Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1872, Page 4

EVENING STAR. FRIDA'¢............-. -.. March §, 1973. LOCAL, NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-night. Wetional Theater.—Johu E. «wens in “ Ma:- “ried Life” and “* Forty Winks.” Masonic Trmple—Keception and soiree of the | D. Obio Republican Asroctat Presbyterian Church, by Kev. Dr. Boynton. —— - Coudeused Lecais. March has come in like a lamb; et us hope it will not go out }i lion. Trepical fruit rrivi great quantities. dealers hang out their bananas on the onter watls, and the bee ig still they come. The New York sociable at Masonic Temple Yast night was brilliant affair, the beauty and fashion of the capital. as well as of distant cities, being represented. The ball was beauti- Pulty decorated, the music excellent. and alto- ‘apitol Hill.—Lecture her the entertainment was greatly enjoyed | Cyan present. z Tae BattTiwone axp Porowac Ramroap Drror Brit.—As most of the members of the District of Columbia Committee of the House of Representatives were engaged in that body yes- tertey afterneous there tal no further mockin of tha commitiee to consider the Baltimore an, Potomac railroad depot bili aiter the proceedi noted in THE STAR of last evening. Mr. Gar- rett, of the Baltimore and Ohio road, and Col. ‘Tom Scott, of the Baitimore and Potomac road, had a conférence with Mr. Starkweather, chair. man of the committee, and as both gentlemen had stated their views at some length, it was agreed that the matter should be left with the eommittee, with the understanding that the bill confirming the action ot the Washington City Councils allowing the Baltimorg and Potomat read to erect their depot at sth street and the ‘anal sbould be acted upon by the committee Mr. Garrett reserving the right to present a bill im behalf of bis road at a future day. oo Tes Exerisn LissioN TO THE COLORED Prorie in Tas TRY.—It was announced in St. Aloysius Church a day or two ago, at one of the regular lenten exercises, that on next Sunday the Rev. Herbert Vaughan, D. D., of London, would preach in that temple on the subject of the religious education of the colored man. Dr. Vangban, under the auspices of the English Roman Cathotic Hierarchy, has been especially commissioned by the Pope to found | @ missionary college in Eugland for the spread of the gospel in foreign countries—the first of the kind ever estab! d in Great Britain. ‘This he bas already succeeded in doing, and several priests educated therein have been dis- patched to this country to labor among that por- tion of our colored population lately held in bondage. The reason assigned for this de: tion of slavery, the responsibility of which Placed at the door of the English government. eee ARREST OF AN ALLEGED Overcoat Tater. Last night, about 3:30 o'clock, a colored man, | wamed-John Watson. called at a second-hand clothing store on 9th street with a valuable everceat, which he offered for sale for $6. The dealer thinking something was wrong delayed the consummation of the bargain, and privately sent a boy for a poi ‘The man suspect- ing what had been done left the coat and made a rush for the door, but was caught in time to pre- vent his escape. A ensued, and Officer Hepry Yeatman appearing on the ground about this time, secured fellow anid locked him up im the central guardhouse, ana this morning Lieutenant Skippon took ‘him to the Police Court, where the owner of the cost was waiting, pomee Sigran after hearing the case, fined Wat- son “tg and in default of payment committed to jail. .e Ga Mepicat Derartmgyt or Howarp Uy: vaersiTy.—The second and also address thi gredentens sad the grees ees the mates, and the will be delivered by Jobn B. Bas- comet Fe lvania. The following are th > John B. Bascom, Penn; Da: lair, D. C.; Washington F.Crusor, D. C.; E, Goenor, Prussia; Reverdy M. Hal, Md., P. Jordan, Md’; Mary 1). Spackman, DC William H: Thompson, > S. Roger Watt Mase. Graduate in Pharmacy—Granville S. Purviss, Penn. ———s——— Tue Gametixe Hovse Cases.—The March term of the criminal court will be convened on Monday next by Judge Cartter, and among the - ae oe Gon gamb'ing house cases, ( parties char; wit keeping gambling houses,) several of which have been set asfollows: Geo. Hotchkiss, Tucs- Martin Latruite, Wednesday; Par- Friday; Ch ker, Thursday; Isaac Jones, arles Jones, Monday week, and R. Teel and B. Cook ey, Tuesday week. The following cases have been set for Monday. 4th inst: Patrick Ragan, ‘and larceny; Jobn Holling, (appeal from po- ice court) disorderly house, and John Shea, receiving stolen goods. ame concert to- morrow even! be seen by reference to our amusement colum: ‘The managers of the suciety have the cerrect idea about traming a programme. They offer the classical, choice selections, both vocal and instrumental. trom em: delssobp, while the lighter’ music of Flotow, Billeter and other composers wiil Please the lovers of more comprehensive schools. The :>- | ciety have spared no pains or expense to make this concert OT pee success, and the patrons of the art should encourage their enterprise by filling the house. 7 etow Lapy 1x Lccx.—The Nash- American, of February 22, says ‘igation has led with apparent er- tainty to the establishment of the fact that the Drakes of Middle Tennessee and their kin are the true heirs to the estates of Sir Francis Drake. the great English navigator, and that there are unclaimed in the Bank of England $120,100,000 to be divided among them. If this Proves correct, Mrs. Dr. Francis Salter, of this city; is im luck, as we are informed that she ix one of the more direct heirs. General Bates, of Nashville, and Mr. Judah P. Benjamin, of Lon- don, are the attorneys in behalf of the heirs. ee INSULTING A Lavy oN THE STREET.—Last night. central guard-house, and while Hall. on 5th street, he heard the screaming of a woman, and runing further down, near F street, he states that he saw Bernard West @cesly insulting @ lady. When discovered the Scamp made tracks for a narrow alley for con. near the City cealment, but the offeer snaked him out and | lodged kim in the central guard-house, on the charged of indecent exposure and i charged of indece posure and insulting a ——— AxoTRER Lipet Scit—Alexander Clapper- ton, through his lawyers, Samuel S. Henkle, Clifford Arrick and Fred P. Stanton, has en- tered suit against the Evening Star Company for libel, claiming $25,000 dai . The al- leged ground for the ieationot an article on the 3d of Hage Indian Swindle. was Pension A ¢ “ ween pon headed “A Clapperton. who in the Indian territory, us tohin. PLAY-GORRS SHOULD GIVE OWENS a rousin; benefit at the National Theater to-night. If ry of the readers of STaR are afflicted th the blues let them go to see him this even- Married Life “Forty Winks.” aa who conld sit through these two — without laughing bac oc..* Settle up his earthly desperat affairs; his case e. Tee Portce Commissioners met yesterday. Daniel Berkley was appointed @ private to do duty at N. B. Fugit’s lumber vard. A: plica- tions for liquor licenses from Timothy MeCar Frederick Kobler, George Weilacker, largaret Bolain, iiton O. Miller and Mrs. M: were disapproved. i —Mr. Prigg, proprietor of Siore, No. $87 Penneytwaula avenue, near 4% street, bas decided to have all the wires of bis dollar ar. so that his ‘THE Onto Soctasizs, under the auspices of the Obio State Republican Association, have it for a sociable at Masonic which will doubtless eclipse in previous aes efforts in that di- ir one year. ATTENTION is Called to the advertisement of putes yterian Charchtny ite Hae arch, , rhe Man Question.” ‘The Decre be ne wubject » and will ne doubt draw a ——e—__ A DIAMOND Pre is lost. See advertisement. —_—_—_—— S7-A man whose eyesight was not good, to try glames. He says he went and téok four at the nearest drinking saloon and the result was that his sight was so mach improved that he could see double, as Ofticcr Howe was on his way to the | the same safety | | THE DISTRICT GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION. Preceedings before the House Com- Seaitiee Te-day. the ani The Congressional Investigation into | charges against the Board of P: We | morning before the House Committee en the | District of Columbia. Booms oF EOF Tus Gloves oF Rarersgaravive on Tut Dieraice og Co ( TCTABIA, WASHINGTON, 33d Pooraars. 1972. tis order Bepresenratives on the District of m Ihre eXecutive committee of the, Cictzens Columbia, ihat W. Wriiiams, Chairman pro tem Ordered by the executive of the ¢ iti- ‘4 tm Cae tng it Purposes of the foregoing orter ot the Committee on the District of Columbia. {Signed} ‘Wu. W. Moore, Chairman Executive Committee. Mr. Williams stated that had si the paper supposing it merely gave authority to measure the work as authorized by the commit- tee; the paper was presented to him at his desk im the House after the adjournment of the com- mittee, and supposing it to contain what was authorized by the committee of which he was chairman pro fem, he signed it without examin- ing it. He, therefore, ASKED THE COMMITTEE TO RESCIED THAT AUTHORITY. Mr. Crane said Mr. Harkness was a member of the District legislature, and hada right to examine al! books and papers. Mr. Williams said that Mr. Green drew up the aper and sent it to him in the House. He (Mr. ws signed it not knowing that it contained authority for any thing clse besides what was authorized by the committee. He wanted to put himself right before the committee, and, therefore, now asked to rescind that authority, and that the committee take such action as they might deem proper. r. Green said he had asked for the appoint- ment of a board of experts—heretefore men- tioned in the report; workmen were sent to measure the Tiber creek work, and they were driven off by force and violence. Affidavit to thet effect was made. He wanted to call the attention of the committee again to the fact tnat the memorialists had had no opportunity TO EXAMINE THE CONTRACTS. Mr. Eldridge._Mr. Green, did not the com. mittee say to you that if you would designate what contracts you wanted, they would see that you should bé furnished with them? Mr. Green.—I did 80, sir. Mr. Eldridge.—I distinctly saw Mr. Stanton | band you one or two contracts. Mr. Starkweather—_Send for Mr. Ordway, and tell him to send for Mr. Stanton to bring those contracts. Mr. Chandler.—Mr. Stanton’s clerk is here, with the contracts. | Mr. Williams again called the attention of the committee to his motion to rescind the author- ity which he had [Apo Mr. Green said be had written the paper and om it to Mr. Williams, thinking ke would read it. Mr. Williams said he did not charge any trick upon Mr. Green. ‘Mr. Starkweather thought it entirely rorer that the authority be withdrawn. He did not ———- to send men to the Board of Public ‘orks to examine all their papers. Gen. Chipman.—Mr. Green, if you wilt point out any contracts which you have asked for, and which have been refused to you by Mr. Chandler or Mr. Stanton, I will make a motion | that they be committed for contempt. T have no recollection that they have failed in this par- ticular. Mr. Green read the following LETTER FROM THE EXPERTS: Wasutxoton, D. C.. February 27,1572. Hin, HH. starkweaher, Chairman of the Coin noteee on the District of Columbsa, U. S. House of Kepresentatives. experts, having been } Din: We. the undersigned a desi ited by the executive committee of the Citizens’ Memorial Association to carry out the order issued under date of February 23d. 1872, by | Your benorable eommittee to inspect, measure, and | Teport upon any work now being done under con- tract with orders from the Board of Publie Works, | elation of which said essociation desire to | me we would most respectfully repre sent that we actually commenced Gperations under the above authority .and that we will be reacy te make report on Saturday, the 16th of March next, an¢ confirm the same by our testimony. Very respec: ny Nour obedient servants. (Signed —J5 xo. Baskness, Emit 8. Frepe- Rik, A. Grant, W. W. DeMaive, Experts. Mr. Chandler objected to the reception of the T. Pr Starkweather said these men did not pro- pose to make the examination before the isth of March. | _ Mr. Chandler said these memorialists were not content with taking the time of this com- mittee for loug weeks, but now they WANTED A BOARD OF THEIR OWN, Rot one appointed by the committee—to make certain examinations, and report here at some future day. Here Mr. Green puts in an ordcr going beyond anything authorized by the com- mittee, and I have aright to feel indignant at the course of these memorialits. He (Mr. Green) comes here this morning and tor the purpose of creating diversion from THIS PRAUDULUNT ORDER of his, (referring to the one above presented by . illiams.) makes char; against Mr. Stanton and others. Mr. Stanton has been here day after day, and is ready now to allow Mr. Green to examine any contracts he wants. It is | time now that these reckless charges which Mr. | Green has indulged in sheuld stop. I have en. deavored to be courteous, but cannot submit to charges aga‘nst witnesses and a trick of this kind, endeavored to be perpetrated on the com- mittee without my est. I hope the commit- tee will not allow memorialists to ge and bay rn the whole District government. ‘Stark -—The committee will bear in mind that a few weeks ago the memoriallst= | had a leman here—Mr. Bliss—as a witnes: whom they wanted to examine and cel y measure cet tain work. I signedan order for him to examine | and measure any piece ¢ work which the me- ow morialists desi, at this time to | authorize any eneemane these examinations and and on the 16th of Measurements Teport ma De oucane Sone, ganen will boast wi anew we a ft the end as ever. I think there is ——— | NO SEBSE OR JUSTICE IN THE Bi % and no will come from it. To take this in- ¥ out of the hands of the commiitee | and submit it to these men as the morialists—I for one will not subi think we shouldrescind the authourity given by Mr. Williams as he requests. General A. Grant arose to explain. Mr. Starkweather.—We understand the whole matter, Mr. Grant, and do not to have any more of our time taken up morning with these If you wish to testify “tr Grave said the ialisty had desi r. Crane memor' ad pated Mr. DeMaine to do the werk for MF, Mr. Eldri said he had no recollection of agreeing ‘thes tment of a board of experts. He did lieve the committee had that power. It was apparent to him that Mr. Grant had very strong tooling, and had up his mind—whether rightfully or mie was not for him (Mr, Eldridge) to say bet it was clear be was ‘ PS Sond A porphin PERSON committee to appoi: makt e tions to guide them, ppoint to @ examina: A. Grant.—sir, Chairman, I hope you will Mr. Starkweather—Mr. Grant, you have . Star _—Mr. ni counsel bere and we can heay them, but we will or El said, in regard to the books of ir. 4 the Board of bute Works, the committee were Cueshe cumnah te eeiias them. Hi Kyte posed to wi g sixteen days more to - mony on the of these memorial: were com} } named, the new District Government was resumed this | y the Committes of the House of | ‘Memorial | be allowed to rescind the authority signed by him, as be vr Mr. Williams atked s veteon his motion to rescind the whole paper, asthe whole thing was | 4 GROSS FRAUD. | Mr. Green.—Genutlemen of the committee, I that. ‘Williams.—It is afact. The question of exal books and papers was never before ittee. ge orark eat er called the attention of the ai motion. 3 pasw * | committee to his ‘han Gecanmmiainennoemeaie coder, ir. | sr Willlams—I suggest that the committee | Williams (of Ind., | —— of experts. . Cotton.—I move that the chairman of the committee be authorized to designate a board | of experts. Mr! Starkweather. —I prefer that the commit- tee should name them. Mr. Latrobe, Mr. Mr. Green.—I Sanger and Mr. Frederick. Mr. Roosevelt —Is there objection? Mr. Chansler,—I do object. Mr. Roosevelt.—State your objection. Mr. Chandier.—I must decline to give my ob- jections wy order brought here was obtained by meansof an ur wort! vice by Mr. Green. Mr. Williams.—t move that A COMMITTER OF THREE EXPERTS be appointed by the committee to make the ex. aminations as ma: bo required. ae Mr. Eldsidge.—I hope no such proposition w prevail. rey net believe in appoin' three men, or any four men, togo and aminations for this committee. Mr. Crebs hoped the memerialists would ces- ignate particular works which they wanted to inquire about, in order that copies of the con- tracts be furnished them by the District govern... ment. Mr. Cotton thought that the authority pro- pesed shonld be given for the examination of particular work, to be designated by the me- moralists. He did not want to give them rovin, authority to examine work all over the city, am he therefore offered the tollowing RESOLUTION : Resolved, That when it is desired on the part he part of the Board hat an} cel) age w.tpers show! any of the Kg! ] the chairman of permit for ic. Mr. have permission, done, or being cits ing the work to! Hldridge—1 am willing to exami: amined, that they y ge where they please an examine what they want to. Mr. Chandler.—We are willing, Mr. Roosevelt offered’ a resolution that ex- perts be design specifications of the Board of Public Works and the city government, such experts to testify be- fore the committee on oath such examina- tion. The names of proper persons to be sug- guested by counsel on both sides, and a selection made by the committee at its next meeting. Mr. Williams.—I shall vote arainst any propo- sition to exam‘ne the books unless SPECIFICAT! iS AND CHARGES be made against th Mr. Crane said that he would now make the charge that the statements given to them were not correct. = Williams.—Well, make your charges in writing. Mr. Crane.—I state that according to the best of my knowledge and belief the books of the controller are not correct, Mr. Roosevelt referred to various statements as to the indebtedness of the District govern- ment, and said he was not able to understand it Mr. Chandler thought the —— had not examined the reports already suomitted. He read from the printed testimony, showing the indebtedness of the District, the expenses of the District government, amount of bonds author- ized to be sold, &c., and said the only defect he saw was that it might be advisable to give a statement of the entire receipts. The controller would give the information desired. He (Mr. Chandler) REPELLED THE CHARGE O¥ MR. CRANE as to the falsity of returns to the committee or the books of the District government, though he had no doubt that that gentleman(Mr. Crane) was willing to make supplemental charges as the case progressed. Mr. Roosevelt wanted some information in re- gard to the indebtedness of the District after paying for all the work now in progress. He wanted some one toexamine and report upon the cost, and come before the committee to give their testimony. He thought the present in. debtedness, cost of improvements, &c., would be more than $12,000,000. Mr. Crebs agreed with Mr. Roosevelt. General Chipman thought it important that a tabular statement should be before the cemmit- tee, and he suggested that the counsel for the District government request the Controller to prepare such a statement, showing THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE DISTRICT. Mr. Chandler thought Mr. Roosevelt very wild in bis figures this morning. He (Mr. C.) thought if Mr. R. would go with him as a sub-committee he would soon become satisfied as to the District indebtedness, cost of improvements, &c. Mr. Reosevelt.—*I much prefer that the coun- sel who charges a member of the committee wiih — wild should furnish the information him- self.” Mr. Chandler did not wish to be offensive to any member of the committee, but he thought the expression of Mr. Roosevelt, to the effect that our indebtedness was $12,000,000, was calcu- lated to do the District harm, which he was sat- isfied the gentleman did not mean todo, He (Mr. Chandler) feit confident the entire cost of improvements, old and new indebtedness, would not be over five or six millions of dollars, and desired that bis statement should go to the pub- lie with that of Mr. Roosevelt. Mr. Crane said Mr. Chandler had omitted several large items; for instance, the new water main, costn over $300,000, &c., was not men- tioned. A » the memorialists complained that the meetings of the Board of Public Works were secret, and no access to their books could be had. Again, the reports of the Water Regis- trar were not published; in old times they were ished every month. Chandler.—Of course, we never expect e the water department as perfect as when you were water registrar. Mr. Williams moved an amendment to Mr. Starkweather’s resolution, that * A BOARD OF THREE RXPERTS be appointed edness of the ir to examine into the whole indebt- District. Gen. Chipman thought that Mr. Chandler un- derstated the District indebtedness, and that Messrs. Crebs and Roosevelt overstated it. Mr. Chandler = not — the “ecto rtion of which cught to at ap indebtedness. 7 Mr. Starkweather moved that all the proposi- tiors | over until to-morrow, when they could be voted upon. Mr. Chandler said Mr. Stanton was present with the contracts. Mr, Eldridge said “Mr. Stanton, as an indl- vidual member of the committee, without cast- ing any imputation upon you—for I do not be- lieve you derserve any censure—I would sug- g st it you do not give Mr. Green an oppor- tunity of again stating that you will not furnish papers.” Stanton.—I have never refused to do so. Starkweather.—He has charged that you run away. Mr. Laon is not so! Ihave attended ere day after day. Mr Eldridge. T will say to Mr. Green that I have seen no disposition on the part of Mr. Stanton to refuse you. I think such imputations are out of place. djourned ‘until to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. THE COURTS. Criomnar Court, Ji Cartter.— To-dav, W B. Stokes, convicted of receiving money for prosecuting claims the government while he was a representative in Congress, was sentenced to pay a fine of $1,500 and costs. Seth Johnson, convicted of embezzement; bill of ex- ceptions to court in term filed. Adam Bankett“(appeal from police court,) assanit and battery; judgment affirmed. Crncvit Court. = Yesterday. the following cases were up in this court :—Smidt vs. Germa- nia Insurance Company, (before reported;) ver- pan dict tor plaintiff for $1.500. Walter & Mohgn vs. Rittenhouse, Fowler Poxice Court, Judge Sneil—To-day, Jerome Mola, a vagrant, was sent to the house in default of sec J Gant, in ublic; tined $3. Johusos, Mart, me wamber on bis Ce he Bi same A Bernard West, char; with of his and iting @ lady on 5 fined dorset cage Lizzie. Scere consing: on thd 3 D. {iad ghaslag ngoe nbeur fone bares ones contracts eetimatrs maneuheg sheared: pak wil ax erence fe “ | the ay i tofa rd, but wil so after id for euch work by ths | (he eb runties doeides to appoint them. This of of one whom it is proposed to pated to examine the books and METHODIST EPISCOPAL CONFER- | ENcmS. | Baltimore Conference. SECOND DAY. Baltimore Annual Conference of the M. b! esterday morning, at the Eutaw-street M. I:, Church, in Daltimbre, Bev. G. Hildt to be relieved from the committee to distribute the preachers’ aid fund, and the Conference consevting, the Rev. Dr. W. B. was appointed in his place. ‘The question was then asked, ‘‘Who are the supernumerary preachers?” Thomas Myers, whose relation was changed: to effective; C. H. Savage, Jacob Mi and J.M. Groen bad thetr mt relation continued; J. W. Start bad changed to supernumerary with an intment; G. W. Fieldmeycr was over; B. B. Smith was changed toeffective; Jas. B ‘was continued with an appointment. Rev. Geo. Crossfield was called, and made a fengthy. statement in reference to the rumor that he joined the Protestant Episcopal Church. Hie case was referred to a committee of five. The character of Henry Leiber was passed, after the reading of the Rec p ee poy ad with him by Dr, Green, which stated that he was in sympa- thy with the Church, and desired to be a member of the Conference. The question. Who are the deacons of the fourth vear? As their names were called they reported their _misxsio1 collections, their ex- umination in theirstadies was ed, their char- ‘acter passed, and they were ted to elders orders, They were the followin; H. P. We $30; W. R. Gwynn, $21; Raskiit Anderson, $18; J.J. G. Their examination was noted, joney reported and all continued. 8 follows Wm. J. McKerny, $50; J. 8. Haslup, J.B. Taylor, #14; J. F. Goucher, N. Stokes, W. M. Ferguson, 835; D. B,N. Wooden and A. J.'Gill, $51. ‘Who have becnon trial the first year? P. Vondersmith, G. W. Johnson, $30; John Ed- wards, W. M. West. James T. Wright, $36; A. Seelam, 2. Muller, J. B. Hall and W. Cecil, $25. ‘They were all continued but Michael, who was discontinued at bis own west. ‘ho are on trial the second year? The fol- lowing brethren were summoned into the pres. ence of the bishop:—H. H. Smith, R. Bishop, 0. C. Marriot, W. G. Herbert, J. McLarren, G.W. Maydwell, A.W .Rudisill, L. Thirlkeld, R. Kolb, Winstead and J. $t.C. Neal. They were solemnly and ¢arnestly addressed nly re- missionary They were M. M. M., Browning, J sronsibility and duties of the min which they were waste fully to enter hour by th disciplinary questions, and afterwards elected ‘and'full membership in the to deacons Serer a ‘wo places were named—Westminstef and Hagerstown—for holding the conference of 1873. Westminster received 83 votes and Hagerstown 73 votes. The latter place was then decided mu 5 After the usual announcement ot the commit- tees, the conference adjourned. Washington Conference—Colered. SECOND DAY. In the Washington M. E. Colored Conference, in Baltimore, yesterday, Benjamin Brown, sr. was excused i mM serving on the educational committee. ‘The ftfth question of general minutes was re- sumed, “Who are Elected Elders?’ James Washington was called, but charges being against him he was laid over, and his case re- ferred to a committee of nine. The third question was reverted to and cor- sidered, ‘‘Who are admitted into Full Conne-- 2” viz: B. Clemens, W. T. Harris, A. .J. tion?” Weems, Samael Aguilla, R. E. J. Warner, D. ellers, Thos. Booth, P. Johnson, D. Aquilia, H J. Owen, L. Masten, S. Wing, D. Noel, D- Jones. J. Trigg, and Charles Lewis. Their characters passed, and they were admitted and elected to deacons’ orders. ‘The members of the above cles were e then called to the altar and addressed py the na feeling and encouraging man- ner. On motion, Charles W. Carter wascontin- ued on trial. i eS 24g Soe THE Suicipe MANIA—A Young Man Wills all His Property toa Lady he Loves, and Shoots Him- self Through the Heart in her Presence.—& sin- jar suicide occurred in Rochester, N. Y.,on jaturday last. The Express of the 26th says: — “‘ The name of the you espa oe was is age ty-three years. he has been paying attentions to an estimable young lady named Elizabeth Steinhauser, daughter of Jacob Steinhauser. Wetzel pro- | en mm }, but acting under the advice of er parents, the young, | did not consent to aunion at present. Wetzel was asked by the father of the Feng to wait until he could provide a home for bis bride. offering to as- sist him in building a house’ in the spring. The young man was not refused admit- — in = house, oe nee his calls, frequently urgin, you to marry bim, saying hat’ he was Ured of ite On Saturday evening, about 8 o'clock, he called upon Miss S. He ap; to be depressed in spirits, and said very little. Finally he said to Mite Steinhanser, “Will you remember me if you never see 2” She asked, ‘Are you going awa will decide it.” 1+ rlion walked Into a corser of the parlor and siovd with his back to her, parently looking at the pictures on the wal Almost immediately Miss 8. was startled by the report of a pistol, and saw Wetzel fall. She gave the alarm, and policemen Lord and ‘Keith Were notified of the affair. They hastened to the house, bringing with them Dr. Franks. When they arrived the young man was dead. The revolver with which he committed the rash act was a Smith & Wesson, causing instaut death. Coroner Morrison was summoned. He found in a pocket of deceased a pi direct- ed to Miss Steinhauser, which proved to be a will made by Wetzel, dated December 9, 1571, bequeathing all his property to Elizabeth Stein. bauser. A of bi reonal effects also found in the envelo, << = Tue Brick Po: Beeacn-or-Promise RO’ Case—Wholesale Accusations rips the Lady. ‘The defendant’s answer was filed in the cler! office of the United States circuit court, in the case of Sadie E. Wilkinson against Mark M. Pomeroy, yesterday. Mr. Pomeroy denies that he ever solicited the plaintiff in , Or at the time mentioned in the complaint that she was unmarried, or that heever undertook to marry her. The answer avers that Mr. alleged me \n' 2 His aorwee was, “To-night was married at the time the mise is alle; to have been made, and that the fair was “‘unchaste and habitually intemperate, and of a violent di ition and temper, and ally represented among her neighbors 80 SD be, the defendant was ignorant at that time: that on divers occasions the plaintiff threatened personal violence to defendant, and with a pistol and other dan; as Weapons pursued od- fo time and place to place, so that he greatly feared that his life was in r; and that the eonduct, habits and disposition and temper of the plaintiff were such, as he has in said count mentioned, that she was not a fit person to enter into the marriage contract with any person.” The an- swer goes on to deny that the plaintiff was in " or from receiving the attention of other Teens with a view to marriage, and that the factof not receiving the attentions of others i her unchaste, lewd, loose, temperate habits, and her ungovernable and violent dispe- sition and temper, which render her unfit to en- ome the marriage contract.—N. Y. Standard, Zith ult. ——<_—__ ee "* Bisuor FoLry on THR Sieg toy, fed delivered a lecture before the Union lie Library , in Chicago, on Tuesday evening, in whieh he said there was scarcely a book or paper published in the country ich ing @ sneer at rr and against trne religion. This could do but little injury. But there was a more dangerous foe. the daily anu_Wéen.y Newspapers were spreading waé éxem;* from this charge. is No The Catholic religion bas not a single friend among the daily newspapers. They wore con- tinually making the most gross misstatements ith regard to doctrine of infallibility. The in the same en- pe This peteng eal as daily used wi Sgulust the Catholic Pelighon, sa The Cleveland Mrs. Scott Siddona io unabiegsrulat bree er ments in this country the it Beason is, her husband died in jail for debt, in ‘Caponl, Tecently imported tenor, fashion He tae a wan dead in love with not yet arrived at that stage of the game. CITY ITEMS. Remax & Cox will open to-morrow, March Lee gee Romas & Tr coatings, consisting of Haxpsome olive, olive _ LADIES’ GOODS. ts GEORGETOWN. Tur Jaraxgse Pauiscesses.—The ladies of the Japanese Embassy attracted considerable om yesterday evenin, BHI FoR SATUBDAY EVSHING, March ee 7 atten: as they in will sell at the store ot & TWENTY DAYS ONLY. carriages to the residence of Mr. Chas. 4 WicrieS Bridss steret, Georgetown! | Om Congress street, where they are to remain of tig ‘and Foreign Dry Go-ds.G — until to boarding school. reiehs ‘Gnd a large variety of Notions . Nees! VEY.—The town ing | an@ether a In order to reduce my unusually large stock of 5 4 ¥ thorough survey under the super: of | mie 5 commas 222. jane ison, Jr., Esq., assisiant surveyor. Yesterday one of the old land- marks was dag up | ‘on Con, Street, a shert distance above the Post 0: The stone retains the indenture corgeto «a TRUSTEES SALE OF LUABLE PROPERTY x N—MERCHANT Mitt BAR EH cEirows. Dd. Oo. FANCY AND MILLINERY GONDS, BEAL LAGRS, KID GLOVES, & . and make I wilt well COST FOR « am for spring suppl ce. No. 14, year 1752. This is one of the first stones st to the wader- FOR TWEN S$ ONLY, used in ‘Iaying out the original plot of old Widsets | seni can Sener ee cs jeorgetown. Fees « tepity t emises ode ie. Turnoveumwr.—Under the superintendence pa Cofumbis, snd hs | Fizeat AYP? Uermseives a ated ot W. J. Dyer, work was commenced to-dsy on ; hon ae CO8T PRICE the new adcition to the Convemt of the Visita- | 8 Lay | suction, 3 SS erone.o = ORD: ug | Cell early and eecure bargains at tion, (om Fagetice street. The description of | Pecren Sus. Wiz. at So 'stock p. m..oll the . this improvement has heretofore been men- for the same at the sonthwest corner of Ls iani DAVIS tioned in Tax Star. $01 Market Space, corner eth st x fom of 20 per cent.on SEWING MACHINES to: rame time. 801 E.G Davas, 801 Agent Grover & Baker Sewing Machtve Company at Prorerty SaLe.—Miss L. Hobbe has sold her two-story frame house and lot on the corner of Warren and 3d streets, to Michael O'Dasno- ghue, for $1100. s CaLt Accrr ‘The Rev. Dr. Huntii Ns of Columbian College, has accepted the call of the Baptist Church of this city, with the under- standing that it will in no way interfere with his college duties. His acceptance takes effect on March Ist, and he is to preach his first ser- mon next Sunday moraing. Tue WRECKED ScHooreR.—As the steam- tng Laura, with a stone barge im tow, wason her way down the river yesterday, she became en- tangled in the wrecked schooner lying off Ama- B —Dedoct farm; thence with itee: west 62 perches tu the north side of a re: thence we at 8 degrees cast 109 20-100 Se of reserved road; i ISS B.A. McCORMICK, 506 NINTH STREET, BETWEEN BAND F. added tober stock of MILLINERY and Baer Gube stall hae of & of eale: One-third cash; balance in LADIES UNDERWEAR. lostan Island, and was detained for some time. | twelve moms. with imverest, secured by fe which she would cal! the attention of the Indien ot This is the same wreck referred to in TumStan | d6d of ruston the pry Sch shalt be fectahes celine | Waskingtemn nad which che will bell ‘erent toe & few days since. the ferme are ccmpiled with qithis, five rom | rates an oe the day of sale, the the risk wud cost MAPAME RETETSSs oremer ae sma CHEAPEST HOUSE SOUTH OF NEW YORK K HUMAN HAIR SWITOHES FOR THE FRENCH TWIST, one yard long. only $6 Call and «xamine for yourself ® Mixp Your Stc rs.—Among the replies to an advertisement of a music committee for ‘a candidate as organist, music teacher,” Xc., & ancy having occurred by the organist » res- gnation, was the following: “Gentlemen:—I notice your advertisement for organist. and musie teacher, either lady or gentleman. Hav- ing been both for several years, L offer you my services.” ee eee “Sassy” Post-Orric ‘The follewing, general delivery, expresses their sentiment “Price of 3-cent stamps, 3 cents each; licked and stuck, 5 cents each; the clock will answer ‘the question, ‘Has the mail closed?’” SF Woman’s rights in L Year—The rites of matrimony. ey BARNETL LE. { Trosteoe fet-23 THOS DOWLING, Auct. =. BY THOMAS DOWLING, Auct r; Georgetown. RUSTEE’S SALE OF VAWUABLE PROPERTY ay AUCTION. R w. COREE OF BRIDGE AND CONGRESS STREETS, J23 2m GEAND OPENING av HB. KING, Jr.’s, MASONIC TEMPLE, CORNER NINTH AND F STREETS, Rew importation direct from Paris of @ fine selec ERs AND KID GLOVES, for receptions meee best OPERA KID GLOVES at 81 50 nih g Hanah HA a0 per'cent dlecount. ADIES, ATTENTION! 1, folio 407, of the land recorde of ton county, District of Columbia, and of the party secured thereby , w a STRANGER THAN FICTION. “ Wedo not tee hew yeu are able to sell those Goods so cheap” is aremark frequently made in my ¥ . 725 Market patey higedlge sis Ved gecordimges = nal Fe winbeo to'call your stiontion ts the, fo% tat he an doub‘ed the trath of my advertisements are entirely | {cited oo, abd 6 complete ot NATU- convinced of it the moment you see the goods I offer. | then be ioe oy ood BAR Er 2 ry ef inapecti I! tine | Burchsser CHIGNONS. ¥ sells Corsets at redaced opeapins’t DERGARMENTS madesuvstante | % ® ott. LL, { Trustees. i Carls bair for 38 cents a srt. He Tes og altar $feach, ¥ — a OES = et Ln aon CLgvEs, Which be will sell at => Misses) 05d Ladion’ WHITE APRONS. of Linew ORE ESTABLISHMENT IN THE iy | fans Pique and Cotton, cents and $1 each. TRICT Established 851. Highest premiam awarl- | oa press a Beautifal setts of LACE SLEEVES and CoL- | Tadie pranner Reian Mechapic s:Institute, P88 eon mane LAB indifferent handsome patterns at $1 per eect. | i! s - iBBs" nial Store Also, er Ladies’ plain white BALBRIGGAN HOSE, extra | ¥f Hair Work Mepaired. and long, 2 pair for @1. Baty and 50 dozen Ladies’ Hematitched LINEN HAND- KERCHIEFS,4!.° $1. ly of Gents’ stout ish BALF HOSES partor gh, ing A very full assortment of Children’s HOSE, (Iron Frame,) 5to 8% inches, 4 and 3 pairs for $1. declétm 1999 Pa var 13! re. JUST BECEIVED—a fine assortment of Berg SEBLIN sarary J ERED SLIPrER @o., Re., which I te wich Tom ell at the lowes and de copy . hemian Glass TOILET SETS, 2 bottles oP. ‘ sett, petiborsell tor Ql. Tene SE TM 2 bottles and CLOTHING. ® 724 ren greet Handsome carved and gilt WALNUT PICTURE 5 r= YHAMBS, with gees, Oui0;3 ot 1, Ny Berchart Foner Exscigneeet'No me” | WASHINGTON HOTELS. eee ean apres i2aF ih wreet, M and N streets iy well known all LEATHER N.W., where I will be to IMPERIAL OATCHELS st $s te old friends and the publie te general, Wh 1+ — just received a large assortment of SPRING (Lats Jexmess Bovse,) Beautiful LACE TEDIES, 4,3, 2and 1 for $1. GOODS hee an te se of, SPRING. enwe . TOILET and TABLE MATS, SALAD SETTS, | Dotice and at reasonable prices. Ji ec Bay BEOSHES, GLOVES, JAPANS ED TEA #2-2w' B. VANDOREN. FRonting Pexvevivania Avenve, y ASRS, SPLEPDONS, poets ane ee | isit THE a Beiween 13h and Vth streets, SRR sod nerontmnay tes anche content, | V ous nar Wamxeron, DO, in full supply at OLEAN SWEEP SILVERBER@’S CLOTHING saLa, METROPOLITAN DOLLAR STORR, 332 SEVENTH STRERT, Near Pennsylvania avenne” At Oak Hall, 686 7th street. J. BE 5 : A -davier 2 0o.,) eee i fen29-tf ga + (==ERe eorne! PIANOS, &c. : Aye cise there eet nt — EBBITT HOUSER, woprTe or 208 BSckES PIANO, Philade:phia, WASHINGTON, D. 0. ETH OF 30000 toner ig beter Satabed, and” more farable than any = — FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, empe Se GiEe Vionren.oss Pome. |RIYE® BOUPE FasHIOMAGLy CLES = — | ratpS Wien To Mba Mae Noe Zee FASHIONABLE CLOTHING, LOAN OFFICES. «, Tapammac, on TUESDAY a (4808 WASHINGTON LOAN OFFICE AND including lotermediate landince, WHICH MUST BE SOLD. No. 914 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, inclodiog intermediate bandi: > WHice MUS’ B: - oe ings. WHICH MUST BE Ms = Panne ‘*h and 10th ope ee er. 5.5. ag ¢ Most Private Loan Qffce 3 — EDNET. - a feb26-2w [Repub] General ntendent QFE oF Poromac Furey comPaNy, Sevexre StReer Waar, THE REASON WHY: Wasninerox’ February 20,1672. THE REASON WHY: of thie aes EUNGEDAT. Bett Sicamers THE BEASON WHY: beewee n reason Alcan e-cuDaeY conf aseeeeton: Prat St" BETWEEN NEW TORS Airoon. CUNARD LINE 5 of the abore Steamshi: com ¥ prepared to ~4 ‘ork to any partof ont: Be de oe ©O., Water strest. Georgetown. easy = - ‘TS® STEAMER anzow 1 OCSTREET, Brrween 61H anp Tru StReets N. W., One Block Above the Former Stand. I with my Loan a SALESROG or the eale of chandize, hich makes this the be Ay TO BARE B = FOR , , WILL LEAVE COME! COME! COME! COME STEPHENSON’S WHARF, root 48 YOU CAN SAVE MONEY at 20a. m., for TER " eyaitiio PURCE. i@ THING . or FASHIONABLE TAILORS, febdl2 N. W. OCOBNER ru AND D 8Ts. ‘saat BEDUCTION. SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS. HARNESS, CABRIAGE ROBES, ac., ae ot Is GREAT on, go" PRICES FOB MANUFACTORY or JAMES 5. TOPHAN & CO., writes SEVENTH STREET, One door above Odd Fellows’ Hai a a ees er ONLY TEN DAYS LONGER. NEW EXPRESS Gerwera| CABAL, PRUiBoTon anb ChonanTOWh, b: In consequence of the lateness of the season, snd preparing for a large Spring Stock, which Iam now having manufactured especially to order, I offer for the NEXT TEN DAYS SPECIAL BARGAINS, BUSINESS SUITS. yur? coms ipnar Besi-iee.| Eseaiiasit = ye On ALL + sane Fao ‘LINN BLACK SUITS aT REDUCED A FULL ee Paces. a8 I em determined to reduce my delay, purchasers will find to their mencall, POPULAR CLOTHIER, . 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVEEUB, CREATOR Berweas 1@rn axp lire Sreests, m0) ae —] ‘Taree doors from lth street. ae BARA AR —Berpaine in ha) ep ty eat