Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1876, Page 4

_EVENING STAR. TUESDAY. -Mareh 7, 1876. Weather Probabilities To-day. CHIEP SIGNAL OFFICER, a » March 7, 1876. } middie state< LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, éc., To-night. National Theater—The # ifth Avenue Com- | pany in “Pique. Theater Comique.—F irst class varieties. Wilerd Hali—Rev. Moncure D. Conway’s Congregational Church—Organ and vocal eoncert. JLincoin Hall—Miss Phoebe Couzins’ lec- ture. —_.+__—_ Condeused Locais. ‘The Dartmouth Alumni association last Bight made arrangements for their annual | banquet, on Tuesday evening, March 28. Lag ned D, Washington light infantry, a ae, ineke name to the y Fencibles.” ‘The youngest son of Mrs. Com. J. Duncan Graham, a boy of bright intelligence, is not expected to live. the Criminal Court to-day Joh« W. Mar- ray, characd with houre buruing, was ac- The students of the medical department of the University of Georgetown bave unani- pong, Mr. L. A. Ferry, of Bloom- field, Obio, vale tictorian of the class of 77. ‘There was & je meeting of Irish Ameri- eans last evening for the purpose of making avitable arrangements for a grand supper on St. Patrick's day. " The medical societies of the District of Co Jumbia and of Georgetown college have 3 oe resolutions of respect to the memory of Dr. Charles F. Nalley. who died last Sat- urday at Providence hospital. From James Bellew we bave No. 36 of “The Lakeside Library,” Archbishop Bayley's iste Pastoral Letter for 1876, ‘The Public Sehoo! Question,” by Rt. Rev. B. J. MeQuaid, and No.9 of the “New York Drama,” ali in pamphiet form. Intelligence reached this eity of the @eath, in Florida, of Mr. John L. Knowlton, ell _known in Masoniccircies in this city. ‘Mr. Knowlton was the inventor of the patent | scroll saw, and also of the mammoth circular saws erected at the Washington mavy yard in May, 174. A meeting of the hospital physicians of ‘this city ‘was held last night at the children’s ital, on E street, to take action in oppo- sition to that provision of the bill pending in the House of Representatives to enlarge the powers of the board of health, which pro- Poses turning over to that body the control Of the city hospitals. At the meeting of the Virginia republicans Jast night an executive committee was clect- €4, 88 follows: J. Millard, F. W. Hunter, B. W. Hunter, Wm. T. Bailey, E. C. Johnson, E. W. Moore and Mr. Washington. J. Weed Corey, B. W. Hunter ant A. W. Masey were @ppointed a committee to ascertain the code of election laws of Virginia. The Washington and Georgetown railroad company yesterday commenced the new ar- rangement, by which all the cars on the Avenue line run through to the navy yard; special cars baving been placed on the short stretch between the avenue and the depot, to ‘Which passengers cau be transferred without additional fare. The time teiween the cars is materially diminished. Te Hammond and Bentley. THE REVIVAL MBETL The Copgregatior al Church meeting last evening was opened by singing under tbedirection of Mr. Bentley, and Mr. Ham- mond then commented on Paul's sermon on Mars Hill, aiter which a short praise meet- Ing was beld, and then the usuai inquiry meeting. TO-DAY’S REVIVALS. This moruing at Lincoln hall there was quite a large aitendance, a number of those who bad attended at the open air meeting being among those present. Mr. Hammond read @ selection from the 6th chapter, 24 book of Kings, and commented on the necessity Of putting all their trust in Jesus. A num- Der of requests for prayer was read by Mr. Hammond, and he offered a stent penzer for each one. ‘A bymn followed lead by Mr. Bentley, and Mr. Pendei offered a prayer. Mr. R. W. Carter, formerly of this city, spoke of the sudden death of a friend as a Warning to be ready. A praise aud inquiry meeting followed. The meeting to-night will be hel Foundry Chureh instead of the Congrega- Uonal Church, as also to-morrow aight—for men only. = BUILDING PERMITS issued by Inspector ‘lowman: Conrad Schwab, a two story brick house, north side H, between 12th and 13th streets northwest; $1,600. Joho R. Mahor- Bey, repair a store west side 7th, between C D streets southwest; 20. W. Weiahei- mer, @ boiler house, west side Lith, between and I streets northwest; $150. W. W. Cor- , @ six-story and basement brick bulld- ing for stores and offices, on east side of 15th street northwest, 175 by 90 feet; £190,000. Ms. Eliza Barry, three 2-story brick dwellings, south side S, between 12th and 13th streets east; $7,200. 8S. T. G. Morsell, three two- story brick dwellings, west side alley, be- tween $th and lth and Mand N streets; =e. Wm. Lee, a brick susiling, west side between Sand T streets south west; $500. 6H Byron, a two-story frame store, west side Sth, between Maryland avenue and D atreets nortueas: brick: dwelling, west sae sith ec! welling, west side lith Soe Wenn hase ig streets northwest; <3,000. ‘venue and N Mrs. Gardner, a Swo-story brick dwelling, east side 12th, be- tween Q and R streets northwest; $1,s00. Christian Worch, @ three-story brick store, south side Pennsylvania avenue, between With and 18th streeih streets northwest; $6,100. Max Luck, a three-story brick dwelling, cast side 6th, between H and I strects northwest; 060. Thomas Dravey, a two-story frame, ‘west side 5th, between K and L streeis north- 5 $600. i — THECLOSE Dtvorce CASe.—This case was nally decided last week by Judge Wylie, in eyo In April last Mrs. Rosa Close @ bill for adivorce from ber hus- band Jerome B. Close, alleging cruelty, en- angering her life and health. The defend- ant, in answer, specifically denied each and every material allegation of the bill, and from the volumt!nous testimony taken 4n the case before Examiner P. F. Larner, it Sppears that the complainant's chief cause of “discontent grew out of the inability and disinclination of the defendant to support | ber in a career of fashionable dissipation. | ‘The divorce prsyed for in this case was op- ‘on two grounds, viz: that the charges ‘Were unfounded in fact, and tbat whether true or not, complainant, by her repeated assignations by various men, some of whom the testimony, we regret tosay, shows are inent in this community, was barred yy her own misconduct. Judge Wylie. in reviewing the testimony, enunciated ihe doc trine that in cases where the proof pointed £0 positively to the infidelity of the wife, the busband was legally justified In resort- ing to foree, if need be, to gain access to an Spartment supposed to be occupied by the | wife avd her paramour. The bill was or. dered dismissed, with costs. H. J. Wiawail appeared for complainant, and Warrea C. Stone and W. C. Murdock for defendant. —_.———— REV. MoncurE F. Conway delivers his Jast lecture in Wasbingtoo at Willard Hall te-nigbt, and the last but one in this country | leaving for London, to which place he returns on pone entry Borrete To this discourse, tween the public men and itieal system of England and those of the United States, Mr. Conway has given More thought and attention than to any of Bis efforts, and bis long residence in Great Britain, bis carefut study of her institutions, and his intimate relations with many of her ‘ipg men, not less than his great natural abilities, qualify him to it the subject dn & manner at once intelligent and interest- This lecture, we may add, bas been de- livered only once before, and is to be re- Joan pat cace more before sailing for E. |. ‘Those who would enjoy a intel- Jectual treat shoul therefore be in at- tendance in order to secure good seats. DESERVING CHARITY —Miss Mary A. H ore Christian lady of Georgia, is in city soliciting aid towards the erec- tion of a Baptist Obureh edifice at Dalton. ® Samuel Johnson and Laure F Beale bath £ is Be Ben John Thomas J. Re Pinwened nase. : Brown and Celia Holly, (of St. Mary's co., Md.) a j ROMAN gold ts; ovyx earrings, necklaces and lockets; Lake Giamonds, in gold, plate and . Frecel at Prigg’s jewelry "eux +t yivania avenue, nesr 45 street. 4 vey | Deducted again, under THE DISTFACT INVESTIGATION. NY TO-DAY. ‘The investigation into the affairs of the District of Columbia and the board of audit was continued by the House Committee on the District to-day. HOW BECKET AND M'LAUGHLIN TALKED THE TESTIMONY OVER, VERY MUCH TO BECKET'S ADVANTAGE. ‘Woliam Becket recalied:—First saw Mc- Laughlin on 4 street, after Christmas; had with his about the one or two conversations clsim. I went with him to the squire’seffice, and geve bim a power of attorney; he came to Say otiee after I gave bim the sffidavit. Q hat was done at house? your A. Weil, he brought me a bill of items at my house; de didn’t say where he got them. I think he read the items over to me; i showed bim some communications I had from the board; he egg Te he did Tot commit anything to iting when he made ap examination of my papers; never Svy conversation with members or clerk of the District government before I got the claim from M Becket you are summoned in. I can’t remember what he said. We talked the mat- in way. He said I see you tatement. He said it was @ gcod statement, and that it was right. Q. Did he tell you what he testified to? A. lsaw what he testified Sen eee, He went over some of the testimony he = bat I can’t remember what he said. hen I testified before I had no idea any money was coming to me. EXPERT MORRIS ON THE STAND. John Morris was sworn, aod an account was shown him, which he said in his judg- ment could not have been made up except from information obtaiued inside the Dis- trict government office, inasmuch as it had the folio of the book on its face wherein it Was a matter of record. The witness then read the following state- ment, showing THE ACCOUNTS OF LEWIS £ ©O., THOMAS LEWIS AND R. C. HEWETT: VovcHER 14,205 to7—Thormas Lew!s: Paid April 15, 1575. ‘Grading Vermont avenue.— The two feet of grading required by the terms of the contract is charged at 40c. a ard, and deducted at j0c. @ yard, as fol- ows: . § yards, at4e “ atsee, Overpaid... Tn this voucher the total for grading and haul on Vermont avenue, according to statement made and signed by B. Oertiey, under date of March 24, 1875, 18 $3,046. while accom; ying the same bt 1 report of Lieut. Hoxie, under date — 15, 1875, Serene based on a let- ter of Mr. Oertley dated January 12, 1875, in which it is represented that the claim is for “grading deducted from concrete pavements as being required under the terms of the co: tract.” In still another paper, without d: signed by B. Oertley, assistant enginec that officer reports the claim “ought to be disallowed,” as “the ling done was no more than was required and considered re- quired at the time.” Settlement for this work was made by the board of public works August 3, 1872, and payment allowed 256 yards of grading. ading 4th street northwest.—The entire amount, being the two feet called for by the contract, Is charged at 40 cents a yard and ceducted at 30 cents a yard, as follows: ards, at 40 cents, ards, at 30 cents. Overpaid... Total amount 12—on paper without date, signed B. Oeriley, Assistant Engineer, although the claim is referred to adversely in letter of Engineer Hoxie, of January 15, 1875. The work on this street was measured by board of public works In 1872, and settled for January 22, 1813. In uneir measurement no grading was allowed. Same voucher.—This is the two feet called for by contract, and is allowed by paper signed B. Ortley, Assistant Engineer, already referred to, and upon which the total amount of grading and haal (at 14 cents) aliowed, is ¢ #2, but paid by board of audit $13,443. 1 while it is stated in his letter of January 12, 1875, that the claim was ‘submitted to the late board of pubiic works at sundry times and disallowed.” The work on 9th street, from Pennsylvania avenue to M street, was settled for by the board of public wor wary 22, 1873, less @ retainer of $13,86 id December 6, 1873, and on 9th street from M to P, January 13, 1874, which limits comprise the entire line upon which the above grading Las been allowed. Raising and retopping 8,322 yards’ of con- crete on railroad track and two feet outside thereof, made uecessary by the condition of the track, it pot having been finished when pavement was laid, at $1.75, $14,563 59; 959 square vements rel+id at interses tion of F street, at $3 20, $3.068 80; 424 a _— patching pavement, at #2, #545. These last three items are referred to in letters of Mr. Oertley to Lieutenant Hoxie, of January 75, and Lieutenant Hoxie to the board of audit January 15, 1315, as having been “submitted to the late board of public works several times and disallowed.” They are now allowed on the paper of Mr. Oertley without date, already referred to, based upon @ sworn copy of acertificateof H. A. Duprey, eneral superintendent 4th district, da’ be 3. As already stated, the final ymenton 9th street was not made until Besembes 6, 1873, upon a report of Inspector Wallace dated November 21, 1873, that “the street from Pennsylvania avenue to M has been repaired, and the street from Pennsyl- vania avenue to P street appears to be in very good condition.” V OUCHEE 14 (4i—Thos. Lewis & Co—R. C. Hewett, paid July 2, i875. Repairs halt vermment on ith street, allowed, $2,129.23. ‘be bill for this work was referred by the board of audit to the Commissioners Decem- ber 21, 1874, and by them to the engineer on the same date. @ engineer returned it to the board of audit January 25, 1275, with the report: “There is no founda‘ for this claim. Alir irs ordered were to cover de- fectwe work, and still more repairs are need- ed.” Mr. Oertley made a statement bearing no date allowing 3704. It was finally allowed by the board of audit on the affidavit of the clatmants. V oUCHER 14,650—Thos. Lewis & Co.—R. C. Hewett, paid July 2, 1875, 23.361 cubic of earth deposited in the canal durin; 73, as _ affidavit filed with voucher, $3,495.15. This claim has no foundation whatever, during 1873 the imereased price of haul wi It also appears that their entire street work was measured up by the engineer B. P. W. before the close of the year 1872, with the exception of 9th street from M to Boun- dary. 0 an affidavit filed with voucher 14,203 to 7 they declare that of the earth exca- vated from 9th street, between P. and Boun- dary, fully two thirds was taker to Q and Sd streets, and the remainder was used to Hill up the ditch of the R-street sewer. This would leave the 23.301 yards allowed and paid for, to come from the three squares be- tween M and P streets. Extra work in laying 8,962 yards of con- crete between the railroad tracks on 9th st., between Pennsylvania avenue and P street, at 69 cts., $6,153.78. This is an allowance outside of the contract, and is over and above the $3.20 per yard called for by that iosirn- ment. It on & paper signed by B. ‘Uy, assistant engineer, dated June ivth, @ copy of which 1s flied with this vouch- er, and the original fwith voucher 14,628. It is one ef the items referred to in Lt. Hoxle’s | letter of January 15th, 1875,as having been “submitted to the late board of public works several times and disallowed.” Lewis & Co. claimed in their bill 50 cents a yard. VOUCHER 14,210-2—-R. C. Hewett: Paid April 15, 1875: Grading 9th street, from P to Bound. ary, 10,637 33-100 yards, at 40 cts. rms of ¢. tract, 10,637 33-100 yards, at 30 cls. Overpaid. Total amount of gradin; on this work, $6,485.76. $4,251.92 and allowed inal measurement made by board of public works November 2s, 1873, and no grading allowed. VoUCBER 14,623—R. C. Hewett: Paid June 26, 1875. Paving betw railroad tracks on 9th street, from P street north to Bo 4,159 square yards, at © cts., is an allowance over and abo: oe each 100 yard, $21,350.47. The work was settled for by the December 20, 1372, and December 3, 1372, and = board of public works from N to t above submitted was maije up im the office of the District and the board of audit. poli f At quarter- past 12 the committee adjourae] until Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, pincer centered BALTIMOBE M. E. CONFERENCE. MEMORIAL SERVICES. Yesterday afternoon a session was held, at which there was a large attendance, Rev. Dr. Edwards presided, and the question “Who have died this year?” wa3 announced. The committee on memoirs reported the names of Revs. D. W. A’ James G. Moore, John W. Hoover, aad W. McK. Walsh, and submitted a memoir in case of each, which, after remarks had been made thereon, were adopted. VISIT TO THE PRESIDENT. Last night about 200 members of the con- ference. accompmnied by ladies, and headed by Dr. J.P. Newman, proceeded to the Ex- ecutive Mansion, where they were received by the President and Mrs.Grant. Dr. J.G. Brown addressed the President and Bishop Bowman offered @ short prayer, and after singing several hymns the visitors were sev- erally presented by Dr. Newman to the Pres- ident and Mrs. Grant, who was assisted by Mrs. Col. Fred Grant and Mrs. Newman. Sixth Day. Bishop Haven was in the chair this morn- ing, and the examination of character was resumed and completed. The question, “Who are continued on trial?” was considered, and the following were contmued:—R. Stevens, C. 8. Harrison, S. German, E. 0. Eldredge, D. A. Ford, W. 4. Barnes, Y. P. Morgan, Wm. Rodgers’ and . J. H. Offer. W. 8. Robinson and J. B. Thompson were discontinued at their own request. THE CASE OF REY. J. L. POULSON, a former minister, who asks to be readmit- ted, was called up and discussed at consider- able length. It was asked by some if he Would stick if readmitted, and it was urged ‘oat he had been all the time a Methodist minister, and had been remarkably success- ful. The conference readmitted Mr. Poul- gon. Rey. W.C Griffin was announced as trans- ferred to this body from the West Virginia conference. The special order—the proceedings of THE LAY CONVENTION held on Friday last—was taken up; the pend- ing motion (made by Rev. Dr. McCauley) being to concur in the recommendation op- posing apy change in the episcopacy and in the present manner of selecting presiding elders. The subject was discussed at some lengtb, and the first part, request {ng the delegates to the general conference to op- pose any attempt to eb: the plan of the bi sapere was adopted. The second part of he resolution, requesting the delegates to Tesist any attempt to make the presiding eldership elective, gave rise to a very lengthy discussion, in which one member heretofore an advocate of making the office elective re- marked that he was now a convert, and Would say, ‘From any increase in the elee- Uve francbise. gcod Lord, deliver us!” The subject was discussed until 1 o'clock, When the proceedings were concurred in by a rising vote—120 in the affirmative, and 11 in the ee the report was adopted as & whole. ——$_» The Treasury Robbery Cases. PROCEEDING IN THE CRIMINAL COURT TO DAY. To-day, in the Criminal Court, Jnige MacArthur, the District Attorney called the cases of B. B. Halleck, W. H. Ottman and F. W. Brown, charged with the larceny of $47,000 from the United States Treasury in bis 2 last. T. Merrick, who appears with Hon. Matt. Carpenter for Ottman, asked that the case be postponed on account of his (M.’s) bealth. and the court granted the request and set the case for Wednesday, 15th inst. Mr. Henkle asked that the case of Mr. Hal- = be set for one o’clock, which was agreed 0. POSTPONMENT. At 1:30 o'clock the case of Halleck was ee ee Attocney Moin and on. Jere in prosecuting and Gen. Henkle for the ‘acoused. oo Gen. Henkle stated that several indict- ments had been found against his client—the last containing four counts charging him’ larceny, secreting stolen property, embezzle- ment &@nd receiving and concealing embez- zled money. He intended to move quash the last indictment with the others, and he understood that the District Attorney in- —— to move for @ consolidation of all the arges. The court remarked that on account of his indispc sition the argument would have to be deferred until to-morrow. MUSICAL, DRAMATICAL AND ORATORI- CAL.— Von we ‘rts—Hans Von Bu- low, the world-renowned pianist, will give two grand concerts at Lincoin Hall, to-mor- row evening and Thursday afternoon. The programmes will not only display the varied excellencies of this great virtuoso, but will present to the listener the richest gems of classic and modern art, embracing selections fom Bach, Gluck. Haydn, ethoven, Weber, Schumann, Raff, Chopin, Liszt, et al. Von Bulow is equally at home in the Strictest school of Bach, Handel, and in the Wildest rhapsodies of Liszt. His interpreta- tions of thoven are revelations. Miss Lizzie Cronyn, a charming vocalist, will 4 Some of the finest gems of the masters, and altogether these concerts will afford a — to lovers of the best and highest usie. Willard Hall.Rev. Moneure D. Conway’s lecture on the *Devil,” last evening, was a very masterly effort, fall of interest and in- struction. To-night he will deliver his last lecture, which by many is considered his best: “The Crowned Republic; or, English State and Statesmen.” Lincoln Hall—Miss Phoebe Couzins will lecture this evening on “Daylight for Eve; or, Higher Education for Woman.” This lecture, wherever delivered, has met with success,and Miss Couzins’ ability insures a large and satisfied audience. The Phillips -Morgan Concert.—The organ and vocal concert, to be given to-night by Mr. Geo. W. Morgan and Miss Adelaide Phillips, at the Congregational church, will undoubt- edly be a very enjoyable entertainment. The bigh reputation attained by both is enough to insurea large audience, and the selections for this evening will allow them to appear to the best advantage. Academy of Music, (Baltimore.)—A special train will ran to Ba)timore and return this evening, on the B. & O. R. R., for the benefit of wishing to attend the na charity concert at the Academy of Music. The train leaves Washington at é p. m., returning after the concert—at 11 p. m. National Theater.—The interesting play of “Pique” will be presented again night. The company may give us some of the other plays for which are celebrated before the close of this week. ‘er Comique.— Mr. 8id Smith, in the ex- citing play “Under Bail,” is quite @ card at tue cosy ique. The variety performance Ubis week is, as usual, good. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY.—The ann commencement Sith session) of the medical department of e with music bj ci Eotivtistwe, ao ens D,; valedi Charlies L. Dana. ¥f. D; Benedietion. 7 graduates are: William’ M. mont; Tarleton H. Bean, Penn.; Dana, Vermont; Hervie A. 8. Dye, New York; Chas. H. J. | Samuel J. Newman, Charles J. uana: bw sp Gustavus jetz, Robert W. a 2 te District BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS.—At the forty= seventh monthl: Savin; L. of kin, ‘Shufeldt,’ jr., Smith, Mass. shares of stock were advanced upon at 46, pebabnwbowdtos.s xi DuRANG’s RHEOMATIC REMEDY is taken inwardly aad cures rheumatiem and aise Bx once. ' manner provided ‘for in this bill. DISTRICT TAXATION, THE CITIZENS’ TAX-BILL. ‘We gave on Saturday the substance of the Proceedings at the interview that day be. tween the delegation of leading citizens and H 5 : gece Hie eccl! Hibs i is Mr. Clagett went on to say:—We it here the result of our labors in the shape of @ bill subject oa ben pomaoaednpt ges you: idgment ma; lem: neces. i You will Observe! in’ tb duty it t) make returns and valuations of all add = Uobal improvements since the last assess- ment, and to carefully revise the same; we rovide for the limitation of time for the col- ection of taxes to four years, and attach a penalty from the collector for not taking the Proper means for collecting the same.- We also provide the manner for publication of all property in arrears for taxes by publish. ing the same in pamphiet form. One of the greatest outrages which the taxpayers have bad to submit to is the manner of advertis- ing property for delinquent taxes; the last advertisement costing the enormous sum of £96,000, and which could have been done for $5,000 if executed eee ‘a advertising of property for delinquent taxes bas been one of the perquisites of the administrations in [at ted for many years back, and generally bestowed upon some fa- vorite political organ that may be hanging around the skirts of power for favois. This heavy expense comes out of the tax payer, and without apy pecuniary benefit to the treasury of the District. The other portions of the bill provides for the time of collecting the penalty for non- payment, and the manner of selling, <c., usually provided for in all bills which have been in ferce. We now submit for your con- sideration the portion of the bill tolevy atax upon property other than realestate. Tax- ation is coming to be ri mized as a sci- ence, apd the political economists of this country are now engagei in solving the problem how to taxother property than real estate, and save the soul of the tax payer. The required oath and the inquisitorial fea- tures of all laws now tn foree, under personal tax Jaws, (so called) has its demoral- izing effect, as so well explained by my worthy friend, Mr. Merrick. The pian herein submitted, we feel assured, | Will be endorsed by the citizen tax-payer. | There may be some few minor alterations required ot = gong! this portion of the bill. This tax will be promptly paid, with com- paratively no cost for its collection, and pro- duce more revenue than would be produced under a personal tax law, socalled. This portion of the bill will produce a revenue of $300,000, which will be one per cent. oa $30,000,000 of personai property, which amount will be one-twelfth of ihe whole amount returned by the great state of New York under the so-called personal tax la ¥; when we all Know that one ward in the city of New York alone ieee more wealtn than the whole of the District of Columbia. My experience as chairman of the board of assessors under the law for isi6, demon- strated clearly that It would be impossib'e toreach a class of property intended Lo be taxed. The peculiar character of the popu- lation of the District soon developed that we had few wealthy citizens; almost in every case they claiming to be citizens of other sections of the country, and those amongst us that could not getofl under this plea of non-residence, bad no difficulty in arranging so asnot to have taxable property upon the day fixed by the law for its assessment, by converting the same into non-taxable pro- perty before that day, and after the time had passed to reconyert the same property back to its former status; and from evidence de- veloped by being brought in contact with non-residents, it is fearful to contemplate the amount of perjury that is committed under the personal tax law now in fore? all over this pet BS uct 3 producing the g rm for the demoralized condition of society ¢:o, = Ping out daily all around us. We will state that the citizens of the Dis- trict of Columbia do not wish to evade any just responsibility that may be imposed upon them. Let them know the amount that you propose to demand of them, and they will pay it like mea. All we ask is, that we have the poor privilege of iT the same in the manner submitted by the bill wehave f ogreorars which we know and believe will jeast onerous and oppressive. In asking thi privilege, we do not wish it con- strued that we lack the intelligence or man- ood te put our petition in more forcible lapguage, as @ right as American citizens taxed without representation. You have made it un for us to make such de- mands by your k! Lience and Lhe deep in- terest you h: fested to-day in all that pertains to our welfare. The honorable gen- Ueman has suggested the taxation of mort- gages. Nothing could be more disastrous to our city, or apy other growing city, that de- pends on outside capital for iis , advance- ment. By oa them tow, you might catch the present investments by mortgage, but in every case where such mortgage is due, od in hone coming due, the mortgagor would demand his pay, except upon the con- dition that the wer paid the tax, and when once collected, it would not be loaned again, except upon the same condition. Therefore, it is perfectly apparent that a torch applied to our city, burning down one half, would not be more disastrous than a tax levied uw mortgage-. It is astonishing how little attention has been given to the benefits that are derived to any community by not taxing capital in- vested upon mortgages. As an illustration, I beg leave to call the attention of your hon- orable committee to the result of what is known as the “five county act” In the state of New Jersey. This state has twenty-one counties, five of which, for reasons best known to themselves, were relieved from a taxation upop mortgages. The result of this relief to the five counties was, In ten years, tne increase in taxable property, which the whole state got the benefit of, of one hundred and twenty-six milion, seven hundred thous- and dollars against an increase of thirty- ven million in all of the other sixteen counties, and the savings banks in the five counties thus relieved made loans upon real estate by mortgage of fourteen million against five hundred thousand dollars to ali the remaining sixteen counties, thus show- ing the timidity of capital of running into the jaws of taxation under the so-called personal tax laws. Similar results have been expe- rienced in other states. Depending as we do upon outside capital for the advancement of our city, we fear its taxation will result ma- terially to our disadvantage. Gentlemen, I have notning more to say, althongh the subject is a prolific one. I thank you, for myselfand our committ~s, for the courteous manner in which you have re- ceived us, and the interest you have mani- f-sted in all that pertains to our welfare. il tha Ag LIST OF PATENTS issued from the U. 8. Patent Office to residents of the District of Columbia and Maryland for the week end- grove Machines i in Saree G. DAVIS, agent for the celebrated & Baker tic and Lock-stitch this ye ES bis usaal fel lace CrrcurT CouRT— Judge Cartier. To-day, Meloy acainst Skippon; action for fees; on trial. by cutting at him with a John Gill forfeitei collateral. 8 wind belong- collateral. Joseph H. Colvers, do. Jessie MeCooey, do. Jobn Tarvey,do. John Re: nolds,do. Richard Fauntroy, Thomas Sam- Mers and Richard Jackson, iy of bi ness trom Mr. Summers; six months in John Tarner, colored, emg 4 of a silver waich from Bernard Cleary, pleaded gutity; six months in jail. Frank Gassaway, ler- ceny of fourteen inds of corn beef from Lander Clark, in Uniontown; $10 or 20 days. Michael F. Ds assauiton J. J. Flanigan; $10 and costs. bert Williams, larceny @ china cup valued at 18 cents; #5 or 30 days. Howard Warner, assault on Nancy Elien Carter; $5. Lewis Johnson, larceny of two horse- blake! 0 oF 6) days. John Ste- SS. assault on Wm. H. Bailey, who estified that the diMficulty grew out of the fact that he (witness) opposed Stephenson's opening @ rum-shop in hie neighborhood. Counsel for defendant proposed to show that complatnant is an insane man, but the court ruled it out and fined defendant $5 and costs. Patrick Gaskins, assault on Carrie Roane; $3 and costs. Marry A. Simms, assault on Ellen Ross, with intent to kill; grand jary bonds $500. Richard Mitchell, a sleek-look ing young white man, was stood up on a charge 01 street. Defendant pleaded not guilty and | asked a postponement until to-morrow, | when he would be ready to show his inno- cence; so ordered. TO-DAY. Jobn Thomas, alias John Harris, was sent down to the chain gang as a vagrant. Mary Ryan, loud; $5. Samuei Harris forfeited col- lateral. Jobn Brown Edwards, @ tall and able-bodied vagrant, wassent down to work. Jobn Lyons, assault and battery on Thomas 5 costs. Donoho; $5 and Robinson, lar- , said coat and abstract belonging to Geo. T. Dearing, who testified that the coat was stolen from bis house. ee yor. the colored man in whose possession the coat was found, and recovered some of the papers and a pair of gloves, which were in the coat pocket, all of which were identified by the owner; judgment grand jury. Edward Devy- lin, assault on John Babler; 55 and costs, Henry Jones, larceny of a canary bird from one Betty Brown; £10 or 30 days, Ernest Christian, enarged with stealing and being an incorrigible boy generally, was cent out to the reform school. Thos. ‘Wilson and C. Parker, two youths, charged with an affray; Wilson dischar; and Parker fined 85. Thos. Lawson and John Lee, larceny of two pairs of gaiter shoes, worth 33. Edward, alias “Poney”’ Anderson, larceny of a bundle of Wood, Worth 30 cents; =5 and costs or 60 days. Jerry Hailstock, assault on Francis Bai!- stock, who stated that he didn’t wish to have Jerry punished. It was ascertained that the assault too lace overa year ago, and that it was of very slight nature, and a fine of =1 was imposed. Martha Winfleld, tbreats to Franc.s Wilkinson; persona! bonds. It contained several A DISGUSTING CASE. Richard Mitenell and Molly De Lauder were stood upon the charge of keeplog a bawdy house on 13th street. Richard Mit- chell, With several aliases, isa sleek look- ing young man about 25 years of age, and has @ fast atr about him; Molly is about the same pgeand has all the marks of a street walker. The testimony wasof the most dis- gusting character, and counsel for defense stated that he had no defence to make. The court remarked that In some respects this was the most outrageous case of a bawdy house he bad ever liatened to. There hai been @ great many before this court, but he had never before known of one so bad. He sentenced Mitchell to six months in jail and pey a fire of £200, and in default six months edditional In jail; and Molly De Lauder to By, Pinang of $200 and in default six months p jail. sacee GEORGETOWN. ANNUAL RENTAL OF FISH WHARF AND Sravus.— Mesers. Duncanson Bros., auctiou- eers. sold yesterday afternoon, by order of the District authorities, the fish stalis tn the Georgetown market and the fish wharf ta Georgetown for the season, The stalls, six in number, brought $) nd the wharf x THE LEAD-PIPE ves aT Wor Yesterday morning as tenants were moving into two of Frey’ uses, just completed, on Washington street above Bridge street, it was discovered that thieves ‘itled the houses of all the lead pipes, stop-cocks, &c., that they could lay hold on. It is sup) the robbery took re Sunday night. There is no clue as yet to the perpetrators of the theft, but if the sale of these articles at jank shops was stopped the robberies would soon a cease. A JAIL-BIRD WITH A CANARY.—Last night abont 9 o'clock # colored man was ar- rested while rem gow to sell a@ caged ca- nary. It turned out that the bird was stolen f-om a Miss Brown, in the northern part of Washington. Thisjail-bird should be him- self caged. BUILDING ASSOCIATION. —The regular monthly meeting of the Tenth Building As- sociation was held last evening at the usual place (Goddard’s hall). Thirty-four shares were sold at an average of 131, per share. RIvER News.—Arrived, steamer John Gibson, Capt. Tull, from New York, with merchandise for District merchants, con- signed to RP. A. Denham. —>_ ALEXANDRIA. INLAND AND SEABOARD COASTING Com- PANY.—The Merchants’ Line of steamers bas been consolidated with the Inland and Sea- board Coasting Company, and the New York steamers John Gibson and E. C. Knighthave been transferred to the lattercompany. As @ consequence Mr. F. A. Reed, the agent of the Inland and Company in this city, will hereafter transact the business of the New York steamers. By this arrange- ment the Inland company control five large and splendid steamers. The favoritesteamer Lady of the Lake, which is one of the most elegantly fitted up boats in this section, Is to remain on the Norfolk line. Captain Jos. White, a highly competent navigator and most courteous gentleman, er com- mander. The steamer John W. Thom: 5 named after the much esteemed president of the company, is doing a good business on the river route. She is handsomely fitted up, and is under the command of Capt. John ee ‘Wood, who, ——_ comparatively a young man, {s well and favorably known all along the river for bis skill as &@ steamboat man and hig gentlt manly manner. CANAL STEAMING.—The use of steam on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal is destined to inerease the transportation facilities of that en » and eventu make a larger quantity of Cumberland coal availa~ ble. The Ludlow Patton recently made @ round trip Cumberland and George- town, including lockage, in four days and nineteen hours, said to be the, it j i : i: i 4 i te keeping a brwdy house on 13th | Officer Harlow arvested | CITY ITEMS. | A UsSIVERSAL REMEDY.—“ Brown's Bron- | cial Trochea” for coughs, colds, and broach!al @ffections, sta:d first In public favor cor fidence; this result has been acquired by @ test of many years. Jeast remr ant of cough or cold, or any symp- tom of puimonary disease lingers in the sys~ tem. Expei the cause of danger with Hales Boney of Horehound and Tar. Pike's Too.nacne Drops cure in one minute. —_———— | | PATIENTS brought to the brink of the grave by disease of the Lanes can be sad ee é § BAkER & Co., TEN-PINS, 10 cents a . at Baner's Bowling Alley, 1112 nave 2 Renn’ a avenue. 5, NoTHIne New UNDER THE SvN.—But | Stimulating Liniment cures Neuralgia. 4; — NERvovs Heapach &.—Dr. Benson's Chey and Chamomile Pills ‘wiil cure Nervous Heac- Behe, Sick Headache, Neuralgia and Ner- Vousness. 50 cents a box. Sola by all Drne- gists. Office i106 N. But: it. jtimore, Md. Sick HEADACHF.—Dr. Benson's Celery and Chamomile Puls invariably cure Sick an | Nervous Headach <;, Neuraleia and Nervon ness. Price, 50 cn by all Druggists. Postage free. Dr. C. W. BEXSON’s CELERY AND CHAm- OMILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure Sick Headache, Nervous Hi . Dyspep- | Uc Headache, Neuralgia, Nervousness and Sleeplessness. and will cure any case. Price, Scents. Sold by all Druggists In Washing- top, Georgetown and Alexandria. 2,24,e0 —— > CHARLES HEIDSIECK Si , Extry Dr;* andGrand Vin Medaille Cuacapagne Fo ne ‘or sale by Hall & Hume. 125,038; . ds of the i tell S panae ands of © in! igen lie White's establishment. 1416 avenue, opposite Willard’s hotel, for relief from Corns, Bunions, Chilblains, Inverted Nails, Vascular , &o. Estab- Lshed 1861, Fee $1. iret-Clase Scourt 3 A. Fischer enlarged bh’ Stable ty removing to his new building, 906 G street, 3 ‘west of 9th street, just a few on 9th street, where and Dyet: i ia nd spots Without cleaning the whole garment. Gent’s Clothes cleaning and dyeing a zi-tr PRESERVE YOUR HEALTH! argos =e ry that yon should inhale in rooms you datly aud nightly occupy. This can only be done stccessfull aod without danger of contrectivg Coughs, Uolde and their probably atteadant evils, by purchasing end using the NEW PATENT TRANSPARENT VENTILA- which, besides being actually t a foe pa A wg as — = —— in their manner ° ne permit their | and ogress of air toad frem thr room. These Vea: tilators may be applied to windows of all descrip tions, are statl A sre invaluable for ‘use in school rooms, public halls, hospitals, invalid chambers, sleepi partments end roome in rel. These Ventilators areon exhibition and for sale at 1302 F street, near cor. 1th nu. w., Wash- ington. D. C., and may siso be seen in operation at the Billiard Rooms al Theater. GEO. marl-Jm UNPARALLELED REDUCTIOMN! MAREED DOWN OVERCOATS. Overcosts sold at =. wee Selling not Overcoats sold af Overcoats sold at Ov sold at WORSTED COATS AND VESIS. Goats and Vests sold at 925. Coats and Vests sold at $2: $3—Saer meh p sold at 812... Selling now at BOYS’ AND CHILDREN’S SUITS, OVER- COATS AND CLSTERS at = great reduction of former prices. BEING DETERMINED TO REDUCE STOCK, TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOOUS, PURCHASERS WILL FIND 17 TO THEIR ADVANTAGE TO CALL, A. STRAUS, 1011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUS, febli-tr Between th and lth streets. ee No Maw on WoMAN Is Sarr while the | a 5 Finh Av sous “whe wil om WOR DAY EVENING. and crepe evenion tee week, appoar in Mr "Daly's last wud greatest play” i rr play. “PIQu zB A PLAY OF TO-DAY. L™ OLN HALL. WEDNESDAY EVENING and A ( HEAT comierk, T BEER Somes Pemnry vamie Avenue, Pertormance files and Children EVER USDAY AFTERNOON HANS VON BULOW. Farewell appearances tn Washington of HANS VON BULOW, THURSDAY MATINBE, March * and 9, arieted by the favorite American Sop: ano, MIS8 LIZZIE ORONYEN. Adm «sion. @1; Reserved seats, 92: st Mgeday ‘Maret oy at Moers A$ » Pianos are wend by Von Bulow. meme? )RGAN AND VOCAL CONCERT GEORGE W. MORGAN ADELAIDE PHILLIPS, At the CONGREGATIONAL CHUROR, Corner Tenth and G strecte, TUBSDAY KVENING, March en, at Sc'elooe A ote @1—at Meteerott's, 929 P feb EVERY NIGHT. Matinee for La- +4 WEDNESDAY and SAT FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT. Variety, Drama, Boriesgee aos Comety novas-ip OLD No.) On Exhibition (New No, rr sr. a Tre Sr, “MARKEIT z No. 439 Shades, Pi sels. Kings. Nails. &e., inthe A street, betireen D and Opotee Of Paineinge, Rage ier & immos, he ‘aintings, . Obs i Also, largest stork if Paper Hangings, Window ‘anes, Picture Conis aud Tas treats, eee , Pictures, Firs BF Tes ws Casm BT Please remember Name and Namber LECTUR iyhay Wrettano's MALL. CONWAY 8 at Willard’* Hall op 4 TURSDAY. the 7th of re Fotvecte—Saturday Night, the 4th, ORIENTAL BELIGIONS Toesday Night. the 7th. THE CROWNED RB Ey gliC: Or, ENGLISH STATE AND STATES Commence at'¥:39 pm. Tickets of nts to be had at Warren Ohoate’s at door on evening of lectare. ml-1d GEORGETOWN ADVERTS. CS enives in the above com Grorgetown Saying r2-im C TOWN BUILDING AND IM- NT OO —Sabscriptions for stock sili be received af the wk for thirty da; BARB med after ; will be reduced to $2.78 per thousand el By order of the Board G. W. OROPLEY feb10 cow: M1 Secreta ENTENN ES. Wiii0H ABE A N OoLORS. 5 00» White Corded Pi Twilled all-wo 1. 1 Debages and other Spring fut’ ing cis! bargains in Black Alpsces and Oashm: ree ameutta Bleacbed Muslin, 12! GREAT BARGAINS IN’ ALL KINDS OF COTTON GOODS. BENJAMIN MILLER. maré-tr 103 Bridge strec: STALL DYEING TO PLEASE OU RB FRIER S THE j ——— stoour kind friends for their Indulgence o ct ms Guring the past Fail, when euch was the work All rections @s to make it imporsible to Bill orders a+ promptly. wewished. Being assured ad the = +3 ‘hea _ Ce) entire satisfac: om, We soli continasnce of your patromage, and work at fair prices 1a, from omets of 5 ‘any part of the ; dare. ork sent for or detiver od in Prat FLO : white wheat, and 1 UNRIVALLED GR) FAMILY LOK ELD Movers. BARBOUR & TL. for the and rand of “GRESNFIELD FAMILY ‘This four ts made from the very best “ warrant every barrel to give JAS. L. BOBEBTS, Manufactarer. re, we solicit @ trial of this it will prove to be all it, We bave it for sale in bage BABRBOUB & HAMILTON, CANNED =i FRUITS. PINE APPLE, APRICOTS, GREEN-GAGES! BARTLETT PEARS, STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, CHERRIES, PEACHES. VEGETABLES, ASPARAGUS, PEAS, STRING BEANS, LIMA BEANS, SUCCATASH, GUMEO, MUSHROONS. ARTICHOKES, STRINGLESS BEANS. @.Q@. CORNWELL & SON, FINE GROCERS, OPPOSITE WILLARD'S. WaTcHss. ENGLISH, SWISS AND AMERICAN Watches, BY ALL THE MOST CELEBRATED MAK EES. ‘A Large Assortment at Very Low Price. all otber {ited to cuamine cur public. FIN ATCHES, DIAMONDS, ana Ing JaweLure ‘pectfull; - ‘tock before going elsewhere S. GOLDSTEIN @ LOAN AND COMMISSION BROKERS, of LZ LUMBER! LUMBER! GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. MUST SELL AND WILL SELL. VIBGINIA BOARDS, good, ge¢ SuaNTLIM al ‘St_less than market p: foes. ASH and WALNUT thet I will JOIST 5 MB. rome or Boeaé. emt es ° well at cue half the AN BAKLY CALh, WELL SECURB BAR- JOHNSON, GEORG! feb81y _ Cornor 1sth and B street northwest, benefits Prove it one of the most valuable . end ou The miss. derived from the Temediee Physicians are favited to tost is qealition. are receiving tt direct from the manatacturer, every bottle suld by us tobe fresh B, W. REEDS £0Ns, 1814 F street northwest, THE BEST WM. MASSEY & ©O.'s PHILADELPHIA AND XX ALES x INSTOREAND FOR SALE BY THEAGENT, feb29-tr SAWL ©. PALMER, DEPOT, 6Y GREENE STRERT, Gronestown, B, O. O™ "Eyes, TWENTY H! LINER, +s 74 4 ry 87k Cl . sae Ap gocher ton Seats ar ert