Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-12
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msnts they propose TO hold out to secure it.
LOCA n EWS.
TEE POTOMAC FROEr.-rhe movements of
1.-The front are becsmipg "beautifullv Iss,r
every day, with a fair prospect of an entire
close of navigation within q few days, IL no
aea'mrnt OF the biting cold temperature takes
place. The steamer Arrow OF the Nnnut Yer
non and MaIshall's Landing route made no
attempt this morning 10 perform her task; bur,
philosopher like, S.ackpole the commander,
No. ne nlost OF the situation by SCANNING.
snder adverse circumstances, to the Arsenal
whafl, where the steamers boiler will be
''Illbd, " hen she will then proceed TO Alex.
Anena aud be hauled up on the ways for
scraPing aud oyerhauIing; after which she will
return 10 the Arsenal and receive a new boiler,
preparatory TO resumption OF trips as soon as
possible Some detention Is apprehendsd In
the return of the Waxaset from Cone river
and intermediate landings, due here Tomorrow
afternoon. shCu Id the present weather continue
In fact, the movements OF all floating craft
save. psrhsps, the irOn-elad ferry steamers
City OF Washington and City of Alexandra
and the Aqua Creek mail steamers Vanderbilt
and keypor', will in all probability soon be
euieied altogether, as the ice has alrpadv ar
~ ulated in vast quantities iu the river 81 a
gradually covering the surface OF the Poton.n
Where NE current and northwest winds b.
Iot had iuIl sway the bed OF ice alrca adv meas
ares an inch and half In '.,,cknsss mas s.s,
reconnaissance Of 10 whole linz 3, a aull
oeNe.oPs .ne arrival, under toware. OF An
oys,er crsIt az Riey's " hart with cargo CON
signed 70 Turner & Co., and OF the schr. White
Swan. Capt Collins, from Calais Me at Fow
ler's " harf with a cargo of lumber for Mohnn
q Son; Two schooners left port this morning
Tor Baltimore, to go into winter quarters.
MEETING OF TIE FIRE CoMMIssIoSRRs-At
meeting OF the Board of Fire Commissioners
hsld last night, with Messrs. Thompson.
Goodal, johnson, and Gorbutt present, the
Shar against the hostlers of Columbia, No.
l. and MON, No. 2, were dismissed. and per.
mission was granted to Union, No. ,. TO have 9
ball on the 2lst instant In pursuance of a
previous notice, Mr.. J. II. johnson offered a
preamble and resolutions setting forth the inn
por'ance of preserving the efficiency ard good
ORDER OF the Washington CITY fire companies
which can only be secured by giving to each
company su fhcient numerical force at their
respective engine-houi es for active duty and
Win view To secure he services of reliable
and effective men for that purpose the Com
mlss1oners recommend 10 the Boards of Alder
men and Common Council the passage of an
act fixing fair compensation for the officers
AND men of the Fire Department; also. the abo-
hhon OF the grade known extramen, and
substitution in their stead Of regular firemen.
spd, after citing the pay given the New York
nIemeD, recommending the following salaries
20 our CITY department One Chief Engineer
$,.25O; four Foremen, each. 81 aO; three Enei-
nssrs, each, 81 500 three FIremen each: 81 90.
1our Holsters, each, S12t0; one IiIlerman
Sl,2OOc three Firemep. each, SIOCO. twenty
four Priyates. each, S1.OO0. The resolutions
vere adopted and ordered to he transmitted 10
he Mayor, 10 b. by him laid before the Conn
ellis; after which the Board adjourned.
SCHEUTZEN TEgyIN-A naatinp of tho
SChut teen Nerein. was held Iast nigh. AZ
Trades Union Hall, Mr.. Ii. Hanze presiding.
-aS !nr. lingo handler secretary. An invita-
non from the Germania Association to attend
ihsIT snnual sall AT Carusi-s Saloon. on the Isl
81 Jan nary, was accepted. Mr.. Reese, of the
SCmnlttre on the Scheutzen Ball, reported
NOmm lee IA ada oil h.
srTaI smen's for the purpose and suggested
mar invitations Be extended 10 the President OF
ne hlied States, heads of Departments, and
nc municipal authorities. On motion. the as
soelaIlon went into election for a Superinten-
cent OF the Park. Msssrs. kesseI and F. Brad
yer having each oId s2,2t0 for the PRIVILEGES or
>Iptnntendent for the ensuing year a ballot
vas bad resulting kessel -. Bradner H. and
nj hessel vas declared elected. Adjourned
L1CUoR DEALERS ORGASIzArIoS.-The
hquor dealers OF this city have effected a per-
msnent organization, and elected the follow
~ ofhcers; President, Z. e.. Boyle; vice presi-
cent, Gsneral Joseph GeThsrdt; treasurer,
tnaIIes Cdnflrr. A committee OF live was an
pointed 70 seek the Proper legal advice and At
tend 70 other business connected with the
organization: and another committee 10 draft a
constitution and by laws. The meeting adj
Eurned subject to the call of the president
TIE organ iZatIon. IL Is stated, will cast its in
fusnee IN the direction Of the movement in the
tliy council, TOR giving licenses TO the dealers
VINO have complied with laws and regula-
uOLs for the same. IL WILL also if need ha
MAINTAIN heir rights before the courts of ins.
nee, shG 20 mat end able counsel have been
ALREADY retained.
WoRKINGsEN' AssoCIATION.-The work
Inrmen held 4 meeting last evening al Rev
hlr. Souldms church, corner OF An and l.
streets, with J. II Gram, Esq, in the chair.
and Mr.. James Tally secretary, for the pur-
pose OF forming 4 Republican WorkInguien's
Association. Messrs. james Tally, WIN Bow
en- and l.. JefrI-s were appointed cornn,ittee
20 procure more appropriate place for hold
lhg ne meetings The committee appointed al
a previous meeting 10 draft a constitution and
~ laws suernitted report. the consideration
{: bic was deferred 10 the next meeting
adjourned
CHARGE OF LARCENY esterday morning
ofaC'!Nes Claryoe and RIgley had before Jus
nee smith Charles johnson, an Indian boy.
gar riEg, and silver walch from James Fitz-
airlck- The latter boarded az a house wher.
ne boy was employed, and missing these arti.
cIes- gave The case to ihe above Officers who
recovered the pin, the boy having given IL H. a
theaier employee. He alleges that be found
ne pan, and alter keeping 1t some days, e1-
Justice Smith held him 70 bail for court
~
bTILDTSG lNPROvENENT.-Thef four dilapi-
GATED ore-stOry brick shaDtIes which have baen
SANDING for the past fifty years on 9th street
near The corner of l. street, have been pulled
Gown within the past few days TO make room
fer substantial building, Comprising four
eou torta stories, fronting fou feet each
apd running back sixty-fv feet. The i'm.
IroFem.nt IL being made by order Of Mr..
fIaEk MCGhan, and he work 70 be executed
~ EessTs- Byrd n Baker, builders. OF South
va hIn gion- All The modern conveniences are
'c ~ embraced IN them, and The material 10 b.
H.sd VIII De Of he best quality.
O
FIRl-AbOut ten o'clock last night fire
vss discovered IN house No. 9, South Capitol
street ana an alarm sounded from No. 3 en-
eipe-hOuse. IL Was IN The basement and was
sxungplsbed with a loss of about SlC0, and is
supposed to have been the work of an ince adj.
AIRY, for tne purpose Of plunder. In returning
from ne me one OF the Government hose car.
rlAgee broke down, and not the Franklin's
hose earrisge, as reported in y morning paper
ArrrlL INSPECTION OF THE PoLICR-On
Monday, the Metropolitan Police Force will,
h the weather permit. make their annual
parace, and BE- reviewed by the Commissioner
ne secretary OF the Interior, and others and
GOuptiess. ds heretofore. v-il ms n a dno