Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1873, Page 4

of the circuit court. = - * bd > EVENING ‘STAR. | s.racttseumesnitime, [attr tem earn am| _ GEORGETOWN. © | cos un ieir vert ns ue inn a = | ‘tue sencas ceaecbineraning Readane tik) SEE a caekn deepen tae sueee ‘Tie MARKET House.—The laying of the new | toie7, the ccaseeitafivemect tes | Fine nusen axo scaimese Servs, very cheap RAY & BROTHER, — ao = | The Senute committer om the District of Co- ae. pen Mead pleted in the market-houso, | Twin Lick OW company saninet Marbury were con- | for cash, at Romar & Cox ina | B 381 Pesverereioa Aveere, = ——_ —— | enc ae Geen aaa mone eran LECTURES THe WoveR AS TY FTS | and the dooce PROBATE COURT —-Tewerday Mary O'Donnel! | ‘Tax nest €2 White Skirts in thiselty at Gouv- aah — ape pe memee : ea | peapataedls sic Joy yc posers car tea wee nee rs “Lomsiomnestion oo the estate | MANW & STRINBENG'S, corner 7th and G sts. aioe Ferctngt ant for sale at the tottewing tow LOCAL NE Ws. friends arel-op ponents of the proposed improve- Shoteiererx on the estate of Thomas THE MOST STYLISH aud perfect fitting shoes | 2 chests Finest Morne powder Tea, "e Amuscments, &e_, Temight, | ments. ‘Theve were present Capt. Carlisle Pat- The, will of Barney Crownen. beqneathing for ladies, mares. and chikiren are may | ee ne to = if Willard:’ dod, J. G. Saxille, Lewee—Mrs. | tersomt. Gen. R.-D. Mumey, Col. J. G. Berret, | fally proven and admitted to code, with a great variety of other fine makes, | 3 Cheice ~ - 2 een ee ee ee ao oo Gov, ae aa | Wentntght: bond 00:00. Ean be always found at T. S. Gartrell’s, 900 3h). pe wien yan = 4 Douche se.” - . P. Gormar, pre: ht; 3 3 q j3 : ‘ “ Theater Comigne—Drarea, eome ly, berlesque, | canal company: Columbas Alexander, Dr. J. 1. | sk WEL SOURS. ites, Anette tay Broder.) MbOt, cornet oF —— TES Caen geen tyes 48 unger, dances cic. Kidwell, John Wilson, T. A. Lambert and | of Georgetown college is now in progress. quantities Thana without @ license; jndement | SOUND FEET being indispensable to health 13 Chole 0 4 ante n Tem go wifes Commo- | Ty. 4. ambert was frst heard in be- | ee ee oe gH = s ee, ne onsdeaiaeaadaidiee tae Ad a ALBEANDRIA. | Rieeramas hone erp | een ee ete | Bethe cone . » Seer + a , for rel ns ” , Coméeused Loeata. in Washingtonand Georgetown. | His argument | paeG ee eee ea of Now tetas ue | ‘Tae Case oy Jackson, THE Wire Mun- | mon. covet, war charged wih the inrcens of fer fate al Ladera Sucre ogi ee Ye don. 21). Tomaters, at 3. oF J.C. Parker sunis Harper's Weekly for Febru- | against the reganot of the river as ner Ashley,’ mentee Bogie 5 J. M. | eren—To-morrer mathen i uments valned at 930, and. one sae ef Pega : assal same as that ivered A bracelet a. we Me Ns Homeopathi: at. 7 3 Ss “Nike War department has iewat an order dis- | Yore the House District committee about a wock veoh Bis iearuments were the ‘property of ir Da. P. Semen, Hepeeenin, oe "SO * Window's Com at te. cr 8 sbarging from the service private Edwin Kipp | nee, and which was reported in Tax Star. aisle rages CWS a from her room in | .. THE Nationat Savines Baw, corner of FLovR alias Chas. G. Griswold, vow tmthe signal ser- | In coi he said that if either bill shonié ? § weather testified that he | New York avenue and 1th street, pays 6 per et. | Best Family at €2.90 per \ barre} viee detachment at Fort Whipple. Va. be favorably by the committee, he | Sos haw Hane peaianrements to, Mice. Allen, and fully | per annam on its for each ler month. | XX\Choice Flour at $2.68 per \ barrel ‘The shop ef Mr. John Christhe.a bone and | hoped it would be the one which gives the gor- identified them in the court where ¢ were pro- ‘ing hours, 9to4. Saturdays, 9 to 4 and 6 s .€ banal} RANT ents per galles ivory turucr. on Kieireet, betweea ith amd 12th | crnment charge of the work. reas duced, baring been found in the pomesrdomut the se. | tam Mts,14t16 27 a streets. wae entered by sneak thinves last even- | “Bir. T. J. Miller, representing ihe employment of Mr Brarkwesther aime iienttel | Wrizcox & Ginna Sewine Macmrwe. ‘The SEErCEe” Rese a SEWING . who eat enty- OTHER WHAUP OWNERS ae s all ‘Kinde, wath of goods without being discorered. the river front made a brief argument, in tic 1 a Cuved textibod that the: inacem einer of the ac: | celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas. 6 for 8 cents wai wo horses attached to a hackmey carriage, | which he claimed that these wharf owners, by | Meter “geowart = in her honse since y but she did not Re Tae owen meery, —— Se mroverty of Barney Bell took fright mtile | an old act of the Maryland legislature, have the | Tiberate suman, het nis les oe eka refuse his ap some Know where they come from. Held for action of the | Intelligencer Building. C,, 5: OHARE & son, standing in front of the Imperial tel, last | right of extending ir wharves out to the in volume it filled er ‘of the hall | Gay Will be fixed for the execution of the sen- Srna set end conmeiiak tales of. bonds to T 01 ‘ens and arer red Je Srcks Sm se te She iron railing of the ree- | channel. "He therefore believed that his clients | £97 Teriess Watreten aici nik subject, ne | tence Of the law. If the new trial should be | GP"; .Rdw Shel ten battery <2 | and made to endor by Hempler, mear 4 mrest. Wholesale and Retail Grecere, a my er can ar, curry | should have the privilege of ore — Ca waxed vehement ‘af tines, and occasionally | Stanted the case will chad Papin ies hewn on Anna Anderson; @3 and cot. Henry May, asa0|t | ————— aging the vehicle to the extent of abvut fitiy dolars. ‘The fourth sociable of the Governor's Mounted Guard, at their azmory, corner of 4 ¥ iy was largely attended. J med the assem for an hour by an account of histravels in Bgypt, Palestine, Maly, and owhor countries, after which the floor wascleared for dancing, which War kept np wntil a late hour. Onicer Burns this aorning Jound a mason G street, between Sth end 6th streets, who appears le be laboring w aberation of mi attracts ie ne ling perieetly a time os if im deep meditation and without «peaking te auy ene. He.g'ves his name as Philip Duffy. The omcer fork him to police headquarters in the hope of hearing from Iris friends. pms hrhncn- tr ‘thons fer the Inauguration. PARTICIPAUON OF TRE STATE ASSOCIATIONS ‘The inaugrration committee cn state associ- ations met vesterday evening st headquarters, ‘a. M. Clapp iu the chair, awf S.E- Faunce sec: retary. state amociations which have <ig- willed their invention to take part in the cere- monies are those of New York, Indiana. Ohio, Towa, Maine, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pacific states and texriteries, New Jessey and Pennsyl- vania. Mr. Faunce. from the New England ation. stated that as his asociwtion had di Rot to take part iu the procession, he feit in duty Bound to resign kis place as seerctary. The toy was not ac 3 ir. Bell said that a pocket directory shonld be furnished the visitors, as a . whick will borne by the general committee. % directed to ascertain what amount ef money will be allows! each association for thelr expenses. and report. Mr. fell said that each accociation would pay their ownexpenser. The New York association expected to Lear their expenses, and bad passed a resolution to thateffect. Messrs. Shieh r, Beti ane! Terrill were appointed a com- mittee to divaft a cireular.to be forwarded to the | associations mm the various states. ¥ MILITARY. ‘The Attacks « of Richmond, a-cotored organization, have arranged to join in the in- augnral procession. Capt. Smith and Liests. Nealand Emoy,of the Boston Lancers—ssid 20 be one of the tinest mounted organizations in the country—arrived here this uorni arrangements for their corps durin; uration. They eaiied on Col. Wei the day. and also contracted with M er during i red for the officers a eluding a fine mounted band.) torn of t 4 men, (in- Before the re- ¢ committee, they will make arrange- ments for quarters, &6. it has ty been determined as to whet organi of the militia will be assigned the right of the nd consequently there is neo certainty as yet Burgess Corps oeeup regu r troops will, West Point catlets baving the right of all. After the reguldr troops, if precedence is £-veN & troops Whose officers receive their com- missions lirect from the President, the District troops will come next. It is as yet undetermined 2s to the massing of troops from eacli state to- gether; and shonld it be decided to do so the eldest states will be given precedence, and the organizations will be arranged with the senior troops or compaxtes on the right. zations are not stranged by states but accord. ing to seniority the Surges Corps, having Leen organized in IS. wl be uear the right. peri pee Banat A Poor Grint Facts Herr to a Fortexe— Whe is Moogic U Brith, and whe it her Aust?—The ovement im front of their Congress may see fie to order, aml that they should also he entitled to any profits which may accrue from sneh improvement. Jong paper embudying his viewsin read a long paper e ing his views tothe improvement of the river and abe, which are opposed to the plans of the board of survey. He that some provision should be ince: in the bill finally adopted by Congress to compensate the owners of private roperty along river front, and gave at jength his peculiar ideas in regard to im- provement of the channel. He believes the plan of the board of survey impracticable, and ~~ shoul! it be executed the Potomac would at high of the engineers’ bureau, made in 1867, relative to tke improvement of the river, and thought the-plan of Lieut. Rives far preferable to Of the board of survey. Mr. R. Fendall, representing the nine chil- drenof thelate Dr. radley, who own certain | P* wharf pro made a few in fenor to those Of Mesers. Lambert and Miller. THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE COMPANY AGAIN. Ex-Gov. Wells, formerly vi but now & resident of Washington, said if the amend- mente recently proposed by Gen. Mussey to the are adopted, he, as a a ge’ company, ‘but if, as te-contem- latex by one of the bills, a draw is to be made Fone brdige, he wan it to ne err —— wenton to repeat “vest ” 8} 5 Inade before the District com about a week since. COL. COOK'S ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THE IMPROVEMENT. Col. William A. Cook was next heard in favor of CP ave of the beard of survey. Rev the different interests conflicti th the plan, | be read the acts of the Maryland ture | relative to vacantlands, and the aet of Congress to the same class of land. He of 152 referriny | denied that at the date of the passage of this act the Kidwell Meadaws existed, and read from the | records of the general land office relative to the action of that office in regard to the lands in the Potomac claimed by Dr. Kidwell. et. The question which now arises is, was ja Jand claimed by Kidwell in existence at the date of the of the act (1839) under which itis now clalmed ‘The secondreondicting inter. est is that of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal. Mr. Couk then recited the elaims of this compa- ny, which they make by virtue of certain acts pasned jong irgini aryland, hela that ‘when the District was ceded to the vernmentthe rights of that company passed fiteo the hauds of the District aud the general government. ‘That that portion of the eanal within the limits of the District of Columbia is subject to the jurisdiction of either Maryland or Virginia is an absurdity which no mau having comimon sense believes. At the hour of twelve o'clock Col. Cook suspended his argument, and } the committee adjourned until 10 o’clock Mon-_ day mormng. MISCRLLANKOUS BUSINESS. The committee agreed to report favorably House bill 482, tay iting gift mg oo in the District of Columbia; also, favorably House bill 3,491, to authorize trustees of the Presbyterian ition of Geor, m to disposs of certain real estates also, House bill 3,625, (with amendments, two aud- ing of the accounts), providing for nine trustees of public schools insiead of three; also, Senate Dill 1,464, amending the charter of the Gritli ‘Verein Association of W METROPOLITAN RAILWAY EXTENSION. The com: ‘considered Senate viding for the extension of the Omaks Bee of a recent date says: And now eomes an Omaha girl te be added to the long Vist upon whom the Goddess of Fortune has dvigned to cast ber golder smiles. The name ef the heiress is Mazgie O'Brien, adining-room girl at the Donovan House, where she has been employed for several months past, always doing ber duty well and cheerfally, and, owing to her feseinating manners and pretty face, she has made a favorable impression wpon more than ‘one of the gentleman boarders during that time. I evening she received a letter from the pest office. and upon opening and reading it, ‘what was her surprise to learn that an aunt in Washi had died and left her a for- ton : was too good to keep. and it ea this morning, and while she Waited upon the table she beeame the center of attraction, and the observed of all observers. Her fortune waa soon the general topic of con- ‘sation. and the amount was variously stated ‘be frou $25,900 to $50,000; but we are reliably informed that it is not a cent more than $10,000. But that amougt is not to be sneezed at, and Wise Maggle continues to receive the con, lations oi her many friends. Tar “Corp Brit department weather map shows the belt of inteuse cold to have extended yesterday in a circuit embracing Pittsburg, Washiny timore Tm mn, Bal- Penunsytvania and Western South 1 Marylend. Another belt stretched over the | Golf states, and Chose immediately adjacent, as far north as Kentucky, presenting the strange Lenomena 6 weather in the morning eight grees colder in Memphis, Tennessee, than in St. Paul, Mimesots, aud in Washington twenty degrees ‘coiter than in Philadelphia. The temperature in Baltimore was the same as that in New York, the thermometer at the weather offices in both places standing at four degrees | below, being exactly four 4 colder than | ‘be weather at Boston, where the metcury stood | “at zero. The stete of the temperature at St. Panl, Minn., reported in the morning to be | that of Memphis, Tenn., graduaily d unt below that mpl: ton was also 1 degree above Phitad Baltimore 8 degrees e New York, but still 1 degree below mn. and of the same temperature as Phila- delpni Wasren—« Nive % vo Res THE Cotorep ScHoor of the pastors who took part in the meeting held on the 24 mstant at Israel Charch, in op- position to the singing of secular songs in the evlored public schools, have forwarded a memo- rial to Congress, through Gen. Chipman, in which they set forth that, in their opinion, the future safety and prosperity of colored people depends upon the proper instruction of the rising generation. who should be tanght to sly observe the fundamental’ prin- anil to ardently aspire f science. They con- mn the present beard of trustees and super- and ask that a “pine good men” be ap- 6. ° pS mete A CockInG Mary was fou nt yesterday be- tweeu birds shown by Dick Harris, of George- street railway to Georgetown and Uniontown, and agreed. to report ments revoking all former rights where substi- tute rights are granted; and str: bill ail sections granting the sylvania avenue; also the of the Dill al- lowing the road to cross the Aqueduct bridge over creek and the Anacostia ——- over the Eastern branch. The bill is further amended in several unimportant particulars. ‘THE HOUSE DISTRICT COMMITTEE, at their ‘y to 1,016, to the 2 Gaslight company. House bill 3,701, supp! an acten- titled “An act to authorize Washington City and Point Lookout Railroad company to Extend a Railroad into and within the rict ot Columbia, was referred to a sub committee, consisting of Messrs. Williams, Cotton, and Crebs, to House bill 3,477, relating to savmmeautslin tha District of” Gebamibia Sree discussed at some length, but no conclusion seached. Enrtor Evexrna Star:—I noticed that m your issue of Tuesday, the 28th instant, in com- menting upon the resulution offered by J: Roosevelt for the appointment of a committee state the accounts pi Jobn H. Crane, with interlineations by N. G, Ordway.” Now, while { am in favor of having a careiwl and truthful statement of the dis- bursements and expenditures as well as the | liabilities of the District made by a committee | of such men as Geo. W. Riggs, Judge Fisher, and two or three other well-known holders, Leqause } believe such a statement necessary to secure from Congress ine necessary aid to com- picte the improvements, I desire to state that the interlineations in the resolution referred to were not made by N. G. Ordway, and [ formed by Mr. Crane that the resolution was not written by him, and that he was not even consulted im relation to it. I will further say have thus far been O following the custom which’ prevails in every other community, to have oor g commit- tee of disinterested persons, outside of and free ‘expended , from official influence, to make an into the affairs of the year, in the work may be forward in future ina more economical and harmonious manner. N. G. Onpwar. Washington, D. C., Jan. 30th, 1873. nai dca : RK. H. Lee, of Capitol Hill, at West areh’s hotel, on the Marlboro’ road. ‘The con- tims were for seven cockseach, fighting all that nearly matched in weight, (give or take twoounces,) the matches to be im ty imel. heels, tor & per fizht, and $50 “odd. re weighing it was found that chickens “fell in” with the conditions named, wud the fight commenced. The frst and fourth mains were won by Harris, the second, third and £fth by Lee. The fourth was a savage ‘ight, hich tasted one hour and ten minutes, a: is maid to been the best contested fight which dhas ever then place in these parts. Inspecons-—Report of sales and Iapictions et vere Re « At Centre Market, Wednesday, of hi animals were nomber Drover’ ., Thursday, 348 cattle = RSP i caichenset siconts. 271 Rot been enough good cattle on the market for three weeks to supply the demand. Some of our butchers have been buying in the Balti- wore market. Escare or « Bure.ar with $300 Worta ond-haud store on I street, between 23d and 23d streets. ‘Lieut. Greer and Perry start- ed out, and soon took the in custody and struck the desk near him violently with the back of his hand. stand the value of “action! AcTION!! action!!!” his body and speaking of the its of citizens guaranteed them by and bese bicep 4 roan august a body as the Congress ted Stater, warning the House to ben with the privileges and immubities of American citizens, he evidently ronsed the ire of many members, and earnest colloquies ensued, the opinion seeming to be pretty general that he was abusing the privilege — him of purging himself of contempt by turing the House as to its duties. The Speak- er, however, was inclined to put a libaral con- ‘struction on the order adopted by the House, and in reply to inquiries as to how long J would be allowed to orate, said ‘one hour. Ref ob pa dee 8 Stewart was very impres- ve. ending “May preserve T vtuate the ‘constitution of the United Staten” At the conclusion of his: h the House pro- eceded to discuss the question, “WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH HIM?” After considerable debate, and an effort on the of California, ‘seems to fuily ander- jewart atill refusing to answer, MR. ORDWAY AND HIS PRISONER left the hall by the main entrance. Mr. Stewart was allowed to go home last evening for such articies as he might need, and op his return was placed in the prison cell, near the erypt, where he passed the night, and where is now confined. His room is about 20 by 15 feet in size, and contains half a dozen chairs, sorme of them cushioned, a three-quarter bed, a water closet, a large table, a small marbie- topped table, and a number of small boxes. It is carpeted and has two large windews, both of which are vertically barred. It is lighted with gas. The only picture in the room is a large representation of the steamer ‘ Bristol,” under full sail, and over it the words: “Fail River, New York and Boston Line, via Newport and Fell River.” Mr. Stewart held a levee all day to-day, his room being thi with sympathizing visitors. He has received a number of ms and let- ters approving his course before the House hid terday and appealing to him to stand firm. bis tee he says he intends to follow at all hazards, and without reference to consequences. Hi; table is covered with books and papers, and he has evident Leg agen himeelf for imprison- ment for sume tine come. — jweclad a al “Highiand Place.” A niT OF LOCAL musTORY. Eaitor Star:—In your notice in last. evening's Stanof Mrs. Bryant's reception, allow m= to correct an error into which sour reporter’ has len. originall longed to Mr. John Graham, who bulit a fine house.“a Of the present structure, and who resid: wremises for many years. -M latinguished citizen of W the time referred to chief clerk of the Depart ment of State under Mr. Monroe, having previ- lega- ‘inister, ously held the intment of secretar, eal BPiarh cence vit . Mr. Graham i Brazil, in wi liness, After the 2 death of Mr. Graham the passed into the o W property in possession jo who some years disposed of it to he: brother ‘Mr. Charles Hill, of Prince Geor, os county, Md., and who in his new residence dis- ay oy that now is so ly to correct local history ¢ special benefit of the Society of the its, which, like ‘‘old mortality,” =A ing to — the valuable and tenn owen which disc! history of Washington. ——e—___ The Publie School Conundrams, Mr. Editor-—“Oitizen” appears still to show the interest he is taking in our public school ed- ucation, or at least in ome unfortunate appli- cants for examination for teacherships, for we find him again in Tux Star of lay. The now begs to inform your many readers that the yn of *Citi- zen,” in yesterday’s Sta, is full of untruth, as I can prove by the parties who attended the examination. In the first it is not true that those who left early failed, and is certainly untrue that those who paswed the examination worked tif! $ o'clock p.m. None of the appli- its remained after Ag m., while I could name applicants who finished the examination at 12 m., 12:30 and 1 p. m., and passed, some of them, among the best. The report of the committee, hich “Citizen” speaks, caanot show any- thing, as he states, for the report has not been 3 hen it ig mary it will not show the hour when applicants finished their work. The well-infe “Citizen” further states, or insin- uates, that questions were given yt answered in the text-books used which are in the schools, and as proof cites a question which does not appear among the questions given at the late examination, “What isthe difference annual interest of a given So much for to-day. Try in, “+ :”” but if you do, and expect an- reply, sign your name to your communi- cation. and then io doubt the “Conundrum will be guessed,” A. Hart. pen Bi Sabiy whee 4 Smati-Pox.—The following eases of small- pox have been reported to the board of health ince terday: One each ai yw i 2D, between 12th and 13th streets, north- West; 311 Massachusetts avenue northeast; 476 K street southwest; 438 21 street sonthwent; 457 stenuc and Nogh Cayitel sereot; E, betwee avenue apitol . ween 12th and 13th streets, southeast: E, between oth on E, between South Capitol street and New Jersey avenue; child on , between PD and E streeta, northeast; child at 447 8th street southwest. Brwerit PERFORMANCES benefit at Willard Hall to-nig casion herself and company will appear in “The Grand Duchess.” Itis and believed that the hall will be crowded on this occasion irs. Oates has a x ie which oc- ‘the friends and admirers of the dashi little actress. benefit wil ake place at Willard’s Hall on Monday nigh! Mr. O'Neill, the ac doorkeeper pad y Comique, bas abe! ——— ing, for wi a ne ‘has been prepared. ” LICE COMMISGIONERS met ¥; and Private M. Towers, for of Mications for teqeor persons were di: = G. W. Bruebl application of Al tt i : f H ii 4 74 iu i i | eit iit é 4 tr i b 4 E i was convicted of killing his wife near last February, by striking her on be — stick of wood while she child bed. Smact Pox—one new case of small pox and ‘one death from that disease, im the alley open- ing upon Prince street, between Water and Union, were reported this Both ¢ases were children of a colored woman maimed Nancy Washin, taining the de: ‘ard this morning, clung to the tailboard un e driver stopped, and then jumped inte the vehicle and lay down beside the coffin and was earried to the place of interment. Two casex were sent to the hospital to-day, making the number now there five. Riven News.—The Potomac now is as com- — blockaded as it has been at any previous me this winter, a solid and unbroken sheet of ice covering it from the falls above G town to Quantico, so thick and strong that men with kegs of lager beer upon their shoulders walked on it this this city to Opossum hall,on the side of the river—ouseti last evenis TRE CUMBERLAND, » Post Orrice Ex- BrzziEn.—The arrest of Mr. Wm. J. Boyd, late assistant postmaster at Cumberland, on the charge of embezzlement, has occasioned much excitement in that city. He has hitherto borne an excellent character. A strict church mem- ber, he apparentiy led a blameless life, and having no extravagant tastes or habits, seemed to be living within his means. The amount taken was something loss than $2,500, of which as returned $1,000, the money being made up by his friends. He is still in arrears $1,500, for which the holds his note. Upon being brought before United States Gommis- sioner Rogers, in Baltimore, Mr. Boyd waived an examination, and gave bail in the sum of $5,000 for his appearance at the next term of the United States district court. Pantiat BURNING OF ~ CABTEE STEVES! The costly residence of the late Edwin A. Stevens, at Castle Point, on the outskirts of Hoboken, and known as the «Stevens Castle,” took fire yesterday from a defective flue. The Hoboken tiremen being unable toextinguish the flames, not having steamers, the chief engineer telegraphed to Jersey City for all the steamers that could be , and shortly after the arrival of the latter the fire was subdued. The fire in the meantime had burned room and the stories above to the cornices of the tower of the front wing. The main building was not injured by the fire.. The damage to the building will amount to about $10,000. ‘The val- uable library was removed without damage, and the Stevens family remained unharmed in the main building. Tas Lampiey Mceprer mm BaLtimonr— Arrest of the Alleged Assassing—There seems to be a well-founded belief that the murderers of Mrs. Mary Lawpley at her home in East Balti- more on ‘the night of the 2d instant are to be brought to punishment. Yesterda 1 the police arrested on the charge of having com- mitted this terrible crime two young men—o named dosiah Nicholson. a connection of M: Lampley by marriage, having married he: daughter, and the other Been of very ad repu' ral (iaving. ases), Thomas Hollihan. The former is a native of Baltimore, a tin-can maker by trade, and is about thirty years ot age: the latter has lately served a term in the Maryland penitentiary, and is only about twenty-cight, years of age. ‘The police represent that the evidence against these parties is full and conclusive.—Ball. Ane- rican, 31st. AnTI-Crisr Leacur in Battimor Wearied with the exactions of the St. Crisp! association, five large boot and shoe manufac turers of his city have entered upon a war of ind -pendence. cir manifesto describes in nervous langua; \ustness embarrassments under which th: » iavor because of the regula. tions of the St. Crispin association. While ad- mitting their right as freemen to belong to any organization they choose, they claim the same privilege for themselves, and are ined to act as freemen in their own establishments. They have accordingly formed a defensive league, and have each given bonds for $1,000, to be forfeited in case they violate any of the bes ponanrag that they have subscribed to.—Bait, merican. —— A Marniep Lapy Surs ror BREACH oF Promise.—Adolph Block, a Teutonic pediar, was arrested in New York Wednesday by Dep- uty Sheriff Lawrence Curry, on an order of arrest issued by Ji ‘Low, of the court of common pleas, at the Instance of Mra, Augusta lenthaler, who clarges him with obtaining her affections under a promise of marriage, which he declines to fulfill. Mr. Block says that the fair matron has a husband living, and that nently he cannot, with any show of law or justice, lead her to the hymenial altar. He‘ was sent to the county jail in default of $1,500 bail. . JUDICIAL Decision 1s Lovisiana SUSTATN- ING THE PincnuRack GOVERNMENT.—The su- preme court ef Louisiana has just decided on an appeal from a lower court in favor of Mor- , whom Pinchback appointed associated justice, and i |, whom Warmoth ‘appointed, but who was not ‘confirmed by the senate. It also decided that Pinchback was the legal lieutenant governor when the legislature met, the legal acting governor on the impeach- ment of Warmoth, and that the legislature was legal, being returned by the legal returuing RE ov A Fenia® PRisoner ty ExGtanp.—Daniel Reddit victed and imprisoned for Feniau riots in Manchester, in 1867, who has just been released from custody, has doctors prosecuted the for gross cruel- ties which he alleges were practiced upon him. Redding has made an affidavit tn support of his complaint, in which he cl was suffering from a le stroke the «doc- tors pricked his flesh hot needles, and also burned him with a hot iron. A STARTLING PRAUD was unearthed in the state auditor's office at Topeka, Kansas, yester- day. The auditor's of lands wasdisco ered to contain #200,000 In bonds, purporting that while he are evidently bogus, given are prominent citizens of Carthage, Mo. THE sNow Drirt onthe Union Pacific rail- road caused by the late storm are in some places sixteen feet . Old railroad men say the weather is the worst they ever experienced. At Granite canyon three section hands were tr zen to death, and two more at Bi Anal — WEATHER ON THE OTHER SHORE.—A Cali- fornia date and battery on Sarah Smith s A BLONDE in tel, Nicholoon was charged wi ery on Mary Sullivan a i Mise Sullivan was present, but as not arrived from Gaorget only was heard. threats to her. rer witnesses hi the charge of threa Sullivan, who ie a tall and F Bord looking “-blonde,”* testified that Nichot ton had threatened to take her life, atnd she proceed a letter which she had received from him, in which ons than she it wax stated that wemething more serio anticipated would take place. Accused had threat ghed to take her lifesome twenty-fivoor thirty times. ‘hese threats extended over several months, His m tow ont of the fact that she had refused 10 entertain him whenever be desired her to. The ticular cecasion complained of was at a ladies’ res- fanrant. on the corner of 13th and E streets, when he said he would take her life and destroy himself if she would net recognize him. She had afterwards received letters of this character from bim during the past year. Mr. Close asked that the accused be Placed under bonde to keep the peace, and fixed the Seagent ‘at $500, and the case of assault was post- poned. Sn EEEEEEE eee Immense Reduction in Prices. SUPERIOR INDUCEMENTS. ‘Ia conseqnence of the lateness of the season, and Preparing for a large Spring stock, I offer for the NEXT THIRTY DAYS SPECIAL BARGAINS DRESS SUITS. Those Suits noid at H 30 Be Those 6 nm 20 ing now at $15 wits wold at Thore Suite evld at 2 BUSINESS SUITS. Those Sui or Those Suite sod at 923 Selling now at Selling now at owe Thore Suite sold at $1. Hing now a! YrouTirs Those Suite sold at Those Suits sold at j SUITS. ‘Those Suits sold at ‘Those Suits sold at $10... OVERCOATS. A REDUCTION FROM $5 TO $10 ON ALL HEAVY OVEROUATS. Aslam determined to Fednce my Stock without delay, purchasere wil! Gnd it to their advantage to give me acal). A. STRAUS, POPULAR CLUTHIER, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. Between 107m anv 11TH Streets, ishar Three doors from Hth street. NNO MEDICINE GIVEN! Except in those cases where, on examination, it may be found necessary to prescribe certain remodics which, combined with my peculiar Magnetic Opera- tion, accelerate a Perfect and Radical cure. DR. HENION, or NEW YORK, PRACTICAL PHYSICIAN FoR CHRONIC DISEASES, Late of Baltimore, Chicago, Cincinnati, Rochester, N. Y., and Fall River, Mass,, has engaged WILLARDS’ HALL, On F street, in the Rear of Willards’ Hetel, CITY OF WASHINGTON, Where he will PUBLICLY HEAL THE SIC! Free of charge, “withont money and without price,” from 9 until Il o’clock each morning, (Sun- days excepted,) for about Fifteen days, (Admittance Free,) COMMENCING WEDNESDAY MOBNING, JAN. 19, 1873. Also, taken Parlors at Ay ar Peunsylva- for about Thirty Days, where those who are able and willing to pay may come from 1] a. m. till 8 p.m. each day. No Surgical Operations Performed! Chronic Diseases Cured! Acute Pains Instantly Relieved! The Lame Walk! The Blind See! The Deaf Hear! Over 60,000 Persons Treated im Five Years, DR. HENION’S practice is mostly diseases of a Chronic nature, and cases given up as incurable. His treatment is peculiar to himself, although there have been men in alleges who have had the same Mag- uetic Power over the diseases of the body and mind. Some call it the“GIFT OF HEALING,” yet few have posscssed it tosuch an extent over nearly all diseases and persons. The practice is based upon the most strict principles of science; there is nothing miraculous or supernatural ebout it; isin harmony with all natural laws. By this treatment it takes but afew minutes for inveterate cases of almost any curable Chronic die- ease; and so sure is the effect that but few diseases require a second treatment, Dr. Henion has for the past ten years made those Nervous Cases brought on by self-abnse,aspecialty, and feels warranted ia saying to the sufferer there is acure. ‘The Diseases which yield most readily to the cura- tive agency of this method, as practiced by us are: Dyspepsia, Constipation, Asthma, Angina, Pectoris Chiorosis, Loss of Voice, Bheumatiem, Rheu- = —— = 1213 See Se Nort |. hettreen Georgetown Advertisements. = ae ERS AND MEMBERS OF HEBER No. 19. 1. 0. oF B.. aro hereby at Odd Fellows’ Hal SUGARS, MOLASSES, &c Trashed. Granulated and Powdered Sugars, Tis Ibe RDAY EVENING tor K until further no . rown at bottom prices CHARLES A Our New Orivans Molasses i Extra quality Drip Sy rep. Fi R. &e XD PEREMPTORY at 2 A LARGE AND ELEGANT STOCK | “ih; Ray and Tone) best Family and» OF SILVER-PLATED WARE AND CUT: | wus LEAP CARD. 1 “Twill sell withont reserve, at the section Laid " 80) store No 13% Bridge oro Proctor & Gamibie’ Oi-ine Reape Wcmmte bar; Bis cents per Ib. for box of ibe CANDLES. iters, Batter Dishes, C ! 7 reokfast Casters Pack, | Wax Candles! Wax Candles! Wax Candies B fi mn Ring=, Vases. Be uct, Holders, RAISINS, &c Tas. Spoons, Forks, les, Silver The. Raiei fo Plated and Lvory-handle Knives, and eversthing | B re that is usefal and crnamental tothe Every article ts warranted standard plate. Sale to commence SATURDAY EVENIN( y ke at 7 oclek. Also, ‘and 7 p.m 331 er. THE FOURT WNUAL_ MASQUERADE BALL of the GRORGETOWN SCHUEE. ZEN VEREIN, will be held st FORREST L, MONDAY, February 34. Tickets, admitting Gent dies. 52 -ta,fxm '¥ THOS. DOWLING, Auctioneer; Georgetown POTOMAC FISHERIES AT AUCTION. Will be reuted for the ensul season, at public anction, at the A Rooms of Thomas Dowli Ro. 138 Brider street, near High street, on Ti DAY MORNI Febrs 4th, 1873, at BL o'elo the three Landitigs on the Potomac rivet. shows Georgetown, commonly known as “Cloud's Land. ings.’ Immediately after, we will rent the Landing known as *‘ Stewart « Randing. “Terms at rale. a) THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. "TBE RUSH 1s OVER. THE ACCUMULATED work all ready for delivery; regreting the una. ft work durin, Best Citron, per Atioore's Celebrated Miner Msai. libe” Yor Whinky Syeare old. C. S. OHARE & SON, PRICE List =4, or GROCERIES aT ELPHONZO YOUNGS & co's. Foldable delay in the delivery ‘of wo E i oS Past fall, owing to the im i i illo workmen in sufficient nambere, Me Truly thankful for past favors, having full corps of first-class artieats, with & Present a ry facility SUGARS, te re ly all de by 4 Continuance of the same. na | Peepectfally solicit 6 ecg, (BEST NEW YORK BRANDS.) W. H. WHEATLEY'S Crushed (loath. Granuiated . PREMIUM STEAM DYEING AND SC ING ESTABLISHMENT, — Jefferson street. Georgetown. URANCE COMPANIES pPevns Your rg | in STRONG OLD C y THE MUTUAL BE Brit Live ts: = ar Organized 1843 Avnet, #24099 J. STANLEY Josie — San7-Iy" No. S11 Tih strest ASE OU INSUREDY | oe orp FRANKLIN NCE COMPANY, OF Wai InconProraTtEeD ONGRESS IN 1818. OMee in the building of the National of bas iblic, No. 706 D street borthwest. i. ane Directors. —Dr. Jas. C. Hal, John Purdy. Dr.J.M. 2. Repworth, Jas. 0. McGuire, Heury Keyworth, Jas. 0. McGuire Ae BRADL Secretary." Tin at bec ESRRERE™® DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ORGANIZED AUG UST 26, 1870. CASH CAPITAL... $100,000 Office in Shepherd's ‘ . ELPHONZo YOUNGS & ce., GROCERS, spot E. youxes. MABO! SAMUEL CROSS, Secretary {sont TEMPLE. es “nd we.B sEars,t Sixre axa Pets. | eer N, 7? MeErzeer, 417 Seventh Street, COAL AND WOOD. OOD AND COAL! WOOD AND COAL" ‘The undersi leave to call the of the poblieterthe fact that hey hare opened's branch yard at No. 1215 4b sirect, Mand Net-., horthweet, where they would be call and exami DEALER In FOREIGN & DOMESTIC GROCERIES, Bas Constasre 1 Srone, NE OLD WHISKIES, FINE OLD Wing, COOKING Wing McCAULRY & BROS. WALTER H. MARLOW, DeaLer ix CUMBERLAND axv ANTHRACITE COAL, OAK, PINE axp HICKORY WOOD. orner 8th and B streets southwest, opposite jan Park, Washington, D.C. 329 Woop: woon:: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL! CHEAP FOR casn! Delivered direct from Vessel and Whart. 2240 LBS. GUARANTEED TO THE TON, Yora PURE JAMAICA RUM, NEW ENGLAND aM, SCOTCH WHISK STOCK AND ENGLISH ALE, PORTE FOREIGN FRUITS, Splendid assortment of CANNED GOoDs. PURE APPLE CIDER, MEDFIELD BUCKWHEAT, NEW YORK APPLES. F°® FAMILY Uss. THE HALFORD CHOICE BUTTER, Packed expressed for family ose in qmail patie LEICESTERSHIRE Received Weekly. TABLE SAUCE, COFFEES 4i9tr ROASTED FRESH EVERY Day THE VERY BEST SAUCE AND RELISH MADE | SOM. BA Ba IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD. . Raker 0 FAMILY USE. FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS. F /B BALLS AND PABTIES.