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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
by GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.

AUCTION SALE OF FRAME BUILDING ON
LEASE GROUND RENT, OPPOSITE THE MA
TI0NAL RACE COURSE. ACROSS THE NAVY
YARD BRIDGE.
On MONDAY. the 9th instant, at our Auction
Rooms, at 4 o'clock p. nl:. we sha sell q inc
Building, with large ball room, II feet wide by
% feet deep; bar room the same size; dnns-room,
and several bedrooms, on lease ground for q
months to run. with the privilege of buying, at
the expiration of the lease the purchssa has the
right TO remove the improvements. fine chance
for n coed investment for business of any kind.
To he sold without reserve Being near different
forts and Giesboro.
Terms cash. GREEN d WILLIAMS,
fe L .enAds Anctioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
RYJ. o. MCGUIRE & CO.. Auotioneers.

TWENTY HANDSOME OIL PAINTINGS AT
AUCTION.
On SATURDAY MORNING, February ls, at IL
handsome Oil Paintings, in gilt frames. (princi-
pally landscapes
Terms cash. JAS. G. MCGUIRE & CO.
1t AuctiOneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

INSURANCE FROM THE DRAyT.-The atten
ton OF those liable to the draft is called to tht
card OF Mr.. +. NJ. Ellis, No. ASP Thirteenth
street, VINO offers to secure substitutes for from
one to three hundred dollars for parties draft
ed, according to the time they wish to be in
su-ed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

ALARM OF FIRB.-A few minutes past seven
O'Clock lastevening, an alarm of fire was struck
quickly brought out the fire apparatus 1t
was occasioned by the burning OF the joist be-
tween the ceiling and the floor of the stable of
Messrs. s q. and Il. Wroe's Livery Stable, on
origin OF which is not known, was extinguished
IL a few minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

RKCovRRING.-mr. ]. =. Tustin, who has
been detained in New York for several DAYS in
consequence of injuries received by railroad
accident W hist attending to Government busi-
pess has so far recovered as to be expected
home in a day or two, we are glad to learn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

ARREsTED-Yesterday a soldier passing by
the store OF Jacob Hess, clothing merchant
took down a sample coat hanging outside the
door and walked OF with it. A bystander
saw the act and had the soldier arrested by
oetectiyes McDevitt and Claryoe, who took
him before Justice Boswell. He gave his name
as Charles F. Harris, but papers found upon
him indicated his right name as Daniel Wood.
lie was sent TO jail for court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

LYvKR-A grand levee will be given next
Tuesday night by beacon Lodge NO. ID, 1. o.
O. T., nj their Hall, on 9TH street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

TYLERs COMPOUND SYRUP OF GYM
ARABIC,
Well known as the
Most Pleasant Safe, and Speedy Cure for
COUGHS. COLDS.
HOARSENEsS, GROUP. WHOOPING COUGH
AFFECTIONS OF THE 7akoAr AND LUNes.
It's superior efdcscy in arrestins stubborn coughs
and the nrst stages Of consumption. has long been
appreciated BY most families and physicians, and
Its success in giving immediate relief from re-
cent ceug Oh or cold, Unprecedented.
For sale at the Drug Stores.
Price % and 30 cents bottle.
For convenience and portability the same COM
biuation may be had in = mild lo1enge form, well
adapted to relieve public speakers, singers, and
SS HrYSIlSi s1 GUM ARABIC COUGH LoZENGBs.'
nov 1-so3m"
NHOOREs WEST END DRUG STORE. 11s Pa.
ItI ave. south side. On hand 9 large stock -
If avery Medicine: also. Perfumery and Toi-
let ar ii eles Dye Staffs, Window Glass Paints,
c., Coal Oil Lana pa, &c. 3aB w -
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FRANKLIN CO.,
OPTICIANS, ~

COSTUMES FOR MASQUERABES. Fancy Dress
u Balls. Tableau1, Private Theatriesls &c, for
hire and made TO order. Apply 26S strees.
near 18th street, between the hours of and 10 q.
N. and 2 and Pr .,yn
N B. None but parties of address will be at
tarded tn ia 81. I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

WAETED-By respectable man, SITUATION
w as experimental farmer aud gardener Best
of city reference. Address Box %, Star office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
limited STATES MARsHAL's SALE.
by W. B. LEWIS & CO., Auotionesrs.
I'D No 2n1 Pam ar

THIS s saI g. a. O'Clock, At our Sore
Albums and Frames. Stationery, Cutlery. Silver
rateS to rbsp E0IEs Gos dpd and Sill
Clothing Boots and Shoes, Dry Goods. &c. &c.
feb Nlw W. Il. LEWIS & CO., Aucts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

BOBBY GARCIA.-RObert Garcia, who will
be recollected one of the parties arrested for
TobbiIg the store OF Lewis i Co, auctioneers,
and committed TO jail from which he was re-
leased on giving bail, turned up again yester-
day, and was sent 10 the Central Guardhouse
Tor not having pass, he being new, soldier OF
the I'd ID. T.. regiment Garcia had ga fit'' i'm
mediately after his admission, and 1t is said
disposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

XNANTED IMMEDIATELY-Three MESSEN-
w GERS at American Telegraph Office 432
Penn. avenue. Must come well recommended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

EOR sALE-A Brick HOUSE containing rooms,
| at once to MITCHELL SONS
| Brokers. corner Pa v. and 18th st.
Island feb 9Im
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

A SMASH UP.-Last night about o'clock,
when the alarm of fire was sounded upon the
gong Of the Metropolitan truck house, a horse
attached TO private carriage ran off at a fear
ful gallop, passing up Massachusetts avenue
TO 5th street, thence TO X, where the frightened
animal turned into the garden OF Mr. G. Saw
age,smashing the iron railing and brick iounda-
lion surrounding il and separated from the
carriage. Officer j. V. Grant took charge of
The carriage and delivered it to MIR. John
Chauncey, the owner. The horse has not been
found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

WANTED An ASSISTANT COOK, celored
w man. Apply Immediately at Markh am g Ho
fol fa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

ITO TINNERs-For sale. the TOOLS. STOCK and
i FIXTURES of Timer Establish ment. Also
the House and Store for rent. Satisfactory reason
given for selling out. Address Ii East Capitol
feb 2.2Wt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

STORE FOR RENT AND FIXTURES FOR SALE.
= Apply. within ~ davs at No ell 18th ST., corner
of \ . or $50 Pa av , near 18th st. feb IA l3t*
EOR SALE-The GOOD WILL and FIXTURES
l. of good Restaurant, stu ated in the First
Wa,d. For Information inquire at the Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

POTOMAC NAVIGATION CoMPANY.-Mr. Dix
on yesterday reported from the District Com
mIttee an amendment to the bill incorporating
the Potomac Navigation Company. The ORR
giEal bill authorized the company to build
wharyes, docks and railways at MasOns ISL
and, opposite Georgetown, under the super
vision of the superintendent Of the Coast Sur
Ney, and make the privileges of the company
subject to the municipal authorities OF Wash
ington. The amendment strikes out all relating
TO the two last provisions, and simply author
ICES the company TO construct their improves
lhentS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-24

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-05-24
The UsiysPsal Life llsurs1ss Co., lev Teri
Cash Capisas, e3OO,OOo.
NEW YORK
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
nsrADLlsunD 1s4t.
Assets, Jan. l, 1856, {sf66,7
SECURELY INVENTED.

This u Of the oldest, safest and nukt ssecahaf
Lar Tasunscs Cmpaaiss In the Untsd ktateb, Asd o.
fer sdssntsges exceiled asd In some sperts let
sqnalied by any other ffs Trsess n Hfv fSsk City
sre " the very Afst and most re liable nas4a
once VII, En Yuifor General Insurxs{e Axeat cor
per Of "a and Nais strss6 rsas Of ktaAe keekuk,
Ieva- iapr3sl \. BIS3ELL, Agt-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-31

At the Church Of st. John the Evangelist, Memo rial
church Of Bishop Wainwright, address on the death
Of the late Rev. T. Cook the rector Of the church.
was delivered yesterday by the Rev. WIiamC Winslow
young clergyman who recently has been ordained,
aud present s temporarily acting the pastor Of the
Memorial church. The sanctuary and chancel were
draped In mourning and full congregation was present
the discourse in honor Of the departed pastor
delivered The preacher took his text from the twenty
first chapter Of the Book Of Revelation the most tng
In the illustration Of the resurrection where the sacred
pen portrays the happy state hereafter When the In
spred writer speaking about the condition after
DEATH he remarked that the attractions OF heaven were
rendered more precious TO ALL or In death we receive
the everlasting reward How much this life like
cloud upon which men close their eyes The speaker
then spoke the death Of the beloved pastor who now
formed another attraction Of heaven How many
holy thoughts had gone forth from him from this
sanctuary This the first Sunday after his
death, and, therefore, the thoughts Of the
grieved, should be with him. When everything human
failed Il necessary TO bow TO fate. Il the sud
fate OF the weary child Of earth to 10 TO rest Two
weeks ago the departed occupied the sanctuary for the
last time. Then he was still one Of us but hc was one
OF US no longer Thanks TO God, u was not the
body alone which constitutes mankind, but tho
soul, which Is beyond the reach of mortality
That spirit 50 recently among US was not dead. was
speaker alluded 10 the personal qualities OF the deceased
pastor. He was untrng servant OF the church The
among Others unmIsakable evidence OF his zeal and
diligence The children Of the Sunday school will long
remember their beloved pastor, who, for nne years
has labored faithfully az pastor and preacher
Now that his spirit s raised TO higher ac.
tvities, should see what the departed pastor had
accomplished He had blessed his people, and his good
work will 20 with equal success for the Saviour will
never leave the church.
The preachers DISCOURSE though rather brief very
appropriate and appreciated by the congregation
Al a meeting Of the Vestry or the church. which was
held few days since, preamble and resolutions we're
passed TO the death Of the Rov Mr. Cook
These resolutions read during the service
The Rev. Mr. Cook was buried al Trinity Cemetery,
and not at Greenwood as had been stated previously
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-31
Coroners' Inauests.

FATAL sUSsrRoKE.--Coroner Cover yesterday held an
inquest Bellevue Hospital the body Of Frederick
Batch, German, thirty years Of age, who died from
the effects Of sunstrokc Deceased a carpenter by
trade and while engaged at the foot Of Bank street ho
felt sick and started 10 10 home Ia company with
friend On the way he fell 10 tho pavement and was
conveyed drug store In state OF iuscnsbiy, from
which his friend took him TO the hospitals but he died
on the way Deceased lived at 197 avenue A. where he
has left widow and four children.
Drowned WHILE BArnsG. inquest was held at tho
foot Of Sixty second street. East river by Coroner Collin,
on the body OF william H. Lester who accidentally
drowned on Tuesday last who bathing He was stand
ing on stone and, falling backwards into the deep
water sank 10 the bottom before assistance could reach
him Deceased was thiry-sx years Of age and native
OF Enaland.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-31

BOsToN, July 30, 1865.
Lieutenant General Grant attended divine service this
morning at the Old South church, where sermon
delivered by the PASTOR Rev Mr. Manning and at three
o'clock this afternoon he dned at the Revere House in
company with Governor Andrew Late in the afternoon
the General and party rode in the suburbs Tomorrow
he will visit Harvard College the Navy Yard and other
points of interest and at twelve O'Clock will hold public
reception in Faneuil Hall Whenever the General has
appeared In public he has met with the most heartfelt
and unbounded enthusiasm among all classes
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25

Esq., c. B. Minister Penipotentary TO the republics u
Central America be her Minister Penipotentary to
the United States OF Colombia The Queen has APP
proved Of Don Estevan Micailef Eynaud Is Consul at
Malta for the Emperor Of Mexico.
Don NJ de La Riestra, Minister Plenipotentary from
Resra and family, has arrived In London from Buenos
Ayres.
NJ d'Eichman, Minister Pienpotentiary from the King
OF Prussia to the Court OF Brsz accompanied by Mad
anne d Echman has left London for Rio Janeiro
William Webb Foeti synge, Esq, succeeds Mr.. Bunch
as Consul General Of England in Cuba
General Langiewicz arrived lately In Paris from Swift
zerland, and was received al the railway station py
Prince sapieha and other Polish refugees He proceeds
to London, invited by Mr. Pope Hennessy, H. r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25

Sir Robert Lush, the newly appointed Justice 10 the
Court OF Queens Bench, In England Ia an American,
and was born in the city Of New York. whore, until
Gently his parents resided Before his admission the
English bar he was second clerk at the Judges cham
bers He Joined, ~ Is usual in England the Home Cir
cult, OF which Edwin James, now At the New York bar
was he leading counsel. Mr.. Lush's talents a law
yer and his industry appreciated Mr. James lent
him helping hand and selected HIM a. Junior counsel
In mnny important cases
Major General r. J. Heron, who has resigned his
commission In the army has begun business q COM
mission merchant at New Orleans General HERON
tho youngest major general In tho army.
Colonel Edward NJ Lee, late Of the Michigan cavalry
brigade Fifth Michigan csvslryl has been brcvcted
brgader general Of volunteers for gallant and mcrtori
during the war, TO date from April 10, 1885
Lord Lyons has reached ConstantInople and assumed
the duties Of his ONCE a. British Ambassador
They are about 70 get up an English testimonial 10
Joseph Maxxinl GaribaId has written highly cuo-
gstic letter the committee and among the subscribers
We md the names Of the following members Of Para-
ment-J. 8 Nil, = Morley, + d. Potter, r A. Taylor
and J. White.
Ths Empress Eusenic has bestowed the Cross Of the
attended the Princess Anna Mura and the Duchess Of
Montebello after their recent accident
There n no truth In the report that the Archbishop
Paris taken III after his late visit To the cholera hos
pitfalls.
peror Napoleon for acts Of courage dpayed during tho
month Of May last.
Father Cares confessor queen Isabella has arrived
at Perpgnan from Barceicna. on his way 10 seilles 70
embark FOR Rome
Mr. Samuel Bakcr, the disccverer o. the new lake
the OF the Nile, has arrived in London
Lord Brougham will leave Brougham Hall, England,
during November on HIS way 70 Cannes France, 70 par
the winter.
Queen Victoria has appointed George Buckley GslhoF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25
EIoholxen city News.

DARNG ArExrr Ron HoBoxU BASK.
seven O'Clock yesterday morning discovered TINT
the First National Bank Of Hoboken formerly Hoboken
City Bank at u Washington street. had been entered by
burglars and all the necessary arrangements had been
perfected for blowing open the sae but before the fuse
had been lighted the thieves became alarmed and fed
The outside door forced by means OF Jimmy Tho
heavy paddock Of the safo was broken on with sledgc
hammer An attempt was then made 70 bore hole into
the lock- but after penetrating half inch plato OF
the drill struck q place OF hardened Steel which
y would not penetrate. they then bored s : hole
quantity Of powder poured and about two feet Of
fuse was inserted but had not been igned the bur-
glars probably became alarmed and docamped, leaving
behind them BRACE heavy sledge hammer, quantity
Of fuse . bottle Of powder and bottle Of sweet oil.
Had the thieves succeeded in blowing open the door
they would not have obtained tho treasure as was de-
posted In the vault which ~ also lined with hardened
steel which could not be penetrated with drill The
bank officers unable open the combination look In
consequences Of It's having become disananged, and
was found necessary 70 send for the makers who chsel
led hole in OF the panels In order 10 slip back the
bolts The family IN the basement heard noise in the
II was the jantor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25

Florence (Oct 2s) correspondence Of London start
h IL evidently high time 10 marry Prince Humbcrt
He has boon allowed long enough 10 cultivate that
particular acd Of oats which yields cakes 10 others be.
side wild scotchmen. In the meanwhile Prince Hum.
bert will 20 Naples again. 10 spend there the winter
and great deal o. money Scandal says he head
and ears In love and debt Lombard banker whose
figured In he Bssog business said 70 have obliged
hs Royal Hghness lately with loan OF 600 600 and
another Lombard house--not banking one thoughts
said 10 have got clear Of oil ia debts of which u was
known 10 have great many; and Theses two statements
form combined topic Of common talk In Milan circles
Verify II II time for this EAST young prince 10 got
steady BY marriage Indeed. the evil tongues pretend
that the matrimonial yoke alone can now save him
There probably exsggcrston In these runors but they
not baseIess Nor the Kings own Affairs quite IN
such order might desire. The three millions
gwen mp last year BY the civil list 70 relieve the national
finances sensiby felt as loss Va the donor
than ~ gain 70 The relieved The remaining twelve
millions form pretty round sum, certainly but I'm
M vt pos de- ps aad Rabcais sclla has lately
been sounded AZ 10 whether the national finances be not
sufficiently relieved 10 dispense with the royal thrcc
Millions His reply Il not known; yet something "
likely 10 be brought forward next session or te increase
~ The royal lmly's income The motion will not he 4
pleasant quo " uak0. Jat Wold ~ d)p b. carried
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25
THE WEEKLY HERALD
Tn. Cheapest Newspaper ana Beat Lite,
70, " Family Journal I'm the sountrx.

Tn, Cheapest Newspaper ans Beat Li,s,,
r., " Family Journal i'm the country.
Thel yEEKLY HERALD for the present week. Low ready
contains,
fnlI nd graphic account OF the Great Reception
uven 10 IL utenant General Grant and his lady q,
Ftnb Avepue Hotel in New York; Full details OF the
Negro Revolt a jamaica Of the arocious deeds com.
mted and Of thu punishment awarded to the leaders,
The latest inela ce from South Carolina Florida and
other Southern STA ss Interesting News from tho Ma
tonal Capital; Late - important from Europe.
with full details Of the Surrender OF the pirate shenan-
doah at Liverpool with account OF her depredatons
sketches OF her officers nd the views Of the English
press the subject Ed on leading events The
Current News Of the day; poe ty-"Grave Song" Ne
Luck Nor Star" translated\from t8s German for tho
WEEKLY HKRAID, "Fsnsn Battle scpg;" Two highly
interesting stories, written expressly FOX the WsrxIv
HERALD, entitled Davitt's Pot +" and "Ths Rutvts
FAIR Musical and Theatrical 70 view for the Eesk; In
teresting Literary, Artistic and Scientific Ttenss Rst-
gious Intelligence The latest Sporting News SeaOasbls
reading for Farmers and Gardeners varcties FaceD;
Valuable reviews Of the Money, Commercial Dry 0oo6s
Boot and Shoe Cattle and Horne tets and acooaus
OF all important events Of the week.
TsRMa Single Subscription, 81; rhvce copies o.:
Five copies, o. Ton copies siS. Single copies Five
cents each. A limited number Of Embellishments n
serted in the wnKLY HDAEn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25
The Comm issfOners OF Public Charities.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
About week ago a communication appeared In one OF
the daily papers respecting medical college which the
Commissioners Of Public Charities nre reputed to BIO
erecting on the grounds Of Bellevue Hospital the pub
lie expense and in expectation that those gentlemen
would be able to refutc the charge there made have
thus far awaited exposition OF the facts from that
charitable body Thus Ear thcy have failed TO reply
is we'll known tbst such institution ~ the ono
alluded 10 above Il In Of construction under the
supervision OF the Commissioners.
In innocence taxpayers Of expensively gov
crned city, had supposed that the more common wants
OF life wsre all that pubic charity was expected to meet
We now taught by very learned body that food
warmth and shelter not the only sssentals that this
city Is called on 20 supply An institution being built
WHERE from the arranged programme, IL evident that
the Commissioners not only intend 70 furnish food for
DIGESTION but also 20 explain in course OF learned lee
lures how this process takes effect within the digestive
apparauses OF those on whom the experiment s TO DO
tried
wall the Commissioners please 10 inform the public Of
the necessity for this "b OF extras In the support Of
the outdoor poor for whom this building Is ostenshy
intended. II IL merely To increase the expenses OF
this already burdenod metropolis there arc those who
believe that something might yet be added without much
risk Of life 10 the care comfort and nutrition furnished
those poor creatures who uckess 70 b cd
mitted into the present institution To add 70 ts ds
cienccs the city of New York would freely respond II
tho Commissioners would state that the present sad
ditlon Of the dapidated institution IL owing TO want
Of funds but 70 medical college al the expense OF
the city for outdoor poor without any attempt at i'm
proving the character Of what already exists seems
ridiculous II they intended 10 construct an ednce for
law school 70 prepare them for legal controversies In
The Commissioners should let .he people know for
what the college ia really intended Isit 70 educate snd
for the benefit Of those who have the lingering o. the
public funds ONE OF MANY TAXPAYERS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-25

~" oaLkzHN NOV <o fo00s
Almost every negro that h arrested and taken before
the City Recorder is fossd 20 b possssd OF some un
lawful weapon
An agent Of commercial borscs in France has arrived
here He announces the visnse 4 Louisiana that be
h authorized 70 contract for Ne emigration Of labcrsn
from India and China .
Business here continues sctve and h daily incrcasng
Cotton N dull sales to-day 30 bacs 80 sac Tor
middlng Sugar heavy q 17t<c 1so Checks on New
York X per cent premium. Gold 1&e. Frcghts-Cos.
ton 10 Liverpool 11-16d.
Nsw ORLEANS, Nov "a, 1885.
Arrived steamers Florida, Liverpool, Morning STAR
from New York Passed aground on the bar steamer
General Meade.
sailes steamer GAMBIA for Liverpool 9th seventeen
hundred bales Of co.:os-