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The Fifth Ward RepuhIiCans

WARD OFFICERS RECoMMENDED-A mass
meeting Of the Republican voters of the Fiji
Ward was held last night al Browns Ball ON
u, near ith street, for the purpose of making
nominations 10 the Mayor. of men to fill the
ward offices. Mr.. w. G. Marshall was called
TO the Char, and T.. W. Herbert elected secrs-
tary; after " hich q collection vas taken up TO
5sfray the expenses Of the hall Mr.. William
Brown moved that the meeting resolve ITSELF
iu.C q com mittee of the whole to make pomi
nations iot The Wara offices carried VT '..r Fl.
ward AtArs0h nomina Mr.. VIM Barnes As
street Commissioner, and MI VIM. Brown
nominated Horatio MerIyman. The vote was
az follows: Barnes, IS; Merryman, 81. Mr.
Barnes was declared the nominee OF the ward
Mr.. Brown nominated MT Alfred Berry for
garbage-nan> Mr.. Atkinson nominated Mr.. T.
HuriPhrieS, Mr. Green nominated Fir Jasper
EIklps. The vote stood: Berry &c, HUMPHREYS
H., Elkins !. Mr. Berry was declared the ch Of 90
OF the ward. MIR. Atkinson nominated James
Liverpool, and Edward Gray was also norni-
mated. for Ward Scavenger. The vote stood
Liverpool II. Gray 81; and the former was
declared the choice Of the meeting Ny. WIN
Brown nominated Or. A. W. Tucker, and Ur
y. NJ. Grouse was also nominated Tor Ward
Physician. The vote stood: Tucker 1Uo Grouse
II. Mr.. Tucker was chosen Daniel +. Wayne
Jasper Elkins, John Banks, and A. H. Paw ne
Were nominated for the position of Superinten-
dent of Sweeps, and Mr.. Wayne receiving g5
Yates. vas chosen. Mr.. b. F. Meades moved
that the nominations be declared unanimous.
and that they BE- reported to the Mayor; which
motion was carried; after which the meeting
adjourned.
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ELEc TON OF DELEGATES TO THE CONSTR
HAVIyE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS CoEvEs-
TIoN.-The adjourn meeting of the Conserya.
tive and Democratic soldiers and sailors OF
the District OF Columbia, met last evening. for
the purpose OF electIng delegates 20 the Nation
al soldiers and Sailors Convention, 70 he held
IN New York July +th. Colonel o; Rairre Ora
sided, and Lieutenant Smith was chcssn &
rotary. The following delegate. we've srIec,ad.
General Dur can Walker. General George p
Este, Captain Thomas Z. Llcyd, Colonel B. A,
NJ. FrOiseth. Colonel j. X. O'BeirIe, General
Hugh Cameron. Genelai Charles Everett
Csptain A. W Cetitcb, Captain w. r. Her.
ring, Nssor Pollard d. Captain w Seawright,
Engineer J. =. Mockabee, Captain VIM. J
Geary, Surgeon j. Z. Cragin, Captain J. k.
Narrower, MAJOR j. W. Neeks, Jr., Majo, Will
lam McConihe, Captain q. q. Ricf-lond,
captain q. w. Rudyard. Major e. W. Camp
he'll. Colonel Samuel Owen, CoieLel Robert
Boyd, Captain J. X. Mcconnell Colonel Lem
ueI y. Towers, Colonel J. A. TAFT, Lieutenant
q. =. e. Wroe, Captain NJ. II. Gary, Colonel
III. T. Burrows, private NJ. DUBOIS.
The following resolution was adopted
Whereas MAJOR General " infield :. Hancock
has given eyldeEce of Statemanship equal 70
his we'll knows talent gs a military chieftain:
Therefore.
Resolrcd That b. be, and is hereby, declared
the first choice of,hls meeting for nomination
as President OF the United States
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the COURTS.

CIRCUIT CouRr.-This morning, in the case
Of Siifer agt. Foley, Mr.. Adams filed a motion
to n strike cut ,sdsmeos BY deissh The case Of
road Company action TO recover damages sps-
famed BY complainant by having his hand 50
injared as TO render The amputation, OF several
gepce of the defendants agents-was resumed
and is on trial. ~ - 80 IGF
CRIMINAL CouRr. Judge Wylse.-This morn
ING. Henry A Humphrey plead guilty TO q
charge OF assault and battery, and was cen.
John Beall, indicted for an assault ana battery,
VAS found not guilty. John Williams, in
dicted Tor grand larceny, was convicted of
petit larceny, and sentenced 10 jail Sor twelve
months. John X. Stewart and John Jefferson,
eolored, indicted with others for the larceny OF
hog, were found guilty. M. Terry entered
motion for new trial. Richard Bowen. alias
hiensro Koss, plead guilty 20 3 charge OF petit
larceny, and was sentenced TO six months in
jail. Jonn Thomas; ver'ict of larceny spt
aside. Chas. H. Burton, a soldier, indicted for
burglary in entering the store Of Peter Bopp 10
september last, and taking therefrom about SO
In money, was placeo ON trial, the principal
witness being a fellow soldier named Thomas
Royce, who testifies that he was present al the
tlme and received some Of the money
EeUiTr CouRT. Judge 0in.-Th,, morning
the Following business was done:-Keatine ast
heatue; order nisi ratifying trustees sale
PhGnix Mutual Life Insurance. COMPANY AIT.
bailey order extending time TO take testimony
70 .ne 5sth OF August. Brown and Horn agt.
Neai ana Tinney: order reiusfating Tiuuay
as defendant, and pro copfesso as 20 O'Neal
ana reference TO examiner. Lane ACT. Glib.
oons; ORDER refusing motion for leave TO dis.
creoit " illnesses. Reese agt. Reese: order of
publication IS to absent defensant Bayley 81
al agt Jillard ct al; final cor firmation Of trus.
Ices sale by consent Of counsal. Petit agt
MckInstry; order of reference 10 auditor for
report on claims unpaid. BRADY agt. Gibson:
order for hearing of application for appoint.
ment OF receiver set for June Goth, iSSs
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GEORGETOWN.
Affairs In Gesrgetswn.

SCHOOL ExAnrsAffoN.-Nale primary
school, No. 8, taught by Miss Alice Craig, and
siiuated on Montgomery, near Bridge srsei,
was examined by Mr.. w. l.. Dunlop, Of "a e
Beard OF q uard ans, yesterday afternoon. The
school nu mbers 90 scholars, between the ages
OF and II years, and passed a very credItable
examination. Messrs. Hyde. Wilson, Rams
burg. Dunlop, Magee, Newman, and the Rev.
Mr.. Perrinchief, Decides many of the friends
OF the scholars and several teachers OF ofher
schools Were present Complimentary speech
IS were made by Messrs. Ram burg, Newman
and Dunlop
DEsRRTKRs ARREsTRp.-Lieut. J. T. Is.
sex left the town last evening for Annapolis,
having in custody four apprentice boys,
named Z. Y. Lewis. r. NJ. Ploss. III. Heath.
and John Hanley, deserters from the United
States sloop Of war Portsmouth, at Annapolis.
IL appears that a new person had been plac-d
over the apprentices on this boat. that thirty
OF them having gained permission TO 20 on
shore, deserted. These four Were apprehended
here. = :
MERCHANTS ExcHANGE-1he offerings on
Change this morning were I, So bushels OF corn
and $40 bushels OF wheat The wheat sold al
80 y Amer Change yesterday, 400 bushels OF
corn sold at sl.U7. = -
ASSAULT AND BArTEEY.-Offcer White YES
terday arrested Nathan Hill, who was before
Justice Buckley, charged with ASSEMBLING r T
Martin. he Was hned S2-5e.
CLEARED.-The steamer T.. c. knight, Cant
Denly, and Empire, Capt. Price, have cleared
Win merchandise for New York
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HE NEW STEAMER CITY OF WASHINGTON
This beautiful vessel, belonging to the Potomac
Ferry Company, arrived at the foot Of eth
street yesterday about 2:30 O'Clock, having been
on her way from New York some forty-f We
hours. Including stoppages, making about ten
knots per hour with ease. This vessel Is strong
and powerfully built, and capable Of accom-
rnodating about two thousand passengers com.
fortably. She Is Of 326 tons burtheu, and the
engine Is one of Stevens cutoff engines, OF the
most modern pattern, which was built at the
Affair Works, New York; No. 3Oe 1868 There
IS on one side of IL ladies' cabin, and on the
other one Tor gentlemen. The saloon or prom
enading cabin, Immediately over those jus,
Famed, runs the entire length of the vessel, and
II, with those below, is furnished with fine and
costly seats, mirrors, DC. There Is an abund
ance OF room for wagons, horses, freight, &c.
with plenty of room for passing OF and on al
either end. Mr.. Howison, formerly editor of
the Richmond Wig. and now president Of this
company, and Captain Gedney, the superin.
tendent, will run this boat on the line at ono
Captain SpranZy, formerly of the WinnisimiL
and port pilot Captain Weir, are the persons
who brought the boat from New York: the
former Of whom will have command Of her
The boat has all the life preservers and trap
pings necessary for her successful operation on
an improved Plan. The City of Washington
was built at the ship yard of Mr.. Jos. Belknap,
OF New York.
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Latimer, Auctoneers, yesterday sold Lot l.,
in subdivision Of SO are 1sc}. containing I,55i
square feet, situated in an alley between 10th
and 18th, and l. and M streets, to Peter O'Don.
noghue for Sl1O.69
Messrs. j. 7. Coldwell & Co., auctioneers,
yesterday sold two lots Of ground in the coun-
try The first one containing IL acres, rods,
and perches. The second containing 13 acres
and Is perches; with a small frame house; stu.
ated on the east side Of the country road lead =
ing to Soldiers Home and Rock Greek Church,
by way OF North Capitol street and Lincoln
avenue, and near the lands Of Messrs, Conway.
Robinson, Z. j. Middleton, and Henry Queen.
to w. NJ. Thayer, Of Chicago, for $3.50 per acre
Mr. Thayer intends building a fine house on
the ground.
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MRlTINe OF CLERKs.-The meeting of de-
partment3l clerks, called for last evening,
nj Union League Hail. was largely attended,
there beng from two 10 three hundred present.
Captain Geise was called 10 the chair, and Mr..
q. =. Taylor appointed secretary. Upon call
ing the meeting 10 order, the Chair stated that
he did not know the object for which Il was
held, and asked II any one was present who
called the meeting through the public adver-
easements. No response being made, after q
reasonable lapse of time, o motion 70 adjourn
was made and carried unanimously.
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DR. WHTTR, Surgeon Chiropodist ga Penn
syiL ania avenue, between ~ and 9th streets
established 1861. Corns, Buniens, Bad Nails
ENLARGED joints, W arts, Moles, DC. successfully
treated without pain. The shoe can b. worn
WIN ease Immediately after the operation
Hours from a. m to 0 ID. m.
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Jar ED.

MARRIED.
kIRKWOOD-KIRkw On the 18th inst 9,
at tn. First Baptist Church. bv s. P. Hill d p ,
Mr.. J:hIRkWOOD. of Tifin, Ohio, to Miss
III A. NORWOOD, of this city
CASTLEMAN-SLEDGE. In Greensboro A..
bama. on the "a at June, by Rev Dr. " sdsworth
Mr.. DAVID j. CASTLEMAN. formerly of Wash
Inefou city. 10 Miss BhLLE SLEDGE, daHehter
81 the late DR.. Alexander Slsdee.
DIED.
KELLER. On the 2sth inst, after 3 lingering
i'll ess, MARGARET kELLER, ana b. loy Ell wlfe
OF Henry Keller. in the 18th year of her age.
Her relatives ana friends are pectfuly yiteG
to attend TIE funeral, from the residence of he:
Lust al d 8 4th street, ADORE G. Saturday, June
q, at o clock .. m.
Ltlladene.s papers please copy
HARTE. On Thursday, June -, Of eonsumS-
ton. WILLIE G. HAkTE sged I9 years aud
Meni sol Of the late Howard and Rosena n
Harte
His funeral will take place from the residence o!
his uncle, the Rev. Alfred Holmead. tomorrow
afternoon. At three O'Clock, Ne i26 aih street
corner of street, His friends and the friends of
the family are invited TO be present.
BIRD. On the 25th inst. at y. D. m. ANNIv
a. AGED mouths, infant daughter Of John IL and
Gecrgianna Z. Bird
0CONH0R. On the 9th inst, CATHARINE
beloved child OF Joanna and William p. O'Cennor,
aged months and weeks.
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STuNG By ALoCrsT.-Yesterday, a little girl
about five years Of age, daughter OF w. q.
Shreye, residing al No. 2S5 9TH street. while
playing in the alley adjoining the house, was
stung In the back Of the left hand by a locust.
The screams of the child attracted the attention
of a lady near by. who tried to brush the locust
OF, but the sting was so deeply imbedded that
IL was necessary to pull II out. Immediately
the hand began to swell, and the Inflammation
extended mp the arm, the skin turning black
arm bathed with salt and water to allay the
Inflammation. DR.. Latfmer was called, and
probed the flesh in order to remove any deposit
made by the insect Last evening the child
was well, and no signs of the poisonous effect
remained.
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ALEXANDRIA ITEMS. The Gazette OF last
evening has the following items
Struck Jy Lightn,Rg.-During the storm of yes
terday afternoon the lightning struck the resi-
dence of p. @. Uhler, Esq, on Washington
street, knocking of a portion Of the brick fire
wall next the roof, and defending thence
through the third to the second story passed
through a room where daughter Of Mr.. L.
was sitting, and through the side wall, taking
ing out two bricks in its exit, and tearing sew.
eral holes in the rain spout. Some slight in
Jury was also done to the interior Of the build
ing.
Degree Conftrred.-The Honorary Degree of
Doctor Of Divinity has been conferred on the
Rev. George H Norton, Rector of St. Paurs
Church. Alexandria, by the College Of William
and Mary Virginia.
Colored Free .Schools.-The examination of the
colored free schools commenced yesterday.
Many friends and relations of the pupils at.
tended, and the exercises were highly salts
factory.
Hurt-A youth named Stansbury, while
playing base ball, this morning, on Royal
strest, near Cameron, was struck in the eye
with a ball and severely hurt.
Battery Rodgers.-Though II is the present
intention TO dismantle battery Rodgers, It is moi
expected that the ". S. troops Will be with.
drawn from this place.
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IF foC WOULD BE WISE IN your selections
and prudent in your expenditures in these DAYS
OF retIenchment and reform, buy your Cloth
ing of liable Il Co.. 46s Pennsylyan,a avenue
between Sd ana Ak streets
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GAINED HIS FIRST CAsR.-Mr. Edward E.
Price, of this city, lately admitted to the bar,
was successful this week in clearing his first
client before the Criminal Court-Philip Ian
caster, charged with robbery. We congratu.
late MT. Price on gaining his maiden case, and
trust he may continue TO be successful.
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WoRKINaMkH are invited 70 attend The sue.
ciai meeting Of the Workingmen's AsseU6Iy
this evening at Trades Union AaR Sc 3D.
vertiaement I q .
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ELECTION OF OrFrCERs.-At a meeting Of
Excelsior No. 4, Sons of Temperance, held on
the 25th inst, the following named officers Were
elected for the ensuing quarter: w. p, Chas.
H. Frost; w. A., E. Roughton; r. s., T. +. Hal.
ley; A. X. s., 4. r. Boyd; +. S., w. J. Boyd;
Treasurer, H. +. Vernon; Chaplain, --:
Con-, @. Ludipgton; A. Con-, Chas. A. Strebel;
I. s., VIM. n. Messer; o. s., -@.
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THE RIVER FRONT. June 26.-The weathe

The RIVER FRONT. June 26.-The weather
having become some what settled, and the
stormy season passed away, matters are he
coming more active, and considerable in
partures Of vessels. Since our last the report
has been CLEANED:
HGrrey's hdrf-Arrived-Schooner Poto-
mac, from Philadelphia, with coal for
Harvey, Clarke q Given; steamer Pioneer,
Olden, from AccotInx, with wood for Harvey,
Clarke Il Given
Cdrter's Wkorf.-Arrived-Sc ]. p.
McDevitt, Miller. from Philadelphia, with 2UG
tons OF coal for John Wilson; Cooper, Lowe,
from Havre-de-Grace, with 123 tons OF coal
for II. Fowler.
Edgeli, from Havre-de Grace, with ia tons OF
coal for H. Burr d Co: Clipper Yacht, Barnes
from Rappahannock, with wood for Shreeyes
Moo ueen; Signal Shreeves from the same
place, with wood for the same firm; Flight
Stone; from Port Deposit, with lumber for n
h. Fugitt; J. Spedden, Ale, from Havre.de-
Grace. with coal for w II. NARROW; Rensh aw,
Brandy, from the same port. with coal for H.
G. Stuart steamer Virginia, Gregg, from Ma.
chodoe, with wood for market: sloop Susan
Brewer, johnson. from Cherrystone, with
clans for market. Sailed-Schooners VIM H.
Travers, Todd light: Isabel, CraRsr, light.
FOscler's WboIT-Arrived-Scho Thomas
n. W orld, Seward, from Havre de Grace, " ith
coal, for Murphy i Bro. Saiied-Sehooners
Anne Jane, Beacham, and Lapwing, Rollins.
for Maddox's Creek, light.
JohRS0H's WkaIf.-At this wharf further i'm
proyennents are Being made new office has
recently been completed, and now workmen
gre engaged IN adding TO the spacious ice
house material addition, for the better storage,
OF ice and depository of other merchandise
Administrators CABOT, Parker, with fu,e01
laths, for G. B. Church Co.; Ann L. Lloyd,
Brown, with wood, for j. w, Lowery; Rebacca
Ann. with ice; Edward Boyce, Anderson, with
lumber, 70 order. Sailed-Schooners Maliby,
Tyler, for Honga river, light: w. Bounds,
Bounds, for Powell's Greek, light: Edward
Boyce, Anderson, TO Aqua Greek. light; Re-
becca Ann. Faunce for Machodoc Greek for
fish; Mary Elizabeth, Faunce, for Cedar Point
for FISH; Ann Z. Lleyd, Brown, for ST. Mary's,
fgftt.
Fay's Wharf. - Arrived - Schooner Adlia
Holder, from ST. Johns. New Brunsw wick, with
lumber, for s. +. Brown q Son. Sailed
Schooners Commerce, Chase, for Annapolis
Nd, with bri.k, for Murphey & Bro; Me.
chanic, Smart. from Charles county, Nd, with
/ wood, for Clark Il Hunt
At the foot OF 18th street south, Messrs Bank.
/ * McEwen, builders, are about erecting a larg,
! hsh house for Mr. John Gibson the dimension,
/ of which will be eighteen feet front by sixty
! feet depth. The building will be constructed
o, or the water, similar to others ad Joining, anC
| preparatory therefore piles are now bein.
4 driven IN the river.
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ExCuRsIoS.-Ryland Chapel sunday school
will give an excursion to Fort WashinKtoa on
the sth Of July. The boat will make two tripe.
morning and afternoon.
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MATRINoNIAL.-QuIte q large number of
persons assembled at the Thirteenth street
Baptist Church las; evening to witness the
marriage of Prof. 8. J. Kirkwood, Of THIN,
Ohio, TO Miss Marion A. Kirkwood. daughter
Of the late Wallace Kirkwood, OF this CITY, and
niece Of Ex-senator Kirkwood Of Iowa. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. ID. Hill,
who made q very interesting address to the
young couple. MI. Robert +. Belt, OF Mary.
land, acted as groomsman, and Miss Josephine
Kirkwood, sister OF the bride, as bridesmaid
After receiving the congratulations Of hosts Of
friends, Prof. KirkwoOd and his bride left on
the s:l5 train for q bridal tour TO New York,
Boston, and Niagara Falls, amer which they
will start for Tim, OHIO, Prof. X. now being
candidate for STATE superintendent Of public
schools for thai State.
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BANKERS.

jar COOKE q CO.,
BAN X ERs
FIFTryNrH STREET. oPpos-rs rRE,-uv,
Buy and se lst osrreBt market rates, aad =.
aops:sntly on hand fzIl supply oTsn
GOyERNMEET BONDS,
sEyEN.THIhTlEs, AND COMPOUND
INTEREST NOTES
oraers for STOCKS. BONDS nc er.c-p..
and collections mace oD all Accessible poiHss
sel-tf
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lNTENpAST OF THE WASHINGTON ASYLUM
Mr. Douglass R.fEses TO Surrender Ae OGes.-
In yesterdays STAR we mentioned the re.
q = 81 Of u:
appointment OF Mr.. JOSEPH 3. Martin TO that
position. The following is the correspondence
MAYoR's OFFICE, CRY HAIL, Washington,
ID. T., J me %, ls6S.-Sir: am informed that
You diseharged from the werk. house yesterday
man named Rookie on the order Of Thomas
inform me in .wrIune whether such was ths
1act, and II So TO give your reasons for your
action in the matter. An early reply will
0'''ss' very respectfully, yoqr oSsdieat :srvant
Samuel z. Douglas, Esq, Intendant OF the
Asylum, Washington, ID. G.
WASHINGTON AsYLux, June IS, lS6s.-Sir:
In answer TO your note of yesterday evening in
reference TO the case Of Philip Ropp, would
respectfully state that did release him upon
the application of 9eorge Fosch and Charles
walter, and the order of Thomas T. LLOYD I'D
'nte,lna. To have held him after these papers
TO civil suit for false imprisonment and
did not choose to ume that res pom sibilty the
papers being in usual form. Besides, from the
facts Of the case as / learned them the man
ought 10 have been discharged. an, very re-
sp.cuuily, your oSedIent servant,
SAMUEL E. DOUGLASS, lntendant.
:. j. Bowen, Esq =
MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL, Washington.
- -. unc %, Icoc--Slf- In accordance with
authority vested In me by the charter of this
CITY, you are hereby reno we'd from the Office
OF intendant OF the Asylum, to take effect i'm
mediateiy. Your successor has been appointed,
10 wnom you Will turn over the books papers
ana property pertaining TO the office or his an.
picaflon therefor Very respectfully,
:. j. bowen, Mayor.
MI Samuel E Douglass, attendant or the
Asylum.
MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL, Washington.
D. y June %, 1s6S.-Sr: You are hereby an.
pointed lntendant of The ASYLUM of this CITY
vice Samuel L. Douglass, removed, until yonr
successor shall be appointed. You will please
qvalIfy oy executing the required bond and
taking the oath prescribed by law Very re-
specially, your ODE dient servant,
:. J. Bowen. Mayor.
Jos. s. Martin, Esq, Washington. ID. g. %
This morning Mr.. Joseph S. Martin, who
eeeoeu 10 the almshous and presented mis- let
Ter OF appointment Mr.. Douglas is an old
acquaintance of Mr.. Martin. and received him
very coUrteously.
Mr.. ID. informed Mr.. NJ that he would
not surrender the position, but would hold on
10 II until the mater was ludicialIy decided.
ana that he had written letter TO Mr. Bowen
10 that effect The following Is the lie; ter he
referred to: ~
WASHINGTON ASYLUM. ] une Both, ls6c.-Sir:
Not being satisfied that you have the power
claimed by you, under the charter or existing
laws, 10 dismiss me from the Office now hold
as lntendant of the Asylum, respectfully de-
cine TO surrender The position. Very respect
fully. your ob't servant,
S. Z. DOUGLAS, Intendant.
:. ]. Bowen, Esq.
Ii Is quite probable that in a few DAYS some
legal proceedings will be- taken to cetermlne as
TO Who shall have possess sion.
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Z IRsT EATIoNAL BANK
OF WASHINGTON
u u CeoKE, tof Jay Cooke % :, Presiesnt
Nm. g. HUNTINGTON, Cashier
GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY
FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UsITkp
STATES,
lssa street., cpOssfs tAs 7lsasxys Dspa-fassr.
Government Securities with Treasurer uui,.o
ststes,
~oNE MILLION DOLLARS
We buy and sell ell classes Of GOVERyMENP
SECURITIES ~ current market rates
FURNISH EACHAyG aaG max. CosI.sso..
4, ALL TIE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THB
UNITEB STATES.
We purchase Government Voucher ON ~,
MOST IA VORABLE TERMS. and give c>re
ful attention 70
ACO UNITS OF b USih ESS MEN a.d FIRMS
and 90 any other business entrusted 20 us
FULL INFORMATION In regard 70 GOVERN
MEHT LOANS Of sI times cheerfuIly furniseeo
VIM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier.
washington, March D, 1873. mvt
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THE CHARGES AGAINST MAJOR RICHARDS
A special meeting OF the Board Of Police Com
missioners will be held this afternoon at head
quarters, to consider the charges preferred
against Major A. c. Richards at the meeting on
Thursday, June l.. The charges were pre-
ferred by ex-Mayor Wallach, with three po-
licemen and several members OF the Councils
as witnesses. They embrace four distinct
charges, with lengthy specifications. The first
Is Tor .hindering and obstructing members OF
second, for aunlawfuIly and corruptly con-
spring with s. J. Bowen and others to prevent
the lawful assembling Of the members of the
Board OF Aldermen and Board of Common
Council for the transac ton of official business.
and IN the discharge OF their public duties.''
The third for s.conduct prejudicial to the peace
ond good order of the city Of Washington" and
the fourth for smalfeasance and conniving ut
illegal acts"