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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05
IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
IL UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

IL UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. October /. 1867
On the petition of HEZEKIAH B. SMITH. of
Smithville. New Jersey, praying for the extension
Of q patent granted to him the 10th day Of Jan
uary, 1854, for an Improvement in MOrtising Ma
chine, for seven years from the expiration of
said patent, which takes place on the 10th day of
It is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on MONDAY, the 2sd day of December
next at IL O'Clock M; and all persons notified
to appear and show cause, if any they have, why
said petition ought net to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
file in the Patent Office their objections, specially
set forth in writing at least tcenfy days before the
day of hearing all testimony filed by either party to
be used at the said hearing must be taken and trans
mitted in accordance with the rules Of the Office,
which will be furnished On application.
Dispositions and other papers relied upon as tes.
tmony must be filed in the Office t,centy days before
the day Of hearing; the arguments, If any, within
ten days after filing the testimony
Ordered also that this notice be ggshshed in The
G., and IN the Mirror, Mt. Holly, N once
week for three successive weeks; the nrst OF
said publications to be at least sixty days previous
&C S-w3w Commissioner of Patents.
FOR SALE VERY LOw-several second hand
i PIANOS warranted in perfect order ezea
at GE9MRGE, l. WILD p Ba9s Piano T
between Penna. ave. and street. SO 2s-lwr
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IKE GRAND TOURNAMENT
OF THE
ORION ASSOCIATION


Will take place at ANAL0STAN ISLAND,
On MONDAY & TUESDAY, the 7th l. Sth instsnts,
The proceeds to be distr buted for the benefit of the
. Yellow Fever Sufferers at NJ obie and Pensacola
Some Of the most able orators and large number
of knights from this District and the surrounding
country will be present. His Excellency Andrew
Johnson, President of the United States, aid Gen
U. s. Grant have been invited, and il is hoped will
honor the occasion with their presence The SPLEEN
did Brass Band of the 18th C. s. Infantry have VOL
unteered their services and the Holy Hill Brass
and String Bands have been engaged for both days
strong police force will be present and assist the
commit. ee ia maintaining order. Come one, come
all; contribute your mite to relieve the suffering
and afflicted. The committee promise a pleasant
and agreeable time The tournament will CONNIE NJ CO
at O'Clock p III. each day.
Tire following named gentlemen will act as Ind ges.
Generals David Hunter, D. II. Rncker. and NJ. S.
Miller, Hon. Richard Wallach, Colonel q. w Wal
lace, Drs. j A. Richie, Graftop Tyler, and NJ. q.
Causten, Commanders George Morris and J. Bren-
ton Boggs, U. S.N., MAJOR l.. u. Norton, Hugh
Gaperton, Esq, John j. Beal, Esq, and f. W.
Jones. Esq. = - "
Committee of Arrangements-S. B. Palmer Geo.
F. Graham, II. y. Byrne.
Associate Committee-W. ii. Deages, Wiiliam III.
Pearson, j. G. Wilson, D. Pearson, G. +. Ofuttt j.
W. Sioussa, John Pearson. ~.
Adms slon-Gents, 50 cents. Ladies', Is cents;
which will be received at the ferry, foot of High
street. Geor getown
{, Boats will ross every Ave minutes, commencing
AZ IL a
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MARRIED.

CHINs-BRADBURN. On the Sd instant
at Ryland chapel; by Rev; Mr.. Hamilton, DIr.
RICHARD H. HUTCHINS, of Georgetown,
y. C.-to Miss SARAH r BRADEURN, Of this
city. baltimore Sun please copy.l
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Who buys the cheapest Gents Furnishing
Goods J! A-Franc. Q3--Who sells the cheap
est Gents Furnishing Gooosi A--Franc
Q.-Who buys the most Gents Furnishing
Goods I A.-Franc. Q.-Who has the great
est rush for Gents Goods A.-Franc; 49s
Seventh street. between ID ana T., three doors
above Odd Fellows Hail. e,5,I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

q VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA OAssI-
1fREs In gentlemen's snits aud overcoats, and
IN youths suits, at Henning's One Price Store,
avenue ''1HT W sT'F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

WAsnrxsron CRY Bi8L1 SocTErr.lrhis
Old and honored association will hold its third
quarterly meeting for the current year in the
New YORK avenue Presbyterian Church, (Dr.
Gurley's) on to-morfow, Sabbath evening, at
AZ O'Clock, when DR.. samson, the president
ing speakers, will made addresses. As DR.. s.
isexpected to speak OF his recent observations
in Italy and other foreign countries, In regard
to the operations Of Bible societies, the occa-
sion will doubtleas prove very profitable one
to those who may be present fsF1BF s.a
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PIC MICS, EXCURSIONS, &c.

FIRST GRAND PIC MIC
L FOR THE BENEFIT OF q
a ST MATHEWS STRING BAND,
To be given at 1TH STREET PARK, on
s MONDAY, OCTOBER Z. 1867 kdA
Dancing to commence at O'Clock n. m. Music
by the Holy Hill Band. Tickets, admitting q gen.
teman and ladies' so Cents
@THE ABOVE PICNIC will take place on
MONDAY instead of thur sday, the Sd.
oc 52tS By order of COMMITTEE
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gEWBLRY .-Spangle and Hoop Bog Wood
Sets, CORAL Bar Sets, Jet Spangle Sets, Clus-
ter Garnet, Sets Blue Shell, Sets Silver
plated Spoons and FORKS, recei we'd this morn
Ing at Prigg's, One Dollar Jewelry Store,
NO. ABS Pa. avenue, near AK street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

FoR ALEXANDRIA, vA.-Jhe ship Ceres is
at Liverpool, England, loading for tbs port Of
Alexandria, Va. She " i'll be the first direct
foreign entry for that port since the establish
ment of the blockade in 1861.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

LOO. F. GRAND EIsIfATIoHs.-The sub.
ordinate lodges Of the District OF Columbia
have been Notified that the semi.annual grand
vIsitations OF the onicers Of the Grand Lodge
will be made as follows: Central Lodge Fri.
day, October IL: Washington Lodge. Tuesday,
October %; Eastern Lodge, Friday, November
l: Harmony Lodge, Monday. October IA; Co.
Lodge, Wednesday, October %; Friendship
Lodge, Thursday, October "a; Covenant Lodge,
(ieorgetown,) Monday, October 81; Beacon
Ledge, Tuesday, October %; Metropolis Lodge,
November4; Mechanics Lodge. Georgetown,)
Friday, November 8; Oriental Lodge, Thurs
day, November 2.
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THx woapxRs OF NATuRE-9o and see the
great National Stereoptican and the wonderful
microscopes, on exhibition ut Odd Fellows'
Hall, on Monday evening next for benefit OF
the Island Baptist Churcl1. ss 9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

I TRANSFERS OF REAL EeTArE.-The follow
ing transfers Of real estate have been reporse,i
by r. d. Hall, real estate agent: Part OF lot 16,
in so uare le43, at 1912; sub Of lot d, in 30 uare
81, at S55s ID part Of lot IS in Beatley &c Haw-
kin's addition to Georgetown, at 81, 600; sub. OF
lot in Tenleytown, at $50; lot 3, IN square
a37, east l6 feet inches Of lot9, and west 80
feet of lot 10, at $4,000. r,.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

GRAND Uorcn1F OF SACRED MUsEcs--Ths
Richings' Opera give q grand con cert OF sacred
music at Carroll Hall, G streets, between
Ninth and Tenth streets, Tomorrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

| THx HACK Lana porter named John
Blieh came before Jusftce w alter last evening
charged with . vioiasion OF the hack law, and
was 1ned %. xM zssse8 - sffss 80 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

POLICE SuMMARY-The whole number Of
arrests made by the police yesterday were
"a; the amount derived from fines imposed
SlU72e. The business Of each precinct was as
follows: First, 1 arrests-hnes Sis; Second,
arrest-fine SO; Third, a arrests-f1nes $3.50:
Fourth, IL afrests-fnes S5i; Fifth. Z arrests
fines So; Sixth, d arrests-fines So; Seventh, Q
arrests-fnes Z; Eighth arrests fines IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

THE PHILHARMONIC SoCIETY.-The annual
meeting Of the Philharmonic Society, held on
Tuesday evening last, the following gentle.
men were elected as officers for the ensuing
year: Rev. DR.. Gurley, president; G. q. wer,
vice PRESIDENT H. Townsend, secretary; NJ
w. Burchell, treasurer; DR.. J. p. Caulfeld,
conductor; N. J. lockwood, librarian; r. H.
WilIett, s. r. Bond, and j. G. Hammer. the
society will commence, on Tuesday evening
next, the rehearsal OF oratorio of the sCrel-
tiop," at the New York avenue Presbyterian
Ihurch
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+. SELLING PsrAroEs John Il. Johnson was
Yesterday arrested and taken before Justice
Tucker, charged with selling potatoes without
q license, and fined S.
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CITY ITEMS.

FIvK DoLLAR BLACK SILK FINISH VELVET
VEST can be had at a. Saks & Co.. 5t7 seventh
street, adjoIning n ational Bank Of the Rspub-
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TIT GRAND rouRnAxRxr. of the Orion, As.
sociatfon viii take place ~ Araiostan 1slspd
for benefit of the yellow fever sufferers IN The
south on Monday and Tuesday next the 9TH
and 9Th insts. See advertisement. u sIs g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

ALEXANDRIA, AND yICINITY.-The Journal
of this morning says: -
Rev. A. N. Randolph, Rector Of Christ
Church, will to- morrow preach his last sermon
as such.r Mr.. Randolph has filled his pulpit
with great acceptance to the congregation wor
shipping at this time honored church.
The steamer John Gibson left Thursday af-
ternoon for New York, including some 1900
barrels Of -four. The steamer james s. Green
departed yesterday, also, with large quaint
ty Of flour. . = u.
1t is a shame that our neis hborheod should
be the stamping ground of all the prize fights
which are worked up in Washington, Balti-
more, and s.long Shore" 1t Is visitation
which we do not credit or crave.
Mr.. VIM. Baker. employed at the depot Of the
Manassas Gap railroad in this city, lost his
machine.
In the way ofgame In the Alexandria mark.
ct, sora and reed birds are being reinforced by
blue wing ducks. Gtasslsro-.f n Z '-'' u.
The Mary land ferry boat will be ready for
work in a few days. F tF7
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PsA EUTs.-Mr. Michael Bossart, OF Alex.
andria, has under cultivation, aud roWinr.
near the Theological seminary, abouttwo And
a half acres of pea mt vines, which promise
an abundant yield. $3.50 80 9sa 8a9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

SALE OF MoNEY--At the Goth monthly
meeting OF the First National Building Asso.
ciatiou, (South Washtngton,) last night i6
shares were sold at 81, and at So per cent
The m minimum In this assoc iation 10 90 per cent.
IT will be seen also that money sold high at the
National Union Building Association last
night. se4 A fff# aa EjETgH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

JUST RECEIVED, case-3O0 yards ,s
SHAKERS FLANNELS, -.
To be sold at Is cents, worth 62h cents. ~ 8
Also, lot of
LINEN TOWELS,
At 25 cents, very cheap. sIsr 81
j. w. SELBY Co,
1913 Pennsylvania avenue.
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y. W. E LBY CO., ...r,.
NO. 1913 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Will open on MONDAY soth inst, case-l2 doz
BALMORAL SKIRTS,
Which they will sell at So, worth 81.
Just received, case-5O pair
! e ALL WOOL 1O4 BLANKETS,
Which we are Offering at "a so, worth So.
J. w. SELBY CO.,
! e. fas- 323 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

SRLRCT PARTr.-Last evening, the N. +. S.
R.'s--an association OF ysung men formed Tor
social entertainment-had Q delightful time NJ
Queens Hall, near the Northern MarSet
which was kept up until the ANAL hours al
the morning. tsaS =,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

FRANCS The Cheapest Gents Furnishing
Store in the City Good Merino Undershirts
IS cts, 80 cts. ST.; good Merino, Ora wers rs
cts, 90 cts. 81; A No. Undershirts, Si25,
81 50. 81 as; A NO. l. Drawers, Sl.25, 81 so,
S1.75; good white Shirts, S125, ST. so, ST rs;
Socks, ST per dozen; best En- giish (doubls heels
and toes) $3.50 per dozen; Paper Collars from
10 cts. per box up Ties, Gloves, Handker-
chiefs, DC, cheap, 494 Seventh street, between
u and +, three doors above Odd. Fellows
Hall. 95,l:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

To JAIL FOR MURDRR-A warrant was
yesterday sued ont by r. w. Simmons, charg-
ing colored servant, named Lucy Spurgen,
with strangling TO death her ne Wy born ia-
FAINT. on the goth day Of August last. It ap-
pears that the accused had been sick and
therefore unable 10 appear before magistrate.
before. Officer Sprague, Of the Eighth pre-.
fore Justice Gull, who, after hearing the evil.
dence In the ease, committed Lucy to jail for
court, rta n.
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csme before Justice Harper yesterday, arrest
ed by officer Hopkins, Of the Sixth precinct,
charged with assaulting Rachael Brewer. The
Justice imposed fine OF "a upon Mary. David
charged with assault and battery by julia
Rollins. The charge being sustained he was
fined 50 90 - t'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

SILKS! SILKSl
s Black and CclOred in all Shades.
TOWELS, TABLE LINENS, NAPKINS,
And all other House Furnishing Goods all from
Auction, very cheap.
CASSIMERES AND CASSINETS,
For Men and Boys wear from Twenty five cents a
yard mp.
WHITE GOODS of every description at half
price.
/ ,OGO pairs BLANKETS, from So up.
400 BALMORAL SKIRTS, at S2-worth double
MOURNING GOODS in great variety, at prices
to suit everybody. -, =. =
SHAWLS ~. SHAWLS!
Of which we guarantee to have the greatest yarie.
ty this side of New York. II
CLOAKS AND SAQUES,
OF our own manufacture, at less than New York
~. JObbing Prices.
Also all kinds of
LADIES' GARMENTS MADE TO ORDER
and perfect fit guaranteed.
Best Skirt Braid only cents.
J. & p. Coates Cotton. for Is cents.
Best Glazed Cotton, 200 yards spOOls fer Is cts.
We have made up our minds to do a large trade
this season, and shall sell Goods at rates that
will defy competition.
All goods guaranteed as represented.
.'- LANSBURGH BRO,
SIS 9TH street, Sd door above street
Our Store will be open from Ia. m. until p. m
&C lt,th l. SIT
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SALE OF MorRr.-At tue fourth monthly
meeting OF the National Union Building Asso-
avenue, e2,eOO were sold, u an aYsrAgs Of cox
per cent. premium! 49, I.if0y3hEa !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

JUSTICE OF rHH PEACE APpoINTED.-Mr
John y. Cox was yesterday appointed a jus.
tice Of the peace for the District OF Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

THE FEBT.-Dr. White, Chiropodist, 424
Pennsylvania avenue between Four and-a-
hAf land Sixth streets, removes Corns, Bunions,
Bad Nails, DC. without pain. Office hours
rom q. m. to y. m
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To THE woRKHousK.- Elizabeth "a vanaugh,
charged with being a vagrantwas yesterday
committed to the Workhouse, by Justice Tuck.
er. VIM. A. Smith. (being that Smith who lie
reported as having no occupation,1 charged
with drunkenness and vagrancy, was fined q
by Justice Walter, ana in default committed
as the above, g II lEfIr3 .4t s4t. re. q. -ts-s#
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

STREET NUIsANCB-The Fourth Ward Com
missioner will eblise many citizens residing on
H street north, between 9th and 7th west by
bank which has for more than two months OBJ
structed the pavement In the above named 10.
calify. ssfss7 kuE sq4 Is h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

Held FOR UoURr.-Yesterday afternoon,
Justice d. r. Smith gave his decision in the
case Of Andrew j. Collamore, charged by
Christian Musock with perjury, In swearing
that the latter was guilty Of trespass on the
9th of last month, mentioned in the STAR Of
yesterday, and held the accused to bail in $500
for court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

ASSAULT AND BATrKRY.-Sergeant Greer,
OF the police. arrested, yesterday, a colored
woman named Mary Taylor, charged with
also colored. The offence was subs tantiated
before Justice Harper, and the accused fined
four dollars '.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

CORSET SrEELs at cents pair, at Charles
IBaum's celebrated Hoop Skirt and Corset man.
.ufactory, % LOUISIANA avenue, near Seventh
street. tt
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WITHOUT THEIR LICRNsE.-Omcer Cava.
naugh, of the Fifth precinct, yesterday arrested
and took before Justice Harper, colored man
who gave his name rs James Rodgers, chnrg-
charge was sustained and the accused fined
SO Officer Roth, OF the same precinct, ar
rested and arroigned before the same magls.
trate. q GROCERY keeper, German, named John
Tfling, charging him with selling lIqnor with :
out license. The case was not reported as
disposed of. ~ NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

known popular agent Of the Orange and Al.
exandria railroad, was married here few
days ago to Mrs. Mary J. Killmon. ana has
gone or on q bridal tour, In which he will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

ORPRKHs' COURT-Judge Purceu.-To.day,
letters testamentary were issued 10 Gsorgina
+. Speaxe on the estate Of the late Rufus +.
Speake bond e2,5G0 fe.- H - q 10
The will OF Robert johnson, heretofore flied
and proven, was admitted TO probate.
The first account OF r. II. Taylor aud John
II. Yeatman, executors OF Harrison TAYLOR,
was approved and passed. 81. l5......s .,f- Fl :.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

1 WARTS, MoLKs, VASCULAR ExcRRsENcHs,
Gc., cured by DR.. White, Chiropodist, 424
Pennsylvania avenue, between Four and-a-
half and Sixth streets. uFTs ~ -A /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

JUST RECEIVED '.s}. -5.
FROM THE NEW YORK IMPORTATIONS,
lot ofsplendid .---.-.-l-
HEAVY BLACK SILKS, q.
Which We are Offering at prices lower than any
other house in the city. ~ g5s
-....zs..a as J, w. SELBY CO., ..
&c 3O-tf 81, 323 Pennsylyania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

THH RAID. The raid on the keepers of doss
precinct stih continues. Eieht nersons war;
yesterday arrested fer not having licenses for
thetr dogs, ana fines imposed by Justice Nor.
sell amounting to $50. - S''~411ASSAA :,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

MANASSAS GAP RAILRoAp.-A correspon
dent OF the Winchester Times, writing from
Mt, Jackson says that the work son the Ma
psssas Gap Railroad, is progressing finely.
We have Just been informed that the deteYmi-
nation OF the management Is to press its com.
pletion TO this point within the time agreed
upon in the terms Of contract, and to its pres.
ent terminus as soon thereafter as possible.
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DRY GOODS, &c.
o' DRY GOODS, &c.
| HE LARGEST STORE IN THE CITY,
.-fr so
DRY GOODS DRY GOODS!
( IMPORTANT NEWS TO THE LADIES
$4,000 WORTH OF DRY GOODS
u# - JUST RECEIVED AT ... vals
Z LANSBURGH & BROS,
SIS 18th street, third door above d street,
! INTELLIGENCER BUILDING.

We have lust received full stock of seasonable
DRY GOODS, most of which have been bought at
agreat sacrifice, for Cash, at last weeks New York
Auction Sales. We mention few
90 cases beautiful PRINTS. -.rr-
so cases and bales of Bleached and Brown COT
TONS, at less than present factory prices.
+ cases heavy CANTON FLANNELS, at 90
cents.
/ case CAMBRIA for Lining, at o cents
3 cases FRENCH MERINOES and REPS.
10 cases of Fancy DRESS GOODS, in great va
riety-some magnificent styles. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

SANITARY RKPoRr.-6eo. Shankiand,7 col.
oTed. and the child ofeieo. ia kson. deceased,
aged enc year, were buried by the corpora.
ton Offieer whitemorr found a poor blind
and destitute coiored woman, named Siivy
Spotswood, In q destitute condition, and had
her removed TO the Freedmen o Hospital, 7th
street, between y and Pstreets north, 49, .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

lMPRovRMKNTs.-Mr.D Daniel Stewart, con.
tractor. is about completing the work Of re-
paving the carriage way Of eth street, from the
Canal TO + street, and Is making an excellent
has just finished paving the footway on K and
L stref cts south, between AZ and It'll streets,
(both sides,) to the great qualification OF the
The work Of paving the carriage way Of 9TH
street, from L street to Boundary, is underway
by Mr. George Fasnaught, who is laying the
new Belgian pavement and is now on the
square between NJ and N streets In the Sec.
ond Ward 10Th street has been opened and
graded from Rhode Island ave. to the Bounda-
ry, by Conner Hussey, contractors. ...-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

Pacific Railroad; A. Blaisdale, of New York;
T. s. Chairman. the comedian; Q. +. Freshly,
OF New York; Porter Fitch, Of Brooklyn, n
Y; ]. p. Grierson, Ireland, and J. ID. Rock.
fort, Of England, are at Wizards Hotel.
80. ]. N. Mafit, Commander OF the Confed.
crate ram Stonewall; Col q. Bovd, U. S. A.;
A.; Gen. Chas. X. Graham, of New York, are
stopping at the Ebbett House. lion Saml
Randall and B. S. Randall, OF Philadelphia;
Samuel Garder, photographer, OF New York,
and A. Pearl, of New York, are at the Metro
politan- ''.'Gen. Chas. Ewing and Major N
J: King, OF Michigan. are stopping at the
National.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

THR PRIZE RINe-Sam Collyer has accept
ed the challenge OF Bill Kelly, Of the Twenti-
eth Ward, ofNew York, and a meeting will be
held at the New York Clipper office TO arrange
5preliminartes. The fight will be at 128 pounds,
for $1,000 side and the lii ut weight cham.
ptohshir "F '1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

SByRrrH-srR1ET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Rev. Mr.. Hooper, OF Morgantown, West
Virginia, will preach, to- moro " morning at
II O'Clock, and at X m, in the Seventh.
Street Pres by terrain Church (South Washjn1.
toni MT Hooper comes TO this congregation
recon nepded by the Rev Cyrus Dlckinson
D. b. Of Baltimore, and by several other men
in the Presbyterian Church. Ii II probable
that Mr topper Will be offered the pastorship
of this church. -Fs -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

STRUCK BIZ LIGHrRING-The Alexandria
Gazette OF yesterday afternoon says that during
the storm Tb ursday night, about O'Clock, the
lightning ruck the main asst of the schooner
Sarah Allen, Of Washington, QyiBg at the
wharf. foot Of Cameron strcetj shivering It.
The electricity then passed through the cabin.
smashed out the lights and passed Off without
doing further injury. WHAT'S little remark.
able, the hands leep in the cabin were not
awakened, and knew nothing OF what had
happened until Friday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-05

Wight WAnrRD-The citizens Of Washing.
ton, residing on M street north, between 9Th
and 4th street, complain that during the last
two or three dark nights, the gas lamps ON N
between 9th and 7th strt cts, have not been
lighted. Last night and the night before il
was dark, dreary and dangerous to pass along
III street, the rain and aud rendering the cross
ings at 5th and 9th streets almost impossible.