Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-06-17
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT

"a aJackey 9ooseereen" In the drama Of g Dick
Turpin" and as 'sMazeppa" in the burlesque
OF tina. name.
GpovKn,s THsArRR-Positivsly the last
night of the magnificent oriental drama Of
s'Aiaddin or the Wonderful Lamp" with the
living fountain OF celored waters and all the
brilliant tableaux, hallet, &c. Matinee this
afternoon at reduced prices.
-OxFoRD.-The ballet Of "The Circassian, "
the drama Of Robert Nj caire," JEFF. in Petit.
afternoon.
CANTRR BURY.-Drama, pantomime, ballet,
burissque, negro eccentricities, and other per-
Iormances. Matinee this afternoon.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, corner
val for the benefitkf the church
GRACE CHUhCH FRsTIvAL.-It will be in
terestng to the public to know that this de-
lightful festival will be continued until the 22d,
at Odd Fellows Hall. Among the visitors to
the roem last night was the venerable and
much respected Amos Kendall. The tableaux
were admirable as usual. Tonight there will
be a number Of exceedingly attractive ones.
THE CoLoRED PEOPLE OF RICHMoND-Vis
of a Delegation TO the Fresident-The President's
Remarks The delegation of men mentioned In
yesterdays Star as having called on the Pres
1dent relative to their condition in Richmond,
concluded their business with the Executive
yesterday, their grievances being referred to
Major General Howard, superintendent Of
ireedmen's affairs. The delegation was intro
duced to President johnson by Mr.. Van VIeet,
president OF the Richmond Union League after
which Fields Cook, (colored,J chairman Of the
committee, read an address to the President.
The address sets forth that the Committee rep.
Tesents 10000 colored people of Richmond,
5000 Of whom are members of churches in good
Standing; 1900 worth from $500 to S5OO 200
$1,000, and number who are worss Pr from N
$4,000 to S2O,OUO. Their unfaltering loyalty
TO the Union and their Joy at the downfall Of
the rebellion are reaffirmed, and petition
made for protection by the United States gov
eminent The address complains that by the
laws OF virginia the eolored people are not
that the police and military authorities OF
Richmond wilfnot allow negroes to walk the
streets without pass, and that unjust and
cruel punishments are inflicted daily upon
them. The re-establishment of Mayor Mayo
is deprecated. and Governor Pierpoint is rec.
Ognized as a friend to their interests.
This address Is signed by Fields Cook, Rich
ard Wells, VIM. Williamson. VIM. T. Smead
and T. Morris Chester. There are also pre-
scented the statements of q large number of COL
ored men, all narrating experiences of hard
ship and apparent cruelty during the last fe
weeks. The address was endorsed as follows:
ENDORSED.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, June 16. 1865.
Respectfully referred to Maj. Gen. Howard,
-'Chief Bureau Freedmen" &c, Cor his con-
sideratIon and report as TO the action necessary
and proper to be had in view OF the within
statements. ANDREW JOHNSON,
President United States.
When MIR. Chester had finished the reading
OF the address, President Johnson read the
following extract from the Richmond Re-
puDuC.
I'VE are requested by Mayor Mayo to state
nat the city Is now exclusively under military
authority, and will so continue till an election
is held by the people. As matter Of course
no more courts will be held by that official till
civil law is restored, and the people determine
at the polls who is to be the next Mayor Of
The President said -" 1t would seem from
this that Mayor Mayo no longer exercises any
Mr.. Van Vleet answered this remark OF the
-freefC ent8 by saving that Gov. Peirpoiut had
deposed Mr.. Mayo.
The President then said 81 have no speech
10 make to you, but will simply talk 70 YOU
about this thing. II is not necessary for me to
make speech indicating either what my course
has been, or will be, upon this subject. II my
acts heretofore would not be sufficient indi.
cation of what my future will be, my profess
sions now would be none. Every proper step
will be taken to afford you whatever protec.
tion can be given you. But while you are in
this transition state there will be great many
things we would all prefer to have different,
that must Tor the present be- submitted to as
they are, till they can be remedied. Whatever
can be done, SO tar as am concerned, will be
done CheerfnlIy. / am glad TO hear that Gov
ernor PIerpCnr Is purs uing the right course,
and il seems to me that. sustained by the mill.
tary authority, he can give the protection re-
Quired. understand by this address that the
provost guard is believed by you to have been
Instrumental in the hardships you complain
OF. Have you presented these grievances to
General HalIeck 7"
Chester-We never got to see General Hal.
leck. We did complain 10 General Patrick,
but he told us he was acting under orders, and
did not wish 10 be told his business. He re.
ceived the matter in that way.
The President-Well, will refer this to
General Howard. l Will endorse 1t and you
can take it there yourselves.
Chester Yes, sir. After we stated the mat.
ter 10 Governor Pierpont, he sent for Mayor
Mayo and deposed him himself.
The President-As Governor Pierpont is
there without any law to guide MIN in this
matter, he must adapt himself to the necessities
OF the occasion.
The delegation, with Mr. Van yleet, then
retired, m uch pleased with the Presidents kind
and attentive manner.
CENTER MARKET. To-DAY-Beef, best cuts,
Per pound, Boo; next, 25c. Salt Beef, 15al5c;
Dried Beef, 25c. Veal, 25a}0c Mutton, chops,
Pork, corned .25c. Bacon, hams, uncut, 30c.;
sliced, 35c.; breasts, 25c.; shoulders, 25c. But
ter, 35a40c. Chickens, per pair, S2as3. Ducks,
per PAIR, Sl5Oas2. Eggs, per dozen. 40c. Gran
berries, per quart, sue. Cucumbers, per doz
30c. Green Corn, per can, &C. Apples, per
PIX. slal.3O; dried, 75c- Green Peas, PIX. 25c.
Leeks, bh, sc; rawberries, OF, 12a25c. Goose
berries, lOc. Turnlps, PIX, 40a6Oc Potatoes, Irish
per pr, 45c New 75ci sweet 81; Cymllns, doz.,
SOC Peaches dried, per qt., 3Oc Cherries, 15c.
Currants, 25c Blackberries, Of, 20c. Beans but
ter, Soc; white, l0al2c; string beans, soc. Rad
ishes, per bunch, SC. Beets, new 15c. Onions,
new 81 per PIX; bunch Onions, sc. Parsnips,
PIX, soc. Carrots, SC. Oyster plants, 10a12c Cab
bage Sprouts, PIX, doc. water crosses, per PIX 2Oc.
Land crosses, 15c. Rhubarb, bunch, Sc. Aspara.
gus, IL c. kale, 1Oc. Lettuce, pr no, 4a5c. Pine
apples. CSC Fish-Rock, large, each, 25cas2;
small, per bch. Soc; halibut, ID, &c., sea bass,
&c., blue fish, 15c.; herrings, doz, 20a25c lobster,
15c.; sturgeon, $50, pike, ID. 2Oc.; perch, soc;
sShad, pair3Oa75c. Fresh Mackerel. SIC. each.
Rye, per bushel, 81 .25aS1.3O. Corn Meal, .25.
Shipstuf, 9Oc ash. Brown stuff, zoe. Shorts. 6Oc
Corn, shslled, 81 25 in the ear, bbl, scars Oats,
per bu., 9Oas1. Hay, per cwt., Sl.s0. Straw
sl5Oasl75 Glover Hay, sl75. Spinach, per
peck 2Oc. Small ducks, 75a21 per pair. Small
birds, per bunch, soc. Wild pigeons, per pair,
per PAIR, 90. Celery, per bunch, l0c. Krout,
i5c Of Geese, 81 .5Gas2. Turkeys, 50. Fresh
venison, per pound. SOC
THE LINE FROM WASHINGTON TO RICH
NoND-It is expected that travel from this
city to Richmond, by way Of Fredericksburg,
will be opened next week, passengers taking
one OF Capt. Geo. Mattingly's ne " line OF boats
Pctnrraac llreek. q short distapce helaYE