davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
LOCAL NEWS.

RIVER NEws.-The Potomac river is still
blockaded with ice, and no boats have arrived
here or departed for week past. A tug boat
yesterday attempted to 60 down to Alexandria.
but could get no farther than Giesboro. and
was compelled to return. The ice is softening,
however, and if the present mild weather con-
tinues for several days navigation will speed
lily be resumed. 1t is feared that when the ice
breaks up and begins to move considerable
damage will be done to the ice bound boats on
the Potomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

STATE DINNER AT THE EXECUTIVE MAN
aIoN.-I.ast night the President and Mrs. Lin
coin entertained another distinguished party
at the White House, the guests being Senators
Wilkinson, morrill,, Riddle, Davis, Cowan,
Eesmith, Powell. FarwelI, Nye, Howe, Chan
dler, Collamer, Howard, Richardson, Stewart,
Conness, Pomeroy, Johnson, Wiley, and Hen
derson, numbering twenty in all. AT the State
dinner on Monday evening last, only those
Senators were present whose wives were in
the city, and on this occasion all those Sena-
tors who Were lot comprised in the first party
were invited, which will account for no lady
but Mrs. Lincoln being present last night
As the guests arrived they were received in
the parlors, and a few moments after seven
o'clock dinner was announced, when the
party retired 20 the banquet hall, Mrs. Lincoln
leading off under the escort OF Senator Chand-
Ter, who was awarded the seat OF honor at the
table on her right, and Senator CONFESS on her
left. Mrs. Lincoln occupied a seat at the GEN.
ter Of the table, the President icing her on the
opposite side, with Senator Nesmith on his
right, and Senator Wilkinson On his left. Capt
Robt. Lincoln, who was present. sat the end
of the table.
Mrs. Lincoln, who presided with distin.
guished grace, was attired ia beautiful white
and black spotted silk, tastefully trimmed
with black lace, with an appropriate head.
dress and jet jewelry.
The dinner by Jacobs, the French caterer,
was most elegant one, and the table was
very tastefully arranged. In the center of the
table and at either end were placed vases Of
choice flowers, (from the Presidents green
house, and arranged by Mr.. George McLeod,)
the fragrance OF which filed the banquet hail
with rich Odor.
The evening passed rapidly, and it was half
dinner table. After a short time spent in social
intercourse in the parlors the party separated
The entertainment was one OF the finest that
has ever taken place at the White House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

@The great trotting match in Paris. he.
tween the American horse "Shepherd,n and
victory for the American horse, winning nv a
hundred yards.
~ The police of New York, on Monday
mace raid upon the recruiting booths in the
Park OF the City Hall, and smashed up with
huge 'nauis," every establishment engaged
in the bounty brokerage business. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
Guerr,llas Threatening Nashville

NASHVILLE, Feb. 16.-Our suburbs are
threatene by guerrillas.
Four hundred men, supposed to be under
command of Lieut. COL Withers, made their
appearance at Murfreesboro Pike, six miles
from town, and captured several wood chop
pers and Government employees, among them
Capt Stevens, Of the q uartermaster's Depart
Nolansv vile Pike.
Gov. Andrew johnson is improving, but is
still unable to attend to the duties of his office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

THE WEEKLY STAR is now on cur counter
for sale, and in wrappers, containing the Presi-
dents message on the peace conference: report
OF the rebel commissioners Secretary Stewards
letter to Minister Adams; the death and funeral
exercises of Senator Hicks; interesting editorial
correspondence; European news; details Of the
operations OF all our armies; Southern news;
proceeding of Congress and the Supreme
Court: literary, agricultural, and domestic
miscellany; Department and local ne WIS; and
the latest Geographic dispatches from all
quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
New York Stock List.

BY Independent Line of Telegraph to Lewis
johnson & Co.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17-First Board.-U. s.
1881 Coupon 6's, 1l1X; 5-2O's, 111H; do. Regis
tered =; Certificates Indebtedness, &K; Gold,
2oi 4; 10-4O's, 1o2X: New York Central, ia;
Erie, 751; do, preferred 9sss3; Hudson
1l2; michigan Southern. 66H; Illinois Central,
1I91: Cleveland and Pittsburg, 81; Cleve-
land and Toledo, 1l2 Pittsburr, Fort Wayne
and Chicago, 973; Chicago and Northwestern,
IS; do. preferred, 654; Chicago and Rock
Island, 967s; Cumberland. So; Canton, 3lK;
Quicksilver, IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

CHANGE OF QUARTERMAsTERs.-Co
r. Z. Webster, Chief Quartermaster at For
tress Monroe. has been assigned to duty else
where, and Captain William l.. James, Act
ing Quartermaster, who has been on duty at
that post ior long time, is now acting as
chief Quartermaster in place of Colonel Web
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Major John W. Wa ate, of the sth Illinois cav
airy, has been announced as acting assistant
inspector general OF the 23d army corps, to re-
lieVe Major Walter Cutting, A. ID. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
REARRESTED.

A number of the Baltimore and Washington
merchants, who were tried by Gen. Double
days military commission for selling goods to
blockade runners, and who were at large on
bail, were rearrested yesterday, which leads
to tae belief that they have been convicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

DEFEAT OF THE FRENCH IN SoNoRA.-Semi-
official information from Mexico, speaks of
the signal defeat by the Constitutions or Juar-
eZ forces, of two columns Of French troops and
apostate Mexican troops, who invaded the
State of Sonora Gen. Vega, leading the lat
ter, was captured and shot for treason
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

~Com. Winslow has been ordered to re-
port to Admiral Gregory, at the BROOKLYN
Navy Yard. and 1t Is understo TODD will be as.
signed to the saperintendence Of the construc.
ton of iron clads. t -
~ Canada is deluged with small silver
COINS and nickel cents from the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

COTTON TRANSACTIONS AT NoRPoLK.-The
sub committee o. the Committee on Commerce
OF the House have gone to Norfolk, to take ties =
umony in reference tothe cotton operations and
transactions Under the permit of the Treasury
Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
LOST AND FOUND.

OST-On Thursday evening, at st. Mat hex's
- church, LadyB FUR TIPPET. The finder
will be rewarded by leaving it at WIN II. DAVIS
Drugstore, corner 10th and SITS. feb IL St.
STRAYED OR systematically night, from
~ MIR. Pyle's yard, on 9Th, bet and B SITS. two
small MULES. one bay and one black. The finder
will be literally rewarded by returning them to
9Th st. bet. c and B, Island.
fel6-3t* GEO PYLES
GTRAYED FROM THE SUBSCRIBER. on the
~ 18th of January, black NEWFOUNDLAND
DOG, breast white. end of tail q id toes white A
liberal reward Will be given if returned to J. NJ
MAY: No. SO High street, Georgetown. d. G.
FouND-on PennssiysSi ia aysnIe, this WED
ing small sum of money and papera, which the
owner can have by calling at the Star Office, aud
describing property, DO. fs15 st
I OsT-On Saturday. the llth inst, an ENvEL-
IL OPE, containing $50 in National Bank Bills
and abeut 81 in Currency; also. tso vouchers for
Gas furnished Government Warehouses at G atreet
wharf, and one Gas bill against Capt Fl, B: Lacey:
" y VII
STKAYED-From the enclosure of the subscr-
- her on the 14th day of February, 1865. brindls
COW, Wi tn white face, both hind legs below the
hrst joint white; also white, large. broad mooth
eorns- Whoever will return said COW or give in
formation TO MARTIN BERKER, 7SS 9th strest,
Island, Warrington, D. c , will be suitably re-
wardeu. fe Is ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
GENERAL HOSPITAL FOR sHBRIDAN,s COM
MAND

general hospital Is now being established
at Martinsburg, Va, for the troops Of General
Sheridan's command, with accommodations
for large number of patients.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

SALES OF SEVEN. THIRTIEs-The sales of
seven thirties by Jay Cooke Il 20. amounted to
S5,353,GGO yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
New York Stock Markes-First Board.

[By the Peoples Line-Oface 81 Ninth street ]
NEW YORK, Feb. I7.-U. s. 1881, coupon 6's,
1l1k; u. s. 2Os, 1lla; Certificates of Indebt-
edness, 9sH; Gold, 2Oi4; N. Y. Central, ia !:
Erie, 75H; Hudson River. I0e I; Reading, ia;
Michigan Central, ia; Michigan southern,
66X; Illinois Central, 100; Cleveland and
Pittsburg, SAX; Cumberland Goal Preferred.
SIS q; Cleveland and Toledo, 1134; chicago and
Rock Island, 81, Milwaukie and Prairie du
Ohien. 4s; Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chica-
90. a5H; Alton and Terra Haute, =; Chicago
and North wesern, IS; Quicksilver. St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

THE REBEL GENERAL JOHNSTON.
The rebel Major General Johnston has left
Fort Warren and gone to Fortress Monroe,
where he expects to be exchanged. He is nearly
blind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

CoNvIcrED.-rrank1In W. smith, Boston
merchant, has been convicted by court mar
nished to the Government, and Sentenced to
two years Imprisonment and $4,000 fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
MORE REBEL DxsERTERs.

Fifty rebel deserters, who came up on the
boat yesterday from City Point to Annapolis,
arrived here this morning. They represent
principally the 18th North Carolina, 18th Vir-
gnia, and 18th Tennessee regiments. and de.
serted in squads of eight or ten from the picket
posts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
FOR EXCHANGE.

Five hundred rebel prisoners, from Camp
Chase, Ohio, passed through Baltimore yester-
day, en- route 70 City Point, for exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

SCHENECTADY OF FRERDMRg-Colonel
r. ID Massey, formerly u n newspaper reporter
IN Boston, has been appointed Super nten dent
of Freedmen in Tennessee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

US GRACE CHURCH,
(REy. ALFRED HoLMBAD, RECTOR
AT ISLAND HALL,
Corner Virginia Avenue and Sixth street, Zone
square from Seventh street Cars.)
Open ON TH TUESDAY NIGHT February ID, 1865.
(TABLEAUX EACH NIGHTD
Season Tickets. 81. Entrance at door, 20 cents;
Children, half price.
The Tablsaux have been gotten up with great
taste and care, and at great expense. and promise
to be most interesting and successful. They will
number some 45 or 81 during the Fair, feb l-2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

NoTIoE.-yANHORN.B BRO. Il co., Dealers in
ing snop Ct 0gns, Locks, Bells. Stoves, Tin Ware
ena Irunks, Furniture, &c. Persons will nnd il
streel. between And ID. Jan 12-lm~
NDER TA1 BAN; tale Of the nineteenth
~ century. The Al my Surgeons Manual: by
VIM. trace. Westminster Review for Octs ber
Arizona and Sonora; by 1t. Mowry. FROM Dxn TO
nov 70 IRANCK TAYLOR:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

THE DISTRICT IN CoNGREss-Mr. Dixon
iintfoduesd into the Senate to. day joint
lHuOn autnOrlZ1ES . tito DISurIcl
to avail themselves of the provisions Of the
national banking law.
Also, a bill Incorporating "Colored Beney-
olent Association" with G. Snowden, q.
Brown, j. Wright, S. Alexander, H Logans,
Z. Wilson, H. Brooks, John Shorter and Jas
Shorter incorporates.
Also bill Incorporating the "Capitol Hotel
Company" with Q. G. Little and A. c. Wash.
burne, OF Boston; G. Folsom, q. A. Stetson and
+: Moore, OF New York; and Z. q. Robbins, of
Washington, corporators.
Mr.. Powell presented patition from cigar
manufacturers Of Washington, protesting
against the proposed tax Of 60 cents per pound
on domestic cigars, and praying for tax on
leaf tobacco instead Of manufactured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

CoNFIRMED-MaIor q. &. Halpine f"Mi,es
O'Reiily) has been confirmed as lieutenant
colonel by the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

LADIES in want OF beautiful styles q coral
sets. mourning sets, cluster sets, plain buttons,
bracelets, guard chains, rings, &c, should cali
at The Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 43s Pa ave.
nue., near n street. fe I6.3t*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

RRcRPTIoNs.-Mrs. Lincoln's Saturday az
ternoon drawing room reception takes place
tomorrow between the hours OF one and three
p. m.
Speaker Colfax's last reception of the season
Will take place at the Speakers residence, No.
AK street, this evening from half-past eight
TO half past eleven O'Clock.
The final reception OF Mrs. Matthews, the
mother Of Speaker Colfax, will take place on
Wednesday afternoon next, between the hours
of one and four.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
EAsHIoNABLE DRESS AND CLOAK MAKER.

FASHIONABLE DKESS AND CLOAK MAKER.
MISS NJ. SULLIVAN, late of New York, re-
spectfully informs the ladies of Washington that
she has Just arrived in the city And taken at
il prepared to receive orders for the manu- fActure
ofDresses. Cloaks, &C.. in the most approved and
fashionable styles, and with the most careful
finish. Particular attention given to the cutting
and making of children's clothing. By doing our
work better and che aper than any other house in
town. we hope to obtain liberal share of public
patronage. fe II St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
FOR THE ALBANY PKNITEI

FOR THE ALBANY PkN1TENTIARY.
Yesterday, twelve enlisted men, con victed by
court martial upon various charges, were sent
from this city to the Albany penitentiary to
serve out their terms of sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

A G. RYAN. HOUSE PAINTER, Qate of Cul.
"A. pepper, Va } offers his services to any who
wish house painting we'll and prom pity done, at
the business. Notes addressed to him at the Star
Office will be Immediately attended to. fs H-lw
Oteen miles from the City . lot of CORN, which
will be sold at one dollar and half barrel less
sents good opportunity for persons having tea ms
TO employ them pro6tably. Apply to DR.. JAMES
oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.

Especial Despatch to The Start
NEW YORK, Feb. F.-By City Of Dublin,
very extensive orders have been received for
the purchase OF 2O's-larger than ever before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
PERSONAL.

JFTHE COLORED MAN 70 WHOM AN OVER
L COAT was given toshold on Tuesday, the l4th
instant, at Cats Steam Mill will leave it at No.
500 New York avenue, between 9Th and 10th SITS,
ne Will receive $40 reward and no questions asked.
fel7 2tH OVERCOAT.
MY WIFE. MARION g. NICHOLS, having left
count. JOHN W NIOHOLS
fell-6t~ 331 Goth St, Washingt D. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
ILLEGAL RECRUITING

William Mullen, a citizen, was arrested yes
terday, by one of Captain Potts detectives, for
running men out of the District to enlist them
in the States. Mullen was committed to the
OLD Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

lB. Of The Board Of Managers of the Yong
ESESiNa st7s. o'ciock The va" aaso SS holds
ii ,sregular meeting MonSsy egening next, at ~
These being the last meeting s in the year punetu
al and full at,endanee particularly requested to
transact important 'us' %RtxsikREN oHoAr..
1t Assistant Recording Secretary.
H|sERMAN DS SiITIH MUTUAL AID Asso
meeting Of this az ociation will be held SAT
Any citizen liable 10 the draft, and wishing to
G & HEHF1 hsRFiS''
feH-2t. JOHN j. YOUNG.
nSsEyENTH WAkD EXEMPTION cLgB-
meeting Of this Club ill be held at T TT
s3:.s $ ZEE 81 81
N@WAssnINGT0N CITY EXEMPTI0N CLUB
shs So b ~ 5aaas M ST
Of Go 81 sts: a said
W lates General of Haneyer Baden. ssIony.
+, ~ '2E
Rhiok f.! hSafsfts ThEsffESa, III s!ssss
H@ATTENT1ON. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES will
at Temperance Hall. st., between 9th and 10th,
on SATURDAY EVENING, the 18th inst, at TX
O'Clock. All loyal VirgiLians. whether members
of the League or not are earnestly invited to be
present, matters of great i'm porf ance to them
Individually, and to their State, will come before
feb I6-ste RIG GREENE. Sec y.UL.
nFFoURTH WARD BXRMPTIoN CLUB
on R6HY T IN the be
Common Council Chamber, City Hall. All per-
sons DESTROYS of joining the Cub do so by call
other efdcer of the assoca and posting $50
r. 8. DAVIS. Secretary. feI5-st
nSHEBREw. GERMAN AND ENGLISH
uS EDGCATI0N.-Having opened an addi
tional school for instructing the above named
branches of education, we are now enabled t. &C
cept greater number ef pupils than her etofore.
Parents wishing to have their children educated
in these branches notified to call in person be-
fore the first Of March next.
Positively no children accepted after that date.
ii. L. BLOUT.
Secretary of School,
feo l4-l2tF 4O1 It'll st., above II st.
% CITY HALL, February 8. 1865
u5 The Assessors having com pie ted the as
Hail, as a Besr sf Of Appeal. from February 18th
instant to February 26th, inclusive, to hear COM
deem necessary. fe 9 3tawt26th
%DRAFT! DRAFTll-FIFTH WARD.
US Meetings Of the Fifth Ward Draft Aid
and FRIDAY EVENINGS of this week. at Lang
ley BpIlalns corner 90 street and Penn'a avenue,
The printed rules are ready fer distribution.
The books Of the Association are open every day,
corner street south and New Jersey avenue.
feb l3-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

Shanahan was arrested by officer Cooms on
the charges OF assault and battery and disor.
derby conduct preferred by Susan Gaines, and
Justice Giberson held her 70 Dali LOT court In
the first case and fined her $l.50 in the second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

II. F. ZIMMERMAN & CO., a
~ $50. ...sEvEyrH STREET" $50
Successors to McGrseor & Zimmerman, have on
hand and will continue to Keep fine assortment
of CABINET FURNITURE. All persons who
may be in want of Furniture will do we'll to call
ard examine our stock, as we con ddent our
prices and furniture will give satisfaction.
Call at No $50 18th street, between Louisiana
avenue and ID street fs II If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS The
Board met In their rooms yesterday afternoon.
The business transacted was unimportant, and
required short session. Patrolman John E.
Hilton, OF the 5th precinct, was detailed to pre-
serve order in the Metropolitan Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17
DROPOsALS FOR COAL.

OFFICE House OF REPRESENTATIVES, q 3d.
Washiaeton. &C. Feb. Is, lof5. {
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office
until TUESDAY peit, at IL O'Clock m. for fur
nishing for the use ef the House of Representa-.
tives, q. e.. one hundred tons 900 pounds) best
.ze. 20 be delivered st such place as the Chef
Anglnrer may direct, to whom application may be
mace LOT lnforna ton, and With whom satisfactory
arraneements must be made for weighing the
same, me coal to be delivered i'm mediately after
ho'i1'A'ioh OF acceptance Of the pr1Poosn,Ilo x
re E-3t CLERK House Representatives.
A sT Thn CHEAP = tsa PRO pRsoDycE AND GROCERY
SUGAR REFINED pop CORN. wbo, sns az "a.
tail. Call and see. 334 street nsa. ,H,S q "a
various other excellent articles fe 1S at
THIS IS TO INFORM CUsrOMERs Tg1T
i hereafter my business will be cendu ctsd 49,
q strict cash ~ stem All persons indebted 70 p "
will please settle their acc nunts soon A. Dos
sible. WIN GUINAND, "
Wood and Coal Dealer
Capitol Hill and NAVY Yard.
Washington. Feb. Is, 1865 felsIsti
you CAN RUY THE POPPED CORN ar 334 D
i street. near 10th street, The only place to act
The cheapest. and at the same time. only article
of Confectionery that ia pure and healthy
wholesale and Retail. By ounce or box Call
and see 1t, 334. d street, near 10th street.
feb l6- ST.
VNHH COPARrNlRSBIP HIRETOPORB KX.
i i.ting under the name and firm OF Streeter g.
Clarke 10 this day dissolved. The name Of tbs firm
may be used by either party In 80 Ting the &C
W: II. CLARKE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

THE NEW ENRoLLMENT-The enrolling of.
ftcers of the First Ward have made their re-
turns to Mr.. Frank Stitt, secretary OF the new
enrolment committee, who has kindly fur
nished us with the following recapitulation of
the enrolment in that ward: Total number
reported, 123l reported as liable to draft 1884:
could not be found, 900; non. residents, 10;
aliens, 30; over age, ~; physical disability Al;
now in the service, S; located and living in
other wards, II; deserters and refugees from
the rebel army, IL; furnished substitutes, II;
left the city, = drafted IN former draft, =; two
years in service, IL; exempted by Provost Mar
shall 200 The Government list was 2,33l of
which, 1t will be perceived, 1,1OO cannot be &C
counted for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

STEALING FROM HIS MOTHER Last night
John Dacey, newsboy, aged Is years, was ar.
rested by officer Harbour on the charge OF
stealing $40 from his mother-S10 Of WI ich was
recovered. He was taken before Justice Gi.
berson, but the mother declining to prosecute,
he was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-17

CLAIMS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE DRAFT.
We are authorized to state that for tbs
present 40 more claims of exemption from the
draft for any cause will be heard by the Board
of Enrolment, the commissioners being active
ly engaged in revising and comparing the old
and ne W enrolment lists