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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-08-08
Merchant Tailoring Business

in all its various branches. Having an experience
of nearly thirty years he feels confident of his abil
ity to give satisfaction to all who may favor him
with their patronage liberal share Of which he
solicts from the public.
Having resided and carried on business in Sharon
for many years, respectfully refers TO the citizens
OF that place and vicinity.
SHOF on West side Public Square one door
NorthT Richards
A1Ie7 lS5i.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1868-08-08
r. Y. SEATER
MERCHANT TAILOR.

WTOULD respectfully inform his old friends q
w and customers and the public general "a
ly, that he has removed from Sharon and set M
tied in Canton, where he will continus the-a
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GEORGETOWN.


MEEcHAETs' EXCHANGE. The following
business was transacted on Change this mora
lng Oferlnes-4,3s2 bushels of red wheat and
~ euheh OF corn. Sales-37o0 bushels of
req wheat ~ S3.s7, and eee bushels do al 80 20.
CRAkerp WITH KEEPING GAMsLINe-
RousE-A colored man, named Hack Nelson,
was yesterday arraigned before Justice Buckley,
charged WIN Keeping a gambling house. but
there being no evidence TO criyninate him, the
charge was dismissed.
CoNvALkscBNr-Mr. Godfrey Beck. who
was so badly injured a few KS ago by ba le
Of rags falling upon him while passing along
Warr street, was out yesterday afternoon for
the nrst time since receiving his injuries.
THE PoRT-The steamer E q KNIGHT
Captain Dentz. has entered with a heavy cargo
OF merchandise from New York: as also the
steamer Empire, Captain Price. The steamer
George II. Stout, Captain Ford. has entered
with merchandise from Philadelphia, and the
steamer Columbia, Captain Harper, from Bal
nmore, has entered aad cleared
FLoUR.-The ruling prices for -four are as
follows - amIly, $3.50 to sl6 Extra, sl15O
TO $l3; Srper: $3.50 TO sll; Out Extra, siI 50
TO Sl2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

ARREsT.--w William Fitzgerald, or Fighting
Bill as he is termed by his comrades, who, on
Sunday after noon, in the neighborhood of
Johnson's fish wharf, cut with razor youth
named William Robertson. was arrested last
night by officer r A. Frere, and committed to
The Central Station house. This morning, the
accused had hearing before Justice Clark,
when he was adjudged guilty, and remanded
~ default Of security to answer trial before the
Criminal Court. Fitzgerald is about eleven
years of :ge, but so small as to seem not over
nine years, and is reported by the police as
one Of the coolest and most daring youths ever
met with Although SO young and diminutive,
yet when taken into custody he squared of for
a Fight, and bantered any member Of the police
10 meet him single-handed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

ALEXANDRIA ITEMS Additional Appoi.t
ments Of Municipal OEeers.-Cien Schofieid has
made the following additional appointments of
city ofhcers :-Council-Sam Baker LIST ward.
wee w. 5. Moore; G. B.lShirley, I'd ward, vice
Geo. simpson; A. e.. Harmoa, Sd ward vice 7
r. johnson, Frank A. Reed, 4th ward, vice j.
II. Nails. Fish Inspector Bradford.
vice VIM. A. Stewart
RehotOus.-Bshop Johns, of the EpiscopaI
church, confirmed a class Of twenty-eigbt at
Chrlst church on Sunday, after evening SER
vice. A number were confirmed by him at
81 Paul's and Grace Churches also the same
day.
County Commemorative delegates composinp
tne county convention OF the Republican party
reassembled in this city at O'Clock SATURDAY.
night and nominated the following delegates
to the State convention :-Messrs. Chas. Whit
tlesey, X. ID. Beckley, Josiah MilIard, X. III
Lyies. Alternates-Wm. Arnold. las Clapett
John &. Underwood and George p Douglass
AS candidates for the House of Delegates
Messrs. ). N. Garwood and Geo. l.. Seaton.
he journal OF this morning has the following.
"A man took lodgings at the house of Mr.
Archy Fiemlngs on Saturday night, and left
after all had gotten still, taking 500 with him
He Is said to have been arrested in the District
OF Columbia
Edward ID. Sullivan, special police officer
staloned at FlShtown, yesterday rendered his
resignation to Mayor Berkeley, and il was ac-
cepted.
after fourteen years of service, CAPTAIN II
l.. Peyton has resigned his position of con-
ductor on the Orange and Alexandra rail Dad
William Brooke, colored, has been lodged in
alexandria county Jail, charged with purloin-
ing a horse In Fairfax county. the properly of
Henry Steers.
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DIED.

FAGARO. On the 9th instant, at 6 O'Clock q m.
Mrs. SARAH FAGARO. aged IS years.
Her friends and rel atives pectfully invited
to attend the funeral from er late residence Ath
street east, between and L streets south, on
Wednesday, the 18th instant, at clock p m. 2t'
COOK. On Tuesday. the 18th inst. a., at O'Clock
a. m, ANNIE FRANCES, the beloved wife of
Alex. Cook, in the I'D year of her age.
The funeral will take place from the residence
OF Mr.. fred'k Prospect, No. 544 7th street esst
on "wednesday afternoon, at 80 o'clock. The
friends and acquaintances of the family are in.
yited to attend.
Boston papers please copy.l
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A DlsTRKssING CAsE.-Friday last, man,
twenty five years OLD, named VIM. r. Dunn,
formerly ms mter OF the 41st Pennsylvania
regime at. and who had lost leg at the battle
OF Aniieian, and the use Of his left arm in the
army. came 10 this city from Cleveland, OHIO,
Ohio. 10 lock after his pension, but failed in
gsuingif. he was told that nothing could be
done In his case until saturday; and having
with bemorrhagr, which made him exceed
ingiy weak and helpless. He was taken to po-
lice ht'adguar'ers, IRON which place he was
conveyed to Providence Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

The POLITICAL SITUATION OF SOUTH CARO-
LIMA large meeting of citizens took place at
Union League Hall last night, 10 hear the adj
dress Of Mr.. T. Mackay, Of South Carolina
on the Political situation of the State. The
speaker was introduced by Major w. o. Morse,
AID entertained the audience in an address OF
aeout an hours length. during which he was
listened 70 win usarked. attention The new
state OF anairs IN South Caroliaa, ne sale, would
work well for the prosperity Of the State. while
under the influences or the present school svs !
tenn and reconstruction laws the people woiaid
become more thoroughly educated, and equal
stice TO all would be more generally obseY Ned
AT the conclusion OF Mr.. Mackayis rernarks
General o o. Howard and Hon. SCHUYLER Col.
fax made brief addresses; after which the meet
ing adjourned. I'D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

CHOICE STOCK of Coatings, Vestings, &c
from which we make goods 10 order in the lat
est and most approved styles, can be found in
our Tailoring Department.
A. SAKs & Co, 517 1th street.
between ID street and Penna ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

DIR. WHITE, Surgeon Chiropodist, 42i Penn.
sylyanfa avenue, between ~ and 9th streets
established 1861. Corns, Bunisns, Bad Nails
Enlarged Joints, Warts, Moles, & as uccessfully
treated without pain. The shoe can be worn
with ease Immediately after the operation
Hours from a. m. 10 d. m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

MEMS YOUTHS AND BOYS RRADY.MApE
CLOTHING, all kinds, styles, and sizes, and a
choice selection of samples to make up to or.
der IN the best style. All prices guaranteed
lower than the lowest elsewhere, and full salts.
faction guaranteed every purchaser.
NOAH WALKER & Co.
36S Pa. ave-, bet. 9Th and It'll SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

JEwELRY.-Jet Sets, Coral Sets, Jet Brace
lets, Silver Plated Spoons, Forks, Cups, Cal
BELLS, Ice Pitchers, received this morning at
Prigg's One Dollar Jewelry Store, No. ,36
Pennsylvania avenue, near ~ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

ELECTION OF OFPIcHRs.-At the annual
meeting of the Washington City Bible Society
held last evening at the rooms Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, the following
gentlemen were elected as officers for the en-
suing year, VIZ: President, Hon. Peter Parker;
Vice Presidents, VIM. II. Campbell, Hon. A NJ
T. L. Childs, A. 5. Pratt, II. T. White, w. r.
Woodward, VIM. Stick ey, and T.. M. Pearson:
Secretary, ID. ID. T. Leech; Treasurer and De :
pository, VIM. Ballantyne: Directors, X. F.
George Rhinehart, Christopher Hager. w. J
Redstrake, Gen. T.. ID. Townsend, DR.. S. All.
McKim, Dr. VIM. G. Palmer, ID. ID. Davidson.
John l.. Edwards, John w. Easily, George III
y. White, w. w. s. Dyre. David Bassett S.
ker, James Gordon, John Knight, Jesse L.
Adams, and DR.. John W. Clarke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

SPRING SUITS are now indispensable. and
Spring Oyercoats are very agreeable. Call AT
the u. , Clothing House of liable & Co., i6S
Penna. avenue, between Sd and AZ streets, ard
select from their superior assortment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

LADIES, try the choicest Perfume in the
world. Burnett's Florimel closely resembles
the odor of a rare and delicate boquet OF
flowers, and in this respect is unrivalled.
few drops will leave its peculiar and delight
full fragrance upon the handkerchief for many
hours. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

PERSONS wishing to subscribe for The STAR
who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard,
will please leave thelr orders at No. LIP East
Capitol street. between 4th and 5th.
JOHN CO9GNs, Agent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28
CITY ITEMS.

For CoRNs or other complaints of the feet.
VISIT Dr. Whites rooms, i2i Pennsylvania
avenue, between ~ and 9th streets.
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THE COURTS.

! CRIMINAL COURT, CHEF Justice Cdrtter-Yes-
terday, johnson and Jesse Gibson, who were
committed to jail or the 9TH of January last. by
Justice Hazard on a peace warrant, were
ordered to be discharged. The petit jurers
were discharged until May 18th.
This morning, the court transacted some
business of no special importance, and ad-
Journed to May 18th, when it is understood the
case OF Surratt will be called up. The court
mas been In session IS days, and disposed
OF 1873 cases, of which - was tried by Jury, is
being found guilty, 25 not guilty. % cases were
submitted to the court and nolle proseq uis
were entered in 40 cases.
ORPHANS Court. Judge PurceU-To- day,
the VIII OF Ann krouse was admitted to probate,
and letters testamen tary were issued 10 Charles
A. Buckley: bond 5000. Mary Horrigan was
appointed guardian TO the orphans Of John
Horrigan; bond $1,000. The first and final
account OF the executor Of Samual J. Grimes
was approved and passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

FULL LINE Of Spring and Summer Cloth
ing opening at Smiths, 400 Seventh street, OPP
poslte Post Office. g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

WASHINGTON Co-oP xRATTvK ASSOCIATION.
The above association met last evening at
Woodward Hall, for the purpose of eleet1Dg q
treasurer in place of Mr.. Brown, resigned.
Mr.. Charles b. Parkman was, BY unanimious
consent, elected a. treasurer Of the association,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28
ITO THE LADIES.

We have received and ope ned for your inspec
ton, beautiful assortment of TRRNCH AN d
GERMAN CORSIrG, 70 which we Invite your
own make sKiHis AND e6RsErs, .arrsns.d
superior in style, AIish and materisI, % any in
BRACE Tor Lsdte and Misses, he n q perfect in
uee, and the ODESSA COLLAPsINa SKIRT, Of
which We ere the sole agents. 49, -..'.s
DOUGLASS 6RRO., Manufacturers,
ap0 sea 9Th street, bet. d and =.
VURE FOR DAMP WALLs-yoHNT PRE-
" sERvATIvE PAINT AND CEMeMT.-The
Tor the pssssrysfios Of Tin Roof, Iron R:iiine,
Woodwork, isaky Slate BOA, &C.. A cheap and
Of Columbia.
Johnp Improved Roofing; also. Felt, Cement.
tended TO-. ekGE o.. -
New Jersey avenue, bet d ana i sts.,
aDs In Hesr Baltimore Depot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

GENTLEMEN fine Isle thread and cotton
Socks and Boys cotton Socks at Henning's
One Price Clothing Store, No. Sill 9TH street,
1ntelligencer Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL N W s.

Amasements, &c., Tonight.
NATIONAL THKArRE-The Grover German
opera Troupe In Ara payoio-"
WReLEY CHAPEI. corner Fifth and streets
Ssrreoptsean exhibition for the benefit of the
Sunday school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

WRAPPING PAPER for sale. Apply a, the
STAR Once.
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i o MY PATRONS AND LADIES IN GEs

Having imported one Of the largest and best
collected Stock Of FRENCH OORSETS. would
invite ell Ladies' to call ct my Establishment where
they will also nnd different styles OF own male
CORSETS. Ladies' and Gents SHOULDER
manufactured Of the very best materials, and sold
not to be surpassed by any one. Skirts warrs6ted
for six months.
CHS. BAUM, MANUFACTURED,
- LOUISIANA AvINUE, between 7th and 9th
streets.
ap ls-N Nesry opposite Bank Of Washington.
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NAME CHANGED.-The name of Edward Vim
son has been corrected upon the rolls of the
War Department 10 his proper name Of T. M
Benson, by order of the Secretary of War, 20
whom Mr.. Penson has given satisfactory Tea.
sons for having temporarily adopted the former
name. & r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

CHARGE OF LARcENY.-This morn ing De-
tecuyes Coomes, MeDeyitt and Thorn ps on. ar
rested Frank Carroll, colored, on the charge of
having last night taken from the trunk of Anna
Ooingui, u erman girl, employed at No. 3s6
Pennsylvania avenue, sl55 in money ana a
bank book on New York savings bank Tor
800 He was taken before Justice Smith vho
committed him 10 jail, for n hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

The MAY FESTIVAL Of the pupils of Profess
sor kTeis Dancing Academy Will be held at
their hall opposite Metropolitan Hotel, on
Thursday evening. The brothers kreis have
obtained for themselves a high reputation as
teachers Of dancing, and have, since their ad-
vent IN this comm unity, made many friends,
who will doubtless be present en- masse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

/ VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALp-A
rare chance for investment in real estate is Of
fered by the sale of the valuable property of
the late George w. Heating. II will be sold by
Green 4 Williams, on Tuesday, May 18th. See
advertisement
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STEAMBOAT LINES
EoR MOUNT VERNON

The swim, oommodtsus ana ,tsuneh ps.-u,g.,
Steamer ARROW, Thomas stark-
pole, Commander, will leave her q y<[A-~A
Wharf, foot Of seventh street. 81 nc rS7sssss..as
IN daily, Sundays sscept-dD Tor MOUNT
NEhkON. the Temb Of Washington. ,tonrfns -
ALEXANDRIA. FORT FOOT. and FORT " An
INGIoS. keturning. the Steamer viii Arrt-s AZ
washington about 4 y. m. giving anrle tim. g.
passengers who wish 10 leave the CITY ~. -. 49,
South - s'@
Fare 20 Mount Vernon and return tnc,.Si,.,
admission 20 the Mansion and Grounds, Al So
Tickets Tor sale ~ al the principal Hotels and az
the Steamers Wharf
JAMES SYKES, General Superintendent.
ap 20 I'm Orice WfIlsrds' Hc..b
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

GRAND CoScERT.-Lovers of music inl the
Federal Metropolis will be glad To learn That
Miss Jenny Busk, whose delightful concer a
here few months since are remembered with
pleasure, proposes 70 give one grand vocal and
Instrumental concert a Me.zerott Hall in thi :
city, on Thursday evening ne II, which is pos l.
lively her last appearance IN Washington She
will be assisted on This occasion by Herr Fried
mann, tenor; Herr JuDgnickel, violoncellist;
Professor Mittler, musical director.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

CONGREGATION OF BIsHoP-Rev. Francis
M. White. OF Kentucky, will be consecrated
as assistant Bishop Of Virginia, at Ieesburg,
Va, on Thursday, 3Oth inst Bishop Johns
will ofieiate. There will be a special train
sent up the Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
on that day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

| THE NAYoRALTY-We are informed that
Mr.. John T. Given has not positively declined
the solicitations of his friends to allow his name
TO be used ia connection with the Mayoralty,
but has expressed himself TO the effect tnat
While he has no aspirations for the position, the
duties Of which would interfere with his pri-
lvate business, yet he would yield his scruples
If he certain. that his nomination would
harmonic com letting interests or conduce 20
the welfare and prosperity OF the city. 1t is
understood to-day that If the Anr-Radical
Convention should nominate him with any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

AoCIDKEr.-On the farm of Mr. Char Is
Thompson, in Montgomery county, Mary land,
eight miles from thss city, an accident occurred
on 81 ndSy afternoon whereby q very INDUS
irious and worthy whit man, named James
Oumcen, may be manned for life. Mr.. Cam
Of n, " no is overseer for Mr.. Tnompsou
I'D res ides with has tsniiy in a cottage on the
plantation, " as cutting wood late in the AFTER
noon for his wife 10 get supper with, when tue
axe, " hich was very sharp, slipped from the
ha ndle and bui Sed Itself deep into his left foot
lepgthwse. The wound 10 a most shocking
one. and bled profusely, as many of the arLe-
ries were severed. and the toe bones split in
two. physician was called N and dressed
the wounds, but Ia not certain that the wound
ed mem Der can be saved.
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GEORGETOWN ABVERfISENENfS.

~GEORGBToWN. APRIL 18th, Is6s.
S NOTICE.
Prior 10 the hrst day of May next, citizens will
be allowed 70 remove from their premises ashes or
other matter, liable to become a nuisance into the
public streets, and the same wfll be removed by
the street scayenger free Of cost.
Otherwise they will be subject TO such reqlirs-
meHts a. may be i'm posed by the sanitary police
ao n-eotmyl ChAS. ID. WEIGH, Mayor.
A LWAYs SOMETHING NEW AND DESTE
"A ABLE.
full line Of
CoLORED SILK GIMPs AND PRINCES.
Also. splendid line of WHITE GOODS. with
our celebrated KID GLOVES. at 81 Is per pair ia
al tie most fashionable shades. Call at once and
convince yourselves. Il. GETMAN,
liz Bridge street.
ap I-6ts Georgetown N r
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gu,t received from the New York auction sales
.SoI6RKp sJLK eIMrs AND FRINGKs.
orr celebrated KID GLOVES. at 81 Is per pair, ia
al the most fashionable shades Call At once and
apz-6t. Geopeetown' &c.
RY THOMAS BOWLING. Auct.: Georgetown
STOCK OF APPAAPIERHAEGING ESTABLISH
On wEpNishsATT NJ Mok kSET!o S,r,, a.,, a, 10
O'Clock, will sell. at No. ss High street, oppesite
WeS.x
oS sp and Tassels &e H e SiO's So 6ISp
RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auc'r, Georgetown
q 5!SEstlSfs A Hous sEkEfFs
On FRIbhY MoRNING. May l, 1855, at 10
Svtlock, will cell at No. 100 High street, above
and Kitchen Furniture. IIso' an q e.oeieet 81.
of Blankets T Hs BED aHS Trss Linen
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS
JOHN H. sMOoT, IIs Bridge IT., Georgetown,
large assortment Of Spring and summer staple and
anSf srH S1Sa: em6rseing general VARIETY Of
cling suits; Grenadines Mohair Checks .orssndie..
French and other Musiins. best CsmSfios' Ssin.,
SOCKS. Jaconets, Dimites, Linen Cambria b sndker-
other KID and SILK Gloves. Hosiery q ali kinds.
Boop Skirts. best make and styies; with full sup
TassmeTss,. Ts.eds Jssns, pIiIlinss. CSscEed
and Boys wear. Having but few old goods. Gus.
temers will be shown an almost entire new stock
at tn ses' possible cash pr tSnN sNoor
Spring AND SUMNER GOODs.-we have
i. Gno Hs:0rtmept Of fASCYi and
Beautiful Dress Goods for pring and summersuits
from Is cents to 81 per yard. 5000 yards Cslicoes
bIescheS and unblesehed totton.. good yard wide
Table Linens Large stock Of and other
goods Tor men and boy;
ap l6-lm 1Ol Bridge street Georgetown.
RYTHOs. BOWLING, AuctiOneer; Georgetown.
TRUSTEES SALE OE VALUABLE PROPER
=, BY virtue Of deed OF trust, executed by Mary
r. NJ. II No2l; also, a subsequent deed Of trust
executed by Mary westfallen, formerly Geisking
in Liber Z. G. T., No 9, the subscribers will Offer
st. ublIc sale, on the premises, on TUESDAY, the
afternoon all that piece parcel Of ground situ-
ated in Georgetown, District of Columbia, being
town fronting q feet and inches on Bridge street
and running Lack the same width to the aepth Of
Store BRICK pSenG ana Il Back Bn ifh the
to the same belonging.
months, the purchaser giving his notes for the de-
t ieIred with interest deed given and
% aHS s ss IN h.
R.P JACKSON. Trustees
spH THOMAS BOWLING Auct
II q Il n 7 BEL
Having enlarged my Ware Rooms. which gives
me increased facilities, I beg leave to
offer TO the public my large and well
selected stock of
FURN ITURE, -
SUITS FOR PARLORS,
BED ROOMS. SITTING
AND DINING ROOMS. &c.
In soliciting a share of the public patronage
can only say will try my best 70 please.
j. B WE LIS,
141 Bridge Street,
Georgetown.
ap Ism
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-04-28

The gathering of the Anti.RadicaIs of the
Fourth ward last night at the Conservative
Army and Navy Union Rooms, 3g7 PennsyI.
yania avenue, was so great that not half the
number could find accommodation. and the
long line of citizens extended down the steps
As consequence, some confusion prevailed
and those unable 10 take part in the proceed.
ings were clamOrous for an ad adjournment else
where. AT 100 O'Clock the meeting was called
10 order by Mr.. Asbury Lloyd, and Mr. Syl-
Nester was chosen chairman, with Mr.. Calvert
chalfLian oy some one in the crowd. who
moved Its adoption, whereupon objection was
made by DIR. j. CT. Clayton, who thought il
highly lmpolltlc 10 prepare any tic ket fill AN
organization was perfected. 1t looked like an
attempt to forestall the meeting. when II
full expression Of the citizens OF the
Fourth Ward. The meeting had been
called for specific purpose, which was the
nomination of delegates To the city convention
Therefore let harmony prevail, and let the
meeting go to work as q unit, which could not
be done il q forced ticket was insisted on. The
vote should be fairly and squareiy taken upon
not large enough, adjourn to the City Hall.
For has own part, he would support the NOM
inee, whoever he might BE-. Unity Of action
would secure the success Of the Conservative
ticket; otherwise, defeat would ensVe. During
the delivery Of Mr.. Cl.yton's remarks, there
were cries OF q Let's adjourn " " Order !' &C.
The motion 10 adjourn was put and decided in
more men were outside than in, and II would
Be unfair on the part Of those present TO take
any action. He renewed the motion 70 adjourn
TO the City Hall. The notion was objected to
by Mr. Lyle, who thought 1t not in order to
press an adjournment imnasdiatsly after 1t had
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CLOTHING, DC.

THE FINEST SPRING STYLES OF IN
Il ported CLOTHS. CAsSIMERES and a.
FEsTlNGt TO be found At n. THORsON
new tailoring establishment. $50 Penna ~
Ford Drug Store. ~
The friends Of Mr. c. G. Connolly are respectful,
invited 20 call and inspect the stock Entrsnc,
through Drug Store. ap4lm