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The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-04
HENRY WILSON. %
Crete.

Accounts from Crete of stirring character. The
Turks at Diascari fired upon company of five hundred
and children who the of embarkng for
Greece. A number of them were killed, and those who
escaped picked up by the commander of Russian
man-ofwar, and safely landed at Peraeus. All Christian
powers excepting the United States and Great Britain unite
placing their ships at the disposal of those who wish to
escape from Crete to Greece.
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GEORGETOWN.
Affairs in GEORGETOWN.

ANOTHER FIRE.-About half past two O'Clock
yests rday morning fire was discovered issuing
from small frame house on the corner OF Mad
lson and Fayette streets, owned and occupied
by Mr.. Chas- FIizzell The steamers Henry
Addison, Hibernia, and Union were promptly
on the spot but could do but little good. a.
there was no winter near 10 b. had The build
ing, valued al 500, was entirely destroyed Il
was insured for $40. Mr.. Frizzel also lost Si55
in Treasury notes, which were burned. The
IRE ls supposed 10 have caught from the stove
CosMITTKD-Anna r King. a colored ser
want, was yesterday arrested nv Officer Hess.
and came before Justice Buckley, charged with
yagrancy. She was committed IA the work
house for 80 days.
SELLING CONTRARY TO THE LAW-Mr. Jos.
Shoemaker, who does business on High, be-
tween I'd and Sd streets, had two warrant
ing him with selling fresh meats contrary TO
the laws of the corporation. He had hearing
before Justice Bnckey this morning, when he
was lined $50 on each charge, which he SUI
perseded.
THE AoUgDUCT.-The work on the new
Aqueduct Bridge is progressing finely. The
men quit work to-day in consequence OF the
Indictment weather.
lMPRovEMENTs.-AIfred Lee. feed dealer on
Bridge street. is repairing and putting another
story ON the bH Hiding formerly known as sham
rock Saloon, No. 80 Bridge street, corner OF
Green street He intends making a comfortable
dwelling of the building.
Mr. w. II. Glenn, leweler on High street. has
had the store formerly occupied by Young AZ
Behrend, No. l2n Bridge street, refitted. and
intends occupying 1t with his large stock of
Jewelry goods, clocks, &c.
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THE COURTS.

BANKRUPTCY Court, J. Sayses Brown, Recis-
sr.-Case IA. Petition and afffdavts flied for
the remoyai OF assignees, and order OF court 70
show cause, returnable l1th February. Com
missioner to take testimony under oath. Testi-
mony taken before assignees AZ Richmond, Va,
without notice TO bankrupt. The Judge de
eided that II could not be used in this case
case 10. Order entered by Judge that thirty
days be allowed for exceptions to all sales. -
case q. Offer for assets in this case not APP
proved by the Judge, and they will remain in
conrt subject to a future order.
Case 20 Certificate of exempted property re-
turned.
THE SUPREME CorRT IN GENERAL TERM.
Chtf Justice Cartier presiding associate Justices
DIN, Hylie end Eishcr.-The Court this morning
appointed the following gentlemen as Registers
1or the city of Georgetown, under the law of
Congress, making il the duty of this court 10 do
so:-Erst precinct-Jas +. Burch, Jno. Hutch
ms, VIM. King; Second precinct-Wm. L. Shoe
maker Isaac r. Barrett, John III. Ferguson;
Third preeinet-James s. Blackford, James
Donnely, Philip COakley; Fourth precinct
JACOB Ramsburg, Eben q. Brown, Adolph
Hail Inc last named in each precinct is
colored man.
Assignment of error filed in the eases of War
ing VS.. United States; Lewis VS.. United States;
Garnet VS. United States; and CARROTS Per-
sonalty VS.. United States
Wythe VS.. Fowler. Dismissed on the ground
OF beng preInaturely before the court,
Botherline VS.. Wilson. Continued until next
term
Kelly. VS.. Murray Struck of, being prema-
George Hill, Jr., VS.. the Chesapeake & Ohio
Canal Go. Dayidge for complainant, Cox and
Bncnah;n Tor defendant. The Canal Company
nave been accustomed Tor years to let ont the
right TO use a certain kind of wheel, u nder
certain lease. They claim that Hill uses more
water man the term of the lease allows, and de-
manded the bonus for the additional water, and
on being denied, and the water about TO be shut
eli, Hill applied for an injunction, which was
granted. After the testimony was taken and the
case came on for final hearing, and after argu-
ment, the Court at Special Term passed an
order referring Il TO Mr.. Hutton, civil engineer.
as special commissioner, to report on certain
questions. On his report the case is certified TO
the general term. The case turns upon the con-
structiOn OF the contract. Compartments theory
is that ne rs to receive and pay for n certain
qudRity y lCGter, and in fact ne receives less
Than he Is charged for, viz 200 inches of water
Defendants deny this, and maintain that they
lease only so much water as will pass through
an aperture OF so many square inches in the
canal bank, at such n rate per square inch
Still on trial.
EQUITY Court, Justice WRie.-Larner VS..
Larnei; order granting leave 10 complainant TO
take testimony before j. ]. Johnson Examiner
Echols VS.. Carter; order of reference 10 the
Auditor to report on sale.
Mackall VS.. McFerran ct a.; order hearing
motion to dissolve injunction to General Term
Adams vs.. Adams ct al; order of reference TO
Z. 1ngle, special Auditor, to report on sale
Adjourned.
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Missionary Anniversary.

Yesterday was observed at Waugh Chapel
as Missionary day. In the morning mission
airy sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev.
Geo. G.. Markham. In the evening Sabbath
school missionary anniversary was held
which was presided over by Senator Harlan,
OF Iowa The exercises were commenced by
the singing of the missionary hymn commence
ing 'From iGreenlands Icy Mountains after
which the Rev. Mr.. Barr invoked the Divine
blessing in n fervent and earnest manner AT
ter the singing of a very beautiful hymn by the
school, the exercise of building a temple on the
platform was commenced. As the name of
each class was called their motto was read by
the pastor, Rev. George CT. Markham, when a
representative OF the class would step Tor ward
bearing that portion of the temple contributed
TO the class. The dome of this temple when
put together bore the manner of di fferent mis-
sionary fields. Over the temple was the words
''Jesus Reigns" arranged In letters formed by
gas pets.
Addresses We're then delivered by Hon Mr..
Humphrey, NJ. G.. from West Virginia; General
Pike, NJ. g from Missouri; and Senator Wiley,
of West Virginia.
The pastor announced thar the amount allot-
ted to the church by the Baltimore Conference
to be collected for missionary purposes, was
S30O, Of this amount SIS had been contributed
by the Sabbath school A collection was then
taken up and a cons iderable sum realized.
Col. Clendenning offered for sale a silver dIme
which he said was dug from the ruins of a
church, the money having been saved up for
the fur therance of the missionary cause: il was
sold 10 Hon. Thomas l.. TullCck for s.. The
pastor offered for sales silver half dollar, which
was sold for a silver dollar; a silver quarter
which sold for a gold dollar. which was sold
for So and returned, and again sold for So. The
balance of the sum was then made up by con-
tributions of one dollar each, and the congrega-
ton was dismissed, after singing the doxology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

TBE RIvER.-Ihe ice in the Potomac Is rap
Idly passing away. and in a few DAYS this OBJ
structIon 10 Navigation viii be entirely re-
moved. The Alexandria ferry steamers and
Government tugs are now regularly AZ work,
but as Yet no sailing vessels have attempted 10
come up 20 the Washington wharves unaided
by steam power.
Prom WATTS bay the yacht National was
launchtd this morning, after having been on
th' ways for couple of months undergoing
repairs and painting. She now looks as trim
a. one OF Our fashionable city bellies. and il
hrst on the list OF competitors for the prize AT
the ne - yacht race. The Government barge
I'D Meghan-" Capt Bracket has also within
IN" last lew days been thoroughly repaired at
ih" same place and Is now prepared for SER
VICE.
Along '.the 'front.' the mud and water are
abundant thereby rendering pedes rianism ex-
"'dingly uncomfortable and difficult Of prose-
sHtIOn.
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u No. 1891
10y THE PRESIDENT Of THE UNITED
STATES.
PROCLAM NATION

PROCLAM NATION
For Me Sole Of Valuable Lands IN the Stat of Kan
sos and eithtn the Limits Of he Oscge Indian
csSSi0RS under T'eGfy Of September 300. I~tj
Tih The Greot and Lite Osoge Indians.
I'm pursuance of Law I: ANDREW Jouysoy,
hereby DECLARE and make known that public sales
viii he held at the under mentioned land office in
designated, to wit
lst Asto the Public Laads at the Land Off ce at
lands situated within the Following dessna t
townships and parts of townships lying within the
limits OF the cession under the frt article the
aforesaid treaty viz:
South cf the base line and ofths SSrth PRINCIPAL
meridian.
fractionai townships D. q g g 81, 81 81, 80. 81
Fractional townships Is, townships z, d %, ~.
5l.52, S8, and "a, and fractional township IS OF
Fractional townships 81. townships q, % 20 10
81 p, S and "a fractional townships IS of range 10
81 "a "a a sOST1 frantiG 10, s9 9sshg y ~ 3D.
Fractional townships %, y %, % 30, 81 81, &c. "a
I'd. For the sale Of the following described trust
DAY, s i6t6 day Of May ne@f for the ID disposal Of
crrtain trust lands, situated within the following
m sna t ,rwl, m yi1 f within the
ticle Of the aforementioned treaty.
South Of the base line and east Of the eth PRINCIPAL
fractional townships .: s, q Is - of ranger.
Fractional township IS, townships y, q, and 20
xFractional township 26, townships q, 2s and %
and fractional township 81, If range 3.
Fractional township u townships, n IS and %
Fractional township rs. townships q Is, ., and
Fractional township 81. townships q, %, %, and
fractional township so, of range s.
Fractional township %, townships "a IS, y, and
Fraction al township %. townships q, 3, %, and
Fractional township Is, townships q 2s, %, and
fractional township 80, Of range 9;
fractional township 80, of range 10
fractional township Is. townships u, %, %, and
Fractional township 26, townships q, o. -, and
Fractional township 70, townships u, IS, %, and
fractional township 80, of range -
fractional township 30, of range IA
Fractional town hip % townships 81, 2S, %, and
Fractional townships Is. townships q, Is, %, and
fractional township 80, of range l6.
Fractional townships IS, q, -, ;29 and 30, of
TIE follow ing designated townships being south
OF the base line and tcsn of the sixth principal me
Fractional townships IS and q, of range1.
he offering of the lands above referred to will
they advertised until the whole shs have been
offered and the sale thus closed but the sale snail
the pn6c or trust lands and ne private en
try OF any Of the lands will be admitted until after
offered which may be withdrawn before the day Of
sale by the Department on account of ralroaos or
Given under my hand at the City Of Washington
fhs day q Ssanuary Ammo pomn
w. commissions of the General Land Office.
EoTE.--Under the regulations of the Department
as heretofore and now existing no payment can be
temmIssiener Of the General Land Sm taa '' inc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

COCAINE FOR THE HAIR is renowned as the
best Hair Dressing and Invigorator in the
world. Asthma.-No remedy equals Whit
combs remedy for Asthma. To honsekeepers-
Ask Tor and obtain Burnett's celebrated Cook
ing Extracts. The purest and strongest having
the pure flavor OF the fruit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

JEwELRY.-Jet Cuff Pins. Tip Top Drop
Coral Sets, Bogwood Sets, Carbuncle Sets, Cut
Steel Sets. Silver Plated Spoons and Forks
Cups, Casters. Call Bells, received this morn
ing a Prigg's Dollar Jewelry Store, No. 43S
Pennsylvania avenue, near street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

Mr.. JUrDs GREAT Book AUCTION Will re
open in Washington, AZ go Penna. ave, under
the Metropolitan Hotel, this Thursday eve
ming. and be- continued a few evenings. There
is a large and select assortment of the most
valuable Books. which mnst be sold. 1911
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

bEcEAsED--MT. Joseph Gill, a well-known
r-sIdent OF the Sixth Ward, died at his resi-
Si"ncs- on r street south yesterday. and will be
buried Tomorrow afternoon. The deceased
Vas formerly IN the Marine Corps, in which
D" seryed with honor during the Mexican war,
and WIS subseq uently for many years en-
plOyed IN the Navy Yard a. "A watchinan, and
al>O-in the Ordnance Department. but several
months since his health failed him, and be took
Ia hfs bed He was prominent in several or
gan IzaIlOns an the East End, among them TuS-
carora Tribe Of Red Men, Harmony Lodge of
Odd Fellows. Eagle and Columbia District
Tents OF Rechabites. His funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

$1,000 WORTH OF BeoTs AND SHOES for win
ter wear, at very near cost. 10 make room for
an immense stock OF spring goods. Come early
To secure bargains, al George Il. Wilson's, late
OF the firm of Burns Wilson, under Odd Eel
lows Hall, 7th street, No So, second block
from IN. Avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

fAIR FOR ST DONINICK's CHURCH.-The
faIr for the benefit OF ~ Dommicks new church
VIII commence tins evening. at Odd Fellows
Hail Every preparation has been made which
can IA any way enhance the interest and pleas
are OF the occasion or contribute 10 its success
he various tables viii b. presided over a. fol-
loWs liable No. l. 10y Mrs. Duffy; No ?, BY
MI Dawson; No D. by Miss McliInniss: No.
= ~ Mrs SeInmes, assisted by the Misses Ede-
Ilh: No. ), by Mrs. T.. Dolan. No. q, by Mrs c.
v BrOwn- assisted BY Mrs. Pussy, Miss Lawn,
Miss Kate Harvey Miss Mattingiy, Miss Annie
u. SoAs and Miss Lou. Browne. The Sodality
table VIII have a number OF assistants. and the
confectionery table viii b. an charge of Mrs
Yell and Mrs. Kirk. The supper room will be
under the charge of Mrs. Dawson. With so
many efhclent helpers. and the popularity of
IA" object for which the fair Is given the labors
al the ladies viii no doubt be crowned with
success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

S47.525 on
Jan. 1. By balance due treas urer sl,12655.
The undersigned, members of the Finance
Committee having examined the vouchers for
the above account, find il correct.
JAMES A. MAGRUDER.
GEORGE HI. PLANT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

THE GRUETLI NEREIN AssoCIATIoN.-In
the House, to-day, Mr.. Kelly introduced bill
(Which was referred 10 The district Committep)
incorporating the ''Gruetli Eerein,' of Wash
ington. ID. c., with Florian Hitz, Henry Weber.
f. Louis Fisard, John Jenk, Caspar Kneesi,
Ignace Kappeler, Felix Born, Bernard Scheit-
lin, Gottfried Mathys, Alfred Zimmerman
John Meyer. and others, incorporators, for
mutual benevolent purposes, the amount of
stock not 10 exceed Ss5.0OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

To BEhUTIFY AND DRESS THE HAIR. and re-
store II TO ITS natural color, and impart that
beautiful gloss, odor, etc, use Mrs. s. T. Alien s
Haprorsd (n.lc sfgte) Hair Restorer or DressiI,9,
tiR ans bothe.) Every Druggist sells II. Price
One Dollar po2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

The BURNS CLUB FEsTIyAL-Saturcay last
Nas the anniversary of the birth of Robert
= Burns, Seotlands great poet. The true de-
Sosndant OF Scotland everywhere honors the
18th Of January, and nowhere will it be more
appropriately and fervently observed than by
Ihe Burns Climb, Of this city, al Joseph Platz's
restaurant, tins eyPning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

PRoTRACTED MEETISG.-A spirited pro-
rraeted mseting IS now in progress at Wesley
Chapel Mission, corner OF 9Th and streets,
under the suPsTintendence of Rev. J. q. Hen
ming, The pastor, and a nnmber OF conversions
have been rspor;sd, while the altar is filed by
psbitents nightly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27
CITY ITEMS.

You've MAN, instead OF waiting for some
thing 20 turn up, turn into Henning's One Price
Clothing Store, No. 511 7th street, Intelligencer
Building. and buy yourself a suit of clothes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

ISLAND SABBATH SCHOOL UNIoS-The
regular meeting of the Union was held ar Ry-
land Chapel yesterday afternoon, at which
Were present the Island schools, who, during
the session engaged in singing and listened to
addresses by Mr.. David A. Gardner of the
Foundry school,; Prof. Wedgewood, of N Y ;:
Rev. Mr.. Bittinger. of the 7th-street Presby-
terrain Church: Rev. MIR. Meador, of the Island
Baptist; Mr.. A. X. Browne, President OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, and Rev.
DIR. Hamilton. of Ry land Chapel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

PRoGREssIxG.-Then new temperance organi :
zation-the Sons of Jonadab-are progressing
finely, and are receiving accessions To their
membership every week. At the last meeting
of Council No. !, there were eleven limitations,
including some first rate material. and it Is ex-
peeted that shortly councils win be- formed in
Georgetown and other parts Of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27
IMPAIRMENT oE THE INTERIOR,


WASHINGTON, January 9, 1865.
On the petition of SAM Ill j. PARkkR, of
Ithaca. N ", pray ing Tor the extension OF pat
ent granted TO him the nth day Of April 1854, for
Improvement in Sewing Machines, for seven
years from the expiration Of said patent, which
Ii 10 ordered that the said petition be heard ct
the Patent Office on MONDAY. the sd day of
March next, at u O'Clock M; and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause. AZ any they
have. why eaid petition ought not 90 be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required 20
file in the Patent Once their objections specially
forth in writing. AT least fsrenry days before
the day of hearing. all testimony filed by either
party, TO be used at the said hearing, must he
taken and transmitted in accordance with the
rules Of the office, which will be furnished sp
plicstion. ... E.H..
DISPOSITIONS and other papers. relied upon ss
testimony, must be hei in the office fscssfy days
before the day Of hearing; the arguments, IL any,
within ten days after filing the testimony.
Ordered. also. that this notice be published IN
the Republican and eliigencer. Washinet0n. ID.
c.. and IN the Democrat. Rochester, New York,
once Q week for three successive weeks. the frst
of said publications 60 be lesst sixty days pre-
= : = - c. THEAKER.
ia ls-w 3v Commissioner OF Patents.
EXCKLsIORi ExoELsloB
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

TIE GREAT CLosING-oUT Book SALE, at
private sale, closing each evening at 8 o'clock,
at3.0 nnsylyanIa avenue, under the Metro
politan Hotel, will be continued a few days at
astonishingly low prices. So rich and varied a
stock was never before offered In Washington.
l9,E WIN. l. WALL i Co. Auctioneers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27
IN THE ORPHANS, COURT OF THE DIE
TRlCT OF COLUMBIA.
nEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
IL UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE
- WAaHINGfnN IAnuarv 4

On the petition Of B. J.. La MOTRE, Of New
10 Ip , Sa tne q patent
provement in Railroad Cars, for seven years from
the expiration OF said patent which takes place on
Il e 4th day OF April. 1868: E ~ : ~. :
1t ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Once on Monday, the 18th day Of March
10 appear and show cause, IL any they have, why
said petition ought not to be granted. = .
Pere ms opposi g the extension are required to
file infhe Patent Once their objections, specially
set forth in writing at least twenty days before the
to be used at The taid hearing must be taken and
trAnsmitfer in aeccrslancs With the rules OF the
pepositione and other papers relied upon = tee
ii sny nuet be 6led ia the Office twenty DAYS be-
with N ten days afief filing the testimony.
Ord red Alec that this nosivs be lubisbed In the
Eepsbissas end the lsfell sxeacer, Washinrfon D.
c.. and in the Atlas New York. y. !. once week
Tor three successive weeks the nrst Of said prbli
cstonst 20 be at least sixty days PREVIOUS 20 The day
Of hearing. T. e THEAkER,
jail wSw Commissioner Of Patent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

INCREASED PER DIEM-The cabinet makers
on the Treasury Extension have recently had
their pay increased so cents per day, making it
now ~ per day. in consequence of the scarcity
of competent hands and the large amount of
work ON hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

GANBLrS6-Henry Willis, Geo. Neal and
Moses Powell were before Justice Thompson
on Saturday, charged with gambling. They
were fined 81 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-27

THE EAST CAPITOL BARRACKs-The bar.
racks occupied by the military during the war.
and latterly rented out TO freedmen, on East
Capitol street, between 2d and Sd, are about 10
b. torn down for the permanent improvement
OF the square. Several of the large frame
buildings are already torn down, and soon the
erection of eight first-ctass dwellings will De
commenced by Messrs. Grant Il Co., who have
the contract. sssFsf.ss H-.
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. II I 8 * = Z 3
MuerANP0 ms,

w II 8 & Rs
MUSTA b ESi
Forced to grow upon the smoothest face in from
tsree to five weeks by using DIR. SEVIGNE'S RES.
TAURATEUR CArfLLA1RE, the most wond 5r
full discovery in modern science, acting upon the
Beard and Hair in an almost miraculous man
ner. 1t has been used by the elite of Paris and
Londsn with the most fattering success. Names
satisfaction is not given in every instance, the
money viii be cheerfully refunded Price BY mail,
Testimonials mailed free. Address BERGER,
SHUTS Il CO, Chemists, Ne. ass River street
Trey, New York. Sole agents for the United
States. ap SdkVeOlv