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N-The San francisco Herald charges that
the extortion of corporatons in Alaska has re-
duced The people to condition worse than
slavery.
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NATIONAL MEDICAL CoLLHGR-INrEopuC-
TORY LKCTURE-The introductory to the
course of lectures in the National Medical Col
lege was given last evening by Professor a. Y.
+. Garnet, at the College building, on II street,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth, IN the
presence Of brilliant audience of ladies and
gentlemen. Among those present were the
ID. D.; Drs. Miller, Hall, Dove, Riley, Johnson
Lincoln, and Thompson. After an earnest
prayer by Rev. DIR. Samson, Professor Gar.
nett was introduced TO the assemblage in a few
appropriate remarks, and was greeted with
hearty applause. He was listened to atten-
lively throughout, and his address was an able
and mastery production.
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SISTERS OF CHARIry.-Sisters Columbia,
Cecilia. Aloysia. and Philomena, arrived in
this city from 81. Mary's Academy, near CO.
lumbus, OHIO, yesterday afternoon. FOR the pur-
pose of taking charge of the parochial school
and the select school attached to 81. Dominick s
Catholic church
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THE ScHURTZEN "GERMANIA."-Last even .
ing Abner's Park, where the Fest Of the Schuet-
zen Verein Germania was in progress, was
again crowded to OVERLOOKING, and every one
seemed TO be in the height of enjoyment. The
pavilion, bowling alleys, swings, &c, were
well patronized, and the concert music Of the
4ith Infantry Band and the singing of the
several musical societies attracted attention.
The Germania determined TO keep up the Fest
until ~ O'Clock tonight, and the prizes will be
awarded al 4 O'Clock.
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VEG FELIX BENKE RT,
PIANIST,
Having completed the necessary arraneemeuts
Tor giving Musical Instruction, 10 pieased-
to announce TO his friends and the MUSICAL
community that be fs now prepared to re-VVHvV
,eive q number OF Scholars on the PIANO, and in
the various branches Of Music \, &C. such as
HARMONY GOUNTERPOINT. COMPOSITION,
INSTRUMENTATION &C &C, &c,
which win be taught either separately or in CON
nection with the Piano lessons
Beth Classic and Modern styles of Piano Music
will be AZ the discretion of the scholar: ENPREs-
point considered
Terms. &C., made known upon application TO Mr..
BENkERT, at Mr.. Kieckbwferis residence No
Zerott & Co. s-2l n
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TRIAL TRI,.-Yesterday afternoon the
little steam yacht Mollie, Captain Samuel Kel-
ler-recently purchased at Buffalo, New York,
by Col. Alberger, of this city-made a trial trip
down the Potolrac as tar as the White House
and return. About twenty persons were on
board, including the owner, Col. Huntington,
and others, and, being amply pro ided with
refres hments, &c. the time was spent in most
agreeable manned The steamer made good
run from point point, reaching here at 10
o'clock il good condition.
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ROUND TRIP TICKKTs.-The following ar
Tangement has been made for the benefit of
those wishing 10 participate in the coming
State and Presidential elections, at the follow.
ing rates for round trip tickets, TO be good for
fifteen days:-From Washington TO Wheeliug
or Parkersburg, Sl1.25; from Washington 10
GAINESVILLE, Newark, and Columbus 81 s.:
from Washington to Cincinnati, via Parkers-
burg, 81; from Washington to indianapolis
S2l; from Washington to Cleveland, Sl15O
Tickets good from October to November 30,
inclusive. From Washington to New York,
SLIGO, from Washington TO Philadelphia, 1913.
From Baltimore to points in Pennsylvania
resched by the Northern Central Railroad, g.
each. Tickets good tor ten days from date OF
issue.
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"SPALDING's GLUE" with brush, useful
and indispensable ia every well-reg ulatet
house.
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THE RETORT CoURrEoUs.-ssYou'rea dull
looking set" as Sozodont said 20 the ne elected
teeth. 1--WE shall soon improve under your
auspices" as the neglected teeth said to Sozo
don't.
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THE eRECIAH BEND.

TO THE tADIES:-I have last received the
PANIEB BUSTLEs, the PANIER SKIRTS. OF
which am the only authorized agent in this city
The beet improved SHOULDER BRACES, for La
my Hoopskirt and Corset Factory.
Obs. BAUM,
SEES 40 La. av bet 9th and 18th SITS.
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New York Grain MaPke

Ne" Xsrk Grain Market To-day.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Flour dull and IOal5
cents lower Wheat dull-with prices in IA
vor OF buyers. Corn heavy and cent lower.
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vePnment Securities.

WAsHINsToN, Oct. ,, ls6S.-Jay Cooke Il
10. furnish the following quotations Of Gov
eminent securities:
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ELECTION OF OFPICERs.-At a stated meet
ing OF the George Washington Division No.
"a, Sons OF Temperance, held September 2Sth,
me following officers Were elected fer the en-
suing quarter: ]. Coldwell, w. p; J. Fl.
King, w. A; 7. j. Brasheirs, II. s; j. III. Hill
ton, A. X. s.; ID. w. Irving, f. s.: w. q Flood,
Treasurer; r. s. Bayne, Chaplain: A X. Hill
ton, Con; J. 5. WantoD, A. Con; y. q. Moore,
obtaining large accessIons at e. ch meeting, and
is among the most active in the city la addi-
ton TO the usual attractions of the meetings IL
is the purpote to introduce during the ap-
preaching winter months dramatic exhibi-
tions, lectures, &c.
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DENTISTRY.

A RTIFICIAL TEEra INSERTED TO GIVE
FILL ss srhr EInM T 40 TO .,o
Nhl ara examine spec mens at s6s 9th -
eMeet bet and 4. Teeth extracted 49,
Nittout pain. Teeth carefully filled Long ~~--1A-D
eNpetiehce ~ constant practice enables the under
sikned 70 ADJUST Teeth 20 he most d f1cult cases
Call and he copvinced
Sc IS Inn pR PrTTTxGrJI
*. LkwlE . DAVIS, DENTAL AssOOIA
~ TON.
No. 700 pkNNA AVE-
Between 18th snc 18th streets.
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EDUCATIONAL.

ERENCa LANGUAGE col. FELIX CON
II FORT. Professor Of the French language 80
Belle Haven Institute. Alexandria, Va. h Pre-.
par, 20 take charge Of the French DEPARTMENT %
= school In Washington. sud sive INSTRUCTIONS 20
few additional pupiis ~ their residsnoes. or
terms. &c. address Gel. p. COMFORT, Lock Box
81. wsshington. u. G. lS-es7S'
CT. MATTHEWS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Under tie erection Of the
SISTERS OF THE HOLY GROSS.
Fifteenth street. NEXT %
ST. MATTHEWS CHCRCu.
ee 1seolm
MRS. J Z sHIDY, TEACHER OF GUTrkB
Ivl ssd sinsing; Plain Accomplishments 90 songs.
taught in lev Lessons. TeTms-Single Lesson.
81 Elk Lessons, s3: Twelve Lessons. %. Pupils
Wishfng 90 receive lessors at their Own residence
will be charged IN so . lesson In advance.
Apply st No. 422 18th 1T. cor. G.. go In
DOCK HILL COLLEGE,
III ELLIOTT CITY MD.
Studies vfl he resumed In this Ihstftutfon
Monday, September 9TH, ISIS.
Board, Washing and Tuition, Der snnun,
S30 o.. Entrance Fee, 90 %; Physicians Fee,
SEQ Music and DIsvIne extra
au 81 gu RkO. BErTRLIS, Pre-.
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HEAR YR, PEOPLE, AND LISTEN TO TIL
VOICE OF WIsDoM.-Those in want Of Gents
Furnishing Goods, good goods at low prices
90 to the ORIGINAL FRANC. 49i Seventh street
between ID and Z, where you Will find spIen
did assortment twenty per cent cheaper THAI
in any similar establishment in the citv. Hi.
motto is, "a quick penny is better than slow
dollar" Remember the place-49i Seventh
street, large plate glass front, six doors below
4 street. No branch store. 991.
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ALL WHOM 1T MAY OoNCKRA.

pkPAkrNRNT TIE INTERIOR.
PESsIon OFFICE, July 18th. isSs
sSs Se..u %: d TIN dsE s s o.
scribed Land wsrrsnts, which are e ALLEGED 70 have
been lost or ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10 hereby given
warrant, a certifcste or warrant of Ike tenor
appear. c. G. cox, Commissioner.
Ne. solsl, for leo acres, issued under the act Of
son, mother and heir at Law Of Daniel Mshiisissr
se 1sosSea and YES granted September
No 50 lot for 100 acres, issued under the act Of
ret and wa. sastsd Nav ns ss 6dtssp bss
No ts9sl Tor 10 acres. issued under the act OF
vas granted October = isss september s. ISIS An'
No 81. 4G2. for leo acres, issued under the act q
vas granted June .. ISL. octoSer II, issa ana
Nc ,sse, for loo acres, issued under the act OF
No y l6s7. Tor 50 acres, is,ued under the act Of
s?sn.sd Assss. $ ISL oe g s;n 81, ISIS sss ana
no: $50 Tor leo aeres issned under the oct Of
wac granted February Is, 1854 November J. isss.
s0 49, t1T s o. acres. issued under Che act q
wss srs r. e. June %, lss7. November !. 1888.
March 8, is5s, in the name OF MARY Crawford. for
mer wisow OF Jesse Eds, and Was granted March
No. IS $50, for 80 acres issued under the &C. ~
March 5, LES. In the name Of Archibald Within,
sna Was granted March Is, ISIS. November IL,
No, 4e,ess, for 90 acres issued under the &C. OF
the name OF Susan nah Dunn, wld-
81 of Daniel Dunn, and WAS granted Nay IS 1851,
November IL, 1855.
No. IS ,2os. for 10 acres, issued under the act OF
March ), 1855, in the name Of Charwick L Cox,
an, and was granted February Is, 1856. November l3,
No. n, rs, for 100 acres issued under the act q,
March 5. 1855, in the name OF Polly Dorau formsr
widow Of William White. and ives granted Sen.
TENDER 4. l8l. November "a, 1865. sep
No. Is -Ssl, for leo issued under the ACT NJ
March 5, l6tS, IN the name Of George Peterman
nd was granted May q, 1850. November Ia lsss
No; 81 eS, for l6o acres, issued under the act n
MarchS ), ls5S, In the nsme Of George T. Hmm ana
was granted June q, lsS6. November q isss
NO ~ Isl. Tor 40 acres, issued under the ect N
march ), 1885,, 10 the name Of James Martin Ana
was granted July 8, 1855. December TO- "a
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MARRIED..

FUGITT-wORTHAN. In Washington citv
seP GIM 27d; BY Rev. Mr.; Holiday, EUGENE
WORKMAN, Of Alexandria. Va. .
tAlexannria and Norfolk papers CODY
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PERSONS wishing to subscribe for TIE SrAk
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy YARD,
will please leave their orders at No. 122 East
Capitol street. between lth and 5th.
JOHN CO90INe. AGENT
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al PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. or
have inst received the most complete assort
ment in this city of
GAME BAGS. SHOT BAGS,
AEI PocCHES, POWDER FLAsKs,
CLOTH AND PAPER WADS,
CLEANING Rods, CAPS, &C, &c
l.. q. CAMPBELL,
Sal Pennsy lvanis avenue.
sc "A 6t Fourth door from 9th street
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MARROW g. CO.'S
PERFECT FITTING SHIRTS
MADE TO ORDER.
ANUFA rORY,
96s PIHHsYLvARA AvBHUy.
l. L 9 q 'R
ALL OTHIR GRADES

FAMILY AND EXTRA FLOUR,
For sale low in lots TO suit, BY
w. II. GAIT & CO.,
Indiana avenue and LIST street,
eele-0 near Bait. and Ohio Depot
N0.lBAH AA0KER1L.
The :ttsntio1 Of yhclenls snd r.tsn ass,eru n
HACKERlL IN kitts which We arc ssiiiSss To- =
love8 1astsn tebeing ,Rricss. -
Aeou)B for HeWleyb N0ShrooS 0r~cSsM. -.
ITO LINZ AHD Hal DIALIRs AND cor
Esnsvs Ses seas Dsins Lore HAD, or Piss
fhoss vishinG . slIply yin And a ~,
aAvantaSs % can ea - e19rs0
...m Ne. Ssa OH; sngrx 2 90.
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No charge will be made for extracting where a
nhoial Teeth are inserted, although ths<
1stient VII Dc re9.ired 20 pay for 4plYX
surgical operation when performed. which ~
viii be deducted when the Teeth male. Ths
Associsiisn is now prepared 60 maize Teeth on
cold, silver and Rubber, at New York, Philsdei-
phia and Boston pri Gee. All persons wishing dem
TAI work done can have ~ cheap In the above
And beet manner, arc warranted % give entire
satisfaotioh. Persons will do we'll 90 call and
emine our work before getting 10 elsewhere. ~ 10
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BASE BALL.-The National Club of this city
visit Baltimore to-day 10 play a match game of
base ball with the Maryland, :he champions of
the State. The first game, played here, was
won by the Maryland, with a very close score
and an interest ting game may be anticipated
this afternoon.
II is expected that the return game between
the National and Olympic Clubs Will take
place on the White Lot on Wednesday, the 7th
instant.
During the present month work will be COM
menccd on The grounds OF the National with a
view of converting the same into q skating
park.
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UEORGETOwN COLLEGE, DC.
NINETEENTH MEDICAL sEssIoN-Isss-,s
College Building, Corner Tenth and streets,
CITY OF WASHINGTON.

The Regular Course of Lectures will commence
october lst. and terminate the following March
Lectures will De delivered daily, Commencing a.
ga clock m TT time of lecturing has been
customary in this institution since it's found
and has proved mos. ceptable TO the students OF
this city.
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"A CERTAIN CUBE PoR vrR-pRrSKrso.
i ATKNT PANTALooN DRAWERS.
The rest hitting IRAwEBs Is the world ore tho
PATENT PAETALOoN DRAWERS.
FISK, CLARK FLAGG,
Pstentees and Manufacturer
au 2s-eolr No. 3. whitestreet Ny

80 VII ~. :. = " lItttstIttLs N
nLD MAINLAND HAMS
" sugar Cured. aud OF best qualfty
WEIGHS NEW WHEAT FAMILY Floor
OLD GOVERNMENT JAVA COFFEE. genuine
NEW WHITE HONEY, lin the combl
NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA But.
BOLOGNA SAUsAGE
POTOMAC eehD AND HERRING.
No. MACKHREL.
All Just received.
E0R PICK Killing
Il WHITE WINE AND CIDER ylNEGAR-
pure. SPICES, &c.
For EsERy Nc
All grades OF SUGAR., s,rowest prices.D
GREkN GINGER, &C. &C
N. W. BURCHELB.
Corner Fourteenth aud v streets,
ezd Under Ebbitt House.
mo ALL. WHOM IT MAY nnNCHRH
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TIE ATTACK ON THE WASHINGTON Boys
in BLUE--frrest Of BdItimOreans an Pdilndey-
phid.-An Associated Press dispatch from Phil
adelphla last night says: Members OF the
washington delegation state that when about
ten miles north OF Baltimore a party of men
entered the car where they were singing Grant
campaign songs and made an attack on a COL
ored man who Cheered for Grant. The Bows
in Blue resisted the attack, when they where
in turn assaulted and several INJURED, but they
finally succeeded in driving the roughs from
the car, when one of the latter fell between the
cars and was probably killed. The following
are the names Of Baltlmoreans arrested on their
ARRIVAL last night and this morning: James
Stanton, armed with a revolver; Thomas Sui.
Ivan, armed with a revolver; Comfy Huggpns,
Robert Wise, Joseph Peters, James Higgins,
VIM. Evans, Lewis H. Miller, Joseph w. Nor
rison, James Smythe, John Denny, George
ShaftneT. Daniel Murray, Jacob Brown,
Michael Murray, VIM. Brown, John Miller,
and George Shumack. A number of other
parties from Baltimore who were not arrested
returned &c Baltimore.
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ExoELsroR BUILDING AssOcIATIoN.-Tns
f1n, to aunusl meetiag q MS ASSOCIATION vas
held last night at Temperance Hall. There
w're quite large number Of stockholders
present
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year; T. NJ. Hanson, President; James
Towles, Vice President; h. Robinson Trea,.
nrer; o. Is. Baker, Secretary; and Messrs
Peaicks Prather, Marbury, Falls, Powell, Nal
ley, Brown, and Miller, Directors.
The fourth annual report Of the financial
condition of the ociaton to October lst, Is6s,
was read by the - cretary. Il states the Treas.
arers account as follows:
DR..
To balance in Treasurer's hands, as per last
report ...... ............ 500 u
To smount receiv ed from dues ..... 26,037 o.
To amount received from advances. 12,779 20
To amount recei we'd from finps. ..... De- 20
To amount received from Harvey's
eiaim -........-.. ....s...-.- ooO w
Total. .s39,slS %
Ry amount paid on ad vances. .&37,ti2 on
BY amount paid on ex penses. .. 525 20
BY balance in Treasurer's hands,. 1850 81
bonds in Treasurer's hands on I,I32
1aies actually advanced upon .... go, 351 90
amount due the association for
BY balance in Treasures hands ..... 1850 81
Total value of 9i2 shares $50, 500 81
Actual value OF one share. SOS 962
Number OF shares advanced upon during the
REMAINING shave. not nd vonced No., o,o
II will be seen by this report that this is one
OF the most fiourishing associations in the city
over $4,000 was sold at ali average of 80 per
cent. last night.
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The POTOMAC FRONT.-The steamer Wa.
waset, Fawke. left Potomac Ferry Wharf this
morning on her regular trip to Cone River
and way landings ha wing on board a number
ofpassengers and heavy freight
HdTreys Whdrf.-Arrived-Schr. John q.
Millburn, Frayser, from Havre-de- Grace,
with 80 tons of coal for Harvey, Clarke &
Given.
Cartsr's 1crf.-Arrlved-Schrs. Julia.
Harris, from Spesutia Island, with 120 tons of
coal for Wilson Z. Brown; Eleanor T. Rhea.
from below, to take in cargo of manure.
Saiied-schr. Annie q bison, Bro n, with fu IN.
ture, &c, for Gibson's farm, Va. Memoran-
dum-The schr. Charles Gaskell. button,
sailed from Havre. de. Grace on the goth OF
September, with lis tons OF coal for r. W.
Barnaclo.
RHeys W1d1.-Arrived-Sch Salisbury,
Parks, from Havre-de. Grace, with 100 tons of
coal for VIM. Ii. Campbell Il Son. Sailed
Schrs. James Gallagher, Gallagher, for
Georgetown, 10 load coal for Philadelphia;
VIM. Rounds, Washington for Matthias Point,
light; steamer Virginia, Gregg, for Matthias
Point, light.
Fo'rIer's Ivha5.-Sailed-Schr Morning Star,
Lynch, light.
Fdy's Whdrf.-Sailed-Long boat Missouri.
Ceyes, for Machodoc, light.
Broun's Whor.-ArrIved-Sch Armada,
Palmer, from Havre. de- q race. with 1879 tons
OF coal for s. p. Brown Il Son; A. X. Whit
more, Lennon. from Philadelphia, with 277
tons OF lump coal for :. p. Brown & Son.
Sailed-Schr. Eleanor T. Rhea, light.
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SUKKoTH Or THE FEAST OF TENTS This
Jewish festival, the third OF the 'holy month";"
commenced Wednesday evening, and will
last eight days. 1t commentaries the
fraternal care bestowed by Divine Provi-
dence on the pilgrims while sojourning
in the Desert Of Arabia. 1t is now ceIe-
brated, first, as the feast of Thanksgiving
for the blessing of the harvest bestowed on
the country; second, as the feast of humanity,
hoping that all nations will be united in works
This feast is one Of rejoicing intimating that
man, after having made peace with his God.
his conscience. and his fellow-man, shall enjoy
the blessings of God and the beouties of his
nature, and not indulge in stern, gloomy as
pect of life.
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GEORGETOWN,
Aff.frain aeorxeiaun.

THK MERCHANTS ExCHANeE.-Tbe SIKH
meeting of the Board Of Directors of the Mer-
chan Exchange was held this morning q.
their rooms on Water street. Mr.. Z. Lyons ia
the chair. - .sr
The election of an executive committee being
in order, Mr.. A. II. Piekreli moved that the
old committee be eontin ued; which was carried.
The committee consists Of Messrs. Samuel
Crop ley, d. L. Shoemaker and f. ID. Hartley.
Mr.. John J. Beall was elected treasurer Of
the Exchange. ltl8
A ballot was taken for a secretary of the Ex-
change, resulting in favor OF Thomas G.
Wheeler.
Mr. A. H. Herr moved that the Board appro-
pirate $50 TO Mr.. w. A. King, for placing
telegraph instrument in the rooms Of the Ex-
change.
Mr.. Darby moved to amend by providing for
and receiving from Mr.. King daily telegraphic
dispatches of the New York and Baltimore
markets, which should be posted mp in the
ferred to a committee to confer with Mr.. King.
Mr.. Herr having withdrew his motion. Messrs
Darby and Herr were appointed as the commit
tee. Adjourned.
THE NEW CITY CouECILs.-The Boards of
Aldermen anG Common Council elected here
ON Monday last are called TO assemble in the
Council chamber on Monday evening next, at
AZ O'Clock. wheS they will organize.
THREATS OF VIoLENcE-Robert Johns son,
colored, came before Justice Buckley yesterday
morning, charged by Catherine johnson with
making threats to do her bodily harm. After
hearing the evidence in the case, the Justice
committed the accused to Jail in default of
security to keep the peace
CHARGED WITH FoRGERY.-Wm. Daley came
before Justice Buckley yesterday afternoon,
upon complaint Of X. f. Talbot, and arrested
upon suspicion OF forgery, in receipting a bill
and collecting the money thereon. The charge
was dismissed, there being no evidence to sus-
tain il.
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BRIDGING THE POToNAC.-A report has been
made TO Hon %. II. Browning, Secretary OF the
Interior, on the subject of bridging the Potomac
riyer, by Sllas Seymour. the evil IN gineer an
pointed IN pursuance of the resolu tIon Of Con-
gress. The report is very voiumInous, cover
ing a hundred or mere pages of manuscript
4 he report makes the following suggestions
trst- 10 provide for a comm On roadway over
Inc Aqneduct structure; second, 10 provide for
The construction Of a good high way upon the
Virginia side, from the prese Mt Chain Bridge, al
Little Fails TO the 40 ued uct, and thus dispense
with the necessity OF rebuilding the Chain
Bridge; third, TO eOnfine the waters of the river
between Mason's Island and the mouth OF the
sast branch, 20 one channel; fourth, TO construct
\ permanent free bridge across the improved
channel AZ or Fear the sight Of the present
Lorg Bridge, which shall also be capable of ac-
eommodaflng street-car travel. with A suitable
draw for the passage OF vessels: and fifth with
refsrsnce &c railway travel; no settled policy
can rs Vet, De- determined upon the railway in
tFr'sts- Themselves, not being agreed TO "a ths.
best plans, but II VIII he in the power Of Con-
erets 10 devise NJ any time, the necessary legIs-
iaflon- For the present the bridge ct the foot
of Mary land avenue and 18th street is amply
sufficient for the demands of the roads
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ALEXANDRIA AND vIcIsIrY.-The Journa,

ALEXANDRIA AND VICISIrY.-The Journal
OF yesterday says:
The travelling community ara complaining Of
a vexatous delay by winch they are detained
Al Gordonsyille, va, three hours every day,
owing 10 the failure of the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas Gap and Virginia Central RAD
roads TO make proper connections at that peifst.
Joseph Costar. a soldier from Fort Visiting
ton, was found in the streets here Saturday
night clothed in a robe de nuit He was fur
nisbed new clothes Sunday morniRs a: Battery
Rodgers. Frr .tr u
frCm iail here, Is said 20 be in Washington.
TAe military authorities are Investigating the
manner of his escape.
Rev, Mr.. Leftwich, Presbyterian minister of
this city, declines the call to Lexington fVa.)
church --f =.