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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.-Mr. Samuel
VI. Mexican, disDurslng clerk in the Secretary's
OtiiCe, Treasury Department, died at his resi-
dence, on 11th street. this morning about four
O'Clock, IN the seventy ninth year OF his age,
after an illness of two weeks. Mr.. Mexican
entered the Treasury Department in 1877 as
ch rk, and was appointed disbursing agent in
lc3t, which position he held until the reor-
ganlzttIon of the Department in 1853, when
h. was made disbursing clerk, and held
this position at the time of his death
His total service in the Department was ffty-
one years all of which time he discharged his
duties faithfully, and won the esteem OF all
with whom he was associated. For some
months past he has been complaining, but at
tended 10 the duties of his Office until about two
weeks since, when he was taken to his bed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

EoR sALR-2s 900 extra, choice. perpetual
Il blooming ROSES. PLANTS, &C., sssectsd b.
Paris, from where I have just returned. IL TO I'M
doubtedly the best collection and best plants ever
'''' Wv - A. yARpTN. 1!orfst,
sA1aH sAt-sT'f Nfh street. and Il.
NOTICE Roses, ehrubs, &c, viii eDov and
bloom better neat eummer " planted nov than In
the Spring, ~ VIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

ORGANIZATIONS or A SLATE MASUFAcrUR-
ING CoNPANY.-rhe subject of establishing
a slate manufacturing company, with view
OF bringing slate from q point somewhere On
the Potomac 10 this city, having been mooted
among some OF our enterprising business men,
meeting for the fuTtherance of this object was
held yesterday afternoon at the residence of
Mr.. William W. DanenhOwer. After consul
tafion- the meeting agreed 10 go into organiza-
ton on capital basis Of $4,000, and with the
following named gentlemen officers: Stephen
q. Castleman. president: Vim. W. Danenhower,
secretary; and Samuel A. Peugh. treasurer
The officers. with MIR. Vim. Ii. Moore, Chief
Clerk Of the Fourth Auditors Office, and Mr.
George johnson, OF Alexandria, were consti-
tuted the Board of Directors. 1t is said that
the slate this company propose TO ship 10
Washington IL of fine quality,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

THE WEATHER.--It is but n work of SUPER
eIogaiion TO announce that navigation in tins
aiILdf has beyn entirely suspended. The PO-
tomac, from This city 70 Fort Washington and
below, Il one vast sheet of ice, the thickness
and strength OF which Is sufficient, it is believed
10 b ar the weight of an ordinary team Be
~ cen Washington and Alexandria foot passen
gers constantly cross upou the ice, and this
morning yenturesome youth drove a horse
and cart from the south shore to near the chan
mel edge, and although the journey from shore
TO shore was not prosecuted, yet, IN the opinion
oil 1.-the knowing ones, the undertaking might
have been accomplished without any very great
risk. A youth reached here last night from
Fort Washington, ha wing walked all the way
upon the ice. The river is covered with skat-
err. Last night has been pronounced the cold
est OF the season; If not, the coolest for many
years past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

RELIGIOUS MATTERs.-Jubilee meetings will
BE- held at ST. Paul's English Lutheran)
Church, corner of III and 18th streets. to-mor-
row morning, afternoon. and night Rev. Dr.
Baum, Of York, will deliver a discourse at
Ill O'Clock a. m. on the great reformation Of the
sixteenth century,. A children's Jubilee meet
sion the exercises will be interesting, and adj
dresses Will be made by distinguished gentle
men. AT : and * O'Clock p m. there will be
platform meeting, with General Moorehead, of
North Carolina. presiding. and addresses by
senator Patterson, VI New Hampshire, snd
Others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

DIsORDERLT -feSston Dove. white, having
in bibed too freely of "tanglefoot," took il into
his head this morning 10 give frne exhibition
while, he drew around him large crowd who
seemed big bly, entertained at his antics. Fen
ton, however, was cut short in his amusement
by the arrival of officer Reed, who took him to
the sixth precinct station house, where Justice
[lars smjned into The offence, and fined him
Two dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

ANNIVERSARY BALL. The journeymer
beck binders get up very excellent soirees, and
their thirty third anniversary ball, at Odd
Fellows Hall, on Thursday evening next, will
be one of the most pleasant and sociable enter.
tainments of the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

WHAT MAKES YOUR HAIR so BEAUrIPuLl
Mrs. s. A. AUsn's improred (neU styIe) Hair
Restorer or Dire ssiag,n bottle. Price One Dol
lar. Every Druggist sells it. 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

VAGRANCY.-Robert Haney and Joseph
Smith, came before Justice Gull yesterday
charged with vagrancy, and We're committed
TO the workhouse for 90 days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

SELLING BY THE SMALL-Andrew Rogers, g
grocer, doing business in the First Ward, was
arrested by officer Crnmp yesterday evening
and arraigned before Justice Morfell, charged
with selling liquor by the small without a H.
cense, for which he was fined S2l.10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

THE KIRKwooD HoUss--We briefly noticed
yesterday, the fact that fhe Kirkwood House. at
the corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue, had changed hand $ the lease of five wears
and four months being taken by Mr.. III. l. KING
formerly and for many years of the Avenue
House,) at $4,000 Mr.. King has taken full
charge, and has already commenced the work
OF renovation, being now engaged in giving the
kitchen a thorough overhauling, and, as opDor.
tunity offers, will improve the other portions
Of the house, expecting to have an opportunity
before the summer closes to have the entire es-
tablishmenf in the best possible condition He
is ready to receive his old friends, and COM
mences the management OF the "Krkwood'
with fiattering prospects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

la COTERIE CARNIvAL.-The tickets for sub
scrbers for Marini's grand bal mdsgue, on the
alst inst, are now ready tor subscribers. This
is going TO be a select entertainment, and many
of our most prominent citizens will take BAR
in it
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MARRIED. --
sTIEBLIN-MOrTLEY. On the ID instant, By
Rev. p. d. .,urley CARL srEIRLIN, OF Prussia,
TO Miss LIZZIE NOTIFY, Of Tennessee.
MAR RIED,
DIED.

OLIVE On the 7th Inst :, Miss SUSAN OLIVE,
beloved wife Of Henry Olive, aged 40 years. ten
asle. D In Jesus. ~ flHt
The friends q the fsmily are .sesksstfuliy in:
Church, 18th street. on Sunday, February 9TH, At
o'clock "a. - e ea = = 4 >'.ar II + fsi =,
McKEAN. On Saturday morning, February sth,
S. N. McKEAN, in the 1gth year Of his aEe.
noon at four o'clock punctuAiiy. Z -. i. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

Partisan novelty, in full dress Vests, ready
made or made to order, at A. Saks Co, 81 7th
street, between Pa. avenue and ID street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

SALE OF MoNEY.-At the thirtieth monthly
meeting OF the First National Building Asso.
citation last night, ~ shares were sold at an
average OF IS per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

LATEST FROM ALEXANDRIA - INDIGNATION
neai1Sf Gsoros iotrH--By the last mail we have
received the Alexandra JEoasadi of Friday
morning. containing the --latest advices from
that isolated city. The Journal says: Messrs.
Lewis Mckenzie, e. Y WorthingtOn and 9TH
srs have issued a card calling a town meeting
At the Corn Exchange, King street to-day, at IL
O'Clock m. 10 which everybody lie specially
invited, TO take into consideration the fact that
hessrs- Shoemaker, Richie and others, of
Georgetown, ID. c.. are trying TO break down
the canal and aqueduet, res0rting, as those as
siduous, but thoughtless parties nave done, to
getting the same indicted in the Criminal Court
OF washington as a nuisance. Saws the card:
"It Is R0Be, however. time we should rise up
from our Seeming apathy. and show 10 our OPP
ponents and all others that we are in earnest
mat our rights and interests should be pre-
served"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

CARS FOR THE STREET RAILwAY-The
Washington and Georgetown Railroad Com
pany some time since made arrangements TO
exchange some Of the smaller cars upon q por-
ton Of the road for more connections cars IN
the possession OF a philadelphia company.
These ears are now arriving here, and will soon
b. placed upon the track.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

BURNKTT's COCAINE Is the hairdressng
which the bellies and fashion Of this country
use. Its effect upon the glossiness and richness
and artificial hair is equally durable, splendid
and efficacious
Burnett's Standard preparation are celebrated
throughout the civilized world.-New York Tri-
bune.
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PROPOSALS..
PROPOSALS FOR wooO
oFFiCt CHIsF QraErrRN.srrp
FOURTH hiLIrARF DfsrErc-

.hltt " aETF RMArTFR
FOURTH hLIrARF DfsrEfc-
'lCkSHuRG. Miss 1lnuary ~ 1853
Sealed Pre- posais. IN duI sirste vii ls 49,, =.
Mis-. until ie a IN a ~ATVRpAY fhe Tstb 81
February, lsas for the delivery az surh ri.r.s 4
may direct. Of Two Hundra f.ooI C1-is IN -
chAntshle Dry Hard Nos"i In such qua titles -
may he rea uired no o. Jun, ~ iss
Each proposal will h. aycuulrauial ~ a ,arv 90
thle notice, and guarantrsd by two re-roa.fbl. !.
partier who Will agree to enter into suHicisst
awarded. Wv a
The UNDERSIGNED reserves the right 30 reject as
or all bids for proper csu-s
Proposals viii be marked ' prCp 1ssls for Wool FL,
and sent ~ mail 10 Brrset Nasr : Twf-
S'h Infantry, A A q NJ, Hclly Sprinrs Mis-
siPp.
By order Of tb" General commanding he rf--
trict. - GWANnlTR
Bvt. Col and z. NJ, z : arnN. Chi,fg v
10 6ub Fourth Military Di-trict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN Ice CON-
PANY.-We learn that this Company have f.
fected an arrangement with the Boston and
Washington Transportation Company, VIII ire-
by they are enabl. to furnish the best quality
of Northern ice, at greatly reduced rates, and
by the employment of two deck vessels, they
secure 10 the merchants of this city cheap rate
OF freights. They will employ only fast sailing
vessels TO alternate between GEORGETOWN and
this city. They are now loading several yes-
sells with ice Is to 20 inches thick from their
Fresh Pond. so celebrated for the purity of Its
waters, and the clearness and soldity of its ice
They will SELL only this and Kennebec ice We
hope to see rbeiT enterprise enaIated by other
branches OF trade that both nseessarfes and
luxuries may ne offered TO this city. cheap, if
not cheaper, than TO neigbboying cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

SHoP-LIFTERs ARREsTED.-Detective McDe-
witt Yesterday arrested Edward Myers, Mary
Jones, and Ellen Williams, as they were about
to take the train tor New York, upon suspicion
of being shop-Iiftsrs. In their trunks and
travelling sacks We're found silks and other
valuable goods. Messrs. Shuster i Bro and
TAYLOR Co, have for some time been VIC
tmIzed BY parties carrying of their goods, and
this party was recognized As having been fire.
quent visitors at their stores. They are held
for hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

THE PUBLIC HEALrHIs GREAT CONSIDER
ATION.-The pure and delicious old Cyrus No
BILE Whiskey, which has been so long expected
and so frequently inquired for, has at length
arrived, and We can confidently advise our
friends, one and all, to call upon Charles Can
tier and give a trlal, knowing, as we do. that
they will ind an article Of rare merit in its
superior flavor and health preventative and
restorative qualities. Entirely free from fosil
oil, and having been more than twelve months
under a heat of one hundred and ten degrees, it
has ripeness and richness that must commend
Ii to all, both well and afflicted.
JEwELRY.-Coral, Jet, Blue, White sets, 200
new styles Buttons, Studs, Rings, Chains,
Gents Pins. Silver Plated Spoons and Forks,
received this morning at Prjgg's One Dollar
Jewelry Store. No. 43S Pennsylvania avenue,
near ~ street.
Bur TIrUs said, with his uncommon sense,
When the Exclusion Bill was in suspense,
hear lion in the lobby roar
''Get your Clothes at Hennings Store"
SWALLOW TAIL or full Dress Goats, and the
Partisan novelty, in full dress Vests, ready
made or made to order, at A. Saks Co., 81 9Th
street, between Pa. avenue and ID street.
WHAT MAKES YOUR HAIR so BEAUTIFuLl
Hrs. 3. "A. Aliens imProred (neU styie) Hair
Restorer or Dire ssiag,in bottle. Price One Dol
lar. Every Druggist sells it. 60
BURNKTT's COCAINE Is the hairdressiug
which the bellies and fashion Of this country
use Its effect upon the glossness and richness
and artificial hair is equally durable, splendid
and efficacous.
Burnett's Standard preparation are celebrated
throughout the civilized wOrld.-New York Tri-
bune.
BARS, corner 7th and E streets, are still SELL
ing of their entire stock of mems, youths, and
boys Clothing at cost price, to make room for
their very large stock Of Spring and Summer
Goods. Special attention is called to their very
large stock of white Dress Shirts, Underwear,
Hosiery, Ties, Scarfs, &c. BAR e. Co,
ALL: Corner 9TH and E SITS.
DIR. WHITE. Ohiropodist, No. 42i Pa. avenue,
between n and 9th streets. Office hours from
a. m. to p. m. No charge for consultation.
Established 1861.
Mr.. JuDDs GREAT Book AUCTION will re-
open in Washington, at $40 Penna. ave-, under
the Metropolitan Hotel, this Thursday eve
is a large and select assortment of the most
valuable Books, which must be sold. 23,I5
The GREA! CLosIA e-our Book SALE, at
at $40 Pennsylvania aveAue, under the Metro
pOlitan Hotel, will be continued few DAYS at
astonishingly low prices. So rich and varied
stock was never before onefed In Washington.
-s,E WIN. L. WALL q Co., Auetioneers.
WARTS AND MOLEs permanently removed
by Dr. White, ChiroROdist, No IA Pa avenue
Whites Embrocation is aspecific. Price 81 per
bottle. For sale at 42l Pennsylvania avenue
between ~ and 9Th streets.
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard,
will please leave their orders at No l22 East
Capitol street, between 4th and 5th.
JOHN COGGINs, Agent.
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The GREAT CLosIA e-our Book SALE, at
private sale, closing each evening at O'Clock,
at $40 Pennsylvania aveAue, under the Metro
astonishingly low prices. So rich and varied a
stock was never before ofYefed In Washington,
L9,1 WIN. L. WALL Co., Auetioneers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

COLUMBIA CO-oPERATIvE BUILDING AND
DEPOSIT AssOCIATION.-The third preliminary
meeting OF this association was held AT Tenn
peranee Hall last evening. Mr.. John L. Given
an the chair. The constitution was perfected,
adopted, and ordered 10 printed Although the
ASSOCIATION has been IN existence only about
three week., they have subscribed between six
and seven hundred shares Of stock. The first
regular meeting for the payment Of dues will
b. held on next Thursday evening,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

DISCHARGED AND REARR overwhelmingly
Wesley Bond (ColOred) was before Chief Jus-
hce Cartier on n writ of hdbeGS corpBs and his
counsel, Messrs- L. Wilson and A h Blown,
moved his discharge. He wa committed to
Jail on the LIST inst- by Justice Hall, to answer
the charge, preferred by Thomas Walker of
having stolen horse in Maryland on the 9th
nit The horse was found in his possess ION,
but the testimony showed that he had traded
Tor me Morse, and be had not been outside OF
NE Dlstrlct. No proce' dings had been taken in
MAY land, the first J. gal strp bling the suing
OF me warrant here. The counsel for petit
toner contended that the prisoner could nUt De
hegally committed or held until afler legal pro-
eetdlnes had been commenced in the Juris,tic-
ton where the ofenc- was committed.
Chlef Justice Carter said this proceed in 2
Was not an original Oue- but only auxiliary TO
proc ceilings which should have been COM
nencsd in the State of Maryland. Suppose
the grand jury of Prince Georges county re-
fuse 70 find a bill, or the magistrate refuse TO
issue a warrant and dismiss the complaint.
here would Dc no legal charge against the pris-
Oner. nothing for him to answer If sent bac k
Until this should be done. and 4 copy of the
Indictment or affidavit presented, no magistrate
IN thls District had any authority t. commit to
a" ant acquisitions from any foreign IurisdIc-
tIon.
The prisoner was discharged. but last even
ing the deputy sheriff of Prince Georges county
arrived with a rsqui>itiOn for him from the
Governor of Maryland. and he was rearrested
and taken TO Maryland 10 answer the charge OF
horse-stealing.
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BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.
INSURANCE.

INSURANCE.
THE UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE COM
Il PANf, of New York.
Paid up capital, $500 900.
bility.
Rates much less than mutual Companies.
Policies non forfeitsbIe after two annual pay.
ments.
ALBERT W. PAINE,
General Agent for the District.
Office with DODGE 4 MCCLELLAN,
IA o-3m Next door to Cookies Bank
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DENTISTRY.

A RTIFICIAL TEETH INsERTED TO GIVE
GILL co, DENTISTS, hate of Phiia-
delphiaJ announce to the citizens of <0
nentIy located at 364 9Th street between ii and /
Teeth extracted without pain. Teeth carefully
nIied Long experience In constant practice en-
ables the above 10 adjust teeth to the most d cul
cases. Call and be convinced. Teeth inserted on
any base required. Prices m oderate. delS eo5wa
nENTISTRY.-Dr. n. LOOMS, at No. use
II Penna. avenue. attends to all branch
es pertaining to the dental profession A&@
Cleft Palates and Maiformations of the S0lI0
rience. dss any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

BUILDING AssoCIATIoNs.-At the third
monthly meeting at German Hall last evening
of the Cooperative Building and Deposit As
sociation No 2 $3.50 III shares Of $3.50 each)
were sold AZ 81 o.
At the meeting of the Columbian Cooperative
Building Association held hast evening quite a
number Of shares were taken, making the num-
Der already subscribed about 20, and Mr.. John
w. Simms was elected director
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

MR.. JUDD's GREAT Book AUCTION will re-
open in Washington, at $40 Penna ave-, under
the Metropolitan Hotel, this Thursday eve.
ming, and be continued a few evenings. There
is large and select assortment of the most
valuable Books, which must be sold. 23,I5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

BARS, corner 7th and E streets, are still SELL
ing off their entire stock of men 8, youths, and
boys Clothing at cost price, to make room for
their very large stock Of Spring and Summer
Goods. Special attention is called to their very
large stock of white Dress Shirts, Under wear,
Hosiery, Ties, Scarfs, &c. BAR Il Co.,
ALL Corner 9TH and e SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

Bur TITUs said, with his uncommon sense
When the Exclusion Bill was in suspense
j hear lion in the lobby roar
''Get your Clothes at Hennings Store"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

NATIONAL CAPITOL LIFE INSURANCE.
COMPANY.
CHARTERED By SPECIAL ACT OF COB
0RESS.
SAfllAb SIOS u ,OOO.OOO
CASH CAPITAL........-.............. 500 900
Life and Accident Policies Of every description
an be obtained.
Office 500 9Th street near Penns av. jal-tf
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DRoPosALs FOR LUMBER.

HsGdq rs DtSfFtof az Indian Territory.
CAssf CsdTfsrnlaSfsy'S 0fics.
FoTf Gibson. &. N. January 1. 1853.
Proposals, in duplicate, will be received At the
Office of the nndersgped, 81 Fort Gibson, l. 2, an
I'll 10 O'Clock a. m, THURSDAY. Fehruary -,
1873, 10 furnish fer the use OF the Quartermsster
Department, delivered at Fort Gibson, G. n, en- or
before the 10Th day Of yuns, lsis, lss 500 feet of
wit.
g g SSS feet board measure inch plank clear.
$500 se.o /" /" :. Ia. g.. a.
ing, none TO exceed einches in width.
1900 feet 2ipch plank for flooring. none TO exceed
1000 feet l,inch clear pine boards.
tracing for Government supplies will be exseted
Of all bidders and all 20 whom any contract may be
awarded In the present case.
For further particulars apply ct this once.
BY authority Of Colonel Del G Ssix sIhsi COM
&c s-stB Capt and A. Q. NJ. Chief Q. N.
limited STATES KNGISEIR OFFICE,
u No. IS sEcoNp sJRxEI. BAITIxeaE, MD.
N. of II TDNESpAY, February II, 1855, fer the ex-
ecution OF such Rep&i-s Of Machinery and Wood
work Of Usited States Tug, predses and Scows %
the Patapsco river imprevement ae may be re-
CURED 20 be made between date OF proposals and
~ propcssis win be considered exoept .nh an ara
made after forms 20 be obtained st this ocs where
further information can be had
Proposals win beopened at Il 80 p. m. ofthe 18th
day o. nos ~ s.n presence Of such bidders -
The hight is reserved 10 reject any or an bi fos
say cause deemed suncisse u5 " TIE ynds.siepsd.
sesst9 pslW tssf ssssTsl, U'hA
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PERSONS wishing to subscribe for THE STAR
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard,
Will please leave their orders at No. 122 East
Capitol street, between 4th and 5th.
JOHN COGGINs, Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-08

WARTS AND MOLEs permanently removed
by DIR. White, ChirOnOdist, No IA Pa avenue