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Evening star., 1868-05-11

The WogKINa PKoPLk-It 10 estimated that
in New York city there are about ten thousand
workmen Of various callings on strike for
higher wages Strikes are also expected in
various parts Of the country, the cause being
not so much an excessive demand for labor, as
the belief of the workmen that the wages they
were recei wing were not adequate to support
them. The New York carvers have determined
to strike for an increase Of fifteen per cent on
their wages. The average wages of Journey
men carvers is stated at SIC to Sl7 week,
whilst few earn $40, and some are working
for as low as SIP. During the last two weeks
of April. the New York Labor Exchange at
Castle Garden. procured places for fourteen
hundred and four emigrants, whilst it had
applicants for help to the number of sixteen
hundred and thirteen persons. The average
rate Of wages procured for these people was
S15 month for the males, and SS.33 for
the females. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, the
Councils to award them the exclusive right
10 sell fresh meat to the citizens; and in
order to compel acquiescence have closed their
shops. The people are said to be unwilling to
grant this privilege. and are preparing to
'upply themselves from other sources. A CO.
perative lumber and planning mill has been
started at San Francisco, with prospects Of
success. In New York, ON "wednesday, out of
LOG advertisements in the various papers for
situations and help, it was noticed that 733 were
for situations and only 273 for help; showing
that the demand for labor is less than the
supply. The various strikes for higher wages
in New York continues without much change,
and the passenger railway and omnibus driv-
ers are said to mediate a demand for higher
wages also. At Milford, Massachusetts 900
their employers propose TO stop work rather
than pay 1t. In Milford, there are 900 shoe
makers, and they are said to have work only
about half the time.
Evening star., 1868-05-11

A correspondent who sent us some DAYS
ago communication of nine foolscap pages.
advocating the claims of a ward candidate for
office, takes exception TO our notice of Saturday
that all such communications Will be inserted
at advertising rates. He asks, rather indignant
ly. II public spirit does not prompt us to pub
lish such matter without charge. Well, not
much. If our printers, and paper makers. and
ink-makers will agree TO take their pay in the
arucle of public spirit, we'll think about il.
Printing newspaper calls for cash. and a
good deal Of it; and the STAR many years ago
came 10 the conclusion TO refer all customers
having political axes to grind, either to the ad-
yertising counter or the waste-basket. News
paper publishing, 10 be successful, musI like
any other business, be conducted on business
principles DeyOting space 10 gratuitous ad-
VertisIng OF John Smith for the position of hog
reeve, or any similar sinecure office, doesn't
strike Us as a sound business principle. 1t
really don't.
Evening star., 1868-05-11

The importance of the Washington and
New York Steamship Line to our business
men Is shown by the fact that since its estab-
lishment the railroads between here and New
York have been compelled 20 materially re-
duce their charge for freight to compete with
the steamers. Such, however, is the prompt
ness and reliability of our Citizens line Of
sfarners, and the satisfactory manner in which
freight is attended TO by it at both ends of the
line, that our business men find that their own
advantage as well as the disposition TO encour-
age home enterprise requires them TO DO their
treighting by steamer. They know, too if en-
couragement is not given 10 the steamers. and
they are driven off the track, that the pnce of
frsights will instantly go up; and that Ihey will
sadly miss the promptness and accommodating
spirit that distinguish the business habits of
the steamship management. We learn that the
energetic President of the Steamship COMPANY
J. W. Thompson, Esq. is now in Norfolk
making arrangements tor the steamers to touch
N that port on their trips. This will supply
another urgent want in the way of direct COM
munication per steamer between this city and
Norfolk.
Evening star., 1868-05-11

We announced on Saturday that the Com
mon Council committee on the Aldermen's bill
providing additional polling precincts, had
agreed to report II with five precincts in each
ward instead OF eight, as proposed in the bill
before them. Five precincts per ward is, OF
course, an improvement on four, the present
number but why do the committee hesitate 70
give the full number provided Dy the Alder.
mems bill The aim should not be 70 limit the
number to the smallest possible allotment but
70 ensure the ampl.st accommodation for the
voters. The Common Council should manage
this matter in a manner to utterly di,pel the
current belief that the hesitancy TO provide ad :
ditional voting accommodations comes fror, a
disposition - advance party ends.
Evening star., 1868-05-11

We don't suppose that in all christendom-
mot even In the Blaoensburg turnpike-there
can be found such another stretch of vile road
as that on Seventh street, between ID street
south and the river. The rUts and hiuocks re-
Semoie the waves IN a smart sea; and we are
assured that 1t Is the commonest of sights 70 see
street-slek passengers vomiting out of a car
riage window from the roll and pitch of the
vehicle. Strict impsrtiality Is maintained in
the relative badness of the street railroad tracx
and the Corporation part of the street, and par
ties disposed 10 anathemize either or both con-
Germs cannot go aniss. The street Is a disgrace
TO both the Corporation and the railroad COM
panV
Evening star., 1868-05-11
CsRIs1Ksrso SQUARES, rro.-ws observ

CBRIsTESING SQUARES, ETc-we observe
that the new squares on the reservation formed
by closing mp Vermont avenue, between / and
j. streets, has been named sScott Square" We
are not aware of the authority under which
this square was thus formed, and we some
Whist dou bt the prepriety of closing so fine and
important thoroughfare as Vermont avenue,
even for 80 laudable a purpose as creating an
additional reservation, though IL may be shown
thai the right to do so clearly exists. Recog-
nizing the new park rs an accomplished TACT
however. all must approve the title chosen for
1t. To be sure no such reminder is necessary
to keep green the merlory of General Scott:
but it is nevertheless fit that one of the public
reservations at the national capital should bear
the name Of the greatest soldier of his time.
And this suggests the inquiry, Why not give
names, Also TO the several CIRCLES and little tri-
angular reservations scattered throughout the
cityl The circle on Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween The Executive Mansion and Georgetown
should, We presume, bear the name Of wash
iDgton, whose statue II contains: and the others
ought to be properly christsned and similarly
adorned as soon as possible. These, with the
regular squares. might with harmonious pro-
priety be named for the greater statesmen and
soldiers of the Republic. Then, let the tri-
angles be brought into requisition to commem-
orate. in the same appropriate manner, the
flames of q class who have contributed nearly
as much, though in a more quiet and unpre-
tending way, 10 the national renown. We al
lude to our Authors. For the triangles now
enclosed the names of Prescott, Irving, Haw-
thorne, Motley, Bryant, Bancroft, Halleck, Hill
dreth, Sigourney, and others which naturally
crowd upon the tongue, might be used with
equal regard for fitness and euphoEy, asAwe
think What say our readersl and, more i'm
portant, perhaps, what says the Commissioner
OF Public Grounds and Buildingsl
Evening star., 1868-05-11
LOST AND FOUND.

&I0 REwARD.17strayed, on Friday; the sth
~ " inst from the corner of 5th and sts.,
tive RED COWS, one five years old. medium sized;
the other seven years old, large. The absve re
corner OF 5th and II streets. myll-st'
TAKEN UP-A red and white spotted Buffalo
COW, onthe farm of Mr.. J. l.. Kervand, known
as Oakley. near Tensllytown. The owner will
come forward, prove property, pay charges, and
my list JAS. l.. KERvAND.
OST-On May leth, 1873, between No 9 south
- A street, Capitol Hill, aud DR. Finkel's Ger
man Church or in front of the Church ION 10th ST..
aHAIR BRACELET, with two gold plates with
will be literally rewarded by returning 1t to No.
south ST., Capitol Hill. my II St.
nIsTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF WASH.
- INGTON, To-Icit Il, NJ. V. Bnckey, a Justice
OF the Peace, IN and for said county and District
do hereby certify that Edward Woodey, manager
Tor DR.. J. A. Ritchie aud others, brought before
me as estrays, trespassisg on their property, one
red and white Beifer; one milch Cow, white color,
brown ears and neck; yellow and white
red Cow, with spots round the eyes; one white
Heifer, specked neck; one yellow Heifer, white
star in forehead; one milch Cow, Brown and
spotted; one white milch Heifer, brown ears: one
sorrel Horse, white foot and face; one dark brown
Horse. mare, lame in hind leg; one dark roam Mare
with foal; one bright bay Colt, about years old
Given under my hand this ninth day of May A.
D., 1868. vBUCKEY j. p. Seal
Notice 10 hereby given to the owner or owners OF
the above described animals to come forward, ,
claim their property, pay the charges and dam
ages and take them away. They are now impound-
ed at JAMES Y. ESSEX'S Stable, corner of High
and Cherry streets. Geor rgetown. DC.
my 95t EDWARD WOODY
Evening star., 1868-05-11

TIE TEACHERS SALARIKs.-As there seems
to be considerable rnisconception as to the
cause of the delay in paying the teachers sala-
ries, il may be proper to say tina: the difficulty
is the same old hitch between the Mayor and
Register. The Register refuses TO sign the
Mayors check paying the school teachers un-
less the current quota for the colored schools
shall be paid at the same time. The Mayor
holds that the act of Congress does not re-
qsire the current Indebtedness to the colored
schools TO be paid until September, and that
the act OF Councils for the support of the pub
lie schools for the year ending June 30, 1s6s,
while providing for the payment from time
to time of the proportion due the cOlored
schools, yet requires that the arrearages due
the colored schools should be paid first
The act provides that the arrearages shall be
paid forthwith" and the Mayor contends that
what is paid to the eolored schools now should
go to hquisate the old debt. So it will be seen
that the difficulty is contin uation of the old
deadlock" between the Mayor and the Regis
Ter
Evening star., 1868-05-11

New York Is growing Justify over the Hub.
Boston essayed 10 establish a line of steamers
direct TO England. The steamers commenced
&c run and have '.run out" They are to o. sold,
and New York advises Boston not 10 attemp .:
ts sail IN deep waters again, but keep near the
shore, or inland
Evening star., 1868-05-11

~ Tne Lawrence Repablsean, of the I'd SAYS:
"s,ena'or PomerOy says to us In a private note:
'fsu are night, and can say, fearIessly, would
not take place in Wade's Cabinet, and he has
offered me none. / am content to serve NV
State and our common cause as best can in
the place assigned me-"
Evening star., 1868-05-11

A CHILD CaoKKD TO DEArH BY CopPEr
BKAN-A little boy three years Of age, named
Anthony Ames, residing with his parents at
NO lOO flaionsh avenue, while playing with
>, me coffee beans yesterday afterroou. eot one
II his throat and was ehoked 10 death in q fe w
ssconds.-N. y. EzpTess, sR.
Evening star., 1868-05-11

- Within q few weeks forty new Senators
and Representatives from the Southern States
will take their places In Congress. All bu,
i've or six will be Republicans
Evening star., 1868-05-11

~ General Sickles, il is reported, will soon
sr-ny, snd return 20 civil life
Evening star., 1868-05-11
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

IN BANKRUPTCY,
L DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Sc
At the City OF Washington. the 9th day OF
May. 1868. The undersigned hereby gives notice Cf
his appointment assignee of l.. s. THOMAS,
in the City of Washington within said District who
has been sijudged Bankrupt. upon his own petit
ton by the Supreme Court Of said District.
GEO. MASON, Attorney st-Law,
n-law3w City Hall, Assignee.
Evening star., 1868-05-11
n~WAR DEPARTMENT,
@ w suneEes GESEnAL's OrfIcs,

N SuReEeN GzsrlAL's ort,cr
WASHINGTON, d c. March ?. Isia
An Army Medical Board, 70 consist Of Surgeon
y b. Brown, Brevet Brfgadier General, u S a
Surgeon n h. wirtz, Breyet Lieutenant Coionei
y A.; Surgeon John Moore, Brevet Colonel
Brsvet Lieutenant G C.lonsl, o. 9. A, win meet in
New York city, on the lst OF May next t.r the ex-
animation Of Assistant Surgeons. Q. g. Army. sor
promotion, and Of candidates for "a mtAsion into
the n edical stan OF the 8, Army - =
Applicants must be between Il and 50 years Of
age physiesly sound, and graduates Of regular
. Applications for permissiou to appear before the
Board should be addressed to the Surgeon Cen
erI u. B. Army, and must state the full M me,
fesidence, and date and place Of birth Of the cAndi
Ie:simonial: = 70 shsTacter snd qualifications
~ nnss bs furnishsA. 4 the spplicent has been IN
tne ondtcaa service OF the army during the late
ysI, the fart should be stated together With his
iormsr nnk. and date and place % service, and
nsum9pial. from ofhcery with vho0 he has served
should also be forwarded. = - = = :. :
no allowance is pads for the expenses OF persons
e IL ts An indispsnsAble
Tne nunlDer OF vacancies existfnS IN xbA
Medical Corps Of the Army Is thirty nine
..., j. X BARNES,
"hieo''ri surgeon General, U. 8. A.
Evening star., 1868-05-11

~ECONOMICAL BUILDING ASSOCIA.
uS TON.
Persons desirous of joining this Associa on,
organized on the old plan, will find Subscription
Books and copies of the Constitution at the follow.
, GEO. h. PLANTS Room, No. 10 Plants
W. s + THoMPsoN's, Druggist, 18th street, near
New York avenue.
y. CALLAN'S. opposite the Treasury Building
ing,
NV. BURCHELL'S Grocer. I4th and = streets,
AIS 9TH street.
s, +. sIvAGEs Hardware Store, 324 D street
Al JOYCE'S Coach Factory, 479 18th street.
NJ. HANSON'S Office, No. Intelligencer
Building.
GEORGE II. PLANT, President
FRED. kOONEs, Fec y. my Sites
Evening star., 1868-05-11
BOARDING..

ROARDING.-Forr rent, several large and desir-
- able ROOMS, with hrst-class BOARD. Also.
Table and Transient Boarders accommodated at
III Sd ST., near Pa. ave. my Slim
Evening star., 1868-05-11

0FTHE FIRST MONTHLY MEETING OF
lT2oI TIE ENThsPk!SE BCILDING Ass0CI::
az Temperance Hall, X street. between 9th and
10th, on MONDAY May llth, 1853. at O'Clock m
Books of subscriptions ara now open at the fol-
WALL, ROBINSON CO., Penna avenue, be.
tween 9Th and 10th streets
A. j. FALLS. Pension 0fice.
NARBuRYs Law Office, Plants Build
Ing, 18th street and n. Y avenue
C.B BAKER. Evening Star Osce
n DlETRICK, 7th street, opposite General
RITCHIE cAUsTEN, Forrest Hall, Geor ge-
RoBrRr FERGUSON. c.,,,o, Hu,
JAMES II. ROBINSON, bureau ~ statis.ic.
Treasury Department - S'"''s'ies'
TH0t. PENlCks, Government Printing Of,cs
Al. FALLS, Secretary. snss
Evening star., 1868-05-11

II ADJ READli REtDlri
ALL MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THAT
THOMAS FAHEYiS
G. BANEL ROOFS
Excel IN workmanship and durability all others OF
similar construction. Using none but the best
material, and work performed by men Of fifteen
years experience.
he also in Tites the attention Of the public gen.
orally to his stock of BUILDING MATERIALS,
viz:
Bosendale and Round Top Cement,
Lime, Laths, Hair,
Holland Point Sand (per boat Salyingtou
White Sand coarse and fine,
Wothers poon's Calcined Plaster,
Felt, Pitch and Gravel.
Sold at the lowest cash prices.
All orders promptly attended 70.
THOMAS rAHEY,
Corner 10th street west and Canal,
NH 2-3m Smithsonian Bridge.
Evening star., 1868-05-11
TMINERAL WATERS ON DRAUGHT

IN THE SECOND WARD,
AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER I3rHAND
STREETS,
ON TUESDAY, THE 18th INSTANT,
FROM B TO O'CLOCK, Pm,
for the purpose Of receiving and recording their
Wards
The act OF Congress entitled " An act to regulate
the elective franchise in the District of Columbia
provides that each and every male person, except
Ing psupers and persons under guardianship, of
the age OF twenty one years ard upwards, who has
not been convicted Of any infamous crime or Of
fence, and excepting persons who have voluntarily
given aid and comfort to the rebels in the late re-
bellion and who shall have been born or natural
lied In the United States. and no shall have re-
sided in the said District for the period of one year
and three months In the ward or election precinct
iH shlch he shall ofer TO vote next preceding any
election therein, shall be entitled 70 the elective
franchise and shall be deemed an elector aud en-
titled TO vote at any election in said city without
any distinction on account Of color race ~
is very desirable that all naturalized citizens
bring their naturalization papers with them in
orcer to avoid cavil ss to their right to si.ter
my Ftd = v. MOVES. Secretary.
Evening star., 1868-05-11
AND SAILORS
H GRAND MASS CONVENTION

N GRAND MASS CONVENTION,
WILL BE HELD
ON TUESDAY EVENING
the 18th instant, at ia O'Clock,
AT CARUSI'S HALL, (OLD WASHINGTON
THEATER,l
Corner Of llth and streets to elect delegates to
THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS, NATIONAL
CONVENTION AT CHICAGO.
All honorably discharged Soldiers and Sailors ara
isvited to attend
Gsy. G, airy, Gems. Butler, oPan, Garfield, Nye
Shanks, Washburn, Wilson. Hawkins, Cochrane,
and others are expected to address the meeting.
COMMITTEE:
II. G. OTIS, W s MORSE
T. LUBEY, CIV wELS
II. a. HALL. ". P. bASSELLE
G.. n. VAN BUREN, myIl 2tt
@CENTRAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION
S The thirty second monthly meeting of this
Association will be held at the City hall Oh the
evening Of TUESDAY, the 18th inst at 8 clock
my 9-3t WIN w. MOORE, Secretary
Evening star., 1868-05-11

SEED ST0RE-euperiar FRESH gEED, VeRe.
seed herb seeds, Roses, Gladiolus, Tub roses
aha nn b9rder Piants; CAbbsse and Tomato Plants,
mysH St street. near 22d, near Psnna. ay
Evening star., 1868-05-11

Il GALCINED PLASTER.
LIME AND CEMENT
Just received and for sale
2tn0 barrels Calcined PLASTER;
100 LIME
ICOo . RGsESDALE CEMENT;
IS III Refined PLASTER, for Ar
lists and Dentists use
Will be sold In any quantity to suit customers at
Wholesale rates.
s. P. BLOWN SON
465 9th street. between T. and F.
my 9tf and Wharf and ard, foot of 7th az
Evening star., 1868-05-11
CARRIAGEs. CARRIAGES

Just received a large assortment OF. z6RS,
CARRIAGES, 8, all Of the latest style and SGNGT
hnest finish, equal to any in the mar ~
ket, EXCEPT OUR OWN MAkE.) This stock added
to Carriages ef our own manufacture. make the
finest selection ever offered in this city. All of
which will be sold at the 10 vest prices
Call and e4amine our stock.
AND'W J. JOYCE Co.
my9lw 475 and 419 l4th street
Evening star., 1868-05-11

rATTESrIOEs THIRD WARD ANTI.
An Adjourned meeting of the Third Ward
Anti, Radical Ciab will he held at Tradels
MONDAY EVENING May lIth. at 8 O'Clock
daily invited 10 be present.
By order SOLOMON J. FAGUI, Pres
1t B. o. POLKINHORN Sac
Evening star., 1868-05-11
NJ WASHINGTON TARGET ASSeCIA-
lS TION


- MONDAY EVENING May llth,
ATS O'Clock, at John Kessels, No. SO 7th st. =,
As the attendance at the last meeting the 9Th in
stant was too small to dis pose of business.
As matters Of the most importance, relating to
the Park and to nomination OF officers for the en-
suing year, 10 to be brought before the Associa-
tioR, the presence Of every member 10 peraiivey
necessary and expected.
my Q ct BERNARD HENZE prasident
Evening star., 1868-05-11
PAWNBROKERS.
THE OLD ESTABLIsHED FIRM OF
L 8. GOLDSTEIE 4 Co,
LICENSED PAWNBROKERS,
"a YOUR R-AND.A-HAIFS STREET WEHT.

near Pennsylvania avenue.
Oners the highest cash advances on all kinds Of
mercnand)ee, to any amount and Tor any ~
time desired at reasonable rates. IA
interest en- large sums greatly reduced. y y
Business strictly conhsential.
Goods bought for cash and sold at private sale.
fe H-ly
Evening star., 1868-05-11

pEESOES DESIRING 10 R1NT a V,C,i
4 House. or make good inyestnents in real g.
tate, eau on CHARLEe KLOMAN,
0eAeral gent and Attorney
mnS 4Seh Sth street, nsar II,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-04
z E Y [ E W
OF THE
WILMI NGTON MARK ETS
FOR THE
WEEK ENDING THURSDAY.
September 3, 1868.
r E Y [ E W

TURpENTINE.-In the market for this article
there has been no change during the week.
There has been a moderate enquiry for distilIing
purposes, and the market has ruled steady at
81 Is for soft, U Dbl. of $50 tts.-and half price
for hard The arrivals continue meagre, and are
confined to small lots, and for the week ended to-
day reach only 1907 bbls., which found sale at
above quotation.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE.-1he market on Friday
last opened at decline Of cent on previous
days rates, and sales were made at 80 cents for
country packages. On Saturday, however, the
decline was regained, and on that day and Mon
day the market ruled at 393 cents. There has
been some dullness in the market since Tuesday,
and the sales have ranged at 80 cents for country
and 40 cents for N. Y bbs., and closes with de-
clining tendency, buyers generally refusing to
operate unless at lower prices. On Tuesday we
note sales of 800 bbls at SO cents, deliverable in
80 days. and 200 bbls. at SO cents. deliverable in
months, at sellers option. The weeks sales
are 1,541 bbls, as follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-04
For the Journal.
EANCIE'S Xxx. x. *"
BY E

Dismal must be the caves THAT sieo'
The 'Cyclops" in array
Where halIow'd saints with martyrs n7o'
The great grand " h. IL. h
Rouch are the words arouhd 'hA'
Smoke by this awful band,
1Ubnsa bony hands and flowing beard
Denote the "Ku Klux klan.'
Hear the dreadful funeral dirge,
From men who know not day (;
From skeletons from graves emerged,
The sons of " K. X. K"
Fiendish each howl groan, moan and shfloA'
That comes from every man,
EepuIchraily their bones do schreak-
The lean, lank " Ku Klux klan.'
While hand in hand with demons Join'
Alike with saints do they
March on, each giant with his troWn,
To sing of 50 Z. K. K"
Deep down in dark dens incarnate,
Lit by flashing fire brand;
The mean, the good, the low, the great,
Meet with the {" Ku Klux Khan
The muddy hour" 81 the bloody moon -
Black deeds will not betray,
The CHASTITY cut, the gaping wound,
Made 10y the X. X. K
o. vengeance's victims how they feast,
On what no others can
On tyrant's flesh, from worms released,
By the great ' Ku klux Klan."
Destined some day are they to wave
Their scepter DER his land,
Or else this land will be grave,
Made by the I" Ku KluX Khan"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-09-04
Lee visited by some of his old Soldiers.

Sandy Little is at the White Sulphur
letters, from one of which we extract the
following, Latin and all
The list of notables is long. Lee and
Beauregard and Maury and Stevens and
Stuart and Letcher and many more Lee,
of course, is primuS inter pares, his beauti-
full character, which has no parallel in
history, teTeS, totuSque rotundus, wins for
him universal love and admiration. A
delegation of his old soldiers, some arm
less and wounded, called on him Saturday.
and the tears rolled down the old chiefs
face and fell upon the floor. Ali that
tender heart, why didn't it let him burn
Fredericksburg and Burnside and his
army in 1862, and end the war then.