Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-04

THE PoToMAc FRorr.-A dead calm pre-
walls, and. the only movements in sailing YES
sells are done under the motive power of steam
tugs. The face OF the Potomac presents the
appearance of one vast fake of silver, so placid
and unrippled is the water. The Thomas Col
1yer is BOW in fine trim for the pleasant ex eur
sion to Leonardtown and Piney Point to.mor-
row night Extra accommodations are provi-
ded for this trip. The steamer Wawa set
made her regular trip to Piney Point this
Caters Whar.-Arrived - schrs Hannah
Warwick. Spedden, from Alexandria, Va, TO
load ferttlizing materials; Cornelius, Myers.
from Georgetown, to load with the same; Ly.
dla A. Hughlett, Evans, from Havre de Grace
with coal for w. Barnaclo. Sailed-schrs.
A. 5. Percy, Poulson, for Quintico, TO lord
for Philadelphia; Edward Thomas, Seward, for
Elizabeth river, with manure to H. Kearn.
Riies's Wharf.-Arrived-schr John Deth.
tons Of coal for H. Clay Stewart; Lawrence.
Hix, from Matthias Point with lumber for
Dillett and Redgrave; q lena, Spence, from
h hS:od with potatoes for market Tennessee,
Shorter, down the river, light
Forter's horf-Arrived-Schrs. Founder,
Skinner. from Monroe Creek, with wood for
the W.. q. Ice Company; Mechauic,
Smart,1 from Baileysville, with wood for the
same firm. Sailed-Schr. X. E. Pecker,
Fowler, for Alexandria, to coal for an eastern
port.
Fay's Wharf.-Arrived-Schr Martha Wash
ington, Hammel. from Occoquan, with wood
Tor george l.. Sheriff.
Guindnd's WhaT.-Arriyed-Schr. Gets
burg, Segar, with wood to VIM. II Barbour Il
Co.; Samuel Maires, Garrett, with wood to
market: Sarah Ellen, Maddox, with wood to
ID. Nalley. Salled-Schr Gettsburg, Scgar,
light.
INDUSTRIAL HOME SCHOOL.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Board OF Managers of
the Industrial Home School was held last eve
ming, at the Newsboys' Home 9TH street, below
the avenue. The Executive Committee made
M r nhon OH
OF the Homo Committee, made a report. During
the month of August there had been no admis-
sions. Three girls had been placed in homes,
two Of them ont OF the city. Some other mat
tiers in reference to the admission of tempo.
rary dodgers to the Home was referred to In
the report. The Household Committee made
SIS to make up deficiencies. The Cloth
ing Committee reported that during the
month OF August they had made from mate.
rails gwen, three pairs pants, two jackets
one sacque, and three aprons. and from goods
purchased, three pairs drawers. Clothing was
furnished the matrons for the children in the
Home, and measures were taken by the CON-
mlttee, through the Secretary of War, of hav-
ing the privilege of purchasing at the q uarter-
masters depot as much coudemneu cloI hing as
may be needed AT the value fixed bv the Gov
eminent. Mrs. X. G. DennIson, from the School
ComIaittee, made report, in which it was
stated that Miss Hunt, the former school
teacher, was not expected to return, and stating
the reasons therefor. All the reports were re-
ceived when, on motion, there not being a
quorum present, the Board adjourned for one
week.
BASE BALL-A large company attended the
match game which took place last "Wednesday
in Cincinnati between the Buckeye and Gin
clnnatl clubs. Considerable sums OF money Is
said to have exchanged hands. The score
stood at the end of the ninth innings, Buckeye
IL, Cincinnati 20 Before the game commenced
dispatch from this city was read which stated
that Berthrong, who played third base with
the Buckeyes was a member of the National
club of this city. However, he played, but did
not have his usual good fortune, aud failed 10
The game will be referred to the Judiciary
Committee of National Base Ball Association,
as the Cincinnatians protested previous TO the
beginning of the game against outside players
taking part, under the rules of the National
ASSOCIATION. Studley, Of this city, left for the
purpose OF playing on the Buckeye nine, but
his name does not appear in the score.
POCKET PICKED On Tuesday night Mr.
John Weiss, an attache OF Gen. Mchler's of.
flee, was relieved OF his pocket book contain
ing about $50, as he was leaving one Of the
Seventh street cars at Pennsylvania avenue
being on his return from the Park. Mr.. w
states that as he was leaving the car lady
stepped on the step and man who appe red
TO be drunk put his arm around him ami he be-
lieves that these parties were the light fingered
ones who 'swent through him." He reported
the case to police headquarters and Detectives
Miller Coomes and Thompson took it in hand
and arrested two women, Annie Girard and
Jane Marshal as the guilty parties. Yesterday
one OF them Annie Girard, who MI Weiss
failed 10 identify was taken before Justice
walter and dismissed, aud this morning the
.other, Jane Marshall, was taken before the
same justice. and MIR. w. stating that he would
not he positive as TO she being the woman in
front OF him she too was dismissed. Mr. HIue
appeared tor Miss Marshal.
GRANT AND COLPAX CLUE.-A very large
meeting of this organization was held last
evening at Union League Hall; President, A.
Il. Clark, III the chair, and in toe absence of
Cap lin Dougherty. MAJOR G. W. Wells acted
as Secretary. Captain Garretson, A. G. Hall,
and j. Sayles Brown We're appointed a Com.
mitfee on Membership. The following were
elected members: James III. Graham, II. A
Slmms, VIM. Kill and John Raglan. Hon.
Thomfs j. Durant, OF louisiana, was intro
duced, and addressed the meeting upon the
finances OF the country, explaining by apt and
forcible illustrations the DANCER that would
arise rom the doctrine of reputation il carried
out os advanced by the opposing party. He
al-o predicted the triumphant election Of the
Republican candidates in the national contest
which was received with great enthusiasm.
POLICE ITEMs-First Precinct:-Henry s
Barron, for using profane language i'm the
street, was fined so, and went to the work
house in default OF payment.
Second Precinct:-D. McDevitt, Charles
Stone, James Reilly, George Heating, II. e. La
fontaine, q. ID. Duncan, and James DonneIIy
We're fined IS each, for disorderlv conduct.
Fifth Precinct:-Patrick Curtin, for assault
anu On Den JOunsOn, WAS sent 10 Iali
or court.
Sixth Precinct:-Samuel Samstag was fined
$40 for selling goods without license: Joseph
Ross, Michael Burke. and George Deevers, for
disorderlv conduct, were fined 81 each.
Eighth Precinct-Charles Butler, for carry
ing concealed weapons, was fined $40 and in
default of payment went to the workhouse for
gu days. Richard Gordon and James Gambell
for disorderly conduct, each paid fine Of IS.
YoCSG MEN's SEYMOUR AND BLAIR CLUE
meeting of this organization was held last
night, ]. II. Bradley, Esq, presiding, and Mr..
u. Mar secretary. A number of gentlemen
We're proposed and elected to membership.
communication was received from the Fifth
Ward Seymour and Blair Club, inviting this
organization TO participate in the dedication OF
the campaign pole recently erected In that
Ward. The invitation was accepted. The
constitution was amended so as 10 fix the initi-
alton fee at one dollar, the amount to accompa-
ny every application for membership.
finance committee was appointed, consisting
of Messrs. S. f. Lewis, j. &. Killings worth,
ID. w. Middleton, Chas. ). Hill, J. w Drew,
o. X. Harris, r. w. Fenwick, s. p. Tidball,
CT. q. Richmond, J. 7. Gull. and Harry King.