Evening Star Newspaper, July 5, 1871, Page 4

ot WEDNESDAY... ee ‘ary LOCAL NEWS. save im’ several ‘the Se hostile French and Iniizns in t)¢ THE FOURTH. of Fort du Quenme ain the expeditfon of the monition of HOW IT WAS OBSERVED HERE. THE OLDEST INIIABITANTS. and cut to pieces. Wash! Braddock saved fully extricatir. ae on on the fall of ‘o survived by skill- t a them from their perilous posi- ‘Their Vius to tho Taub of Washing: | ton, fhe verry jaws of death, ‘and effecting an don Blake. Havio‘g negotiated a freaty of with the Sunday School Pienies and Exeursions. | [O35 Indians, for which of thanks, he of thanks, he Tes'gned his co! and retired Rife. Nor was his conduct as a citizen marked with such distinction as to point to him as a suit- able person to assume the weighty responsibil- ities of the imapactant Reet, He was returned to Congress of 1774, and ef that body, he was the only paid him the compligent of a vote Eye mmission to private OTHER CELEBRATIONS. ~ Yesterday was about as quict a day as any ations! holiday ever known in this city. Busi- mess was entirely suspended, aad throughowt the ‘day a Sabbath-lite stillnest prevailed om our streets and avenaes, with the exception ef the ‘popping of the fre-crackers. The publie build- mgs, Lotels, amd many private residences were Gecorated with flags. Many picnic end select on the member of fie sdlemn Assembly who, when the man of God raased his hands in prayer, assumed a keel; pesition. The following pe vunaimously elected him Commander-in-Chief ot the Armies. It was = the work of inspi- in his history,either ration, as there was —- excursion parties left the city to nd the day | military-or civil, that would seem especially to im the woeds in the neighbor where they ualify him for the exalted co bat bad a cood time urtil the rain scattered them. bboy result of the war clearly demonstrated ‘No steps were taken either by the National or | that-he was the proper person, and fm all Distric Trment to have the usual display of probability any other would have failed. ubere was a general popping of | and hope of freedom would bave vanished nd fizaingef fireworks all | forever. His perseverance, self ny dark, in spite of the strict lations against it. There was but calm courage, sound judgment and great x ages djudg kenuess or disorder antil the return of Pp him in y and if he could not on all occasions accomplish what le az rowdies at night from various excursions, | he desired, he at least managed to escape with- when it was found necessary to lock up a num. | out sufferin ally damaging injury. ber c a ‘n the station houses; but there were Throtghout hne car tunder at cireum- fewer arrests than on amy fourth-of July for | stances to great disa: vantage and with heavy many years past. odds against him. Yet his constant vigilance, The main feature of the diay was the exeur- er tiring industry, deep tl it, and cool sion of the members of the Oldest Inhabitants’ | 1etacrstanen meet eety ip Sp otratens Association, who celebrated what he lacked in foree, and defeat the we arranged plans of the enemy and carry out his own when there wes but little apparent hope of doing so. Courage was a noble sentiment with a, & virtuous resohution to discharge his duty, and not a ferocious and blood-thirsty passion. He had no appetite tor war and only resorted to it from necessity, as a means to vindicate the Tights of man and save his country from destrue- tion. His ambition was not to gratify vanity or ers, nearly one hundred in namber, J.T. ©. Clark, Esq., marched in u to the wharf at the foot of 7th street, TON LIGHT INFANTRY, G. Smnded he pane ee ae i Lieezs, | promote selfish interest. He only desired to Richard Le wisaua bs} Hough Tet wees benefit his country and advance te interest of being absent. This pany, Which is eom- . 4 osed ct young men, most of ncn oes native PR aes bape ye aimee . pected. sagrs Te, aud to the maner bern,” numbered six! surren: men, inciuaing officers, and presented aremarke | Commission. It war a most Imposing scone, and abis ne aypearance in thelr new uniform,whiek | witnersed by an, immense crowd. As he ad- Sanpens shart’ ade bine conte: Cianias aan, | te tune tika seman ties pectenod mes one white and biue, and white pants, denly broken by a burst of applause, and the A FIX iLITARY ORGANIZATION. strained eyes to catch a glimpse of him overtiowed Sot onty did the a | with tears. Net only did the company present a creditable | Wi He presided with grent dignity over the | Convention that adopted the Constitution, and | was-active in assisting to form it, and the ac ceptanee of it by the States was owing in no small degree to his exertions and intiuence. Such was the confidence of the people {n him and such their love for him, that-he was unanimoasly elected their first President, and the inaugura- tion took place in the city of New York. He was re-elected with the same unanimity; and having Pop ail the various and important branches of the Government, and witnessed their success ful workings. he declined a farther re-clection, > wi - | and, on the expiration or second term, issued eee Sees Nana nstest- | his colebented Wasewell Addrom te the county, later by their escort.” | and retired to this his favorite home, where, In 7 less than theee years, he surrendered his great soul to his Maker. George Washin, appearance, but we are safe in saying that in their various evolutions and in their drill man- ual. they displayed @ proficiency which entitles | Ux in to Tank with the Lest companies anywhere. { The provession led by the drum of the | battalion took up its line of march down Louis- | venue tw 7th street aud Pennsylvania | lown the avenue to éth street, he latter street toa point opposite the | Wharf of the steamer Arrow, which was { cou- the excursionists t2 Mount Vernon. Near the company halted and fronting is” while ihe Oldest Inhabitants’ THE RIVER. ft the wharf at ten o'clock with a canal eae aoe emplary man, and isso regarded by the world. Travellers from all nations, when in our coun- try, make it a point to-visit this tomb to pay the just tribute to unrivalled greatness. Take him a ~" A, of the Light In- with a portion of fhe latter ¥ company ©, t unoniformed and without arms, ; _ byes all in all, he had no peer in this or in any other sacuis, On tha was’ down tae niver tie tie age or country, and bis like may never be looked a's upon again. bf which wets loudly optteaest | “linconclusion, I beg leave GYemina you that we are indebted to patriotic ladies and the elo- quence of the late Edward Everett, onc of Mas- sachusetts’ most distingwished orators and states men, for the and maintenance of Mount Vernon as a national institution, the American Mecca, to which all devoted liberty- loving pilgrims may resort, and, catching freah inspiration at this sacred shrine, their patriot- ism will glow with a brighter hue, and they will love their country with an intensity of ‘feeling that will. make them eneerfully submit’ to any sacrifice, even the loss of life, if necessary, in t good humor prevailed. Whi T wason her way between Washington ndria something of ‘A SENSATION was created by the whispered warning that pick- kets were “working” the bost, and that the already relieved two of the “Oldest Inhabi- tants” of their wallets. will doubtless leave the boat at Alexandria,” saidone. ‘That's *0,”” ed a lynx-eyed reporter of a ing Journal; “If get on the wharf and spot ‘em; I’ve had some experience in these matters, an g know a thing or two.” The boat made her usual | "8 defence. Duice et decorum ext pro patria mori landing at Alexandria, but no suspicious persons | iS the motto of the true patriot, and every life debarked, end the steamer was soon under way | 10St in the service of the country is hallowed in again. Hunting up tue parties who it was said | the recollection of ali good citizens. ‘The noble had been robbed, our reporter learned from ane | /#dies and the eloquent Everett, to who that he had lost his pock: indebted for the privilege of vi book containing $10, ther th also ’ | Spot on this glorious day, will live in history fet with a smosil Ars igen ‘With the bright memories that cluster around the Foote, the first gentleman discov- name ot Washi: m. The National Monument, that is partial, erected to his memory in the city that [meters 4 name, the of the country, stands prominently among the notable objects’ that at- tracts attention, and reflects anything but credit upon the American people. ‘The magnificent obelisk, intended by the design to be the loftiest in the world, ix not one-third its destined height, and not one stone has been added to it for the inet fifteen years. Wili not the couutry wake up to this great national shame, and with patriotic resolution and zealous tion set to work and complete the monement, which will relieve sgrace, N HIS ROOT LEG, iged through the medium et a s pocket. The other gentleman, after perplexity of mind, “believed he ft his money at home after all,” and ory of the pickpockets was dissipated. ‘The excursionists arrived at Fort Washin, " ih ae guns on the ramparts were thun- © NATIONAL MIDDAY SALUTE. At 12.90 the steamer reached the Mount Vernon whart, and the excursionists debarked for THE TOMS OF WASHINGTON. usof the dis perpetuate the memory ‘The mi first formed in Hine and marchod se [~ pope and the gratitude.aud pa- upthe b ne tomb, where the company ca:me jotiem of his countrymen . MESSAGE PROM MR. CORCORAN. ‘Prior to the delivery of his oration, Dr. Blake said he hada message from a venerated hono- rary member, Mr. W. W. Corcoran, who sent his cordial greeting, and regretted exceedingly his inability to be present.at the celebration. Mr. the | Corcoran desired him to say that he thought the toa halt and presented arms; after which they proceeded to the lawn west of the mansion, and Stacking arms, broke ranks and about the grounds. The Oldest Inhabitants next came im procession, and aiter marching past the tomb With oncovered heads, proceeded to the and for an hour were engaged in po sg idea of celebrating the at the Tomb of ‘at TOE ZZERCHES AT MOTST VERNON. —— wre, an Cupecially happy one, and ey gathered on the eastern portico, commended eart. and were called to order, when the Rey. Sept. ee peewing ecm wee imerontvety read amus Tustin eloquently invoked the Throue of tara tee noho, uthor, and a mem- was soeeowcate Association: ‘laration of Inde- MOUNT VERNON Silence, and thought, aud prayer ! ‘is holy ground; Spirits of ove, fame. beauty ihoone the air, And breathe «trance music round ! Hark! their low eae ‘8 nation’s birth: Now Seatiy, grandly end hail her queen of manner by John Carroll Brent, . premised by saying that this was the and only time that great State had ever been peblicly read at Mount Vernon on a similar occasion. lie was tuliowed by Dr. John B. Blake, President of the asociation, wio pronounced | americe shall hear following oration. Daring its delivery he | “These triumph tones ‘Was frequently interrupted by loud applause. On and still on, through every brightening year, PRESIDENT BLAKE'S ar ep pocriee ae Te - e Oldest Inhabitants of the District o jumbia: | Repeat them ‘dreams, amtiong to be— No more appropriate day could have been select- | ““uefteag—they scarcely kuow—anited, happy. ed for a visit to Mount Vernon than the auni- dence. This was | The fi afat Graaiiagtoa, | Tig2iiimetrem gt & with us where sank our Western Star, shall still ascend: As brothers stand, ‘mid many a summer’s bloom, ce were vindicated and established by i A iL. ne ee del republic, | P'istgour Fathtr's God before our Father's Tomb t trust is destined to be an enduring example to the world of the capacity of man far self-government. It stands upon the eternai principles of justiee and right, acknowledgt all power to be derived from the people, an: purport of it is co secure the greatest good greatest number. Ninety-five years our forefathers declared our country free independent, and tor the maintenance of the bold attitude they assumed were pledgd their lives, their fertunes, and their sacred honors. They entered the contest willi- out preparation, relying on the justice of theft cause and the favor heaven. That a weak fed id, without 4 ey slowly from the shade ages past, Inall their dreams’ trne majesty arrayed, sured, resolved, at last, e ‘The uations shall advance, even one Lg one. Aad gem with kingly crowns the Tob of Washing- ou Mr. Isaac Sunderland, son of Kev. Dr. Sun- derland, of this city, and a member of compat A, of the Iutantry, was then . and distinct voice portions of the tothe and read in a WASHINOTON’S PAREWELL ADDRESS. This concluded the celebration, and the Oldest Inhabitants then held a meeting, at which reso- Tutions of thi haps, did En, bom wae yao ticn than st the oe ewe 8 the dispute with her jand enjoy a more colonics. Her armies bh: Oid World and in the New. Her ficet had bers of company A; and chased every adversary from the ocean. Her giters of John T. ©. Clark, i sEerPbedsESetdet & fcated triumphantly over aebec. and which they had propered for every Gibraltar. Her name was heard terror member of the Asociation. Tue annual clec- distant nations, and imen —— to look forward | tion of otlicers was postponed until the next to the day when the British Empire. likethe sea } meeting of the which thé controlied, should et: habitable After these ex rs aoe the: ep sree ol returned to the steamer thetr desire to back to Washington on ones: but Capt. Stack. le aid he wouldtake them in the Arrow Warenall Hall, on the Maryland side of the river, frem whence the Wawaaset (mak! excurs! trips to that point thro: mut the wou! pine them to this ee Arrow plc 9 ly steamed across the river, sloulsts upon the pler at Marshall > and bo and Sab inal victory and anation. When the clouds of has to gather thick and ° that approaching sworm of war was to burst a the the “acer marched heedless- Iy on, suffering his tmmand #0 be buseaded | | Sfternoon in an excellent manner, and elicited ‘uch a ao The Sanday School of Fletcher Chapel Mis- sion with their friends also passed the day at the ibove named woods, where it for the enjoyment of ‘the Tittle folks had’ been The Twelfth street East Methodist Ej piseopal | Chapel Sunday School with the Sapece ¥ the East Washi: ton Methodist Lyng oe Uniontown, and had yp eee oe wl Tha Sande School Union of the colored | churches of District met morning at Lafayette Square, where formed in pro- | cession and marched to woods, on the banks of Rock Creek, where they spent the day. = —_ — union of the nig churches been in fraternal operation some years past, On the Ist of June the follow- ing cflicers were chosen for the ensuing year: Jas. L. Thomas, president; Hi M. Biown, re Caeeg Jos. nd- inj ; and Mitton M. 3 The vice presidents are composed of the super- intendents of the various schools. The n began to assemble at an early — to take ad- of the cool to the . marshals Beckett, Cole, and = their aids, were on hand, and formed the schools in the following order: Asbury—Jos. Ambush, tendent; large banner of blue silk, with handsome painting of on front, and por- Christ blessing little children ‘Thomas tor twenty years tion—ma vant Eiulth trait of the late Brown, superintendent, and date of erganizat y 12, 1829; smaller banner, with cross, and motto: : co and an “We cling to the cross,” and white ‘silk of T. A. and A. T. S., (Total Al Anti-Tobacco Society,) with motto, to save.” Israel.—A. B. Tenny su} itendent; with paintings of Christ blessin, and Christ as the Good Shepherd, “Bless the Lord, 0 house of 1,” and “Sut- fer little children ‘to come unto mc,” and name and date of organization, (1835. Ebenezer —W. H. Lucas su; itendent; fine blue banner, with name and date of organiza- tion of school, (1840.) Ninetecnth-street Baptist:—John E. Clark, su- perintendent. A fine banner headed the Kne, with painting ofan angel, and words “They that seek me carly shall find me,” ou front, and name and date of ization on the reverse. Union Bethel: —J. L. Thomas, superintendent. Banner, with fine t of Bishop Allen, amd words “Let us go up to the land ane it.” Fifteenth-street Presbyterian : n HH. Smyth, superintendent. A full complement of this organization turned out, consisting ef about 200 pupils and 20 teachers. Second Baptist:—E. 8.Grasty, tendent. Blue silk banner, with painting of open Bible and words “Suffer little children,” &c., on the front, and name dnd date (1949) on reverse. Provider tist:—Rev. H. W. Reed, super- intendent. 1 was organized in'March, 1871, and numbers on the roll upwards of 200 puplis and 14 teachers. ‘Shiloh Baptist:James H. Payne, superinton- dent. With new silk banner, on which is portrait of Rey. W.J. Walker, on reverse, words “Shiloh —— Sunday School, organized August 19, Union Wesley:—B. F. Grant, superintendent. ‘With small banner. Pisgah Chapel:—E. R. Russell, superintendent. First bet Island:—William Newman, su- at. pttst:—John Shippen, superintendent. East Washington, Mission (new sehool):—Kev. James Keed, superintendent. John Wesley:—W. H. Tilghman, superintend- ent. Banner of blue silk, and portrait of Bishop Taibert and name and date of organization (June 20th, 1852,) on front, and painting of Christ bles: ittle children on reverse. Zion Weste G. W. Waiker, superintendent. Red silk. banner, with representation of Christ as the Good Shepherd and Christ blessing the children; and green sil banger with motto, “God ae ue and date of organiza- Gulbraith Chapel:—Basil Chase, superintend- « Ellen Ricks assistant superintend- ent. Sik Dauner, with handsome painting of Moses in the bulrushes, and on the reverse name date of organization (1859.) ‘hird Baptist (Rev. Mr. Bouldin’s Church): JER. Pierre, superintendent. Banner of bine silk. with likeness of Lincoln, and the words: {Whatsoever shall appear to be right, that will Third Baptist (of Franklin street):—Thomas H. Scott, superintendent and marshal. Four fine flags were in the line of this school, which was organized but recently. The Canal Mission, §t. Paul's Mission, Union Wesley, Zion Baptist and Enon Mission, were not gepresented on this occasion in consequence of the storm of the day previous, but there were about i668 pupils, with the full number of teachers, in line. There would doubtless have been many more in line were it not for the storm of Monday, which made the grounds damp. There are fully 2,500 pupils on the rolls of these schools. No inusic was employed for this oceasion except the choirs of the various churches. On arriving at the grounds, y night,” was sung in excellent style by he Union. Reading of constitution and annual reports followed, after whieh there were some re- marks by the president, and an eloquent address by Mr. Join M. Langston. The list of officers, standing committes, &c., was then read, after which, Rev. H. B. Reed delivered an address fo the teachers. Singing of hymns were inter- spersed during these exercises, and a benedic- m closed the me, after which, the assemblage was and returned to their homes. Pientes, Excursions, &c.- Every kind of vehicle was brought into requi- sition yesterday. Carriages, omnibuses, am)u- Jauces, furniture wagons, &c., &c., were con- veying picnic parties out at am early hour in the morning, and when the storm came np in the afternoon there was quite a rash at the various groves to secure conveyances. ‘Numerous private picnic parties were in every nm grove, and quite a large ber of naitae proceeded to Great Falls and tat yore a along the upper Potomac, but they were Sa as the rain storm of Monday died the river and of course prevented any The new park of the Germania Schuetzen Vercin (Gales’ woods) was visited bya be & large number of our citizens to participate in the pic-nic of that organiza- ietzen Corps, with their usual ernoon the Lake for Norfolk, where a ee id having a an the productions of the salt water st orto At Manassas, Va., there were interesting ex- ercises, poy gen he address he owe 0.0. ard; and at Loudon Park, Gufltord Station, W. & G.R. R., there was a celebration, and Mr. E. C. Townsend was the orator of the day. Accidents and Incidents. Yesterday morning a son of John Wahl, jew- cler residing on Tih street, between eyes north wes wi! shooting off a thumb of his right band blown off by the explo, sion of the barrel. Dr. Wm. B. Butt was called in and found ft my to amputate the torn Segue Ge thumb and he is now doing well. name ray, ut fears o1 gly burned about the face und heed by fire crackers which he was setting off in lar; numbers, ou 8 street, between 1: and 15% streets. Hajwas sent to the Fredman’s Hospital where his wounds were dressed and he was afterwards conveyed to his home on 19th street northwest. About 1.30 p.m. yesterday, the horses attached to a beer wagon ‘belonging to Mr. Ritter, East Washi , took tright on Seventh between L and streets northwest, aud ran away. The Wagon was upset and smashed and the driver, named Christopher Hofman, severely injured about the knees, and one leg is supposed to be bioken. ‘esterday morning, as car No. 588 of the Sev- enth street whast was on a down trip with a picnic load, the front platform fell the weight of the passengers and bask wreck just above the Avenue; but no injured, although a large at Crgchery was brokin and render destra his wound was by e ‘fears that amputation may Mr. Bathuel Y. Noyes had his Eaemeeateraiae need er YOUNGS & CO-, FAMILY SUPPL.in= Et. Cc S. O'HARE 4 SON, LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. j call Soak Be, Pascoe. ceteroncs te oktenl mot: tere; referred to the Cummittec om Health, Asylum tid Charities, CITY ITEMS. HANOVER STREET, Boston, is now its finest tvoroughfare. The American House, thereon, GROCERS, . is not only one of the largest but one of the best FINE GROCERS, onnginamm ey taiceconctetarela fr ike | Foti the county for Teale, vosiese mca, | of the District f Golembia. | Also, « @ tourists. . 1213 Tn Srarer N. W., eT Ween M axp N. : 2 Ripualy au fherti'dey"GP gr" Almsatifre: | stare’ Veguatio Sicllan Mair Renewer in Be ge anni on y of May. 3 ALL'S le Sicilian Hai niring all ice-dealers, wi ioe cures nay bee op aulaiag th ie cela oo on y i losecar aibecm mam: } Finest Gaalty { gams: 2s! Ler 3 Fey, sh gunned License off G10 each; alot BAxs! Finest Quality youthful color and vigor. ; eee -C s NINTH STREET, Orromts Parext OFF® Brant a e Bice cae safe | steel cad PGs eee aie ie SESE REREAD HAMS! g Teference 3 A HAS alarms of ‘penalty of @00 on offend: | finest of Ice Cream to all’ parts of the THE BEST IN THIS NAXKET es og oy oe nos 2 OA: city, in quantities to suit the purchaser. is 2 ing tor the sbatcment cf & womiréax ecrose: | Dm. Warrn, Ohirgbaind, removes Corns, | 16 16 16 # is 18 16-16 36 dy spaeened refer Bad Nails, he. plving 16 cents per pound! 's the Judiciary Committee, re- | and ca WHITE CLARIFIED SUGAR, 13 conts per pound, ren, ‘Rooms No. 835 15th street, favorably on the House t reeolu- no pain. 1 No. = fa Ee posite ‘Washin; and 7, North NEW 1 SUGARS. Py orntteraee nes | Saeco ane rey, ee es, nr : he Pinance o = of Teas inc jorge of the fue st ands veck de ba the Finance Comm: or ibeteca Ser = Our stock of Teas ie CF, as (Best New York oe ann interest On amend- vom 4 a 0. — Went, which wae egreed toad the bill peed. bee oa Po Senpoedet Te at og aa a rer jy Warres ea' that seld at - tac }OUSE OF DELEGATES.—Mr. Brown submit- ai3e here. of the MONEY GRANULATED. . tat Hye BB the Committee om Laws SEFCNDED | “A” COFFEE, (Clarified ) ed _ Tesolution explanatory of the resal Giatbarsday last relative to the duties of clerks. opted. ye. carol prevented the petition of August Isroe!. a1 the Conmmittee on Appropria- t tions, reported oP thine as appropriation to pay he and permanent of the Dis the Crate pe mnt employes “B" COBFRE, (Ciarified,). oa DEMERARA, Very Light Brown. ALE and PORTER, 75 cte. per doz. bottles. 5 pounds SOFT SHELL ALMONDS for FANCY CAKES in Variety. trict of Colt h was read a time and C. 8. O'HARE & SON, TEAS. mm arrangement of its 4 eae Sem Seppe ete, | WL Coenen energie wes | ww. ERT Lay BN ses prow for the ay i. — oa eee) i ctw aba polit deputies, comp — (ia gay EL 4 Lest Lost: Lost! refer: ourned. machines, an 5 ms, $4, on $45, $00, $15, 'e105'ond $125. A. & 1. Rosen: SIGHT OF, ; Ciosine Expreiszs oF THE Hem ves 4 thal, S 447th street, are the agents, and se | That groceryman who was trying to compete with | JAPAN, Good... Smita Gat Se chthegtests carte | ew hor on very scemnining toms BRAY & no. ——— ‘img a musical and literary entertaisment rf ‘Two SHOW CARES at 's ar, Best Family Flour inthe market, 82.43 gtarcer | OOLONG rary —_ ver Keak renaschent building, Monday evening, to | 1006 Pennsylvania avenue. Lane Gay Ricer fu the market, 625 atemees ROG, Godan en their parents and friends. The large hail on the 4. Ep ee ter bbl. . — lower floor was uscd for the occasion, and was |, HOOm Skints of the best material, made to } "bi: Appie e Hams. 8. 0.,only Ife. 1b, Prema Sor cet sf cvertiowing with the invited guests. | Sold at reasonable at C. Bata’s Hoop | Sugar-cured Brentdast Bacon, 2%0. 1b. ENGLISH BREAKFAST, Choicn. yooh pen ge ee stage and pres stele ccs Wete | Skirt Factory, Tehstreet, Intelligencer Building. Cassar Bhoulder Bacon, O° 1b, amie = Same ans pane cama ente: 5 paar ate un the Ovr Dose Kw Gaerne are the ped im. Best Buster nly 2e. ib. mR s GUNPOW sn pompamnynesantinieitet qo supervision of Trustees Wor miey and King and | ported, and atways the largest assortmen: -B. . only He. Th. “ MOOG nn 5 Superintendent Newton, and vee of the | fizes.and colors. at C. Bava's Kid Glove Depot, | Best Demers ~ Bd. “ Extra Fine... 175: was faithfully carried out. The singing of aye ith street, Intelligencer Building. and reflects ‘the pupils in chorus was excellent, Fighest exedit on Miss Arncid, the musical di- rectress of the schools. The recitations were very good. A were delivered by Mr. Patt r on, of the Third Auditct's Office; Trustee King, Rev. Mr. Adams, Mr. Byus, of South Carolina, Mr. Frederick Smythe, of the Census Burean. ‘Thcy all congratulated the pupils on their excellent display, and compli- mented the teachers highly. As will be seen by the above list our stock com- prises sixteen different varieties, of which we Lave alarge sepply now on hand,and are ceiving fresh involess,and our facilities for obtain. ing and receiving the same are euch as that we have no hesitancy in asserting that we are able to compete fully with any house this #ide of Now York At P. WALLACH’s, : Odeon Hail, street _and Pennsylvania ave. Men’s Suits, Youth’s Suits, Boy’s Suits, White Duck aud Brown Duck Sack A % Drab D’ete, Scersucker Coats. Cheviot, Cassi- mere and ‘Atpaca Frock Coats. ite Mar- seilles, single and double Vests. White Duck si Flannel and Drab D'ete Pants, sizes 30 to 44. nel and Drab D'ete Vests, 30 to 44. ye us a call at 361 ene Presa ae mnetantly-ro- * 351 PENNSYLVANIA AVENTR, Between 34 and 4% sts.. north just RECEIVED. WESTPHALIA HAMS, genuine. SWISS TRAVELING BASKETS, different sizes and prices. s Reppy Wetcn’s stru¢k sy Licwrsrxc— The and Cooay Moran floored.—During the thunder-storm yesterday afternoon, about 4.30 p.m., the lightning struck Reddy Welch's American Hall,on D, between Twelfth and Thir- Blue Flan- a COFFEE. Our stock in this line is also Large and Complete. c JAVA—Old Government Roasted 300 teenth streets, tearing and shattering the gable | Laprme will please call and sce our improved | LONDON PICKLES. vA—O1 ra tnd, and, passing along the gas-fixtures, Sent styles of Corsets, ail made ot the best materials, | English and French TOILET SOAPS. pial a BEE ener ae San very Beary, and Ini oot Me Wee eee | Sad every yah. Intellignnans Buna. | SARLD CMOOOLATE. s woe nnd coleotd prop: | J AVA—Chcest OM Government Grech. 30s was very heavy, an out Mr. Welei and a th st., TABLE ¢ man named Cooney Morana few morsntecmeece — ae - ‘aretion net te MARACAIBO—Roested...............B0c MOCKING BIRD FooD. CANTON PRESERVED and CONSERVED GIN- CONGRESS WATER. ‘Whitman's and Maillard's CANDIES. N. W. BURCHELL, jem 1332 F «treet Ft=2 GROCERIES MARACAIBO—Green_ less. This will be likely to interrupt the mect- ings of the Young hien’s Christian Association Sesame Lapres’ UNDERGARMENTS of al! descriptions, on stormy Sundays. on hand and made to order, at very reasonable prices, at C. Baum’s Uni Faatory, ‘th street, Intelligencer Buil: 5 Go To Purxce’s and see thee A Viciovs Horse Kicks 4 Man’s Erg Ovr. This morning a young man named James Kirby, driver of a cart engaged in hivling bricks, was kicked by his horre at Ford & Windsor’s brick yard, South Washington, aud badly injured. ‘The horse’s heel strack ‘him in the right eye, destroying it, and the young man fe!l under the horse's feet,’ and was badly bruised and cut about the face and head. He was picked up and FLOUR. FAMILY—Choice, warranted 22.44 porsack FAMILY—The very best prodnced..©2.60 por sack FAMILY—Welch’s beet THE ESTABLISHMENT of M. H. Prince, No. 1000 Pomerat, Brenne, will close onary as = See ee AT SMALL PROFITS. taken to C. Lazenhofen’s drug store, when his CAUTION—Beware of Impostort!—As some un- EXTRA—Ch: acest (Good Family). face was dressed and he was sent to Providence scrupulous parties rn fr the habit of stati EXTRA G06 o-oo oon eeeeee ; Hospital. aot their red _ee are ns stores “a FLOUB at... 96 per bhi San enemas the ‘ ne, ere! mal Séwsn Bunstxp.—During the heavy storm | that I huve no brauch stores and att hee os of Monday evening ihe new ewer at Ue inter- section of K and th streets burst, flooding the streets in the vie‘nity. Soon afterwards it broke wi oa to One eras tally call the attention parchases connection with any similar institution in this city. The ‘Original Franc, dealer in Gent's Furnishing , 431 7th st., between D and E. € SILVER DRIPS—Stewart’s again further down towards New York avenue, || Cowxrs’s PATENTED Neckrre Fastesce, | KINE TEAS, — - : and the water gushed up several feet in the air: | for sale wholesale and tetail, at the Origieal : WHITE DEIPS—sewarty. This isa bad job, and seme one is to blame. ee Tth street, between D and E. No COFFEES, &c. ‘ bt a viler's Diamond Brand me anc! ‘ores. " - a THE PRESENTATION Of colorsto Company A, maar eons, GOLDEN SYRUP. Washington Light Infantry, did not take ned two cr tree pletee_egeitn batons or studs— | Whieh we are selling at a very small advance. MERCHANT'S SYRUP yesterday, as was expected, but was postpo: - exceedin - - Until the 13th of September the eaaiTontoned | open in front or in back—all sizes—at the Or! ALSO, All at exceedingly Low Rates al Frane's Gent's Furnishing Store, 431 7th street, at Popular Prices. No branch stores. the battle of North Point. hl TO OUR CHOICE BRANDS OF Bey Tre Cereprartep “ Franc” Couiars, — Police EXAMINATrox—To-day Commission- | tho best Paper Collar in thie market, for ale WINES, BRANDIES, MOLASSES, for positions on the police force. for the io 4a NEW ORLEAN' ine. AND WHISKIES, AT VERY LOW FIGURES. PORT RICO—Very Fine. ENGL! ISLAND and several other grades which Hemriem has all Kinds thermometers and parometers. THE COURTS. POLICE COTRT, To-vay, Jude Snell. ———e can ouly be appreciated by examining per of citizens were brought in, charged wi Carrronsta CATAWBA Wrxe on draught, at METZGER & BYLES, price and quality. ing firecrackers, an} were cach fined 1, ‘The | Miller's, 420 7th street, opposite Odd Fello . ig said he did not think it right to fine the fe Hall. 3,2, 417 SEVENTH STREET, heavily, where the whole community were engaged in the ‘same amusement, but when arrests were mh3s-tr Next to 044 Fellows’s Han, HAMS AND BACON. made he deemed it his di det fine The city of Bortland was bareed Sy This very Georgetown Advertisements. B®OWSING « MipprEToN | sucar cresp.naus - Tewns, an sport being dangerous, should FARMERS AND MECHANICS’ BANK. Mould respectfully t | SUGAR CURED HAMS. gurnrcnncd._ Emile Task a prostitute, wan neu to Trustoce (ego BONED. Godune seat. | ine OOLONG TER. at €i'pcr potas it tas SUGAR CURED EXTRA FINE HAMS Peer, S Aggie ty the street | DEND of THREE PERCENT. out of the profits of | the market. 3 SHOULDERS ss sceeseee senennnn ped § ay senme offence: fined | Sitar TULy Bor free tree Oe eon ae | peeEeT GUNPOWDER: machineman [ lg moc al : __de2e's Sw 20 - LAIRD, Jn.; Cashier, WISES aoe otico " @ ly, in ker’ BY THOMAS DOWLING, Auct'r; Georgetown, AGEY oXbaw. SOAPS. Miles. drunk and dicoreriy; 'dmed 86. ‘Gusta: ue pu FINEST OOLONG, > _ LaFontaine, charged with fring a gun in D street; | EXECUTOR’S SALE OF VALUBLE IMPROVED FINEST ENGLISH BREAKFAST, “ NEW YORK CITY"—Babbitt’s Brine Shino fe eg A AneustNg , Constantine. | “PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN. D. Cy AT | all new crop, and y, retuned prices at “ BEST"—Babbitt’s Tilgbntan, tog loud and boletrrons talkiog on the | Ae He spay, July 21th, at 5 rel Fennpivania arene, | SOAP POWDER—Babiite sireet: fed '@s, "Rrederick ‘English, profanity tn a AES is ee mnerianieevenae. |. NEW YORK CITY—C. B. Jewell’ the street; fined 83. Edward ‘ysame offence; @ feet on the north side of Gay str: CO] a “ LAUNDRY"—C. B. Jewoil’s. Sadilarea nf-a Charlee Fecabecgeany cal | rental bree ayy Daepigy Hoaser 2 etrerhghecpedg [leet Sinerderly in Grorgctown, fined a5, Michard bprest = “BROWBING & MIDDLETON, |< Erpornio™—Dthine’ Bi eae Ellon, Gharged cite Selon Fis Psvortveninavenio. | Priey MEDAL Myre Soap O>..¥.Y Warren, Samuel Smith and Wm. foe Te Asalsoa assortment of Colgate & Co.'s, and disorderly; Seach. John Leona other TOULET SOAPS. Gisorderly: fined §5. John Cleary, forfeited his collateral, $10. Win. him? fined @3. "Lacy Cres Profane on the strect fred $5 Snel fohis’, pre on Mh fet BUTTER. Garrett, W gine and 9: We Galery orderly 10%, YELLOW GOSHEN and other lower grades, st me: Rned Seach eee cToroverty. haring failed “BROWNING * SEATING, iaiplgeaeie CRIMINAL COURT, Judge lumphreys —To- dase ne named, 8 ‘on the Fenseyivanis avepee. Rai Golo and Hawiltgs Rompe were convened | deret 72 the before ‘described real OIL. of the larceny of ONS worth of butter from Poole & | estate will be cold at his risk and cost, as defaulting Deva for Prats Now Eoplasiee Astral Oil. SHELF GOODS 8 jenced Iban: for | purchaser = twerand shalt years euch. Dudley BBien. charges “GEORGE A. BOHRER, Executor. qubesns ante aati tae nae ae In great variety, and we name in part: feemere brewers; Bees cae? er IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ABOVE, York prices, by oowxING k MIDDLETON, | BALM GF LIFE—Prof, Cook'e—A Luxury CIRCUIT COURT, Judge Wylig Today, Swingle H yill ocd part of Kote, Beg. 3.2 aud 22, oa tha orth OWE Reeds one. CHOW -CHOW—Crosse & Blackwell's—Imported. #Howiete set, Shompeon,; Her. Moore fled firt alley, fronting 18 fect an the Guaal. by WINES, fe FOOOARIEA:T Crease & Wieck well o— Imported Geass gorkine caeion Cami the | foot ou the south side of frst alley, cased br’. | Owrsteckot ES and ‘LIGUORS te very com. | CAULIFLOW ER—Crosse & Black well Imported Fecovelem the special verdict: "Amumber sf edogs | mall Brick Homse. piste gfid pact be eurptennd by any ty Geet | MIXED PICKLES aitto—tmported by default were taken and judgments confessed. jome CRORE OME TAG ce iow York winebcae so Am a - | WHITE ONIONS— ditto = Tmportod — EEE WLM - orang te GHERKINS— ditto —Lporteu GEORGETOWN BY oe bes nr adh st ma Are, Chieguot peiaes GHERKINS—J. T. Morton e—Lmported. : wa feet ar,(Green Seal.), J CHOW-CHOW-J. T. Morton’s—Imported. ne go TAND OTHER PROPERTY LN GEORGETOWN, §, 8. Manas “Dry Verzens = PECCALILLI-J. T. Morton's—Imported. OvsERVANCE OF THE FourRTH.—No leasant Valley “ ~ GHERKINS—{round bottles, large and small.) M celebration was held in the Suprétne Court | Pleasant Valley “Pare Expontion'< ge Hi, Levences & Co.—American, oriemealy speaking, pamed of — aang Bas, s £00.Cane hes OLIVES—Imported an@ American. so far a8 can be asceriained pune x Branay, | WORCESTERSHIRE SA UCE—Imported ae California 3 fasdeire Wine, CATSUP—Pall assortment. tet oan oe Pe ies Ports) OTLS—Lnported and American, day at the estate of R. 8. For aaleiow, by, Males. | LEIBY'S EXTRACT OF BEEF dren sang many of their school WNING & MIDDLETON, | MARMALADES. speeches were made, Sad stiogethens le ivania avenue. | CONDENSED MILK—Eagle and Monument! po very pleasantly. The y school of WINE IN BOND. brands. Bri Presb; Church We . - gaaks very palo snd fetioate | OAT MEAL—Scotch and Canadian, the es Kalorama Heights, and the the Custom to HUCKIN'S SANDWICH MEATS for Pic-Nics— See by a band of music, PR Sf we 3 eat the Ham, Tongne, Lobster, &e., 4c. Pp Protestant Smportation ‘trom - ‘of the National ‘Obeery: of ies ho he vr: Atco, CANNED OYSTERS—Very fine, convenient a “ — Hiberiis Bocloty delotente tee da eee patie. say fore Digit fie p,m. | HOCKIN S PARKER WOUSE SOUPS img manner at Green Springs, a little Maree Cons arid renowned eA’ TOMATO, the city. The proprietor of Anslostan A the best grereely BEEF. we a pic nic during the day and ey. for Uses 3 RS MOCK TURTLE. Vie it was in progress last. evi me POLLY Peccaybousks crertn ac, ae, he, eee men, as inikhein and —————— ‘were for assault, up at the police station. Quite a LOAN OFFICES. MUSTARD. graceiy conduct on night and yester- A dite rh slat hy s All the celebrated imported brands. Was nm in the “Black this PAWNBROKER AND LOAN OFFICF, Hundreds passed the day and : RAISINS, NUTS, ETC., on the Vi » conveying their 406 anf 408 Thirteenth street. with them. The private display of firewor! Loring Bro.'s LAYER RAISINS the streets during the evening was quit Private entrance next door. pa Cm Clements’ “ “ Posing. “Th :extifitions on Abalostan (4808 WasHINGTON LOAN OFFICE “Black Basket” “ CORONER'S VERDICT--In the Case OF POE & 5S. AND SALESEOOM, . Dabemns, very See sndyarae, McDonald, dead in his store on Am Be yO SPECTACLES, salted to all "924 Penns. ave. bet. 9th and loth sts., south side. ‘Paper She , « cam Be, =a ‘sneiay WALNUTS—French, wrt Pon a smicume | Seman avi ton gets ie, rot etnies TADIES’, GENT® of at enh bere alien Cet. avis masoxre TEMPLE, ; Nurs Srezer, eters at—Saeaad —. Renee; at the Toflet, avd in the Bath. For | ELPHONZO YOUNGS, ‘WM, B. SEARS ‘aleby all Droggists and Perfumers. sotm.wsty | jet