because they rted mery— Their Bowen Won't Pay them their Salaries. A special meeting of the Boys in Blue was held last night at Union League Hall, A. Grant in the chair and W. S. Fletcher secretary. The election of being 0 few A comm Ist of c. B. ter Ns mer as the Major Gen. Fisher, and Col. Slowen were appointed to revise the rules of the organi- On motion, the of the campaign for the benefit of idle members of the organiza: n. Mr. Fisher offered @ resolution, which was adopted, complimenting Capt. A. D. Rockafel- low for his untiring exertions in behalf of the right to inquire into the circumstances of each particular case. Tue Suxpay Heeatp.—To-morrow's issue i Lit ii i a a yt i : i i : ! : 5 i ‘ Hi a HE i i HH F f Ry ll i H f i i | Haws Affecting the District of Co- The following’ embraces nearly all the laws passed during the session of Congress just closed atic Sting the interests of the District of Colum- Potice Cover, Judge Wm. B. Snétl.—dohn as fined’? & ud costs, ‘Bie. Dervett, oan wi and costs. 3 the coun- sel, appealed on the ques costs. SENT TO THE REFORM SCHOOL. Turner Harris, _ colored boy, charged with » Was sent to the reform school for six GRAND LARCENIES. Laws. ‘porate the Washi a wn Steam Packet ; PUBLIC No. 4. An act to incor] Alexandria and Georgeto' No. 13. An act for the of | alee enae at 4 coats jumbia. the property of F. W. Rest. val , was required to give bon’, sum of $500 for appearance at the with the theft of oer; commit- che action of ‘ne grand In the case of Addison Bovudin, charged we ties pacianiags eaclat tue ‘the morning to Brown, there bei: the cases against said Onrnans’ Court, Judge bella L. Cameron and J $5 as obeninistzatecs of John of the children—bond udin to criminate him. ohn L. Cameron a8 guardian Several accounts passed. Robert as tate of the John Waters—bond THE GREAT NaTiONAL Oar Meetiac.— correspondent of Bal A “Upwards of eight rporate tik National Theologis jation cal Institute,” approved May 10, 1866, and also ot Vamps, patent “weds ant a ar@ matresses, «ck” to the Tuxurious feather yanterpanes, &e.. ice pitch- é Free - dims lookin; igre ve green grocery and fuel me ‘water ‘supplies are abundant and al a", evening, at 7 o’clock, the bell sounded public services at ‘the stand,” and the ousands repaired thither. As the assembling, several fine hymns and choruses red, imparting great pleasure. It was determined, after the grand preachi hange the order of exercises by a perience meeting, and such a meet- ing Of Christian ladies and every part of our country. Oh, it was a won- derful meeting, and closed at ten p. m., when juested to retire without further singing or conversation. all was soon hushed in silence. At early dawn this morning the bell sounded people to arise; this was generally fol- lowed by family prayers in were held in the g little “*tabernac! an 5 from the plain ‘shy an actin Smend beds, fine pillows ap act entitled ‘An act the National Theological Insti- to define and extend the powers of the approved March 2, 1867. a ‘hn act to authorize the corporate au- thorities of the city of Washington, in the Dis tricg of Columbia, to pave and improve the streets thereof. No. 49. An act to incorporate the Washington pan: No. 51. An act to provide for ya in the District of Columbia by ~ w No. 58. An act to amend an act enti1eq «an mechanics’ liens on Col the creation « No. 59. An act to amend an 8.ct entitled “An the Freed:nen’s Savings and approved March &, 1865. No. 60. An act to amen:i an act entitled “An act to establish in the District af Columbia Pe of correction for boys,” approved July corporate the Washington ‘ack to inco! ite the Columbia en Company of the ict act to incorporate wings Bank of the Di No. 70. An act to incorpora’ the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and for other pur- PNo.71. An act to further District of Colambia in proceedings, preserve No. 74. An act concerning divorces in the Dis- trict of Columbia. No. 76. Anact to authorize the reduction of the en ho an alley, in square No. 376, in the lo. 85. An act exempting from taxes certain roperty of Columbia, and to amend the ‘Act to provide for the creation of rations in the District of Columbia by gen- ‘establish a Police Court for of Columbis, and for other pur- & Zoological So- act to incorporate his style, and, by making | Trust Company,” e bell rang and variations ym the forms of orthog- No. 67. An act to in jor prayer and experien t “tabernacle,” and also at ies,” all five, and continued until about seven o’clock a.m. At8 a. m,, by appointment the vast assemblage was summoned les, and to the Wil- Several other meetings id, and the entire camp was one soneral scene of devotional exercises The sermon of morning was one of great v. Mr. Belcen, of Ministers fo Association of Brooklyn and New York. His text was “I have \teousness in m) beney Ch Saeed. great congre- ” This was a most eloquent discourse, re log by a “balance” with two Ts, ie one r and one s, ‘ ragi istrict of Colum. ‘te the Trustees of | in tents were also hel amend relation to judicial and effectiveness records of marriages parts. Kev. Mr. Wilson, of McKendree as »babl: ar Sagat pro a portion mont heartily welcomed by many here pe aaa TaE Fixance ComMITTEE—This ittee is still in session, but are closing up their busi- nese, and will be pre] report some time next week, and it is believed that the entire amount will be about $900,000. other bills filed is that of the Levy Cou amounting to nearly $35,000, and one for coal furnished to the Center market, amount =. which seems to have been deli; poses. No. 88. An act to in oy, in the city of W: m, District of Co- lumbia. No. 89. An act to incorporate an association revention of cruelty to animals in the District of Columbia. No. 90. An act ai ve to judges and m in the cities of Washington and Georgetown, D. C. No. 91. An act to authorize the of M street, Washington, An act to require the register of wills for the District of Columbia to give bond. No. 93. An act to make | the Councils of the city of Washington. No. $4. An actto amend an act entitled “An act fixing the compensation for the bailiffs and the courts of the District of Colum- approved Feb. 22, 1867. ‘0. 95. An act relating to the Supreme Court District of Columbia. act titled “An act to authorize the construction, ex- tension, and use of a lateral branch of the Bal- timore and Potomac Railroad Company into and Within the District of Columbia,” approved ion approved Mareh commissioners son, 712 6th street, between I ai one-half ton each to 8. Winslow, D. Boston, Vermont avenue; Delaware avenue, and W. N. between P and Q. Pomeroy street; John Randle, 62 certain acts of lelson, 11th street, Mysterious Curtine Case.—About half- past four o'clock this morning, Officers Lewis and Larrabee, of the Seventh precinct, found a yi on the pavement, at the corner of 3d Pennsylvania avenue, with a cut He would not tel his name He was taken to Dr. over the right eye. or how it happened. Walsh’s office, where his wound was dressed, and he was then conveyed to his boarding-house, No. 484 Pennsylv: eo METROPOLITAN KAILROAD—Contractors on this road are pushing forward their work most vigorously. On Monday last ground was broken on Jas. W. Higgins's place, within two miles of this town. There can now be no reason to doubt that the road will be in running order within the next twelve months.— Rocke: ————— Tue Horrest Day Yer thermometer at Hempler' sylvania avenue, to-day w: 89°; 12 m., 92°; 2p. No. 99. An act to incorporate the National 5% ae Assurance Association of Wasting- ton, No. 102. An act to amend an act incorpor- ating the National Junction Railway Company. No. 104. An act making the ist day of Janu- ary, the 25th day of December, the 4th of July, and day holidays within the Dis- No. 153. An act to amend an act entitled “An urt for the District of purposes,” approved ving ille ( Md.) Sentinel. trict of Columbia. ‘The range of the act to Columbia, and No. 137. An act to amend the laws > essessment of taxes in the city of No. 144. An act to provide tor the paving of Pennsylvania avenue. GEORGETOWN. BOARD OF ALDERMEN.—There was no busi- ard last evening, for Commox Covnct..—A communication was received from endorsing a request ness want of a querum. a reo me ution in relation Si Departme: ing General Thomas Osborn a street west north. to the credit of the National unt Soldiers to it tor the relief of sick and ng the Librarian of certain private re. * No. Relating to the of officers of the Soldiers Home. © ae! ‘No. 24. In relation to printing for the use of nal cupies H Ss 5, ¥i E H i : I § 5 c—} i i ! 4 i i l i 3 PE i | E I £ B Sr gr i int i by r i f is i ES A i tt i : ii i Y ef i HE i E i i ; i i F i s ALEXANDBIA. | last evening has the following Aw EXPLosion anp1ts REsvLt.—A colored boot black named Frank Carter ‘THE Gazette of last fs LE BF i i é i i i Hf z : i i Se no’ a deep and long, but it 1s thou... I woun | Bown Rowtmnizs.—A <bief en’ered the bed Caekt the Rev. Mr. liaynes at the M. Ee urch last night, and teking his penal mt tata ye wy » Tol em of a pocket book containing about #15 and some old coins. It is ®U'pposed he was concealed in the house when it “was locked up last night, as the door through which he made his was examined beiore t! family retired and found to be fast. The resi- dence of Major Geo. Jobnston, south Washtng- ton street, was also entered last night, but the of the servants, who did not return un- til late, alarmed and drove them away before they had stolen anything. MEETING OF THE PoLice Boarp.—The Po lice Board instituted by the new police } |.” cg smoke which filled the house, and e house, 4 cpl] raises —— —— = in some burning on under, ‘too Prrseval.—General Robert E. Lee arrived arrived here last night from Maryiand, and left this evening for the home of Mr. James M. aso! il. The General is looking remarkably well. Veto.—The Police bill passed at the late meeting of the City Council, will be returned to that body to-night with the Mayor's objec- tions : CITY ITEMS. ALasKka DiaMonps, Set in Gold and Oroide. French Jet Cut Jewelry, Initial Chased Buttons, Pipes, Pocket Books, Vases, Satchels, Chromos, Knives, Received at Prigg’s Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 451 Pennsylvania avenue. between 44 and 6ta streets. i THE Exce.tent MeENv of the American House, Boston, commends itself to the traveler. The location is unsurpassed for parties either on business or pleasure, and its accommodations unequaled. ebineinpeeti. A Fresu Surry of Mohair, Alapaca, and Nun Cloth Coats and Linen Goods have ar- rived at L. Bar's, corner 7th and E sts. 13,4 gs Someratxe New.—The Kensinj Linen Collar can be had at L. Bar’s Poy Clothing ‘Store, corner 7th and E streets. 13,4 = ~— = HEMPLER has all kinds of thermometers. 6,3. Sse i Tue WAsHIneror City Savines BANE, cor- ner of 7th street and Louisiana avenue, ening ware. Te from 6:30 to 7:30 o’clock e Saturday e in addition to its lar banking ‘ho pays interest on GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. LOGAN TRIBE, No; 8. 1. 0. 8 Tequested meet y' wam, corner of High and Prospect street. Georss. Town, on BUNDAY EVENING? Sais Th, ot fair Pest one o'clock, to attend the funeral of our de- brother THomas FAULKNER. Members of Sister Tribes {a good standing are fraternally”in- rder: 0." W. CALWELL, Sachem. _iyis" SESS h BTOHEN, Chief of Records. _ FYOU WANT TO SELEOT Yo; BOOKS, 8T SHEET MUSIO. MUSIC BOOK: a large ll-arsorted «tock, call a POE WSELIGON'S, 1238 Bridge st. We hese dat received a fine lot of WRITING and WRAPPING PaPERS. which we sell at New York Brices. Also, BLANK BUUES of all descriptions. LONERY, liberal discount to thos who purchase by the quantity, Por & BELIGSON, jyle-t 125 Bridge street. Cosine OUT SALE OF SPRING AND SUMMEB GOODs. ens: are now selling our spring and summer Dress 74 WITHOUT REGARD TO COST, Embracing handsome Lawns at 124 cts.; ts ce; Summer Cassimeres and Linen Di = ae °; 000 yards Ualieoos—best sake Bad ota good ato che. Naver before a fered ou oH : oye ee st... Georgeti T° Wil0M IT MAY CONCERN. Notice te hereby gi oe RGRtOWN: July 12, 1570. jotice is hereby given tl tl following property was sold for taxes April 20th, 1859, and if’ not re. deemed (together with interest and cost of adv: tisement) on or before July 28th, 1570, Corporat! deeds will be issued to the pure! fa accord- face with the laws made and provided in such cases: Asnessed 3 FI q Desoription. = 2 s a i 3 A & | 4} Blo: w number 44. Jos Pier-| james Apl 26, ‘Lot us Ss num 106 Boalls = | deep. “Im Brooke Api 26, Lot ‘number TANew. 7 mack, “Bed | Beatty and Haw. man. } 50 feet) | porthaidelourth | Streets 100. feet Wil: Apl , Subdivisionof Lot J. Pier | Martin's Bacd tum 121 Beall crn, "% i | south side Beall j > 1 feet proved i Charles |Apl 26,80 Lot Jos Pier-| 29 35 ong umber 63, Peter czyneki. and Dea John M. Api ze. Barbet Lot ‘Stake. F F 3 § 3712.16,19,.8 JOB. 'b. SIMMS, Collector. ES ___ 2S. & MB, Coltccter._ BX THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown. PUBLIC EOF 10K"8_ V. BL PRO! Yow GAY sr Rows. "BT., GEORGETOW. Peruse foe I SUMMER RESORTS. — SED Tae ery vale peg “ss returniehed, ren: wing to their well . eit * ready for the fom ot “iser wnd desiring a home fees | om the tarmof!s of the be aform: al desire. Bsc 3 ETT BROS, Came: Md. jy 1m PAINTING, &c. MACSICHOL'’S PAINTING £STABLISOM ENT ING and WALL PAINTING, GILv- ow GAL apd MARBLING, SIGN aod wECORATIVE PAINTING. Pure material, good trork and moderate prices. Punctuality and aiiention te business, «,. MACHICHeL, 923 D street, bet_9th and 100. { ESTABLISHED 1841. i PADDLE RY OWN CAM - FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA bee was = “ be open for the 4ru DAY OF JUL’ jn number, are situated rth Mount tne! Pah devs thPEcee ‘day ‘end servants and for families who season. ‘LM, MULLIN & 00 _, Propristors. call at the s'ore of George Bym: ‘ « ind D streets; Benj. Miller's Store, Geo nd D 8; Benj orgetor week, $14; one made for children Jonvans WHITE SULPHUB SPRINGS. mays counts, Bhat A. as se miles from Stephenson. Br P.O 2 point Ls ‘s and Winchester P . five miles from Winchester. Ing Place is now open vorable circumstances than at any time since the war, and every effort will be' made to give entire satisfaction to all the, guests. A fine CITY BAND OF MUSIC will be in attend- uerade and Fancy Balls will be fre- afor distribution at the Springs | lor distrib ~ 3 Baltimore | SS LOAN OFFICES. peg eg we) tS — The Natte FOLTON & 0O., Ne. 314 per from a.m. tot p.m ‘Loan Office in the ci or 9th st.. will be 01 ristian RLM sy lvanie av: be ‘at Messrs. Coleman. The Baltimos ne. re ai faker 006 IWania aven' | on the come Ubon reat Cash advances Pata ime iy tn reer of Apparels Fer hy. aot RAILROADS. LE DAILY TRAINS TO UB SPRINGS, VIA 0. A. and return, at @6; from White servants three-fourt! EO sOnAN, and Proprietor. G4 BATHING: sEa BATHING !! COBB'S ISLAND, VIRGINIA, is now open and READY FOR VISITORS. TERMS—$3 per Day; $18 per Week. ddress BROTH or seit Jels- Ln 00! SF Boute—Steamer from Baltimore F ANCH, NEW JERSEY, Will be Opened for the of jane. t 1. cated at the of tis wow = to make its guests Mr. JAMES SYK) Sh. wo tong Known to the ii surely guarantes to those that patronage, all the comfort they eee, fotel, Branch, 8. J. OLOTHING, &c. I8 ON US-THE PEOPLE WAN TO KEEP o ete to the West be had at ation Licket Office at all hours tn the GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES! T "PEER RITE EOPEEETON : W gsurscron, June 8, 1f0—n00n, T0! except Donkey at ta eas . FOR PHILADELPHIA. Sunday) at 7:25 a. m..1945 ‘ER OENT. OFF OF AL’ & THE HEXT 60 Days a M. WILLIAN'S, 907 Pennsylvania ave., and 7 Cite Trevis, Paria. The Btock in part comprisee— LACK DRESS SILK. toorder tn Paris, ON SUNDAY. fork at ¥:00 p.m.,and Philadel« A. FAHRESTOCE’S VERMIFUGE. ‘fe It that 0 many children ate under the years? That « large proportion thatage, haslong been a: 6 THE LABGEST IN THE CITY. WALL, ROBINSON & 00, 991 PENNSYLVANIA AVBNOR, Washington, D, 0. ATE 5. SHEPHERD 8 220s, HAVING REMOVED TO THEIR NEW 1RON WARSHOUSE, 910 PENNA. AV., BET. 8TH AND 10TH 8TS., Bospectfully call attention to their asscrtment of @AS FIXTURES, ALL PATTERNS MANUFACTURED BY THE Tucker Manufacturing Co, New York ‘Mitehell, Vance & Co, How York, WHICH ABE SOLD AT MANUFACTURERS FAVORABLY KBOWN SINOB 1090, ‘The Largest Btock of over exhibited in Washington, and at the baad 4% SE 3. A. FAHNESTOCK’S BOR 2 Ov. ‘TRERA OUTTA AND IRON WARB, CHIMNEY TOPS, EARTHEN FLUES, ‘VASES, DBAIN TILE, STATUES, RIDGE TILE, SEWEE PIPES, ao Bole Ageney for MOULE®S PATENT BAETH CLOSETS. We call especial attention to oar eomnprising all tho most improved varieties. Geereners our Stock and Saleerooms. tm | J? or sale low, in lots to walt, by” eu Near Battie "GES FAOPR ZEROS EAGT A wag ET tons, — Suh