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Evening star., 1868-02-20

A NEW AND COMPLETE DRUG SToRE-Tbe
new drug store of Mr.. S. Calvert Ford, in Shil-
hngtons new building, No. 2S6 Pennsylvania
avenue, opposite the STAR Office, is one of the
most complete and well fitted establishments
In the city. Mr.. Ford has had long expert.
ence in the business, his former well known
stand having been at the corner of Pennsylya-
MIA avenue and 11th street. His new store is
20 feet deep and - feet 'front.' with handsome
staircase and walnut band rail in the rear of
the store, leading to the upper stories. The
front window is of French plate glass, bearing
handsome sign in gold. On the left OF the en-
trance is the soda counter, with marble top,
which is now used as the prescription coun ter,
and counters with marble tops extend down
the left OF the store, on which are several
large and costly show cases. The perfumery
case in the center of the store on the left is
heavily carved, and surmounted with large
clock The walls and ceiling are handsomely
frescoed, and five Of fuckers patent chande-
liers are suspended from the ceiling. In the
rear OF the store is the Office, which will DE
used as prescription room in the summer
time. Mr.. Ford has stocked his new establish
ment with large assortment OF drugs chemi.
calls, patent medicines, perfumery, toilette and
fancy articles, which are tastefully displayed
The frescong was done by Mr.. H. Schutter,
painting by John w. carp, and gas fitting by
Shepherd & Bros.
Evening star., 1868-02-20

CONSERVATIVE ARMY AND NAVY UNION
The regular weekly meeting of the Conserve
tive Army and Navy Union was held last eve
ming, the president, COL p. H. AIlabach, in the
chair: A. L. Chiffon, secretary
Col. James X. O'Berne. chairman of the com.
mittee appointed to make arrangements for the
celebration OF Washingtons birthday by the
Union, reported that the committee had Sc.
cured the services of several prominent gen.
lemen, and the programme for the occasion
would be Music by the band; opening chorus,
by Arlon Quartette Club: reading of Washing.
toms Farewell Address; followed by the re.
cital Of an original poem, and the delivery of
an oraton. Music will intersperse the pro.
graInme, and the occasion Will pe one of patri.
otic rejoicing and enjoyment
The President then introduced Hon Chas F.
Phelps, member Of Congress from MARYLAND,
who addressed the meeting at length on the is
sues Of the day. He adverted TO the enormous
burden now imposed upon our people BY taxa
tlon, the manifest extravaganza in the places of
fashion and folly, the disturbed condition OF
our finances. fearfully manifest degeneracy
in the public morals of the nation; and the great
aim of the people now should be to defeat Radi.
calism throughout the length and breadth of the
land, and correct the evils which they had
forced upon the country
On taking his seat, Mr.. Phelps was honored
with enthusiastic applause, and a vote of
thanks was unanimously passed
A resolution was adopted requesting Presi-
dent johnson TO declare the 22d of February as
public holiday.
The meeting then adjourned.
Evening star., 1868-02-20
Funeral Of the late Phiiip r. Penda,t.

The funeral of the late PhiIp'R. Fendall took
: place at noon to-day from his late residence,
opposite the City Hall, and was attended by a
very large concourse of citizens, among whom
we noticed Judges Dunlop anu Morsell, of the
old Circuit Court-the latter being now IN the
9th year Of his age; Judges Cartier, DIN,
Fisher. and Willie, Of the present court: John
Marbury, the oldest member of the bar; W. w
Ccrcoran, DIR. Gunton, ]. nj. Carlisle, Dr Peter
Parker, Thomas Blagden, John L. Smith, late
Clerk OF the Circuit Court Rev. Dr.. Samson, of
Columbian College, DR.. Sunderland, and Capt.
Junius Boyle.
The corpse was attired in plain black sui.
white shirt and neckerchief, and looked very
natural. II was encased in a coffin of black
walnut, covered with black cloth, and trimmed
with silver, and was lined inside with plated
merino On the breast was massive silver
plate, bearing the inscription, Philip Richard
Eendail Born at Alexandria, Va. Died a.
washington February 10th, 1865" Before the
designated hour for the funeral services to
OF the deceased took a last look at the body
shortly after II O'Clock, the Right Rev.
Blsnop Johns Of Virginia, Rev. Dr. Pinckney
OF the Church of the Ascension, and Rev. B.
Peyton Brown Of the Foundry Church, entered
the room and took positions at the head of the
comn. the family being in an adjoining room.
was read by Bishop Johns and DR.. Pinckney,
after which Bishop Johns read, as the lesson,
1st Corinthians 10Th chapter, commencing at
me 20th verse, and offered prayer. The Bishop
that over fifty years ago he had first looked
upen thar face, and he remembered when they
$1,000 side by side in the classroom, and when.
the deceased received the first honors of the col.
iege TO which he was so justly entitled. Quite
bali century ago their avocations led
them 10 different parts of the country,
and ne had seen that face but once since
until now. He had nothing to remember but
what was pleasant, for the deceased was pure
and earnest, and Notwithstanding the rivalry
at college, he did not think that deceased ever
uttered word or performed an act which was
to be regretted. When he (the speaker) left his
friend at college, he took leave of him with af-
lection, as did all his classmates. He had de-
scribed the childhood OF the deceased, and
would ask those among whom he had lived il
ne had described the childhood of such a man
as they knew the deceased to have been. What
essing he had been TO this community; what
noble example he had left. He had accom-
plished the great purpose of social life, and
raised an interesting family, and at an ayanced
period of life departs, amid tears of affection.
sure OF entering the better world. May we so
live that our end may be like his.
The coffin was here closed and the corpse
was borne TO the hearse, the following being the
all-bearers:-W. s. Mitchell, Dr. J. F. Nav
Judge Dunlop, Judge Wylie, DIR. ]. b. Blake,
j. b. H. Smith, ]. G. Brent, and ]. c. Mcguire,
and the funeral cortege proceeded TO q wood,
where the remains placed in the vault tempo
rarily.
Evening star., 1868-02-20
GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS.
EIsH wharf FOR RENT.
Il FISH WHARF FOR RENT
MAYORS OFFICE.

MAYORS OFFICE.
GEoRGETowN, Feb. IS, ISIS
Sealed proposals vii he received at his Office
until MONDAY, the I'd day of March next, at y
O'Clock M, for the Rent OF the Corporation Fish
Wharf for the term of one year from that date.
Bids must be accompanied with satisfactory Sc
curity that the will be taken at the proposed
bid Terms cash,
fe 20-9t CHAs. ID. WHICH Mayor
Evening star., 1868-02-20
STOP!
-. CALvERr FORD,
DRUGGIST AND CHEMIST.
"NEw sroRx,"
No Is PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,

w2 DOORS ABOVE OLD STAND.
Dealer ID re Drugs aud Fine Chemicals:
nnelt.h, lr and American Perfunery;@
hsiI; Ioctn AL Brushes. and ell ether
. fuii> line OF all Popular Patent Hedi-
cines. &C. Him
Evening star., 1868-02-20

LEASE LEASE OF GOOD WILL AND TLxTUREs OF
GEQRGETOwN, AT AUCTION.
On FRIDAY, Feb. 2lst, at ! O'Clock D m. will
sell on the premises, the Lease and Good Will of
gIess street near Bridge street, having four years
and fye months TO run.
Terms cash.
fe 1874 THOMAS BOWLING Auct
Evening star., 1868-02-20
RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown,
SALE or OF ELALTABLE IT1 ,GCSIMdPReyEp, REAL

RI IhOmAs DOWLlN Auct.i Georgetown,
SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPRevED REAL
ESEATE IN GEORGETOWN, d. G.
, By virtue Of . decree duly passed by the Supreme
Adams VS.. Adams et al, Equity Docket No. 8,
cause isl, on the 18th day of February. Isss the
subscriber a. trustee, will sell, at Public Auc
p. m, certain Real Estate in Georgetown ID. O..
on Second street near High, ia said town, being a
part OF lot l24 in Beatty q Hawkins addition 70
distant ss.6ls-a feet frem It's intersection with
High street, and running thence west on
Second street, 20 feet more OF less, and extending
back of that width $50 feet. Upon this real
estate will be sold in two parcels the eastern part
fronting % feet GA inches. more less on Second
street and running back $50 feet with the dwelling
and improvements thereon; the western part front
ing IS feet IL. inch, less on Second street
and ing back $50 feet with the dwelling and
improvements thereon.
be paid on each parcel at the fall of the hammer
Balance in and IL months. All copveya ancing and
revenue stamps at cost of purchaser. Settlements
within days after sale otherwise property will b.
CHAs. NJ. MATTHEWS. Trustee.
fel5t I'd THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.
WIN. II. WHEATLEYS PREMIUM STEAM
ksTABifsaNENT.i Bill HASsiNs
once, No. 80 jefferson St, Georgetown, ID. q
troPolitan Institute 1857; rebuilt 1866 and is nov
by Tar the largest and most complete establishment
OF the kind IN this section Of cou ltry.
Dyeing and Securing Of all kinds done in the best
Truly thankful for past avors, the subscriber
soIicits the continued custom Of the community.
utmost promptness and despatch.
Post Once address, Lock Box No. so.
once closes daily at sunset, except Saturday
when it is closed at 51s .. m. au I7-6m
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
OFFICIAL NOTICES.
PROPOSALS. FOR ARMY TRANS
PORTATLON.
HEADQUARTERS FIPTH MILITARY DISTRICT.
Office Of Chief Qra-termastar.

HEADQUARTERS FIPTH MILITARY DISTRICT, j
Office of Chief Qaa-tsrnaster :
Austin, Texas, August q, 1865. }
| CEALED PROPOSALS In DUPLICATE WILL
twentieth day of October next at twelve O'Clock M
for transportation of military supplies from tre date
Of the contract to the rst day Of January 1870 or
Route No. 6-From Mar3hall. Texas. Galveston
Texas and from Bryan Courtney, or the then ter
minus Of the Texas Central Railroad TO all or am
points in Texas east northeast OF the Brazos ryei
and south OF the Red river or between any points IN
SAID district.
The contractor to obligate himself to have com
petent agent to represent himself his firm at Mar
shall, Galveston, and Bryan Courtney, or at the
terminus of the Texas Central Railroad, upon whom
acquisitions can be made and who mast be prepared
10 transport all stores to and from each and every
point where troops are stationed or where it Is found
necessary 70 place gcyernment stores: provided the
agent OF the United States at least ten day previous
to such shipment.
Bidders 20 state the rate per one hundred 1OOt
ponnds per one hundred 400 miles at which they
will transport said supplies.
Bidders should give their names in full, as well as
their places of residence, and each proposal should
be accompanied by bond in the sum Of ten thou
sand 40 COO dollars, signed by two or more respon
sbe persons guaranteeing that in case the contract
is awarded for the route mentioned in the proposal
TO the parties proposing, the contract will be ac
cepte!d and entered into and good and sufficient
with the terms OF This adyertiseme
The amount of bonds required from the contractor
will be fifty thousand 1000 dollars.
satisfactory evidence of the solyency of each bid
der and person offered as security will be required.
Forms of contract may be seen at the Depot Quar-
termaster's Office San Antonio, and at this office.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids that
Proposals must be endorsed Proposals for Army
Transportation, Route No. g., and addressed TO the
BY order Of Brevet Major General R.ynolds
Bvt Brig Geul and Chief @ III. = 5th Military Dist.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
POLITICAL NOTICES.

Grant aud Cslfax ZOuaves.-At a called
meeting Of the Republicans the Seventh Ward
August "A, about seventy -6ve persons present, a
new club ives organized. styled the Grant and Col
fax Zouaves' and entirely completed their organi
zation. - .ls-.l.1
TIE following are the officers Of the Zoasves.
VIM. H. GREEN, President;
J.L DUPART, VicePresden.,
L. j. MANUEL, Secretary;
JULES GOMEZ. Treasure;
Hon. H. L, REY, Marshal.
Their uniform is red pants, white CATERS, blae
jackets, white turbans red tasse, and white scarf
The Zouaves will meet regularly at the sohoohouse
corner of Greatmen and Union streets every SUN.
DAY MORNING, at ten O'Clock
WIN Il. GREEN, President,
L. j. MANUEL, Secretary. au.7
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27

CITY ITEMS IN BRIEF.-Miss Nelli3 Otis,
alias Bridget Bralligan, whose occupation
is not involved in mystery, is in trouble in
consequence of her pugilism, caused by
absorbing only two pints of absynthe, She
will modestly step before Recorder Becker
for lecture in q day or two.
Sandy Jones, one Of the young men who
was too anxious to experiment with his
handwriting at the expense of the State, by
forging warrant for services as page,
was last evening surrendered by his security.
A concealed weapon was found on his
precious body, and that makes one more
charge against him.
Bob Brsdman was last night taken to the
main station for having vainly endeavored
to make daylight through the head of a
Frankling street damsel.
]. D. Frazer, young man OF hitherto
excellent character, has been arrested or
complaint of Jacob Hunter, who charges
him with embezzling sum OF money.
The FIRE early yesterday morning was in
the provision store No. New LeVee street
The place was entirely consumed.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
NOTICE.

HEADQUARTERS BUREAU OF REFUGEES,
Freedmen, and Abandoned LaHds, |
District of Louisiana,
New Orleans La, August II, 1853.
A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
n Thomas Ii. Harmon latsAssistant ub- Assistant
Commissioner Bureau Refugees, Freedmen, and
Abandoned Lands, parish of Carroll, Louisiana, for
moneys withheld by him, being the proceeds of
tain cotton entrusted TO his or turned over to
him for sale, for the benefit of said parties, are
hereby notified TO present the same, in legal form,
TO these headquarters before the thirtieth day Of
September, 1865, or they vii be debarred from any
participation in their share of the moneys that have
Harmon.
BY command OF Brevet Major General r. c. Bu.
chAnRn, U. S. A, Assistant Commissioner.
LUOICS II. WARREN,
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel U. s, A. Captain Thirty
eral. Aul2 got
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27

COMPLIMENT TO THE GovEREoR.-The JEFF
ferson City Republican club, about thou
sand strong, with transparencies, torches,
and banners, marched into the Fourth Dis
trict last evening, and serenaded Governor
Warmoth at his residence on Camp street.
The Governor made brief speech in re-
sponse to the compliment expressing to the
members of the club his belief that Grant
and Coltsx are sure to be elected, and en-
couraging the Republicans to go forward in
the performance of their duty in this State.
The occasion was a very happy one.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
T OUIsIANA STATE SEMINARY.

To correct the erroneous impression on the minds
the Seminary will not be permitted TO resume its
exercises at the beginning Of the next session. under
to the public that the institution will be reopened on
the seventh September next under present officers
and professors, and that while no changes are ex.
during the coming year, none will be made except
such as the best interests Of the Seminary may de-
maDd.
Those wishing to pAtronize the institution should
not therefore, hesitate to send their sons promptly
at the beginning Of the session. They have guar
antee that their wishes and interests will be respect
ed. An unusually large corps Of instructors 0hir-
teen in number awaits the opening OF the session 70
enter most cheerfnlly and assiduously upen the
noble work Of educating the youth of Louisiana;
and Providence having blessed the planter with an
abundant harvest, there is every reason why the
Seminary should hereafter be more prosperous than
ever before.
d. F. BOYD. Superintendent
Louisiana State Seminary. August 3, 1865.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
S. H. coorrn. Secretary.

1hIrd District Republican Grant and
Colfax Club.-At meeting of the Republicans Of
the Third District, held on the eighteenth instant,
a permanent organization was effected for the
coming campaign. styled tie Third District Re-
publican Grant and Colfax Clun' The following
officers we're elected for the ensuing SIX months,
viz:
Captain G. ". Boothby. President william e.
Kinsena, First vicePresdenti j. Doming5n Sc
oud Vice President; O. Reid, Secretary; &.
Smith, Assistant Secretary; Captain William ].
Moore, Corresponding Secretary D. Douglas, Treas
urer: Jerry Curtis. and B. Walker, Sergesnts at.
Arms.
For the information of all Republicans, w5o are
respectfully invited to Join. the meetings Of the
Club will be held every TUESDAY EVENING, on
Morales street, between Marigny ard Vaudeville
streets CHARLES W. BoOTHBY,
President
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27

ARRIVALS AT THE CITY Ho7EL-George
Potter, Fairfield; W Levyson, TEXAS; Miss
F Proskan, Richmond, Va; L Wren, Tex
as; H c Barnum, Galveston; D Coley, do;
Harper, U A; JIM Clane, Corpus Christi;
J Walker, Galveston; ] Delaney, New
York; DR., A C Boon and lady, Texas;
7 M 0nins, Zoll Watkins, D NJ Pendergast
and daughter, J A Boyd, H E Lockwood G
Scott, NJ Brandon, W Oliver, James
Mony, Ezzell, Mrs Watkins, Texas; D
Neil, F Calf, II Lightfoot, Galveston
W D Portwood, ] B Dibrell, Texas NJ
Griffith, A H Gallatin, New YORK; Thomas
Dwyer, W / McIntosch, Texas; G W Gallo
way, Tickfaw La; w Davis, Key West
S D Fitch, Ohio; ] Arto. New York.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27

fAo' L4AbAfRD, deputy SOnlEO4.eEs
SPECIFICATIONS Concerning the Contract for
rondeiet late Apollo to Liberty Street
The roadway betHeen the cutters shall be graded
in accordance With the lines levels and eLrrings TO
be given by the City Surveyor
A trench in the center Of the roadway, twenty
feet wide and six inches deep shall be hlied with
clean and sound bank lake shells, free from dirt or
sand; said shells after the trench being hlled snail
be rolled and compressed with 5000 pound roller,
as often as necessary to make the whole solid and
The sides snsll also be rolled, so as to make the
whole road earth and shells, perfectly hard smooth
and even. -, l., - .-,.., a. A.. ,,..,-, .,t
sfaeton of the Jity surveyor and chairmen OF The
COMMITTEES on Streets and Landings, Jointly
The contractor shall be bound to begin the work
in the ten days following the approval OF the adju
dication by the Common Council, and TO complete
the ninety days after, under penalty OF ten
dollars per day for ach and every day thereafterthe
same is not completed.
good repair and condition the said street. for and
during one year after the completion OF the WORK,
andits acceptance by the City Surveyor and ehalrnen
| Of the Committees on Streets and Landings; and
to guarantee the faithful performance Of this condi
cent Of the contract price for one year, which ten
per cent shall then be paid to the contractor should
ton, otherwise to oe forfeited for the use OF the
eity .,. -. ~. ,....-ro.;o,, 80 49, ,-ort
and of the by the City Surveyor ana
| charmen of the Committees on Streets and Land
| Good and solvent security, in the sum OF two
thousand dollars. shall be required to guarantee th
1t well understoo that in case of failure by tn
contractor to begin or finish the work, or any par
of the same, within the period fixed or in case IN
| Common Council be dissatisfied with the mRnne
in which the work is being executed, the Common
Council shall have the right to annul the contrae
| without putting the contractor in default, as re
quired by article 1905 of the Civil Code, and with
out applying to court of Justice to annul the same
and without indemnity; and it is also we'll under
stood that in case the contractor shall at any time
| abandon the work. or not finish and complete tn
came in conformity with his contract the said con
| tractor shall forfeit all claims he may have TO
any part of the work done by him up to the date o
his abandonment, and that the city shall be thereb
discharged and released from any and all habilite
therefor; aud 1t is also we'll understood that in cas-
the CONTRACT be resod the contractor and his seeur
ties shall be held and bound, in solido to pay unit
the city al loss difference between the prices
which the contractor originally contracted to pei
form the work. aud the price at which it may be aC
indicated at resale or REHABILITATION
Bids to be per running foot for the whole Wor
complete,
New Orleans, August ls, 1868.
iSignedJ L. SURGI,
| City Surveyor.
Approved by the Committees Of Streets and Lam
ings. - -
GERALD FARRELL, !
Registered August l9, 1868.
au % lot Deputy Controller.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27

SENTENCE or DEATH COMMITTED. - Governor
Wsrmoth has commuted the death sentence
on johnson to Imprisonment for life in the
Penitentiary. Accused was convicted of
numbering his wife, over a year ago, on
Perdido street. He was to have been hung
tomorrow in the Parish Prison. Represen-
tations were made to Governor Warmoth by
competent parties, which induced him to
grant the reprieve.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
LEGAL NOTICES,
Mrs j, GOugenheIm VS.. Gabriel Bloch
No &c, 2Uj


Mrs j, GOugenheIm VS.. abrTel Bloch
No. &c 2U3.
THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, THIRD DIS,
l. orict Court OF New Crleans,-I hereby certify
that the eighteenth day of June, 1868, Judgment
rendered in this Court in the following EMIT ed
suit in he words and figures following. to wit;
No 26, ,203, Mrs j. Gougenheim vs.. Gabriel Bloch
In this case, submitted Tor adjudication, the law and
the evidence being favor of the plaintiff, il is
dered, adudged, and decreed that there be iudg.
ment in favor Of the plaintiff and against the de,
fendant dissoving the community of acquet9 and
gains heretofore existing between them; and that
the plaintiff have the sole administration of heI
separate and paraphernal property; and that said
plaintiff recover Of the defendant the sum of two
thousand dollars with Ave per cent per annum in,
terest from the grteenth January ls6s until paid
and costs of suit.
Signed June %, lsGe. -
(SiRned) CHAS. E EMERSON, Judge ,
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand
and aft zed the seal Of the said Court at the city Of
New Orleans, on this second day Of July, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
s iNty-eiRht, and the ninety second year Of the In
tSisnedj ]. o. OHALON,
DeDutV Clerl,
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
NOTICE.

THERE WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC
i auction, at the Anchor Press. in this city on
the thirtyhrst day Of August, 1868. q large quan.
tity of dessicated POTATOES and mixed VEGE-
TABLES, put up in large lin cans.
These articles are sound, good, and will keep
for years. DRirymen requested 70 be present at
the sale
A. BECRwITH.
=, Brevet Major General U. :. A, aud Chief
Commissary Of Subsistence. Department Of
au8Bt Louisiana.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
DIE u .

MANN-On Wednesday morning, twenty. sixth
instant, at half past seven o'clock, JAMES MANN,
member OF Congress from Louisiana, and native
OF Maine.
His friends and acquaintance respectfully in.
vited to attend his funeral from his late residence
2j9 Baronne street, between Julia and 81. Joseph
streets, at four O'Clock, THIS AFTERNOON,
| August 27
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
SUCCESSION NOTICES,

Succession of Maurice scanlOn. No. g. 035
CEC0ND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of is hereby given to the creditors
of this estate and Co al other persons herein inter
ested, to show cause within ten days from the pre-
sent notification lif any they have CAM why the
account presented by Edward SoAnlon, testamentary
executor of this Estate should not be homologated
and approved and the funds distributed IN &C.
cordance Herewith.
BY order of the Court.
au26 30 se4 M, o, TRACY CLERK.
New Orleans Republican., 1868-08-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.

New Orleans, August SOs 1e0s.-Au per-
sons having claims against succession OF Marie Al
lain, widow T. Blanchard are requested to present
them within days, with vouchers to TIE admins
tratrix representative at No, 81 Camp st-eetand
those indebted to said succession requested to
settle without delay.
JUDITH A. BLANCHARD,
au27 % 81 se24' AdministrAtriI.