Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-05-12


storage OF fruit, vegetables. &c, and then i'm
mediately under the Kitchen the wash room,
pIovided with stationary tubs, (made Of soap
stone.) and arranged for hot and cold water.
Ascending by stairway from the basement
nail, we come TO the main story. (i4 feet IN
he1ght) In this story is a hail similar in width
TO the one below, connecting by wide door,
with the rooms on the east and west, and
reaching the upper story by 3 noble walnut
stairway. On the west side Is the parlor, 81
feet by IL feet and connecting BY doors folding
square. II necessary, the whole can be con-
verted into one room. 81 feet long. This mag
nifcent room will be thoroughly ventilated by
a large bay window At the side, and double
windows back and front. At the rear Of the
library will be the conservatory, which can
also be thrown into the space occupied by the
psrlor and library. On the east side we
have the sitting and dining rooms, az feet
square each,) separated by sliding doors,
and capable OF being used rs one room
Passing through the dining room we come 10
the back stairway and hall, in which are a
commodious pantry and glass ware closet, and
next the Kitchen. The kitchen is a model of
convenience provided with range boilers. sinks
dressers, dish -drippers, &c. Coming from this
servants rooms, bath room, water closets, &C.;
with rise of three or four steps find ourselves
in the chambers. The second story contains
four large bed rooms, (each with end and side
windows,) IL feet ceiling, provided with water
and gas, closets, &c. Between the front and
back rooms Is space to contain OF
drawers for clothing, linen, DC. Leading from
the back chamb Der on the west is a large win
dow or door connecting with the roof OF tn.
library. From the hall in this story, by means
OF broad stairway, we are brought to the
house, % feet by 10 feet, surrou nded by an iron
railing. and from il the view is magnific cent
The house being situated upon one OF the
highest points in the city, the range of vision
river and its windings may be seen for a great
distance, while the whole city is mapped out
building Is beautiful: composed of iron, stone,
and brick pleasantly blended, il presents a
view abrasive TO the eye, while comprising
strength, durability and con venience. Ii is
built upon walls OF solid masonry, twenty
two inches in thickness. All the material and
work was obtained in Washington, except
front brick, which could not be had here at the
time.
The cornice around the house is an elaborate
piece Of work and Of graceful design, and the
rosettes in front and ornauentaton generally
Is both rich and tasteful; qualities not always
combined in modern architecture. The cast
ings for this ornamentation are from the
foundry of Gray Il Noyes, of this city, and the
admirable manner in which they are executed
has drawn much attention to the establish
ment OF Messrs. G. Il n. and brought them
orders from all quarters, are glad to say
The house, which when finished is to be
reached by a flight of broad stone steps, has a
front Of IS feet and sdts back nine feet from the
building line: space being thus afforded for
turf. shrubbery, &C., As a surrounding for the
superb structure, The cost Of the building
cannot be much short Of S50,U0. The archi-
tects, builders, &c. employed upon this work.
so crt ditable alike to washington enterprise and
Washington mechanics. sre-Ar chItects, Gluss
kammerhupber; Carpenters, Bird x Baker;
Iron work, Gray i Noyes: General Superin-
tendent, Peter Hepburn: Doors and Inside shut
tecs. Barron & Smithson; Stone Work, N
Acker: Plumbers and Gas Filters, A. X. Shep-
herd and Myers McGhan; Stair Builder,
j. w. Boggs.
APPOINTMENT OF THE SPECIAL RELIEF
CoMMITTEE.-The Assistant Commissioner of
the Freedmen's Bureau III the District, in com.
pliance with instructions from Major General
y. O. Howard, has appointed Speciol Relief
persohs:-Surgeon Robert Rryburn, Chief
Medical officer, ID. e.. resident; Mr.. Sayles j.
Bowen, President Of the National Freedmen
Aid Society, ID. c., Vice President: Captain
VIM. Spurgin j. l.. Roberts, Mrs. L. Doolit.
tie, and Miss Harriet Carter. This Commits
sion has been appointed TO carry out the pro-
visions of "Resolution of Congress" appro-
priating 3D., 900 for the temporary relief of the
destitute population ofthe District of Column
bia, to be expended under the direction of the
Commissioned Of the Freedmen's Bureau. In
lumbia has been divided into sub-districts
with one superintendent for each, TO whom
visiting agents Of the various associations
acting In connection with this Bureau, and
others, are requested to report all cases of ex-
treme destItution and suffering that may
come under their observation or be brought to
their notice.
Superintendent Of ub-Districts are dire cted
to cause an immediate and thoroL gh in yestiga.
ton into such cases reported TO them, and to
forward the application for relief to Surgeon
Robert Rev burn, with such recommendation
of the necessity for, and the kind of relief 20 be
anorded, as, in their judgment, the case may
require. The various Benevolent Associa.
uons Of the District Of Columbia, as also indi.
vlduals, are invited 10 Cooperate with the
officers aud agents Of this Bureau in bringing
to the notice Of Superintendent Of Sub-die-
tricts any cases where relief is necessary.
The following are the superintendent of the
Sub-districs above alluded TO:
Sub-disfrict No. REV. j. l.. Roberts, Su.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that portion Of the
InstIict lying east OF Deiawarea avenue, includ-
ing the Island. Once at East Capitol Bar.
racks
Sub-district No. 2-Capt VIM. f. Spurgin,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES portion OF the district
Of Delaware avenue. ONCE, Wisewelf Bar.
racks, eth and o streets.
Sub-district No. 3-Miss Harriet Carter, Su-
erntendent-That part Of the District lying
between l4th street and Rock Creek Once al
lith and NJ streets. ~" 80
Sub-district No. AIRS. L. DoolittIe, Su.
neutrality-suspicious. Georgetown and vi
cinity. Once, corner Montgomery and West
streets, Georgetown.
The President, Surgeon Robert Reybu-n, is
required to render weekly report Of the ops.
Commissioners, ID. O.. stating names and resi-
dences OF the persons to whom relief is afford.
ed, and amount and kind Of supplies furn.
lshed, with such remarks in each case as he
deem necessary.
ORPHANS Court, Judge Purcell. = This
the Will Of the late Samuel Gates,
his estate to his aunt Sarah Jane
Crates. was filed.
The will Of the late Francis NJ. Strother, ex.
acuted November 9th, 1864, bequeathing his
estate to his heirs. at-law, and reyoking 8 for
mer will which left the estate to the widow,
was brought into court by the widow and
fully proven. The widow filed q cayeat
against the will, and also renounced any be-
quest made. agreeing to take her legal share i'm
the estate. Letters <estamentary were issued
70 James Nicholson, who is named executor
under the last will
The will Of the late Adam Geo Herold was
admitted to probate.
The inventory Of the personal estate OF Jas
II. Moore. deceased, was returned by the ad-
ministrator
James J. Kane was appointed guardian to
the minor children OF their mother, Mary Ann
Kane; bond g., 600. -.
Catherine Herbert obtained letters OF admin.
stration on the estate OF the late Anton Her.
bert: bond loo, and was also appointed guar
dian OF the minor children.
Mrs Sophia Douglas was appointed guardian
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