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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
The Railroad Ibiuuct;eu CaSs

Yesterday, alter our report of proceedings IN
the Equity CoGrt closed, Mr.. Cox continued
his argument IN the Injunction case of the Bal
umOTe and OHIO railroad against the Corpora
uod 10 prevent the grading of street, In W hic b
their rrsck Is laid. He claimed that the L Dr.
porattou could net interfere with the railroad
on i street, because the road and the land on
which 1t was built on thar street was the pri.
yafe property of the IaIlroad company. Even
II there YVES doubt in the mind of tas court he
hop'd the doubt would be cast In favor OF the
greater convenience, aud would continue the
injunction al least until the final hearing.
Mr.. COOK, for the Corporation, quoted su-
hcTites 10 show that INJUNCTION could be
granted only upon an INJURY set forth a. Of ihe
personsl snowlsd &c OF the complainant; but IN
this such personal kuowltdSs WAS
avsrTsd IN The petition, which seems 20 have
ben by stranger 20 the facts OF ias use. and
II WAS Otherwise informal he lead tas Spta-
ION OF Mr.. lA'roee, denying toe right II me
city 20 tlIerfrre with the track -. Ins rxilrc i
as lald IN 1851, and he denied The pSwvr ~ tae
city Co make any sgree .nent RELATION ~ tbs
track Of the railroad OF Its location. ras rail-
Old had been ConstIu Ctei IN Al enlTe ns>Ap.
pieheLsion OF ih- scts OF Congress, sud IL as
pr, ent location was entirely without tue ~.
thorliy of law. The road WAS rrl uIrei % -
built not u impede travel slcu. r.,<iS
dc. and 10 L.: - unIm peCisd crossings =: All
~. ds- Sc, hut u has not done 50. Il lS< suaS
the road nii,en or - feet below ,ae grade y! ne
street
The Court sssed II IN that s.sre Q: facts ou.h,
hey lot 10 bridge the railroad over Gould
hey nj up the railroad
Mr.. Cook answered that hs lutrndt % show
your honor thar IL that aspSc; Of the Ca>- We
could do so.
M. Riddle. /. IS public nuisance. and car
De abited by the Corr grafton.
MI Cook continued. ana quoted the law 10
show thai the company had no right - inter-
Iere with he pssSage-way OF avenues. streets
&c. The law q 1871, relied on by Mr Cox. did
not apply 10 this case. for it was repealed by
toe act OF l-3j. The authority of Congress taat
me city might agree TO - difereH' level of
the streets Than that which existed in u. Begin
blpg' could not BE- construed 10 give the city
power 10 ag"Ce 10 the destruction of a street
i De survey and profile was made In au uu-
auth Urized msnneI, and cannot ba the source of
any risht. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad had
dlsrs-drded the law. and stood Ia the position
OF wron -doer soliciting the aid OF the court
Ia rhe maintenance OF q wrong.
The case was not concluded, Judge Ohm re-
serving bis DECISION Adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

iayoriie establishment is the Franck Tay-
Tor bookstore, i02 Penns " ana avenue, Messrs.
MoHUS a BksToR, prUprietors- Their ususi
choice sock has b@en greatly enlarged for the
Holidays by the addition of standard WORKS In
gass aVS Se Bibles y WoIss Of eTsry Ss
teripton. Writing Desks, WORK Boxes, Pocket
Books. Pen Kniye1, Gold Pens, Cigar Stands,
Portfolios, Tourists C1se', Paper weights, &c,
&c. which they offer al very re lsouaole prices.
VISIT their establishment while making your
christmas purcha-es
GEORGETOWN business n en- seem to be deter.
miued NO, to be exeelled by any Washington
house, and the holiday GOODS offered in our
ne'ghboring city attract much attention
Nothing can be more acceptable for a Christ
mas present than a boz of choice Cigars or a
handsome MsersGhaum Pipe Mr. JAMES
WALLACE, uuder Masonic Hall, 50 High s.rc 4,
offers iargs and choice stock Of Chewing I'd
Smoking Tobacco, Cigar Pipes, &c, at MOI
crate pTIce1.
L. j RoTHRocK, Al bis weli-known establish
rntnt' id2 1th str,eI, oppO lite the Patent Once,
thls seL-on oilers TO the pablo IN immense
siock OF On Paintings Cbromos, Engrayings,
&C Just the things for Christmas pr. seats.
VALIANT Book Racks, Brackets, C1rveo Frame,
and many other beautilul articles tor the loli-
days His STOCK il one OF the most complete in
tue city, and purchr sers are sure to find some
'ning 10 suit Their taste.
walking Coats of every style and quality can
w A'' at oil 1t1 strSeI. besides
Clothing OF all kind. There is NO excuse for
still wearing old clothes when Henning is sell.
lng fine suits al such low prices.
PRIeG. AZ 49, Pennsy Ivania avenue, says:
''Cnri,tm as without an interchange Of pres
ents would lose half its charms" and Judging
rom his well filed counters and shelve1, he is
Determined TO supply toe public with presents
suitable fOf all ages and these at the very
mOGsrate sum OF One Dollar. Examine his
sock before making your purchase,
The gentlenen's furnishing establishment Of
MCLAU GHLIN, on PepUa. avenue, next to the
house of q lit Bro, contains a complete stock
of Starts, TieI, Gloves, Haudkerchiefs, CInes,
Dire sing cas- e, RaEors, and other goods suit
cbls for the holidays.
The GrcLt Auction Sale of Unrcdcsmed
Pledges al the Office of 5. GoLDsTEIN, No. 81
~ street, begins on Monday morning, Messrs.
J. L. Coldwell Il Co, auctioneers. Watches.
Jew elry, DIAMOND Pms, RIMS, and hundreds
of other Useful arucls5 may be secured for
-eIsonable prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
EVENING STAR.
TEE HOLIDAYS srsralmost at naud.-th.

TEE HOLIDAYS areIalmost at nand.--that
lCyOus season Of the ysar dedIc lted from 'Irne
mmemOrial 10 festivities. good feeling, and
the giving OF gifts" Now, more than ever,
are newspaper I'D yertisem'nts consulted oy all
q a, ses To- learn where the pleasant conditions
OF the season be best hIled, and for the least
expenditure OF money. Those who desire .
avail themselves of the brisk business thus
created should therefore spACiiiy, and IN the
mo-: pubIS manner, make krow the induce
merits hey propose 10 eCid out 20 secure .;.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
Loo A l. y f w s.


NATIONAL TasATRH-Iast appalrlnes OF
the HaTrtzek Combination OprrI tlmpasv
when Ne-d4 popular OPs-l, =. IL Troy1tore,
WILL D. sIVsa.
WALL : OPERA HoUsE--Lsst nIghi Of W N
Horace LlngaTu the grJat mImis
PROY. A. Y = SMITHS Arr Gallery 10.
Pennsyl ANA avenue. Several new pictures
IRst received.
NDD FxLLows HALL, 7th s;rse'.-Fair Ior
ne benz fit o. the ASS noIys Church.
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ASSAULT WITH INTENT To Xxi

ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO KILL-Tke Gram.
Eyed ACnSer.-Last night, officers Langley,
Safell, and Crump, of the First Ward arrested
w m Mahgum, Maria Davis, and Fran K
Thomson, on the charge of an assault with in :
tent 10 Kill Chas. Ash, and this morning Jus.
tee Morsell heard the case, and commit the
hrst-named to Jail for court, and dismissed the
MsDgus, with Thompson, went home with
Maria Davis last evening to her house on 2;i
street, near l., and found Ash there when he
coming jealous, Mangum attacked Ash, ka Jck-
ing him against the stove, thereby cutting him
badly. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

MEETING OF THE INDIANA ASSOCIATION
meeting OF this association was held AZ m.
rooms OF Messrs. Crittenden aud Edwards (jt b
street and Louisiana avenue) last evedIny MI
L. L. Williams ia the chair. MI Edwards re.
ported ON the financial condition Of the associ-
anon. Mr.. w. Is. Stokes was. after the office
OF treas urer had been declared vacant, elected
TO III the remainder of the term. Mr.. Gibson
IRON me committee On "sociable," reported
nat they had made programme which wonId
occupy aoout three hours time, which they
oic not propose TO make public, and that II
would take place on Wednesday next at Union
League Hall; report adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

THK SOUTHERN MARYLAND RAILROAD
Colonel Hutchins reports that the suryeyilg
party on the route Of the Southern Maryi,r I
Rfilroad point Lookout) have completed
Yer laoors, and have rul tie line into this
CITY. Ii is proposed to cross The stern
Branch AT the site of the old Brrnt Bridge,
croS sing the stream and entering the city The
road Will then run along Virginia avenue to its
intersection OF Maryland avenue. where it is
proposed to place the depot The party ex.
press the opinion that the road can be built at
as small figure as any road of the same leng h
IN the country, there being but fe W he ivy cuts
or nils, and 1t is the intention of the COMPANY
If possible, to commence the construction Of
the road early in the spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

LAST NIGHT OF MR.. LINGARD-l was
CRAFTY ing 10 an old friend of the drama and of
sterling comedy to find himself last night al
Walls Opera House, in the midst of one Of the
mot crowded and intelligent audiences OF the
pre,ent season. After enjoying the unique aud
unrlyalled performances OF Mr.. Liagard ms
nimicry, versatility and excellent songs. we
could not help expressing our strong desire
that he would remain few nights longer 70
delight ard entertain a metropolitan audience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

SALES OF REAL EsrArE-Cooper Latimer,
auchOneers, yesterday sold lot %. in subdiyis-
'On OF square il2, improved by q two-story
lame house, fronting on sth, between T. aud (
stIoets south. to VIM. Kettler, for S,,O75.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

IMPORTANT Law SUIr.-Col. SIM strong.
81 mis- city, who has been engaged in max
ing improvements for the Government in
North rlver, near A'h.uy, N Y. has COM
menced suit against Ransom Van Woke aburo
NJ .rtner IN the work, who will BE- reman :
neTed - a witness In the impelchmr n trial,
for breach OF contract, laying damages a:
H,n'. He has retained as his counsel Cen
Hinkle, +. q. IHeersol and Z. F. Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

TIE POTOMAC FEoNT.-Tha beautiful
wrH-her sINe> an impetus 70 business i'll the
lNtAluy ~ The Potomac whsrNes TODAY and
HSA isrs III wcOd and coal are more actiy civ en
SSsId lu irSnsrcr anon than for some month
FAS! The sGoiClusd Is 8 list OF the movements
IL suing vessels along the front.
t'~-rg NtI-F.-SiIei-Sc j II. Marble
~ He's. for tue Eastern Shr Del: sin, ,
l. > ". hssn. Tor Norfolk; with cargo OF
irFne>''c isa, shipped by John P-ttiboue
iT - HHurf.-Sillsd-SChr. James H.
Gallssh,r. Gallagher, with caro- of merchau.
si>e for Elizabeth river, Va, W'stsru Branch
E.'rg's observation-disclosures NlrgIni1
NTtEg. from Potomac Greek. with wood for
wSrket' sChrs. John T. Ravens. Lewis, and
John L. Beard. Richards, from Virginia with
oysters for Turner & Son and WiugheId 4 Go
>aiied-Schrs Flying Fish, Shreeves: EAsjeru
IISht Roberts; Packet, Frost; Thomas, Evan:
l1Hdrr Nellie, =? cias. down the RIVER, light
trgS HhGrf.- Sailed-Schrs. James Ger
nam, Tor Philadelphia. with a load OF iron and
wagons from f.. l.. Fay; Mary f.. Rankin,
crosby. for Baltimore, 10 load coal for an ia L
ern port.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

BUSY PLACE is MI Prigg's attractive One
Dollar Jewelry Store, at i36 Pennsy lvania ave-
nue., near N street From early in the morn
ing to late in the evening ladies are dra wn
,1ither, and are actively engaged in selecting
elegant present. from the extensive variety OF
Iewelry, Silver-plated Ware, Work Boxes,
Grecfan Statuettes, Vases, China Ornaments,
Cigar Stands, Oroide W atches, Chains, and sets
OF Jewelry, Albums, and hundreds of other
articles suitable for holiday presents. The
tsauty OF these articles is wonderful, and il Is
astonishing TO see at what moderate prices
handsOIne presents can be purchased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
CITY ITEMS.

LADIES IN SEARCH OF PRESENTS suitable for
SentleTen will please call at McLaughiiu's
new Gents Furnishing Store, $50 Pennsyiva-
MA avenue, between 18th and 18th streets, mex
20 Galt's new store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

APPEALED TO CoURT.-An appeal has beer
taken from The decision of Justice Clark. who
fined Mr.. Loelger, on Thur sday evening, S1I
and costs for selling liquor without license
nv his counsel, Mr.. Hine,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
i oBACCo, SNUFF. sEGARs AND PIES

TOBACCO
5000 pounds, consisting OF BIirht ~ opn,.
Jumps, fis, koug aud saiy. Brisat lOs Hal
Navy u ., AID los. Prices Tunnir- RON a Ia -
down az low as , cts. per 10. Wholesale
eA0kING TOBACCO
1000 % urde in Bales of Varior, size. q r..-- n,
Which 10 put no and ped ac..7rr ps a r. =
qsireme1s OF the lAss lsw of Congress
1 500 pounds OF W Garrett so,,. s,.,os.
10 bottles 70 p,cksess 2. do. q do, snd oE
ST. AIS
1000, various brs Ydsl a, $40 s.s N
SO, $40, SEC AMI 80 Per
$50 boxe, Scotch and cher p,.., df..-..
styles, AZ -. Ss I'D As 70 Ter box an of Vii y
are orereS Tor sale at So Hilh street. fuuder IN.
Masonic Il ALL GEORGETOWN. ID q.
de ls-lms JANIS wAIl.rr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
GEORGETOWN Advertisements

TKN0wLHpGE Is PowER,-ssreu,b
~ LECTURE or the cour At old On psI -
Srsos Church. Hish street elox Britee To,
Sl6hI ats clock. euhrect-sTPwaRD ASD
". AID, BY II. WEsTERN Eli. Esq. Free
Y BkIDGE sTREET PRESBYTERIAN
~ Shl kCh. Geore own ->abbAth Erenir 2
Seetures ~ TIE Pastor. Rev. a. \ TAYLOR
Subject FOR TO-MokBJw ETENISS Tn
ShsIacter OF AtsAlom.' Service TO begin o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

IEsTIMoNIAL TO PROFESSOR DANIEL-The
trustees OF the public schools have. Ia consa-
quence OF the increased number of schools
deemed II expedlent to appoint an assistant in
ne moslcAl department. heretoioIe under toe
sole Chafge OF Professor Jo-e ph II. Daniel; by
MS arrangement Prot. ID. retains the re OF
me tlrst aud Second Districts only. and Mr. j
NJ. Mcfarland hes charge OF the Third aud
Forrth D~tric's. On Thursday the schools of
the Wallach bdIIding assembled in III. niue
hall 10 receive their fipal Lesson in music from
Prof. Daniel, wheel AN Interesting CEREMONY
took place no, laid down In the proyr Imm-
one of the young ladies Of the Grammar S,uooI
pFtSeutIng the Professor with an ELEGANTLY
-ha>cd silver but,rr dish and knife on behalf II
he pdpit. PrOte or ID. responded in a fl;r
appropriate remarks after which numb.r ~
songs we've sung. closing with Aud Lag
>vIe"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

FoR CouGHs, COLDS AND THROAT DrsoR-
DERs use BroCn's BroHohidl 7roekes," having
g.ored their efficacy by a test Of many years
The Troches are highly recommends and pre-
sefloed by Physicians and Surgeons in the
army. Those exposed to sudden changes should
always be supplied with "Tae Troches," as they
give prompt relief. eos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

TH1 "SUIDAY MOANING GAzBTrs,- the
fourth number of which will appear to.mor.
row, Is fast winning its way 20 favor III IL.
sue OF 10. morrow will be rsplets with int rest.
ivy Snrfstmas reading. which cannot faa o
makeh acceptable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

FINE MELTON OvBRCoATs, medium weight,
Tor sl5; heavy ones for SO and SD; made IN he
latest style and best manner. Fine melton,
cashmere, and beaver capes for SIS and $50
Blue capes for SO. A large stock of overvolts
for gentlemen and children at prices which
cannot fail to please, al Geo. g. Henning's No.
5li 7th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

WV EieLANDKRs should not fail to notice
Hsn n: ~ - sment Of meeting AZ Union L .ague
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

CHRlsTMAs GIFTs.-Nothing better tnan q
nice Carpet, Set Of Curtiins, Rugs, Ottomans
Stair Rods, Cornices, &c, and no better place
TO get them than at W. s. Mitchell 4 Co.'S, cor.
Der Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street. over
Perry 4 Brothers. dry goods establis hment S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

ANCIENT ORDER OF GOOD FRLLows-At q
meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient
Order Of Good Fellows, held last evening, IL
was decided to lease the upper portion OF the
building on 9TH street, between Louisisaa ave.
nue. and ID street. over Halls grocery store. to
be used for the meetings OF the various lodges
in this District. II will be neatly fitted mp by
he order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

THE ARMY MEDICAL MusEUM-A large
company, consisting IN the grsIt?r part o
members of Congress and Their n lie at srd :
ed last evening oy invtit'on tie army Medi-
cal Mu>sum formerly Ford's The .....) AT 81
allowing time for the visitors to examine th-
many relics of the la'e rebellion. the exhibition
common Ced, when the efeis of the microscopic
power YVES brought TO beIr on a white surfl,e
about % feet distant on which Were repre- emit
I'd in highly magnif'ed form many ohjec'>,
which conveyed TO the. .,udien ca an idea OF the
power aud usefulness of the microscope IN dis
tmguIshinC the very minute and, in some case l.
the impercepube ito the naked eyer oblects OF
substances which go 10 make up the animal
mineral and vegetable kingdom. DIR. Wood
waru, in the course of his ILLUSTRATION msgui.
Ned some OF the objects. producing sOO,OJO di-
a'neters, or iun,tgt,UuU times larger than the
original object, thus causing a ha,r of the hu-
man head II appear as large large as the
trunk Of an ordinary tree; the little insect that
causes the disease known AS the itch (of which
thousands affect one square incn OF The he n )
a. large as An oyercrown turtle. and the eye of
an ordinary fly As large as one side OF Il hou,a
All pre- ent EXPIRE SEED then elves we'll pie SD
win bcth The III GRO scopic illustrations and the
sole. >CIrnLIIiC lecture, delivered by DIR. J. J
Word ward assistant surgeon L. =. A, who is
IA charge Of the museum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
1T. PsrsRsrsxrrRAscr SOCIETY will

Sf.FErhK IkNrkkANCk SDCfkrT vii hold
. puoae meeting tomorrow evening. At the
school house on T. street south, bstweel Ith
and Sth streets east. Rev. Father Boyle will
deliver an address
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

CoRHs, &o.-Dr. White, Surgeon Cniropedist,
d Twelve year, practical experience In the
oeitsd States and OanAdas, and essAblisheA At
sts nnsylvania avenue, between ~ and 9Th
sSIeee, since 1e6i, successfully treats Corns,
Dontons, ChIlblains, Club and inGro wing
Nans' ana other diseases OF the feet without
podn or inconvenience to the patient The
snoe canoe worn With ease lnmsdiafe civ
III the Operation Refers 70 the IAN =
eminent physicians, surgeons and thou saods
- otnei responsible persons who patxonlze
us ee establishment. Hours from a. m 70 8 o.
Owlng TO press Of business at ONCE Or.
uehees except between and sp. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

har Bolsters. Bed Sheets, Com forts and Blan.
kets, OF all eolors. Where Is the best place to
Purchase theml You can find everything in
.na' line AT Adamson's, 5U6 9th street, near
Fennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

DR. ARoRN's oFPIcA 2e = stree, to. go .
treatment and cure Of catarrh, deafnese A..
charges from the ears, offensive breath. ana All
diseases Of the eye, EAR, head, throat and In a.
has already been yisited by many Of ne a.
ficted in this community, and q number ara
under tree tment n his hands with decided re-
lief 50 far. and 8 prospect Of an entire and per.
mAnent cure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

APPLICATIONS m NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Nsning 10 apply for the benefit OF the Bank.
suPt Act, who cannot pay my cents en q
ooimr Of their Indebtedness. should apply
o-IoIe me let CT January, the 1ne TO which the
operation OF the fifty per cent CLAUSE Of the ncs
lie Postponed. ~
$50, GHo. MASON. Attorney -a,-Law,
Ai,s ana Solicitor in Bankruptcy, CITY Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS the
COMMITTEE on the EXAMINATION Of applicants
for teachers position and for promotion, were
busily engaged In their new duties at the
Female Grammer School, Second District,
corner of 5th and + streets. The number was
larger than ever before, numbering about 30,
and included quite a number Of the pupils O.
OF our schools, Who are applicants for teachers
pos.uons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
%kKw BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS IN
S GkoRGEToW

The first meeting OF the SEVENTH BUILDISG
EVACUATION Will be held 90 Lsrgs Hotel :
MONDAY LyENING. the 2I.t inst a. =. IN
81 which time 81 those d sirc OF beoouIr : 10 =
holders VII have ~ opportunity
de lsh' wM KING secre-sry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19

THR IRISH REPUBLICAN, AssOCIAriOS-A
lar e mees,ng OF this As ociatiou was held or
thursday night a. Wills Hall, seventh street,
between h and !, the president, L II. Dopegan,
IN tie chair. Mr.. James Rowell made soale
remarks regarding false charges preterroi
against NJ Ich?el Duffy, after which commit
zee OF h'e was aPpoinrsd 10 invCstiga'a the
matter spd report at the next meet,ug Tn-
prr c-nt addressed the members exhorting
them 10 Identify themt elves with the RApubii.
an clubs of their respective wards. He said
ID" woI kirgmen of all classes could by secur-
ing proper understanding with each other,
and harmonious concert OF action, comma Id
proper r. poet and proper remuneration for
;her labor. II was indis pensably ncce rsiry for
Ne m to be united III oru.r 20 maidtain the n
>ei'e against moneyed aud 4 ristocratic rings
and monopoles. Mr.. john Hickey aud Mr.
Maurice Murphy also made appropriits re.
marks. when The meeting ad Iourlci.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-19
Disastrous Ffrr-Jucead;arixm.

About ~ O'Clock this NOR ming, a serisus Ore
took place on the north side OF q street north,
between 10Th and nth streets west, which re.
suited in the loss of over SD 600 worth OF prop.
erty, including the stabling, Junk shop and
rag warehouse of j. T.. Green, colored, the
frame colored Methodist Church, known AZ
Mount Pisgah, aud the five stlble' and wo ID.
sheds at'fched to the recently erected houses
OF +. Murphy. This fire was without doubi
the work OF an inCendiary who SET Green's
stable on lire in four Or five placer and those
who were ON the ground earliest state thai
there was strong smell of coal oil sbon. the
place. In this stable were four horses, two
belonging TO Mr.. Green and two to the brothers
Dent,) with a quantity Of feed, harneSs, &c,
all of which were destroyed. Adjoining was
tue Junk shop and rag warehouse of Mr.. Green,
which We've totally consumed, aud the frahe
siabhug and woodsheds Of Mr.. Murphy, on the
oppo'Ite side Of the alley, took fire and were
d uroyed. The rear OF the residence OF Mr..
Green, on 1Ith street, was on fire several times,
and was considerably dams ged; and the frame
row Of two-st0ry houses north of Mr.. Green's,
belonging TO Mr.. Stiles, and occupied bv COL
pecIally the east house. The frame building
at the corner of 18th street, occupied by = COL
orsd Methodist congr, CATION, known as Mount
Pisgah Church, was to'aily destroyed.
The Fire Department was promptly out, but
there wes some delay in getting to work 10
subdue the flames, the companies having TO
unite Their hose TO reach the neare st pc Mt where
thew could Obtain watar, but wheL once ~
work they did good service, slving the adi oin-
irg property, including Green's re ideucs aud
Stiles houses, which We're at the time in q
blaze. Nothing whatever was saved from the
stabllng end Junk Shop but the pews were rot
safely out of TIE church, rs also the furniture
from Or, ems aud Stiles' houses. GrC1n's lCs
is lrcm seven TO nIne thous and dollars; Mount
Plsgah hIrch about one thousand dollars the
Dents ABOUT fifteen hundred, and Stiles and
Murphy probably fitt en- hundred. making a
total OF over twelve thousand dollars.
One OF the members of the Rucker on the
wood H.
corner OF l. End tn streets, and WIS bluIy
injured, ara near the fire the driver of the
hook ard latder truck (Wm. Sorrell) was
10 tied from bis seat but no. injured.