Evening star., 1867-05-22

was postponed on account OF the weather to
this evening. -T-s /,
ing Pic-D ME OF the First Ward Social Club for
the benefit of the proprietor of Anaiostan
THE DEALERS IN SPIEL MARKE.-Last even
ing, J ohm Reed, colered. who was arrested for
dealing in metal pieces closely resembling gold
dolia1s and quarter and half eagles had q
hearing before Justice Tucker at the police
headquarters, Mr. Norris appearing as his
Counsel Reed had met with colorsd man
named Henry Riley, who had lot of green.
backs, and had come from Virginia to see his
brother, who resides here. Reed told Riley
that he had some gold pieces, and wanted to
have them changed for paper money, and
would regard 1t as great favor if Riley
would change it for him. Riley agreed to do
so, after SOME persuasion, and after counting
fifteen dollars stopped, and told Reed that as
4 be could not read, he did not know whether
the COINS We're good money not. Reed re-
pieo that he need not be afraid, as he would
guarantee the pieces to be genuine gold money.
Riley then gave him thirty dollars for twenty
SIX pieces. Soon afterward Riley met a female
acquaintance who could read, and showed
ner the money he had got, and she at once told
him 1t was worthless. Reed. after his arrest,
admitted the exchange by Riley Of the s'spiel
narkes," and laughed heartily as he described
o the cheerfuiness with which the contra bands
gave greenbacks for "spfei." gs 5 tiet
Mr.. Norris argued that the pieces do not
represent gold dollars, as they profess to be
only "spfel markp, I" not gold, because they are
marked composition II any man Of "ordi-
nary Observation-Disclosures to give his money
fer such trash it is nis own fault. ~
The magistrate admitted the argument in
the case as stated by the counsel where no
other circumstance is developed. But as In
TINS case the defendant offered for gold money
what he knew to be neitherone nor the other,
. the case presents q different aspect He com.
mItted Reed TO lsil for court in default of bail.
Some two or three years ago party W as in
make and acc uitted. That Indictment, we
believe, was for passing counterfeit money,
and the production of the pieces was suffici
teeclear the accused. Since then the .gnorant
colored people have been requently win
died by 'spiel' dealers, and as tins transac ction
was brought about by the pretence OF Rec
that his stock was .'senuine goin money it
may result differently. zEh !
PROPOSALS FOR PAVING THE STREETS GC-
At the Mayors office yesterday, bids were
opened for number Of proposed impreve-
mepts, and there was very large attendance
Of bidders who anxiously listened TO the an
nouncemeRt:of the proposals. as announced
when recorded. From the n una Der of b dders
it seemed that the contractors. AT least, do not
know that the Corporation Is shor. of funds.
The first bids opened were for grading and pa
wing the carriageway of L street north from
New Jersey avenue to 4th street west, of which
there were nine, ranging from 10 cents for gra-
ding and 81 4 per yard for paving to 80 cents
and S1.55. There were the same number of
bids in for grading and paving the carriage
way of street, from lst TO 5th streets, ranging
from l5 to 80 cents for grading aud s1.23 to
grading and paving the carriage way of ID
street north, from I'd 10 Sd streets, ranging from
p to p cents for grading and from S1.I5 to
S1.35h for paving . tlei 9s 81
Bids for the construction of a three foot
sewer in ID street north, between 2d ana Sd
streets, were opened-six in number-the low
est tor sewer being Sls7 per foot, $50 per trap,
and S1.50 for iaterals per foot.
c There were fourteen bids opened for grading
street north, between New Jersey avenue
and I'd street east. the lowest being at three
cents per cubic yard and the highest at ten
o. cents.
There were the same number OF bids in for
grading street, from New Jersey avenue to
vermont avenue, ranging from nine to sixteen
cents per yard.
Proposals for laying gas and water mains
, on ID, and + streets were opened, there bsng z
but four or five of these bids, the lowest for
gas pipe 25 cents per foot, the highest % cents,
"a to As cents tor water pipe.
FUNERALs.-On Monday afternoon the fu
neral OF the late Wesley A. Stockett took place
from his late residence on Il street south, near
the Navy Yard, and was very largely attended
1t being one of the largest fun erals which has
taken place in that section Of the city. Rev.
George V. Leach, Of the East Washington
at the conclusion OF which the remains were
taken to Congressional Cemetery where they
were inferred. HarmsHy Lodge, headed by
Heala's Band, Tuscarora Tribe of Red Men,
and Capitol Circle Brotherhood OF the Union,
III. F.,) &. A, of which associations the de.
ceased was a member, attended in large num-
bers. The associations were preceded by tn Q
Marine Band
The funeral of the late Lewis r. Hopkins,
who died from the effects Of laudanum on San
day night, took place yesterday afternoon from
the residence OF Mr.. T. E. w. F'einour. and was
numerously attended. Metropolis Lodge OF
Odd Fellows, in carriages, followed tas re.
mains to Glenwood where they were inferred
THE TRADEs.-Last evening. meeting Of
the Journeymen carpenters st Temperance
Hall was largely attended The demand for
E3.5U Der GaV discussed. The npy.
men plasterers, who have notified their etn-
ployers that they will demand after June LIST
an advance of 81 per day. il is stated will
have no occasion to strike, as all the bose 6
with the exception of one or two have agreed
to pay the advance. The bricklayers have not
yet made formal demand for an increase
but WILL 1t is said in few weeks. II is urged
by the Iourneymen that the present rates are
insufficient TO support them and their families.
THE FISH WHARF.-Yesterday, about 9, zoo
shad and 99,oC0 herring were landed a. the fish
wharf. the former bringing from SO TO Sl2
Per hunared, and the latter from 80 to Sc per
Thomas, who have been hauIing In the lower
river, have cut out, and others in that par, Of
the river are preparing 10 do so. bat the up
river thores are doing quite well yet sending
considerable quantities to the wharves. Nearly
all the gillers have closed operations for the
season. /
lAPRoyHMKHT--Mr. A. III. Hoover is about
70 erect on Pa. avenue, south side, next door to
.lAs OF lUtn street, q 1Our. story press
brick front building, the lower part to be used
as store, and the upper part as a dwelling.
This building is to be finished in the best style,
with marble heads and sills, and will greatly
improve the neiEhborhood. It will cost about
s6,ooo and is to Be erected by Mr.. s. II. Moore,
carpenter. - !
CORPORATION LICENs1s.-Ths police are
r. paying especial attention to persons doing
the csnses
the Corporation. Quite q number have been
d 6ned for their delinquency, and warrants are
now in the hands Of the Office for others who
have been guilty Of neglect Compliance with
the laws will save many from expense and
trouble.
THE NEW WAR DsPARrMxNr-Over ffty
plans and drawings for the new War Depart
ment have been received. Many sf them are
very elaborate, and nearly all are entirely diff
ierent from the present style Of public build.
ings, and vary in cost from two to six millions
OF collars No pian will be adopted until
next winter. ~ ~ !
mAY tKsTIyAL.-Marini's Grand Animal
Floral May FessyaI, which was 60 remarka