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PEARLS BEHIND THE RUBIRs.-When rosy
lips part pearls should glitter behind them To
preserve and beautfy the dental enamel, these
is no preparation like Sozodont, a compnuad
or the most wholesome vegetable antisaptics
among which the Bark Of the South American
Soap Tree, known to the natives as OuilLry au q
used by the Spanish Americans for cleansing
without impairing the most delicate fabrics. IS
the most important. 60
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L IRK GROCERIES AT Low Prices.

Best White sUGAR at ~ cents. Crushed. Pow
Ssnnsd TOW AToSs. . pounds: ;. 20 cent. ns
ssaSs esikSss prsRs ana eEe Ina
WEIGH = gLrUR, GREEN TEAS, from 81 %
go, hne BLACK and JAPAN TEAS, BuTrGg,
and general aseort0est of the very best q IlO-
CERIEs, WINES and LIQbORs, At Is low .ricss
for the quality ~ any stsre in the Di.tric,' For
3 Z. corner Bridge and Hieh streets
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"a MANS MAN FOR A THAT" but he a.
tracts much more attention IL he's arraved IN
one OF those Spring Suits liable Co. have on
exhioi,Ion at ass Pennsylvania avenue, under
u. 5. Hotel ,
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CT 7 \ ITEMS.

CLOTHING! CLorHINGn CLOTHING,
Extraordinary Inducements to purcha sers OF
Gentlemens, Boys. aud Cnildreus' Cloiiiag
and Furnishing Goods a. Oak Hall, 400 IN
street. opposite Post Office.
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The LETTER CARRIERs.-The carriers of the
Washington Posi- Once, whose department is
liver letters by the New York Afternoon mail;
thus parties may receive letters in the evening z,
written in New York in the morning. The
carriers window will not, however, be opened
tor the delivery OF this NAL in the evenings,
except On Sunday.
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CELEBRATED BUCK AND LAGER RRRr.-W

CELEBRATED BUCK AND LAGER BREI-We
called 80 yesterday at the well known Restau.
rant Of John Beck. and were shown a sample
OF this delicious beverage, which he had Just
received direct from Chicago. Those who
would enjoy glass of this popular drink will
md II In all its purity and freshness at Mr..
Beck's, on ID street, adjoining the Office of the
National Intelligencer. 1876
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PANAMA HATS cleaned and trimmed at A.
L. winnings, 293 Penna avenue, south side,
between 9th and 10Th streets H.
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fHR COURTS,

CHANGE IN THE TKRMe OF rHn C0URr.-TAis
morning, in the Court in General Term. the
rule Of the Oonrt prescribing the time for hold
ing the terms was amended - follows: The
0eneral Terms will DO held on the first Mou-
DAYS Of January instead Of the third Monday;
third Mondays Of April instead OF 6rst Monday
In Msy; fourth Monday in September instead
81 third Monday IN October The terms of the
Circuit Court on the fourth Mondays Of Janu-
airy instead Of first Tuesday in February;
second Monday in May instead of third Mon-
days: and third Monday Of September instead
Of first Tuesday in November.
COURT IN 4BNIRAL TRRN.-This morning,
in the case Of Alien sg.. Allen, the appeal was
dismissed. Best sgt. Brst; argument.
ORPHANS Court, judge PxrceH.-To-day,
Messrs. Brent, Phillips and Bradley. for Abb.
gail SHOEMAKER and Hannah Speakman, filed Q
cavPat TO the will of the late Joshua Pearce
+. w. S.olpp was appointed guardian to the
orphans OF christopher Kloppinger; bond
$4,000. The first aud nnal accounts of the
guardian to the orphans Of Patrick Taylor, and
Of Chas. r. Culver, guardian 10 hts infant chill
dren. were approved aud passcd.
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For GOOD COTTON SOCKS go to the Origin al
Franc, a9i 7th street, between ID and T.. Prices
{, 10, 10, 20c and upward.
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OAoAhiN"i SLOTHtN6. CLOTHING...
For Gents, Boys and Children.
Also, a fine assortment of piece goods for
those preferring to have their garments made
10 order. Prices unusually low at Oak Hail,
100 1th street opposite Post Once.
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AT THE MEETING OF The ECONOMICAL
BUILDING ASSOCIATION, held on last Wednas.
elected George H. Plant President: N W.
Burchell, Vice President; Nicholas Callan,
Treasurer; Frederick KoouCs Secretary. There
was number OF shares ssld averaging 60 per
cent.
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WARRINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
IL is stated that as soon as a decision Is an.
nounced IN the clse Of the Washington and
Alexandra railroad, now pending IN the
United States District Court in Richmond, the
party ginning the suit will at once repair the
railroad bridge across the Potomac, and az hin
put the road in running order.
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CLOTHINGi
CLOTHINGu

For FINE White Pocket Handkerchlefs 60 ::
the Original Franc, i9i eth street, between
ID and f. Prices Is, 20, 25c and upward.
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THE ARLINGToN."-Mr Roessie, OF ALBANY,
has rented this hotel, now in process of con-
struetiou by Mr.. CorcOran, II i, said, at $1,000
year. He formerly kept the De.avin House,
IN that city. MIR. w. w. CorcOran has bough
Mr.. Summers house, corner of II. street and
Vermont avenue, for s65,0O0. Mr.. Sumner
paid $4,000 for this property less than two
years go. Mr.. Corcoran ha also purchased
Ho-. Reverdy Jehnson's house for Si5,OOO. and
ofeIs $4,000 for Mr.. II. M. p. Kings property
on the corner of street and Vermont avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

Fer LINEN Collars and Cuffs 90 to the Origi.
nal Franc, l9i 9TH street. between ID and Z.
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POLICEMAN IN TROUBLE.-This mornirg.
q MRS Sander. on was ARE I d by officer So.
vens, OF the seventh precinct. on the ch lrRe of
oeing dlsorderly IN the street, and was taken
held note Of the officer for s75. borrowed
money, which she had been unable to collie c,,
and md called on him for the amount when
he took hold Of her and carried her to Justice
walter. The officer denies this, and says she
lnter.ered with his duties, and struck him in
Tue cce before he attempted to arrest her Jus.
uce walter dismissed the charge against her,
and she sub, equently procured a warrant
against Stevens from Justice Smith, charginy
MIN with assault and battery, but up to 2I
O'CLOCK no return Of il had been made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

WE CALL attention to the advertisement of
an open.a'r lecture from the East Capitol
steps, Sunday, at p. m, by the Rev. Edward
ION Of Science.
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MOTTO MOT to be Outdone.-Having pur.
chased an immense stock Of Gents Furnishing
Goods for the coming season, we call the AZ
tentlon Of the public to the following list OF
prices at which we are selling our goods no " ::
$50 dozen White Shirts for 75c.a&l; $50 oxen
White Shirts for Sl.25aSl.5O; > large lot Shirts
all sizes and we'll made, for Sl.75aS2: q very
and Drawers, Of all styles and sizes, from IS
cents upwards; good Cotton Socks, three pairs
for % cents; Handkerchiefs. already hemm I'd
nom Is cents upward; the Royal Eagle Paper
Collar, the best fItiDg collar ever made, IS cts
box; splendid Paper Collar, cloth lined
button hole, 10 cents a box; Neckties, Scarfs.
&C., OF the latest designs, and in endless vari-
ETY.. DO not miss the pls e; il Is Franc & Gold.
mans, Marble Hall, No. ASS 9TH street, opposite
Patent Office. i.ll,I:
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For ALL STYLES OF Paper Collars go to the
original Franc, 39i 9TH street. Prices 10, Is, Is
and 25c. per box.
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For FINE WHITE SHIRTS 60 to the Original
Franc, t9i lth street, between ID and +. Prices
rs, 81, 81 ,25 and upward.
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FIsH.-Thereceipts Of fisn are daily growing
less and prices ADVANCING. Superintendent
Harris reporis about 1900 shad, which sold al
from SIS TO $40 per hundred, and between tn rec
and four hu ncred herring, which brought sII
per thousand
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EXGRA FINE wBIsKEY AT THREE mol,
IL LABS PER GALLON

only % per gallon warranted pure and q a very
nne qualify. Afro. BAkER's aud other wills
kklS. PALE SHERRY. an g as, the best an
bottle W III TrNNEY
may I I'm Cor. high and n ridge streets
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CoLoRBD APPLICANTs.-Among the appli.
cants for appointment on the police force ex.
amiped this week by Messrs. Murtagh and
Cragin. Of the Bcerd Of Police, there were eight
or ten colored men; and the decision Of the
be)rd on the question OF appointing colorcd
men to po'itions on the police force IL looked
to with much intere3t.
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NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.
nAyoR's OFFICE, DRY H.

WASHINGTON
CITY DDPENsARY,
No. ses, Norssrssf. Covsey Pa sd n Srefs.
nedicsi sdyios and surgical operation % ne
once hoers: go II Q. ,sto1p.m.
n TAYLOR, u. D., H.w. LATNKR, n. ID.
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For SUMNER UNDERsHIITs go 10 the Original
Franc, l9i .th street, between ID and T.. Prices
2J, 30, 75c., ST. and upward. SILL:
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SALE OF REAL EsrATR-Cooper L Latimer,
Auctonee-s, have sold lots A, II, and q. ia
square 3, continuing $3.50 feet, and f-oaung on
24't street, BE- .weau G. and H streets north, to
J. w. Starr. for i've cents Per square foot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

THE SUNDAY GAZErTs for tomorrow will
contain variety of interesting and entertain
ing matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

SIXTH WARD CITIZENS MERTING.-Au ad-
journed meeting OF the Conservatives Of the 9th
ward was held last evening, corner OF Stn aud
l. streets, John K. Little, Esq, IN the chair and
j. T. Boiseau Secretary. the meeting being
for the purpose of eecting n We delegates to the
city nominating convention the follow IA 2
named persons were chosed:-Jno. Colhns,
Valentine Conner, ]. T. Rolseau, j. E. Little
and VIM. Mocatse. Notice was given that the
Registry would be opened IN the ward on
Tuesday next. The nomination Of ward eau.
didates was postponed until the 21th inst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

CaAEGRoY BrGANy-Edward Norman alias
Heinizler was before Jpsi,ce Clara This morn.
ing, charged with bigamy. The record va,
produced, showing that he was married in
September, 1e66, by Rev. Matthias Alig, pastor
OF the German Catholic Church on stu street,
under the name of Edward Augustus Norman
TO Mary Norman, d widow, whom he sub ,e-
quently lett, and afterwards, in September
1865 was married by Rev. w. A. Frey, of the
Lu heran Church on N street, to CAROLINA
HeitiDger. The srcond marriage he contracted
under the me of Edward HeintZler, as proved
by the marriage ceItIfit ate. Both wives were
pre-. cot at the tr al-the first one, Mary Nor
MN with a child about a yelr old. The &c.
cueed Offered Justice T.. to support the child, il
that would compromise the matter; but the
Squire couldnt see 1t, and sent him to Jail for
court, in DEFAULT Of $500 bail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

ASSAULT on JUDeB PURCILL.-About u
o'clock last evening, a. Judge Purcell was on
his way to his home, and passing the corner Of
5th street and Massachusetts, avenue. he VIZ
Stopped BY hve young men, one of whom
placed his hand on his breast and asked how
much money he had, to which he replied by
drawing his pistol and firing q shot, which
took effect in the let collar bone of the princl.
pal and he fell, when the parties made on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

ALTERCATIoN.-Colone Charles Z. Carehart
and Alexander Duncan were both apple lnts
for the office OF Superinter dent of the Interior
Department building. Mr.. Duncan Was tue
succes sful candidate, but after holding his
ONCE for a short time was removed; whereupou
he charged Colonel Clpehart with being in
sirunental in causing his removal. Yesterday
af erno OH these gentlemen met ON the aven ne,
near the st. James Hotel, when Mr. Duncan
charged Colonel CapehaI: with putting mp the
job, end getting HIM removed. High words
ensued, when the Colonel struck Mr. Duncan
over the head with a large cane which he car
rid breaking n in several pieces, ana in uring
MI. Duncan severely.
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The RrGIsTRA1IoN.-Att the close OF the
third days registration in the Fourth Ward
yesterday, the count footed mp 739 names o,
number for the three days 2,l23, which, com.
pared with the number (e,6s7) registered last
var In this ward, shows q falling on Of 265.
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A NEW WAY OF DONG BUsINEss.-hollan-
der Bros. will commence from this day 70 sell
all their Gents Furnishing Goods at i've par
cent. above cost. We ask all who are in need
BILE us to continue selling goods at these rates.
HoLLANDRR Bros 210 Pepna. avenue,
Abb: between l3th and 18th sts
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I LIVERY, SALE. HIRING AND HACK SRA.

4 livery, SALE, HIRING AND HACK STA
IL BLE.-Me respectfully inform the cit n
i.ens OF MsshipgtOn, GtorgetswE: and ~
on hand for hire nneHorses and Buggies q arrfage.
Hscke, Saddle Horses, &C. Persons desiring 20
VISIT the Greet Falls OF other points. for fishing
PIC nic. or Other poses. viii always md AMPLE
accommodations g. large small pa ties Obarga,
mooeIate. and fsrnls ash, stable corner Of Bridge
aDd Market streets, GeercetO~n. near new Mar
kef. NORRIS A GLkDMOS
APPS I'm PrrnTte.ors
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RAE OvHR.-Yssterday afternoon Mrs. DIR.
Heller WAS knocked down and ran over at the
corner Of 18th and r streets BY q bakers wagon,
She was taken 70 the residence Of Mrs Foster,
near BY, and attended BY DIR. johnson, after
which she was removed to her home
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J OS PH wLER
UNDERTAKEN, &c.

He -" En- &C.
ESTABLISHED $500
1sIerared to furnish his PATENT BUPI.L
CASKS, having procured letters patent 49,
on them. These Cases, for strength and -
IN tins country, being com posed OF solid s Walnut
Win sloee all IN one piece; Round head and mould
co tops-the caseo 30 completely fitting the bodies
@ to cause no disturbance by trsDsportstio n an
stavoidipg the repulsive and unsiR hty shsp~s
&C.. OF the old fashioned cofn s and often patnfuI
delays attending removals. &c.
Thus ny Improved Burial Case I can, With per-
iect conndence, commend 20 the public, for where
it has been Introduced IL has rapidly Gu perseded
all other forms Of rece ltacles for the dead
These Gases and Oof1ns, being made Al my own
factory, and with the cid OF machinery, can fur-
nrh az - low prices a. they can be had q the
Having the experience OF twenty Year, I'm the
UndeitakfDG business. and keeping . large stoes
OF Como always on hand, Of my own MO mar
sens requiring ny services nay rely on their or
and wishes being carried out in ever psrttcu
i hsye also introduced an improved OORpau
fEtotkv1k. having proved Il in many cases.
and In the varmeet veether for any leua0h Of fi1s
NoTE.-The best CARRIAGES and hi n RsES
i9rpisee0, with good Teams aud careful Driven.
rals and at the shortest netice and n All.
both Of the day and night .oeis'
., e:-Wareroems 1s2 Penna, ave bet
9th and 18th streets, First ward nv Ii ~
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DBoPosALs FOB WASTE PAPER.


OFFICE OF THE or. ERAL suPERIxrExDESr,l
TREASURY BUILDINGS,
WARRINGTON, May N, lsss.
Proposals will be received ~ the ofhse Of the
General Superintendent Of the Treasury Buildings
until Y O'Clock noon on fHURsDAt. the 10Th
ing 20 the Treasury Department for one year from
The P:psr viii be selected into too different
kinds, white and miEed. together with . quantity
received separately, and the contract awarded 70
the highest btdcsr. taken o. whole.
The Department reserves the night 70 reject eli
faper, - addressed 20 the General euDsrintendsps
OF the Treasury Buildinss ,o,
usx SrOs1nV hUE,
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.
nAyons OFFICE, DRY Hal,
eeslsa ProSossis wih b ssosiysd Is this ois,s
until II M, Monday, May -, 1859, for the con
ssruction Of three sridess: On Third, Fourth, and
Plans and speeiHostious OF the work 20 10 done
can be seen, and aBy other inform stion can be OBJ
s.ined. On personal application st the City Sur
< printed copy Of this sdvsrtissnent must be at
tached % each proposal, and each BID must be &C.
companied By Q written guarantee, sfgned By tUo
responsible Dersops, that The party or parties Dro-
losial VII enter into contract upsn reosivias the
The right 10 reserved 20 reject any and all bids N
z shs b deemed for the interest Of the Corpora
The YORK 70 - soss under the sapervfsion end
inspsstion % he City Surveyor. 0ommissioaer Of
the fhirs ward, sse b scoordsuce WITH lsv.
r,Ssescs e = ssd'r'ed' "P5Osossls &C. Bridges
NJ s gnif loo os,.i..io.nsr nm nhIG Va
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WOOD AND COAL

GOAL, CoALn coALr
WOOD wOODn wOeDm
SAVE YOUR MONEY!
Howl
Genre TO my COAL and WOOD YARD, X stree.
between Path and 18th streets west near The Circle
and viii conyilce you that you can save AT Ie All
70 per cent By purchasins Of me. Now is ,our
chance to swing around the Circle and land into
my Coal and Wood Yard. Oak Wood. 81
WI y. EATON,
apI9 I'm street. bet 24th and 18th sts
y. p. BROwH q SON,
CORNER 18TH STREET AND New To AvkSrp
GREAT
REDU CrIOH
PHO.
OF
q q a K.
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FoR ALL KINDS OF Gents Furnishing Goods
20 to the Original Franc, 494 eth street, between
ID and + three doors above Odd Fellows' Hall,
As his 10 the cheapest store IN she Dtstrtct Also
bear In mind that he has no branch stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

HOE. w. E. LovBrT, of California, one Of
the most gifted orators in the cause of tot II
abstinence, will deliver his celebrated lecture,
Hall, tomorrow evening, and we advise ali
those who can appreciate an clog uent address.
by oil means TO attend. Mr.. Lovett's great
strength consists in the earnestness and sin.
certify with which he deals his powerful blows
at the wine cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

For SUMNER DRAWERS 70 to the Origin al
Franc, 494 eth street, between ID and T. Prices
30, 50, 75c., 81 and upward.
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HE FOLLOWING is the price list at the re.
duced rates:-Good White Shirt &l2S 81 so;
20 cents; good Socks, Is, ~, end 2S cents; Eng.
lish Socks, 20 cents; Handkerchiefe, Is cents,
good Paper Collars. l2k cents per box. Also,
Ties, Bows, and all kinds Of Gloves, at the
lowest prices.
HoLLANDRR Bros, 2l0 Penna. avenue,
4,l3,1: near 18th street.
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NEW FIRE EHeINR-Mr. II. G. Silsbv. of thu
Seneca Falls Works, New York, has vritten
to Mayor Bowen that he would send one OF m
for = t.st trial. in view OF The ara densrS rsys
purchasing the machine, should IL prove salts
factory on Q far trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

MARROW EsoAPR-Walter Williamson, six
years OF age, fell from the secoud.story window
Yard. last evening. Dr. Jos. Walsh was i'm
mediately called and found that he was badly
bruised, but NO bones were broken. DIR. Nc.
kim, the family physician, II now attending
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

THK PUBLIC GRoUsDs-Tha workmau in
tire employ of the Public Gardener. Mr. Nokes
are Just now very busy in fixing mp the pab-
lie grounds and squares and already some of
q em are more than usually attractive. The
grass ha~ recently b. en- NOW d of the Capitol
grounds al a they are now much adm ired. In
the course of n few days all the squares will be
cleaned mp The reservation known as Frank.
lin Square. used during the war a military
camp, has, within the past few years, been
completely metamorpeossd and with Its grassy
mounds, studded With flower DIS, gravel
walks. and trees, makes a fine appearance
The Botanical Garden, near the Capitol, in
charge OF Mr.. W. p. Smith, - now, as alwlys
In hLe order and Is one OF the most attractive
places about the city. the collection OF
fuIeign plants, trees, anc shrubbery IN the hot
houses Is especially deserving of notice, there
berg included in 1t many specimens rarely seen
In the United States We regret To say. how
ever, that sCme parties are not satisfied with
seeing these plants, but leave their marks on
some OF them, many now bearing races OF
vandalism The Propagatng Garden, nelr by,
under the charge of Mr.. : one, is also IA. fine
order and ITS condition is highly creditable to
those IN charge.
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NAVY YARD APPorurnryr- ys.tsrdav M
Clarence n. Barton, Of the Sixth Ward' a:
appointed sclerk OF pay.rolls and musterins
clerk" Of the Washington navy yard, vice Jos.
ton OF Financial Secretary Of the (,entra Rs.
publican Association, and for two yesrs psst
has been on the reportoriai corps Of the Ckron.
tcle.
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IMPORTANT TO BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS
In he case Of BANKRUPTCY of John e.. Ha ten,
Nnien was noticed in the STAR about ten DAYS
since. In which the assignee, Mr.. George
MasoH' enJoined the sale VI the property OF the
trustees OF the First COOPERATIVE Building
Assccianon- aiter argument in the Bankrup'cy
court by Messrs. Ellis and Nerrick for the AZ.
ISOLATION and Judge Paschal for the bank
Iupts assignee, decision Of interest TO the
public hes been rendered by Judge Olin dis
soly ing the m junction and allo " ins the trns
tee TO sell and 70 bring the proceeds into court
TO abide its further action. Judge Oliu holds
that trustees under Building associat deeds
have the power TO sell, but thar the assignee
can dsny the account Of the association and
have the same audited. Under the deed the
property was sold 70 Mr.. q. Ii. Church for
81, 210, and when the money 10 turned into
court the further Interesting questions OF the
legality OF the fines and penalties imposed will
come mp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-15

TIE SPMLIHe CoNr8sr.-This morning the
pupils OF the No. intermediate schools selected
to compete for the prize In spelling. assembled
at the school room, corner Of 5th and streets,
each Of the eight schools being represented BY
six pupils and for two hours engaged in writ.
ing the -wn hundred words, selected by q
.trarger, given TO them.
MOONLIGHT ExcuRsIoN.-By reference to
orr adv eIt.sing columns 1t will be seen that
Mr Jos. II. Sha1ield will give grand MOON
light excursion to 0lymont, Monday cath,
le69, when there will be grand display Of
nrework and illumination. We are re quested
70 state that NO excursion parties will be al.
LEVIED to land on Sunday.
LoUDoN AND HAMPsHIRB RAILRoAD.-The
Alexandria Gazette Of last evening says:-A
meeting OF the Board Of Directors Of the Alex.
andrta, London and Hampshire Railroad Oom.
pany was held At the once Of the Company In
this city last night, and measures adopted for
the early commencement Of the proposed ex.
tension Of their road.
ELECTION OF A PAsroH AT meeting OF
the cougregation of the West PresbyteriAn
church, Of Wilmington, Del, on Wednesday
evening, Rev. George H. Smyth, OF the Sixth
street Presby terrain Church, South Washing.
ton, was unanimously elected pastor.