Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1871, Page 4

EVENING §TAR._ WEDNESDAY. .. April 5, 1871. LOCAL NEWS. ANUSEMENTS, &c. National TKecter—F. S. Chanfraa in the *Treket of Leave Man.” Forepaugh’s Circus and Menagerie, eth street and eanal. Lincela Hall.—Prof. Cromwell's Art Exbibi- cs Markriter's Art Gallery, 488 Tth street. Barlow toner hod Oil Paintings, 1236 Penn- sylvania ayvenue— pictures just received. i PRBESBYTERY OF WAS: Thie Presbytery met last N@TON. the following: Fi:st charch, Washington; First . Western, North, Metropolitan, Fifteenth’ street, fleville and Darnes' Us Church, Prince Will: sweet, ‘The roll was called and fifteen ministers an} twelve elders answered, representing all of the above-named churches except two. THE ELECTION OF MODERATOR then took place, resulting in the choice of Rev. ‘at, of Georgetown. W.H. H. Smith waselected ey clerk, Rey. T. B. McFalls D. W. Moi Being the stated cler Rev. Mason Noble, of Brooklyn, and Rev. reeeived into membership of this Pres! After arranging for the programme of b ese this session, and singing the doxology, the meet- ing adjourned until 9 o'clock this morning. Second Day. This morning the Presbytery reassembled, and was o ned with devotional exercises. The followmg were elected the standing cem- [a mittee — Dr. J. C. Smith, B. F. Bittinger, Fox, Mason Noble, Dr. Boynton, Dr. Tustin, Dr. Sunderland. Messrs. Van Doran and Waller were appointed the committee on means. Mr. Charles Black was received on certiticate from the Presbytery of New Castle. Committees were appointed as follows:— Judiciary—Revs. Fox and Sunderland and Mr. © ¥F. Peck. Bills and Overtares—Revs. Noble Mitchell and Mr. J. C. Williamson. Nar- rattves—Kevs. Fairly and Mr. W. L. Waller. Statistics—Revs. Coombs and Nourse and Mr. Knight. Minutes of the Synod—Kevs. Boynton and Smith and Mr. R. Beal. Devotional Exer- cises_Kev. Mr. Tustin and Elder Cruse. It ordered that when the Presbytery ad- be to meet in Falls church, April 2ith, jallation and ordination of Mr. D. K. Wddie— Messrs. Nourse, Fox and Riddle bein; appointed to make arrangements for his insta 100 Metropolitan church (Capitol Hill) was se- lected as the place of the next stated meeting. Rev. Mr. Fox was appointed as commissioner to the General Assembly, and Elder Waller la; delegate, with Kev. Dr. Boynton and Eider S« R_ Howell as alternates. Rev. Worcester Willer, of the American Board, was invited to sit as a corresponding member. Some time was spent in conversation on the spiritual interests of the churches, most of them being reported as m a prosperous condition. — THE TERBITORIAL ELECTION. Action of the Board of Registration. 4 Pian for Fifty-three Voting Places in Washing- ton— The First and Second Registrations. A meeting of the Board of Registration was held last night at the Owen House. J. Russell Barr, Esq., clerk to the Board, submitted a list ef about 20 names for cerrectien out of nearly 20,00 voters registered at the first registration. © Board will resume work at the Uity Hali %s-morrow, and as there are many in the several districts who have not yet registered they will Bo doubt be kept busy. The regulations for the second registration are advertised in Taz Stan. A plan was adopted last night for distributing the voting precincts in this city at the ensuing election on the basis of one precinet for every 400 voters. This plan will be submitted to Gov. Cooke tor bis approval. The voting precincts im the county ait be left to the members of the Board living im the county to arrange. In the ‘Third district, 2 precinet» are Tecommended, in the Fourth 3, Futh3, Sixth 2, Seventh 4, Eighth 3. Ninth 2, “fenth '2, Eleventh 2, Tweltth 2. 3, Fourteenth 4, Fifteenth 4, Six- enteenth 4, Lighteenth 4, ‘Nine- teenth 2, Twentieth 3, Twenty-tirst 3, Fwenty. recond 3. By the above plan there will be fifty- three- voting preeincis allowed in the eighteen cistriets constituting the city of Washington, against thirty five voting precincts in the seven Wards under the old municipal arrangement. i asa District of Co the City of Wasbington The Paring Contracts—The New App'ication for Injunction. ‘The application for injunction tiled on the 3d nt by Governor Cook and the Board of Public Works, in the name of the District of Columbia, restraining the Mayor of Washing- ten from proceeding to have the contracts for paving the streets and alleys executed agree- ably to the terms of the recent contracts en- teredinto by him, will be heard before Judge MacAstbur next week. This application is sumilar to the oue befure this court last week, except that it is now the Dustriet of Columbi: mstead of the mem- bers of the Board of Public Works. —_s—— TER BoaRv oF Fixe Coummsiongrs met last night, F. A. Boswell in the chair, and Jos. Fletcher secretary; present. Messrs. Watson, Goodall and Venable. Bids for building a new bose carriage and a set of wheels were opened, and the contract for building the hose car: was awarded to Sr. John P. Dennis, and the contfact for wheels for No.3 company to Mc- Dermott Bros. The Board autho: the par- chase of s jot of furniture, the property of Columbia company, for $70. Tho reaiguation and Ladder of George W. Smith, of the Hook company, was accepted, and Robert T. Jehn- > appointed in bis stead. Samuel Ricks was — as extraman in the company, vice meen promoted. At the suggestion of the Engineer, it was ordered that bereafter Jones coupling be ured by the department. Fiag Company presented the de- th a handsome large American flag. which was accepted, and a vote of thanks re- turned. ——————— Sccie?y POR THE PREVENTION OF CaveLtY To Awnear his society held its re, monthly meeting last might, President Ga 1 im the ‘chair, who stated that there had been # report made on the subject of clipping horses, worabie ani adverse wo esented the practice to rset but deleterions to which was at once fi that practice, as it rey be beneficial to some ethers. Several warrants in the case of t fight om the 19th ult. con- tothe cruelty practiced towards live stock in transportation in cars and in vessels from one peint to another. Messrs. J. ©. Smith, A. Bf Scott and Alonzo Bell addressed the ‘society. and Mr. Chariton, a member of Prof. Pratt's class tor ¢ —. in the course of «ome uded to the Professor's manucr of ‘uduing retactory animais. Finest WARD BUILDING AssociATION.—The Pith appual meeting of this association was beld last night, when the following were elected offi- cers for the ens: year: G. W. Emerson. president, Jobn spice president; Joun B. ‘Turton, treasurer, Richard Goodchild, secreta- Dy. Serrm, Kt L Thompeol, Poeiee een ». Serr, R. D iT Hergesheimer, W. Hagerty, F. S. Bee! Biggine sad 8. 7. Di F. Kidwell. sab: receipts been $. one share, 891.96; average per cent., $42.90. gate, and the Bre time, but it was not found necessa service, as it had been extinguished with a tew buckets fall of water. The origin was trom wok’ or ke from the chimney, co alight ney, which ——_—-——— Meprcat.—At the semi-annual meeting of the Medical Association of the District ot Co- lembia, held April 4th, the fo officers Lovejoy. ident; Dr. C. vr. J. M. Toner, treasurer: Dr. Jae. secretary; Drs. Louis Mackal: D. r, A. F.A. King, J. W. and 3. 0. Busey, counsellors. ——.—_ AcctpENT — As Mr. Pca pr member of No. 3 engine company, ot of an avenue street car at £1 street, yesterday he was struck by another car and knocked Gown and was quite badiy injured. He was taken w Hickling’ drug store, when restora- tives were administered, and he was sent to Providenee Hospital. ae ey BRicK DoveLass ow SaxTO Domino, cw Nationa! Era of to-morrow will centain m Mr. Fred. Douglass on the annex- scheme. Copies can be had at the office, FINE GOLD PLATED and Pendent Setts, at Prigg’s Jewelry Store, No. ii Penn. avenue, pear dy et. Prot. Pratt, the Horse Educator, 13% and E reets. ght at the Fifteenth street Presbyterian church, and epened with @ sermon by Rev. W. T. Van Doren, the moderator for the past year; after whieh the Presbytery was constituted by prayer. The churches constituting thie Presbytery are Aexandria; Bridge street, George- ‘w York avenue church, Fourth chureh, Seventh street, Sixth wn, Lewinsville and am, First, Manassas KR. V. Komandt, of New Brunswick, N. J., were ught in the name of 1@ hk ad been issued. He had ted the Mayor en the subject of pablic sing fountains. and had been promised the erection of several at an early date. Dr. J. Edwin Mason called the atention Of the society - The secretary, Geo. e 5.58; the total number of shares is 11% whole number advanced on, canceled. Xc., 900; remaining unsold, 210; present value of to go into cted, to serve one year: Dr. J. W. H. E. Morgan, vice THE TERRITORIAL CAMPAIG Republican Meetings Last Night. There were spirited meetings of repablican votere } Several of the legislative districts last night. #ECOND DISTRICT. ‘The republicans of this district held a mass |, Meeting at the factory bujiding near Piney Branch’ bridge, to nomizate a candidate for delegate to the House of Tt was de- cided that the first vote be an informsl one, and it resulted :—For J. W. Balpr, 15; «J T. H. Hall, 95; W. F. Bascom, 39; 0. 8. B. Wall, 2. Without proceeding to s formal ballot, an adjournment Was unexpectedly effected. TRE EIGHTH DISTRICT ENTHUSIASTIC POR of the republican clab of the A meetin; repul ab of Eighth ‘distriet was beld last night at Liberty Hall; Joseph Brooks in the chair, and H. T. Wiswell secretary. Mr. W. A. Cook, from the committee on registration, made @ report, recommending the bolding of a mass meeting on Tuesday, April !ith, for the purpose of vom- imating a republican candidate for del ta the lower House of the Assembiy; and after some discussion the recommendation of the committee was agreed to. A resolution was adopted endorsing the nomination of General Chipman as the standard-bearer of the repub- lican party, andexpressing gratification ‘that the eminen ilities of that ‘ man among men,” the able, eloquent expounder and defender of the rights of his race, Fred. Douglass, received such hearty and generous recognition from our Congressional convention.” IPMAN REPLIZS TO DEMOCRATIC STATE- NTS ALOUT THE WIRTZ TRIAL. ican club of the eleventh district bt, Rev. Anthony Bowen in the a P. Chipman, . A. K. Browne, U0. D. Barrett and others. Gen. Chipman the charges made in speeches of his 0} Tegard to bis connec with the Wirtz trial, and the effort to array the German element against him, and said that Wirtz was convicted onthe testimony of German soldiers. After he Genera} bad concluded, two Germans, who were in the audience, denounced in severe terms the attempt g made by some persons to manufacture votes against General Chipman on account of the trial ey stated that Wirtz was not 4 German but @ Swiss, and was particu- larly cruel to Germans while in charge of Ancersonville. THE THIRTEENTH DIBTRICT ENDORSES THE NOMINATION OF GRN. CHIPMAN. The meeting in this district was called to j order by the president, George H. Boston; J.S. Crocker. Jr.. secretary. A resolution endorsing tbe nomination of General N. Chipman was adopted, and Messrs. G. W. Smith, J. S. Brown, David Murphy, John F. Getz, and Joun Biue an executive committee. Messrs. F. ©. Cate, Jamgs A. Shaw, and.J.S. Brown were appointed @ finance committee. It was agreed to call & mags meeting on Friday ng next to determine how the nom delegate should be conducted. THE NONINATION IN THE FOURTEENTH Dis- Tact. The republicans in this district held a meet- ing at Wisewell barracks, Mr. T. C. Conuolly in the chair, and it was agreed to hold a mas meeting on Pips next for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the house of dele- = A retolution recommending Martin Jronin as chief engineer of the tire department was iaid on the tabie. THE FIFTEENTH DISTRICT RATIVIES THE NOM- INATION OF GEN. CHIPMAN. distri The republican club of this met last evening, the president, Allen Coffin, in the chair; when resolutions ratifying the proceed. ing* of the republican convention in the nomi- nation of General N. P. Chipman for Delegate bo oe ress; ple: the united a vote for his support, and cordially idorsing the resolution of the convention unan- imously recommending Frederick Douglass for were adopted. A motion to choose a can- for the lower house of the assembly by a primary election was iaid on the table, by a vote of 44 to Zi; and the following campaign commit- tee of seven to atted the registration and getting voter to the polls were ap) : nin, William Bowen, .J. C. Wall, James M. Tal- T NINETEENTH DISTRICT FALLS INTO LINE. The republicans of this district held a meet- ing last night, A. J. Doi . N. P. Chip- man for Congress, and pledging theraselves to use all honorable means to secure bis election, and recommending Frederick Doug!ass tor the position of Scoretary of the District of Colum. bia; also, indorsing Martin Cronin for the posi- tion of chief engineer of the fire department. It was resolved that the selection ef a candidate for the House of Delegates should be by nomi pation at the meeting of the club on Tuesday evening next. THE TWENTIETH DISTRICT. The republican club of this district met, Atkinson in the chair, and Wm. Tmdall secre- tary, when Mr. W. Wayne tendered his rosigna: tion as a member of the campaign comm wed Mr. Jackson was appointed in his s Mr. J. 4. Moore offered @ resolution, woich ®as adopted, indorsing Mr. Martin Cronin as chief engineer of the fire department. THE TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT BOUND ON THE PINANCES. The republicans of this district met at Ka‘ ser’s Hall, Wm. Marshall in the chair. and the Snance committee reperted that they had co) lected funds enough to defray the expeuses of registration. ee THE SUICIDE OF MES. ANDERSON. Tragical Ending of an Uubappy Sar riage. The Antecedents of Mrs. Auderton—Her Marriage and its Reswit. ‘The cad story of the suicide, in New York, last week,of Mrs. Fannie May Anderson, of this city, by shooting herself through the heart with a pistol, was published in T#® Star of ae last, and the statements of her bus- band before coroner’s —— were given in Tae Stax of Monday. A corres- pondent of the W. ¥. Sun gives the following particulars of the antecedents of the unfortu- Bate lad Mre. Anderson's maiden name was Fanay Severson. She was a daughter of tsevjamin Severson, Es« he received a vontract trom the corperation to clean and repair the Washing- ton canal, and be gave entire satisfaction. first became ter judgment; he was withal @ very honest, kind-hearted old gentleman. Years betore, he had been in business with old Mr. Andereon (Frank's father.) I think they were intereste:| ‘m government work. They were successfal, but come difficulty sprang up between them, and, atter a division of the profits, the parcner- ship was dissolved. Mr. Anderson retired mach better off than Mr. Severson, who was compara- tively a poor man. ‘bese old gentlemen were uever friends again. Butthe intimacy between THE SON AND DAUGRTER did not end. A sort of clandestine business kept up by them much against Mr. Sever- fon’s Wishes, who, after @ while, understood je protested to bis daugh- macy, and on such occasions she would go into fits ard spasms. This the old gentleman could not Stand, be would think it over, but hi pression that Frank was no! bis son-in-law. In the latt When a friend of Frank's congratulated him soon afterward, he DENIZD THE MARRIAGE, and said be Lad no notion of marrying Miss Severson. The friend bad always known Frank a#an honorable fellow among men, and he did not know what to think of his answer. He — him for Ls pogrom but he would givé none, except he thought Miss Sever- Son was a very young lady, but that he was ied to her, and had no intention of marrying her. He continued to refuseto ac- know her, for tour or five months. The reason for this] never knew. He was at that time a clerk in the Washington post office. He connected to @ great extent with the base- ball fraternity of the District. It is my beliet that Mr. Severson and his daughter wi *RV: after the marri became knows. | always At Brightwood last was Unabimously nomi: night. uel E. Dougiass secretary. Mr. KR. A. Waters was chosen by acclamation the democratic can- didate for the legislature. Mr. Jos. F. Brown was elected vice president of the elub, and tae following campaign committee was appointed Henry Hensley, William Batley, laaac Fewler, Wo. Pulaski and Augustus Cozzens. Speeches were made by Messrs. H. T.. Burrows, of George- town. and R. A. Waters, the nominee. clared the candids Benj. G. Love) delegate, receivi aud J. W. Bark T In this district the vote resulted in the choice of Jobn F. Ennis aa candidate, he Teceiving 210 votes, Geo. Bauer 59, Allison Nailor, sir, 42, Wm. J. Donoho 31, and George T. K: whole number ot votes cast being 357. Richard At the primary election in th only candidates were K. ©. Le Fenwick. ‘The first named gentleman was nominated by a large majo’ The democra' Hall; Dr. R. c. ane in the chair Pearson secretary. rr. F. George P. Fenwick, and Mr. C. C. Callax were nominated as candidates for the House of Dele- gates, and after an election by ballot the vote ‘was announced as follows —F. D. Dowi ; Fenwick, Call: Callan, Mr. Dowling was deci: mous choice of the meeting for nominee. The regular district clu! terward prganized, and DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS. Twenty of their Candidates for the Lower House of Assembly Chosen. Yesterday and last evening the semucrat and conservatives in pte pte oe —_ held meetings or el 8 for the par- nose of sclesting thelr candidates for the lower oase of the ve assembly, ; Prmer DistRict. ‘The democrats of this dietriz, seembled last wight in Territorial Hall, Unionto#m ~: & a F. Young, 9; I. F. Young received the highest number be was de- ed the unanimous choice of the meeting. suocmn Maeabie, enii tod. THIRD DISTRICT. Mr. W. D. Cassin, ex-rebel, was nominated » B. T. Swart some weeks since by ademocratic meeting in this district. VOURTH DISTRICT. The democrats in this district meet at Forrest Hal! to-night to nominate a candidate for.dele- pre. viFTH DISTRICT. The meeting in this district was held last dos. F. Brown in the chair aud Sam- *IXTH DISTRICT. In this district the meeting washel lat the cor- herof l9th street and Penusylvania avenue, Mr. WF, Mattingly presiding, with Mr. W. Gau-by as secretary. Theelection was by ballot, auu resulted A.A. Wilson 94 votes and Dr. W. 0. Baldwin iv. Mr. Wilson was thereupon de- BEY TH DISTRICT. In this district @ ballot was had for candidate for de —- to the legis EB. Raw! yote of the meeting. A committee waited ou Mr. Rawlings who returned with them and thanked the Free Heed the compliment paid him, but positively account of a recent bere: Messrs. R. 8. Main, B G. Clark were then Towles receiving the highest vote wae « tobe the unanimous choice of the meeting a® their candidate. ture, and Mr. Joseph ings received slmost the unanimous clined the nomination on in nomination leclared EIGHTH DISTRICT, ‘The primary election in this district was held on P street, between 7th lively little scrimmage in the afternoon, ecca- sioned by the receivers questioning the right of some known colored men to vote, which was quieted by the appearance of the police. At night the club meeting was held at German Hall, on 7th street, near 0, Mr. Z. Downing in and Sth. There was a chair, and the receivers announced the result of the primary election as follows :—W. J. Miller, 100; Thomas Lewis, 53. Mr. Miller was thereupon declared the nominee, and being called out, returned his thanks for the ‘+ unex pected honor.” He would do ail he could to secure the election of ail officers, including the members of the upper house. Mr. Miller was loudly applauded. MINTH DISTRICT. was elected the nominee for g M4 votes, G. W. Cochran 62, Atthe Lovejoy was elec in this district Mr. TH DISTRICT. ab 15—the BLEVERTH DISTRICT. In this district the meeting was eld at Poto- mac Hail, Dr. Chas. Allen in the chair, and Edw. Hammefsly secretary. Thos. E. Lioyd, Gw no Harris, Join W. Martin aud J. Harrison Jobnron were nominated as candidates tor dele- ite, and @ ballot Deing had resulted as foliows: -Joyd 159, Johnson 70, Harris 42. The yote for Lioyd was declared unanimous. TWELFTH DISTRICT. At the primary election in this district 275 votcs were cast, Of which William Dickson re- ceived 159, George Drew 55, Henry Lyles 4!,and Colombus Alexander 15.| Mr. Dickson Was therefore declared the democratic candidate in that district for the House of Delegates. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. At the primary election in this district 435 ‘votes were ceived 2H, McCutchen ° WT which John C. Harkness re- arles 1, Canfield 31, Jobu H. Dorsey Clagett 99, A. I. Madd Jexander 4. In the evening the ic and conservative club of this dis- trict met at Liberty Hall, the president, J. H. McCutchen, in the chair. Mr. Zeph. Jones, from the central executive committee, reported that arrangements had been made.to hold a mass meeung for the Thirteenth and Fourteenth districts on anes Friday next, at the intersection of venue and (th street, when tion. . Merrick and other distinguished York speakers would address the meeting. ‘The Judges of the primary election having made a report, on motion of Mr. of Mr. Harkness was inade unanimous. and a committee was gentleman. He and addreseed the club, endorsing the platform of the pi ee accepting Messrs. J. 1. Corsey Clagett also addressed the meeting. . - Jones, the nomination pointed to wait upon that a8 800n escorted into the hail, @ nomination. antield and McCutchen, FOURTEENTH iT listrict the and K. W. FIFTEBNTE DISTRICT. At the primary election in this district the re- sult was announced :—For W. W. Moorr ti, Kobert Ball 178, and W. H. Clagett 62. Mr. Moore was thereupon declared the candidate. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. election in this district was held The prim: at Justice Walter's Office, and resulted in 8. P. Robertson receiving 204 votes Willtam Y. oe 166, and Mr. Robertson was declared to e hominee. D. Dow! red the unani- b, Joseph Englehart, . Ty . Pearson, Dr. G. P. Fenwick, J. H. 8. Bo: F. Stinzing, Thomas Kelley, Joseph Carter were ap- pointed a vigilance comuuittee, to attend to registration vi voters, and the polis on election ay. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. ‘Phe democrats ot this district met at the Mr. Vernon House and organized a campaign club, gesting, pt. Thomas Stackpole president, D. Mockabee secretary, and 8S. Humphreys treasurer. The chair appointed Messrs. And. Archer, Charles K. Reilly, Geo, A. Sheckles, Samuel Puwpbrey, Felix Martin, Jos. McUar- ty, and Sam. Murdock a committee on registra- tion of voters. The chair stated that nomina- tions for delegate to represent the district in the Legislature were in order. Geo. E. Sheckles and Charles K. Reilly were nominated. Mr. Sheckles having received a majority of the votes bis election was made unanimous. NINETEENTH DISTRICT. At the primary election in this district John SH; . dolm TWENTIBTH DISTRICT. ‘The democrats of this district held a primary election yesterday. +S. W. 8. Robinsou received 92 votes, +I. R. ag , 89; Chas. Harmon, 16; A. Green, 1. Mr. Robinson is therefore the nominee. TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. ‘The democracy of this district will nominate thew candidate to-morrow evening. TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. At the primary election in this district for the ad yr of no! ard, Captain E. A. Kyther was nommmate the following vote: Ryther, 155; J. Cul ar O'Donnell, 41; J. FE. Little, 16; Adam @: yo delegate to the Loepo ——<* . Parents Ieeven.—The following United States patents wero issued to citizens of the District of Columbia for the week April 4th, 1871: Breech-loading firearm, W. C. perenie for spreading medica) plasters, AJ. Schafhirt. © Parties baying a surplus capital on band and desiring to invest the same on the best of Security, either by calling on B. H. Warner, (successor to Joshua Whitney & Co.,) who makes a specialty + eames for long or short time, can do s0 of this branch of bi Bass Batt.—The 0! yar ve completed their preparations will son to-morrow with game between their ’’ and their fi 9} the sen. pion “Blue Sto ine ur nine. See advertisement in amuse- ment column. . Repveep Prices.—Latimer & Cleary Will continue the sale of their beautifal coligetion of birds, at reduced prices, for a few days longer. ‘Parties should not fail to take advan- tage of this opportunity to secure @ good bird. A ‘D COLORED INFANT was found on sirstin ng Fire ward Teost accomacy, ies ter not an buried at the expense of the corporation. Forrravon’s show— Menagerie and Cir- cus—made pm od grand display om the Ave- Bue this morning. aa Sone eee patie eke ee THE COURTS. Equity Court, Judge Mac Arthur.—Owen agt Blundon; order, jeave to defendant ‘to cros:- cbaracter of solicitor, and leave mine a {0 new matter brough! oat on . Darnestie; jadgz- CITY ITEMS. $1,500 je on deposit at the Excelsior Saloor 501 Tath street. to bet on th . after Apri) Mth. coming election, J. A. SULLIVAN. ATR ct Lapres should not fail to examine those Band- some Scarfs in rare styles and shades just re- ceived at Davis’, 801 CoRPoRATION oF cent. bonds taken at par for goods. No CS Guo. C. HEwnre 410 Seventh street N. styles of Men’s our own make; also. crose examination. Wri ment for completa aneiee tobe sabmitted ite age r, leave to file replication, et al. t. Davis et al; decree for sale, and appoint. ihe Joba F. Ennis and J.J. Johnson trustees. Strone act. Grant covery aod for iptcrest and costs. Radle: extending time until A, court to morrow. ASHINGTON 7 3-10 per ing spectiic a ides Saooor; order 1811, for taking nick; order pro OPE To Day ail Piece Gooas for paohant fash style you want. and take testimony. Rite al.; order amending eo: missioner’s report on Fister agt. Willett; order referring » *pecial auditor, to re- port accounts between parties. Walters et al. agt. Walters et al.; order, nisi ratitication of parts of lots 1 and 24, square No. 116, CrreurT Court, Chief Justice Cartter.—North American ad Lane ¥ vt al; 00 motion of Mr. Hine, days’ leave to plead. Atkins vs. Lamon et al.; t of nonsuit against the plarntiff as to Lamon & Brady, severally, for failure on the Rt Of plaintiti to file ened by pe and Lene @ former or HAN et. al. va. Stromber; ordered to be placed on trial calender. Hine retires trom the 4. H. Suita & Oo., m,w,f Tailors and Clothiers, Oak Hall, 7th st. CavTion.—Beware of cause to J. J. Jobm: impostors '/—Assome ut~ are in the habit of stating of business are branch stores Franc, I hereby branch stores, insti Franc, dealer in Gents’ 1 7th st., between D and EK. i's PaTErT Ss Original F for sale wholesale and retail; atthe inal Franc’s, 431 7th street, between D and E. No branch stores. nO con! this city. The Furnishing Goods, fendant has fi tent security, as N ™ Franc’s, 431 7th street. T! the city: No branch GREAT VARIETY IN WHITe SHIRTS -one, two or three pleats—eylets, buttons or stuids—open in front or in back—all sizes—at the Original Gent's Furnishing Store, 431 7th street, Prices. No branch stores. CELEBRATED * Franco” CoLtars, er Collar in the market, for sale only at the Original Franc’s, 431 7th street. Look for the name. No branch stores. a WE HAVE no hesitation in r our readers Hall's Vegetable S newer as & sure Cure tor dandrut!,and to restore the natural color of the hair. Opron HAtt. case tor the term, givi notice of appeal from order of the court. dict for plaintiff for #6: Dee. 26, 1870. First National Bank vs. Olcott & Son et al.; judgment by detault for want of affidavit, on motion of Mr. Totten. vs. Oleott & Son; plea stricken out, and defautr. Gaines & Co. ys. Boyle; judgment by default Webb, McLangblin «Co. vs. Brown & Son judgment by default. Allen etal. ve. Sawtelle et al.; Mr. Totten files motion for judgment for want of proper Washington; bill of exceptions filed. West | dersey Mail Company vs. Honghton; judgment confessed for $25; 6} and interest. Clark vs. jadgmevt of condemnation for $300. ghmeyer vs. King; yerdiot for plainti® for ich, with Interest from March 20, 1889. art vs. West; judgment by default. r plaintift for $635, M4, with interest from » SE REESS Wego? S28. =| ea 18F ommending to ilian Hair Re- e Optor Hatt. corner 4% streetand Pennsylvania avenue. Grand opening of «pring styles this day, Grand opening of spring styles this day, Grand opening of os styles this day, Entire new stock of Men's, Youth's and Boys’ Clothing, Men's, Youth’s and Boys’ Clothing, Wright; verdict tereet from September penter vs. Stromberger; to set aside verdict. Adjourned. CRIMINAL Court, Jtdge Olin.—Frances John- son, charged with keeping a bawdy house ou D street. This case occupied all this forenoon, and a verdict of guilty as indicted was ren- dered, andthe accused sentenced to pay $500 fine and be imprisoned nine months in jail. Po1ice Court, Judge Snell.—To-day, Betsey Taylor, colored, disorderly conduct; tined $3, Geo. Robinson and John E. Bruce, disorderly conduct; tined $1 each. Adam Simms, colored, profane language on New Jersey avenue; fined 5. d with vagrancy, and now in the Central house in a nude state, and not in a con- dition to be brought into court; workhouse %) Mary Lee, disorderly conduct; tined $3. Robert Mason, disorderly conduct in a church on the corner of ¢:h and G streets southwest; fined 85, or thirty daysin jail. Milton Greer and Richard T. Jones, disorderly at a political meeting on the corner of 9th and K atreete; Greer was fined $3, and Junes §10. James Harris, colored, assault on Wm. Cor uilty, and was fined $3 and costs. rt and Richard Burnett, larceny of @ piece of cloth valued at $12, from UC. H. , Comrenonn; fined $30 each, or 60 THE INCENDIARY FIRE IN GEORGETOWN. Jacob Hutchins, colored, char; fire tothe property of Wm. H. to Hine files motion k Suits, nd Youths’ Frock and Derby 8 5 Nach’s, Odeon Hall, corner 4x street and Pennsylvania avenue. ‘Also, Best assortment of White Marseilles and Duck ‘Vests, single and double breasted, At P. Wallach’s, Room, corner 4) street and Pennsylvania avenue. > 4 jose 75 cents per pair at Doueiass’, 408 Ninth street. oT SvitTs, ¢13. eet, May — or thirty days in jail. loward, Sr ie een Ghisen: Hak Clothing BA LERIGGAN Eiseman & Bro., See ‘Tue celebratell \ idette Kid Glove, at Doverasrs’” indergarment Factory. ——_—_o__—__ A LARGE ASSORTMENT of li; Pants. Eiseman & Bro., 505 7 ee, in George- Several witnesses latching, and am young colored men, who teatifi told them in confidence that "s place; that when asked his reasons for doing so, his answer was that he did not like the Lees, and h shanties were P. Unat the Georgetown firemen it. Another colored man testit told him some da; erty would be bi Mr. John Norris, who lives in the that Jake had asked him, a day or two previous to the fire, if he was insured, that he was in getting burned out. John Kelly, a white man, supposed to be an accompl: Hutchins, was arrested yesterday by detective Tillman, and brought uj and after the hearing he bad set fire to also asserted to them OUR NEW STYLES of Corsets, from France and Germany, bave just arrived, and can be ad jualities and ices. , Corset Importer. AND Laprgs Kip Gloves at One at C. Baum’s Hoop Skirt and Corset Factory, 408 7th street. 32t 8 before the fire that the prop- urned down in a day or two. GryTiewes Dollar a pair, jab and Ingrowing of the feet, vistt Dr. pha aie” oo , Bunions, Ch other diseases White’s establishment, No. 535 posite United States ‘Treasury. Mrs. Moopry’s ABDOMINAL CORSET, recom- mended by all physicians, can be bought and made to order, at C. Baum’ Corset Factory, 408 7th stree _——___ HEwrer bas urinometers and bydrometers. ter wena CaLivornta CaTawza WIN® on dranght, at aa 4207th street, opposite Odd ——— all 3,23: with him this morning, utchins was committed to await action by the grand jury, and Kelly was committed for @ hearing to-morrow before Judge Snell. George Wood, colored, disorderly conduct in the Northern market-honse; tined — GEORGETOWN, Tee PURLIC SCHOOLS.—The semi-annt of cards of merit, which was menced yesterday at the High street school b » Was continued this afternoon at the schools on Montgomery street, the distr having taken place at 3 o’clock p. m. presence of Messrs. Hyde, Dunlop, Magee, Cox, and Rameburg, ( Wilson, the popular guardian of the last few years, who would not permit his name to be used at the last annual election. Grammar school-room the blackboards were covered with specimens of chirography which would adorn the walls of even Professor Copp’= Business College, and these were only the handi- work of the third class. The followin, of the meritorious pupils in each achoo! teacher—Willie $ Samuel W. Delzeil, Joun C. Huddleston, and K. Walter Collins. Hoop Skirt and See ces CLOTHING. ss esos OLD HEADQUARTERS BOYS’ CLOTHING, OAK MALL, 7th street. NEW STYLES FOR SPBING. 1, W. ©. Lipscomb, -Jr., Barr, Walte> E ABE DAILY MANUFACTURING NEW STYLES OF MEN'S, YOUTH’S AND BOY'S CLOTHING, Which we offer at the LOWEST PBICES. E. Turner teach. jaumbach, Chris- + Thomas, John E. Tue Fourta District Democrats Have 1 Ly Time.—As the time for nomination of @ candidate for delegate to democrats of the Fourth distrig ‘ises all of Georgetown east o! ‘awe vigh,the contest gets candidates are numerous. ySiaht arian es |. D. McG . Bur- pamee will be before the conven- tion to-night, though some of them don’t want to be in the way of any! ho desire to dress weil and ay. Gentlemen whe gastro . taatefali Becommended to Examine our Stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING FURNISHING GOODS. SAMPLES FOR OUSTOM WOKK. vermake to otder at short ON HAND. AND MAKE TO WE STILL bet The ing around town tor pas the meeting to-night, which is to be eld at Forrest Hall, as the only available hall (Beckett's Hall) in that district was peremptorily refused for the oO the candidates i! are well known to all in to-morrow we shall be able to announce the name of the victim. SIXTH BUILDING ASssocIATION.—At a meect- ing of this association, beld last evening, the fourth annual report was presented and ap- proved, showing the following fi, receipts for four years, $207,458. 411.06; balance on hand, $7 5 assets, $960.88; number of shares retired since the organization of the association, 1,900; number yet remaining to be cancelled, 1,054. The election of ofticers for the ensuing year then resulted: President, Wiliam vice president, James Goddard; secretary, Wm- King; treasurer, R. F. F. Directors—Joseph F. Birch, Thomas Dowling, A. Hutchins,James Ridgway, «Gates. Twenty-five shares were then retired at an average of $144.25 per ‘fo ail In" Geor FRENCH YOKE SHIRTS, floes an low sate lowest NOAH WALKER «Co., 611 PENSSYLVANIA AVENUE, MeTROPOLITAN HoTEL. other markets. quencies, $85. J. HEIBBEGEB, (Bucoessor to H. F. Lowpon & Oo,, CITIZENS, ABMY AND HAVY REAL ESTATE AGENTS. oO FFICE OF C. W. HAVENNER & ©0., Real Estate and Note Brokers, So. 643 LOUISIANA AVENUE, THIED DOOB BAST OF SEVENTH STRERT. $41,000 for Investment, Real Estate Security the Andrew Frey, James Keily, J. EXcITEMENT.—There was a ternble excite- meat on Bridge street to- chasing of two boys who li: theft on Water street. T! High into Bridge street, the rear. Hegiot being ground every second, and as far as Birch’s undertaking establishment ave up the chase, and the boys kept day, caused by the ad committed a petty ‘hey came pelting up with Officer Brown’ ht weight,' lost lly when he got have to loan upon ing sume of money ALEXANDRIA. Fisu.—The arrivals of fish from the lower landings continue numerously for so early the season, about 100,000 herring paving toncned, bere this morning in two receipts continue demand for fresh fish eased, facilities tor sending them inte the interior are that pri ote bg - Seen ind th ‘it isthat ures now pre a us ‘1 by yout salted Potomee shad and herr: becoming more atid sales of barreled herring Cavatry Comrany.—The Company forming at West End, = Led of in; a a Pinan’ B. Addison ward E. Daingertield, Third 1 M. D. Ball, Orderly Sergeant.—Gazette of last comparatively lar, the had 30 increas y kod the 'D GENERAL HEteorgs are kept up and the. ke LEN WOOD OC! more a luxury. A fe ae Rew Caval Fairfax coun ——— ______ Bo. 619 th atrest._ T.* McROBERTS. ANDREW B. OOYLE. REAL nora NURS S38 couune- Goutheast ommeg serene ond & } Agents for the of Beal Sees, oats Saoaes USTIN P. BROWN, TRACTOR AND EBAL ESTATE AGENT, Corner of Now Work avenue and lsh strest, TO RY sToOR iF Elites THR GODS MUST BE SOLD fe BERLE. Be eaun. 1 WILL OFF! im all parts of the city for sale on Ereee SEW Plano the. at ivapia av Georgetown Advertisements. T° WHOM IT MAY CONCESN, QRORGETOWN. April Sth, 1872 ‘Otice is hereby given that the following property was sold for Taxes, for Improvements Janoary = 180, and if not ——— ayes — “ ‘eet and cost of advertisement or ore 5 thon Deeds will be issued to rdscce with the awe of the provided > i Towbore Date or Description of PAME suid, sale Property "2- Jamu's Lot wamber 75. erick. 17,10 Holmead 's addi sideNorth trae) 1 font deep tm | ro et. Ls ‘ aps 2twtivap GEO. W. BEALL, Cot lector TBE bucky ° Where di@ you bny those CITY BRST KID BUTTON AND SIDE LACK GALTERS for, SO: at 76 ond tg gee ge : fe sciling © great variets fowny Where SROES AND BOUTS, t wholesale prices. . Des t feilte cali at the Shoe Bazaar. B. B.— Boots made to order f 50 per pair, apt-Im” 6. AMUEL K. GR Iss QELLING OUT Ps Ip consequence of the death of the senior partner, and the carly closing outof our business, we off-r the entire stock in our establishment, consisting [0 rt of PIANOS, ORGANS. SMALL I ENTS. MUDIO BOOKS, STATION and FANOY ARTICLES ar and below SBEET MUSIC at the rate of five ties wishing to invest fn a Incr Ive Business, gimnold-establiched stand,.can buy the Stoce and on easy terms. Inquire nee POE & SELIGSON’S, mhI3-Im 12% Bridge st_, Georgetown, D. 0 N oTrres. From and after March Ist, 1871, no aceonnt will be allowed to BUN @VERK9O DAYS. Wo deviation from above rule cn account of perso mim Babearss INS BENJAMIN MILLER, 101 BNIDGE STKREBT,GROKGETO WN, Has just received a large assortment of SPRING GoODs, { the newest styles, embracing LADIES’ DRESS goose, Shawls, Spring Cassimeres for Meu aoa ye ‘Aleo, a complete assortment of Cotton and Linen 1s, Mourpving Goeds, Alpacas, s apecialy Money can be saved by giving all, as weare determined to sell Largeins whi tr EsProraL notions. 1 fence of my removal from the District the iet of May, I hereby notity ail having, Goods Sdporited or b nears awa t-F wae Lend ‘ street, Geor; to renee Petore the Bath April: S01 "Any Geode ielt ever Rat, date will be told at public suction, without rarther notice, Untedsemed Pledges om hand already. Stock and ae eeuia GOLDSTBIN, Sry. Cota RIHW ESTER worvat Tifa, MNUgAnGE Conan Ats. aie og a oe vise Pres't; Was organised in 1853. Has $9,000,000 assets, and Rethorthetctornprtichentwarancent ey Geveral ANCHOR LIFE INSURANCE COMPARY. No. 178 BROADWAY, SEW YORK. CAPITAL ABD ASSETS... OFFIOERS. EDMUND 0. FISHER, President. JAS. GUPBILL, Vice-President. This 'y ferns ali kinds of Life and Endow ment Policies on the MoTCAL PLAN. felting after payments on travel or festdence.” AWaual 2st ends non forteltabe: Bo ‘extra rates for I mts oye” grace allowed in payment of pre- Wo Forfeiture of Policies for Non-payment ¢ Premiume- Brprcry Barts.—The premiums charged by this Oompeny are reduced se low as to equal in some 26 ‘PER CENT. DIVIDEND IN ADVANCE. All the Policies issued by this Compan: Local soanpor DIRECTORS FOR DISTRICT Bippoars Youre. 20 vt Sse Mt. Witherow. Gio. F. Guiliok. LIGHTER @ MARCHE, sane an “G57 tin eveats oppoatie Pat Office: Boom No. 1, over the Bank of Washington. HARTER SD BY CONGRESS 1837, CAPITAL AND SUBPLUS, $370,000, “of Columbia. He charge fer samnpe we wolcior” DIRECTORS: lark, Jos, Be JAMES ADAMS, President, ABEL G. DAVIS, Secretary, ocli-ma fam See Fire! Fire! roe Ny Beary LOSSES Ha E LY ADJIOSTED T THE 7 ov 2.0. BRANSON AND B. LEWIS BLACKFOR5, 619 SEVENTH STEEET, OPPOSITE Post orricE, ASFER T0 THEIR 6.000 POLIe: wane HOLDERS iN THIS DISTKICT, ND WHO INSURE PROPERTY IN THE SEST COMPANIES &T LOWEST BATEA KOM: = a THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HEW YORK. ORG BBBBTS. ne cccereee cone cennesseene§ 40,000,000 2.M. ANSON ANDB. LEWISBLACKFORS 619 SEVERTH STEERT, ogiee ts par 4. of the ante proniastsscnsmaias ORGANIZED £0G UST 26, 1670. . eche-u A WORD Te THE AFFLICTED. ir TORARE soz? wire. prerErsia, sBY ‘ OABNON® INDIAN VEGETABLE BITTERG, par male by Droggists generelly. Price 50 cents CORNER A 138 57 FAMILY SUPPLIF Groceries, GEORGE T. BASSErr, GROCER, OND AND © STREETS Nonrs af (Ost received a large STOCK OF TEAS to which he fpvites the attention of tb Peblic Ta FINE 1Peaial. 78} BF Posed. Pease call before purchasing cleewhere. Also, om band.e large and selected stock ot G@ROCERigsB, of every Kind. at the lowest market prices. AGENT FOR STO) VESQ® BITTERS. = mb tr contain ® Glause guarantecing @ positive Cash SURRENDER FINE GROCERIES AT SMALL PROFITS. We reapect{vlly cali the attention of parchage coe eR Set EUa.cat! the attention of parchae FINE TEAS, COFFEES, &.., Which we are felling at @ very email edvance ALSO, TO OUR CHOICE BRANDS UO» WIN LRANDIES, AND WHISKIES, AT VERY LOW FIGURES. METGZER & BYLES, 417 teVENTH STREET. __Mext to Odd Bail BUTTER. GOSHEN BUTTER 1.700 POUNDS JUST BECEIVED. FINEST IN WASHINGTON, PRICK REASONABLE CALL AND SEE ELPHONZO YOUNGS, GROCER AND TEA MERCHANT MASONIC TEMPLE, Corner %h and F ste LOUB LOOK v) Why not buy where you can buy the cheapest, fo withowt doubt we are below the lowes: wad Best Porto Bico Sugar, 100. per Ib. Best N. O. do. ‘nd Ise. per Ib; White Demerara don'ts per 5 A’ Coflee do, Sc. per ib. oferBy Flour: $220 snd Gro Ber quarter bbl : xi a 5 uarter boi. is cholee lot of Grabam Fiske” ase con Flour, and Oss UPS, ac. West Ina dap B® tb.; @150 Imperial for 2) fin Qt per We Bt WITER. ac. &c. 190 tubs Batter. S7c. per ib; Camard's Best Hamer. De. do. do. Bacon. ise Ib: $6; 45, Shoulders, only ie: per 0.40. Lard, ere () Te Prpne Rie Coles oats ie, The best 6 and 0c. Oigare in the city at baif prices. Ever) thing elee in Fe nee oom sixpence against @ slow sil- ‘ 351 = ivania mbW__ between 34 and shy streste, nevi onle, an oot INEST ERGLiaa = w ere, a COW AIR Tork ricetby BROWNING & MIDDLETON, ole Pennsytvanis avenue. ' suphot WIRBB ana LIGCOUS 1 very com. era ee prostate sore Manufactured ee. i ARLES STOTT 2 00... - mh24-bn 480 avenue. Mos SOBUMEETS, 1 5,000 ° To fe A es