Evening Star Newspaper, July 25, 1872, Page 4

EVENING STAR. LOCAL NEWS. Excursions, Pic-Nics, &e. Select excursion by the Young Catholic’s Friend Society to St. Inigoes and Fortress Mon- roe August 17th. iy €xXcursions to Mount Vernon on the Steamer Arrow. Marshall Hall Pavilion now open for the re- Ception of picnic parties. Lecals. ince the Ist ‘nstant, nm suits for divorce ave been entered in the clerk's office. At a meeting of the board of ‘ice commise Bioners to- Oficer Charles H. O’Brien was dismissed the force on the charge of felonious homicide in killing Samuel G. Cunningham. Colonel Webster, register of will turved here for a stay of a few days, from Mon- torey, Penna., where his family are quartered for the summer. ‘The grading of Pennsyivania avenue east is Progressing rapidiy, and it !s probable that a Wooden pavement will be laid down in compli- ance with the wishes of the property owners. Mr. Jobn F. Seitz and Mr. George M. Boston authorize the statement that they will not be candidates from the 15th district for election to the House of Delegates. Mr. S. G. Brown, in the Ist district. deelines a renomination. Yesterday afterncon, Miss Nelly King, re- Siding on B street, between ist and 2d N 9 took half an ounce of creosote, as she states, to allay toothache. Tankington was called in and rendered medical aid. Her recovery is con- sidered doubtful ‘Yhe Waskington Schuetzen Verein will com- 1 festival on Monday, the md will continue during the week, in their park, on the 7th street road. A number of valuable prizes will be awarded to the suceesaful competitors in shooting, bowling, « ©. Colonel Nat. Hays has resigned the superim- tendency of the Washington and Ohio railroad, plone! R. H. Havenner has been appointed his successor. Mr. H. B. Glover has been ap- pointed local freight agent of the road at Alex- andria, and Mr. Edward Dunn has been pat in charge of the shops and round-houses of the fame road. Reddy” 1y”? Reese Convention. IT REASSEMBLES TO-DAY. The Ordway-Le Barnes-“« Reddy” Welch- “Skinny” Reese convention, which met at Odd Fellows’ Hall last Thursday, reassembled at 2:30 Es at Unton League Hall; Dr. J. L. en in the chai as ‘ a ere were about 150 persons present, an the convention opened its proceedings’ with Prayer by Kev. Wm. J. Walker. The delegates, upon motion of Mr. Ordway, Were directed to take their places at the rear of the hall, and were then invited to take “front seats” upon the call of their names by the sec- retary. on the call of the list of delegates from the listriet, “Reddy” Welsh advanced arm in ith Mr. LeBarnes. A delegate, named Plowden, put in an appearance, and forced Dr. Stevenson, who at the former con- vention acted as his substitute, to the wall. Delegate Le Barnes said that at the former meeting of the convention he withdrew his name as candidate because he did not wish to oppose those placed in nomination, but all hay- ing withdrawn } ut one, he now gave notice that he withdrew his declination. Mr. Rufin.—I rise to place in nomination—— The Chair.—I will not entertain any motion until a motion is passed reconsidering the mo- tion closing the neminations. A discussion followed on the question of re- considering the vote by which the resolution closing nominations was adopted, during which Mr. Costin spoke in favor of Mr. Boswell, but Several points of order being taken, a motion ‘was m: by Costin that the minutes of the last =e be read. This motion was laid on the ie. Some parliamentary sparring here took place; after which, Mr. Lacey offered’ « resolution re- citing that al) nominations having been with- drawn excepting that of Mr. F. A. Boswell, he is nereby declared to be the nominee of the con- vention. The president (Dr. Bowen) ruled that the res- elution not being germain to the motion to re- consider, it was out of order. { The convention was in session when our re- yort closed, with indications of a highold time, and possibly a break np.) pace Fatal Besults of Shooting. DEATH OF JOHNNY KEEGAN, WHO WAS SHOT ON TRE STAGE AT THE METROPOLITAN—AN INVESTIGATION DEMANDED. Mr. John Keegan, who was fatally wounded during the performance of thefarce “O! Orders,” at Metropelitan Hall, on the night o! the 2th of June last, died Hospital. ‘was taking the part of “Hannah Gin,”’ while Mr. James Porter acted as “Col. Bullet,” aud Charles Brown a Tri; x — the farce Porter was engaged in writing a fetter, called over the military orders of *‘shoulder arms,” “ready,” “aim,” “fire,” &c., and Brown went through the motions, aimin; yee the trigger at the command fire, when the gun was discharged and Keegan fell. On going to him it was found that the wadding of the mus- ket bad entered the brain. Bulkley was called in, and subsequently the patient was removed to Providence Hospital, where every attention was paid him, but with- Out avail. As before stated, be died last even- ing, and some of his friends had his remains coffined and Paar them on the one o'clock train for Philadelphia to-day. The father of the deceased who came here soon after the oc- currence, appeared at the depot before the train started and demanded that the remains should not be taken from the city untila fall investi- gation was had before a coroner's jury. This created some excitement about the train, and it was finally determ!ned not toremove the body for the present, and it was taken back to Prov- idence hospital, where an inquest will be held. phan Gxawp Lopes L. O. O. F.— Election of Officers. At the annual election of the Grand Lodge I. O. ©. F. of the District of Columbia, heid last evening, the following officers were elected :— John W. Thompson, grand master; C. C. Myers, deputy grand master; Thomas W. Fowler, gran warden; Kev. P. Hall Sweet, grand secretary; Samuel Wise, grand treasurer; John F. Haven- ner, grand representative to the Grand Lodge of the United States for two years, (Grand Rep- resentative W. K. McLean holds over auother year.) A resolution was adopted instructing the grand representatives to vote against the pend- ing proposition to pay per diem and mileage to poo zrand sires. The officers elect ‘will be installed by the Grand Lodge on the 1ith of August next. Up oth ARE Jvstices’ WARRANTS TO nE SERVED BY OvviceRs.—This morning, Officer Yeatman, LOCAL POLITICS. Getting Ready for the Fall Campaign. MERTINGS LAST NIGET. Preliminary skirmishing to the fall campal, in the District, which will terminate with the election on the second Monday in October ot a delegate to Congress and twenty-two members f the House of Delegates of the lative assembly from the several districts, is fa active progress, meetings of the adherents of the two parties &re held it. The contest is somewhat complicated bye ues and divisions, but will doubtless ings were eld lat might: THIRD DISTRICT REPUBLICANS. The republican club of this district met at market house hall, Geotgetown, last evening, tor the reorgani and electing officers kr the ensuing ar, L. L. Clements in the chair, and P. E. Coakley, The first business in order was the slection of oficers when Mr L. L. Clements was unanimously chosen president, Alfred Pope, vice president, P. E. Coakley secretary, H. ©. Addison, assis- tant secretary, and George W. Beall, treasurer. Resolutions were unanimously adopted endors- ing the efficial course of N. P. Chip- man, Mr. William R. Collins, and the District Government. Mr. Clements in a few happy re- marks thanked the club for the honor con- ferred on him, and eulogized the conduct of Mr. Collins in the legislature; recommended bim as the proper candidate for the republicans of the3d district at the coming election, and hoped the republicans of this trict would do all in their power to elect him, which could be easily done if the friends of the District govern- ment worked in eer Messrs. ©. P. Houghton, P. FE. Coakiey. Samuel KR. Collins, Frank Herbert, and H.C. Addison were unan- ‘mous!y recommended as delegates to the con- ¥ention to nominate a candidate for Congress. Mr. Wm. H. Barker offered a resolutivn de- nouncing the action of George Hill, Jr., and Augustus Grimes for their assumption in’ pre- of the 5th precinet, arrested Joseph Washing: ton on a charge of profanity preferred by Emma ‘Thom peon, the warrant being issued by Justice J.T. C. Clark. The necused was taken to the police court, and the officer turned the warrant and af dayit over to the assistant attorney for the District, Mr. N. H. Miller, so that the in- formation could be made out. Mr. M. refused to recognize the warrant, and stated that the efficer had no right to serve it. The officer sent the papers to Judge Snel! for bis advice, and the result was that, after the court had heard the statements 5f the prosecuting witness, the papers were orfered to be made out. Fatal Ac@ >ent—This morning a fatal ac- ‘Curgéd on the Pope’s creek branch of wor and Potomac railroad, near Mul- Ss, abOv. tive miles south of the junction ow a number of the contractor's han l+ ie a ‘mg dewn the road on a hand-ear, and ohn Jenes. colored, in attempting to get his at. wlich had blown off, lost Bis aod fell. going through the trestle-work over a ravine, and, striking on his bead. his neck was b oken. His body was brought up to Bowie ‘ Huntington) to the orders of his friends. He is said to have a family residing in this city, and also bas some horses and carts working on the streets here. ie ‘Tue Bouspasy anp Sitver SPrine Ratt- ROA D.—The track on this road has alread: da cars to ve ever, ‘The track will be conepleted to ate this season. and the re: es “OvBE THE HiLt To THE Poormouse.”—The ‘well known blind man, Robinson, metal ho pre tending to represent the third district at the bogus ublican convention, but, after debate, withdrew it. Prior to adjournment the club endorsed the action of the Philadelphia conven- tion. SIXTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS, The 6th district = held a meeting last night at Green’s Hall, John H. Brooks in the chair, and James H. Smith secretary. Mr. Brooks calied Mr. Underwood to the chair, and offered a preamble and resolutions depre- cating all efforts to divide the republican party in this District; propouncing in favor of the regular nominations for President and Vice President made at Philadelphia; pledging un- divided sap) to the regular republican candi- date for De! yo to Congress to be nominated on the Ist of August, 1872; deploring any action ‘that will have a tendency to divide and weaken our strength, and which must result to the ad- vant of the Tecra mee poh and declaring that the present position of those members who have joined another and accepted office under it is inconsistent with mem! ‘ip of this club, and they are hereby declared by their action to have severed their membership. Mr. Brooks stated that this was the only way to treat seceders, and they should not be allowed to take any = or lot in this meeting unless the; openty renounced all allegiance to the liberal party. The resolution was adopted. Joseph E. Venning submitted a resolution pledging support to Hon. N. P. Chipman, our Present representative in Congress, for nomina- tion and re-election. Also, that we will gy od for re-election —_ ee = = F. Mur- ray, our present incumbent; adopted. Mr. Brooks then tendered his resignation as president of the club on the ground ¢! chairman of the central committee he had not time to attend to the duties of the office. In his remarks on taking leave he advocated mnity of action as the only means of party success. relation to the coming local contest he sai¢ I have pooner say to colored men. had have some aspi ues among us who are bent on coming to the front if — smash up thing behind them to do it; of these you moust beware. Under the law, and especially under our political 1» We have every 0) ortunlty that any other clams of citiaeas have. ir ave. we succeed it must be by union, not factious Ss for while the colored de: like bis white brother, may sway a few colored men the sober second thought and native love of justice of the masses will keep them true to principle. Experience has shown in this country that the closer you stick to organization the surer you are of success, an break up {nto factions or dis} tions of Lop ha ization and inte; ‘will you be fesed in your every e' = may be a large majority. ‘The principle hat the majority rule must holds good with us as with other men, and my advice 1s what you de- sire to do, do ft fairly, openly and Togularly within your pay organization, and not depend upon parlor kid glove caucuses for a guide, which neyer fail to end in ful defeat.” —- remarks were received with great ap- plause. Mr. John F. Murray made a few remarks, re- gretting the necessity of Mr. Brooks’ resigning, and made a motion that Albert Underwood be declared the choice for presiding officer during = unexpired term; —— ig eames a ler appropriate remarks by Mr. Underwood, @ vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Brooks for the faithful discharge of his duties as presidi officer. A bolter to the Ordway crowd, named Jobn Mann, attempted to create some confusion by remarks without an: meaning whatever, and he was made to withdraw very unceremo- niously. David Shepherd offered @ resolution declaring the fall confidence of the club in Mr. Brooks tor the impartial manner in which he bad conducted the affairs of the club, and re- gretting his call to a more Smapertent = adopted. After the transaction of routine busi- ness, the club journed with cheers tor N. P. . Brooks and the board of MAN REPUBLICANS OF THE TWELFTH DIs- TRICT. The German republicans of the 12th district held a meeting last night, John Moeller in the chair. Resolutions indorsing Hon. N. P. Chip- man for renomination as delegate in Congress and Michael Duffy forthe House ot Delegates were adopted. Speeches favoring the above ac- tion were made by several members, and Aug. Bastert was chosen to represent the German voters as one of the five delegates to the nomi- nating convention. Mr. Duffy made a speech, in which he opposed the Sunday liquor laws, Geciaring that those who pay a license for sell. ing liquor should be allowed to prosecute their business at all FIFTEENTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS. At a meeting of the fifteenth district republi- cans, Martin Cronin in the chair, a letter was received from W. H. Smith, resi, the presi- dency of the club and his position in the gencral committee. The resignations were accepted, and A. K. Browne elected to the presidency, and Jobn W. Freeman to the central committee. A motion hpted made Py, A Soe howe the call for & primary election isagreed to, which was Rest, and the meeting adjourned. After adjournment a meeting of malcontent dolters was held, C. C. Briscoe in the chair, and Joseph Chew, secretary. Edward Nelson, C. C. Briscoe and David Dickson were chosen lele- gates to the LeBarnes convention at Union League Hall to-day. Joseph Chew, Abraham Smith, and Joseph Bowman were chosen mem- bers of the republican general committee. Greeley and Brown Meetings, In THE 7TH DISTRICT last night, Mesers. G. B. Towles, S. E. Slater, and William H. Hines were elected delegaies to the executive committee. 9TH AND 10rH DISTRICTS. A meeting of voters in favor of Greeley and Brown was held at 1335 E street last night, and & permanent club organized by clecting following officers: President, George T. vice president, Frank N. C: ; secretary, T. H. Boyd; treasurer, rge W. Bauer. The following were elected delegates to the centra! executive committee: 9th district, Robt. Flem- ing, Frank N. Carver, and Geo. T. Stewart; 10th es G. RB. Crosstield, William Di nm, Bud THE 15TH DISTRICT GREELEY MEN organized a club last night, and elected the fol- lowing officers: Jesse B. Wilson, s presidents D: J.E. Si ice president; ~'T. Halleck, secretary; John H. Johnson, treasurer; John H. Jobneon, Holmes, P. Foley, 1. J. Adams, and J.T. Halleck, executive committee. John H. Crane, C. C. Frazier, and R. M.A. Fenwick were e! to theexecutive committee. the aud; DISTRICT. The i i il E if # j i i EazE 3 a ' i i! oF Lat it iH Hite 58 iy it i i g { Bi 8 ER I H E to organize, ', one week from the present time, a republic. club, not to be known as the black man’s “mb butof the republicansof the District witout distinction of race or color, and invite che co-operation of all true republicans in their Ll = love aud concord for human rights; adopted. r. Lacy submitted a resolution the convention of the 18th instant; pero a Mr. Charles Syphax stated that Cornelius Clark, ruperintendent of work jn the 7th dis- trict, and his assistant, George W. Stewart, both good republicans, had been dismissed by the Vice president of the board of public works without cause being and moved that a committee of seven, to accom) their dele- ite, be appointed to wait on ti and 'd of public works to represent the case to illiam F. Thomas moved that a com- five be appointed to obtain information as to the condition of the small in this District im reference to the present lat of assessments, and to make report at the next meeting; adopted. Board jealth. IGHT+SOIL—S8MALLPOX—THE POUND—THE CARAL, &0. At the regular meeting of the board last even- ing Dr. Bliss, from the sanitary police commit- tee, reported that he had been all along the river front to find a suitable wharf from which to ship fecal matter, and the only place he could find for the purpose was the foot of 17th street. He said that the water at that point was —_ the wharf is removed from habitations, and it can be obtained at a rental of $10 per year. He recommended that the board rent this wharf for three, with the privilege of five years. The re- port was adopted and the committee authorized to notify Mr. Lord, the owner, that the board will enter into a contract with him on the terms proposed. The health officer reported one case of small. x on the 23d and one case on the 24th instant. Be said the cases were in shanties, and that the patients refased to be removed to the hospital. Dr. Bliss said measures ought to be taken to entirely rid the District of small-pox before Oc- tober, as in that month contagious diseases gen- erally assume epidemic forms. Dr. C. con- curred in this view of the subject. On motion of Dr. Verdi, it was resolved to rint in cireular form 1,000 copies of the regula- Fons of the board relative to small-pox. The report of the superintendent of pounds shows that during the week ending July 19tn there were condemned 550 pounds of meat, 2 boxer peas, 2 barrels beans, 2 sheep, 1 c: and 100 bunches of fish; also, that 144 animals had been impounded and 17 dogs killed. A communication having been received com- Lee of the canal between Ith street and ‘cock creek, the matter was referred to the health officer, with instructions to communicate with the board of public works in the premises, the canal having heretofore been declared a nuisance. the iclans with the re- to reporting births. pinion of the at- torney of the board was requested as to the legality of the contract entered into by the board for the removal of dead animals. pes Tne Cotorep Prriic ScHoors.— The colored school trastees met last night, and appli- cations tor various ‘itions were received and placed on file, as follows: For teachers, Rebec- ca C. Harris, Eliza A. Stewart, Ann J. Sim- mons, Martha A. Lemoir, Mrs. W. H. Scott, Miss Fairwell, Florence J. Smith. Janitors, Alex. Henderson, Hohan Ford, and Richard ‘Johnson, and as engineer from Robert Holmes. Mr. Gray wanted to know the full particularsof the indebtedness and liabilities of the board be- fore — of the books. In regard to Mr. King’s books the matter was laid over until the appearance of Mr. King, at the next meeting. e reqnest, asking for an increase of furniture for the M street building was granted. The ac- counts of Mr. Robert I. Fleming for the build- ing of the Svmuer school was presented, show- ing a balance in his favor of 817,611.92, which was ordered to be paid. Mr. Cluss was author- tzedto = Tepairs on Lincoln school. Mr. Wornley offered a resolution that the resolution that passed the board at their last meeting ap- pointing G. B. Vashon secretary to the board be rescinded; adopted. Mr. Wormley moved that the old frame building adjacent to the M street school-house be advertised tor sale; so ordered. Mr. John H. Brown was authorized to have all the school-houses whitewashed and cléaned, and under the supervision of Mr. Cluss place a brick wallaround the M street school-house Mr. Samuel Matthews was appointed watchmen of the Sumner school-house, with a mpn Choe per month.j The Superintendent was authorized to see what the frame buildingon 10th street, Island, lately occupied by the white schools could be rented for. Adjourned. ——— Tue DeatH or Mrs. Dawes, widow of the late Dr. Frederick Dawes,so well and oe | remembered for his skill and benevolence, wi! surprise her many friends, who now learn with pain that after lees than twenty-four hours ill- ness her censtitution, enfeebled by disease and the recent heated term, succum! toa violent attack of cholera morbus. She died yesterday afternoon, about 4 o’clock, in her 75th fe ‘Warm and sincere as a friend, wite and ther her death eevers another link in the chain of old and esteemed inhabitants of this city. She has lived among us, excepting short intervals, over fifty years: Dr. Dawes having first located in Georgetown in 1819. es WHEN THE JACKSON OLUB of Washington sets up an equestrian statue of Uncle Horace in front of the White House to match that of Old Hickory, we would suggest mounting the sage on the * gentle muel,” @ more agricultural beast than the charger, and would also call the ar- tist’s attention to the fact that this beast does not rear like the horse, but at the other end. If the favored sculptor will but attend a circus where the venturesome boy, arrayed in felt hat, white coat and extraneous boot-tops, tries to ride the mule, he will have before him an ani- mated model ready to his hand, at iL also be impressed with the unbecoming levity of the creature's hinder parts.—Boston Transcript. ———— ee We REvER our readers to the advertisement of the Western Maryland College, of Westmin- ster, Md., as offering superior educationai ad- vantages, and loca’ ina healthy rural district. Itought to be very popular. _————— GEORGETOWN. Nor So.—Rev. Archibald J. Battle, president of Mercer University, Georgia, lms not received the degree of doctor of divimity from George- town college, notwithstanding the statement of & morning paper to the contrary. Tue Brivee-Strext [nr noveMENt.—Con- tractor Gleason is rapidly pushing his work on Bridge street, and expects to have his 18-inch sewer pipe laid in and covered as far west as Congress street by to-night. There is some little blasting to be done, which will not take much time. ‘The deep cut on the cornerof High and Bridge streets was fenced in to prevent vehicles passing, which were delaying the work. ‘There 1s an alley only some 40 or 50 feet above, where vehicles of all sizes easily pass. So soon a8 Bridge street is reduced to the proper grade, which will be shortly, there will be no difficulty in passing, as it will not require more = one hour to cut it down to the required rade. ST misves Anovr—Great complaints are be- ing made by housekeepers, who are continually loosing buckets, pans. &c., which they place in their alleys or in front of their dwellings with offal for the garbage carts, one party having lost three buckets this week. To wz Rx £D.—The board of public works have directed the bridge over College Branch, Little Falls road, to be repaid under thesnpervi- sion of Mr. B. b, Carpenter, engineer tor the county. For Tne Bayerit or tHe Laprms.—George- tren, D. C., July 23d, 1872.—Editor Star: Would it not be well for the contractor who is doing Work at the intersection of High and Bridge streets (the principal thoroughfare of the town), after they have done work in the evening, when ladies most do walk, to lay a few planks across the deep ruts which they have made there? and by £0 doing would receive the heartfelt thanks of many a WALKER. ALEXANDRIA. arpenter employed by Mr; Starker Sais el carpenter em tf. jwain, fe from the vcailtding ta front ‘ofthe second story of the residence of Mr. John Stewart on Prince street, about noon below, breaking recel avin a e two bones in this city definite shape.* The lot has upon, and if taken hold by individuals, a stock company will carry execution.— last evening. Bape, Varden Kevelors is the name of a Sew Orleans Society. S7-The Cincinnati authorities have caused to be executed over 300 dogs on ove day. Sox bt Belistans fows, aad Giograged' himself. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. There was no perceptible change in the New York a day, prevailin, dulness at the Stock Exchange rendering it dif- ficult for lenders to fully employ their money weal anges emai’ Soteneet The roy 6 activity in to Pacific Mail Markets re Suly Ss Viegas ‘sixes, old, 33; solldated, ide; Weet Virginia's; 1s Noche Gneon. Dae old), 3359; do. new, 20; do. special tax, 11 bid BALTIMORE, July 25.—Cotton fat and nominal; low middlings. 20%. Flour quiet and steady; prices Metene? | Bgad tot rime red, #1508 southera, 7éar7; others quiet; new southern, ebanged. Corn quiet; whi ey, unchanged. Os ‘S5a40; mix: lat. Bye quiet. Ga70! Provisions very strong. Mess pork ‘firm, $14 Nk meats; advancing tencency; ness for wi Sig. Western batter firmer and. inactive: good to choice, 18820; fancy, 22. Whisky firm; stock scarce, jorth Carolina's, 33%; sly. %.—Flour quiet and un- quiet and firm. Corn dail and N, July 25.—Conscle for money 923 %. American securities quict a: changed Wheat firm. j for ‘un- changod. : Panis, July 26.—Rentes opened at 54 francs, 22 centimes. te lakes and generally over the country, thence tothe Guif and eastward to the Atlantic, with northerly to behind winds and temperatures somewhat lower than on Wednesday. Partly clear weather in the South Atlantic and New England states. Light rain fell last night in the upper Mississip- pi, and the cloud area extends thence eastward tothe lower lakes and western Pennsylvania, with southerly to easterly winds. The low ba- rometer on Wednesday in Nebraska has reached the upper Missisippi. PROBABILITIES.—Clear weather will prevail on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts till this after- noon, with northerly winds and moderate tem- peratures. Winds veering to southerly and easterly, with increasing cloudiness and light rain by this evening in the Ohio valley, and thence over the lower lakes and western Penn- sylvania. Cloudy weather on upper lakes, in the upper Mississippi and eastward to Ohio val- ley, with easterly and southerly winds. _—_—_—————__ THE COURTS. Equity Cov: Judye Humphries.—Cochran agt. Clarke et al., order to issue rule to show why audit shall not be postponed. Harman agt. Johnson, decree for injunction against suit at law on ‘bond being filed. Lyons agt. Brett, order to issue rule against purchaser to show cause, &c. In Re.—John Bell Adams, a lunatic, order ai thorizing committee to execute decd of trust. Foticze Court, Judge Snell. — To-day, Charles on assault and battery on Wm Schwing. This occurred at a restaurant on 7th street, opposite the Patent Office. It was in evidence that Bryan was intoxicated and slashed about with a slungshot, doing damage to several heads, and raising a great excitement on the street; $20 and costs or sixty days in ail Edward Ji , assault and battery on Barnee; #1. Peter Donnelly, assault’ and bat- teryon Anna Donnelly, his wife, by kicking her. The fuss commenced about correction of a child which Mrs. D. was trying to prevent. This _— papesess ae series oa — upon wife nnelly, and he quently been placed unde? ‘bende to keep peace. is last bonds, $200, was ordered to be forfeited and $500 additional bonds ordered; also, fine and costs. Peter Donnelly, assault and battery on Alice Cooper, his servant girl; $10 and costs. David S. Dimerman, assault and battery on Samuel Openheimer, by flinging a chair st him in his Iewas shown for the defence that complainant flung the chair at Dimerman first; $1, without costs. John Clancey, for violating the cart law in not preserving the proper dis tance een teams, forfeited his collateral. ‘Wm. Lane, Robert Thompson and John Seip, and Arthur Turner, ents, drunk and disorderly in Georgetown; 25. td watch) for fact driving. “Chas ease wal for » Charles and p.ofane; $3. , MAGISTRATES WARRANTS. ‘The court stated for the infermation of officers that frequently arrests are made on warrants issued by ma; ‘ates and the warrants returned to the court without the names of witneases be- ing attached; that the attorneys were obliged to nolie pros such cases. The manner of proce- dure was for complaining parties to apply to the proper officers of the court for warrants which should be on formal information and un- der oath. This would save cost and much trou- ble to all concerned. UME. RESUME. Charles W. Rollins, profanity; $3. Cleary, a cart driver, for failure to kee right as the law directs; #5. Louisa 1 Georgetown female, for disorderly co fined $5. John A. Downes, a hac! for failure to hand a ticket to a passenger, was fined #5. Henry Mudd, violation of cart law; $5. John Campbell, a hackman, for failure to hand a ticket to a nger, forfeited his collateral, 5. Teresa Smith, a vagrant, was sent to the workhouse. Bridget Sheahan, for cursing in Washington street, Georgetown, was fined $5. —-.22- Kidnapping in Mexico. A REIGN OF TERROR—THE CASE OF SRNOR CERVANTES—EXEOUTIONS OF CAPTURED BRI- GANDS—DISSATISFACTION WITH THE AMERI- CAN MINISTER, ETC. Great excitement prevails in the city of Mexico on account of the immense number of abduc- tions by kidnappers, who demand heavy ran- foms to restore the captured persons, All the available means of the government are now em- ployed to crush this business. On Thursday, the lith inst., Governor Montiel, accompanied by a large body of police, surrounded the Plazuela de $3. James to the an, San Lucas, and in a pit under the ground floor found Senor Cervantes, who had been lately kidnapped. Cervantes’ face was bound up wit! only his mouth and nose left clear for the pur- pose of respiration. The hee por pe had also Placed a gag in his mouth and filled hisears with wax, and allowed bim but one egg daily for sub- sistence. Cervantes had been captured in the night by five men while he was returning with his family from the hotel to his residence. A number of documents were found in the house which confirms the existence of a secret society composed of criminals of all nations, with the title of “Italia Koja.” The society is generally known, however, as the “Sociedad Terrible.” Three of the five kidnappers of Cervantes were arrested the same day. They were the Span- iards Ricardo Bello, azed twenty-two years, and Gumersindo Nunez, aged eighteen years, and a Mexican named Jose Maria Orta, aged twenty- five years. They confessed their guilt, and stated that the society was organized outside of the republic of Mexico, and that the same gang had committed numerous similar acts. he three prisoners were executed in San Lucas square the same evening in the presence of an immenee concourse of people. Inthe pocket of one of the prisoners was found a list of forty persons who were to be kid- napped. A rigorous warfare has been started against the organization, which is expected to destroy it. The same band kidnapped a French- man named Bassot, and tore out his e -tongue. Barsot died while in their hands. Fif- teen isions of the real estat figures our hands and seals. Wasntnoton, D. O., July 12,1578. ra pear are neted om the plats.) atm have loll wing papers, ‘bed A. B.C*. and rae ovary ing from the original plan of 2 SS SE SS SSE a SR EAN SEES SO Value per ‘foot. $225 gs. 20 BS re 4 20 6. 20 6. 200 5, 200 124 20 12) 20 1, 20 1 200 0. rast part of lot RO, }6.ecucsennen 20 6 it part of lot No, I. 28 4 t part of lot Noli 1% 2; Part No. 11.. = 1m 62 North part of lot Ne. Vi_ 1m) 23 touth of let No. 1: 175 i Part of lot No. 1) 175 (3 Part of lot No. 1% 4 (| Lot No. 13. 20 8. Lot No. 4... iw 8 Lot No. Wesemn lw®@ 8. West part of lot No. ié. lm 6 Zast part of lot No. i6. im 3 Weat part of lot No lw 3 Enst part of lot ito lw 1 So 1s 1” 2h 1 60 Lot Bo. 16 Total..... Seabso = S17 95_118,400 $.109 0) FA. Stratton. ..| 12.486 © Bank of Washington. 19.7% O Thomas Scrivener. 18435 00 Charles 5 we 2. a2 00; Willian a 3.54 © Dorsey's hei Peyton | : 4.£00) Arnold. 425 6 Rezin Beck's heirs. 7,425 60 William Hickey’s heirs. =| SMT AIT 95. SAM. BACON 5 A&RK NESS, J.C. McKELDEN, ‘Com nissioners, *A and B are plats of the Sqimares, and O is the e vidence taken by the Commissioners. —CLFRK. D.—Amended Report of the Commisssioners A, ippointed to Appraise Syuares Not. 68 and G80. ry 5s | “8 (Conti {els Sia Value la le Let r 00 7 00 Lot N 8 8,170 Lot No. 2 8.388 Partof Lot oo 4,480 Part of Lot 4,450 of Lot 2 ee 8 8.030 # a) 8.170 oo To a4 set ees Lf ed.) Total. ‘Name of owner or agent. $7.20 & James Adams. 970 & Joseph Saxton; William A. Bax- 9858 00 Martin King's heirs. 8.48 & James Adams. 11,490 8 Jonn O. Fitzpatrick’s beirs. 15,879 00) Frederick Steinle. 8.020 & Casparis Brothers. 13,821 08 John Coyle'e heirs. BS 8.170 ©) Ditto. © Martin King’s heirs, OF) Ditto. 28 Ditto. 4 50) Francis Hanna. i 7 2: £0) 6.314 90) Ditto. 7S 1gI2 1312 603. F. May. is ou 7 624 75 Daniel and Mina Schulz. 1 730 6 5 80 te © 97H OH) 00 5538 oy his fo aria ea 44 0 ® 6.214 oo) F 3 co 6214 Casparis Brothers, CO «6.242 00) ‘iam Costin 's heire. oO 20 J.B. Gardner. eo 220 00. 00 6042 00) co 6.242 00 CO 12423 6) 00 6.214 00) 00 41924 90 10 894 00) 25 = B75 oF 60 7-435 & 60 7.425 60 326,860 HE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN SPECIAL TERM | fo THE SUPREME COURT OF T! Scere GE22 Unirep STaTEs, EX RELATIONE SECRETARY OF } THE INTEKIOR, vs, SQUARTS SIX HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SEVEN, #tx HUNDRED AXD EIGHTY-FIGHT, WASHINGTON City, District oF Coccmpia. ‘The Commission a) as their report, and the aggregat as far as ascertained all parties and . D. 1872, exesptions to said re] A Leics if ‘ext No, 242, district court docket. ; in the ci jew Yorks Philadelphic, . C, HUMPHREYS, ~ Justice. * i ‘Test: Georgetowao Advertisements.; INSURANCE COMPANIES. 66 A WAY DOWN BELOW COST.”—Positively, wf 3gi hm, talling my Dollar Goots below cost. pete z J.C. NICHOLS. 'Y G6ODS CHEAPER THAN EVER!—Weare Dieidrom ai tindvct tenes Dee acon Ee selling of all asols, Sun Umbrellas, Oassimeres, Linen Drills, and ithont regard to cost, to make ock. We have a Remnant Counter where astonishing bargains are sold. A )arge assort- of Houseke Goods cheap. aan eee re SAMI MILLER, jyl2 Im* 101 Bridge street, Georgetown. [)°4"42 STORE For SALE. Having “oe ral another and giterens re chance mallcapital, “Iam now retalling every article cost, No. street, Georgetown, “er x3 ey. NICHOLS. M. BH. WHEATLEY'S STEAM DYRBING AND SCOURING ESTABLISHMENT. Ovrice—49 JurreRson StRExt, 1» D. 0. Botablished 1831; = awarded 1357; and is now one of the oldest, far; ‘and most complete estab- Uishments of the kind tn thiscountry. My patrons Will consult their own interests by sending im their fall winter goods duriug the summer months. in the District for Cleaning or eing Gen en's Clothing. hing Sppertai: tw the business well and promptly executed. ce closed daily at sunset, except Saturday, we itwi be open until 83 p. Post Office Box 723. ap? LADIES’ GOODS. M protirre GOODS! DBY GOODS!! B ISIEKY, G@LOVESand NOTIONS. ew articles in each line just received, Ai the LATEST STYLES OF MILLINERY’ at nee Mus, THROPP, 1459 4th, corner P street. EK, McUUBMICK, 508 stk sivect beswvem and F. 2 clogant stock of MILLINERY newest wers, Ribbons. es, &c. Also, @ of Ladies’ U: derwear; toll of which she sake the the ladies of Washington and vicinity. STRAT come races a Be, mitt b RELLERS. 315 Market Space. A ESEGE ASSORTMENT of CORSETS, st Best Faria KID'GLOVED. 21: oo _ mrt 715 Market Space. JOST, BECEIVED-A fine assortment of Berg SEBLIN SRPHYE TEENS a> SLIPPED &c., &0., which If am .P. ma MP, LERCH, 724 rem street, WASHINGTON HOTELS. DS i amatan HOTEL, jo. 709 G STRERT, je22-tf_Brtwxxy 7TH AND 8TH STREETS. bh cain reapers sien). JAMES SYKES, Propricter, Fronrine PExnsYivamia AVERUR, Basween 18th end ith streses, Wasuineton, D.G, pa aBLING@TOR,* ; VERMONT AVENUE. ‘of pid eus0-tr = or — Maryland Fire Insurance Company, of Baltimore, 5 Have this dey appointed M. T. C. JORDAN, THEIR SOLE AGENT FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, D. 0. All parties desiring insurance in this company, or mF vty pate Sang winteep will make application st fhe sine ¥ street, first floor, opposite the real estate rooms of M.M. ROGRER. A= YOU INSURED? 13 Beventh im the E! ni The BERKSHIRE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, of Pittsfield, Mass; organized 1861; assets nearly $2,000,000; has had successful expericnce of twenty years, Losses paid in 1571, $111,512; tm twenty years, $573,094, ‘This company does net forfelt the policies of it members for iallare 19 pay. premium. but tontincee the insurance for the fuil amount of the policy natit the unearsed premiums in hand have been hausted. The practical operation of thie feature ta: ‘A person, aged 35, 1 anbual premium will Be “ ‘ = = This is e: in every ic} BEEKSHIKE, and is guaranteed wesith of Maseachuseits. Call and read certificates and receipts from widows, orphans tors, w bo have been the full and being in arrears from one to three tume of decease. red 2 3 erm este years at the PHIL. H. WELOR _semett 905 F street, Tempio, [R= “FRANKLIN FIRE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY, OF PHILADEPHIA,” CHARTERED 1529, ¥ .090— emule 70 T8117 eae ALFRED G. BAKER, 3.W McALListé. ‘ice THEO. M. tie BEGER, Secretary. B. LEWIS BLACKFORD, WASHINGTON AGEN’ FAMILY SUPPLIEs: Look!! Read t!t PRICES ABSOLUTELY REDUCED 15 CENTS PER POUND om ALL GRADES at ELPHONZO YOUNGS & Go. Also, see PRICES OF SUGAR befcre purchasing elsewhere. ELPHONZO YOUNGS & 00. ———_ We are solling FLOUR, too, at ASTONISHINGLY LOW RATES. ELPHONZO YOUNGS & ov, We are also offering five or six of the FINEST BRANDS OF Hams that can be produced, at prices which DEFY COM- PETITION. GIVE US A CALL; IT WILL Pa¥ rou ELPHONZO YOUNGS & co., GROCERS, Novra ann F Sreerr Under Masonic Temple. —$——_—______Unter_Masoniec Templo, _ p= CATAWEA WIEE ON DRAUGHT AND IN BOTTLES, CALIFORNIA CLARETD, CALIFORNIA HOCK, FRENCH CLARB @ WM. YOUNGER'’S AND Bass 4lE DUBLIN BROWN sTovr, MASSEY’S PHILADELPHIA ALE @ 8TOUP PHILADELPHIA LAGER BEER, (in Botiles,) ee aut IMPORTED and DOMES- TIC GROCERIES, sciected especially for femiiy Use, and selling et @ very iow figure, 4. T. METZGER, (Buccessor to METZGER & BYLES,) 417 SEVENTH STEEEY, jolt, Between D and B. Gee bee Tea re \A —_—_—____—_—__ BOOKS, STATIONERY, &o. N=" Books AT PHILP & SOLOMONS’. Desren Mouths’ Win Up aad’ Boeck his a Months’ end Mirelo; A’ Provencal Foes. ‘By Frederic Wy Harrie — ees See ‘The History of Aunepolie, the Jepieal of oy: sat Three Gentaries < The Reviewers eviowed.” By Aicxantor i he 1 { Abraitam Lincoia. By Ward A Satchel Guide to Europe: Compact “ SHILLINGTON'S BOOKSTORE. Conner 4% BT. axp Pa. 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