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resolution does not provide for tns ,nn,,,,o,
OF penalty tor the violation OF the Isw re.
mayor this morning issued a cali Tor -
meeting OF me two boards. 20 De held tnis a.
meg, for the purpose OF amending IN. r4.olp-
Won The green Grocers. soma Of -hsr
opened their places of business TINS r,orn,ns
eupposfne mat they were privileged % DO 49,
ny tne resoiuuon which passed BON Roards OF
tke City Councli last evening 6nt eoasioertn,
the lmperfections IN the resolution TIE taers
olo Dot feel privileged TO grant them lf-euS.s
I ne Mayor conferred with Justice Rncs,ev tht.
morning, asking him 10 defer any a ton %
his part towards prosecuting these men untii
after the resolution granting their aoens~s
could be properly amended by the Com c,ls
Mr.. Buckley did not feel 10 was his doty 20 o,
Ter the enforcement OF TIE law Longer than one
cay. hence the necessity for the Gait for n
meeting OF the Oity Councils. Up 20 n O'Clock
to-day i've members Of the CITY Conncils-ths
requisite number-had not signed be csil for
q meeting this evening.
PoToHso DTvrsIeS.-rhe Rev. Easborn
Brown. pastor OF Grace (EpiscopalD Ch1rch,
will deliver an address before Potomac DtNi-
sion. to- morrow "wednesday nighL
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THE COURTS.

+ CRIMINAL CoCRT-Judge Olip.-Yesterday,
after our report closed, sWm. King who was
being tried for burglary, was found guilty as
indicted.
Robert and Frederick Scott, petit larceny: r.
Scott guilty, Jail 20 days. +. Scott not guilty.
VIM. Robey, Jas Bailey and John Fox, lar
ceny, recognizance forfeited. Caleb Adams
security In sum Of $3.50.
+ George Dresher surrendered by his surety,
John Weight, and was ordered into commit
ment.
WIN. Henry, alias Washington, also surren-
into commitment.
7o.day.-Edward Miles. indicted for assault
and battery with intent to commit a rape upon
assault and battery, but not guilty OF attempt
at rape months in Jail. Philbrook for de-
fence.
The case Of Frank ]. kennedy, charged with
vending lottery tickets, in which Jury was
sworn, was postponed to let the case OF
George w. Mortimer and James Smith,
alias James johnson, charged with burglary
and larceny Of goods and chattels from Mary
nj Boyce, on the 9th of j une last, to come mp L.
Tne trial proceeded, and number of wit
witnesses were aworn. r. Wilson and M
Phlbrook appearing for the defence.
/ CIRCUIT CoURT, Justice Wyle.-In the case
OF BranIn VS.. Washington Gas Light Com
pany. The plaintiffs submitted to q non -suit.
Rowland VS.. James Mulloy; continued by
consent. = =
uANoIBxR CASE AGAINST THE CORPORATION.
Inc case OF Hurforth vs. Corporation OF
washington, in which the Jury was sworn
yesterday-Merrick and Phillips for plaintiff
Bradley and Fendall for defendant.
MI Merrick, for plaintiff, aeksd leave TO
count, ana increasing the damages laid to
sS,OoO. Court granted leave TO amend, and the
case proceeded.
In this case it appears that on the evening OF
the 18th Of August, 1866, about SIX O'Clock at
night, plaintiff and Squire Boswell were driv.
ing down 9th street, between ID and T., and
ran into hole IN the street. where there was
NO light or barricade attached to warn off
travellers, whereby his hsrse and buggy was
injured and his arm broken in two places.
wherefore he sues the Corporation, and laws
the damages as above stated. A large mum.
Der OF witnesses were examined for the
plaintiff - ~ -
The defense set up 3, that the injury oc.
driving rapidly at the time the night was not
very dark that lights were placed there by
the corporate authorities, and there was gas
light at the place on the square where the in
Their, that the plaintiff was thrown out of the
buggy by Justice Boswell, and not by reason
OF the accident The horse and buggy were
unipJured. and only the harness was damaged
this case and they are not TO blame.
ORPHANS CouRr, ysdge ParcetL-To-day,
James Crutchett qualified as administrator of
the personal estate Of Jas. n Crutchett, de.
ceased; bond $5,eur Chris. Mades and Fred p.
stanton sureties. +.....f--
& Last will An testament Of Francis Lownaes,
ners.oiore nied and fully proven admitted 70
First account OF SIMON Fennell, administra.
Tor OF Lawrence Oorray, and Geo. Cienden.
men, executor Of Emma Boscow, deceased
Geo. ". Mitcnei he'll R was appointed guardian
TO the orphan children or Martha Ann Nit.
cheii, decesseE bond $1,000. si8e-e b
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DEB.

CLAYTON. On Monday morning, the 10th
Inst. a. half past oicloSk, ofTX phsid Fever. a.
danghier of Jsmes b. and Virginia b. Clayton in
the 18th year Of her age. n .as. .,Es-H's
quested to attend the funeral Ct 2e'cleck on Wed
nesday, DECEMBER 18th from, the residence Of her
coz GI Ateo'c,oct ,, m; December 18th Mr.. 4.
The fanersiviiI tahsi 1lass HON his late resi-.
deues, M. 31e 10Th street west. between L-enA II
s ~. On 9hEqqrpdsy, psreIffr 100 pcicrt
.sG5yd TskzsxA s'alosx gaH "a s.eHlsa &l
gGW&d =
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It's GOOD EXPECTS ARE PKRNANISr.-In
shis 1t tffers from ali hair dyes. By It's use
an d gloss are restored. One trial will cause
yon TO say this Of Mrs. S. a. Aliens Iaprored
i,etc styls) Hair RsstOrer or DRESSING. an one
botus) Dvery Druggist sells II. Price One
llOllar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

STBPHENs x Co. Merchant Tailors The un-
dersigned cutters for q. +. SCHAFRR, ESQ for
the tast fre years, would respectfully inform
their many friends and AGO uaintances that
they are now located with Messrs. Stephens Il
20, 80 Pa. avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, where they would be pleased to have
mem caii. j. HAHN,
WV HApr
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GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.
III LIDAY GooDs.
=. NJ. LAZENBY. 124 BRIDGE STREET.
GEORGETOWN nC

Has Just opened slarse stock Of Fancy Goods an Z
Toys
bureau Sets. Tets- a tets Sets. jewel Stsnd,
Match Boxes. Ash Hold.rs, Cologae BOTTLES, Csrd
Receivers and Baskets, Toy Tea sets Dinner Sci .
Toilet sets. Toy Knives and Forks and spoun,
Tobacco Boxes, Smoking sets.
NAsES-BoheBian. Lava. and French China
Fancy srittoons. Fancy Tsilet Sets. Motto Coffee. ,
Mugs, &c.
WHITE FRENCH CHINA.
cold Band and Decorated Dinntr. Tee. ADD Toilet
Sets Bohemian an AmericaD Cot nd Engraved
Decsnters. Goblets-GhAmpagne. Wine. snd Cor
dial and q variety Of New and Handsome Patterns
Glass Ware.
PLATED WARE TABLE CUTLERY-Bri.
tannia Block Tin.
TIN WARE AND WOODEN WARE
Lamps. Oil. Wicks. Chlmneys aud q general as
soriment of House Furuishin Articles. and large
sortmeIt 81 Toys. which 4 am Offering AZ REDUCED
prices. and 70 which invite the attention Of the
public before purchasing elses here.
y. NJ LATENPF.
No. LEA Bridge street
oe u Ienl GEORGETOWN. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

DIR. WHITE, Ohiropodist, s24 Pennsylvania
avenue, between Four and.a-half and Sixth
streets, continues the successful treatment of
Corns, Bunions, Bad Nails. Enlarged Joints,
Warts, Moles, Vascular Excrescences, &c
ONCE hours from q. m. to 6 p. m. No charge
for consultation. Established 1861
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

MEssRs. HABLs Co., United States Cloth.
ing House, f6s Pennsylvania a venue, between
Sd and \ streets, have one of the finest cclIec.
ucns OF winter clothing ever brought 70 " ash
ington. Heavy overcoats, business and dress
SUITS, and underclothine OF the finest quality
can here be obtained at the lowest prices. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

BLACK DeBsKIN PASTs-tor %, s., $40
and Sl2-10 per cent discount, a. Hsnuing's
One Price store, corner 7th street aud
Maryland avenue, until removal TO No. 81 I'm
street, Intelligencer Building
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CITY ITEMS

BOYS MILTON OvRRcoArs az fve dollars
and fifty cents, 10 d. boys from eight 70 nftssa
years OF afe, AZ A. Saks & Co., 81 5th street.,
between Pa. avenue and street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

GREAT Reduction IN PRICRs ,-Contem-
plating TO change or business we will sell.
1or 30 days only. our entire stock OF Mems,
Youths and Boys Clothing, at % per cent.
less than our regular price. Heavy coats for
IS TO $40, all wool pants from 8 TO &c. heavy
vests at g, and all other goods in proportion,
at Bars, corner Of eth and + SITS. Psi:
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$3.50, FORMER PRICE Si3, then red need to SlI,
and now selling at &9-50-onr Box Goats. This
coat ~ heavier and better trimmed than our
former ones at sI3. A. Saks & Co, 5l7 Seventh
street, between Pennsylvania avenue and ID
street. las
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIeks at the cele-
brated Oak Hall. Smith Bros. l. % Mer-
chant Tailors and Dealers in Gents Furnish
ing Goods, No. i6i 7th street, opposite Post
Omce. li,6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

Now Is YOUR CHANCE.-For the next thirty
days, at the famous Oak Hall, Is per cent. dis
count from old prices. Smith Bros. & Co.
Merchant Tailors and Dealers in Gents Fur
nlshing Goods, No. i6i 7th street, opposite
Post Office 1I6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

For CBILBLAINs AND FROSTED FEET
Whites Embrocation 10 a specific. Price 81
per bottle For sale at ga PennsyIv ania ave.
nue., between \ and 9th streets.
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JKwEIRY.-Silver.p plated wsre and Fancy
Goods for holiday presents at Prigg's One Dol.
lar Jewelry Store, No. i3s Penns av., near A.
street. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

If YOU Wish to buy your Christmas presents,
fine Gold Watches and Jewelry, You will save
nfty cents on each dollar by going to L. Alex
ander's, 2i0 Pennsylvania avenue, bet Ween
18th and 18th streets. u41
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

THOSE WHO WANT the most attractive, ele-
CANT, and standard Books, at very low prices,
should not forget the Great Book Au ction this
evening, at $40 Pennsylvania avenue, under
the Metropolitan Hotel, conducted by
1921: WIN. L. WALL Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

BURNETT's COCAINE has received strong
certificates Of its virtue as hair preparation
from every section Of the country. Worthless
limitations abound. all tending TO increase the
popularity Of the original article. 1t is the re-
suit Of much experiment ana study, ana is in
lmitable. al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

BLANKETS OF ALL CoLoRs.-Red, White,
Blue, Grey, and Brown Blankets Horse Bian.
ksts, OF all colers. Five lbs Blanket for 80 so
Ready made Sheets, Bed Comforts, Feather
and Hair Pillows, Bolsters, Mattresses, &c.
ADAMsoN's, SOC 9Th ST.,
ILLS one door from Penn. avenue.
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THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.


NATIONAL TREAIRB-Forrest In his cele-
Grated character "Metanora-"
TRADES UNION HALL. corner Eighth and r
streeu-Grsnd ball for the benefit OF the poor
N the Seventh Ward. Every body should 20
CARROLL HALL, q, between 9th and 10Th
streep.-Grand concert for the benefit Of ST.
Dcninic's new bell. A fine musical treat NAV
- expected.
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HE UNDERsIGNED WOULD RESPECT
Nc. 497 llth street, advertised Tor rat -
isnot their Piano Forte and Music Store, UvtSV
ON the ccotEsry j1ss reeeiyed sssaii fnl escort
nsneef MYeICA LNsyRUMEETs fsr TIE Hsl;
70 the finest and beet PIANOS esa PAnL0R Oh
CANS eel eco /. EILp Rko.
dsl-,w' between Psas, avenue snS E's.
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nRY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES
WM. h wHEATLEYp PREMIUM srEAI
w Dying AND CLEANsING

once, No. 49 Jefferson St, Georgetown, d. O..
Lstsblished II 1881 premium AWARDED by the Metro
polftan Institute, 1857 rebuilt 1876. and 10 by
Tar the largest and most complete nment OF
the kind IN this section Of country.
Dysing and Securing Of al kinds esne In the bsst
menner.
Truly thankful for past fsvors, the Subscriber
solicits the continued eustom Of the community.
Goods received and returned by express with the
utmost promptnese and despatch.
Post Once address, Lock Box No. 90.
once closes daily II sunset except Saturday when
& 10 closed ~ 81 D. N. su ~ I'm
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HOMAs RUSSELL eco,
Successors TO
=. c. DYER CO.,
IMP oRTERs.
256 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Invite attic ntion to their stock Of
WINES THAT ARE WINES.
OLD COGNAC BBANDIEs AT Low PRICES:
hh,n,tsdiluvian; year unknown
Champagne, 1859.
M spessS Co.. 1854 1854
il. Dupuy & 60, 1889
And various other brands, in wood and glass.
PURE RYE wHISKEYS:
Old Pembroke, 1870; Old Baker, 1855; ROcoeo, $780,
Old Mountain, 1860.
FINE BORDEAUX WINES,
From the House of Brandenburg Freres:
Chateau Laitte, ISL Chateau Marganx, 1851.
: Mouton, lSE, - Sauternes, 1851.
From the House of Finke & Co.:
saisas I h''"' I3
PoMPIGNAC, ST. JULIEN, st. EsTlPHE, &C.
RHINE WINES.
From the House of Dnthey ,saht Co.:
Niersteiner, vintage 1862.
Liebfraunilch, vintage, 1852.
Marcobrunner, 1851
Hochheimer, = 1852.
sTEINBERGER CABINET, &c:
PRIVATE STOCK MADEIRAs, sHERRIEs
|. AND PORTS,
From reliable Houses in MADEIRA Cadiz and oporto
NATIVE WINES:
LOngworth's Golden Wedding,
Paris Exposition and Empire Brands,
Dry Catawba, California Port, Hook, Angelica, &C.
CHAMPAGNE WINES
of our own imp or tation; and we call the special
attention Of connoisseurs to the brands OF Asso-
citation Vinicola de la Champagne, L. Janney &
Co. manaesrs,l and Ruinsrt' Psre Fills, of Reims.
Widow Ciconef, Mot & Chandon, G. H. and
Jules Mumm, &c.
THE POPULAR BRAND OF LITTLE BELT
CIGARS.
In all the favorite styles; Conehas Regalia, Lon
dres, &c, &c, of which we are the proprietors.
5000 sf HAVANA CIGARS,
| or well. known brands.
Also, full stock Of ENGLISH PICKLES and
| SAUCES, CONDIMENTS, CONSERvES, and
| luxuries for the table. e' lf
AMERICAN and FRENCH PRESERVES,
JKLLIEs in variety, CANTON PREsERyKD
| GINGER, CHOW CHOW, and DRY GINGIR,
BRONsONS ENGLISH DAIRY, STILTON,
CHEDDER, and PINE APPLE CHEESE. 400
FRENCH PEAS. MUSHROOMS, OLIVE OIL,
SCOTCH AND A. cI IRISH ME re JAMAICA
{, s4 AND ST, c CIR anA HCh 1F SUPERIOR
AAg EsSHsR Ale ts sssslsH AND
- THOMAS, RUSSELL 4 CO.,
tSign Golden EagleI
| 4 del4-diftde3l between nth and 18th streets,
Ana ayss ESD ssssl sPICIA
sfBSsssliisn r psbbiss. sisesns OBJ 81 sx9@
&: s:siii 30 4: Z ::
SALE "a 'sS .I. MIA VIVA BE B,s, p. .I.ne
oessvs fiASo q 81, With csvs s WV = - MN
! Several ethSrs ID DreperttVas oest-tf
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FAST DRivING.-Barney Collins. William E.
CLARK and A. 5. Nicholson came before 3 asuce
Chapin yesterday charged with driving
through the streets az an unlawful speed and
were fined $50 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

PASSING AwAY.-To-day the sno is rapid
ly disappearing. and the sieiehine NAV he ssid
70 De over for the present. But few cutters
were seen on the avenue this morning. INIT
some OF he hack streets where the sun mas b ad
bat little erect are being uspt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

MATCH SHooTING.-A number of the trains
fowls Of Major John Watt ALREADY noticed IN
the STAR, win be offered To-day 40 premiums
for the best marksmen with carbine and rifle
=. the 1907 OF otn street wharf; the shooting to
b. gin AZ O'Clock this afternoon, and con,inus
ull the Xmas hch0ays. The prizes are fa,, and
wei worb conssn ding feg.
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DnAD.-we regret 70 hear OF roe death from
tocsump.ion OF Alexsnoer 3. Cox Esq brother
o. Non y ). Coz, Of New YORK. formerly or
ono, Who departed this life hast evepics .Sant
O'Clock, at his residence On ie;h rect, near n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

TIE ANIMAL complimentary hop of Prof
Russeil's pupils Will be given tomorrow eve
ming at Sheldon's Assembly Rooms, PennsyI-
Vania avenue, between I7th and 18th streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

SALE OF REAL EsTArE-Hon aleY ue,u.r
ids week bought one of the nne lots of the
Meridian Hill property, and will erect, early
Id Inc spring, nne house on 1t. The lot fronts
park, as lately adopted by the comnittse of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

a UsEFUL PuBLIcATfoH.-Thoss snterpr,.-
ING hardware dealers, Msssrs. John II. Plan.
easslogus and price Lat, coatsinins In adais,on
70 AL ths matters usually embraced an sucn a
pueltcsIion- twenty eight valuable tables OF
weights, measures, &c, including variety OF
information useful % all engaged In mechan-
zeal pursuits Ter reference, and TO facilirate
Gale slations.
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Rf THOMAS DOWNING, Auct.; Georgetown.
SALE OF yALgABLE PROPERTY on THE

SALE w 3r y sIpt 81 e PR9rERIY on THE
BY yiIthe OF decree Of the supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia, sitting a. a Court o.
Equity ps,sed IN cause Of Huntinstou and others
at public sale. on WEDNESDAY,, isih D.oember.
Lot No. II in old GeergetOSn. sesipninr On ts =.
west side OF market space, a. the end Of IL FROM
the corner OF Bridge street and market space, aud
running with the line of market space 81 feet and
inches to market alley; then west ith the Inc O.
said alley 20 feet and inches 10 the vision line OF
sion line north 10 the end of I72 feet from Bridge
street, and thence to the beginning with the brik
Terms On. third cash; balance OF the purchase
money IN and IL months from the day Of sale, With
interest the purchase giving his notes or the de
the payment Of the whole purchase money, the
the property 70 him sold free clear an iis~ssrs.i
of all claim OF the parties to the cause
R p, JACKSON. Trestes.
de9-lOt THOMAS DOW LING. Aact.
nRY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICES
sHAwIs, cToTHfis, CAssfMERsh. k ssarT fS8ps.
FLANNELs, BLANKETS. and many other srti-
sles at greatly reduced prices tlso sssrtifgi
10 and l2a cts Canton Flannels. l2sS, Is, and -
cts; Tucked Linen Collars, So cts,: good Kid
termined 10 reduce stock, and ofier great bar
cams TO all who favor ~ Nth 1sl-
no N-lm- 1oI Bridge st, GeOrsetowI, b. q
EooD NEws.-Ths pnblic Will be plessed TO
VI know that y. DEsFossE. Preach BAKER, 18Th
hi isgt MI, eSmmspss g a.i.st he healthy and
DAY next: December ID. The families Who wish
% be supplied will please send their ADDRESS 20 a
Georgetown Hotels and Restaurants n Tn,ssed.k
moderate rates no T-lm-
VIZ. r. WHkAT Ley PREEsIEH STEAM
ESTApIIsHMRNT
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The RIVER FRONT, Dec. 17th-A circuit
around 1.-The trent" this morning failed TO dc.
yelop any thing OF material interest. Nayiga-
non Tor SAILING vessels has not yet been re-
eumed, though II is expected that a day or
TWO OF such suns ins, az has been experienced
for the past few hours, Will thaw the ice in the
Potomac. The mail boats-Keyport and Van.
oeroiit-are already making their usual trips
to and from Aqua Greek, and To- morrow II in
believed the Alexandra ferry steamers and
river tug-boats will Do regularly at work.
From below Glymont il is reported that there
10 no ice, while from that point TO Washington
the ice Is partially fiaky and navigable with
steamers OF heavy draught.
A letter has been received here stating that
coal for Harvey, Clark, and Given had 10 put
back to Newcastle, being caught In the ice an
driven ashore. She was got off without ma.
terial damage at an expense OF some 5000"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

CAnkiAens The snow 10 disappearIns And
Wheels VIII take the place CT runners. A.
this cIiy, az and 47s IAN street. have on b.na
sepiendid assortment of new Carriages. bue.
eiek, &c, and pay particular atteution 10 me
repair OF vehicles Their rates will bs fouaa
Northern cities, and they Are accom- modarnr
dealers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

CAVALRY BAPTIST CHURCH, destroyed by
fire on sunday morning last, was the first
church edifice ever burned down in this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

DISCHARGE OF WoRKMEN AT THE NAVY
YARD About seventy-five workmen were
ard yesterday, and IL is said that a furthsr
dll charge Will take place during this month.
Of Nose discharge sixty were from the blaek.
smith shop, and nine from the plumbers de-
partment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

TIE WAsHINGTOS SKATING CruR-A
meeting Of this club was held last evening a:
ne rooms of the Board of Trade, VIM III
Clseet, IN the chair Several amendments 10
The constitution were proposed and aaoptsd
the pond Will De ready for skating on Satur-
Gay next IL was resolved that sleds and
eeighs should se excluded from the pond The
Proposltion for opening the park on Sundays,
tof me Use Of members, was rejected Ad-
Journed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

HE BAIL AND CONCERT OF Arfou Quar-
tstte CLUB came of last night in Tempsrapcs
htnL Inc mouse was rather crowded The
PERFORMANCES IN the singing part were exc
eated exceedingly well, 10 me surprise of a
ereat many, considering mat the Society mad
Inelr nlst anniversary short time ago Mr.
fsi ''Solos, and was, with two other gentle
men from Baltimore. who entertained tne So
etety with q splendid Duet" repeatedly en-
cored The ball closed 70 the satisfaction of
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Ihr. Noyes said ne thought no hing could be
com mittes % report separate bills. IL would
only be readinR over the same ground, as the
Board of Aldermen had already passed sepa-
rate bills having precisely the purport indi.
Gated by the gentleman from the Fourth Ward.
He was In favor OF separate bills, bur was
anxious 10 arrive At results; and IL they could
be reached better by single BILL without any
sacrifice OF the position held by the Board Of
Aldermen and Sustained by the courts, he was
willing to make an effort In that direction.
q Committee OF Conference and honsd ,s ~.
motion 70 recommit would be defeated.
Mr. Moore spoke OF the defeat of the general
appropriatioa bill, Of the DILL for relief OF the
Fire Department, &C., by the Lower Board.
and ne for one, he said, would not weld. and
have the colored people nrst served.
Mr.. Moore 70 recommit to the COMMITTEES win
instructions 10 bring In separate bills: which
motion was lost BY the following yote:-Ysas-
Prss,a.rt n SBarr; i0e N., TAN s. rurt1n, and
ards, o. lt n ~ - - ~
MT. Moore then moved to recommi. tbs bill.
70 the COMMITTEES without instructions; which
motion was lost by the same vote as the pre-
GEE ding one-5 TO 6. ~. :
The question then recurring on the amend.
ments OF the Board u Common Council, thew
were rejected by q unanimous vote -
The bill now goes back TO the lower Board.
and they can either reconsider their amend
men... OF insass spon tnem' ana ask for Com
The concurrent resolution from thu Roara
OF Common Council, directing the COMMITTEES
before congress 70 uTRe upon that body rhS
passage or q law giving this Corporation
power 70 eubscribe for the proposed brancb
Of the Loudon end Humpshire fstirozd, from
Lsesourg 10 this city. was tAk0n mp r.t
Mr. Moore said II the proposition offered auy
enanee OF gain oar capstalists would saba cribe
t.e money. hut IL Was not . paving pror,nsts
uon, ana tsn Corporation, without mOusi 20
pay tes school hilis, u - be draeyed in,, i,
he boped u would not pass w
IheJssontiop wAs relec ted hy .he soliov,n~
So'e;-Iess-Eessfs. Evans, Noyee. R,sH.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-17

PURE RYE wHISKEYS:
Old Pembroke, 1870; Old Baker, 1885, Rocoeo, 1870;
Old Mountain, 1850.