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Evening star., 1869-12-08

CITIZENS RAILROAD DAssOCIATroN-Thisa as
soclatlon met last evening in the City Hail. NJ
IL Emery, Esq, in the chair and L. c. Connolly
Seeretary- Mr.. III. y. Easily offered a resolution
That committee of five (the President to be
one) be appointed by the Chair to consider and
report TO the next meeting plan for the city of
washington to purchase a majority of the stock
OF the L0udon and Hampshire Railroad Com
pany, or plan to build another road to the Ohio
river. Mr.. Easily said ii might be advantageous
was a road west. and that could be most easily
sneeted by getting controlling interest i'm the
Ioudon and Hampshire railroad. Instead of
100000 they should subscribe 81 900 Goa or
more As the road will cost S14 600 900. If we
could not get controlling interest in the road,
30 az 70 make sure that the railroad would come
INTO W Washington and not go around it. he was
then In favor OF building double track railroad
independent of any other.
d. Sayles Brown thought we should aid roads
generally, without reference to any particular
one. The objects OF these meetings was to edu
cate the people up TO the railroad subject.
Dr. D. A Rowland thought the most iIaportant
subject now was the Loudon and Halnpslr;-e
raiiroad, and the Councils could not subscribe
NInout the authority of Congress, and the COM
mn mites snouid memorialize Congress at once on
Mr.. b. Milburn and Mr.. Clinton Lloyd were
M ixsor on tne ommittee reporting progress to
me meeting before going to Congress-
. MI. X >. Davis then offered q sulsf;,nte for
me resolution, which was adopted asthaf n com
miftee OF nye be appointed (Of which tha pra.;
dent be one) to consider the proprietv or ths
Corporation Of Washington subscribing To the
capital stock Of the various proposed railroads
The Chair appointed Messrs. III. n. EasbyT
T. Fowler, j. Sayles Brown, Clinton Lloyd and
o. W. wright as the committee, and the meeting
adjourned.
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WILCOX & GIBB's SEWING MACHINE, pro-
nounced the'simplest and noiseless machine i'm
the world, can now be bought on easy terms at
the Agency, g. Baums Hoopskirt and Corset
Factory, 315 9TH street, between ID and Z. I2,s
Evening star., 1869-12-08

TEE OHIO ASSOCIATION held a meeting las,
evening, ana several amendments to the consfi
tuition were disposed Of. A resolution was
adopted that TO applications for the inn uenee of
the Association on political grounds be enter
tanned. Adjourned. -
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CITY ITEMS.
PRIGG's

PRIGG's
One Dollar JeUetry Store,
No. 436 Pennsylvania avenue,
between AZ and 9Th streets,
Receives Holiday Goods every day this week
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Morro-ssQxiek Sales and Small Pr,fts.v

MOTTO-'SZWSek Sales and Small Profts."
Just having opened an immense stock of new
Goods, of which we will dispose Of as quick as
possible, we win sell Goods now cheaper than
a splendid article, all Linen Bosoms, and CUTS
90 and &2.25. Good Merino Undershirts and
Drawers 80, 60, and 55c.; an excellent article 81
and S1.25. Good Cotton Socks, 3 pairs for 25c.
kinds and at all prices. Excellent Paper Col
lars, cloth lined button holes, 10c per box. Knit
Jackets, splendid variety. The finest selection
Of Neck Ties, Scarfs and Bows ever seen i'm this
city. Come one, come all, and everybody win
be satisfied. FRANC s. GOLDMAN,
Marble Hall,
No. 458 7th st., opp. Patent Office, and
n,6,& No. SIG 7th ST., between ID & Z sta.
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The COvuPfs.

CIRCUIT COURT, Judge Cdrtter.-This morning
in the following cases judgments by default were
taken: Lynch agt. Brown ct al, Dickson lN King
agt. Mackall, Beckford agt. Cooper ct al, Hor-
witt agt. Hall and Davis, Mcdowell j. Dickson
agt. Pearson French, Richards & Co. agt Bos-
WELL Miskey Morrill, & Thackara agt Miller,
Lambert agt. Williams, Millroy & Smith agt.
Richey, Atmore 81 Son agt. Brown & Co., Rich
ard agt. corporation, Judgment by consent;
stricken out and judgment by default: Goodwin
Bros. agt Barr, judgment confessed: Shinn agt.
Fletcher, Judgment by consent Hatton agt.
Front Royal Lime and Lumber Company, YER
dict for plaintiff.
CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Esher.-The case of
OF James II. A. Schureman, for passing counter
felt money, is still in progress. The pr9ecu-
ton concluded to-day.
EQUITY COURT, Judge Wyic.-The calendar
OF this Court will be called tomorrow at II
Evening star., 1869-12-08

WV. BRADLEY q SONS.
sSTEAM MARBLE WORKS,
PENNsYLNANIA AVENUE,
Between 18th and 18th sts., west, Washington d. q,
MANUFAcTURERs OF MONUMENTS, MAN
IMPORTERS OF MoNGaMFyr.I EycUse
AND GARDEN STATUARY
Marble Tor BUILDING PURPOSES, at the Low
est hatct. de l-,m
Evening star., 1869-12-08

THE SPRING BALANCE QUESTION YestArda,
"A butchers of the Western Market were ruleS
up before Justice Anderson to answer the charp,
OF violating the law by using spring balanc.
scales, when Mr.. L. L. Hinc appeared for the m
but no one appearing to prosecute the case II
was dismissed.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

The Seventh annual Sunday School Conyen-
tion of Maryland and the District of Columbia
met and organized yesterday at Frederick city.
There was large attendance Of delegates and
still further increase is expected.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

SALE or REAL EsrATE.-Joshua WhitnAv q
Co., real estate brokers'. have sold that fne
property fronting Sax feet on 18th street he
tween M and streets, by depth OF 155 feet.
inProysd ns !. oy rs tnsesssor brick house. for VIM
Evening star., 1869-12-08

1NDIcTED-Mr. r. H. Marsh, Justice of the
peace, has been indicted by the grand jury for
assault and battery on X. B. Williamson This
assault grows out of a real estate transaction,
and when the parties were before Justice Wall
ter a few days ago it was supposed to have been
settled. ~
Evening star., 1869-12-08

GENTLEMENs', Youths, Boys and Childrens'
made, or made to order, at lowest prices i'm the
city for goods of equal quality.
BARBOUR & Co., Oak Hall,
1915 AGO 7th ST., opp. Post Office.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

WATCHES, JEwKLRY AND SILVER WAIRI
will sell Watches, Jewelry Ware, 80 per cent.
less than any other establishment. Goods war
ranted as represented. j. Alexander, 2i2 Penn
sylvania avenue, near 18th street.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

THE WATER WORKs.-Chief Engineer Samo
in charge of the water works, wrote to MayOI
Bowen yesterday, that the leak in the main Z
miles above Georgetown, could not be repaired
excavation clear Of water, and Mayor Bower
having directed Chief Engineer Cronin to send
an engine to the place, the steamer Union No. 1
went up this morning.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

The PR0vIDENr AID SoCIErY.-This morn
ing the Provident Aid Society (for the relief O
the poOr) established their depot in the bui ID
ing at the corner Of 5th and streets 1.-THE use OF
which has been granted by Gen. Howard.
and Mr. A. X. Browne, the General Agent, tool
charge.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

IHE IxpIAxIAHs held o delightful sociab,e
CHRISTIAN Association building.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

PRovIDKNcE HosPITAL.-Surpeon General
Barnes reports to the House OF Representatives
that the amount Of money expended on the
was go ,306.51. The Surgeon General asks fnr
an appropriation OF % 900 for the supDort of
Government paupers at Providence Hospifal
Evening star., 1869-12-08

The UNIVERSAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION of
TINS city, by Dr. William Boyd, yesterday OBJ
tanned warrants from Justice William III. Chase
for the arrest Of James Croggon and Louis NJ
Graves on the charge of having maliciously dis
tnrbed the meeting OF the U. +. A., at Union
League Hall, on Saturday evening last. War
rants were sworn to before Justice Charles WAL
ter yesterday against the following leaders of
the Z. 7. A. Mesdames Lockwood, Griffin and
Colby; Misses Hall and O'Conner; and Dr. Lock-
wood, for holding disorderly gathering and ex-
hibiting "shOw" without license. The books
OF the Register were looked over, and it was dis
covered that the U. F. A. had no license to hold
its last meeting; hence the warrants.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

ID. McKim, johnson, Eliot and w. G. H. New
man, surgeons Of the police force, are engaged
In examining the men Of the force, and are
holding their second session to-day. The OBJ
lect has not yet been made public, but it is said
BY some that those who are or have become
physically unfit for service will be dropped from
the rolls.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

CLUB ORGANIzArIox-A rup,ha- ny ,,.,,.,.,
OF this city have organized debating society
and elected the following officers: Pres,dert
Charles Barnaelo; secretary, w; A. West; Trea-
ed the initials of so. o. g." and propose eiy}na
q series of sociables. s'-Ae
Evening star., 1869-12-08

AMrslcAL FEAsr.-The Washington Saneer-
bund promise an unusual treat on the l4th insf.
In concert to be given at Lincoln Hall The
services Of all are voluntary, and the proceeds
are for the poor of the city,-two fasts which
should insure full house.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

ORGANIZATION OF THE MENBBRs op rur
BAR.-There has just been organized In our citv
an organization entitled ''The American Societv
for the Advancement Of Legal Science.0 The
association already numbers over one hundred
members, prominent gentlemen connected with
the bar OF the United States.
Evening star., 1869-12-08

The EXECUTIVE BOARD BOYS IN Blue
(Grant wing) and the Committee of Arrange
ments appointed at the last meeting to make ar
rangements for the tOrchlight procession on the
18th inst, in honor of the President and to well
come Congress, met last night. +. A. Boswell,
was elected chairman, and NJ. f. Kelly secre-
tary. A. ID. Rockafellow moved that a finance
committee be appointed. Carried, and Messrs
William Penn Clarke, M. G. Emery, - Nc
Fun, +. A. Boswell, - Holden, and A. X
Browne, were appointed. On motion of A. Grant,
1.-THE General commanding was added to the
committee. Chaplain Green moved that the
committee of Arrangements and the Executive
Board recommend that the Organization post
pone The parade from Monday evening to
Thursday, Dec. 10th inst. Which was agreed to.
Adjourned.
strong, to whom yesterday the contract for
REMEMBERING the houses of the city, under the
act recently passed by the Councils. was
awarded by Mayor Bowen, has already entered
on the work, and in day or two will have about
forty men employed, and if possible will COM
plete the work in sixty days. The numbers
specified in the contract are on tin plates four
inches wide, painted black, the numbers being
clear, to be furnished for cents each, but as
the canvassers go round they take orders for
every other description of number. Some of the
men employed have had experience I'm the work.
The lamps on the corners are also to be desip-
mated by the letter and number of the street.
1t is understood that Mr.. Strong's contract
also requires him to do the surveying and
measuring necessary to asc rtain the proper
number for each house and to prescribe as well
as afhx such designation.
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DECREE OF DIvoRcE.-This morning, Jude
Swyne, in the Equity Court, divorced Henrietf
S.ewart nom the bonds Of matrimony with ,Joa
otewart. The petitioner sets forth that she wa
mariieg March Ith, 1861: that on 9th Noyembe
,. tne 1eienoalt ,. beat her, and subsequently sh
,sit nm, ana she also charges him with adul
Evening star., 1869-12-08
Georgetown Advertisements.

IL, J. soUTHw0RTH HAS OPENED
uS once ~ Is High street Georeetown,
near Forrest Hall. Once hours TO 10 O. m, y 20
and 60 y. m. no22 In
Evening star., 1869-12-08

MAJOR McDelaney, Of Ohio, followed In brief
address; ;a.; and Mr.. Craft, Of George, was next
from slavery and passing through this city over
twenty years ago In disguise.
Mr.. J. G. Wears, OF Philadelphia, then ad-
dressed the Convention. He doubted very much
II white man Is o natural man, or black man
Is natural man. The middle was the normal
color OF the human race. Both the white and
black man are truants from the natural and
original color Of the human species The color
was only incident to the climate, and the physi-
cal Development, to the condition man Is placed
OF our color, but because we are men. If man
comes here from China, what right have we to
refuse him the right to vote ? This right Is 4
protection. He had no objection to making
money out of mems muscle. We were all
striving to do what we can for ourselves. Every
to perform.
Mr.. j. T. Rapia, of Ca, next addressed the
convention, and said II il could do something to
relieve those Of the South Of their burden, il
never was a class made such progress as the
colored laborers In the South. They have to
pay high rents to their old masters for the use
OF their broad acres. II they can obtain the
Wild lands Of Kansas or other new States, they
can live and thrive there without paying trib-
nte. As to the eight-hour law, it viii amount
TO nothing in the South. As to women's rights,
river.
Mrs. Mary Carey, OF Canada, made few re-
marks, and the Convention adjourned.
THIRD DAY.
The Convention reassembled at 10 O'Clock to-
day, and opened with prayer by Bishop Camp
=, COMMITTEES Il sSrss was appointed to revise
the roll OF delegates.
Ihe Committee on Finance, through its chair
man. n. n. Adeerss reported that Sl23 had been
Evening star., 1869-12-08

"MARK TWAIN" who Is admitted to be th
ries are familiar as household words to all new.
PAPER readers, will lecture tonight at Lincol
Hail: under the auspices of the Grand Army q
the Republic, his subject being 'sOur Fello,
Sayages, the Sandwich Islanders.o IL Ia need
less to say that he Is able to do full Justice
that or any other subject, and that the hous
will be crammed on the occasion by his ad
mircrS. - ~
Evening star., 1869-12-08

The SPRING BALANCE QUESTION IN CouRr.-
Yesterday, In the Equity Court, Judge Wylie,
George w. Emmerson, 7. c. Cissell, j. H. Yeat-
man. man ,e Geo: Barber, b. F. Hunt, Theo. Barnes,
B. 3. Elliott entered suit against the Corpora
ton Of Washington for an injunction. The
piaintifs style themselves members Of the
against the Corporation of Washington, asking
that the city be prohibited for the present FROM
enforcing an ordinance passed on the 18th of
seemDer srlina h.,.as last prohibiting the use of
They set forth that they have been in the habit
OF using such balances in the prosecution of their
business In the markets of the city; that such
palahces are accurate, convenient, easily tested
and occupy 10 room on the stall; and that they
purchased the same and used them with the
inii consent Of the city authorities, who,
racy Of balances could be tested by the In
spector of Weights and Measures, and that
II would be inequitable to compel them to
Pure. R%lcnass new scales at an increased expense.
Ihey amrm that the only authority which the
city had over the matter Is contained in the act
OF congress OF lS20, which authorizes the cor
poraiion ITO provide for the safekeeping Of the
gress, and for the regulation Of all the WEIGHTS
and measures used in the CITY," This act, thew
say, gives the city no power to prevent the use
ths paanSes ca ICES IN te market Yet they set
such balances, under penalty OF $40, but direct
ed them to be seized whenever found in the
market, ana has also instituted suits against
several OF the petitioners and fifteen other per-
sons not members Of the Union Butchers' Asso-
citation, to compel the payment Of the fines.
They, therefore, ask the court to perpetually en-
join the city authorities from enforcing the act
Of september 1, after final hearing Of the
case, and meanwhile to enjoin the Corporation
from prosecuting any but q single suit for a yio-
lation Of said law, until by such single suit the
validity Of the said act may be tested. The
Court ordered a rule to show cause Why the in
junction should not be issued as PRAYED to be
laid upon the Mayor Of Washington, and the
case will come up again at future day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-01-01
Titled Exiies.

The ex-Queen of Spain and her husband
are known as the Countess and Count OF
Aranjuez at the French Court, the Emperor
refusing to recognize them as royal person
ages. Aranjuez means Orangery, and is the
name OF little town that lies some five and
twenty miles from Mad rid, where the Span
ish monarchs had a fine palace for some three
centuries, erected by Philip H., and which is
sur ounded by most beautiful grounds and
gardens, in which delightful retreat the said
sovereigns were wont to pass consi ierable part
OF their time. The eX-Queen was particular
iy partial TO the place, and no doubt she visits
1t in her dreams, and wakes up TO find herself
In Paris, much TO her disgust. Love for the
place has made her take its name for her
title. 1t is a custom with eXiled kings, and
with kings on their travels to take titles of
the kind. Louis XVIII, when an exile, was
known as the C0mte de Lille Napoleon l.,
when he fell, thought Of taking The designa-
ton OF Colonel Meron, from one Of his early
aids, who was killed by his side at Alcola,-
or that of Duroc, after the Grand Marshal OF
bis household who was killed at Bautzen;
and had he carried out his thought he would
have saved himself from some OF the uDseem
y squabbles that degraded lis lie at st.
Helena. Had he been allowed to live in Eng
land, he would have taken name or title
suitable to his condition. Charles Edward in
his later years was known as Comte d'Alba-
nie,-that is. Earl Of Albany, title that per-
tanned to the Stuart family, though generally
1t was ducal title; aud the city OF Albany
was named from the Scotch title, Duke OF
Albany, of that Prince who became James
H., King of England,-as New York was
named from his English title, Duke of York.
The Dutch name of Albany was Fort Orange,
IS the name OF the Colony was New Neither
lands; and it is q strange fact that while
James gave new (old) names from his titles
to places that had been named from the
Dutch country and the House of Orange,
Dutch army under the Prince of Orange took
bis kingdom from him. That was paying him
back with compound interest
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-01-01
Important Certificate.


Some months ago was called to attend a lady of
from troublesome uterine disease. Its presence was
marked by constant vaginal discharge, sometimes
OF watery consistency and sometimes of creamy and
muco-p urulent. She had been under treatment for
some time, but constantly grew worse. Vaginal ex-
animation disclosed extensive induration and ulcer
alton OF the cervix uteri. The uterine inflammation
which was evidently assuming chronic FORM was
also aggravated by g-standng constipation, pal
ptaton OF the heart. night-sweats cough, poor APP
petite, and almost daily Paintings. She tainted to
entire fnsensbility during of my first visits 1
commenced, OF course by such active local treat
ment as the liberation demanded, and then applied
myself to recuperatOn of the general health. 1t
was nconvenient to see her frequently, and except
to mark the healing OF the ulcers the early stages
visited her only every other week. For tonic and
constitutional invgorant Dodd's Nervine only was
prescribed. L had some time before become ac-
quainted with its properties, and knew OF nothing
more safe or satisfactory in its probable effects And
the result completely justified my expectation In
less than fortnight the bowels had become Tree and
regular in their movements, the night dsap-
peared, and appetite began to grow. The fsinting
spells became less frequent and soon ceased alto
gether. In another fortnight there was no more
cough, the vaginal discharge was sensiby diminish
ing, sleep was normal and refreshing, and the gen.
eral health decidedly improved. What remains is
soon told. The patient continued the use of the
Nervine, land no other medicne) for some weeks
longer, when my further attendance not re-
CURED. Since her recovery have her but once
She seems perfectly well. Her joy over restored
health is naturally enough most enthusiastic. She
never before had medicine give Ter such comfort
and such appetite-and such sleep-and such cour-
age-and such strength. She wouldn't try to keep
house again without it, &C., &c. 1t Is my opinion
that the Nervne is the best tonic and corrective of
the female organ cation that has come under nv
observation. shall not fail to continue ts use in
numerous enough.
For sale by all Druggists. Price, One Dollar sw
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-01-01
Miscellany.
Destruction of Forests.

Some Of our Northern State papers are
loudly declaiming against the havoc now
going on in that section OF the country. IN
less some check is placed upon the woodman's
axe they predict that within thirty years
time the region will be completely stripped of
trees. George P. Marsh and other writers
have set forth in striking manner the re
suits which must surely follow, in time from
the wholesale destruction of .our forests, and
it is certainly matter worthy of national at
tention. All over Europe are 10 be seen
these fatal results. The periodically return
ing drouth OF Hungary is universally attribu-
ted 10 the determination OF the forests. Many
parts of France, Wurtemberg, and other
countries have been rendered almost barren
rom the same cause. In Cairo, Lower
Egypt, a number of years ago, rain fell rarely
Only once in three or four years. Since the
time Of Mohammed Ali twenty OF thirty mil
lions OF trees have been planted, and the peo-
pie now have from thirty to forty rainy days
every year. Humboldt described lake in
the valley Of the Araguay, South America,
whose volume OF water was rapidly diminish
Ing every year because OF the steady destruc-
ton OF the forests on the surrounding noun
tains
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Portland & Kennebec r. R.
winter Arrangement, Dee. =, 1865.

sH - l;Io. r. NJ. for stations on this line
ana for Bangor Newport, Dexter and Statin ale,
Maine Central railroad; Also Ior Iawiston E On
lngton and stations on the Androsco1a;' am u
Passengers for Bangor, Newport Deytss ~ ~ IN, ~
tons on the Maine Central R. R. win cbo,o anu s.a "a
as via the Maine Central Road 'S iou'e
Leave Portland for Bath, and intermediates ct.
tons daily, except Saturdays, at 8 80 PM,
Leave Portland for Bath and Augusta on Satur-
days at s.15 P. NJ.
Passenger trains are due at Portland from Show
negan, Bangor and Augusta daily at 2.25 p. NJ. ana
from Bath daily at $50 A. NJ,
are as low by TINS route to Lewiston, Wateryille
hendalfs Mills and Bangor as by the Maine Central
road, and tickets purchased in Boston for Maine
stations are good for passage on this line
Passengers from Bangor, Newport, Dexter &C. will
purchase tickets to Kendall's Mills only and after
taxing the cars on this road the Conductor will fur
nlsn tickets and make the fare the same Through TO
Portland or Boston as via the Maine Central road
sStages for Rockland connect at Bath and for Bel
Isst at Augusta leaving daily arrival train fro
Boston, leaving att 80 A. NJ; and tor Solon Ansor
Norrdgew0ck, Athens and Moose Head Lake II
Sxowhegan, and for China, East and North Vasss's
bore at Vassalboro'; for Unity ct KendalIs MiiJ.s
and for Canaan at Pishon's Ferry. .
w. HATCH, Su periuteudeut.
Augusta, Nov. 2s, 1868. dec3-dtt
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Wanted.

BORrderS Wanted.
A Gentleman and Wife can be accommodated with
IApleasant rooms and board. Also few single
gentlemen at II Federal st. oc31d1w.ttf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-01-01
TO LET.

STORES oil corner of Pearl and Cumberland SITS.
~ lifted up in good style for Apothecary Dry Goods
or Millinery business, with cemented cellars and
water conveniences.
Also, Houses on Pearl ST., and Cumberland Ter
race, tilted with all modern conveniences abund-
ance OF pure hard and soft water. Now ready for oc.
cupancy. Apply TO
u. l.. FARMER,
ahgoui AZ DanfoIth Street.
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LOST AND FOUND.

Lost!
PUNCH Of Keys with Whistle attached Finder
meTcial Street. dc30d3tx