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GOOD SAMARITANs AND DAUGHTERS OF
SAMARIA.-The .sIndependent Order OF Coed
Samaritans and Daughters OF Samaria' is the
name OF an organization Of colored persons,
the object OF which is to advance the cause of
temperance among their own race. Yesterday
the annual session OF the National Grand
Lodge OF the organization, which has been in
progress for several days at Woodward's
Hall adjourned sine die after the transaction of
business important to the order. Nearly every
State was represented by delegates. Reports
OF the National Grand Sire, Grand Treasurer
and Grand Secretary were submitted, from the
la ter Of which we compile the following sta.
tlstics:-Number OF persons initiated during
the year, A.l77; amount Of money received,
sls,065; do. expended, $500 81; balance on
hand, Sl2,l SO: number Of lodges working,
SIC; grand lodges working, q; degree lodges
II; juvenile lodges, 49, The Grand Lodge
elected their officers to serve during the en-.
suing two years. Lahan Lewis was elected
Past r. w. National Grand Sire.
Before the Grand Lodge adjourned, votes OF
thanks were rendered to the temperance men,
bers OF Congress for the efforts made by them
in the cause OF temperance among the freed
men, to r. W. N. Bro. W. H. Thomas; to the
officers and members Of District Grand Lodge,
No. 3, and to the citizens Of Washington for
their hospitality.
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TYCOON JAPAN TEA.
i So much admired by the recent Japan. -
ese Commissioners. from whom we have air
latter az corn Iirnent for ftg excellence rs
.e's' - z. n. p. KING q SON..
Corner Vermont ave Is, fi ne -
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In SEVERE CASES of lngrowing Nails, Bun
relieves the patient OF all pain during the
operation. after which the shoe can be worn
with comfort. DR.. White. Chtropodst, 42a
Pennsylvania avenue, between ~ and 9th sts.
consultation.
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WRAPPrHe PAPER FOR SALx-AppIy a, the
Star Office.
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o A
REDUCTION IN PRICE FOR THE MONTH
OF AUGUST ONLY,
For the benefit of persons desiring to purchase
their winters supply
White Ash 81 30
Red Ash. rs
Lykens Valley Soft Red Ash .............. rs
Baltimore Company's superior White ASH. rs
Chestnut Summer Cooking Coal -............... 90
Cumberland. run of mine 90
Cumberland Lump. .., 90
Allkinds and sizes. to suit customers.
We are the sole agents for the celebrated Balti-
more Company's, and can supply in any quantity
2,240 POUNDS TO THE TON GUARANTEED.
Persons desiring to avail themselves of the above
low prices. by ordering their coal and paying for
it. have it delivered any time during the winter.
Checks will be given for coal ordered, and will be
delivered upon the surrendering of said checks.
g. P. BROWN & SON, 465 9Th street.
Branch Office at our Yard and W hart, at the foot
OF 7th street. jy g. tsepl
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FOURTH QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE
GRAND LODGE 1. o. g. THE fourth quar-.
terly meeting OF the Grand Lodge OF the Or.
der OF Good Templars Of this District was
held Wednesday evening at Union Hail. A
very large number OF ladies and gentlemen
were present. The g. w. q. T., L. E. Ross.
presided.
The report Of the Grand Secretary. VIM &.
Toner, Esq, was presented and read. It
shows the total number Of members of the Or.
der in this District is 1873. The number initf-
ated since the last quarterly melting is 362
The receipts of tue eleven lodges represen ed
in the grand BODY S99O.37. There were two de-.
gree lodges installed during the past uarter-
Eureka, No. 4, and Washington, No S. The
Order Is congratulated upon the establishment
in this city OF the Monitor newspaper devoted
to the advocacy Of Temperance doctrines.
The report closes with the earnest PRAYER that
81 the deliberations Of the body may advance
the holv cause Of temperance.
The Grand Lodge, by q vote. annulied the
charter Of Purity Lodge. No. l2. which some
time since was suspended by the Grand Coun.
Gil because it was the intention OF the charter
members to admit, by initiation, colored per.
sons as members.
On motion, committee OF five was appoint
ed TO ing uire into the expediency of establt ,h-
ing lodges of Good Templars, to be composed
OF colored persons. It is understood that
lodges will be established with different
password from the white lodges, a similar ar.
rangement having been made with the Son of
Temperance. There was great deal of dis.
cussIon on these uestions, the Grand Lodge
being nearly equally divided in opinion on the
subject
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CERTS

AUBURN GOLDEN EkAxEs AND s1LkEs
PEgsqesd Il The pse Of Prof PIE BREUx Ell
snls a BY s
Sass. a5TTs e. S Ssss
a tho ss sale
PICNIC EXCURSIONS IHXHk1E ASD TRAVELLING
just received, q large assortment of articles Sc
s Sta siRsfkg q Fis IFS above EXPRESSES PER
DREUxis P3TTEP TONGUE, HAM
Gordon's Preserves. Brandy Fruits, and Jsiiies,,
Also, a large variety Of Plain and Fancy Pic Mic
and Travelling M SasfStsj HAMS
mild tsnSff ;nS ssptab
light very fruify and golden color: unsxcsilsd for
my ls-tf Corner Vermont ave. and isss It.
4E4pD q EHs 1PsGH4fHh H2 s5rer,
On the petition q WIEf1&M 1Sss RHTEs, 3D.
sion Of a patent granted to the said George Well
25th day of November, 1858, and reissned the sOth
day of July, 1851 for an Improvement in Stripping
from the expiration Of said patent. which takes
place on the 25th day of November, 1861.
ha ri ss R sss s e. the
Der next, at II O'Clock M; and ell persons are
why i said petition ought not to be granted A'e'
file in the Patent Office their objec tions, specially
day Of hearing ali testimony filed BY either party
to be used at the said hearing must be taken and
ONCE, which Will be furnished on application
Depositiops and other papers relied upon az testi
s sss days day q stsr ming the any
ass nssss b.
c., and in the Journal, Boston, Mass, once week
Cations to Be At least sixty pIsxiea. e Tue dag
auI5-wSw Commissioner Of Patents.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE. THAT THE SUB
Washington county in the District Of Columbus, let
II the personal
g., deceased All persons having Claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the same
Sise by law be excluded from ali benefit Of the said
Given under my hs oaH shs
'0 W. -lawsw- Administrator. Q. I. a.
Asser1.n.g..,s,s; & g SihfSHyfE' oonPLrrn-
III srsdss oi EIxdIKSA.
fia: ~ 9q N asR 7 at stRpSEzz ,4zs.
A''or'n'a1s 4se5ksRiafY srt 81 fRs97lf.Esss,
Ground Alan nd iias s'Is sdIssf4 e. ,Ss..'. b.
Indiana evsnue and ist street,
a18 near Baltimore Depot.
GOLD PENS.-A. ane assortment o. Gold Pens
Hc Pencil Ca 'r 81; Z R;e92 HToFr
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IMPORTANT TOTHE LADIES-INDELIBLu
II STAMPING Warranted fast

IMPORTANT TOTHE LADIES-INDELIBLu
i STAMPING. Warranted fast colors. Will
wash and boil. Done by q French compositi on,
the receipt of which has been purchased 1T high
price Saves expense of braiding.
Ladies are invited to call get a sample, and try
it. Ladies' white or colored Underskirts. Bam0-
rails, Aprons, &C., Stamped on Imitation or braid
'ns' Y ARRANTED NOT TO WASH OUT.
Great saving to ladies having clothes, for chill.
dlen to make mp y. No braid no sewing; but tn:
can be attached to the bottoms Of Ladies' Skirts,
(same they are now worn in New York y ready
stamped, and for sale at less than half the usual
cost Of braid. Birds, medalions, Figures, animals
OF any pattern stamped. Goods as represented OF
the money returned VIM PRINCE,
NH 10 ~ AGO 9th atraet orrosita Patent ONCE
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BOARD OF POLICE.-At the meeting Of the
Beard yesterday afternoon, Jesse W Kitchen
for duty on Water street, GEORGETOWN, and
Robert W. Simmons for duty at East Capitol
Hill barracks, were appointed additional pri.
Yates for 90 days.
The application OF Adolph Gets for restau
rant license was received and rejected. As
also application Of Samuel H. Wright for license
to keep tavern in the county of Washington
The application OF George Weilacher for res.
taurant license was approved.
Private Ed. II. Larabee, charged with ne
eject OF duty and violation OF orders, was fined
$40; and private Joseph Williams, charged
with gross neglect of duty, was fined $40
In the cases Of privates Robert French and
George w. McElfresh, charged with disobedi.
ence Of orders, the complaint was dismissed.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT ZOE FUBI yoR poar
OFFICE DEPARTMENr.-The fotlowin1 re tha
accepted bids for fuel 70 'be supplied for the
Post Once Department: L. II. Sanhorn' rs..S
resented by T. T. Fowler, for Baltimore Can.
PAWS coal 500; W. Guinand, rod ash cosi
500: w. H. Stabier & Bro, oak xoed. fss VA
and stored,) $50; pine wood, S6.31.
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NEW BOOKS-The Invincibles, an ex PLANTATION
lN OF the phenomena commonly called Spiritual
ism Elsie Masoon by Mrs Frances Dana Gage:
Poems, by Ralph Waldo Emerson. PeAdennis, Dia-
mond Edition. illustrated. Brinton on Intestinal
Obstruction. Harrison on the Steam Boiler.
my FRANCK TAYLOR
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SEVENTH STREET.
M A r. X II L + e r. .
1856
1856

Dealer in choice stock of PAPERHANGlNGS,
WINDOW SHADES, OVAL PICTURE FRAMES,
PITURE CORD AND TASSELS, PAINTINGS,
ENGRAVINGS, WALNUT BRACKETS, &c.
Terms cash.
j. MARKRITER, No. ass 7th street,
jy 22-lm* between D and q streets.
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THE RIVER FRONT, AUGUST ODD 1867
The regatta absorbs everything of interest
along the Potomac wharves to- day, and we
therefore only have the following meagre re.
port TO make:
Horrey's Wharf-Sailed-Schr. John p.
Speddin, Hubbard, St: Mary's, light
Carriers Whd!f. Lady Emma,
Snedear, GEORGETOWN, to load with coal.
Fo,rter's Wharf.-Arrived-Sch Hazard,
Reed, woed for b. f. HALEY. Sliied-Schr.
Gunbark Garrison, down the river, light
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AND
EXAMINATION OF TAX TITLES

Having had a number of years experience in the
above business in connection with real estate,
they prepared to offer their patrons the benefit
of their services with pronlptness and on reason
able terms. DIXON Il CROSS,
au 6-3m 81 Louisiana avenue
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WE UNDERSTAND that Prof. F. F. Miller,
Esq, the celebrated srganist and conduct Of
the monster three story organ at Henry Ward
be hoped that the lovers Of good music here
Will give the pubic an opportu nifty OF hearing
him perform. the organ at Calvary Baptist
and their capacity could be developed by this
master.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-23

PENNIHs can be had in any quantities at tn.
Star Office counter.
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ArTKMPT AT RAPK.-A laborer, who claims
to be Frenchnan, ana named Antsn Kfeffer
was yesterday afternoon arrested by oficer
Lizzie Lebort with having committed assauit
and battery upon her, with attempt to commit
q rape. The case came mp before Jnstice
case, required the accased to give BAH for his
appearance In Court.
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= AIDES, UNDERGRADUATES AND CHns
Ii DEEMS CLOTHES ofeyeFy description nAA2
10 order. Also, Dress and SacQue Making. 1a-
broidering, Brsiding and Tucking nsaNI 81
eTeet, kstwssn i aaa y, nJS@s
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ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.

ID EAL ESTATE AGENCY.
The subscribers take this method of informing
their friends and the public that they have opened
No 81 LOUISIANA AVENUE, CUP sTAIRsJ
where they will attend to the purchase and sale of
REAL ESTATE,
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REEsA. an; =, .s e SSa Rss'
neN, ldsUl rkAl0k xAYLQR.
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TREsrAse.-A dairymaa named Patrick Ra-
gan was yesterday arraigned before Justice
Walter. CHARGED with treepassing on another
mans property, ana Aned SO.
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VISITORS FROM BALTIMORE.-Last evening.
special committee Of the Baltimore Councils,
composed OF Messrs. ID CO uire, McPhail, Duer,
and Green, OF the second branch, and Messrj.
Jones, Herold, Caulk, and Ewalt, Of the first
branch, appointed under a resolution OF the
council to procure q survey of the corporation
water rights on the Gunpowder river, and the
best method OF conducting the water to Ball-
more, arrived here for the purpose OF duly
inspecting the Potomac Wafer Works. This
committee were accompanied by Mayor Chap
man and the engineers in charge of the survey,
Capt Stump and Dir. H. Tyson.
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-Martha Reed I'D.
pesred before Justice Bates yesterday, charg-
tng Annie Kicks, colored, with having com.
United an assault and battery upon her. The
accused was arrested and brought before the
Justice to answer the charge, which she failed
TO DO satisfactorily to him. and she was tnere-
fore required to give bail to appear at court,
and on charge OF threats OF violence, pre-.
ferred by the SINE. she was required to give
security to keep the peace.
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M AsHINGTON IRON WORKS.

Fosndeys, Nachixists, and Boiler Makers,
Corner Of Maine avenue and Sd street,
ManuIactprers Of Improved Stationary and Port
Grist Mills; also, of Architectural Iron Work,
Gratings, Railings rsings. Iron and Brass Cast.
The increased facilities of our new and extensive
establishment enables as to offer those having
orders to make in orr line superior class Of work
on the most favorable terms.
w afer Wheel my N-3m
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MAMMOTH TOAAToEs.-Ar the Office OF the
Commissioner OF Agriculture there are now
OIL exhibition two mammoth tomatoes, weigh.
ing each one pound two ounces. They are OF
4 beautiful scarlet color, and as firm and ripe
as the most fastidious taste could DESIRE They
have been christened the " Mammoth Chih IA.
h1a" species, and were raised in the garden
of mir. Thomas +. Smithson. of this city, on
East Point, near the Armory. They were
grown on a trellis work from ten 10 twelve
feet high, the vines completely enveloping the
whole framework.
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DROF. KREIS' DANCING ACADEMY, Penn.
i ave., opposite Metropolitan Hotel Tuesday
and Friday evenings, from to 10 o'clock. The hall
can be rented for meetings, &c. my IDLY
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Several interesting ii, Ms crowded ont his
week. Proceedings Of the cunypntiun nre
condensed on account of crowded columns.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-08-08
Proceedings of the County Dem
ocratic Convention.

Owyhee County Democratic Convention
met Aug. 9th 1867, was calld to order nv
0. II. Purdy, chairman Of Co. Dem. Central
Committee; and on motion Hon. r 7. Miller
was chosen chairman, and .. II. Purdy Sec
Com on Credentials appointed. consisting
Of 2. II. Quackenbash, b. p. Barnes and f.
Allison.
Report Of Com. Credentials was read and
adopted. 30 delegates in Convention.
Com on Permanent Organization recon-
mended Hon. r. T. Miller permanent chair
man, and o. II. Purdy Secretary-Rrport
adopted.
Report of Com. on Order of Business was
adopted.
Com on Platform and Resolution. con.
ssting OF o. ii Purdy, j. H. Robinson. c.
Craig. Chas. Hanson, j. II. Watson and r.
I, Miller reported-Report adopted.
Mr.. CuAIRMAN.-Yuur Committee
appointed on Resolutions and Platform.
respectfully offrr the follpwing:
Resolved, That this Convention reaf.
frm the last Territorial Platform adupt.
ed by the Democratic Convention held
at b Use City, 1866, as the exposition of
cur political faith
Whereas, 1t being generally believed,
and as certain acts which have transpir.
ed within the past few months, clearly
prove to the satisfaction If the Citizens
OF Owyhee County, that there exists and
has existed for several months past. with.
in our midst, band of lIwless men. or.
yanlZed for nCfarious nnrnnsas und,r .ho
name and style OF 'Y,yaante;" thereby
destroying the peace and confidence Of
society
IA" IFhereds, tits confidently believed
by the good and iawabiding people ofthis
County, that the socaHed V,yHince U,m
mih'e have employed, aud 1t is their po.
icy to employ desperate and bad men to
carry out their criminal designs
And Ji'rther, that instead Of assisting
in bringing criminals to justice, as such
an organization pretends to do, they ma.
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I / now for the second time began to weaken,
thought my doom was sealed sure. | could
plainly hear the lovely music and the sound
Oi the tripping toe, amid the scattering
noise Of rain as it fell upon the roofs, break
lug the stiffness Of the night. But alas all
ut once while | was thus lame nting over my
sad fortune, was aroused by the tramplng
OF feet and merry laughter aud behold, the
Streets III Silver were filled with young and
old Ul both sexes. Once more | resolved to
make desperate eiiort-and did. After
mixing up aud joining IN with them in their
Social Conversations found myself coupled
On 10 ole, vending my way toward the mu-
sic-"musc hath charms you know. We
entered the Hail. and magnificent was the
spectacle, never before did our young hearts
leap with 50 much joy. since We were called
away from the land Of our birth. Full -
were present, all enjoying themselves hugely.
We united our solves with the iovl crowd
to share with them in the eddy dance.--
Music struck up, and 50 did wr--fllpity dip
We went until 2 . clock. Dancing ceased,
and Capt, Blake presented IL handsome sill
Yer meual TO l.. f. Alpy; also one 10 Mr.
Lyman. the latter beng carved out of al
Old boJt-lrg; | don t know. hut believe they
beat somebody shooting. aud received them
us the reward Aiter few brief speeches
from the Tor innate recipients, supper was an-
! bounced We all fell in Tor grand march
around finally the order was given, aud we
narched arm in arm to the Owyhee Res
taurlnt there We were seated at as fine
supper as could be- prepared in this country,
AT, eI sump'ious y feasn 6 the gorgeous SUP
-. r.
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Military Ball.

EDlToRs BuLLIoS-Pprmt me through
your columns to address yOur many readers
upon the ball question. A grand military
| ball, as you all remember. was to he given at
the Concert Hall on the evening Of August
LIST. happened to be one of the lucky nun.
Der chosen by the main instigaturs of the
getting up OF the party or in other words. |
was presented with ticket. aud nnon il in
scribed in bold and dashing display type. my
name among the many other gents Of this
City. as Committee of invitation" Feel
ing the responsibility ofmy official position.
OF course | proceeded at once upon the dis
charge of my duti s. The ball was near at
hand, and no time for swapping knives: m
and doing was my motto. But | was nrv
er brought to see my unfortunate condition
until it was near everlastingly too late that
was. in all my rouuds among the fair sex,
never secured my better half for the evening,
entertainment. The evening had now arriv
ed. and still was all alone in my glory-if
YOU call woes and anguish glory. However.
thought it was never too late to do good.
and | began to russle would 70 to one
she would have ba by TO take care Of and
couldn't CO. | rushed off to another. and she
had some horrible excuse and to another,
sh" would have a religious turn Of mind. or
something else that prevented. b fore | let
up found my self in the busy and contin
nous streets of Ruby. There bottled round
furiously; some were, or just had been. In
silly engaged in making marriage beds &c.
some me thing and some another. those that
were busy couldn't come, the rest were en-
gagged already. There for the first time did
lose my brave countenance; paused for
a moment thinking of my peculiar situation
then concluded to return to Silver lid.
Soon ladies and gents hogan to thronq the
the dancing Hall. | went in di gustrd with
all hopes of partner give up the CHASE
| was. alter a while, informed that the Good
Templars were in session and perhaps when
they adjourn. some of the ladies' there would
be present. On hearing this, my courage he
gan to brighten up, for thought |. among
all those woman. certainly can succeed in
getting one. left the Hall, walked IN the
street very hr'skly with one eye fixed nnon
the window which shnne light in the Ma
sonic Hall. 1t was then getting near on 10
O'Clock. and undoubtedly the Order would
soon dsmiss--I mused to my self = But time
passed on, and while | was 50 anxinusv
watching the glimmering light through the
wind W. thinking every moment it would be
snntfed out Tor the night, il commenced rain
ing the beautiful Starry Heavens that but u
few moments previous was smiling upon us,
had been shut of by dark and gloomy clouds.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-08-08
0. ii. PURDY
Chairman.

The following resolution WAS adopted
Resoired THAT NH condidntes hnf,re his
convention be required to pledge themselves
to abide by the nominations made by the
cG 90 wen support tue ticket homI'lat'
co. ana thelr nnqnalhed approval VI the
platform ~. . ana resolutions adopted.
I,, and ~ Il, .''''No
I'm n,n,nn Oh; " I'm, %ni W." '' t'' u IIt'
were appointed Telers.
The following is the ticket:
For District Attorney.
LIP. HIGBEE.
For Recorder and Auditor,
w. II. ANGELL
For Sheriff.
ID G. MONROE
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liciously and for selfish considerations OBJ
struct the ways by which the law may be
enforced, thereby endangering the pros
perity. liberty and safety ofthe people
Therefore be ii ResoiSe,i, The we, the
representatives of the Democratic Party
Of Owyhee County, in Convention AS.
senibltd, do most solemnuy enter ourpru-
test against any such organization as the
50 called Vigilance Committee, as being
W cked, unlawful and Anti.Democratlc,
and that the Democracy ofOwy hee Coun
y deem him or them as dangerous to so.
clety and unworthy to bear the name of
Democrat who will encourage or counte-
nance such an unlawful Organization.
Rssoired, That it is the Sense of the
Democratic Party of Owyhee County
that the Supremacy Of the Laws should
be maintained atall hazards, and we mu.
tually lledge ourselves to aid the public
officer aud at all times, to use all anlabl.
means in our power to bring offenders to
justice.