Evening Star Newspaper, September 12, 1871, Page 4

EVENING STAR. ‘TUESDAY...... September 12, 1871- LOCAL NEWS. Kr'tghts of Pythias. THE LEUNION BANQUET, ETC. ‘The grand proc-ssion of the Order of Knight. of Pythias yesterday, reference to which was made in Tue STAR of last evening, reached the Schuetzen Park about 5o’clock, and in half an hour thereafter the Knights were called to the Banguet, which Was spread on three long tables im the pavilion. Mr. H. Kronbeimer, chairman of the committee of arrangements, presided, and year him were Supreme Chancellor Read, of New Jersey, and other offcers of the Supreme and Grand Lodges. After the tables were: Mr. Kronheimer read the toasts as follows : « The Order Universal; may its hopeful song of praise be d_ everywhere.” Supreme Chancellor nel Read responded, referring to the first organization of the order in this cit in 10€1, its objects and aims, and its rapid He said the order is flourishing in ‘-three States, at St. John’s, New Brunswick, and » dispensation has been :ent t> Honolulu, Sand- wich Islands. It numbers 15 lodges, with a memberthipof about 160,000.” Therefore this = lpn he i Rar a nia — thian period, has had anparalie! iy. Even unter sli this marvelous prosperity and Fapid increase, we have had ovr season of trial mt hg I ig Re Log Roe on islation of ‘the Supreme » at session, has, I am happy t> say, removed and healed these troubles, and this hour finds us here im the great metropolis celebrating this “ glo- rious reunion.” Other toasts were responded to by Richard Goodheart, S. C.; ox om, 8s. messin’ in concluding his speech, read an appro} re- ‘ndon pans, oval by F. E. Grant, of Syra- cusian Lodge:) A. T. P. C5 F. D. Stuart, P.G. C.; and F. F. My Mr. Shepherd, of the Republican, responded to “ The Press.” Letters from Governor Cooke, Commodore Alden, and General Babcock were read by the Supreme Scribe, expressing their at being unable to be present. General Chipman was introduced, and made a few remarks complimentary to the order, and showing the necessity of co-operation between the ious benevolent orders. The company then adjourned from the board and engage: in amusements about the grounds, and daneing was kept up to a late hour. Co. A, W. L. L., Giving and Taking. NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS AND A GOOD TIME GENERALLY. Last evening there was a large gathering of the friends or the members ot company A, ‘Washington Light Infantry. at Harmonial to witness the a, to that zation of a pair of guidens from the ladies of the First Ward. Among the officers of other or- nizations ea were: Colonel Owen and jeutenants W. Walsh and William R. Stone, of the President's Mounted G |, J. W. McKee and James ¥ ington In- m this occasion, were in neat the subject of general remark. The flags areof blue Sao On them are the letiers Miss Maria Wellesley made a presentation speech appropriate to he seces m, and deliv- ered with a grace and eloquence that won for her the plaudits of all present. hoe ge Moore, on the part of the company, received the and responded in a short speech, after wi he presented on behalf of the company a hand- #ome gold badge to Mr. Riley A. Of Georgetown, as a slight acknowledgment of ‘his bos} pitality to the ory aed on their recent visit to Georgetown. The design is a shield, on which are the Initial letters of company, raised on the center, and surmounted with an eagle. Mr. Shinn made a reply, thanking the company in appropriate terms for the gift. Sergeant A. A. Marr, for the spent, then Ee ee — = iver set to ‘apt. W. G. Moore, who @ happ: manner. The set consists of eight otehaed silver, with Capt. Moore’s initials engraved on each eee ‘The inscription is as follows: ““Pre- wented by Co. A.. W. L. L., to their worthy com- mander, W. G. Moore, September 12th, 1571." ‘The set is trom the store of Messrs.’ W. J. Boteler & Bro., of this city. A tin sword was then presented by Corporal Sunderland t> Harry Towers on bebalf of a fopad of the company. Music by the Marine band, and dancing made se exercises of this very p! —_—___. ‘THE ATTEMPTS OF THE Nox-INPROVEMENT Mn To InveiGLe THe Cotorep Prorgaty- half a dozen colored men and nearly ay many reporters ered in front ofBouldin’s church, ‘corner of 4th and L street, last might, in response to an appeal published in the pay for a great turnout of colored y-holders opposed to the four million loan bill. For some reason or Other the lower hail in whieh the meeting was to be held, remained closed, and some of — were disposed to censure the Rey. Mr. uldin who, they intimated, had declined to ve them the use of the building because they led to pay the rent of @1 night. It was quite evident, however, that col property-bolders of the ith district were o lored to the meeting andin favor of improvements and that, acting with their advice, Mr. Bouldinrefus- ed to allow the meeting to be held in the church. Had the meeting been held, Mr. C. C. B: s chairman of the committee appointed to ca't npon the Board of Public Works, would have submitted the following report: “I was given to understand that we could expect no more than is now paid us. In the first place the board intends t> furnish us with work all the year round, whenever we can work, and pay vs every two weeks. Whatever work is given to con- tractors they will be compelled to pay us the same the board Ee Next, I find that it is wseless for us to “kick against the pricks;” the beard is determined to pay no more. If we €annot get what we want, I for one propose to take the next best thing—$1.50. Next, in my opinion it is best that we take the $1.50 per day, get paid every two weeks in money, and have the privilege of working all the year round, than get $2 per day, have work tor about two weeks, Wait six months for the money and one year for more work.” Tue Cextrar Intsn Rerverican Assocta- ‘TION FOR IMPROVEMENTS.—A meeting of the Central Irish Republican Association of this city, was held last my at Will's Hall, 7th Street, the president, P. H. Donegan, in the chair, Mr. Jobn Hickey acting as secretary. Bir. vames Reynolds offered a series of resolu- tions, whieh were adopted. Among them is one endorsing the Pian of improvements projected by the Board of Public Works, and the issuing ‘©f 24,000,000 in bonds to execute said plan of im- provements in accordance with the require- ments of the act of the Legislature. esers. — H. Heron, John Hickey, and James indorsed the republican admi Bration in this district. founder of the ights of Pythias, arrived in-this city on Saturday evening, and was egation from Anacostia Lodge, who 2 the residence of Prof. Esputa, rt east, Where he was serenaded by the of the lodge, playing ‘ Hail to the Chie! ther appropriate airs; after which they ther mem| sputa’s, and extended to Mr. Rathbone & hearty and sincere welcome. A bountiful col- lation was served. ° Tur Boarp or Pretic Wonks, at their ng yesterday, referred the application of Davis ‘tor sireet crossings in the second district to chief of bureau for report, and the petition of Foster Henshaw and ethers to have the grade of Virginia avenue regulated, to engineer for immediate report. Lucas & Co. were authorized to set carbs on I street at prices to be hereafter established by the board. Petition of W. B. Moore and others to have lth street east, from Pennsylvania avenue to Boundary graded and graveled, was Teterred to bureau of streets for report. oo Focxp Dean.—On Sunday morning the dead body of a man was found lyi im the street in Cumberland. He had arrived In the city a day or two before, evidently sick, and was being eared for by Mr. Thomes urke, at the Cum- berland Mills. To him the stranger stated that his name was Amos Reid, his ives resided im Havre-de-Grace, Md., and that he had been in the employ of Mr. Shoemaker, at Goorge- town, D. C—Cumberland New A Srimrr oF Ewrrurntsx.—a newly fitted BP store, with a large and carefully selected stock of late styles of fall goods, is just now an attractive feature on ith street. Mr. M. the proprietor, informs his customers that hones = poco ll bd Pin BS said stock, which consists of gents’ furnishing goods of ali Gescriptions. His number is 413 Faby street, tween D and E nn wa Rev. Dr. Saxsow.—Dr. H. M. Pierce havi ing resigned the idency of Rutgers College f. ‘Women, on New York, the trastecs Samson, +» for the bian Uollege, city. that Dr. Samson accept the presidency of Rutgers and enter pou Lis duties at onee. Rewovat.—By referenee to the advertisement Qa, itil, be seen that Mr. B. P. French -manufactari ¢stablish ment from 9th to 13th strket, ander te Metropolitan Bank, where Hocslwat an attone Tag aR 1812 and 1871. OLD DEFENDERS ANO YOUNG DEFENDERS. Celebrating the Battle of North Point. | SOLDIERS SIXTY YEARS AGO. Reunion of Veterans of the War of i=12- Welcome te the Baltimore To-day being the anniversary of the battle of North Point, it was celebrated here in a manner not witnesced in this city for many years past. in anticipation of the arri- of the Defenders ot the Early this mornin; val of the Asoci city of Baltimore in the war of 1812, bers of the “‘Surviversof the War of I! city, assembled in the ladies rece) the Baltimore and Ohio railroad o'clock for the pt visitors. Capt. , of the arsenal, id east manded the W. L. G. im 1"9.¢1,) where they to be presented with a fne pron pee ana Over 6th street, ir, front of the “ banquet hall” ahandsome American flag was thro fo the breeze, on which was the inscription, “Welcome to "ne Defenders of Baltimore of oe the old soldiers were sccompan! os oe crowd, and the windows were Sd : who’ welccmed y wa han¢’serchicfh.. Im the saloon were four he:dscmely decorated with hoquets, &c., | tom the gas fixtares hung ete of flowers, and on the walls were tastefully a number of miniature flags. Messrs. Schafer & | Benson had a full corps of waiters, and they were kept so busy as to satisty ali that sight- seeing had it the veterans up to a proper appreciation of their rations. * TEE PRESIDENT’S MOUNTED GUARD was organized in the carly part of 1853, and Mr. Joseph Peck was elected captain. The armory was shortly after established in Varnum's block, on Loujsiana avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, and at te tirst meeting held therein the following officers were elected: Clark Mills, first Heutenant; John Pettibone, second lieutenant; John W. Baden, third lieutenant; James Cas- paris, quartermaster; and James H. King, quar- termacter sergeant. ’ With these officers the first ce was made on the 12th of September, 1853, aving in line 46 privates, uniformed in’ dark pieee of the Which to fre a national salute in henor of the altimoreans. & The following members of the Survivors As- | ( fociation of this District were St. John B. L. Skinner, presi ward Simms, vice nt 5 E esideut, 77; James La’ ames A. Kennedy, treasurer, fark, al, 79; Michael Cat Willard Drake, #7; Simeon 17; C. tor, 83; Wi ‘Minor, 80; John Reynolds, 79; James Bax. jortimer, °1; 8. Masi, 69; John johnson, 74; Wm. Jones, 80; M Wm. Phillips, Waples, 78; Jobn. k ‘arren Perkins, 82; ; Thos. Papkivs, 92; Wheaton, 80; John $. ‘Jos. McBlair, 99; W.W. M. id music wason hand, of the line were carried by Messrs. Simms, Kennedy, and Lawrenson three one of which was wu of Cobb's Point Charles county, Maryland,) in ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIMORRANS. cruwd ascembled at the depot, Lest en ek ee ut. Kelley a id when the viet and Lawrenson ception room and lors alighted Messrs. Kei them int» the re- they were formed in li posite the old soldiers of this District. T! umbered headed by @ fine old the ladies of Balti- banner presented used by one of more, and a time stained the volunteer companies in the —_— Hi. Lightner’s field music em. The following were the officers: Major Joshua Gorman Lucas, vice-presidents; N. Brewer, secretary; - Jarrett, S. B. Morton, 51 John Tjams, ma: A. M. Stansbu: assistant; and the following members were |. J- Smith, A. Troxall, J. Day, Col. » James Penrin, itson, Seo. Boss, Wm. Randall, Jesse orford, James Enson, Rev. ‘alker, L. W. Goswell, Jutton, N. Watts, — W: ‘Nash, — A'miger, J. Taylor, _— Horstman, J. Kedgrave, Runyon, — tn Fredon, — es Sykes, R. Hanse, James M Wesley R. Davis, H. W: — Wadell, — Pinde! Trowbridge, John Carmichael, d. Knight. GEN. SKINNER’S WELCOME ADDRESS. Some little time was occupied in arranging the two associations face to face, when Gener: 1 Skinner, in behalt of the of °12, tendered a welcome to the defenders of Baltimore, who had come here for the ive battle in our second war dence. Gen. Skinner proceeded to umstances battle, andin survivors of the war conclusion said, “you who were partici that battle have come to participate in the bration of that important event,” and he them again a hearty welcome. RESPONSE OF THE BALTIMOREANS. den responded, stating in | Ohio avenue and 13th siceet, last evening, was association that the union which would be formed by the two asso- ciations would be as aseternity. Hethen | mences to-day, and that at Leesburg, Mr. Evans said that fifty-seven years of Baltimore had met the veteran and defeated if ana that = and 4am a many mses prayer Wi preservation, on eerie mere: inj ni 3 kn of Bloodshed. Se re eet : ipated with them now sleep in lere they were a mere handful, come to mingle with those w! Sears toewerd 13 the time whe: those who = the dust. tings on the p gree! ‘on looking same old stars and strij sociation had not been a) hi, delighted of "12 ad Jolene SIGHT SEEING. F thus some fifteen, including a few of the Bali reaps, among Stansbury, were left ‘out in the cold, but for a short time only. was given to atiack the viands, | 5th sergeant; ©. H. Nelson. grace b: id by Rev. Wesley Davis, of St. John’s Church, (Baltimore,) and o’clock the work of knives and forks havin, completed, the following toasts were anno: The Battle of Baltimore, 12th Se) 1814, one of the crowning victories of ‘The Baitles of Plattsburg and on Lake Cham- » 1814, when an army of | countr; men were discomfitted and an entire fleet ndered to American The Departed Heroe of the War of 1812. Soldiers and Sailors of the War | dented suecess in their recent festival, express- y to do battle now as then, ‘The President of the United States. ‘The Governor of the The First Representative in Co: Columbia: In his ferests of the Defenders of 1812-"l4 will be ever Of 1812: As re: ict of Columbia. fe. ‘The Forty-second Congress: Honor and grati- tude to it for remembering theold soldiersor the (og passage of the pension act ot Press—The Vehicle of Light to the ‘World: May its influence in the moral and in- peers, world be onl as of the sun in the sical system, to purify while it illuminates. ‘The Ladies. € The little village of St. Michaeis, Talbot coun- to is for building clipper privateers; led to give the enemy a warm re_ ot the lodge, assembled | a ty, Md., they never fal mses were mace to these toasts by Mr. itewart, of the Baltimore bar, man, and others. The At one o'clock to-day Shortly after 2 G Colonel to the ont ft their armory, o; Hall; Company First Ward; and near L, in time to reac! i hour, where the line was formed with Captain Moore commanding the Battalion, Liew- tenant Lamb acting ground im | to kill Abram Carter; fo guilty of assault and bat and in jail. Ben. ee | ~ tee yan gn to SU days in jai iq D, k. C. Lewis, captain; blue pants and short coats trimmed with orange. The privates wore metallic scales and the officers auiettes. Shortly after this parade Lieutenant lark Millsresignéd, and Lieutenants Pettibone ard Baden were promoted, and Mr. S. W. Owen Was elected tothe vacancy. In 1854 Lieutenant Pettibone resigned, Lieatenant Baden ‘Was promoted to the position of first lieutenant and held the same until May #th, 1856, when Lieutenant Owen wes elected to that position Capt. Peck’s health pga tee! the latter part of 189, on the advice of his physician, in January, 1861, he resigned, and Lieut. Owen took com- mand on the Sth of that month. Most of the Benton | members of this company continuedin its ranks, Ander- | and when troops were called for by President Lincoln for the defence of the capital, the larger portion responded promptly, and ‘with the company were mustered into service on the 1sth of April, 1861, by Gen. [. McDowell, and sed at the battle | served their full termi of three months. During their three months’ service they acted as a mounted patrol for the city, did picket and scout duty, and, notwithstanding they were mustered for duty in the District, acted as an advance to the army in its first occupa- juad of police opened | tion of Virginia, and also accompanied Gen. n- | Chas. P. Stone’s force on its advance into Ma- ryland. They were mustered out of service b; Gen. Delos B. Sackett, and the comnany cease’ to exist as an organization, Capt. Owen continu- ing in the service as lieutenant colonel of the 3d Pennsylvania cavairy, and quite a number of the men Z| into other organizations. The guard was boy om ro in May last with the very best material, inclading some of the old members. The officers are all up in their duties and are men of character and vim. Of the com- mander, Colonel Owen, it is unnecessary tospeak. First Lieutenant W.S. Shepherd is a member the firm of A. R. Shepherd & Bros., and when mounted is an extremely fine looking officer. He has taken a very active part in the organization, and, although never in the service betore, he has made himself proficient in the cavalry tactics, Second Lieutenant William R. Stone isthe popn- lar druggist, corner 7th and O streets, aud makes | a very handsome looking officer. Brevet Second Lieutenant James Walsa, of the firm of Cross & Walsh, makes a very handsome officer. The piterty, ¥F. an ae a pact, Seger an old cavalryman of the serv Knows his bles sioetaaial There are now 70 active members on the rol! and 18 contributing members, but there are but 46 uniformed. The U.S. pattern has been adop- ted—biue, with gold cord in seems for officers, and yellow edging for privates, and shoulder = and neat regulation cap with white pom- n. See Condensed Locals: The 13th-sireet Baptist Church bell and the Columbia fire bell have been repaired. Mr. John H. L. Fuller, former ly a resident of this city, died in Charleston, 8. C., last week, of yellow fever. ‘The Unique Base Ball Club, of Chicago, in a feated’ the bid bya Played here yesterday, defé lerts, of this city, by a score Seat to 18. A fire in Pettit’s saw and planing mill, on speedily extinguished by the boys of No. 2- ‘The agricultural fair at Rockville, Maz, com. An inc yesterda; ie a in inquest was held on the of Peter Gunman, who was crowned on the 8th in- stant, and a verdict of accidental drowning was them, and he | rendered. Gorman was from New York. battle in The exhibition bythe Potomac Fruit Growers’ at the Board of Trade rooms of fruit recently displayed at the Richmond Shogo, ed Convention, which opened this morning, will be ited—some who | continued to-morrow. Mr. J. Orme has broken ground for seven first-class brick dwelling houses on the south- west corner of N and lith streets northwest, , and | three on the first and four on the last-named street. Major Richards promised a committee of the “Woman's Club,” yesterday, that he wouid at- n the | tend their meeting at Lincoln Hall. to-night, will wave from ocean | and might, perhaps, deliver an address on the itinent, and wh: 1”? happiness shall “social evil. At a meeting of the New Jersey Republican Association, last night, M. M. Kaighn was elect- ed president, Harry Bradshaw and E. Salter, vice-presidents; W. G. Tomer, recording secre- tted that a_- | tary; J. R. Van Mater, corresponding secret 3 prised of the intended | and ne = weed D. S. Blue, treasurer. Mr. George W. Evans, assistant cashier of the ent of the Interior, was yesterday united in marriage to Miss Caddie V. Wilson, a West End belle. The ceremony took place ‘at the Foundry Church, and was witnessed by a — and fashionable audience. r. John A. Hurley, a visitor to the city, A short time was spent in conversation, when | while descending the from the west front the members took the Metropolitan carts and | of the Ca itol, last evening, missed his footing, roceeded to the Governor's office, but Governor | and fell down several steps, breaking his arm, which had been broken a short time previous, through the east room. | and was supported by a sting when he fell ue cars to the The following is found on a sick pump oppo- ‘time was spent, and shortly | site the Presbyterian church on 4& sireet :— again took the cars to the streets, from whence they | Want fixin, or put me in my Little bed. too THE BANQUET Notis take. Mr Pump doctor i am plade out & meny milk’ wimen and wiskey shops is round hear. make the sucker Sicong. ruly Ete Simon Johnson. Company G, Washington Light Infantry, last evening elected the following officers: Capt James R. Harrover; Ist lieutenant, M. L. Acker- man; 2d lieutenant, C. J. Stoddard; brevet 24 lieutenant, Wm. W. Lake; Istsergeant, Edmund Cotirell; 2d sergeant, L. L. Baker; 3d sergeant, J. J. Cailahan; 4th sergeant, T. Edward Walker; The trustees of the new Terra Cotta Company bout 2 | met last night, and elected R. M. Hall president g been | of the company, and Messrs. Hail, D. C. Forney auced: | and Murphy were appointed a committee to make a report as to machinery, &c. A letter'was read from Adolf Cluss, architect, in whieh he states that the clay shown him by Mr. Hall is superior to anything he has hitherto seen in this Ata late meeting of the Washington Schuet- zen Verein a resolution was unanimously adopted in acknowledgment of the unprece- ing the heartfelt thanks of the association to the public in general for their liberal patron- age, and especially to their friends who con. tributed so liberally to the splendid array of prizes; alo, to the Washington press for their tull and elaborate reports of the festival. ——— Tue Patent ATTorytes in this city had another mecting yesterday, and perfected their organi by electing the following ofcers: ; president; William Helmick, vice ident; William C. MeIntire, secretary, and Newton Crawford, treasurer. The following permanent committees were appointed: On udiciary, C. 8. Whitman, J. J. Coombs, and J. Mason. On finance, T. H. Alexander, G. B. s,and T. H. Upperman. eee From J.C. Parker and the National News Comers we have Harper's Bazar tor Soptem- er Zed. en PzErsonsL.—Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Blout returned to the city yesterday from asummer European ~ — THE COURTS, CRIMINAL COURT, To-pay, Judze Olin —Jas Wood, charged with assault and battery, with Intent "3 ger avd iarceny of tecords from ther He , indict & theirs, in the Found guilty ae indicted, und recommended te" the mercy of court, sentenced to one year in the State's prison at Albany. UITY COURT, Jude Wylie.—Rodgers vs. PRUNE Sohomonce Sided teeereteh tad eae: injunction. Talbot vs. Talbot et al.; order amend- sale. va. Mason: for, ap. pepance of defendant 4 days after rate day. "Bra ¥s. Gilbert: plaintiff has leave to file secon: - tion. Saddler vs. Saddler: decree of uard vs. Bernard; commitment order POLICE COURT, To-ray, Judge and: lany, Tirer Reese: fi . Wm. BE. wea razor; George les on § a GEORGETOWN. Sap Case or Destitution axp Drata— | ile Walter Robinson and John this city, were gunt irginia terminus of the red th GOVERNOR AND SEC’ BY re Dist tet ms miseice to the people.cf paid District. § z od ECTIONS IN THE ‘a man, ears of age, lying in Is Church turnpike, and the bridge. The deceased, ly about ushes near the Fall bout 400 Dassrics of Cols rein shall’ be ‘bed lovember of each ‘Suc. 2. And be by No pep bo to be in force from and fer Ite approval Oy SO RULES L. HULSE, of the House of Del TLLIAM STICKY! ed, A 19, 171. MPP et AT COUR, Governor. ‘& tax for the payment of the interest as it pually he accrue ther and vubmitting the act the question of the issuing of four million ovement bonds, toe vote of the le aia general Biection in eald District? Execrttye OFrict, Dueteict oF Corummia, A Nottce «s Free etection inthe Diewticr aC Sis Ronen Wace emergency existe thie act, it is beret opinion that he died of illness on or early on Sanday. They also believe had been ill for some time before his death, as lay on a thick bed of leaves, which he made several days before. Th: at death might have been at least hastened, The fi of the body noti Alexandria count: after an inquest, bat month.) the the twenty-second da: ihe Legielative Aceem ‘approved A 19th. levying 6 tex for the payment shell pn BS = 3 Bonds authoris. eed act entitled ‘An act suthorizt Columbia to create a repairs in said 5 jevving stax pa: of the interest ss sccrue thereon, and qnestion of the seul Bends, to a vote of the people at the t entitled * An te Pierce, of will be buried by the county act athoria the ay of four million mt of submitting the act with the question of the issuing of the four mil- f im ement bonds to a vote the lions of er ni spe Receipts oy Wurat—Hartley have received 600 bushels of wheat Alexandria. George Waters 2,700 bushels of wheat per canal. Mencnants’ Excnaxce.— Wheat market very strong; receipts not equal to the demand. Wenote an advance of 3 cen oval. With the said act enticed the District of Colambia to create a debt for tm ‘pairs in said District by the iesuing of four million of bonds, and levying a the interest’ as it shall an- iting h of Toman of toa vote District.” _— Baid election Will be the first general clection after i “ An act levying a of the interest as it shy nually accrue cn four milli ther'zed to be isawed by D an act entitled “An act author Columbia to create a debt for spec by the issuing of four million of bonds, and levying a ts of the interest as it sbal and submitting the act issuing of four millions ip] of the people at a gener: : And enid election, as respects the said act. will be babistn Sa pate free omen asc eee. D_COURE. Governor of the District of DWIN L. STA Secretary of the District of Colambia, a tax for the payment of the fnter- annually sccrae on four million » authoriz d tobe issued by the act entitled “ An act jumbia to create @ Execcrive Orrice, District ov Couumaia, Notes 1s hereby green that at rr Seid onthe fourth Wednesda ial improvements aud re on previous sales. to-day were as follows-— 1,500 bushels at $1.56; 400 at $1.54; 209 at 21.51; 307 at $1404; and 227 at $1.45. THE MILLS were shut down yesterday again to-day, on account of low water canal. A large force of men is at work on the defective feever, near ‘alls, Tur Sith monthly Association was twenty shares of stock were cancelled, at maximum rate of $1.10 net. ALEXANDRIA. Crazy.—The family of Colonel Lee, residing al Seminary, were considera- ing by the vio- servant, who, District ty the lesying a tax for the payment of the nLcotion of sort joest ion y onde to in said District,” ap- of the Central moan.” the he Prone at seal will be submitted iv the m Provided by enid set (0 the ‘aid trict in connection with the e ement bonds, te in said near the Theok bly alarmed early yester lent conduct of a colored without any premonition, became a raving ma- niac. She was secured, though not unt had cut and mangled her arms severely by thrusting them through the window panes. Virernta TELxcraru Comp. of the Virginia Telegraph Company cot the erection of a telegraph line city and Leesburg this morning, and will push the work as rapialy as possible to completion. ALL THE Bripors on the Alexandria and Fredericksburg railroad are in rapid p1 construction, with probal one at Occoquan.— Gazette las: and publication thereof re , f the D Goren SiR Becretary of the District of Columbia. authorizing tp rencane ‘Columbia tocreate KE, rict of, Sainphe. ct eb ‘id Dis ‘ANY.—Employes suthorizing the debt pee a rogress of e exception of the CITY ITEMS. For THE CRRAPEST AND BEST fitting Shirts call at Price’s Gent's Furnish: issue, Cr cause amount of four mil ‘able within FA rcentum annually. And ‘urther enacted, That a tax property of tae Dis of twenty to ‘olumbia in accordance with of the act entitled “An act m ing Depot, 413 7th cones - istrict of Columbia to create street, between D and E Gent's Fursisuine Depot.—Try the $1 pair warranted, at 413 7th reat : Gent’s Kid Gloves, Price’s Gent's Fu Dand cy be us. levied on the taxabl &n amount sufficient to FS i £ i 3, i f —— oe We Wovutp catt the attention of our readers and new assortmeut of French and rsets just received from Europe, at c. — 408 7th street. Look fc and act 88 act to provide for & government for of Columbine? ap: eta gnes ‘TuosE of our readers who desire their hair to same color as when young should use egetable Sicilian Hair Rene’ &o.—Dr. White, chit 1 opposite Treasury, No.1 North Charice street, Bi fully treats Corns, Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, &c., without pain. —_——_o—__—_ Gortzs Patent Rer.ectine Gas AND Lamp SHADES will save one-half of the quan- coal oil consumed without the use of them. They are cheap and durable. A, Ro- senthal, No. 404 7th street, is agent and also for Goetz’s Double-cone Chandelier Diamond Diffusive Daylight said Disti applied and used exclusively for the pa; interest annually accruing ou «aid 3. Amd be ut further enacted. ashington, and connection eo u ‘altimore, success- i Fr: E ‘3 45 oF f u if iH emnor, countersi 3 4 a Bf i BEC. 4. Amd be it further enacted, That e"and 5 z . 4 i = 5 i E : i i i Fi E Reflectors, and the Hi 3 iH z ‘of this act,which : ired by the G 3 be reau y the Governor;, and this act, and make SE e amount of salen, as well aa t that fe accrued ‘Tae most PoruLaR Sewing Machines in the market are the McLean & Hooper Flastic Lock Stitch and the Wilson New Underfeed Shuttle Machines. Although they are selling at the low upward, yet they are war- enacted, That two millions to some of the ehh eg gt ae ae 404 7th street, is the agen’ icles 5. And be uh further .e-balf of said bonds —— the and seventy: fiscal H the expiration of th: he ex ry Crear Franc, Hall, pposite Patent Ome ite Pat ce, Or i te , oO} enty-three, and said 58 af ms i i fi ? ge + To Bay Gents’ Furnishing Goods. Km Gtovzs for ladies and lemen. The best Dollar Gloves imported; first class Glove. choice in calling at t, 408 Tth street. pon AN Eee FIvTsen sTyies oy Busties and the latest in Hoopskirts are now at exhibition at C. jum's Hoopskirt and Corset Factory, 408 7th 3 ,@ novelty in ’s Kid Glove i made by Virtue of this act carried on according to teen hundred and Ey E i 8 & t 8; ry be: ‘isions of the aforesaid act Prenty first day of February. a iu and exclusively forthe promotion of lic interests. And be tt ther love ofthe said, Dietrick nsent to the use, of any of the money authorized this oe Coney, to its prov: H i F 4 E Heurree has all Kinds thermometers and 2 7 E i F $ E 4 H ie E HH rf 4 4 53 " B 5 F = iL 2 f Homan Hare in Switches, Curl all hat Chas. Baum, who intends to make this a new branch of his well-known establishment, 408 7th street. Ladies go and see the new styles. OUR WEW STYLES oF just come from our factory be sold to defy any compe- ery pair warranted to be a perfect fit. C. Baum, Corset and Hoopekirt Manufacturer. vi 4 z § Bs Es 4 | 8 i; we 2 i Be i 8, F F, i E i #8 preening tee J can be Keeani mit vailing scarcity of moi P. Waztscn's, cone oT 4% st.and Ps. ave. to the public |, at from 15 to 20 per cent. cheaper than USE. 't fail to give me aval. He offers this selling the best tained, P. WaLtaca, returns whait be 631 Penn. avenue, corner 44 st WATCHES, JEWELRY, Ete. FINE WATCHES, rict. be directed to the Secretary of the ‘millions of tmprove- placed in his hands by out lots against said act and the issuing shall be as follows: AGAINST SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS. of Columbia en- District of Colam- ial improvements and istrict, by the iseuing of four mil- accrue thereon, e question of thé jous of improvement ‘of the people at # general election four millions of im- wided for in said act. ment bonds as pr the returns as aforesaid, the Secret: net! “An act the result to the Gov cast for members of said FOR DIAMONDS, &c., a force and effect, an BENJ. L, HOOD. ition Jewelry Store tn ity -five and fable WATOR ES. Heh 10 to60 per cent. below the .—Most of e change ae Rood g sand will INNSYLVANIA AVENUR. of hall be Void and of Surther enacted, That with the ‘Dewspa| ‘Aud. sgn! ovement bondR, as Prrnird, That o ball there notice over the siguuture of the Governor and of rict that it will be submitted the persons entitled to vote, jection after its pass. .in accordance with the laws — proval, and aco able to the heiding of gen- recorded in the eral elections in said District. Fourth. Upon closing. Tespects, as rege i for their aj ‘or di bic rail be. filed jate in the event of its approval by ibe tn force from and ‘after the pe CHARLES L. HULSE, Sper if th WikaM Stic | Augnst 19. 1871. Now READY, D. COOKE, Governor. 4 ie TI oy ON B TEE FULL SUPPLY 5] ; 2 PIECE GOODS, EF, iy # F GA i f Ej THE LATEST ABD et FASHIONABLE WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE UP BEST MANNER THE SHORTEST NOTICE, road Company to locate and grade thetr raid road 60 Se to prepare for iis cupersiructure, Bow, there e 4 cles cast for members of the Logisl Btewch election. ded proesdeg furtner. That this ch Tecelve the approval and sanction of the Ova- STS incr cohebel & coeche be fake. watt hr yah ribe, name of the District -f Columbia, tothe capital of the Piedmont and Potowac Rallroe ( tex. veding st epieclih mend be lars: Poorsdea. Tat. belore euch subscripth be made, gatiatactary "dears sball Po“ Bit of Public Works shat ench sul will be adectunte for the porpons of com pleting grating of anid rood fuaranters shall to ena B scribed Y pe point on th quae be satisfactory to sald Board of Public pec. 3. And best Serther enacted. That in orfer te Brnide tor = ym 4 ~§ CY 5 opueon ‘ton the over be Toby authori 0 tered or compen bends ef the District of Columbis, which shall ex, — the otgeet of their tsene on their face, shall be wees a= Governer and and shail be bonds and pay over the proceads there mont and Potomac Ka lroad Company and in euch amounts of the work a (Code ‘shall’ wet be sold st m lower rate thus per cent omy ofthe par value thereof a se ona in aid District, the proceeds of which tax ne itate t for the pay of said int pablished lection mired by the fourteenth section of the charter « the District of nbin. (act of Congress of Peb- rua: o one. je proclamation to submit ¢ eat nd prescribe the form in | alee CHARLES L. Speaker of the Mouse uf WILLIAM STIC “ 5 od, Angnet 19, ep tent the Council, sade Met ernor antl om ee _ Georgetown Advertisements. ¥ THOMAS DOWLIN G, Auct.; Georgetown ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF HOUSEHOL FURNITURE AND EFFECTS AT NUorlos f Qo WEDRESD AY tho 20th day of A.D. Isl, at 1 el ck dete Sam is late resi. dence, at thee: rner of Green sed teodberd cersese, A grortal assortment of Honeshold Furnivure. Bras: el Ingrain Carpets, Feather Beds, Mattresses, Stoves. Crockery, &c. erme: Casi HENRY L. CARLTON. 4 _eelta coals On DOWLING Aner BY THOS. DOW LING, Auct'r, Georgetown, DMINISTRATOR’ LE_OF HOU OLD q i eovs AT ACOTION, FURNITU DE! On DAY MORNING, Septem- 13th, 1571, at 10 o'clock. I will sell, at the resid-nce of the late Robert White, on. Lirtdee above the Market Hones, all the fo consisting of— wreet, e usehold Furniture aud Bffects, wiboreey, Piano, Steot Sie came and Boks, Bureaus 5 eather Beds, Hair and Husk Mt ave sly ant Sitee ttpenta Biivers Dhtoe, Crockery gat Ghosrirarp, Nifoned. RB SACKSON. Admininrancr ee8-4t THOMAS DOW , Auct PAsests, EAVE MOK SCHOOL BOOKS sold at publishers’ prices. Complete stock of BISMARCE, AVE AND WELLINGTOR — SUITS. SARNEY JACKET SUITS. DEBBY SvUITs. METBOPOLITAN SUITS. The sbove styles in SUMMER OCASSIMERES, JHEVIOTS, WHITE DUCK, MABSBILLES and O@LORED LINENS, manufactured with taste and slegance for all ages from 3 to youths of 2) years of =. Also, SHIBTS, COLLARS, DRAWEBS, TIES, 300KS, &c., dc. Groat opportunity for good goods at low prices. SOAB WALKEEE @ 00., Pisce PENNSYLVANIA AVENUS. F Re 9 F. London & Co.,) CITIZENS, ARMY AND NAVY, MEKCHANT TAILOR, es Hotel, (late Brown’s,) yis-tr le. Penn's avenne. Washingtop. LADIES’ GOODS, &. M™. HINCKLEY, 711 MABEET SPACE, (Braycu oy Mus. Dewonest’s.) Just received, onr NEW FALL PATTERNS for Ladies’ and Children's Dresser. SUITS AND PARTY DRESSES made to order at 712 MARKET SPACE, eoll-St* __between Tth and Sth streets. Jest BECEIVED-a fine assortment of Berg- BERLIN ZEPHYR EMBROIDERED SLIPPEE &e., Re., which Tam prepared to sell at the lowest prices, ‘Call and MP. LERCH, 724 7m stroct au30-tr aes * between G and Ht, SELLING AT 8. HELLER, 718 Manxer Srace, A complete assortment of NATURAL CURLS aha fArion Halk ChicNoNS. es * §. HELLER, enlé-tf 715 Market Space. aT M. WILLIANS, rc -) 907 Pexxertvanta AVENUE, Always find @ bandrome assortment of will Hee cae SS Raed eae 907 Peunsytvanis avenue. GREAT REDUCTION. & ONE PRICE ONLY. HENRY KING, Jr., MASONIC TEMPLE, OOBNER NINTH AND ¥ STREETS. STRAW G0? BOREAS bias VES ate ‘cont. cost, ne Price Only. nrBty SEWING MACHINES. PFSFecTiON aTTAisED. ALL THOSE WHO WISH A REALLY PERFECT SEWING MACHINE, ONE ABLB TO STAND ON ITS MERITS. ARE INVITED TO EXAMINE THE IMPROVED KEYSTONE. BALESROOM, 711 MARKET SPACE. sump WLloox a cines | SEWING MACBINE AGENCY, THE SIMPLEST pe tees pass ro Agency at OBAS. BAUM'S CORSET AND HOOPSKIET FACTORY, jeldty 7th street, Intelligencer Buikting. << -