Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1873, Page 4

EVENING STAR. | SATURDAY........ November 29, 1873- LOCAL NEWS, Amusements, To-nigh Wall's Opera House-—Little Nell in the Hid- Theater Comique—“ Wild Bill” and other sen- sational attractions. ton Hall, (corner Pennsylvania avenue. enst.)—Fair and festival of ‘s Episcopal Church. Orchestrion music at No. 463 Pennsylvania —_- + —__ Condensed Locals. From .J. ©. Parker and Kobert Beall we have rpex's Werkly for December 6. irs. Kelly, who was shot by th on Satarday last, is slow! john F. Seitz declines of flour commistioner recently tendered him by vernor. per nt for a railway switch has been Issued administratriz of e appointment ‘urnelia M. Alexand Joseph Bell Alexander, deceased. W. E. Parson, of this city, who recently the cireuit of the world wit assy, bas returned to Washi esterday Inspector Ludidi an entire cargo of oysters, the Japanese zton. on condemned ushels, as antit | « will contain matter of interest to-morrow, in view of the approaching session of Congress and other events of importance. Thomas Sheahan, while playin yesterday afternoon Mficer Deane took him to Dr. Hink- drug store, and Dr, McWilliams set the The Swnday Ge more than anu: Mmb. The Old Folks are coming D»cember 19th; this time for the benefitof the Wom jan Astociation, and a rich treat is expected. ‘The best musical talent of the city are interest- ed. Tickets will be put at a reasonable figare. By advertisement it will be seen that Dr. Gray is repeating some of his popular lectares on “Bible Pictures of First Thin; chapel, on lth street, near R. ic to-morrow night. he superinte " at bis | office was, also, first tried by the sam fnteresting | ity, and e ‘The Masonic Mutual Kelief Association have eted the present offi: year:—Rob't Bail rs to serve for the en- | nt; T. B.Camp- aha dhe arquntandion moet snail bers over 1,300. ‘Excelsior Lod; . Knightsof Pythias, and thetr friends, who vislted Baltimore on Thanksgiving day, returned at night well pleased with their trip, but rather fatigu ‘They were received by Golden and other lod, of Baltimore, escorte:l through the streets, and Dangueted at Mozart Hall. high terms of their ed by the long march. es ‘They all speak in he Alexandria Gaze/te says that Lucy Wil- liams, the paramour i “Williams.” bung in t murder of Habn, the drover, Alexandria on the charge of stealing a watch. and that yesterday mgrning she applied for amiselon to go to Washington to witness the hang- of her former lover. ta meeting of the Ohio Republican Associ- | ation on Thursday evening last, the followin; * were elected for the ensuing term:—W. president; M. C. Baxter, vice pres- ‘almer, Secretar: Stevens, state delegate: per state central committee: B.F. Hlawkes, member state executive com- esterday for t! now in jail in per- | ———— as Tue Coxwgctrxe Berween Tue | TON Brance, B. ayn O. R. R., ann | asp A. R. R.—The grading of the con- necting link of the B. and 0. railroad, extend- ing from near Bladensburg along the south side n Branch to Marbury's Point, op- ria, is nearly completed, and in a@ few days the taying of the ties and rails will | day speaking with a prominent mechanic, who Iam in favor of building associations, | The contractor for the three- | auding Giesboro, be commenced. section of this road, im Mr. J. K. Rust, flnished the grading of his part The company are now bav- lirt made from Marbury’s | Point in a diagona) and soutwesterly course across the flats to deep water atthe mouth of Oxen branch, opposite Alexandria. The sides | byt I cannot ¢ompr! them to give me the mone Of this causeway are to be protected from the | that’swhy building associations are co: Wash of the tides by a bed of rocks thrown into | becaure { can demand my own money, the river on each side, and a trestle work Will extend out to the channel, forming a at which the company’s ferry boats will receive the trains on deck and convey them across the end of Alexaud: ing 4 causeway of § river to the The old ferry boats used in the Susquehann: e, have been purch: for this purpose. designed to put this road into ranning order at ence, mak @ southern connection for the 1 Obio railroad. ely around this city on the east, the only point of connection being at the southern end of the navy yard bridge, and follows the shore ofthe Eastern Branch until it comes in con- tact with the grounds of the Insane asylum, hen it detiects to a line of trestle work on piles and afterwards follows wn to Marbury’s Point. esd Have re: and will be used around these the low grounds dor Tae THarkseivise Asrociation, with Frederick A. Tschitfelly, jr. bes were made by Dr. H. Stabler, of Alexandria. per table Mr. Chas. S. Price at the other end by Dr. J. E. Jar toasts were a8 follows: Responded to by Dr. Morgan, who gave a very humorous descrip- tion of the discovery of tartar emetic, which National College of Pharmacy,” by Prof. Oldberg. « Our Invited Guests,” by Mr. Meuth, of Bal- The Press,” by Jobn McCarthy, of the bose speech was received with rounds presided . assistes organ.” The rej “ The Medica! ‘he Handsomest Drug Clerk of Washing- as responded to by John B. Gibbs, who by common consent is accorded this honor, and who won the additional honor of making a handsome speech. ‘The next toast was: “ The Ugliest Drug Clerk Mr. Reynolds was called nd. and made some bay adtaken atarn ats | Mr. -making, | to th party separat at 12 o'clock the “Auld Lang Syne. Tuawxservine Scregis# ror A Wortey | —On Wednesday evening a lar; ies connected with Ryland Chapel, assembled at the residence ot one o' their number and proceeded in a body to the Parsonage for the purpose of surprising the | pastor, Rev. Samuel Shannon, b After @ prayer cKendree Cha) F. Havenner made the presentati which be referred to the satisfactory manner the pastor bad performed bis duties and deared himself to the people. Mr. 5. a Glengary overcoat, Mrs. Shannon a d others come up with sets of erns for the girls, and a cap and material for a full suit for each of the dows. Mr. Shannon attempted to respond, but was too much overcome by the kindness of the people, and reynested Kev. Mr. Cooper to do it for him, that gentleman did, endorsing Mr. 5S. asa faithful pastor. t- | cepting the resi G el, Mr. John jon’ speech, in droche shawl, furs and dress p Quite a number of individual presents were made, and the ladtes having pro- duced confectionary, &c., a very pleasant time Was spent for a few hoars, and the company dis- persed about 10 o'clock. — Tux Boarp or HzaLta met last night. Om the recommendation of the health officer the frame house on the southeast corner of 6th and G streets was declared a nuisance, and ordered to be abated. A communication was received from Governor Shepherd, him for clothing d instructions as to ing privy boxes, for every box three feet wide and eighteen inches extra for every ¢ officer desires that the fee allowed to be collected having the contract for clean- men, sweeping Pennsylv: Mt very much. ! i i i Peevattixe Toric — Arcade, See advertisement. Civil Rights. z | THE coMING NATIONAL convENTION-—=E™° zim oF petasawae von sure purr. ach leg district in ber of delegates e gen- f a tie rights, Fopressatal ves | from Maryland, Virginia, istrict Columbia: which is to meet in this city on the Sth of December next, was heid last night at | Union League hail. Tne object of the | convention is to consider the civil its or the | to fully secure such 8. i ‘The meeting — was called to order by erry Carson, L. N. Bowen was trectea nt, Rev. Sella Martin and Joseph Storum vice nts, and L. H. Douglass and Henry per secretaries. George T. Down! made a speech in favor of mined schools, after whics the committee on resolutions adopted: ‘Whereas reference to the report of the pro- ceedings of several of the recent state conven- tions of the colored people nor veals the fact that a great dissatisfaction exists among them in re; to what they call derelic- tion of th ublican party touching the ques- tion of civil —< tronage without disc oer and whereas each of the conventions of this description, held since the late Presidential disbandiment of our colored political organiza tions, and has encouraged the idea of more e' fectually utilizing the strength of all such or nizations in the interest of our civil rights: Pheretore resolved, that we regant the action whetber considered in relatior ~ i = @ @ favorable distribution of the palroatge of the republican party, or In Felattoa to the suppression of that Prejudice which proseribes our rights and privi- leges on beard of steamboats, rafiroad cars, In hotels, public places of amasement, and other places of public resort whether fur pleasure or profit. That upon a question of such general interest it is due to ourselves that here at the Capitol of the nation, where emancipation was first pet on trial by Congressional enactment, where the right to vote and the right to held aathor- where every great measure affecting | our national elevation has been inaugerated, ent of streets has been di- | there shoult be heard no uncertain sound Tected to have a footwalk laid in front of the school-house at A and jth streets northeast. ‘The grading, setting curbs and laying flag gat- ters on Green street, Georgetown, has been or- | they first conferred on us the tight to vote. That while we plead for the fall measure of our | Civil rights, we will not be 60 impractical as to Teject any of advancement mede in the direc- | upon these great questions now brought promi- | nently before the party with which we have , been so earnestly cooperating from the day ton of justice in: securing common school priv- lleges destitute of any school our representation greatextent. That asa step inthe bi bi | Opment of this republic. H. Douglass, J. | Martin, J. T. Settle, Dr. 5. R. Watts, Purvis, A. H. Underwood, Dr. J. L Prof. Joseph Storura | Commodore, Dr. J. D. Harris, ©. N. Thomas ypbax. | ——-= | The Building Association Question. | Eprrom Stag: Appropos of the butiding as- | sociations and the recent decision of Judge Humphreys relative to usury, Xc., | was this said: because if I get short of money [ know always where I can get a few hundred dollars to pay hands off. A building association is furerd to give me the money it } am the highest bidder and can furnish the proper security. I may go toa bank with the best security in the world the money of the associat art.” The principle ot is thus summed up in a nutshell, aad no taint of usury can affect a loan or advance that is made where the receiver isthe giver to advance mof which ama ding associations ! om the money, of which money the receiver is in | ag owner, and, furthermore, has an interest n the profits arising from such advance. In the Pabst case, decided by Judge Humphreys, | the Board of Trade rooms last Wednesday | night, that Pabst found a house that suited him, and so informed the association. The as- sociation paid for his stock and for his house, | trust to reimburse them. Pabst never paid oné | cut for that heuse, nor for the stock upon which the advance was mate, and yet he goes into equity to get Ais righ’s against building asso- tions. “He has control of the house, rent free, until the courts decide whether a man is under any obligation to pay honest debts and THR | stand to his agreements properly sworn to. RMACEUTICAL ASSocIATION.—The mem- | Has the decision said to hers of the Washington City Pharmaceutical | Chief Justice Cartter, “that an agreement, if ew invited guests, enjoyed “| ave been given by good for anything, is good for all it calls for, any bearing on this ¢ % ees The Murder of Hahn, the Drover. 4, THE EXECUTED 2 REST OF THE HANEYS. Henry Young alias Charles Williams, who was hung yesterday, having made a request of | the undertaker, Mr. J. W. Plant, and General Crocker, the warden of the jail, some days since with. Arter the body Epnenezer Burial Ground, where it remained buried this afternoon. Young having up to the last moment maintained his innocence of striking the fatal blow. asserting that the two men—Dave and Josh Haney—(hoth of whom were arrested shortly after Youn, subsequently released.) were lermined to give the matter a thorough sifting, dy, Dave being already in custody on another | charge. | —-—- e—__ zvITT, who sent a letter | Commissioners, because his duties as a detec. tive officer are becoming more pressing, has re- ceived a letter from the Governor in reply, ac- ation with regret, and com- | plimenting Mr. McDevitt on the manner in | which he has discharged the duties of fire com- missioner. At the last regular meeting of the commissioners Mr. Collins futroduced a resoln- | tion i regret of the board at part- ing with Mr. MeDevitt, and the regard of his fellow- members for him personally and official- ly, which resolution was adopted unanimously. advertisement, In another column, of R. A. Phillips, that he offers to take at par all kinds of District bonds in exchange for some most desirable real estate, located near this city, or treble in the bands of purchasers. Such very desirable lots. containing several acres each, situated so near this city, and combining so many advantages and attractions, will soon be dificult to procure at any reasonable price. Contrinution Visit—The family of Kev. Hubard, rector of the Revert ped very agreeably su on Thanks- by the sutden assemblage at the alarge number of members of the tiel ‘The result, brietiy stated, was a pleas- it evening to all concerned in the surprise, and a very considerable addition to the stores of the rectory. Tue New National TaeaTeR.—Mr. Rap- ley and Manager Saville are with great energy the work of ge! new N. ‘Theater in readiness for Monday, and it is cer- tain that it will be opened on Monday night with a stock company of which ‘speaks bigb, headed b alwa: attractive » Maggie in great part of “Fanchon.” Reserved seats are in demand to- day st Ellis’, LavRst MILts 8 ine ‘SPENDED.—We learn that Mesers. Tiffany & Co., the tors of these fe a j the urgency ot the om: colored race, and ue appropriate legislation | mais ae my have it vacaged | seconded by an executive | we should deem it a and south re- | hts and thedistribution of public | inationon account of | election, have explicitly declared against the | of the aforesaid conventions of colored men as | timely and essential to the cause of equalrights. | for such of our people as are now totally privileges at all. ‘That We regard favorably the movement suggesting in ° proposed centenni expcsition to be held in Philadelphia. ‘That we regard it as essentially necessary for the con- vention to consider some system of enlightening our people in regard to the method of acquiring homesteads on the public lands, as they are almost entirely destitute of any knowledge on this ¢hbject, and mformation thereon would tend to advance the interests of So oe toa rection to acorrect representation tn the centennial and exposition, @ national historical association should be organized at the proposed national convention, under whose supervision important historical facts may be gathered touching the story of our race and their important contri- ations to the general advancement and devel- | _ Mr. Henry Piper, from the committee on the nomination of delegates, reported the following, ¥; J. B. Gil- | which were contirmed: eit ir. ©. B. Bowen, A. M. Green, Thomas W. Chase, W. C. Costin, M. Shippen, Thomas 6.16. Briscoe, W. muel Proctor, Johm M. Langston, the facts are as stated to the meeting held at | | giving him a deed therefor and taking adeedot | that care should be taken to keep his body out | of the doctor's hands, his wishes were complied | was ent down it was | Jaced in a coflin and taken in a hearse to the | for afew hours. This morning it was sent to | Alexandria on the 11 o’clock boat, and it will be | was, but | the guilty | ies, the Alexandria authorities have de- | and have taken Josh Haney again into custo. | the jovernor on the 22d inst., tendering his | » first singing | resignation as a member of the Board of Fire LETIERS FROM THE PEOPLE, Editor Star > Another old land-mark is abort to disappear. The plain school bailting at tus Sth and F streets is associated wita ~€ the noblest trinmphs of the pablic ehool ay: %¢m@ in this city. The young- ladies Tony ecb), Under Miss Lane, apd the iret Srtrmediate, wwder Miss Biiliog, ears held the very font rank in thet efor resp>e- p ive grades. ‘The ext asvetmprovements now | in progress in Judiciary *auare co order. Now, white dilapidated epee or noble improvements, ‘Woodman spare that tree,” yet serious mood we do *< pe ral, | spare that building to the public schools reported the following, whicl»were | of your city Lge the coming winter.” Thé season for work on the public improre- ments is about closing, and the delay asked is not unreasonable. No reasonable memb:r of Congress look upon that structare asan eye-sore, or criticise more severely the progress made in the work under recent appropriations, when told that it has been left standing until spring to meet the educational wauts of the city. And such are the strattened circum- stances of the second district for school accom- modations that the trustees and superintendent, atter a thorough canvass, have been forced, in venue, opposite the Metropolitan Hotel. This alternative may be possibly better than to dis- band these schools in the midst of the term, bat the new location is not such as will commend it to the favorable judgment of prudent pars November 27, i873. x8 $2@ 32.00 @ pair; widgeon, 16 @3l @ lover, 28c. each; pheas- 2B Aiz.: wookcock, $6 each; squirrels, 12@lic, —Potators. Irish, 40 B peck; aweet, is, B0cG@S0e pk; cabbage, Sloe. B eh; Bc. F peck.; Apples, ? j do. Fycens Soe.; lemons, 2G. HW stazen; rapes, G@ibc. # pound; chesnuts, Is@2e. 8 quart; cran- berries, lie. Ban Deep FRU! ples, $0. BP anart; peaches, 1 (aupecled), y e ; blackberries, cherries, 5c. BIb. ‘TTER.—Philadelphia print, S5c. ® —.; New York creamy el oll, 40c.; fair do, SMSC. Ress, dozen. Chense, dase a OM. RY, 5 Ghickenm, drvesed, 75 (@.91.5)' 8 pair; Ducks, $161.25 # pair: Turkeys, 2000250. @ DLESALE MARKE1- Fiove axp FRED.—Bovans & Shaw, commission Merchants and whotesale dealers in floar, feed, li- quors, and groceriva, corner of th and B streets northwest, furnish the following qnotations of fonr and feed: Flonr—Family floar, $9 to 39.50 # bbl. Welch's family, $1075 @ bbl. Extra—soathern $5488.50; nupir, $6, to $6.0: rye 86 Corn White, se" @ bushel: do. yellow, Gorn mani, 80. Sin, $2GS2) ido, Shipatat $d 1. Middifoes, si@s0c 7 bushel. | Prices el. ‘with ipward tendency sat the wholesale market, aa farnished by 1 & Sedwick, general commission merchants, 925 Lonisians ave y between 9th and 10th #irects northwest:—Dried fr 87; dried cherries, 13 $175 Pon plow, @5 00; calves chickens, $2 We.; tnrkers washed, BM. batter, @32: common, 104 bage, $36 B handre: eating apples, $2094: barrel: chosnuts, $450 ® bushel; cr $10 % barrel, Buckwheat Flour, $3.00 Reet—hind quarter, $3@#10 per cwt te $6, pork, @h@ 87; partridge: 25; hares, $2 1£0 tons of hay and stra week, bay ranging from c@$1 and straw 25, Se@ake. ® per hundred, Offerings light aud prices unchanged, Tre Y. M. 0. A. literary reunion at the Y. M. G.A ding last evening was a most delightful aifair. Phe entertainment consisted of a soprano sola trom Ernant, finely rendered by Mis Kate Goodail: @ duett by Miss Harwood and Pror. Giers, and piano sold and duetts by Misses Schliecker and Spalding, the Misses Goodall and Mrs. Theo. King. ‘The literary features were the readin, of a lengthy poem by H. Clay Prenss, esq., ani recitations by Misses Clara Gassaway and Itosa Kendig, and Master J. M. Lipscomb, a lad of about ten years of age, and really quite a prodigy. ee “WiLp BILL” for the last time at the Theatre Comiqne to-night, as other novelties are to be introduced next week. The programme is 1 capital one this evening and should attract a crowded house. foe ey Wx wovrp call attention to the application in our advertising columns of Messrs. Fitch & | Fox for $50,000 of our District bonds, —— THE COURTS, CIRCUIT COURT, Judee MacArthur —To-day, Cn pion qraceter ; motion to and jndg! new trial muirrer overruled and Inave et al. agt. Armes; moion kane & Co. agt, Goodall; rged with grand larceny lothing and different articles ot hoasehold re from various parties in South Washin, rested by officer Kearney and brought to the Police Conrt yesterday morning, Some half dozsn ladies of that section of the city appeared against her and the judge sent her tothe grand jary, Sho Was committed in defanlt of £1,000 bail. Lewis Wayland, charged with assault and. battery with intent to kill Washington Johnson; this occurred at Becket's Hall, Georgetown, Thuraday night. Way- land assaulted Johnson by stoning bimand after- wards shot him. He was rent to the grand jury and committed in defanlt of $1,000. Louisa Palmar, alias Mary Jobnaon, larceny of a shaw! valued at 3 from Armanda Norton, This was taken ont of the par- lor, the door being open; $20 and costs: also,charged with stealing two sheets, aud other articles of hoase- hold « ffects from J. M. Pinket, valued at about $7: these were taken from the ball of his house: $12 costs. Wim. Hawkins, charged with stealing comt worth $5 from Smith Kelley; continued. Heory Thompson. alias Wm. Johnson, assault on hn Stewart; $10 or $0 days. Also charged with ‘and caute. Zac jah Grant is, valned ar x months in ‘esisting Officer Ny 6, charged wit | She was fined | _A Goop War To Disrose or THE District | anded | Boxps.—It will be seen by reference to the which be offers at prices which must soon double | ing some token of affectionate | Hi ‘din the form of money or household ar- | disorderly house, corner’ of 12th and V Officer Recse testitied tothe character of the people who constantly frequont this house, both da ight. and of the disorders that occur there. ‘Others testifiel to the same, hs 100 and costs, or 6) days in jall. Cornelia Pettit, charged with keeping a disorderiy house. This is alleged to be next door tothat of Rachel Nye, and both houses together area great nuisance tn’ that | neighborhood. ‘Tharsday there was a big fight there ween disreputable characters, and the cr: ery ware and other articles smashed iato atoms, 100 and_costs, or 60 days in jail. Hough Francis, Henry Worthington, Henry Pate ett. John Norton, John Matthe=s, William J. Mec- Cntcheon, J. W. Williams, Honorah Haggerty, Fravk Foreman and Mary Nichols were fined each for profanity. Frank Foreman was sent the workhouse aa vagrant. Solomon Page, col- ored, charged with interrupling a church: S$, Wm" Sibell, same offence; 10. “Robert Whits, cursing; #3. Jobn Kerwin forfeited collateral for cursing. Jalia Ohrisly, Netty Bowman and Hon- Gee Thompenm eames $3. Charles W. Nye, Albert W. Oox, W. B. ‘Cox, Wm. H. Martin, W. A. Boa- man, were ‘il ‘arrested in Rachel Nye’s house on ‘Thursday inn Irunken fight, and forfeite’ @5 each collateral, Woo Ross, ey charged, with $0. hn Mitchell, foud ‘and Honorah Haggerty, same; § TO-DAY drunk and disorderly; $19, Mary nt, Was sent tothe workhouse, Jo- house, Chas. l.. Thomas. Wm. Remeeton, al- 01 5. TLEE’S WHARF, A Foot ov 61H ann P StRxRts, ‘TO CONTRACTORS AND MERCHANTS. of STONE, COAL, HAY, LUMB: om vesesie asd stored of dele &e.. tbs shortest potice und lowest rates FINE FURNITURE, FRENCH GOODS AND ORNAMENTS, CURTAIN MATERIAL, Ero., 45 NORTH CHARLES ST., BALTIMORE, Shing of cueing, ie ished when dire hs character of all cements 2 mentation, bose onto es 9 ita on pute spi Seen ieeitaas ies ee GEORGETOWN. ALLEGED INraNTicrpR—A Dead Child in a Trunk —Matiidw Halli, a colored compatty’s docks, 2,185 tous. week, 10,205 tons. Tse CumpEKLanp Coat TRADB —T wo han. dred boats, carrying 22,738 tons uf © this emergency, to lease rooms on Pennsylvania | Cumberiand amounted to £11,757 town, $1 250; at Hancock, $110.7 liam sport, $390.04. River News. Paitimore Phi!sdetphia, have arriy closed, and we don’t id during the past | Put Hann Menpern—Arrest of J H day might and committed to being implicate Frauk Hahn, venti Bod Deswnrer.—One of the crew of the | schooner Belle Crowell jumped overboard while that vessel was lying in’ the stream opposite this city yesterday afternoon, preparatory to start- ing tor Boston, and struck oat boldly for the shore, and being an excellent swimmer, had almost reached the wharf when the mate of the schooner overhauled bim in the yawl boat and took bim back on board as a prisoner. Wi.b MaN.—While Messrs. James Graham Richard Sewell and Joseph Pearson were guu- ning yesterday, they came, late in the atter- — , Charged with tefanti- She resided with a family on Prospect and on Toursday morning the dead body ebiid was found in a tra She aimitted being « mother, but said the child Was born dead. The corever Dr. Hartigan made a post mortem ¢xaminatiou which resulid in the conclasion that the child | bad lived, and that she cause of death was cleaz- ly criminal fon fan An inquest was held, and & verdict rene was committed to tue jail hospital by the in her room, S notified, and fered accordingly. The woman Coat Trane.—The coal trade for the week ‘\ las been very dull. As the canal company tend to keep the canal open until it is closed by ice, moet of the coal companies are still load- rece! for the week were: At B. the New Centrai, 3,990 tons; 13.136 tons, ‘The shipments from BR: were 2.718 tons; from the New Central docks 3,20¢ tens; from the Consolidation comp wy docks, 1,400 tons; and from the Borden sitning Il, passed Chesapeake an ng Saturday, inst. T in cost during the same period at 35; at Georee- at Wil GRAIN Trape.—The receipts of grain to-day were only 1,100 bushels wheat from Alexandet by schooner T. P. Morgan, for Hartley & B ts for the week have been fair, creage over the receipts of last wer | The market for the week has heen active. and the teceipts of whyat were all taken at ad. vanced prices. Woe quote for the week: $1.60 5 tor fair to good red wheat, and St $181 for prime to choice amber, wide margin in prices 1,100 busbels good red, at $1.7 Pp arrived td G.&4.M day, ‘atel ALEXANDSIA. TRanKsarvine Day.— tially kept as a day of thanksgiving in this city, as was indicated in our edition of Wednesday. There was no meeting of the Corn Exchange, and not much business attempted among com- ission merchants. The retail stores were lly open, however. The post office kept Sun- day hours, and the Citizen’s Bank was decently re whose note suffered Religions services were conducted in Christ Church, where the sermon was preached by Rey. Dr. Wheat, and in the First Presbyte tian Chureh, where Key. Mr. Waitet oF OLD Crriz ENLARGEMENT OF Currs1 uber of feet in ad and requested { the propositi vhat of a surprise it. Lanp Sare.—Green & Wise, real estate agents, have sold the farm belonging to Geerge rT, esq., lying three miles soa » containing 2 improvements, sxw_ mil exeter, New Hampshire, for ily acres, with good k&e., to" 8. G. Bree of colored, was arrested Wednes. ‘on suspicion of in the murder of the late last evening ods near Cloud’s mill, upon a naked man with long flowing white hair and beard, who at their approach darted off with apidity of a frightened deer, and was soon lost to sight among the trees. Tux New Powper Maa powder inagazine to built by Just above the terminus of the EK: railroad, on the opposite side of the river, was commenced to-day. A long wharf will be bailt there, at which vessels can stop and recel | their ammunition on their way from the na ete, last o twz.—Workon the government st Alexandria REMOVAL. REMOVAL. DEVLIN&CoO., HAVE REMOVED TO THE SALOON PARLOR AT 1106 F street. THE AL Children’s hap Ibildren’s hand. ies Buck Gauntlets, $1. id Gi aantlet \< es Fleeced L'sle Gauntlets, 80 cents. es Fleeced Lisle Half Gaantlois and Gloves, 7 Fleeced Lisle Gloves, 2 cents. ined Cleth Gloves, 80 cent: xtra long Oloth Ql: ined Dogskin F. "s Castor, Buck and Children’s Striped Brown Got 6 extra heavy iron frame Hose, three NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS. notifies his friends Srensratty ther bn wilt bessatter doses bine Ca pitarliy wit the VERY LOWEST RATES, aud who have fore pxying. TY DOLLAR! Iam enabled at present to offer UNPARALLELED BARGAINS; 1 fact better than ever were offered n i and it will Bete evergniy's interest Poe Hist of Specialties, which I ewarantes bly cheap, and very superior for the Gent's Merino Shirts, fine and heavy, $1, Geut's Merino Drawers, line and hears, $1. Dolored Merino Shirts, @ Ladies Merino Vests, $1 Ladies Merino Pants, Also # +mall | cents. 1. jot of the same at 75 cents, a-kuit Drawer Legality uit Leguiugs,@ conte. * LATEST NOVELTIES IN JEWELRY, BANDEAUX, &c., and such a variety of other articles tiiut it is fatiie at tern | jumerating them, “Gome aud sce for yourself. B, SILVERBERG, ETROPOLITAN DOLLAR STORE. 319 SEVENTH STREET, N&AK PRNNSLVANIA AVENTE. UH matiers of a veaie, ‘and lata for FING ALL TAXES Papon the: BEST well woman, was Total shipments bio canal daring reve- The accrued revenue was ‘The sales to-day were esterday was par- en- reached. 8.— Mr. Allan Pearce, one of the members of the last Hou 4 Delegates from Alexandria connty, died at his idence, yesterday, on the 24th instant, ia the year of bis age. Mr. J. 8. Knox, whose death has been imrai neut for some time, breathed bis last on Wed nesday night. Mr. Knox removed trom Faugu to this city some years before the war, and until the commencement of the war was mercantile pursuits. Since the war he has been feeble health, Proposep Cnvnca.—After the regular services wel con- | cluded yesterday morning, the p vestry Were requested to remain, and ta them Rev. Mr McKim suggested the enlargement of the church; the proposed enlargement to be effected by pulling down the east wall and re- erecting it the required nu vance of its present position, their prayerful considera The suggestion was some é the opinions of the congregation T ngagedd in holders and hoof sh Haney.— r which Henry Young was hung CITY ‘TEMS. Minx SaBte Sars. s30. 3 Strxgverz’s New Store, 127 Pa. ar. Ps. at Hamilton & Poarson’s, r e0k e ~ SEALSKIN Sacks for ladies, $109, <1°0, #175. 3 STINEMETZ, 1237 Pa. ay. Latrosr Stoves—“Parlor San and Ligh’ ning Heaters.” Hundreds of testimonials © sale at Hamilton & ; ; =< Buitding. rearedn’s, Y. M. . ——_—_@_ Rcaver, Wor anp Burrato Rones. 3 Stisemetz, 1237 Pa. av. Gas!—The best gas burner ever invented for saving. and increase of light; kundreds of tes- Umonials. On exhibition. cot Hamittoy & Pearson, Y. M.O. A. Bag. Goop Sxrs of Ladies’ Pure for 38 and $10. 3 Stiwemerz, 1237 Pa. a GAS-BEAT. ¢¢ STovss, all sizes, suitable for hesting bathrooms, small hall-rooms, or the iatgest public halls. The onty ‘nodorous gas- heater. Hamitton & Parson, eof Y. M. C. A. Building Re Some toets EveeKa!—The most complete establishment in Washington for house-tinishing gools, com- prising. in part, sate and marble mantels, chandeliers, drop lignts of every description, plumbing materials, heaters, ranges, grates and a hundred other artistes too hameroas to mon- tion HAMuton & Pearsox, eot Y M. ©. A. Bailing. Priaa's Plated Jewsiry, Or ch Gilt Fewsiry, ds, in all the winter stvles, received at Prigg’s welry Store, No. 47 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4 street. Few are aware of ing » h oT common cold in its first s That which in the beginring would yield 10 4 wild remedy, if neglected soon preys apon the lungs. Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrap affords instant relief. age. Serene Ne aelw. Fier Avexve has no building more in its fittings than its immense new tot Windsor.” The names of Nawk & Werther! , area guarantee of itsexcellent superintendence, not only for New York, but for travellers from ail sections of the country. 6 ° gant Br Wisk To-pay.—’Tis madness to neglect a congh or cold, however slight. Consamption may follow, and though Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry has frequentiy cured this mach dreaded disease, it almost invariably cures.the primary diseases of the throat, lungs and chest, where other remedies fail. 6 set SS WILLoox & Giss’s Skwine Macaine. The celebrated Bagaar Patterns, Agency at Chas. Baum’s hoopskirt and corset factory, 7th street, Intellige™eer building. 10,28 ° For RELIeF PROM CoRNS, Bunions, Clad and Ingrowing Nails, Vascular Excrescences, Chil- Vlains, or other local comy Dr. Whi tablish men opposite the Treasury. to6 p.m. . 535 15th street, ce hours {rom 8 4. m TRE MAN OF ENTERPRISE creatos; the weak imitator tries to copy him. Does any sensible man suppose that the legions of Buchus,” so- called, tha » drug stores, possess the real p t ye! Genalne act? Any sutferer trom kidney complaint, dropsy, diabetes. or other urinary female, will detect the “di noe at once by the result. Helmbold’s cures; the others fail. The genuine bears Dr. Helmbol’s signature. For sale by all druggists. €03 : es, in male or To prevent Fever gue there is no preparation like Dooley’s Calisaya Tonic. $1 per bottle. eo ¢ rheumatism, barns, othache, sure throet, sprains, old sores, headache, colic, . boils, woun neuralgia, Ponp’s Extn. 2, and al! het te, " rs from all of i in the fact that it is a si ard ne, treated of tn medical wr and known to be a m,th,s,tf = ~ = INGER SEWING MACHINE sales of 187? 0. 4,12-8,wtf — oe — THRRMOMBTERS and Barometers are repaired and made to order by Hempier near 4x street wells soci Powp’s Exrraor ts forsale at wholesale by Chas. Stott & Co., 480 Pennsylvania avenue, and by druggists everywhere. tw, ft? — _@ THR NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, Corner of New York avenge and ISth atregg, pays 6 per ct. iF annum on deposits for pach PRlenfer muntt anking konrs,9to¢. Saturdays, 9 to 4 and # toe ‘WtS,1atie 5 BIRO, Medicated Vaq por Baths, for all skin disease, at Dr. Shedd’s, 8 E street. 5,20,8: ae ‘THE COMMUNITY at large approciate the ase fulness of Singer's Sewing Machi GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS 1_0 OF R—The mom EXCELSIOR Tee Le aie eo t’ at thotr Toat-room SUN- > an at 6% pm. si fata D denire WHERE TARR. WAY —Gent! threugh the hard tin rp. A etre att . JAS. GOWAN. ALR.S BA hej oo’ THERE'S A wen, the & respectable appe: he above object. Ae tno < will be promptly filled: 4c8 Feasou PREMIUM STEAM DYEING AND SCOUR- ANG , MENT, # BSTS J 49 Jufforson street, Georgetown, D. O. _P.O. Box 723, nov29-tr “QTILL THEY COM Just received another lut of NEW OARPETS, which we will sell cheapor than ever offered before. All we wish is to receive a call, and convines your- self E. GUTMAN, nov 117 Bridge street, Georgetown, D. 0. GUSEAT BEDUCTION IN PRIGES OF DRY BH GOODS at 101 Bridge street. Georgetown — All wool Satines, cloth shades. Rinprevs Oloths, Jaids for children 360.;'fus 'Freuch Marino, Worsted Dress Goods, new shades, 25¢.; Camel's Mourning Dress Goods very ea cheaper than before januels, white and colored, ‘rom 25¢__u lavkets; good yard wide Bleachad Shirein Shectings; Androscoggin Bleached wide, 1S¢ ; Canton Flannels from Iltec, Is hi . eye ENSAMIN MILLER. Tbe 5 Hair novil-tr 1C0HOLS’ ELEGANT 10E OBEAM AND OYSTER PARLORS, Mey $9 Hixh strect, Georgetown, D. O. BOGAN & WYLIE. GREAT SALE OF DRY GOODS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER! COMMENCING MONDAY, November 24, 1873, - WE SHALL OFFER OUR ENTIRE STOCK At Wonderfully Cheap Rates! Having made Extensive Purchases of Goods from the Clearing Sales in New York and Philadelphia, and wisbing to Reduce our Previously LARGE STOCK, we are enabled to offer BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BEST PRINTS TEN CENTS PER YARD, DRESS GOOUS IN PROFUSION, AT PRICES raat INSURE THEIR CASSIMERES, CLOTHS, DOESKINS, BEAVER CLOAKINGS, BLANKETS, SHAWLS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, UNDERWEAR, &c., ALL AT EXTEEMELY LOW FIGURES. ONE PRICE ONLY! NO DEVIAl1ION! BOGAN & wWYLis, novi2-lw_ 1018 and 1020 Seventh street, n. w. 200,000 StH ' DISCOUNT FOR CASH, MISS E. A. McOORMICK 903 Pex Avexrecap mires A large 80d ee@art ner ment ot IMPORTED BONNETS ant constantiy on Orders for DRESSES, a« WEY of New York [PO THE Labiss. DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BONNET BATS, + filed by Mie GRD bortt-ur DISCOUNT FOR CASH. ty Invited te SELECT stock” * SLIP! TOWEL Bac Sw apectaity, at 10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT: 10 PER CENT. DISGoUNT: or Ladies’ TROSSEAL Deted af the shor teat ne nevldim ORS G atr DISCOUNT! oMe22™ sort returned Childrens BUITS com » between ath and 2ist 10 PER CEN'r, cities om milliters gods.” Sl Washington, 410 itn street, Pern. avenur, Bal street; New Vora, FROM + Brostway, Par- and mouruing or MONDAY, NOY. 10th, TILL DEC. 1st, Sort fcacwatine 4 winess MONDAY, NOV. 10th, TILL DEC. tat. ee en larerst wad Comprising the newest MONDAY, NOV. 10th, TILL DEC. ist, | eee SSES, REDINGOTES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS. uinn we EATS: FANS, BELTS, CHATEL ANAS, ht UAORS NECKLACES, NEC 1 ed od BUFFs. = Ed BOP Cons LOCKWOOD, HUFTY & TAYLOR, ** Jvipf vouSns'ewnnorwenen Made to > ~ * T im Paris, pric: 87 DRESSMAKING in aliitedranchns cot-im EST LOOK !—Ten TUCK SKIRTS fo c= HELLER’S, Tie reece Spase” jase. Ww EN oe ORK BAZAAR. 623 PEND SYLVANIA AVENUE, Will offer their entire stock of Fiuthionsbic Hantuuar FaNCY C00ps, BUFR LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN'S imparts ® besntifel gloss = CERAM & ov festa beams fa 7 -» Mauatectarers, 180 Weeet Lombard Balti tire, ore, Maryland Tstrtet tating atremna nent OF LADIED S17 8. HELLER'S. 718 Market Space. MADAME ESTREN, 618 15:4 sivect ear @, bain styled oC HUMAN, HATH, cheaper than weet” tat vies 0 cheaper than ewer, au shade braids, 38 inches -aiirdees One yard long. ngle-and bench GURUS Tay be jogle and banc —ye | _Qall nod examine our iarae stack =? FINE FURNISHING GOODS AT DISCOUNT OF 10 PER CENT. FoR — © mente CASH FROM | QTATER_ISLAND. N.Y DYEING i. Ss LISHMENT—EsTA LISHED ime tn the country ; The oldest and largest of may be ip the world, Monday, Nov. 10, till Monday, Dee. 1. UR osite Patent OMien TIS SOLE PRC Without taking them apart 9 cleaned without ehrink nd offectnally, eo thet they THE PUBLIC ASK FOR LOWER PRICES AND THE TIMES DEMAND IT, AND TO MEET THIS WE HAVE CONCLUDED To | OFFER OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF $125,000 | OF ELEGANT GOODS, INCLUDING tHE | IMMENSE STOCK OF OUR CELEBRATED | SEAMLESS KID GLOVES, AT THE VERY | oe LIBERAL DISCOUNT OF 10 PER CENT | TO ALL CASH PURCHASERS. ol ing. Grease pots remus ever show again sane’ Of Short notice. Prions mod- onetmality euarantend se L HAIR SWITORES, Price @ 5 RELLFR SS, 716 Mar CuAL! WOOD: Wood JONNSON BROTH " WHOLESALE ANY Reta DE rd t arown NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE Your etn WARDROBES REPLETE WHILE OUR | ‘trent wont th STOCK IS IN ELEGANT CONDITION. | E17 deh sere rmerly oc b street OS. ane DOOAL pe ws o OUR GOODS ARE ALL MARKED IN PLAIN x FIGURES, AND THE DISCOUNT WILL BE MADE IN ALL CASES FOR CASH. A cholee and kept constantly varied stock of WOOD and OOAL hand 1y3-0n HOTELS. EPYSON'S HOTEL, Extraordinary Inducements Fo. 709 @ STR! HE IMPERIAL HOTER, } JAMES SYKES, Propritor, FRONTING PENNETLVANIA AVEN: jem2-ly Between 77a aud #ru Streers To Gentlemen OFFERED BY Between th and Vth Strecs, jandty____Wasitixetox, D.. (TBE BRYANT HOUSE, oa: ocated om corner l4ih sirect and N. ¥ avenue, After the Ist of December, 1872, Permanent and Transient Boarders will find this House one of the owt dexirably and most conveniently located houses in the city. ‘The rorms are neatly furnished, well lighted and ventilated, and provided with all modera ac: commodati: The charges a*® low, but the wants and the com- fort of all guests will be carefully provided for ‘The proprietor, Z. BIOHARDS, has doterminedt prov caterer. novld-eoly Cc. ©. WILLARD, LOCKWOOD, HUFTY & TAYLOR, 623 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, have determined that our Shirt Fi shal be hept rupning in full force this wint: 4 Ls cur bands employed, and have therefore coneliied KEBBITT HOUSE, sah al apl-ly WASHINGTON, D.0 TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS WHO WILL Fa- PIANOS, &e. VOR US WITH THEIB ORDERS NOW REDUCTION PRICES G* SCHOMACKER & CO."S CELBBRATED GOLD MEDAL PIANOS, These superior instruments, which received the rst premium at the World ir, and were, on account of their excellent improv ems selected by the Congressional coum ittes to! adorn the Presidential Mansion, ai the best houses and recommended by th: cians all over the count: ON ALL SPECIAL ORDERS FOR SHIRTS | 4'°.,"°°7335°H), 8: /"e4 | 5 bonds taken io payment. P Torrent, Gall sud #6. nL RICHTER, Acent » Agent, WE WILL MAKE FOUR QUALITIES, own-tr 935 Peunsyivania avent ‘TONING AND BECATRING. rouisH ‘and Varnishing PIANOS end all Me sical cute Teceives the most fait ht AE porgonal atweution by GL. WILD & BRO, '20 Lith street, near uorthwest corner, Ponnsylva~ Bin avenue. Ageuts for the unsurpased STILE PIANOS, dcolors in Pianos and Musical Iweres ments gererally. Pianos for reat. sepls ly = ra HUEBBATED yABE GRAND, SQUARE and UPRIGHT PlaNos, EVERY INSTRUMENT FULLY WARRANT BD FOR FIVE YEARS. A Discount of 10 Per Cent. FOR CASED OUR PRICES FOR SIX SHIRTS ARE $15.00, $15.00, §21.00, $24.00, a S discount of 10 per cent. will make six cost on s1sse, a1ean, aisse, gato, | SESEPRAPRLUG RSD GEE SOLE AGENCY This discount fs an inducement never offered by | (HOAEDE any manufacture on special orders, P K BROOMS, Consider the saving of sugs0-tr 423 Lith street, above Pa. avenne. saving o! 7 Re eS 21.50, 9150, 92.10, gz Spee Forks tree ty as bee Da-seurs eab Adi ta anh waka tasethilaen root Ail tinue ot MOBIOAL LET to purchase many other necessary articles. Rom aon eens and seeicst. Used ‘taken in exchange. Besides this great seving on such an indispensable and necessary article of wearing apparel, there is ‘another great inducement for you to leave your or- ders now, and that is, it will Keep the many hands ‘we employ from want, ‘We make the celebrated PALMER'S PATENT DOUBLE-YOKE SACQUE SHIRTS, Si wearers of them will conafen our assertion. ‘capnot ‘now before us, and it much needed in our city. It will cireulate over ‘Tem cnet week to people thah realty need i. mbt