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Evening star., 1867-06-10
Ftk >ALt ANn RENT.

EARM FOR SAlE.-we are .uab ed to Offer to
L public competition one of the most dssirably
eft, acres Of highly cult rssed land on the east
south Of the Iimits Of the Government Hospital for
the Insane, within one and half miles Of the
Of s n Rses se
provements consist of large residence contain ng
family. 1t is approached from the public road
(Which BY the way, is equal to the best in the Dis
well grown Cherry Trees In profuse bearing. Ata
conyenient distance is large Barn, with Stables,
sops the most and
Springs Of flowing water in this region of country
aGd sns wa Of
sna shs and psdst is
cRsrd Of " trees and sslceted fsnt RRsre
no more salnbrious spot in this country, nor one
better suited for the residence of gentleman who
would desire to unite the advantages Of city with
the pleasures and healthfulness of country fife.
Enquire At gig Pennsyivaria avenue, between
EoR RENT.Four or Ave unfurnished ROOMS,
L at No. 30 X street, between 2'th and 9th SITS
west, near Circle. Convenient to Cars and Depart
ments Pleasant and agreeable neighborhood. In
quire on premises. je7-eo5t*
EoR sALE-The STOCK, GOOD WILL, and
i FIXTU RES Of Bakery, doing good business.
Apply at Star Office: je55t'
HOUSE FOR sALE-Pleasantly situated on
IL Franklin Square Park, st. north, bet. 18th
and 18th SITS brick three stories attic and cellar
water. Lot l00x22 feet. Fruit trees in yard Price
5000. DANIEL BREED,
Je 56tf 359 street.
DOR RENT-THE BUILDING enclosed foot of
L I'D street west; formerly used by Wilson & Co
in the manufacture of Lampblack, &c. Will be
dfess Sniff 'RiIss Smith
more, Md. je 5-4tt
aNP
successful Plumbing and Gas fitting Houses in the
District, now offered for sale reasonable terms
Inquire of MYERS MCGHAN, 376 d st. je5-6t"
Evening star., 1867-06-10

HORSE STRALING.--The police are still ON
the lookout for horse thieves and stolen orses,
and occasionally turn up one or the other and
sometimes both. The readers Of the Star will
remem Der bold horse stealing operation TIL
occurred about the Gath of December two
years ago, in which the horse thief cut through
the brick wall of Mr.. George H. Whitney,
STABLE ana went on with valuable young
mare Inc stolen animal was net again seen
by the owner until last SATURDAY., when she
was seen Dy MIR. Robert Streng in the posses
SION OF Mr. Joseph Payne, farmer of Prince
georges county, Nd, who was attending the
market IN this city, and the mare was taken by
Mr.. Strong. Mr.. Strong also had Mr.. Payne
arrested by officer Sprague, of the Second
ward. and taken before Justice Tucker at the
Eighth precinct station house. In the exami-
fed by Mr.. Whitney as his PROPERTY also by
tne man who attended her, and by Mr. Strong
MT Payne produced evidence to show that
the mare came into his possession in June,
lebo, Ieft with MIN to pasture at So per month,
by an officer OF the army. She was then in a
miserable condition, having lost her left hind
foot by rot. After her recovery Mr.. Payne
mad used her regularly coming to the market,
Sas saougn offers had been made to purchase
her ne always refused to sell, as he did not
consider her his property, and the owner
might call for her. The Justice dismissed the
case against Mr.. Payne. Mr.. Payne still
doub.s that the animal was the property of
Mr. Whitney, and he will probably enaeavor
10 recover her by repleviA, as his friends sug.
gested that course.
On the 9th instant Lieut.. Hurley of the 4th
precinct, arrested a colored man named Nick
alias Richard johnson, who had a horse sad
die and bride in his possession, supposed to be
stolen. johnson was sent TO Jail for hearing
Saturday the horse was identified as the prop.
erty OF John L. Dufeif, Esq LOT Montgomery
County, Md. which was stolen on the 5th IN.
stant johnson was committed to Jail by JUS
tlce Tucker to await a reqRistion from the
Governor of Maryland
Evening star., 1867-06-10

THE FUNERAL of Lewis Paten, an old resi-
dent Of this city, formerly barber at the Kirk
wood House, took place yesterday. and was
. largely attended by representatives Of the or
der of Odd Fellows. headed by q band OF mu-
sic. The remains Of the deceased were taken
to the burying ground on the Fourteenth street
road for interment
Evening star., 1867-06-10

FRANKLIN SQUARR.-Last fall. under diree.
ten of MIR. James Nokes, the public gardener.
the work Of laying off Franklin Square was
commenced, and under the personal superin-
the square has beeu beautifsd and trans.
formed into one of the most attractive parks
in the city. Walks have been laid out and
grayelled; flowers and shrubbery laid cut; and
with the care being bestowed upon it, it will
add greatly to the beauty OF that already pleas.
ant neighborhood.
Evening star., 1867-06-10

TRAIL SKIRTS AT 81 APIECE. All styles
Il of HOOP SKIRTS made of the best material.
and warranted for six months, at CHAS. BAUMS
Look for sign at of 7th street and Louisiana
avenue. my 81 If
Evening star., 1867-06-10

WHITE Duck SUITS, Brown Linen Suits,
Alpaca Goats and busters, and q large variety
OF linen goods in general. at prices to suit
everybody. At liable &c Co.'s, 468 Pennsylvania
avenue, under u. S. Hotel 60
Evening star., 1867-06-10

BREAD AND BUTTKR.-Ith has been suggested
that the sixty fifth Council Of the city o
Washington, organized to- day, are not likely
to need bread, as the Boards contain twl
Millers, Grinder, and q Baker.
Evening star., 1867-06-10

PETTY YLARC8SY.-Yesterday VIM. johnson
was arrested by offcer Hollinsbsrger. OF the
Fourth Ward, for the iarcenr Of bonnet and
shawl, the property Of Mary T. Murray. He
was sent TO Jail by Justice Walter f9rtl
Evening star., 1867-06-10

$40 WILL BUY o nice Duck Suit, at Bars:
also, a full stock Of Linen and Cashmere Suits
tor boys youths, and men, at Bars, corner of
18th and streets,
Evening star., 1867-06-10

SUNDAY SCHOOL CoNvBNTIoN.-The First
District Sunday School Convention for the
Washington district, Baltimore Conference,
will be held in Foundry NJ. +. Church, in this
city, to-day and tomorrow. The exercises, as
embrace essays and discussions relative to the
Sunday School-its work, effective organiza.
tion, successful conduct, &c. Also counsels,
experiences, and illustrations as to the best
availing modes OF study and teaching. At the
first session commencing at O'Clock this after.
noon. the Convention will be organized, and
general arrangements made for the Conven-
tion and devotional exercises in behalf Of its
success.
Evening star., 1867-06-10

SUNDAY SPoRTs-The common Sabbath day
amusement Of low order Of youths, without
distinction Of color, is about to be resumed for
the ensuing season. In some localities the
weather does not prevent the game of ball and
yesterday the police in the northern and south
ern precincts were called upon to disperse
disorderly parties engaged in that game. In
large crowd, and the players, seeing their ap.
proacb, took to the ponds and by splas hing
through evaded their pursuers. Two lockers.
on, who ran with the crowd. were arrested.
and after short confinement were dismissed.
In the second precinct. the police managed to
capture eight ball. players. who were held for
a hearing to-day. The playing OF ball in the
resulting from such practlces made such an
act necessary, and the Sunday games are
nuisances that should be abated.
Evening star., 1867-06-10

esteraay afternoon, the va.
rious temperance meetings In the city were
attended by large numbers of persons Al
Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard, where Mr.
Thompson presided, the ladies and gentlemen
crowded the hall, and interesting addres ses
were delivered by Major Gen. o. 0. Howard
T.G Clayton, Mr.. McPheeters, and others
Several persons signed the pledge. At the
Northern Liberties market house, where Mr.
J. II. Hsllingshead presided, speeches were
made by Mr.. Holllngshead, Geo. W. Maher
and Eleazer Brown. At the Centre Market.
house, under the auspices of Equal Division,
Sons Of Temperance, Mr.. Klopfer presided
and Messrs. W. p. Drew, Oscar Alexander,
Mr. NJ ullins, an officer of the Grand Divisions
Sons Of Temperance, OF the State of Virginia.
Arthur shepherd and others spoke. In the
evening an interesting temperance meeting
was held at Temperance Hall, on z street,
where Messrs. +. A. Aiken, Geo. W. Maher.
j. s. Hollingshead, DIR. Walsh, W. P. Drew,
and others, addressed the audience In behalf
OF the cause. Or motion, it was ordered that
Major Gen. o. 0. Howard and Ex-Governor
Ford Of One be to address
evening next.
Evening star., 1867-06-10

GRANDPLEAsURK CLUB.-The pic mic of thie
association will come of st Analostan Island
tomorrow afternoon and evening. Pr Z
Evening star., 1867-06-10
A V l n G S B A N K

s. AyINGs BANK.
"a PIN A DAY is A GRoAT YEAR"
Call at the corner of
10TH STREET AND PENNA AVENUE.
FREEDMEN'S SAVINGS AND TRUST co.
CHARTERED BY CONGRESS-
The Central Office of this Company is now situated
above and is carried ON in connection with the
Washington Branch.
OFFICE OPEN FROM 9 TILL s.
Deposits of ONE DOLLAR and upwards received
and interest paid on all sums of FIVE DOLLARS
and upwards.
Investments are made in UNITED STATES
of HENRY D. COOKE, ESQ, Of JAY COOKE &
Bank.
The Deposits are more than $4,000
Nj. I. HEWITT, of New York, President
ID. L. EATON Actuary
W. J. WILSON, Cashier OF Branch Bank.
my 23-W FAM 6m+
sos NINTH STREET, sos
FOUR DOORS NORTH OF STREET,
tSeaton Hall Building)
WALL PAPERS.
WINDOW SHADES.
SHADE HOLLANDS
CANTON MATING,
TABLE AND FROOR 0ILCLOTH.
GILT CORNICES
OVAL AND SQUARE PICTURE FRAMES.
PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS &C., &C.
fine assortment of the above Goods in Store,
and for sale CHEAP FOR CASH.
KIDWELL HENDERSON,
NH ar
Evening star., 1867-06-10

To THE LADIES oE THIS CITY AND GEORGE.
ToWE.-Do you wish to save money? Go to
Lewis Baar's Fancy Establishment. He sells
cheaper than any other house. IL
Evening star., 1867-06-10

HALLE Co., No. 466 Pennsylvania avenue,
under U. s. Hotel, offer large stock Of White
Shirts, Undershirts. Drawers, Neckties, and
various selections OF Gent s Furnishing foods,
at reduced prices. Call early and secure bar
gains. 60
Evening star., 1867-06-10

TER FUGITIVE BURsLARs.-Thls morning,
King, Mortimer, and Smith. alias johnson,
had hearing before Justice Tucker In the
guard room Of the jail, for the burglary and
larceny OF silver ware, &C., from the dwelling
OF Mrs. Mary NJ. Boyce, GEORGETOWN. The
burglary was committed the night after they
escaped from Jail, and when recaprured and
searched in jail, table knife belonging to Mrs.
Boyce was discovered concealed IN the band
ages of Kings sore leg. They were Committed
for court in this case also.
Evening star., 1867-06-10

SHIN Die BROKEN UP.-Saturday morn.
ing, Sergeant Howard, with a section of the
Fourth Precinct police, made q descent upon
a merry party Of male and female representa-.
tives of the Emerald Isle, who began a dance
at an early hour Saturday night. and kept it
up with spirit, determined not to sgo home til
morning" and they didn't. TWENTY-FIVE went
to the station house, where they were Gagged
till eight O'Clock, and were released by Justice
Harper upon paying S2 for their lodgings
Evening star., 1867-06-10

POLICE RERoRTs.-Ths police reported s7,
amounted to si4s.3O.ss t.7Is- = ~ ! - =
Evening star., 1867-06-10

EOR SALE-A fwe-story BRICK HOUSE near
II the northeast boundary Of the city; rooms and
3s.ao. Inquire 3<7 % ss = Z : nh sb-tf
Evening star., 1867-06-10

7 INES ON THE GRAPE CIGAR.
IL
Who that has smoked Havana's fragrant weed
And seen the clouds ascend in graceful curls,
But feels the world s dark picture all recede,
And hopes gush brighter each puff unfurls3
The choice aroma of the Grape Cigar"
Will spread like incense sprinkled on the hearth
'Tis sweet as evening, when each peeping star
Receives its homage from the flowers of earth
It's fumes enlven, renovate and cheer,
Refresh the path mortality must tread,
Like scented groves in nature g wild q al ppear,
To raise enchantment and relieve the head
The high and low, the rich and poor,
And all who wish to pass pleasant hour away,
SHOULD call on w WELCH. at his famed Cigar Store,
His superior stock visit will repay.
The ''GRAPE CIGAR is made by the best work.
men, of Choice Havana Tobacco, and is decidedly
the best ten cent cigar offered for sale in Wash
ington. All lovers of good Cigars should call on
p. H. WEIGH.
my 4-1m 43O Pa. av., bet. AZ and 9th SITS.
Evening star., 1867-06-10

OPENING OF BIDs.-Atnoon to- day bids were
opened at the Mayors office for the construc-
ton OF three foot barrel sewer in 5th street
from q TO l., and through the center OF square
5l4. The bids were as follows N. S. Rey-
nolds-S4.50 per foot tor three foot 81 so for
two foot; S2.75 for lateraIs; Sl.50 for traps S75
Tor manheles; SS5 for drops J. w. Hutton
"a AZ for main sewer; 2.10 for lateraIs S97 for
traps; $50 fer manholes. ]. u. Hutton-S4 IS
for sewer; .43 for laterals; SS3 for traps; S65
for manholes; So for drops. W. J. McUol-
lum-S5OS for sewer: 800 for traps; $40 for
manholes. A. l.. Hutton-S477 for sewer:
e2.92 for laterals; S65 for manholes; Sl22 for
traps $50 for drops.
Also, Tor the construction of q 21 foot sewer
On Z street, from Tiber Greek to 2d street
west for which the bids were as follows: ]
u. Hutton-S4,35 for main sewer: So
for laterals: S95 for traps; S67 80 for manholes.
A. l.. Hutton-S3s7 for main sewer: 81 92 for
laterals; S65 for mani oles; 1922 for trans w
A. Wllson-S4 10 for main wer; Ss7 for m an
holes; $40 for traps; S2.70 for laterals W. ].
AcCSl1um-S463 for main sewer; S9e for
traps; so for manholes. j. W. Hutron-S377
tor main sewer 3 for laterals; Ss3 for traps;
S53 for manholeS
Evening star., 1867-06-10
I ATEST PARIS FASHIONS OF EAIR
IL DRESSING.

T.. ALLIUT,
FRENCH HAIR DRESSER,
324 4 street. between 18th and i4th SITS.
Mr.. Alliot from Paris, Hair Dresser, of the
celebrated Rachel, with whom he arrived in this
country, has now been established for the last
eight years in Washington and Newport, enjoying
the patronage of the corps dtplOdtiqas and of the
highest society. He has the honor to announce that
he has this season imported the latest fashions of
hair dressing, and also pomades, and everything
that belongs to the dressing of hair at very
BILE prices. ia 7-6mf
Evening star., 1867-06-10
TN SIDE SHUT ERS g.

l 5 I X 5.
Inside Shutters, French and Imitation French
Windows; Doors of any style finish, furnished
at short notice. Satisfaction guaranteed at lowest
prices.
Builders Depot, 362 Seventh street,
Opposite Centre Market.
my 2l-lm H. ". HAMILTON & co.
Evening star., 1867-06-10
BOARDING.,

| BOARD CAN BE HAD AT ELLAVILLE. In
| ~ quire at HYATTS Store, Bladensburg Sta
l ton. lie S-3ft
Evening star., 1867-06-10

IN0R RENT-Four or ive unfurnished ROOMS
Il at No. 33 street, between 2ith and 9th SITS
west, near Circle. Convenient to Cars and Depart
ments. Pleasant and agreeable neighborhood. In
Quire premises. lie 7-en5t$
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-01-10

RAILROAD GRADING.-The Virginia
Enterprise of December 21st has the an.
nexed item:
Over thousand men are at present
employed grading for the great Pacific
Railroad on this side of the Sierras. They
are working about three miles above
Crystal Peak, on the Truckee, and ex-
tending their operations toward Bonner
Lake. They will work in that direction
all Winter, if possible, in order to com
plete the road to the Summit next season.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-01-10

fr1a
Gsy@The Sacramento river, saws the
Union Of the 25th ut, had at 6 o'clock
last evening attained the hight of about
twenty three feet above low water mark
the advance within the past twenty four
hours being fourteen inches. The river
rose twelve inches between 6 o'clock A.
NJ. and 6 o'clock p. NJ, or at the rate of
one inch per hour. The hight at 6 o'clock
in the evening was six inches above the
flood mark of December 8, 1861, and
within twelve inches of that of January
III, lo62-the highest water ever known
since the settlement of the State by
Americans. 1t is fortunate for us tina,
the American river has subsidized and is
quitequiet, as the volume of water brought
down by it few days ago, piled upon
twenty-three feet 10 the Sacramento,
might subject us TO great inconvenience,
on account Of its tendency to spread out
Marysville boat left that city yesterday
the Feather and Yuba rivers we're falling
The present rise in the riverat this point
come from the upper Sacramento. A
heavy rain fell at Colfax yesterday and
probably in other portions of the noun
tains.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-01-10

We are informed that the legislature
are having somewhat serious difficulty
with Secretary Seward. They failed to
take the oath required by Congress, and
Mr.. Seward has instructed the Secretary
9fthe Territory, not to pay them the per
diem allowed by Congress This is Sc
we're blow on the hotel keepers &c, of the
capital How the muddle will end re-
mains to be seen. A worthy citizen of
our place who is known to be the possesor
of "Kaie Seed, concluded he would not
go to Boise City yesterday morning as
he intended, for fear of serious "ruu on
the bank"
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-01-10

" HIPPING SCHOOL GIRLS -buslon
correspondent to the Sacramento Union
gives the following item on corporal pun
ishment:
The Republicans Of Cambridge, which
has recently been agltated to its very
center over the question Of the corporal
punishment Of girls III the public schools,
had meeting the other night to nulni-
nlte cundidates Tor city officers. The
whole interest OF the occasion conferred
in the question Of school dlsclpline-une
parry sustaining aud the other opposi, q
the present school Committee. proba.
bly, no municipal meeting yernumoeled
among Its participants SO many distln.
gulsneu men as this. Professor Wyman.
OF Harvard College, offered resolution
to the effect that corporal punishment Of
girls should be abolished IN all the pub
lc schools OF the city. This provoked
sharp discussion, in which Professor
Agassz and Professor (Ex Governor)
Washburne OF the Law Schoul took PROM
inent part. BU,h advocated the iesoIu-
ton. The poet said he had been teach
er nearly forty years, and in that tune
had never struck pupil; il corporal pun
i>hment was resOrtcd to it was the fault
of the teacher. Professor Washburoe
belseved that all cases Of in which cor
poral punishment was deemed necessary
could be settled by the removal of the
refractory pupil from the school by the
Committee. Whipping is posi- i've evil
1t blunts the Intellect of scholars aud des.
troys their selfrespect. Major Merrill
spoke on the other side of the question,
but the word girls" was finally ricken
From the resolution, and it was passed by
an almost unanimous vote
H4"The 5 crauleuto Union of 2Sth
ut says, the heavy rains which fell Oh
"Wednesday and Wednesday night ap-
peared to have no effect in raising either
the Sacramento or American rivers 10
the vicinity Of this city. The Sacrament
10 last evening stood at the % feet inch
mark, having fallen inches within the
past "A hours. The American river at
Kabel Tannery wa entirely calm yes.
terday, and SCENE to be governed by the
backwater from the Sacr III mo.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-01-10
Annual Report.

OF THE AUDITOR AND aREAsURER OF
owYHLR COUNTY.
To che Honorable County Commission
era of Omyhes County, Idaho Territory.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the duties devoly ed
upou us, We beg leave to submit the fol.
lowing repor. for your consideration,
showing the financial condition of Owv-
hee county:
Total amour. of Revenue received from
all sources during the year 1866, to January
9th, 1867, S4lll323
From delinquent property tax, 99l9,o4
from Poll tax, 2.AS0O0
Miscellaneous license s 4OS on
Five dollars poll tax, 1925
Foreign miners license. 2,255 90
property tax l726S. g3
Total disbursements from Jan. 2, 1856, to Jan
6, 1867, sal 13l0I
Excessive disbursements, 2O.gg
Total amounts received from all sources and
credit to school Iund, S22lS.TO
Total amount dsbursed for school purposes
to Jan. 6 1867 / GA ~
Total amount set aside for the forty-fve per
ceut. fund, SOe7' az
Total Disbursement, 643755
Amount returned to general fund ,6SS. 81
Excessive disbursement, 3S.3l
Total amount OF warrents issued since Jan
uaiy I'd 1866, $30,l5O,4l.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-01-10
bllllllOre hays Auditor.
I. D. Beckett County Treasurer

The above report shows the in
debtedness Of the county from warrents
alone, up TO the 9th Of January to be
Si3,Sl5.36. Intercst ON said warlents,
(which does not appear III said report,) say
Si3nO mailing III the .,ggiegate up to date
OF report Sl5.3l5,36- Add to this warrents
ordered at the present session Of the board,
S9O5,64. Also bills presented to be acted
upon at an adjourned meeting; and bills to
be presented, say, 81 10000.
VIII slow the actual indebtedness of
the county at this time to be about Sl7.22l.
90. BY reference to the joint reports Of the
Auditoranl l'reasurerJanuary q lsGG, it ap-
pears that the Indebtedness OF the county at
that time was $lO,S5l 10, thus it appears that
while there has been received from all sources.
during the past year, Sal, ll3,22. The county
Indebtedness, has increased $6,369Sl.
Owyhee bullion. [volume] (Silver City, I.T. [Idaho]) 1866-1867, 1867-01-10
TEnnInLE STORM.
From the Sacramento Union. !

From the Sacramento Union.1
San Francisco, December 19.-The
storm of last night was by all accounts,
one of the most terrific ever experienced
on the coast. Its violence can hardly
be sppre ciated by those who did not ex.
perlence 1t, and it is feared that we shall
have long list of marine disasters to
report. III Pacific arrived off the bar
early in The night, but was unable to
cross anu headed out to sea, where she
remained all night, the waves freonent-
ly breaking clear over her. This even
ing the wind has entirely subsidized and
the air is warm and misty. The damage
IN town is mainly confined to the streets
and sidewalk, awnings, fences and shade.
trees. The principle disaster in the har.
Dor reported are as follows: Pacific
Mail Companys new wharf at Riucop
FONT was badly undermined mad large
Sections Of the cribbug forced out inIo
deep water; barks CallOtta aud Adelaide
Cooper badly damaged in rigging and up
per works by dragging anchors and col.
ildlnS; scow schooner Greenfield caught
between the two, cIu,hed and sunk:
steamer Montana somewhat bruised by
the Cooper drifting upon her; bark Pal
metto, at Gas Company's wharf, badly
chafed iron vessel sunk at Main street
wharf, near Beale; tug steamer Column
bla sunk in Mission Raw. P;ob.l, Jt