Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-12
structure is the work OF Washington mechanics,

structure is the work OF Washington mechanics,
Carpenter and Superintendent, Charles B.
Church: Brickiayer, John H. Cassell Granite
work, Nicholas Acker CAST iron work John
Mcclellan; Plastering, Fenwick Il Stewart;
Painting and Glazing, John T. Cassell & Soe;
Plumbing, Steam and Gas fitting, Thomas
Thorn rson; Steam boiler and Hot Water Tanks,
Gray Noyes; Bell-wires and Speaking tubes,
g. Schneider Wrought iron work. ]. H. Mead;
Paperhaneing. Bishop & Alexander; Fresco-
ing, II. Schutter.
Until the erection OF this building. it was not
believed that iron castings of the extent and
character Of those to be furnished for the hotel
could be executed In Washington; but MIR.
Semmes thought IL could be done. and Mr..
Mcclellan thought he could DO 1t, and the
result has demonstrated that their confidence
was not unfounded, and the work has been
done to the entire satisfaction OF Mr. Semmes.
The carpenters W0rk. 1S' oy yd the nIas,e %e
ing by Fenwick Stewart, are first class; and
the painting, by Jehn 7. Cassell & Son, the
imitation woods especially we certalhIy lnank
the best Job of the kind we have ever seen.
The papeThanging by Bishop Il Alexander, Is
| also OF a degree of excellence to bring much
| credit to these young workmen. Inc otssr
mechanics engaged, who Will be recognised as
| standing at the head of their respective cali
| ings, have one and all seemed TO feel
| matter Of pride in the execution OF their por-
! ton of the work
The Seaton House ia to be conducted on the
| European plan and Will be open all hours OF
! the day and night, affordng desideratum long
Mr. Sluyter is an experienced Hotel man and
! the public may count upon being we'll served
| by him.
AS above mentioned the entertainment was
| coDclu ded by a handsome supper. After the
ladies had left the room MIR. Edward Simms
| was called to the head of the table, and Alder
| man I,Ioyd having made a neat little speech
calling out Mr.. J ohm II Semmes, that GENTLE
| man came forward and made an appropriate
! reply in the course Of which he produced the
following letter from W. w. Seaton, Esq:
| WASHINGTON. November II, 1861.
| DEAR SIR: regret that my inability to 60
| from home at night will deny me the pleasure
Of accepting your obliging invitation lori THIS
The inau guration Of new grand hotel in
| the city, is an event interesting to all who re.
| gard the growth and prosperity OF the seat OF
| government; and the establish ment which you
are about to open under the name OF the Seaton
House "a name which lou have much non.
| claim ON my regard, as, in the nrst
| place, it will be not only an advantage, but Is
| an ornament to the city, for which we are In
| debted to the enterprise and liberaity OF one OF
| our most esteemed citizens and, in the second
| place, from your having bestowed on your
| magnificent hotel the name of the "oldest in
| habitant," though, am sorry to say, not the
| worthiest.
| Notwithstanding the number and excellence
| of similar establishments in the metropolis,
| there is room Tor another; and sincerely wish
| ing for you most liberal share of public pa
| tronage, which, from what 1 hear. you will
richly deserve, beg to be " so1 rs sr.15 your
|
W A. SLuYrER, Esq, Seaton House:
Felicitous remarks were subsequently made
| by Alderman Utermehle, Mr.. l.. A. Gobright,
of the Associated Press; Mr.. Sluyter; Messrs
| Tracey and Dunn, Of the Republican,; Mr.. Eos
ter, of the Chronicle: Mr.. Blake, of the Star;
Messrs. Ashley and Carpenter, OF the New fork
| Herald: Mr.. Adams. OF the New York World;
| Er Bartlett, of the New York Post; Mr.. Kel.
logg. of the New York Times; DIR. Blake, Of
this city, and others
| REAL Estate SALEs-By Green d Williams.
Part OF lot IL, square 535. on south Q, between
Sd and ~ streets west, to Mary Jane Thorn.
| 50, are $40, in the vicinity of Government
Printing Office. to James O'Nea!, for 81 eents
! per foot; part of lot 5, in square 453 on -, be.
| tween 9th and eth streets north, to K. r. King
I Tor 90 cents per foot; frame dwelling on east
| side of Ak street, next to corner of + street
| south, with the lot, to T. A. King, for Sl,O75 ;
| street east and public square, to Edward Hunt
for 15H cents per foot: part of lot S. square go,
| on street south, between 10th and 18th east,
! part OF lot 10, square 729 to George Barrow,
for : i,50O, and part Of same to Michael Sher-
man for Sl,560; part Of lot 3, square 75s. to
| Bean Vanhorn, for &610; north half OF lot Q,
I square 7se, to Thos. Valley, for S6i0: south half
| of same, to J. r. Zimmerman, for 1893 part of
lot 10, square s43, to John Maggie, for 1878; part
of lot Q, square 75s. to H. r. Maryman, for
| $685. half of lot IS, square 53i, to Frank Hanna.
for cents per FOOT lot in subdivision OF uare
| SO, to Hannah Odea, for $3.50; part OF lot q,
| square $50, with tw o brick houses, on and Cd
streets east, to G.. M. Miller, for 81 $780, part OF
/ lot l, square 45 M street, between 18th and
! Nth, to J. d. Woodward, for 81 cents per foot;
| part Of lot ., to Sarah Wood, for % cents per
| foot.
ORPHANS COURT Judge Purceu.-This morn
ing the will OF the late Mary Ann Elvans was
| fully proved Ellen Collins was appointed
| guardian to the children Of the late John
Bresnahan: and also to the children OF the late
| James Collins.
The office Of the Register of Wills, which is
| intlma tely connected with the court, is now in
Register ~ Mr.. Z. c. Robbins, who is ably
assisted by Mr.. R. p. Jackson, Deputy Regis
| ter-is mostly in preparing accounts of admin
| istrators, guardians, &c, making out letters Of
administration, &c, probating wills, and a
host of other duties, and so prompt are these
efficient officers that persons applying for adj
| ministration on estates of deceased persons are
enabled to fully qualify aud receive their
authority from the court on the same day they
| apply. The manner in which the duties OF this
Office are conducted reflect much credit on the
administrative abilities OF those connected
| with it.
THE DRAFT.-The following drafted men re-
| ported to the Board Of Enrolment to-day:
| Fourth Sub Observation-Disclosures Wattice, fur
nished substitute in 1868; Daniel Mlenhaw,
| physical disability.
service; Richard Graham, two years in SER
| vice.
ElerenM Sub District. Amos Dean, ac-
Tseelfh Sub Lem, physi-
| c,.i disability.
THE TRIAL BY MILITARY COMMISSION
| The Military Commission, of which Major
| Gen. Abner Doubleday, is President, and Col.
John A. Foster, Judge Advocate, will, on next
! Monday, at 10 O'Clock, resume, at Its rooms,
| no. $50 f street, between 18th and 18th streets,
the case of Col. Samuel North, charged with
manufacturing bogus soldiers ballots. On
| Wednesday next, at 10 o'clock q. m, will be
! resumed the trial Of Hamilton Easter, ct al
| charged with selling goods to be taken into the
| rebel lines.