Evening Star Newspaper, September 11, 1873, Page 4

Fe EVENING STAR. MURSDAY.......September 11, 1873. —————— oOo LOCAL NEWS. enema” Sao marnereg. Theater Pomijue— Miscellaneous per! nd minstrelsy. Of songs, dances and minstrelsy SS convent.onof Universalists meet 4n this city rext week. Last <<" little con of Patrick Larkirs er by acert driven by a colored boy @n 2th street, and was s'ightly injured. At the mg ap Keren eg a Romper << ‘ashin “01 ve Building ai Sten Yast deena. $10,200 was sold at an age of cent. prem‘om. "The order Li Sued yerterday by Isaac Shiner, nt, calling @ meeting of the executive commitiee of the republican club of the 224 disirict, should have been the 2ist d'strict. See a x Willie Hevser, a boy, was suck on the head by #7 unkrown man at the orner of Tth sireet and New York avenae. ‘The injured lad was removed t> his home, on Sth near L street northwes<, where metical aid was summoned, A Moruer Hustise ror Hur Cartprex— She Finally Finds Them in one ¢ f Monday night a woman named Mrs. Jon. fied at police headquarters in considerable saying that she had arrived in th‘s city mr Bolmeve a, three daughters, one 14, one 2 years, and the younz- est iti months of ace, for the purpose of trying to obtain the release of her husband from the wmar' barracks, where he bad en- listed while intoxieat-d, and being a stranger here she hat been in search of anold acquaint- nce in the wcst end of the city in order to ob- taina g- place while and that her ebiidren weaty w.th walking about she Sa one of the parks in that part had left them of the city, with instructions to remain there while she prosecuted ber search further for her female friend. She was absent long- er than she intend-d, and on returning her children bud gone, and she had been traveling about all day in search of them without learr'ng anything of them. Mr. Edelin, inch xrge of the stat.on, telegraphed to the vr-ious p: cincts, but could get no tidings Of the lost one: After .eeking further, tie ‘woman returned again at alate hour to heat- quarters, and finally was persuad d to cease her ursuit until morning. The next day she re- ned *> the office, and stated that she ht fourd them about six o’clock in one of the pub- He grounds near 16th sicect, but could not de- scribe which one. She said they had laid on the cr all night without food or shelt+r, and had been been in search of her while she had been eet for them, and becoming tired and sleepy, had laid down'and slept all night. ‘The elde:t daughter stated that she applied to @ bouse on some street for a cup of tea for the baby, who was crying from hunger, and the lady drove her away, denying her anything for the child. ee See Finst Day or tu Kooxvittz Fatr—A Creditable Dispiay.—The at.erdance at the Montgomery Coun.y Agricultural Society at Rockville yesterday was not large, but will doubtle.s increr-¢ daily. The day was chie ly oceupicd in receiving and placing artic exhibit.on. Mess. John A. Baker, F. 8 and F. L. Moore, © display of agricultural yition; iordlinger, of Georgetown, clothing and’ cloths; and L.. Hell- brun, 0: Weshington, boots and ‘shoes a tdi. D'strict and elsewhere were made, A number Df fine specimers of iat cattle, amor ere the Durham, Devon, Akiernéey tre brecds, alvo some oxen, said to be the fivest ever scen on the grounds, were on exhibi- tion yesterday. There were al.o some shee Brought in of the Southdown and Cotswok breces, and ome good specimens of Berkshire and Chester bogs. At I! o'clock Herry C. Hallowell, exq., detiy- | ered the annual eldr~ss from the grand stand at the wt of the hall, and in the afternoon there was a trot of horses bred, raised, and a Montgomery couniy prior to Angust iums were $=) for the first The following hia: . m. Montgomery were Messrs. E. W. Owen, ¥ don, W. . Seliman, and W mare Pear! won in three strai Tim 3:07 4, 2:49. and 2:52y. Tom Exile, jr., came in second in the frst heat, but was beaten in the Chief, and was with- ck stallion the second wn, leavi prize. th Anni- of the Organi years ago to-night the Metropolitan police force was or- ganized infront of the City Hall, and went on juty. Of the original number of officers and wen (160) but twenty-two e-e to-day o1 the force. ‘These are as follows: W. G. Brock, cap- tein and inspector; J. A. W. Glarvoe, chiet of Tue Merrore . detectives: Li sex, W. 8. Hur- ley, C. M. Skippon, ©. . A. Grcer, J.F. Kelly, A. Eckloff, and J. W. Gecstord: Sergean’s U. K. Vernon, G. Pierce, and R. A Milstead; and Private: ©. Seb-sian, Join Drill, A. Browa, R. B. White, J. T. Findley C. E. Gameron, W. T. Riley, R. §. Jon™, ard J. A. Borland. ' Capt. Broce wa? orizinally ap- inted a roundsman, the dutics of which were he same as row pe.iormed by serzeants. Chief Detective Clarvoe wasthen a privatein Brock’s tquod, and with his p.ainer, Devaughn, made the Srstarrcst. Lieut. Hurley. is the on'y one Was appoint-d cr.inaily asa_ergeant in cnarge of aprecynct. Ali the other lieutenants were appointed as privat-*. All the o.iginal privates except Borland, on the force with Lieut. Essex, Were appoint -d irom G_orgetown or the coun’ west o, Rock creek, and with the exception of Lieut. Essex, on duty at hezdquarters, and Oi- ficer Riley.on duiyin the 4th (1st ward) pi — are doing duty in the Georgetown pre- einet. dpa Licnt-novsrs Butt my a WaAsrtncto- wiaN—Mr. James H. Reed, of this city, re- turn: I yesterday irom D) .rfuskie Island, §. C., where, fox several months, he has been engaged in building I'ght-hor-es, which work w?s com- Het d, inspected and accepted on the 31 inst. Assistant Eng neer R. Cowen for the govern- ment. The main light isabout 70 feet above the Water, and the other (distant 2,300 feet) 25 feet, and they will greatly aid ve sels navigating Calabonge ound and adjacent waters. “These buildines ere of wood, but are built of the best Materiais, in the strongest possible manner, and the toial cost was only about $8,000. The work Was done under a severe summer’s heat, and ‘many of the wor«mer, including the contractor, ‘were prosicated by fevers, but they persevered. and finished the contract, while other works in that section were extirely suspended on account ‘Of the fevers, a ‘Tae Board or Keoisrratiox, compored of Messrs. George S. Gideon, Peter M. Dubant, Robert A. Griffin, Samue! R. Watts, and David Messer, met *>day at the governor's office for fhe purpose of organizing and preparing for the re tion of voters. Under the new law it wil not be requisite for those who were regis- tered last year to give their names this year, wule:s they have changed their residence, and fore the work of the board will be limited to about f.teen days. The board organized to- day by the election of George S. Gideon presi- dent, and Wm. C. 1 Itwasr - . Harper secretary. spived *9 commence their labors on Monday, 22d irst.,at the executive building, 17th street. oer “ Tue Great Easterns Mexacenie awp Cir- cts, under the mat ment of Col. Haight, will’ arrive here to-right and exhibit g, afternoon ani evening. Th's show embraces atriple me! le inconnection with a museum, and is exhibited in four sep- arate tents. A feature w.ll be the grand double circus performances in the large hippodrome tent. in two rings at the same time. The com- pany embraces some of the best performers in Fespective roles, and the appointments are Girst-class. The grand pageant and procession, im which will be three bands of music and a steam piano, will take place each morn- at nine o’clock. : ze 9 Last Eventxo.—Last evenin, Mise M. Alberta Plant. daughter of a. K. and Mr. Fred. ichenbach were im the of ay, at the Uni- — che-ch, by Rev. Mr. mekley. The Bridesmaids and groomsmen were "9 Mollie Smith with Mr. or, of Baltimore; Mis Josie Blackburn, of a, with Mr. Daniel Hurley: Miss Emma , of Balti- more, Sage pets E. Warden, of Connecticut. During mn Fesidence of the bride’s father, and couple started on a Pimasast Revi GREGATION.—There upion of the mem! e ’ tgs ii : a t F f ! i i i E i at i i Ly 2 fy Eee i i H i 5 E I : i | retary. | S candidate for the House of Delegates; adopted. THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Meetings im Several Districts Last ASPIRANTS FOR LEGISLATIVE HONORS MA- REUVERING FOR NOMINATION®—DISGRACE- FUL PROCEEDINGS IN THE PIPTkENTU AND SINTEENTH DISTRICTS—THE AID OF THE PO- LICE INVORED, &0. ts last night, as follows : ‘The republican clyb of the sixth district met at Williams’ ball, Pennsylvania avenue, near Tith street; ¢. L. Thomas in the chair, with J- H. Smith see etary. fa went on lines saan ruled it out of oder while a motion was pe adopted, indorsing the republiean, patty; de- | 8; Gteat contusion Rinse Bown pom nouncing the “black man’s party,” expressing | fren end dechan = the belief that the concocters of ft have done | wae yeum trig ths mean : the th ican party an irreparable damage | 4 ‘Sante. Auntner omen ef onan t the country by giving theopposition | fusion followed, and atte ceder bad suatn Seen a pretext for forming “a white man’s party,” — . ~ edging support to the Governor. the Board of | S¢pi0Ted: the chair attempted to put the re Weat ublic Works, and counseling unity of action | Whet Freeman, Braxton ST av asure nvee for a republican vict: W. L. Freeman, from the tee, reported AN ADDRESS TO THE VOTERS of the sixth district, warning them that if im- ropet representatives be yn the responsi- ‘lity will rest with tho-e who stay away from the primary meetings and trom the “polls, and inviting the cooperation of all zens in carrying out the objects im view. He also re- por.ed in favor of a prim: election instead of mass meeting to make inatiors; adopted. Mr. Unde-wood, one of the delegates t> the central committce, reported that the del were in favor of a mass meeting, but for the tory. executive commit- West lied to say «liar a oe be a A noisy scene of turbulence and ‘er followed, and the reporters wereobliged to notes and make preparations to an out.” Finally the police restored order, the chair put the motion to lay on the table, and declared it lost. The n ‘declaring the office of presiaent vacant was about to be put, when @ motion to adjourn to next Wednesday night prevailed. Sixteenth District, sake of larmovy advice a priniry election. | An? djourned meeting of the 16th district re- Mestre: Geo. Tavaill, Clark, Perr ilgon, Un- | peblcan club wes held at Pabst’s hall, near the derwood, Mann, Freeman aad Elliott discussed | B-&U. depot. Mr. E. Fordon presided, with tie question for .ome .'1e, and finally it was | Hew.on Davis as cecretary. During the read- decidcd 1) hold a prim:ry election. ing of the minues of the laxt meccng Mr. On motion, [09 copies of the address to the Swaggart made a motion, +> which Capt. Bar- voters were order-dt» be printed for distribu- | t2m objected. Swaggart insisted on speiking, tion. and did £0, amid the most UPEOACIOUS CoNFTSION. After quiet had been rostored Mr. Samuel P. Robertson, a candidate for the Hou.e of Dole- ates, obtained the door, and said that he hoped ey would enter into this contest with their whole hearts and souls. He wanted a primary eleciion, and wassure that no misunderstand- ing wogid occur between any of the candidates. MORE DISORDER. Mr. Flynn, another rspirant for legislative oe @ mass meeting. Mr. F. ©. West followed, favoring a primary election, and defended bis course asa member of the central committee. He spoke for about thirty minutes, when Mr. Flynn raised the point of order that under the constitution of the club no man wasallowed to — over ten minutes upon anyone subject. The chair decided the point well taken, but Mr. West refused to yield, and lustily demanded the reading of that. sec. tion of the constitution. MR. M'ENIGHT DECLINES TO BE A CANDIDATE. Amid the greatest confusion West continued, ard several parties atiempted to oust him from @ platform; but finally he was persuaded to ped way, when a letter was read from Mr. eKvight, declining to be a candidate for the house. The confasion was renewed, as West still claimed the floor, notwithstanding the re- peated decision of the chairman that he was out of order. The crowd on the platform finally — out the chairman and reporters, but nally partial order was obtained, when Dr. Wallace got the floor and urged that they act like men and give their support to any man who might receive the highest number of votes at a primary election. Mr. Flynn opposed the propo ition of a primary election in the central committee, and moved that the club resolve itself into mass meetirg, with Captain Barton in the chair. This drew forth a motion to lay the motion upon the table, and the utmost con- fusion prevailed. Messrs. Roberson’s and Flynn’s attempt to quiet the crowd was of no avail, and the excitement continued. A MASS MEETING. Mr. Flynn demanded the previous question, that the club recolve itself into a mass meeting, and it was declared carried. M: the chair, and Mr. Robertson and hi withdrew from the hall. Mr. David Henson was elected secretary pro tem., aad read the resolutions offered at a Mr. O’Malley, that the c: of Delegates’ be chosen in mass meeting on Tuerday night next, the ifth instant. "The amendment proposed by Mr. Barton to sabsti- tute a primary election for a mass meeting was lost, atter which the resolution was adopted. pscthredinho~ cis ste Thirteenth District, The 13th district repubjicun club met at Joney’ hall, K street, near 7th, for the purpose of elect- ing ‘officers, ‘Mr. G. H. Geeton president, and Isaiah Ross secretary pro fem. The elect.on of officers being in order, Prof. T. A. Cook Gcorge H. Borton were nomi_ nated for president, and Messrs. Griffin and Collins were appointed tellers. Mr. Shepherd callod attention to the fact that it had been understood that Mr. would not be a candidaie, and with that und ~ ing the nafhe of Prof. Cook had been presented, ile was surpr'scd that Mr. B. did not decline. Mr. Boston replied that he had aright to low the uce of his name, and while he was will- ing (o withdraw bis name if some good workin; repablican would be nominated, he could no withdraw in favor of Mr. Cook. MR. BOSTON ELECTED PRESIDENT. ‘The tellers took the vote, and reported the re- sult: Boston. °3; Cook, Sf.’ Mr. Boston was de- clared elected. Mr. Boston thanked the meeting for the honor, and, notwithstanding what the delegate had said, he would support him during the campaign and do all he could to elect him, feeling sorry that he could not aid himto a higher inion. For vice president J. F. Seitz and H. A. Jones were nominated, and the former was elected, receiving 65 votes. Dr. F. T. Howe was elected secretary, receiving 55 votes. Mr. Arthur Shep- herd was elected treesurer unanimously. The club resolved itself in mass meeting, with Mr. J. F. Seitz in the chair and Isaiah Ros? sec- Mr. Beston moved that a mass meetin; be held at 80’clock en the 16th instant to selec MRE. SHEPRERD GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF HIMSEL! Mr. Shepherd was called on and addressed the Meeting. He said he was prevent to give an account of his stewardship, and thought hi record could compare favorably with that of any delegate. [A yoice—‘How about that school bili") Mr. Shepherd explained that hi record was clear on that bill, He was ‘not pre- sent when the amendment to the Normal School Was proposed, but he voted for the bill. He referred to having introduccd a bill for an en--| gine company and house in the northern s ction of the city, which had failed in the Council, butwhich he should endeavor to haye passod at the next session, and also to the bill amend- ing the registration law, intr duced by him, haying become a law, which act will save £10,000 annually to the District. He was not anxious for the office of delegate for the ensuing term. He had told a number of gentlemen who had called on bim and requested the use of his name that if they wished him to ran. and xf he were nominated, he would go into tle can- vas. The asnaieniiiinie the Sunday Liquor Editor Star: The re.olutions passed by the temperance organization known as the “ Dash- aways,” which we noticed in the colt nns of Tue STAR of Monday's issue, in which fau't is Sourd with the opinion claimed w have been given by the assistant District attorney as to the Eeaponalbiltis of persons having no license, to sell liquor on Sunday, seems to attract consid- erable attent’on in certain quarters. ‘We have examined the ‘MR. SHEPHERD INDORSED. Mr. Addison then introdu.ed a resolution fully indorsimg Mr. Shepherd for the marked ability, unquestioned fidelity and honest fear- lessness with which he had watched the inter- ests of the district; adapted. Fiftcenth District, The 15th district republican club met at Wall's Hall, corner of H street and New Jer- law bearing on this sey avenue, Mr. A. K, Brown in the chair, with | subject as it appears in Webb's Digest, pecs G. Briscoe secretary. The chair stated that as | 225° cection 10, Chick’ ronda oe pee Pte! they were on the eve of the aunual election he keepers of hotels, taverns, ordinaries and res- tavrants are probibited from selling any kind of spirituous, distilled or fermented Nquors on Sunday, and are uired to have their bars, or other places where liquor is usually sold, closed on Sunday during the entire day and evening; and for the first violation of the requirements of th’s section the offender shall be finvd not less than tweny, nor more than fifty dollars; and for the second offerse a like fine shall be im- 70.€d, and the license of such person or persons shall be forfeited and annull &e. This law was enacted by the late mayor, board of aldermen and board of common c>un- cil of t' e late corporation of Washington, and is entitled ‘‘An act to license, tax, and regulate hotels, t.verns, ordinaries, restaurants, and tippling-houses,”” approved October 31, 1364. it will be .een trom the above that the law does not apply to persons having no l'cene, and such per.or= cannot be held liable under this law for sel! 2g intoxicating liquors on the Sab- bath. Ifthe law is defective and fails to reach cas * of persons who sell without ' cense, we advise our friends the “‘Dashaways” to have the law amended by the next legislature, and stop finding fault with the assistant District attor- ney. The attorney had deemed it important to call the club to- gether to decide upon what measurcs were nec- essary to carry on the camp..ign. ‘Mr. Bartley moved tha® they adjourn until next Monday at 7:30 o’clock; lost. J. W. Freeman satd he was not present for the purpose of fillibustering. He wes going on when Marcellus West rose to a point of order, but Mr. Freeman continued to say that he, as a member of the central committee, had a re- port to make. He said the central committee hed recommended that they could make thei- nominations either by PRIMARY ELECTION OR MASS MEETING ; that in case of primary election each candidate in the field would have the privilege of having a judge and clerk to | »k after his interets, and that the central committee reserves itseit the right to appoint pe and one clerk in each district to d-oide all questions on appeal from the other judges. The members of the committee trom the 15th distric: had concluded to leave these questions t> the club as to how they would run the campaign. ‘The central committse had fxed upon the 16th of the pres- eni month as the day to make nominations, and recommended the club to adopt the primary does not make the law, election . neither is it bis province t> execute, but merely Mr. Briscoe advocated the holding a primary file infe ti and etecti and thought tbey should Select their ee Voltaner Gee ee for violations of the laws as they are found on one —— which to hold it. the statute book. Lawyae. jomas advocated the same, but favored holding it on the day fixed by the central com- mittee. He wes opposed to mass meetings for GRarz GROWING NEAR WASHINGTON.—The splendid grapes that are being sent into this See eck nod cocreion Cent Meets | cies anit from the celebrated ‘+North Arlington corre be ineyards” of R. A. ips, which are now Mr. Joceph Williams, president of the central | : Pet os Bade ee cated eta! | being sold by our principal grocers, frait dealers and confectioners, proves that in tuat locality, least, we may expect henceforth to receive annually a bountiful supply of that delicious and exceedingly healthfal fruit. ‘The demind hes become #0 great for them in this and all our cities that it now requires many tons daily, where a few pounds would have suficed a few gears ago. It is a matter of congratulation to our citizens that by the experiments of Mr. spoke in favor of primary elections, and re- gretted that the central committee had not or- fered them in all the districts. He was SORRY TO SEE THH ROWDY SPIRIT exbibited by some members, blustering and republican. He rebuked the nol manner of doing club brsincss and per- mitting a few who were favor-d with the strong- est lungs to rule by bull dog force instead of by | Pini most ips the superior quality of this valu- calm deliberation. = SS able and b: autifal frait cau'be grown upon the tion of | ie ore tesa ae hf or three | North Arlin, Heights, within sight of this candidates, thus dividing republican vote } city, where the,foil has proved to be peculiarly and giving their enemies a chance to win, and ted to their production {nm the hest then each faction Lenenecn = oe 88 | degree of perfection, while in,many ities bolters. He said no man wou! Fe indorse- throughout this country and — they have ment or support who = themsel ‘yee Up as inde- | failed, or have produced only an inferior article. —— candidates. This is a iiga of their | Some localities there have been sold for fabulous moralization and weakness of the party. sums on account of the very superior quality of r. Bartley dissented from the views expr grapes produced, owing to a quality by the president of the central committee, of the soil. It will be seen by referring to our thought the district rully ABLE TO CONTROL ITS AFFAIRS, and be op the assumption of that com- mittee in appointing a judge for each of the distri eta. Lafayette Jeffries alvocated the primary election, no matter how many candidates weie in the fleld.—for whoever is the choice, they would get the support of the voters on election “Marcetas West denounced | the | arbitrary tie the cent committee in relation fo crossing a judge and clork in ech district on the ay of making their nomination. advertising columns that Mr. Phillips proposes to sell a portion of this valuable grape land, which seems to be very desirable in many other respects. een A Runaway Horse MAKEs A Rarpon A CELLaR.—On Tuesda, .. Soy one of the fast horses ewned by Mr. Richard Robinson, at- tached toa bugey, became unmanageable near the corner ef and L streets, and, dashing furiously against the frame dwelling of Mrs. Bridget Gleason, broke through the cellar door and brought up in one of the rooms of that lady’s house, much to her consternation. It was Dr. Thompson expressed his disapprobation | icq out by way of the cellar stepa without seri- csutat coma len ese ea atane ‘to trust the | ous iriary, but the buggy was "a compicte wreck. This isthe same tery steed for which Mr. Robinson paid $20 to the Police Court as a fine for fast driving on that [Eee is likely to prove somewhat expensive, as Mrs. Gleason ex. preases her intention of putting in a bill of damages for injuries to her house, anew mathond altro stones Tue Baptist AssovraTion.—At the meeting of the Bay Atociation yesterday, reports showing the churches generally to be in a healthy condition were made. The followin, churches were admitted: Seventh Ba; church, 19th street, between R and 8; Mt. Zion Baptist, Richmond Va.; First Zion 4 \d.; Ebenezer Baptist church, : a eulah Benust = Washington, D: C.; Bei japust ehurch, Lancaster county, Ta; Hiatsville Baptist enone i Va. Prof. Storam, dis.cict clubs. With this exception he indorsed sli else that committee recommends. He did not know what it meant, but 1T CERTAINLY LOOKS SUSPICIOUS, and tl cannot mainta a such authority. He convention. —-__—_— Aw ACCEPTABLE GiFT.—Quertermaster Gen- eral Meigs has notitied Mr. A. 8. Solomons zens’ Relief ‘ Selt.—'-It is steange that I can no tion at one railroad office of running time of another and connecting route.” “1 should think you'd have sense: look at the Raper and find out for i.” Self — Ts chat lated wealth, become insolent to the public who created and who sup; them. ill these companies employ gentlemanly attendants and agents, and carefal and sober track masters and Switchmen; or shall the public of the Eest be compelled, from a bere! serieso! grievances, to inaugurate ae ae oe —— bed ult passengers, an y criminal carefesmess, and who grind tithes Fro the poor by corners in coal and grain. The rail- foads consolidate and wax rich and powerful, but with them essurely grows another power that will coon, if compelled, grapple with and overcome them. J.T. B. Sept. 6th, 1:73. jl RS ES = THE CUURTS. POLICE COURT, Juda ‘om. pro tem —Win Seen. disorderly assombly, forfeited collateral Maria Suc tof Georgetown; David Kepner, } $93; an appeal was len Campbell. charged with awanit and battery wi.h intent to kill Wm. Green. This ts the case noticed in the local columns of THe Stak yes- terday of the daogerous wounding of Green on the farm of Mra. Hunter, across the river im Virginia. Green was taken to ‘the Providence hospitar, and yesterday afternoon Sergeant Leach, of the ‘first recinct, arrested Onmpbril at this end of the long rhige, as he was coming to the city, and lacked him up 1 the station-honse. He says that he was acting in self defence; that Green c. AT HIM WITH A PITCHFORK, and hecaught up astrip of plank and cave hima Diow across the heck. Green is in avery dangerous condition, the blow having ruptured some of the Plood, vessels in bis neck. Mr. Oloss em pl 8 hearii suite of the injuries and. & requisition f ginia suthorities; so ordered. Morton ered, assault ang'bateery with intent to kill James Short on the 7h day of February last.. The latter Jaung colored man, and this morning testitiod crton entered his'shop on the day named and him, and when be left im, abd soon after re- commenced quarreling wit! he made threats to thrash by turned, bringing with him A LONG KNIFE) with which he strack him across the face, laying his cheek open from of his © tothe corner the top of his left nex: ‘ight fore fin- mouth; the seve nd from the he had uot , ho ventured to retnrn to the city, and last night Of ficer McKenny discovered him at Bazzant’s Point, and took him in custody, He was committed fr ac: tion of the grand jury. Oatherine Bailey, charged with larceny of $58 lawful money of the United tates, from William Voss, an elderly man, wh stated that he was on his w and stopped in Cathorin ary street, where he got two rounds of | fell asleep. He recollects that sho pat him to 0 aback room, and that in the night time she took his purse from his pocket. He has never secu money or pocket-book since Hie rematned at her house about one week. Defendant brought ner daughter t rave that complainant paid her fortwo months board it advance, and that he was perfectly sobar at the time; dismissed. ALEXANDRIA. LAND Sate.—Green & Wise, real estate agents, sold on the 2ist ulto., for W. H. Payne commissioner, the farm called ‘Willow Grow containing <1] acres, pelonging to the Hoarde estate,” and located about two miles south of the Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, to Robert Drysdale, of Scotland, for $6,492; or $12 per acre. ‘The farm has a splendid apple orchard of 1,590 trees. SeRtovs Acctpent.—Mrs. Ferdinand Davis, who resides on the corner of Alfred and Queen streets, in this city, met with a serions accident yesterday. While returning from a visits to some friends near Aquia ereek, the horse at- tached to the wagon in which she was riding, stumbled over a log in te} roal and upset the vehicle, throwing Mrs. D. Out and breaking her collar bone and injuring her severely. THE REPUBLICANS of the 4th ward held a mecting on Monday night last for the election of officers, when John Seaton was chosen presi dent, William Miller vice president, and 8. W. Thompson secretary. R. L. Mitchell, of Wash- ington, being called upon, made a’ speech.— Sentinel, last evening. psridesaaaen, ee Prince Georgy County Rervusrican Con- VENTION — Nomination of Candidlates.— The Prince George hs a dl repub'c.n convention met yesterday at Bladensburg, Mr. W. A. Me- loy, presiding, and E. S. Prime, .ecretary. Mr. 8.T. Suit and Charice E. Coppin were put tn nomination for state sena’or. Colonel Suit re- ceived 35 votes, and Mr. Coppin 20, whereupon the chair declared Mr. Suit duly nominated. The followin, (Username were nominated for the house of legates: Dr. L. E. Etchison, W. A. Meloy, A. Van Robey, Wm. Latcbford, W. J. Wat on, W. W. Danenhower, Kt. H. Bell and John Waters, who received in the order of their names, 23, 25, 37, 30, 10, 20, 10 vot_:, whereupon Messrs. Robey, Latchford and Etchi.on were declared the choice of the convention. Harri- son Wallis, of Bladensburg, was nominat «for sheriff. B.F. Duvall, Fielder C. Duvall, A. P. Hill, Benjamin Brashers, Thomas Lusby, Lewis Magruder, Reuben Meitzer and J. H. B. Swain were put in nomination for the commissioner's court. Fielder ©. Duvall receivod 59, B. F. Da- vall 44, A. P. Hill 39, Thomas Lusby 27, Benja- min Brashears 25, were elected. Geo. W. Jack- son, of Vansyilie, was nominated for county surveyor. @7-The list of taxable persons in Philadelphia number 150,016, being an increase of 7,050 over Jast year. &7- The new Colonia! minister of Spain appeal» tothe Cubans to aid the parent government " the Carlists and give peace to Spain and Juba. — FALL AVD WINTER, BOYS’ FALL SsvuITS BOYS’ FALL SUITS BOYS’ FALL SUITS BOYS’ FALL SUITS BOYS’ FALL SUITS BOYS’ FALL suITS FOR SUSE wee FOR SCHOOL WEAR, FOB SCHOOL WEAL. FOX SCHOOL WEAR, FOR SCHOOL WEAR LARGE ASSORTMENT LARGE ASSORTMENT LARGE AdSOKTMENT LARGE ASSORTMENT LARGE ASSORTMENT LARGE ASSORTMENT JUST RECEIVED JUST RECEIVED JUST KECEIVED AT HABLE BROTHERS, Fine Clothiers, . augl-tr Corner 7th and D Streets. Sees Sere {Seek B Biren = Ger sscricar raunx GRR MANUFACTORY. BNOOUBAGE HOME MAN PACTURR! TRUNES BEPAIBED AND COVERED. JAMES S&S. TOPHAM & CU., BARN. SADDLE AND TRUNK MAN - — EACTURERS, Ir can’t resort to Dooley’s Arctic stats }, OD itol Hill. eo ee Fing PLatxp Jewery, Fine det Jewelry, Fine Oxydized Je . Fine Roli-piate Vest Chains, and cheap Eye- lasses and Spectacles, received at Paiaa’s lewelry Store, No. 457 Peunsylyania avenne, near 4% street. 8,16,e0tf Seeeee Oe LS WITHIN THE WHOLE RANGE of tonic and al- terative medicines known, none is entitled to more consideration than the Peravian Syru In all cases of enfeebled and debilitated consti- tution it is the very remedy needed. The most positive proof of this can be adduced. 6 pee eR enteccs Conws, Bap Natis and other distressing ajl- ments of the feet are quickly relieved by ex- ced attention at Dr. White s, No. 535 15th posite the Treasury. His establish- ment is liberally paronized by the most intelli- gent and industrious portion of the comm- ity. ‘Tue Stone Sawine Macmine sales of 1812 ‘were $219,660. 4,12-8,wtt Se eee TvRoo-RvssiaN BATHS; iso, Medicated Va- Ber Bathe, tor all skin disease, st Dr. Shedd’s, E street. 5,20,6: —s-—— Wittoox & Ginn’s Swine MAcuINe. The celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas. Baum’s hoopskirt and corset factory, 7th street, Intelligencer building. 10,28 ee Powp’s ExTRaot is tor sale at wholesale by Chas. Stott & Co., 480 Pennsylvania avenue, and by druggists everywhere. ‘tw, ttf sam des Tre NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, Corner of New York avenue and 15th street, pare er saan on de ite for each calender hours, §to4. Saturdays, 9 to4 and 6 tos. = ve grea, 1446 a Powp’s ExTRacT cures rneumatism, burns, piles, ulcers, toothache, sore th: Sprains, Nd, 1» colic, neuralgi: cine, treated of in medical writings, and known to be a cure for these diseases. m,th,s,tf wal madmen ‘THE COMMUNITY at large appreciate the 1s fulness of Singer's Sewing Machine. ———_o— THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired and made to order by Hempler ne ar 4 street —_———————— ee GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS, TO THE TAXPAYERS OF GEORGE- TOWN. who have not paid the: the office of the Colle city, and who hold receip's the: fo present the samo to the ©. tion. ‘axes to the “Oash- are reqnested lector for varittca- A. BLATER, [Georgetown Courier} Collector. = be CHEAPEB THAN EVER! Just received, a large stock of Ingrain, Two and ‘Three-piy Cottage and other brands of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, MATS, RUGS. HASSOCKS, WIN DOW CUBTALNS, FIXIN &e, which we will sell cheaper than any ask is @ call and convince y E 117 Bridge © 2 District. All we seyp9-Im SPECIAL Ss I will reopen on Monday, the 15th September, wit! pearly an entire new stock of DBY GOODS tor the fall seaso: and examine before purchasiy; Goods will be sold cheap for caal i} 7 AS WE EXPECT vlies and Gent's Apparel to DYED has not been seen for somo t tacility and a full corps of skilled w at it with he BROWN, 1 Bridge strect. née With every rkmen, we are it good and tc ving, but bi we expect to live, while we know not how cept we dye. W. H. WHEATLEY'S PREMIUM STKAM DYEING AND SCOUR ING ESTABLISHMENT, 49 Jefferson sirect, Georgetown, D. C. Office open from7 a.m, until souset. Sat urday 6 D. ma. sep2-tr by dyel to liv Ni gtors: ELEGANT 1CK CREAM PARLORS, 09 High strec ang2s-ly rgctowh, D. 0. PIANOS, &. (CBESBEATED KNABE GRAND, SQUARE and UPRIGHT PLANOS, ¢ Best Now Made. EVERY INSTRUMENT FULLY WARRANT- ED FORK FIVE YBARS. SECOND HAND PIANOS at all prices, PIANOS FOR SALE AND RENT. SOLE AGENOY FOR WM (BOARDMAN & GRAY) FAVORITE PIANOS. AND BSHONINGER’S ORGANS. REICHaNBACH’S PiANO WAKBROOMS, angs0-tf 423 ith street, above Pa, avenue, CSEAP, BIANOS “Several exellent SECON ANC: rider McCAMMON’S HAND PL Sin complete oi will positively be below cost for cash from want of room—and same price allo w Pianos in three years, AtG. S Plano’ Store, 420 1th street Agents for nue, in exchange for ne L. WILD & BEO ip * “aug?-tr AND MUSIC STORE, New York Avenue, near 7th at nt for the colet rated Patent Bianes of DECKER BROS., New York, tn use by the first. pi- anists Of the continent. Agency for the superior BTERLING ‘ORGAN. Pianosl prices aad for Toute Ail Rinde or MOBEOR Siar co for reut. ni STRUMENTS, own importation, Pianos, Organ, Harps, &c..taned and repaired. Used instruments taken in exchange. jy3l UCAS’ PIANO AND NUSIO STOR! Street northwest. every description on band; sold on easy, terms. "Pianos and Organs taned and regu-| lated. Georgetown orders left at Bir. GRIMES’, No. 103 Bridge strc __iyla-tr SCHOMACKER & 00.3 PIANOS, Ss PHILADELPRIA GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. These {natraments, which, on account of their petlority over all others, have in afew y 6 the most popular here, as well as over the country can be had now for tue fol- 2 I i lowipg low iS EQUA PIANOS from $378 to 9678. a iGar PIANOS ay Ey . GRAND PIANOS to 91,075. ish tosave from ‘to $300 in pur- jnstrument pon ha ngieed and compare for themselves. Pianos for rent. Pit “xchanged. Toning a1 dito. )6-tr THE TRADES, WNINGS 10 CILDINGS, HOTELS AN! _— PORE KIVATE RESIDENCES. ha MEETINGS FOB SALE OB TENTS FOR OAMP MEETI By J, C, HOGAN, Manufacturer, 713 MARKET SPACE, Between 7th and Sth strevts. Bole for, the oxte gennine MILDEW PROOF AWNING MATERIAL. ‘augé-tr NGS, ‘FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCE! PUBLIO BUILDINGS, MANUFACTURED BY M. G, COPELAND, 643 LOUISIANA AVENUE, OTELS, HUFTY & TAYLOR, 623 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, (METROPOLITAN HOTEL BLOCK,) IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS or Fine Furnishing Goods Men, Ladies, and Children. MEN'S WEAR. BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS. GAUZE MERINO SHIRTS. LISLE THREAD SHIRTS. FINE SILK SHIRTS. FALL MERINO SHIRTS. HEAVY MERINO SHIRTS. CANTON FLANNEL SHIRTS, SHAKER FLANNEL SHIRTS. RED FLANNEL SHIRTS. HEAVY SILK SHIRTS. HEAVY RED CASHMERE SHIKTS. COTTON JEAN DRAWERS. LINEN DRAWERS. GAUZE MERINO DRAWERS, FALL MERINO DRAWERS. HEAVY MERINO DRAWERS. CANTON FLANNEL DRAWERS. SHAKER FLANNEL DRAWERS. RED FLANNEL DRAWERS, HEAVY SILK DRAWERS. HEAVY RED CASHMERE DRAWERS, ENGLISH COTTON HALF HOSE. FRENCH COTTON HALF HOSE. FANCY LISLE THREAD HALF BALBRIGGAN HALF HOSE. FANCY COTTON HALF HOSE. PLAIN SILK HALF HOSE. FANCY SILK HALF HOSE. WHITE MERINO HALF HOSE. COLORED MEKINO HALF HOSE. HOSE. DRESS SHIRTS. 6 PALMER'S PATENT DOUBLE YOKE SACQUE SHIRT, READY-MADE, FORK $16.50. 6 PALMER’S PATENT SHIRTS, MADE TO OKDER, FOR 818.00, 6 PALMER'S PATENT SHIRTS, MADE TO ORDER, FOK 821.00, 6 PALMER'S PATENT SHIRTS, MADE TO ORDER, FOR $24.00. GLOVES. LISLE THREAD GLOVES. LISLE THREAD DRIVING GLOVES. HEAVY KID DRIVING GLOVES. HEAVY CALF DRIVING GLOVES. DOGSKIN DRIVING GLOVEs. HARRIS’ SEAMLESS KID GLOVES, ALL SHADES AND SIZES. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S WEAR. MERINO VESTS. SILK VESTS. MERINO PANTS, SILK PANTS. ENGLISH COTTON HOSE. FRENCH COTTON HOSE. BALBRIGGAN HOSE. SILK HOSE. FANCY COTTON HOSE. FANCY LISLE HOSE. COTTON CHEMISES. LINEN CHEMISES. COTTON DRAWERS. LINEN DRAWERS. COTTON SKIRTS. CAMBRIC SKIRTS. NIGHT DRESSES. DRESSING SACQUES. CORSET COVEKS, PERCALE SHIRT WAISTS. LAWN SHIRT WAISTS. ° INFANT'S CAMBRIC SKIRTS. INFANT’S FLANNEu SKIRTS. INFANT'S COTTON SLIPS. INFANT’S CAMBRIC SLIPS. INFANT'S CAMBRIC DRESSES. INFANT'S ROBES. INFANT'S CLOAKS. GLOVES. 1 BUTTON LISLE THREAD GLOVES. 2 BUTTON LISLE THREAD GLOVES. 3 BUTTON LISLE THREAD GLOVES. 1 BUTTON KID GLOVES. 2 BUTTON KID GLOVES. 3 BUTTON KID GLOVES. 2 BUTTON UNDRESSED KID GLOVES. 3 BUTTON UNDRESSED KID GLOVES. 2 BUTTON CASTOR GLOVES. 3 BUTTON CASTOR GLOVES. 2 BUTTON DOGSKIN GLOVES. 3 BUTTON DOGSKIN GLOVES. DOGSKIN GAUNTLETS. CASTOR GAUNTLETS. FANCY GCODS. PERFUMERY. SOAPS AND TOILET ARTICLES. SLEEVE BUTTONS. STUDS. FANS. UMBRELLA CHATELAINES. FAN CHATELAINES. - OXYDIZED FANCY ARTICLES. JET JEWELRY. PARASOLS AND UMBRELLAS. EDUCATIONAL. SEAT aes iy ana Mian ey pe prone t cipals, 32 whit iC INSTITUTE, llth Nivea. heir 3 x es, morthwert SELECT SOBOOL 1 i Wl resume exercises MO. ‘, Bh September. OF rulers to be Dad es ie wat Ores. oF of . . ve ” No. T17 = tee Uh stree Boi. t ee eee « at ber residence, 107 Street, between lst and streets. soplo = BOF. 8. PERABEAU, First Gass Prams, 0 ganist and Composer —Orders left at Kil Moetzerott's and Beichenbech's music stores will b: Wine. b Ds Pastor crat Matern s) Weta. MDA FWiochocfers Eea., ‘eepsim” $2.00 £,LES5 Roaes ape rerio opal Academ: onfield. orps-1st* Te Ws RILEY erp 15t LLY, Rector. LNWICK SEMINAR fi PE HE ay DAY, 15th A store tontee’s P. Prince George’: county, MG. of apply to Me WM BAL, teh street, inches Cece eUANE LA, Gosh wit, Yousg Ladiae toch XN at .sol si terbennans, “atte T. VERNON INS wT ee M*- *FRS01 Seatmee Freneh and Enclich Board yowns ladies ani ' P i by ay ington and Da; D.c. erris. Mrs 0S PATROL os 0, MADEMOISELLE rap: : o b terns, refe “Principal mers. &e tobe bad on applicath Tatthe Bookstores, sop? eelm* MSS &. FLETCHER wit resume the School for Voune Ladies, o Sept nber 22 723 ist plication at 304 E street u I2e'elock a.m Monee LANGU AC GERMAN, SPANISH, and trapelates af moderate charges Tivate Inetraction. ve nig Classes, 429 iat street raat Me U.S Const Survey Office, angty 20" ROBERT WRN RUAN Is8 CALKINS KOT BCH Ovi t M reopen on SEPTEMBER int Dg, Corner 34 and Parente wishing tion of their chil street southeast, p.m. FRENCH taught or AL BUSINESS B tema C0 be o WED! Board of Directors: Gea 0 0 » Key. John z. « cok, .~ .o mm. Per er, Kad, rer: 3. 8 Principal: Professor L. Twitchell. ours of Instraction—8 to 10 Gays excepted.) Terms: Pay: month in any or all studies, subsequent month. €3; fu 12S. Stationery will be farnis urther information. maj upen any of the Board of Building. INSTITUTE, MD - raunum, Addross Pi Mathew 's St air THE PLACE & osite Franklin’ & } The twenty-fi-<t Annoal of tuis Sche begin WEDNESDAY, v circulare, dc..epply at the Insti- (Chr&Rep} CHAS in FOR YOUNG 336 street k ce Sopteniber tare address __MisS HARROVER, Principal ES OSBORN ISS HAKKOVER'S S0HO0 LADIES and CHILDR. ark, will M pesite Prauk bh. Fore sug2s-la (ABE RICHTER, : J TEACHER OF MUSIC, has the hover to announce to the public that he will Teopen his Classes in PLANO, ORGAN HARMONY September Ist. Pri received at any time between the bh m, and5 p. m., at 939 Pennsy iva agency for Schomaker & Co.'s P ONDAY. September lat Please send their ehlidren promptiy ‘THE WASHINGTON BU aed LEGE. Corner Seven h and L streets, northwest, Gives a thorongh Preparation for Bow suite, Including the Civil Servic THE DAY SESSIONS afford the best opportunities for young gentlemen = young ladies between the ages of 12 aud 2 THE EVENING SESSIONS are especially designed for men aad women, and youths who are engaged daring the day and ‘sock Promotion, SUSINESS COURSE THE comprises: Business Arithmetic, Gra'imat AND THE ADVANCED BUSINESS DEPARTMENT. Students in each department are assigued to classes suited to thelr attainments. BE RATES TUITION, by the tnatalment Plan, place the advantages of the institntion within the reack of all, gQuE SCHOLASTIC YEAR BEGINS MONDAY, epternte r N ABLE CORPS OF INSTBUCTORS ew- POapcaTEs of the Na- the College, or rticula address for circ angaim —_H. 0. SPENCER, Pros! ADEMY, E*?etgs mestoau ac ‘Sru Dixker EB. Navy Yarp bing OPENS MONDayY. : bg CITY BRANCH, tion Building. ©: Circulars, containing terms, &c.,to be tma’ on spplication H. Olcott,’ at the Library of tbe Young Men's Christian Ass.ciation Butiding, at Prof ESPUTA'S residence, 503 Sth street southeast, Washineton, D.O aug3)-1m ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE, Annapo.i-, Md.—JAS SON ae Amer ee Maas for adinission, Sept’ 29'and'm. Beast * . Terms: For Tuition and Board, (including fuel, lights and washing,’ $278 per anvam, payable semi: aunually, in advance. Several 5 ee bolarchips vacant. Forcatalogues, containing full psrticalars, address Por. Wm H- HOPKINS. Annapolis, Md. ngl2-ec6w ICHLAND BOARDING AND DA’ R FoR BOYS, —? 145 L wale Street, near Park Avenue, BALTIMORE, Mp. WM.D. MARTIN, A -M., Principal graduates of the University of Vin and German taught by experienced iativ Beason commences Sey Catalogues, with fal emuber 16th. Particulars, seut to Gress ay ‘PEE COLUNPIAN Univesity, WASHINGTON, D.C. Bae: areParatory Department opeus SEPTEM- Th- Columbian College o} EPTEMBER The Medial Cotiege opens OCTOBER 6 The Law School opens OCTOBER 5. For catalogues, containing fall particulars tn re- gard to terms and ¢ .crses of instroction, address JAMES C. WELLING, LL. D., Bug? toc8 = ______—*Prosident. ac. OY" ACADEMY, (Fourth Year.)—Work re. commences SEPTEMBER land's church, <i: street, between © street Louisiane avenne northwest. See circular, et Pinctnal bookstores, ot csi at the Priccipal’s reai- lence, 122 3d «treet southeast, Price $15 per quar- mt : + Priveipal. ONZAGA COLLEGE, Between North Cagntol and ist streets N. W. Scholastic exercises will be resumed on MO DAY, September Let, 1873. _ augls. JAMES CLARK, Prositent, Vy BS, EC MOVE HER Si Mtkér Schoos Woe Bore \) sas im street, where the will resnme her duties SEPTE: ER Sth, and eudeavor to merit 8 continuation of Eencrous putrouace which bes been bestowed nce 1800, Mrs. P- war besebn at the shove nam sugit-imn™ L4¥ SCHOOL, oF OOLUMBIAN, Top cxercind NEE ie sreamat . DeE EE ie ¥ the A : = aoe TE