Evening Star Newspaper, January 3, 1871, Page 4

_EVENING STAR. Bational Theoter—The Zavistowski Sisters in “he Freneh Spy” and “ Ixton.” Wall's Opera House —Mrs. Jas. A. Oates’ Comic @pera Troupe in the “Fair Oue with the Bloude Wig. Marim's Halk—First annual ball of the St. Stephen's Temperance Society. Odd Feliows’ Hall—Two-heasted girl, s giant and giavtess, the bearded woman, and other bomen curiosities. Markriter’s Art Gallery, 488 7th strees Gallery of Oil Paintings, 1236 Penn- Sylvania avenue. - o = Fine on PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR—Bursteg ef Shofield’s Store —This morning —_ o'clock fire broke out in the confectionery ‘of Joseph Shaffield, on Pennsylvania avenue, be- tween i2th and 15th streets,which destroyed most Cf bis stock in trade besides damaging the build- ing very badly. The police tarned in an alarm at the Franki.n engine house, and the tire depart- ment were soon on the ground. The store room on the g.ound floor, and the back building were almost entre'y destroyed before the tire conld be subdued. and the flames reaching to the second story did considerable damage to the saloons above. Mr. Schaffield was fully insured 2 bis own stock, In the National Unign, and ¥ and there was aiso $3.00 ding: which belongs to Mr. - Marr, Saloon next door, ¢ age to bis stock. w vered by insur- ance. Mr. 1G ng the store of Shatield on the east side will loose trom damaze ¥ Water about $0, which is covered by an ine surance. The origin of the tive is not known but it is supposed to have started from the sicinity of the stove, which way about midway between the front and the rear of the store. OMicer Doyle states that he was about the firet to discover the tire; that » smsil portion of @ light trame partition. separating the stove from. the refreshment 1 Joon, caught five from the stove, a few feet off, and that he immedi- ately ran to No. 2 ergine-hoase, and giving the alarm their apparatus was soon on the ¢ ound and inservice. fthe appar soon appeared; but by the time they got to work the counters and shelving were in a biaze. It Was vot long before the flames were suliued, however. Wh.ie the fire in progress Chief Enzinect Holmes fell from # ladder, put up at the front of the building, and had an arm sprained. Mr. Shaffield’s insurance in the Na- 1 Union Company expired yesterday; but, forunately for him, he renewed it in the after- noon. = « = Tre WaAsnineron Scnvugerzay Verstn— Grand Bai and Flag Fresentation.— Last night the annual ball of the Washington Schuetzeo Veiein took place at the Masonic Temple, and it was very largely attended. At 10% o'clock the very interesting ceremony of the presenta- ™ OF a beautiful fag took plac pert making the presentation spe responded to by Mr.Joun Vogt, president of the Neresn. Atter some remarks by Mr. S. Wolt silk sashes were presenied to the color bearers, H. Groverman, A. Smith and L. Behrens. The tt tiful specimen of workmanship. It is of green and white silk, and is edged with gilt trimmings. On one side is worked, in gilt and Diack letters, on the green ground, *Wash- ington Schuetzen Verein; and on the other side, two rifles, crossed, worked in dark cojors upon the white ground-work, around which are intertwined evergreens worked in silk, having in the center a target surmounted by an eagle, with a shicld. The staif is of Tose wood, sar- mounted by a spear. having in its center. in open work. a representation of two rifles, crossed, with a target in the center, all of solid silver. ——— ‘Tam FUNERAL oF Josare B Escavartce— ‘The funeral of the late Joeph B. Escavaille took place to-day at two o’clock, from his late residence on Eden street. Baltimore. A special meeting of the Maryland Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held yesterday, at which resolutions were passed e: Pressive of the sense of that body at the death Of ite Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge and subordinate lodges of that order, the members of the Baltsmore City Council, tie Masonic fra terpity, Knights of Pythias, Heptasophs, and other associations of which be was a mem! at the tuneral. The Grand Lodge of District beld @ meeting at the Grand Lodge which tt tend the fenerai in « body sembled in toree at the depot at nine o'clock this morning, aud took passage for Baltimore, ¢ party comprising many ‘dd Fellows of this District’ The remaius are to be buried at Green mount Cemetery Among those who left here this morning were Grand Sire Stuart, Grand Kepresentatives Mclean and Colledge, and Past G. M. Given. resolved to at- The members as- Sega —vs4TH OF MR. Jous H..Nicotay ny AN | ACCIDENTAL UCN-SHOT Woesn.—Intormatio: has reached this city that Mr. John H. Nicolay. a former resident ot Washington, iost his cidental gunshot wound, on th er last, at Lawrenee. Kansas. Mr. Nico. lay was a nephew cf John G. Nicolay, lat wate seevetary to Pracident Lin oli, ena co: to Par's. He wasa member of the IVirols vol- Unters. was honorably diecharge1, and came to this city m November, 182. He entered the First Auaitor’s Office as'a clerk, and remained here un’il :#68, when he resigned to enter upon the practice of the law, having graduated with J. O. O. FI srerestine Canmwosres—va- veriing eof the Picture of Past Grand Sire W. W. Moere.—The Odd Fellows’ Hall, on 7th street, was crowded last night by members of that order to witness the ceremony of unveiling the portrait of Fast Grand Sire W. W. Moore. The picture is a three-quarter length portrait, | painted in oil by Mr. L. M. D’Guillaume, and t ip a heavy gilt frame by Francis Lamb. The history of this picture is as tollows :—Some time since Central Lodge, No. 1, 1. O. O. F., adopted @ resolution looking to the procaring of such @ picture by the Odd Fellows of this Dix- triet, to be placed ip the library of the order to © mmemorate Br. M's services as a member of the erder, and eepeciaily as a member of the Board of Trustees of the ith-street Hall. This resolution was concurred in by all the lodges in the jurisdiction, and a eommittee w: appointed to carry it out. and they con- uected with Mr. DGaiilaame for the picture, which is @ very good likeness. It was placed on the stage with iestoons eover_ ing it, bearing the emblems ot the order. The Odd Fellows’ choir were in attendance, and the leading members of the order were seater on rhe stags i The ne ae opened bed the singing of an opening o: rayer by the Grand Chaplain, G. F Timms. Past Grand Master John T. Given, as chairman of the eom- mittee of arrangements, briefly stated the ob- ject of the meeting, after which Grand Sire F. D. Stuart was introduced and made the pre- sentation speeeh, giving a history of Mr Moor connection ble services in extending its influence. -bpropriate remarks. after which Grand Sec retary Sweet and last Sire Moore de- fivere aud the artist, Mr. D’G: some, the exeilence of his Scher! at the piano; mate old stoc! legit Baldwin et al., tras: ters. . Stew- + 7.053; Joseph Davison, 34: W_H. Whitton, Si; 8. Se H. Stewart, 5 m, 3; KW. J atham, S. M. Shoemaker, F. Smith, 10 each: C. Wen¢ 0. A’ Stevens, 7 PTION OF NAVIGATION ON THR Poro. porteame up to her moorin, credit at Columbia Law College, in this city. He was also a member of Lafayette Lodge, No. 19, F. A. M.. and belonged to one of the Com- manderies of = Templar. The sad news of hissudden death way received with sorrow by bis many friends in this city. Bam gerces Tae THEeateRs.—“ The Fair One with the Blonde W'g,” which gave such delight to large audiences at Wall’s Opera House, when per- formed there by Mrs. Oates and company a few weeks ago, is on the bills at that house for \o- night, and judging trom its former saccess, as well as igom the very large audience present fast night, persors who attend this ening shou'd go early in order to secure seat: “The French Spy,” by the Zavisto Ln Proved an attractive card at the bi To-morrow night sensational drama, “s = Tue MEpicat Society of the District of Co Yuwnbia met last night and elected the follows offcers tor the epsuii —President, Dr. M. Toner: Vice Pr and Wm. Marbury, Corresponding Secretary, Dr. W. B. Drinkard; Recording Secretary, W. W. nston; Treasurer, Dr. F. A. Ashford: Librarian, A. F. A. King; Board of Examiners, Des. W. G. Palmer, D. K. Hagner, Lewis Mack- all, jr., B. Thompson, ©. M. For: H.’ Leiberman, J. F. Thompson Miller. The society has on its roll ship 21 names. f member- . Tax Foot Fishrry.—Samples of the’ circu- lars issued by New York swindlers who pretend to deal in counterfeit money, are still received here every day. and are hanied to us with the request 10 publish them, but what is the use? ‘The swindle is such astale one that an who is cheated by it, cleserves to lose bia m: besides being vet down as an idiotic villain too little brains to make his rascality dangerous. ‘The last specimen circular which we have seen. received by a citizen here, is that of King & 4 ” in'good money, and we give rtisement gratis. es HoMAN Coriosrries.—There is on exhibition every siternoon and evening, at Odd Fellows’ Hall, several wonderful human curiosities, in- cluding a two-headed girl, or rather two colored | omen Possessing but one . & giantess, astonishing spectacle. Then arc eine ah spect are joined i. at the small of the back, and, in walki +» One moves forward nearly straight, while the other in compelled to a sidewise movement. There is at the junctare of the ene spiral colume. ei agi it issaid, bat Wasmineron Bvstxms Conte: many visitors yesterday, the oteen! bei Teception the lady acholars of that ton. Misace Mary McKenna, Sherman, Oulohan, Kelley and indefatigable in minated at 5 o'clock, deucing w: and kept up till a late hour. — K. or P.—Laat night the following officers of Calanthe Lodge. K. its of Pythias, were mauee =o -» J. J. Mi > Ww. J. vie 'e m Bina were this morning opened for farnish- ing the fire department with forage tor the Fox month of Jaruary, and Mr. G was the suceessful bidder ‘at the following prices: pe Kerr Your Froxt Doors Fasterap.—The house of Mr. Wheeler, on Delaware avenue, was entered lact evening and the hat stand in the entry completely swept of overcoats, hats and caps. — RANT RALL to be given to-night at Ma- Hall, E street, between “th and 1Wth streets, by St. Stephen's Temperance Society, will be an enjoyable affair. — ety, ‘TRE ScHURTZEN VERRIN GeRMANtA gave a grand ball at Carusi’s Hail last ning. which wae well attended, and was in all respects @ eapitally managed ertainment. Burran. which costs almost famine prices in ‘this city. may be bad ip abundance for twenty- Dre cevis « pound in Peunsylvania. again to-morrow. The steamer E. C. Knight, of the Washington and New York line, which has been detained in the river five or six davs by ice. reached Alexandria at tive o'clock yes. terday afternoon. She hason board a full cargo of merchandise from New York, and is to reach her wharf at Georgetown to- her cargo will be disch: consort, the steamer Jehn Gibson. will leave New York for the District on Saturday next. . ‘THE povs oF THE INDUSTEIA!. Home SCHOOL formed in procession yesterday. under the mar. shalship Of their superintendent, and marched through our streets, presenting a very neat and orderly appearance, calling in Georgetown on Mayor Sweeney, H. D. Cooke, J. S. Blackford, B. F. Rittenhouse, C. F. Peck and others. At he boys were invited inte the man- nd were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, and the little fellows were made to feei very happy. and greatly enjoyed the many good things ot which they partook. In this city they called on A. M. Gangewer, Esq., Prof. Doolit- tle and others, and by all were most cordially received. _— DARCING AND FicuTine.—Last night a ball was given at Nailor’s Hall, ont 3 and 1) streets, by some color about two o'clock this morni curred between Tom Bowic man named Saunders, which a general meiee. Finally, Sergeant kK and Officer Doyle called the rese : Central Guardbouse, who went to a double quick, and broke up the the doors alter clearing ~ ; Party, e room. MOVAL OF A CHURCH.—T chureh located on south A street, betwaen «land Sd treets, eastt. is being removed to the of Sdstreeteast. The new Brockell rook ment is being laid in this thy Mr. A. Grant audthe church is beiuz avement. ° 7 Mas. A. -!. Fats, wife of the Chief Clerk of Department of Justice, assisted Ly her er, Mrs. F. KR. 110ns Of man: ears rect mn yesier seer THE (OURTS. ar Cather court adjou: . the Iv setting the case of -/ rady, « the rape and mura ters. Ann Mr. John D. Clarke $ a8 coun: prigoner. Court IN Generar Term. To-DAY.—Ju Oartter, Olin, Wylie and McArthur, Mess Bradley, jr., Mussey and Carusi were appoi ed @ committee to examine candidates for ad- mission te the bar. Messrs. J. 1). Clark, jr and H. iray were appointed constable: ‘The docket was called, and @ uumber of cases marked for trial. Oxrnans’ Count, Judge Mc Arthur.—The will or Kobert Dick was admitted to probate and record. The executors, Wax Lair and George Peters, qualified, giving bonds in the sam of 86,000. ‘be will a Dorothea Drier was tiled before the Kegister, tuily P sachet and admitted to probate. Lewis Schade was named as ex- ecutor.and gave bonds in the eum of $5,000. | Mrs. Gleason and Jame~ Payne were appointed executors on the estate of Col. James Gleason, lately deceased, siving bonds $20,000. The will of Jenniter C. Tucker was filed and admitted to probate. Emma Tucker was be igre administratrix, and gave the re- auired bonds, $1,500. Mary’ DeLcar was ap pointed guardian to the orphan children of Joha and Martha Furiong, and gave $2,000 bonds. ‘The will of Mary Ann Fagan was filed and par. ually proven. The will of Thomas Lumpkin, which was tiled in this office in 1863, was exhib ‘ted and admitted to probate; the third witness, Robert Cawthorn, having just appeared. Porice Covet. To-pay, Judge Sneil.—United States agt. Margaret and lames Cutler, tor as ultand battery on Wm. Miller, a little boy. rphan child was placed by his stepfather to live with Mrs. Cutler, who occupies the step father’s house, and it is charged by him that Mr. and Mrs. Cutler treat the boy cruelly, beating bim without cause. Several witness were examines, but nothing appeared to sub- Stantiate the charge, and the case was dis- missed. David Gurney, colored, committing a buisance in the Novthern Market-liouse. tined Vagrant. Was sent back to the workhouse. which place sie bad just left. Stephen Dudley, indecent exposure: fined $5. Kichard Willett, carrying concealed weapon, (« pistol:) timed $40. Matilda Tillman ‘orteited ber collateral (<5) for cursing in the street. Christiana Wells, colored, profanity, $5. Margaret Kelly, fined si Wm. Johnson, colored, same effence fined’. Jobn Heller, assauit and battery on Michael Kelly and Mary Kelly; fined #10 and costs. Kichard Smith, color Geo MAKING IT LIVELY FOR A STRERT-CAR CON- DucToR. Wm. Turner and Frank Howard, charged his is the with an assault on Edward Foltz. 1 same case heretofore reported in Tus STaR of SD assault on = street-ear conductor with a junk-bottle. Three ate assaults were made on this conductor, at different times, this¢ame party. Fined $5 each and casts, ar: Torner required to give $500 bond to keep the peace. MMESCE THE NEW YEAR. Patrick Kailer, drunk and disorderly; work- aa Annie Smith, rp in- decent language on the streets; feresa Smith, loud and boisterous language on the | ternoon at :3 and Kobert 4. Daugh not guilty. Com; and entering it, without provi " (witness's) wit him out of the house, and hen The accused wore tined $3 eac Benjamin Hays, Thomas Sewell Waxner, uniawfal assembly; fined &5 each Alfred Johnson and George Maloy, colored, charged with larceny of iron valued at €15: tined $25 each, or three months in jail. 18 A SNOWBIRD A SPARROW 7 Julius Roth, Henry Robinson, Charles Kan- ner and Samuel Sutton, charged with shooting the order, and hiv rand Master Kettler received the portrait in by the Odd Fellows’ | Fieet eon es tel, Professor Joan E. 2 exercisss, after the sing ng of “Auld Lang Syne” by the members ot the order was concluded by the benediction. : Py ‘THY ALEXANDRIA RATLROAD Case.—To-day, in tue Equity Gourt, a decree was made in the he Washington, Alexandria and George- ‘oad Company, that a meeting of the Jers be held at the office of the auditor, W. S. Cox. for the purpose of electing a new board of directors, and that only the parties reported by the auditor te be stockholders be allowed to vote, provided notice be given in two newspapers. Mr. Cox}the auditor) in his report declares the following parties as holding } to him J stock is re- mour, %: | J.P. Usher, 41; ©. K. Gari? ‘The river is again open. the mail com- | pamy’s steamers having succeeded mm cutting their way through the ice. The steamer Key. yesterday, and the Ironsides and Vanderbilt went down to Aguia Creek. The terry beats will be put on ‘o-day the Episco- | an insectiverons bird. The warrant was dered to be amended. and the parties were fined SSeach. ALL sorts. John Hallen, threats against Michael Kelly, required to give bonds to keep the peace. Ellen Jones, profanity; fined $3. -Jobn Har- desty, same offense; fined $3. Dick Turner, same; fined <3. Luey Williams, disorderly con- duet; workhouse thirty days. Wm. Lang. same; fined $5. Tobe Wright, protanity; fined Si. Andrew Whitley, same offeuse; fined $3. Jacob T. Mares, same; $3: also carrying concealed weapens; fined $20. Betsey Taylor, a vagrant was rent to workbouse in default of security. Charles Ragan, Jerry Foley, Pat Foley, Mike Rady, assault and battery with intent to kill: nelle pros. Adjourned. GEORGETOWN. GroRGRTOwN Councits.— Annual Election of Corporation Oficers.—Pursuant to the terms of the charter, the Board of Abermen and Board of Common Council met last evening in joint convention for the election of town officers tor whe eg yea Mr. C. FL Peck Elected Recorder.—The joint convention erganized in the Council chamber, resent, all the members of both boards, viz :-— ive republican members of the Board of Al- dermen and eight republican and three demo- cratic members of the Board of Common Coun- cil. Alderman Henry D. Cooke was called to | the chair, and the convention proceeded to bal- lot for Kecorder. An application was read from J. Mason Gozzler. Mr. Magruder nominated Charles F. Peck, and Mr. arbury nominated Hugh Caperton. Mr. Peck declined. Messrs. Cox and Curtis were appointed tellers for the First Gallot—Peck, no election. Secon ton, 4; Wall el Uaperton, 4: Ballot—P. ter 8. Cox, 1. Mr. Pe y Judge Fisher. Mr. Laird Re-elected Cler’.—The new Recorder | thereupon took ihe chair as presiding officer, as provided in the charter, aud announced the Bext business m order to be the election of Clerk of the corporation; when, on motion ot Mr. Collins Mr. Cooke ca’ t the vote of the con. vention for Wm. Laird, and he was declared unanimously re-elected. Fiour Inspector.—Letters were read from %. Baker aud 1). McOann, who was recommended by Evan Lyons. William H. Tenney and | Cropley; also from Thomas C. Wheeler, rec: mended by A. Ross Ray, David L. Shoemaker, Burroughs & Dougal, A. H. Herr, George Shoe: maker, Beall & Shoemaker, and Geo. Waters: | also from Jacob Staub, recoramended by Hart- ley & Brothers, J Waters, John Tenney, K. dson, Wm. Clabaugh and The first ballot resuited, 3s. Wheeler, 5; Peters, 1; and was declared elected. Inapector of Spiritucus Liquors and Salied Pro. visions.—J_C. Johnson was nominated by Mc. Marbury. and unanimously re-elected. Tax Collector.—Mr. Magruder nominated Goo. W. Beall; Mr. Casilear rominated Peter Ber- ry, and Mr. Beall was clected—Beall, 9, Barry, 6; blank, 1. Marketmaster and Sealer of Weights and Meas- ures.—Letters applying for the position were read from John Keynolds, L. 1., Clements, 4. | Grimes and W. H. Barker, and the balloting sulted: First—Grimes, 6; Barker, 4, Keynold: 3; Clements. 2; blank, I. Second—Grimes, Clements, 4; Barker,’ i, Third—Grimes, ‘ge crowd assembied outside the Inspector and Marker of Lumber. nominated Columbus Thomas. Cox noau- nated W. H. Simms; read from D. F. Grimes applying for the position. The vote stood: Thomas, 1?; Simms, i Weigher of Hay.—Letters wi H. Ferguwon and H. F. Ki position. Mr. C: hilip Coak- ley. 4 Mr. Marbury nominated A. F. Otfurt. ‘The ballot resulted: Coakley, ¥: Kitter, 6; Or futt, 2. Wood Corder and Measurer.—The application of Henry Burroughs was read, and Mr. Grimes lying for the nominated Jemes Fergason. ‘The vote resulted Burroughs, 13; Ferguson, 1; Logan Williai O'Leary, 1. for the Poor and Worknous tions were received trom M. V. Back Ofuatt, and H.H. Dade. Mr. Beail nom: W. N. Fuller, Mr. Casilear nominated Collins Crosor, Mr. Pickrell nominaied W. H. Craig, Ir. ¢ § nominated E. Crouse, and six bal lots were taken, Movers. Buckey and D: hive The application of Isaian Lemon, ¢ Board of Fire Com was read by the re a oi Lemons, and get syueex: Mr. Cox nominated A. L. Grimes, Mr. Fuller nomi nated Joseph Nicholson, and the vote stood on the first ballot Grimes s, Nicholson 8. on second Nicholson 1), Grunes 6, and Nic Wa» declared elected. Ch ey Swerps.— Applications were read from John W. Lee, Wm. Whelan and Chas. 1 and the vote reswited—Lemon 9, Lee 5, W . Trexler 1. (A voice—+Baliy tur Lemon. Surveyor—Mr. Marbury nominated # Brewer, and he was unanimously re-e Harbor Master.—There wis an from 5. H. Sherman. Mr. Grimes 1 un Hall, @ stood—Slerman Hall 7; and the Chair declared Sherman reached, the packed mass of human beings out. side the bar swayed to and fro in intense anx- ietv. An application of J. H. Newman was read, aiso of K. R. Shekells, the present demo- cratic commissioner. Mr. Cooke nominated Basil Burroughs; and the tizst ballot re: Newman, 10; Shekells, 3, Burroughs. | electing Mr. Newman. Volicr Mayistrate.—DL. V. Buckey’s (the pros- ent incumbent's) application was read; and Mr. Casilea pomrmated Wm. H. Craig. ‘Phe vote stood: Buckey, 11; Craig, & Messeryer far Boards, Mayer, and Clerk.—Jobn A. Ferguson was re-elected, Sthoel Cuardians.—Mr. Magruder nominated Mr. Cox; Mr. Grimes nominated Mr. Cesilear: Mr. Cox nominated Mr. Dunlop. Mr. Dunlop | wished it understood that he did not desire the Position nnpless it was tendered gratuitously; and Mr. Beall remarked that Mr. Dunlop was one of the most efficient members of the board. Mr. Fuller nominated C.S. Ramsvurg, member of the old board, removed by-the democrate last Other nominaticns of last year's board m the sum of 1 | rea | |K |The vote resulted, Appleby 13, auc | be @ subject of contenti ide. The vote stood—Mr. Curtis being in the meanwhile nominated by Judge Fisher)— Hyde 15, Curtis 11, Cox 4, Dunlop 13, Beall 10, Magee 11, (all of whom were elected,) with 3 yotea cach for Casilear and Ramaburg--a tie nd ited im the ahoice ot Mr | Ramsburg. Mr. Collins was nominated, but Geclined: and Mr. Pickrell stated that Mr. J Henry Wilson, of the old board, did not desire tw be considered a candidate Smail Pox Physician for the Pastern Iivision.— | The applications of H. Kleinschmidi (last year’s phywician) and Richmond Southwortn were Mr. Magruder nominated John Kariz. and the firt ballot resulted, Southworth isician for the Western D: schmidt, Kurtz, and Williams euch 1. —Applications were received ; James Cornell, James HOLIDAY GooDs. ‘He BEST PRESENT, BRCAUSE THE M WIFE, DADGRT: WWF enaspies THE AIN ANDY ace winen ER.OR SWEET. | CE rn ween im ome ot those eplend d WHEELER & WILSON’S j MACHINES. More than Haifa M | ‘They are sumple, sil- ST USEFUL, nese Will be agree, 7 HOLONGS TM PERT Bronehaal Trochrs TAbANS GUN COMI Pp Nee ant HREAY Fae Bosk- FLAVORED Jemole nt mgredionts N= GOUDS FOR THE HuLiDAYs! lay pulmonary icritation; and, after s amging. when th throat is wearied exereise. thee ase will to the vocal organs. —— BENJAMIN MILLER, 101 BRIDGE STRERT, GRU! sale agreat many AK Tenewed strength ETOWN, BD © E> SUITABLE SKATING Jackrta. Skating Jackets. Skating Jackets. All sizes and prices, Hance Bros., corner 7th and D. + Perfect, and ran with stl the latest iinprovements, nt &. I. STEER & SON, 461 PABNSTLVANIA AVENUR, “ Tankers, 100 de Linen wardkerch ef. Wint-r Drea Goods Ww prices, Blur “iack . dels a © A Uservt Carist™. Machine. This you the Agenev, ©. Baw: AS PRESENT is a Sewing obtain on easy termsat Hoopekirt and Corset Sectors) a6 ith street. Terms to suit the pur- r. TK superior stock of J: tusites, Vases, Aibrms, Koives. Chron. Wonderfni ba: REAL PRESENTS Fos MAS AND NEW YEAR GIETS: GOLD PATCHES, DIAMONDS, SINGER'S NOISELFAS IMPROVED skw MACH For sale at 314 97m STORET. near the Av WM MITA, agent Picture Prames. for the bolidaye 73 Righ street. J. 0. NICHU 'H PAID FOR LaDiss CHILDREN'S CAST BOOTS, BAOKS, etc. at L. GB» ridge ——-- e+ Lapigs’ GARMENTS at one dollar each. assortment ot Brackets. Immense of Jewelry and Fancy Goods for the Holidays. Also, large stock of fancy Brackets at one dol- Joun WALLAcH’s, 359 Pennsylvania avenue. —_e— ‘AuMrier has all kinds of thermometers. —_—_————_______ oats AED | Pp Hk PNDER: Ro Has OPEN BAZAAK in FRY'S N&W Be ILD) Kige #rest. Georgeown. D.C on hand a general ase rtment of the & 1 kinds in the District of Columbia. a #0 than the old fogy prices. } FRANKLIN #O ROO ced gentlemen to condne CITY ORDINANCES, Branch. which « Laws Passed by the Sixty-eighth Council sity of Washington. ard supervise the Custom 4 fide ENDLESS SUPPLY, rly call for the examins- | SAMUEL FE. GROSS B* THOMAS DOWLING, Anct’r, Cooreetown STER'S SALE OF VERY VALUABLE IM vRARF FERTY ON WATER h fic rnestly elicit an ea to be laid in Twenty- ¥ streets northwe + ELPHONZO YOUNGS, GROCER AND T MERCH. MASONIC TEMPLE, ted by the Board of Common Couner! +f the the Water Beard be. ived and requested in Twenty-second street PROVED Wh STREET. GEORGETOWN ‘ause s water m between F aud B s.reers ribwest. and to defray the expenses thereof a sut prupriated, payable ow TRETE Stow Cases. « dated Dar ember ent amount ie here! of the water fund; said such assesement+ and collections on bordering on the ti aithorized by ex! $3 BINTH AND F STREETS ow York steamer bringing os an additional » FRESH CHRISTMAS LU and we name in part ved this merning GK THE NEAT Thin ty 1 4 Mis RLLANE TION KRY. at ancts AN Act to lay the foot east side of Tenth street east, from I sirest south te Kast Capitol street Be az enacied Sy the Board of Aldermen and Board ef Common Courier! of the City of Washington, That Mayor be, aud he is hereby, authorized and re- ited to Cause the foot-pavement aud gutt-rs to 2 laid along thie east side of street south to East Capitol d for, and exec under the enperi: . et Requiter, the rame being described Property contained within the tellowing b On the seat by market «pace poration fish wharf, on. the south by th the Potemac river. ‘on the north by Water street, | y conveyed to James | icnm and others. by deat | and recorded A.S..No. 2), NDS, ali the finest var: WALNUTS, new and very et Jue tes ye Andon the east by the GKEATEST B F. Eesex by 0. M. dated December 16t > ZANTE CUBRANTS. PBUNES—finest French, in bores. —to bulk, at low rates, CITRON—dest Leghorn. FRENCH FRUITS Xp pecial tax, equal to the cost of such improvement, is bereb: ot kequiter; bei and levied on all lote and part fam= property mi occupied by Joseph L’ Savage as a broom sale: One-third cash, (of which two hun will be required at the time of sale.) ‘ance in equal payments, in six and twelve | months from date of sale. with interest. and secured by deed of trust. Terms to be complied with within ten daye after ante, otherwise the Trustes reeerves ght to resell the property, after one week ® e.at the risk and cost of the first purebaser ouveyancing and stamps at purchaser's cost, a LOH. T THOMAS DOW 4 the said tax to be as- conformity with existing | Approved, December 9, 187 6 AN Act to net th ve the tootways pitol and sonth B atree: ne Board of Aidermen and Board of Common Conner of ine Cuy of Washington. That the Mayor be, and be is hereby, authorized and re queated to cause the oa lootways and gatters pi Ninth street east. fro ork to be contracted for. and executed u between Be vt enacted by ¢ All the finest brands that can be pro. duced. including Stewart sand Moilert « SWEET CIDER, only 2 barrels left—the richest WHIPS GENUINE NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES, GOSHEN BUTTER—w packages on band FRUIT and VEGETABLES, in end THE TRADEs. TABLISHED 1833. JOHN McDERMOTT & BROS., COACH-MAKERS AND CABRIAGE EALERS, 310 Pennsylvani Kala ta special tax ¢. imo puned aid levied” bordering on the line of t seed acd 8) the provisions of Ovtuber 17, 1893, Approved, December 9. AN Act to grade and gravel Fifth street east, from Aa h to Maryland avenue. tne Board of ro be and Board the sum of five Bundred do may be necessary. |e, an ¢ funds of the t eet east. from A street MINCE MEAT—far on Fisher's, and not spoiled And a Thousay suitable for Holidays =ELPHONZO YOUNGS, GROCER AND T MERCHANT, MASONIC TEMPLE, perior to Atmore’s and WD poor hisey. 4 One other desi and rable articles | COMMISSIO. _CABBIAGES REPAIRED. H.<« AUG. SCHMEDTIE, ri PRAOTIOAL WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS, Appreved, December 9, 1°70 Orn ann F Starere Qt Parsrinas, ot, io N and Thirteenth Bo AND JOB PRINTING Seatiy BY a. foun the Board of Aldermen and Board between 6th and 7th ets. AMENTAL PRINTING GIBSON BEOTHERS 1012 Penn's avenu: CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. tn proved tile, eighteen inches in street north.” comm ‘Twelltl atrest we: B°K-208. axvo nee alorg said 1 Thirteenth sireet wi ce down said Thirteanth street west tau 0 M street north, there to t uorth’ when the ‘The work tobe of the auperiotendent of sand under the Jess labor and great ever Constructed Don't tail toealt amd salesroum, S10 fice OU ctfally invites ladies Ty. whe he b W 9,8%0 Ho. 1013 Pamesivania z Lith street Books elegant); ‘Reowspapera gentlemen to call at his Gallery, three hundred Vil Paintings ou exhibition and for sale ND PAPER ROLBA bet ta Among the pictnres will @ masters, ancient and modern Ie are represented, Italy land, Holland. Germany, Amer: ch —The Gallery is on the second floor,over Mr. Lamb's frame making establishment door t& the corner of A3th street, south side syivania avenue pe found paintings by tant commissioners ayer, and to defray the expense i thisacts special tax is hereby imp on all lots and parte u: improvement, to be asseaned CANDIES daeat | Boliésy Prewe an {lots bordering on the li Berrtss BU WHOLESALE AND KE Fresh ROLL BUTTER, by the rol by the package, Eggs and Dried Fruit a- | it the a eral sewers leading ty can be had in this | I ale Butter and Egg Depot. 1129 7th street, D ‘ EXITRAORVDINARY! Aw Act to vacate or close au alley in d by the Board of Altar mon Count! of the Coty wt Was’ Bnd he 1s hereby ley ae borders on DCERIES 1N TOWN 1 | trom steamboat “LADY OF THE LAK Captain J. W. Denty, wi leave Waters whart the proper Aority of the property | Approved, December 3, 1500. As I dosire to make a change tn my business, eet Commissioner.—When this office was | 1 SHALL COMMENCE SUGAR HOUSE M XN appropriating the sto Julia A. Frey for di CITRON 'W OURRANTS. 100 large boxes BEST LAYER HAi |” SIDS, (eet 200 — BEST LAYER RAISIN: w,).. & E' CHOICE NE FRIDAV eras Fare to Nortolk, @3; ronnd trip. @* Fare to Boston, including mosis and state-roo the Board of Alderm TO SELL MY ENTIRE STOCE AT PRIME COST, and I wonld particularly impress fiy numerous patrons that there se y mot iwenty dollare be, »: outol the general tu: t "$1 88 per box it made to the ty Collector for ‘ay. iv). which she has not taken out. jocember 9. Inv BANKERS. DDLETON @ CO, BANKERS, eet, (two doors from U. 8. Treasury Department,) WASHINGTON, D.C. Eecetve Deposits, and transact a General Banking Business. Kxchange on the principal cities taken and given St par to our depositors. Juformation cheerfully tarnished in regai ities gotiated on the best terms. betore all the United States Departmente MIDDLETON & 00. L. WASHINGTCR FANT, WASHINGTON & ©0., BaNKERS, HOUSE, FOWLER | Georertown.D C3 G ly of all kinds of iret quality of FIG! BROWN S80Ga' BEST MINCE zs General Agenta. corner ev-nue. where thr Pointe south can be procured ME HANTS LINE OF STEA MD’ ® 25 and We. pert Ui, 12, and 12%se. t. and ft fs not made to tmprove 1 ity during the holidays st, i shall sell, t Dosiness in ti largest Toy GERMANTOWN WOOL, fm all colors, at 12% cents per ounce. BERGMANN'S BERLIN ZEPHYR, = w and black, 15 cents; colors, 20 cemts, in sing! > double or split. between Sd and 43 atrects, u _Goods delivered free ot charge. P. P. LITTLE @ CO., * CORNER Stx axp E, NAVY YAID, Are daily in receipt of FRESH Goons. Hereafter the Fine Reomehine & JOUN GIBSON, acd VALLEY CITY Will make regular weekly trips between, KEW YORH. ALEXANDRE INGTON Leave DATURDAY wi 4 5 every FRIBA same day et 12 m. “ For full information, appiy to B. 5 HAM, Agen' have our personal care. Paper Shell Almonds, It imponett for mie to enamerate all my goods, | Grorattown. or a delo- ind Fecan, bot I will only the largest assortmen! that my stock comprises one o} eas, whole, haif & qr. boxes. ZANTE CURRANTS, H. @. FANT. FANCY GOODS AND TOYS found together, and every one tn search of Preseuts should call at once aud wake se PHILADELPRIA seceussoRs vo irr Recolar sailing day 0 posite and loan money to depositors eke collections on all points in the United legotiate railrosd, muuicipal loans, and Al Barre! rom WEDNESDAY. at5 p.m Fre BANTA “CRUZ ROM. 'D RUM. COOKING WINES aud BBANDIEs, JUST BECEIVED FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AND FOR SALE BY HEESE. id WINES AN . B. SILVERBERG, 312 SEVENTH STEEET, in thi a ly invite acconnts of merchants snc it drafts furnished to . We issue certificates of Near Pennsylvania avenne. and Gassaway Waters, and’ Daye- port wus elected on the fourth ballet. Vight Scarenger.—Applications were received from Wm. W. Hunter, John W. Gross (the dem- cratic incumoent) and Alfred Pope, when Judge Fisher suggested that they “ elect which- | ever one wonid give bond not to come around before ten o'clock at night.” The balloting ree sulted—Pope 10, Hunter 3, Gross2. Mr. Grimes then moved that the clerk be instructed to de- stroy the ballots at once, so that they would not as last year, but the the motion was lost, convention couldn't see it | andthe joint convention thereupon adjourned. ‘Tuk GEORGETOWN FLOUR TRADE.—Look at these Sgures and see the extent of our flour | Manufactures for the past_year:—Inspections during December last, barrels, as tol- low: ‘amily, 8,004; extra, 6.786; super, 1 fine, 191; ist middlings, 51; 2d middlings. % broad arrow, 121; rye, 15. For the quarter end- ing December 3ist last, 4,794 barrels; and for the vear cf 1870, a total of 188,311 barrels. Derury Four Lxspector—Mr. D. MeCann, 1 van ‘Smith, aasaalt aad battery on John &. — guilty, and Kava- nig witness testitied that these men came this house, on oth acreet, kpocked jm down and beat him. Smith tied that he called to pay a friendly visit to Mra, Kenne- dy, wife of compiaining witness, she being his * mother; that Kennedy ordered , and James the new Flour tga ap ine has appointed George Peters (colored) his deputy, and both will enter en their duties to-morrow. Fie Commissiongns’ MuETino—Election of @ Chief Bs —The Board of Fire Commis- sioners held a quarterly meeting yesterday af- ‘clock, at the Mayor's office, and ig Col. Wm. &. w chief of the fire department for the ensw' , confirmed the appointment of James Cleteland asforeman of the steamer Henry Addison, vice RK. A. Swann, resigned; Wm. Lee was appointed an extraman, vice Cleveland, promoted; and Kuhns, vice J. Palmer, resigned. A number of bills covering quarterly expenses were passes, and the board adjourned. ICE 18 BEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Now ends to apply to the Camm: sfonerof Pensions for a reissue of Laad Warrant No. 52,261, for 160 acres, ed under act of Congress of Mareh 3, 1855, to one Robert M. Broadnax,« pri- vate = Cr) war of 1512, Cy by ey, fasieecd and transferred,so that roperty of . Carothers, now deceased, war lost s mewhere tn trausitn by Lovie, Mo., and Wasabi mail between st. c. ‘A CABOTHERS. Admiristratrix of A.M. Curothers, deceased. WM. A. MELOY, Attorney-at L: ecember 9, 1X70. sleW0-s.6t OTICE, That the snbacribe "TAs lGuestand roms the Byres tseee ef ie peas of Colambia, boldi special term, bes jintration on estate ALEXANDER TAIT, late of Washington county, afor MH persons having claims ‘the said decensed are warned to sparrows in the county. Robinson said it was | exhibit the same, with the Mpc appr id the not as} » but asnowbird. The officer who made the arrest said it was the same thing, asa srowbird is nothing but a*parrow. The Court. asked the officer if he was anexnert, and it was a bird that came under the subscriber, on or betore xt; May otherwise b; be excluded trom ail eget ot the id Setate., ven under my hand BHD O8T Of cet TS UREREUX, yMsit We YO ce2twowt Administrator, rate of ee oe eee me for bakers, | F° HOLIDAY PRESENTS. grades fi aS for family eey CHOICE. GET THE BEST ry ELLIS’ MUSICAL WAREROOMS, 937 PENNsYLVANIA AVENUE, NEAR LOTE STREET. ‘eber, Kindt, Vose tand ‘W: doth s celebrated Music Books and Felis. Viol ‘Guitars, ASSU! MUSIC 1A. USIOAD W acct x Pennsylvania ASWROOM, 78 TO BE ECONOMICAL re ror CHRISTMAS, | SS IGTON CITY SAVINGS mriet Beventh ezet nd Lenisecnevetan PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS. daily from 9: onbay uVENING cent interest on all deposi eo OOOKE & 0O., BaNKERS, Buy and sell at current GOVEENMENT SECURITIES, GOLD AND SILVER. ene STOCKS, and BUNDS promptly exe openan BEVENUB STAMPS furnished. Flutes, Files, ‘Banjos, cas, THB. ‘BST D PAIETING. } MACNICHOL’S PAINTING 3 ESTABLISHMENT, 9 PAINTING, GILDING) |g caters and every Style of Plain oad SIGN PAINTIBG Plate and rial, good w MACHICHOL, 923 D Srarer. EDUCATIONAL. the best for the least Panta pod Boots and Shoes —A full course of 20 lessons ¥ 3D, at 6p. m., conti rest. Firat lesson gratis PAtBtine, Eee. ad si the Academy ad at the Academy oF. ROYS. cor Booke may be hi de31-tf STRASBURGER BROS., 906 SEVENTH STREET, ‘Where cam be found ove of ks SBOBS Gent's ‘Children's wear. of all tothe Soest of the largest and best ABLISHED 1941. } . AVE. “1 PADDLE mY OWN Canoe.” we creer eee 8. OSEPHE TAGEK JOHNSON, the Waculty, corner.of New Wth street. le |, AND OLASSICAL IN gis York (of French oc?-3m* OSBORNE YOUNG LaDiRe’ Sod " 1888! { et ‘INARY.Atat at. fs i References:—ilon. Wi of State: be Jeha for nese General, se21 im* Bor. John Hits Masson, teacher of French. — HOLIDAY Gow, SERA MEN Vion sas OMAN GAL CORPEK Banh Ne < A SELLS COCOa NIBS. An WK aT und an? ungreynd CANDIES) CANT PANtS A fine assortment. just reoetved for holidara, Is {the piace THE PRKIN AND YEDDO TEAORE, 424 NINTH OST. > tween ng 1th be city ANDLERDONS PB RA Om oe low ond HOLIDAY ESENTS me + WAND LIVE B® Rew Vork Pret £8 9) t bolemate pe FaaNhiis Pr PRANKCIN PUR Co. 19 "FW OLDANDE cy the FRAN®E Aw i FRANKEL FILE Fe lected stock Hoke have pater the ORSTOR Pennsylvania sune ToY TRUNKS. LADIES and MENS SATOHELS, LADIES DRESS TRUNKS, SULE LEATHER TRUS PRAVELING Bs. SADDLERY sod HARNESS, CARBIAGE RORES. 4 ar GREAT VARIETY. at LOW PRICEROE CASH, at the MANO KFACTOKY JANFA 5S. TOPHA™ @ COo., 74258 SEVENTH STREET, Une door above Odd Fette NOTIOR McMURRY'S PAVENT STAYS pot i | Best end am Trunks | H® £e8 tae woripars | What so ntce and useful fore holiday presets | one of thome t per TONE SEWIN? MACHINES rites, STEAMBUAT LINES. HOBTEST ROUTE TO WILMINGTS CHARLESTON, TAVANNAB. New LEASE. AND ALL PUINTs SUUTH LK, AND TRAMSHIP ComPat UNDAY October 17, Georget we and THURSOATS wt Lis ot 7 stip» ing m Freight or Pawnee. apply to J. © Ware . dliips, Alexandria, ¥ P" BROWN & SON, it street and @ew ¥ ete to all pri ch ti ween WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK bet Wash 28D GEORGETOWN, W YORK from Pier 29, Kaw thee snd whart £ "of High street rk avenue JW. THOMPSON. President EW EXPRESS LINE. Via CANAL, BETWREN ALEXANDRIA VA .WASH INGTON ARD GEOKGETOWN. DU ie SATURDAY, at Warer street, Geo bt Tecehved at any time. HYDE & TYLRR. 63 Water street, 0. OM ELDRIDGE & C0. Alexar OLYDE & ©0..14 Borth Whar: lel ly SHORTEST AND QUICKEST LINE SoUTH, SBORTEST 8 et ria the Kechmomd, Fre: and Potomar Lame —& a PERSONAL OUTFITS. EDICATED, FLAEEEL UNDER- FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Bade to order, at wTeEELaNp?. SHIRT oP UNDEEGAS- NT FACTORY, F street, one door east of 10th. So. 643 LOUISIANA AVESUB, THIED DOuR SAST OF 7TH STREET. of money. and are prepared to purchase GOOD PAPER aT THE LOWKST BATES. B. CAULFIELDS CLASSES iN AL MUSIC. ht AND mais; a ee tthe corner ot 17th «treet and New wm 14 North Wharres,