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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-12-30
Harbor Appropriations.

General Humphreys, chief of the nnci-
neer corps of the army, recommends the
following appropriations for the new Gcsal
year to be expended on western harbors
and rivers, and other works: Jefferson
barracks, $ll 600; Superior city barbor,
$4,000 Ontonagon, $4,000 Eagle,
slQO 900; Marquette, $9l 900; Green Bay,
$l7, 500; Manitowoc, S3l 900 Sheboy>
gan, $34 900; Milwaukee, $4,000 ; Ra-
cine, $40 900 Manistce, $4,000; Pent-
water, $4 600; Muskegon, 0,000 Grand
Haven, 500, ,000 Black Lake, $4,000
Sangalue, $74, 600; South Haven, $72,-
600; St. Joseph, $4,000; St. Mary riv-
er, 500, 900 AuSable river, $40, 600 St.
Clair fats, SIS, 600 Cleveland harbor,
$4,000; Conneaut harbor, $45, geo sur
vey of the Upper Mississippi and building
snag boats, SO, 600; Wisconsin river,
$3.50, 600 Rock Island bridge, $500, 600 ;;
Improvement Of Des Moines rapids, on gem
eral Wilson's plan, 81 ,000 600; Rock Island
RAPIDS $3.50, GOO Improvement of the
mouth of the Mississippi, 1866, 900; en-
!argement of the Louisville and
Portland canals, $3.50 900; general
work on the Mississippi, Missouri and
Arkansas rivers, including boats, $780,
600; improvement On the OHIO river, $50,
600; survey of the northern and northwest
ern lakes, Sl59, 900; survey and improve
ment Of the Illinois river, $500, ,000
PARTY For THE BENEFIT OF Mr. VEIN
sCHENCK. There will be grand ball at
Wm. Browns Corners next Sunday after
noon and d-evening. We hope there will be
a large gathering as the proceeds are to be
donated for the benefit of our worthy and
afflicted fellow citizen, Mr.. WelnSchenck
who has met with the sad misfortune Of
losing four of his children within the short
period of three weeks, from that fearful
disease scarlet fever, an epidemic ct pres
ent prevailing to quite an extent in oul
county and village Remember the date
next Sunday, the ID Of January
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-12-30

The Norwegian Lutheran Church
in the Town Of Liberty was dedicated last
Saturday. The building is 90 feet long, IS
feet wide and 25 feet high and cost about
$1,000. 1t is the largest completed church
in Manitowoc county, and its building,
shows commendabe spirit Of enterprise,
and liberality on the part of those who
buil5 it. The pastor is the Rev. L. NJ.
Born,
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l. anitoWoc Mark ct.

Corrected weekly by W IL. Horn, dealer in
Dry Good, Groceries and Provisions. Buys
all rm produce at the highest price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25
GEORGETOWN.
Affair. In Geergetswn.

QuEkR ChsrL-Peser Terry. cnlorea. W,.
arrested THIS morning ~ ofhcer Iire-n. 90 com
plant OF James simmons, huckstsr an n.
nsn mar ket. II appears thSt. few DAYS IN -
Simmons, while standing On The market tranaa.
dlately on he brink II the canal. p.acaS /.
purse, CONTAINING Si2o, IN mas POCKET. ana -
NJ the mex morning missed az. clsimS M.
while IN We at Of placing tue purse N m
pocket az dropped IN the causl. ~ Terry vvas
seen BY some boys Afterwards 20 pick a ron of
money out OF tie canal near High stree an,
wiring the water ont OF the package. TINS sim.
mons claims as ms money. and had Terry AZ
rested and brought before Justice BucEey. vh
holds him for hearing. The accused deutes
any knowledge Of tbe AFFAIR.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE The offerings -hts
morning were 75u bushels TED wheat. whicl
sold at slso.
klvkR FRONT -Eutered-Sfr. New York
Jone,, fnilsdelPhia, and schooner Clara, R.n
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CITY ITEM :.


ALL SHIRTS.
Shlrts Tor gentlemen, Shirts for boys and
Shirts for children
Shirts with collars, and Shirts without col.
Shirts white, and Shirts colorad
Shirts with one. two. and thru plsi.s
Shirts 10 open behind, and shirts 20 open In
front.
Day Shirts and night Shirts.
Dress Shirts and undress Shirrs
Shirts for big men, and Shirts for little man.
Shirts for gen tlemen from % 10 l. inch ns,s
Shirts for boys from n 20 ~ inch neck
Shirt waists for children from to wears
Shirts ready made, and Shirts made 10 order
Gentlemen's Shirts for ~ 50. ~, ~2.50, and ~
one price only.
Try the III" Shirt.
GEO. T.. HESNINS,
No. 5ll Seven n street
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TO BE HUNG.
10000 ROLLS OF
FORElGN AND DOMESTIC PAPER HANG
INGS,
In new and rich designs, embracing all the auali-
ties, from hpe GOLD PARLOR PAPERS dou n 70
the common Blank PAPER.
DECORATIONS,
Boobies,
CENfERS, &c.
FRENCH FIRE BOARD PRINTS.
Plain and Decorative work done promptIy by
skillful workmep.
LII. ROTu ROCK,
May Building,
my Il 6t Corner 9Th and streets.
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LOCAL N E w s.
Amusements, &C, Tonight

NATIoNALTHKATER--tir complimentary
benefit 10 Mrs. Scott Siddors A gTea, bill.
METROPOLITAN HALL AND VARIETY THRA-
TIE, Pennsylvania avenue, between IIth and
I2th streets Open every night-with Q first.
class entertainment
PRoP. SMITHS Art Gallery, 30s Psnnsyl-
wanna avenue, q large number of new chromos
Just received.
MARKRIrER's, 4e6 7th street.-Fme pictures
On 81 hibition.
NATIONAL HALL.-Master Frank ID. q unnelI
In his renar kable seances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

The PUBLIC AT LARGE Will appreciate the
great benefit derived by them an the mportant
reduction m price of Hoffs Malt Extract, al
ready faverabiy known throughout the
United States. This celebrated preparation
serves as an excellent strengthening beverage.
q delightful tonic, and a pleasant remedy Tor
disorders OF the throat, chest, lungs and sto-
mach. &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

CHARLES H. PETRRs-Laboripg Mems Cdadi
date for City Register, Endorsed ~ his Ward
the Second Ward serenaded Mr.. Charles II
Peters At his residence last night, Ash II street
and endorsed Messrs. Boswell, Peters and Doa
cyan a. nominees for the general Republican
ticket. Several speeches were made by lIi
Charles H. Peters, DIR. Purvis and others, an,
the greatest enthusiasm was manifested: II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

COURTESY TO STRANGERS is marked feature
in the management OF the American House,
Boston. In the excellence of its appointments
IL is equalled by few hotels in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

POPULAR DRESS REFORM MOVRNRNT.-Th.
rush OF the people 10 Oak Han tor gents, BOYS
and chlldren's Clothing, i60 9Th street, opposIt.
Post Office. I7,6
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ARRHsTHD ON A/BkNCH WARRANr.-This
morning Ofhcer O'aare arrested Horatio Boil.
ser on bench warrant, be having been in.
dicteo for an assault on Lena Price. some time
ance, and ne was delivered TO the Marshal
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Georgetown Advertisements.

nEtOhE Orders for COKH win rac.t,.
~ prompt attention a. LEI, a a.. 49,. -, :.
SAsh1NGTON CR0PLEY eornsr 49,. -
Sonsrets streets, Georgetown. yr,ss a.,
Bf THOMAS DowLISG, A1ci-: 0eorse1o.S
BEAUTIFUL BUILDIsG LOT Fol s.tx
AT AUCTION SH1s
On fk1DaI, tie 18th ~ start ., 8 o'cl.~R o. -
en IRE premises Said lot IL situated en- she ,. i,
lot. aud H. 80, l29 NV SShN~nt
Termscf sale will be liberal. aus nat tu,..
on day OF sale PA pARNEIItF ''N
Real Estate Bvoker zIO q 81.
my IS dads IGrtsiI i'''.
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OAK BALLS best advertisements are on the
hacks OF the people. Every garment sold there
u as good as a first class notice. Gents, boys
and childreD's Clothing AT unusually low
prices, 400 7th street, opposite Post Office. A.,
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For ALL KINDS Of Gents Furnishing Goods
90 TO the Original Franc, 49i eth street, between
ID and l. three doors above Odd Fellows Hall,
as his is the cheapest store In the District Also
bear In mind that he has no branch stores
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

CUMBERLAND LUMP CoAL.-A few hundred
tons prime article in lots to suit purchasers
low price; at q street wharf.
GLEASON & GLENN
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FANS

received this morning az Prgg's One Dollar
.Iewslry Store, No. $50 Pennsylvania avenue,
bet ween !. and 9TH steeet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

FISH Receipts Of 6sh to-day embrace about
1900 shad winch sold at sI4 per hundred, and
500 herring, Tor which go per thousand was
Obtained Sturgeon plenuful and co mai to the
demand, al 81 70 81 apiece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

Fer THE LADIHs.-Dull times are all the
cry in town now, and simply because dealers
don Z suit their prices to the times. What NEST
wanting Is material for clothing suitable 10
he warm weather Just now upon us, for in.
stance, buff. brown, and gray linens, orRandies
and lawns of all kinds, silk and wool grena.
lines: such are offered ny John T. Mitchell,
il2 Pennsy lvania avenue, between 9Th and l0rh
streets, who has not only the articles but the
prices 10 snit. Gall for curiosity, and see ms
" here,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

Fer LINEN Collars and Cuffs go to the Orig
nal Franc, 49, tin street. between and L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

PANAMA HATS cleaned and trimmed at A.
L. Winnings. 293 Penna avenue, south side
between 9th and 10Th streets. III
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WHITE DECK AND BROWN LINEN SuIrs.-
All sizes, styles. and prices,
a. liable a Co.'S,
49, PennIa ave-, under u. - Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

FoI FINE WHITE SHIFTS go 10 the Original
Franc, 1874 9TH street, between ID and T. Prices
IS, 81, Sl,25 ard upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

THR COLT WITH BUT TWO LRGs, on exhibition
on ID street, between lith and 18th, is . strange
freak Of nature, aud should be seen by lovers
OF the curious. The proprietors have oeen of.
iered large sums for it. but refuse to part with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

A SECRET MADE PUBLIc.-To save all fur.
Their dispute as to the vegetable principles
which imparts 10 Sozodont its purifying and
preservative properties, the proprietors an
nounce that The Bark OF the q uillaya Sapona.
ria or Soap Tree Of South America-the cleans.
ing properties of which are unequalled by aHy
other vegetable substance as yet discovered
rs Its main ingredient. 60
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For SUMNER DRAWERS go to the Origin 81
Franc, i9i 1th street. between ID and +. Prices
Is, 50, 75c., 81 and upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

NATIONAL IRISH REPUBLICAN AssOCIA.
TlON.-A meeting was held last evening at
Wills Hall. for the purpose OF organizing a
branch of the National Irish Republican AS.
ISOLATION, and was called to order by MIR. j. ID.
O'Conneil. Charles T.. st. Clair was appoint.
I'd temporary chairman, and J. ID. O'Connell
secretary. The resolutions adopted at the meet
ing Of the National Association. in March last
were read, and Mr.. ST. Clair addressed the
meeting ar some length. large number then
enrolled themselves as the Washington branch
of the National Irish Republican Association.
X. Houlahan, j. y. OCOnnell, James Ryan,
q. r. McGill and Maurice Murphy We're ap.
pointed a committee TO nominate officers. and
they reported the following President, J. ID.
OCOnnell; First Vice President, r. II. Don.
gan; Second Vice President, Maurice Muir.
ply; Secretary, James Ryan; Treasurer, p.
Cullinane. and they were elected. Mr.. p. H.
Donegan was unanimously elected delegate to
he Convention of the National Irish Repub.
lean Association, TO be held in Chicago on the
{th OF July next. and Mr.. j. ID. OConnell was
elected alternate. Mr.. James Ryan offered q
resolution recommending p. H. Donegan to
the Republican party as candidate for the
office OF CITY Surveyor, which was adopted,
amid applause, and the meeting adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

SOUTH WASHINGTON BoILpING AssoCIA.
rIoN.-This association has been permanently
orgsnized. with the following ofhcers &c. B.
,dent; H. A. Clarke, Treasurer; w. J. Stephen.
son, Secretary; i. N. Gray, E. Hammersiy, J.
II. Bird. ]. b. Ellis, Craven Ashford, r. A.
Walker. j. A. Stephenson, b. r. Lloyd, Board
Of Directors. The regular meeting for paw.
meLt OF dues commences Thursday, June I'd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

For ALL STYLES OF Paper Collars 60 TO the
Original Franc, i9i 7th street. Prices ~, Il, l.
and 25c. per box
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

For SUMNER CNDERsHIRTs go to the Original
Franc, iSi 7th street. between ID and +. Prices
%, 50, sc, 81 and upward. SILT:
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Ho FOB BARC AIMS s.
[ Isk GROCERIES AT Low PRICES.

L IEK GROCERIES AT Low PRICES.
Best white SUGAR at IA cents. Crushed. Pow
dered and GrsDulated AZ - cents. Very Tin.
Tanned TOMATOES. pounds. ~ 20 cents. !
pounds. ~ ~ cents OanRed PEAS. LIMA
BkANs, OUNCES, PEAke, and DAMsENr
WEIGH FL6UR, GkKEN TEAS, from : 4 A.
81, hne BLACK sEd JAPAN TEAS, BUTFEk
and general sssortmept 81 the very best 4 no
CERIEs. WIN Es and LIQUORs, At a. low prices
for the quality any store IN the District. 70
sale BY II TENNKY.
q. Z. corner Bridge and High streets.
may Jim Georeeto~u.
EXTBA FINE WHISKY AT THREE Dol.
IL LABS PER GALLON.
will sell the celebrated STAR wHISkEY 81
only S3 per gallon warranted pure and ef a yery
nne quality. Alec. BAKERS and other Wits
hkls. PALE SHERRY, Ia 6 ass, the hest ir
bottle w TENNRY
may lin Cor high ana Bridge streets.
lyIkH, SALE, HIKING AHp HACK STA.
Il BLk.-Me respectfully inform the cit n
lens OF Washir gton, Georgetown. aud IN
strangers generally, that we keep always GA
on hand Tor hire nneH Horses andBuggfes Carriages
bseke, Saddle Horses, &C. Persons DESIRING 20
visit the Gre Of Pals other po1nte, for fshiDe
PIC me- or other pur poses. will always mud ampl@
acconnocations Tor large small pal ties CbarE-s
Moderate. and terms cash Stable corner Of Bridge
and Market streets, GeerRetown, nev Ma
ket. NORRIS GLAOMOS.
AYE Ina Proprietor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

THB TAILoRs' STRIKE Since the publica
ton in the STAR OF last Friday CT the retusa
of Mr.. II. keppel, merchant tailor on I5tl
street, near Pennsylvania avenue, to pay tn
prices TO his journeymen tor making bushes
suits, demanded by the tailor society and tn
consequent strike of mis- employees, that gen
ueman has agreed to continue the regula
schedule, and the matter has therefore Dee
amicably adjusted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

For FINE White Pocket Handkerch lefs 90 70
the Original Franc, i9i 9TH street, bet ween
and T.. Prices Is, 20, 25c. and upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

DECORATION DAY.-See notice elsewhere "a
persons who wish 10 contribute or sell eve r.
green's for the decoration Of soldiers graves
on the 18th inst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

For GOOD COTTON Socks 60 TO the Original
Franc, iSi 7th street, between ID and T.. Prices
:, 10, Is, 2Uc. and upward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

PHTlr LAkcNY evening Thos Kerr
WAS arrested BY Sergeant HARRISON of the 49,
ond precinct, on the charge OF the iarcep Of a
child's dress. aud justice Thompson comm,,
ted him 70 jail for cour'. Wesley ZONES was
On the charge OF stealing n doiI1r, and he wa.
tommirted 70 jail for court BY Justice Lynch.
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EXTBA FINE WHISKY AT THREE MOI
IL LABS PER GALLON
DENTISTRY.

he. b. L. FREEMAN. DENTIST. offer. ms
~ profs s.ionsl services in the various
bTant hes q Dentistry. Office, ~ Penn
sytvania avenue, between 18th aud lsfh Q31f1
streets, lover DIR Mobiles INV sll,n
nR }. T. CoUMBE. DENTIST, No. Y4s an
street between and o streets -
TEETH extracted without rain. TEETH
Inserted on Gold, silver, or Rubber 1
flatee, and hlled in the best manner ON msderata
terms. An 60
hRe, W. AND b. A. MERRILL DDHrIeTe
- No. gao PkkNsfLyAHIA AyE-
lUH, between l2th and 18th streets, fur
nish ARTIFICIAL TE1TH on any kind 03x6Y
OF Plese desired. Pure Nisoss Oytfs Ga, con.
stantly on hand for extracting teeth vitaost paip
We guarantee TO oil those having work done az our
once saflsfacton IN every naIticalar. no % "
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CoLoGRD CITIZENS OF THE SIXTH WARD
IN CAUCUs.-ln view of the opinion advau ced
by some that the Ward Republican ticks:
would be weakened by placing thereon the
name OF a colored man, and the fact that r -
Gaines had been requested TO withdraw. the
colored citizens Of the Sixth Ward held a
meeting a few days since at Bakers school
house in East Washington, to exchange views
on the subject, and the result OF the meetin Q
was that MIR. Gaines announced his determine.
ton to ..stick''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

ELECTION OF NEsTEYMRN AND wARpENs.-
A. meeting OF the congregation of Grac,
Church parish, held Nav 18TH, 1859, the FOL
lowing gentlemen Were elected vestrymen -
}. N. BudIonR. l.. q. Cook. Almont Barnes
and John w. Nichols. Messrs. Arthur Yeat
man, George Taylor, 5. Taylor. and j. l.. Kid
well holding over. At the same time, Messrs
wardens, and Mr.. John w. Nichols the dele
gate 10 the convention, and Mr.. Aimont Barnes
he alternate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

FUNERAL or MES. GENERAL MACoMR
The funeral OF the late Mrs. Harriet Baich Nh.
comb, wife of the late Alexander Macome, VINO
was al one time General in .chisf Of the Jnited
States army. took place yesterday att@rn Don
fro.a the family residence, corner OF Seven.
teenth and streets. The remains were incased
IN 3 walnut CONN covered with broadcloth.
lastefully adorned with silver ornaments. The
services M the house were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Coombs, of the Western Presbyterian
church, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Hill, after which
the remains were conveyed 10 the old Presbyte.
rian burial ground in Georgetown. The pail.
Ray, Judge James Dunlop, Judge Hogan, W.
q. Bsstor. Daniel ID. Addison, W. W. Corco.
ran. Geo w. Riggs, Commodore Aulick and
Prof. Henry. The burial service at the grave
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Bittinger, Of the
Seventh street Presbyterian church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-05-25

SAILS OF REAL ESTATK.-ireen & Williams
anetioneers, have sold lots and IL, 10 square
go. near corner 7tn street west and r street
sooth, with Improvements, the first to j. A.
SteSehs, Tor 80 cents per square foot, and the
Iatter 10 A Richards, for 81 cents per square
Lou eIso. lot -, In square 6Ii, fronting on VI
sueee sorto, between ith and 5th streets, 20
<aSn. Downing, for o. cents per square foo.
kiioourn q Latta Real Estate Rroksrs havs
soio iot 9s OF Wright Cox . subdivision of
rrasant fialns- near boundary street, 10
r W hiiams and h. Bradley, az Rk cents per
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ARRAY AT THE 1ONkRNMBNT PRINTING
bFFICE.-Iesterday morning an ARRAY DC.
Cured al the Government Printing ONCE be.
tween two OF the compositors employed there,
from which IL was at one time feared serIon
results might follow. From the facts as gath
cred. 1t appears that Captain A. T. Lille, for
merly OF New York, and MI. George X. Me-
GARY, of Baltimore, We're At work az one OF the
cases, Medairy being engaged in cutting to
shape certain brass rules, which necessitated
me nse OF a large pair of shea.s. Some words
OF an angry nature passed between the two
parties, when Medairy struck Lille in the
temple with the shears, infiicting a severe
wound, from the effects of which I.illie tainted
DIR. Began was at once summoned, and found
hat his skull was badly fractured. After the
wounds OF the in iured man were dressed. he
was removed 10 his home in the Seventh Ward
and his physician now thinks the injuries are
not necessarily fatal II 10 stated that the par /.
ties 10 the AFFAIR have had an interview and
exchanged mutual regrets at the occurrence
Nedairy was Immediately dismissed from the
printing office, and later in the afternoon il is
stated that a letter of dismissal was sent 10
Captain Lille Neiairy was subsequently r.
rested by Officer Peaster aud taken before US
tIce Walter, by whom he was dismissed
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and 3lr. Moore accepted the amendment. NJ.
hoore's motion was lost; yeas il Nessrs. Fen.
wick, Morsell and Moore;) nays 10.
Mr.. Baker called up special order, being the
DILL 70 rake mp and reconstruct the sea wall
along the river front, and 10 extend the same
from the Long Bridge 10 the northern termi.
order. MT. Clarke offered en- amendment
making an Appropriation OF $500 TO consrruc CT
sea wall from LIST street east TO I'd street east.
Mr.. Baker read a long article In favor or the
proposed Improvement. The report OF the
Committee on Wharves IN opposition 70 the
BILL was then read.in which II is contended that
the cost Of the work would not be less than
s150,00V, sum too large TO appropriate from
the funds Of the Corporation at this time, aud.
besides, Congress has had the matter under
consideration. and may act IN the premises
sued, when, without action on tie bill, the
Board adjourned.
BOARD OF COMMON CoUNcIL-A message
was received from the Mayor, enclosing a
comm unication from p. II. Donegan, Snperin-
tendent OF Streets, Sewers, &c, in relation to
ne construction of sewers in the First Ward,
commencing at Rock Greek, running along 1
street 70 f2d 70 II 10 10Th street. TO drain mat
pOruon OF the city bounded by Pennsylvania
avenue ON the north, + street from 2Oth 10 23i
street, T. street from AID 10 18th ON the south,
ahd 2Oth street on the east. The Mayor recon-.
! Referred P"'Po7o'
acts. 80
Also, eommunicat from Mr.. q. II. Bliss.
City Surveyor, in answer 10 a rrsoin,,aa n,.,
Ils ina. having examined square 925, ne sees
no gooo cause or reason why the course OF tue
aiiey cannot oe changed. Also, one con tai q in e
I'D. Referred. $1,000 ' "A W
The following Were introduced: By Mr.Tay.
ioT-biu giving Permission to A. e. Scott 10
erect a frame dwelling passed. BY Mr. Stew.
art-Bill for water main in I7th stree, from 7
10 X .treeti passed. Petition Of w w (Jorcb.
ran, T. ID. Morgan, and others, ASKING for me
ma V1r ~ orU n W.
with blue stone; passed. by Mr.. Chass- Hi,
to grade and pave alley in square 2s2; pass.d
Bill for Completing the numerical boot. ref,r.
red. BY Mr.. Sardo-Joint resolution Tor reel.