Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-06
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEW 8.
Centre Market To-day.

Centre Mar bet To-day.
MODS, 6e.-BeeL, hest cuts. sSa3oc. per H.;
aeat best, zcc.; Mutton, l5aaoc- per H.;
Slaughtered Hogs, s,sOS per cwt: Sais
Beet, i2aI5e. per 10; smoked Beef, pe.; Sliced,
&C. Chippst Gee; Bacon meat, I!s.; Breast,
per per NJ b.: "a. saei PEI per f Is. h''" nc
Pe~ttry, Com, Ac.-Turkeys, 3Sc ~: Chick-
ems, o. .5oa2 per pair: Spring Chickens, 81
Ttestass>s, <e.-Appses, sec.asi per peck;
Irish Potatoes. Soc PIX; Onioas. o. pk.; Honey
sec per To-; Celery sc. per bch.; CranberTies, 9Oc
y.I aaSr5 Dried Apples, 1se. per peck; Spln-
zach, 3oc-; Dried Prunes, Use Der H.: DRIED
Currants, 2cc. per h.; Raisins, 25c. per pound;
Dried Cherries, IS cents; Dried Peaches, a5c.
Blaekeerries, 25c- Dried Whortieberriss, a5c.;
Cream Nuts, a5c.; Filberts, Sc; English WAL
nats, 2oci Almonds, 5Oc5 Cocoannts, l5c- each;
peck; wainuts, 4Oc; Honey, Soc; Oranges,
5aooc- per doz.: Lemons, l5a3Oc; White
Beans, loc per ct; Corn Meal, sl-3oas1 20,
&c Middins Pss s sso a isa s6Sw1 Sorn
shelled, e1-30ae1.4O; Corn. by ear, s. per Dbl:
Oats, CSC .as1 per bushel; Hay, sI.4O per cwt;
Lettuce. psr naaS Kss sSc per sSs
Pine Apples SOC each; Onions, &c. per bunch,
Spinnage, 25c- per peck: Beets SOC. per peck:
CAbbage, loa2t.c head: Sprouts 25e. per peck:
Radishes, &c. per bunch; Rhubard. Sc. per
bunch, Asparagus, 10al5c. per bunch; Green
Peas, +Oc per peck; New Potatoes, 81 20 per
peck Beets, 81 per PIX; Straw berries, l5c. per
quart Gooseoerrles, 1Oa2ac. per Of; Squash
sc. per doz- Pine Apples, 25a&0c. each; String
Beans, vi 20 PIX Cucumoers, s1.50 FER doz.;
Cherries, 25c. box.
FSsh.-Bunch Fish, SOC; Halibut 25e. per
ID; Looeters, 12c. per ID; Shad, 3Oa5Jc per
pair; Herring. 25c. per doz: Mack-ereI, 25c.
each Black Fish, 15c. per h.; Cod Fish. l6c.
To-: Sturgeon, Isc. per ID: Sheephead. slss2:
Turtles, soc aS2 50; CLAIMS, 15c. per doz; salmon
Trout, 25c. per 10: Soft Grabs, $50 per doz.:
Smells, 1oc. per doz-
OLDEST INHABITASTs-Letter frouc the Late
k1- Presidenf BHehanan.-The regular mon thly
meeting Of the Association of Oldest Inhabi-
tants was held on Wednesday evening al the
CITY Hall, Capt. Bestor in the chair, and j. c.
Brent, secretary. The committee appointed to
make arrangements for the celebration of the
4th of July, reported that Mr.. Roder had ten
cered Analostan Island for the use of the asso-
ciauon- Mr.. Lewis Carusi had also rendered
his saloon. and the Mount Vernon Steamboat
Company had rendered the use of a steamer
for an excursion 10 Mount Vernon. vote of
thanks was rendered TO all of the gentlemen for
their courtesy. and, on motion Of Mr.. Jenkiu
Thomas. the offer of Mr.. Rodier was accepted
and the association Will celebrate the Fourth At
Analostan Island. Mr.. Fielder X. Dorsett pre-
which McCurk was confined tor the murder of
MS " lie, and afterwards executed on Capitol
Hill. being the first execution which took place
IN this District He also presented a large piece
Massachus sets avenue, between LIST aud I'd
streets east. Judge James 5. MsrselI was
unanimously chosen an honorary member of
Inc assoc laflon- Mr.. Nicholas Callan presented
two letters from Ex-President Buchanan. one
OF which was written a short time before his
death, and Is as follows:
WHEATLAND. NEAR LANCASTER. sd March,
1~6e.-Ay dSdr Sir. i have received your very
kind letter OF the 18th instant and am much
gratified with the friendly sentiments You ex-
press towards myself Rest assured they are
rpClnrOfafpd Durln1 nv
cfnce m Washington formed a warm attach.
fnent Tor It's citizens, and have often remarked
that i never have associated with a better
society than its resident population. / was
always treated with kindness and respect by
high and low, rich and poor. As you Observed
walked the streets unattended, and the idea
OF danger never once entered nv mind 1 shall
ever feel grateful TO you all. NV
health, thank God. continues 10 he good con-
sideTIng my age. From your friend.
Very respectfully. JAMES BUCHANAN
N. CALLAN. Esq.
The ASSOCIATION then al iourn-d to meet at
AnaIostan Island on the ith Of July.
THANKS TO THE FIRENES-A CIR Of Fir,
Hundred DOllaTS.-This morning, Chief Eugi-
nesr Sessford. of the Washington CITY Depart
ment met the Chief Engineers of the Govern
ment and Georgetown Departments, and the
foremen Of the companies which Were present
and IN service AZ the fire AT the gas works on
The 81 inst, and laid before them the following
letter.
OFFICE oF THE WASHINGTON Gas LreHr
70 June s. lsde-Joha H. S.sStorI, Esq chief
fH0iReeT, d.. dc.-D-ar Sir. The Washington
Gas Light Company gratefully acknowledge
the valuable services of the rrenen in saving
rom destruction at the late fire large amount
Of the properly OF the company, and through
You present the thanks Of the company to the
gallant nremen who Were present. and req uest
their acce ptaHce Of the enclosed check for the
sum OF five hundred dollars. a. a mark of ap-
probation OF their noble and successful exer-
lions. Very respectfully, your obedient ser
want JOHN BAILEY, Director.
The amount was divided bet ween the seven
companies present LIZ eaeh,l aud paid over
to the foremen, and they scknowIedge d the re-
CeIpt as follows
wAsHINeToS, d. C., June 9th. i.is.-Tne
oeiPt olive hundred dollars, donated BY the
Washington City Gas Light COMPANY TO the.
IRE organizations of Washington and George
town, for their successful exertions in extin-
gushing the lire at the gas works ON the Sd IN
slant Signed John II. Sessford, Chief En-
gineer' W. q. u: William Dickson, Chief
Engineer. L. $. s. F. b; VIZ. o. Drew, Chief
Engineer, q. T. +. d., VIM. ". Goddard,
Foreman steamer Union. No \, Civ Depart
meni; John +. Maddoxs, Foreman engine No
,, City Department; James Lowe, Foreman en-
cey. Foreman No. / hook and ladder truck.
Jas NJ Colgan, Foreman Hibernia Fire Com
pany. No j. Dennis McCollum, Foreman
Rueker Fire Company, No. }: s. r. Swami.
Foreman Henry Addison. No. 3, GEORGETOWN
DEATH OF WALTER HARPER, Esq We re-
c1ct 70 learn OF the death OF Mr.. Walter HARPER,
of this city, which took place suddenly ON the
evening OF May 18th. at the Hotel Corona d
Italia. Flozence, Italy. His travelling COM
panIon Mr.. HutchiEgs, the artist) was out for
a short time. and on his return found him dead
IN his room. The disease OF which he died
(dsease OF the heart first made itself felt while
In Rome Upon his return 10 Florence hr was
somewhat unwell, and renamed in his room
Tor the day for the purpose OF having an ex-
animation made; but his life ended ere the set
ting OF the sun. His funeral was attended by
the few Americans then IN Florence. The SER
vices were performed BY the Rev. Dr. Van
Nest of the American Church. He was buried
IN the PROTESTANT Cemetery. Mr.. II. was for
more han fifty years a resident of this city,
and for the greater part Of that time the head OF
one Of orr principal business houses.
SUMNER ABsENTEB< and parties going
abroad Will flnd the Safe Deposit Company
"A great source of convenience as n pla &c of 50.
curity To deposit yaluables, such rs silver
plate, valuable papers. boxes OF clothing bonds
&c Their charges are moderate, and from a
personal examination, We pronounce their
vaults equal Y not superior, 20 any in the
country. This system OF banking is growing
IN favor, and our citizens should give il =
hearty support, as such institution IL in
Ialua bic community The Onica Of tho