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Evening star., 1868-08-26

LOST TCHILD-AttGchBeRto Of q Little Doq.-Sey-
eral mornings since a little boy named Peter
Anderson, about three years old, was picked
up as an estray in what is known as Hooker s
DIVISION, on Thirteenth and streets, by officer
John M. Barrett, and taken to the Central Sta.
tion n-house for reclamation. He was accompa
MED by little pet uog, which showed remark
able attachment, and seemed, by instinct to
know that the child needed protector AT the
station n-house various tests We're applied to see
II the animal could be coaxed OFF, but all ef-
forts were uIavailiDg. for when the little boy
would move Off he would follow, and once or
twice, after the little fellow would be taken
into another room, and the room closed for a
few minutes, when it was opened and the child
again appeared the dog would bounce upon
him, lick his hands, and otherwise show grea,
delight. For several hours this faithful little
canine maintained his post of guardian shin,
and when the mother of the lost child came for
II, who was espied by the dog several steps of
and Immediately he dashed towards her, caught
her by the dress and pulled her to where the
fallen asleep,
Evening star., 1868-08-26

THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN, who was
able, by secret charm, TO draw all creatures
beneath the sun after him, and who cleared the
the service, and then piped a tune which
tempted all the children to follow him TO his
cavern in the koppelberg Hill, where they re-
main TO this day-at least so says the Poet
Browning. Now we have as famous a man In
our midst for banishing .rats and mice, and
such small deer" who doesn't charge half as
much, and is not nearly vIndictiye as the
Pied Piper. In MIR. Thornton Smiths adyer.
tsement elsewhere he offers to housekeepers to
take their rats and other yermin and paw for
the same in his patent concrete pavement
which is sovereign cure for the depredations
OF those undermining animals as well as tor
the dampness which renders many dwellings
uncomfortable ard unhealthy.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

MEETING OF lNDIANIANs "A meeting of the
lndianlans residing in this city was held last
evening at O'Clock, in the office OF Messrs.
Crittenden and Dufour, corner 9th street and
Louisianaavenue. In the absence of the pres.
ident, the meeting was called to order by Mr
Edwards; Mr j. NJ. Dufour, Secretary. Mr.
Gibson stated that he thought it best to adopt a
constitution and bylaws immediately, and
moved that committee Of three be appointed
by the Chair to perform that duty and report
al the next meeting, which was carried, and
the chair appointed on the committee, Messrs
g. T. Murray, J. w. Chaplin, AMI F. M. Hea
ton. The chairman stated that he had conferred
with the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylya.
MIA Central railroads in regard to furnishing
lndianlans wishing to visit home with half
fare tickets. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
responded. requesting more definite informa.
ton as to the number who would be likely to
go, &c, and the Pennsylvania Central
replied verbally that they would carry
lndIanIans 10 Cincinnati for SIS, or 10 Indian
apolis for S21, and that better arrangements
could De mace according TO the number of men
going. Considerable discussion here ensued on
the subject Of the half. fare tickets, and finally
Mr. Murray moved that all lndianians who
had the objects Of the association at heart come
up and sign their names. The motion was
carrie d, ana about thirty gentlemen furnished
their autographs. 1t was afterwards resolved
that each member act as a committee of one 10
prevail on lndianlans residing in the city to
join the organization, for the furtherance of its
objects. Alter which the meeting ad iourned
ull next Saturday evening, at the same hour
and place.
This club or organization has heretofore had
t~ o informal meetings, and is composed exclu.
sively of Indianians. without regard to party
politics, and its object is TO facilitate the ac.
quaintance OF Indianians now in the city with
one another, 10 use every exertion for their
mutual benefit; and last but not least, to devise
some plan by which half-fare tickets TO Indiana
can be procured by citizens of that State who
are now in this city and wish 10 revisit their
homes, particularly at the approaching eIec-
tion.l
Evening star., 1868-08-26

ASSAULT AND BATTERY CAsEs.-Yesteraay,
Ofhcer McDermott arrested Edward smith on
the charge OF assaulting Thos. Lancaster, an
old colored man, by knocking him down with
stone, and Justice Shepherd committed him
for court.
Marshall Brown, scavenger, was arrested by
Oihcer Beali on the charge of assaulting Louis
Ettson, and he was fined $50 by Justice Shep.
herd,
Evening star., 1868-08-26

DESMOND. On the morning Of the 2sth inst
MICHAEL, infant son OF Michael and Mareare,
Desmond, aged !? months snd - day,
ming, at 8 O'Clock, from the residence of his pa
rents, on st. south, between 41a and 9th.
SCHAfFER. On the night Of the 18th instant
EDWARD, son Of John Schsfer, aged u years and
days
his friends are req uested to attend his funs ra'
on Thursday, at p. N, from No. 127 Pa. ave-
between 18th and 20t streets.
PICKERING. On the oath instant after Ion g
and Painful illness, Mrs. SAkAH PICKERING
In the97th year Of her age.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

UPHoLsTERKRs Goops AT CosT.-As am
about TO close my business this fall 1 offer the
following goods at cost prices: Reps, Damasks
Enameled Cloth, Holland Shades, Tasseis,
Cloth. Carpets. Table Linens, Bed Spreads
DC. Small dealers and others are respectfully v
in yited before purchasing elsewnere.l
S,2O-2; A. ADAMsoN, SOC 9th street
Evening star., 1868-08-26

EDUCATIoNAL-It will be seen in our COL
umn under this head, that Mr.. John w. Hunt
late principal of Male Grammar second dis.
trict OF Public Schools has resigned, and will,
next Monday, open .'The Boys English and
Classical High School" in the Columbia Law
Building, 5th street. Mr.. Hunt was highly
successful in the Public schools, which have
lost an excellent teacher by his withdrawal
caused by the difficulty IN obtaining his sal
airy, and the uncertainty Of his position as a
public teacher He takes to his private school
most of the best pupils in the public one, and
indications OF his future success are ample
Evening star., 1868-08-26

SUDDEN AND MELANCHOLY DEATH OF .
YOUNG LADY IN THE SIXTH WARD.-On Mon.
day night, young and interesting GIRL Miss
Annie Lang. deughter of Mrs. Louisa Lang a
widow flady residing on the corner OF Seventh
street east and L street south, died at her mo-
theirs house, under the following circum
stances: She had been suffering for ssme time
with heart disease, but on Monday night was
apparently as well as ever, and retired in her
usual lively. laughing mood to her mother :
room. She laid sown for awhile across the
foot OF the bed, where her mother was lying
very ill with consumption, and while doing
there but few moments, she was suddenly
awakened by her mother crying very violent
ly. Miss Lang sprang up quickly, remarking,
Mother. how you frighten me- % and was
taken with spasms, and died Immediately
Her death has cast quite a gloom on the circle
OF which but few days since she was the
light and enjoyment.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

THR RIVER FRoNT.-Yesterday afternoon
the steamer Wawaset, Capt. Fowke. havinl
been chartered by private party for the occa
sion, made an excursion TO Point Lookout. g.
return Tomorrow morning. Other excursion
matters at q stand-stlll
Rdey's Wharf.-ArrIved -Schrs. Eleanora
Lewis, from Port Deposit, with lumb-r Tor
VIM: Mclean; Enterprise, Mills, from Spesu-
tla Island. with AS tons of coal for f. e.
Baum. Sailed-Schrs. Eleanora, Lewis, for
Havre-de-G Grace, light; Access, Nelson, fol-
Eastern Shore, light; Planter, Hopkins, for
hancock City, with bricks; steamer Columbia
Harper, for Baltimore, with merchandise and
passengers.
JohnSOn's Wharf.-Sailed - Schrs. Widows
Son, smith, down the river, light; Access
Nelson. do, do.
To'oler's Whdrf.-Sailed-Schrs Bersley, KeI.
ly, for Georgetown, 10 load with coal; Floun.
der, Skinner, down the river. light: sloop En-
pire, Frasier. with ice for fishing grounds
BeTTy's Whdyf.-ArrIved-Stea New York
from New York, with iron for the Washington
Gas Light Company. SaIled-Steamer Hi Iiv.
ingston. Wilson, for Baltimore, with passeu
gers and merchandise.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

PRICE LIST Of Gents Furnishing Goods at
the original Franc, i9i Seventh street, (large
plate glass 'front.' betw cen ID and E streets
Good White Shirts, Fine White Shirts,
S2.OO-25O; Good Summer Under Shirts, 50, IS
81; Good Summer Drawers, 50, 75 81
Good Cotton Socks, IL, Is, 20 cents. Paper;
Collars, 10, 15 Is, 25 cents per box: Handker-
chiefs and Suspenders, Ties and Scarfs, in end
less variety, AT popular prices. p. ST. have
no branch stores. 4:
Evening star., 1868-08-26

THERE IA TIME FOR EVERYTHING, but If
is getting high time for you TO save your money,
Franc, 494 Seventh street between ID and E
and buy your gents Furnishing Goods, 20 per
cent less than in any other store In this city.
Remember the place-I9i; with large plate glass
front, \.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

CoENs, BUNIoNs, BAD NAILS, and all dis
eases OF the feet, successfully treated by Dr.
White, Surgeon Chiropodist, l24 Pennsylvania
avenue, between AZ and 9th streets. Office
hours from a. m. to p. m. No charge TOR
consultation. Established IS61.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

LApIse, Try the choicest Perfume in the
world. Burnetts Florimel closely reseIn bles
the odor of rare and delicate boquet OF
Eowers, and in this respect is unrivalled. A
fui fragrance upon The Handkerchief for many
hOure.
Evening star., 1868-08-26
INTERVIEW OF A CoMMIrrxr OF wopv,,

INTERVIEW OF A COMMITTEES OF WoRKrNa-
MEN WITH THE EPREsIDENT.-A Il COMMITTEES from
the Workingmen's Assembly waited upon the
President yesterday, and requested him either
20 countermand the order OF the Secretarv ~
War reducing the pay Of mechanics and labor
ers at Rock Island arsenal, Illinois, in propor
ton to the reduction of hours. under the Iate
law Of Congress, or 10 take the opinion of the
Attorney General rs TO the true construction of
the law. The President took the papers and
promised to send them TO the Attorney General
TO whom the case had already been referred.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

WHAT MAKES your hair SO beautifuIl Mrs
s. A. Aliens Improved new style) Hair Re.
storer or Dressing, QE one bottle) Price One
Dollar. Every druggist sells ii. co
Evening star., 1868-08-26

PERSONS wishing TO subscribe for THs STAR
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard,
Will please leave their orders at No. l22 Easi
Capitol street, between &th and 5th.
JOHN CoGGINe, Agent
Evening star., 1868-08-26

FoR CoRNs, BUNIoNs, BAD NAILS, &C.
visit DR.. Whites rooms, No. "a Pennsylvani,
avenue, between * and 9th streets.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

THE TRIENNIAL CoNvOCATIoN OF KNIGHTS
TRMPLAR.-We have heretofore referred to the
trienDial conyocation OF knights Templar,
and General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch
Masons which meets in St Louis on the 18th
OF September. We learn that excursion tickets
Will be iss ued TO all brethren who may wish to
participate in or witness the ceremonies, and
that ample arrangements have been made for a
special train, with sleeping cars, from Pitts
burg through to ST. Louis, via the Pittsburg.
CIestline and indianapolis route, arriving in
st. Louis on Sunday, the 18th; also, that simi-
lar arrangements have been made with the Bal
timore and Ohio, and the Ohio and Mississippi
railroads, via Columbus and Cincinnati Tue
excurslonists can change tickets at St Louis,
and thus have the advantage OF going by one
route and returning by the other. The Sir
knights OF st. Louis have invited all visiting
orothers to an excursion over the Pacific raIl.
road, eastern division, as far as completed.
which will be an interesting feature of the
ahalr. Invitations have been extended TO the
SIR knights of Richmond. Petersburg, Alex.
andria and other Virginia cities, and a large
attendance is expected thereirom. The fare for
the round trip from this city has been fixed at
S26.25.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

PERSONS SUBJECT 70 arporle,,- s..r, ,,s-
ease headaches, sudden Paintings. shouId ke@n tb.,
Relief near Them q teasroOnful in water will an
three minutes, remove ali difhculty
Evening star., 1868-08-26
ITS GRAND POWER In THE PREVENTION
AND CuRk OF PEsTILENTIAL AhB
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

IL 10 in diseases where fnmedi ate and absoluta
assistance and relief is required wherein this rene
dy proves its superior, and We might cay, su per
health.
In cases where Epidemic Diseases, PestiIepce
small Pox, Fevers, &s., exist, this remedy proves
cure No one that uses the Ready Relief wher
Asiatie Cholera, Yellow Fever, Typhoid Fever
will he seized with these diseases; and IL seized
when using IL. Will be cured If the directions are
iolioved. simple 40 this remedy 10. IL possesses
ue elements OF cu-e OF the most violent, painful
and fatal diseases that scourge the earth
Evening star., 1868-08-26

ON DUrY.-Mr. George H Pagels, the pop.
ular ticket agent Of the B 4 D. X. r. at the
depot here, returned yesterday, after trip To
the North of three weeks, greatly improved In
health, and Immediately resumed mis- duties
Evening star., 1868-08-26
CITY ITEMS.

NEvERNoRR-Can the coarse gritty tooth
powders and tooth.destroying chemical fluids
find place on the toilets of sensible people.
The fragrant and preservative Sozodont has
superseded them all.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

A SERIOUS IF NOT FATAL ACerDHNr-On
Monday, the oath instant VIM. Bouzer, ESQ =,
one OF our most estImable and enterprsin O
citizens, living at Bou zervllle, on the Marlboro
road, about seven miles from Washington
came near losing his life under the following
circumstances w hilst down in the forest
superintending the getting out OF some heavy
tlnbers 10 send 10 this city, a long pole by a
sudden move of the horses was lashed round
with great force, striking Mr.. Bouzer on the
head, almost tearing the entire scalp off, knock
ing him lnsensible, besides iniuring his shoul-
der and back seriously. He was quickly taken
up and temporarily cared for by Messrs
OMeara and Meads, of this city, and nveyed
10 his B.'s) residence, when a messenger was
dispatched TO Washington the same night and
the skill OF DIR. ]. l.. Grouse was promptly
procured, who made n thorough and careful
examination of the ghastly injuries, replacing
the scalp, adjusting and repairing all the
wounds as far rs surgical art could do and re-
naming with him until next morning left the
sufferer doing as well as could be expected
under the sad circumstances. The doctor says
tnat II the wound on the head had approached
half inch nearer to the left ear II would have
involved the temporal artery, and so caused
death ere his services could have been pro-
cured.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

NEwWAY TO COLLECT An OLD DEBr-Mary
Marshall was before Juspee Lynch yesterday
charged with Obtaining money under hlse pre-
tsnces, from Wslliaua- Butlsr. Il appears that
Mary repted house 70 Butler. who agreed to
pay therefor, SO a month in advance. As soon
as be was ready 70 occupy the premises, he VII
sifed Mary and deposited in her hands $40, for
the hrst months rent, and at the same time
asked for the key. in order TO take possession
Mary would not give up the key, and said At
the same time, that she would retain the : 10 in
part payment OF an old debt of Buffers in her
favor Butler denied that he owed her a cent
demonstrated, and threatened but all 70 no
avail. So he warranted her for obtaining
money under false preteaces, and Justice
Lynch, after hearing the evidence in the case,
held Mary 10 bail for court.
Evening star., 1868-08-26
DIE ID.

WRAPPING PAPxR for sale. Apply at tn
STAR Once.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

BASE BALL.-The "Union Club" of Morisi-
ana, New York, have been invited to a match
game with the Nationals of our city, W hich the
Unions can visit as they return from their
western tour, in which they, as indeed did all
tue "crack" clubs of the country on 4 similar
excursion, lost one game. The game lost was
between the Unions and Cincinnatians. the
score being remarkably close-Unions, II; Gin
clnnatans, H.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

THE MARYLAND SUFFERERs.-Stnce our las
report Mr.. Augustus L. Perry, Ire isurer for
me Mary land Sufferers. have received the fol-
lowing addit onal contributions Proceeds of
picnic at Abner's 1th street Park from a
ommlttee composed o: A. II. Coppes, T.
Faulkner, q. :. Rosenbaum, u. kaufman, Il.
Lewis, si4.5G; from Mrs. q. Tolbott, S5.
COLLECTIONS are In process at the Navy Depart-
ment and Treasury. No returns from State De-
ment, Fifth. Sixth and Seventh Wards. The
COMMITTEE have funds ready for distribution
Al Sykesville, and will remit them rs soon as
the name OF proper party can be ascertaiaed.
PLEASANT ExcURsIoNs.-Yesteriay after
noon at 4:30 o'clock, the fine steamer "Arrow, -
Capt. Thomas Stackpole, left her wharf, foot of
Seventh street, with gay party Of excursion
ISIS to enjoy ride on the broad Potomac, and
enjoyed the trip very much. The Arrow
Will make daily afternoon trips dOwL the river
until further notice, thus afording an excel
lent opportunity TO families to enjoy the fresh
breeze from tie water. Capt. Stuckpole is
cour'e1us and attentive, and these trips will be
very popular no doubt.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

IL SUDDENLY SEIZED With pain one tee
spoonful IN glass Of water viii In ew ml ut-s
remove all uneasiuess.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

TAkEN NATURALIZATION tsa.roope,l d.
luted in water, 10 o pleasant drink k-stsnc lattns
and resGthening.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

"SPALDING's GLUE" mends Furniture, Toys.
CrOckery, all Ornamental Work.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

BASE BALL.-A match game of base ball was
played between the Star and Buckeye Base
Ball Clubs on Monday last, which resulted in
favor OF the Star by the following score:
Evening star., 1868-08-26
APPLIED DEXTERNALLY-when there % psir
or Inflammation, anords instant ease.

STOPS PAIN quicker than norrhiue. chloro-
world.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

SALE OF RIAL EsrATx-On Monday,
Messrs. Cooper & Latimer, auctioneers sold in
subdivision of square pa, on the north side OF
~ street, between 18th and 1ith, the folio wing
9ots; Lots and 3. containing 64,ii31 square
feet, L. Glennau, at Is cents per foot lot {,
tanning 1887 square feet, to ). Hollingwsrth,
at IS per cents per square foot; and lots and G,
containing $3.50 square feet, TO VIM. II. Clageti,
at IA cents per square foot.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

lMPROvEMRNTs.-Thel large dwelling, No.
u, -Four and a-half street, between Psnnsylya-
MA avenue and & street, owned by Clark
Mills, the artist, is undergoing an extensive
improvement. A new story has been added
making the building four stories high. new
cellar has been dug out, and the back building
is also being enlarged. The whole building
Will be newly painted and papered through
out The first story Will be used as Off ces, and
the remaining portion as dwelling Mr.
Mills, being practical man, Is having the
work Done by Iourneymen and superintendipg o
the same, by which the expense of such extern
slve improvements will only be about SI,2DO
The enterprising firm of Hooe and Brother
are about making extensive impro vements on
the south side of + street. between 18th and
l4th streets, and nearly adjoining the Eobitt
mouse. They intend erecting there a magnifi-
cent four story building, with massive iron
front. the first story of which will be divided
INTO three stores, while the upper portion will
De used as offcPs or private apartments. The
first story will be somewhat novel in its con-
struct1on In front there will be two stores 30
feet wide and 100 feet deep, between which a
lO feet passage Will lead in the rear of these
stores TO another store circular in form and 81
feet IN diameter Stairs leading to the upper
stories spring from eth. side of the entrance
finished with the finest plate. glass windows
marble hling, &c, and the three upper stories
each containing eight rooms, none of which
are less than 20 feet square, will be supplied
with gass. water. and all the modern improve.
ments The contractor for the brick work is
Mr.. Jerome Diggs: for the carpenter work
Downing r. Bro; and the iron work is fur.
nished by BARTLETT, Robbins Il Co, of BaltI-
more. The store used in the construction of
the building is from the Mayfield auarrias
near Manassas. When completed the building
will cost about $4,000.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

ACCIDEET.-Mr. James Robinson, formerly
clerk In the Treasury Department, and now
living in Uniontown, met with a sad accident
on Sunday night. He retired about 10 O'Clock,
and in the course OF the night some OF the In.
mates OF the house having occasion to GO to
his room, found that he was not in bed,
and on looking out of the window saw him
prostrated on the ground beneath. He evident.
ly had gotten up in his sleep, and was probably
sitting in the window, when he lost his balance
and fell. He was taken up and brought in the
house, when 1t was found that his left leg was
broken as also two OF his ribs. He is having
the best medical aid, but is still in very criti.
cal condition. MIR. Robinson is TO be sympa-
thized with in his misfortune, particularly as
he had been mangled before, having lost an
arm in the Mexican war.
-O
RAILROAD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT morning
Martin Leese, aged about 25 years, and a huck-
ster in our city mar kets, attempted to lump
from the platform of a car as il wa slowly
NOV ing along at Annapolis Junction, when
the heel OF his boot caught in the iron lining OF
The step, throwing him to the ground. The
cars ran over his shoulder and other parts of
ms body, mangling him so much that his life
is despaired Of. He was brought to his home
In this city-No. 40 X street north-in a crit.
IL al condition, and placed under the charge of
q surgeon.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

THE GREAT REMEDY FOR HOME
PURPOSES.
Evening star., 1868-08-26

Its use In Asiatic Cholera, either a. preventive
or cure, is of more value to the world than All
other discoveries in vogue.
, 1t instantly secures rest, stops the Cranps and
spesms, and holds the constituents OF tie blood To-
gether, equalizing the circulation and preventine
the separation OF the wstery constituents from the
other properties OF the bloed and yomitine
and purgfng In Yellow Fever it is likewise All
potent, and with the assistance Of Radvayh Pills
them that may be seized.
In Fever and Agpe, Typhoid, Bilious. Scarlet
and other Ievers, lis use will always insure a
cure.
In kheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout, Tic Dolorerx
Sore Throat, Dfptheris. Influenza, in oil case. oe
inflammation, the Ready Relief, assisted when re-
quired With the Resolyent and Pills, win sgreIy
effect cure. S
Evening star., 1868-08-26
DENTISTRY.

nR J. T. COUMBE HAS REMOvED HIS
10 u OFFICE @ to No. $40 2 street; be~
past fsvors, and will be happy to see his Q
,hs;p ana sil persons that may favor him with
Nulcanite base, and flled in the best manner ana
= AIeeeonAote fetee. ~ f2-lmr
Evening star., 1868-08-26

THE PROPERTIES OF THE READY RE
LIEF ARE CoUNTER-IRRITANT, RUBEFA
GENT, ,ANTLsPAsMoDIC, DIsINFECrANr-
ANTIsEPTIo, DIFFUsIvE srImULANr
TONIC, NERVINE, ANoDYNR, 0T ACID.