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OUR MILITARY BUDGET.
ARRIVED.

Bishop Ames and the Hon. Hamilton Fish
reached Washington this forenoon, and shortly
after their arrival were in consultation with the
Secretary Of War upon the subject Of the mission
for the relief Of the Union prisoners In the hands
Of the rebels.
GENERAL STONE.
Among the distinguished gentlemen now here
we notice Brigadier Gen1 Chas. p. stone, who
is absent from his post up the river, we take q,
upon the summons Of congressional investigst-
ing committee.
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CLERICAL APPOINTMENTS Among the APP
pointments to the new clerkshiPs at the Post
Once Department we find the following (st sal
aries ranging from $500 to $500 per snnumE
Thomas II. Wiley, Ala; c. G. Morrill,, Me-;
E. s. Smith, Ohio; Rufus Wales, La; Joseph
Clark, r. Carlton Hughes, Western Virginia;
John A. Prescott, N. H; r. w. stephens, Ohio;
G. G. Capron, Norfolk, Va; Dewitt c. Cary, ~.
Y; w. A. Ernst, Mimi Geo. A. woelbridge,
Tenn; Jos. T. johnson, reappointed; John w.
Green, Mich r. b. J. Twyman, Ky.
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SENT TO JAL.-Yesterday, officer Reese arrested
John and Patrick McCalla, John Early and Dan
Curtis, who stand charged with the larceny of
certain clothing, robes, &c, from various persons
They were taken before Justice Dom and CON-
mitted to iail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

INSTANTANEOUS cure Of COrns, Bunions Cal
losities Inverted Nails, Warts and all diseases Of
the feet. Mr. Demond, Surgeon Chiropsdist, is
most painful excrescences In a few minutes with
out the least pain or the slightest inconvenience to
the patient Consulting hours from nine a. m to
five p n, at his Office, $50 Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite Browns Hotel. Best reference given in
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

FOURTH WARD STATION.-CaSeS before Justice
Waltsr.-Henry French, assault and battery; sent
to jail for court. James Kane, drunk and dis
orderly; fned 81 S. Charles Nell, drunk; turned
over to the military. Buck Dayton, deserter; do.
Edward Jones, drunk and disorderly; fined 81 So
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MARRIED.

On the 18th instant, By the Rev. Father Alr,
Lieut. 3 J. DAVENPORT. of Hudson, Miohi'
gan, g Miss MARY l.. MYERS, step dang Inter
copy.l
On the 2lst instant, By the Rev. ]. G. Butler,
M s Y. NOERR and FRANCES L.
SHEDD, 10th of this citv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

CoRNs, Bunions, Calosities, Bad Nails, En-
larged Joints, and all diseases Of the feet cured
without pain, by Dr. White, Surgeon Chiropo-
dist, 426 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four
and "a half and Sixth streets. Room up stairs.
Office hours from IL m. to 6 p. m. Orders to call
at residences promptly attended to. Jan I6-1m*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

CRIMINAL CoURT-Yesterday afternoon, the
jury In the case Of Albert Contner, indicted for
the murder Of John Bremline, was addressed by
Mr.. King for the defense, and the District AttOr-
ney for the prosecution, when the case was given
10 the jury, who after absence Of several hours
returned with verdict Of manslaughter. The
prisoner was not sentenced yesterday.
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SECOND EDITION.
THREE O'CLOCK, r. M.

TIE wAsHINsToS JAu.-we understand that
the Secretary Of state has written 10 TIE Marshal
Of this District directing him 10 discontinue here
after the practice Of the last half century with re-
ference to the Of that prison for the custody Of
slaves On the request or order Of their owners,
&c.
These Instructions forbid him 10 receive slaves
for safe keeping there except committed BY some
competent ofacer Of the Law for offences against
the law, or unless taken up and % committed
lawfully a. fugitive from labor, In which csse he
is hereafter to comply literally with the pro-
vision Of law requiring their discharge from
custody at the end Of thirty days unless pre-
viously lawfully reclaimed by their owners.
In these instructions the Secretary Of STATE has
simply followed the letter Of "a, law, and has
thus provided for the prompt correction Of the
abuses here In that connection, which have tx
listed only By custom for quite half q century.
Marshal Lamon will doubtless gladly carry cut
these orders Of his superior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

PROPOSED NEW GAs-LIeHr COMPANY. - The
bill introduced into the Senate yesterday, for the
incorporation Of the Citizens, Gas ht Company,
names az corporators and FIRST directors, Messrs.
Robbins, John NJ. Brodhead and samuel Fowler.
The capital Of the company is fixed at $500, 200,
In shares of $50 each. The directors Of the COM
pany are to hold office one year, and are empow-
The company Is required to furnish gas to the
government, for not less than ten years, at 81 so
per thousand cubic feet and the citizens at the
same rate the pipes to be laid In the streets OF
the city subject to the city councils. Stockhold-
era, az individuals, are held liable for the debts
Of the COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

PLEASANT FURNISHED ROOMS. with fuel and
gas, with or without board, at AIS street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets. Table boarders
can be accommodated. ian 15-1m#
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FAMILIES who have never used Boston cracker
are invited to try those manufactured fresh every
day by J. l.. Dayton. Sold by all respectable
SroceTs. ia 2S-u
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ACCIDENT "A woman named Sarah Flynn fell
on Third street, near E, last evening, and brok
her leg. She was conveyed TO her home, near tn
Government printing office, suffering severely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

Having started branch Of our New York estsb-
hshmsnt in this city. We invite sstlsrs, GrOesrs,
Rsstasrasfsrrs, and Hotel Keepers, to call and
examine our stock. which is well assorted and
compnsed Of goods Of the best quality. We take
orders for any thing IN our,ans. and execute them
promptly. n2s-tf
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SOLDIERS, see to your own health. Do not
trust to the army supplies. Cholera, fever, and
bowel complaint will follow your slightest indis-
erection. Holloway's Pills and Ointment should
be in every Mans knapsack. The British and
French troops use no other medicines. Only 25
cents per box or pot. PIG
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FROM RIcHsTEIN we have a handsome and
convenient calendar for 1862.
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BOARDING.

ROARDING-AI large, moe ROOM with board, ,
- suitable for two gentlemen, or gentleman and
Nils, can be had Dy applying immediately az 329
None need apply unless they are willing to pay
far prices for good accommodations; and are TOR
Liberty and Union. one and inseparable, now aud
forever" Call after O'Clock p. m. Its
DRIVA rE BOARDING, PERMANENT
u and transient, at the beautiful and oommodious
RESIDENCE. No, 141S Chestnut street, above
Brad. Philsdelphia. js2s Tvs
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CRIMINAL CouRI.-To-day, Andrew A King
was put on trial, for an assault and battery with
intent to kill on Hileary Lancaster, but the case
was temporarily set aside on account Of the alb
sence Of witness.
The case Of Robert Garcia, indicted for steal
ing horse, the property Of Harrison Thompson,
was then taken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

A NY PERSON wIsHIN6 TO ENGAGE
A IN Merchandise ana suffers Supplies BUSINESS
may hnd u tor their interest 20 address &C. o,
d., BOX Top washington Post 0&ce, js a-sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

WE WOULD CALL attention to the card of Mr.
w. B. Moses, manufacturer and dealer In furni-
ture. He has the largest assortment of cottage
furniture, seat chairs and other furniture, In
the city. Purchasers will do well to call upon
him, at Thorn's Building, No. sos Seventh street.
second and third floors. Open day and evening,
for accommodation Of the public. jan ~. 6t#
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

PoLIcE.-The Third Ward patrolmen reported
the following cases on Tuesday: Peter Fahrmeir,
driving upon the pavements; fined 81 So. Her
man Gasch, selling on Sundays; sl0.Ss. James
Shadboit, do; SO 81.
Yesterday the patrolmen reported: VIM. Jones,
charged with the larceny Of camp bedstead. He
was sent to jail for court by Justice Thompson.
The Fourth Ward patrolmen reported: p. w.
Gunan, arrested for assault and battery, sent to
jail for further hearing by Justice Dom. John
Proctor, violating hack law ruled for trial before
Justice Walter. Patrick Kane, fast driving !;
feed 81 So. John Moore, selling liquor without
a license. g. C. Hathorn, washing carriage on
the pavement; held for trial John Wilson,
drunk, turned over to the military.
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DAMAGE TO THE CHKsAPKAKKA AND OHIO CANAL.
The President Of the Canal Company received q
dispatch to-day from one Of the superintendent,
stating that the estimated cost Of repairing the
damage TO the canal below Shepberdstovn and
dam No. 4, from the recent rains, Is 81 500, mot
SIS 600 stated In the Baltimore Sun Of this morn
ing and that the repairs can be done In three
weeks. We learn also that the cost Of repairing
the damage TO the dam below will be about $500
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MILITARY FuxRRAL.-A detachment Of the
New York 29th regiment Sassed along the avenue
this afternoon, escortins The remains ef Ad1Unnt
Hawke OF that regiment. The conn was taste
fully decked with eyergreens and howsrs, ana
the hesne was followed by the fsvorite horse u
the deceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

CHKsAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL CoNPANI.-A
general meeting Of the stockholders Of the Shess-
peake and Ohio Canal was held et the society
rooms, on Four-and-a-haf street, al noon .o-os 4,
and Tie following board OF directors was elected,
including q member from this city, IL VIII DC
seen: Pfesident-Alfred Spatesi Diree,os-A.
@. Green, Lewis Watson, Henry w Deinngef,
l.. j. Brengle, Charles Albert, Jos ID. brcoiey'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

A CARD.-WAsHINGroN,D ID. c.. Jan 30. 1862
Editor Of the S.Gr:--Dear Sir My attention has
been called to article published In the New
York Tribune Of the 18th instant, purporting TO
be the report Of the investigating committee as to
the disloyaltv Of certain Government EMPLOYEES
Among other names reported, find that Of my
father, Mr.. Thos. Foster, who Is attached to the
Third Auditors Bureau, q dtSIoydliSt. upon
the testimony Of a man named Myers Permit
me, sir, through the columns Of your paper, to
say that Mr.. Myers has perpetrated a slander-an
Infamous lie, whose blackness is only equalled by
the base ingratitude Of the mind and heart which
conceived IL.
Respectfully yours, J.FosrRs,
No. 466 Twelfth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

The RECENT SHOOTING CAsKIN 6EoRsETowN.
We have received a note from ID Lieutenant r E.
E. Ellinwood, Of the ID Infantry, wherein that
gentleman writes US that the statement Of the
guard and some Of the Metropolitan police in
Georgetown, published In yesterdays Star,
(Which grew out Of the arrest Of two persons by
the formerly is incorrect. Lieutenant Ellinwood
writes us that "The facts are, that the persons
who were said to have been maltreated not only
attempted to resist, but to draw weapons upon
the officer OF the day; which were taken from
them utter arrest did also some Of the police !"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

GOLD MORTALITY .n-Yesterday afternoon, q
prisoner was brought into the city from the camp
cradle ceremony. Seated high upon a wagon and
surrounded by a guard, he attracted much atten-
tion; but he did not appear 70 be pleased with
from his neck was a board, very much like the
head board Of grave, upon which WA written,
In legible characters: +" Old Mortality digs sol.
diers' graves, and, by selling whisky, helps 10
fill them" The sergeant kindly explained that
the mans name IL Owen McCarty, and that be
has sometimes been employed 10 dig graves for
deceased soldiers, and 80 got the name Of :" Old
Mortality" Lately he was detected In selling
liquor to the men, for which he was arrested and
sent to the Central Guardhouse, with the ceremo-
mics above indicated.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

WASHINGTON THEATER.
" Lessee and Manager Mr.. II. Bland.
Last Night but Two of the beautiful
As she appears in New York on Monday next.
THIS EVENING: Jassary SOta.
DAY AFTER iIRT TIE WEDDING.
To be felISyed n, y Grand Sc. HS9,s5.n Sslors
TaE BEi6TfFTI OUBAs.
After which Che COmsdi,stta of
Grand New Ballet DISBURSEMENT, entitled ARA
CUBAS and XIMINES.
BOOTS AT TRE SWAN.
IL Fricay, Benefit of the beautiful CUBAs!
Doors open att; commence ats. jsso
No Penn AHS Az. AND sr, MAJ KiiiaFds
4. hIns. .''-----.''-...''soieL Lessee ano MsnsEer
r. Whitaker EQUESTRIAN Mansser
THIS EVENING,
WEDNESDAY, ysn'y %,
At At k KINGS S SEkSTs:
''' IS j$E F fFESSfFEES Il 81 City,
MILE HELOISE
In New AotE Tonight
In New Acts To night!
Great Zouave Halt!
Great Zouave Halt!
Received with Rounds of Applause /!
TWO pERF0sM I'm %o q
Scale Of Prtces-Orchester Chalrs IS cents; Dress
Circle 30 cents Children under 10 years of age to
Dress Circle IS cents; SOCIAL Range 25 cent?; Col
ored Gallery Is cents; Colored Boxes 50 cents.
Doors open at O'Clock; performances will oom-
mence at precisely. Jag
DATENT OFFICE CURIOSITIES-Guide to
Il Patents, Catalogue of Curiosities and Govern
ment Gardens. at the stand in Patent Office; Rare
AntqusTian Books; Government Books; Docu-
ments furnished; Railroad Reports; Military Re
ports; Burnt Pat mt Office Reports; Cheap Cooks
furnished to Pedla7s; Military Trials; Military
Laws; Army Regulations; Panorams Of the Coast
showing over 1900 miles; many tGunsand Cheap
Books. Recol ect cheap rent. Large sales, low
ia 29-lm* ALFRED HUNTER,
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4 OST-On Friday last, IN getting out of car
~ rage et WillaIds' Hotel, g lady's GOLD
return n WILLIAM II. TANNING, Police on
Ger, Wiuardg Hotel. 50
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BALLS, PARTIES, &c.

y HE SEVENTH GRAND BALL of the
STEWART HOLLAND CLUB. TO be "A
given at Stott's Hall. corner of 18th street -
18th, 1852. go
Tickets one dollar.
See future advertisement. ia5o.Sts
GRAND MILITARY AND CIVIC Rail-
~ Company &c" National Guard BattaI- "a
Ion. Will give Grand Military and Civic -
Ball on WEDNESDAY EVENING. 18th IN
of February, OF Odd Fellows Hall, NayytsA
Yard, for which Il Q Commit tee are making exten-
tisement. ia "a SIS
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A Row AMONG THE BAKERs.-Henry French,
foreman Of the Government bakery on Sixth
street, between and n streets, was arrested
yesterday morning at very early hour by Pat
rolman Turner, on the complaint Of half clothed
individual who stated that French had driven
him from the bakery. After hearing before
Justice Walter, French was sent to jail on the
charge Of assault and battery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

nDD FELLOWS HALL,
" SEVENTH STREET.
GEO. CHRISTY'S MINIS TRELS
Will appear at the above named splendid exhibi-
ton room on
THIS (MONDAY EVENING, Jan, q.
And Every Evening During the Week.
NEW SCENERY
has been added to the stage, and every arrange
ment made for the proper production of George
ChrIsty's Celebrated Fsroes, uIlettas, 30, GO.
Admission Is cents; Dorchester Seats 50 cents.
Doors open 81 quarter to = commerce quarter to
g.. JOHN Z. SMITH,
JAZZ Business Agent.
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FATAL AccIDxxr.-George Wright, q member
Of the LIST Michigan regiment, wa, accidently shot
oy q eomrade AZ Laurel, on the washington
branch railroad, On Monday last. The two soldiers
were Practising the bayonet exercise by way Of
amusement, when one Of their mus keh was ac-
cideniiy discharged, and the ball pessed through
NE body OF Wright, killing him instantly. He
belonged 10 Rock lsland, III.
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LATE LOCAL NEWS.

An OUTRAGEOUS AFTAn.-Yesterday, John
Ore and VIM. Hernis were arrested, charged with
entering the dwelling Of Mr.. J. b. Williamson.
on Twelfth street, and assaulting and beating
Mr.. Williamson.
II appears that one Of the fellows entered the
house while Mrs. Williamson was alone, (her
husband, most respectable citizen, being absent
at his business at the lntelligencer Once and
protesting TO mistake the character Of the house
used the vilest and most insulting language. Mn
Williamson was naturally exceedingly alarmed
but fortunately the arrival Of an inmate Of the
house gave the fellow the alarm, and he decamped
Later in the evening, while Mr.. Williamson
was at supper with his family, this person re-
turned with a confederate, and insisting that the
house was bad house, commenced 70 make
themselves most offensive by word and action to
those present, and on being ordered 70 leave the
house by Mr.. Williamson assaulted him in an
outrageous manner, inhicting wound upon his
head which since then has assumed dangerous
character.
Justice Clark held them to bail for further
hearing to-day; and In default Of their appearance
the bond to be returned 10 the Criminal Court
Respectable citizens upon this street have been
subjected TO many similar annoyancess and 10 In
to be hoped that the police authorities NAV be
able to afford them some relief
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

KiNG'S NATIONAL AMPHITHEkTER.
IN PENN. Av. AND E ST., Near WIZARDS.
II. King. Sole Lessee ana ManAEer
G. Scott .---. 1900. Associate Manager
r. whitaker. Equestrian Manage r
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WANTED-A DWELLING HOUSE, central
w ly located and convenient 10 Pennsylvania
avenue, for . private family. Immediate posses
sion desired. Address A. w. SMITH. AIS
stTest. ia % 2ts
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EDUCATIONAL.

MRS. BURR WILL RESUME HER
lFl School for English and French Monday, jan
uary 10th, New York avenue, between lSth and 18th
SITS. ia l7-d6tS2av6t
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WANTED-A good, honest. and ate ady FARM
w Err. to work farm, on shares u mi les from
this city, IN Maryland. Apply at 33s Penn.av
Ia % StF III. d. HOOD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-30

WANTED-A number of MEN. Good p,y,
w coed clothing, ard found. Apply Immediate
ly at corner IF Pennsylvania avenue and Second
street, up stairs. ia % St.
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No. i66 Twelfth street,
1t* Editor Georgetown (KY.) ~ nionl Journal.
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BOOKS WANTED-Vol. s, NILES REGIS
- TER; SO will be paid. Also. Libraries, large
ments, CuriosIties, Early History Of America,
Ramsays South Carolina, Wilkinsons Memories,
MnCI:nnans C5lmeon Report. CONS and Medals.
lngtOn. ia % ST.
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WANTED-A.G GIRL who can do general house
work. Apply at 554 street near Twelfth.
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WANTS.

WANTED-A German GIRL to do general
w housswork, at No. SIS street, between 18th
and 18th SITS. It,
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WANTED TO RENT-A first-oass furnished
City Post Office. ja8-4ts
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-05

House. In consequence of the adverse action OF the
Mayor parties working on the building bad been
compelled in order to get money, 10 sell their CLAIMS
TO aharpers about the City Hall at heavy ois-
count.
Mr. BLUSr thought that the best way 70 remedy
The matter would be to act ON the Mayor nominee
FOR City Hall Commissioner
Mr PuRDY said be did Mt want 10 be coerced into
action. AID the Mayor evidently designed to coerce
them in the matter In consequence OF the re-
fnsal of the Mayor to sign checks poor men
were kept ont OF their earnings. What was the
reason OF this? Simply because partisan Trend oi
the Mayors was not confirmed as City Hall Com
missioner. Il looked if he had determined that the
Il oard should confirm his nominee.
Mr. BLUsT did not believe that the Mayor meant
to folst upon the Board Commissioner against
their will but simply wanted tnem TO act on ms
nomination as required by law. He moved to DIS
charge the Special Committee on the new Court
House for the confederation OF the Mayor nominee
for City Hall Commissioner. Lost.
A resolution offered by Slr PURDy was adopted
that the Committee take such legal steps IA may DO
necessary 10 get ut the fund for constructing the
building and pay the workmen, &C.
The Board then adjourned until the i2th instant.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-05
Hard Of CounciImen.

The Board of Councllmen met last evening pur'
sunni 10 adjournment.
Resolutions complimentary TO the late Col james
Monroe who wns killed ut Harper's Ferry, in COM
mand of the I'D Regiment Of New.iork were
adopted.
The Croton Board was directed 20 advertise forth
with for proposals. for the paving OF Centre street.
with trap block pavement.
The Street Commissioner was directed to dlscon-
time the closing OF Union square after 9 p. N.
Resolutions similar 10 those introduced into the
Board of Aldermen, Offering "a bounty 10 militia
regiments volunteering for the war, were referred
TO the Committee on National Affairs
A resolution adopted to open One-hundred-
nG.iwenty fourth street, and resolutions OF the
Board OF Aldermen were concurred in TO open MadI.
sou avenue from Forty-second TO Eghty-sxth street
also those portions OF Nuety-secCud and Ninety
third streets living between Eighth avenue and
Blooningdale Road also, Ninety-Ourth street, from
Tnird avenue TO the E,st River and from the Eighth
avenue to the Hudson River; also, Ninety-itth
street where not already opened, irom Fifth avenue
to the East River, and from Eighth avenue TO the
Hudson River.
His Honor the Mayor sent in a message urging
the Importance Of making immediate provision for
the defense of this harbor and suggesting al appro-
prstion of : 200 900 for that purpose.
The Message was referred TO the Committee on
National Affairs together with the Ordinance of the
Board of Aldermen providing for the creation Of q
fund to be called the'H irbor Defense Fund, &c.
TIE Board refused 10 pass over the Mayor veto
the resolution giving 10 Tie StddtS ZrtHHg the
printing OF ali official ma ter required to be published
by the Corporation.
The Board adjourned to the first Monday Of Sep
tamlsr
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-05
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
Hoard OF Supervisors.

A meeting Of this Board was held yesterday noon,
the first Monday in August, in accordance with
statutory requirements President urdy III the chair
a large amount Of routine business, including the
adoption Of reports favoIn; the payment OF certain
bills for county expenses was transacted. The Com
mit,ee on Annual Taxes presented a lengthy report,
recommending that 1897 So IA be fixed as the tax
able value of real estate in the City of WORK
and Sl72 .03l az the taxable value Of personal
estate. The following table shows the valuation as
returned by the Commissioners o. Taxes and Assess
ments, and as corrected by the Committee Annual
Taxes: