Evening Star Newspaper, June 4, 1872, Page 4

LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., T Natwnal Thecier—The Koyai Yeddo Japanese Tronye Morenic Temple —S'tawberry festival for St. Patricks new chor Wongh Chapel rawberry festival. Mission 1—Strawberry festival, ist and H streets. Me Ken ree Chapel. Straw’ festival for the new church, Condensed Miss Fannie E. Lane has been Matter at the Bladensburg George county, Md, vice An The radical repub his city—S3 in Bumber—leave here in the 9 o'clock train to- night for Philadelphia. escorting Messrs. John and Henry Piper, of the legislative At the examination of the senior class of Co- tembian ta ge every member passed, and Mr. Kenredy highly complimented the class, g that it was the first time in a number of bat ro candidate had been rejected. al shares of stock im the Ger- uetzen Park (Gales’ woods) were sub- king a total of 300 shai Nearly $10,000 has been expenced p the grounds already* and ina few month: moore the park will be in complete order. The W ington Homeopathic Medieal Aseo- evening ted the following offi. Brainerd, it, seeretary. ark, Winslow e Dr. C. W. Sonnensch W: Pope, treasurer, Dra. and Groot, board of een The commission to revise the iaws expect to tuliat a portion of their work to the legislature this week—200 pamphlet pages. The commis- sioners are of the opinion that they will beun- able to complete the re work by the time nding bill—October Ist in ins elected the follows ley. Dr. J. ©. H © any yesterday ng directors:—Henry Bi: deseph H y eting of the German republican t Col. Faehtz. Major Bebie, N. , Simon f and E. Fordan were elected delegates to the German republican con- vention to be held in Philadelphia to-day, and were instructed to use their best endeavors in the interest ef General Grant tor renomination. Public School Examinations. The annual oral examination of the white | public schools of Washington city commenced | and were conducted by the sub-boards | to-day of the respective districts. Fins Districr.—Primary No. 1, (female. Miss Jernie McSweeney teacher, was examined by Trustees Faust and Harris. There were a ! large number of pupils and parents and friends present. notwithstanding the bad weather. This is an object school, and was formerly under the manage ment of Mix Lucy A. Noves. On account Of illness sLe was granted leave of absence. and the school has been under the cohtrol of Miss Jernie McSweeney. The pupils all dence of improvement. The to Nellie ©. Pocock. The following pupiis re- ceived diplomas, viz:—Fannie Mcore, Florence Firk, Susie Wood. Beckie Gray, Fannie Cathel, Kat B, Ada Fill, Josie § B Lena Ourand, Mag; Baster i Rese Wivel a Frimary schoo! No. 2, (male,) Miss Perki ber, was examined by Trustee Hart this ning, in the presence of # large number of reutsard triends. The medal was awar: and tiplomas were awarde ert Har dobn Gillen, Gussie MeCarth Wetince, Forth: Caney Teeremree, WHS | resected a Bill wo incorporate he Lace | institute of Georgetown; also, a bill making an McElvee, Frederick Church, Chas. Simpson. Sscoxp Disteiet—Prim ry School No. 11, Miss Lizzie Haisiup, teacher, was examined this morning by Mr. A. C. Richards, trustee, and N. P. Gage, teacher of the male grammar school of the second district. The school passed @ very cre: ination, particularly in g. Thereare but thirt: ite s & faliing off en pupils grade. A arents and friends of the pupite — abou k shoy veen i lock a fire rick Dono- band 1th te or two after the alarm was sou ‘The ire was a very difficult one to exting an! in a dangerous neighberhood, being sa: rounded with large stables nd other combusti ie buildings. Ithad maa onsiderable head- »too, before it was discovered, but the fire- it originated, and otwithstanding ‘they ilding several times ames. The service, ae h valuable trom rags. The build- - George Hill, jr., of ng of atwo and E streets north- = THE Boarp oF Punic Worns yesterday sppo.uted Mr. S. M. Golden general superin- tendent of work in the first legislative district across the eastern branch, and he has been | Gircet to report to Mr. B.’D. Carpenter, Th don t e necessary repa’ be old plan le bridge over iue on the same road. Also. ordered the necessary learing of ditches to the 7 ork to be done by the dav. ‘eter Grabam tocomplete the ‘ng on Hamilton road, and Ja- te construct th i, and com timming, and complete on stone culverts on said road. E was directed to complete the trimruing ot Anacestaroad nor! Ga. € “ graveling the and Jacob Fisher to repair and hes Of Queen's Chapel road ah = G Penxirs.— » bas issued, since o: H. Prinzhorn, concert in the € terroon is Fri le gtounds to-morrow at -— Irarte Keat Estate at Avctiox.— rs. Green & Will! auctioneers, adver- 6 o'clock p. m., valua- » with the improvements, consist- ing of a brick dwelling house, in Bladensburg, Prince M4. known as the late Purcell, deceased. pe athetins Todi BUILDING AssociaTions.—At the second monthly meeting of the Kepublic Savings and Building Association tast ening $4,500 (nine shares) were sold, at premiu: mm ing from cent. and about 300 additional shares po bage making about 3,500 shares —_—__o—___ Roeers & BRoTaxxs genuine plate on first quality alvata, No. 1, warranted al! white: table >poons and forks at #4 and tea speons @2 50 per set, in all the silver patterns, received at Pri jewelry store. No. 45; Pennsylvania avenue, etween 4 and 6th streets. geeks ‘THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL at Masonic — iy all this week, —- oped wil patronized, as pro- eveds are to complete i¢ foundation of the grand Lew chureh of St. Patrick, ———___ THE ABDOMINAL CoRseTs is a beneticial arti- cle for all ladies, and no lady should be without ove. Chas. Baum ts the agent, 7th street, be- tween D and E. — Tue Porowac Warten wil! be shat of from whington and Geor to-morrow at 5 © clock p. m. Iremain cut off until the CoBhections of the new main are completed. a = Lares can bave any style nursing corset Fists te order at Chas. Baum's corset factory, oss treet. | and the erection of @ new engine house in tha! ing for the s; making an ropriation for services rendered by the | assessors to the board of ; for the relief of Thomas Shanklin; and extending the time for repert of the eommissioners to revise the laws of the Distriet, were referred to the appropriate committees. House bills providing for the sale of the cen- ‘re! guard Louse, and making an Lp pga tor remission Of & special tax were laid over. Mr. Thompeon, from the special committee to whom were referred the Goveruor's menage made & report, and submitted a reso!ution divid- | ing the recommendations com‘ained in the mes- | sage, and ssigning them to the appropriate committees; adupted. Mr. Eaton, from the committee on national affairs, to whom was referred the commuvica- tons of the Governor of Pennsylvania in rela- | tien to the centennial celebration, reported a concurrent resolution authorizing the Governor to appoint three citizens to co-operate with the committee of the state of Pennsylvania in regard to the centennial celebration, to be held in Philadelphia in the year 1876; adopted. Inquiry was made Y Mr Thompson whether or not the chair was in receipt of any report trom the commissioners of the sinking fund as called for by resolution of the Council. The chair stated that all papers belonging to the Council bad been submited by him for action. Mr. Gulick stated that he was informed the report would be forthcoming in a few days. Adjourn HOUSE OF DELEGATFS.—Mr. Collins speaker pro fem, in the chair, and all the mem £ present except Messrs.’ Boswell, Carroll, Jlogan, Hulse, (speaker), McKnight, Murray, 1 of districts the following were intreduced: By Mr. Wall—Bill provi | the fllingof lots and parcels of land to the le of ayenues, streets, alleys, or roads on whieh they bind; referred. By Mr. Brewer— Pull providing for the appointment of a harbor master, and ibing his duties; referred Ky Mr. Dickson—Bill providing for the sale of Heory Addison engine hovse in Georgetown, city; referred. By Mr. Choate—Bill for the suppression of the trade in and circulation of obscene Hiteruture; referred. By Mr. Bursiey— Resolution providing for an adjournment trom Tuesday to Friday of thigweek; agreed to— yeas7, nays 6, By Mr. Davis—Bill for the re- lief of dnmes N. Callan; reterred. A communication was received from the rd of public works stating that H. N. E: cting a Wharf near the foot of 26th street, | ud Evans and Teemyer one at the interseetion of 9th and K streets; also, communications from E. Baker, controller; one in relation to of members of the first legislative as- »ly, and one in answer to a resolution ot the House giving amounts collected and credited | ed the collection of the sum of $3,208.58 arrear- | Sened communications’ were all ordered to be | printed. Was awarded | | the clause fixing the per diem at £2 having b | the per diem clause, and that the bill would be | postponed until there we: | of eight hours and #2, but for the purpose of | bostponemen ‘two | | In the assemblage not on! | men, bacon cutter: bi keeping it | | John H. Davidson is probabiy S25606 to | FT | and into the canal. Mr. Ordway explained thi deionging te Patrick Murray. Damage | plied that smoked meat | mert, £142; Charles | bacon stands was then suspended. | selling, reading trom the fourth and third | to the several funds from June 1, 1571, to May General fand, $16,107 26; $21,476.35; | metropolitan police 44: personal taxes fund, $1,000. tal, $47 (27.05. The collector has alsa report- ges of taxes, credited to the county; also $133,- 5.87 from licenses. The controller states that the books of his office do not show the amounts iected by the officers of the late corporat om April 22 to May 31, 1871. The above m Leave of absence was granted Mr. Shepherd to attend the Philadelphia convention. Bill to change the name of Barry Farm or Potomae City to Hillsboro’ w struck out by the committee—was take: Mr. Compbell urged that the bill be p: vr. Piper claimed that the he 2 ¢ been striken out, and hoped that the int mbers present would not pass the bil! without more members Present. Mr. Davis said he heartily approved having a full house vote on it, he moved its carried. Mr. Brown, from the committee on charit appropriation for the support of the inmates of the reform school, both of which were read a second time and laid over. Adjourned. —~—s——— The* Washington Market. SALE OF 8TANDS RESUMED. At 12; o'clock to-day there was a large crowd mbied in the new Washington market build- it having been announced that the sale of stalls commenced last Friday would be resumed. butchers, butter nd bucksters were repre- sented ery profession, trade and eccups*ion, including hotel men, ministers and ents, and they were subjected trom » to time to jokes from the dealers, stalls ing pointed out to them as first rate’ hotel is, preacher's stands, lawyer's offices, Kc. ‘The sale was commenced in the west wing. Mr. Ordway ¢xplained that there were nine Stands in the lewer end on which bacon dealers could bid and commenced the sale—the first bid for the first choice being $50, which was rus to $1€5, John Ebert being the purchaser. The hext choice brought $155 from Mr. James Donaldsen. Alexander Murray took the next atsiez. The remaining sales were as follows: Kt. Bukersmith s1¢ Augustusfer © Kengl S. Green Oppenheimer € e John R. Kelly =151, W.H. Pours { H. Cppenbeimer $145, Thoma: Ciseli the walls in ections of Xt put up, the first ch: b at and sold to Jacob Mill Mr. Ordway stated that the b paid abigher rent and had paid much | Frices for stalls. A bacon dealer asserted that | stehers bad shoved them against the wall the butchers bad requested that the stalls should be separated, so that fresh meat shou! afiected by the bacon. The bacon de: es did not_blow it. sold, as follows: Fi Donnelly, $154 born, $1.1; Jobn epler, #1 ‘The bucksters’ stands in the B-street were next in order, and the crowd adjour: the center of that wing—commenc: ~th choice, which was started at $75 anil sold at $142, toW.S. Anderson. The 30th chuice was taken by Wm. Heine, at $136. |The sale was in progress when our rpport closed.) | —o— CotorED Scnoot EXamIxations.—Yester- day the examinations of colored schoul- were continued in the M-street building, as follows: Primary No. 1, Miss Mary E with 3; pupils, 2 of whom were absent, examined by Superintendent Cook, in reading, spelling, (oral and writter,) arithmetic and Irimary geography. The school passed a good examination. Miss C. A. Jones, teacher, I present except '3, was e: amined by Prof. Vashon, in oral and written | readers, arithmetic and geography. pupils | were generally accurate in their answers to the luestions propounded, showing cou. ple progress in their stud’es. Secondary No. 1, MissCarrie C. Lewis, teac wed Of forty-two pupils, and grades, was exami . perintendent Cook in reading, spelling, arit metic to audition of fractions. and geography | of the United States and North America, in all | of which studies the school excelied, particu- | larly im arithmetic. being exceedingly exp. noting and giving a pertect anal ter completion could be ¢ witnessed bya large number of iriends of the pupils. Among the visitors were the Hon. Jas. Lynch, speaker of the Mississippi gislature: Senator’ C. Bowles, of the same ate; Prot. Sterem, of Wayland Institute; ex- rustees Alfred Jones and Wm. Syphax, and John H. Brooks, all of whom addressed the pu- pils and congratulated them upon the success which attended their examination, and expressed themselves perfectly satisfied with the thor- cughness of fe examinatio: pista ne tal Sxriovs CHARGE aGarnst Dr. Leon.—This morning, Assistant District Attorney Richard | Harrington issued a warrant on information jurnished him by Miss E— ¢—_, charging Dr. Edward T. Leon with attem) to com- mit an a on the 3ist of May, isi2. Complainant is a it looking colored fit and from the she tells, the case looks warrant was placed in the hands of Marshal E. ©. Ecklotf, of the police court, whe took Leon into custody and marched him up to the police court, when the bail was fixed at $1,006 for a hearing, in default of which he was committed to jail. ——_.—— MitcueLt’s RoyaL Yappe Jars gave their first performance at the National Theater last | night. and their wonderful feats, many of them | —Such as the ascension on the ladder of sharp | swords—new im this country, sustained the rep- utation which the Son bd in other cities. Professor Gonjer’s* ing looks as if he defied the vy laws of vitation. His box and bottle trick alone worth the price | of admission. Everybody should see the Japs this week, as the is the tea viata ameter the Ds wall SE ‘THE CONTRACTS for constructing the large B street im sewer (described in the last issue of Tut STAR) were yesterday awarded to | Samuel Strong for seetion No. 2 at §25,230; and to Messrs. Gantz & Appleman for sections Nos. | 3 and 4 at $42,094. awarded. No. 1 was not ——. —_ | Me. Caantgs McNamee, son of Mr. Chas. Namee, clerk of the Supreme Court of the ‘trict, died at 6.49 o'clock this morning, at the dence ot his father, in the 26th your of his * His death will be mourned by a large ircle ef acquaintances, | Temptation.— BALTIMORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE A.M. Zrox Caveca—PFifth Day.—Yesterd afternoon an hont was occupied in financial matt the couference sermon was pr tJ. B. Trusty, from Mat- thew x, Sith Dey—After devotional exercises this morning the reports of delegates from the sev- eral churches were received, showing them to be in a prosperous condition. Elder M. M. Bell made a statement as to Rock Creek church, and a committee—Elders J. H. Butler and J. B. Trusty, and Mr. Alfred Day—was appointed to investigate its condition. Letters were read in reference to the pene missions. Svecess.—The serious doubts entertained by many whether the Dollar business would prove a success in this city have been solved by our enterprising townsman Br. B. Silverberg, who has by his indomitable energy and verance built up a trade at his Metropolitan Dollar Store, 3 bh street, such a8 would be no dis- credit toa larger city. It is wonderful to see what a variety of goods he offers at one dollar, and still more wonderful how he can possibly aford to seil them at sucha low Ogure. ee THE AMATEUR PERFORMANCE of “The Lady of Lyons,” at Lincoin Hall last night, was attended by a ey and fashionable audience. Notwithstanding Mr. Lioyd was suitering from severe indisposition, he consented to assume the character of ‘Claude Melnotte,” and was warmly applanded, as was Miss Kunkle, who made an acceptable “ Paulin The next per- formance will doubtless be still more successful. Tur Print Conaress—Election of O) —The Eight-Hour Bule—Female ts, de. 4Le [International Fypographicat Union met at noon yesterday in the Af of the House of Del- ates, at Richmond, in their twentieth annual x President Hammond in the chair. The committee on credentials reported eighty-one subordinate unions, from nearly thirty states represented, inciuding one exch from Montreal, New Brunswick, and Canada. The following officers were elected: Wm. J. Hammond, ot New Orleans, prest: » (the vote being, Ham- mond 4), Bolger 19, Bennett 6, Armstrong 4;) Edwara C. Cramp. of Richmond, first vice pre- sident; Kebert G. Sleater, of Deseret, Utah, second vice president; John Collins, of ‘Cincin- nati, secretary and treasurer; KR. A.’ Hamilton, of Philadelphia, corresponding secretary. Thomas Armstrong, of raoiag ottered a resolution that the effort now being made throughout the country to establish the eigh' hour system of labor, meets with the hearty approval of the convention; referred to a cal committee. The report of the correspond- ing secretary says there has been visible pro- gress in the matter of admitting females to Eu mbership. No union is opposed to admitting them, aud nearly all are positively favorable. A resolation of Mr. Arinstrong, that the con- spiracy laws of various states and localities are disgraceful, and it is the duty of the working- men to petition their legislatures for their re- peal, was adopted. CONGRESS OF INTERNATIONALS.—The pro- visional federal council of the international in America have issued a call for a congress of delegates from all workingmen’s sections of the international workingmen’s association in thi country, to meet in New York city on the 6th day of July next, and to last three days. The business ot this congress, Is, first, to establish a detinite federal council; secondly to lay dawn rules and reguiations for the organization of the international association in North America; thirdly, ta detine the position of the association towards the existing political parties; and lastly, to provide for a representation of North America in the general congress of the asso- ciation in Europe Keterence is made at some length in the address to the dissensions created among the sections, by the intrusion of the re- lormers and fantastics of the Woodhull-Clatiin tribe, with their visionary speculations about woman's rights and suffrage,a universal lan- uage, social freeciom, or tree love, and other issues foreign tothe aime and purposes of the international association. ‘The linc of action as marked cut for itself by the provincial council, on separating the Lona fide organizations trom those controlled by Woodhull, Clatlin & Co., includes the centralization of the propaganda of the association, the admission of such sections only as are composed of genuine laboring men, the discussion and treatment only of pure lahor 4 ticus and the exclusion of sections formed Ly visionaries and schemers not identitied with the cause of labor. TRE TREATY QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT.— Mr. Gladstone stated yesterday, in the House of Commons, that in consequence of the postpone- ment of the day of adjournment of Congress it would be tmpossible for him to give, as prom- ised, a definite or full explanation with regard to the state of the negotiations. He was then ssed with questions, to which he ied, when a member declared that nations amounte ig; that the were d,and he declaration would be ex- Tnment; that unless the ims were fully, fairly and immediately at Britain woutd withdraw trom Notice was hereupon uly, of an address to he s asking for the withdrawal, unless the claims were abandoned by the United States. Earl hoped that a distin ne from the go Granville also made a statement inthe Honsaof p Lords with regard to the condition of the nego- tiations with Washington, w {to give quite as Lit the Premier in the - Earl Russell said n words only were now wanted, and gave notice that he would to-day press his tion for an tress to the Queen for the drawal of Great Britain from the arbitr: ‘The supplemental article was denounce pregnant with danger and the action of the gov- | e€rument severely ented on. Pont oF Rock: su ily thet they bel ‘or some time prior to last Friday, ill- feeling had existed Letween Mason Appell, who lives near Point of Rocks, Md., and PB. H. Heater, who lives on the Virginia side of the Potomac, caused by the tormer’s cows tres- | passing on ptt farm. On Friday evenin, last, between 6 and 7 @’clock, Appell proceede across the river to Heater’s farm, where he found Heater engaged in the corn field plowing. An altercation immediately began, which re- 1 in blows being freely given and returned, nd lasted an hour or more, as it is supposed, trom the looks of the ground, and they hen re- sorted to knives, whic! baer gas they used until Appell fel! dead in the field. Heater then re- turned to bis house badly cut, where he ex- pired the next morning. “The body of Appell remained on the spot where he fell for some time atter the occurrence. The affair has cast a gloom over the neighborhood, as the young men were well known and highly respected. BricHam Youns entered apon his 71st birth- day last Saturday, and the event was celebrated at Selt Lake with teclat. Brigham was born at Whitingham, Vermont, June 1, 1801. His frst connection with Mormonism was in 1332, when he announced himself as a “convert,” and making his way to Kirtland, Ohio, the then headquarters of the new dispensation, was ordained an elder, aud began to preach. Shortly atterwards he was ordained one of the twelve apostles, and sent on a proselyting tour through the eastern states, where he was singularly sac- cessful im making converts, and in 184, death of Joseph Smith, was elected pre the sect. In sii Brigham removed to Salt Lake City, the Mormons having been driven out of Nauvoo in 16i5, and x year later the faithtul emigrated thither and founded the » kingdom, which they called Deseret A New Jersey SEensation—A Terrible 7 umor has it that the plotor Cas. Keud’s last novel,“ A Terrible Temptation. * is not without anoriginal. In 1860, as was sap- | bowed at the time, the wife of Jeremiah Van It was delivered of a child, a son, who died some months atterward. On Wednesday ty one of the Ward’s Island commissioners, among whose duties il is to look atter children who are taken trom the foundling asyium for adoption, visited the house of Mr. Van Pelt at Elizabeth- port, N. J., and inquired for Charlotte Van Pelt, who, he claimed, was in 1366 taken from Ward's Island lonpswaeyps for adoption. Mrs. Van Pelt, sr., who was alone at home, denied any knowledge of the circumstances, but said ber daughter-in-law had a child at the time mentioned. Itis now believed that this child was taken in order to deceive her husband, and seeure a small amount of money which would descend to her in the event of birth of an heir.—N. ¥. Standard, st tant. Tue Westers Crops.—The Chicago payers mblish reports frem a large number of points hh illinois and Iowa in regard to the present prospect of the crops, from which it appears the crops are generally backward, eriy corn, on account of the coldness of the spring, but als sree 4 batng planted, and with fine weather Lenceforward, the weet for at least the average is fall, is bekice tedey ieee bon #0) fields and planting them with corn. This, how- ever, occurs in some more Tilinois every season. (ats and other small grains are lly looking well, the former cereal pro ing an abundant yield. TE aa eee ImBRooLio Fo Chicay again eivil courts—: time, however, B: ‘Whitehouse is the plain. tit. The bishop having deposed Cheney from the ministry, seeks an injunction ye] Cheney from any interference with the ee cbureh , Claiming that Cheney, being a de] , has no right to the prem. ives. The case been heard only in part, but the court refused to it s temporary injune- thon, and the case will soon come up on its m>r- its on @ motion for @ perpetual injanction. i AND Hooxga.—Mr. R. B. Howard, brother of General ©. O. Howard, writes to the Chicago Tribune, and says the statements pub- lished in the San Fran want of bonesty, courage.and prom, to orders at Chancellorsville on the of Gen. Howard, are talee. He expressed hope that General "sreturn from his Indian mission, iil be induced to state tne facts in the case, even if they seem unfriendly to Gener- al Hooker. * eee ee GEORGETOWN. GRarm.—The only sale of grain rey yes- terday was 50° bushels ot teoa red wheat, at $2.10. The schooner Mary Ann, from Alexan-— cria, arrived this morning with '900 bushels of Mecire (sold to arrive) consigned to Hartley & rother. EXEcTION = Be hintaan he pele as company held a mecting yesterday after- Soon at which the follo 3 directors were ‘Wm. Buckveil, Seymour, Richard Pettit, Geo. Waters, Cropley, and R. P. Dod, Oax Hitt Cemerery.—The anpual meeting of the lot holders in Oak Hill Cemetery, for the elects election of a board of managers to serve during | the ensuing year, was held last evening, but Owing to the absence of a number of the mem- bers the election was ned. Marine Disaster.—The captain of a bark lately arrived here, reports that at 11:45 p. m., 24th ult., when 35 miles off Chincoteague, wind south, he saw a schooner on the lee bow; Inffed the bark; but owing to a mistake on the schooner not keeping away, and the bark not coming around, ie vessels collided, sinking the schooner almost immediately, the crew escaping on board the bark, which lost bowsprit and jib- boon, and foretopmast. The schooner lost was the Fred. Spoftord, from Bucksport, Me., bound to this port. THE GREENLEAP Soctats, of Georgetown. gave their fourth grand pic-nic at Analostan li st night, and it was one of the finest ever given in Georgetown. Mr. Rodier deserves great credii for the manner in which the island was illumi- nated ard decorated. Over 350 couples were present, and all enjoyed themselves. BRIDGE STREET and some of the other stree's Tunning at right angles with it are in a terrible condition to-day, owing to the mud. Merchants and business men generally have suffered ma- terially on accountof the condition of our ma n thoroughfare for months past, and earnestly hope that the improvements will completed as S00 as possible. ALEXANDRIA. PROPERTY SALE.—Green & Wise, real estate agents, have sold for Maj. Burr P. Noland, a portion of the Powell farm, about one mile trom Alexandria, near I the Leesburg road, to Jno. Sas; price $100 per acre. Mr. Mills has al: parchased a part of his brother's farm adjoii ing, and intends to improve the same with a handsome cottage and by terracing and other- wise beantifying the grounds. ‘Tux Market House Stexrie.—The erection of asteeple, with bell and clock—a fac simile of the one destroyed at the time the market house was burned, has been determined upon, and will be put up at the expense of one of our liberal citizens. THE IMPROVEMENTS visible in all parts of the city, the greatly increased number of persons on the streets, the demand for houses, and the additions to trade, give abundant evidence of the growth and prosperity of Alexandria. Panporgp.—Andrew J. Moore, colored, con- victed in tha Corporation Court’ of this city, October 16th, 1871, of perjary, and = outa term of twelve months imprisonment in the penitentiary was pardoned by Gov. Walker, on Saturday. Some of the congregration of Christ Church made up a handsome purse, and presented it to Rey. Mr. McKim, previous to his departure for Europe. THE INTERFERENCE of = neni of colored strikers with hands employed in their places Was promptly squelched this morning by the Mayor.— Gazette, last evenin, Vinainia News.—The graves of the Confeil- erate dead were decorated at Warrenton on Saturday. All the laborers employed on the Lynchburg and Danville railroad failed to report for duty on Saturday. They ‘struck out,” but it is thought wili strike in again very soon. On Friday afternoon, two houses occupied by Mre. McCann, in the southwestern portion of Manassas, on'the railroad, were destroyed b: fre. Mrs. McCann had just returned from Al- exandria with new furniture, and also just laid in astock of household stores and provisions. The fire was occasioned by a spark trom a loco- motive. A meeting was held in Tappahannock on Wednesday, the 29th of May, to inaugurate the construction of @ railroad trom Tappahannock to the junction of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac rail- reacs, or to such other pointon either of the said roads a8 may be found more to the interest ot the proposed ro: Tue E1Gut-Hove Movement. The boss coach painters m New York are conceding the demands of the men. An employing printer jerterday gave his men notice that he would ereafter expect them to work under the eight- hour system. Several piano-makers, including Mr. Haines, have conceded the eight-hour system. The tin-rooters and corniee-makers expected all to be at work to-day or to-morrow at eight hours. Ail the clothing houses and a number more of the marble-cutters have adopt- ed the new system. Several stages and car lines have yielded to the demand of the horse-shoers for $5.50 instead of $3 per day. The cabinet makers and npholsterers re the concession of four ndditivial trims, Mr, Stock, the piano maker, was arrested yesterday on a suit by Conrad Barech, a workman, for fal: ment. Bursch was arrested at Stock’s inst tion for intertering with the workmen ot latter. Ball was given &7-Anna Perkins, a bionde, and of course heantifal, has been appomted’ liquor agent Dalton, New Hampshire. &7-A tablespoonful of quicksilver was Intely found in an old grave yard in York county, Pa. It is supposed to have been buried there in the | shape of calomel. B7-An assault case was recently tried in France,in consequence of a fight which two divers indulged in, fifty or sixty feet below the furface of the sea #7 Ob kittens! in ovr hours of ease—uneo tain toys, and full of fleas; when pain and an- gulsh hang o’er men, we turn you intosausage the &7Gen. Mahone has discontinued the use of kerosene oil on the passenger trains of the A., M. & O. Railroad,and restored the use of tho primitive but non-explosive wax candle. ®2-A man out West, who was lately struck dumb by SS eagacy Ol likened his sensations to those produced by his father-in-law’s boot. The striking was in the same place.—Boston Post. #7 The liteless body of Mrs. Sterry Whipple was found on Monday hanging from the stair- way in her house at Chepachet, K. I. Insanity was the cause of her self-destruction, produced by the use of hair dyes. &#-In Cleveland, Onio, the other day, a young woman called at a tailor’s establishment to pro- cure work. One of the workmen, an entire stranger to her, being attracted by her appear- ance, struck wu talk, and in less than an hour they were made man and wife. ®7-Miss Lizzie Barrigan is the champion swimmer of Charlestown, Massachusetts. She can swim faster and farther, dive deeper and come out drier, than any one else in the place, and although she is a “duck of a woman,” though some envious detractors allude to her as a “little goose.” CITY ITEMS. Dress Coats and Vests to match; Business Suits, separate; Pantaloons, &c., in pleasing variety, at popular prices. Geo. C. Hewxine, No. 410 7th street N. W. Gexvine Green Turtle Sour.—Harvey & Helden are serving at their popular saloons, 1016 Pernsyivania Avenue, pure green turtle soup and stakes, with every delicacy of the season. feet Bors’ Grey Flannel Derby Sacks, with Pants to match. Excellent pecan Boys. Price only $5 per sul Noau WALKER & Co., 6 611 Pennsylvania avenue. oe A Farr Sarer. A Good Shirt A First-rate Shirt.. Our Shirts fit. Noan WAtxer & Co., 6 611 Penna. ay., Met’n. Hotel Building. Linen Coats trom 78 cents to $4. Alpaca Coats from 83 to $7. Mohair Coats from $2.50 to $6. Flannel Coats from $4 to 8. E1sxman & Bro., doors above E street. 5 505i thst., three THE most sanguine expectations are fully ree tuized bythe usé of Duponco's Golden Pills id by all Druggists. Sold w! Z.D. Gilman. “Retai by the following drag- : Kidwell & Son; F. D. Dowling, 4% and 0 soe or ee ee ', corner of 9th street; P. H. Heiler,7th and streets; W. B. Entwisle; Alfred McLeod, Georgetown. — ¢02 fire os tg Tar National Savinos Baw, N. Y.ave and 15th st., pays 6 perct.on deposits. 2713.14t16 cstta_onct > cams wn Corns, ——_ White, Chi $1 for extractin, your Corns and your Bonlons fd Nails without pain or bt ing, at office, 7 North Charles street. Fee 1. ——— Dn. Leon, 711 I street, between 7th and sth streets, Consulting Physician for Ladies. See Personals. id ‘Tuunmouerans and Barometers are and made to order by Hompler, near tic nrcett —— B V ERs BAZ? OME LIGAT-0O! PiSabebonrscecaret nt ee * mi7-tf 718 Be RS:,, Vite Hiei Pures enue. 200 BEAL SAIB.BRAIDS, at reduced prices, 300 Ate, HELLER'S, 715 Market Space. BUDE ARR CEA PTE RERIY Ong 5 . Pickrell, Wm. 5. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. Government Securities. Jay Cooke & Uo. furnish the following to-Cay: Fore SE | py gnes ee fe % wij 3k ise 15 | 5-20 1's « New Yous—Fr sa. 2% | SB 34 52s. a5 | a Markets Bartiwone, June 4—Virginia coupons. old. 43° do. Vint I ial tax, 129 bid to-day. do., 8) fa +» Speci n Bautimors, Jane §—Cotton culet but firm; low micdlines, 2 “plow gull ant Dominel Wheat til: Gilet and uschanged. Wiissy quiet, Stee a une, Tou, Juve 4 —vstocke Brn. Galt Weary. 4% 9 . —_— easy. Exc! ‘ey let a a 6's. 4; new. M4. orth Carolin: Wew Yorx, Janet —Flour dull ‘and unchanged Wheat dull. Corn quiet piet. Loxpon, June 4, 11:30 a.m—Consols ned at 2% for money, and 92% for account. Bosde ot Ised, Whe; 16S, old, 9139; 1557, BIg; 10 W's, SWS ee eee THE WEATHER. War Derarrment, Wasuixerton, D. SYNOPEIS 708 PAST TWENTY-FOUR HOURS. — ‘The barometer has fallen everywhere cast of the Alleghanies to the seaboard, with fresh souther- ly to easterly winds; threatening weather and rain with southwesterly winds and clearing weather in the south Atlantic and Gulf states and the lower Mississippi valey. ‘The lowest barometer is now central over the lower iake: with threatening weather and rain. Rising bs rometer. clear weather, reduced temperature and light northwe terly winds prevail over th northwest, the upper lakes. the upper Mississ pi and lower Ohio valleys. The highest pressure in the northwest. PRODARILIG TEs.—The lowest barometer o7 the lower lakes will provably move eastward. with fresh southeastefly winds, veering to south- westerly. ‘Threatening weather and rain ti! nooninthe northern middle states, at noon in New England. Clear weather, rising barome- ter, low temperatures in the northwest, the upper Mississippi and Ohio valleys andon the upper lakes, with fresh northwesterly winds, ex tending eastward over the lower lakes this after- noon. Cloudy and clearing weather, with light southwesterly winds in Virginia, on the south Atlantic and Gulf states and the lower Missis- sippi. No dangerous winds are expected. __=k—=»~_e_ Georgetown Advertisements. ‘THE ANNIVERSARY CONCERT the Dunbarton Street M. B. School wili be he! SDAY EVENING, June 4, ls71, Admission— Adults, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. On WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY EVENINGS following. the Ladies of the Church will nee a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. Y THOS. DOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown CHANCEBY SALE OF VALUABLE BEAL ESTATE By virtne of a lecree of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, sitting in Equity, in a cause pending therein between Susan Kengla etal vs. Renry Green ot al. w = ceed to sell, on the premises, on THURSDAY, tae 20th day of June, A. B. 1872, at 6 o'clock p. m., all that piece reel of land lying and belng in the County of Washington, Distri.t of Columbia being part of “ Scott's Ordinary,” bouuled « weet by part of the same tract ‘sold by W) Nevitt, ov the southeast by General Maron ard on the north by other part of * seott nary” lately owned by said West, containing ate five acres of land, more or less, With the improve ments. 4.140; those two picces or parcels of ground lying and being in the County and District aforesnid,th> seme being part of a tract called ** Lucky Dis ery” and pert of a tract called © Scott's Ordinar beginning for the same on the second line of Lu covery.” at the southeast corner of a lot formerly owned by OM. Linthicum, the same being part of “Scott's Ordinary.”” and thence with the first | that part of © Lucay Discovery" couveyed by Josh W. Haud and wife to Edward Cammack, north 7+" degrees, east 1432 perches to an argle of a uc lata cut road leading to the Ps Y ine of John said new laid ont ro along the southern line of said new road ‘2 degrees, we eg rches tothe northeast te the place of beginning, containing half an scr: and 5 perches, be the same more or less, together th the full and free nse of the aforesaid new road ding to the Powder House Relonateg to the late Corporation of Georg: eed reco . 17 -flio 291. among the land records of the County and District aforesaid. Also. the following pivce or parcel of land lying in said connty and Disirict, being part of Scot = Ordinary,” ud bounded as’ foliows, that isto say jequuning for the same at the northwest boundary of Beatty and Hawkins’ addition t» Georgetown, and runping thence Lorth 3 degrees west 16 pe tothe third line of the entire tract calied “beoit's Ordinary;” thence with said third line north 42% degrees cast 2) perclics to a locust tree; thence wrth 3 degrees west 21 perches: thence gout rar west 23 perches to a former line sf John Threlk deceased; thence, with said line reversed, seu will ere fully appear b reeoréed in Liber W. B., 135, foli &c., one of the land records of the county and District ature. sai Alto, all that part of a “Lucky Discovery, or Pr and beipe in said count: for the sam Bt the main ro ing f town, marked ©. WN and With the west side of said road. to Kent's: thence with the north s: Jot, routh % degrees west 313 feet to of fand called the Bock of Dumb: onth S35¢ sof Keng and with the satd line north, northwest 43 £ thence north degroes west 276 feet tow marked No.3; theupe With a straizht liue to the be ag. Also, all that tract or lot of land lying on ths west of the road leading from Cummores or Bich st, . to Reckville, or Montganery sein the state of Maryland. be the home line of said trec*, at the northwest coracr of John Wise’s lot, and in the south line of the lane leading to the Powder House, thence south 23 de grees east 17 12-10) perches with the home lins of “Lucky Discovery,” thence south 67 degrees west 14 perches, thence north 6 degrees west 2) perches to au intersection with the h line of said inne, thorn line of the part of &: id thicum and the two Cammack’s; h the south line of sad lane ina st-aictt line to the place of beginning, containing 1’ acre and $1 perches, more fully described ta deed record: ed in WB. 107, folio ly. lots are all adjoining, and will be sold gether as one lot. They all contain about 15 acres more or less of land, and are improved by a good substantial dwelling, stables and slaughter hous, and is very desirable property. Terms of sale as proscribed by the decree: One- third of the purchase money to b= paid in cash, and the residue in two equal payments, at 6 and 12 months respectively, with interest, to secured by approved notes ard a reserved lien, and on full pay ment of the purchase money and the ratification of the sale, a proper and snficient deed of conveyance will be given. Stamps and conveyances at the cost of the purchaser. $100 to be paid at the time of sale. If the terms of sale are not complied with five days after the day of sale, the truswes rosure t ttoresel! the said property at the risk na cost of the defaalting purchaser, by advertising five diys in come newspaper published in th» Li- trict of Columb WM DP. CASSIN, } JOHN J. JOHNSON. ( Trustees inketw THOS. DOWLING, A OW OPEN. The New Cash Dry Goods Store. 105 Bridge Street, Georgetown, D.C. H.C. GRAIG, (For nearly fourteen years connected with the well kuown Dry Goods House of Jno. Hl. Smoot, ‘48 Just received his new stock of SPRING AND ag Lyng ey res ers 4 , in the nowest sty lee, shades. and tiate; Fonlord'und Clouded Mokairs Grey Mixthcs, ie t ita: Mourpiox Goody: an fice and Gentiamen's forge eascrt- el 3 - ment of Pa: ‘and Sun Umbrelises White Goods Tariety: Notions and Hosiery, Se. 'ee Many of the ee lew ion ry very mi red in All bought within the last ten days. for cash, conse. HATS AND OAPS. All the leading styles Dress Hatsnow SP ew and handsome. A superior stock of Mackinaw Straws, the best in the market, mar__No. 908 Fennayivania evehue. at $1.25,at A. eet ania avenue. my? SPECIAL NOTICES. Nattan’s Crystal Discovery will restore togray er faded baij youthful color, prevent the hair from falling out an! restore ite growth; eradicate and prevent tye form ing of dandreff, and answers every porpose as an e@-egant and healthy from all others articles of this kind in cotaining nothing injurious or deleterions—can be need by ai without danger, such as bare frequently resnited from the use of other arti Bo caustic. Easily sppticd. Does not stain the scalp or Soest linen. PRICE ONE DOLLAR. Teale by Draggiste generally, and at Depot, and D streets ite original and eesing for the bair, Sagar ‘Western batter Cara. soba tentets AMUSEME EW Nati 2 sis §827b3 $ 4) WW, SSFSSS558, 2. EETSE72FRRE £E REMEMBE® THE MORROW (We n only £0 and 28 et the little ones see the VW oRLw’s PEACE JUBILEE INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL, AT BosToN, From June 17th to July 4th, 1872, Commencing datly at 3 o'clock p m The Grandest Series of Concerts Ever etven— introducing the best works of the Great Masters, and the masic of all nations. THE NEW AND THE OLD WORLD A MAMMOTH COLISEU: erected especially for this occ: GREAT CHOBUS OF 20.000 VOICES, comprising 18) choral secicties. 2000 INSTRUMENTALIST, In Grand Orchestra and Mi NT BOQUET OF ARTISTS, 90 of the best American Vocalists THE MOST POWREFCL OKGAN BVERK CONSTRCTED. MADAME PESCHKA LEUTNEB, the greatest living Soprano. y permiesion of Ber Maj LEBKA er Be A Grou Ce! of London, Mr. Dan Godfrey, Bandmaster. MADAME ABABELLA GODDARD, Famous throughout the world as the Quoea of Piau A MAGRIFIOR: 3 >vernmeant. tn THR GKENA known as“ KaiverFranzGrenadierRegiment Baad. ! JOHANN STRAUSS, Comporer and Conductor. By permission of Fresident Thiers and the French Gover THE CELEBKA TED “A 3 of Paris. One of the best Military Bands ia Europe nt, ARDBE KEPUBLI Nonductor, author of ‘allows Homeward Fl. THE IRISH NATIONAL BAND. The ereatest Band ever organized iu Vid Ireland MADAME ERMINIA BUDERSDOREF, celebrated Soprano of London GRAND PROFESSIONAL OPERATIC CHO German, English, Tatian ahd French Opera Cho- 1 HERE FRANZ BENDELL the eminent German Pianist mission of theGovernment of theT # CELEBRATED MARINE BAND William's Imperial Household ANET QUARTSITS. By universal desire, with accompaniment of one hundred Anvil Boston Fire Department. THE NATIONAL AIRS OF ALL COUNTRIES v ‘trume mts. the Great Organ, | Drom and ‘Trumpet Cor Infavtry and Artillery Accompaniment he whole forming the GRANDEST MUSICAL DEMONSTRKATI the world has ever knowa, uuder the supervisi tees comprising the most emineut citizeus of oneerts during the first week will be on # ble. admitring to ACH, ines No. 416 7th street, between D and E streots, cieht doors above Odd Fellows Hail. Choice Oul Paintin, a 3 . Pictures, wale, a remember Name end Namber. PIC-NICS, EXCURSIONS, &e. 1ONS DOWN THE The fine iron side & been thoroughly refitted a bajutea. is now ready for charter by the day or trip or turd tictlars apply to SS OES TSANSON BROTBERS. Foot of 12th street SW, or Captain on board OURSION SEASON. jeamer WAWASET can be charters’ for down the Potomac on > Tuesdays, Wednesdays and * wn the Potomac now is delightful and D, ¥ at Office of Potomac Ferr; it ‘y Company, foot pelle ELECT EXCURSION! ‘The Young Catholics’ Friend Society UAL ENCCRSION KY POINT, AND POINT ‘OUT, On SATURDAY, JUNE 15th. instant DY OF THE LAKE will_ leave AN TO ST. INIGO! her wharf at 1 touch at Piney Point on 81 Worning, mass at Bt. Inigoes vat! So clock. spend the afternoon at Pomt Lookout. re turn to Washington at 6 0 cloc not transferable) @3; staterooms, meals State may be Y'S.No 603 7th at. Monday morning Mr. JAMES LACKE 0 PLEASURE PARTIES, The steamer G.C. WHEELER can be chartered by excursiep parties either for the canal from $35 to §: JOSEPH PASSENU, Foot of Congress st., Georgetown. something new, €3, 00 A. BEBAUS, 101 Pear : LADIES’ GOODS. SOL = SbkaTRanoction” QO] STRAW GOODS 2ND PARASOL’. GOODS AND PARASOLS resaced thus it ‘i Dave’. SOL Market Epace, corner sch street in Avis". LL KINDS OF FANCY AND jete, at D GET BARGAIN 3D PARASOLS, T STOCK OF A © MILLINERY GOODS, compl: DAvVis’, OOPS WARRANTED AS REPRE. +Sud suld at lowest suatket price at DAVis’. Se , ROVER & BAKER'S Celebrated Blastic ana G Lock stitch Family Sewing Machines. at DAVIS, RIVED 250 HANDSY Of all styles. For sale cheap at S.HELLEKS.715 ft McCORMICK, 9A street, Mss BA pened an WERS end RUD. ELLER'S, 715 Market Space 3y ASSORTMENT of OORSETS « d prices. Post Paris KID GLOVES, 81 S HFLLER. Bit 715 Market Space. UsT BEORIVE ° - J a D—A fine assortment of Berg SEBLIN £EPHTE ENEROIDR! aPPre & BMEROIDERED SLIPrr SUMMER RESORTs, UE DE LEAU HoTEL, SEWELL'S POINT, RA wrron ROADS, TA , (OPPOSITE FORTRESS MONROE) This vew and spacious il the recepti will be fully open for + June Oth, 1872, fon of the underslened,, ReT CLASS BOT ™ with the health aad aied groves, @ magnificent water vi Szeciient Beach. fine bathing, good drives, very . Tier fishing ground ter facilities fo boating. billiards. ten pin musk. ee are ba the attractions of this 4 heghetful resort is bi ra The Ball Room is | 10" ie ighted with eae large and attractive. The house raph Uffice in the boner SF Besidents of Washington and vicinity take the steamer Lady of the Lake. or the Bay Line from Baltimore, arriving at the hotel early the peat mornin, Terms; $3 ver day, $38 f month. 3e3-Im two week: Y AFTON The dew utifal and very bi pear Bnickeor's and surrounded by the Bine Rider Mountains, three hours rite by rail trom, Washington is Row «pen for the recaptan The Guildings ere stone, con- ‘Those in ti QEASON oF REBERLEY SPRINGS AND BATHS, § Corxrr, Wast Vinotxia, De Miies trom Bir John’ F aa) Station, on B. & AVill open for the reception of visitors from lat May tothe Isth of October, IXT2. All Kinds of Baths, magnificent Swim Every amusement. Professor Vit:'s Band of Ger- man M fare engaged for the season We Washington at 645a.m..! p, mand $-40 p.m.; by the latter train ample time (oc eupper atth= Belay House Ferme: $3 per da and fort good for 30 day: hn h tothe Springs. . A POTTS, Propristor S27 Weetern Union Telegraph im oflice sf Motel Daily Mait mayil-im CLOTHING. _ DARK COLORED PA 5, at A STRAUS, 1011 P- F, 2. ExIBERGRE. 2. (Sucoresor to Low OTTERS, REMY AND RANT Metropottan Botel, (hate B: vist Wo 308 Penn'a. eve b AVENUE SUTT. cur own desicn ed by all,at A STRAUS’, ODL Pe ie LOAN OFFICES. LDSTEIN & CO, LOAN OFFICE, Siac 7 may6 Upfer the Metropolitan Hotel. SPECIAL NoTicg Belling off for thirty days at CAROS LOAN OFFICE AND BAZA®, Do, 914 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUR. Between %b and 10th streeta, A large stock of unredeemed New aud Sec: fine Gold ard Silver WATCHES, BRINGS and FINE JEWELRY bei Prices. Onil and see, it will pay you. SPECtau BOTICE! .Ww One Block Above the Former Stand. Ip con with my SSALESSUOM Yor the sale of Unregenmes Mare chandize, in 626 Louisians LOAN OFFICE AND SALESROOM, 626 Louisiana avenne 621 0 stro om Between 3 " cen Gch and 7th streets NW, CCOBENS LOAN OFFICE, corner of Tia sivest and New York avenus, entrance on Be York avenue. The most private in the city. W Sthtiaiger crenets aes ai a styles “Ria y ies mare ce L ADILE™® 2502 DOZEN GENUINE JAPANESE FANS, from 7 cents to $5 each, Just recetved direct from J1 consisting of Senter lees Hioh BO bai ac Also, fine assortment of CUBIOS. 500 CHINE? S SENSITIVE LEAVES.